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Music executive, L.A. Reid, is planning tocombine vocals from Michael Jacksonand Justin Bieber for a new track.

Reid, Epic Records Chairman and CEO, servedas the executive producer of the King of Pop’srecently released posthumous album, Xscape,which features never-heard-before songs thatJackson recorded before his death in 2009.Last year (2013), a track, titled Slave To The

Rhythm, featuring Jackson, with additionalvocals from Bieber, leaked online, but it wasquickly removed.Because of the slip-up Reid, who signed the

young singer to his first record deal in 2009, decided to scrapBieber from the record and the track only features Jackson onthe final cut of the album.Reid now reveals that he was disappointed he had to take his

young protégé off the track, but promises a Jackson/Bieber col-laboration will come in the future.He said, “I signed Justin, so I feel a loyalty. I feel like I should

protect him. That’s my relationship with him. But Slave To TheRhythm didn’t include him per my direction.“If it hadn’t been leaked, it would have been featured but it

sort of took the wrong turn. But you know what? We’re gonna

revisit that. We’re going to revisit it and do something reallyspecial with Justin Bieber and Michael.”Meanwhile, the single from Xscape, Love Never Felt So Good,

featuring Justin Timberlake, has been climbing up the U.S.charts, and the accompanying music video debuted onWednesday, May 14th, 2014, with new footage of Timberlake,intertwined with old video clips of Jackson.

She dances in these sheets atnightShe dances to his needsShe dances ‘til he feels justrightUntil he falls asleepShe dances at the crack ofdawnAnd quickly cooks his foodShe can’t be late, can’t taketoo longThe kids must get to school

(Chorus x2)She’s a slave to the rhythmShe’s a slave to the rhythmofShe’s a slave to the rhythmA slave to the rhythm ofThe rhythm of love, therhythm of love

She dances for the man atworkWho works her overtimeShe can’t be rude as she says“Sir, I must be hometonight.”She dances to the kitchenstoveDinner is served by nineHe says his food’s an hourlate

She must be outta her mind

(Repeat Chorus)

She works so hard, just tomake her wayFor a man who just don’tappreciateAnd though he takes herlove in vainStill she could not stop,couldn’t break his chainsShe danced the night thatthey fell outShe swore she’d dance nomoreBut then she did, he did notquit as she ran out the door

She danced through thenight in fear of her lifeShe danced to a beat of herownShe let out a cry and swal-lowed her prideShe knew she was neededback home, home

(Repeat Chorus five times)

* Sent by: Kylie (PrettyGirl) of Colombo

HEARD…he seemed to have enjoyed the wonderfulmusic – half asleep!

He was hardly able to keep his eyes fully opened duringthe two-hour event.

While all the excitement was being created on stage,and the audience thrilled, he was seen nodding severaltimes.

But…when it was all over, he was quite emphatic that itwas a great show and that he enjoyed every minute of it!

Sing-along events are now turningout to be quite popular. And, Ibelieve, the main reason is that

the majority of the music-minded pub-lic have the opportunity of exercisingtheir vocal chords at these happen-ings.Most of these events draw large,

appreciative crowds and, according toreports coming my way, enjoyment isalways at its maximum.I still haven’t been to such an event

but I plan to be a part of the action ofthe Sing-Along that is being organizedby Rhythm World Dance Studio.I’ve got to be there because The

Island and The Sunday Island are themedia sponsors. Moreover, I’ve been toone of the events, organized by RhythmWorld Dance Studio, and I must saythat what they do, they do it in GREATSTYLE.And I’m absolutely certain that their

Sing-Along will be awesome!

Firstly, they have gotprobably the best band intown when it comes to sing-along events – Sohan & TheX-Periments.And leader Sohan has

that special knack of get-ting and audience to exer-cise their vocal chords, fullthrottle!And when it’s time to

move your body, on thedance floor, Sohan & The X-Periments will have theright play list to get yougoing.Of course, the highlight

of the evening will be theaction, on the dance floor,by the students of RhythmWorld Dance Studio.They will certainly mes-

merize you!The Directress of

Rhythm World DanceStudio, Shiromi Perera,says that everything is inplace for a truly memo-rable event, on Sunday,June 15th, 2014, at TheGrand Monarch Hotel,Thalawathugoda.

TICKETS ARE PRICEDAT Rs. 1,500, which

includes a song book,food, and a drink, as well. Yes, you got to be there– to enjoy all the fun.Hurry and contact

Shiromi Perera, on 0777-799011, for your ticket

requirements and furtherdetails.

Koththamalie is something we alltake when we feel below par. And it’sa sure remedy for most ailments.What is interesting is that the

Gypsies have some up with a specialmusical mixture and are calling it“Koththamalie.”Leader Sunil Perera is a master

creator of such concoctions and theyhave all been major hits for theGypsies.In the past, we have had

“Kurumito,” “Uncle Johnson,” “IDon’t Know Why,” etc.“Koththamalie” is ready and

should be out shortly.With entertainer par excellence,

Sunil, at the helm, predictions arethat this track and video will beanother blockbuster song for the fab-ulous Gypsies.

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Sunil, with Sohan, in a scene from the video of “Koththamalie”

TOTP PopShot Chart

World Singles Chart

4. Dark Horse –Katy Perry, feat.Juicy J.

10 Talk Dirty– JasonDerulo, feat. 2

9. Let It Go – Idina

Menzel.

4. Nobody To

Love – Sigma.

1. Happy – Pharrell

Williams.

2. All Of Me –

John Legend

6. Waves – Mr.

Probz.

9. Take Me Home –

Cash Cash, feat. Bebe

Rexha.

3. Summer –Calvin Harris.

2. Summer –Calvin Harris.

1. Waves – Mr.Probz.

10. Fancy – IggyAzalea, feat. CharliXcx.

Talented students of Rhythm WorldDance Studio

5. Rather Be –Clean Bandit, feat.Jess Glynne.

7. Magic –Coldplay.

8. Turn Down ForWhat – DJ Snake,feat. Lil Jon.

4. All Of me –John Legend.

5. Nobody ToLove – Sigma.

6. Wild, Wild Love –Pitbull, feat. GRL.

7. Only Love CanHurt Like This –Paloma Faith.

8.Stay High –Tove Lo.