Bob & Reza At Petronas

Bob Usop likes to say "Mesra" which means "Be Happy".

Reza Mohamad loves tigers.

At a Petronas (Malaysian National Petroleum Company) station in Raja Abdul Aziz Road, Kuala Lumpur, their favourite icons are put together on the station's signboard.

Petronas' tagline is Mesra while leading bank Maybank which has ATM machines in Petronas stations uses the tiger as its mascot.

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Bob & Reza Di Petronas

Bob Usop terkenal dengan laungan "Mesra".

Reza Mohamad sukakan harimau.

Di sebuah stesen Petronas di Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, ikon kesukaan Bob dan Reza berada di atas papan tanda Petronas yang sama.

Slogan stesen Petronas ialah Mesra manakala bank utama negara Maybank yang mengadakan mesin ATM di stesen Petronas menggunakan harimau sebagai maskotnya.

Well Done, Vick!

Vick Teo is now in the Malaysia Book Of Records for Longest Piano-Playing.

He played Japanese, Chinese, Korean, English and Malay songs on the piano from 2pm on July 25 to 2pm on July 26 at Sungei Wang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur.

Vick learnt the piano as a kid.

Vick and his dear friend Victor Lee who came and congratulated him after the event wish all their pals in Akademi Fantasia, Malaysian Idol, One In A Million and Mentor all the best in their lives and careers.

Both Vick and Victor are into singing and acting.

They are happy that Fitri Zainal Abidin made it to the finals of 8TV fashion designer contest Project Runway last year and is now Wardrobe Consultant to Astro TV and that Zamil Idris and Ashvin Nair are now active in English theatre.

The ex-hairstylists also congratulate Adi Fashla Juraimi on his appointment as Era FM radio DJ early this year. Adi Fashla used to be in another Astro radio station X-Fresh FM.

And they are happy that Fazly Zainal's and Sahri Sarip's recording careers are finally taking off.

Vick and Victor also wish Anding Zaini all the best in his hosting and acting career.

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Syabas, Vick!

Vick Teo kini pemegang rekod Malaysia Book Of Records untuk Permainan Piano 24 Jam.

Beliau telah memainkan lagu Jepun, Cina, Korea, Inggeris dan Bahasa Malaysia di piano di Sungei Wang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur selama 24 jam bermula pada 2pm pada Julai 25.

Vick telah belajar bermain piano semasa di sekolah rendah.

Vick dan kawan karibnya Victor Lee yang datang mengirim tahniah atas kejayaan Vick mendoakan kejayaan rakan seperjuangan mereka di Akademi Fantasia, Malaysian Idol, One In A Million dan Mentor.

Vick dan Victor ialah penyanyi dan pelakon.

Mereka gembira melihat Fitri Zainal Abidin memasuki peringkat akhir pertandingan pereka fesyen 8TV Project Runway tahun lalu dan kini menjadi Perunding Fesyen Astro TV, dan gembira melihat Zamil Idris dan Ashvin Nair aktif dalam teater Inggeris.

Bekas stailis rambut itu mengirim tahniah buat Adi Fashla Juraimi yang menjadi DJ Era FM awal tahun ini. Adi Fashla dahulunya DJ di X-Fresh FM, sebuah lagi stesen radio Astro TV.

Dan mereka berasa gembira melihat karier nyanyian Fazly Zainal dan Sahri Sarip semakin hari semakin maju.

Vick dan Victor turut mendoakan kejayaan Anding Zaini dalam karier hos TV dan lakonannya.

One Nation Emcees Greets Adam Mat Saman

Hip-hop group One Nation Emcees, one of three Malaysian groups participating in Asean talent search Gang Starz Season 2, wishes Adam Mat Saman all the best in his singing and acting career.

The group comprises Kedahan beauty Shamimi Amalina Norhisham, 21 and Sabahans Fareezan Murtaza (Kozae), 25, Norzaidi Edris (Zydee), 26 and Hasan Baias (Jojoe), 32.

Kozae, Zydee and Jojoe are old pals of Adam. Zydee is also a distant relative of Adam, Noni Zainuddin, Farish Aziz and Rydiana Rahim.

