Top 9 Pop Stories for Jan - June 09

Michael Jackson RIP

Pop star Michael Jackson died Thursday afternoon after being rushed to a Los Angeles hospital in a coma. He was 50 years old.

Initial reports said that Jackson suffered cardiac arrest and was taken to UCLA Medical Center by paramedics 12:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Capt. Steve Ruda of the Los Angeles Fire Department told the Los Angeles Times that Jackson was not breathing when paramedics arrived at the hospital.

Jackson was set for a comeback next month with a 50-show residency at the O2 Arena in London. -

Chris Brown Denies Leaking Nude Rihanna Photos

When alleged nude photos of Rihanna surfaced online, some of the tabloid media zombies speculated that Chris Brown must have been behind the leak.

One infamous tabloid "blogger" flat out accused Brown of leaking the photos which promoted Brown's spokespeople to jump into action to dispute the accusation.

In a statement to Essence, Brown's spokesperson said: "This is both a false and defamatory statement. Chris has not released or 'leaked' any photos of Rihanna (or anyone else for that matter)." - more on this story

Kanye West Plans Nude Photo Shoot

Kanye West saying something really stupid in an interview isn't news (it's expected) but since today is a slow news day, we decided to bring you this report about just one of his recent stupid comments. Angry Ape reports: Kanye West says one day he will pose naked for a magazine shoot.

In an interview with the latest issue of Vibe, the rapper explained his decision, saying he wants to challenge society's perceptions of what is acceptable.

"It's like Bjork. If she wanted to pose naked, you'd be like, 'Oh, that's Bjork.'" says Kanye. "But if I wanted to pose naked, people would draw all type of things into it… I definitely feel like, in the next however many years, if I work out for two months, that I'll pose naked." - more on this story

Black Eyed Peas Give Perez Hilton A Black Eye

AP reports: Police have charged the tour manager of the Black Eyed Peas with assault after he allegedly gave celebrity blogger Perez Hilton a black eye outside a Toronto nightclub.

Hilton said he got into an argument with band members Fergie and will.i.am at the Cobra nightclub early Monday morning and was punched outside by Polo Molina, the band's tour manager. They were at the club following a Sunday night video awards show.

Molina turned himself in and has been charged with assaulting Hilton, Toronto Police Constable Tony Vella said. Molina is due in court Aug. 5. -

Beyonce's Vocal Talent Called Into Question

Jam! reports: Beyonce's father/manager has lashed out at critics doubting the singer's vocal ability after an "altered" recording of the star screeching along to one of her hits was aired on radio.

The singer's "board mix" from a November performance on America's The Today Show was played by shock jock Howard Stern on Wednesday, and the audio quickly circulated the internet.

Fans were shocked to hear a voice purported to be Beyonce's screeching a rendition of her hit tune If I Were a Boy into the mic. But Mathew Knowles has slammed the singer's critics and insists the recording has been tampered with. - more on this story

Lily Allen Vs Jesus

antiMusic reports: This is just too silly to pass up. Angryape has the report: Lily Allen has made yet more controversial comments in a recent interview.

The singer had a Catholic upbringing and tells Word magazine that it conflicted with her life at home.

"I don't like Christianity much." Allen says, "I was brought up in a Catholic school and they told me gays, adultery and drugs were bad. All my mum's friends were gay, my dad was having affairs and there were drugs in the house when I was a kid, so it was a bit cruel." [So was the school cruel or was it her parents gay drug affairs?] - more on this story

Britney Spears Suffers Accidental Crotch Exposure

Jam! reports: Poptart Britney Spears suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during her comeback show in Tampa, Florida on Sunday when her leotard ripped, accidentally exposing her naked crotch to the audience.

The singer had just finished performing I'm A Slave 4 U and was being lowered beneath the stage when she revealed her costume blunder.

Failing to realize her microphone was still on, she said, "My p**sy was hanging out!" - causing the arena to erupt in laughter. - more on this story

Amy Winehouse Denies Fan Attack

Reuters reports: British singer Amy Winehouse on Tuesday denied assaulting a woman after a charity ball in London last year, a case that has already prevented her from performing in the United States.

The 25-year-old bee-hived soul singer pleaded not guilty to a charge of common assault at Westminster Magistrates' Court, the Press Association reported.

She is accused of assaulting Sherene Flash after the Berkeley Ball last September. The case was adjourned until July 23. -

Stabbings At Notorious Premiere After Party

AP reports: Police say four men were stabbed at a New York City nightclub advertising an after-party for the film premiere of "Notorious" about rapper Biggie Smalls.

Police said Saturday a 21-year-old victim stabbed numerous times was in critical condition at Brookdale Hospital. Three others were stable.

While the party had been promoted as the "official" after-party, "Notorious" distributor, Fox Searchlight, said it was not related. - more on this story

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