Top 20 Funeral Chart

Hell, I didn't know there was a funeral chart! And guess what? James Blunt is the most popular musician to soundtrack a funeral !

Blunt's "Goodbye My Lover" finished at number one, ahead of "Angels" by Robbie Williams and "I've Had The Time Of My Life" by Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley.

Full Top 20 Funeral Chart:

1. "Goodbye My Lover," James Blunt
2. "Angels," Robbie Williams
3. "I've Had The Time Of My Life," Jennifer Warnes & Bill Medley
4. "Wind Beneath My Wings," Bette Midler
5. "Pie Jesu," Requiem
6. "Candle In The Wind," Elton John
7. "With Or Without You," U2
8. "Tears In Heaven," Eric Clapton
9. "Every Breath You Take," The Police
10. "Unchained Melody," Righteous Brothers
11. "Danny Boy," Daniel O'Donnell
12. "Time To Say Goodbye", Sarah Brightman
13. "What A Wonderful World," Louis Armstrong
14. "Knocking On Heaven's Door," Bob Dylan
15. "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing," Aerosmith
16. "Bright Eyes," Simon & Garfunkel
17. "Eternal Flame," The Bangles
18. "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead," Bon Jovi
19. "Want To Live Forever," Fame
20. "Reach For The Stars," S Club 7

Tomorrow, I'll discover that there is a Top 20 Murder chart, or a Top 20 Hell Chart....

Michael Jackson: Ready to conquer the world !

Michael Jackson is working on an "edgy street record" with a string of producers including Will.I.Am, it has been claimed.

The pop legend is apparently now living in Ireland, having spent around a year in exile in Bahrain following his acquittal on child sex abuse charges in California last summer.
According to the uncle of Ron "Neff U" Feemster, former producer with Eminem, 50 Cent, and Ne-Yo, Jacko has brought in some production big-hitters for the proposed album.
Feemster's uncle, Charles "Big Chuck" Stanton, told the Los Angeles Times that he'd been to the embattled star's new home to discuss the project and met "a musically focused and creatively fired-up Jackson."

Stanton said he is "ready to take over the world. He's got some hot records. Will.I.Am did one, Teddy Riley [did one]. We're giving Michael a lot of edgy street records. He's putting melodies to some hard party records."

There has been no confirmation from Jackson's camp about the reports.

Kylie snubbs Blair

Kylie Minogue has reportedly snubbed British Prime Minister Tony Blair because of her opposition to the war in Iraq. The singer, who yesterday officially launched her children's book, The Showgirl Princess, in London, is said to have declined an invitation to meet Mr Blair when the pair found themselves staying at the same Birmingham hotel. "The hotel manager passed the message on, but Miss Minogue politely declined," a source said. "She said it would be unfeasible, citing commitments to her concert as the reason."

However, it is known that Minogue, currently recovering from treatment for breast cancer, is opposed to the war in Iraq. Those in her circle have raised questions as to whether this was the real reason behind her refusal as she is usually prepared to meet people when on tour. They told the Mail on Sunday they believed she refused as a protest against the war.

George Michael: Cannabis & Alcohol

George Michael was discovered hunched over the wheel of his BMW at a traffic light in a North London suburb. Officers were called to the scene by fellow drivers who claimed their attempts at honking and window-banging failed to wake the 43 year-old pop star.

"At approximately 3:22 a.m. on Sunday morning, officers were informed of a stationary vehicle with a driver inside causing an obstruction at traffic lights," a spokesperson for Scotland Yard said without identifying Michael by name, per department policy. "Officers arrested a man on suspicion of being unfit to drive and possession of a controlled substance believed to be cannabis."

According to the Daily Mirror, Michael was engaging in the mid-lane catnap just a mile away from his estate and was on his way home after a night of clubbing.

The tabloid claimed that officers were able to wake Michael at the scene and administered a Breathalyzer test, which he failed. The cops then called a doctor to examine the singer, who was deemed "completely out of it."

"There was a concern a mix of drugs and alcohol may have had a bad effect on him," a spokesperson for London's Metropolitan Police told the paper.

It's the second time this year Michael has unwittingly pulled the roadside sleeping-beauty routine and the third time he's been involved in a traffic violation. I hope next time won't be when I'll go see George Live in concert in November....aaargh!