- Michael Jackson's lovechild sat in the front row at memorial service
Omer Bhatti, 25, thought to be Michael Jackson's secret lovechild was given a seat in the front row at the King of Pop's memorial service. He is now believed to be seeking a DNA test to discover the truth. Jackson reportedly admitted in 2004 that Bhatti was born after a one night stand 20 years earlier.
- Whitney Houston debuts new CD, I Look to You, and gets ABC special
Whitney Houston’s new CD, I Look to You, got the star treatment. Music mogul Clive Davis played nine tracks from the album, due September 1, for an A-list audience at Jazz at Lincoln Center. When he was done, Houston walked out and got a standing ovation and cheers.
- Film of Michael Jackson rehearsals to be sold for $60 million
Sony Pictures is in final negotiations to acquire the film that will be made out of Michael Jackson’s rehearsals for his This Is It concert tour. The price: $60 million. Release date is set for Halloween week: Friday, October 30.
- Michael Jackson's "secret son" wants a DNA test
A Norwegian rapper claimed to be the secret son of Michael Jackson was seated with the Jackson family at the singer's memorial concert. Omer Bhatti, 25, sat between Michael's son Prince and eldest sister Rebbie, 59.
- Billy Joel dating former The Young and The Restless star
Just a month after separating from wife No. 3, Katie Lee Joel, the Piano Man is dating Alex Donnelley, the former star of The Young and The Restless. Joel met Donnelley through friends backstage at his recent Washington, DC, concert.
- Emmy campaigning by Family Guy writer
It's rare that any writer openly campaigns for an Emmy. But Family Guy's Patrick Meighan sent around this email that raised a few eyebrows to the many people who received it. "Hey, friend-of-Pat. Hope you're doing well.
- Michael Jackson's son Blanket, 7, asked: Where's Daddy gone? On holiday?
Mark Lester (the star of the musical Oliver!) is godfather to Michael Jackson's three children. "It was obvious to me that Blanket is still unsure about exactly what has happened to his father. He said: Where's Daddy gone? On Holiday? It was a rhetorical question and broke my heart. He clearly hadn't accepted that he won't be seeing his father again."
- Demi Lovato and Trace Cyrus split
After much speculation, Miley Cyrus' older brother confirmed his split with the Disney teen star. "It's something I really wanted to make work. But unfortunately, we both have very busy schedules," he says.
- Charlie Kaufman: Madam, if you please; allow me to void urine onto the small of your back
"So instead of a leading man my next script will call for an animatronic sperm controlled by a self identified female pseudohermaphrodite-about 14 hours ago from web. I learned that my films subtly reinforce Western notions of patriarchy through typing women as charmingly naive or unpleasantly predatorial -about 14 hours ago from web
- David Mamet's new Broadway play Race is shrouded in in secrecy
Potential backers aren't permitted to read the script they're simply expected to throw their money at "the new Mamet" because it is, well, "the new Mamet." Cast members (Richard Thomas, James Spader, Kerry Washington) have been instructed not to disclose any plot details in interviews.
