Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe MATCHBOX TWENTY An appearance by Rob Thomas and Adam Gaynor of matchbox twenty at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City has been postponed due to Monday's airplane crash in the Rockaway section of Queens. Advertisement Thomas and Gaynor had been scheduled to unveil the newest Hard Rock Cafe Signature Series T-shirt and pin. However, because of the closing of all New York area airports in the wake of the crash, the event will be held at a later date. GEORGE HARRISON Former Beatle George Harrison is reportedly undergoing highly experimental treatments for cancer. Published reports indicate that Harrison, now 58, took treatments at New York's Staten Island University Hospital. Several Big Apple newspapers have given more details. The Post says Ringo Starr visited Harrison during his hospitalization and that Harrison was discharged some days ago. The Times reported he was in a private suite. Advertisement If you remember, last summer there were reports that Harrison was at death's door. BRITNEY SPEARS The singer USA Today calls "the world's most famous ex-Mouseketeer," Britney Spears, is out with a third CD and a new tour, but some reviewers say she's still without a real image. Reviewer Elysa Gardner says Spears -- whom many feel is sending a too-adult image to her largely barely pubescent audience -- appears on stage in "painted on" pants and a halter top, certain of her physical image but uncertain of most everything else. In addition to finding exception with her physical manner, many adults find watching her on videos uncomfortable. One pundit describes her dancing and singing as "so mechanical it appears that she is seeing the material for the first time and can't wait for the end of her shift." Spears' tour visited Long Island, N.Y., this past week. The publication gave the performance two out of four stars. (The above two items thanks to UPI Feature Reporter Dennis Daily) MICHAEL JACKSON Michael Jackson's recent Madison Square Garden concerts in New York City, titled "Michael Jackson: The Solo Years, 30th Anniversary Celebration," were taped and will air Tuesday (at 9 p.m. ET/PT) on CBS. Advertisement The two-evening "Celebration" -- taped Sept. 7 and 10 -- featured performances by Jackson and several artists paying tribute to the King of Pop. Performers include Destiny's Child, Gloria Estefan, Al Jarreau, Whitney Houston, Liza Minnelli, 'N Sync, and Britney Spears. The shows also featured a reunion of Jackson and his brothers performing a medley of hits by The Jackson 5 in their first performance together in almost 20 years. Jackson's new album, "Invincible," was released Oct. 30. MICK FLEETWOOD Mick Fleetwood is raising money for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. He and his All-Star Blues Band will hold a benefit concert Wednesday night at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. The co-founder of Fleetwood Mac will sign the DW drum kit he plays that night. Proceeds from its sale during an online auction, as well as from the sale of signed drumsticks that night, will be given to the Red Cross. Next Tuesday, Nov. 20 (at 10 a.m. PST), Fleetwood will auction off a large collection of rock memorabilia on his Web site (FleetwoodOwen.com). Items on the block include a selection of guitars from the personal collection of Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora, an autographed cowboy hat worn by Madonna during publicity for her recent "Drowned World Tour," Noel Gallagher's silver sparkle Gibson guitar, and several rare, original concert posters -- including Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell and Woodstock. Advertisement 'N SYNC BOBBLEHEADS This holiday season, Best Buy will offer 'N Sync fans exclusive, limited-edition bobbleheads of JC, Lance, Joey, Justin and Chris. $1 million in proceeds from the sales will be donated to New York City relief efforts. One 'N Sync Bobblehead character will be available each week beginning Nov. 24 in the following order: JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Justin Timberlake, and Chris Kirkpatrick. The bobbleheads will sell for $9.99, with a minimum $25 purchase and a limit of one bobblehead per person per purchase, while supplies last. For the 'N Sync fan looking for the ultimate addition to their collection, Best Buy will make a limited number of autographed bobbleheads available on eBay. Four complete sets and three individual bobbleheads of each of the five 'N Sync band members will be offered for sale. The auctions will run 10 days.
