FOX411: Michael Jackson Turned Down Again
Quincy Jones is not going to help Michael Jackson make a new album. The legendary producer of "Thriller" and "Bad," Jackson's two most successful collections, tells me he's concentrating on a big tribute collection set for next spring. About two dozen hip and R&B stars are recording Jones' songs for the compilation. "We're trying to set up something for Mariah Carey now," said Q, who was one of the several prominent guests Tuesday night at an all-star fundraiser for Tony Bennett and wife Susan's Explo

'THANK Q,' an October 1 World Music Tribute To the Humanitarian Works Of Quincy Jones, Will Feature U.S. Premiere of 'The Return Of Nuwa' From World Music Group Pilgrim
CONCERT AND BENEFIT TO FEATURE A PRESENTATION OF THE 'UNITY THROUGH MUSIC' AWARD TO Jones AND A PERFORMANCE OF 'WE ARE THE WORLD' BY PILGRIM AND SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The concert and benefit "THANK Q -- A World Music Tribute To the Humanitarian Works Of Quincy Jones," will take place at the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills on Wednesday, October 1 at 8PM. The event will feature the U.S. premiere of the multimedia work "The Return Of Nuwa" and other p

Michael Jackson Hopes to Beat Thriller With Comeback Album
FALLEN pop star Michael Jackson is so desperate for his comeback album to be a success that he's given his songwriters an ultimatum -- make it better than Thriller or forget it. Thriller, released in 1982, sold millions of copies worldwide; and Jackson, 50, is hoping to better the record's success. "Michael's new album has to be amazing. I've already submitted some songs but we have no idea when it's coming out. He keeps putting it off," said singer/producer Ne-Yo, who is helping Jackson resurrect his car

3am: Michael Jackson wants comeback album to beat Thriller
Michael Jackson is so desperate for his comeback album to be a success that he's given his songwriters an ultimatum - make it better than Thriller or forget it. Hit-maker Neyo, who is on Wacko's select team, told us before his show-stopping Year Of Gentleman-themed gig at Hammersmith Apollo: "Michael's new album has to be amazing. I've already submitted some songs but we have no idea when it's coming out. He keeps putting it off. "Michael is very nervous as he knows he's the underdog and people want h

Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.The 50-year-old singer is so desperate to ensure his comeback is a success, he has reportedly told songwriters he won't release the LP unless it is up to the same standard as his 1982 smash-hit album.Rapper Ne-Yo, who is working on the record, said: "Michael's new album has to be amazing. This album needs to be better than 'Thriller'. He wants killer melodies. I've already submitted some songs but we have no idea when it's coming out

Michael Jackson trying to best Thriller
Michael Jackson is so desperate to ensure his comeback album is a success, he has reportedly said he won't release the LP unless it is better than 'Thriller'.

Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.The 50-year-old singer is so desperate to ensure his comeback is a success, he has reportedly told songwriters he won't release the LP unless it is up to the same standard as his 1982 smash-hit album.Rapper Ne-Yo, who is working on the record, said: "Michael's new album has to be amazing. This album needs to be better than 'Thriller'. He wants killer melodies. I've already submitted some songs but we have no idea when it's coming out

Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
24 September 2008 - Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.

Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
24 September 2008 - Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.

Michael Jackson “It’s A Thiller Or Nothing”!
Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than ‘Thriller’.   Michael is so desperate to ensure his comeback is a success, he has reportedly told songwriters he won’t release the LP unless it is up to the same standard as his 1982 smash-hit album. Rapper Ne-Yo, who is working on the record, said: "Michael’s new album has to be amazing. This album needs to be better than ‘Thriller’. He wants killer melodies. I’ve already submitted som

Michael Jackson Feels The Pressure: Expects 'Comeback' To Be Bigger Than Thriller
Michael Jackson is reportedly feeling the pressure placed on his forthcoming 'comeback' album. According to sources the 'King of Pop' is making sure his writers and producers understand that this has to be on a 'Thriller' level or better. "Michael is very nervous as he knows he is the underdog and people want him to fail" says singer/songwriter Ne-Yo who has submitted songs for the as-yet-untitled album. While a release date has yet to be set for the highly anticipated project, Jackson has reportedly spen

Michael Jackson's Thriller threat
Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than 'Thriller'.

Michael Jackson’s Thriller hope
Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than ‘Thriller’. Read the full story

Suit dropped over Michael Jackson hospital stay
A family has dropped a lawsuit that claimed a hospital caused distress to a dying woman by moving her to make room for Michael Jackson during his 2005 child-molestation trial, an attorney said Wednesday. The relatives of Manuela Gomez Ruiz ended their case because of stress but felt the message of fair treatment to patients had been made, their attorney, James McKiernan, told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "The defendants made it clear that it was going to be bare knuckles to the end," McKiernan said. "

Michael Jackson Hoping for another “Thriller”
Female First is reporting that Michael Jackson is hoping that his newest album is will reinstate him as the King of Pop. Michael Jackson is determined to make his new album better than ‘Thriller’. The 50-year-old singer is so desperate to ensure his comeback is a success, he has reportedly told songwriters he won’t release the LP [...]

