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Jason Mraz - I'm Yours Makes History With 71 Weeks On The Billboard Hot 100 Chart

2009-09-02T02:42:00.000+07:00

I'm Yours, the song that became mainstay of the singer and songwriter Jason Mraz, makes a new history as the hit single that has longest rotated in the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 71 weeks. This is a new record for 51 years stand of Billboard Hot 100.

Mraz's I'm Yours, first entered the chart in May 2008 even though the single was never rank first. Peak of the charts reached only on the sixth position on 6 September 2008. Previous record holder was LeAnn Rimes with the song "How Do I Live", which appear in the late 1990s. This single could survive for 69 weeks.

"The song was really born into the crowd. ... I noticed almost an immediate response to it and people really celebrated in a different way during that song," Mraz said. "And then by having those three years to jam to the song, it gave us the opportunity to do something simple, yet spirited" in the studio.

In another interview opportunity, Mraz ever analyze why the song can be accepted by so many people. "Maybe because the song has no genres," he said.

The 32-year-old singer has spent two years of his life traveling around the world to promote the latest album "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things." Jason Mraz's tours is also documented in the CD / DVD "Jason Mraz' Beautiful Mess - Live from Earth," that will be released on November 10th.

Cameron Diaz and Keanu Reeves Rumored Having Dinner Date

2009-09-01T23:40:00.000+07:00

Charlie's Angels Star, Cameron Diaz were seen with a man in a remote restaurant. Justin Timberlake's Ex-girlfriend was apparently enjoying the foods with actor from The Matrix, Keanu Reeves at the Whisper Lounge in Los Angeles, United States.

Aceshowbiz launched recently, a woman born August 30, 1972 is definitely a date for the umpteenth time with a cast of Speed the movie after previously ever went out together.

"Cameron to fill her mouth with a burger and joked that she has a wide mouth. Keanu laughed seeing it," said an eyewitness. After that, Cameron closed the meal with a dessert cocktail with the man who was born in 2 September 1964. Perfection is out then proceed hand in hand toward a cinema. Such as The Sun magazine proclaimed.

For information, Adam Levine, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jude Law are some celebrities who had relationship with the voice of Princess Fiona in the Shrek film. Cameron Diaz ended a relationship with model Paul Sculfor in May earlier.

Earlier this week, Grazia magazine claimed that the actress played her role in There's Something About Mary, caught having dinner at Venice Beach with the actor Jason Lewis.

Ras Muhamad: Salute To Mbah Surip For Fighting Reggae Music

2009-08-31T21:18:00.000+07:00

Tak Gendong, the song was sung by late Mbah Surip recognized as one of the pillars in the realm of reggae music in the homeland music biz. In spite of this type of music was in fact already exists in Indonesia, but thanks to Mbah Surip, all levels of society are now more familiar with music that is often played on beach.

It is recognized by reggae musician Ras Muhamad. He said Mbah Surip merits to introduce reggae are big enough. Mbah Surip tirelessly continue to struggle to sing reggae-nuanced songs in every occasions.

"I salute to his struggle on the street. Because reggae music is the street music and opens. He remains undaunted to keep on work. We lost, and he always invites laughter," Ras Muhamad said.

In fact, he added, when met recently by KapanLagi.com in Central Jakarta, Mbah Surip making mainstream music turned. Not follow the mainstream, but mainstream then following Mbah Surip.

"As far as I know, he always played reggae. Tak Gendong created since 1983 but booms recently. He's not go to mainstream, but the mainstream following Mbah Surip. 's Why this song is very powerful. Although had a reggae root, but was more relaxed and easy listening. I salute , until the children was happy with this song. Reggae became more familiar and more powerful existence, "he explained

Is it worthy if Mbah Surip said as pioneer of reggae? Ras shook his head. "If about that, I agree more on fact that he is a senior of reggae. Because I see the first who fight for reggae music in Indonesia is Tonny Qiub as pioneer," he concluded.

Anang - KD Divorce: Third Person In The Romantic Triangle ?

2009-08-29T19:58:00.001+07:00

Divorce of a beautiful singer Krisdayanti (KD) from her husband Anang Hermansyah had already happened in religion. However, for legal divorce, Anang who is also a singer still had to wait for the right time. At least such recognition from KD's relative, Hadi Sunyoto.

