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singles. And here, in this part of the world, we glorify them - treat them as mega stars; and try to impress on the music minded public that Star Track Album they are world beaters when they are absolutely not. Jay Sean was on stage for We have had great per- about 45 minutes and did a formers light up our scene in the repeat. The rest were unimpres- past, and all of them were very pro- sive. fessional in their approach. They To be honest, do we need moved into action at the scheduled such acts? time and gave the public their A music lover told The money's worth. And they all per- Island's "Star Track" that the formed ABSOLUTELY LIVE on moment Kevin Lyttle came out stage, with their own backing band with the song "Turn Me On" he providing live music. went straight into her "Biggest What we have had, during the Flop Artistes" list. past few months, are artistes who OK, Mr. Lyttle did get inter- come on stage hours late, perform national recognition with to DJ music (pre-recorded tracks), Jay Sean "Turn Me On," but his fame repeat some of the songs, and then faded out after just a couple of quit the scene…sometimes less than an hour into the concert. Such artistes are seldom (or never) seen performing at mega open-air venues in other parts of the world. They are club artistes. With the global economy facing the prospect of economic retrac- tion, should we be spending our precious foreign exchange on such acts…hardly bene- ficial to the local showbiz scene!

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Jessie J Mohombi I'm feeling sexy and free out of control Like glitter's raining on me es, the 'trend' continues and a You're like a shot of pure (Repeat Verse Three) decline in crowd participa- gold Rock my world into the sun- Ytion is now very evident. I think I'm 'bout to explode light Music fans are fed up of having Make this dream the best I've to fork out big bucks just for the I can taste the tension like a ever known sake of seeing track artistes in cloud of smoke in the air Dirty dancing in the moon- action - most of whom can't even Now I'm breathing like I'm light handle a one hour concert without running 'cause you're taking Take me down like I'm a repeating some of their songs. me there domino A proper concert should be of Don't you know...you spin me about 90 minutes duration, but in Kevin Lyttle out of control Every second is a highlight the past couple of months, we have When we touch don't ever let seen concerts not lasting even an Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh me go hour! We can do this all night Dirty dancing in the moon- Damn, this love's skin tight light Baby, come on Take me down like I'm a Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh domino Seen 'N' Heard Pull me like a bass drum Esric and Sandra HEARD…it's not only wine, Sparkin' up a rhythm Ooh, baby, baby, got me feel- women and song, but DRUGS as Baby, come on ing so right well, at certain venues in the city. Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, baby, baby, dancing in Jackson trio's The odor of illegal substance is the moonlight dangerously high at one particular Rock my world into the sun- Ooh, baby, baby, got me feel- spot. light ing so right The law enforcing authorities are Make this dream the best I've Ooh, baby, baby, dancing in seen and heard taking action to ever known the moonlight Christmas treat root out forbidden activities at mas- Dirty dancing in the moon- Ooh, baby, baby, got me feel- sage parlours, but they seem to be light ing so right andra and Esric wife, Anne, for the festive turning a blind eye to similar activ- Take me down like I'm a Ooh, baby, baby, dancing in ities at other venues. domino the moonlight Jackson, and daugh- vacation Ster, Tatum, released a Trevine told The Every second is a highlight Rock my world into the sun- Christmas CD for their Island's "Star Track" that Pen Pals When we touch don't ever let light close mates, and now plan Esric's version of "Oh me go Make this dream the best I've to market a similar treat Holy Night" ranks among ! Name: Sarina Torres. Dirty dancing in the moon- ever known this year (2012), but this the best you could hope to ! Age: 24. light Dirty dancing in the moon- time it would be for the hear and that Sandra and ! Gender: Female. public. Tatum, who are also in a Take me down like I'm a light ! Address: 205th Brook Ave., Apt #4c, domino Take me down like I'm a According to Trevine class of their own, make Bronx, NY 10454-4153, USA. domino Rodrigo, of the Lanka this a very special effort You got me losing my mind Times Melbourne, the that needs a wider audi- ! Hobbis/Interests: Reading, writing, My heart beats out of time Every second is a highlight experimental production ence. drawing, photography. I'm seeing Hollywood stars When we touch don't ever let contained a selection of Esric assured Trevine (Kind of pen pal I am looking for: You strum me like a guitar me go handpicked Christmas that there will be another Pen pals 18+. People who like reading, Dirty dancing in the moon- songs