Hi Huneybees,
The press event held at the Sands Theatres today was a star-studded lead-up to the Social Star Awards (happening at the same venue on May 23). Hosted by Dominic Lau, South Korean sensation - PSY, together with Carly Rae Jepsen, Youtube Sensation - Chester See, LMFAO’s Sky Blu and the Legendary - Aerosmith, talked and chatted with the media.
Organised by Starcount, the award ceremony is the first of five to come, with the aim to “recognise just how influential (celebrities) have become through social media”; in short, the stars with the millions of fans of Facebook, Twitter and more. At this award ceremony, what the fans think truly matters. Every tweet, Facebook share, view and comment will count towards deciding the winners of the night.
Carly Rae Jepsen
The cute “Call Me Maybe” star says she wants to make music that is sincere. She says: "In this business, it's really important to have alligator skin."
Based on her experiences in Canadian Idol, she wants to be able to make clear the difference between helpful advice and people being mean, she wants to be able to support more talents like how Justin Bieber once helped push her to fame.
LMFAO - SkyBlu
Member of funny dance duo LMFAO - SkyBlu, meets the media in Singapore without his nephew - Redfoo. They started out on MySpace and says his new favourite social media tool is Vine, the short video-sharing app.
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| Totally digging the PSY's image, but mainly it's the Louboutin spiked shoes! |
PSY
YouTube sensation and musician - PSY was so carefree and impromptu when he turned to ask his assistant for the name of his favourite restaurant in Singapore - Seafood at Jumbo Seafood Restaurant. Everyone were on the edge of their seats when he walked in and the moment he mentioned Jackie Chan naming him as his 2nd son, one to inherit his legacy by bringing East to West, there was a sense of pride struck there.
He also showed his fatherly side, saying how fame has impacted his family and loving the "winning" of attention from his twin daughters from his wife. "My twin daughters used to love my wife more, but after seeing me fly on a wire during my Gentleman concert, they have decided they love me more as I'm cooler."
Chester See
YouTube star Chester See started his "career" getting introduced by David Choi and it's already been 6 years. He is starting to see Social Media is getting so powerful and is happy that it's is getting celebrated with an awards. He was so humble and wanted to remove the word "Star" when he was named a "Youtube Star".
Aerosmith
It took me awhile to get back to earth, looking at the legends stand before me, was a dream come true. Their "what-the-heck" spirit got the media asking questions after questions, each getting spicier and spicier. Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler says: "We had one (party) last night on the rooftop and it was hotter than hell. Beautiful people, beautiful women. Melting pot of different kinds, delicious."
The band was also joined by Japanese rapper - Hikakin, who performed a surprise rap segment and you guys are in for a surprise tomorrow night!
On top of these stars, you will be seeing the biggest social media stars take to the red carpet. The original Harlem Shaker’s, Marquese Scott, Pewdiepie, Ryan Higa, Wrecking Crew, Tummy Talk and Hikakin. Hosted by Jessica Alba and Jeremy Piven, be sure to get your tickets or catch the whole awards ceremony on Youtube - www.youtube.com/starcount !
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| Taken from Jessica Alba on her Instagram account where she is "vadered" by Chester See in Gardens by the Bay. |
Social Star Awards
Marina Bay Sands | Thursday May 23rd
Featuring full live performances from: Aerosmith, CeeLo Green, PSY, Carly Rae Jepsen, Eric Benet & Blush.
Featuring full live performances from: Aerosmith, CeeLo Green, PSY, Carly Rae Jepsen, Eric Benet & Blush.
Singapore Social Concerts
The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay
Friday 24th May: CeeLo Green, Carly Rae Jepsen, Psy & Blush
Saturday 25th May: Aerosmith
Saturday 25th May: Aerosmith
Tickets and information on exclusive hospitality packages available from Starcount.
