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7 July 2009 1:00 PM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

It's the end of man bangs! - D-Listed Charlie Sheen lists his Los Feliz pad -CasaSugar Cristiano gets welcomed to Real Madrid - JustJared Bret Michaels had a tour bus accident but is Ok - Wonderwall Tim Burton's Wonderland characters do Vanity Fair - Pink Is the New Blog Hayden goes minimal in her next movie (Nsfw) - Egotastic Holly Madison plays at the pool - The Superficial Victoria Silvstedt hits the beach - Hollywood Tuna Lady Gaga's indecent exposure - Hollywood Rag Where to find celebrities in NYC - cityrag Whitney Houston didn't know her own strength - popbytes Miley is all grown up and on the cover of Elle - Lainey Gossip

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Watch the Michael Jackson Memorial Live on TVGuide.com

7 July 2009 7:41 AM, PDT | From TVGuide - Breaking News | See recent TVGuide.com - Breaking News news

Watch the live stream of the Michael Jackson memorial on TVGuide.com, including updates from our correspondent inside the Staples Center. The stream begins at 12:55 pm/Et.

The Jackson family has confirmed a preliminary list of participants for the memorial service that includes Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Berry Gordy, Jennifer Hudson, Magic Johnson, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Brooke Shields, Usher, and Stevie Wonder. People is reporting that Beyonce Knowles and Whitney Houston will also appear, but will not perform. The family statement indicated that the list was subject to change, but that no further information would be available in advance of the service.

Despite the bold-faced names on the guest list, organizers have emphasized that the memorial will be a somber, respectful affair, not an entertainment event. The AP is reporting that Jackson's body will be present.

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How the Stars Have Come Out for Michael Jackson

7 July 2009 6:30 AM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news

Whitney Houston's latest "I love Michael" may have been offered up in passing, but the chart-topping diva—along with so many others—had already stopped to detail her feelings. From Madonna to Usher to Britney to Liz, there was no end to the kind words and gestures. Nor will that end arrive today, as thousands gather to memorialize the King of Pop at Los Angeles' Staples Center. But here is a smattering of the respects already paid to Jackson over the past 12 days: • Sean "Diddy" Combs, Chris Brown, The Game, Boyz II Men, Polo and Mario Winans whipped up the tribute track "Better on the Other Side." "I will always love Michael Jackson. I don't give a f--k what...

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Jackson Family Gathers At Cemetery Hours Before Memorial

7 July 2009 6:18 AM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news

Jackson's body reportedly will be transported to Staples Center for memorial.

By Gil Kaufman and Jayson Rodriguez

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Photo: Angela Weiss/ WireImage

Michael Jackson's family is scheduled to gather on Tuesday morning (July 7) for a private funeral service at Los Angeles' Forest Lawn Memorial Park just a few hours before the pop singer's fans will pay their respects at the Staples Center across town.

According to TMZ, several members of the Jackson clan visited the cemetery on Monday night. Brother Randy and sister Latoya were spotted entering Forest Lawn, and a hearse was spotted pulling up to the Hall of Liberty complex for what the gossip site speculated might have been a private viewing of the body. People reported that a dozen or more cars arrived at Forest Lawn on Monday night for the family event. Fans and media were camped out outside of Forest Lawn,

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Michael Jackson Memorial Expected To Draw Crowds Of Fans, Stars

7 July 2009 3:51 AM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news

'This will not be something that we all mourn,' organizer says of Tuesday's public service.

By Jayson Rodriguez

Michael Jackson fans sign his memorial wall outside of the Staples Center in L.A. on Monday

Photo: GAabriel Bouys/ Afp/ Getty Images

Los Angeles — As time winds down until the public memorial service for Michael Jackson begins Tuesday (July 8) at Staples Center, final preparations are still under way and new wrinkles are being added.

On Monday, representatives for the Jackson family announced a slew of entertainers that would participate in the memorial, including Lionel Richie, Usher, Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson, among others. Wonder and Carey are expected to perform, as well as Jennifer Hudson, while Beyoncé and Whitney Houston are rumored to be attending but won't sing during the festivities.

Just as the public service was taking shape, plans for the private service remained unclear,

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Mariah Carey And Jennifer Hudson To Perform At Jackson Memorial

6 July 2009 5:42 PM, PDT | From www.actressarchives.com | See recent Actress Archives news

While it's still unclear exactly who will and won't perform during tomorrow's massive Los Angeles memorial for Michael Jackson, CNN was able to confirm earlier today that both Jennifer Hudson and Mariah Carey will do more than just attend. The involvement of Whitney Houston and Beyonce Knowles - both confirmed by the Jackson family to appear at Staple's Center arena Tuesday - is still unknown, with a press release revealing only that the list of participants is "preliminary and subject to change."And quite the spectacle tomorrow should be. In addition to Carey and Hudson, performances by Lionel Richie, the remaining Jackso ...

