Michael Jackson strolled out onto the stage of the Motown 25th Anniversary and literally sent his star even further into the stratosphere back in 1983, and now the single glove that he wore for the performance has reached similar heights. The sparkling glove that was a trademark of that great performance brought in nine times more than the measly 40K that was estimated. 350 thousand dollars was the final bid on the piece of pop culture history.
Michael Jackson Glove Tops 350K at Auction
Mackenzie Phillips - Hero or Fraud?
For years, Mackenzie Phillips has been held on the outside of the acting world that initially brought her to America. This was because the former One Day at a Time star was a junkie, and a drug addict. She is far from the first or only child star to fall into the trap of getting fame too quickly, or not handling their fame easily. This drug addiction by all accounts got her fired from One Day at a Time, and eventually sent her spiraling as drugs so often do. Now, she is here in front of the world with a book.
Murdered Former Playboy Bunny Identified By Breast Implants
Police were not sure what to make of the body they found in a dumpster in Los Angeles. The body was missing all the fingers and teeth, and identification was going to be quite difficult. The body had been stuffed into a suitcase. Upon investigating the body, they were able to identify the victim as former Playboy model Jasmine Fiore. The body was identified by the serial number on her breast implants.
Billy Mays Died From Cocaine Usage And Heart Disease
Billy Mays, who was known the world over as one of the top pitchmen for television commercials, has finally been given a cause of death. He was found in his condo by his wife in Tampa, Florida dead. In the time following this tragic news, the cause of his death was cause for widespread speculation. Reasons for his death was everything from a bump on the head during a flight the night before, to heart disease.
Steve McNair Murder Under Investigation
The murder of Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair may not be the slam dunk that everyone thought it was. McNair was found slumped in the couch of an apartment he had leased with a friend, shot to death. His girlfriend, Saleh Kazemi, was found on the floor with a single gunshot wound to the head. A pistol was found under her body. Though the evidence points to a murder/suicide, the police are not ruling out other possibilities just yet.
Dallas Star Michael Irvin Sued Over 4th and Goal TV Show
Once again, Michael Irvin finds himself in the middle of a problem. This time it is because of the new reality television show that he is producing and claims to have created called “4th and Long” where regular guys get the chance to try to make the Dallas Cowboys. Irvin is being sued by three other men over the situation, claiming fraud and breach of contract. When a process server attempted to serve Irvin, he dismissed it out of hand.
Jon and Kate Plus 8 Stars Shun Spotlight
Jon and Kate Plus 8 is one of the most entertaining reality shows on television, and the fact that the entertainers have become stars is not sitting well with the family. Oddly, they feel as though they should not be under close scrutiny in spite of the fact that they are in a television show about their day to day life. On the latest Jon and Kate Plus Eight episode, Jon talks about the incredible scrutiny that the family is under constantly.
Is America Ready For Conan O’Brien Tonight Show?
Though it has been in the works for a very long time, the June 1st change from Jay Leno to Conan O’Brien on The Tonight Show still feels strange. Leno has grown into the face of the show, much like the legendary Johnny Carson before him. Conan O’Brien is most certainly a different type of talk show host, and The Tonight Show crowds will have to adjust to some degree. Gone is the laid back humor of Jay Leno and in is the zany, hyperactive humor of Conan O’Brien.
The Power Of Oprah Winfrey - Grilled Chicken Edition
Oprah Winfrey is a very serious driving force for the power of television advertising. Her power was learned first hand by the chicken giant Kentucky Fried Chicken this past week. After Oprah offered her huge audience the opportunity to sample the new healthy grilled chicken for free, the throngs of Oprah minions overwhelmed them and they were unable to honor the coupons in full.
Paula Abdul Addresses Rumors On Nightline
In an upcoming interview on ABC News “Nightline”, American Idol judge Paula Abdul finally answers some tough questions about her supposed alcohol and prescription drug abuse that has widely been rumored. It appears that Abdul finally tired of the rumors and decided to address the rumors herself, though one can wonder about her responses.
Comments