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Gigs Picks: Harlem Yu, Parental Control, Shut up & Listen and The Tuesday, Dec 23, 2014 Lifestyle SUBSCRIBER LOG IN NEWS PREMIUM LIFESTYLE TECH COMMUNITIES VIDEO MULTIMEDIA MORE Search StraitsTimes.com Home Lifestyle Story EDDINO ABDUL HADI AND GWENDOLYN NG RECOMMEND VIDEOS Gigs Picks: Harlem Yu, Parental Control, Shut Up & Listen and The Steve McQueens PUBLISHED ON OCT 3, 2014 2:22 PM 0 0 0 0 open in browser PRO version Are you a developer? Try out the HTML to PDF API pdfcrowd.com BRAND INSIDER Take a walk down memory lane with Harlem Yu as he sings songs from his latest album, Moonlight That Can't Be Turn Off (2013), as well as his classic hit Can't Help Loving You, the theme song of the 2001 idol drama Meteor Garden. -- PHOTO: HYPE RECORDS See more deals on Qoo10 > HARLEM YU I WANNA GIVE YOU WORLD TOUR IN SINGAPORE Hey, Sandra Bullock Taiwanese show-business veteran Harlem Lied Cleaner home with less Kate Spade card case Yu, 53, may be better known as an eloquent effort - iRobot cleaners 1 and Coach lanyard case lifecoolbeauty.com/sandra-secret variety show host these days, but the judge of day sale from $42.90 popular reality TV singing contest Voice Of Her Fans Are In Shock. Her Huge China is also an award-winning singer- Secret Is Finally Exposed! songwriter. Take a walk down memory lane with Yu as he sings songs from his latest album, Moonlight That Can't Be Turn Off open in browser PRO version Are you a developer? Try out the HTML to PDF API pdfcrowd.com album, Moonlight That Can't Be Turn Off For the fashionista. Freshen up your room (2013), as well as his classic hit Can't Help Quilted flats and scarf this new year. Bedsheets Loving You, the theme song of the 2001 idol watches from $14.90 drama Meteor Garden. MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Where: Resorts World Convention Centre, Compass Ballroom MRT: HarbourFront When: Gucci disputes TV show comparison of $1,250 Today, 8pm Admission: $98 - $178 from Sistic (call 6348-5555 or go to www.sistic.com.sg) handbag to $38.80 cost of assembly Gwendolyn Ng Why Doraemon is blue and 4 other things you might not have known about the cat robot LOOF PRESENTS PARENTAL CONTROL Jay Chou confirms he will be tying the knot with Hannah Quinlivan on Jan 18 The local electronic music scene's most prominent husband- AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd rubbishes hitman- and-wife team, Parental Control, are taking over the controls at hiring allegations rooftop bar Loof. Join DJ Casie Lane and MC Vijay Singh, also 5 things about I Am A Singer, the China reality known as SWTLKR, as they run through their quality, bass- contest TV show Kit Chan is taking part in heavy house tunes that can be found on their Feel Like EP, released under the Love International label. J.K. Rowling gives Harry Potter fans the gift of Draco Malfoy on fansite Pottermore.com Where: Loof, 331 North Bridge Road, 03-07, Odeon Towers Concert review: Expressive voices take on Extension Rooftop MRT: City Hall When: Sun, 8pm musicals Admission: Free Info: For bookings, call 9773-9304 or e-mail [email protected] Culture Vulture: Reading differently at different Eddino Abdul Hadi ages Hossan Leong pays tribute to pioneer generation in new show SHUT UP & LISTEN (#SUL14) The many faces of loss at the M1 Singapore Mini music festival Shut Up & Listen is back for its sophomore Fringe Festival edition, and it is another mixed bag of genres. Australian acts lead the pack this year, with sets by post-hardcore band Hands 1 of 9 open in browser PRO version Are you a developer? Try out the HTML to PDF API pdfcrowd.com 1 of 9 Like Houses, alternative rockers Avastera and pop-punk quintet Here Come The Cavalry. There is also American singer MOST POPULAR Kawehi, whose live looping videos of covers by iconic acts 1. Kit Chan taking part in China reality such as Nirvana and Michael Jackson have gone viral online, singing competition as well as Singapore's very own eclectic rockers, Monster Cat. 2. Furious at leaks, Madonna releases songs early Where: The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Resorts World, Sentosa MRT: 3. Elton John weds after 21 years with HarbourFront When: Tomorrow, 6pm Admission: $108 for regular tickets, $128 for VIP partner David Furnish tickets (includes early entrance & a limited-edition poster) 4. Singer Elva Hsiao and alleged boyfriend Elroy Cheo pose in photo on Instagram EAH 5. 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