Michael Jackson Feared Concert Assassination- T.I and Taylor Swift's Surprise Duet- Stevie B Arrested- Amy Winehouse Saw It Coming?- Black Eyed Peas Rock NYC- more
(Jam!) Michael Jackson was so convinced he would be assassinated onstage during his comeback concerts, he considered wearing a bullet-proof vest, according to the late star's former bodyguard. more
(AP) Rapper T.I. has joined country star Taylor Swift in a surprise duet at her concert in Atlanta. Toward the end of Swift's set on Sunday night, she introduced T.I. by singing the opening chorus of his hit song "Live Your Life." more
(Billboard) After thousands of disappointed fans were forced to leave Central Park in NYC back in June for threat of dangerous weather, the Black Eyed Peas returned in full force to rock a crowd of 60,000 on the Great Lawn Friday night (Sept. 30). more
(AP) Police say Stevie B, a singer known for his 1990 chart-topping love song, was hauled off a Massachusetts stage and arrested on charges of owing $420,000 in unpaid child support. more
James Morrison tops this week's UK album chart with his new record The Awakening. more
(TheWrap.com) Tony Bennett told Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" that his "Duets" partner Amy Winehouse knew her alcohol addiction was going to kill her, when she recorded with him earlier this year. more
Tupac Sex Tape
(TMZ) A five-minute sex tape showing Tupac receiving oral sex while rapping and dancing has surfaced ... and TMZ has seen it.
The tape, shot in 1991, begins with a bunch of groupies in a living room during a house party. Tupac walks into the room with his pants down to his ankles, his shirt off ... sporting several chains.
Tupac -- whose head is shaved -- pulls one of the women toward him, and she begins performing oral sex. As she does her thing, an unreleased song of Tupac's is playing in the background, as Tupac is singing along and dancing, wiggling his hips.
And it gets even better. As the woman services Tupac, who is holding a cocktail in one hand and a blunt in another, Money B from Digital Underground walks over to him. Tupac puts his cocktail arm around Money B, continues singing and dancing ... and the woman never stops.
As the tape ends it appears he's ready to begin sexual intercourse. It's unclear if there's another tape.
We've learned the person in possession of the tape is making plans to release it. more on this story
La Toya To Return To The Stage for Michael Jackson Tribute
Michael Jackson's sister La Toya has been added to the line-up for the Michael Forever Tribute in Cardiff, Wales on October 8th.
Having put music performances behind her for almost twenty years, she has decided there is no better time to perform from her heart.
"I have put musical performance behind me for roughly two decades, but there will never be another magical moment such as this to celebrate Michael with his fans to perpetuate the importance of his legacy. I am honoured to share the stage with the incredible performers in this line up and am certain that nothing would make my brother smile bigger or brighter than this tribute concert. In speaking with my mother yesterday, I asked her where she thinks Michael would rather have us be, in this courtroom filled with negativity and lies or on a stage celebrating his music, his legacy and his life and she said without a second of thought, 'Celebrating his Life with family and fans. I am looking forward to putting on a great show and making my brother proud.'" more on this story
Brawl at Waka Flocka Charity Event
(TMZ) Waka Flocka was ruthlessly coldcocked Thursday night -- after a massive brawl broke out at the rapper's charity bowling event in Atlanta.
According to sources, the fight was over money -- the guy who throws the first punch is one of Waka's former proteges. He accused Waka of owing him cash.
Waka's rep tells TMZ, the rapper was trying to do a good thing for his community and got ambushed. Although Waka chases the guy down and his posse beats the dude up, Waka's rep says he was just defending himself.
Cops were called to the scene -- but no arrests were made. more on this story
Pop Up Video Officially Back
The wait is over and today is the day. After a 10-year hiatus, VH1 resurrects "Pop Up Video," with the new season launching today.
The series is set to air on weekdays beginning today, October 3rd at 12pm ET/PT. The network sent over the following details:
The network has ordered 60 episodes of the familiar format featuring current videos, some new graphics and the beloved pop-up "bubbles" of priceless details and insights. Slated to return this fall, "Pop Up Video" will also integrate interactive elements including user polling and user-generated pop up content that will be reflected in the show. more on this story
Michael Jackson's Kids Boycotting Death Trial
(TMZ) Prince, Paris, and Blanket Jackson have created a self-imposed blackout of Conrad Murray's trial ... TMZ has learned.
Sources directly connected to the kids tell TMZ ... the Michael Jackson manslaughter trial is just too painful to relive -- especially for Prince and Paris, who witnessed the demise of their dad firsthand.
