Britney to Be Sued Over New Single!

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with Ivan Alvis Star Track Album

ichael Jackson is no more! And that means, even if you are M the richest man in the world, that opportunity would never ever come your way of seeing him in action. I was lucky to see Michael perform live in Singapore, during his Dangerous World Tour. And what a concert it turned out to be! Unbelievable! 44,000 fans thronged Singapore's National Stadium to see the man do his thing. Well, that era is all over and Michael Jackson fans now have only his imitators and look-alikes to check out. OK, you don't have to travel that far - Singapore or the States - to experience a Michael Jackson look-alike per- formance. It's happening right here in Colombo, next week, at the 'in place' in town - the Margarita Blue, Galadari Hotel. In action will be the famous Kirthie Abeywickreme, who now operates in Europe. Kirthie has his own band, and his Michael Jackson/Tina Turner act is said to be a huge crowd attraction, Kirthie - as especially in the nightclub scene in Michael Europe. Jackson And he dresses accordingly for both sets - with mini skirt, the right shoes, etc., to portray Tina Turner! Kirthie is a senior musician with years of experience. He was at one time a member of Desmond & The Clan. HIGHER The Margarita Blue Pub seems to be attracting all the big Doing it the Tina names that come to Colombo on short vacations. Turner way Not too long ago, we saw "Disco Lady" hitmaker, Alston Koch, and Replay 6 vocalist, Sandra Jackson - both from Melbourne - surprise Taio Cruz guests at the Margarita Blue with a classy impromptu performance.

