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Michael Jackson sat down to chat with Oprah Winfrey in 1993, it would go down in history as the most-watched interview ever.The King of Pop opened up to Oprah on February 10 that year - and 62 million Americans tuned in to watch it at the time.In the historic chat, the music legend revealed a number of shocking admissions about his personal life.The singer didn't hold back as he spoke openly about topics including his traumatic childhood, skin colour and even rumoured romances.One of Michael's most painful claims was about his father, Joseph Jackson, beating him as a young child.Jackson was clearly emotional when he spoke about his relationship with his father, who could frighten him with "just a look", and so much so that he'd become physically sick.Michael said: "He saw me, he wanted me… I guess I don't know if I was his golden child or whatever it was, some may call it a strict disciplinarian or whatever, but he was very strict, very hard, very stern. Just a look would scare you, you know"He went on: "There's been times when he'd come to see me, and I would get sick.

The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Debbie Davies will be walking away from her glamorous pals, we can reveal.The TV psychic who joined the ITVBe programme in series 13 is said to have told bosses she plans on hanging up her ballgowns.It comes amid a new career move for the psychic who is believed to have a career in America lined up.Sources told me: "It's a show that takes up a lot of time to film and Debbie has so many other things going on at the moment."There are producers in the United States that want her to film a ghost and paranormal show."They added: "She's filming again for Unexplained Caught on Camera, launching a true-crime podcast with two ex-police officers."One of which was head of a murder squad and she's just created her own podcast studio in Wilmslow, Cheshire."Our source continued: "Debbie will still pop up on The Real Housewives of Cheshire for the occasional party."Debbie is preparing to launch her own podcast Serial Killers: Inside the Mind of a Murder, with her first episode delving into the story of the Manchester Ship Canal deaths.She claims that her series will be "very different to what's already been published".The news was confirmed to Daily Star by Debbie's former co-star, Tanya Bardsley at the Manchester premiere of pal Wayne Rooney's documentary, Rooney, on Amazon Prime.She told me: "I love our Debs, she only lives around the corner from me so I'll see her all the time anyway."During her time on the programme, Debbie has certainly seen her fair share of storylines, most recently clashing with co-star Rachel Lugo during a trip to Edinburgh.The pair came to blows after Debbie told Lugo she saw her as a maid in a previous life, causing the pair to come to blows.Last year, we told you how

American boy was saved after being savagely mauled by a dog after a brave neighbour came to his aid.Conner Landers, from Reno, Texas, was viciously attacked as he just got off the school bus by a brown and black brindle boxer/bullmastiff mixed-breed after it escaped a fenced yard on January 21.The “crying” boy was saved from the dog’s clutches by a neighbour but the canine’s persistence in his attack meant it was no easy task.Neighbour Lorena Parker was alerted by her own dogs barking at the incident as she quickly ran out to try to stop the attack.However, the dog turned its attention to her and backed her into her yard before returning to attack Conner and dragging him down the street.Now armed with a large stick, she hit the dog in order to save the schoolboy. Speaking to FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, Ms Parker said: “He had Connor, was taking him through the ditch to his yard."Every time I got the dog off, he would turn and go right back to Connor because he was crying.

John Mayer is prioritizing his fans' health. ET was there when the 44-year-old musician performed the John Mayer Small Stage Series Concert for SiriusXM in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, and he didn't hesitate to stop the show when he noticed one concertgoer who needed some medical attention. «Are they conscious? Give me thumbs up if they're alert,» Mayer asked. Though at first, it seemed like someone in the crowd was giving Mayer the go-ahead, he later asked, «You need an AED [automated external defibrillator]? Well, that's not somebody who's alert!»After a brief pause, Mayer announced, «I'm going to step off stage for a second,» as the crowd cheered the decision.

Dave McNary Film ReporterUnited Talent Agency has named Rich Paul, agent to basketball superstar LeBron James, to its board of directors.The move was announced on Monday, a year after UTA made an investment in Paul’s Klutch Sports Group. Paul also serves as head of UTA Sports and is a UTA partner.Paul founded Klutch in 2012 and signed NBA clients, including James, Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, Ben Simmons and John Wall.

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Kanye West has delivered the album cover for his forthcoming record, ‘Donda’, the release date of which is now unclear.The colourful artwork was shared on Ye’s Twitter last night (July 25). See it below:DONDA ALBM CVR pic.twitter.com/Wb9Ql1mSri— ye (@kanyewest) July 25, 2020Ye was meant to release ‘Donda’ last Friday (July 24), according to an announcement he made on Tuesday (July 21).

