Janet Jackson has vowed to wear black for a year to mourn the death of her brother Michael.

The singer shared a "special bond" with her older sibling - who died on June 25 of acute Propofol intoxication - and has decided to dress in dark clothes as a mark of respect.

Madonna is to duet with Janet Jackson.

The two singers are working on a tribute to Janet's late brother Michael Jackson after bonding over dinner after Sunday's (13.09.09) MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), which saw the 'Together Again' star perform 'Scream', a track originally recorded with her sibling, and Madonna make a tearful speech about her regret at "abandoning" the pop icon before his death.

Lady Gaga wanted to walk down the red carpet with a lion at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) last night (13.09.09).

The eccentric pop star demanded a bizarre array of items for her performance at the ceremony - including the dangerous big cat - in an attempt to "upstage" every other pop star attending.

Janet Jackson is planning a tell-all interview about her brother's death. The "Together Again" singer has not yet spoken publicly about Michael Jackson's passing but has agreed to speak to America's Harper's Bazaar about her grief.

A source said: "She is giving them the world exclusive and is going to be on the cover."

Janet Jackson wants custody of Michael Jackson's three children. The late "Man in the Mirror" star had reportedly discussed his wishes for his kids - Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, seven, known as 'Blanket' - in the event of his death and was even planning to draft a new will to amend custody details.

A source said: "There was a lot of rifts in the family, but Janet was the one person he spoke to regularly and he made sure the children kept in touch with her too."

Britney Spears' former manager claims she has made her comeback too soon.

Johnny Wright - who has also worked with Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake and the Jonas Brothers - insists Britney should not be attempting to resurrect her career yet, and should instead be concentrating on getting her life back on track, following her breakdown last year.