Miley Cyrus Rides A Flying Motorcyle, Wears Elaborate Dresses On 'Wonder World' Tour

Miley Cyrus' new Time of Our Lives EP is in the Billboard Top 10 again this week, and her big tour supporting the Wal-Mart exclusive release (which features her latest gigantic single "Party in the U.S.A.") is under way and rolling across the country. Last night, her bus stopped at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for a run through her already-huge catalog of hits.

Cyrus' big shows consisted of over two dozen songs (including hits "The Climb," "7 Things," "Breakout" and "See You Again") along with a handful of excellent set pieces, including a giant floating motorcycle.

Elsewhere in the show, she changed into an elaborate dress and later shifted to a more traditional Daisy Duke look. The highlight? During "Fly on the Wall," Cyrus flew over the crowd like the titular fly. She also dropped in a brief tribute to Michael Jackson's "Thriller," complete with zombie dancing and the Vincent Price laugh that closes the song.

After stepping briefly off the grid for a while, Cyrus has been back in the public eye constantly. Her new EP dropped, she delivered some memorable performances on "VH1 Divas" and her new video for "Party in the U.S.A." will premiere on tonight's episode of "Dancing with the Stars."

Robbie's new video inspired by aftershave ads

Robbie Williams’ new music video was inspired by aftershave adverts.

The pop star wanted the promo for 'Bodies' to examine different conspiracy theories, but caved in to his record label's demand to make it like a TV commercial for a fragrance.

The 35-year-old singer said: 'The song itself is a big conspiracy-laden song. Its where my head’s been for the last three years, on the internet watching films like 'Zeitgeist', 'The God That Wasn’t There' and '9/11 Was An Inside Job'.

"But if I'd put that in the video, the public would have said, 'He’s definitely gone mental’. So I said, 'What do you think we should do?’ And my record company said, 'Let's do an aftershave advert’, and I’m like, 'Cool!’ '

Robbie's eighth studio album 'Reality Killed The Video Star' is due for release in November, but the star is worried people won't like his brand of pop this time around.

He told MTV News: "I don’t know if people have got their ears on for me but I’m knocking at the door going, 'Do you want some of this again or not?'

'I’m alright if you don’t like it or if you do. I think the next couple of months will define the rest of my life.'

Michael Jackson to release new single

Michael Jackson is releasing a posthumous single on October 12.

The late 'Bad’ singer’s – who died in June of acute Propofol intoxication – brand new song 'This Is It’ to being released ahead of a two-disc album of the same name.

John McClain, co-producer of the LP and co-executor of his estate, said: 'This song only defines, once again, what the world already knows - that Michael is one of God's greatest gifts.'

The new record includes tracks featured in the upcoming movie 'This Is It’, which follows Michael as he prepares for the comeback shows he was due to perform at London’s O2 arena from July.

The first disc features some of Michael’s biggest hits, including two versions of new track 'This Is It’.

Michael’s website states: 'This song is featured in the film's closing sequence and includes backing vocals by Michael's brothers, The Jacksons.

'Disc two offers previously unreleased versions of some of the artist's classic tracks. This disc also features a touching spoken word poem from Michael Jackson entitled 'Planet Earth’ that has never been heard before.'

The album will be on sale internationally from October 26 and in North America on October 27.

The movie 'This Is It’ hits cinemas worldwide on October 28, with a series of premieres taking place at the same time in cities across the globe.

The Spice Girls to play one-off South Africa date

The Spice Girls are to play a one-off concert in South Africa.

The group sparked rumours of a reunion last week when four former members – Mel B, Mel C, Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton - had dinner together in London and it has now emerged they were discussing plans for a special show to launch the soccer World Cup next year.

Mel B and her husband Stephen Belafonte have brokered the deal and are keen to press ahead with the plan – even though Victoria Beckham doesn’t want to take part.

A source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: "Mel is determined to get the girls back together for the World Cup and wants them to plough ahead as a foursome if Victoria doesn't want to take part.

"She has got the others excited by the idea of a one-off appearance. They are very interested."

Following the quartet’s dinner at The Palm restaurant in London last week, Mel was the first of the 'Wannabe’ hitmakers to hint at a reunion.

She posted on her Twitter page afterwards: "Spice girls, stadiums?????????? Had dinner with the amazing melc emma and geri I love them so much (sic)."

Geri further fuelled the speculation earlier this week when she confirmed they had been discussing 'creative plans'.

The singer – who walked out on the group in May 1998 – said: "We are friends first and foremost. Obviously a career and music evolved through that friendship I think. Whatever happens afterwards is a bonus. We always talk about creative plans. Right - now, I'll be honest. We are gathering information about a possibility, but I don't like to... when you are evolving a plan, you don't want to share it with the world."

The girl group shot to fame in 1996 with their hit single 'Wannabe'. They sold over 65 million albums before going their separate ways in 2001.

They briefly reformed in 2007 for the hugely successful 'Return of the Spice Girls' tour, which saw them perform 47 concerts across the world.

The group had planned to perform in South Africa, but cut the tour short. In addition to axing proposed concerts in Cape Town, they also failed to schedule promised dates in Beijing, Sydney and Buenos Aires.

Lily Allen quits music industry

Lily Allen has quit the music industry.

