Michael Jackson To Perform Tribute Show
Two tribute shows for Michael Jackson have been set for September 7 and September 10. The shows, entitled “An All-Star Tribute To Michael Jackson – The King of Pop will feature different celebrities including his brothers Jackie, Tito, Marlon, Jermaine, and Randy. The best seats will have a face value of $2,500.
Other performers include Ray Charles, Gloria Estefan, Billy Gilman, Whitney Houston, James Ingram, Quincy Jones & the Legends of Jazz, 'N Sync, Jill Scott, Shaggy, Britney Spears, Tamia, and 3T – all of whom will perform on the September 7 show. September 10 performers include Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Gloria Gaynor, Al Jarreau, Gladys Knight, Lil Romeo, Ricky Martin, 98 Degrees, Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, and Dionne Warwick.
Fred Durst Set To Direct Feature Film
Limp Bizkit lead singer Fred Durst is set to direct “Wanna-Be,” his first feature film. The movie from Intermedia films is about a story of teen gangsters in New York. This solo project will delay the release of Limp Bizkit next album.
Backstreet Boy In Rehab
A.J. McLean, the self-proclaimed bad boy of Backstreet Boys, goes into rehab for alcoholism, depression and anxiety – delaying their summer tour. They have since announced new tour dates:
Aug. 7: Vancouver (GM Palace)
Aug. 9: Tacoma, Wash. (Tacoma Dome)
Aug. 10: Portland, Ore. (Rose Garden)
Aug. 11: Seattle (Key Arena)
Aug. 12: Bakersfield, Calif. (Centennial Garden)
Aug. 13: San Jose, Calif. (San Jose Arena)
Aug. 18: Los Angeles (Great Western Forum)
Aug. 20: Salt Lake City, Utah (Delta Center)
Aug. 22: Denver (Pepsi Center)
Aug. 24: Milwaukee (Bradley Center)
Aug. 25: Cincinnati (Firstar Center)
Aug. 26: St. Louis (Riverport Amphitheater)
Aug. 27: Kansas City, Mo. (Kemper Arena)
Aug. 29: Houston (Compaq Center)
Aug. 30: San Antonio, Texas (Alamodome)
Aug. 31: Dallas (American Airlines Arena)
Sept. 4: Uniondale, N.Y. (Nassau Coliseum)
Sept. 6: East Rutherford, N.J. (Continental Airlines Arena)
Rescheduled BBS shows:
Sept. 7: East Rutherford, N.J. (Continental Airlines Arena)
Sept. 8-10: Boston (FleetCenter)
Sept. 12-14: Toronto (Air Canada Centre)
Sept. 15: Kanata, Ontario (Corel Centre)
Sept. 17: Montreal (Molson Centre)
Sept. 19: Cleveland (Gund Arena)
Sept. 20: Detroit (Palace of Auburn Hills)
Sept. 22: Tinley Park, Ill. (Tweeter Center)
Sept. 23: Minneapolis (Target Center)
Sept. 26-27: Calgary, Alberta (Saddledome)
Sept. 28: Edmonton, Alberta (Sky Reach)
Metallica Front Man Checks In Rehab
Mimicking that of A.J. McLean’s troubles, lead singer and guitarist James Hetfield checks himself in rehab for alcoholism, putting Metallica’s next album on hold.
Alicia Keys Returns to #1
The twenty-year old R&B singer’s debut album Songs In A Minor returns to #1 on the Billboard charts. Last week, Eninem’s protégé group, D12, held the top spot with their album Devil’s Night. This week, they stepped down to the #2 spot. P Diddy’s debuted at a disappointing #3 with his album, The Saga Continues.