They also convey their best wishes to Farish, Noni, Rydiana, Nikki Palikat, Ekin Rahman, Nora Daud, Candra Clement, Azam Yakob, Farha Jasmen, Ayu Damit, Kaer Azami, Nana Mahazan, Sufiah Noor, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Nita Hamzah, Xerra Zaimi, Anny Shariff, Alia Abu Hassan, Mimi Shamsuddin, Shila Amir Amzah, Rina Azahar, Tiara Hassan, Farhan Azizan, Riz Zaizizi, Yana Omar, Lufya Omar, Naim Salmi, Nubhan Ahamad, Zila Seeron, Nadia Hasnan, Ika Rahim, Dafi Ismail, Mila Jirin, Aizat Amdan, Zana Hanizan, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Shafiq Ramadzan, Dekna Ahmad, Heliza Helmi, Faizal Ramly, Aswad Jaafar, Alif Razali, Faisal Abdullah, Nik Aidil Zamri, Ashvin Nair, Awal Ashaari, Diddy Muhid, Iz Sulaini and Faizal Tahir.

Faizal Tahir is the host of Gang Starz.

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One Nation Emcees Kirim Salam Buat Adam Mat Saman

Kumpulan hip-hop One Nation Emcees, satu daripada 3 kumpulan Malaysia dalam pertandingan nyanyian Asean Gang Starz Musim 2, mengirim salam maju jaya buat Adam Mat Saman.

Kumpulan itu terdiri daripada jelitawan Kedah Shamimi Amalina Norhisham, 21 dan jejaka Sabah Fareezan Murtaza (Kozae), 25, Norzaidi Edris (Zydee), 26 dan Hasan Baias (Jojoe), 32.

Kozae, Zydee dan Jojoe adalah kawan lama Adam. Zydee adalah saudara bau bacang Adam, Noni Zainuddin, Farish Aziz dan Rydiana Rahim.

One Nation Emcees turut mendoakan kejayaan Farish, Noni, Rydiana, Nikki Palikat, Ekin Rahman, Nora Daud, Candra Clement, Azam Yakob, Farha Jasmen, Ayu Damit, Kaer Azami, Nana Mahazan, Sufiah Noor, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Nita Hamzah, Xerra Zaimi, Anny Shariff, Alia Abu Hassan, Mimi Shamsuddin, Shila Amir Amzah, Rina Azahar, Tiara Hassan, Farhan Azizan, Riz Zaizizi, Yana Omar, Lufya Omar, Naim Salmi, Nubhan Ahamad, Zila Seeron, Nadia Hasnan, Ika Rahim, Dafi Ismail, Mila Jirin, Aizat Amdan, Zana Hanizan, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Shafiq Ramadzan, Dekna Ahmad, Heliza Helmi, Faizal Ramly, Aswad Jaafar, Alif Razali, Faisal Abdullah, Nik Aidil Zamri, Ashvin Nair, Awal Ashaari, Diddy Muhid, Iz Sulaini dan Faizal Tahir.

Faizal Tahir ialah hos Gang Starz.

The Actors Of Akademi Fantasia

Ebi Yaimal and Dafi Ismail will be appearing in the Malaysian-Indonesian film Sayang, You Can Dance next year (or late this year). They will be starring with Sharifah Amani Syed Zainal Rashid of Sepet fame.

Heliza Helmi will be starring alongside Awal Ashaari in Syurga Cinta (Love Haven) next year (or late this year).

Mawi Ani will be appearing in the film Aduh Saliha (Oh, Saliha) next year (or late this year).

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Pelakon-Pelakon Akademi Fantasia

Ebi Yaimal dan Dafi Ismail akan berlakon dalam filem Malaysia-Indonesia Sayang, You Can Dance tahun depan (atau hujung tahun ini). Pelakon utamanya ialah Sharifah Amani Syed Zainal Rashid dari filem Sepet.

Heliza Helmi akan berlakon dengan Awal Ashaari dalam filem Syurga Cinta tahun depan (atau hujung tahun ini).

Mawi Ani akan berlakon dalam filem Aduh Saliha tahun depan (atau hujung tahun ini).

