As it was earlier reported, Andrew Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and luckily for him, they caught it early enough. The musical genius underwent surgery to remove his prostate a couple of weeks ago. However, the composer was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday night after developing a postoperative infection. A statement was posted on Andrew’s website, saying “Andrew has been re-admitted to hospital following his operation for prostate cancer. He has been advised that while the operation was entirely successful, he has developed a post-operative “chronic infection” which needs immediate treatment.” Get well soon!
The company that sells all things related to Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Guns N Roses, Led Zeppelin and Red Hot Chili Peppers is demanding millions from the businesses that are allegedly illegally raking in the cash. Bravado International Groups claims that it has the exclusive right to the merchandise of these music icons. They say that Dollar Days International, Alan Shrem and Kennedy-Shrem International are illegally using the names and likenesses of Michael, Jim Morrison and other musicians in the sale of shirts, watches, posters, play money and other things. Bravado wants $2 million for each violation.
After a spell in hospital, Sir Elton John has returned to good health.
He attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation gala in New York this week. Concerns were recently raised for Sir Elton when he was admitted to a private London hospital with influenza and e.coli.
He cancelled a string of UK shows ahead of a North America tour.
But his civil spouse, David Furnish, and his longtime friend, Elizabeth Hurley, both assured fans and media he was doing fine.
Sir Elton was discharged to his home after spending almost a week in hospital. He was said at the time to be resuming his North America tour, kicking off in Oakland, California. Concert partner, Billy Joel, however, pulled out of a California concert that was set for the pair due to his own medical issues, it was reported.
The AIDS benefit recognised former President Bill Clinton and actress Sharon Stone, who has tirelessly campaigned for the disease for years.
Michael Jackson’s former manager recently filed a huge creditor’s claim against the King of Pop’s estate and it’s mostly over the sale of Neverland Ranch in 2008. In the documents which were filed in LA County Superior Court, Dr. Tohme claims that he was promised a certain fee from the late singer if he could locate a company to save the property from foreclosure last year. He says that he was the one who brought Colony Capital LLC to the table and that he wants his cut of the deal which he says is about $2.3 million. How many more claims do we have to hear about?
Aretha Franklin is a diva and she isn’t afraid to show it! The legendary singer allegedly pulled some diva shit before her performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 25th anniversary. The soul siren demanded that the air conditioning be shut off hours before she was supposed to take the stage at NYC’s Madison Square Garden. Aretha left a string of angry voicemails to the promoters, threatening to cancel if her demands weren’t met. In one message, Aretha is heard saying “I am sorry that it is going down this way, but that’s the way it’s going down.” Of course, her demands were met and the show went on according to plan.
It is being rumored that legendary 1960s British rock band, The Who, will be taking the stage at this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. If that does go down, the event will mark the band’s first live performance in the United States in two years. It’s a good choice but I kind of miss the years when they paraded out Britney Spears to sing with Aerosmith and when Justin Timberlake got shamed for undressing Janet Jackson. Don’t get me wrong though, I love The Who. However, this whole G-rated thing doesn’t really peak my interest and I doubt anything newsworthy will happen at the event.
It seems the singer from La Roux is getting a bit fed up with her pop persona and is really looking forward to a holiday. Elly Jackson said the following on the matter: “I’m going to go far, far away, for three weeks with my family. And when I go away I’m going to try not to think about La Roux because it’s become this thing where you meet up with your friends to have a normal evening and all you talk about is La Roux. I actually just want La Roux to fuck off!” Elly Jackson must have some pretty dull friends in that case seeing as how they can only talk about one thing. Whatever happened to changing the subject?
Courtney Love is going to be releasing a new album, ‘Nobody’s Daughter’, in January. This will mark the rock star’s first album since 2004’s ‘America’s Sweetheart’. The singer is going back to her roots though as she will release it under her old band’s name, Hole. The band hasn’t had an album out since 1998’s ‘Celebrity Skin’ and the new band includes Courtney and guitarist Micko Larkin. She said “Wherever I lay my head is Hole. It’s four letters. It is one of the best band names in fucking history, if I do say so myself. For a while I was a little embarrassed it was maybe vulgar, but at least it’s not phallic. It’s H-O-L-E, it’s a great band name, and it’s mine.” The new album was also said to be influenced by David Bowie, Pink Floyd and 80s goth, with underlying themes of greed, vengeance and feminism.
Ronnie Wood is finally getting a divorce from a woman to whom he could hardly remember being married to still. For over 15 months, the Rolling Stones member has been very publicly running around with a very young, hot Russian cocktail waitress and it seems that the rock star’s wife has finally had enough. Ronnie’s wife, 53-year old Jo Wood, has reportedly filed divorce papers in London. According to the British tabloid The Sun, it’s all over Ronnie’s adultery. With such a public display of his new relationship, I’m pretty sure that they’ll be getting a quickie divorce. How can you forget you were married to someone?
The comeback is assured! Not only is Whitney Houston back in the public eye, releasing a new record and being surrounded by controversy, but now she will also be performing at the American Music Awards as a special honoree. The event’s producer, Larry Klein, said the following about Whitney Houston getting back on their stage: “We’re honored to have Whitney Houston back on the AMA stage after 10 years. She has won the most AMAs of any female artist in history and is without a doubt an international superstar so it’s only fitting we honor her with the International Artist Award this year at such an important time in her career.” But their not going to be giving her any more awards right? Of course not… enough is too much, already! Leave a few morsels for the other under evolved species, will you please?
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