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Celebrity Chatter: Jackson's Undercover Garb Raises Eyebrows

Muslim Garb Usually Worn By Women

Michael Jackson has gone undercover again, this time appearing in traditional clothing during a Bahraini shopping spree. But the reason he's getting so much press on his get up is because women usually wear the Islamic clothing.

The abaya that Jackson was wearing is a robe-like dress that Muslim women wear to cover them as instructed in the Islamic religion. Photographs also show him wearing a traditional veil and gloves.

In his defense, he did have on men's shoes. A woman who was not identified accompanied Jackson and his three children, who were also wearing scarves over their faces. She also wore an abaya.

One of the children, seen holding Jackson's hand, wore light pants and a yellow shirt and was not completely covered.

Jackson and his entourage were shopping at the Marina Mall in Manama, Bahrain, according to the Associated Press.

It has been widely reported that since the pop star was acquitted on child molestation charges that he is considering permanently moving to Dubai. In August, the Agence France Presse reported that Jackson has bought a luxury property in Bahrain.

Super Bowl Superstars

So the Super Bowl is on its way to Detroit and some celebrities are jumping on the Super Bowl bandwagon. Before the actual kick off Sunday, there are plenty of parties planned for the Motor City.

Here are a few of the visitors expected to Motown for Super Bowl XL.

Sean "Diddy" Combs rolls into town for his Cashmere Party and he's expected to have celebrities in tow. The part is set for Friday night in downtown Detroit. Chris Rock and Adam Sandler are the expected guests.

Jaime Pressly heads to the Detroit suburb of Mount Clemens for the Pressley party. The "My Name Is Earl" star probably knows the area well. It's a frequent hang out for Detroit's Kid Rock, who Pressly used to date. That party is set for Friday.

Magic Johnson, Busta Rhymes, rocker Tommy Lee, rapper Juvenile, Kem, the Fugees, Black Eyed Peas, Regina King, Alyssa Milano, Paris and Nikki Hilton and George Clooney are also expected to be in town. Some of them are either hosting parties, performing at parties or just showing up for the red carpet treatment. The Rolling Stones, Kid Rock, Kanye West and Nelly are expected to perform for Super Bowl festivities.

Rosie's New Gig

Rosie O'Donnell may be returning to television in a sitcom she's creating that will be about a columnist at a newspaper a la Erma Bombeck.

According to Newsday, "O'Donnell's character will be gay and will have lost her lover to breast cancer. " Meanwhile, O'Donnell's pal Julia Roberts will be heading to Broadway in March and the Great White Way is hoping the superstar's presence will mean an increase in ticket sales.

Roberts will appear in the play "Three Days of Rain." Set in New York, the play is about on a brother, his sister and their childhood friend who meet to settle their parents' estate, according to Broadway.com.

The show has already sold more than $7 million in tickets.

Angelina's Baby Message

Photos of Angelina Jolie in London showed her bulging belly and a tattoo that reads "Quod me nutrit me destruit" plastered across it.

Remember, Jolie wore a vial of blood around her neck when married to Billy Bob Thornton.

For all of you out there who had Latin in high school, you'll remember that translates to "What feeds me destroys me, too."

The actress and actor Brad Pitt are expecting their first child.

And speaking of tattoos, Lindsay Lohan recently had the word "Breathe" tattooed on her wrist, according to reports circulating on the Internet.

It's a reminder to the teen star to "just slow down and enjoy life," a friend was quoted as saying in a Toronto publication.

Michelle Solomon's gossip column, Celebrity Chatter, appears each Monday. You can e-mail Michelle at Michelle Solomon@Celebrity Chatter.