Yesterday after work, I went to Ngee Ann City to see the happening at the SPD Challenge event. Much to my surprise, the response at the stage area within Civic Plaza was rather quiet (compared to the overwhleming turnout at Toa Payoh Hub for the True Hearts charity show inJune)... my main purpose of going there was to see Jasmine Tye obviously. Other singers involved in this charity special include YY Chen, Kenneth, Leon, Zijie and Rachel Chua Ai Jia (why did she have to cut her hair super short?!?).Much to my displeasure, most of the other fans I am aware of consist of people I don't like... the weird duo Mr Cyan (always put finger at lip!) and Mr Red (when will he ever fully tuck out his damn shirt and put down his bag!!), and even the Stinkbomb was present!! Thank God that Lei Jun didn't lay a hand on me or Ishardi in front of the others... otherwise he's finished for sure!!
CSS 3 runner-up Rachel Chua Ai Jia with her new look
CSS 1 Top 10 finalist Chen Yiyuan
CSS 2 Top 8 finalist Ngeow Zijie
Some tall guy named Kenneth
Another guy named Leon
Finally, it's time for Singapore Idol season 2 runner-up Jasmine Tye to grace the stage. Cutie and weetie as ever :-)
4 guys and 1 girl with the group of disabled but strong-willed people
Obviously Ish and myself took 2 photos with Jasmine after the show.
For certain, I'm going to see Jasmine again this coming weekend at Far East Plaza... this time round for Youthbox Star Semi-Finals. For more photos for the SPD Challenge-cum-charity show, go here.
I will be going to Ngee Ann City to see some performances for the SPD Charity Show at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza later today after knocking off from work at 6 pm. I do have a song to dedicate primarily to anyone who disagrees with my thoughts on Sherry and Duane (that includes that lowlife twit whose comment I deleted not too long ago), as well as to a certain Mr NT and Mr PCST (leave you to guess who, they happen to be Idol alumni) in regards to their constant invites for late night invites... they all need to BEAT IT!!!
BEAT IT- Michael Jackson
They told him don't you ever come around here
Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
So beat it! Just beat it!
You better run, you better do what you can
Don't wanna see no blood, don't be no macho man
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
So beat it! But you wanna be bad
Just beat it! Beat it!
No one wants to be defeated
Show them how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it! (beat it!)
Just beat it! (beat it!)
Just beat it! (beat it!)
Just beat it! (beat it!)
They're out to get you, better leave while you can
Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man
You wanna stay alive, better do what you can
So beat it! (beat it! ) Just beat it! (beat it! )
You have to show them that you're really not scared
You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
They'll kick you, then they beat you,
Then they'll tell you it's fair
So beat it (beat it), but you wanna be bad
(Repeat chorus)
Just beat it! (beat it) Beat it! (beat it)
No one wants to be defeated
Show them how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repeat chorus til end
Happy Birthday to Rina and Keely
Yesterday after finishing shift at 6 pm, I took taxi to MediaCorp once more to watch another episode of Singapore Idol, this time I got sector seat tickets and was seated alongside Charles' family, friends and fans. On a very interesting note, Tabby's family arrived about 1 or 2 minutes after me. I felt it is more worth getting sector seat tickets than mosh pit tickets, cos you get to enter the theater straightaway instead of wait at the parking lot for a long time before heading for the mosh pit. I couldnt seem to keep my eyes off Sylvia's curvaceous figure and beauty, but I put on earplugs the moment "Lousy Figure" Duane Ho performed a mediocre rendition of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi", with a few dance moves for the finishing touch.During "Sing-Along Idol" which came after the performance show, there were 6 fans representing the Top 6 by singing different songs. That attention seeking faggot named Sherry represented Sylvia and sang Rihanna's "Unfaithful", drawing a lot of boos for messing up his lyrics. Some leggy ang moh babe representing Tabitha got the loudest cheers and won the top prize. Also, there was a minor showdown between 6 young gals and 2 tall guys in green (why can't the second one put down his arms already!!).
For the Ch 5 news live feed, it was Gurmit along with Sezairi and Charles being surrounded by many fans as usual. I managed to get Gurms' autograph just before that :-) Former Idol contetants present at the theater were Farhan and Justin, no sign of Malaque, Nurul or even Mae (she had flown back to Perth to rent out her house and move all her stuff back to Singapore).No guest performance during the Results show, but there was a music video featuring the Top 6 playing instruments and getting wet at the fountain in front of VivoCity, to the main theme of F.R.I.E.N.D.S "I'll Be There For You". When it came to the results, Faizal and Sezairi were declared safe, followed by the 2 remaining girls Tabitha and Sylvia. And last person to fill up the Top 5 slot was... CHARLES!! Finally, Duane's path of humiliation as well as his Idol joruney had ended (funny how come it had to happen right after his last O level paper). It was his first and only time in the Bottom 2 position. Justice has finally been served. Me and friends decided to head back home a few minutes before 11 pm, upon being told by one of the Idols' parents that the Idols will come out only after 12 am.I seriously think the Judges' Save clause shouldnt even be introduced in first place...like no use already now that we're headed to Top 5.
