Sexy actress Angel Locsin is offered to make a movie in Jakarta, Indonesia. The movie  is directed by a director of Indonesia and produced by the Philippine producer based in Jakarta, will make movie-themed 'horror-romance genre'. Angel will be paired with actor Indonesia from Jakarta.

The movie will be shot entirely in Jakarta, and that her lines will require her to speak in English, Filipino, as well as Bahasa Jakarta. A dialogue coach is said to have been promised to guide the actress.

Angel has already read the gist of the story and has requested for a script. Although it is yet to be announced if the actress has accepted the offer, Angel seems keen on doing the movie, which should begin shooting in July.

The Filipino producer, who was not named in the report, said in her interview that Angel is well-known in Indonesia, just like balladeer Christian Bautista, who has sold numerous records and plays lead in the Indonesian film "Jayden's Choir." Angle's series “Imortal” with John Lloyd Cruz, the producer said, has gained a strong following in her country.

Aware that Angel is one of the busiest stars in Philippine show business---juggling challenging roles in “Imortal” and in her movie with Aga Muhlach and Jake Cuenca---the producer nevertheless hopes that Angel will be able to join the still-untitled film.

Angel’s talent was recognized internationally in 2009 with a nomination for Best Actress at the 37th International Emmy Awards for her portrayal of she-wolf Lyka Ortega on “Lobo.”

Meanwhile, Angel is said to have been spotted last March 27 with Azkals striker Phil Younghusband at a restaurant in Serendra, The Fort. According to PEP Scoopbox, the two attended worship service at Victory Christian Fellowship within the vicinity. Phil is also said to have hitched a ride with Angel.

Following Phil’s much-talked about Twitter date proposal to Angel last February, the two have admitted in separate interviews that they have gone out a few other times.

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Preparations for the Waiheke Island International Jazz Festival are full steam ahead after a five-year musical lull at Easter.

The island hasn't hosted a jazz festival since 2006 and event director John Quigley says this new three-day festival is Auckland's only big event on the musical calendar over Easter weekend.

Mr Quigley, a founding member of popular jazz band Nairobi Trio and Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand music department head, is preparing to give jazz fans a ''fantastic time''. He says the new-look festival programme gives ticket holders more choice of performance times, with day and weekend passes, and a series of evening and one-off concerts. ''We've completely re-jigged the programme to include one-off events like the Good Friday Groove at Rangihoua Estate and an exclusive event for Super Gold Card holders.''

Nearly 20 acts will perform at four venues  The Dunes in Onetangi, Waiheke Island Resort in Palm Beach, Rangihoua Estate on O'Brien and a new venue in the front section of the  old harbourmaster's building at Matiatia called The Bay. Performers will include Denmark's Dixieland Gipsy Band, sultry singer Shaynee Rainbolt from New York and guitar ace Jonas Julio, who was recently spotted at the Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta by Mr Quigley and Nairobi Trio when they played alongside him.

''He was just astounding  so young and uniquely gifted,'' Mr Quigley says.

The programme also includes top names on the New Zealand jazz scene such as Nathan Haines, The Jews Brothers Band, Graham Wardrop, Caitlin Smith and the Grand Central Band, as well as Waiheke performers. Nairobi Trio is also on the music menu. The venues are fully licensed and will offer a special ''jazz menu'' during performances. Daytime Jazzabout buses will take people to the four venues over the three-day event.  And for those who want to hear jazz in a more relaxed environment,  there are two late night supper clubs at the Resort.

The Waiheke International Jazz Festival takes place from April 22 to April 24. Go to www.waihekejazzfestival.co.nz for a full list of performers and to book tickets

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This beach recreation park where tourism is the most complete and suitable for all levels of the community both young and old. Various means of recreation and entertainment with the feel of the beach such as swimming pools, water bicycle, sailboat, marine attractions and entertainment exist here. Venues swimming is one of a family recreation facilities refreshing and exciting. Various forms of existing swimming pools include swimming flow, spiral pool slide, pool passes, swimming rapids and wave pool.

Venues oceans provide fresh entertainment and comfort to the family with attractions such as performing dolphins, sea lions and more.

Art market is a great place to look for souvenirs, paintings and other artwork while watching the artists who were working. There are also several restaurants, exhibition space and an open stage for performance art and music.

Seaworld is a vehicle that provides the atmosphere of the underwater world. Various kinds of marine animals from the aquarium posted - great aquarium, one of which is the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia. There is also a glass tunnel which makes us as being in the atmosphere of the ocean floor.

Ancol Dream Park in Jakarta is a must-see destination during your trip to Indonesia. The place has an assortment of tempting attractions both for children and adults and is buzzing with activity. Composed of attractions like Sea World, Amusement Park, Dream World, Marina Ancol and Ancol Beach, the theme park is the only recreational park in Jakarta where you can spend a pleasant time with your family and friends.

