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At first, it seemed like the tribute concert planned for September 26 in Vienna, Austria, was going to be a star-studded shindig. But now, Jermaine Jackson has held a press conference to promote the upcoming musical event and it seems that some of the original luster has faded in reference to the lineup.

Jackson told press of Chris Brown's potential participation in the project, "It's just up to what he's going through with his court case right now, but he's definitely going to work that out and be here."

However, reps for both Brown and singer, Mary J. Blige, have flat out denied any plans to perform at the tribute concert. Additionally, Natalie Cole might not be able to take to the stage either as the result of a scheduling conflict. In fact, Cole recently confirmed to TMZ that she will not be performing.

The performers confirmed for the event--for which VIP tickets are running up to $745--include Sister Sledge, Akon and German boy band US5. Hmmm, so yeah. It ain't looking so great.

Meanwhile, I'm thinking that if Jermaine could apply some of the magic that is keeping his hair looking so amazing and plastic towards snagging some decent artists, he might be able to save the show.

Gallery Info: Jermaine Jackson at a press conference for the upcoming Michael Jackson tribute concert.

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Everyone could see that Michael Jackson and sister Janet Jackson had a very special bond. Sure he probably looked most like LaToya, and spent most of his life on tour with his brothers, but it was his relationship with Janet that people were most interested in. In the October issue of Harper's Bazaar that hits newsstands on September 22, Janet opens up about life after the death of her family. She says that she has barely watched the news or even opened up a newspaper since his death because, "It will drive you crazy."

Janet talks about the last time she saw her brother was a little over a month before his death. She says the family got together, the children played, they ate and just laughed. "We had so much fun that day," she tells Harper's. "We kept calling each other after and saying how great it was." Janet also talks about Michael's kids, saying that, " The kids are doing well. They're with all their cousins; that family love will keep them going."

Since Michael's death, Janet has thrown herself back into her work. She went back to shooting her latest film with Tyler Perry in Atlanta, is currently working on a new album and is also writing a new book. One aspect of her book will focus on her emotional eating. "I can be an emotional eater. Of late, I have been doing that, yes. It started when I was very little. My brothers were gone on tour a lot, and I would miss them so much. Certain things in my life would become triggers."

She spoke more about Michael, saying that he was a man who loved his sparkles. "Do you remember that black jacket he wore for Motown's 25th anniversary? That's our mother's! He grabbed that from her closet! He loved anything that sparkled." Janet even says that the last time she saw him, he was wearing his sparkles.

Perhaps the most interesting part of the article is Janet opening up about her relationship with Michael when they were children. "When I was 14 years old, I would shop for him.  I washed his clothes, cleaned his room. When Mother would go out of town, she'd say, 'I'm leaving you in charge. Take care of Mike.' I would head home from school, see what he needed, then go straight to the stores." To Janet, these are the fond memories she'll remember.

We are all anxiously awaiting for the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards to see what the Janet Jackson tribute will be. I mean, after a huge memorial service and a beautiful burial, what else can they do? Make sure to grab Harpers for even more of the Janet Jackson interview.

Gallery Info: Janet Jackson in the October issue of Harper's Bazaar.

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This is a surprise. Janet Jackson, the Jackson family member who has laid the lowest and remained the quietest since the death of Michael Jackson, is set to make a special appearance at the 2009 Video Music Awards.

Janet will open the awards show, doing what, we won't know until the awards are presented Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 9PM. Previous reports noting that choreographer Frank Gaston is involved are erroneous.

So do you think Janet will perform, or just introduce the segment? Let us know what you think in the comments.

Back to the business of making music, Chris Brown is on the roster of performers scheduled to take to the stage as part of a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna.

Brown will join singers Natalie Cole and Mary J. Blige as well as Jackson's original dancers and band on September 26, with a total of 25 performers expected to take part.

The gig will take place just outside a 17th-century palace in the city. Let's just hope that it won't violate Mr. Brown's parole.

Gallery Info: Chris Brown leaves a recording studio in Hollywood.

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Late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has finally been buried and more photos and details from the burial ceremony have now emerged. A series of Rolls Royce Phantoms comprised the motorcade that traveled to the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California, where Jackson was laid to rest.

In attendance at the event were celebrity friends of the late musician, Elizabeth Taylor, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight, Macaulay Culkin and girlfriend Mila Kunis, Jackson's ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley, Barry Bonds, Al Sharpton, Chris Tucker, Corey Feldman and Kenny Ortega.

Additionally, Jackson's three children were naturally present, Prince, Paris and Blanket along with the pop star's many siblings. His five brothers served as pallbearers, each bearing his signature white sequined glove and black armband.

Gallery Info: The Jacksons Family, Elizabeth Taylor, Macaulay Culkin, Mila Kunis, Al Sharpton, Chris Tucker and Quincy Jones at the burial ceremony for Michael Jackson.

