America’s Got Talent Is Back With The Sacred Riana Taking Center Stage

Hi Huneybees,

Thursdays will never be boring again as we wait for the weekends to arrive. America’s Got Talent is coming back to our screens tonight on AXN (Singtel TV Ch 304 and StarHub TV Ch 511) at 6pm.

Creator Simon Cowell is BACK together with the vivacious panel of judges - Mel B, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel joined with Supermodel and TV personality - Tyra Banks will be back for the search of the most unique performers from around the world.



With the search open to acts of all ages, America’s Got Talent is a true celebration of creativity and talent, featuring a colorful array of singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, magicians, ventriloquists and hopeful stars, all vying to win America’s hearts and US$1 million.

We have already seen the amazing acts like ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer, singer Grace VanderWaal as well as magician Mat Franco and dancer Kenichi Ebina. And if you have caught AXN’s Asia’s Got Talent Season 2, you would be familiar with The Sacred Riana.

Riana was crowned the winner of that season with her spooky persona and terrifying illusions throughout the series made. She was a viral sensation with a whopping 100 million views on Facebook and YouTube and tonight, she will take center stage as she takes on America’s Got Talent. I wonder what acts will she be performing. Let's tune in tonight and see what other new surprises will this season bring...

America’s Got Talent premieres tonight, Thursday, May 31 at 6pm on AXN (Singtel TV Ch 304 and StarHub TV Ch 511), within 48 hours of the US telecast and encores at 10pm. From June 7 onwards, America’s Got Talent airs every Thursday at 6pm and encores at 8pm. For an exclusive first look at America’s Got Talent, visit our AXN Asia’s YouTube channel.

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Get Your Act Together For AXN's Asia's Got Talent Season 2

Hi Huneybees,

(This could be you! – Asia’s Got Talent Season 1 finalists)

Hey ASIA! Always had a talent in singing, performance, dance, etc? Wana show off those talents of yours and be Asia's Next Superstar? Well, be ready for online auditions for AXN's Asia's Got Talent Season 2 starts on April 10!

Remember the winning act last season by Filipino shadow dance group, El Gamma Penumbra? They had all of Asia tuning into that programme, it was the talk of the town and they even walked away with a cash prize of USD100,000!

So, if you think you have the talents, be sure to visit www.AXN-Asia.com/AsiasGotTalent to submit an application and audition video, which should include a short introduction of the act, and the actual performance. The videos should be under two minutes’ in duration. 

In addition to the online auditions, AXN will also hold a series of open auditions in major cities across the region next month. Cities, dates and venues will be announced in the coming weeks via AXN’s TV channel, social platforms (@AXNAsia) and website.

"Asia’s Got Talent is the world’s biggest talent competition and we encourage people of any age and with any dream to come forward and take the spotlight. Following the outstanding success of season one on AXN, and the awe-inspiring talent that emerged from 15 countries, Asia’s Got Talent has established its place as the region’s most powerful platform to launch aspiring stars.

For season two, AXN is looking for a variety of acts that span everything from thrilling, surprising and breathtaking to funny and quirky…and sometimes bizarre. Asia’s Got Talent is captivating entertainment at its best and there’s no better place than Asia to discover to the next generation of superstars." --- Virginia Lim, Senior Vice President and Head of Content, Production and Marketing, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia.

New Ratings Records in Asia

Season one of Asia’s Got Talent set new ratings records for the English general entertainment (GE) genre during its run, taking AXN to the number one spot in its timeslot among all regional pay-TV channels collectively across Southeast Asia and Taiwan.²

In Malaysia, Asia’s Got Talent was the highest rated entertainment series on English language channels on Astro in the past two years. In the Philippines, the Grand Final Results episode of Asia’s Got Talent was the highest rated pay-TV program in the country since 2008, and commanded a 96 percent share among 22 English GE channels. ³

2. Source: Kantar Malaysia Astro DTAM, Kantar Media Singapore, Kantar Media Philippines all urban panel, 12th March to 14th May 2015, Thursdays, 8pm to 10pm, target: pay TV 4+

3. Source: Kantar Malaysia Astro DTAM, 2015-2016. Kantar Media Philippines all urban panel, 14th May 2015, target: pay TV 4+

Got Talent Globally

The Got Talent franchise was created by Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and is co-produced and owned by Syco Entertainment and FremantleMedia. It is entered in the Guinness World Records as the Most Successful Reality Television Format in history with 70 local versions produced across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle-East, Africa and the Americas. Around the world, the Got Talent format airs in a total of 186 countries.

