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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DIME & GENIUS PRESENT
COMMON with special guest Kid Capri

DIME (Doin it Major Entertainment) and Genius, Australia's newest concert promotions duo, are proud to announce the highly anticipated return of Common and Kid Capri to Australia and New Zealand in June 2010. The 5 city tour will begin in Sydney on June 11 and end in Perth on June 18. This will be Common's 1st appearance in Australia since 2006. Common states, "I'm excited to reconnect with my fans in Australia and New Zealand. This tour has been long overdue and I can't wait to deliver a Hip Hop experience they will never forget. And with Kid Capri on the tour, this will be a show they don't want to miss."

Common rose to prominence as one of hip-hops most poetic and respected lyricists having recorded over 8 albums: "Can I Borrow A Dollar?", "Resurrection", "One Day It'll All Make Sense", "Like Water For Chocolate", and "Electric Circus" to name a few. In 2004, he partnered with Chicago native and rap music megastar Kanye West to produce "Be", which went on to garner four Grammy Award Nominations. In July 2006, his video for the single "Testify" was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards including Best Hip-Hop Video.

Since his last visit to Australia, Common has been working non-stop recording albums and touring. Common released his seventh album "Finding Forever", which debuted at #1 on the US Billboard 200 Album Chart and earned a Grammy, the music industry's most prestigious award. His eighth album "Universal Mind Control" was produced in large part by Pharrell, from power production due The Neptunes, and was also nominated for aGrammy in the category of Best Rap Album. He is currently in the studio working on his upcoming album "The Believer".

In addition to his musical success, he's given back through is charity, "Common Ground Foundation", written three children's Hip Hop books, and appeared on the silver screen to critical acclaim. In January 2007, he made his acting debut co-starring opposite Jeremy Piven and Ben Affleck in "Smoking Aces", and since then he has been steadily adding to his acting resume in star studded films including "American Gangster" with Denzel Washington, "Street Kings" opposite Keanu Reeves and Forrest Whitaker, "Wanted" opposite Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman and "Terminator Salvation" with Christian Bale. Currently, Common is starring in the smash hit comedy "Date Night" with Steve Carrell and Tina Fey, and he also stars in the upcoming comedy "Just Right" with Queen Latifah, premiering in the US on May 14, 2010. Furthermore, Common is the face of the new Diesel men's fragrance "Only The Brave". He has also partnered with Microsoft on their Softwear clothing line, has appeared in advertising campaigns for GAP, and even has his own hat line entitled SOJI.

Like Common, Kid Capri has enjoyed his position in Hip Hop as one of the most recognizable and successful players in the Hip Hop game. Currently, there is no DJ in the world more recognizable to both Hip Hop heads and the general public than Kid Capri. He became extremely popular with the general market as resident DJ on Russell Simmons ' Def Comedy Jam on HBO, where he gave the world a taste of live performance Hip Hop as the first DJ to ever perform live DJ routines on TV. From there, Kid Capri became the most heavily demanded DJ by most of the industry's most respected entertainers, touring with artists such as Sean P. Diddy Coombs, LL Cool J, Nas, Lil Kim, Jay-Z, Usher, R. Kelly, Mary J Blige, and
Trey Songz.

The impact Kid Capri has made around the world as a DJ is unreachable by any other. There is a steady increase in demand for Kid by many of the industry's top performers as he continues to tour and sellout shows in 10,000 seat arenas. When he's not touring around the world, Kid is personally requested to spin at parties for Playboy, MTV Music Awards, BET Awards, VH1's Hip Hop Honors, socialite Khloe Kardashian and her husband Lamar Odem of the LA Lakers, Martha Stewart, Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, and many other A-List celebrities.

In addition to his DJ dominance, Kid has made his mark in the production world. He has produced hits for power players such as Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Slick Rick, Mary J. Blige, and Jermaine Dupri. Furthermore, he is the first DJ to sign a major record label mixtape deal, releasing "Soundtrack To The Streets" on Colombia Records. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see two of hip hop's finest in one show!

TOUR DATES & TICKET DETAILS:

Friday June 11th - SYDNEY, The Forum Tickets from Moshtix www.moshtix.com.au 1300 438 849
Saturday June 12th - MELBOURNE, Prince Bandroom Tickets from Moshtix www.moshtix.com.au 1300 438 849
Sunday June 13th - BRISBANE, Mystique Tickets from Moshtix www.moshtix.com.au 1300 438 849
Tuesday June 15th - AUCKLAND, Powerstation Tickets from Moshtix www.moshtix.co.nz 09 8897 849
Wednesday June 16th - AUCKLAND, Powerstation Tickets from Moshtix www.moshtix.co.nz 09 8897 849
Friday June 18th - PERTH, Metro City Tickets from Moshtix www.moshtix.com.au 1300 438 849

Tickets are on sale now.

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