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Joe Jackson Says Michael Was Not Well Enough For London Shows

13 July 2009 12:05 AM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news

Mj's father and Aeg Live trade barbs in press over O2 Arena concerts.

By Gil Kaufman

Joe Jackson

Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images

If everything had gone according to plan, Michael Jackson would have kicked off his This Is It concerts, a spectacular, career-reviving series of greatest-hits shows at the O2 Arena in London on Monday (July 13). Instead, Jackson's family and concert promoter Aeg Live are trading barbs in the press over whether the 50-year-old King of Pop was even healthy enough to perform any of the scheduled shows, to say nothing of 50.

"The comeback tour was a good idea, but the wrong idea about it," family patriarch Joseph Jackson said in an interview with ABC News. "Michael told me himself that he agreed to 10 shows. But they went and added all these other shows.   "I was worried about his health," Joe added. "No artist can do those many shows back to back like that,

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Horrorwood Babbles On: Forrest J Ackerman - Alive and Well in Fandom!

12 July 2009 10:28 PM, PDT | From DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news

Finally, we take a breath, clear the cobwebs of mourning and peek out from beneath the shadows to find out how the late Forrest J Ackerman continues to do us good. At genre conventions from coast to coast, fans and friends pay tribute to the grand old man who made us monsters!

Ken-tucky? Yep, they Ken!

Any horror fan, young or old, who’s in it for the scare-making arts, crafts and monster makers, Must experience Wonderfest. I flew over the cool greenery and picturesque graveyards of Louisville, Kentucky to attend the first Con I’ve been to without Uncle Forry by my side. While most travelers rushed to the baggage claim to pick up luggage and trot off to watch horses run some derby, I was there for the monsters!

In its 20th year, Wonderfest is a gathering place for modelers. Make that “Super-modelers.” Builders, sculptors, painters, collectors, you name it!

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Stress, Debt Killed Jacko: Trainer

6 July 2009 8:31 AM, PDT | From newser.com | See recent newser news

Add Lou Ferrigno to the list of people who believe stress killed Michael Jackson. The Incredible Hulk star—and Jackson’s friend and trainer for his 50-show tour—tells the Mirror , “He was under tremendous stress, so much I think it killed him. He was $400 million in debt. In the past, he had backed out of doing live shows but this time he was under the gun.” More on Jackson: A Michael Jackson postage stamp could be forthcoming if Al Sharpton gets his way. The reverend also called for a national day of mourning for the King of Pop, E!...

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Lou Ferrigno claims Michael Jackson killed by debt

6 July 2009 2:02 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Michael Jackson died because of the pressure of his $400 million debts, according to his personal trainer. Lou Ferrigno claims Jackson was forced into agreeing to his 50-night 'This Is It' comeback concerts because of his massive financial problems, and the 'Incredible Hulk' star believes the pressure of the mammoth run ultimately led to the singer's death last month. Ferrigno, 57, said: "He was under tremendous stress, so much I think it killed him. He was $400 million in debt. In the past, he had backed out of doing live shows but this time he was under the gun. The debts put a huge strain on him." Bodybuilder Ferrigno - who rose to fame playing green anti-hero The

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Michael Jackson killed by debt

6 July 2009 2:02 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Michael Jackson died because of the pressure of his $400 million debts, according to his personal trainer. Lou Ferrigno claims Jackson was forced into agreeing to his 50-night 'This Is It' comeback concerts because of his massive financial problems, and the 'Incredible Hulk' star believes the pressure of the mammoth run ultimately led to the singer's death last month. Ferrigno, 57, said: "He was under tremendous stress, so much I think it killed him. He was $400 million in debt. In the past, he had backed out of doing live shows but this time he was under the gun. The debts put a huge strain on him." Bodybuilder Ferrigno - who rose to fame playing green anti-hero The Hulk in

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Michael Jackson Died Because Of "Debt Pressure" Says His Personal Trainer

6 July 2009 12:55 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Michael Jackson died because of the pressure of his 0 million debts, according to his personal trainer.

Lou Ferrigno claims Jackson was forced into agreeing to his 50-night "This Is It" comeback concerts because of his massive financial problems, and the "Incredible Hulk" star believes the pressure of the mammoth run ultimately led to the singer's death last month.

Ferrigno, 57, said: "He was under tremendous stress, so much I think it killed him. He was 0 million in debt. In the past, he had backed out of doing live shows but this time he was under the gun. The debts put a huge strain on him."

Bodybuilder Ferrigno - who rose to fame playing green anti-hero The Hulk in the popular 70s TV series - felt 50-year-old Jackson was in great shape only months before his death, when they trained together for his comeback shows, and that he saw no signs of drug abuse.

