FameCrawler : Janet Jackson

Michael Jackson Has Another Nose Job, Gets Serious Infection

Sassy Smith — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:04:00 GMT

Michael Jackson has reportedly undergone another nose job and is now being treated for a skin disorder, that could turn into a flesh-eating infection.

Jackson was recently spotted leaving a Beverly Hills clinic with swollen, discolored hands and is being treated with a high dose of antibiotics.

A source said, "Michael Jackson has a severe staph infection that he contracted during work to reconstruct his nose.

"The disease is an MRSA-style infection because it is resistant to conventional antibiotics, so he has been visiting a clinic to get antibiotics via an IV drip.

"The infection has spread throughout his face and body and is being aggressively treated by doctors. There's a chance it could turn into a flesh-eating disorder where it begins to kill off his skin so he's being very carefully monitored."

Seriously, what is the man thinking? Another nose job? I would think there's not much left to do in that area. Why would he want to risk his health when he's got three young children to think about? Who would care for them if he wasn't there?

What is with these celebrities putting their vanity ahead of their well-being and risk not being present for their kids?

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Booze & Pills Killing Michael Jackson, Has Six Months To Live

Sassy Smith — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:05:00 GMT

Michael Jackson is not well - actually, 'not well' is a bit of an understatement. The former king of pop is reportedly in failing health due to a genetic lung disorder. Reps for Jackson deny this but pals say that he is very ill, bedridden most of the time and is addicted to painkillers and alcohol.

Friends of the singer are fearful that Jackson will die in the next few months.

A pal says, "It's tragic. His condition is just so far gone, I'd be surprised if he lasts six months.

"Painkillers and booze have caught up with him. The only way he was able to cope with the stress of sex scandels and his roller-coaster life was to mask the pain with substance abuse.

"But the end result is an addiction that will kill him."

The friend adds that Jackson became addicted to pills as far back as the infamous Pepsi commercial where Michael's hair was burned. Now, twenty five years later, "the drugs simply have ravaged him."

The 50-year-old Jackson is in "really, really bad shape. He's been sick for six to eight months and he just keeps getting worse.

"His muscles and lungs are deteriorating, and he's bedridden much of the time. He can walk, but not for very long.

"On good days, Michael is able to take his kids to a bookstore. But he's never out for more than an hour. He has very little strength... It's ultimately in God's hands."

Michael, according to biographer Ian Halperin, is suffering from Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and Jackson's addiction to morphine and Demerol can make the condition worse. It's believed that Michael needs a lung transplant.

Halperin said he was told by a Jackson family friend, "Michael wants to have the lung transplant, but because of the other illnesses he's fighting, he's too weak to undergo such a major procedure. He's taking one painkiller after another."

Halperin also claims that Jackson is suffering from emphysema, and chronic gastrointestinal bleeding.

"It's the bleeding that could kill him," said Halperin.

Michael's people say it's all false, that "Mr. Jackson is in fine health."

But the close friend says, "Michael's fighting for his life. And it doesn't look good."

If any of this is even remotely true - how are Michael's kids handling having a sick father? What if something happens to him - who would raise his kids?

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Michael Jackson Is Dying?

Sassy Smith — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:06:00 GMT

For years there was talk of Michael Jackson making a career comeback but to date it's never happened. There were rumors of a Jackson 5 reunion, of Michael doing a stint in Vegas and duets with other popular artists. Had he done any of those things, he may have been able to dig his way out of the massive financial debt he's now found himself in. But there may be a very good reason he's never tried to get his career back on track - Michael is reportedly suffering from a fatal lung disease.

According to Michael Jackson biographer Ian Halperin, the 50-year-old former pop star is suffering from Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency - a genetic lung disorder that could kill him if he doesn't receive a lung transplant and soon.

Jackson is said to be in failing health - he can barely speak and has lost 95% of his vision in his left eye.

OK! reports:

Halperin claims his lung condition has become more acute. The writer added: "He has had Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency for years but it’s gotten worse. He needs a lung transplant but may be too weak to go through with it. He also has emphysema and chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, which his doctors have had a lot of trouble stopping. It’s the bleeding that’s the most problematic part. It could kill him."

What if this is true? What would happen to Michael's three children? Who would raise them? They have a nanny who is like a mother-figure to them - would she care for them if something were to happen to their father?

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Best of FameCrawler: Week of December 12th

Whit Honea — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Amy Poehler Returns to SNL - Video

How Kate Gosselin Plans Her Holidays

Photos: Ashlee Simpson Debuts Post-Baby Body!