"Officially they are not yet divorced, but it is religion. For the official's are heading that way. Enunciated course, it's still the holly month of Ramadhan," said producer of KD Production, Hadi Sunyoto when found in an KD Production office at the Plaza Margaguna, Radio Dalam, South Jakarta.

Men are often produced every Krisdayanti's show was explained if Anang and KD have discussed this issue since the middle of this month. In the middle of this month they have started talking about their future. It was just happen recently," said Hadi.

On that occasion, as mentioned about causes of the divorce, Hadi said, if the mismatch actually to cause their divorce. Hadi Sunyoto also denied the existence of a third person who become the culprit of their divorce.

"According to Anang said, they are no longer match to each other. Nor was KD who was issued her book, not for nothing. It was because of the mismatch of each other alone," he said.

L.A. Coroner: Michael Jackson Murdered | Suspect: Dr. Conrad Murray

2009-08-28T02:19:00.000+07:00

Big question mark on the death of the World Superstar Michael Jackson finally answerred by a report from the The Los Angeles County coroner's office. More than two months after the death of Michael Jackson or Jacko on last June 25, the U.S. authorities finally issued an official statement which confirmed that the death of the King of Pop is a murder by giving a lethal drug overdose.

As quoted by the U.S. media, officials of Los Angeles coroner's office, on Friday issued an official statement stating that propofol aka hard drugs and tranquilizers Lorazepam as a strong cause of Jacko's death.

LA coroner's office also found other drugs detected in the body of Michael Jackson, which is a mixture of sedative Midazolam and Diazepam; Lidocaine pain killers and stimulants Ephedrine.

However, at the request of the police and the Los Angeles County district attorney, the office is still sealed complete autopsy report of Jacko's death. Since the death of Michael Jackson on June 25 - he suffered heart failure at his home in Los Angeles, police investigation of the case is directed at the content of drugs in the body of Jackson.

Investigations are also directed to the performance of doctors, especially his personal physician - Dr. Conrad Murray, who handles Jackson when the king of pop was dead.

According to media reports, the Los Angeles police would bring the case to the prosecutor, which is likely to issue criminal charges of premeditated murder. Dr. Conrad Murray is a person who is suspected of killing Jackson accidentally - this is mentioned in a search warrant to the Conrad's office.

Meanwhile, Entertainment Tonight (ET) on Friday afternoon cites reaction from the Jackson's family about the autopsy results released by the Los Angeles coroner's office.

ET quoted Jackson's family saying that they praised the performance of coroner's office, the Police and the Los Angeles authorities and hope that justice for Michael Jackson soon reached.

Limbad Break The Record Of Standing For 20 hours On 20-meter-high Tower

2009-08-25T02:46:00.001+07:00

Limbad, the magician popularly known from a TV show called The Master managed to break the record stood in the tower for 20 hours nonstop in the framework of the 20th anniversary of the RCTI, one of the biggest TV station in Indonesia.

Just as the time showed 20 hours at 20:15, Limbad then jumped from the 20-meter-high tower in RCTI Kebon Jeruk area, Jakarta, Monday night and survived the fall with a large balloon in the bottom.

"Welcome to the great concert 20 years of RCTI," said Limbad after the jump. The attraction from Limbad who rarely speaks opening the concert of 20 years of RCTI with the theme Mewujudkan Mimpi Indonesia / Realizing Dreams of Indonesia.

On that occasion, the world's magician Danny Cole, a three-time champion in World Magic Championship, do attractions by replacing shirt and tie that he wears according to fashion images shown.

While Deddy Corbuzier successfully made an attraction of catching 38-caliber bullet fired from a gun by a policeman from a distance of 8 meters. "Carrying this game since the 18th century, there have been 16 people who died in the conduct of this attraction," said Deddy Corbuzier.

Seeing the dangerous attraction by Deddy Corbuzier, Danny Cole said Deddy is an extraordinary magician managed to do attractions for the bullet catch. In addition to great attractions of Limbad and Deddy Corbuzier, a magician performed at the ceremony from the Master TV Show was Rommy Rafael, Joe Sandy, Rizuki, Abu Marlo and the very young magician Glen.

