Winner of Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project Appears in Madonna Bridgestone Super Bowl Halftime Show and Smirnoff Stars Alongside Madonna in Video for “Give Me All Your Luvin’”

The second chapter of the ongoing Madonna and Smirnoff partnership begins this Sunday, February 5 with the appearance of Lil Buck, the winner of the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project Dance Competition, as he joins The Material Girl’s dance ensemble at the Bridgestone Super Bowl Halftime Show. For Smirnoff and its parent company Diageo this is the first of several ongoing high profile activities between the world’s No. 1 artist and the world’s No. 1 vodka.

The Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project — launched in 2010 — searched for the world’s best new dancer among tens of thousands of entries through a global dance competition. The final dance-off competition took place at the historic Roseland Ballroom in New York City where Madonna and her choreographers selected Memphis native Lil Buck as the winner from 10 global finalists. Lil Buck’s prize included an opportunity to join Madonna’s dance crew.

“Joining Madonna’s dance crew has been a dream come true. I have already learnt so much and cannot thank Smirnoff enough for this life-changing opportunity,” commented Lil Buck.

In a jam-packed week, Madonna also releases the debut single “Give Me All Your Luvin’” from her highly anticipated forthcoming album MDNA this Friday, February 3. The accompanying video for the single will feature Smirnoff vodka as the drink of choice in the video’s bar scene. The video premieres on YouTube on February 3 and will feature on the Smirnoff Facebook from Monday, February 6. In addition “W.E.,” the film Madonna co-wrote and directed, opens in New York and Los Angeles this Friday, February 3rd with other cities to follow later in the month.

Simon Burch, Global Brand Director for The Smirnoff Co., said, “Smirnoff celebrates unique, one-of-a-kind experiences and the people around the world who bring these experiences to life. Partnering with Madonna has been extraordinary and we are thrilled to deepen the partnership supporting the release of MDNA and ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’.'”

The partnership with the Smirnoff brand and the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project is a multi-faceted agreement among Madonna, her partner Live Nation and Diageo, the parent company of The Smirnoff Co.

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Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines, and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines. Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. Visit www.drinkaware.com and Diageo’s own global resource www.DRINKiQ.com for information and guidance on responsible drinking. In Great Britain, Diageo is a member of The Portman Group and supports The Drinkaware Trust.Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

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Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.

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Nellyka, Thai classical guitarist, performed a song “Etude in A minor”. The song written by Mauro Guiliani, who was a guitarist and composer living in 1780 — 1840. This is the song of the album — Nellyka, Solo Guitalele — that Nellyka shows her various classical guitar playing skills with easy, joy, fun playing style with Guitalele (small-sized guitar).
If you are interested in Nellyka’s performances, please visit the following websites:
http://www.nellyka.com, or http://www.youtube.com/NellykaDotcom, or
http://www.facebook.com/NellykaDotcom, or downloading Nellyka application from Android Market.

About the Artist
Nellyka — Her birth name and nickname are Nelly. Her current real name is Netchanok Treerayapiwat.
Nellyka is the one who make the differences in Thai music industry because Nelly is the world- first singer and guitarist who released musical works in singing and playing guitar solo in various genres including Thai Country (look tung), pop, rock, classic as well as released musical works by playing all guitalele, classical guitar, and electric guitar. Nelly is one of the very first guitarists in the world who released musical works by playing guitalele both singing with guitalele solo as well as guitalele solo in classical generes. She is also the pioneer to play guitalele in musical work in Thailand.
Moreover, Nelly is the first Thai female guitarist singing and playing guitar solo in every song of albums, and she is the first and the only one artist in Thailand who releases various generes classical, rock, pop, and country songs and distributes worldwide via Amazon and iTune.
Furthermore, she releases Nellyka Application, the artist application which is the first Asian artist application.
In November 2010, Nelly entered the world of music by being an independent artist and releasing her songs to the public. Her first album was Nellyka Rock Rock, which she showed her performances by singing and playing rock-style electric guitar solo. Many of her songs, such as Rock Khon Khat Rak, Yang Mi Chan, Rak Ngan Ni Mai Mi Yut, and Jong Rak Lae Hai Apai were ranked in Top 20 Hits in Thai radio stations. In July 2011, Nelly started releasing the singles of her second album, Nellyka Guitalele Pop Pop, which she sang and played pop-style guitalele solo. In August 2011, Nelly released her second album – Nellyka, Solo Guitalele — which she sang and played classical songs with her guitalele. In November 2011, she released her first Thai country (look tung) song named 2012.