Bad Idea: Pussycat Dolls Offer to Babysit Britney Spears' Kids

Jessica Alba Is To Good To Be True

Is That A Baby Bump?

(Sort Of) Confirmed: Janet Jackson is Pregnant!

Details: Keri Russell Strips Down

Mariah Carey Preggers?

Shauna Sand's Husband is Freaking Nuts, Allegedly

(Sort Of) Confirmed: Janet Jackson is Pregnant!

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:25:00 GMT

So let's get this straight: First Janet Jackson is pregnant. Then she's definitely not. Now apparently the pregnancy thing is back on. I'm thinking if I write this post slowly enough, by the time I finish it Jackson will be denying the pregnancy rumors once again.

According to Life & Style magazine, Jackson is telling friends that she canceled her tour because she is expecting a baby with boyfriend Jermaine Dupri. The singer has canceled numerous shows on her current tour due to a mysterious illness, which sparked the pregnancy rumors.

If this cover story is true, congratulations to Janet! Ms. Jackson, if you're nasty.

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Janet Jackson Pregnant?

Whit Honea — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:02:00 GMT

Janet Jackson may be expecting. That's the word from America's number one news leader Mr. Perez Hilton.

Jackson has had to cancel many shows due to a mysterious illness. Did Jermain Dupri get Ms. Jackson "sick?"

The couple has said they want babies before it's "too late" and Janet is 42.

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Janet Jackson with LL Cool J?!

Whit Honea — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:14:00 GMT

Holy crap, that's a great show! Janet Jackson with LL Cool J? I loves me some LL and Miss Jackson ('cuz I'm nasty).

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Michael Jackson Feels "Wise and Sage" But Not Little Boys

Karl Erikson — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:03:00 GMT

Yesterday was Michael Jackson's 50th birthday. In an exclusive interview with "Good Morning America," Mikey said that he's having a "wonderful time and relaxing." Probably in a hyberbaric chamber filled with chicken blood or something.

The King of All Things ~~Weird~~ Pop told GMA for his birthday he would "just have a little cake with my children and we'll probably watch some cartoons" before getting right back to work. Yeah, that last album was slamming, wasn't it? When was that again? 1985? Can't wait for the new work.

"I am also raising my children and enjoying it and teaching them to ride bicycles and how to read," he said. Teaching them to read? Um, let's see, Prince Michael is 11, Paris is 10, and Prince Michael II is 6. Dude, if you're kids aren't reading by now, you're an immense failure in the parenting department.

Oh, shut it. Like he was up for any parenting awards? The man dangles children over balconies. He shouldn't have custody of himself, let alone children. If you don't think those kids are going to make an entire squad of therapists very rich some day, you're deluded.

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Michael Jackson's Kids Unmasked! Look Normal!

Sassy Smith — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:02:00 GMT

Michael Jackson, one of the most famous entertainers of our time - although not always famous for just his music legacy. We won't get into all of the allegations or court issues of past. What I really want to talk about, is the fact that his children have finally been "unmasked," and quite frankly, they look normal. I'm not sure what I was expecting?

Photo after the jump!

The photograph isn't the best quality but it gives a better peek at his kids than we've ever had, since you know, they've always had to walk around since birth with blankets, masks and sheets covering their faces. I suppose it was his way of protecting his children from the glare of the flashbulbs but what freedom they must feel not to have a mask covering their faces. They can actually see where they're going!

Seriously though, what must it be like to be the kid of Michael Jackson? They wouldn't know any different I suppose, but it's got to be weird. They've never been schooled in a tradtional way, have no friends because of their isolation - well, unless you count the tiger cub they were given to play with, as a friend. And have recently lost the nanny that they called "mom," and who Jackson was reportedly going to marry. Uh huh.

The kids - Prince, Paris and Prince Michael (aka Blanket) - have been to the Berlin Zoo, Disney World and many other places all over the world, covered. However, last week they were photographed in a Las Vegas bookstore, checking out the kids' section sans hoods/masks or sheets obsuring their view and vise versa. Michael was covered with a scarf and hood. Why? Is he still a germaphobe? Or is he embarrassed by his awful plastic surgery? I'll go with the plastic surgery deal.

Either way, Jackson is a ~~total freak~~ bit of an odd duck and hopefully his kids turn out to be adults who can go out into the world and lead a somewhat normal life ~~not a freakin chance~~!