delivered with great this year which will be writing and more). I can taste the tension like a light aplomb by the musical trio sold to the public and the ! If you are keen to make friends with cloud of smoke in the air Take me down like I'm a who are among the best funds generated will be readers of this page, send us your name, Sri Lankan musicians in donated to a charitable Now I'm breathing like I'm domino age, gender, address, hobbies/interests, running cause you're taking Australia. cause. school/occupation, and e-mail address me there *Sent by: Kylie (Pretty "My review of the CD is Both Sandra and Esric Don't you know...you spin me Girl) of Colombo that it is an excellent pro- also spent their festive (if any). duction and the vocals are vacation in Colombo, and ! Write to; Ivan Alvis, C/o "Star top class," says Trevine, performed at the Galadari Track," The Island, 223, Bloemendhal World Singles Chart who was in town, with his Hotel on New Year's Eve. Road, Colombo 13. Or mail the required 1. We Found Love - , feat. Calvin Harris. details to: [email protected] 2. Sexy And I Know It - Lmfao 3. Good Feeling - Flo Rida. 4. The One That Got Away - Katy Perry. 5. Paradise - Coldplay. he birth of Beyonce and Jay Z's new child, see himself living for much longer. 6. Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO, feat. Lauren Bennett & , has been largely respond- Meanwhile, Beyonce's sister, Solange Goonrock Ted to with great delight and euphoria from Knowles, has spoken out in an effort to silence 7. It Will Rain - Bruno Mars. the famous couple's fans, friends and family. the rumours surrounding Beyonce's newborn 8. Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes, feat. Adam Levine. However, not everyone appears to be baby,insisting, "The ignorance is really sad and 9. Young, Wild & Free - Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Bruno enthused by news of the newborn, with one upsetting." Mars. church particularly scornful. Gossips have gone into overdrive following 10.Rolling In The Deep - Adele. Though the pastor of Holy Building, the the arrival of Blue Ivy,on Saturday,January Beulah Baptist Church in West End, North 7th, 2012, with some speculating the singer Carolina, insists that his church had had no faked her pregnancy and others accusing the United World Album Chart part in it, someone's clearly making good use of new parents of causing chaos in 1. 21 - Adele. the notice board outside with a prankster opting City's Lenox Hill Hospital by keeping other 2. Exile Japan - Exile. to alter the words to read "Beyonce Had Her patients out of the wards. 3. Mylio Xyloto - Coldplay. 4. Lioness: Hidden Treasures - Amy Winehouse. 5. Christmas - Michael Bublé. Blue Ivy Carter dubbed 'Baby 6. Talk That Talk- Rihanna. 7. Sorry For Partying Rocking - LMFAO. 8. Doo-Wops & Hooligans - Bruno Mars. 9. Take Care - . Satan' on Church message board Beyonce and Jay-Z 10.Ceremonials - Florence & The Machine. Baby Satan Is On Earth." Solange is fed up with the reports and admits a fake etc... you would naturally express your- Whoever the mystery vandal is, he can find a it's hard to keep quiet while her loved ones are self. However, the pure happiness and joy I've kinship in his inexplicable dislike for a child "slandered, lied on (sic), and ridiculed". witnessed and experienced helps me to keep TOTP PopShot Chart less than a week old in rapper 50 Cent, who In a post on her .com page, she my mouth shut." 1. Good Feeling - Flo Rida. began by posting his best to the new parents writes, "It has really gotten out of hand. I've Beyonce and Jay-Z are already believed to 2. Paradise - Coldplay. only to undermine that by Tweeting pictures of been doing my best at keeping my mouth have splashed out over $1.5 million on their 3. Troublemaker - Taio Cruz. Blue Ivy with Jay Z's more aged face photo- shut... but the ignorance is really sad and newborn daughter, including a number of lav- 4. Levels - Avicii. shopped over the top. "Yal play to much congrat- upsetting. ish gifts such as a $600,000 rocking horse, a 5. Mama Do The Hump - Rizzle Kicks. ulations to Jayz and Beyonce BABY "We are supposed to be super human and $15,000 high chair and a $30,000 playhouse. 6. Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs. BlueIvyCarter IS GEORGOUS," tweeted Fiddy, watch people we love get slandered, lied on They've even plashed out on a $30,000 magi- 7. Earthquake - Labrinth, feat. Tinie Tempah. before showing the less than flattering edited (sic), and ridiculed. It is one of The hardest cal windmill playhouse for the garden and a 8. Domino - Jessie. pictures. The rapper's in an odd state of mind at things to accept. mini Bugatti car, too. 9. We Found Love - Rihanna, feat. Calvin Harris. the moment though in fairness, just last week "In any other workplace... if someone direct- What a great way to enjoy life when millions 10.Dedication To My Ex (miss That).- Lloyd, feat. André 3000 he was on Twitter proclaiming that he couldn't ly tells your (sic) mother or sister is a liar and the world over have absolutely nothing to eat! and Lil Wayne.