Chris Daughtry Performs In Malaysia

Chris Daughtry and his band Daughtry will be performing in One Utama shopping centre, Petaling Jaya on July 26.

This is his first visit to Malaysia.

Clay Aiken visited Malaysia in 2005 for the Force Of Nature Concert in aid of tsunami victims.

Elliott Yamin performed in the KL Live And Loud Concert with Jaclyn Victor and Whitney Houston last year.

Chris’ band mates are Joey Barnes (drums), Josh Paul (bass), Josh Steely (guitar) and Brian Craddock (guitar).

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Chris Daughtry Berentak Di Malaysia

Chris Daughtry dan bandnya Daughtry akan berentak di pusat beli-belah One Utama, Petaling Jaya pada Julai 26.

Clay Aiken telah melawat Malaysia dalam tahun 2005 untuk konsert Force Of Nature yang bertujuan membantu mangsa tsunami.

Elliott Yamin telah berentak di konsert KL Live And Loud bersama Jaclyn Victor dan Whitney Houston tahun lalu.

Rakan band Chris ialah Joey Barnes (gendang), Josh Paul (bass), Josh Steely (gitar) dan Brian Craddock (gitar).

Wow! Carrie, U R The Best! - Linda Nanuwil

Lovely Linda Nanuwil is happy that her fellow “country girl” Carrie Underwood has been winning award almost annually since American Idol 4.

In 2005, Carrie won three Billboard Music Awards, followed by four Country Music Awards, an American Music Award and five Billboard Music Awards in 2006.

In 2007, she won 2 Grammy Awards, 5 Country Music Awards and 3 American Music Awards.

This year, she won a Grammy and a Country Music Award.

Linda would love to meet Carrie and Kelly Clarkson if they visit Malaysia.

Linda was unable to meet her idol Celine Dion who performed in the National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur last year. However, she is happy that Celine met Jaclyn Victor, whom Linda describes as Malaysia’s greatest new singer.

Kelly won 2 Grammy Awards in 2006.

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Wow! Carrie, U Memang Best! - Linda Nanuwil

Si comel jelita Linda Nanuwil amat gembira melihat “rakan Amerikanya” “gadis country” Carrie Underwood memenangi anugerah muzik tahunan di Amerika.

Dalam tahun 2005, Carrie memenangi tiga Anugerah Muzik Billboard. Dalam tahun 2006 beliau memenangi lima anugerah itu selain empat Anugerah Muzik Country dan sebuah Anugerah Muzik Amerika.

Tahun lalu, Carrie mendapat 2 Anugerah Grammy, 5 Anugerah Muzik Country dan 3 Anugerah Muzik Amerika.

Tahun ini, Carrie mendapat sebuah Anugerah Grammy dan sebuah Anugerah Muzik Country.

Linda ingin berjumpa Carrie dan Kelly Clarkson jikalau mereka melawat Malaysia.

Linda tidak dapat berjumpa dengan idolanya Celine Dion yang menyanyi di Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur tahun lalu.

Walau bagaimanapun Linda tetap berasa gembira melihat Celine berjumpa dengan Jaclyn Victor yang dianggap Linda sebagai artis baru Malaysia yang terbaik.

Kelly telah memenangi 2 Anugerah Grammy pada tahun 2006.

Simon Cowell - Mr American Idol

Thanks, Wikipedia.

Simon Phillip Cowell (born October 7, 1959) is a British television personality and producer, best known as the chief judge of American Idol.

He is also the owner of the television production and music publishing house Syco.

Cowell is notorious as a judge for his blunt criticisms, insults and wisecracks about contestants and their singing abilities, or lack thereof.

Cowell hails from Brighton, East Sussex, England.

His father Eric Cowell was a music industry executive and his mother Julie Brett is a former ballet dancer.

Cowell's paternal grandparents Joseph Cowell and Esther Malinsky were Jews of Russian descent. His maternal grandfather was Scottish.

Cowell worked his way up in the music industry in a decade, from office assistant to producer.

Among the pop stars he worked with included Sonia Evans and Curiosity Killed The Cat. Other recent stars whom he guided include Il Divo and Leona Lewis.

