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- George Michael was paid nearly $3 million for an hour-long, invite-only New Year's Eve performance in Moscow. Sadly, he wound up having to pay the money back in legal fees after he attempted to drive home to London. [NME]
- Speak of New Year's, Britney Spears' Vegas flame-out was caused by either her booziness, her sleepiness, or by her rare ability to keep drinking while sleeping. [The Sun Online]
- Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am is working on Michael Jackson's new album, tentatively titled DubaiCurious. [Billboard]