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Where's Waldo? Er, Michael Jackson

Karen — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:02:00 GMT

Here's something I thought I'd never see after hearing the lyrics, "I'm a lover, not a fighter."

Michael Jackson was uh, sorta spotted at the MGM Garden for Saturday nights UFC fight higlighting BJ Penn vs Shaun Sherk. I guess he's a lover and a spectator.

Can you see him? Those telltale glasses from 1984 might be your only tip-off.

His kids were recently unmasked. Hang it up Michael - we don't care what you look like anymore. The only reason people make such a big deal is because you're always hiding. Oh that and the whole you're a white guy without a nose thing too I guess.

No Thriller Here: Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in Foreclosure

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:05:00 GMT

(Warning: Michael Jackson song titles annoyingly worked into every paragraph ahead.)

Michael Jackson's kids, Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket will no longer be able to pet the giraffes in their petting zoo or spend weekends riding on their own carousel. The massive Santa Barbara property is set to be sold at auction on March 19. I'll Be There!

The only way the financially-troubled Jackson can keep the property is to come up with $24,525,906.61 by the auction date. Otherwise, the trustee, Financial Title Company, will tell the King of Pop to Beat It.

Looks like Jackson's kids will have to learn how to play with Legos and Barbies like all the other kids. Bad!

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NAACP Image Awards: Why I Love Them, and a List of the Winners

sweatpantsmom — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:05:00 GMT

FameCrawler favorite Halle Berry didn't win. But my girl Alicia Keys and my secret boyfriend Denzel Washington did.

And here's why the NAACP Image Awards kicks ass over other awards shows: They actually have a category for Literature, which means that awesome writers like Walter Mosley and Nikki Giovanni get recognized. How cool is that?

Here's the complete list of winners at the 39th Annual NAACP Image Awards:

MOVIE CATEGORIES:

Best Picture: "The Great Debaters."

Best Actor: Denzel Washington, "The Great Debaters."

Best Actress: Jurnee Smollett, "The Great Debaters."

Best Supporting Actor: Denzel Whitaker, "The Great Debaters."

Best Supporting Actress: Janet Jackson, "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?"

Best Director: Kasi Lemmons, "Talk To Me."

Best Scriptwriter: Michael Genet and Rick Famuyiwa, "Talk To Me."

Best Independent or Foreign Film: "Honeydripper."

Best Documentary: "Darfur Now."

TELEVISION CATEGORIES:

Best Comedy Series: "Tyler Perry's House of Payne."

Best Actor, Comedy Series: LaVan Davis, "Tyler Perry's House of Payne."

Best Actress, Comedy Series: America Ferrera, "Ugly Betty."

Best Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Lance Gross, "Tyler Perry's House of Payne."

Best Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Vanessa L. Williams, "Ugly Betty."

Best Director, Comedy Series: Ken Whittingham, "The Office: Phyllis's Wedding."

Best Scriptwriter, Comedy Series: Ali LeRoi, "Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Guidance Counselor"

Best Dramatic Series: "Grey's Anatomy."

Best Actor, Dramatic Series: Hill Harper, "CSI: NY."

Best Actress, Dramatic Series: Regina Taylor, "The Unit."

Best Supporting Actor, Dramatic Series: Omar Epps, "House."

Best Supporting Actress, Dramatic Series: Chandra Wilson, "Grey's Anatomy."

Best Director, Dramatic Series: Seith Mann, "Friday Night Lights: Are You Ready For Friday Night?"

Best Scriptwriter, Dramatic Series: Shonda Rhimes and Krista Vernoff, "Grey's Anatomy: A Change is Gonna Come."

Best TV Movie, Miniseries or Dramatic Special: "Life Support."

Best Actor in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Dramatic Special: Wendell Pierce, "Life Support."

Best Actress in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Dramatic Special: Queen Latifah, "Life Support."

Best Actor in a Daytime Dramatic Series: Kristoff St. John, "The Young And The Restless."

Best Actress in a Daytime Dramatic Series: Christel Khalil, "The Young And The Restless."

Best News/information, Series or Special: "In Conversation: The Senator Barack Obama Interview."

Best Talk Series: "Tavis Smiley 'Crisis in Darfur'"

Best Reality Series: "Run's House 4."

Best Variety Series or Special: "Celebration of Gospel '07"

Best Children's Program: "That's So Raven."

Best Performance in a Youth/Children's Program, Series or Special: Raven-Symone, "That's So Raven."

RECORDING CATEGORIES:

Best Album: Alicia Keys, "As I Am."

