Tom Jones International

A review and some photos arrived today from Tom’s show in Melbourne and, soon, there will be video. I’ll get it all posted ASAP. Just returned from four days of covering ShoWest, the annual film exhibitor trade show here in Las Vegas. It was four days of learning, watching films to be released in the next several months (do not miss Toy Story 3! and being present when people like Robert Downey, Jr., Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton, Jennifer Lopez, Zack Galafiniakis, Sam Worthington, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon (all three from Sex and the City) and several others present their new films and/or win awards. Long hours, much work, but lots of fun. So, I apologize for the delay.

Tom played in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, tonight. When there are reviews, they’ll be posted. Meanwhile, here’s an article from yesterday when he arrived and, below it, another from Abu Dhabi announcing his April concert.

Tom Jones glad to be back

Star e-Central/Thursday, March 18, 2010

KUALA LUMPUR: Welsh singer Sir Tom Jones is gearing up for what is expected to be a rocking concert here at the Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre tomorrow at 7.30pm.

The 69-year-old, who flew in from Perth, Australia yesterday following a sold-out leg of his world tour there, will be treating audience to his many hits from the past four decades.

Jones is famous for hits like It’s Not Unusual, What’s New Pussycat, Delilah and Green Green Grass Of Home.

The singer, who was knighted in 2006 by Queen Elizabeth II, said he was excited to be back in Malaysia. He was previously here in the mid-1980s and mid-1990s.

A keen fan of arts and culture, Jones is looking forward to soaking in the Malaysian way of life.

“I like to see authentic things and there’s plenty of that in your country,” he said upon his arrival at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

For ticket details on his concert, call the Tom Jones Box Office, 1st Floor, Hartamas Shopping Centre at 03-6201 8840.

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Tom Jones comes to Abu Dhabi

The National staff/Last Updated: March 18. 2010 1:41PM UAE / March 18. 2010 9:41AM GMT

Tom Jones last performed in the UAE nine years ago when he held a concert in Dubai. Courtesy Flash Entertainment

Singing legend Sir Tom Jones will perform at an indoor arena in Abu Dhabi next month, it was announced today.

The Welsh superstar will sing some of his greatest hits, including ‘Delilah’ and ‘It’s not unusual’, during the show at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on April 16.

The concert has been organised by Flash Entertainment. John Lickrish, the company’s managing director, said “This is our first ever indoor concert in Abu Dhabi and who better to do it with than this celebrated musical legend. He has enjoyed amazing success of the years, with sell out tours right around the world.

“Considering the success of his Dubai concert nine years ago, his performance in Abu Dhabi will be no exception. We are encouraging fans to purchase their tickets early as we are expecting a huge amount of interest both locally and from right around the region.”

Tickets go on sale on Monday, priced from Dh365 to Dh895, and are available from www.timeouttickets.com, www.boxofficeme.com, www.ticketingboxoffice.com and Virgin Megastore outlets across the UAE.