Sound Bites: Eurythmics, Sting, Michael Jackson

April 30 -- Eurythmics Star to Make Scotland's First Film Studio

Former Eurythmics member Dave Stewart will make a large investment to build a film studio in Inverness, Scotland, according to the London Sunday Times. Stewart — who also runs a multimedia company in London — is backing the project along with actor James Cosmo, who appeared in Braveheart. "It won't be Hollywood, but it will be a proper working studio," Cosmo told the Sunday Times. Sean Connery reportedly also had plans to construct a studio in his homeland, but Stewart's venture may become the first Scottish film studio.

Sting Unscathed After Plane Scare

A small plane carrying Sting skidded off a runway and smashed through a fence while trying to land at Florence Airport in Italy today, according to Reuters. Sting and his friend, along with two pilots, were not hurt in the incident. Sting and his friend left for his villa in an outlying village — but the two pilots remained at the airport to brief authorities about the incident, and all flights were delayed 45 minutes while the plane was removed from the runway. The singer will soon head to the United States, where he will accept the Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity award on May 5 in Washington, D.C.

Michael Jackson's Spiritual Advisor to Miss Big Show

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach — Michael Jackson's spiritual advisor and near-constant companion in public appearances — will be absent from his friend's first Stateside performance in years. Jackson's all-star show, celebrating his 30th anniversary as a solo artist, will be held on Sept. 7 at Madison Square Garden — a Friday night. "I could be in the best seats in the house, but I'm not going. Shabbos is more important," Boteach told the New York Daily News. "The promoter chose the date. I never brought it up to Michael because I don't want to make an issue out of it. Hopefully, there will be other concerts."