LATEST NEWS…PARIS HILTON'S STAR ATTRACTION: Star Casino's Marquee Club launch attracted celebrities galore from all around the world including Ashley Simpson, Slash, Aussie's Jodi Gordon and Sharni Vinson and her Twilight boyfriend Kellan Lutz and LMFAO members to name a few. However it was serial socialite Paris Hilton who stole the show, mingling with party goers and hitting headlines for various reasons. Hilton was also spotted frolicking around Bondi Beach and shopping in Sydney over the weekend. Almost 1000 celebrity and VIP guests attended the launch while DJ Afrojack and LMFAO's RedFoo performed live at the event. The launch comes on the back of recent troubles within Star Casino over the sacking of former boss Sid Vaikunta. Sydney may be far away from the bright lights and glitzy lifestyle of Hollywood, but that didn't stop the celebs from gathering in their droves. Here's hoping the Club does well…ONE DIRECTION GO GLOBAL: UK and Irish boy band One Direction have gone global with their debut album making American music history by going to number one in the Billboard top 200 chart. The five-piece, who came third in The X Factor UK in 2010, have long tasted success in Europe but the teen heart-throbs have now taken the world by storm. Their debut single "What Makes You Beautiful" was released in November 2011 and peaked at number one in the UK and their debut album followed in November selling 138,631 copies making it the fastest selling debut album on the UK Charts in 2011. The lads will make their Australian debut with a performance at the 2012 Logie Awards in Melbourne on April during their sold out Australian tour. It just goes to show you don't need to win these big talent shows to have success, and I wish the boys every success in the future…RIP JIM STYNES: Jim Stynes has passed away following a three year battle with cancer. The former Melbourne football legend passed away in the comfort of his own home surrounded by family and friends. A State funeral was held in St Pauls Cathedral in Melbourne for the footie legend and a massive crowd gathered at Federation Square to bid a fond farewell to the icon. Stynes was remembered as a generous, loving, and caring man who was a constant inspiration to his family, friends and the public. Debuting in the Australian Football League in 1987, he played a league record of 244 consecutive games between 1987 and 1998. He served as President of the Melbourne Football from 2008, and despite being diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in 2009, he continued to work during his treatment for brain metastasis. RIP a True Football great…BEN COUSINS ON DRUG CHARGES: Former AFL star Ben Cousins is back in Perth after being released on bail following his arrest in Esperance Airport for drug charges. Cousins is best known for his 270 game career with West Coast and Richmond in the Australian Football League. During his eleven years with West Coast, earning him several of the league's highest individual awards including a Brownlow Medal and Most Valuable Player, Cousins has also been listed as one the top 50 players of all time by journalist Mike Sheahan. His football career has been marred by highly publicised incidents involving recreational drug use, traffic convictions and association with criminal elements. Cousins stated that he "has nothing to say at this time" to the waiting media at Perth Airport. He was arrested at Esperance Airport after being charged with possession of methylamphetamine with intent to sell or supply…EXTRA PROTECTION FOR COWELL: Simon Cowell has added more bodyguards to his already 24-7 protection team following a break-in to his London home. British newspaper 'The Sun' states that the X Factor boss was confronted by a female intruder wielding a brick when he went to investigate a noise in his home. It is believed that Leanne Zaloumis, 29, of Catford, South East London, was found by armed police hiding on a seven foot shelf in Cowell's wardrobe. Zaloumis appeared in court charged with aggravated burglary with intent of GBH. Luckily no one was harmed in the incident…HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAGA: Never one to shy away from the spotlight, Lady Gaga has recently announced that she will no longer speak to the media during an interview with Oprah Winfrey. The pop star who turned 26 during the week told Winfrey that she plans to go on a media blackout during the coming months. "Other than this interview Oprah, I do not intend on speaking to anyone for a very long time.. No press, no television." Gaga has one of the most loyal fan bases in the music industry but despite her roaring success she has never been devoured by the fame monster. Gaga has created some of the most crazed and bizarre media explosions in recent years, be it from outrageous meat dresses or hatching from an egg on the red carpet, the world is going to be a quiet place if she succeeds in her media blackout. Nevertheless the world will watch in anticipation…MEGAN FOX PREGNANT?: According to reports in the USA, actress Megan Fox is expecting her first baby with husband Brian Austin Green. The couple are reportedly thrilled, a source told America's Star magazine "They just found out and are incredibly excited." The source added "It's still early, so they are only telling family members and close friends." The Transformers actress already has some parenting skills as she is stepmother to husband Brian's nine year old son Kassius. Fox and Green married in a private ceremony in Hawaii in June 2010. The insider also added that Fox is thrilled to be expecting a child of her own. "Megan used to only be concerned with her career, but now her family comes first." If the reports are true, a huge congratulations to you both…VICTORIA BECKHAM LIKE YOU AND ME: Victoria Beckham has claimed that her super slim figure matches that of the general public. The average British female sports size is a sixteen but despite this, the former Spice Girl (whose diet consists of steamed fish and raw vegetables and easily fits into a size six dress) claims she represents the general public. It's fairly evident that the star may used to fit that physique during her Spice Girl days sporting a healthy ten to twelve dress size. But in recent years her dieting and weight has made her one of the leanest women in Hollywood. The star who gave birth to her fourth child in July, last showed off her toned body in a recent Harpers Bazaar Magazine shoot for swim wear. The fashion designer is so convinced that she represents the norm that she has started basing her designs on her own measurements and has replaced models with her own body when it comes to fitting dresses for her clothing line…HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMA: The name Pattie Mallette may not ring a bell with most people, but the twitter world has exploded with "Happy Birthday Pattie" trending worldwide. Mallette is Justin Bieber's mother and the millions of Beliebers around the world have taken to social networking sites to wish her well on her birthday. Raising Bieber as a single mother, she has stood by her son through his whole career and is a driving force behind all his success. Justin's fans seem very grateful with the woman responsible for him with messages like "Happy Birthday Pattie. Thanks for giving birth to the sexiest creature on earth," and more genuine messages like "Happy Birthday Pattie. You've created and raised a beautiful son. He has turned from a boy to a young man. You did a good job." So I'll jump on the bandwagon here Happy Birthday Pattie Mallette…
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BIRDS OF TOKYO - Birds Of Tokyo

