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Russell Brand Wants Elvis to Officiate Wedding!

Justin Ball — Thu, 27 May 2010 22:40:25 +0000

Russell Brand just keeps getting more and more classy… er… I mean klassy with a “K.”

The scruffy looking Brit (well, not in this pic) was recently accompanied by his fiancé, singer Katy Perry, to the premiere of his latest film Get Him to the Greek in Las Vegas. The couple, who walked the red carpet, will soon be walking down the aisle together. The question is what kind of wedding is this wacky duo planning?

The two are reportedly still considering Vegas for the big day. Brand joked: “Now we’re talking, the drive-thru chapel. A Vegas wedding, married by Elvis Presley, or even better, Aaron Presley in his unnourished form.” Huh? While you’re at it Russell, why not have a Michael Jackson impersonator as your ring bearer?

As for Perry, she denies the claim made by friend Rihanna that the wedding is to take place in India. Speaking with Ryan Seacrest on his radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Perry said: “I haven’t told Rihanna where we’re getting married actually. She thought we were getting married in India because we got engaged there.”

The singer added: “I hope it to be in an [exciting] location because I think it’s better to take people out of their comfort zones. I think it’s going to be small for right now because there’s so much biggness going on in our lives. There will be receptions and parties. Everybody knows that I love to throw a good party.”

It sounds like Katy’s ideas are a little different from Russell’s and, due to his recent bridezilla-like behavior, this could cause some contentious wedding planning between the two. Russ might be singing The Doghouse Rock… if you catch my drift.

Leona Steps Up Her Game

SBGLA! Staff — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:30:15 +0000

She already has the voice and the beauty, but clearly that’s not enough for Leona Lewis. Lewis is now teaming up with choreographer Travis Payne, the man behind the King of Pop – Michael Jackson’s ill-fated tour for her very own grueling 14 month world tour.

Dance guru Payne, will be assisting the singer with all her moves, the shows will be staged from next summer onwards and the X Factor winner is said to be considering a ‘Garden of Eden’ styled-theme for the shows.

A source said: “Since Leona has played so few full-length concerts she’s still quite a raw performer. And if she’s going to pack out arenas she needs some polish.”

Lewis is expected to be performing to audiences of 20,000 or more, her record company SyCo is determined to transform Leona into a global touring powerhouse and told Lewis, “Money is no object!” Lucky girl…

BGT Star Shaheen Lands Deal After Jacko Memorial

SBGLA! Staff — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:30:56 +0000

Britain’s Got Talent singing sensation Shaheen Jafargholi has landed a deal with US uber-agents CAA after his heart-wrenching performance at Michael Jackson’s memorial service on Tuesday.

He sang Who’s Lovin’ You in tribute to the King of Pop and now the offers are flooding in…

“He has had meetings with the Nickelodeon TV channel and Disney lined-up – they are looking at finding a role for him in their new High School Musical and Hannah Montana style shows. Producer director Kenny Ortega is involved in both and was the man behind the Jackson memorial, he loves Shaheen.” a source told the The Sun.

Apparently MJ was so impressed with the boy he wanted him to be the support act at his O2 gigs this summer and Simon Cowell is on the brink of offering him a UK record deal.

Seeing Shaheen perform at the MJ memorial event certainly opened my eyes to what a talented young lad he is, hopefully now his career will move on to happier occasions!

Check Out Shaheen On Larry King Live

Paris Jackson’s Speech Touched All Our Hearts…

SBGLA! Staff — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:04:20 +0000

This was the touching moment when Michael Jackson’s daughter – 11-year old Paris Michael Katherine gave her heart wrenching speech at today’s memorial service for her late daddy – the legendary King of Pop.

While being comforted on stage by auntie Janet, Paris said tearfully: “Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine, and I just want to say I love him so much.”

Watch The Video

Today Is MJ Day!

SBGLA! Staff — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:02:59 +0000

Today the King of Pop, Michael Jackson will be laid to rest, a golden casket containing the star’s body is currently on it’s way to the public memorial service with a private funeral service in Los Angeles to follow.

The singers body will be taken from the early-morning funeral service at The Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn Cemetery, then the Jackson family and host of musical guests and around 11,000 fans will converge on Los Angeles’ Staples Center for the star-studded public tribute…

17,500 tickets have been dished out Willy Wonka ‘golden ticket’ style – 11,000 lucky fans for Staples Center and a further 6,500 for the viewing being held at the Nokia Theatre nearby.

Performers Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson are expected on stage, while Queen Latifah, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Brooke Shields, Usher, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and Barry Gordy are among the confirmed A-listers in attendance.

And I’m told the biggest star of all IS expected… Jackson’s casket will be on display. However, insiders say despite the bold-faced names on the guest list, organizers have emphasized that the memorial will be a somber, respectful affair, and not an entertainment event.

Police have warned well wishers mourning the star’s death without tickets to stay away, but still around 50,000 people are expected to be in the downtown area of L.A. today.

LONDON: Madonna’s Tribute To The King of Pop

SBGLA! Staff — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:51:41 +0000

The Queen of Pop pays tribute to Michael Jackson last night in London

The reigning Queen of Pop – Madonna, paid her respects to the King of Pop by bringing the house down last night at her concert at London’s O2 Arena with her tribute to Michael Jackson. Madge brought onstage a dancer dressed up as Jackson to groove with her…

Madge Hearts Michael – Madonna’s Tribute to the King of Pop…

SBGLA! Staff — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:47:33 +0000

In an interview with my good mate Victoria Newton, the ‘Queen of Pop’ has made an emotional tribute to the ‘King of Pop’ in today’s Sun newspaper…

Speaking exclusively Madonna said: “I am so terribly sad about Michael Jackson’s death. I don’t know what artist wasn’t inspired by him.”

She added: “To be able to do what he did at such an early age was unearthly, everybody grew up in awe of him.”

Madge revealed that she hoped to work with Michael on his planned O2 tour, humbly adding, “I don’t know what we could have done together, I could have carried his bags for him maybe.” — (No need to over-egg the pudding Madonna darling, you wouldn’t be where you are today without that superstar-sized ego!)

The 50-year-old star, who’s success in the 80s paralleled Jackson’s, is dedicating her own upcoming concert to Michael.

She’ll interrupt her show at the O2 Arena to perform a medley of Jacko hits and appear in the finale wearing white Gloves – as a nod to his style.

Madonna added that Mike was a bundle of contradictions. She said, “He was a real paradox, one of the world’s greatest performers and obviously very confident on stage, but in real life he was very shy and you really felt for him.”

RIP Michael. You will be missed.

RIP: The ‘King of Pop’ Dead at 50 – 1958-2009

SBGLA! Staff — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Jacko the ‘King of Pop’ Dead – The Sun…

Michael Jackson Dies – TMZ…

Micheal Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest at his rented home in Holmby Hills, Califiornia on Thursday afternoon.

When paramedics arrived at the scene the singer had no pulse and was rushed to the emergency room at UCLA Medical Center.

Once at the hospital, the staff tried to resuscitate Jackson but failed, he was pronounced dead at around 2.26 pm Pacific Time.