October 15, 2008 2:28 PM
Janet Jackson's illness revealed
Janet Jackson was forced to cancel nine tour dates because she is suffering from vertigo and a "rare form of migraine", it has been revealed.
The singer has been forced to cancel several dates on her 'Rock Witchu' tour after falling ill while rehearsing for her show on September 29, but is now receiving treatment for the previously undisclosed illness.
A statement released by Janet's management said: "After a thorough medical evaluation, it has been confirmed that Janet's symptoms are being caused by a rare form of migraine called vestibular migraine or migraine-associated vertigo for which she is currently receiving treatment."
Janet has apologised to fans for cancelling nine shows over recent weeks, and has confirmed she is now well enough to perform.
Her manager Kenneth Crear said: "Janet wanted very much to resume her tour so as not to disappoint her fans, but she continued to suffer from vertigo and could not perform.
"She's a world-class entertainer and needs to be at the top of her game to give her fans the show they expect. She's feeling much better and is ready to hit the road again to finish the tour."
Posted by Maus on October 15, 2008 in Janet Jackson | Permalink | Comments (0)
August 4, 2008 3:58 PM
P. Diddy flees gunman
P. Diddy, Nelly and Usher were among celebrities who were forced to run for their lives when gunfire broke out at a party hosted by Janet Jackson's boyfriend Jermaine Dupri in Atlanta, Georgia.
P. Diddy, Nelly and Usher were forced to run for their lives when gunfire broke out at a party in Atlanta.
The event at Club Dream in Georgia on Friday night (01.08.08) - hosted by Janet Jackson's boyfriend Jermaine Dupri - was interrupted when an unknown male pulled out a gun and began shooting erratically after he was charged double by a security guard when trying to enter the VIP area.
Following the incident at the bash, which Jermaine hosted to kick-off his annual So So Def SummerFest, the music producer said: "I'm sad this incident happened because it interrupted a beautiful and loving party. But I'm happy none of my people or friends got hurt. And the party continues."
While no celebrity guests were injured in the shooting, the gunman shot one of the club's security guards in the arm.
The guard was taken to hospital for treatment before being released.
Police are still interviewing witnesses in a bid to determine the identity of the shooter.
Posted by Maus on August 4, 2008 in Janet Jackson | Permalink | Comments (0)
July 19, 2007 5:56 PM
Cosmetic surgeries of the stars revealed
Air-brushing, good lighting, constant supervision from a make-up artist (how very Victoria Beckham) – there are many ways for celebrities to look better on the front cover of a magazine than how they look first thing in the morning. What is quite depressing is how many of them take it a step further and get cosmetic surgery. Slebs, with the media, present the world with unattainable ideas of beauty and then struggle to meet their own standards. For those of you having a spot break-out today, hate your wonky nose or wish you had fuller lips, never fear as Star Trip is at hand to make you feel better. We present a quite revealing YouTube clip of stars who have had a bit of help from their surgeon, from those you knew had, to those that you didn’t. According to this, no-one in Tinseltown is actually naturally good-looking – score!
Posted by Katie Button on July 19, 2007 in Angelina Jolie, Ashlee Simpson, Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, Film Stars, Janet Jackson, Keira Knightley, Lindsay Lohan, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Musical Stars, Nicole Kidman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Cruise, UK Stars, Victoria Beckham, YouTube Videos | Permalink | Comments (8)
Top 5 Celebrity Yo-Yo Dieters: The stars who slim down and bulk up
Celebrities are not often caught eating food. For them it is the sure-fire way to lose your svelte figure, your magazine covers, your whole GODDAMN career. Famous folk like to pretend their bodies are nourished on a diet of fresh air and air-kisses. Nothing with calories, nothing with nutritional value, nothing full-stop. Victoria Beckham failed to even eat the gift of a cookie bestowed upon her by blogger Perez Hilton during one of the many set-up scenes in her ‘documentary’ aired earlier in the week. And yet, they’re not all stick-thin. We’re constantly bombarded with the images of disturbingly stick-thin stars like Amy Winehouse and Nicole Richie, but not all eating disorders mean size zero waists. Some stars like their food, Hell love their food, but hate the accompanying love handles. This leads them into a dangerous cycle of binge-eating and drastic dieting, turning them into veritable Jekyll and Hydes – which one will you meet? The one making their way through all the cheeseburgers in McDonalds single-handedly or the one with killer abs and a personal trainer? Here we have the top 5 celebrity yo-yo dieters.
