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with Ivan Alvis Star Track

inger Joey Lewis is a happy with this organization. man. Or, let's say, he is excited, "I can almost hear the chorus Sthrilled and delighted! of the song ringing out in the With the World Cup about to com- stadiums as Murali, the great mence, and Colombo being one of the man, plays his final games venues, Joey's song, "Murali 800 (The and takes more wickets," King Of Spin)" is being made avail- said Joey in an exclu- able to cricket fans in Sri Lanka as a sive chit-chat with ringtone download from Mobitel. "Star Track." According to reports coming our Explaining way,all the profits from the download how it all came will be channelled to 'The about, Joey Foundation of Goodness', which, went on to say says Joey, is a brilliant organization. that the Both Murali and his manager, Kushil recording of Gunesekera, are closely associated the song was initi- ated by Johann Jayasinha (SNNI), when he met him last year in Australia. "Johann is an Joey Lewis amazing media man and photographer and we chatted a lot, especially about cricket. When we Gunasekera, who was also mp3 download and on iTunes), and Born This Way found out that we were both impressed with it. Murali liked it, there is "Murali 800 (The King Of passionate about the game. too, and here we are. Spin)" the original version by Joey. I told Johann about the "I think your original article on "We wanted to do something Lady Gaga cricket songs I had written, the song gave it a lot of momentum, good and positive with the song and and mentioned to him It doesn't matter if you love Subway kid, rejoice your truth too." our goals have been achieved," said about the song for Murali. Joey says the ringtone can be a proud and happy Joey. him, or capital H-I-M "I played and sang a Just put your paws up In the religion of the insecure activated by sending the song code, Joey has plans to come this way, few lines to him and he which is 686390, to 777. either April or May of this year 'Cause you were Born This I must be myself, respect my really liked it and told me There are two versions of (2011), and that means there is Way, baby youth that I must record it and "Murali 800 (The King Of Spin)" - every possibility of Sri Lanka's send it to him. This I did, the Jiffry/Lewis Mix, featuring answer to Neil Diamond doing a My mama told me when I was A different lover is not a sin and he was so happy with maestro Hussain Jiffry on bass guest spot at one of the popular ven- young Believe capital H-I-M (hey, hey, Johaan Jayasinha and Joey it that he sent it to (available at AMAZON MUSIC as a ues in Colombo. We are all born superstars hey) Murali's Manager, Kushil I love my life, I love this record She rolled my hair and put my and lipstick on Mi amore vole fe yah (love In the glass of her boudoir needs faith) Seen 'n' Heard "There's nothing wrong with (Repeat Chorus and Post Princess Musical Fiesta lovin' who you are" Chorus) HEARD…that ugly video, which es, it's happening this Saturday, February Prasad. She said, "Cause he made you many consider to be pornographic 12th, 2011, at 6.30 pm. All the artistes will be musically backed by the perfect, babe" Don't be a drag, just be a queen material, has surfaced again. Whether you're broke or ever- Y Spirit Band. It has nothing to do with music Put together by the Union of Princess of Wales The hosts will be Lanka Perera and Shiran "So hold your head up girl and green but, unfortunately, features peo- you'll go far You're black, white, beige, College, Moratuwa, Princess Musical Fiesta will Fernando from Prince of Wales College. ple connected with entertain- Listen to me when I say" chola descent be held the air conditioned Jeelan College According to an insider, Princess Musical Fiesta You're Lebanese, you're orient Auditorium, Keselwatta - which is near the has been organised very specially to raise funds ment. Chorus: Whether life's disabilities Keselwatta Police Station. for developing the future progress of the educa- What is so disturbing is that such I'm beautiful in my way Left you outcast, bullied, or This musical fiesta will bring into the spotlight tional activities of Princess of Wales College, videos will continue to make the 'Cause God makes no mistakes teased several well known artistes who are working on Moratuwa. rounds and could ultimately end I'm on the right track, baby Rejoice and love yourself making it a memorable evening for the music- Tickets for the show could be obtained from Multi up in a porn site - thus causing I was born this way today minded public. Pharmacy, Rawatawatta, Keells Super, distress and pain of mind to those 'Cause, baby, you were born The line-up includes Annesley Malawana, Indrani Rawathawatta and Katubedda, and Cargils Food involved. Don't hide yourself in regret this way Perera, Lankika and Shanaka from the Golden City, Rawatawatta, Just love yourself and you're Chimes, Nadini Premadasa, Amila set No matter gay,straight, or