Jackson faces uphill moonwalk to Vegas Jun 4, 2008
Daunting obstaclesThough Jackson has certainly been successful in the past (he fronted the Jackson Five and sold more than 750 million records worldwide) and has a large catalog of hits to draw from for a show, his more recent troubles could hurt the chances of a successful engagement. Take into consideration two highly charged and publicized sexual molestation cases involving young boys in 1993 and 2005 (he settled out of court for the former and was acquitted in the latter). (MSNBC -- Music)
Top 5 Impromptu Musical Numbers May 28, 2008
Jay and Silent Bob head-bopping and lip-syncing to ABC by The Jackson Five: silly and hilarious, but again, not outrageous for Mr. Smith. Gap ad dancers in the parking lot: priceless. (Suite101.com)
Victory a relief for Obama May 7, 2008
American television salaries are huge - presumably reflecting the difficulty of recruiting and retaining the kind of people who can explain the complexities of the Democratic nomination system while the PA system beside them plays old Jackson Five tracks at a volume which makes the liquid inside their eyeballs tremble. He seemed like a man relieved that tonight did not deliver the setback he must have feared. (BBC News -- Americas)
New Kids On The Block Fans Go Bonkers As Bandmembers Announce They're Getting Back Together Apr 5, 2008
"They're bigger than 'NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and they rule. They're the original. They broke the mold." What about New Edition or the Jackson Five. "They're the original in our hearts," his 22-year-old girlfriend, Kristen DeGrietto, quickly retracted. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Papers look ahead to Sarkozy visit Mar 26, 2008
Meanwhile, the Daily Star reports that each member of 70s band the Jackson Five are struggling to make ends meet. Michael Jackson's debts run into millions, while his brothers and fellow band members are even worse off. (BBC News -- UK)
Jackson 'Dive': Once-Mighty Music Family Goes From Riches to Rags Mar 24, 2008
Then they were the Jackson Five, the undisputed kings of Motown, a Berry Gordy-led, bell-bottomed global phenomenon. Their first four singles rocketed to the top of the charts, four albums went platinum, and the band of brothers sold more than 100 million albums, second only to the Beatles, while pioneering a multimedia empire that spanned radio, TV, cartoons and magazines. (Fox News)
Bands on skis race for others Mar 15, 2008
This year's theme was Bands on the Run, and the 32 teams that showed up for Friday and Saturday's races on Lower Warm Springs did so decked out as the Jackson Five, Supremes, Village People even legends like Dean Martin, who skied his race with a martini and cigarette in hand ... Second place: Jackson Five, with Sue Engelmann, Kelly Bird, Justine Kaiser, Helen Whiting and Viki Fleckenstein. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Aventura, Intocable, Camila, Juan Luis Guerra, Mana, Ricky Martin, Marco Antonio Solis, Olga Tanon, and Wisin Y Yandel, Biggest Winners at Historic 20th Edition of ''Premio Lo Nuestro'' Latin Music Awards Feb 22, 2008
It was also a big night for cumbia fans as one of the genres most popular groups, Cruz Martinez Presenta Los Super Reyes, paid a rousing homage to the Jackson Five with their rendition of Qudate Ms and their hit song El Rey. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Last aria as a folk hero Jan 30, 2008
Then came the solo career of Jackson Five child star Michael Jackson. Regarded a musical genius yet a social oddball, it was during the Sydney leg of his 1996 HIStory tour that he wed his dermatologist's nurse, Debbie Rowe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'American Idol' Finds Mediocrity In South Carolina, Gets Stingy With Golden Tickets Jan 25, 2008
Raysharde Henderson sounded remarkably like Clay Aiken and looked remarkably like a cryogenically frozen long-lost member of the Jackson Five. If Twyla Tharp ever has the insipid idea to turn the music of the Jacksons into a piece of modern dance, they should have Raysharde on speed-dial. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Trouble at EMI Jan 13, 2008
