Via Fox News…

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (WPIX) – The father of a boy who accused Michael Jackson of molesting him 15 years ago was found dead of an apparent suicide, Jersey City Police confirmed to PIX News.

According to authorities, the body of Evan Chandler was discovered in his Jersey City residence at about 5:35 p.m. on Nov. 5 after he went missing.

Chandler, who was being treated for an unknown illness, missed an appointment with his doctor which prompted concern, Jersey City spokesperson Stan Eason said.

After several failed attempts to get in touch with his patient, the doctor, who was not immediately identified, called the building’s concierge to check on Chandler.

The concierge later discovered the victim’s lifeless body inside the apartment at the Liberty Towers located on Hudson Street, Eason said.

Police say Chandler suffered a self inflicted gun shot wound to the head. Authorities are treating the case as a suicide.

It was back in 1994, when Chander’s then-12-year-old son Jordy Chandler accused Jackson of molesting him on several occasions between 1991 and 1994. The father and son went after the King of Pop in court and later settled the case for a reported $20 million.

In 2006, Jordan Chandler filed a request for a restraining order against his father after he allegedly struck Jordan over the head from behind with a twelve and a half pound weight.

In the wake of Jackson’s untimely death in June 2009, an internet rumor surfaced that claimed Jordan Chandler confessed to lying to police about being molested by Jackson. Jordan was coached by his father to tell the outlandish story in a scheme to get millions, the report claimed. An investigation later determined no such confession took place.

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The ever-reliable folk over at Urban Bridgez have unveiled the official track-listing for Alicia Keys‘ eagerly awaited 4th studio album ‘The Element of Freedom’ (due December 15th). Rumours of an Alicia / Beyonce duet had been gathering momentum for a few weeks now, and according to this tracklist, it’s true. Check it out!

1. The Element Of Freedom (Intro)
2. Love Is Blind
3. Doesn’t Mean Anything
4. Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart
5. Wait Til They See My Smile
6. That’s How Strong My Love Is
7. Unthinkable (I’m Ready)
8. Love Is My Disease
9. Like The Sea
10. Put It In A Love Song feat. Beyonce Knowles
11. This Bed
12. Distance And Time
13. How It Feels To Fly
14. Empire State Of Mind (Part II)

First Ms. Keys’ had me amped with ‘Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart’, now a Bey duet – which is interestingly the album’s only feature.

I’ve got to hand it to ol’ Bouncy she’s venturing into the collabo territory a lot more these days (see: Lady GaGa, Usher, Justin), yet picking the best of the best to work with. Here’s hoping the track itself is gonna be worth the hype.

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Pop icon Janet Jackson is currently doing the promotional rounds for her greatest hits compilation ‘Number Ones’.

Today she phoned in to Charlotte’s Power 98 to talk about a number of things, the most interesting of which was her confirmation that she is indeed single and that she and producer Jermaine Dupri are no longer an item, yet best friends – this after a 7 year  relationship. Jackson, 43, asserted that she ‘adores’ him.

Other highlights from the interview, which you can listen to in its entirety below, include her liking Rihanna’s music (eye-roll) and loving Alicia Keys’, praying for the latter to be successful when she broke into the industry. She also talked spoke on being a vegan, her career and much more. A great listen.

No matter what spin Ms. Jackson (if you’re nasty) puts on it, it’s really unfortunate they called it quits after so long 🙁

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Peep Adrienne Bailon‘s sizzling photoshoot for YRB magazine. The former 3LW & Cheetah Girls star is currently recording her debut solo album, which is set for release via Def Jam early 2010.

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The video for The Saturday‘s latest single ‘Ego’ premiered minutes ago on their official Youtube page. In keeping it short and sweet, this is easily the ladies best video yet…no question about it. They all look stunning, the storyline was engaging, and £££ was clearly spent on this one (cheap videos are a pet peeve of mine…unless creative of course -see ‘Single Ladies’).

‘Ego’ is lifted from the ladies sophomore LP ‘Wordshaker’, which is in stores and on iTunes now.