bi, Nadeeshani (of Sirasa Super Star Pen Pals I'm on the right track, baby Lesbian, transgendered life fame), Shanika Wanigasekara, I was Born This Way I'm on the right track, baby Shenya Naphthalie, Lucky Deva, I was born to survive and Mega Star runner-up Post Chorus: No matter black, white or * Name: Leah Amor Mamanao. Ooo, there ain't no other way beige Suresh Gamage. * Age: 23. Baby,I was born this way Chola or orient made The evening's entertain- * Gender: Female. Baby,I was born this way I'm on the right track, baby ment will also include a * Address: Poblacion, San Remigio, musical comedy skit by Ooo, there ain't no other way I was born to be brave 6011 Cebu, Philippines. Rathnasheela and the Baby I was born this way * Hobbies/Interests: Travelling, col- famous Ronnie Leitch, I'm on the right track, baby (Repeat Chorus) lecting postcards, listening to music, I was born this way a dance act by two old playing tennis, reading, learning new I was born this way,hey (x2) girls of Princess of Don't be a drag - just be a queen I'm on the right track, baby Wales College - languages, etc. Don't be a drag - just be a queen I was born this way,hey Janadari Salgado and (Kind of pen pal I am looking for: Don't be a drag - just be a queen Kanaani - as well as Either male or female (23 to 30 years), Don't be! (Repeat the above verse) Latin dancing by who can be my new friend. Dancing Star Sanka The Spirit Band Give yourself prudence *Sent by: Kylie (Pretty Girl) And love your friends of Colombo

excited about the event. audiences, and you can expe- Unoosha loves doing her own cre- rience it all on Saturday, World Singles Chart ations, but she also tackles songs February 19th, at the 1. Grenade - Bruno Mars. made famous by various singers, Ceylon Continental Hotel - 2. The Time (Dirty Bit) - Black Eyed Peas. including Whitney Houston, Alicia right here in Colombo. 3. Firework - Katy Perry. Keys and Mariah Carey. 4. Hold It Against Me - Britney Spears. UNOOSHA In fact, she performed at Mariah 5. Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars. didn't think much of what the they were describing her as the best Carey's wedding renewal ceremony 6. What's My Name - Rihanna feat. Drake. Maldives had to offer, by way of female performer in the Maldives. at Reethi Rah resort in the Maldives. 7. Raise Your Glass - Pink. Imusic, until I made my first trip Eventually, I did get the opportunity She has appeared several times on 8. We R Who We R - Ke$ha. to Male` in September 2007. of seeing her in action last national TV and at a number of high 9. Only Girl (In The World) - Rihanna. I was there to experience the music September (2010) in Male`. profiled music events and festivals 10.Tonight (I'm Lovin' You) -Enrique Iglesias, feat. Ludacris. of the group, The Clove, the drum- Yes, she is extremely talented, and I in the Maldives, and also hosted a ming prowess of little Thotho, and would describe her as a very good music show for kids for two seasons, United World Album Chart the singing capabilities of Rittay. I 1. Doo-Wops & Hooligans - Bruno Mars. must say I was very much impressed 2. Loud - Rihanna. with what I saw and heard. live in Colombo 3. The King Is Dead - The Decemberists. At that point in time, I was also told 4. Kidz Bop 19 - Kidz Bop Kids. about a singer, called Unoosha, and singer. And that is precisely why her called "Let's Sing With 5. Teenage dream - Katy Perry. vocals are heard on numerous Kiddy." And recently 6. The Beginning - Black Eyed Peas. . she won the Best Female Vocalist 7. Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes - Social Distortion. She has more than 100 studio record- category at the first Music Video 8. Greatest Hits So Far - Pink. ings to her name, with almost every Awards held by VTV. 9. Science & Faith - The Script. album coming out in the Maldives Unoosha has her own band and Unoosha: 10. Some Kind Of Trouble - . having at least one song by Unoosha. has been playing, regularly, at Did it for Well, guess what! Unoosha will be some of the most exclu- Mariah here next week to entertain local TOTP PopShot Chart sive high class resort Carey 1. We R Who We R - KeSha. music lovers. She will be featured, in chains in the 2. Grenade - Bruno Mars. an exclusive concert, on Saturday, Maldives, and these 3. Rolling in The Deep - Adele. February 19th, 2011, at the Ceylon include the Hilton, 4. Coming Home - Didy-Dirty Money, feat. Skylar Gray. Continental Hotel. and the Conrad & 5. Blind Faith - Chase & Status, feat. Liam Bailey. The concert, they say,is a booster for Manafaru Beach 6. Do It like a Dude - Adele. the release of her new album, in House. 7. Wretch 32 - Traktor, feat. L. Male`, later in the year. So, obviously, talent- 8. Hold It Against Me - Britney Spears. It also happens to be her very first ed Unoosha has 9. What's My Name - Rihanna, feat.Drake. venture, outside the Maldives, as a something special to 10. Yeah X3 - Chris Brown. singer, and Unoosha, they say, is all offer Sri Lankan