PlayAct Academy of Performing Arts was founded on October 1, 2010. The PlayAct team saw the need for a fun lively school that could use the performing arts as a tool for personal achievement. The PlayAct concept was planned with a very special goal in mind, drama and the performing arts are seen as forms of entertainment only, yet the PlayAct team knows that by using the process of drama, natural benefits can be gained. The PlayAct team also knows that we learn the most when we forget we are learning. So the company name was chosen to reflect our style of tuition; learning how to act, sing and dance in a playful way.The PlayAct team understands that the performing arts are excellent ways of releasing the creative mind, increasing confidence and igniting imagination. Our courses are designed to maximise the potential for these goals to be realised. The traditional approach of learning drama, dance or singing is to learn each one separately but the PlayAct team wanted a more integrated approach, this will give students with no experience in the performing arts the perfect chance to try them out. PlayAct’s combination courses use drama and theatre games as the glue that holds all the performing arts together.This provides the perfect way for beginner students who want to study for fun or more advanced students who wish to perfect their skills.PlayAct’s purpose-built centre, in the heart of Bangkok, uses all of the state of the art equipment needed for quality performing arts teaching. The PlayAct team wants to create a place that supports a community of artists, a place for people to meet, share ideas and make friends. PlayAct wants to ensure that everyone feels just as comfortable outside the classroom as they are inside. Performing artists are natural friend makers. Performing with each other will create friendships and the PlayAct centre will be the place they want to meet.Objectives 1: To improve confidence, creativity, and imagination for children. 2: To enhance PlayAct Academy of Performing Arts to be an international standard training provider. 3: To develop up to date courses that help enhance our students and provide for our customers’ needs. 4: To offer opportunities that foster new talents and develops existing talents while providing somewhere to spend leisure time effectively.Mission Statement PlayAct is not concerned with the quality of the final production, dance or song. PlayAct is not an academy that will guarantee success or fame. Playact will not teach people to merely memorize songs, dance routines or plays. PlayAct will use the natural therapeutic process of the performing arts. PlayAct will help instill con_dence, creativity and imagination. These factors combined will give PlayAct’s students the true abilities to pursue any goal they wish.PlayAct Academy Tel.02-216-1119, 085-505-3711

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Ford Thailand is partnering with movie studio GTH for its highly anticipated new movie, ATM ERRAK..ERROR. Opening in theaters nationwide today, a special screening for Ford customers was held last night to rave reviews.
ATM is a romantic comedy starring popular Thai actors Chantavit “Ter” Dhanasevi and Preechava “Ice” Pongthananikorn, who play young office workers that fall in love on the job. Their characters are featured driving an All-New Ford Fiesta and a Ford Focus in the movie.
As part of the sponsorship, GTH and Ford will have five photo booths outfitted to look like ATM machines at major movie theatres in Bangkok. From 10-31 January, movie goers can take pictures at the booths, which will automatically insert images of the movie’s stars and an All-New Fiesta into the frame. Consumers can pose with the lead actor Ter and other actors, then directly from the booth, email the photos or upload to Facebook to share with their friends.
Current customers of the Ford Fiesta also received a chance to win tickets to a special screening of the film. The 250 ecstatic Ford customers, along with 200 Facebook quiz winners and Ford employees, attended screenings held yesterday and left with positive reviews of the movie.
“It was extremely satisfying to see the happy faces of our customers at the screening,” said Adisai Sirisinha, Marketing Director, Ford Thailand. “The Ford Fiesta’s young, bold brand is a perfect match for ATM ERRAK..ERROR and its audience of movie goers, who see their vehicle as a reflection of their style and attitude.”
PHOTO CAPTION: Adisai Sirisinha, Marketing Director, Ford Thailand, shakes hands with Mez Tharatorn, director of ATM ERRAK..ERROR (center). They are surrounded by Chantavit “Ter” Dhanasevi (left), Preechava “Ice” Pongthananikorn (right) and the movie’s ensemble cast at the 16 January 2012 premier held at Paragon Cineplex.