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Ferrigno discusses Jackson tour workout

30 June 2009 9:33 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

The Incredible Hulk star Lou Ferrigno has spoken out about his training regime with Michael Jackson in the weeks before his death. The bodybuilder, who was hired to improve Jackson's fitness ahead of his comeback tour, told People that the star had been "awesome" in their sessions together. "[We did] conditioning, toning, and increasing his flexibility and stamina. He wanted to increase strength in his legs," he explained. "The workout wasn't any heavy resistance. A lot of stretching (more)

By Lara Martin

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Lou Ferrigno: 'Michael's Body Went Through a Lot of Stress'

30 June 2009 7:05 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Michael Jackson was determined not to let his chronic back pain slow him down as he prepared for his comeback tour. So he enlisted the help of The Incredible Hulk to whip him into shape. "When the promoter hired him to do the tour it wasn't any question for me to train him again because he knew that he trusted me especially with toning and shaping his body," says Ferrigno, who had worked with Jackson on another tour 15 years ago. "Being such an icon and he couldn't afford to have any injuries." Implementing the same type of routine he had

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Final Days: The Mystery of Michael Jackson's Death

26 June 2009 5:40 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

It should have been the opportunity of a lifetime for a Michael Jackson fan: a behind-the-scenes invitation to a rehearsal for the superstar's upcoming concert tour in the United Kingdom. But when the fan got to the stage, she was horrified. "He is a skeleton," she wrote Monday in an email to other Jackson fans. Worse, she said, was seeing her idol surrounded by people she deemed too frightened to say anything. "I have to say: He may die." Three days later, Jackson, 50, collapsed in his rented Holmby Hills mansion - with his personal physician on the premises. His heart stopped; he wasn't breathing.

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Final Days: The Mystery of Michael Jackson's Death

26 June 2009 5:40 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

It should have been the opportunity of a lifetime for a Michael Jackson fan: a behind-the-scenes invitation to a rehearsal for the superstar's upcoming concert tour in the United Kingdom. But when the fan got to the stage, she was horrified. "He is a skeleton," she wrote Monday in an email to other Jackson fans. Worse, she said, was seeing her idol surrounded by people she deemed too frightened to say anything. "I have to say: He may die." Three days later, Jackson, 50, collapsed in his rented Holmby Hills mansion - with his personal physician on the premises. His heart stopped; he wasn't breathing.

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Michael Jackson Dies after Apparent Cardiac Arrest

25 June 2009 3:30 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Michael Jackson, the onetime child star turned King of Pop, died in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest in his home. He was 50 years old. Jackson was pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center not far from his rental mansion in the Holmby Hills. The cause of death wasn't known. An autopsy is set for Friday. "It's a very sad day for all of us," Jackson's manager, Frank Dileo, tells People. " It's such a terrible shame. He was my friend." As for Jackson's three children - Blanket, 7, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael,

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Lou Ferrigno Training Michael Jackson for Tour

18 June 2009 9:00 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Who better to help Michael Jackson "hulk" up for tour than the original Hulk himself? Lou Ferrigno's wife Carla has confirmed to People that the star of the 1970's TV hit The Incredible Hulk has been working as Michael Jackson's physical trainer in preparation for Jackson’s return to live performing in July. "Lou and Michael have known each other for a long time," says Carla. "Lou first trained Michael 15-years ago." Jackson's exact workout regimen remains secret, but Ferrigno, a two-time Mr. Universe, has added muscle to other celebrity clients such as Mickey Rourke and Chuck Norris.

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Jackson 'hires Ferrigno to get in shape'

15 June 2009 2:24 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Michael Jackson has reportedly hired TV star Lou Ferrigno to help him improve his fitness ahead of his upcoming live residency at London's O2. The bodybuilder and actor played the title role in CBS's The Incredible Hulk from 1978 to 1982. A source told The Sun: "Lou has been visiting Michael to build him up so he can perform his dance routines. "But (more)

By Mayer Nissim

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Michael Jackson helped by Lou Ferrigno

15 June 2009 2:06 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Michael Jackson is being trained by Lou Ferrigno. The 'Incredible Hulk' actor - a former Mr. Universe - is paying secret visits to the 'Thriller' star's Los Angeles home to help him prepare for his forthcoming 'This Is It' run of shows at London's O2 arena. A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Lou has been visiting Michael to build him up so he can perform his dance routines. "But Michael refuses to lift weights. He doesn't want to bulk up." The 50-year-old singer - who weighs a reported 126lbs and eats just one meal a day - is reportedly battling skin cancer and is said to be terrified gaining weight will damage his chances of beating the disease.

