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Apr 17 2013

And the finalists for the #5GumExperience tickets are

Thank you to everyone who entered The Kooks, #5GumExperience ticket giveaway. You have all been awesome, but there are a few people who really stood out. So we’ve narrowed it down to just a handful of people and now we’d like your votes. Who deserves those tickets? Remember I only have two doubles to give away, so vote for those you think deserve to go to the show:

1. ‏@Jade_Waller21 

@JasonVonBerg @5GumSA this is my favourite 5 gum ☺ #Watermelon ♥. Please, I really wanna go with my best friend ☺ ♥ pic.twitter.com/72dc3uJ7gj

2. Eloise Ella Winton is leaving the country, but before she does she wants to complete her 3 Ks concert experience.

She says, “I am a HUGE Kooks fan! I always said my ultimate three concers would be the three Ks. the Kooks, the Killers and Kings of Leon. 2 down and one to go, pretty please! plus I am leaving the country on the 22nd of April, so what a rad rad way to bid my lovely home farewell!!!”

3. @5GUMKOOKSFAN

@JasonVonBerg @5GumSA #5GumExperience pic.twitter.com/zL7EoilJA0

He started a Twitter profile just for this competition. Go and check out his tweets to see how much he wants this.

4. @Lee_Mavuso created a short video showing how much she loves the band and how much she really wants to go. Check this out:

5. Ricky Sandler is prepared to “bare-ass naked” to the show.

“I am willing to come to the concert bare-ass naked as long as I get the experience! Only found out about the concert today! Gonna share 5gum on Facebook…what else can I do for tickets?”

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED

Want to see someone in their birthday suit at The Kooks? Well best you vote then.

This poll will be closed at 2pm today.

Mar 29 2013

Snoop Lion heads to South Africa

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Lighters up peops, Snoop Lion is on his way to South Africa this May. He’ll be heading out to the sunny shores of Durban to headline the MTV Africa All Stars Concert on the 18th of May. The former Dogg now Lion said he was excited about heading out to SA again. “I’m honoured to bring this important message of peace and love to South Africa,” said Snoop Lion. “This is the motherland and a place of so much history and strife. I hope that this concert reminds us it is also a place of joy, love, celebration and peace – which is very much in line with where I am as an artist right now. I want to thank all the incredible artists joining me and props to MTV for sharing this important moment with the world.”

While on stage at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium, the star is without a shadow of a doubt, going to share experience of his putting together his latest release, REINCARNATED. In case you don’t know, it’s his multi-media project capturing Snoop’s exploration of reggae music and spiritual growth.

More details on this and the MTV Africa All Stars event coming soon, but in the mean time check out www.mtvbase.com, join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MTVBaseVerified, or follow us on Twitter @MTVBaseAfrica, using the hashtag #AfricaAllStars.

Mar 13 2013

Go shirtless on #BokDay until the new jersey in unveiled

Top Billing’s Jeannie D and Janez, together with a whole bunch of other celebs have pledged to go shirtless until the new Springbok jersey is unveiled on the 12th of April. You’re allowed to do the same too – in fact it’s encouraged, so participate in it and for more information, join the convo on Twitter #Bokday or visit them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/springboks

I’ll happily do this shirtless thing… next year, when my gym has paid off, ha! Fun times though, nice campaign.

Jan 11 2013

2013 – The year of DC, B and JT

destinys_child_423Is it too soon to dub this the year of Destiny’s Child, Beyonce Knowles and Justin Timberlake? I feel like it isn’t, my opinion ;) The news is true. Destiny’s Child are back. Beyoncé Knowles announced to the world yesterday that her, Kelly and Michelle will be releasing a compilation album soon. The album is called Love Songs, which will feature new song “Nuclear.”

Taking to Facebook, Knowles said, “I am so proud to announce the first original Destiny’s Child music in eight years!” Nuclear was produced by NERD frontman, Pharrell Williams and was written by him, James Fauntleroy and Lonny Bereal. The rest of the album will feature songs from the girls and their hits from as early as 1997. Nice.

I must admit when I heard that they were teaming up again, I was a little shocked. They’re so established as solo artists now and I was secretly hoping for a post-baby album from Beyonce, but I’m sure that’ll come. Looking forward to hearing Nuclear and what else they have in store for us this year. Beyoncé will be performing at the Superbowl Halftime show this year, so that will no doubt blow our minds. CAN’T WAIT!

Then… another bombshell. Justin Timberlake is “ready”. The star has been quiet for several years now, musically that is. He’s been exploring the acting world and do well in it I might add, but he’s ready to give us some new music. I am expecting something out of this world… It’s weird. In the last three weeks I’ve been listening to his other albums, Justified and FurtureSex/LoundsSounds and I was wondering when on earth he would release something new. Well this video dropped online yesterday:

“Someone asked me the other day, ‘so are you just done with music?’ It means more to me than anybody else in the world. Look, I’ve only done two albums in ten years. That’s the way I really look at it. What does the next decade mean to me? I’m the one who sits and is obsessive about it even before you get to hear it. As close as I get to it, I don’t know that I could physically torture myself that much year in and year out and expect it to fulfill me the way that is does and the way that it is right now. I don’t want to put anything out that I feel like is something I don’t love. You just don’t get that every day. You have to wait for it. I’m ready.”

