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Lawyers Might Nix Jackson's London Gigs

Contract for family concert series puts comeback in question

(Newser) - London may never see Michael Jackson’s much-ballyhooed comeback concerts, TMZ reports. A contract Jackson signed for a reunion tour with his sister and brothers forbade him from making another concert deal for 18 months. Lawyers for that tour say Jackson’s London series violates the pact. Jackson’s position...

Rihanna Hits Red Carpet, Nixes Concert

Singer debuts at Met, cancels show on same day

(Newser) - Rihanna hit the red carpet last night for the first time since her alleged beating by Chris Brown, the AP reports. The singer, clad in a tuxedo, attended the Metropolitan Museum’s annual costume gala. Also yesterday, a comeback concert in Dubai—scheduled for May 28, the day of Brown’...

At 90, Seeger Still Tuned to Social Activism

Springsteen, Guthrie, Baez, and others to headline tribute concert

(Newser) - Today may be his 90th birthday, but the only reason folk legend Pete Seeger will share the stage with Bruce Springsteen and Arlo Guthrie at his tribute concert will be to raise money for the environment—continuing his penchant for infusing music with social activism. “I agreed to the...

Coldplay Will Give Concertgoers Free CDs

Live album distributed at all remaining 2009 dates

(Newser) - Coldplay will give away a free copy of its new live CD to every audience member at shows this year, BBC reports. Starting on May 15 in Florida, the band will give fans the nine-track LeftRightLeftRightLeft as a "recession-busting mark of gratitude." The album, which includes live versions...

Polish Pianist Launches Rant Against US at LA Concert

Zimerman vows never to return to America

(Newser) - Famed Polish concert pianist Krystian Zimerman vowed to never again return to the US after his concert in Los Angeles last night, the Guardian reports. Dozens of audience members walked out as Zimerman, hailed as one of the greatest living pianists, delivered an anti-American tirade, accusing the US of wanting...

Rihanna Plans Comeback Concert

First return to stage will be in Dubai

(Newser) - Rihanna will take the stage in Dubai next month in her first concert since her infamous blowup with Chris Brown, E! reports. A May 28 show, likely at an outdoor venue, is planned, with more than 25,000 tickets “going on sale in the next couple of days,”...

Yes, You Want to See Jacko's Show
 Yes, You Want 
 to See Jacko's Show 
OPINION
Apr 9, 2009 11:15 AM CDT

Yes, You Want to See Jacko's Show

Forget the weirdness, it's all about nostalgia

(Newser) - You might not let Michael Jackson babysit your kid, but should that stop you from indulging in the “sweet elixir of nostalgia” of his concerts this summer? Not according to Matt Stewart, whose reaction to Jacko’s concert announcement was “pure, liquid joy,” he writes for the...

Jacko Adds Elephant to Concert Cast

Plus, auction moves forward, glove on display

(Newser) - Yesterday it was a riverboat, today it’s an elephant. Michael Jackson wants to take the stage at his London concerts atop a magnificent jungle beast, the Daily Mirror reports. And that’s not all: Jacko also wants “panthers led on gold chains," said an insider. "...

Jacko Invites Harry Potter Kids Backstage

Also, singer will arrive at shows via boat

(Newser) - In what might not be the best PR move, Michael Jackson invited the young stars of the Harry Potter films backstage for the opener of his London summer concerts, the Sun reports. “He was utterly enchanted by the magic of JK Rowling’s novels,” a source says. “...

Jacko Plans More Plastic Surgery

Author claims he is preparing for concerts

(Newser) - Though his face is probably ready to cry uncle, Michael Jackson is planning more plastic surgery before his London concerts, the Sun reports. A journalist and Jacko biographer claims Michael is intent on revamping his image, and “has consulted some of the world’s best cosmetologists and surgeons in...