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Justin Bieber talented young singers will greet their fanatical fans in Jakarta. Certainty Justine Biber confirmed the presence of Asia Sport Development (ASD) and Diamonds Entertaienment as the official promoter, in cooperation with Marygops Studios, Multivision Pro, and the Crown.

Like the initial plan, the figure of singer newcomers whose name soar and become an idol for most women, will perform a concert on, Saturday, April 23, 2011 next, at the Sentul International Convention Center (SICC).

Officially, the representative Justin Bieber, Creative Artist Agency (CAA), has been appointed as the promoter ASD official in Jakarta. ASD then took Diamond Entertainment to become the executive partner. They will manage the continuity of the event, handling all the production, promotion, the responsible sponsors, media, and ticket sales.

Certainty arrival of Justin Bieber to Jakarta are also listed in the official appointment letter posted CAA dated February 9, 2011 last. Part of the letter focuses on the claim that Justin Bieber agreed, implement the one show that will take place in Jakarta, 23 April 2011.

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Incognito Live Concert performances, 2011, at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, on 29 April, was getting closer. Fans can get tickets in some places.

Tickets can already be purchased at various ticket box as; Disc Tarra, Societie, Aquarius Mahakam, Hard Rock Cafe, Rolling Stone Cafe, Terrace Cafe Lokananta, Fachiriques, Rajakarcis.com and Jazzuality.com, and in the office organizer TMW and Shark Communications.

Early-bird prices are valid until March 31, is the VIP Rp800.000, Rp600.000 Festival and Tribune Rp450.000. While the normal price is valid April 1 to 29 VIP Rp950.000, Rp750.000 Festival, and Tribune Rp600.000.

Promoter will donate 10% of each sale of tickets to  Yayasan Pita Kuning Anak Indonesia (YPKAI), a foundation that helps children with cancer in Indonesia.

Since 1997-2008, a band Incognito had several appearances in Indonesia who always managed to siphon thousands of audiences.

In the greatest performance in the world this time, Incognito will appear with the new formation, namely: Jean-Paul 'Bluey' Maunick (producer, songwriter, band leader, guitarist vocalist), Matt Cooper (keyboards), Pete Biggin (drums), Julian Crampton (bass), Jamie Anderson (saxophone), Sid Gauld (trumpet) and Alistair White (trombone), and the singer Vanessa Haines, Lorraine Cato, and Chris Ballin.

Different from other international solo concert band, this performance will involve a number of Indonesian bands like Groovebox, Jacket Potato, Extra Large, Gamila, Nubie, Speak Easy, etc.. They will appear in unplug on the mini-stage in the lobby Istora since at 17.00-19.00 hrs.

Meanwhile, at the opening 19:00 to 21:00 pm as the viewer in the main-stage will perform some new-stars Barry sepert Likumahuwa Project, Lala Suwages, etc..

And after the appearance Incognito at 21:00 to 22:30 pm, the event will be closed by the appearance of disc-jockey who will play songs remixed Incognito. Attendance of all classes can be integrated on the a giant dance floor arena in front of the stage and swayed together until midnight.

With a play-art lighting, multimedia display on seven giant screens as well as various special-effects (such as a laser beam, Pyro-Technic, dry-ice, conveti, etc.) on the every song that will be presented, Incognito Live Concert 2011 will be a concert that Incognito The biggest and best in the world.

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GoPro, the world's leading wearable and gear mountable camera company, announced the availability of the LCD Bacpac - a detachable LCD screen for the company's HD Hero camera. The LCD Bacpac represents the first in a line of expansion modules to be released for the HD Hero. Available to order today at Amazon.com. The LCD Bacpac is a detachable LCD screen for the 1080p HD Hero model. It attaches to the camera via the Hero port - a small expansion port located on the back camera. As a removable accessory, the LCD bapac keeps the camera as small and light as possible, yet provides the convenience of an LCD screen when attached.

Take your HD HERO to a new level with the GoPro LCD BacPac. Check your angles and situate your frames when you attach the LCD BacPac to your current HD HERO. The LCD screen will make better use of the HERO's still photo capabilities and let you check out the day's footage right from the camera. The LCD BacPac fits into the HD Hero's current housing, which means you can have your buddies view the screen to make sure you are shooting the gnar and not your nuts.

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This is one tasty duck! There are several branches of this restaurant originally from Kartosuro spread around in Jakarta, but I can say the Cirendeu branch is one of the best. The place is quite spacious with manyu tables, and also rather secluded huts for a more private feel. 

