MICHAEL JACKSON LOOKS LIKE THE MUMMY!

Personally, I feel very sorry for the highly gifted Pop music icon Michael Jackson. But, his looks are best for the "Hammer House of Horror". The man needs a shrink more than the plastic surgeon. Whoever advised him to mutilate his beautiful African-American face must be an agent of the evil ones. Michael Jackson will fare better in horror movies.

N.B:
BECAUSE, OF THE PRESENT STATE OF THE FACIAL CONDITION OF WACKO JACKO WE CANNOT SHOW YOU HIS FACE. PLEASE, LET US BEAR WITH HIM.

Jackson juror labels singer 'a mummy'

Source: World Entertainment News Network

A tell-all juror in the MICHAEL JACKSON trial has blasted the singer
for having a face like a "mummy" and dressing like a clown.

RAY HULTMAN - who now says he regrets acquitting the THRILLER hitmaker
of child molestation charges in June (05) - was shocked by Jackson's
ghost-like features during the 14 week trial in Santa Maria,
California.

The 62-year-old is now intent on setting the record straight in his
forthcoming book THE DELIBERATOR.

He says, "Up close, his appearance is amazing. He wears a wig and his
face is caked in white make-up, which hides the prosthesis that serves
as the tip of his nose.

"One person who has seen him without the device says he resembles a
mummy with nostril holes."

Jackson was found not guilty on all 10 charges in June (05).
(AS/WNTSU/GES)



Griffith worked as stable hand on husband's new movie

Source: World Entertainment News Network

Hollywood actress MELANIE GRIFFITH accepted a mere $25 (14) per day
job as a stable hand on the set of her husband ANTONIO BANDERAS' new
action movie, so they could be close to one another.

The WORKING GIRLS actress, 47, joined her beau Banderas on the set of
forthcoming sequel THE LEGEND OF ZORRO and decided to shun her
onscreen profession to care for the film's stunt horses instead.

Banderas admits, "She was making $25 a day for working with the
horses.

"That's all the horse guys would pay."

The sequel to THE MASK OF ZORRO, the new movie will see Banderas again
co-star alongside CATHERINE ZETA-JONES and is set to hit screens this
October (05). (AS/WNTST/GES)



Cross cringes at sex scenes

Source: World Entertainment News Network

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star MARCIA CROSS hates filming steamy love
scenes, as she gets embarrassed stripping off and making out in front
of an entire TV crew.

The flame-haired actress recently shot an especially raunchy scene,
but was relieved when she found she was working with a different team
altogether - and the sense of anonymity spared her blushes.

She says, "Sex scenes are embarrassing. One scene was particularly
hard, but we didn't shoot with our regular crew.

"I didn't know any of them and that really helped me out."
(ZJS/WNTST/GES)



Miyazaki and Sandrelli set for Venice honors

Source: World Entertainment News Network

Italian actress STEFANIA SANDRELLI and Japanese film director HAYAO
MIYAZAKI will be presented with the prestigious Golden Lions at this
year's Venice Film Festival.

Movie maker Miyazaki, 64 - who had a recent hit with film HOWL'S
MOVING CASTLE - is hailed as one of Japan's greatest animation
directors.

And 59-year-old actress Sandrelli is being recognised for her
successful career in Italian and international cinema since her first
acclaimed performance in PIETRO GERMI's 1961 film DIVORCE ITALIAN
STYLE.

After hearing the news, the actress said, "It is a wonderful present
and I thank everyone who helped to make my career."

The pair will receive the prestigious honour at the festival which
opens 31 August and runs until 10 September (05). (AS/WNWCAG/JB)