As Birds Of Tokyo hit the virtual treadmill, getting match-fit for their 'self-titled' album tour, they do so with a bigger goal in mind than simply running around the block. For as much as this is an album tour, it is most certainly not just that.

Accompanied by LA's irresistible indie-rock prodigies Silversun Pickups, Birds Of Tokyo will hit Australia's capital cities in September to launch an album that has already led them twice around the world and back again... their most accomplished recording, brought to the stage in Birds Of Tokyo's most expansive live show to date.

On July 23, Birds Of Tokyo are set to release their explosive self-titled third studio album: one of the most anticipated releases of 2010! The new album includes first single 'The Saddest Thing I Know", their highest charting radio airplay hit ever and next single 'Plans' which is released to Australian radio today Monday June 21 ahead of it's digital release on July 9.

The emotive and timeless 'Plans' track was produced by Scot Horscroft (The Presets, Silverchair, The Sleepy Jackson), co-produced by Adam Spark from the band and mixed by Michael Brauer (Coldplay, My Morning Jacket and Phoenix).

Focussing on the new material, but canvassing their entire career; Birds Of Tokyo will pull out all the stops on their upcoming album tour, filling each set-list to capacity with their most engaging & most loved songs.

With the ever-present Birds Of Tokyo twist, this album tour is their every album tour... their newest and most colossal material in all its glory, combined with classic singles and album tracks performed by the band as they are now - bigger, bolder, more refined and more fearless.

And this being Birds Of Tokyo, even the words 'tour' or 'show' are open to interpretation, because, as we have seen, the band like to make a big impression on the live front.

Comfortable that the audio side of their live performance is in top gear, Birds Of Tokyo are now expanding other elements of their stage craft. Or, as guitarist Adam Spark describes in typical 'you'll just have to wait and see' fashion; a live performance that "will be visually massive..."

To what that refers we shall indeed have to wait and see, but it can be taken on faith that it will be stunning. We know, after all, that Birds Of Tokyo are not in the habit of calling home-runs unless they're prepared to step up to the plate and belt one.

And from being one of Australia's most popular touring and festival acts, to being the kind of band that can go from scorching first-time international crowds to reimagining their own work with an orchestra; Birds Of Tokyo are always ready to take a swing.

Three albums in, and the boys are swinging one hell of a big bat.

So with the Silversun Pickups riding shotgun, a new album under their belt, and the tight-lipped promise of a new and massive visual side to their show; Birds Of Tokyo are loading up the van and getting ready to hit the road for a release party to end them all.

For their fans, for themselves, for the fun and for the challenge: Birds Of Tokyo proudly present their 2010 Australian tour- landing in September.

SHOW DATES AND DETAILS:

WEDNESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2010
THEBARTON THEATRE - ADELAIDE
112 Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville SA :: All ages show
Tickets from Venue*Tix outlets, www.venuetix.com.au or tel 08 8225 8888

FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2010
BRISBANE CONVENTION CENTRE - BRISBANE
Corner Glenelg & Merivale St, Southbank QLD :: All ages show
Tickets from Ticketek outlets, www.ticketek.com.au or tel 132 849

SUNDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2010
WREST POINT BALLROOM - HOBART
410 Sandy Bay Rd, Hobart :: 18+ show
Tickets from Wrest Point Service Centre, www.tixtas.com.au or tel 1300 795 275

THURSDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2010
HORDERN PAVILION - SYDNEY
1 Driver Ave, Moore Park :: All ages show
Tickets from Ticketek outlets, www.ticketek.com.au or tel 132 849

FRIDAY 01 OCTOBER 2010
FESTIVAL HALL - MELBOURNE
300 Dudley St, West Melbourne :: All ages show
Tickets from Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com.au or tel 13 61 00

SATURDAY 02 OCTOBER 2010
FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE - PERTH
1 Finnerty St, Fremantle :: 18+ Licensed show
Tickets from reo Arts Centre, Star Surf Shops, Mills Records, Planet Video & www.heatseeker.com.au

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