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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ENOUGH ALREADY
SCARED WEIRD LITTLE GUYS

It was 1990. A mobile phone was the size of a helicopter and cost slightly more. Bob Hawke was Prime Minister. MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice battled Madonna and Roxette for chart domination. At a comedy club in Melbourne The Scared Weird Little Guys did their first ever performance. It was a very different world.

The Scaredies stuff was fresh and clever, their confidence was infectious, their talent was plain to see and their comedy, music and improv made each show unique and accessible. They were the most reliable act in town for getting laughs anywhere, anytime. And that's how it's been for over twenty years… now it's almost over for one of Australia's most loved comedy duos.

After twenty-one years and four and a half thousand shows, The Scared Weird Little Guys are calling it a day. Their last ever farewell tour, Enough Already, will give audiences one last time to see them do their thing. The Scaredies will perform over 70 shows nationally in nearly 40 cities and regional towns around Australia, commencing in October this year and touring until May 2011.

They've certainly gigged around in their time - to New York, London, Edinburgh, Montreal, Hong Kong, Singapore, and lots of other places. Even New Zealand. They've racked up 125,000km on the road and 1.5 million km in the air (that's 680 hotels and almost enough frequent flyer points for a mid-week standby one-way flight to Launceston).

In 2006 they played the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, winning over the 90,000 strong crowd with songs, jokes and a camera-flash Mexican Wave around the MCG. They've performed with symphony orchestras, brass bands, rock bands, choirs, whistlepop ensembles and been on radio and TV more times than Eddie McGuire. They've won stuff, like an ARIA Award for Best Comedy release in 2004, a Mo Award in 2000 and awards for Best Comedy Act on Campuses in the USA, Canada and Australia.

And now it's 2010. Hammertime is well and truly over, Roxette no longer rocks and even Madonna's going Gaga. Bob Hawke loves that we have an unmarried, female, red-haired, childless, immigrant for a Prime Minister. A mobile phone is the size of a Tim-Tam and costs slightly less. It's going to be different world without The Scared Weird Little Guys. www.swlg.com.au

"Impressive from start to finish. Brilliantly efficient and very funny" - The Age
"They may not be scared, weird or little, but they can certainly sing... these guys are in perfect sync" - Sunday Herald Sun
"Impressively musical... great entertainers... screamingly funny..." - The Scotsman, Edinburgh

ADELAIDE
THE ROYALTY THEATRE
Preview show Thursday 3rd March
SEASON FRIDAY 4 - SUNDAY 6,
FRIDAY 11 - SUNDAY 13 MARCH
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Tickets also available from Ticketek

MELBOURNE
ATHENAEUM THEATRE
Preview Show Tuesday 29th March
SEASON WEDNESDAY 30th MARCH
- SUNDAY 3rd APRIL
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PH: 136 100
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THE PALMS @ CROWN
FRIDAY 22ND &
SATURDAY 23RD APRIL - 8PM
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SYDNEY
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL
Enmore Theatre - Sydney
Sunday 17th April
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PERTH
WILD WEST COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Astor Theatre - Perth
Friday 20th May
Bookings at BOCS Ticketing
PH: 08 9484 1133
bocsticketing.com.au

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