In American Idol, he leads a team of three judges which also includes choreographer Paula Abdul and music producer Randy Jackson.

Cowell is a philanthropist who has been involved in charity work for years. Many American Idol contestants have become close friends with him, even those who received the worst criticism in the contest.

In 2003, Cowell published his autobiography I Don't Mean to Be Rude, But ….

He has appeared as a guest voice in The Simpsons and the film Scary Movie 3.

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Simon Cowell - Mr American Idol

Terima kasih, Wikipedia.

Simon Phillip Cowell (lahir Oktober 7, 1959) ialah produser dan personaliti TV dari Britain yang menjadi ketua juri American Idol.

Beliau juga pemilik syarikat penerbitan TV dan muzik Syco.

Cowell terkenal kerana kritikan pedas dan tajamnya terhadap peserta American Idol.

Cowell berasal dari Brighton, East Sussex, England.

Ayahnya Eric Cowell adalah eksekutif syarikat rakaman manakala ibunya Julie Brett adalah bekas penari ballet.

Datuk dan nenek Cowell sebelah ayahnya iaitu Joseph Cowell dan Esther Malinsky berketurunan Yahudi Rusia. Datuknya sebelah ibunya berketurunan Scotland.

Cowell dengan usaha gigih telah maju dalam dunia muzik dalam tempoh 10 tahun.

Beliau memulakan kerjayanya dalam dunia seni sebagai pembantu pejabat.

Sebagai produser, beliau telah membantu menaikkan nama artis seperti Sonia Evans, Curiosity Killed The Cat dan baru-baru ini Il Divo dan Leona Lewis.

Di American Idol, beliau menjadi juri tetap bersama koreografer Paula Abdul dan produser muzik Randy Jackson.

Cowell telah lama melakukan kerja-kerja amal di serata dunia. Ramai daripada penyanyi American Idol menjadi kawan baiknya, termasuk mereka yang kena lanyak dalam pertandingan tahunan.

Dalam tahun 2003, Cowell melancarkan autobiografinya I Don't Mean To Be Rude, But ….

Beliau telah muncul dalam kartun The Simpsons (suara sahaja) dan filem Scary Movie 3.

Dayang Sets Up Charity Fund

Lovely Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty has set up her very own Dayang Loves U Charity Fund specially for humanitarian causes around Malaysia.

The Malaysian Beyonce will officiate the fund on July 20 at Planet Hollywood, Kuala Lumpur.

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Dayang Tubuhkan Tabung Amal Sendiri

Jelitawan Borneo Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty kini memiliki tabung kebajikannya sendiri iaitu Tabung Kebajikan Dayang Sayang Kamu khas untuk membantu rakyat Malaysia yang kurang bernasib baik.

Beyonce Malaysia itu akan merasmikan tabungnya di Planet Hollywood, Kuala Lumpur, pada Julai 20.

Zamil’s Grand Uncle Was Malaysia’s Clark Gable

HOT Pussycat Zamil Idris’ late grand uncle was Malaysia’s very own Clark Gable Haji Mahadi Said (1914-1983).

Mahadi was a good friend of Malaysia’s King of Entertainment the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee and often acted as Ramlee’s King or foster father.

He was the first indigenous Malaysian to direct films, back in 1952.

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Nenda Saudara Zamil Adalah Clark Gable Malaysia

Kucing HOT Zamil Idris adalah cucunda saudara kepada Clark Gable Malaysia Allahyarham Haji Mahadi Said (1914-1983).

Mahadi adalah kawan baik Bapa Hiburan Malaysia Allahyarham Tan Sri P. Ramlee dan kerap berlakon sebagai Raja ataupun bapa angkat Ramlee.

Beliau adalah orang Melayu Malaysia pertama menjadi pengarah, dalam tahun 1952.

Seize All Opportunities - Iz

Iz Sulaini may have finished ninth in One In A Million 2 (OIAM2) but he will be the first OIAM2 finalist to come up with his debut album.

The eldest of 6 siblings, Iz from Kuala Terengganu will see the release of his first album in August featuring the hit single Gonna Be Alright.

