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| Posted: Popstar Cody Simpson returns to Australian roots with his new album. Teen pop star Cody Simpson may exude the laid-back, surfer dude attitude associated with his native Australia, but behind the mellow exterior lies a business brain. At age 10, he had the wherewithal to ask his mother to book the domain name CodySimpson.com. Three years later he signed a record deal. The 16-year-old blonde pop star with an estimated net worth of US$4.5mil (RM13.5mil) has already toured with Justin Bieber, is headlining his own North American tour and releases his second album, Surfers Paradise, this week. He co-wrote all of the songs on the album which returns to his roots on the Gold Coast of Queensland.
"I wanted to really stay as true to myself as possible and incorporate some influence from back home," Simpson said about the album during a break from his tour. "The sound and the whole vibe of the album share a piece of me and my lifestyle," he added. In Pretty Brown Eyes, the first single from the album, the tall, lanky teen heartthrob gives his own take on brown-eyed girls. Another track, Imma Be Cool, features rapper Asher and Ziggy Marley, who performs also on the song Love. "It's definitely a classic summer album. There are a few reggae songs. There is a lot of acoustic guitar, some ukulele," said Simpson, who is managed by Scooter Braun, whose clients include Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen and The Wanted.Despite his early success after being discovered on YouTube and MySpace, Simpson said he wasn't always sure he was destined for a singing career. The son of swimming champions in Australia, Simpson said he once wanted to follow in the footsteps of Olympic swimming sensation Michael Phelps – until music took over. He doesn't know what prompted him to book his domain name but he knew he would need it some day.Simpson remembers telling his grandmother when he about seven that he would be really successful at something when he got older, but he didn't know yet what it would be. "I thought it would be swimming, then something else and then the music thing came about," he said. With a huge female teen fan base, more than 4.8 million Twitter followers and 146 million YouTube views, comparisons to Bieber are inevitable. While touring with Bieber earlier this year and in 2012 Simpson said he learned a lot from the Canadian singer, whom he described as a "great mate". But musically they are taking different paths, which he said is evident on the new album.Simpson, who relocated to Los Angeles with his family to pursue his career, has spent much of the past year on the road. Next up is a tour in his native Australia and an autobiography, Welcome To Paradise: My Journey, which will be published by HarperCollins in October. He said he is taking his success one step at a time. "I do like the steady growth I've had over the past couple of years. And I definitely would rather grow into an artist that can exist as an adult rather than blow it all out," he said. — Reuters |
| Chris Brown is in trouble ... again Posted: Singer Chris Brown has probation revoked due to traffic accident. R&B singer Chris Brown had his probation revoked on Monday by a judge in Los Angeles after he was charged in a hit-and-run traffic accident last month. Brown, who has been on probation for criminal assault for beating his former girlfriend and fellow R&B singer, Rihanna, on the eve of the 2009 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, could face jail time if he is found to have violated his probation. Chris Brown R&B singer Chris Brown had his probation revoked on Monday by a judge in Los Angeles after he was charged in a hit-and-run traffic accident last month. Brown, who has been on probation for criminal assault for beating his former girlfriend and fellow R&B singer, Rihanna, on the eve of the 2009 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, could face jail time if he is found to have violated his probation. The Grammy-winning singer, 24, was released on his own recognisance and will have a hearing on Aug 16 to determine whether or not he has violated the terms of his probation, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge James Brandlin said. He was sentenced to five years' probation, 180 days of community service and domestic violence counseling for the 2009 assault on Rihanna. The Los Angeles County Attorney's office, which has also accused Brown of cutting corners on his community service, asked Brandlin to revoke Brown's probation because of the hit-and-run charges in which he allegedly rear-ended another car. The singer was charged last month with misdemeanor hit-and-run and driving without a valid license in connection with the traffic accident on May 21 in Los Angeles. Brown's defense team and the alleged victim filed a declaration on Monday to have the charges relating to the hit-and-run dismissed. The Los Angeles City Attorney's office said they planned to proceed with the case. The Grammy-winning singer, 24, was released on his own recognisance and will have a hearing on Aug 16 to determine whether or not he has violated the terms of his probation, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge James Brandlin said. He was sentenced to five years' probation, 180 days of community service and domestic violence counseling for the 2009 assault on Rihanna. The Los Angeles County Attorney's office, which has also accused Brown of cutting corners on his community service, asked Brandlin to revoke Brown's probation because of the hit-and-run charges in which he allegedly rear-ended another car. The singer was charged last month with misdemeanor hit-and-run and driving without a valid license in connection with the traffic accident on May 21 in Los Angeles. Brown's defense team and the alleged victim filed a declaration on Monday to have the charges relating to the hit-and-run dismissed. The Los Angeles City Attorney's office said they planned to proceed with the case. |
| Yannick Bovy is coming to Malaysia Posted: Young Belgian crooner Yannick Bovy will be making his debut concert in Malaysia next month. MALAYSIANS just love their jazzy pop crooners – no matter how old they are! Late next month, we have George Benson in Kuala Lumpur and in September, the legendary Tony Bennett makes his debut concert here. But there are young ones with golden pipes coming through the ranks too. At barely 26 years of age, Yannick Bovy is a name to watch as his career grows beyond the European music scene. After playing a private gig in Kuala Lumpur two months ago, Bovy returns to the capital for a promo showcase at Penthouse @ The Icon, Jalan Tun Razak on Aug 3. Despite the "Michael Buble of Belgium" tag, Bovy has the kind of voice and enough charm that holds its own. If anything, this swinging chap's career is building upwards with music that takes us back to the days of the Rat Pack at the dawn of the 1960s as well as the soulful stirrings from the great Nat King Cole. With his first singles, She's Even More Beautiful and Theoretical love, Bovy has steadily attracted the smooth jazz faithful, the crossover crooner pop masses and loads of housewives, not only in his home country Belgium, but also in Holland, Poland, Brazil and Asia. His undeniable talent already earned him a spot at the Java Jazz Festival in Indonesia in March. His profile is growing in this region. Just imagine the women, the banter, the concerts, the handmade suits, the swimming pools and private jets – well, that's the classic "handsome devil" sound of Bovy's music. His debut album, Better Man, was released last August in Malaysia. The album can easily be described as a classy tribute to the Big Band, crooner and jazz traditions of yore, spiced with Bovy's talent and evergreen edge. The album also features a mix of timeless songs, including remakes of All My Loving (The Beatles), I Wanna Be Around (Tony Bennett) and Under My Skin (Frank Sinatra) as well as brand-new pop songs. "One of my favourite songs is Better Man. I can really relate to the lyrics. You've always got to keep doing your best, keep working, if you want to move forward. I feel that as a singer, I have grown tremendously," said Bovy in the press notes. If you want to grab a spot at Bovy's upcoming KL showcase on Aug 3, just grab a copy of Bovy's Better Man at participating record stores. Each CD purchase of Better Man entitles you to two showcase passes. Venue address is Penthouse, The Icon, Lot E-21-01, No.1, Jalan 1/68F, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. Showtime is 8pm. More details at www.universalmusic.com.my. |
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