Number 1: Janet Jackson
When Justin Timberlake accidentally revealed to the world Janet’s breast during a performance at the Superbowl, Janet was embarrassed but probably thanking her lucky stars that she had slimmed down for the event. Janet is a classic yo-yo dieter, sometimes Michael’s lil sis looks mean and lean with a six-pack you could grind cheese on, and at others times she seems bloated and frumpy. In June 2006, she appeared on the front cover of US Weekly magazine, only for the edition to become the magazine's best selling issue ever. It showed a skinny Janet, having lost a whopping 60lbs and telling all on her fitness regime and tough diet. She claimed that she had bulked up for a film role that never happened, though close friends remained dubious. Recent pictures suggest that she has once again been attacked by the munchies, though she claims it is due to being stuck in a recording studuo rather than on one of her carb-killing tours.
Number 2: Britney Spears
What else is there left to say about the fallen pop princess? Her life seems to be one crazy rollercoaster ride of men, children and addictions. Her reputed craving for booze might be more headline-grabbing, but Britney clearly likes some food to be washed down with her liquor. Now I am not going to rudely label her as fat or chunky, as Britney packing a few extra pounds is still slimmer and sexier than most girls, but she herself has come clean on her love for food. She was a big fan of junk food (fried chicken in particular) when carrying and then nursing her two young sons, and rumours persist that she has only managed to shed the baby weight with a little help from the surgeon. Whatever the real story is, Britney’s not telling, but with everyone from her mum to her husband being shown the door, her relationship with food doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.
Number 3: John Travolta
Once he dazzled us with his dancing moves and trim figure in hits such as ‘Saturday Night Fever’ and ‘Grease’ but now he’s happy to dress up as a fat lady in ‘Hairspray!’ – go figure. John’s in his 50’s and a Hollywood A-lister, so I can understand his reluctance to get down the gym and shift a few pesky pounds. But it’s not always been this way. John has had many serious battles with his weight in the past and been made to slim down for film roles such as ‘Swordfish’. At the time, he even happily bared his newly gained six-pack at the MTV Movie Awards. John has been very public about his fight against the flab and should be admired for coming clean about a subject that Hollywood is only interested in once you’ve lost the weight.
Number 4: Oprah Winfrey
Not being American, I don’t understand the world’s love for Oprah. I’m sure if she knocked on my door for a chat, she’d be a most interesting conversationalist, but until that time I have yet to see the fuss. Oprah has endured incredible hardships in her life and remains an icon for many and yet in the UK the only time we are really reminded of her and her celebrity is when she’s spent too long at the buffet table. In 1988 she exhibited a wagon-load of fat on her TV show to signify her 67lb weight loss, but has since admitted regretting the move, as she soon gained most of the weight again. She said, "I had literally starved myself for four months - not a morsel of food. Two hours after that show I started eating to celebrate - of course, within two days those jeans no longer fit!"
Number 5: Matthew Perry
Reminding us that there was food available on the set of ‘Friends’, comic actor Perry has had the cameras rolling as his weight fluctuated. Watch the ‘Friends’ seasons back to back and the changes are shocking – one moment he’s gaunt and scrawny, the next he’s clearly been enjoying his food. Since leaving the hit sitcom, his weight battles have raged on. For a while he was amazingly toned and athletic looking, but has recently been photographed jogging looking quite out of shape. We wish him health and happiness as he works out what’s best for him and his body.
Posted by Katie Button on July 19, 2007 in Britney Spears, Celebrity Diet Watch, Film Stars, Janet Jackson, Musical Stars | Permalink | Comments (1)
July 2, 2007 5:17 PM
Top Five Bad Boob Jobs: The Celebs who should have stayed an A cup
Number 1: Victoria Beckham
Yes, I do realize there are other more deserving candidates for the number one spot (see number two) but most people don't quite catch the public eye in the same way as VB; so she is a victim of her own success in these rankings. Fair enough she wanted bigger boobs, there's no harm in that; but you'd think someone with her money and connections could have done better than those strangely shaped oranges super-glued to her chest. What about subtlety, style, sexiness? It seems she just went out to the surgeon and said 'Hey! I want big boobs that get me more attention than Geri. Do your worst!' And they did. However, our Vic denies having any work done, so perhaps she just had some strange growth spurt during her mid twenties, that created that tennis ball effect. Either way, these are some of the strangest breast I've seen in a while, so our number one spot deservedly goes to Mrs beckham of the *ahem* natural breasts.
