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  • Aerosmith brought their superstar rock-and-roll act to The Meadow in Gardens by the Bay for the Singapore Social series of concerts. Watch their performance as streamed live from 8pm in the video above.

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    This marked the second and final part of the Singapore Social, after other global music acts like Psy, Carly Rae Jepsen and Cee Lo Green entertained about 8,000 spectators yesterday at the same venue. Read our review of Day 1 of the Singapore Social concerts here.

    Watch highlights of the stars in action on Friday night:

    See all the best pictures from their performances here:

    The Singapore Social is held in conjunction with the Social Star Awards, which took place on Thursday, 23 May. Check out our coverage of the star-studded event:

    Video: Celebrities rock the red carpet at Social Star Awards
    Hits and misses on the red carpet

    Pictures of celebrities on the red carpet
    Results of the Social Star Awards
    Video: Carly Rae Jepsen, Psy, Aerosmith meet media

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  • Love was in the air for the inaugural Singapore Social series of concerts, held at Gardens by the Bay on Friday to a sold-out audience estimated by organisers at 8,000-strong.

    International pop acts Psy, Carly Rae Jepsen and Cee Lo Green – perhaps stirred by the full moon hanging over a balmy night – took turns to shower affection on a diverse crowd ranging from teenyboppers to families with little tykes.

    The all-Asian female group Blush performed energetic and catchy pop songs to open the night. (Yahoo! Photo)The all-Asian female group Blush performed energetic and catchy pop songs to open the night. (Yahoo! Photo)

    All-Asian girl group Blush attempted to jumpstart the evening in their provocative PVC getups, only to be let down by their thin voices and factory-made dance moves – or perhaps those in attendance were simply saving their energy for the wildly popular Carly Rae Jepsen.

    The Grammy-nominated songstress was greeted with raucous, mostly pubescent applause as she took to the stage in black shorts and stockings. “Who’s in love?” she shouted as the crowd lapped up her girl-next-door charm.

    Pop princess Carly Rae Jepsen using her cute charm on her fans with girly dance moves. (Yahoo! Photo)Pop princess Carly Rae Jepsen using her cute charm on her fans with girly dance moves. (Yahoo! Photo)

    The YouTube sensation didn’t shy away from signing autographs, reaching out to the occasional lucky fan or

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  • Social media's biggest stars gathered in Singapore to honour the most popular in cyberspace Thursday night at the Marina Bay Sands' MasterCard Theatres. While some brought their A-Game to the awards, others were either too blah or too garish. Read on for our style breakdown.

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    Psy at the Social Star Awards
    By now, K-Pop superstar Psy has sealed a look he can call his own: a tuxedo sans tie, with exposed cuffs, shirt buttoned to the top and some garish shoes. "Look classy, dance cheesy" is exactly what Psy did on the red carpet. Donning a dusty purplish jacket with pagoda shoulders and no lapels, Psy pairs it with a crisp white shirt, black-and-white oxfords and his signature side-swept hairdo. He looks as effortless as he does when he is busting out the hip-thrusting moves of "Gentleman" and the hand-lock of "Gangnam Style".

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    Carly Rae Jepsen

    Carly Rae Jepsen at Psy at the Social Star Awards

    Finally, someone is telling 29-year-old Carly Rae Jepsen to dress more like her age. No more flashy neon jackets and rompers from this sweet Canadian lass: Jepsen dons a

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  • Yahoo! Singapore’s guide to weekend fun (24-26 May)

    R&B, K-pop, alternative rock – take your pick! The Singapore Social 2013 concerts offer all these, and more.

    CeeLo Green
    You may know him as a former mentor in the hit reality TV show The Voice. (He’s actually returning in Season 5.) But Thomas DeCarlo Callaway – better known as Grammy winner CeeLo Green – is first and foremost an artist. And he’s here in Singapore to be just that with a one-night show, where he’ll get to perform songs from his latest album, “Girl Power”, as well as from his debut, “Cee-Lo Green And His Perfect Imperfections”. 24 May, 7pm. The Meadow @ Gardens by the Bay. Tickets from $150.

    Psy

    Can’t get enough of Psy and “Gangnam Style” just yet? The South Korean star and YouTube sensation (his other hit, “Gentlemen”, garnered 38 million views in one day – a record breaker) will be visiting us for the second time, and he won’t be limiting himself to these two monster tracks – after all, he’s already released five studio albums throughout his career. 24 May, 7pm. The

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  • Watch the Social Star Awards, hosted by Jessica Alba and Jeremy Piven, live here

    [UPDATES: Added results of the top awards.]

    The Social Star Awards is a 24-hour online event recognising international stars in the social media world in areas including music, movies and sports. The top awards are being announced at a ceremony at Marina Bay Sands. Over 60 winners have already been announced from midnight.

    The ceremony is being streamed live on YouTube from 9pm, and can also be seen here (video above).

    Here's a list of the top winners so far:

    Most Popular Music Solo Artiste: Justin Bieber
    Most Popular Sportsperson: Cristiano Ronaldo
    Most Popular Music Group: One Direction
    Most Popular Game: Candy Crush Saga
    Most Popular Film: Twilight
    Most Popular Sports Team: FC Barcelona
    Most Popular Brand: Samsung
    Most Popular TV Show: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
    Most Popular Social Media Show: PewDie Pie
    Most Popular Actor: Selena Gomez
    2013 Almighty Social Star: Justin Bieber

    Meanwhile, earlier in the day, homegrown stars JJ Lin and Stefanie Sun won the Male and Female Singapore Musician

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  • American hard rockers Aerosmith (l-r) Joey Kramer, 62, Brad Whitford, 61, Steven Tyler, 65, Joe Perry, 63American hard rockers Aerosmith (l-r) Joey Kramer, 62, Brad Whitford, 61, Steven Tyler, 65, Joe Perry, 63

    It wouldn’t be rock and roll without booze and women – or so it's been said. And for the legendary rockers of world famous band Aerosmith, who are in the country for the first time, Singapore women are right on top of their list of gorgeous babes they've met around the world.