AXN: A leader in original productions

AXN is a leader of regionally produced original content in Asia, with notable ratings successes including five seasons of the international Emmy-nominated The Amazing Race Asia; the Asian Television Award-winning Cash Cab Asia and Cash Cab Philippines; The Apprentice Asia; Cyril: Rio Magic; Cyril’s Family Vacation: Hawaii Edition; and the Asian Television Award-nominated Cyril: Simply Magic.

So, be sure to get your act together and stay tuned to www.SonyPicturesTelevision.com for more information. Have fun and hope to see you on TV soon! =)

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Are you ready for Asia's Got Talent Meet & Greet Tonight?

Hi Huneybees,

It's Friday and it's a great day to have some fun and check out celebrities! Who's in town? Come on down to Marina Bay Sands for the judges of Asia's Got Talent is in this evening for the show’s first and only public appearance!

The Skating Rink at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands will be transformed into a star-studded venue for fans of all ages of the popular show “Asia’s Got Talent” for their fans to meet and greet the celebrity judges and finalists at 6:30pm this evening.

You will have the exclusive opportunity to meet and interact with the renowned panelof judges (16-time Grammy-winning Canadian musician David Foster, UK pop sensation and former Spice Girl Melanie C., Indonesian rock icon Anggun, and Taiwanese-American pop idol and actor Van Ness Wu), participate in an interactive challenge with exciting goodie bags and catch a glimpse of the judges’ camaraderie. 

The remaining 9 finalists, who are still battling it out for public votes for the chance to be the winner of the first ever pan-regional edition of the “Got Talent” format) will also be present to meet their fans.

Tne winner of the competition will be awarded US$100,000 in cash and perform on the stage at Marina Bay Sands, Asia’s leading entertainment destination.

This exclusive public appearance is held after the Grand Finals at 8:05pm on 7 May 2015 and ahead of the Grand Final Results on 14 May 2015 at MasterCard Theatres.

The show features 199 incredibly talented acts from 15 countries competing for the coveted grand prize of USD$100,000, along with the chance to return and perform at Marina Bay Sands.

Home viewers can catch “Asia’s Got Talent” first on AXN this Thursday at 8.05pm (SG/HK/ MY) and on the local broadcasters in India – VH1, Indonesia – ANTV, Thailand – Channel 3 and Vietnam – VTV through the week.

So, be sure to knock off early & see ya guys there!

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Is Zayn Malik Taking Us On A Rollercoaster Ride?

Hi Huneybees,

Photo: www.mercurynews.com

On Wednesday's trending list, I was tinkled pink as Zayn Malik was on the top of the list. This ex-One Direction member has quit the chart-topping boyband after 5 years to "live the life of a normal 22 year old, out of the spotlight". 


This news got his fans doing a major meltdown with crying videos and even a petition for compassionate leave. I was baffled with ten thousand "HUH?!"in my head, wondering what spells he has casted to get such a response???

Making amends: Zayn publicly apologised after being pictured with his arm around Lauren Richardson and told his fans, 'I'm sorry for what it looks like'

Zayn's decision to leave the band came after he was signed off the current tour with 'stress,' in the aftermath of cheating rumours that surrounded viral pictures that saw him cuddling up to a young, blonde holidaymaker Lauren Richardson in Thailand last week.

But after today's latest update, all those tears might prove to be in vain. Zayn himself just confirmed that he WILL be embarking on a solo career. Speaking to The Sun just six hours after saying that he wanted to be 'out of the spotlight', Zayn confirmed that his plan was to: 'Be myself for a bit. Write and relax and chill.'

Photo: http://www.eonline.com/

He expressed that he had 'never felt more in control in my life' and was seen heading to a recording studio in London the very next day, with reports that he's already working on his first solo release with a chart topping music producer - Naughty Boy. 

I'm feeling a little cheated and misled.

Wonder if this is a new marketing strategy or his way of playing an April Fools' joke. 

What do you think?

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Jessie J & Maroon 5 Set To Perform on The X Factor UK on RTL CBS Entertainment HD‏

Hi Huneybees,

The nation’s favourite singing show - The X Factor UK,  will be featuring exciting and exclusive performances from international music artists each Sunday, with a star studded combination of musical legends, X Factor alumni and some of the biggest names in the charts performing throughout this year’s X Factor live shows.

This week, MOBO award nominee and global superstar Jessie J will be taking to the X Factor stage on Sunday 19 October. Plus adding to the non-stop musical action will be the sensational Maroon 5 (Oh yes! That sexy sexy Adam Levine!) who’s releases have also gone gold and platinum in over 35 countries.

So be sure to stay peeled to RTL CBS Entertainment HD!

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