Howard Gensler

Howard Gensler writes the Tattle column for the Daily News.

Email Howard at gensleh@phillynews.com

AZHARUDDIN Mohammed Ismail (left), one of the poor child stars from "Slumdog Millionaire" - he was young Salim - moves tomorrow from the Mumbai slums into this new apartment, which he visited over the weekend. The $50,000 unit will be transferred to Azhar´s name when he turns 18, provided he finishes school, said Nirja Mattoo, who helps oversee a trust set up by director Danny Boyle and producer Christian Colson to educate, house and help support the film´s child stars.

Tattle: Tix for tomorrow's Jackson memorial in L.A. are precious - and scalper-resistant

By Howard Gensler

Posted 2:18am

ALTHOUGH Michael Jackson never can say goodbye, a lot of people sure are trying to say goodbye to him. More than 1.6 million fans sat on pins and needles yesterday waiting to find out whether they were among the lucky few to win access to his memorial service at L.A.'s Staples Center tomorrow.

Tattle: With MJ's death, arena is looking to fill 50 dates

By Howard Gensler

Posted 07/03/2009

THE DEATH OF Michael Jackson has left a huge hole in the music world, but it has also left a huge hole in the calendar of London's 23,000-seat O2 Arena, which now has 50 dates to fill. "At the moment we're just waiting for the funeral to be out of the way and we'll let people know in due course," Lucy Ellison, a spokeswoman for O2 operator AEG Europe, said yesterday.

Tattle: It's news vs. speculation in MJ saga - 07/02/2009: By Howard Gensler

LIKE MOST celebrity information, the nuggets can usually be divided into two camps: News and speculation. The "news" has some reliable chance of validity and accuracy; the speculation, tending to be juicier and more ridiculous, sometimes turns out to be valid, but who knows.
Tattle: Michael Jackson: The Dad or not the Dad? - 07/01/2009: By Howard Gensler

MICHAEL JACKSON'S life may have been a twisted soap opera, but at least it had great musical accompaniment. In death, we're getting all the horror, but none of the "Thriller."
Tattle: MJ allegedly had a will, but his mom has a way to be in charge - 06/30/2009: By Howard Gensler

NOBODY really thought that dividing up Michael Jackson's estate was going to be simple, did they? His parents, Katherine and Joe, believe that Michael died without a valid will.
Tattle: MJ's death: Is there any other story? - 06/29/2009: By Howard Gensler

TATTLE HAS a sinking feeling that the next few weeks of Michael Jackson mania are going to make the Anna Nicole Smith postmortem circus look like a simple card trick.
Tattle: Bradley Cooper hooked with Jen, 'Star' says - 06/26/2009: By Howard Gensler

NOW THAT Philadelphia native Bradley Cooper has gone from popular supporting actor to movie star, thanks to "The Hangover," it was only a matter of time before he was linked to a movie-star girlfriend.
Tattle: 'Best Picture' nominees list to grow - 06/25/2009: By Howard Gensler

THE ACADEMY AWARDS sure has lower standards than People Paper movie critic Gary Thompson. Academy President Sid Ganis said at a news conference yesterday that the academy's board of governors has decided to expand the slate of best-picture nominees from five to 10.
Tattle: Mass. author takes dim view of Hasselbeck's book - 06/24/2009: By Howard Gensler

PUBLISHING TODAY, like every other entertainment industry, is all about the cult of personality. That's why Lauren Conrad of "The Hills" was able to sell her first attempt at a novel while less photogenic people, who can actually write, spin more compelling yarns in anonymity.
Tattle: Chris brown admits hitting Rihanna - 06/23/2009: By Howard Gensler

IN THE END, Rihanna didn't have to dime out Chris Brown. Before she needed to be called to testify, her ex-boyfriend pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault on the "Umbrella" singer.
Tattle: Miss New Jersey rises from the Ashleys - 06/22/2009: By Howard Gensler

IF YOU WANT your daughter to be named Miss New Jersey, there's one clear path to success: Name her some variation of Ashley.
Tattle: Billy Joel & wife hit sour note, 'Extra' reports - 06/18/2009: By Howard Gensler

IT LOOKS like going on tour with Elton John has broken up Billy Joel's marriage. Or maybe it was the 30-year age difference.