In the next two decades EMI took on Pink Floyd and Queen, while in America its stable included the Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder and the Jackson Five. In the 1980s and 1990s most of EMI s sales came from compact discs and the company embarked on a number acquisitions that included Virgin Music Group, Chrysalis records and a controlling interest in the Japanese joint venture Toshiba-EMI.. (Times Online)
Thanks to Manuel, Country Stars Still Glitter Jan 10, 2008
Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Keith Richards, Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead, the Jackson Five, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams -- even Marlon Brando and James Dean -- have sported custom Manuel pieces. "There's nothing flamboyant about Johnny Cash in his black suits," Manuel says. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Hope Haven clients find energy, inspiration at Dancefx Dec 17, 2007
" For three months, Vance has led classes made up of six to eight clients from Hope Haven, a nonprofit offering help and services to Athens-Clarke area residents with developmental disabilities. The students have so enjoyed their experiences at Dancefx, where Vance teaches, that organizers with the nonprofit have continued their classes beyond the initial three-month contract. Vance is a part of the reason why, agreed Hope Haven's support tech personnel. "All you have to do is mention dance... (Athens Banner-Herald)
'90s 1-Hit Wonders: Right Time, Right Place Dec 14, 2007
"They were like the Jackson Five of their year," Eddy said. But the 13-years-olds had more than age on their side. (ABC News)
Leesville native garners role in Denzel Washington movie ... BJACH's Jackson wins Red Cross award ... JUST FRIENDS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR ... Rotary Club holding annual Coat Drive ... Catfish Hut Road to close Monday for railroad repairs ... ‘A Christmas Carol' to be performed in Many, Natchitoches ... Data problems, landlord disinterest complicate rental aid program ... Is New Orleans' violent reputation hurting its post-Katrina comeback? ... Military Police conduct first training after returning home from Iraq ... Community Calendar ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Kelvin Payton (center) is in the upcoming film “The Great Debaters” that will be released on Christmas day. Pictured with Payton are fellow cast members John Heard (left) and Ritchie Montgomery. (Photo courtesy of Kelvin Payton.) Leesville native garners role in Denzel Washington movie Dec 4, 2007
When he was a child he and his siblings believed they would be the next Jackson Five and performed musical numbers, while also re-enacting sketches from the Carol Burnett show in their living room. Payton has come a long way from his childhood living room. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Sweet Jackson Five tour could erase sour notes Nov 29, 2007
Frank Barratt / Getty Images fileThe Jackson Five lasted from 1966 until 1990, but their heyday extended from their Motown signing in 1968 until around 1985, in the aftermath of the successful Victory album and tour in 84 ... Theyre responsible for the Jackson Five, one of the coolest combos to ever grace the recording industry ... The news broke recently that the Jackson Five is planning a reunion. (MSNBC -- Music)
Jackson Five to reunite, Jermaine says Nov 28, 2007
The Jackson Five are planning to tour again for the first time since 1984, Jermaine Jackson told BBC Radio on Monday ... The Jackson Five officially disbanded in 1990. (MSNBC -- Music)
Would you go see the Jackson Five? Nov 28, 2007
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Jackson 5 reunion? Nov 27, 2007
Hold onto your shiny flares: The Jackson Five are planning to reunite for a tour as early as next year. That's right folks, according to Jermaine Jackson, the group that launched pop icon Michael Jackson - and was responsible for a funky cartoon too - will be back on the road in 2008, according to reports. (Sunshine Coast Daily)
Jackson Five 'could tour in 2008' Nov 27, 2007
Jackson Five 'could tour in 2008 ... The Jackson Five are to reunite for a tour, with Michael Jackson set to take part, brother Jermaine has said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Hannah Montanaand idols past Nov 27, 2007
Idol of the times: The Jackson Five. Fans from the Jackson Five era can spout memories of young Michael Jackson on TV variety shows ... The Jackson Five Jackie, 56; Tito, 53; Jermaine, 52; Marlon, 50; and Michael, 49 evolved into the Jacksons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jackson Five to reunite for new tour: Jermaine Nov 27, 2007
