Music News Australia

Thursday, 27 October 2011

Ricki-Lee, Celebs Do The Standard - Kinselas At Darlinghurst- 26th October 2011

Justice Crew

Fitzy, Wippa & Ricki Lee

For the Love of Sydney,

Fitzy and Wippa are Sydney’s newest Breakfast show and they LOVE Sydney.

Tonight they’ve decided to throw a party, check out some of the images with special guests Ricki Lee and Justice Crew.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MipRUzWCqRY&feature=player_embedded

Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Stevie Wonder Media Frenzy Star City Lyric Theatre; Red Carpet Report, by Eva Rinaldi - 25th October 2011

We know you have heard of Star City Casino, recently rebranded as The Star, but wait for it... introducing you to The Lyric Theatre. It falls under parent company Echo Entertainment these days.

Stevie Wonder was the headline act tonight, as he performed to an intimate audience of 2000 patrons, paying between $225 to $455 to see the music legend close up.

Around the corner on the red carpet, news media waited for the celebs. The name listed included Jennifer Hawkins and Jake Wall, Kate Richie and Stuart Webb, Wendell Sailor and wife Tara, Ricki-Lee Coulter and boyfriend Richard Harrison. Does anyone know how much the celebs are getting paid to turn up to Star invites, or is it just a win - win, all done to generate positive media buzz?

Finally, after what seemed like hours for Russell Crowe and beautiful wife, Danielle Spencer did the red, fresh off dinner at the revamped casino aka integrated entertainment complex.

For the record, Stevie Wonder did not do the red carpet. Promoters across Australia, if not the world, are attempting to find out how much money Mr Wonder is making for his intimate appearances at The Star, and that's likely to be something that is kept well under wraps for a while yet.

The Star may be a bit of a media darling at the moment, but nothing lasts forever. The Star would do well to go out of their way to also impress news media who have been quite supportive of the Echo Entertainment owned complex, since they first announced it was going to get a massive makeover.

We've heard that the next trump card for more news headlines will be the official opening of The Darling, the 5 star boutique lifestyle hotel and spa.

Just how long it may take The Star to recoup its almost billion dollar casino revamp investment is unknown, but Echo Entertainment looks to be in this for the long haul, so good on them.

Websites

The Star

www.star.com.au

Echo Entertainment

www.echoentertainment.com.au

The Darling

www.thedarling.com.au

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Casino News Media

www.casinonewsmedia.com

Splash News

www.splashnews.com

Australia's Next Top Model; Montana Cox wins, by Eva Rinaldi - 25th October 2011

Australia's wait is finally over.

Australia's Next Top Model is the ultra talented and beautiful Montana Cox.

The sweet 18 model said she was both surprised and delighted when it was announced Cox was in fact the season 7 winner of the reality television series at the world famous Sydney Opera House.

"I did not think I would get this far", she told the press.

Cox was the fashion biz favourite throughout basically the whole competition and went on to also win the public vote via SMS.

"It was really good to have that support from the industry," she said.

"It gave me a lot of confidence."

The brunette bested runner-up, my favorite, Liz Braithwaite from Bris Vegas and third placed Simone Holtznagel from Wollongong.

Thank god the event was smooth sailing, with no repeat of last year's rather controversial close when Sarah Murdoch announced the wrong contestant as the winner. Even models who progress to high level media identities are not quite perfect.

Foxtel's Fox 8 will show series eight of Australia's Next Top Model in 2012.

It's understood that tonight's 1 hour broadcast did impressive ratings and most advertisers and sponsors were extremely happy with the end result.

What will Australia's teen girls talk about now? Don't worry, there will be something, and of course the New Zealand equal of Top Model is coming up soon too, just to make sure we all get our fix of thin (and healthy) models.

Websites

Australia's Next Top Model

www.fox8.tv/shows/australias-next-top-mode

Sydney Opera House

http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Splash News

http://www.splashnews.com/

Splash News Online

http://www.splashnewsonline.com/

Saturday, 22 October 2011

Elle Macpherson new face of Invisible Zinc Myer Sydney - 21st October 2011

Elle Macpherson has scored her latest product endorsement, Invisible Zinc, letting the cat out of the bag at Myer Sydney today.

The famous super model is in Australia for both business and family matters (her father Peter Gow fighting a battle with cancer).

Elle looked great as she appeared in the popular Cosmetics Hall.

Friend Melissa Hoyer interviewed Elle on topics such as beauty products, lifestyle and what's she's learned about Suncare. Yes, of course Invisible Zinc got a mention by name, and the news was all good.

Myer group general manager Judy Coomber was very pleased about how everything went.

Elle, thank you for stopping by and letting us get some great shots, and all the best with your exciting business ventures and family matters in Australia.