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Michael Jackson helped by Hulk

15 June 2009 2:06 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Michael Jackson is being trained by Lou Ferrigno. The 'Incredible Hulk' actor - a former Mr. Universe - is paying secret visits to the 'Thriller' star's Los Angeles home to help him prepare for his forthcoming 'This Is It' run of shows at London's O2 arena. A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Lou has been visiting Michael to build him up so he can perform his dance routines. "But Michael refuses to lift weights. He doesn't want to bulk up." The 50-year-old singer - who weighs a reported 126lbs and eats just one meal a day - is reportedly battling skin cancer and is said to be terrified gaining weight will damage his chances of beating the disease. Michael

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Jacko Trains With The Hulk For Comback

14 June 2009 10:24 PM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Michael Jackson is being trained by Lou Ferrigno.

The 'Incredible Hulk' actor - a former Mr. Universe - is paying secret visits to the 'Thriller' star's Los Angeles home to help him prepare for his forthcoming 'This Is It' run of shows at London's O2 arena.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Lou has been visiting Michael to build him up so he can perform his dance routines "But Michael refuses to lift weights. He doesn't want to bulk up."

The 50-year-old singer - who weighs a reported 126lbs and eats just one meal a day - is reportedly battling skin cancer and is said to be terrified gaining weight will damage his chances of beating the disease.

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Jacko Trains With The Hulk For Comback

14 June 2009 10:24 PM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Michael Jackson is being trained by Lou Ferrigno.

The 'Incredible Hulk' actor - a former Mr. Universe - is paying secret visits to the 'Thriller' star's Los Angeles home to help him prepare for his forthcoming 'This Is It' run of shows at London's O2 arena.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Lou has been visiting Michael to build him up so he can perform his dance routines "But Michael refuses to lift weights. He doesn't want to bulk up."

The 50-year-old singer - who weighs a reported 126lbs and eats just one meal a day - is reportedly battling skin cancer and is said to be terrified gaining weight will damage his chances of beating the disease.

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Movie Recommendations: Week of April 24

23 April 2009 11:00 PM, PDT | From Moviefone | See recent Moviefone news

Filed under: Features

Wild animals and Robert Downey Jr. invade theaters.

In exactly one week, Hugh Jackman officially kicks off the summer blockbuster season with his turn as the titular rage-fueled, metal-clawed badass in 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine.'

But before the barrage of big-budget, action-oriented fare hits, there are a couple of more modestly-budgeted flicks not to be missed at the multiplex.

Read our takes on the visually stunning Disney doc 'Earth,' the Robert-Downey Jr.-Jamie Foxx drama 'The Soloist' and more of our editors' picks for the top movies in theaters this week.

New In THEATERSIn exactly one week, Hugh Jackman officially kicks off the summer blockbuster season with his turn as the titular rage-fueled, metal-clawed badass in 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine.'

But before the barrage of big-budget, action-oriented fare hits, there are a couple of more modestly-budgeted flicks not to be missed at the multiplex.

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Cinema release inspirations including Crank: High Voltage

17 April 2009 2:00 AM, PDT | From Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news

Morning Boxwishers and welcome to your weekend. For some of you it marks the end of your Easter break from school, college or work and for others it’s just the usual two days of freedom – but either way, it’s time to yourself to enjoy anyway you want. And if you’re anything like us here at Boxwish HQ, that involves heading to your local cinema for a little film nourishment. This Friday there’s a good mix of movies to tempt you. Amazing stunts in action caper Crank: High Voltage, hearty belly laughs thanks to I Love You, Man and some homegrown political satire from In The Loop. Read over the jump for more…

If you see… Jason Statham return as Chev Chelios in the non-stop, thrill-ride Crank: High Voltage that picks up exactly where the 2006 original Crank left off.

Why Not Catch up with Chev’s first adventure in Crank.

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I Love You, Man Review

22 March 2009 9:49 AM, PDT | From FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news

I Love You, Man Review Directed by: John Hamburg Written by: Larry Levin, John Hamburg Starring: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Jon Favreau, Andy Samberg, J.K. Simmons, Jaime Pressly, Lou Ferrigno Bromantic comedies are nothing new. Although they've been repackaged and renamed, the buddy comedy has been around for decades as an outlet to express the feelings that men have for each other but are too macho to say in real life. Judd Apatow didn't invent the idea, but he has found the sweet spot for balancing manly heartfelt moments with laughter, and presenting them in a way that attracts both male and female audiences. With John Hamburg's I Love You, Man, it would appear that the concept is being taken to its ultimate conclusion, by focusing on a man's quest to find a new best friend. The casting of Paul Rudd and Jason Segel also seemed ideal.

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