As some of you may know, Michael Jackson’s famed California residence, the Neverland Ranch faced going to public auction on March 19th after non-payments on loans tied up with the property. However, in a turn of events, the King of Pop refinanced the ranch in time to save it from going under the hammer:
Jackson attorney L. Londell McMillan told The Associated Press on Thursday that the pop star has worked out a “confidential” agreement with Fortress Investment Group, LLC. The deal allows him to retain ownership of the famed property in Los Olivos, Calif.
“Neverland and MJ are fine,” McMillan said.
An auction date had been set for March 19 because of $24.5 million the singer owed on the 2,500-acre spread northwest of Santa Barbara.
A source close to the singer who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter said it’s not clear whether Jackson will keep Neverland. Jackson has not lived there since his acquittal on child molestation charges in 2005. {Source}
I personally think it’s best he let it go – too much bad history (no pun intended), however I understand why he didn’t under these circumstances. In any case, Mike really needs to hurry with whatever he’s cooking up – be it an album, concerts or whatever – so as to remind everyone why he is ‘Michael Jackson’ in the first place.
Due to being struck down with the Flu, Janet Jackson has been forced to cancel her scheduled performance on Saturday Night Live this week (March 15th). In her place will be Def Jam label-mate Mariah Carey, who will give the first televised live performance of ‘Touch My Body’, as well as ‘Migrate’ from her forthcoming ‘E=MC²’ album.Any thoughts?
According to MTV UK, rapper Kanye West and fiance Alexis Phifer may have exchanged vows during a recent trip to Europe:
Rumours suggest that rapper/producer Kanye has fulfilled his mother’s final wishes by marrying his longterm girlfriend Alexis Phifer at a secret ceremony in Europe.
The rap star proposed to Phifer in 2006 while they were on a romantic holiday in Italy and new reports say that the two have now tied the knot while on vacation in Europe just last month.
The rumours could well be true as the Through The Wire singer was keen to get married away from the spotlight of the media as he said in GQ magazine last year, “I’m just going to go and get married, I’m not going to make a big deal out of it.” {Source}
If true, congratulations to them. It’s about time Kanye had something to be happy about.
Your thoughts?
In spite of Britney Spears’ personal issues, the former Pop teen queen has managed to crank out three singles from her ‘Blackout’ LP; the video for the most recent – ‘Break The Ice’ – made it’s debut today. The clip’s animated concept seems pretty good at first; yet not long after, it descends into un-engaging ‘nothingness’ that has little to do with the song. Considering the album only performed moderately well (in light of the circumstances), I’m kinda baffled as to why her label are still pushing singles from it.
What do you think of the video?
Now that the legal drama surrounding Brandy has subsided, the R&B songstress is focusing, once again, on her career. This new track ‘Dig This’ features on the soundtrack for Tyler Perry’s upcoming movie ‘Meet The Browns’. Despite being produced by The Underdogs (Tyrese, the entire ‘Dreamgirls’ score etc), the piano-driven ballad sounds like a vintage Bryan Michael-Cox cut (‘We Belong Together’, ‘Be Without You’ etc). In any case, the song great; Brandy trademark vocals, the lyrics, the instrumentation, everything!{Link Removed As Requested}
Peep this pic of R&B singer Nivea at a party in Atlanta recently. Considering we haven’t seen much of her in the last few years, catching her in such a state – she looks a hot mess – is not the one.The video for Danity Kane’s brand new single ‘Damaged’ – from their forthcoming album ‘Welcome To The Dollhouse’ – premiered just a few hours ago on MTV. I’m undecided as to whether it’s a cool concept or a mess – there’s no middle ground. I guess I was expecting something markedly different from this (choreography included). On a more definite note, the ladies look great.
You can now listen to the whole album over at MTV.com
What do you think of the video?
Reputable UK newspaper The Independent were less than impressed with Rihanna’s concert here in London at the 02 last week:Rihanna’s two backing singers, meanwhile, wear more tasteful cocktail dresses, and carry the songs. Her rougher voice cuts across them almost randomly, and is only strong when buffed by effects. Look at the video screens, and you can admire Rihanna’s looks, and diamond-encrusted mic. Look at the stage, and her real performance has no charisma, no defining persona. She could be a mannequin, or a hopeful rap video extra. Click here to read more…
Thankfully, it’s not just me who sees past all the hype.
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As R&B songstress Kelly Rowland gears up for the digital re-release of her album ‘Ms. Kelly’ (Diva Deluxe), the full version of one of the album’s new songs, the ballad ‘Love Again’, has surfaced.{Link Removed As Requested}
Amy Winehouse was spotted in a London cornershop recently. Sorry, I couldn’t resist…
Rap collective G-Unit show their ‘solidarity’ on the cover for the latest issue of XXL Magazine. I’m not really buying into this ‘united front’ facade; 50 and Young Buck’s (not so) subliminal jibes at each other for the better part of a year suggests all is not well.Durand Bernarr Blazes With Must-See Performance
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