Number 2: Lolo Ferrari
Well this lady actually died because of her breasts, so I think she's learnt by now that carrying two watermelons stapled to your chest is not a great idea. They were big, they were bouncy, they spoke of years of depression and neuroses and all I can really say is I blame the surgeon. Don't you know that counselling is the answer, rather than a knife when we're dealing with bazookas the size of Britain. God rest her soul.
Number 3: Gemma Atkinson
Now there is just no excuse for this! Fans of Gemma will have drooled over her in Hollyoaks, and that unfortunate late night show that was Hollyoaks Uncut, but even the most loyal fans will have to wonder why the gorgeous creature that she is needed to deface her perky young protuberances with the aid of silicon.. and create a rather lumpy effect at the same time. Now rather than glorious fresh skin and a natural hang we have this strange shelf like effect that does nothing for her.
Number 4: Janet Jackson
Well she wasn't going to make the top five best list was she? No our
Janet seems to like a bit of surgery, flashing, anything really that
will mean people don't immediately question her about Michael. There's
living in a shadow and then there's going to far, and having a whopping dent in your right boob is not a valid career choice. Well, at least she'll have somewhere to balance her drinks..
Number 5: Jodie Marsh
Jordan was also in the running for this position but that poor lass has just had a baby so we thought we'd let her try some yummy mummy stuff for a while before we began besmirching her name again. Instead we have Jodie 'who wants to marry me Marsh' and I think she makes a fine candidate. Over-sized mammary glands? Check. Breasts that look like they have the consistency of rubber? Check. Unnessessarily exposing breasts at any given opportunity? Check. Nipples that seem to be sown on? Check. That's all folks.
Posted by Zara Rabinowicz on July 2, 2007 in Janet Jackson, Victoria Beckham | Permalink | Comments (1)
October 3, 2006 12:10 AM
Top Ten Stories - Nick Carter Still A Knob, And Janet Jackson Still Fame-Hungry
Nick Carter is still whining on and on about former flame Paris Hilton and how he was forced to cheat on her with Ashlee Simpson. Go back to cleaning out your rabbit hutch, Nick, you're boring us with your drivel.
Council flat tenants would vow not to watch the Jonathan Ross show anymore due to a jibe on last week's program, if they had television sets in the first place, that is.
Both desperate for fame, Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake are in talks to do a duet together at either the Oscars or Grammys. Let's hope for a nip-slip along this line.
Coleen McLoughlin claims she has the world's hardest job. Oh no, girlfriend, writing about tat like this and resisting to throw in numerous expletives is harder.
Anna Nicole Smith did not get married to her lawyer over the weekend, oh no, as if they would be that insensitive to her recently-dead son - no, they just went on a luxury yacht cruise with plenty of champers, is all.
Prattish Jude Law first begrudgingly claims to regret cheating on Sienna Miller, then backtracks, and says he thinks in the long run he did a good thing. Say what?
Sure, we've heard stories about Tom Cruise pushing Katie Holmes to lose her baby weight - but has she gone too far and Nicole-Richie like?
Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears end their feud over who the hottest popstar was (face facts, Britters is well below Pink now, on the scale), with Christina giving Britney a $570 gift for her latest son's birth.
No surprises here, as James Blunt tops the funeral faves list - favourite song for a funeral, not favourite 'sleb to HAVE a funeral, sickos.
Could newly rehab-exited Robin Williams be back on the booze already?
Posted by Katherine on October 3, 2006 in Baby Watch, Britney Spears, Britney Spears & Kevin Federline, Coleen McLoughlin, Gossip Rag Roundup, Hot Gossip, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Katie Holmes, Musical Stars, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Rag Roundup, Relationship Watch, Sienna Miller, Thighs Wide Open, Tom Cruise, TomKat | Permalink | Comments (1)
September 29, 2006 10:50 AM
At last! The truth about Janet Jackson's Superbowl nipple slip
To think there was all that outrage last year about Janet Jackson's 'wardrobe malfunction' at the Superbowl, when co-star Justin Timberlake ripped off her top to reveal one of her breasts. But it seems we've been lied to! The footage was clearly censored to protect our eyes from what actually happened on the night. See below for the evidence. Proof of a cover-up, or just a crafty bit of Photoshop fun that was then stuck on the Harvard student server where we found it? YOU decide...
Posted by Stu on September 29, 2006 in Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 27, 2006 7:41 PM
Top Ten Stories
The original Bridget Jones doesn't look like she's a Singleton anymore, as Renee Zellweger has been seen canoodling with old flame, George Clooney.
Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer, Howard K. Stern, announced he was the baby girl's father recently on Larry King Live.
