New Michael Jackson Song

A new Michael Jackson song will be released at the end of October on the This Is It soundtrack.

The song has been released on Michael Jackson's website, and is also being played by radio stations.

The This Is It movie is a compilation of interviews with Michael Jackson, and his rehearsals for his shows in London, which were to have been performed at the beginning of the summer.

Michael Jackson 'This Is It' Official Movie Trailer

Patrck Swayze Passes Away

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Patrick Swayze, aged 57, well-known for his role in the movie Ghost has passed away.  He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2008. He died on Monday.

He fought hard against the disease, and even continued working during his struggle. He had a lead role in the TV series The Beast.

His role in Ghost, a supernatural romantic thriller, which also starred Demi Moore, captivated audiences worldwide.  Whoopi Goldberg played a well-received supporting role as semi-fake medium.

Swayze first became something of a sensation in the earlier film Dirty Dancing in 1987.

Woody Harrelson As Bizarre Superhero In Defendor

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A new film to be shown at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival is an independent production called Defendor. It stars Woody Harrelson. He plays the role of a man who takes on the role of a superhero fighting the injustices inflicted upon us all by the elusive villainous Captain Industry. He calls himself the Defendor.

Seems like it may be a promising movie.  I have always found Woody Harrelson to be a pretty bizarre actor, but quite engaginly so, and to see him in this bizarre role is getting two for the price of one, doubly injurious to your health.

Skank Robbers Preview at the BET Awards

It wasn't all serious and sombre at the BET Awards because of the death of Michael Jackson. Jamie Foxx and Martin Lawrence did a trailer for Skank Robbers, a fictitious movie. It was actually pretty hilarious.

Who knows? It may actually turn into a real flick, given the audience response.

Skank Robbers Trailer

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Michael Jackson - King of Pop

The whole world mourns the unexpected passing of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Love him or hate him, and I'm sure there are lots more of the former, there is no denying that Michael Jackson was an unsurpassable, inimitable unique icon of pop music in our age. He was truly a legend beyond his own time.

As a screen and stage persona, he was energetic and energising, innovative and innovating. Whatever he did, he marked a new standard for others to follow. In his personal life, he was a mysterious, lonely figure, who seemed much misguided as a result of his not so happy childhood and his vast wealth.  His wealth did not seem enough, though, to cover his expenses. He seemed hardly human. In his own real life, he was still a persona, to the public and perhaps also to himself.

Michael Jackson has left an indelible mark on the world's stage of pop music.








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Screen Actors Guild Urges Members to Accept New Contracts

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The Screen Actors Guild has urged its members to accept the new Television and Theatrical contracts, after an agreement was reached with the film and TV studios last month.

More than 500 actors including George Clooney and Tom Hanks are in support of the new contracts and have asked their collegues to vote "yes".

The dispute with the studios have been going on for some time, and this may see the end of the conflict. Let us hope so, as the movie and television industry needs stability amongst its actors.

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American Idol Finals Vote Unfairly Influenced by Its Sponsor

There are reports that the results of the American Idol finals votes were unfairly obtained. It appears that at parties of Kris Allen's supporters, free text-messaging services were provided by AT & T, one of the shows corporate sponsors.

Representatives of AT & T reportedly taught the supporters how to "power-text", whereby by pressing a button once, ten votes would be cast. This is a tactic which is in breach of the rules of the show.

No similar reports have emerged that Adam Lambert's supported have been similarly assisted in their voting.

If that is so, the voting was clearly flawed.

Although it is only a TV show, the principle of fariness is at its heart in that it appeals to the American public to vote for the Idol, and presents a face of utmost fairness in its voting procedure to the audience, and takes pride in having the votes independently audited.

The defeated contestant Adam Lambert took his loss in good grace, but the fact remains that if he was unfairly ousted, it's a disgrace, and for a show with such influence on the future careers of the contestants, who can calculate how much Adam may be losing financially as a result?

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Man Claims Innocence for Illegally Taping "Hannah Montana - The Movie"

While the movie Hannah Montana - The Movie was being shown during a weekend performance in south Barrington, Chicago, Gerardo Arellano propped up a video camera on his leg filming it.

He was caught red-handed and both he and his wife were arrested.

Police found thousands of pirated movie CDs and DVDs in his home, and naturally suspected he was in it for commercial gain. But Arellano stoically denied any wrong-doing, and said they all belonged to his mother. He also said he didn't think he was doing anything really wrong recording the movie.

The court took a different view, but he was given bail at $20,000.

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Miley Cyrus Enjoys Sleeping in Parents' Bed

Despite her world fame and seeming sophistication, Miley Cyrus is still a child and a child at heart. It's not surprising that she finds comfort sleeping in her parents' bed, especially after a hard day.

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Good to hear some wholesome news about our superstars, from time to time.

Teen superstar Miley Cyrus has a childlike way of relieving stress - she enjoys sleeping in her parents' bed after a long day at work. The 16-year-old singer/actress enjoyed an early rise to fame with Disney's megahit series Hannah Montana.

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Madonna Refused Adoption of Second Malawi Child

Madonna's quest to adopt another child from Malawi has been refused by the court on the ground that the adoptive parent should be living in the country for a minimum period of a year and a half.

There was a hearing on Monday and the ruling was adjourned to today.

Her plan to adopt has been criticised by some, who argue that the child should be with his/her family in their home community. The child Chifundo James, also known as Mercy James, has two uncles and a grandfather.

In 2006 Madonna adopted Malawi child David Banda, amidst some controversy. She successfully argued to have the residency requirement waived in that case.

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The Room Movie Aired as April Fool's Joke

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Adult Swim aired the cult movie The Room as its annual April Fool's joke. Difficult to understand the reasoning.

The movie was made in 2003 was written produced and directed by Tommy Wiseau, and stars Juliette Danielle, a black comedy that tells the story of a  love triangle.

It has developed a cult following since its opening in Los Angeles

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Special Relationship - Movie of the Lewinsky Affair

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Special Relationship is the name of the new movie to be made about the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky.  Julianne Moore will reportedly be playing the role of Hillary Clinton, and Dennis Quaid as the former president.

But the central theme of the movie is to do with the relationship between the British PM Tony Blair and Bill Clinton during that time.

Blair will be played by Martin Sheen.

With these actors, and the writer being Peter Morgan who also wrote The Queen, the movie should be powerful and will no doubt be well received.

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Julia Roberts Returns in New Movie

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Julia Roberts fans have been missing her for some time. She has been away from the big screen for five years, concentrating on her family life.

The new movie Duplicity is a thriller, mixed with comedy and romance. She co-stars with Clive Owen as spies for the CIA and M16. They get entangled and a competitive relationship develops from the start, as the film opens with Roberts drugging Owen and stealing his secrets.

Should be a fun film.

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