In an unlikely pairing, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles will be presenting a special performance from the Bolshoi Ballet and Lady Gaga on November 14th. The production is called ‘Ballets Russes Italian Style (The Shortest Musical You Will Never See Again)’. It’s being overseen by renowned Italian performance artist Francesco Vezzoli and finds the dancers choreographed to the pop singer’s inventive music. The performance is also reportedly going to feature the debut of Lady Gaga’s ‘Speechless’ single off of her ‘Fame Monster’ album. That sounds like an epic! And I think that the title of the show suits it. I doubt we ever will see that type of thing again.
Stone Temple Pilots lead singer Scott Weiland suffered a seizure while flying from Los Angeles to Miami last Friday night. The rock star, who has reportedly had a history of seizures, was on an American Airlines flight when the seizure occurred. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport where Scott was rushed to the hospital for “precautionary measures”. He insisted on continuing on to Miami where Scott debuted his ‘Weiland for English Laundry’ line on Saturday night. Mind you, he even took the stage to perform just under 24 hours since his seizure.
Even though Michael Jackson died with a reportedly $400 million in debt, the late King of Pop is expected to be completely cleared from his debts with the money coming from his estate. The co-executors of the singer’s estate, Michael’s former attorney John Branca and music exec John McClain, say that they are in the process of wrapping up a few deals that will “generate tens of millions of dollars of revenues” for the estate. They have even set the wheels in motion for allowances to be distributed to Michael’s three young children, as well as his mother Katherine. However, Los Angeles judge has decided to wait until the guardianship hearing on August 3 to consider the allowances.
Despite being pregnant, Grammy and Oscar-winning singer and actress Jennifer Hudson attended and gave a wonderful performance of ‘Will You Be There (Hold Me)’ at the Michael Jackson public memorial service which was held at the Staples Center this past Tuesday in Los Angeles. The song was released as one of the late King of Pop’s singles in 1993. The song also appeared on the soundtrack to the movie ‘Free Willy’. Michael’s music proves to be timeless and I can only hope that his music will live on and forever be remembered. I actually feel sorry for future generations for not getting the chance to see the master do his thing. Rest in peace.
Many fans believed that there will be a public viewing for Michael Jackson at Neverland Ranch today. However, the Associated Press has reported that the viewing wasn’t going to happen. Reports are now saying that a funeral and burial will most likely take place in Los Angeles rather than the late singer’s ranch in Santa Barbara County. The Jackson family has also released a statement regarding the matter saying “Contrary to previous news reports, the Jackson family is officially stating that there will be no public or private viewing at Neverland. Plans are underway regarding a public memorial for Michael Jackson, and we will announce those plans shortly.”
Christina Aguilera is stretching her acting chops as the powerhouse singer has landed herself her first movie role. The 27-year old former Mouseketeer has signed on to star in the upcoming Fosse-style musical ‘Burlesque’. Her character is describe to be an “ambitious small town girl with a big voice who finds love, family and success in a Los Angeles neo-burlesque club.” Whoever is producing or casting or doing whatever on this movie should really consider having Dita Von Teese show Christina the ropes and have her do a cameo at the very least. That would make it a hot movie.