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Jackson's sex abuse case may feature in new trial over death

March 21, 2013 21:00
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's 2005 trial and acquittal on child sex abuse charges may be revisited in a civil lawsuit next month that pits the pop singer's mother against concert promoters AEG Live, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Thursday. Katherine Jackson is suing AEG Live for the wrongful death of her son, alleging that the concert promoter was negligent in hiring Dr. Conrad Murray to care for the singer ahead of a series of London comeback concerts set for July 2009.

Justin Timberlake releases new album, announces follow-up

March 19, 2013 02:00
By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Justin Timberlake celebrated the release of his first album since 2006 with a lively show in Los Angeles, whetting fans' appetites by confirming media reports that he would release more new music soon. At an intimate album release party for "The 20/20 Experience" on Monday, Timberlake took the opportunity to clear up media reports that he would be releasing a second volume of music later this year.

Justin Timberlake puts the sexy into married life in new album

March 17, 2013 09:30
By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After making the transition from child star and boy band heartthrob to movie star, Justin Timberlake is returning to music with his first album since 2006, cementing his grown-up status with a record inspired by his new marriage. Timberlake, 32, officially releases "The 20/20 Experience" on Tuesday. But the 10-track record of smooth love songs with a throwback R&B sound is already No. 1 on the iTunes charts after it was streamed online last week.

Rapper Lil Wayne in 'critical' condition: TMZ

March 15, 2013 21:15
Grammy-winning hip hop star Lil Wayne was in critical condition Friday after being re-admitted to hospital after a further bout of seizures, the TMZ celebrity news website reported. The 30-year-old was rushed to Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles on Tuesday after suffering multiple seizures. He left the following day but was re-admitted hours later, and his condition has not stabilized since. A publicist for the rapper did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report.

Rapper Lil Wayne says he is fine after health scare

March 15, 2013 21:15
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. rapper Lil Wayne said on Friday he was fine and thanked fans for their concern after a reported seizure that led celebrity website TMZ.com to claim he was in a medically induced coma and near death. "I'm good everybody. Thx for the prayers and love," Wayne said in a Twitter message on his official account. The 30-year-old rapper's spokeswoman Sarah Cunningham said in an email that "Lil Wayne is recovering," but did not specify what he was suffering from.

Musician and rapper Redfoo set for U.S. Open bid

March 15, 2013 20:46
By Mark Lamport-Stokes INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka's boyfriend, American musician and rapper Redfoo, has entered the U.S. Open national playoffs in a bid to earn a spot in the final grand slam of the year. Redfoo, who will play under his given name of Stefan Gordy, has entered the Northern California sectional qualifying tournament in Salinas from June 18-23, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Friday.

Pet Shop Boys switch labels for new 'Electric' album

March 14, 2013 14:30
LONDON (Reuters) - Pet Shop Boys have left the record label Parlophone after 28 years and will release their new studio album "Electric" through independent music publisher Kobalt in June, the British duo said on Thursday. The chart-toppers, whose 1980s hits include "West End Girls" and "It's A Sin", said further details of their 12th studio album would be released soon.

Lady Gaga tooling around in gold-plated wheelchair

March 13, 2013 11:31
New York, Mar 13 (EFE).- Lady Gaga commissioned a prominent New York jeweler to build a gold-plated wheelchair so she could get around after a Feb. 20 operation to repair an injured hip. Ken Borochov, a designer with the firm Mordekai, equipped the 24-karat chair with a leather seat and removable leather canopy. The seat can also recline 180 degrees.

Olivia Newton-John: sweetheart, sex idol, rock chick, radio star

March 11, 2013 18:15
* Newton-John tours UK for first time in 35 years * Admits being "terrified" at earlier career choices * Took big risks despite "soft-pop" image By Mike Collett-White LONDON, March 11 (Reuters) - With a range spanning the cardigan-clad sweetheart in the hit musical "Grease" and the leotarded gym instructor in the raunchy single "Physical", no one could accuse Olivia Newton-John of playing it safe in 40 years of singing country, pop and rock.

Hawaii's Senate passes Steven Tyler Act celebrity privacy bill

March 6, 2013 22:15
By Malia Mattoch McManus HONOLULU, March 6 (Reuters) - The Hawaii state Senate has approved legislation named for Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler that would make it easier for celebrities to sue paparazzi and others they see as invading their privacy. Tyler, 64, who lives part-time on the Hawaiian island of Maui, testified on behalf of the bill, which supporters say will make the state more attractive to the rich and famous. Opponents criticize the measure as vague and potentially unconstitutional.
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