March 13 2010

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British PM is voted least favourite desert island companion

More than 40 per cent of the British population would choose American president Barack Obama as their desert island companion rather than the UK's prime minister, according to a new poll.

submitted by Newsdesk on January 26th 2010

US showbiz exploitation of Michael Jackson gets worse

Michael Jackson To Host Grammy Awards In 3D

MICHAEL Jackson is earning more money in death than you ever will in life. And now he’s going to host the Grammys, in 3D.

Pictures From Michael Jackson’s Funeral

Earlier, the Jackson Three, who must still think their dad is away on business, were given more money to muddle along:

Michael Jackson Pre-1980

“A judge has agreed a £10,000 boost to keep the youngsters in the style they are used to. Lawyers acting for the children appealed to increase the amount to £55,000 a month, say court papers. They had argued that the current sum paid to Jacko’s mum Katherine, 80, was not enough to make ends meet.”

Anorak’s Man in LA brings news of that Grammy show – look kids, dad’s back – and he’s being milked:

The Grammy Awards have stumbled onto a whole new way to exploit Michael Jackson’s memory, while at the same time hyping the January 31st CBS broadcast.

The big night will include the broadcast of Jackson’s 3-D mini-movie “Earth Song” which was produced for his “This is It” concert dates in London, but has never been seen by the public.

CBS is partnering with Target to provide free 3-D Grammy glasses.

Michael Jackson is earning more money in death than you ever will in life. And now he’s going to host the Grammys, in 3D. Earlier, the Jackson Three, who must still think their dad is away on business, were given more money to muddle along.

submitted by Editor on January 22nd 2010

King lives on decades after his death

Musician John Lennon, legendary member of The Beatles pop group, once famously said, "before Elvis there was nothing".

submitted by Newsdesk on January 8th 2010

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