Paku Kuntilanak The Movie, Full Of Pornography And Too Vulgar

2009-08-12T05:45:00.002+07:00

Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) on 6 August 2009, has sent a letter addressed to the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Jero Wacik related to film 'Paku Kuntilanak', which assessed as full of pornography and too vulgar. Content of the letter, asking that the film starring by Dewi Persik drawn from the circulation.

Chairman of the MUI Drs. H. Amidhan, in the press conference at the MUI Office, Proclamation street, South Jakarta, to reveal the reasons for withdrawing the film that is now have been running at theatres.

"There are some complaints from the community to the MUI said the film Paku Kuntilanak starred Dewi Perssik full with pornography scenes and very vulgar. Finally, we tell the team to check the film, and in fact is correct, that the film is against the film law and pornography law ," said Amidhan.

"On the basis of that we MUI send a letter to the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Jero Wacik to withdraw the film. It is also almost Ramadhan," he added.

According Amidhan, two of the scenes in the film that were too vullgar and are not eligible to be watched. First, when Dewi Persik doing hot scenes in the bath tub with the co-star who is an actor from Malaysia, Keith Foo.

"In the bath tub Dewi Perssik is covered only by lather, and there is a man inside. That is clearly not feasible to show," specifically. Other scene is when the other foreign artist, Heather Storm perform many bed scenes and shows her body only in wear.

Paku Kuntilanak the movie is a production of Maxima Pictures directed by Findo Purwono and starred by Dewi Perssik, Keith Foo, and the Hollywood actress Heather Storm.

This film tells about the trio Ghost Hunter (Sukun, Obeng, and Odjie) seeking for Kuntilanak that reincarnate into a human again after the nail on the head accidentally removed by their superiors, Mr. Joko.

'Who Do U Think U R' Video Of Marshanda In Her Private Room

2009-08-10T04:57:00.000+07:00

Various of video about Marshanda circulating in the virtual world. In the video, Marshanda also shows anger to her friends while sitting at primary school (SD). In fact, behind her beautiful face and the rise in popularity, the artist who is familiarly call Caca bear a heavy burden. Beautiful face and the popularity that she has not then make Caca has lot of friends. Which would otherwise occur. She did not has a friend.

This is revealed in a video of Marshanda entitled 'Who Do You Think You Are'. In the video with three minutes more duration, Caca visible vituperate while singing. Video was created to deliberately aimed at people who have been evil to her.

Not only that, while singing, the young artist popular via sinetron 'Bidadari' is also mention a few name of which is friends in elementary school. In the video, Caca said that she didn't have a friend at school because she was became an enemy to her friends. She feel lonely and has no friends until had to act like a madgirl due to have to struggle alone.

Not only that, she also made a video devoted to the former of boyfriends. In the video, Marshanda sing Avril Lavigne's song entitled 'I Can Do Better'. Marshanda sing the song accompanied with the original track. She even dance with a puckish face and a little wild style.

In the other video, Marshanda seen crying while sing a song titled 'Hurt' from Christina Aguilera. She also confessed that the life she has is not as perfect as people imagine. She consider that what people thought about her is wrong. Because she is a common girl who has a lot of lack.

Gugun Gondrong And Rini S Bon Bon Condition Improved

2009-08-08T17:29:00.006+07:00

Although convicted will be difficult to recover and even not long-lived, health of Gugun Gondrong now is experiencing quite rapid progress. Brain stem tumor does not make husband of Anna Marissa give up. Currently, Gugun Gondrong health increasingly better.

"Development is far better it's just about the vision and memory that in five minutes is occasionally still to forget," said Anna to the Halo Celebrity SCTV show.
Rini S. Bon Bon also experiencing significant development of her health. From confidence to recover, Rini reject decision from her doctor to amputate his leg due to diabetes that become acute. "I must be thankful because everything got better now. If we believe God is omniscient, Insya Allah we'll see the result," Rini S Bon Bon said.

Daisy Fajarina, Manohara Odelia's Mother Is Interpol Fugitive

2009-08-08T17:00:00.005+07:00

Reiner Pinot Noack, Manohara Odelia's step father, who has France nationality, has a four-month prison sentence in France for the rape case of a household's maid, Shaliha Lanti. However, Daisy Fajarina, Manohara Odelia's mother who recorded on the letter of the court decision as the person who is also involved in the rape, still roam free in Indonesia.