We're told Katherine is relieved the kids don't have the kind of curiosity that would drive them to the screen, especially after prosecutor David Walgren displayed the body of Michael Jackson in the first graphic during opening statements.
We're told Katherine was unhappy and disturbed the shocking photo was displayed at all.
It's unclear -- and unlikely -- the kids will be called as witnesses, but as we previously reported, Prince is willing to take the stand. more on this story
Baaba Maal Kicking Off U.S. Leg of The Tales from the Sahel Tour
Baaba Maal will be arriving in the US this week to kick off his critically acclaimed Tales from the Sahel tour and is inviting local musicians to get involved.
Throughout October Baaba Maal will be headlining a series of speaking and performance dates moderated by renowned music journalist and author Chris Salewicz (The Sunday Times, the Independent, Bob Marley: The Untold Story).
Audiences can look forward to hearing Baaba's insights on his experiences growing up in Africa, his views on issues facing the African Diaspora. more on this story
Big Deal Releasing New EP This Month
Mute sent over word that Big Deal is set to release the Big Deal EP this fall on October 25th.
The four song digital EP will feature the first single, "Chair" and the song "Locked Up", two tracks from their upcoming debut album Lights Out (out January 24, 2012), plus a new exclusive song called, "Mai Joy", and "13", a Big Star cover.
Co-produced by Underwood and Dean Reid, Lights Out emerges from its bedroom beginnings as a collection of 12 deeply personal songs with universal appeal, innately tapping into the innocence, insecurity, wonder and (sometimes unrequited) love and lust of relationships. more on this story
Manny Ramirez Charged With Domestic Violence
(TMZ) Manny Ramirez -- former star of the L.A. Dodgers and Boston Red Sox -- has been charged with misdemeanor domestic violence and battery.
Ramirez was arrested in Florida earlier this month after allegedly slapping his wife in her face, which caused her to hit her head on the headboard. TMZ story.
TMZ also reports that Manny Ramirez's arrest for allegedly slapping his wife wasn't his only run-in with cops this month ... 4 days earlier he was pulled over for speeding
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Manny was popped by the Florida Highway Patrol, who pulled him over for speeding in his Porsche. We're told cops didn't write a ticket for speeding ... but did ticket him for failing to provide proof of registration. more on this story
Terminator 2 Star Edward Furlong Hit For Child Support
(TMZ) Judgment Day has come for "Terminator 2" star Edward Furlong ... and a court has decided the actor owes more than $15,000 in back child support payments to his ex-wife.
According to papers filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Furlong has only forked over $3,201 in payments to ex-wife Rachael Kneeland since December -- problem is, he still owes another $12,108 PLUS another $3,840 in interest.
Kneeland -- who starred as Becca in "The Ring" back in 2002 -- had a son with Furlong ... before divorcing him back in 2009.
As for Edward, dude appeared in court back in January and told the judge he's "completely broke" -- and judging by his child support record ... he wasn't kidding. more on this story
Chris Pierce and Shane Alexander Brothers From Another Mother Tour
Chris Pierce is hitting the road this fall with Shane Alexander for the Brothers From Another Mother tour of North America.
The two will co-headline the tour which launches on October 17th at Nashville's 12th & Porter. The run will include a show at The Living Room in New York City on October 28th.
Pierce, who has opened for such artists as Seal, B.B. King, Al Green, Toots and the Maytals, and Colbie Caillat, will also play a series of Southern California record release showcase parties. The first will be at Hotel Café in Hollywood on October 11th. more on this story
Jeff Conaway Had Multiple Causes of Death
(TMZ) Grease star Jeff Conaway died from multiple causes, from Aortic valve problems to pneumonia ... this according to the L.A. County Coroner.
And, the Coroner says, his death at 60 was an accident. Among the causes -- Septic Emboli ... an infected arterial blockage
-- Aortic Valve Endocarditis ... heart value infection -- Coronary Artery Disease -- Pneumonia -- Encephalopathy ... brain disorder resulting from drug overdoses more on this story
Kate Major Gets Whacking Protection From Michael Lohan
(TMZ) Kate Major has got pull with a judge in Florida, because she convinced him Michael Lohan is a threat -- and apparently the judge believes allegedly threatening to "whack" Kate's dad constitutes a threat.
Kate filed the petition for a protective order in Sarasota -- alleging Lohan has also been harassing her with incessant phone calls and texts, threatening to "ruin her career."
A judge issued the temporarily order Wednesday, ordering Michael to stay at least 500 feet away from Kate. The judge also ordered that Michael can't have Kate or her father followed by hired muscle. He also is prohibited from phoning or texting her.
Michael tells TMZ, "This is just another way of Kate trying to make money." more on this story
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