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Jin Akanishi is a top selling multi-talented entertainer with musicians, vocalists, actors and entertainers in Japan.
As the former lead vocalist in KAT-TUN, JIN AKANISHI established numerous records for the popular group. Their 11 CD singles, 4 CD albums, and 7 DVDs all reached #1 on the Japanese National Charts, and in 2009, KAT-TUN became the first artists ever to perform ten consecutive days at Tokyo Dome Stadium — one of the largest and most prestigious venues in Japan.
In 2009, JIN AKANISHI began his activities as a solo artist and climbed to #1 in the National charts with his first single, which was also the theme track for the movie “BANDAGE,” in which he played the starring role. The single was certified Platinum.
JIN delivered 32 solo shows titled, “Akanishi Jin Star Live You & Jin,” which led to his first US tour in 2010, SELLING OUT 2,000- to 2,500-seat venues in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco — without a US release or support from a record company.
After the success of “You & Jin U.S.A.,” JIN AKANISHI officially announced he would pursue a solo career, seeking to expand his activities across the world. His first Japan solo tour in 2011 — staged and produced by JIN himself — became sensational news when he sold 170,000 tickets in just one week.
His first solo single, out in March 2011, shot straight to No.1 in the National Charts both physical and digital, and was followed by his Live DVD in May, which also topped the National Video charts.
In Dec 2010, Jin signed a global deal with Warner Music Group, with his first single set for worldwide release in the fall of 2011 through Warner Brothers.
On Nov 8 2011, the highly anticipated debut track “Test Drive featuring Jason Derulo” took the U.S. by storm by hitting the #1 spot on the iTunes Dance Album Chart, and the catchy single also climbed the iTunes General Album Chart Into the Top 10.
The track was released as a mini-album CD in Japan on Dec 7, and created sensation once again, this time at his home, by making a #1 debut on the National Album Chart.
Jin has recently been cast in the Hollywood film “47 Ronin,” starring Keanu Reeves and directed by Carl Rinsch — an epic period film by Universal Pictures based on the true tale of a band of samurai swordsmen who avenge the death of their master in 18th century Japan.

Finally, the journey along the path of music for contestants of “Ocean Life Insurance Presents MIC Idol3” project under the partnership between Ocean Life Insurance Ocean Life Insurance Company Limited, Life Partner…and Beyond and GMM Grammy has come to an end. Names of four winners were announced as a gesture to open the door of opportunities for these young aspiring singers to follow their dreams and become Thailand’s leading music professionals.
The “Ocean Life Insurance Presents MIC Idol3” singing contest was opened to recruit young aspiring singers who would like to pursue a career in the music industry, aged between 15 and 24 years. Among over 3,000 applicants to this project, twenty-five talented contestants were selected to go on to the semi-final round and finally, four gifted finalists were selected into the final round which took place on Friday, December 23rd, 2011 at CentralPoint Playhouse @Central World, 7th Floor of Central World Shopping Complex.
To win the final round of the “MIC Idol3” contest, each of the four finalists were assigned to perform a mini-concert of their own concept, utilizing not only their personal musical skills, but also the performing arts to draw the audience’s admiration toward their competing concept. The four finalists had participated in an intensive musical workshop with GMM Grammy to sharpen their talent. Although extremely nervous with their solo show at the final competition, all finalists had performed to their full in their mini-concert, which had drawn a multitude of cheering and hooting from the excited crowds.
The results were concluded by a judging panel comprising of experts in the music industry from GMM Grammy, as well as representatives from Ocean Life Insurance. Winners from the final round are listed as follows:
Winner: Ball-Sirichoke Sae-Thang
1st Runner-up: Ae-Miss Rachada Mapol
2nd Runner-up: M-Suthichai Limcharoenchaikul
3rd Runner-up and Popular-vote: Mild-Duangruethai Suwannakoot
The grand prize of this contest includes a Nissan March automobile and cash prizes worth a total value of Bt.500,000 altogether. Each winner is also eligible to receive the individual accident insurance policies worth Bt.2,500,000 in total exclusively from Ocean Life Insurance, as well as having an opportunity to launch their very own single releases with GMM Grammy.
Mrs. Nusara (Assakul) Banyatpiyaphod, president of Ocean Life Insurance Company Limited, shared her view about this project that helped young people make their dreams come true: “The talent revealed by these Thai youths throughout the contest has showed that there are a lot of young people who are highly gifted in all parts of our country. Therefore, the opening of opportunity for them to shine out and show off their talent is very important as part of an effort to help build the future of Thailand. These four winners of our singing contest had proved to be good examples of young people who are determined to follow their dreams of becoming professional artists. They have been dedicated to the training and tried to bring the best out of themselves in each competition round. Finally, their relentless effort to succeed has paid off and everyone has witnessed their shining talent in this contest. We hope that this event will also serve as a source of inspiration for many other young generations to come out and start making their dreams come true, no matter what they are. Because true successes are rare to be accomplished, these winners have showed very clearly that it takes firm devotion, patience and sacrifice.”
Ball-Sirichoke Sae-Thang, a finalist from Southern Thailand who is also becoming a university freshman, has been bestowed the winner of this singing contest. He shared his feeling toward his success at this competition: “I would like to extend my appreciation to all the adults who have been involved in the organization of this contest to open up an opportunity for young people like myself to show off our talent. I would also like to thank all the audience for their cheering spirits. More importantly, I thank myself for not giving up my dreams to become a professional singer over the past 6-7 years.
Although I have been held back and let down along the path of pursuing my dreams, today I have finally embarked on the first step to begin my career in the music industry.”
Ae-Rachada Mapol, a finalist from Central Thailand, a fourth-year student of Islamic College, has been awarded the first runner-up. She shared her view about the contest: “I have always been fascinated with singing and it’s been my lifelong dream to stand on the stage as a professional singer. I have entered several singing contests, both under small and big projects and I have tasted both satisfaction and disappointment. When I leaned about this competition, I realized again that it was a chance for young people to make their dreams come true. And finally, I have succeeded by starting my professional singing career with GMM Grammy.”
M- Suthichai Limcharoenchaikul, a finalist from Central Thailand and the second runner-up, shared his experience in the path of pursuing his dreams in singing: “I have always been in love with singing since I was a little child, and I feel so happy every time I sing. It got to the point when I realized that if I love singing so much as this, I shouldn’t just ignore my dreams to become a singer. I should start somewhere. Singing contests are open-doors for opportunities to make my dreams come true and I have continued entering several competitions ever since I became a university student. By improving my singing skills and taking singing lessons to learn the proper technique to sing, I have travelled an exhausting path of sweats and tears. Sometimes I got disheartened but I always told myself to pursue it hard until I received this award. This is the beginning of my dreams to become a professional singer.”
Mild- Duangruthai Suwannakoot, a singing diva from North-Eastern Thailand, was awarded the third runner-up and winner of the popular vote. She shared her feeling about this contest: “I am very proud of the success today. This is the highest achievement of my life at this point. In the past, I have competed in many singing contests and tried to practice my skills constantly. I would like to urge everyone who loves singing and has a dream to become a singer to practice hard and do their best to pursue their dreams no matter how the results would be. Someday, their dreams may also come true.”
These winners are examples of young aspiring singers who never give up their dreams and follow the path of pursuing their singing career along the road that may not be sprinkled with rose petals.