Therefore, Shaliha, accompanied by activists who care about women, Ratna Sarumpaet, came to the Embassy of France for Indonesia, on Monday (3 / 8), to ensure that the Interpol of France already have a court decision as mentioned.

"In fact, there are cases that must be obeyed by Daisy. I see a rebuttal from Daisy, and (she) joke. We want to ensure that we do not bring tommyrot and indirection. We hope that after this she (Daisy) will search a lawyer to help her. This decision must be obeyed from the French court, "said Ratna at the Embassy of France, Central Jakarta.

With approaching the embassy, Shaliha and Ratna get certainty that the French Interpol has created a letter to the Interpol all the world to arrest Daisy wherever she is located.

"Wherever is Daisy, she should be arrested because the appeal also has been exhausted, although she says that all of what had happen is untrue. Interpol all over the world have sent mail, and Daisy can be arrested in course," Ratna added.

According to Ratna, in the French court decision, Daisy should have a 18 month prison sentence in France. In the case of Shaliha, Ratna asserted, the case is not related to the scrolling cases that involve Manohara.

"The case does not have connection with the case of Manohara because it had not yet been proofed, and also because there is no visum, and visum also not an evidence," said Ratna, who was disappointed because Manohara case is also not yet complete.

"Si Burung Merak" WS Rendra Died At 74

2009-08-07T15:59:00.000+07:00

Indonesia once again have to mourning, only two days after our rising entertainer and reggae-styled musician, Mbah Surip passed away, now one of the best artist, poet, playwright, and socio-cultural observer, WS Rendra died on Thursday (6 / 8) night, at approximately 22:30 WIB, in Mitra Keluarga Hospital Depok, West Java.

Gugus Joko Wasito, relatives of WS Rendra who is also Executive Director of the Institute of Research and Surveys Of Archipelago, through the short message to the journalists, confirm this news Thursday (6 / 8) night at about 22:35 WIB.

"Innalillahi Wainnailahi Rajiun, has died recently Mas WS Rendra in Mitra Keluarga Hospital Depok, please pray for him, thanks," the content of the short message sent by Gugus to the journalist.

Willibrordus Surendra Broto Rendra or popular with the name of WS Rendra was born in Solo, Central Java, 7 November 1935. His name is very popular with the nickname "Si Burung Merak" or in english "The Peacock".

WS Rendra previously had been treated at Harapan Kita Hospital, Jakarta, and recently get a two-week treatment at the Mitra Keluarga Hospital Depok, West Java.

According to information, while burial process of Mbah Surip in the Bengkel Teater (Theater Workshop), Citayam, Depok, the poet had to go home at Khayangan Pesona Complex, Depok. However, WS Rendra have some complications of diseases that must be re-treated at Mitra Keluarga Hospital in Jakarta.

Corpse of Rendra will be taken to the house of mourning, at the complex of Pesona Kayangan, Depok Blok AV No. 5. The plan, WS Rendra will be buried on Friday (7 / 8) morning. However, based on information, at this time also made burial preparations in the Bengkel Teater, Citayam, Depok.

Mbah Surip Died Caused Of Tiredness

2009-08-04T22:08:00.005+07:00

Strong allegations causes of Urip Ariyanto or familiarly called Mbah Surip died because of exhaustion. "Maybe a pattern of eat that does not regular while the schedule of Mbah Surip performances was so tight," explained Al Moenir Rahmat, executive producer Playlist SCTV when contacted by phone at home of comedian Mamiek Prakoso in Kampung Makassar, East Jakarta, on Tuesday (4 / 8) afternoon.

Moenir explanation based on the letter of visum from Health Education Center of Armed Forces Hospital (Pusdikkes) Kramat Jati, East Jakarta. News circulating mentions Mbah Surip hitchhike a motorcycle drove by Mamiek Prakoso. However Moenir oppugn the incident become the cause of the death of this "Tak Gendong" singer.

"His stomach was nauseas only," added Moenir. Mbah Surip leaving four children and four grandchildren. Mbah Surip died in a trip to the Pusdikkes hospital, this morning around 10:30 o clock.

Before being taken to the hospital says Mbah Surip was taken to Mamiek's home. Until now remains of Mbah Surip who was born in Mojokerto, East Java, 6 May 1949 is not yet known where will be buried.