    Lead singer Steven Tyler, 65, described local women as “a great melting pot… there are a lot of different kinds…delicious”. He was cheekily replying to a question a female reporter had asked during a media conference on Wednesday. The veteran rockers are in town to attend and perform at the Social Star Awards.

    Held at the foyer of the Mastercard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, band members Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford and Joey Kramer, were clearly one of the most anticipated acts – the others included pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen and Korean megastar Psy – to grace the occasion. Clearly, the musicians, who have been together for over 43 years, have touched many in the audience with timeless hits like “Dream On”

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  • Still single Ryan Higa prefers ‘cute’ over ‘sexy’

    YouTube sensation Ryan Higa was in town on Tuesday for the YouTube FanFest.YouTube sensation Ryan Higa was in town on Tuesday for the YouTube FanFest.

    YouTube sensation Ryan Higa has got the looks, the humour and the fame, but the American comedian of Japanese descent reveals that he’s still single.

    Well-known for his comedy sketches, Higa was in town on Tuesday for the YouTube FanFest, which opens the Digital and Music Matters (DMM) event in Singapore.

    When asked about his ideal type at a press conference before the event, the 22-year-old heartthrob said that he preferred “cute and innocent” over “hot and sexy”.

    The celebrity, who has over 8.3 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, also again refuted rumours that he is dating 4Minute singer Hyuna, who is best known as being PSY’s love interest in the music video of worldwide hit “Gangnam Style”.

    Higa and Hyuna recently appeared in a YouTube commercial for Toyota Corolla, causing rumours of Higa being “smitten” with the K-pop star to spread like wildfire.

    Check out Higa’s brief cameo in Hyuna’s music video of her song “My Color”.

    Higa clarified that he did not actually meet

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  • Korean superstar Psy is in town for the Social Star Awards (Yahoo! Photos / Elizabeth Soh)Korean superstar Psy is in town for the Social Star Awards (Yahoo! Photos / Elizabeth Soh)

    Yup, you read that right - Korean superstar Psy wants to move on and ditch the shadow of his crazily popular mega dance anthem Gangnam Style.

    "Let me be honest. I'm not going to do Gangnam Style forever. I can't beat that song. That song was literally a miracle and miracles never happen twice," said the slick-haired, straight-talking singer at a press conference to present some of the stars who are attending the inaugural Social Star Awards. Other artistes include legendary American rock-and-rollers Aerosmith, Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen and Cee Lo Green.

    "I'm going to just get rid of Gangnam Style and leave it as it is, and I've got to move on. I can't live with Gangnam Style forever."

    Looking dapper in his usual black-and-white combination but sporting some killer spiked loafers (Louboutins, anyone?), Psy, 35, was unnecessarily humble - although his newly released second single Gentleman has yet to reach the stratospheric heights of its predecessor, it has already smashed

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  • Canadians Eatyourkimchi get K-pop treatment in Singapore

    Canadians Eatyourkimchi (first and second from the right) teach fellow YouTube stars various aegyo (act cute in Korean) poses.Canadians Eatyourkimchi (first and second from the right) teach fellow YouTube stars various aegyo (act cute in Korean) poses.

    They might not be K-pop stars, but the screams that video bloggers Eatyourkimchi got when they arrived at Changi Airport on Monday reflected a Hallyu star’s typical reception.

    Though not ethnically Korean, the duo, Simon and Martina Stawski (a Canadian couple who lives in Korea), has become a trusted guide on all things South Korean. They have more than 300,000 subscribers and over 90 million views on their YouTube channel as of May 2013. They even have a studio in Seoul where they make videos about K-pop, Korean food and adventures. Also, their fans even have their own name – the Nastys.

    The Stawskis came to Singapore on Tuesday to attend the YouTube FanFest, a showcase featuring established and breakout global sensations. Before the event, they had a meet-and-greet session with the media in which they spilled the beans about having a K-pop artiste as a former student and secrets K-pop stars share with them. Here are excerpts of the session.

    Why the name Eatyourkimchi?

    Martina: We love

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  • Nothing more boring than working out: Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba and her family (husband Cash Warren, and daughters Honor and Haven) in a file photo from a shoot by photographer Justin Coit in 2011. (Photo: jessicaalba.net)Jessica Alba and her family (husband Cash Warren, and daughters Honor and Haven) in a file photo from a shoot by photographer Justin Coit in 2011. (Photo: jessicaalba.net)

    It's hard to believe but sexy Jessica Alba hates working out. The svelte mother of two (mum to daughters Honor, born in 2008, and Haven, born in 2011) said in a phone interview from her Los Angeles base, "I don't like it (working out) that much but I do different things -- usually loud music is involved -- and as many different things as possible jammed into a short period of time. I find that there's nothing more boring than working out."

    Well, like it or not, you have to give the 32-year-old props for working hard.

    Her rigorous usage of double corsets 24/7 over three months, coupled with her dedication to a strict exercise and diet plan, following the birth of her younger daughter Haven was widely publicised. She showed off an awesome, bikini-ready body - looking just as good as she did pre-pregnancy - as early as four months after delivery.

    Part of her charm and attractiveness lies in her unassuming, friendly nature -- when she was praised during the phone interview for looking

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