Before I set off for bed to prepare for a new day (as well as to watch Singapore Idol after work), I dedicate this song to the fans of the remaining Top 6, as well as to the fans of MJ. The movie "Michael Jackson's This Is It" has just ended its 2-week run in cinemas, now all we need to do is wait for the DVD to hit the stores.
They Don't Care About Us- Michael Jackson
Skin head, dead hea, everybody gone bad
Situation, aggravation, everybody allegation
In the suite, on the news, everybody dog food
Bang bang, shot dead, everybody's gone mad
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
Beat me, hate me, you can never break me
Will me, thrill me, you can never kill me
J** me, Sue me, everybody do me
Kick me, K*** me, don't you black or white me
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
Tell me what has become of my life
I have a wife and two children who love me
I am the victim of police brutality, now
I'm tired of bein' the victim of hate
You're rapin' me of my pride oh for God's sake
I look to heaven to fulfill its prophecy...
Set me free
Skin head, dead head, everybody gone bad
Trepidation, speculation, everybody allegation
In the suite, on the news, everybody dog food
Black man, black mail, throw your brother in jail
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
Tell me what has become of my rights
Am I invisible because you ignore me?
Your proclamation promised me free liberty, now
I'm tired of bein' the victim of shame
They're throwing me in a class with a bad name
I can't believe this is the land from which I came
You know I do really hate to say it
The government don't wanna see
But if Roosevelt was livin'
He wouldn't let this be, no, no
Skin head, dead head, everybody gone bad
Situation, speculation, everybody litigation
Beat me, bash me, you can never trash me
Hit me, kick me, you can never get me
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
Some things in life they just don't wanna see
But if Martin Luther was livin'
He wouldn't let this be, oh no
Skin head, dead head, everybody gone bad
Situation, segregation
Everybody allegation (hoo hoo...)
In the suite, on the news
Everybody dog food (hoo hoo...)
Kick me, K*** me
Don't you wrong or right me!
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
(We're deep in fire)
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
(I'm there to remind you)
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
(Don't you like to know what it feels babe?)
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us (hoo hoo...)
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us (hoo hoo...)
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us (hoo hoo hee!!)
Hee hee... hoo hoo!!
Happy Birthday to Chris Jericho, Tay Ping Hui, Ariz and Jeron
If you might have noticed, I hardly have time to update my blog nowadays, mostly due to lack of motivation stemming from work fatigue 5.5 days a week. I mean seriously, there isn't much happenings these days, save for going for SI recordings and thinking of how to kill boredom on Sunday afternoons, given the lack of roadshows in recent months. Not to forget that I am still trying to kick the addiction from Facebook. Which is probably why you don't see much photos uploaded here as of late. Like I said many times, I'm nowhere as long-winded or lowlife or retarded as Sean Koh...
Speaking abt Sunday, I didn't do much... I went to church service with family, then we had lunch at Heartland Mall, I went to Chinatown to go see the mega toy-electronic fair again (it was the last day), bought 2 WWE figures (more on that in an upcoming entry, I promise!), and that's about it. I nearly wanted to go to Orchard Road, but was too tired by the time I got out of Chinatown. It was probably a blessing in disguise, cos I later found out from Mum that Orchard Road would be closed for about a week due to the APEC Summit that is to take place at Shangri-La Hotel at around this time. And President Obama is one of the many delegates involved in this global-scale meeting...
Tomorrow I will be going to MediaCorp once more to watch the Singapore Idol Top 6 Spectaculars (thanks a lot for the extra ticket, Edmund)... I will be bringing along a pair of earplugs and maybe a blindfold to use when one of the finalists is about to perform Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi"... some of you might know who I am referring to. And the judges had BETTER use the Judges' Save already, it's already nearing the Top 5!! Whatever happens tomorrow, I am still sticking by the conditions I lay upon myself since last month... already lost part of my heart, mind and soul following the disastrous results for the past 4 weeks. The girls are the more impressive ones yet they are being dropped like flies... now there's only 2 girls left to cling onto the hope of having a female contestant being voted in the Finals come the night of December 27th. Already I can sense the pressure being put on these 2 fine-looking babes. Iskandar Sa'ad the Idol blogger did make a point... if Singapore doesn't get it right in time, the show may be 'dead and gone for sure'.