Phenomenal singer, Mbah Surip took his last breath at the bounce in popularity with hit song "Tak Gendong". The song is familiar in the ears of children to adults. Deceased easily recognized with regae stylish appearance - a flow of original Jamaican music, but Mbah Surip had confessed that he is not a fans of regae figure, Bob Marley.

Mbah Surip, Popularly Known With "Tak Gendong" Died At 60

2009-08-04T21:38:00.004+07:00

Mbah Surip who was phenomenally popular through his unique song of "Tak Gendong" reported died on Tuesday (4 / 8). The man with the typical style of the rastafarian hair reported died because of a heart attack.

Previously, Mbah Surip, who was born in Mojokerto, East Java, 5 May 1949, reported swoon and unconscious on Sunday (2 / 8) evening, after return from the show in Yogyakarta. According to Farid, one of his assistants, Mbah Surip got ill due to fatigue because of his performance schedule was too much.

"Mbah Surip got sick because of drinking an iced water. Does not seem to match with his stomach, he was felt pain on his stomach that is quite a bit and there's a symptom of fever, "he said.

Until this news was revealed there is no official information from related parties. Also says, remains of Mbah Surip alias Urip Aryanto at this time is in the Police Hospital, Kramat Jati, Jakarta.

Aura Kasih And Her Expensive Shoes Collection

2009-07-30T20:47:00.000+07:00

Aura Kasih, the young, sexy and beautiful singer apparently has a collection of high-heeled shoes. I wonder, those shoes collected long before her name draws up as performer. This collection of shoes completing various stage's clothes of the singer with her hits song of "Mari Bercinta."

Thorough, the virgin who has the original name Sanny Aura Syahrani spend her money which is not a small for just one shopping time of clothing and shoes. Previously mentioned the amount was Rp 15 million, which are the same amount of her pays for a one-time show and performance.

Although she often appear with a sexy and sensual clothes, this girl who was born on 23 February 1988 has a more casual clothes.

"At least sexiness and sensuality is not only on my clothing and physical appearance. But more on how people see my performance on stage and appreciating when I sing and perform," Aura Kasih said to Halo Selebriti, at her residence, in Jakarta.

Julia Perez / Jupe Terrorized By SMS And Phone Calls

2009-07-28T21:39:00.001+07:00

intimacy between sensual artist Julia Perez alias Jupe with the soccer player Gaston Castano disturbed. After celebrating her birthday party in Bali some time ago, Jupe got terrorized by telephone and dark short message (SMS). Says terror comes from the husband, Damian Perez, inasmuch jealous over intimacy of Jupe and Gaston.

Due to this terror, this time Jupe always get some of the strict security of a sturdy man wherever she went.

"It is become usual people disturbing me by SMS or a phone calls. for me it doesn't Create a problem," said the artist who almost always appear with minimal clothing to the Halo Celebrity shown on SCTV.

Since knows her husband Damian promiscuity with many other women, Jupe soon claimed to divorce her husband who comes from France. Unfortunately, because mounted by the distance and cost, the divorce suit has been delayed.

Perhaps, the administration of divorce makes Jupe enough fish in the pocket, to Rp 500 million. However Jupe can finally breathe relieved after hearing news that Damian now who want to contest divorce.

Imagine Pictures's Kutukan Suster Ngesot Criticized By Observers

2009-07-24T19:23:00.008+07:00

The latest film from David Purnomo entitled 'Kutukan Suster Ngesot' bear with a lot of criticism. However, as a director he disputed if Kutukan Suster Ngesot the movie said as not educate.

To David Purnomo a film certainly has a certain order, not just a home course. For him, in this film he make it with different approach such as shows the darker side compared to the similiar films theme.

"As well as the film 'Kutukan Suster Ngesot' in theme may have been a lot, but why we chose this theme is because this may be spelled popular and we made it with something different with the darker of the films than that take a similar theme," he said when met at 'Kutukan Suster Ngesot' the movie press conference in FX Plaza, Senayan, South Jakarta.

Not only that, David also does not agree, if people told him that using of the young stars who played in this film only to show sexiness or sensuality. For David, the actors and actresses have a high spirit and act as professionals.

"They must be given the opportunity to further develop and I believe they will become good players in the future," he explained.

