Soul Train Awards to return after 2-year break, will honor L.A. Reid, Babyface, Chaka KhanOctober 7th, 2009 Soul Train Awards return after 2-year hiatusATLANTA — The Soul Train Awards plan to return to the air after a two-year hiatus to recognize those who helped shape R&B music. Record executive Antonio "L.A." Reid, singers Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson will be honored on the two-hour music special to be taped in Atlanta.
Indian origin student wins Miss World MalaysiaOctober 3rd, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Indian origin law student Thanuja Ananthan has been crowned the Miss World Malaysia 2009 title. The 23-year-old faced disappointment at last year's pageant but returned determined for a second chance.
'Sexy' Beyonce promotes hedonism, says Malay partySeptember 24th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - A Malay conservative party has slammed Beyonce Knowles' upcoming concert in the country, saying the singer promotes hedonism with her 'sexy image'. Ahmad Sabki, Pas Youth's vice-chief, said they were opposed to Western entertainment such as that of the R and B lady, known for her sexy attire and seductive dancing, in Malaysia.
'Naughty girl' Beyonce to silence Islamic critics with 'role model' act at Malaysia concertSeptember 24th, 2009 Beyonce won't be 'naughty girl' at Malaysia showKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Beyonce Knowles has sung about partying like a "naughty girl," but Malaysians can expect her to be on her best behavior for a concert in this Muslim-majority country next month, the event's organizer said Thursday. The R&B superstar has attracted criticism in recent days from the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, the country's largest opposition group, which wants authorities to scrap the Oct.
Beyonce to finally perform in Malaysia next monthSeptember 19th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Beyonce Knowles is all set to perform in Kuala Lumpur next month, two years after cancelling her Malaysian concert. Kuala Lumpur is one of her destinations in the 'I Am...' world tour which spans North America, Europe and Asia.
Chaka Khan, Lulu, Anastacia team up for UK tourSeptember 15th, 2009 LONDON - Singers Chaka Khan, Lulu, and Anastacia are all set to embark upon a UK tour together.he 20-day tour called 'Here Come The Girls', will kick start in Edinburgh on November 21. Tickets will begin to sell from September 18.
Malaysia blames Discovery Channel in flap over use of Bali dance in videoSeptember 4th, 2009 Malaysia blames Discovery Channel in dance flapKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia sought Friday to allay anger in Indonesia over the use of a Balinese dance in a promotional spot for a TV documentary series on Malaysia, with officials laying the blame on cable network Discovery Channel. The clip sparked outrage in Indonesia, with hundreds staging rallies and accusing Malaysia of stealing the "Pendet" dance from the Indonesian resort island of Bali, in the latest cultural dispute between the neighbors.
MJ honoured with Walk of Fame star in Las VegasAugust 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson has been honoured with a star on the Palms Casino's Walk of Fame in Las Vegas. The singer received the tribute on what would have been his 51st birthday on August 29.
Kylie Minogue to headline tribute Abba act in LondonAugust 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Kylie Minogue is all set to perform at the Thank You For The Music event, a tribute to Abba, in London's Hyde Park next month. Kylie will not only sing a version of Super Trouper, but will also share the stage with Abba member Benny Andersson for When All is Said And Done.
Grammy winner Chaka Khan leads entertainment lineup 55th jazz festival in Rhode IslandAugust 7th, 2009 Chaka Khan leads lineup at RI jazz festivalNEWPORT, R.I. — Grammy-winning singer Chaka Khan leads the list of entertainers at the Newport Jazz Festival, which celebrates its 55th anniversary this weekend.
MJ honoured for humanitarian efforts at Save the World AwardsJuly 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson was honoured with a posthumous prize at the Save the World Awards in Austria on Friday evening, in recognition of his humanitarian efforts. Stars attending the event paid tribute to the late 'Thriller' hitmaker.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen get fashion honourJuly 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been honoured with an inclusion into the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The 'Full House' duo is among 31 designers honoured by the institute, reports Contactmusic.
Sean Connery honoured with Edinburgh university doctorateJune 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sean Connery has received an honorary doctorate from a university in Edinburgh for his contribution to cinema. Edinburgh Napier University honoured the former James Bond star in his native Scotland on June 19.
Pakistan's 'Aishwarya Rai' shooting film in MalaysiaJune 8th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Often compared to Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai because of her striking beauty, Reema Khan, a big name in Pakistan's film industry, is shooting her second film in Malaysia. In this movie, she is emulating another Bollywood star, Shah Rukh Khan.
Shah Rukh may watch Bollywood musical in MalaysiaMay 5th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Leading Indian choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant's semi-autobiographical musical 'The Merchants of Bollywood' is set to be staged here in July and she hopes to get superstar Shah Rukh Khan to attend the gala. 'I am very excited to see it being staged here in Malaysia.
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