Brown Rumors Old News: Manager's Dad
 Brown 
 Rumors 
 Old News: 
 Manager's Dad 
GOSSIP ROUNDUP
Mar 11, 2009 11:56 AM CDT

Brown Rumors Old News: Manager's Dad

Plus, reality acts fight over Jacko, and more

(Newser) - Two British reality talent-show acts nearly came to blows in their competition to open for Michael Jackson’s London shows, the Mirror reports. It may be a moot point, the New York Post adds—so far, no one is willing to insure the July concerts. Elsewhere:
  • The father of Chris
...

Sir Paul's Vegas Gig Sold Out in 7 Seconds

Must be some kind of record

(Newser) - A spring gig at a Las Vegas casino featuring Sir Paul McCartney sold out in a blink-of-an-eye seven seconds, reports the Telegraph. The former Beatle will rock the rafters for 4,000 fans next month at the opening of the New Joint at the Hardrock Hotel and Casino. The hurricane...

Cops Nab $1.2M in Drugs at Phish Show

Cops also nab $68K cash, arrest 194

(Newser) - Phish fans came prepared to the band’s reunion weekend, but many left empty-handed. Police seized about $1.2 million in illegal drugs and more than $68,000 in cash during the three-night event in Virginia, AP reports; they also arrested 194 fans, mostly for drug possession, use, and distribution....

Phish Dives Back Into Limelight
 Phish Dives Back Into Limelight 
MUSIC REVIEW
Mar 7, 2009 2:51 PM CST

Phish Dives Back Into Limelight

Vermont foursome have still got it after all these years

(Newser) - Despite the 5-year gap since Phish last jammed in their trademark style, last night’s reunion concert in Virginia was well worth the wait, Kevin O’Donnell writes in Rolling Stone. “It was like hanging out with friends you haven’t seen in years,” writes O’Donnell. “...

Rejoice! Jacko Is Backo
 Rejoice! Jacko Is Backo 
OPINION
Mar 6, 2009 11:13 AM CST

Rejoice! Jacko Is Backo

And at least one writer is overjoyed

(Newser) - Just admit it: You’re thrilled the King of Pop is touring again—if not, Dan Abramson thinks you should be, and cops to his own unbridled excitement in the Huffington Post. So Michael Jackson is a weirdo—who cares? The man regularly causes people to pass out: “MJ...

London Stand Will Be Jackson's 'Final Curtain Call'

(Newser) - Michael Jackson announced today that his 10-night July stand in London will be the last time he gives concerts in that city, the Times reports. In a brief appearance at the O2 arena, Jacko told screaming fans,“this is the final curtain call.” It was unclear, though, whether...

Backstage at Brit's Raunchy Circus

Crazy costumes, not-so-crazy backstage behavior, and more

(Newser) - Britney Spears’ new show may be a circus, but it isn’t exactly family-friendly—Kevin Federline wouldn’t allow the couple’s kids to watch, deeming it too raunchy. More behind-the-scenes tidbits from the Mirror:
  • The pop star is remarkably un-diva-like, making no special backstage demands and sticking to the
...

Concert Stirs Reunion Rumors for Beatles

McCartney, Starr will perform on the same stage next month

(Newser) - Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will take the same stage during a charity concert in New York next month, though perhaps not at the same time. The show's organizers originally reported that the remaining Beatles would play together—it'd be the first time since a 2002 George Harrison tribute—but...

Britney Cracks Whip in Circus
 Britney Cracks Whip in Circus 
OPINION
Mar 4, 2009 3:31 AM CST

Britney Cracks Whip in Circus

Big Top performance in Big Easy launches singer's first tour in 5 years

(Newser) - "Don't call it a comeback quite yet," warns Chuck Arnold in People as Britney Spears bumped and grinded her way back into fans' hearts last night during the New Orleans launch of her first concert tour in five years. And though neither her voice, moves, or physique...

Jacko Plans Summer Comeback
 Jacko Plans Summer Comeback 
Mar 3, 2009 4:46 PM CST

Jacko Plans Summer Comeback

Singer plans string of concerts at London venue

(Newser) - Michael Jackson isn't done yet. It looks like the King of Pop has signed on for a series of summer concerts in London, the BBC reports. Jackson has scheduled a press conference Thursday to announce the deal with the 02 arena. Beset by all sorts of financial and legal problems,...

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