On a good note, I will still be updating my blog whenever I can... I can never bear to take a long hiatus from the blog which I had stayed faithful to for more than 3 years... to shift domain to the Notes function in Facebook would seem a bit strange.
On Sunday afternoon, I went to Iluma to watch "Michael Jackson's This Is It". I totally enjoyed the entire show... not just because it represents a posthumous hurrah for the late King of Pop, but it also portrays MJ as a lively and energetic performer who had hardly lost his magic touch in terms. Never mind if Mike is looking way too scrawny or malnourished, or if his face looks worse than before (from all those botched surgeries for the past 20 years)... he could still pull off a great performance, he still got all it takes to show the world why the critics call him the King of Pop. I couldn't help but sing, snap my fingers and even tap my feet to most of his songs. He probably arranged for the 50 rehearsals to be compiled into a music concert film 'just in case' he wasn't going to make it (which unfortunately really did happen with his tragic passing on June 25th). I'm so gonna buy the DVD when it comes next month... :-)
This is the list of songs featured in the film...
01) Wanna Be Starting Something- taken from Thriller album (opening song)
with snippet of "Speechless")
02) Speechless- taken from Invincible album (interlude for Song #1)
03) Bad- taken from Bad album (interlude before Song #2)
04) Smooth Criminal- taken from Bad album (2nd song)
05) The Way You Make Me Feel- taken from Bad album (3rd song)
06) Jam- taken from Dangerous album (4th song, with snippet of "Another Part Of Me")
07) Mind Is The Magic- ?
08) They Don't Care About Us- taken from HIStory album (5th song, with snippets of "Bad", "HIStory", "She Drives Me Wild" and "Why You Wanna Trip On Me")
09) Human Nature- taken from Thriller album (6th song)
10) I Want You Back- Jackson 5 song (7th song)
11) The Love You Save- Jackson 5 song (8th song)
12) I'll Be There- Jackson 5 song (9th song)
13) Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)- Jacksons song (10th song)
14) I Just Can't Stop Loving You- taken from Bad album (11th song)
15) Thriller- taken from Thriller album (12th song, with snippets of "Ghosts" and "Threatened")
16) Who Is It- taken from Dangerous album (instrumental during aerialists rehearsal)
17) Beat It- taken from Thriller album (13th song)
18) Black Or White- taken from Dangerous album (14th song)
19) Earth Song- taken from HIStory album (15th song)
20) Billie Jean- taken from Thriller album (16th song)
21) Man In The Mirror- taken from Bad album (closing song)
22) This Is It (played during the credits)
23) Heal The World- taken from Dangerous album (live audio played during the credits)
For more info on the film, go here.
All these pics were taken on Wednesday night...
This is one half of the ticket pair that Ishardi managed to win earlier in the day. Many thanks, Ish :-)
The long queue at the parking lot... obviously the mosh pit queue was the longest. We were granted entry only by 7.40 pm.
Back in the good ol' MediaCorp TV Theater once more, a place full of laughter as well as tears...
Gurmit brings out the Top 7 (alongside their parents).. I had to stop taking photos cos the security personnel asked me to keep my camera and use it only after the show went off air.
Some magician named Jeremy putting on a brilliant magic performance for about 20 to 30 minutes (4 different tricks in total). His female assistant may not be as gorgeous as MagicBabe Ning, but she sure got a pair of nice slender legs. It would be better if she wore something tighter, hee hee! :-)))
That Chao Ah Quah "Sherry Construe" (yes, that limp-wristed fag in pink polo t-shirt!!) always manages to grab any opportunity to steal the limelight, so annoying xiah, can't stand it!! Not to forget how "she" caused everyone to stare at her with "her" high-pitch scream during the long wait at the parking lot, so "throw away face"!! I won't ever add "her" on Facebook, not in the next 50 years!!
Gurmit, Tabby and Sylvia being surrounded by lots of screaming fans. Tabby is in Smackdown Blue and Sylvia is in Raw Red.
Me with Nurul Huda the Birthday Girl. she does look a lot liek Reese Witherspoon!! :-)
Me with lovely Malaque, who was also present at the recording. Justin Jap was with the 2 gals
The Top 7 get on stage to prepare for the Results Show... in a few minutes one of these Idol hopefuls will be going home. The first part of the results sickened me to the core...
Mae was the 7th Idol hopeful to be eliminated (the photo of her going up the stairs was taken after the show went of air)... but she left on a high note, and still putting on a brave front. I nearly wanted to cry when I saw Sylvia's face full of tears...
Mae coming out from reception and taking picture with fans. Due to overwhelming response, myself and Ish decided not to take picture with Mae, we both headed for the bus stop across the highway.
