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THE DIARY; Jacko Goes Wacko for the Love of Jennifer.
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by Billy Sloan
MICHAEL JACKSON has fallen for gorgeous singing movie star Jennifer Lopez.
He is bombarding her with flowers and phone calls but, so far, Lopez, 29, has no intention of dumping her rap-star lover Sean "Puffy" Combs.
A friend said: "Michael is infatuated with Jennifer. He is doing whatever he can to win her over."
Jackson told pals: "I know how to treat her like a lady. I'm so much better for her than Puff Daddy."
The friend added: "Jennifer has reacted politely to his overtures. But she isn't planning on dumping Puffy Combs for him."
One reason behind Jacko's infatuation is an on-going feud with Combs, who is charged with gun possession and bribery in the wake of a New York shooting incident.
Combs worked on 41-year-old Jackson's latest album and the two did not get along in the studio.
An insider said: "Michael was his usual difficult self.
"His ego is so distorted that he just can't take constructive criticism about anything, especially his music."
GARY GLITTER'S career has ground to a halt in the UK after his conviction on internet child porn charges.
But in America, George Bush Jnr loves the fallen star's hit, Rock And Roll Part II, and has been using the song on the campaign trail of his presidential bid.
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POP star Jamelia has just scored her biggest chart hit with the single Money, but she has been banned from shopping with the proceeds.
A spokesman for her record company, Parlophone, said: "We've told all of our drivers that, when they're taking her to radio interviews or photo- shoots, not to stop off en route."
For the sexy star has missed promotional dates because she's a shopaholic. She splashed out pounds 1000 in one 15- minute visit to Topshop and Niketown in London's West End.
A Parlophone insider said: "Last week, Jamelia was on her way to an interview when she told her driver to stop off at Niketown. She bought five pairs of trainers in one go, then went into Topshop and bought a selection of tops."
Now Jamelia, 19, has been ordered not to go near her favourite fashion stores. She told me: "How am I going to be able to stay away? I'm a shopaholic. I'll go crazy."
Jamelia began singing at 12 when her dad bought her a karaoke machine. A talent scout from Parlophone heard her singing along to Frank Sinatra's hit, New York, New York, and offered her a record deal on the spot.
Jamelia said: "I can't believe that what started out as a bit of karaoke fun ended up with Money going straight into the chart at No. 5."
NO wonder Tom Jones looks a wee bit bleary- eyed in the video for his latest single, Mama Told Me Not To Come.
The record, a cover of the classic Three Dog Night hit, is a duet with his namesake, Kelly Jones of The Stereophonics.
The Jones-boyos shot the video after a 48-hour pub crawl.
The Stereophonics had flown to Las Vegas to catch the Welsh superstar's act at the MGM Grand Hotel.
They then joined him on a boozy binge which stretched all the way from Vegas to Los Angeles.
And the video has a surprise cameo appearance from Johnny Depp, who dropped by the shoot for a quick drink - and stayed on to enjoy the party.
WOULDN'T it be great to have a mate like George Clooney? The Hollywood hunk has just shelled out pounds 250,000 on 12 new Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Gorgeous George then gave his closest friends a bike each, and they were all last seen speeding off through the San Fernando Valley. But anything George can do, Boyzone star Shane Lynch can do better. The Irish pop idol and his wife, Easther Bennett, bought a mansion in Sussex for pounds 4.5 million. The 15-bedroom pad also has a custom-built garage for Shane's collection of vintage racing cars.
POP hunk J, from chart-toppers 5ive, is dating an Irish model. Miriam McNabb, who appeared with Naomi Campbell and Jerry Hall at a recent charity fashion event in Dublin, captured J's heart after an MTV awards night in the city.
The singer met the 19-year-old beauty at a post-show party and was smitten.
"They can't meet often because he's working abroad but they're never off the phone," a friend said.
REMIND me never to date Janet Jackson. I hear the sexy star booked all 50 seats at a Hollywood restaurant for a party.
But Janet turned up alone and sat at a table for three with just two bodyguards.
I've heard of intimate dinners but that's ridiculous.
JAMIROQUAI star Jay Kay has launched his own record label, Arrender, to help develop new pop talent.
His first signing is an unknown called Cossie, who has done backing vocals on his records.
Jay said: "Arrender is a word from the Iroquai tribe. It means magical power."
Article Title: THE DIARY; Jacko Goes Wacko for the Love of Jennifer. Contributors: Billy Sloan - author. Newspaper Title: Sunday Mail. Publication Date: March 5, 2000. Page Number: 17. COPYRIGHT 2000 Scottish Daily Record & Sunday
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