Suit Dropped Over Michael Jackson Hospital Stay
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) - A family has dropped a lawsuit that claimed a hospital caused distress to a dying woman by moving her to make room for Michael Jackson during his 2005 child-molestation trial, an attorney said Wednesday. The relatives of Manuela Gomez Ruiz ended their case because of stress but felt the message of fair treatment to patients had been made, their attorney, James McKiernan, told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "The defendants made it clear that it was going to be bare knuckles

78 Stupid People Who Tattooed Celebrities Onto Their Bodies: 46-60
46. Keith Urban - supposedly 47. Kevin Richardson - Backstreet Boys 48. Maddox(Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son) - where’s the rest of the clan? 49. Mariah Carey as a flower planter 50. Marilyn Manson 51. Michael Jackson and Macaulay Culkin…. 52. Michael Jordan 53. Michael Moore - I think he’s judging me… 54. I Pity the Fool! 55. “Whatever I feel like I [...]

Nasi ’stellari’ prima e dopo
Star e celebrità varie negli anni oltre a migliorare il loro aspetto e look spesso sono passati sotto i bisturi per ritocchi d’ogni genere. Tra quello più frequente c’è la rinoplastica, e star che prima avevano un nasone o qualche piccola gobbetta oggi ne sfoggiano uno nuovo di zecca.   Diamo un’occhiata a chi come Micheal Jackson e [...]

Quincy Jones Throws Jab At Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame, Plans Compilation Album
Quincy Jones is not too happy with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and perhaps he shouldn't be happy with the organization who has repeatedly ignored his contributions. Known for creating some of the world's biggest hits Jones has been repeatedly overlooked by the organization despite his work in multiple genres including Rock and Roll, R&B, and Jazz. According to a brief interview with Fox News' Roger Friedman the producer/humanitarian and creator of Vibe Magazine said he has given up on being inducte

News Bites: John Sayles Takes on Louis Armstrong & More!
Last year, John Sayles wonderfully took on the world of blues, guitars, and rock 'n' roll with Honeydripper. Now it looks like that was a warm-up for something even better. In a discussion with Collider, Charles S. Dutton revealed that he's working on an HBO miniseries about Louis Armstrong with Quincy Jones, and Sayles is writing the script. Dutton might play the older Louis, and might direct the first few hours of the 6-hour-long miniseries. "Quincy and I were trying to do it 15 years ago. The mistake we

SOME OLD AND NEW PICTURES OF DIDDY’S KIDS
In all, Sean “P.Diddy” Combs has six children: He fathered three children with former girlfriend Kim Porter:Christian Combs and twins D’Lila Star Combs and Jesse James. He has an adopted son from Kim Porter’s previous relationship Al B Sure named Quincy Jones Brown. In addition,Diddy has a son from a previous relationship with his high school sweetheart Misa Hylton named Justin Combs. Finally,it was recently announced that Diddy has fathered another child with a woman by the name of Sarah Ch

New Video: Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce Sing Praises for Patti Labelle
ET's own Kevin Frazier was on hand this weekend for the United Negro College Fund's "An Evening of Stars," which paid tribute to singing sensation Patti LaBelle. Rockin' the house was former "American Idol" and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, her fellow Idol Fantasia and Beyonce. LaBelle received UNCF's Award of Excellence for her longtime support of the organization. UNCF supports 60,000 students at 39 institutions and 900 colleges and universities around the country. She joins previo

HUMANITARIAN WORK OF QUINCY JONES HONORED: Concert and benefit to be held in October.
*The concert and benefit "THANK Q -- A World Music Tribute To the Humanitarian Works Of Quincy Jones" will take place in Southern California at the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m.               The legendary "Q" will be presented with the "Unity Through Music Award," and the evening will close with a multicultural performance -- featuring Pilgrim with special surprise guest artists -- of "We Are The World," the

New Video: Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce Sing Praises for Patti Labelle
ET’s own Kevin Frazier was on hand this weekend for the United Negro College Fund’s "An Evening of Stars," which paid tribute to singing sensation Patti LaBelle. Rockin’ the house was former "American Idol" and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, her fellow Idol Fantasia and Beyonce. LaBelle received UNCF’s Award of Excellence for her longtime support of the organization. UNCF supports 60,000 students at 39 institutions and 900 colleges and universities around the

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