Michael Jackson Makes Anti-Italian Remark

Michael Jackson has sparked outrage after reportedly making an anti-Italian slur.

The eccentric star - who recently caused controversy by allegedly criticising Jews - is said to have left a voice message for former friend Dieter Wiesner in late 2002 or early 2003, slamming record mogul Tommy Mottola.

According to America's New York Post, the singer said: "I'm very concerned. I don't trust that man. He thinks he's God. He thinks he's Italian Mafia."

Last week Jackson was ordered to apologise to America's Jewish community after allegedly branding them "leeches".

In a recorded call from 2003, aired by US TV network ABC this week, Jackson reportedly said Jewish members of the music industry had conspired to wreck his career.

On the tape - a recorded message for Wiesner - Jackson says: "They suck them [stars] like leeches. They start out the most popular person in the world,
make a lot of money, big house, cars and everything and end up penniless.

"It's a conspiracy. The Jews do it on purpose."

The comments outraged America's Jewish population, and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) demanded he apologise.

ADL director Abraham H Foxman slammed the pop star in a statement, saying:

"Michael Jackson has an anti-Semitic streak. It seems every time he has a problem in his life, he blames it on Jews."

Michael Jackson's attorney, Brian Oxman, has defended the superstar saying he is not anti-Semitic.

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Britney Spears Sends Christina Aguilera Marriage Book

Britney Spears has reportedly sent pop rival Christina Aguilera a self-help
guide to marriage.

The sexy star bought the blonde singer - who recently tied the knot with
lover Jordan Bratman - a book entitled 'How to Stay Happily Married',
according to Britain's Daily Star newspaper.

The singers have only recently called time on a bitter feud, which was
sparked after Christina reportedly got up close and personal with Britney's
ex Justin Timberlake at the Brit Awards.

Christina, who first met Britney when the pair starred on the 'Mickey Mouse
Club' as children, even sent the 'Toxic' singer a gift basket to prove her
change of heart.

She revealed: "I sent Britney a gift basket, and she phoned me to say
thanks."

Christina admitted the pair have a lot of catching up to do, and said she
still can't believe Britney has a baby, Sean Preston, and is married to
Kevin Federline.

She said: "I still can't believe Brit has had a baby! It's weird, you've
known this person since she was a girl and now she's doing all these grown
up things. It's been quite a journey for both of us.
"We've just ended up at different places in our lives."

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