Michael Jackson's Family Upset With James Durbin Over 'American Idol' Pepsi Quip

'We were shocked to see this,' read the Jacksons' message; Durbin tweeted an apology on Thursday.
By Gil Kaufman


James Durbin performs on "American Idol" on Wednesday
Photo: Michael Becker/ Fox

Some people might argue that it's patently unfair to take rank amateurs, put them on the biggest show on TV and then expose them to potential worldwide ridicule every week. Because it's one thing to tune in to "American Idol" from your living room or play shows at the local wings joint, it's another thing entirely when you get up on that stage and open your mouth with tens of millions watching and listening.

James Durbin learned this lesson the hard way this week when he made what he thought was an innocent crack about not setting himself on fire during his pyro-tastic cover of Elton John's "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" on Wednesday night.

Asked by host Ryan Seacrest if he was worried about dancing around among the flames shooting up from the piano onstage, Durbin joked, "I have a lot of hairspray in my hair to keep it from jumping around — so much so, the one thing I was worried about was having a 'Pepsi moment.' "

The seemingly innocent crack was a reference to the 1984 on-set accident in which late pop icon Michael Jackson was badly burned during the shooting of a Pepsi commercial by some wayward pyro effects. The serious burns he suffered in the incident allegedly led to his longtime addiction to pain medication and prescription drugs.

The Jackson family was not amused by the quip and sent a statement to TMZ on Thursday.

"We were shocked to see this. It's nothing to make light of and everybody should be focusing on who was responsible for Michael's death," read the statement. Family patriarch Joseph Jackson also was reportedly miffed that "Idol" producers did not cut the comment from the West Coast feed of the show.

Durbin defended his slip-up in a tweet, which has since been scrubbed from the singer's official "Idol" Twitter feed, that explained, "For anyone talkin ... I said pepsi NOT MJ! I have no disrespect for Michael. I grew up singing his art. I guess youll take it how you want it." He later added, "Talkin about MJs passing is too soon. Making a reference to an incident 25 years ago..not too soon. The stab was at pepsi people."

It's worth noting that Pepsi's bitter rival, Coca-Cola, is the main "Idol" sponsor, a fact that Seacrest reminded Durbin of in an awkward moment after the comment on the show.

What did you think of James Durbin's "Pepsi" quip? Tell us in the comments.

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Angelina Jolie's "Salt" Sequel in the Works!

Readying herself for her next go-around as a spy on the run, Angelina Jolie is reportedly in talks to reprise her role in the upcoming "Salt" sequel.

According to Deadline, Sony Pictures has asked Kurt Wimmer to write a follow-up to the 2010 summer box office hit.

Earlier this year, Angelina revealed to MTV that she was indeed on board for a reboot, telling, "It's up to everybody here and if they want to see more," Jolie told Us at the film's London premiere. "I hope so!"

Miss Jolie - who celebrated her 36th birthday over the weekend - added, "I love doing action. I love to punch things, jump off things and shoot, so I'm lucky I got the job."

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Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj And Ke$ha 'Till The World Ends' Remix Leaks

Reworked tune features an opening verse by Minaj as Ke$ha sings atop Spears' vocals throughout the song.
By James Dinh


Britney Spears' "Til The World Ends"
Photo: Jive

Britney Spears isn't the only pop titan dancing until the world ends: Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha have joined forces to add a new spin on an all-female remix of Femme Fatale's second single, "Till the World Ends."

The reworked dance anthem, which leaked online Friday (April 22), appears to have surfaced earlier than expected as noted by a series of countdowns on all three of the stars' websites.

Mixing the dance tune's original sonic swirls with heavier bass, Britney tourmate Minaj starts off the remix by throwing down an aggressive verse, in which she calls out a female hater: "A-A-A-A-A-AYE!/ Chimpanzees is hatin', but I take it all in stride/ Put her in a jungle with bananas on the side/ Told you they'd revive your career, but somebody lied/ I ain't talkin' poultry when I say this chicken's fried."

After Minaj spits a few introductory bars, Spears delivers the song's first verse before an introduction for the all-star trio. "It's Britney, bitch. I'm Nicki Minaj and that's Ke$ha!" the Young Money MC proclaims.

Ke$ha, who originally wrote the track for the pop princess, takes part in singing the club-ready track's chorus. Spears soon takes back control of the song as Ke$ha shadows the singer's lines toward the end of the second verse and bridge. Unlike the original version, the "Till the World Ends" remix also features a stuttering dubstep dance break.

News of a star-studded collaboration was hinted earlier this week when producer Dr. Luke tweeted, "@NICKIMINAJ killed it tonight!!!! thanks!!!"

Have you heard the all-star "Till The World Ends" remix? Share your reviews in the comments!

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Kristen Stewart: 2011 Glamour Women of the Year Awards

Stepping out for another swanky awards show, Kristen Stewart was spotted arriving at Glamour Women Of The Year Awards on Tuesday (June 7).

The ?Twilight? hottie looked picture perfect in a strapless, mini-dress and heels as she posed for photos on the red carpet before heading inside Berkeley Square Gardens.

Even though her superstar beau, Robert Pattinson, was not in attendance, a body language expert recently revealed that the ?Twilight? couple is at the ?peak of their love.?

