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| Rolling Stones plan Paris gig after postponing tour Down Under Posted: 23 Mar 2014 06:53 AM PDT The British band will play a single gig in France's national stadium in Paris on June 13 as part of their "14 On Fire" tour, according to a statement from their French promoter. The Stones already have a string of dates planned across Europe for June, including in Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and Italy. Their promoter today said several more European concerts would shortly be announced for May, June and July. The news comes after the Stones postponed their tour of Australia and New Zealand on Tuesday after the shock death of Jagger's girlfriend L'Wren Scott. The grieving frontman is being comforted by his daughters in Los Angeles after the former model turned fashion designer was found hanged in her luxury apartment on Monday. The band has promised to reschedule dates in Australia and New Zealand "as soon as possible". The iconic rock outfit returned to the stage in late 2012 after years of absence to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a series of concerts in England and the United States. – AFP, March 23, 2014. |
| ‘Kam’ for laughter and support a cause Posted: 23 Mar 2014 02:54 AM PDT Storm. The White Queen. And (not of the Marvel universe) Witchblade. These are some of Joanne Kam Poh Poh's favourite superheroes. Apart from the obvious fact that they are all female, a common denominator is how they are all strong characters "with a sinister edge". "I grew up reading comic books, and I realised that the characters that I like are not the goody-two-shoes but the darker ones who are still good," the comedienne, radio personality and manager of her own event company says. "I think it's the same with most people – you're a little bit of good, a little bit of bad, but you can still aim to do good." True to the notion, this week, Malaysia's queen of funny will be seen "fighting crime" alongside Daphne Iking, Shamaine Othman and international sidekick Sharul Channa from Singapore in "Super Kam 2: The Second Kam-Ming", two years after they triumphantly swooped in and saved the day in "Super Kam & The League of Extraordinary Femmes". And although you will only see them kicking butt during a special 10-minute movie screening at the start of the night, Kam promises action will continue as the awesome foursome perform side-splitting skits and raucous stand-up comedy. The Super Kam movie is written and directed by Gavin Yap, and serves as the launch of a series of the same concept soon to hit the internet. Comedian Papi Zak features in the role of the villain and will also host the run of performances from March 26-30 at PJ Live Arts, Jaya One. Beyond the laughs, however, the show will serve a more noble purpose: Kam teams up with Alice Teoh, chief executive of emma lizs Salon, whose corporate social responsibility arm Women of Power and Passion is presenting a special charity night on March 27 to raise funds for the Vineyard Outreach Foundation. The main purpose of the organisation is to prevent girls from Chiang Rai, Thailand, from being forced into early marriage and prostitution. Kam puts it matter-of-factly: "They aim to get the girls before they are sold to pimps." "Over in Chiang Rai, the parents are given RM1,000 and the girls will be sold to the black market. And once that happens, it's very different to get them back. So this foundation, founded by a pastor (Randall Chee), aims to help them before they reach that stage," Kam says. She hopes more people will support the charity event so that more funds can be channelled to the foundation, which will provide housing and education for the girls, as well as protect them from syndicates. It is a moment of seriousness from Kam, who is best known for her naughty humour – cheekiness being a trait that she would consider one of her "super powers". Kam says this comes from growing up a plus-sized kid – "My mum had to buy 40-year-old men's clothes because only their pants would fit me" – and from discovering early on that "fatness was my appeal". And through her early roles, she learnt that her strength was in playing cheeky. Indeed, Kam says she is drawn to women who are "not afraid to show off what they have". Of her real-life superheroes, there are many; but, put on the spot, Bette Midler and Wanda Sykes come to mind. Two performers who inspire Kam through their uproarious comedy-cabaret acts, and for daring to speak out for what they believe in. Then there's Datuk Michelle Yeoh. "I was performing during a festival in Sabah recently, and she was there with her niece," recalls Kam, who cites mind control and the ability to walk through realms a la Marvel's Magik as comic-book super powers she would like to have. "Datuk Yeoh sat in the same chair the whole night even though she was offered other seats. "I like women like that – who are strong but who are humble at the same time." The Super Kam 2: M.A.D. (Make A Difference) charity premiere will be held on March 27, 8.30pm at the PJ Live Arts, Jaya One. Tickets priced at RM288, RM388 and RM488. Ticket holders will also qualify for emma lizs facial treatments worth RM680, RM780 and RM980, depending on ticket price. The RM488 ticket holders will be invited to an exclusive supper, including a meet-and-greet session with the stars at Chulo Spanish Restaurant. For tickets, call Alice Teoh (017-373 3303), Irwin Cheong (012-307 9777) or Jessica Wong (012-637 4777). Tickets for the "Super Kam 2: The Second Kam-Ming" are priced at RM58 and RM68. To purchase, call 03-7960 0439 or visit www.tix.com.my. The show is only open to those aged 18 and above. – March 23, 2014. |
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