SIMON FULLER TO HELP MICHAEL JACKSON

Michael Jackson has asked music mogul Simon Fuller to help re-launch his career.The pair are said to have had several secret meetings over the last few weeks, with Simon flying Las Vegas to meet Michael last weekend. Michael is desperate to salvage his career following his 2005 child sex abuse trial, of which he was acquitted.He is reportedly hoping Simon, who created the Spice Girls and TV talent show 'Pop Idol', can make him a huge star once again. A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper : "Michael is determined to be a global phenomenon again."He knows it won't be easy because he comes with so much baggage, but he thinks that if anyone can pull it off, Simon can."The source added: "Simon is excited by the challenge. It's like nothing he has tackled before."Simon and Michael have already discussed a one-off Las Vegas show. Despite his controversial lifestyle, Michael still has a loyal fan base and is one of the most successful pop artists of all time. His 1982 album 'Thriller' is ranked as the highest selling album ever, with worldwide sales estimated at over 104 million.

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PEDOFILE R. KELLY MISSES COURT DATE

R. Kelly missed a court appearance for charges of child pornography after he suffered a burst appendix this week.The singer, who was due in court on Wednesday on 14 counts of child pornography, was admitted to Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital for emergency surgery on Sunday. Kelly's lawyer Terence Gillespie said yesterday :"He is in a good condition and is expected to be released later today."The R'n'B singer - real name Robert Kelly - has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is awaiting trial. Kelly was charged in 2002 of engaging in sexual acts with an underage girl after video footage of the incident was found. A Cook County judge issued a ruling that allowed Kelly to travel out of state for business purposes without permission in December last year.The singer was in Miami to perform at a Super Bowl party at the weekend. His next court date is February 21, and Gillespie said he expected Kelly to attend.

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