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Madonna will pay tribute to her late friend Michael Jackson at her Saturday concert at London's O2 arena.
The Queen of Pop's rep Liz Rosenberg confirms the popstar will debut a special song and dance to honor The King of Pop. On Friday, rehearsal photos were posted on Madonna.com of the tribute sequence, which features Madonna and a Jackson lookalike with his signature white glove.
This month, Jackson was also scheduled to perform 50 dates at the O2 arena for his "This Is It" tour.
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AEG and Jackson family spokesperson Ken Sunshine have announced the preliminary details of the public memorial service celebrating the life of Michael Jackson. The service will officially take place on Tuesday, July 7 at 10:00 AM at the Staples Center in L.A.
Fans will have the opportunity to register online for free tickets to the event. Free tickets will also be available for a simulcast broadcast across the street at the Nokia Theatre. No tickets will be sold for the memorial service.
Winners will be drawn at random. "It was our wish to allow as many of Michael's fans to be part of the memorial, and we wish to thank everyone for their support and understanding at this difficult time," said the Jackson Family. ]]>
At a press conference on Friday, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced she would not seek a second term as governor, and the former beauty queen said she would resign from the governorship by the end of the month.
The governor's spokesperson confirmed Palin would resign on July 26.
Palin didn't take any questions, gave no reason, and did not say what her future plans are. ]]>
Cameron Diaz has been spotted surfing the waves in Hawaii. Diaz and ex boyfriend Justin Timberlake visited the Aloha state in 2004.
Eva Longoria and Tony Parker visited pals Mickey and Minnie at the Disneyland Resort Paris before their July 2007 wedding.
The Massachusetts island is often called “Hollywood East.” It’s one of Oprah Winfrey’s favorite hangouts and Sir Paul McCartney owns a home in the Vineyard.
Beyonce has plans to take Sin City by storm when she performs at the Encore Theater from July 30 to August 2, 2009.
Anne Heche and hubby James Tupper have plans to relax at their home in Vancouver with sons Homer and Atlas.
Paris Hilton has plans to escape Los Angeles for a little and visit the beaches on the French Riviera.
Ex couples Britney Spears and Kevin Federline as well as Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey both honeymooned on this breathtaking island in the South Pacific.
Happy couple Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have vacationed in St. Barts. The French West Indies getaway is known for its pristine beaches, gourmet dining and high-end shopping.
Supermodel Heidi Klum and hubby Seal frequent Miami Beach, along with celebs like Diddy, Kim Kardashianand Yankee Alex Rodriquez.
BFFs Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox-Arquette love this high-end holiday destination! Cabo is quick two hour flight from Los Angeles.
Beautiful Oscar winner Charlize Theron has relaxed in on the French Polynesian island. Bora Bora is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef.
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How did stars like Jennifer Aniston and Robert Pattinson enjoy the Fourth of July weekend?
Then, is the Jackson family battling over Michael's mega memorial? "Extra" goes inside the family's summit just hours before the "King of Pop" is put to rest.
Plus, MJ's music video secrets! Who's the Oscar winner that starred as a zombie in "Thriller"? Which video cost $25,000 a second?! All this and more on Monday's "Extra"!]]>
TV judge and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro is breaking down what the court will have to consider in the custody battle over Michael Jackson's eldest children, Prince Michael and Paris.
Judge Pirro tells "Extra," "If there's going to be a battle, it will be between the grandma Katherine and Debbie Rowe." Michael Jackson's will named his mother Katherine as the guardian of all three children.
Debbie Rowe surrendered her parental rights in 2001 and received a secret settlement believed to be around $750,000 a year. Rowe late rfought to have her rights restored but they never were. Pirro says, "She tried to give up parental rights," adding, "That plays very big in a judge's eyes." On Thursday, Rowe told NBC4, "I want my children."
Questions remain as to whether Rowe is actually the biological mother of Prince and Paris, or if she was just a surrogate. The 50-year-old is reportedly willing to take a DNA test and if she's the biological mom, Rowe has legal claim in the state of California.
Pirro explains, "Jackson was married to Debbie when she had the children. That gives him superior rights even though he might not be the biological father."
Earlier this week, Los Angeles dermatologist Dr. Arnold Klein was brought into the equation. Us Weekly claims the doc is the biological father of 12-year-old Prince and 11-year-old Paris, not Jackson. Pirro tells "Extra" if Michael wasn't the biological father, "he has some rights" because he was married to Rowe when she had the children. She states the court will rule "in the best interest of the children."
"Extra" wants to know: Who do you think should get custody?
Check out the proud papa's helmet! The paps happily picked up Pitt and drove him to the front gate of his home. ]]>
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"Extra" wants to know: Do you like Brit's brunette locks?
World Series of Poker ace Annie Duke and actor Don Cheadle are two of the co-founders behind the tournament to help support humanitarian causes in Darfur and Sudan.
Funnygirl Sarah Silverman, former b-baller Charles Barkley, actor Jason Alexander, jokester Brad Garrett, heavyweight Mike Tyson, actor Dean Cain and rapper Nelly also attended the tourney.
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Haner's book "The Wisdom of Your Face" is available now.
Michael Jackson had a number of surprises planned for his upcoming sold-out London concerts, including a duet with son Prince Michael, 12.
The singer's former publicist tells Us Weekly, "He was planning on doing a short duet with his son, Prince." Stuart Backerman reveals, "He knew his kids would enjoy it."
"He wanted his kids to see him perform at least once to get the vibe of the Michael Jackson mania," says Backerman.
Joe Jackson said at a press conference on Monday that Michael's children "are happy," and with "other young ones in the Jackson family... They were never around other kids."
For more details on Jackson' home life, pick up the new issue of Us Weekly -- available now.]]>