However, Jamal Hasan as the producers acknowledge that this first product from Imagine Pictures, of course still has many weaknesses and disadvantages. Therefore, himself to accommodate all the criticisms in order to build something that gave the maximum result in the next films.

Ariel Peterpan - Luna Maya Gossiped Secretly Married

2009-07-24T17:41:00.006+07:00

The celebrities couple Ariel Peterpan and Luna Maya finally shows up and appear in cordial to public. On Thursday (23 / 7) evening, fondness of these most-watched celebrities catched by infotainment journalists and reporters when both of them attend the event at a cafe in Jakarta.

May be spelled both of them now can freely establish their relationship that was separated for three years because Ariel married Sarah Amalia. In fact, also reported, both have been secretly married. Responding the question, Ariel who is a vocalist of Peterpan band disprove it. "No, not yet married," Ariel said as quoted Hot Shot SCTV, on Thursday (23 / 7) night, in Jakarta.

Another case with Ariel who was respond the journalists questions, Luna just passed and even leave Ariel to the car and wait him there. Ariel then follow Luna who already in the car.

British-American Actress Mischa Barton Hospitalized

2009-07-24T16:47:00.009+07:00

Mischa Barton, Young and beautiful actress player of Marissa Cooper figures in television series The OC, signed in to the hospital. Doctors recommend that Mischa Barton treated in hospital for a while. Two days before, Los Angeles police brought this young artist to a hospital, such as the Associated Press made.

So far police do not want to told the reporter what the illness suffered by Barton. Barton spokesman, Craig Schneider also do not want to give seepage information on the conditions of the actress aged 23 years at this time.

Mischa Anne Marsden Barton was born in Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom 24 January 1986, she is a British-American film, television, and stage actress, perhaps best known for her role as Marissa Cooper in the American television series The O.C.

Mischa Barton was born to an Irish mother, Nuala (née Quinn), a photographer, and an English father, Paul Marsden Barton, a foreign exchange broker. She has two sisters, younger Hania and elder Zoe, a barrister in London. Barton moved to New York City at the age of five and became a naturalised citizen of the United States in Los Angeles on 3 February 2006.

Barton was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of marijuana, and driving without a valid license on December 27, 2007. She was stopped by the police during the early morning hours in West Hollywood, California when she was seen "straddling the lanes and failing to signal for a turn".

Police discovered during the traffic stop that Barton "was an unlicensed driver and was driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage". She was detained and released later the same morning from the West Hollywood Sheriff Station on US$10,000 bail.

In December 2008, there were reports that she was dating The Kooks frontman Luke Pritchard. The reports were confirmed during the relationship by Pritchard; Barton only confirmed the relationship after the pair split in March 2009. When asked in interviews if she feels English or American, she states she feels English.

Barton was recently cast in The Science of Cool. According to reports, she will also be starring in A Beautiful Life a new series on The CW. In 2009, Barton starred in the psychological thriller, Homecoming, alongside 90210's Jessica Stroup and Matt Long (Jack & Bobby). However, due to a medical issue, she was unable to attend the premiere.

Addie MS's Twilite Orchestra Performance At Sidney Opera House

2009-07-22T17:34:00.009+07:00

Performance of Twilite Orchestra led by Addie MS, Tuesday july 21 2009, at the Sidney Opera House Building, Sidney, Australia, invited public admiration. Some spectators who asked for commentaries also states satisfied. "Very good. My son happens to learn about Indonesia, and I truly just know that the Indonesian orchestra is good," said Morris, of Sidney.

Two Australian artists, tenor Stephen Smith and Australian Idol winner, Jessica Hild Mauboy, also hit during a sing of Indonesian songs. When Smith sang Tanah Airku song, spectators speechless and impressed. After the appearance, spectators also gave long applaud. Similar things happen when Mauboy sang Bengawan Solo.

After the performance, the conductor Addie MS confess satisfied with the appearance. According to Addie, the shows really be done in the proper place. Twilite Orchestra usually play in buildings that are less representative.

Road of Twilite Orchestra to perform in Australia was not easy. Two proposals had failed. The problem is, there are no sponsor wants to pay for a symphony concert. "It's all about money at the end. A TV station would like to be sponsor but at last time it was canceled," said Addie.