LONDON (AFP) - The Jackson Five, the group that launched the career of pop superstar Michael Jackson, are planning to reunite for a tour as early as next year, Jermaine Jackson told the BBC on Monday ... Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael last toured together in 1984 as The Jacksons -- with six members, along with Randy Jackson -- having originally formed the Jackson Five in 1965 ... The group stopped touring together as Michael and sister Janet Jackson became international music... (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Michael to rejoin Jackson Five Nov 27, 2007
The Jackson Five, the group that launched the career of pop superstar Michael Jackson, are planning to reunite for a tour as early as next year, Jermaine Jackson told the BBC on Monday ... Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael last toured together in 1984 as The Jacksons with six members, along with Randy Jackson having originally formed the Jackson Five in 1965 ... The group stopped touring together as Michael and sister Janet Jackson became international music superstars, and the... (iAfrica.com)
Principal rules:A day in the life of Laurel High's Coach Jones Nov 22, 2007
6:50 a.m. Jones turns on his computer, turns up the speakers and tunes in some Jackson Five. "Depending on what my mood is, you could hear a little Jackson Five or Queen," he says. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Looking good Nov 22, 2007
Next, the models took on the role of country s future Fortune 500 CEOs like fast-paced corporate executives on Wall Street decked out in power hungry black suits and tight A-line skirts to the tune of the Jackson Five s ABC. The models, in grey suits and high black leather boots, pranced on the runway with briefcases and cell phones in hand, slapping each other five as they finished. While the models slipped into something more comfortable in the form of trendy jeans and sweaters as they... (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Boyz II Men: Back To The Present Nov 16, 2007
Among Motown's giants: Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and The Temptations. "In every single song," says Boys II Men's Nathan Morris, "probably somewhere in the music, there are hints of Motown, whether it's the artists, or the writers, or the drum links, James Jamerson bass lines, there's stuff everywhere, whether you want to say there is or not, so we want to do our best to preserve that". (CBS News -- Early Show)
'I gotta go with what I love' Nov 14, 2007
"My father always played jazz," she says of her childhood in Newark, N.J. "Every time I got in the car, I knew I'd be listening to someone - Coltrane, or Wes Montgomery, or Brubeck. Somebody. It would always be a jazz instrumental. And usually it was set to Jazz 88, which was the jazz station in New York since I was a kid. "It was kind of mature for me when I was really young," she adds. "It was easier to follow a lot of the melody stuff that my mom would play, which would be anything from Elton... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Seeing double Nov 7, 2007
The 12-track album comprises four cover versions of their favourite songs Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler), The Prayer (Cline Dion and Andrea Bocelli), Ill Be There (Jackson Five) and Bring Him Home (Les Misrables). The Prayer is dedicated to their mother, who has Parkinsons disease. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
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The Cassopolis Vigilant. Occupation: Cass County Sheriff's Deputy. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Young musicians steal the show at blues festival Aug 21, 2007
Sibling bands are not new, but throw out any ideas of the Jackson Five, the Hansons or Osmonds. Ryan started the set playing an original guitar made with a car muffler and sang with the soul of someone 40 years older. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Four titles that may steal the show at the E3 Summit Jul 10, 2007
Songs include music from the Jackson Five (ABC), Pointer Sisters, Britney Spears, Gypsy Kings, Don't Cha by Pussycat Dolls and Karma Chameleon by Culture Club. "This is really something that the younger generation and the little-bit-older generation can enjoy together as a party game," says Alain Tascan, the game's executive producer. (USA Today -- Tech)
