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Lady Gaga isn’t the only fashion-forward pop singer and don’t you forget it! Rihanna took the stage at last night’s Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam in an outfit that split the difference between lingerie and shoulder-padded bodysuit, tastefully accessorized with goggles and a sword. Click here to watch her sing “Russian Roulette” and other hits at last night’s concert, as well as performances by Justin Bieber and Timbaland.

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In addition to the one-hour tribute aired on both MTV and VH1 last night (see a clip of MTV’s Sway talking to a distraught Timbaland), the two sister channels are both going balls out to give Michael Jackson a proper send-off and his legions of stunned fans some memories to embrace.

Not only is VH1 News on the scene in Los Angeles, but VH1 Classic is airing a celebration throughout the weekend of the legacy of the artist who created the world’s biggest selling album ever, Thriller. Tune in to relive the songs, the performances, the choreography, and the styles that still impact pop culture four decades after Michael first became a star with The Jackson 5. VH1 Classic viewers are invited to share their own tributes and memories about the King Of Pop, some of which will be aired on TV.

Today (Friday) at 4PM ET, VH1 is premiering a VH1 News special covering Jackson’s entire biography. Also stay tuned for “Michael Jackson: King Of Videos,” a two-hour video tribute that Jackson himself loved when it originally aired — we hear The Gloved One called the producers of the special to thank them for their work after seeing it.

Stay with us, mourn with us — all weekend.

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Michael Jackson’s concert tickets in London have sold out in record time (why? why?) but the erstwhile King of Pop is said to be bringing in some collaborators to keep the shows “fresh.” Britney Spears and MJ tribute artist Justin Timberlake are reportedly in the frame to join him for a a time during his UK dates.

“The idea would be for them to do five dates each with him. As well as Britney and Justin, he’s in talks with producer Timbaland about doing some of the dates too,” says the report.

If you’re talking about getting Justin AND Britney together for a show, then we’d be interested. Elswhere, Jacko’s proving that he’s still totally insane and lovably eccentric by apparently insisting he arrives at each concert by boat and appears on stage on an elephant. Of course he does. [Photos: WENN]

In 1997, producer extraordinaire Timbaland (a.k.a. Tim Mosley) released his first solo album, Welcome To Our World, with partner Magoo. Ten years later, Jon Hamm became an instant star with the premiere of AMC’s Mad Men. Both well-built men were born on March 10th. Which one is older?

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