W/C December 19, 2005

Michael Jackson is to appear in a US reality TV show involving his family. He is to appear in the pilot and make guest appearances during the series reports a British tabloid. The show will focus on his brother Tito's three sons as they try to break into the music industry again following their short-lived stint as 90s boy band 3T. LaToya and Jermaine Jackson will also star in the show - due to be aired in the US in the spring.

Michael J. Fox is in talks to star in a final Back To The Future film. The actor, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, admits he's in negotiations the film - but only if they make his character as old as he is in real life. Michael says he wants to take over Christopher Lloyd's scientist character, Doc, in the sequel.

Snoop Dogg has been named executive producer of XM Satellite Radio’s Hip-Hop channel 65, The Rhyme. Snoop’s in charge of developing the creative direction of the channel, in addition to developing content.

Gwen Stefani is pregnant with her first child, the singer is due to give birth in June. Gwen is nominated for five Grammy Awards - including album of the year for Love.Angel.Music.Baby.

Common recently wrapped production on his first major feature film role in Black Aces. In the movie, Common plays an assassin named Sir Ivy. The film's cast also includes Ben Affleck, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven, Andy Garcia, and Alicia Keys.

50 Cent is planning an AMERICAN IDOL-style talent show to find a new member for his hip-hop collective G-UNIT. The superstar is convinced he can spot genuine talent and is the best person to find new rap recruits.

Demi Moore has become the latest movie star to show off her singing skills on the big screen. She will play a lounge singer in her ex-boyfriend Emilo Estevez’s upcoming movie BOBBY. The actress is reportedly recording a version of the Kingsmen’s Louie Louie for the film, based around the assassination of Robert F Kennedy.

Motown superstars The Four Tops and The Miracles have teamed up with Detroit, Michigan, property tycoon Herb Strather to develop an online casino. The music greats have agreed to invest in and market Motown Legends Casino, which is due to launch in February 06. The site is expected to generate $10 billion in profits in 2006, according to gaming analysts, and will fund a music tour by the Motown greats.

Toni Braxton is scheduled to perform live during the 117th Tournament of Roses Parade when it steps off in Pasadena, California on Monday, January 2, 2006. The singer will be featured on the "Making Music Is Magical" float. Braxton joins smooth jazz artists including David Benoit, Dave Koz, Eric Marienthal and Norman Brown on the recently-released holiday album, 40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas. She performs "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year."

Pop star Cyndi Lauper will make her Broadway debut next year in "The Threepenny Opera," playing the prostitute Jenny in the satirical musical about a highwayman and his sweetheart.