When the funds are available, according to the singer's husband Memes, "I can not take much crews. It should be 80 people, but that appears now only 50 people. Yes, I had to lift chairs by myself.

The Twilite Orchestra was founded in June 1991, initially an ensemble with 20 musicians. The ensemble has developed since then into a full symphonic orchestra with 70 musicians, a 63-member Twilite Chorus, and a repertoire that ranges from Beethoven to The Beatles.

The orchestra has earned the respect and trust of international performers with whom they have collaborated such as Natalie Cole, David Foster, Richard Clayderman, Robin Gibb (Bee Gees), Maksim, Moscow Rachmaninov Trio, Il Divo; Australian tenors and sopranos to name, Ding Yi, Rosario La Spina, Michael-John Hurney, Taryn Fiebig, Li Jien Lin, Ally McGreggor, and James Egglestone. From its first inception, the Twilite Orchestra has been under the baton of Addie MS, who serves as both music director and conductor.

Aamir Khan And Hillary Clinton Concerns About Education

2009-07-21T22:22:00.006+07:00

According to the Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, a teaching job should be expensive to produce a talented and well educated generations. Khan delivered that in a discussion, together with US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, who visited the 140 years commemoration of St. Xavier’s College to discuss about education with the teachers and students.

"Teaching should be a high paying job so that youngsters should aim at becoming teachers. I would like to see that one day in India, teaching is the most highly paid job," said the actor dressed in casual pants with blue jeans, white T-shirt, and black jacket when talking about Teaching as a Profession.

"As a country, we should consider teaching as the important work. Unfortunately, we do not have the option because a more prestigious career as a doctor or engineer like expected by their parents," he said as quoted bollywoodworld.com.

Clinton agree with what was Khan delivered. "Aamir has come up with some excellent points to tell us what all is required to make education important. We have the best of educational institutes in our country but they are not for everyone. Part of our challenge is to provide education to those who don’t get it easily," Hillary Clinton said.

The Indian actor also said that education is the foundation of any society and community should take the responsibility to contribute something toward it.

"The most important thing about education is that it should encourage students to think. It should create people with minds to take humanity further. Today, our educational system emphasises more on memorising," Aamir Khan explained.

Kangen Band Has Disbanded?

2009-07-21T21:30:00.005+07:00

The rumors about Kangen Band has disband because from several times of their shows, one of the main personel and also the guitarist of this pop-genre band, Dodi, never took to appear. But apparently the issue is not correct at all.

"His wife was on contraction for their second child. But it has not been born yet, he was accompanied his wife ," says vocalist of Kangen Band, Andika when met at the Studio Penta, Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta.

Andika told, Dodi's wife pregnancy has reached 8 months. Thus, possibly for a month Dodi will not joins the shows with Kangen Band. Issues of the disperse of Kangen Band, according to Andika has make them uncomfortable. "Yes we thought about that when we were hang out. But it's ok, the rumors will be disappears by it self," he said.

Without the presence of Dodi, they are determined to keep the solidity of Kangen Band. "Hopefully we can be eternal until whenever," Andika said.

Forbes List Of Highest-Paid Men In Hollywood

2009-07-20T20:23:00.004+07:00

Creator of Star Wars, George Lucas, take the list of Hollywood men with the largest income of U.S. $ 170 million in a year when produced Indiana Jones IV the movie. And then, according to Forbes.com, Steven Spielberg, director of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, was ranked second after reaped about U.S. $ 150 million during the period June 2008 - June 2009.

It seems that the Forbes list is dominated by the people behind the camera rather than they who become a major star. Therefore, the position of third placed by a TV and film producer, Jerry Bruckheimer. He is behind the top series such as Crime Scene Investigation, The Amazing Race, and Cold Case with income up to U.S. $ 100 million.

"In Hollywood, actors only get pictures on the cover of magazines and designers give them free clothes. However, the producer prints large of money," Forbes.com noted.

Forbes.com compile the list of the richest men that include producers, actors, writers, musicians, and television workers by interviews with the people working in Hollywood, to estimate their income during the last 12 months.

Comedians Jerry Seinfeld occupies the fourth position in the list with revenues of U.S. $ 85 million. Fifth position given to Dr. Phil McGraw which collects money from the provision of advice in his show on TV, books, and public speaking around U.S. $ 80 million. Sixth, the American Idol judges Simon Cowell with revenue of U.S. $ 75 million.

