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071204PostScript New Geay Picture Bar.eps with Ivan Alvis Bryan Adams ubai and Abu Dhabi are the two hap- and his band of Star Track Album pening places, in the Middle East, when musicians Dit comes to entertainment. But now it seems that Oman, too, is making things hap- pen in their part of the world. Bryan Adams, who thrilled Sri Lankan music lovers with an awesome open-air con- cert in Colombo, some years ago, will be in Oman for a concert date - December 18th, 2010. The show will be held at the Intercontinental Gardens and will feature Bryan Adams - absolutely live in concert - along with his backing band. Tickets are priced at (in local currency) Rs.7250 (standing), and Rs. 14500 (VIP). Quite a few Sri Lankans, working in Muscat, are planning to be a part of the con- cert. Some of the international concerts that

Christmas Lights Elvis Presley - the Welsh singer prom- ColdplaColdplayy ised The King he would one day Christmas night, another fight record gospel songs. Tears we cried; a flood. The music veter- Got all kinds of poison in, poison in my blood have been held in Oman have been well an moved away from pop to release "Praise & patronized by Sri Lankans. Blame," a compilation of hymns and gospel Took my feet to Oxford Street, trying to right a wrong The most recent concert in Muscat featured tracks. "Just walk away," those windows say Tom Jones and it was a huge success. Over Jones admits he has wanted to release a But I can't believe she's gone 3000 TJ fans were there, at the Muscat gospel album ever since Presley suggested it Intercontinental Hotel, to see their idol in during a late night jam session, and the "Sex action. Bomb" hitmaker was determined to keep his When you're still waiting for the snow to fall These are the artistes we need to light up word. It doesn't really feel like Christmas at all the local scene, and I'm sure a Tom Jones con- He says, "We would stay up all night talking cert in Colombo would be a mega crowd-puller. about music. He was surprised I knew gospel A group of cameras on there flicker Maybe, if all goes well, such a concert songs and wanted to know when I'd record a Oh, they flicker and they flow would be a reality in the not too distant future! gospel album. I said I would and this is it." And I'm up here holding on So keep your fingers crossed! Yes, I'm hearing So Oman seems to be having all the good things. acts coming their way - Shakin Stevens, Ronan To all those chandeliers of hope Tom Jones Like some drunkard Elvis singing, By the way, Tom Jones' has come up with a Keating, James Blunt, Sean Kingston, Tom I go singing out of tune new album which is a tribute to his late pal, Jones…and now Bryan Adams! Singing how I always loved you, darling, and I always will Seen 'n' Heard Oh, when I'm still waiting for the snow to fall Seen 'n' Heard It doesn't really feel like Christmas at all. HEARD…she believes that she is the best in her field and that no one Still waiting for the snow to fall else could match her capabilities. It doesn't really feel like Christmas at all And when she gets wind of com- petition coming up, she gets vicious Those Christmas lights and moves in for the kill! She likes en Nathanielsz is a known name amongst the Sri Lankans to slander would-be competitors. Light up the street living in Melbourne. And that's because he is quite popu- Unfortunately, she has nothing to Down where the sea and city meet show by way of achievements. Blar in the music scene over there. Ben May all your troubles soon be gone Her skills haven't delivered the Ben is the leader of the group Midnight Mist and these guys are Nathanielsz desired results. Oh, Christmas lights, keep shining on seen quite often at events put together by the Sri Lankan communi- ty in Melbourne. Those Christmas lights, light up the street Well, Ben is in the news again and this time it's his solo Pen Pals Maybe they'll bring her back to me effort that has got the community talking about. He has ! Name: Sajana Nisansala Rajapaksha Then all my troubles will be gone come out with a CD, called "Somewhere Between." ! Age: 16. Oh, Christmas lights, keep shining on Says Ben: "It has been a true labour of love for me to ! Gender: Female. complete this CD. I have compiled together many songs ! Address: 65, Vishaka Road, which I have sung at some point during my musical jour- Bandarawela. Oh, Christmas lights, light up the street. ney." ! Hobbies/Interests: reading, listen- Light up the fireworks in me. He says he wants this release to be a tribute, in the mem- ing to music, collecting stamps, watching May all your troubles soon be gone ory of his parents, as they both loved singing and did so TV,and playing chess. Those Christmas lights keep shining on throughout their lives. ! School: Vishaka Girls School, The CD is Ben's first and it has a lot of easy listening Bandarawela. * Sent by: Kylie (Pretty Girl) of Colombo songs. The album also contains duets with Mariazelle ! If you are keen to make friends with Goonetilleke, and Ranmali Jayasuriya who is a member readers of "Star Track," send us your of Midnight Mist. His daughter, Danielle, is in it, too. name, age, gender, address, World Singles Chart It's her maiden recording and she sings a duet with hobbies/interests, school/occupation, 1. Only Girl (In The World) - Rihanna. her dad. and e-mail address (if any). 2. Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars. A donation from the sale of "Somewhere Between" ! Write to: Ivan Alvis, C/o "Star 3. Raise Your Glass - Pink. would be made to an orphanage in Sri Lanka, called Track," The Island, 223, Bloemendhal 4. Firework - Katy Perry. Suwa Sevena, which is situated in Thanamalvila. Road, Colombo 13. Or e-mail the required 5. The Time (Dirty Bit) - Black Eyed Peas. details to: [email protected] 6. Like A G-6 - Far East Movement, feat. Cataracs & Dev. 7. We R Who We R - Ke$ha. 8. Just A Dream - Nelly. 9. F**k You! - Cee Lo Green. 10.What's My Name - Rihanna, feat. Drake. Eminem set to sweep Grammys with 10 nominations United World Album Chart minem is set to dominate the "Love the Way You Lie," Eminem New Artist: Justin Bieber, 53rd Grammy Awards in featuring Rihanna; "(Expletive) Drake, Florence & The Machine, 1. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West. EFebruary (2011), after landing You," Cee Lo Green; "Empire State Mumford & Sons, Esperanza 2. The Gift - Susan Boyle. a massive 10 nominations. of Mind," Jay-Z and Alicia Keys; Spalding. 3. Pink Friday - Nicki Minaj. The rapper is up for a string of "Need You Now," Lady Antebellum. Pop Vocal Album: "My World 4. Loud - Rihanna. top nods, including Album Of The Album of the Year: "The 2.0," Justin Bieber; "I Dreamed a 5. Speak Now - Taylor Swift. Year for "Recovery" and Best Suburbs," Arcade Fire; "Recovery," Dream," Susan Boyle; "The Fame Record and Song for "Love The Way Eminem; "Need You Now," Lady Monster," Lady GaGa; "Battle 6. Progress - Take That. You Lie," his collaboration with Antebellum; "The Fame Monster," Studies, John Mayer; "Teenage 7. Single Collection Vol.2 - Hikaru Utada. Rihanna. Lady GaGa; "Teenage Dream," Katy Dream," Katy Perry. 8. Danger Days: The True Lives - My Chemical Romance. In the album category, he'll be Perry. Rock Album: "Emotion and 9. Greatest Hits - Bon Jovi. fighting it out against Arcade Fire, Song of the Year: "Beg Steal or Commotion," Jeff Beck; "The 10.Greatest Hits So Far - Pink. Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga and Borrow," Ray LaMontagne, song- Resistance," Muse; "Backspacer," Katy Perry, while his competition writer (performed by Ray Pearl Jam; "Mojo," Tom Petty and for Song of the Year includes LaMontagne And The Pariah the Heartbreakers; "Le Noise," Neil TOTP PopShot Chart Miranda Lambert and Cee Lo Dogs); "(Expletive) You," Cee Lo Young. 1. Heroes - X-Factor Finalists 2010. Green. Green, Philip Lawrence and Bruno R 'N'B Album: "The Love and 2. Your Song - Ellie Goulding. However, despite his 10 nods, Mars, songwriters (Cee Lo Green); War Masterpeace," Raheem 3. Poison - Nicole Scherzinger. Eminem can only scoop a maxi- "The House That Built Me," Tom DeVaughn; "Back To Me," Fantasia; mum of nine trophies - in the Best Douglas and Allen Shamblin, song- "Another Round," Jaheim; "Wake 4. Thinking Of Me - Olly Murs. Rap Song category, "Love The Way writers (Miranda Lambert); "Love Up!" John Legend and The Roots; 5. Like A G6 - Far East Movement, feat. Cataracs and Dev. You Lie," and his solo track, "Not the Way You Lie," Alexander Grant, "Still Standing," Monica. Eminem 6. The Time (Dirty Bit) - The Black Eyed Peas. Afraid," are both nominated. Holly Hafferman and Marshall Rap Album: "The Adventures of Ridge," Dierks Bentley; "You Get 7. Only Girl (In The World) - Rihanna. The nominees in the top cate- Mathers, songwriters (Eminem fea- Bobby Ray," B.o.B; "Thank Me gories for the 53rd annual Grammy turing Rihanna); "Need You Now," Later," Drake; "Recovery," Eminem; What You Give," Zac Brown Band; 8. What's My Name - Rihanna and Drake. Awards are: Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles "The Blueprint 3," Jay-Z; "How I "The Guitar Song," Jamey Johnson; 9. Who's That Chick - David Guetta and Rihanna. Record of the Year: "Nothin' on Kelley and Hillary Scott, songwrit- Got Over," The Roots. "Need You Now," Lady Antebellum; 10.Love You More - Jls You," B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars; ers (Lady Antebellum). Country Album: "Up On The "Revolution," Miranda Lambert.