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Two of Michael Jackson's children will finally get to meet their mother Debbie Rowe, for the first time in four years. In a closed courtroom on October 22nd, judge Stephen M. Lachs ruled that seven year old Prince Michael and six year old Paris can visit Rowe. A source says, "They will finally get to know that Debbie is there for them. Michael can no longer keep the children from their mother." Rowe is also keen to reverse a custody settlement she signed, where she signed off on the two children. She now wants an active role in their lives.



American Idol Winner Fantasia Barrino has been given a career boost on her debut album, thanks to Missy Elliott, Jermaine Dupri, Rodney Jerkins and R. Kelly. Fantasia has secured collaborations and production from all four producers, for her new album "Free Yourself." Elliott penned the title track and another called "Selfish" while Dupri wrote "Got Me Waiting." A thrilled Fantasia says, "I can't believe they're writing songs just for me." Jerkins insists Fantasia isn't just a reality show phenomenon: "She's a young Aretha Franklin/Mary J. Blige all rolled up into one. Fantasia's new album will be released next month, on November 4th.



Singer R. Kelly has landed himself a new job, serving hamburgers at McDonalds. The singer stunned the staff at a restaurant in St. Louis on Saturday when he arrived after performing in the city and proceeded to "chat up the manager." Kelly then went one step further and offered to work there for free. He wound up working the drive-thru window for three hours, even after closing time. Word quickly spread around the city and customers flocked to the restaurant to catch a glimpse of Kelly selling Happy Meals.



Outkast has become the first group to be certified platinum for digital downloads by the Recording Industry Association Of America. The group's single "Hey Ya" tallied over 400,000 downloads. Three other songs by Outkast qualified platinum by reaching 200,000 downloads.



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This black male actor (television) is considered one of the best looking men in Hollywood. He was on holiday in Italy. A big fashion show was in town and a few of the models occupied the hotel he was staying in. One evening, he heard a light knock on his door, he opened the door to find a (well known) blonde supermodel wrapped in a fur coat, she slightly opened the coat, she was naked underneath. The black actor politely declined her seductive invitation. She was shocked, her ego crushed, she wasn't use to rejection, she asked him if he was gay, he replied, no, I prefer black women. The model was persistent, she said, if you don't want to have sex with me, can I at least service you, he politely declined and gently closed the door in her face. She stood outside the door speechless, it took her a few minutes to regain her composure and leave.



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American Idol judge Simon Cowell has attacked Sharon Osbourne for urging him to come clean about his homosexuality. Cowell is furious Osbourne has rekindled the speculation about his sexuality by claiming his relationship with Terri Seymour is a front to quash rumors he is gay.



British soul sensation Joss Stone is so serious about her romance with songwriting legend Lamont Dozier's son Beau, she has moved in with him. The 17 year old Stone hooked up with Beau when his dad offered to write songs for her, and now the two are inseparable. She admits, "When I'm in Los Angeles, I live at his house."



Las Vegas legends Siegfried and Roy are reportedly touting a new memoir about their careers. They're meeting with top publishers in the coming weeks. It's all very hush-hush, but apparently, they're going to tell everything about their private and professional lives.



Britney Spears and husband Kevin Federline have been drinking a Fijian fertility potion to help better their chances of conceiving.