Michael Jackson’s older brother Jermaine has a new, brighter outlook on life. Thr 58-year-old Jermaine Jackson is now Jermaine Jacksun, with a “u.” Really. A Los Angeles judge approved the official change on Friday. The Jermaine Jackson name change , which he filed the paperwork for late last year, was sought solely for “artistic reasons,” according to the vocalist. He insists it has nothing to do with the massive rift in his family over the care of MJ’s children last summer, which he later withdrew from to a degree . His attorney, Bret D. Lewis says the newly renamed Jermaine Jacksun is in Europe performing with his brothers, but hears it’s “a sunny day in California.” Well played, Mr. Jacksun.
Kate Middleton is understandably nervous about giving birth to her first child … which pretty much proves she’s not a personality-less breeder , right? The Duchess of Cambridge spoke frankly with fellow expectant moms during a visit to London’s Hope House, Action on Addiction on Tuesday. In Middleton’s first official event following her babymoon in Mustique, she talked about her pregnancy with two recovering women in an art therapy class. One woman at the rehabilitation center, 28-year-old Natalie, is currently expecting her second child, which is due this July, like Prince William’s wife. “She was saying she had been unwell but is feeling better now and I have been about the same. We were all talking about children ,” said Natalie of their chat. Recovering alcoholic Lisa, a mother of three, asked Middleton the obvious. “I asked her if she was nervous about having a child and she said ‘it would be unnatural if I wasn’t. It’s just human, isn’t it?'” Lisa told reporters of her chat. Needless to say, Kate Middleton and her baby bump won them over. “I said congratulations and good luck and I hope it all goes okay. And she smiled. It was that nice she just chatted to us,” said another woman she met with.
Mindy McCready’s last song, “I’ll See You Yesterday,” contained a strong suicide prevention message and was dedicated to her late boyfriend David Wilson. Obviously, it’s taken on a whole new tragic meaning now. Mindy McCready – I’ll See You Yesterday As she sings “I’ll See You Yesterday,” a photo of a rural scene transitions to pictures of McCready and Wilson, followed by contact info for suicideispreventable.org. It had been intended to be used as a PSA. “She told me it was beautiful, it made her cry and was exactly what she wanted,” says Dan “Danno” Hanks, a private investigator friend who produced the video. “I asked her if I could post it and Mindy’s answer was, ‘You’ll know when it’s right.’ In hindsight, she was having me produce her suicide video.” Hanks posted the video online after police found Mindy McCready dead on the porch of her Arkansas home after apparently shooting herself. Last month, police found David Wilson dead in the very same house, by the same means. He is believed to have taken his own life, as did Mindy. The song, written by McCready pal Courtney Dashe and co-writer Jason Walker, is about remembering the good in relationships that had gone sour. “We know she has been through a lot and the song clearly resonated with her,” says Dashe, who watched McCready cry after hearing the song. “[Danno] said the song had been really helping her cope with the loss.” McCready, who shot her dog as well, had been battling drug use and depression in the 36 days in between her death and Wilson’s – and for years prior.
Nico Jackson is dating Pippa Middleton, and for that we sort of want to dislike this man big time, even though he seems pretty nice on paper at least. Who is this fella who won the heart of Kate Middleton ‘s younger sister? According to various articles written about the new lovebirds … He’s a stockbroker in London at Deutsche Bank. Pippa and Nico reportedly joined Kate and Prince William on the family vacation in Mustique … site of the infamous bikini baby bump photo controversy. His mom, Ulrike Jackson, told the Daily Mail she is “very pleased” with her son dating Pippa Middleton , and that they are “very happy” … shocker. He’s a skier. British tabloids claim that the duo met while skiing and have recently been enjoying each other’s company on the Swiss slopes. He’s charming. Not royal, but charming. “Nico is always respectful, very well-mannered,” a source tells one UK tabloid. “His whole family is.” Always a good sign. Be good to her, Nico … or else.
She wasn’t badly injured, Gaga style, but Rihanna suffered a gash on her knee while partying in London the other night, and a bottle-throwing goon may be to blame. Rihanna, who was in town for London Fashion Week, was hurt when someone threw a bottle in the star’s direction and screamed things at her about Chris Brown. She was departing a club called The Box when someone threw a bottle of Lucozade (a UK energy drink) in her direction. The bottle itself didn’t connect, fortunately. Rihanna scraped her knee during the commotion, however, when she looked to hasten her getaway from the scene and brushed up against a metal grate. Her boyfriend(s) know a thing or two about flying bottles. Speaking of, it was an interesting week for Rihanna and Chris Brown , to say the least. After their Grammy Awards love-fest, they appeared to be back on and stronger than ever. Or … not so fast. The music stars shunned one another just three nights later at Hollywood hot spot Playhouse… after which Chris was threatened by a gang member . Thug life .
