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Watch Michael Jackson's Final Rehearsal - VIDEO See it now...
By Jason Gregory on 2 July 2009
Footage of Michael Jackson rehearsing just two days before his death has been released tonight.
The video – released to CNN – shows Jackson performing the song ‘They Don't Care About Us’ at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
The singer, who died a week ago today, can be seen dancing with a troupe of backing dancers and a female guitarist.
Earlier this week, a series of still images from the same rehearsal showed Jackson performing on an audacious stage set.
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Michael Jackson's Ex-Wife: 'I Want My Children Back'
Debbie Rowe prepared to fight...
By Jason Gregory on 2 July 2009
Debbie Rowe, the mother of two of Michael Jackson’s children, has vowed to fight for their custody.
Rowe, who divorced from the singer in 1999, told NBC in Los Angeles: “I want my children back.”
Jackson has two children with Rowe – Prince Michael Junior, 12 and Paris Michael Katherine, 11 – and another, seven-year-old Prince Michael II, by a surrogate.
His former wife said in her interview with NBC that she would take a DNA test to prove the children belonged to her.
She also said she would seek a restraining order to prevent Jackson’s father, Joseph, from seeing her children.
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Michael Jackson's Public Memorial Service 'Confirmed For Tuesday' It's claimed...
By Jason Gregory on 2 July 2009
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A public memorial service in memory of Michael Jackson will be held next Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to reports.
The ceremony will take place at the 20,000 capacity Staples Center, which is owned by AEG Live, the promoters of the singer's ill-fated London gigs.
There are reports that television screens could also be constructed outside the venue to allow fans to watch the service.
There has been widespread speculation over how Jackson's life would be marked since his death seven days ago.
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Jermaine Jackson: 'I Wish I'd Died Instead Of Michael' He speaks about brother...
By Jason Gregory on 2 July 2009
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Jermaine Jackson has revealed he wishes he had died instead of his brother, Michael.
Jermaine made the revelation this morning (July 2) during an interview on NBC's Today show, according to the Associated Press.
In his first interview since his brother's death a week ago, Jermaine described Michael as “a gift from Allah” and said he had died “too soon”.
“I don't know how people are going to take this, but I wish it was me," Jermaine said.
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Arctic Monkeys Unveil Flesh-Flashing Artwork Single 'Crying Lightning' features nudity...
By Scott Colothan on 2 July 2009
Arctic Monkeys have unveiled the controversial artwork to their upcoming new single 'Crying Lightning'.
Released as an iTunes download next Monday, July 6, and physically on August 17, the single cover features semi-naked (nipples and all), ultra-flexible girls balanced on a drum.
It's not the first time the band have courted controversy with their artwork.
Their debut 2006 album 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not' featured a photo of friend Chris McClure puffing on a cigarette, causing outrage from anti-smoking groups.
'Crying Lightning' is taken from Arctic Monkeys' third studio album 'Humbug', released on August 24.
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Eminem Pays Homage To Detroit In 'Beautiful' Video It leaks online early...
By Jason Gregory on 2 July 2009
Eminem has paid homage to his home town of Detroit in the video to his new single, 'Beautiful'.
The video, which was due to be released tomorrow but has already leaked online, was shot at different locations around the motor city.
Landmark locations in the video include Michigan Central Train Station and Tiger Stadium.
Eminem told Rapradar that the video would mark one of the last times people from outsdie Detroit would see the locations.
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Lil' Wayne Postpones European Tour, Including London Shows Because of illness...
By Jason Gregory on 2 July 2009
US rapper Lil' Wayne has postponed his much anticipated European tour, which included two shows in London.
The rapper has been ordered to take “doctor-mandated rest”, a statement said.
Lil' Wayne was due to begin the first of ten shows in Paris today.
He was also set to play two nights at London's Hammersmith Apollo on July 6 and 7 with Kid Cudi.
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Michael Jackson's Will - See It In Full Here The document was filed in Los Angeles yesterday...
By Scott Colothan on 2 July 2009
Michael Jackson's last will from March 22, 2002 has been made public.
The four page document features the late King of Pop's initials after each paragraph plus his full signature on the final page.
You can see it in full below.
The will was filed at Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday afternoon and requested for Diana Ross to have custody of his children should his mother Katherine die first or be unable to look after them.
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Blur Braced For Start Of London Hyde Park Residency It gets under way tonight...
By Jason Gregory on 2 July 2009
The first of two Blur concerts, which are the centrepiece of the band's reunion, will take place in London's Hyde Park later.
The sold-out outdoor gigs come just four days after the Britpop band closed the Glastonbury festival in Somerset.
Blur are widely expected to play a greatest hits set at the Hyde Park gigs.
Earlier this year, guitarist Graham Coxon said he expected the shows to last over two hours and comprise of songs from each Blur album.
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The Hold Steady Set To Headline End Of The Road Festival In North Dorset...
By Jason Gregory on 2 July 2009
The Hold Steady will close this year's End of the Road festival, it's been announced.
The event in North Dorset, which runs from September 11-13, will also feature headliners Fleet Foxes and Explosions in the Sky.
As previously reported on Gigwise, The Horrors, Blitzen Trapper, The Duke & The King and Shearwater will also perform at the festival.
For ticket information, check out the Gigwise Gig Guide.
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