by Errol de Cruz

FOR Christmas, five years ago, 15-year-old Denise Teoh gave her mother, Theresa Goh, a bracelet with a single charm — a red hot chilli pepper.

It was a gift that seemed simple enough to Theresa but Denise had a reason. “For a fiery and feisty mum!” the accompanying card said.

That simple gift got Theresa, a single parent, thinking and she decided to start a charm bracelet that would reflect the journey mother and daughter would be on in life.

“We enjoy doing things together though we’re both on different wavelengths,” Denise, 20, said.

ANYONE who loves opera and classical-styled singing will be in for treat when blind tenor Andrea Bocelli performs at Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.

COUNTRY MUSIC king George Jones, who veritably lived the life of the songs he sang, died at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, after being admitted there on April 18 with fever and irregular blood pressure. He was 81.

BERLIN house stalwart Alex Niggemann (pic) from Soundsgood Productions will be helming the decks at Changkat’s newest addition to its popular clubbing scene, The Establishment on Friday, May 3.

The gig is aimed at discerning dance music fans who are looking to delve into the realm of electronic music.

RENOWNED folk singer and guitarist Richie Havens passed away yesterday morning after suffering a heart attack at his home. He was 72.

HARD Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur and Malacca are giving music lovers the opportunity to win an all-expense-paid trip to witness one of the world’s most anticipated concerts in London — Hard Rock Calling 2013!

THE all new ride simply called The Waves, launched last month at the Genting Outdoor Theme Park, has already attracted more than 6,000 visitors.

The grand opening was officiated by Datuk Anthony Yeo, senior vice president of public relations and communications at Genting Malaysia Berhad.