3 All the Lovers Jackson Kids Still Struggling with Grief Colombo, Here

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with Ivan Alvis he past few months, we have had Jackson. a couple of foreign acts coming The Supremes are yet another leg- Tour way but, unfortunately, they endary band that still contin- Star Track Album haven't been the real thing. We had ues to mesmerize music fans Bjorn Again (Abba duplicates), and across the world with their some Bee Gees imitators as well. scintillating songs. This time, however, GOLD FM, the They were one of the leader and trendsetter of quality most successful bands entertainment in Sri Lanka, will set in their hay day, notch- the local scene alight with two world ing up 12 number one renowned bands performing, back to singles, and also the back, on the same stage, right here leading act for the in Colombo. renowned US record US music legends, The Drifters and label, Motown Records. The Supremes, will be seen in action We, in Sri Lanka, at the BMICH, on September 4th, would never ever forget 2010, at a concert that would most such hits as "Where definitely turn out to nostalgic, spec- Did Our Love Go," tacular and, no doubt, memorable. "Baby The Drifters are best known for their classic R&B The Supremes

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Love," "Come See About Me," "Stop! In The hits, Name Of Love," "Back In My such as "Save The Arms Again," "I Hear A Last Dance," "Under The Symphony," "You Can't Hurry Boardwalk," "Money Honey," "Fools Love" and "You Keep Me Fall In Love," "There Goes My Baby," Hanging On". "On Broadway," "Up On The Roof," The Supremes also became "Saturday Night At The Movies" and the first all female group to get "Memories Are Made Of This". a number one on the US album The Drifters are also known for chart, in the Billboard Top 200, their collaborations with other great when their album, "The Supremes musicians, and have even performed, A' Go-Go," took over the top spot on the same stage, with the late after knocking over the Beatles great King of Rock N Roll, Elvis "Revolver." Presley. So all you music lovers, this is Billy Washinton leads the group a great opportunity for you to join that has continually toured Australia, hands with GOLD FM and experi- All The LoLovversers New Zealand, Malaysia, Japan, China ence another spectacular evening and several other countries. of entertainment! With Washinton is Wayne Foster, Keep reading The Island for who has been with the Drifters for 35 more updates on this blockbuster Kylie Minogue years. The newest member is Patrick happening. Dance I know you find it hard It's all I wanna do But, baby, breathe So won't you dance Lying next to me Seen 'n' Heard I'm standing here with you It's all you need Colombo, here I come! Why won't you move And I'll take you there I'll get inside your groove I'll take you higher, higher, HEARD…they seem to be making a big noise 'Cos I'm on fire, fire, fire, fire higher, higher plans to make this cele- about nothing in particular. A couple of amona Dee, bration even more impressive photographs can't deliver the goods! It hurts All the lovers in the news memorable, with her They have yet to prove their capabilities, When you get too close That have gone before Rthe past vocals. and, as we are all know - the proof of the pud- But, baby it hurts They don't compare to you few weeks Ramona indicated to ding is in the eating! If love is really good Don't be running because of the "Star Track" that she Going by past experiences, it's hard to envis- You just want more Just give me a little bit more Even if it throws you to the They don't compare progress she was can't wait to see beauti- age these guys existing for a long period? fire, fire, fire, fire All the lovers making with her ful Sri Lanka again. song, "Wake Up Her last trip to All the lovers Dance Call," in the Colombo was in the Pen Pals That have gone before It's all I wanna do Melbourne year 2000 when she cele- They don't compare to you So won't you dance charts, is, believe brated New Year in this ! Name: Madhuri Ekanayake. Don't be running I'm standing here with you ! Age: 16. Just give me a little bit more Why won't you move it or not, right part of the world. ! They don't compare Even if it throws you to the here in our midst. "I will be in town for ! Gender: Female. All the lovers fire, fire, fire Ramona is Sri just 10 days and my dad ! Address: 