The menu is not too varied, but other than the famous fried duck itself, there are some duck giblets and cakar bebek (duck's feet) that is not very easy on the eyes, but is certainly scrumptious, so maybe you should try it with your eyes closed. If you're not daring type, just order the fried duck. With a dip of famous sambal korek, your face will soon begin to redden and standard sambal sweats will kick in. I can guarantee that.

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Jakarta Soul Urban soldiers Boogiemen are a good exampleof how Hiphop can be rich, groovy and soulful. It's an urban feel that combines a grown man's taste with wilder word play with a deep bass line. The flow is good on 'Can't Be Better Than This', which could be described as like hearing 90's rap, Maliq & D'essentials pop jazz and Erykah Badu combined. A few other songs on the album fit the bill for a boogie night or two with drinks in hand.

Derived from a bond of friendship and the similarities of music reference, on August 27th 2006 Dana a.k.a. Kyriz (Rap/Beatbox), Theo a.k.a. Tuff Gong (Vocal, Synth Bass, Guitar), dan Iyay a.k.a. Thriller (Bagpipe/Backing Vocal), agreed on forming a Hip Hop based concept which they finally call Boogiemen. Their career started with performances and/or gigs on campus events as well as various popular hangouts in Bandung.

Boogiemens unique concept of music was able to attract the attention of the Indonesian crowd and listeners as well as many Indonesian music industry insiders. Thus in a relatively short period of time, Boogiemen was able to expand its music horizon to events such as: Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival, Soulnation Festival, Sunburst Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Urban Jazz Crossover, Maliq & DEssentials sophmore album (Free Your Mind), Soulvibes premiere album (Soulvibe) and so on. Early 2008, Boogiemen took a chance on making an even deeper move into the Indonesian music industry.

Under the label Organic Records and Widi Puradiredja as a producer, the album NU SON TO SHINE with its 1st single entitled Last Call was released in mid-2009 and is ready to please music listeners all over Indonesia. Hip Hop, RnB, Soul, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Rock, and many other music influences became the energy which unites Boogiemens music to the Organic Sound. And so, although deriving from Hip Hop as the core and biggest influence, to simply call Boogiemens music a Hip Hop album would not do justice to represent the crossover music synergy found in it. So guys, listen to the album. Its time for NU SON TO SHINE!

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This Sundanese specialty restaurant has two locations at Jalan Wolter Monginsidi and Jalan Cipete Raya.  The place - unlike other Sundanese eateries, has a modern take on the interior design, but still with a touch of ethnic Sundanese here and there - including the eating utensils. The food is incredibly appetizing, and is served in a classic buffet style. There is no question that the taste of it lives up to expectations. They offer traditional kinds of tasty food such as fish and chicken (fried and roasted), rice dishes, a variety of sambals, and many others. With the melodies of a kecapi suling (Sundanese music instrument), it really feels like you are outside in a rice field enjoying nature while eating. Happily, you will also leave with a full belly and a good taste in you mouth.

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After a couple of EPs and mixtapes, Bobby Ray has finally raised the bar higher, thanks to his powerful vocals that he's maintained during his long run. Now his 'no genre' style has led to more international recognition, with loads of support from today's big names such Bruno MArs, Hailey Williams (Paramore), Rivers Cuomo (Weezer), Lupe Fiasco, T.I. and Eminem. 

Definitely no wannabe, this guy writes, sings, raps and produces his own songs. No surprise then that he's hotly tipped for further international success

B.o.B is one of those kind of hip hop artists that go way beyond the boundaries of usual rappers. The thing that makes B.o.B so special is that his creativeness isn't controlled by what everyone else likes, he likes do things his way. B.o.B is a rapper, singer, musician and producer which basically means that he has control of everything he is doing which is something a lot of rappers can't say. He combines a lot of musical genres such as techno, rock, pop and a little bit of jazz into his music which makes this album very versitile.

This album is a very good debut album, it introduces the listeners to what kind of artist B.o.B is. The album is good in creativeness but there is no real balance to it, it feels like he is experiementing a bit too much because every single track is different (which may be a good thing) but for me is really hard to stay focus to who B.o.B really is. The production on this album is very well done, theres nothing on this album that is too crazy or disjointed, and B.o.B's lyrical ability deserves some credit, he flow can change with the beat very easilt and smooth. The only thing I have a problem with this album is the fact that there is no real balance to the album, there is no real theme, its just a bunch of a really good songs that B.o.B put together.
  

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Lady Antebellum - Need You Now

Perhaps winning a grammy for best album will draw more attention to this three-piece country group, but Lady Antebellum are no newcomers, having enjoyed a long career with pop, country and melodious folk-ballads all strings to their collective bow. Noteworthy single 'Need You Now' is still as popular as ever with continued airplay on the radio.