Ustadz Jefri Al-Buchori: Suicide Bombers Are Not Muslims

2009-07-19T19:55:00.002+07:00

The twin suicide bombings at the JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton Hotel in Mega Kuningan area of Jakarta, to make concern of Ustaz Jefri Al-Bukhori or better known as Uje. Uje states that the suicide bombers are not the Islamic people or Muslims.

"What clearly is the perpetrators are not part of Islam. Many people who do not know, so that became the victims," Uje said when found in the Masjid Pondok Indah, South Jakarta.

Uje remind people in Indonesia not to worry to the bombing terrors that occurred last week. "We do not need to be stigmatized, so we don't need to worry, because it was not Islam did the bombings and we must believe it," Ustadz Jefri said.

However, Uje confess beaten and despondent over the occurrence of these incidents. "How not, Ritz Carlton Hotel is a memorable place for me. Five months ago, I had a worship in the Ritz Carlton and many people who come are expats. Because the terror bombing yesterday, so the memories disappear," He said.

Bollywood Actress, Kareena Kapoor Meets Fans On Facebook

2009-07-18T17:19:00.008+07:00

Kareena Kapoor, young and beautiful Indian actress did not seem to be desperate. This week, she plans to give big surprises to her fans through Facebook, a virtual social networks recently become very popular in the world.

This Bollywood Actress, Kareena Kapoor, plans to online in Facebook for around 30 minutes to say hello to her fans all over the world. Perhaps, she violated her own statement to not be a member of Facebook.

"I have often said that I already have the maximum number of fans. I may not have time to deal with them. The more important, I am very shy. I do not answer questions that may be too specific about any events, where I am, what I've done, what do I eat, and others, "she said.

Actor Saif Ali Khan and director Imtiaz Ali was the persons who inform Kareena about the desire of her fans and told her to try connecting with them through Facebook.

Kareena Kapoor or usually called as Bebo was born on September 21, 1980. Kareena is a successfull Indian film actress who appears in Bollywood film industry. She born in a film family where both her parents, Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and her elder sister Karisma were also actors, Kapoor faced the media spotlight from a very young age. However, she did not make her acting debut until the 2000 film Refugee, which earned her the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award.

Her melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham became India's highest grossing film in the overseas market in 2001 and is her biggest commercial success to date. After receiving negative reviews for a series of repetitive roles between 2002 and 2003, Kapoor accepted more demanding roles to avoid being typecast, and consequently was recognized by critics for displaying greater versatility between 2004 and 2006.

Her portrayal of a sex worker in Chameli (2004) proved to be the turning point in her career and garnered her the Filmfare Special Performance Award. She later received two Critics Awards for Best Actress at the Filmfare ceremony for her performances in the critically acclaimed Dev (2004) and Omkara (2006).

In 2007, Kapoor earned a Filmfare Best Actress Award for her performance in the Imtiaz Ali directed romantic comedy film, Jab We Met. Although the box office earnings of her films have varied considerably, Kapoor has established herself as one of the leading contemporary actresses in the Hindi film industry.

Kapoor's off-screen life is subject to wide media coverage in India with frequent press coverage of her and boyfriend, actor Saif Ali Khan and speculation of a possible marriage.

Ringgo Agus Rahman Covering JW Marriott And Ritz-Carlton Bombings

2009-07-18T16:03:00.008+07:00

TV Host and presenter Ringgo Agus Rahman claims that he got shock when he watched victims of the bomb blast at Hotel JW Marriot and Ritz Carlton, which occurred earlier this morning in Mega Kuningan area.

"Honestly, I was get shocked when watched it," Ringgo said found at the location of the incident, Friday (17/7/2009). Ringgo told, in the morning he heard the news concerning of explosions at those hotels. Because of its location close to his house, he immediately drove to the place of the incident to cover it for the hosted TV show at one of the television station.

"I came here to cover the story. I've seen some of the victims directly. Inside the loby, glasses spattered on the floor. I also have the opportunity to see someone shocked brought to the ambulance," Ringgo said.

Ringgo said, security in this place is usually strictly guarded. However, he confessed his wonder why this things can passed the security. "I also puzzled why can passed. Moreover, this is the same place with the bomb incident several years ago," Ringgo said.