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Releases “Memory” the cheerful and modern pop song in her second album, Nellyka Guitalele Pop Pop, which she sings and plays guitar solo in this song. The lyrics are about the feeling toward the beloved one. You are always my sweet memory. When we are apart, I then wait for your return. Even though I miss you and you are so far away, it is just the distant because our hearts are together. I believe in you. I love you and I always dream about our memories.
For those who are interested in Nellyka musical works please visit http://www.Nellyka.com or http://www.facebook.com/Nellykadotcom or http://www.youtube.com/NellykaDotcom or download “Nellyka” Application from Android Market.

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Recently, Andre Brulhart (4th right), General Manager of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya welcomed Workpoint Entertainment on well-known game show production of GamePaoKon broadcasted on TV Channel 5. There were many famous stars led by NahNake Ketsepsawat Palakawong Na Ayudhya (4th left), together with Sukonthawa Kerdnimit (3rd left) and Haru Yamakuchi (2nd right) on their stay and filming at the resort.

The photos from left are :
1. Anek Inthachan (Anna Chuanchuen), Comedian and actor.
2. Worachart Damvijit (Plakung Magenta), DJ and Singer.
3. Sukonthawa Kerdnimit (Mai), Model and Actress.
4. Ketsepsawat Palakawong Na Ayudhya (NahNake), Master of ceremonies.
5. Andre Brulhart, General Manager of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya.
6. Montha Thongngam, Executive House Keeper of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya.
7. Haru Yamakuchi (Haru Strawberry Cheesecake), Master of ceremonies of Strawberry Cheesecake show.
8. Sunee Vaewmanee, Public Relations Manager of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya.