The 'Fear’ singer made the announcement on her new blog – called It’s Not Alright, which aims to stop people file sharing music on the internet – revealing she has no plans to release new songs or tour again.

She wrote: 'Just so you know, I have not renegotiated my record contract and have no plans to make another record. I do however remain a fan of new music, so this is not some selfish crusade.

'The days of me making money from recording music has been and gone as far as I’m concerned, so I don’t stand to profit from legislation. Except future purchases of previously recorded material.'

The 24-year-old star is now focusing on her appearance in a London theatre production called 'Reasons to be Pretty’, which follows a group of working-class people who are bored with their lives.

It is not the first time Lily has voiced her desire to give up her singing career.

Earlier this month, she said: 'I'm not going record and tour again for quite a while.

"I finish up my dates in March and I'll be ready to do something else. I've been on the road for four years and I've given my voice a real run for its money. I'm struggling, so I'm going to try something new.

"The play is about themes close to my heart, about the really damaging cult of beauty among young girls.'

Red Hot Chili Peppers nominated for Hall of Fame

Red Hot Chili Peppers have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on their first year of eligibility.

Artists can be inducted 25 years after their debut release and both the 'Californication’ hitmakers and rapper LL Cool J have made the shortlist in their first year of contention for the honour.

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith said: 'It’s a real honour to be nominated in our first year of eligibility. Obviously the Hall of Fame has excellent musical taste."

After 10 years of being snubbed by the nominating committee, 'Crazy Nights’ rockers KISS have received their first nomination for induction, after previously blasting the Hall of Fame for ignoring them.

Founder member Gene Simmons complained last year: "There are disco bands, rap bands, Yiddish folk song bands in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but not KISS. I believe we have more gold records in America than any other group, but it’s OK.'

However, the nomination could cause them problems with the ballot listing the four original members, Gene, Paul Stanley Ace Frehley and Peter Criss but Paul – who along with Gene remains in the group – is unsure the right people are listed.

Paul said: "There have been a lot of people who've been a part of this, some longer than others and some who deserve recognition more than others. Even the non-make-up years produced some platinum and double-platinum albums, and we had some very healthy sales in terms of albums and concerts through the '80s and '90s. So if we should ever be asked to accept induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it would be something to think about."

Also nominated for the first time are Genesis, The Hollies and Jimmy Cliff.

They join previously suggested artists ABBA, The Chantels, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, The Stooges and Donna Summer.

Five of the 12 nominees will be chosen for induction from ballots cast by more than 500 music industry voters.

The chosen five will be revealed in January, with an induction ceremony taking place on March 15 at New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2010 nominees:

ABBA
The Chantels
Darlene Love
Donna Summer
Genesis
The Hollies
Jimmy Cliff
KISS
Laura Nyro
LL Cool J
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Stooges

Miley Cyrus closes down restaurant

Miley Cyrus had a restaurant closed so she and 100 friends could party together.

The 'Hannah Montana’ star wanted to celebrate her sold-out concert at Los Angeles Staples Center on Tuesday night (22.09.09) by dining at the newly-opened eatery Katsuya.

The 16-year-old star told bosses she wanted privacy 'no matter the cost' so booked out the entire restaurant.

Miley was dressed in an open back, black mini-dress and high black boots as she sipped on a special Katsuya drink.

A source added to website RadarOnline: 'She was in great spirits and danced almost the whole night.'

Miley was keen to keep her party private as she recently claimed her life is being ruined by the paparazzi.

The 'See You Again' singer blasted photographers who follow her everywhere and has branded the profession "disgusting".

She wrote on her Twitter page: "Being a paparazzi is the most DISGUISTING job imaginable.

"Being followed around by creepy photographers is NOT in the job description! YOU try being stuck inside cuz creepers are waiting for u (sic)."

Jackie Jackson can't get over brothers death

Jackie Jackson cries himself to sleep over his brother Michael’s death.

The 58-year-old musician is struggling to cope with his younger brother’s tragic passing in June from acute Propofol intoxication and often wakes up feeling overwhelmed with grief.

He told ET Online: "It's hard for me to sleep because I think about him constantly, all the time. Sometimes I wake up with tears in my eyes because he meant so much to the world and also to me as a brother. I just miss him dearly, so much and I just can't believe he is not here."

The former Jackson Five singer and his brothers Marlon and Tito have spoken out about the last time they saw Michael alive.

The four men had an emotional reunion at a party in celebration of their parents Katherine and Joe’s 60th wedding anniversary just weeks before Michael’s death.

Tito said: "I told him that I loved him and he told me that he loved me more. We gave each other a hug and that whole thing. So, I was very happy that I had the opportunity to see him at that moment. And that's the last time I saw my brother.'

Marlon added: "What's comforting for me is that I think he is at a better place for himself. And a piece of him will live forever within me. So, that's my peace."

Jackie – real name Sigmund Esco Jackson – also revealed how excited the 'Thriller’ singer was about performing for loved-ones at his record-breaking 'This Is It’ London residency, which was due to open in July.

Jackie explained: 'I asked him, 'How's it going?' And he said, 'It's going to be incredible.' He couldn't wait for us to see the show. He wouldn't tell us anything about it. He just wanted us to see it from our own eyes."