2011/01/08
N*E*R*D to finally bring it to Jakarta
In 2009, N*E*R*D canceled their first show in Indonesia after a wholly unpleasant experience in Malaysia. Even prior to the performance, Malaysian authorities seemed weary of the band’s allegedly “obscene” stage act. N*E*R*D did end up playing the concert — without a proper permit — but had to endure official questioning as well as having their passports confiscated. Apparently traumatized by the event, the group chose to avoid playing their next show, which happened to be in Jakarta. Thankfully, the trio of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shay Haley seem to have recovered from the experience and will finally be playing a show in Jakarta at Istora Senayan on Monday. N*E*R*D will be touring Indonesia as part of the “Nothing” promotional tour. Thanks to WhyPR.
N*E*R*D
Monday, Jan. 10
Istora Senayan, Jakarta
For ticket info, call 0857 1469 1478
Rp 475,000 (Tribune) Rp 575,000 (Festival)
N*E*R*D
Monday, Jan. 10
Istora Senayan, Jakarta
For ticket info, call 0857 1469 1478
Rp 475,000 (Tribune) Rp 575,000 (Festival)
2011/01/07
2011/01/05
Justin Timberlake talks about 'NOTHING'
The performer might be concentrating more on his acting career than singing right now, but he’s still plugged into music — N*E*R*D and Kings Of Leon are current favorites. Just because Justin Timberlake is on indefinite hiatus from recording and performing music (in order to focus on stardom in such movies as “The Social Network” and the upcoming romantic comedy “Friends With Benefits” and the sci-fi thriller “Now”), don’t assume he’s unplugged his stereo for the duration too. The former ‘N Sync heartthrob and erstwhile Mr. SexyBack stays keenly aware of modern pop, even if he isn’t making any.
And these days, Timberlake feels particularly moved by the 2010 album “Nothing” from N*E*R*D — the hip-hop/rock-funk side project of the hit-making duo Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who produced much of the singer’s 2002 album, “Justified.” Timberlake warmed to the subject when Pop & Hiss asked him what’s in heavy rotation on his iPod: “‘Come Around Sundown‘ is really good — the latest Kings Of Leon,” Timberlake said. “I really feel inspired by what Pharrell and Chad did with the new N*E*R*D album,” he continued. “Those producers care a lot about sonics. I hear The Doors and Queen a lot on that album. Pharrell has a way of being cryptic with his lyrics, though, so I’m still trying to decipher what he’s talking about.” Thanks to beatboyGT01.Best Dressed At #27
The GQ Best-Dressed List 2011 features Little Britain star David Walliams at 11, Doctor Who’s Matt Smith, a new entry at 12, David Beckham at 16 and Prime Minister David Cameron, who has dropped from eighth place last year to 20. Actor Aaron Johnson, 20, who last year fathered a baby girl with director fiancee Sam Taylor-Wood, 43, scooped first place from last year’s winner, Twilight heart-throb Robert Pattinson. Prince Harry, a new entry in the style rankings, beats his older brother by coming fifth, with experts crediting the fact he “looks good because he really doesn’t care”. Prince William is also a new entry at 27, with US rapper Pharrell Williams endorsing the future king’s style, saying: “I like it when Prince William goes dandy. He’s got all the proper wardrobe when they do the hunting thing. They kill that!” said Pharrell. GQ said: “Prince William is following in his father’s footsteps as a great ambassador for British style.”
Romeo is 26th, with experts describing the Beckhams’ middle son, who last year signed a deal for his own fashion label, as “the celebrity of the future”. David Walker-Smith, menswear director at Selfridges, told the magazine: “He’s experimental, quirky and fun, and his style has nothing mini-me about it. It’s me-me!” Elsewhere in the coveted annual list, X Factor host Dermot O’Leary, a new entry at 40, beats his boss Simon Cowell, who ranks at 43. The top 50 also includes Twilight actor Pattinson (4), racing driver Jenson Button (9), British rapper Tinie Tempah (15), Sir Elton John (21), Ray Winstone (28), Jude Law (29), music producer Mark Ronson (34), Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch at 41 and artist David Hockney at 47.
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