Best Song: "Like You'll Never See Me Again," Alicia Keys.

Best Male Artist: Chris Brown.

Best Female Artist: Alicia Keys.

Best Duo or Group: Eddie and Gerald Levert.

Best New Artist: Jordin Sparks.

Best Jazz Artist: Herbie Hancock.

Best Gospel Artist: Kirk Franklin.

Best World Music Album: Angelique Kidjo, "Djin Djin."

Best Music Video: "Like You'll Never See Me Again," Alicia Keys.

LITERATURE CATEGORIES:

Best Fiction: "Blonde Faith," Walter Mosley.

Best Nonfiction: "Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond," Don Cheadle, John Prendergast.

Best Debut Author, "The Women Who Raised Me: A Memoir," Victoria Rowell.

Best Biography/Autobiography: "Obama: From Promise to Power," David Mendell.

Best Instructional: "The Covenant in Action," Tavis Smiley.

Best Poetry: "Acolytes: Poems," Nikki Giovanni.

Best Children's Book: "Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson," Sue Stauffacher, author; Greg Couch, illustrator.

Best Youth/Teens' Book: "More Than Entertainers: An Inspirational Black Career Guide," Charles B. Schooler, author; Gary Young, illustrator.

Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry Are Easy on the Eyes

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This Week on FameCrawler: Feb. 15 Edition

Whit Honea — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:02:00 GMT

Is Katie Holmes Pregnant?

Jennifer Garner Pregnant?

Nelly Furtado Pregnant!

Jenny McCarthy Pregnant?

Kathleen Turner to Nic Cage: I'm Sorry, You Big Crybaby

Indiana Jones Trailer: That's What I'm Talkin' About

Ryan Reynolds: Future DILF?

What's Up Gwyneth's Bum?

Janet Jackson Wants A Baby. Someday.

HerBadMother — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:22:00 GMT

Janet Jackson says that she would love to have kids, but that she's just not quite ready. Right. Because she's, like, what? Fifty?

Fine, forty-something, but still: if you're still bleating on about not being ready for children when you're in your forties, you ain't never gonna be ready. And in any case, would she really want to make Michael an uncle? Because I'm guessing that no kid would want to sit on 'Uncle Michael's lap.

Maybe just get a dog, Miss J?

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Spying on the Neighbors: 2-13-08

Whit Honea — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:30:00 GMT

I swear, Grace, if that dog craps on my lawn one more time...

Frozen Olive. (Celebrity Baby Scoop)

Salma Hayek's family stroll. (Celebrity Moms)

Beckham gives the kiss of faint. (Fametastic)

Miss Jackson still nasty. (Teen Hollywood)

McCartney slaps a pap. (Star Offenders)

The Crowes have spirit. (Jezebel)

Mel B. breaks up the band. (Hollyscoop)

Obama knows it's time to make the donuts. (Scanner)

Slash Never Let His Kids Near Michael Jackson

Karen — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:11:00 GMT

Parent instincts are some of the strongest Spidey-senses on the planet. When Slash worked with Michael Jackson back in the day, his Daddy-Instincts were on high alert.

Slash recently told Uncut Magazine, “You know, I give the benefit of the doubt to Michael on everything - innocent until proven guilty and whatnot - but I was thinking, okay Michael, you figure out your shit and I’ll hold on to my son!”

Dude's got a point.

The Jackson Five: Don't Call It a Comeback

Whit Honea — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:29:00 GMT

Eat your heart out, Spice Girls, there's a new reunion in town. The Jackson Five are discussing a reunion tour next year. Even the guy that used to be Michael would be in it.

There is also a rumor that Miss Jackson (I'm nasty), queen of malfunctioning wardrobes may join them as well.

I'd like to see them go all out and do the Jackson Eight, with LaToya and Blanket on the tambourine. That, my friends, would be a show worth seeing.

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Janet Jackson: No More Rhythm Method in this Rhythm Nation

sweatpantsmom — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:15:00 GMT

(Warning: I'm a big Janet Jackson fan. The following post will be rife with JJ song references. Consult your iTunes.)

Janet Jackson will soon be saying goodbye to (birth) Control. After asking longtime love Jermaine Dupri, "What Have You Done For Me Lately?" she says they'll soon be starting a family together. Jackson is currently working on a new album, and Dupri told OK Magazine that once the album and an upcoming tour are done then he and Jackson would get Nasty. (Come On get Up, Jermaine!) That's The Way Love Goes, Janet.

That's MISS Jackson if you're nasty.

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