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Stars align for Michael Jackson memorial (Roundup)

6 July 2009 4:20 PM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Los Angeles - Some of the biggest stars in the music world were set to appear Tuesday at a public memorial for Michael Jackson, hours after the late king of pop is to be buried in a private funeral at a cemetery in the Hollywood hills. People.com said that Mariah Carey, the surviving Jackson brothers and Jennifer Hudson would perform at the memorial. Among the celebrities expected to attend are entertainers Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Lionel Richie, Liza Minnelli, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, Usher and John Mayer and basketball stars Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson. Jackson's funeral is expected to take place at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills. Known as

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Who Will Perform at Michael Jackson's Memorial?

6 July 2009 12:45 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Everyone from Mariah Carey to the surviving Jackson brothers are expected to perform in honor of the late King of Pop at his memorial Tuesday at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. On Monday, the Jackson family's publicists released a "preliminary and subject to change" list of participants, which included Carey and confirmed an earlier report from CNN that Jennifer Hudson would take the stage. Other stars set to appear include: • Brooke Shields • Usher • Stevie Wonder • Magic Johnson • Kobe Bryant • Andrae Crouch Choir• Berry Gordy• Family friends Ron Boyd and Pastor Lucious Smith • Shaheen Jafargholi of Britain's Got Talent

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Jackson Insider Gives Memorial Details

6 July 2009 10:12 AM, PDT | From TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news

Flo Anthony, a Jackson insider, talks to "The Insider" about Michael Jackson's memorial details. According to Flo, celebrity guests may include Beyonce and Whitney Houston. She says that Mariah Carey will sing her cover of Michael's classic, "I'll Be There." She adds that she's spoken to Tito Jackson, among others inside the family compound, where she will travel later today. As for Michael's children, Flo says they are also there at the Encino, CA, home. "The Insider" also spoke to Sony/BMG reps, who said they have no official confirmation as to whether Whitney and others, including Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Hudson, will attend.

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Michael Jackson's Life & Legacy: The Eccentric King Of Pop (1986-1999)

6 July 2009 4:51 AM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news

Part 4 of 5: Jackson earns nickname 'Wacko Jacko' while still releasing #1 albums.

By James Montgomery

Michael Jackson with his pet chimpanzee, Bubbles

Photo: Gab Archive/Redferns

How does one follow up the biggest-selling album of all time? That was the question facing Michael Jackson in 1986, though, to be fair, attempting to replicate the success of Thriller wasn't the only thing on his mind. Far from it, in fact.

Beginning in the mid-'80s, Jackson the Superstar also became Jackson the Sideshow. Thanks to dramatic changes in his physical appearance, salacious tabloid stories (some of which he helped spread) and some bizarre behavior, the King of Pop opened himself up to a whole new world of media scrutiny and speculation. This was the era of the hyperbaric chamber, Bubbles the Chimp, the brand-new cleft in his chin and the gradual lightening of his skin. This was the time he opened Neverland

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Whitney Houston To Perform On "Good Morning America"

3 July 2009 8:41 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Whitney Houston is working her way towards a comeback. It was recently announced that the former pop diva will be performing a free show for fans in September.

Houston will be showing up to ABC's "Good Morning America" to perform for the Autumn concert series. The concert will most likely include her new single "I Didn't Know My Own Strength," along with other songs from her much-anticipated comeback album. The album is titled "I Look To You" and is scheduled for release on September 1.

"Good Morning America" has not yet released the exact date or location of the concert, so stayed tuned for more details once they are known.

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Whitney Houston To Perform On "Good Morning America"

3 July 2009 8:41 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Whitney Houston is working her way towards a comeback. It was recently announced that the former pop diva will be performing a free show for fans in September.

Houston will be showing up to ABC's "Good Morning America" to perform for the Autumn concert series. The concert will most likely include her new single "I Didn't Know My Own Strength," along with other songs from her much-anticipated comeback album. The album is titled "I Look To You" and is scheduled for release on September 1.

"Good Morning America" has not yet released the exact date or location of the concert, so stayed tuned for more details once they are known.

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Whitney Houston's New Song 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength'

2 July 2009 9:05 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

A brand new song entitled "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" from Whitney Houston has hit the web. "I didn't know my own strength/ And I crashed down and I tumbled," so part on the song's lyrics read. "But I did not crumble/ I got through all the pain/ I didn't know my own strength."

The new track reportedly is written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster. It is said to be released as the lead single from Whitney's upcoming studio album "I Look to You" which will be made available for purchase in U.S. market on September 1.

Whitney will conduct two listening events in advance of the album. She will hold the parties in New York City on July 21 and in Los Angeles two days later.

In related news, Whitney Houston is reported to be lined up as an opening act in ABC's Good Morning America Autumn Concert Series.

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Jackman, Cyrus to remake 'The Bodyguard'?