Read More About: Organisers said many of the works on display have been inspired by the ongoing global pandemic.Paisley artist Alexander Ramsay’s piece Lockdown Fever will be exhibited alongside Masked Angel by Lynn Howarth and Covid Old Glory by Boo Paterson.Themes of self-care, wellbeing, isolation and connection and the familiar symbols of face coverings and rainbows all appear in the exhibition.Eòghann added: “We hope the 132nd Paisley Art Institute annual online will also offer an opportunity to reflect on our collective experience of this pandemic through several pieces which deal very directly with the lockdown theme.“It has been humbling to see how a number of artists exhibiting in the 132nd PAI Annual Online have directly taken

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe Art Directors Guild has released an 11-page document outlining their set of best practice protocols for film and TV productions operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations are intended to address the day to day experience of ADG members and designed to supplement the industry-wide white paper testing and department-specific protocols.ADG President Nelson Coates remarked, “We are extremely encouraged by progress being made in industry-wide talks with employers.

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Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorBroadway actor and director Schele Williams has been having a lot of conversations recently about racism in the industry. The conversations vary from those wanting a knee-jerk, quick-fix reaction to a 100-year problem and those who genuinely want to understand and carefully approach change.Williams appeared in the original production of “Aida” when it debuted on Broadway in 2000.

Brad Pitt's 'friend' Saul Fletcher is dead at 52 after allegedly killing the mother of his daughter, according to German newspaper Blick.The English artist/photographer was found dead by an apparent suicide after his daughter contacted Berlin authorities Wednesday evening to tell them her father had confessed to the murder of the 53-year-old woman.Fletcher and American actor Pitt, 56, were seen together at the 2019 Venice Biennale art exhibition. DailyMail.com has reached out to Pitt's camp for comment.

343 Industries have given fans a sneak peek at the box art for Halo Infinite.The announcement was delivered through an update by the developer the official Halo website. Striking a resemblance to the box art from the first title in the series, Halo: Combat Evolved, the cover showcases series mascot Master Chief in the forefront.

adorably Victorian. This gave the tiny tot, who is third in line to the throne, a smart and timeless look which echoed the portraits of his father and grandfather when they were babies.

J. Cole spoke about both of his children for the first time since being “blessed with two sons.”In a Monday, July 20, essay for Player’s Tribune, the rapper, 35, reflected on his “short term plan to finish the 4 Your Eyez Only album before the arrival of [his] first child.” As for the Germany native’s long-term plan, he explained, “[I’ll become] the best rapper I could possibly be before hanging up my jersey, leaving nothing on the table.”Since the 2016 release of 4 Your Eyez Only, “four years have passed,” the Grammy winner went on to write.

Guns N’ Roses track by late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has been shared on what would have been the musician’s 56th birthday (July 20).‘Patience’, an acoustic song originally released on Guns N’ Roses 1988 compilation album ‘Lies’, is given some percussion and keyboard melodies for Cornell’s rendition.

Perth Museum and Art Gallery is getting ready to reopen its doors to the public next weekend. And to celebrate the museum ’s return on Saturday, August 1, free ticketed entry will be introduced in partnership with ArtTickets by ArtFund.

Keanu Reeves, 55, and girlfriend Alexandra Grant, 47, took in some memorable art when they spent the afternoon visiting the World War II bunker-turned art gallery in Berlin, Germany on July 16. The lovebirds were joined by some of Keanu’s Matrix 4 co-stars during the fun outing and stayed close as they enjoyed seeing a private collection from Christian Boros in Mitte, the city’s central district. After attending the gallery, the group had dinner just a few blocks away.

Keanu Reeves was joined by his girlfriend Alexandra Grant for an afternoon exploring Berlin's flourishing cultural scene,alongside his The Matrix 4 co-stars on Thursday.The longtime duo, who went public with their romance in November, stayed close during a private tour ofChristian Boros' private art collection in the city's central district, Mitte.After visiting the World War II bunker-turned art gallery, which holds an expansive collection of contemporary art, the group opted for dinnerjust a few blocks away.

Expedition Robinson (which would later become the model for Survivor) in 1997. Each week, someone is declared a loser and ousted from the show until there is only a champion left.

Madonna and her ex-husband Guy Ritchie are not Hung Up on their split 12 years ago as they were spotted on a rare outing together with their other halves and children.The legendary pop star, 61, was spotted at an art exhibition in London with boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams, 25, and her 14-year-old adopted childred Mercy and David.Her director ex-husband was at the event with wife Jacqui Ainsley, 38, and his 19-year-old son Rocco who he shares with Madonna.It was a rare reunion for the former couple, who split up in 2008 after eight years of marriage.