69/12, Hiddaulla, Handessa, Lankan and is a has planned to take me Pilimathalawa, Kandy. Feel All the lovers singer/songwriter to see some gorgeous ! Hobbies/Interests: Collecting stamps, reading, Can't you see there's so much That have gone before tackling the places, such as Galle, ! here to feel They don't compare to you Melbourne live Nuwara-Eliya, and movies, listening to the radio, watching television, Deep inside in your heart Don't be running and bird-watching. You know I'm real Just give me a little bit more music scene with more. Can't you see that this is real- They don't compare rhythm & blues, "I absolutely LOVE it ! School: Swarnamali Girl's School, Kandy. ly higher, higher, higher, high- All the lovers soul and classic here and can't wait to ! If you are keen to make friends with readers of er jazz. catch up with family this page, send us your name, age, gender, hob- * Sent by: Kylie (Pretty Her trip to and friends!" bies/interests, school/occupation, and e-mail Breathe Girl) of Colombo Colombo is not And who is her dad? address (if any). for a concert per- Alston Koch, of course! formance but to She is, in fact, ! Write to: Ivan Alvis, C/o "Star Track," The World Singles Chart do justice at the Danielle Koch. Her pro- Island, 223, Bloemendhal Road, Colombo 13. Or e- 1. California Gurls - Katy Perry, feat. Snoop Dogg. wedding of one of fessional name is mail the required details to: [email protected] 2. OMG - Usher feat. will.i.am. her cousins. She Ramona Dee Ramona Dee. 3. Airplanes - B.o.b., feat. Hayley Williams. 4. Alejandro - Lady Gaga. 5. Not Afraid - Eminem. 6. Hey, Soul Sister - Train. 7. Break Your Heart - Taio Cruz, feat. Ludacris. Jackson kids still 8. Your Love Is My Drug - Ke$ha. 9. Nothin' On You - B.o.b., feat. Bruno Mars. 10.Telephone - Lady Gaga, feat. Beyoncé. struggling with grief United World Album Chart ichael Jackson's been a daily battle to cope shrine dedicated to her late 1. Fantasy - Exile. three children are with our huge loss... (The father in her bedroom. 2. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse - Soundtrack. Mstill fighting a kids) don't have any Katherine adds: "I want- 3. Bionic - Christina Aguilera. "daily battle to cope" fol- friends. They don't go to ed to hang pictures of flow- 4. Journey To Regionals - Glee Cast. lowing the superstar's school, they have private ers or ballerinas in Paris' 5. To The Sea - Jack Johnson. death a year ago, accord- lessons at home - but that room, the sort of things I 6. My Worlds (My World+My World 2.0) - Justin Bieber. ing to his mother, will change in September, expected a girl would like. 7. The Fame (Monster) - Lady Gaga. Katherine when they are due to But she went into a closet 8. Glee: The Music, Volume 3 - Glee Cast. Jackson died on 25th enroll at a private (school). and she brought out seven 9. Time Flies 1994-2009 - Oasis June (09) after suffering a "But they have their or eight pictures of 10.Iron Man 2 (Soundtrack) - AC/DC. cardiac arrest and cousins and aunts and Michael and she told me, Katherine was named uncles around them con- 'No, I want Daddy hanging TOTP PopShot Chart guardian of his children - stantly, and that's helped in my room.' So she goes to Prince, 13, Paris, 12, and them immensely. To them, bed looking at him and 1. Shout - Shout! featuring Dizzee and James Corden eight-year-old Blanket. it's normal; it's the life they wakes up looking at him. 2. Wavin' Flag - K'naan.peak Katherine admits the have known. They have a She said, 'I always want to 3. Kickstarts - Example. kids are still mourning the certain time to go to bed, be able to see him.' 4. All The Lovers - Kylie Minogue loss but she hopes plans then they get up and get "Paris has that lovely 5. Frisky - Tinie Tempah and Labrinth. for them to abandon home- dressed for lessons. They way, just like him, and I see 6. Not Afraid - Eminem. schooling and attend an practice karate and swim, his talent in her. Whatever 7 Gettin' Over You - David Guetta featuring Chris Willis, educational institute with which they love." she does, she is very good Fergie and Lmfao. other children will help And the 80-year-old at it. She's a good artist, 8. Dancing On My Own - Robyn. them recover. reveals Jackson's only she plays the piano and she Paris Jackson 9. Ridin Solo - Jason Derulo. Says Katherine, "It has daughter, Paris, still has a wants to be an actress." 10.Alejandro (Don't Call My Name) - Lady Gaga.