Posted on Wednesday 28 October 2009
Michael Jackson dazzled thousands of fans one more time in the premier of “This Is It,” the film that pays tribute to the late singer’s life and music. The film opened in Los Angeles London and other major cities. It begins with Jackson’s hand-picked singers and dancers talking about working with the superstar, then dives into his hit “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.” In LA, which hosted the celebrity premier Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez and the singer’s brothers, Jermaine, Tito, Jackie and Marlon walked the red carpet with a slew of other stars. Read more and see videos here.
Hollywood royalty Angelina Jolie has been confronted by her scandalous past in a new book that claims she slept with her mother’s boyfriend when she was 16-years-old and working as a young model. Jolie has never apologized for her past, and has acknowledged that she was wild and uninhibited as a youth. But celebrity author Andrew Morton, claims the affair devastated Jolie’s mother, Marcheline Bertrand. Read more and see a video of Angie talking about her mother and photos of her as young model 
”Twilight” star Robert Pattinson says took inspiration from 1950s teen heartthrob James Dean for his role in ‘Twilight’. TheImproper noted the similarities in an article in August. Rob’s looks and career trajectory are very similar to two early film icons, Dean and Marlon Brando. “I tried copying James Dean’s accent just because I’ve always wanted James Dean’s voice. I think that is why it has worked. Everyone loves a bit of James Dean,” he said. Read more and see videos 
Michael Jackson’s posthumous career officially gets underway this week with the release of his new album, This Is It, which will test the King of Pop’s marketability in death. Millions of fans are also expected to see the hastily assembled “This Is It” movie, which hits theaters, Wednesday (Oct. 28). The movie contains footage from Jackson’s last rehearsals before he died. Read more and see a video 
Now Jennifer Aniston and Renee Zellweger have something else in common — they’ve both been dumped by handsome actor Bradley Cooper. After what looked like a budding romance last summer, Cooper blew off Aniston’s amorous advances and jumped into Zellweger’s arms instead. But now even Renee is getting the heave-ho. What happened? 
Loudmouth talk show host Rachael Ray apparently is taking on Rolling Stone’s Jann Wenner over yet another rock group that has been snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ray spouts off on an upcoming show, Nov. 6, about the exclusion of John Hall and Daryl Oates, a top selling duo from the 1980s. 
Australian actress Sophie Monk grew up on the beach in her native Australia and it’s a place where she spends a lot of time, not only surfing but exercising to stay fit. Her latest film, “The Hills Run Red” required her to do a nude scene, and she took it in stride. When you are as fit as she is, you’ve got nothing to hide. Read more and see her at the beach 
“Twilight” Stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner were no shows at the Rome Film Festival preview for “New Moon,” but they may have been wise to stay away. “New Moon’s” Volturi clan turned out in force for a major Italian preview of “the new sequel. Volturi vampires were on the blood red carpet, Thursday, along with screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg. A flood of video clips have hit the Internet, and the latest previews the fight scene between Edward Cullen and Volturi clan member Felix. See the video and a Rome video 
Lady Gaga, who is known for the outrageous costumes she wears during concerts, has some big surprises in store for fans during her upcoming “Monster’s Ball” tour next month. The flamboyant “Paparazzi” singer is going to take her fashion inspiration from tour’s theme. “The fashion is going to be another exploration and another level from where we were with the previous tour, the “Fame Ball,” she says. 