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Madonna may work with Janet Jackson in MJ’s honour

London, Sept 18 (ANI): Madonna had a long cherished dream of singing with Michael Jackson, which could not materialise due the King of Pop’s untimely death. But now the pop diva is all set to work with another Jackson, Janet, it has emerged.

It is reported that Madonna and Janet met [...]

MJ’s secret sister JohVonnie reveals her ’snub’ pain

London, September 14 (ANI): Michael Jackson’s half-sister has revealed that the pop legend wasn’t warm to her when she met him during a family get together.

JohVonnie Jackson, whose mum was a lover of MJ’s dad Joe, is close to her father.

She claims that the Jacksons have shunned her for 35 years but was once invited [...]

Janet Jackson finally speaks up after MJ’s death

London, September 11 (ANI): Singer Janet Jackson has finally broken her silence following the death of her brother and King of Pop Michael Jackson.

She revealed that she hasn’t watched TV news since the pop legend’s demise.

The ‘Nasty’ hitmaker said that continuous coverage [...]

Batman helmer abandons plans to direct movie version of The Prisoner

Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): Filmmaker Christopher Nolan has given up all plans of directing a film based on the cult British TV series The Prisoner.

Nolan was to direct a big budget blockbuster version of the 1968 show starring Patrick McGoohan, and his exit has now kicked of rumours that he plans to start early with [...]

UK man makes up kidnap story to avoid wife’s nagging

London, Jul 4 (ANI): A man, who was weary of his wife’s nagging, made up a story that he had been kidnapped at knifepoint as he dared not tell her he had been to the bookies.

Peter Woodward, 57, told a court that in order to get away from his wife, he made up the [...]

Grieving Janet Jackson gets acting career boost

London, Jun 30 (ANI): American singer Janet Jackson has received an acting career boost even as she mourns the death of her brother, King of Pop Michael Jackson.

The singer/actress is reportedly set to star in a sequel to the 2007 romantic comedy ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ a hit film in America, reports the Daily [...]

Janet may be named executor of Jacko’s estate

London, June 29 (ANI): Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s sister, Janet, may be named executor of his estate, if reports are to be believed.

“She’s in charge, she has the documents, she has control of his stuff,” the Daily Star quoted a relative as saying.

The ‘Thriller’ hitmaker reportedly passed away with debts estimated at [...]

Janet Jackson pays tearful homage to Jacko at star-studded BET Awards

Washington, June 29 (ANI): A star-studded audience at the BET Awards on Sunday were left stunned, when Janet Jackson paid a tearful tribute to her late brother Michael.

After a ceremony dedicated to the King of Pop, who suddenly passed away on Thursday, the crowd fell silent as Janet went on to the stage and fought [...]

Jacko refuses to reunite with brothers for London gigs

London, April 5 (ANI): King of Pop Michael Jackson has refused to sing with his brothers after they begged him to stage a Jackson 5 farewell.

Tito, 55, Marlon, 52, and Jackie, 57, all asked the ‘Thriller’ hitmaker if their band could reunite for one gig during one of his 50 sell-out performances at London’s O2 [...]

Jacko eyes Leona Lewis-duet for London gig

London, March 30 (ANI): Michael Jackson is reportedly eyeing a duet with Leona Lewis to lend her voice to the part previously sung by his sister Janet in 1995 hit ‘Scream’.

The King of Pop was said to have been highly impressed with the vocals of the 23-year-old and was allegedly eager to take her on [...]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor gives birth to second child nine weeks early due to Pre-eclampsia

Sophie Ellis-Bextor gives birth to second child nine weeks early due to Pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia cause high blood pressure and can lead to stroke, blood clotting and kidney, liver and lung problems in pregnant mothers. Sophie Ellis Bextor, 29-year-old singer and daughter of former Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis once again suffered from this condition in her second pregnancy.
Sophie Ellis Bextor has given birth two months prematurely to her [...]

Sir Sean Connery, Nigella Lawson top ‘Sexiest Celebrity Voices’ list

London, January 7 (ANI): Sir Sean Connery and TV chef Nigella Lawson have topped the ‘Sexiest Celebrity Voices’ list.
According to a poll headed by mobile phone messaging firm Spinvox, the veteran actor and the Brit food writer pipped Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp to claim the title.
It was further revealed that comedian Joe Pasquale, arguably [...]

Smart dolphins use sponges as ‘accessories’ to make hunting easier

London, Jan 4 (ANI): A new study by researchers at Georgetown University in Washington DC has revealed that dolphins have developed tools to help them hunt for food.

According to the researchers, the discovery suggests that mammals could be even smarter than previously thought.

Bottlenose dolphins from an extended family in Australia’s Shark Bay have [...]

Janet Jackson ‘livid’ over Beyonce Knowles’ ‘poor’ comments

London, January 3 (ANI): Singer Beyonce Knowles has reportedly left fellow artist Janet Jackson fuming after referring that the latter’s family did not come from an upper class background.

The leading R&B lady seemed to have taken a dig on Jackson family by contrasting her wealthy upbringing against that of Janet, who comes from the [...]