Bruce Springsteen’s Cousin Found Dead in Hotel Room

Bruce SpringsteenMUSIC legend Bruce Springsteen canceled a performance in Kansas City after his cousin and road crew member was found dead in the Kansas City’s Intercontinental Hotel Monday.

“Lenny Sullivan, Bruce’s cousin and the assistant road manager of the E Street Band for the last 10 years, passed away today at the age of 36,” a statement on Springsteen’s website read. “A warm and sensitive person, he was beloved by Bruce, the Band, the crew, and the entire Thrill Hill family.”

Kansas City police said they are investigating, but that the death wasn’t considered suspicious.

Tickets for Monday’s show are to be refunded.

“Bruce and the Band deeply appreciate the understanding of our Kansas City audience, and look forward to returning at our the first opportunity,” continued the message on Springsteen’s website.

Bruce Springsteen Rocks Glastonbury

Rock legend Bruce Springsteen made his Glastonbury debut Saturday — but refused to play his biggest hit, Born in The USA.

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“He was really alive and really energetic but he didn’t play Born in The USA and everyone was quite gutted about it. I don’t know why he chose to do that,” a concert-goer told The Times. (continue)

Bruce Springsteen Named as The “Other Man” in a Divorce

Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen has been named as the “other man” in a divorce.

Businessman Arthur J Kelly has cited the singer as the reason for the break-up of his 17-year marriage to mum-of-two Ann.

Court papers filed by Kelly in New Jersey claim Springsteen, 59, had a long affair with Ann.

Springsteen’s publicist has since told People magazine that Springsteen — nicknamed The Boss — stands by a statement he released in August 2006 — when reports surfaced that he was involved in another alleged affair — which says his commitment to wife Patti Scialfa “remains as strong as the day we were married.”

“I hesitate to use this Web site for anything personal believing it should remain a place where fans of my music can come free of the distractions that occasionally arise with the rest of my job,” Springsteen wrote on his Web site at the time. “However, due to the unfounded and ugly rumors that have appeared in the papers over the last few days, I felt they shouldn’t pass without comment. Patti and I have been together for 18 years – the best 18 years of my life. We have built a beautiful family we love and want to protect and our commitment to one another remains as strong as the day we were married.”

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Mika Plans to Buy Michael Jackson’s Diamanté Gloves

Hey, remember Mika? (he’s the guy behind this.) According to British tab The Sun, the flamboyant singer is planning to splash out on Michael Jackson’s diamanté gloves when they go under the hammer later this this month.

The star — who has been in America working on the follow-up to multimillion-selling debut album Life In Cartoon Motion — plans to buy the gloves AND Jackson’s Zoltar The Fortune Teller fairground machine in the Neverland auction, starting on April 22.

However, Mika will need to dig deep — the gloves are said to be one of the most prized items in the auction.

Paul McCartney Seen Driving Gas-Guzzling Car

Paul McCartneyUh oh! Paul McCartney is sticking his fingers up at the envirnomnet — he’s been spottted driving around Los Angeles in a C5 Corvette — which does around 16 miles to the gallon.

According to the Daily Mail, the former Beatle told reporters outside LAX that  “I don’t speak English” as he jumped behind the wheel of the car, which has a  5.7 liter engine and takes just 4.8seconds to go from 0-60mph.

Paul, 66, also owns a Lexus LS600H hybrid — which he had imported from Japan.