Jacko auction biggest 'by far' May 30, 2007
Jackson started out in the 1960s with four of his older brothers in the Jackson Five pop group, which produced a series of platinum records for Motown, selling millions. Some of the items in Wednesday and Thursday's sale date back to this period, while others are from his hugely successful solo years in the 1980s, when he produced albums such as 'Thriller' and 'Bad. (iAfrica.com)
Jackson Five, Michael Jackson Items on Auction in Las Vegas May 29, 2007
If you have ever wanted to own some piece of the Jackson Five, or Michael Jackson, now's your chance ... What you will see are personal items, like letters from Michael to his brothers and sisters, and clothes the Jackson Five wore ... Get ready for a "Thriller" of an auction: Racks of clothes with name tags stitched inside custom-made wardrobes, rows and rows of albums, some that went platinum, and even the first draft of famous Jackson Five songs. (KLAS-TV)
Jackson drops bid to halt Las Vegas auction May 19, 2007
More than 1,000 family items are set for auction, including the handwritten lyrics for The Jackson Five hit ABC, Jacksons platinum award for the single Rock With You, his black silk jacket with gold sequined epaulets and a 1987 contract for the purchase of the Santa Barbara County, Calif. ranch he renamed Neverland. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
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CBS picks up Jackson talent show Apr 12, 2007
Starting in the 1960s, Jermaine and Tito performed with brothers Jackie, Marlon and Michael as the Jackson Five, producing hit songs including ABC and I Want You Back. Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Life)
Jackson wants auction stopped Apr 11, 2007
Guernsey's auction house said items include Michael Jackson's gold record for his Thriller album, handwritten lyrics for The Jackson Five hit ABC and a Victory Tour programme signed by the Jacksons. There is also a test pressing of The Jackson Five's I Want You Back, Marlon Jackson's glitter jacket, Randy Jackson's futuristic 1984 stage boots and a white fedora believed to be from Michael Jackson's Bad album music video. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Michael Jackson sale furore Apr 10, 2007
Keepsakes include Janet Jackson's ballet shoes and a Mae West costume she wore in her first performance with the Jackson Five. A black jacket with gold sequined epaulets worn by Michael in his 1980s "moonwalking" era is also on offer. (Daily Telegraph)
1,100 Jackson Family Items Set For Auction Apr 9, 2007
Besides the gold "Thriller," items include handwritten lyrics for The Jackson Five hit "ABC," Marlon Jackson's glitter jacket and Randy Jackson's futuristic 1984 stage boots. The auction house calls it a "landmark" event, akin to an auction of Elvis Presley and Graceland memorabilia eight years ago. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
'Hall' of fame Apr 7, 2007
Guernsey's auction house said items include Michael Jackson's gold record for his "Thriller" album, handwritten lyrics for The Jackson Five hit "ABC," and a "Victory Tour" program signed by Jackson family members. (AP). (Boston Globe -- Living)
Jackson considers legal action over auction Apr 6, 2007
Michael Jackson's gold disc award for the Thriller album, a Victory Tour programme signed by Jackson family members, and handwritten lyrics for the 1970 Jackson Five hit ABC are among the items that look likely to be auctioned next month unless Jackson can block the sale. The auction is scheduled for May 30 and 31 at the Hard Rock hotel in Las Vegas. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Auction house previews Jackson family items for Las Vegas sale Apr 5, 2007
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Michael Jackson's gold record award for the "Thriller'' album, a "Victory Tour'' program signed by Jackson family members, and handwritten lyrics for the 1970 Jackson Five hit "ABC'' are among the items to be auctioned next month unless the entertainer moves to block the sale, officials said. Arlan Ettinger, founder and president of Guernsey's Auction House, compared plans to sell more than 1,100 Jackson family items May 30-31 to an auction of Elvis Presley Graceland memorabilia... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Today in History - March 12 Mar 12, 2007