30 June 2009 9:54 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Hugh Jackman and Miley Cyrus will star in a new film loosely based on The Bodyguard, it has been reported. The pair are said to be attached to the project, tentatively titled Personal Security. The proposed movie musical has been likened to the 1992 film that starred Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, says Contactmusic. Earlier this year, Variety suggested that Jackman (more)

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Gays of our Lives (June 30, 2009)

30 June 2009 5:42 AM, PDT | From AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news

It’s another jam packed edition of Gays Of Our Lives, with our round the world coverage of everything that’s gay in the world of soap, starting with Gool Theater.

We’ve got several clips you simply do not want to miss including The Young and the Restless where we see the two different looking Adams (including and a romantic scene that has daytime audiences talking!) as well as EastEnders clips of Syed and Christian setting off some serious heat, and Hollyoaks’ bisexual Ravi getting some really bad news.

Gool Scoops And Spoilers gives you all the dish on the latest drama caused by Noah’s homophobic killer dad on As The World Turns and the return of gay characters to Good Times, Bad Times and River City.

Also, find out why a One Life To Live actor was fired over yet another controversy about a gay storyline plus

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Spike Lee, Samuel L. Jackson Remember Michael Jackson

29 June 2009 10:58 PM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news

Stars celebrating 20th anniversary of 'Do the Right Thing' share memories of King of Pop.

By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz

Spike Lee at the "Do the Right Thing" 20th anniversary celebration in New York on Monday

Photo: MTV News

On Monday night (June 29) at the Directors Guild of America theater in midtown Manhattan, Spike Lee, Samuel L. Jackson and other stars from "Do the Right Thing" gathered to celebrate the seminal film's 20th anniversary. But on the red carpet, just days after the death of Michael Jackson, the pop singer was on the minds of almost everyone with whom MTV News spoke.

"I'm just going to concentrate on the positivity and joy he brought to my life," said Lee, who starred in, wrote and directed the film.

In 1996, Lee and Jackson headed down to Brazil to shoot the music video for "They Don't Care About Us," a

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Time Magazine Issues Special Commemorative Edition For Michael Jackson

29 June 2009 3:09 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Time magazine has released a special commemorative edition featuring the legendary King of Pop. The special issue, which features Michael Jackson on the cover, will hit newsstands Monday.

The commemorative issue will feature interviews about the 50-year-old music superstar with Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Lenny Kravitz, Tommy Mottola, Spike Lee, Kobe Bryant, Jesse Jackson, John Mayer, Al Sharpton, and Whitney Houston among many others.

The rushed special edition will be released Monday, June 29.

Jackson died on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest. He was due to perform in London for his "This Is It" shows, which was scheduled to run 50 gigs.

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Time Magazine Remembers Michael Jackson

28 June 2009 1:59 PM, PDT | From TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news

Celebrities Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Jesse Jackson, Clive Davis, Al Sharpton, Kobe Bryant, and more open up about the death of Michael Jackson and the mark he has made on the world of music and pop culture. Time magazine will release a special commemorative issue on the King of Pop that is set to hit newsstands Monday, June 29. Other celebs included in the commemorative issue are: Nancy Reagan, Lenny Kravitz, Jesse Jackson, Tommy Mottola, Berry Gordy, Spike Lee, Sheryl Crow, Anjelica Huston, Deepak Chopra, Lance Bass, Oscar De La Hoya, Savion Glover, A.R. Rahman, Peter Gabriel, John Mayer and more. Jackson passed away Thursday afternoon. He was 50.

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Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, President Obama & Paris Head Up Latest Round of Jackson Reax

26 June 2009 12:05 PM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news

In happier times, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson eased on down the road of stardom together. But now, Ross can't help but sing a different tune. "I can't stop crying, this is too sudden and shocking," said the former Supremes frontwoman, who costarred with Jackson in The Wiz and was often by his side during his red carpet heyday.  "I am unable to imagine this," Ross said. "My heart is hurting. I am in prayer for his kids and the family." Her heart, and so many others. Whitney Houston said it was "hard to express in words" what Jackson meant to her. "He was my friend," the pop diva said. "He was one of the reasons I got...

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Whitney Houston Announces Title for New Album

25 June 2009 11:50 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Whitney Houston has revealed her new album will be called "I Look to You". In addition to that announcement, she also reminds fans that it will be made available for purchase in U.S. market on September 1.

Unfortunately, no other details about the album are shared. But earlier this year during a Grammy party, the founder and president of Arista Records, Clive Davis, revealed Whitney gets helping hands from R. Kelly for its title track.

"You wait for the great songs to be written," Clive told MTV. "The great hits Whitney has given to the public for so many years - you keep encouraging and setting the bar. R. Kelly and Whitney just went into the studio with a great song called 'I Look to You'." Clive also mentioned that Whitney has hit the recording booth with singer/producer David Foster, stating they work on a ballad song called "I

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