Websites

Myer
www.myer.com.au

Elle Macpherson official website
www.ellemacpherson.com

Invisible Zinc
www.invisiblezinc.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography
www.evarinaldi.com

Music News Australia
www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Splash News
www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Splash News Online
www.splashnewsonline.com

Cat Deeley: So You Think You Can Dance star does Sydney, by Eva Rinaldi

Cat Deeley is enjoying a working holiday of Australia, mainly focused on Sydney, and Sony PlayStation and / or Fox Broadcasting's 'So You Think You Can Dance' are picking up most of the tab.

Ms Deeley was spotted earlier today at tourist hub Circular Quay, and then was whisked back to her hotel.

Media blurb from Sony yesterday read: Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) and international megastar Cat Deeley – presenter of “So You Think You Can Dance” US – are preparing to celebrate the launch of DanceStar™ Party, a new PlayStation®3 (PS3™) exclusive dance game from the creators of smash hit sensation, photo-shoot, Cat Deeley showed off her PlayStation® moves on DanceStar Party ahead of her first official public appearance in Sydney.

First Fleet Park in Circular Quay was the daylight venue for the excitement. Dancers, gamers and punters battled it out for the title of Australia’s DanceStar. The lucky winner will hoping a plane to America next year to watch a 'So You Think You Can Dance' live filming, in addition to snatching a year’s supply of PlayStation games to satisfy their fix.

"I see so many talented dancers in my line of work, but you don’t have to be a pro to enjoy DanceStar Party," Deeley said. "In typical PlayStation style this game brings you experiences that no one else can – a killer 40 song track list set to the original music video clips, and a whopping 160 choreographed dance routines. With the PlayStation Move motion controller you can even create your own moves, or simply step into the virtual shoes of artists like Basement Jaxx, Usher and Willow Smith. You can easily share your moves from the game on Facebook and Twitter. I can’t wait to see what Australians have to offer tomorrow. Get those legwarmers out people!" she said.

The release of the game plus the celeb push is all part of Sony's attempt to hold off the global downturn in gaming sales.

If today's turn out at Circular Quay was any indication, Sony PlayStation is set to satisfy the high demands of the Australia's gaming youth sector. Let's dance.

Websites

So You Think You Can Dance

PlayStation official website

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

Eva Rinaldi Photography

Music News Australia

Splash News

Splash News Online

AUSTRALIA’S NEXT TOP MODEL FINALE LIVE FROM THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

For the first time ever, this year’s Australia’s Next Top Model finale will be broadcast live from one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks, The Sydney Opera House, on Tuesday, October 25, from 7.30pm AEDT.

From the very first episode, this series of Australia’s Next Top Model started big. In a world-first, a stunning line-up of the top 100, not top 16, girls was showcased, before being whittled down to 20 and flown to the fashion capital of the world, Paris.

Here, the top 20 girls modelled incredible outfits from international designers Gucci and YSL, wore designs especially created for superstars Beyonce and Lady Gaga, dined with supermodel Natalia Vodianova, completed a photo-shoot at the historic Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte, and had the Eiffel Tower closed down for an exclusive climb.

Upon their return to Sydney, the final 16 models were announced and were moved in to a lavish $22 million dollar mansion in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs, before competing in the biggest series of Australia’s Next Top Model yet.

FOX8 Channel manager, Duane Hatherly, said “We are very excited to be taking the finale to the next level. This year, the series has been larger in every way. The Sydney Opera House just seemed like the obvious place to stage FOX8’s biggest live event.”

The finale voting lines will officially open at 8.30pm AEDT on Monday, October 17 after the finalists are announced. The finalists will make one more unmissable surprise journey on Monday, October 24 at 7.30pm AEDT, before the finale the following evening, Tuesday, October 25 at 7.30pm AEDT.

Australia’s Next Top Model continues to be FOX8’s highest rating series and the highest rating non-sports program across the FOXTEL platform.

ENDS

For further information:

Matthew Fraser

Senior FOX8 Publicist

Ph: 0425 268 100 / 02 9813 7334

E: matthew.fraser@foxtel.com.au

About FOX8

For non-stop entertainment, pleasure seekers across Australia look no further than FOX8. With exclusive series, event television, the hottest international shows and local productions, FOX8 delivers it all, 24 hours a day. FOX8 has your entertainment needs covered. AUSTRALIA’S & AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, AMERICAN IDOL, GOT TO DANCE, WWE RAW, WWE SMACKDOWN!, GOSSIP GIRL and, of course, THE SIMPSONS. We’ve got 100% high velocity TV.

About FOXTEL

FOXTEL is Australia's leading subscription television provider and is connected to over 1.65 million homes on cable and satellite through retail and wholesale distribution. FOXTEL strives to ensure subscribers find TV they want to watch every time they switch on through delivery of more than 150 channels covering news, sport, general entertainment, movies, documentaries, music and children’s programming. FOXTEL is owned by Telstra Corporation Ltd (50%), The News Corporation Ltd (25%), and Consolidated Media Holdings Ltd (25%).