Singer Marlon Jackson (The Jackson Five) is 50. Actor Courtney B. Vance is 47. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Jackson to sell Beatles songs Mar 12, 2007
Meanwhile, it has been reported Jackson's reunion with the Jackson Five could earn him $482 million. The group - who last regularly performed together 23 years ago - are set to earn a fortune from playing 250 Las Vegas concerts over three years. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Soul Revival Mar 11, 2007
Other announced signings include original Stax pillar Isaac Hayes, jam jazzers Soulive, and Leon Ware, respected writer of hits for Marvin Gaye and the Jackson Five. Stone is an established name who found herself without major label backing. (Boston Globe)
Taking Names Mar 8, 2007
Aides to tarnished and troubled pop star Michael Jackson reportedly are in the final stages of negotiating a nearly $500 million deal that will reunite him on stage with all the other members of the Jackson Five -- his brothers Tito, Marlon, Jackie and Jermaine, London's Daily Mail newspaper reported yesterday. The sibling group -- which last regularly performed together 23 years ago -- is lined up to play 250 concerts in Las Vegas over three years starting next year, when Michael Jackson will... (Washington Times)
Win isn't pretty but helps Suns in long run Mar 5, 2007
Nevertheless, the Jackson Five sucked the tempo and juice out a game that carried a distinct whiff of playoff atmosphere. They worked the shot clock. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Local teen sang for “American Idol” Mar 1, 2007
Judges Randy Jackson (producer and formerly of the Jackson Five), Paula Abdul (pop singer) and Simon Cowell (producer), are sometimes joined by other entertainers. Chloe, along with her mother Becky Hibner, her mother's boyfriend Ryan Walker and her friend Jill Janssen took the trip to Seattle the weekend of September 15. (Lebanon Express, OR)
NORM: Jacksons may be hitting the road Feb 25, 2007
The Jackson Five was a fixture on the Strip in the 1970s, when "Jacksonmania" was at its height. "Michael reluctantly met with his siblings on Monday in Las Vegas. Sisters Janet and Rebbie, as well as Jermaine, Randy, Marlon, Tito and Jackie," wrote Friedman. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Evaro Family ~ To be honored at ‘Adopt-a-Star' event Feb 23, 2007
Courted by Motown Records during the mid 70s after winning a local talent show, The Evaros, as they were known, were groomed and promoted by Barry Gordy to become the Latin equivalent of the Jackson Five. Sonny's wife Angie Evaro recalls shuttling the children back and forth from meetings and recording sessions in L.A. to their home in the Desert. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Michael Jackson tobecome a Muslim? Jan 30, 2007
Michael, I feel, needs to become a Muslim because I think its a great protection for him from all the things that hes been attacked with, which are false, said the former Jackson Five singer who now lives in Bahrain. Theres a strength and protection there, Jackson told BBC Asian Newtwork after finishing runner-up to Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty in the Celebrity Big Brother TV reality show that was marred by accusations of racist bullying. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Indian actress wins 'Big Brother' Jan 29, 2007
Indian actress wins 'Big Brother. Shetty received 63 percent of viewers' telephone votes Alleged racism leads to record 40,000 complaints Winner defends fellow contestant Jade Goody Shetty hires celebrity publicist to build her career Adjust font size. (CNN -- International)
Bollywood star wins British reality TV show Jan 29, 2007
She was the 1/6 favourite to win the competition, according to bookmakers William Hill, followed by former Jackson Five star Jermaine Jackson at 4/1. Shetty also beat out Ian Watkins, of pop band Steps, former Miss Great Britain Danielle Lloyd, and Dirk Benedict, alias Templeton "The Face" Peck from the 1980s US television show The A-Team. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Arts)
Bollywood star wins Big Brother Jan 29, 2007
She was the favourite to win the competition, beating out fellow finalists former Jackson Five star Jermaine Jackson, Ian Watkins of pop band Steps, former Miss Great Britain Danielle Lloyd, and Dirk Benedict, alias Templeton "The Face" Peck from the 1980s US television show The A-Team. Her main perceived tormentor, Jade Goody, was evicted by an overwhelming public vote last week, days after the controversy erupted following foul-mouthed exchanges. (Sydney Morning Herald)