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After more than 10 weeks outside of a grave, pop superstar Michael Jackson was finally laid to rest yesterday, September 3 at Glendale's Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Those in attendance at Jackson's burial included longtime friend Elizabeth Taylor, Rev. Al Sharpton, Jackson's lawyer Thomas A. Mesereau, Chris Tucker, Londell McMillan, Miko Brando and the Jackson family. Michael's children Blanket and Prince Michael were seen riding in the car into Forest Lawn and both looked quite at ease.

LA Times reports that Glendale police officers had blocked off all the streets within 300-acres of the cemetery and any fans that had shown up to the burial were kept behind barricades away from the cemetery. Michael is going to be interred in the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn in Holly Terrace, one of the 11 halls. Other stars that Michael will be sharing a crypt with include Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, Jean Harlow and Carole Lombard.

Michael's estate will be paying for the service including paying at least $120,000 to the Glendale Police Department. However most of the expenses will be paid to Forest Lawn. We'll have to wait a little longer to find out the results of the homicide case, but at least we now know that we shouldn't play with propofol.

Gallery Info: Family and friends including Al Sharpton, Elizabeth Taylor, Thomas Mesereau Jr., Chris Tucker, Miko Brando, Joe Jackson, Prince Michael Jackson, Blanket Jackson, LaToya Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Londell McMillan attend the burial of Michael Jackson at Forest Lawn Memorial-Park.

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Do think that if I wish hard enough Spencer Pratt will go away? I'm wishing, I'm wising, I'm wishing... damn it he's still here. And not only he still here, it doesn't look like he's going away. Ever.

Spencer told Us Weekly that he will be changing his name to King Spencer Pratt. "I've decided since there is a Queen of England and a Prince William that there should be a king of America. I nominate myself for that role." I think this all stems from the fact that Spencer has a need to be assassinated; cause assassinate sounds way cooler than murder.

And he's not the only one who wants to go royal. According to Spencer, his wife Heidi Montag is the "the new, modern-day, 2010 Michael Jackson." Well obviously Spencer. "Michael Jackson's in heaven," he said. "The Holy Spirit now has extra Michael Jackson juice, so boom! For all we know, Heidi gets possessed with some of that Michael Jackson divine spirit." I know we made you read this once beofre, but I though a second go around would once again cement the reasons that Spencer and Heidi need to go away.

Someone take something sharp and hit him with it. Thank you.

Gallery Info: Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag celebrate Spencer's 26th birthday.

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Questions Arise About Michael Jackson's "Lethal" Dose, Death Timeline - PopEater

Paris Hilton & Doug Reinhardt Get Wet - Wonderwall

Angelina Jolie & Shiloh Ajaccio Shopping Spree! - Just Jared

The Men Who Stare At Goats Trailer - Lainey Gossip

Has Avril Lavigne Ditched Deryck Whibley? - Splash News Online

Michael Jackson's Death Officially Ruled A Homicide [Dlisted]
Top Chef Host Colicchio Speaks Out on Marriage Equality [Towleroad]
Kelly Brook wearing lingerie [The Superficial]
Kylie Minogue Goes Bollywood [Pink is the New Blog]
'Survivor: Samoa' Cast Preview! [B-Side Blog]
OMG, lovely and lo-fi: Cheatahs! [omg blog!]
Stacy Keibler Needs To Bring Back The Booty Shorts [Hollywood Tuna]
Geri Halliwell still in that bikini [The Blemish]
K by KARL LAGERFELD [OhLaLa]
amanda blank 'might like you better' if... [popbytes]
The Daily Bikini: Uma Thurman [Celebslam]
The Legendary Hotness of Moss and Depp [Cityrag]
Kristin Chenoweth replaces Paula Abdul, temporarily. [ICYDK]

I'm now fully convinced that Spencer Pratt does some major drugs. This was the exchange that Spencer had with MTV's The After Show Host Jessi Cruickshank regarding his wife, the plastic and talentless Heidi Montag:

"Heidi is the new, modern day, 2010 Michael Jackson." (What happened to Britney Spears?)

When host Jessi Cruickshank points out Jackson is dead, Spencer gestures to Heidi and says, "Yeah, but here it is, it's living, like the holy spirit.

"Like, Michael Jackson's in heaven," he continues. "The Holy Spirit now has Michael Jackson juice, so boom! For all we know, Heidi gets possessed with Michael Jackson's divine spirit."

"So Heidi is the new Michael Jackson?" Cruickshank questions.

"Oh, way bigger," Spencer asserts.

Uh. You are a dolt.

The hijinks didn't end there. Check out the video after the jump of Heidi giving Spencer a lap dance as poor Jessi is left gagging at the spectacle. Bless her heart.

Gallery Info: Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt get down to some serious relaxing following her stunning live singing debut at the Miss Universe pageant

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