He’s ready… so are we. Bring on 2013

 

Jan 10 2013

#OscarNoms online

• Use #OscarNoms on all nominations-related tweets and Instagram posts.

•Follow Oscars’ Host Seth MacFarlane on Twitter
https://twitter.com/SethMacFarlane

•Follow Seth’s Dad
http://twitter.com/DadMacFarlane

•You Can Even Follow our Oscars’ Producer on Twitter for Behind the Scenes Updates
http://twitter.com/NeilMeron

Oscar.com
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/oscars
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheAcademy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAcademy
Instagram: http://instagram.com/TheAcademy

While I’m at it ;)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonvonberg

YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/veebs9

Instagram: http://instagram.com/JasonVonBerg

Nov 9 2012

Olmeca Tequila and Steve Aoki Launch electronic music talent

Do you have aspirations of becoming a superstar DJ? Want to play alongside stars like Fresh, Guetta, Euphonik, Avicci and Steve Aoki? Well here’s your chance. Olmeca Tequila and Aoki have teamed up to find 10 talented up and coming stars. They’ve launched the BE THE DJ School, in which if you’re selected as one of the ten winners, you’ll get a masterclass lesson by the American DJ.

 

All you need to do is download an exclusive edit of Aoki’s new track, “Come with Me” and give it your unique touch. It has been available on the Facebook app for quite some time now, but you’ve still got until the 26th to get involved. Once the ten are selected by Aoki, they will jet off to Rotterdam in February for the masterclass, which includes mentoring and one-on-one coaching.

 

It gets even better. The person who shows the most promise and potential will be invited to be a resident in one of Ibiza’s clubs for the summer of 2013. Olmeca Brand Manager is Renzo Puccini says, “We are proud to invest in the next generation of electronic music coming out of South Africa. There is so much talent here and an international, well-supported initiative like this will definitely result in big opportunities for the ten DJ hopefuls. Every DJ dreams of playing in Ibiza, and this is the ultimate prize for the winner.”
Aoki says: “The Olmeca BE THE DJ School is an incredible opportunity for new DJs – I’m excited to see what raw, new talent is out there and can’t wait to see one of these guys launch their DJ career in the dance capital of the world next summer. I started making music when I was in college, so I’m really excited to have the opportunity to help young DJs pursue their dance music dreams with Olmeca Tequila.”
Cool huh? So if you have what it takes search for the BE THE DJ Facebook app and get on that ish. You could be attending a press conference in Cape Town as part of Aoki’s tour to SA in December.

 

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Nov 4 2012

[Gallery] SA Sports Awards – red carpet arrivals

The SA Sports Awards took place the Sandton Convention Centre on Sunday. I was on the red carpet interviewing some of the biggest names in the game and while I waited for my chance, I snapped a few pics of the stars in attendance. Check out the gallery below and check back in for video interviews coming this week.

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Jul 16 2012

Watch the Lira Captured Tour Trailer

One week to go until Lira’s Captured film and DVD concert hits music stores around the country. Check out the promo above and for more information on the lovely Lira go to:

http://www.misslira.com/

Lira on Facebook

Lira on Twitter

She’ll be back in SA in a few weeks for a few gigs. I’ll be there, will you? ;)

Jul 10 2012

2012 Knysna Oyster Festival is on

Last year I had the privilege of visiting the quaint and awesome town of Knysna as part of the build to the annual Knysna Festival. I had such a great time there and at that stage I said I’d go down this year for the actual festival. I thought let me get my running on and while I’m down there I could do the 21km. Unfortunately I wont be doing the run anymore, nor will I be heading down to Knysna, but next year it’s on. That’s for sure.

That aside, the festival is on and this year they’re going digital. The festival organisers have launched a very user-friendly app as part of Pick n Pay’s Goodness Campaign. The app has replaces the booklet and it is part of an ongoing effort to a paper-free festival. It can be downloaded on various devices including BlackBerry, Android, iPhones and iPads. The app provides all the necessary information needed to enjoy the festival and its various offering including directions, events, the festival schedule, news and competitions

So if you’re heading down to Knysna, be sure to get this app. Good luck to all the runners. How do you spell FOMO? J.A.S.O.N ;)

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Jul 4 2012

#HOCconfessions of the Day

This week is dedicated to House of Coffees and the campaign they’re currently running on Twitter. It’s called the #HOCconfessions sessions and the coffee company is giving you an opportunity to test out their new blends plus you can win R5000 in cash. All you need to do is use the #HOCconfessions on Twitter, share your confessions. 5FM‘s Gareth Cliff could be calling you if your confession stands out. Be sure to LIKE their page on Facebook too http://www.facebook.com/HouseOfCoffeesSA

My #HOCconfession of the day… and don’t judge me too much but… I’m kinda looking forward to seeing Justin Bieber in SA. The star told his 24million followers that his Believe Tour is going global and South Africa was included on that list of countries. After watching his Never Say Never movie recently I have a lot more respect for the star. He’s a very talented young man and the power, the attention and the influence he has on that generation is remarkable. I therefore think this will be a good show to see. No dates confirmed as yet but as soon as there are, I’ll let you know.

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