A graduate from Australia's Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Arts and Communications, Iz is a fan of Steve Tyler and Bjork and loves black pants.

He says: "In show business it is not enough to have talent. You must also be good at marketing yourself.

"Once the reality show is over you should seize opportunities that come your way. That's the only way to move forward in the entertainment industry."

Iz sends his best wishes to all reality show stars of Akademi Fantasia, One In A Million and Malaysian Idol including Kaer Azami, Nana Mahazan, Sufiah Noor, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Farhan Azizan, Zila Seeron, Nubhan Ahamad, Mila Jirin, Dafi Ismail Sabri, Ika Rahim, Nadia Hasnan, Alif Razali, Faisal Abdullah, Aizat Amdan, Zana Hanizan, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Dekna Ahmad, Shafiq Ramadzan, Heliza Helmi, Faizal Ramly, Aswad Jaafar, Ashvin Nair, Faizal Tahir, Awal Ashaari, Nita Hamzah, Xerra Zaimi, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Diddy Muhid, Nik Aidil Nik Zamri, Riz Zaizizi, Yana Omar, Lufya Omar, Naim Salmi, Aliya Abu Hassan, Anny Shariff and Mimi Shamsuddin.

Nadia is a close family friend of Iz.

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Rebutlah Peluang Yang Ada - Iz

Iz Sulaini, pemenang tempat ke-9 One In A Million 2 (OIAM2) mungkin menjadi finalis pertama dari rancangan itu yang akan melancarkan album sulungnya.

Anak sulung 6 beradik yang berasal dari Kuala Terengganu ini bakal melancarkan album sulungnya bulan depan. Album itu memuatkan lagu hit berjudul Gonna Be Alright.

Graduan bidang Seni dan Komunikasi dari Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) di Australia ini adalah peminat setia Steve Tyler dan Bjork. Iz amat menyukai seluar berwarna hitam.

Iz berkata: "Dalam dunia seni, bakat tak mencukupi. Artis kena pandai memasarkan dirinya.

"Artis kena bijak merebut peluang yang ada setelah tamat rancangan realiti. Ini adalah satu saja cara untuk mara dalam dunia seni yang mencabar."

Iz mengirim salam maju jaya kepada semua artis Akademi Fantasia, One In A Million dan Malaysian Idol termasuk Kaer Azami, Nana Mahazan, Sufiah Noor, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Farhan Azizan, Zila Seeron, Nubhan Ahamad, Mila Jirin, Dafi Ismail Sabri, Ika Rahim, Nadia Hasnan, Alif Razali, Faisal Abdullah, Aizat Amdan, Zana Hanizan, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Dekna Ahmad, Shafiq Ramadzan, Heliza Helmi, Faizal Ramly, Aswad Jaafar, Ashvin Nair, Faizal Tahir, Awal Ashaari, Nita Hamzah, Xerra Zaimi, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Diddy Muhid, Nik Aidil Nik Zamri, Riz Zaizizi, Yana Omar, Lufya Omar, Naim Salmi, Aliya Abu Hassan, Anny Shariff dan Mimi Shamsuddin.

Nadia ialah kawan famili Iz.

Help, I Can’t Swim! - Faizal Tahir

Poor Faizal Tahir!

He was saved from a drowning while shooting his music video for the hit song Sampai Syurga (To Heaven) recently.

“Honestly, I’m not a good swimmer. The director asked me if I wanted to give it a shot and I said yes. But I then panicked as I had to jump off a spring board. Thank God, a lifeguard saved me when the crew realised I was struggling in the water,” he said.

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Tolong, Saya Tak Boleh Berenang! - Faizal Tahir

Kesian Faizal Tahir!

Beliau diselamatkan dari lemas tatkala merakamkan video muzik terbarunya Sampai Syurga baru-baru ini.

“Secara jujur, saya tak pandai berenang. Direktor tanya sama ada saya mahu atau tidak dan saya kata mahu. Tetapi saya panik kerana kena lompat dari papan renang. Nasib baik penyelamat selamatkan saya apabila krew dapati saya sedang lemas,” katanya.