Don’t allow the hair on your head or eyebrows to vanish and do absolutely nothing about it. For just 90 baht a graft, Urban Beauty Thailand team can make you look younger, healthier and more attractive in just one session.
Balding is seen as a natural process and is a hereditary condition. If you believed the news, you would think that only men require a hair transplant but there are millions of women around the world who are also suffering from hair loss. A full head of hair makes one feel confident, young and ambitious. Once your hair starts thinning, that confidence fades and you start to feel old.
Our eyebrows are also an important part of the face. Good eyebrows give a certain symmetry to the face. However, we only really notice people’s eyebrows when they don’t have any! People are slowly realizing that an eyebrow transplant is an important means of improving one’s self-confidence.
Only The Best Will Do
If you are looking for a hair or eyebrow transplant that is affordable but offers incredible results, contact Urban Beauty Thailand now. We have partnerships with some of the best clinics in Thailand such as the DHT Hair clinic whose chief surgeon is Dr. Damkerng. Dr. Damkerng is known as the best eyebrow and hair transplant doctor in South-East Asia with good reason. He has studied the most advanced hair transplant techniques from around the world and has worked with experts in the United States.
With more than 20 years experience, Dr. Damkerng has been a highly sought after guest speaker at a number of international events in locations such as Seoul, Yokohama, Zurich, New Delhi, Sydney and London among other places. As you can see, he is well traveled and has picked up a number of certifications along the way. He is about to receive yet another honor, this time from the Board of Directors at the Association of Hair Restoration Surgery International. Dr. Damkerng has passed on his knowledge of hair and eyebrow transplants to all other surgeons at the DHT Hair Clinic and Urban Beauty Thailand are delighted to have him as part of the team.
Hair Transplant
This is a relatively simple procedure which involves taking hair from a donor site on the patient’s body and transferring it to the top of the head. Despite the simplicity, only surgeons like Dr. Damkerng can expect a high success rate. During the hair transplant procedure:
– The surgeon removes a strip of hair from a pre-selected donor site, usually located on the side or back of the scalp.
– A strip of skin will be removed from the donor area before self-absorbing sutures are used to close the area. The patient will be under anesthetic at this time and will not feel pain.
– The hair will be divided into a trio of grafts: Micro graft, single hair and modified follicular units.
– Individual hair follicles are removed and implanted into the area where the hair is needed.
– These hairs are placed into pre-cut mini sites which are deliberately made to make the procedure as aesthetically pleasing as possible.
– The procedure can take as long as five hours but scars will be hidden by the donor hair.
– Expect the hair transplant to start yielding results in three months.
Eyebrow Transplant
This procedure is not designed to create the perfect eyebrow. Instead, an eyebrow transplant will significantly improve their appearance. During the eyebrow transplant procedure:
– Hair is taken from a donor site and transplanted into the eyebrows.
– Between 200-400 grafts can be implanted depending on whether the patient is male or female.
– The procedure takes approximately 3-4 hours.
– As the eyebrow is almost parallel to the skin, this procedure requires the skill of a surgeon like Dr. Damkerng in order for it to be a success.
– The eyebrow hair will grow and require regular trimming.
Don’t allow the hair on your head or eyebrows to vanish and do absolutely nothing about it. For just 90 baht a graft, Dr. Damkerng and his DHT Hair Clinic team can make you look younger, healthier and more attractive in just one session. If you book an appointment with Urban Beauty Thailand today, you will gain the full benefit of Dr. Damkerng’ amazing hair and eyebrow transplant skills.
When you contact Urban Beauty Thailand, we will not only set you up with Dr. Damkerng’ clinic, we will also assist you in any way we can when it comes to finding accommodation. Thanks to our contacts in various Thai cities, we can secure discounted prices for you in luxury accommodation. And unlike other companies in the region, all our prices are upfront. When you book with us, there are no hidden fees or charges, what you see is what you get!

This Thursday December 22, 2011, meet the real Diva Legend since the 80s, Mam-Patcharida Wattana. She was one in the singing trio band famously known in Thai as “Sao Sao Sao”. She will make the appearance in our year ending show on FM
Patcharida Wattana or Mam is a very friendly and lively girl in Music business. She has been in the singing world since this young all girl band started in 1981 way before several pop Korean all girl bands springing up like mushrooms. Through her singing career she has achieved a very respectable position in one of the biggest music companies, RS. She is now known among younger generation as “kru Mam”. She is a voice trainer for many famous young singers like….
For this special last episode of Love Language, Mam — Patcharida will sing Christmas songs for audience and talk to them about her life, her success, and many interesting tidbits in life. So Don’t miss, this Thursday December 22, 2011 on FM 104.75 at 8.00-9.00 pm, meet our “Guest of the Month”. Program fans can call in to participate at 02-278-5056 or listen on-line for live show at www.anurakradio.com. For more information please call 02-712-6551 or www.thaigoods.com/annie’s .

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