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Pop phenomenon Lady GaGa continues stacking up her promo spots, most recently appearing in hit US TV show ‘Gossip Girl’ where she “performed” new single ‘Bad Romance’. I say “performed” as, like with all TV  shows, such performances are never live (which is justified). In any case, GaGa better that promo! I’m loving ‘The Fame Monster’!

Randomness: I’ve never seen an episode of ‘Gossip Girl’. Is it actually any good?

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Former Sugababe Keisha Buchanan has quashed rumours that the original line-up of the controversial brand band are set to reform. Consistent of Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhán Donaghy, the trio burst on the scene in 2000 with the smash ‘Overload’.

Speaking of the rumours on her Twitter page literally moments ago, the 25 year old singer said:

“I’m not re-forming the sugababes. We’ve spoken & I’m pleased they’ve lent me their support & vice versa. But we’re 100% NOT reforming xxx”

Though a supporter of what the band used to stand for (Pop music that you were ‘allowed’ to like LOL), I’m definitely more eager to see what Ms. Buchanan serves up on her own. Her solo album, which she is recording as I type, drops next year via Island Records.

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That Grape Juice was invited to the DVD recording of Beyonce‘s ‘I Am…’ show here in London this past Sunday. Having already attended back in May, I was sure of a great show, however I could never have fathomed being picked during the ‘Say My Name’ segment! LOL

I have a major habit of leaving my professionalism in my seat and reverting into stan mode at concerts (can’t help it, I’m still a music fan just like everyone else) and this was no different. After making eye contact with Beyonce (or perhaps due to my bright blue mac jacket…thanks Topman!), I next find myself with a mic in my face and our encounter all over the big screens for 20,000 people to see. Though ‘in the zone’, I can feel my Blackberry vibrating…calls, emails, texts…”I’m watching you on screen right now with Bey LOL”.

As mentioned, this was the DVD recording hence I’m pretty sure I’ll be the ‘hyped fan’ making the cut LOL. Can’t wait to see it LMAO. Sweet Jesus…

In any case, a wonderful evening. Bouncy did the damn the thing!

Tidbit: The stars must be aligned right for my household, as the 1st time I went my stan sister got the towel…and this time time I did. Random, ay?

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It’s finally here! There official full-length video for Beyonce and Lady GaGa’s new remix for ‘Video Phone’ has been released! The clip was directed by Hype Williams and hit the airwaves literally moments ago. The song, which has thus far peaked at #51 on the Hip-Hop/R&B charts, serves as the 8th single from Beyonce’s 3rd multi-platinum studio album ‘I Am…Sasha Fierce’.

Even though the budget for this project was clearly as low as all of Beyonce’s recent flicks, it definitely had my blood pumping! Yes they looked like a couple of cheap video models for the most part, but it was thrilling to see two of music’s current biggest stars share a screen. I may be just having an adrenaline high right now but I am definitely liking the song a whole lot more after seeing this!

Sidebar: the intro was SICK!

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The ever fashionable Rihanna hit the stage at the 02 Academy in Brixton early today. She performed several songs from her catalog including new material from her upcoming album, ‘Rated R’, which will hits stores on November 20th. Featured in the concert were surprise guests Jay-Z and Young Jeezy. Peep the performances below:

‘Wait Your Turn (The Wait Is Ova)’

‘Umbrella’ (featuring Jay-Z)

‘Hard’ (featuring Young Jeezy)

Sidebar: Sam attended the event and barely made out with his hearing intact…

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In what seems to be ‘new music video season’, Alicia Keys has put forward her clip for her new single ‘Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart’. The project debuted on BET’s 106 & Park just a few minutes ago. Keys’ forthcoming album, ‘The Element of Freedom’, hits stores on December 15th. Notably, the first single from the album, ‘Doesn’t Mean Anything’, failed to climb further than #60 on the Billboard Hot 100.

This is typical Keys video – glamour shots, her posing next to her piano and shots of the city. I am still trying to grasp how the super hero concept ties in with the song or even the rest of the video for that matter. It definitely seems a bit jarring. However, given the strong support that many people have been giving the song, I sense that it may outperform it’s predecessor, regardless of video. Whether or not Alicia has lost her ‘Midas touch’ remains to be completely determined.