Michael Jackson is getting $10 million to appear at a birthday party for the son of the Sultan of Brunei. The Daily Mirror reports several celebrities – Jerry Hall, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Pamela Anderson and Barbra Streisand among them – also are being paid to attend. Wiseacres take note: Prince Azim celebrates his 25th birthday in England this weekend.
Simon Cowell admitted his days on “American Idol” are numbered. Before you get your knickers in a twist, Cowell told “Extra” he will be ready to exit in three more seasons. “This is the year I decided that on ‘American Idol,’ once I’ve done 10 series, your time’s up. It’s time to do something new,” Cowell said. “Idol” completed its seventh season Wednesday night. Cowell also revealed he’s planning a project with Michael Jackson. “I can’t tell you more than that. A big, big tribute, but we’ll see.”
Angelina Jolie also is thinking about taking a break. Jolie, in Cannes, France, promoting her upcoming film “A Mighty Heart,” said she wants to “take a year off” after wrapping her thriller “Wanted” later this year.
Lindsay Lohan is not going to let a little thing like Alcoholics Anonymous get in the way of a 21st birthday blowout. The New York Daily News reported Svedka vodka is a partner signed on for Lohan’s July 2-3 celebration in Las Vegas, a rep for the liquor brand confirmed. Mother Dina confirmed earlier her daughter is an AA member. Plus, Lindsay spent time at the Wonderland rehab center. A Lohan rep said, “I am unaware of who is sponsoring Lindsay’s birthday, as I am not the one planning it.” Cheers to the Lohans!
Speaking of recovering alcoholics, Keith Urban was mistakenly welcomed by a Qantas flight attendant aboard a flight with a bottle of red wine. The country star and husband to Nicole Kidman recently completed a three-month stint in rehab for alcohol abuse. Urban revealed the incident during a concert Sunday. “I knew I was back in South Australia when the host came up to me, smiled, gave me a bottle of red and said, ‘Welcome to Adelaide Mr. Urban,”‘ he said. “So I drank it.” Urban’s manager Rob Potts quickly assured fans the singer was joking.
Paris Hilton was spotted with a Bible and the self-help book “The Power Of Now,” the Daily Mail reported. Hilton, headed for a stay in prison next month, needs some good reading. Meanwhile, the National Enquirer reports the hotel heiress got a little paranoid at Los Angeles nightclub Teddy’s recently when people were staring and giggling at her. A friend then pointed out, “Omigod you’ve got toilet paper stuck in your panties!” In one of her few quick-witted moments, Hilton flung the tissue on the floor and yelped: “Well, at least I’m wearing panties.”
We knew Prince was an odd duck, but the singer will camp out in a tent during his London concert tour, The Sun reported. A source told the British tabloid that Prince wants to stay close to the 02 Arena for gigs in August and September. No Coleman stoves or s’mores, though. The source said: “It really will be the most extravagant tent that has ever been built. The tent will have luxury bathrooms and kitchens and huge living areas.” Prince can afford it: he signed to play the Blossom Room in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel for seven consecutive Fridays starting June 15, the New York Post reported. Prince will be paid a reported $3 million for the performances.