Rih-Rih jack’s Breezy’s swag….literally Rihanna Spotted Wearing Chris Brown’s Jacket After Valentine’s Day Rihanna wants to send the message to Karrueche loud and clear that she’s still got her Breezy boo on lock despite reports that she avoided him earlier this week and spent Valentine’s Day alone. The Roc Nation roster chick landed in London yesterday for their annual Spring fashion week and was all smiles while sporting the jacket that Breezy wore to party at Playhouse night club in Hollyweird just days ago on Valentine’s Day. Guess that whole Chris-taking-Karrueche-as-his-date-to-an-event-the-day-before-Valentine’s-Day thing didn’t phase her one bit. Oh. Call us crazy, but business partner or not, it sounds like Chris is still bustin’ down these “two bad breezies at the same damn time.” What do you think Bossip fam? More pics of Rih getting Valentine’s gifts from fans and cheesing while reppin’ for her Breezy boo in London on the flip…
Anyone who thinks models don’t work hard, think again. Kate Upton made history with her latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover as the first to grace it two straight years since Tyra Banks in 1996-97. Boy did she have to earn it in Antarctica, though. Kate Upton Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Shoot “It was definitely the hardest shoot I’ve ever done,” she says. “The best as well … Antarctica is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to.” “But I’m from Florida, so it was pretty painful. I was very surprised by the news that that’s where my shoot was going to be located,’’ she recalled. Kate Upton joked that it took her two months to thaw out. “When I came back I was losing hearing and eyesight because my body was shutting down,” she said. “It was working so hard to keep me warm.” Hey, at least the resulting Kate Upton bikini photos will help keep others warm. That must mean something, doesn’t it? She’s a real humanitarian. “It was an accomplishment just to get through the shoot… I didn’t even think about the possibility of being the cover until after I thawed out a bit!” Kate adds. “But now it’s like, wow … I actually went down there and was able to accomplish that.” Planning for the shoot took about three years due to costs and scheduling, making it the first-ever fashion shoot that has taken place in Antarctica. “Everything about the picture is perfect,” SI editor MJ Day said, “First of all, it’s cold, even though we were there in summer. The wind chill was sub-zero.” “The elements are really working against you.” “She never complained. She’d just say, ‘Okay, let’s do it again.’ I knew if I needed to bury someone in clothing, I needed her physique and curves to come through.” You see, ladies? Curves are awesome. Kate Upton 2013 SI cover : SO HOT Not my favorite shot of her, but not complaining Not a fan! Wish they had gone with someone else! View Poll »
Anyone who thinks models don’t work hard, think again. Kate Upton made history with her latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover as the first to grace it two straight years since Tyra Banks in 1996-97. Boy did she have to earn it in Antarctica, though. Kate Upton Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Shoot “It was definitely the hardest shoot I’ve ever done,” she says. “The best as well … Antarctica is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to.” “But I’m from Florida, so it was pretty painful. I was very surprised by the news that that’s where my shoot was going to be located,’’ she recalled. Kate Upton joked that it took her two months to thaw out. “When I came back I was losing hearing and eyesight because my body was shutting down,” she said. “It was working so hard to keep me warm.” Hey, at least the resulting Kate Upton bikini photos will help keep others warm. That must mean something, doesn’t it? She’s a real humanitarian. “It was an accomplishment just to get through the shoot… I didn’t even think about the possibility of being the cover until after I thawed out a bit!” Kate adds. “But now it’s like, wow … I actually went down there and was able to accomplish that.” Planning for the shoot took about three years due to costs and scheduling, making it the first-ever fashion shoot that has taken place in Antarctica. “Everything about the picture is perfect,” SI editor MJ Day said, “First of all, it’s cold, even though we were there in summer. The wind chill was sub-zero.” “The elements are really working against you.” “She never complained. She’d just say, ‘Okay, let’s do it again.’ I knew if I needed to bury someone in clothing, I needed her physique and curves to come through.” You see, ladies? Curves are awesome. Kate Upton 2013 SI cover : SO HOT Not my favorite shot of her, but not complaining Not a fan! Wish they had gone with someone else! View Poll »
Oscar Pistorius’ Nike ad during the 2012 London Olympics – part of the athletic giant’s “Weapon” series – declared the sprinter a “bullet in the chamber.” Given the stunning events of this morning, when Pistorius was arrested for murder in South Africa, those words have taken on a chilling new meaning. Early Thursday, South African police arrested the double amputee and Olympic inspiration for the shooting death of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp . Initial reports indicated that the death was an accident, but police have refrained from definitive statements on the crime; he is due in court tomorrow. Oscar Pistorius’ Nike ad, obviously now in bad taste given the situation, has been pulled by the company. But it begs the broader question in general: Are weaponry and violence too serious to employ metaphorically – and so casually – in sports marketing? Is athletic competition really akin to war? Watch the ad below and see if you think it’s inappropriate, not just in light of Pistorius alleged slaying of Reeva Steenkamp, but as a general idea: Oscar Pistorius Nike “Weapon” Ad
Oscar Pistorius’ Nike ad during the 2012 London Olympics – part of the athletic giant’s “Weapon” series – declared the sprinter a “bullet in the chamber.” Given the stunning events of this morning, when Pistorius was arrested for murder in South Africa, those words have taken on a chilling new meaning. Early Thursday, South African police arrested the double amputee and Olympic inspiration for the shooting death of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp . Initial reports indicated that the death was an accident, but police have refrained from definitive statements on the crime; he is due in court tomorrow. Oscar Pistorius’ Nike ad, obviously now in bad taste given the situation, has been pulled by the company. But it begs the broader question in general: Are weaponry and violence too serious to employ metaphorically – and so casually – in sports marketing? Is athletic competition really akin to war? Watch the ad below and see if you think it’s inappropriate, not just in light of Pistorius alleged slaying of Reeva Steenkamp, but as a general idea: Oscar Pistorius Nike “Weapon” Ad
