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Dakota Fanning Pays Tribute To Brittany Murphy
December 26th, 2009
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Dakota Fanning has paid tribute to tragic actress Brittany Murphy, her co-star in 2003 movie Uptown Girls.
Fanning was just nine when she lined up alongside Murphy, who played her childlike nanny in the comedy.
But she remembers the experience well, and cherishes the time she spent with the late star.
Fanning says, “My thoughts go out to her family and friends.
Brittany Murphy Funeral On Christmas Eve
December 23rd, 2009
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Actress Brittany Murphy will be laid to rest in a “strictly private” funeral service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, on Christmas Eve (December 24), according to RadarOnline.
Actors Urged To Avoid Michael Jackson Movie
August 30th, 2009
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Movie” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375763738204535570″ border=”0″ />Union bosses at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) have warned members not to take part in the documentary about Michael Jackson’s doomed This Is It tour.
Sony Pictures have purchased rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage from concert promoters AEG Live, filmed at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, as Jackson prepared for his residency at London’s o2 Arena.
Sony has planned a two-week run for the film beginning 28 October (09); however, SAG bosses have announced that the film’s producers have not agreed to the minimum basic terms and conditions for performers and background actors employed on the project.
A statement from the union reads: “Guild members are reminded of their obligation not to accept employment on any non-signatory project, as well as their obligation to confirm with the guild that a project is signatory.
“Employment on any non-signatory project within the guild’s jurisdiction may subject a member to a Rule One violation.”
The union did not have jurisdiction over rehearsals and behind-the-scenes footage during filming, which it expects to be a feature release.
Jackson was set to take the stage in July (09), just weeks after he died from cardiac arrest on 25 June (09).
Michael Jackson Makes $90 Million Since Death
August 15th, 2009
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Michael Jackson’s estate has raised a staggering $90 million (£60 million) since his death in June (09).
Jackson passed away less than eight weeks ago after suffering a cardiac arrest in Los Angeles, prompting a renewed interest in the singer’s music back-catalogue.
The executors of his estate, John Branca and John McClain, have negotiated a number of deals that have helped pull in millions – and, after signing new merchandising and film deals, they expect to earn another $90 million before the end of the year (09).
Branca says, “That is a new record for estates that is unlikely to be broken.”
He has also predicted that Jackson’s estate will in the future continue to make up to $90 million a year – topping the posthumous profits generated by Elvis Presley’s estate, which took in $50 million (£33 million) in 2008.
Branca adds, “When you look at what the Presley estate has done, you see the opportunities here.”
But Howard Weitzman, a lawyer for Mr Branca and Mr McClain, points out that much of the money will be used to pay off the star’s debts.
He explains, “We are very optimistic about the revenue we will generate. But we also have to be sober about the debt the estate has.”
The Thriller legend died with debts amounting to approximately $398 m illion (£265 million).
Michael Jackson advised Britney to quit singing
July 9th, 2009
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Britney to quit singing” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356413494172937058″ border=”0″ />A few weeks before his death, Michael Jackson reportedly advised Britney Spears to retire from the music industry to focus on life with her family.
The late ‘Thriller’ star – who died of a suspected cardiac arrest on June 25 – reportedly telephoned the ‘Toxic’ hitmaker and warned her not to ‘end up’ like him.
“Michael told her, ‘Don’t end up like me.’ His warning was eerie, like he was trying to tell Britney he was going to die,” Contactmusic quoted a friend of Britney as saying.
The source told Britain’s Look magazine, “I think Michael’s warning sent shivers down Britney’s spine.

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