"Thriller" producer Quincy Jones feels like a "piece of his soul" died with Michael Jackson. The music veteran was devastated by the death of his "little brother" Michael, who died in Los Angeles Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest.

He said: "I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words."

Jessica Simpson has asked Tiger Woods for golfing lessons. The singer-and-actress - who has been sporting a seemingly fuller figure of late - wants to embrace a healthier lifestyle and so asked the sportsman for tips.

A source said: "Jessica is taking it seriously. She even asked if Tiger Woods would give her some pointers, but he's been busy with his new baby."

Tiger Woods, the No. 1 ranked golfer in the world, announced on Tuesday on his website that he and his wife, Elin, will be expecting their second child later this winter.

Woods posted the announcement on Tuesday. It reads: "This has been a year of contrasts. I had a solid start to the season, won the U.S. Open in an exciting playoff, and then unfortunately had to shut it down after the successful knee surgery."

Golf pro Tiger Woods may soon earn one billion dollars in career earnings, becoming the world's first billionaire to accumulate his fortune by playing sports. According to Forbes magazine, Woods may reach the billion dollar mark by 2010. He is already a millionaire many times over.

The 14-time major championship winner earned 115 million dollars in 2007 alone, according to Forbes. The magazine annually ranks the world's richest people with its Forbes' Celebrity 100 list. Soccer player David Beckham was the No. 2 sportsman on the list with earnings of 65 million dollars.

Golf legend Tiger Woods has recently added a $65 million mansion in the Hamptons to his list of assets.

Woods' six-acre estate houses a 13,200 sq. ft. Colonial Revival mansion, 7,500 sq. ft. guest house and a four-car garage.