(feat. Kylie Minogue) Little Seen 'n' Heard HEARD…she spends most of her Now I know I'm get down way over the sun time running down her colleagues; on the floor I'm dancing like I am the she is always right and they are Experiencing what you only one Miss Patriotic always wrong! can't ignore Her notion is that all are jealous But something about this 'Cos I can't get enough, I Bushfire Concert in Australia, as well as at the about her and are hell-bent on tar- beat just got me hooked can't get enough CCC Ball, also in Australia. nishing her image. Come over here and take I can't stay on the ground Erandi The song also received quite a lot of airplay, Unfortunately, she doesn't quite here in Sri Lanka. realize that she is being talked a closer look (woah) Banneyake about, in a derogatory way, because I can't get enough, I can't Her second effort, "Children of the Nation," is due for release today (January 25th, 2011) of her own stupidity. 'Cos I can't get enough, I get enough Says her father, Mangala Banneyake: "This can't get enough This is taking me now is a trilingual (English, Sinhala and Tamil) I can't stay on the ground patriotic song that identifies our young gener- Pen Pals (woah) It's taking me higher, ation as the chosen generation, who's entrust- Name: Sonia Matte I can't get enough, I can't higher ed with the tasks to build our nation and take Age: 28. our motherland to prosperity. get enough Higher off the ground Gender: Female. This is taking me now (x2) "This song is to encourage our children to stand strong and look for a better future. It's Address: 690, 32nd Avenue, #401, also to promote unity, social harmony and Lachine, Québec, H8T 1Y4, Canada. It's taking me higher, The music's got me going cohesiveness." Hobbies/Interests: Animals, espe- higher higher Her dad went on to explain that although cially dogs and horses, sewing, paint- Higher off the ground I feel like I can touch the Erandi has always had a passion for singing, ing, drawing, reading, tattoos, camp- (x2) sky it wasn't until about five years ago that she began ing, fishing, nature, hiking, surfing the to take it seriously. internet, music, photography, movies, And her big break came when she performed at I do this for It's taking me higher, lthough she is just 12 years old, Erandi writing, and cooking, Banneyake is very keen to get her message a venue in Colombo during a family trip to Sri It's just for the thrill higher Looking only for female pen pals. Aacross to all Sri Lankans - young and old - Lanka a few years ago. I got this high, were Higher off the ground living in all parts of the world. And she believes Her performance caught the eye of a music pro- If you are keen to make friends with about to get a feel (x4) that the best way of doing it is through music. ducer who offered her an opportunity to record readers of this page, send us your *Sent by: Kylie (Pretty She has worked on two originals - "Island Girl' her own single. And that's how "Island Girl" came name, age, gender, address, This move has got me Girl) of Colombo and "Children of the Nation," both conveying the about. hobbies/interests, school/occupation, fact that although she lives in Australia, she is Little Erandi is not a professional singer. Right and e-mail address (if any). very much Sri Lankan and is keen to see that the now, singing is only a hobby,but she is undergoing Write to: Ivan Alvis, C/o "Star Track," voice training under a renowned Australia’s Got World Singles Chart masses unite as one for the betterment of the The Island, 223, Bloemendhal Road, country. Talent finalist. Colombo 13. Or e-mail the required "Island Girl" was recorded when she was just 10 She attends Overnewton Anglecan College, in 1. Firework - Katy Perry. years old and Erandi has performed this song live Melbourne, studying in Grade 7. She is also details to: [email protected] 2. The Time (Dirty Bit) - Black Eyed Peas. at several important events, including the involved in sports - karate, tennis and swimming. 3. Grenade - Bruno Mars. 4. Raise Your Glass - Pink. 5. Only Girl (In The World) - Rihanna. eventies band, The Bellamy called 'If I Said You Had A 6. Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars. Brothers, who are still very Beautiful Body, Would You 7. What's My Name - Rihanna, feat. Drake. Spopular in our part of the Hold It Against Me,'" singer, 8. We R Who We R - Ke$ha. world (Sri Lanka), are considering David Bellamy, said in a 9. Like A G-6 - Far East Movement, feat. Cataracs & Dev. legal action against Britney Spears statement. "That little song 10.F**k You! - Cee Lo Green. over her new single, "Hold It went No 1 and has since Against Me." become one of the defining The American country duo had songs of our career. If you United World Album Chart a worldwide smash in 1979 with "If listen to the lyrics of I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Britney Spears' new single, Would You Hold It Against Me." 'Hold It Against Me,' you'll 1. Loud - Rihanna. The duo are unhappy with per- find some major similari- 2. The beginning - Black Eyed Peas. ceived similarities with Spears' ties. 3. Michael - Michael Jackson. new track and have announced "Howard and I have no 4. Keep your Head Down - TVXQ (Tohoshinki). they are "weighing their options" personal beef with Britney," 5. Greatest Hits So Far - Pink. as to whether to sue the star and Bellamy said of him and his 6. Teenage Dream - Katy Perry. her songwriters. brother. "She's a talented 7. Speak Now - Taylor Swift. "Back in 1979, I girl. But professionally, 8. Sigh No More - Mumford & Sons. wrote a little well, in all honesty, we feel 9. Greatest Hits - Bon Jovi. song Bellamy Britney completely ripped off. 10.My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West. Brothers Where's the originality?" Britney's single was co- Britney written by Max Martin who TOTP PopShot Chart to be penned many of her earlier hits including 'Baby… One More Time' and '(You Drive 1. Grenade - Bruno Mars. sued Me) Crazy.' 2. Do It like a Dude - Jessie J. Britney's forthcoming 3. What's My Name - Rihanna, feat. Drake. album looks set to have a 4. Lights On - Katy B, feat. Ms. Dynaminte. over more urban sound. 5. When we Collide - Matt Cardle. Producer Danja, who 6. Who's That Chick - David Guetta, feat. Rihanna. worked on "SexyBack" by 7. Make You Feel My Love - Adele. Justin Timberlake and "4 wanted it to sound urban, hard-hit- 8. The Time (Dirty Bit) - Black Eyed Peas. new Minutes" by Madonna, said ting, not so much dance," he 9. Like A G6 - Far East Movement, feat. Cataracs & Dev. he has been instructed by revealed. 10.Eyes Wide Shut - JSL, feat. Tinie Tempah. Britney's team to give her The LP, the star's seventh, is due single! tracks an R&B vibe. "They in March, 2011.