A fairytale ending for Bullywood princess Jan 29, 2007
On Sunday Shetty beat four finalists, including a disgraced former Miss Great Britain, Danielle Lloyd, a singer with the pop band Steps, Ian Watkins, former Jackson Five member Jermaine Jackson, and Dirk Benedict, from the 1980s program The A-Team. Participants in Big Brother programs are not allowed access to any news from outside the house, so Shetty seemed surprised by the furore. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Jo and Cleo evicted from CBB house Jan 27, 2007
Former Jackson Five star Jermaine Jackson is second favourite. . (Ananova -- UK Headlines)
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(He's one of the four members of the Jackson Five whose names you've forgotten. And unlike his brother Michael, he's still black. (Hindustan Times, India)
`Celebrity Big Brother' Racism Complaints Climb to 38,000, Regulator Says Jan 20, 2007
Former Jackson Five singer Jermaine Jackson, 52, and actor Dirk Benedict, 62, who appeared in the TV shows ``The A-Team'' and ``Battlestar Galactica,'' are also contestants on the show and have supported Shetty. To contact the reporter on this story: Mark Herlihy in London at ; Nick Allen in London at. (Bloomberg -- UK)
U.K. Sponsor Suspends `Big Brother' Deal Over Alleged Racism Jan 19, 2007
Former Jackson Five singer Jermaine Jackson, 52, and actor Dirk Benedict, 62, who appeared in the TV shows ``The A-Team'' and ``Battlestar Galactica'' are also contestants on the show and have supported Shetty. Bookmakers William Hill said it would refuse on principle to take bets on Goody winning the show and made Shetty the favorite at odds of 6/5. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
Indian Government Probes Alleged Racism on Channel Four's `Big Brother' Jan 18, 2007
Contestants in this year's celebrity edition, which raises money for charity through phone voting, include former Jackson Five singer Jermaine Jackson and actor Dirk Benedict, who appeared in the TV shows ``The A-Team'' and ``Battlestar Galactica. Jade Goody, a former dental nurse who rose to fame after appearing on the show in 2004, is also competing. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Treatment of Bollywood star has Britons asking, 'Is this us?' Jan 18, 2007
This time, such American notables as Jermaine Jackson, of the Jackson Five, and Dirk Benedict, from the "A-Team" television show, joined the house. But the headline-grabbing clash has been between Shetty and three British women: Jade Goody, a former runner- up in an earlier "Big Brother"; Danielle Lloyd, a former beauty-pageant contestant; and Jo O'Meara, a former girl-band singer. (International Herald Tribune)
Leo Sayer locked up Jan 5, 2007
Others taking part include Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, film director Ken Russell, former Jackson Five singer Jermaine Jackson, plus a former Miss Great Britain and an outspoken newspaper gossip columnist. Last year's contest was won by Chantelle Houghton - an aspiring model and Paris Hilton lookalike who had to convince housemates including US basketball star Dennis Rodman she was a real celebrity. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Big Brother '07 Here we go again... Jan 4, 2007
A Wag and a member of the Jackson Five are among the Housemates in this year's Celebrity Big Brother. See, we knew they wouldn't let us down. (Sky News)
Who's who in Big Bruv house FINALLY the famous doors open again and we've got a who's who on the contestants Jan 4, 2007
After chart success with the Jackson Five, Jermaine later became a huge solo star - only to be eclipsed by his younger brother. The 52-year-old is also a devout Muslim after converting to the religion in the 1980s. (The Sun Newspaper Online, UK -- News)
Old devil enters Big Brother Jan 4, 2007
"I'm an old English film director," he explained gently to Jermaine, once of the Jackson Five, and Danielle Lloyd, known for losing the Miss Great Britain title after shagging a judge, footballer Teddy Sheringham of West Ham. As Russell hopefully recited the names of his better-known DVDs - The Devils. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
