MICHAEL JACKSON'S DEMANDS FOR KIDS

Michael Jackson Still Demands Weird Things !

Michael Jackson has demanded a children's xylophone and sweets during his stay at a British hotel.The eccentric singer told staff at London's Jumeria Carlton Tower Hotel to bring the items to his room as soon as he checked in. Michael, who has undergone several cosmetic surgery procedures, also demanded a giant mirror. A hotel insider said: "He wanted lots of bowls filled with Haribo sweets and also asked for a toy xylophone. He also asked for a 6ft by 6ft giant mirror."Michael - who jetted into London with his three children, son Prince Michael, daughter Paris and youngest son Prince Michael II, last week - is famed for his outrageous hotel demands. Last year, he had an 18ft wall built at London's Hempel Hotel so he, his children and his entourage could have more privacy, and it is not unusual for the star to hire entire floors. Rumors are rife that Michael is in London to sell his rights to his catalogue of Beatles songs.The 'Billie Jean' singer - who infuriated Sir Paul McCartney when he outbid him for the rights to the group's music 22 years ago - is being forced to sell the catalogue after running up huge debts, believed to total 400 million. In 1995, he was forced to sell part ownership of the catalogue, valued at almost 2 Billion, to his former record company Sony. He then used his remaining share as security for further loans.The deal with Sony stipulated that if he was unable to pay the loans back he would have be required to sell the remainder of the catalogue by May 31, 2008.

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JUDE LAW RECIEVES FRENCH AWARD

Jude Law Wears Medal

Jude Law was left "speechless" after receiving a prestigious French film award.The 34-year-old was honored with the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres medal for his contribution to cinema the other day. Jude said: "I am speechless. My parents have lived in France for 15 years so it really is a country I share as my home."At the London ceremony, French ambassador Gerard Errera described the 'Alfie' star as "simply one of the most talented actors today". Errera, who presented Jude with the green, white and silver medallion, added: "Your immense success has not been handed to you on a plate. It has been the product of hard work. This honor is not given in recognition of what you have done for France. It is given for what you have done as an actor and what you represent in the world of cinema and, in a way, maybe more importantly for what you are as a human being."Jude attended the ceremony with his parents, Peter and Maggie - who divide their time between London and the South of France. Director Anthony Minghella, who worked with Jude on the critically acclaimed 'Cold Mountain', was also present.France presents Order of Arts and Letters award to French nationals and foreigners who have significantly contributed to the country's cultural inheritance. Bruce Willis, David Bowie and Uma Thurman are previous recipients of the award.

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