After six weeks of teasing us with their possible marriage break-down, Kate Hudson files for divorce with Chris Robinson.
For those who live in the Cotswolds, you might be bumping into Brangelina down at your local off-licence fairly soon, as they're set to move to the upmarket Lower Mill Estate.
Yep, Winona Ryder is still as effed-up as ever.
Sorry to induce vomit on you, but 'Screech' from Saved by the Bell, has filmed a sex video with 2 women, reportedly involving a 'Dirty Sanchez'.
Paris Hilton has been charged over her DUI recently, and most probably will spend 6 months in jail. Yeh, right.
Because he hasn't messed with us enough already, Marilyn Manson is launching his own brand of Absinthe.
Kate Moss and Pete Doherty are rumoured to be marrying in the next 2 weeks - as if we haven't heard that one before.
Janet Jackson is a supplier of sex-toys to all those who seek them.
Posted by Katherine on September 27, 2006 in Angelina Jolie, Baby Watch, Brad Pitt, Brangelina, George Clooney, Gossip Rag Roundup, Hot Gossip, Janet Jackson, Kate Moss, Musical Stars, Paris Hilton, Rag Roundup, Relationship Watch, TV Show Gossip, Thighs Wide Open | Permalink | Comments (0)
September 21, 2006 8:48 PM
Top Ten Stories
Yet another reason to hate Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, as Bono's Samaritan ways rub off on them.
And in the understatement of the century, Paris Hilton admits she's not got the whole deck of cards upstairs.
Madonna's current tour is the highest-earning tour by a female artist ever. You can just hear Britney taking notes 'right, Jesus-cross, check. Farrah Fawcett flicks, check'.
Turns out Janet Jackson regrets saying sorry for her nip-slip years ago. Next she'll be saying she meant it to happen.
Yawn...Owen Wilson and Kate Hudson are officially together - anyone paying attention anymore?
Kevin Federline gets himself a real job, dawg.
Not having anything to do with publicity for Justin Timberlake's recent album launch, him and Cameron Diaz were allegedly almost murdered by a papparazo.
Paris Hilton has a temporary lapse of judgment, and gives a homeless man a $100 note.
Whitney Houston got clean with thanks to Courtney Love's help. That's probably how she got hooked on crack in the first place.
Rupert Everett lacks something rather vital, sperm.
Posted by Katherine on September 21, 2006 in Angelina Jolie, Baby Watch, Brad Pitt, Brangelina, Britney Spears, Britney Spears & Kevin Federline, Cameron Diaz, Drug Scandals, Gossip Rag Roundup, Hot Gossip, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Lindsay Lohan, Madonna, Musical Stars, Paris Hilton, Rag Roundup, Relationship Watch, Thighs Wide Open | Permalink | Comments (0)
August 14, 2006 11:56 AM
eBay Picks: Big Brother party tickets and Janet Jackson's thong
It's the last week of the latest Big Brother series, with fans anxious to see if Pete can live up to his red-hot favourite status in Friday's final. But what happens then? Well, the housemates are down to attend a reunion party in the BB house on September 24th, and Bayraider has turned up two tickets to the bash going for £160 on eBay. It's your chance to see if Imogen is really that boring in the flesh...
Meanwhile, Bayraider's also been on something of an underwear kick this morning, rifling through the eBay drawers to find a thong worn by Janet Jackson on the cover of this month's VIBE magazine. I'm surprised she didn't keep it after the photo shoot, but hey, maybe she didn't know what she'd got till it was gone. Etc. [Stuart Dredge]
Posted by Stu on August 14, 2006 in Bayraider Blitz, Janet Jackson, Musical Stars, TV Show Gossip | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 19, 2006 11:39 AM
Watch those nipples, US TV stars...
If US TV networks weren't already thinking twice about ever booking Janet Jackson again, they certainly will be now. President Bush just signed a new bill to introduce a whopping increase in the amount broadcasters can be fined for "indecent material" (i.e. anything that would offend your mother, if your mother was a loony right-wing fundamentalist bigot with 'issues').
Any network that broadcasts bad language, sexual references and jewellery-bedecked breasts can now be fined up to $325,000, a tenfold increase on the previous limit of $32,500. It only covers free-to-air broadcasters though, so don't worry, The Sopranos can carry on cussing as much as before. Hell, they can even give Janet a starring role if they want. [Stuart Dredge]
Posted by Stu on June 19, 2006 in Janet Jackson, TV Show Gossip | Permalink | Comments (0)