Dr Lillian Glass told observed them at Sunday?s MTV Movie Awards and later revealed that Rob and Kristen are "completely in sync...with each other...a total unit."

Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/kristen-stewart/kristen-stewart-2011-glamour-women-year-awards-512183

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Carrie Underwood's CMA Summit Stop

Taking care of some promotional duties, Carrie Underwood was spotted at the Billboard and CMA Country Music Summit 2011 yesterday (June 6) in Nashville, Tennessee.

The ?Jesus Take the Wheel? singer chatted with fans and press during the Superstar Q&A session at the Renaissance Hotel and looked fabulous in a black ensemble.

Approaching her one-year anniversary, Carrie told press she absolutely loves being married to Mike Fisher.

It's been really nice. He loves it here, and I love having him here. I've never been one for mushy songs. I just don't do mush. I can do mad. I can do sassy. But the more I was around him...I'm becoming a sentimental weenie!"

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Pet Tags

Man, I'm so irritated.

I just received four pets tags that I ordered for Bev and Mary Margaret (two for Brooklyn and two for LA) and they're all messed up. Not only did they leave off the "Margaret" on Mary Margaret's tags, but the text isn't centered correctly and runs off the right side on all four of them. (The last letter of the address is cut in half.) The tags themselves are also ugly. The edges aren't smoothed out... they look like someone just cut them from a piece of sheet metal and called it a day.

So anyway, I got them this morning on my way to Starbucks (yesterday's mail), so while I was there, I started drafting a strongly-worded letter in my head, like what I was going to say to these people when I sent them back.

And then I saw it.

In tiny print on the bottom of the invoice it said, "Our handicapped employees appreciate your order."

So now I can't send them back. If I did I'd be a total asshole.

I'm just going to order new ones from someplace else. Any recommendations?

Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/5/8/pet-tags.html

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Noah and the Whale at Sasquatch 2011

The Who: Noah and the Whale (2:00 pm, Monday at the Bigfoot Stage) What you should know: There is no one named Noah or a whale in the band. The name comes from a mix of the band?s favorite film and that films director. They are a four piece group of well dressed men. What [...]

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D-Day, June 6, 1944, Remembering With Movies

D-Day, June 6, 1944 could be described by many historians as the single most important day of the 20th Century. American, British, French and Canadian ground forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, France in an effort to breach the Atlantic Wall. A series of fortifications built by Nazi Germany along the English Channel. Led first by a massive airborne assault overnight, tens of thousands of Allied soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy in what Cornelius Ryan later titled his book, The Longest Day. The title allegedly comes from German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, who commanded the defenses along northern France. Rommel knew that the Allied armies had to be defeated that first day, otherwise, they would succeed in their invasion. Needless to say, D-Day has been the subject of many movies. Saving Private Ryan being the most recent, big-budget film. The collaboration between Steven Speilberg, who produced and directed Private Ryan, and the film?s star, Tom Hanks, led to the HBO mini-series, Band of Brothers, which begins the story of 101st Airborne Division?s Easy Company with their role during the Normandy invasion. Another quirky D-Day film which is a must-see is The Americanization of Emily, starring James Garner and [...]

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Taylor Swift, Rihanna Dress To Impress At Billboard Awards

Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha, Selena Gomez also make fashion splash on red carpet, as showgirl style rules at the Las Vegas event on Sunday night.
By Jocelyn Vena


Taylor Swift at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards
Photo: Jordan Strauss/ Getty Images

On Sunday night, some of the biggest names in the music industry hit up the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas and decided that sparkles and sequins make for the perfect additions to any red carpet get-up. Well, it is Sin City after all.

Taylor Swift always seems to bring some of that Nashville sparkle to any red carpet. She arrived at the show in a pale-hued, sequined Elie Saab gown. Nicki Minaj showed off her signature sense of style in her baby-blue, body-hugging spandex Mark Fast catsuit.

Selena Gomez turned up the style dial in a sexy, cut-out black Dolce & Gabbana gown that she paired with red strappy sandals with sparkly bow detailing. Like Gomez, Ke$ha opted for some cut-out detailing in her sparkly, slate-gray dress with tulle skirt. Rihanna looked white hot in her men's tailored Max Azria suit, which she kept sexy and feminine by not buttoning her shirt all the way.

Fergie went S&M chic in her little black bandage-type dress by Hervé Léger. Nicole Kidman also wore black. She paired a casual braid hairstyle with a long black gown and Keith Urban. British pop cutie Kyle Minogue looked funky in her little black lacey dress. Inside the show, Britney Spears sat in the audience wearing a skimpy black dress of her own, her hair in loose curls, with little-to-no accessories.

While some stars kept the color scheme low-key, Keri Hilson decided to stand out in her billowy little yellow dress paired with a turquoise-colored belt. Kelly Rowland showed off some of her best assets in a body-hugging, bright pink bandage dress.

The fellas also looked tight on the carpet. Joe Jonas wore all black with white sneakers, Ne-Yo paired his periwinkle suit with a Yankees cap and Justin Bieber wore black tuxedo pants with a gold-lamé tuxedo jacket.

Which stars' styles caught your eye at the Billboard Music Awards? Tell us in the comments.

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