MIKALA ROBERTSON

Publicist | Television

FOXTEL Channels Group, a division of FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd

T +61 (2) 9813 7406 | M +61 (4) 12 334 851
5 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia | www.foxtel.com.au/community

Friday, 21 October 2011

Def Leppard go hard in Sydney Australia - 20th October 2011

Def Leppard have still got it.

Rolling Stone Magazine, the music and entertainment bible, may have labeled the British rock group the "unluckiest band in the world", but the fans and media tonight sure felt lucky to experience them live.

They headlined the Sydney Entertainment Centre tonight, and support group, Heart, showed they had plenty of that. It was Heart's first Australian tour believe it or not and Ann and Nancy Wilson sounded fantastic.

We understand Def Leppard are just coming off a rest, having spent more than a decade on the road.

One may have thought that DL may have slowed down quite a bit, but this wasn't the case. The boys - Phil Collen, Rick Savage, Rick Allen and Vivian Campbell fronted by Elliot, we're here to party big time.

They offered up loud, monster rock, helped along with fist pumping and strong crowd support, joining in for much of the fun.

The track list included Rocket, Animal, Let’s Get Rocked Two Steps Behind.

Base man Savage and the strong one-armed drummer Allen led the open.

The number that many of the crowd had come to see was Pour Some Sugar On Me, with fans going nutso.

Like fellow rock gods, The Rolling Stones, age has hardly put a dent in their performance or sound.

The Sydney Entertainment Centre has been the Sydney home to a lot of great rock bands over the past year and Def Leppard need not play second fiddle to anyone. Heart gave it their all too. Rock on.

Websites

Def Leppard

http://www.defleppard.com/

Heart

http://www.heart-music.com/

Sydney Entertainment Centre

http://www.sydentcent.com.au/

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Thursday, 20 October 2011

Cat Deeley: So You Think You Can Dance star does Sydney, by Eva Rinaldi

Cat Deeley

Cat Deeley is enjoying a working holiday of Australia, mainly focused on Sydney, and Sony PlayStation and / or Fox Broadcasting's 'So You Think You Can Dance' are picking up most of the tab.

Ms Deeley was spotted earlier today at tourist hub Circular Quay, and then was whisked back to her hotel.

The release of the game plus the celeb push is all part of Sony's attempt to hold off the global downturn in gaming sales.

If today's turn out at Circular Quay was any indication, Sony PlayStation is set to satisfy the high demands of the Australia's gaming youth sector. Let's dance.

Websites

So You Think You Can Dance

www.fox.com/dance

PlayStation official website

http://au.playstation.com/

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Splash News

http://www.splashnews.com/

Splash News Online

http://www.splashnewsonline.com/

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

Jason Derulo, Coke and music connection, by Eva Rinaldi - 18th October 2011

Parramatta Westfield was packed with young ladies Sunday as Jason Derulo hit the stage.

The ultra talented and popular Derulo is a 16 time multi-platinum singer - songwriter. The heartthrob performed some of his most popular numbers including It Girl, Don’t Wanna Go Home and In My Head. We've got news for you. Jason was there to do a bit more than just to provide "free" entertainment. Jason (and most assuredly his management) also had promoting COKE on their agenda.

What the crowd didn't see was the dozens of personalised cokes in cartoons being snuck into the crowd area, all with "Jason" imprinted on the cans.

Make no mistake, the music industry at the top end is corporate business. Network and pay TV, commercial radio station deals, drink and food sponsorship (enter Coke, Berri, Pepsi et al).

Back in circa 1980 Coke was being flogged via TV commercials featuring Elle Macpherson.

Of course, Coke competitor, Pepsi, has had a crack at plugging into the youth filled music market over the years, having done deals with names such as Britney Spears and the late Michael Jackson.

You can bte the Westfield powers that be were happy to have the teen idol showcased, with or without Coke, at Parramatta. Parramatta's centre manager, Stuart Elder, told the press he was very excited to have Derulo.

The statement to press goes: "We are very excited to be welcoming Jason Derulo to Westfield Parramatta as part of our commitment to providing great entertainment for our customers."

"We’ve had an overwhelming response from our Facebook fans to news of Jason’s appearance in our centre, so we expect big crowds on Sunday."

If you didn't know, Derulo leaped into the music biz last year with his self-titled album, selling about 850,000 globally.

This year he's enjoyed three top 10 hits and a host of awards and commendations including 2011 BMI Songwriter of the Year award.

'Whatcha Say and In My Head' snatched three times ARIA Platinum Certified, In My Head and Ridin’ Solo got two times ARIA Platinum Certified and his self titled album, Jason Derulo went ARIA Platinum Certified.

The 22 year old's second album, Future History, is set to make history, which is likely Derulo's plan.

Future History will showcase his two hot current numbers, Don’t Wanna Go Home and It Girl. I.G is enjoying being the #3 single down under.

Jason Derulo is signed to Warner Bros Music and Beluga Heights, so you if own a drink company and want a teen idol to promote it, you now know who to contact. Cheers!