Somehow their tried and tested unique music formula works for listeners of almost all ages worldwide, and they occupy a similar status to family friendly chartsters Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. 

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Lyrics
Picture perfect memories
Scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone 'cause
I can't fight it anymore

And I wonder if I
Ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time

It's a quarter after one
I'm all alone
And I need you now
Said I wouldn't call
But I've lost all control
And I need you now

And I don't know how
I can do without
I just need you now

Another shot of whiskey
Can't stop looking at the door
Wishing you'd come sweeping
In the way you did before

And I wonder if I
Ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time

It's a quarter after one
I'm a little drunk
And I need you now
Said I wouldn't call
But I've lost all control
And I need you now

And I don't know how
I can do without
I just need you now

Whoa, whoa
Guess I'd rather hurt
Than feel nothing at all

It's a quarter after one
I'm all alone
And I need you now
And I said I wouldn't call
But I'm a little drunk
And I need you now

And I don't know how
I can do without
I just need you now
I just need you now

Oh baby, I need you now

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After the success of JADE (Jakarta Annual Dance Music Event) and Embassy Playground, Urbanite Asia have once again prepared a special festival focused on the club scene of Jakarta and Bandung. Every week the big clubs of Jakarta such as Bibliotheque, Domain, Immigrant and Kampus together with clubs in Bandung including Embassy, Legacy, Maja House and Mansion will feature big name international DJs on the weekend until the 2nd of April. The line up of acts includes King Unique, Peter Hook, Gramophonedzie, Lange, Steve Lawler and Leeroy Thornhill (ex Prodigy). All these events will lead up to a massive warehouse paerty in Jakarta titled "Wonderbar Soundsystem". 

Jumat, 25 Februari 2011
Bibliotheque, Jakarta - King Unique (UK), Adhe (Ina)

Sabtu, 26 Februari 2011
Mansion, Bandung - Steve Lawler (UK), Double Dee (Ina)

Jumat, 4 Maret 2011
Domain, Jakarta - Peter Hook (New Order - UK), Downey (Ina)

Sabtu, 5 Maret 2011
Maja House - Peter Hook (New Order - UK), Adit RNRM (Ina)

Jumat, 11 Maret 2011
Immigrant, Jakarta - Gramophonedzie (Serbia), Ical (Ina)

Sabtu, 12 Maret 2011
Mansion, Bandung - Gramophonedzie (Serbia), Melody (Ina)

Jumat, 18 Maret 2011
Bibliotheque, Jakarta - Karizma (US), Shawn (Ina)

Sabtu, 19 Maret 2011
Maja House, Bandung - Karizma (US)

Jumat, 25 Maret 2011
Kampus, Jakarta - Lange (UK), Ade Bro (Ina)

Sabtu, 26 Maret 2011
Legacy, Bandung - Lange (UK), LTN (Ina)

Jumat, 1 April 2011
Embassy, Bandung - Leeroy Thornhill (ex. Prodigy - UK), Flip (Ina)

Sabtu, 2 April 2011
Wonderbar Soundsystem, Jakarta - Remy Irwan, 1man, Miko, Ai Tumbuan (Ina)

For more information visit www.urbanite.asia

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After a string of successful rock band performances and RnB concert, Java Musikindo have decided to turn the tone down a little by presenting the lovely American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles to Jakarta. The beautiful three time Grammy nominee will take to the stage at Tennis Indoor Senayan of places on the 12th of May to perform her pop rock and pop soul singles such as 'Gravity' and King of Anything'.

Sara will be touring the globe with her regular band consisting of Javier Dunn (guitar and vocals), Daniel Rhine (bass) and Joshua Day (percussion and vocals)

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The Jakarta Poster Project is targeted at helping people spend their money on a good cause by helping Indonesian children who are suffering from cancer. In return for their donations to the project, donators will receive a specially designed Poster of Jakarta product such as a mug, T-shirt, rat pad or greetings card. Supporting the cause will make a real difference to the lives of children so much in need of help.

The Jakarta Posteris produced as a collaborative effort between the Java St. Andrew Society and the IB CAS Students from The British International School. Simply make a minimum donation at any Poster Project Outlet and get an assortment of unique and decorative products. For more information on locations of a Poster Project Outlet, visit www.jakartaposter.com

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After the arrival of many legendary bands to the stages of Jakarta, another legendary band is on its way to rock music fans. Death Angel, a legendary Filipino-American Thrash Metal band (who saw their height of fame in the 80's and early 90's) will be returning after a very long hiatus to entertain their loyal fans. Thanks to promotor Lian MI Pro, members Mark Osequeda, Rob Cavestany, Ted Aguilar, Will Carroll and Damien Sisson will be heading to Jakarta as part of their South East Asian tour on the 8th of May. The location for the concert has yet to be announced.

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