Briefly: James Brown, Justin Timberlake, Perry Farrell, Brian Wilson, Paul Stanley
The body of James Brown --who died on Christmas day last year--has not yet been buried, and instead is being kept at the late R&B/funk legend's home while lawyers and heirs hammer out burial details.
According to published reports, Brown's embalmed body was delivered to his Beech Island, SC, home on Dec. 30, and continues to lie in a sealed casket in a guarded, temperature-controlled room at the residence. Debra Opri, an attorney who reportedly represents the Brown family, told E! Online that Brown ultimately will be interred somewhere on the Beech Island estate, and that the estate itself will be transformed into museum.
Justin Timberlake and actress Cameron Diaz issued a joint statement today (1/11), in which the pair confirmed that they are no longer a couple.
"It has always been our preference not to comment on the status of our relationship, but, out of respect for the time we've spent together, we feel compelled to do so now, in light of recent speculation and the number of inaccurate stories that are being reported by the media," the statement reads. "We have, in fact, ended our romantic relationship and have done so mutually and as friends, with continued love and respect for one another."
Former Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell has announced plans to release a new concept album titled "Ultra Payloaded Satellite Party." The set, which is due in stores May 15, features contributions from The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea and John Frusciante, New Order/Joy Division bassist Peter Hook, Thievery Corporation, Black Eyed Peas' Fergie, Hybrid, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, and film composer Harry Gregson-Williams, as well as an unreleased vocal track from the late Jim Morrison.
Farrell co-produced the forthcoming disc with Bettencourt, and Steve Lillywhite is credited as the executive producer, according to Columbia Records.
Paul Stanley (KISS), Brian Wilson (Beach Boys), Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead), Bret Michaels (Poison), Dickey Betts (Allman Brothers), Scott Ian (Anthrax), Steve Vai, Simon Kirke (Bad Company/Free), Spike Edney (Queen), Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger), Bruce Kulick (KISS), Jane Wiedlin (Go-Go's), Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Sully Erna (Godsmack), Spencer Davis, Mark Slaughter (Slaughter) and Clem Burke (Blondie) have all signed on to serve as "counselors" at next month's Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp. The cost of the five-day retreat, which will take place Feb. 15-19 in Hollywood, is $9,499, according to organizers. Additional information is posted at the camp's website.
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