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Hey?! Who's That Guy On Popstars?

Written by Tashi from the blog Tashi's TV on 07 Oct 2010
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As I mentioned while I was there - I spent two days on location with Popstars last week, who were filming at Zimbali Lodge in Durbs.

The semi-finalist contestants (who'll be revealed soon) were involved in a week of rigorous workshops with the judges. Each day a group got eliminated in a showdown to find the Top 10 so the who's who at the workshop is secret for now natch.

In between scrutinising them I spent my time looking out of my Zimdow (Zimbali window) ...

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... dreaming of Kevin ...

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I've had a crush on him from the first moment I spotted his black nail polish deliberating with the judges on the show and decided that being on location was the perfect time to get to "know" him better.  I don't know what it is but I find black nail polish on dudes unbelievably hott.

I'm pleased to report back that the task has been owned. He's now officially Kev' to us.

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I spent an afternoon chatting to him. I didn't speak much - was too busy adjusting my hair and going: "hahaha" at everything he said to think properly. Here's what I remember:

music_note_1His surname's Mdubeki and EMI's repesentative on the show - responsible for working on the winning group's first release single and album.

music_note_1He's on the judging panel with the judges to give his input on the contestants as he'll be working closely with them once they've won.

music_note_1 He used to be label manager at EMI - in charge of specific labels under the EMI umbrella. I didn't realise this before but labels like Virgin are with EMI. Now he's in charge of EMI compilations. He comes up with ideas for compilation albums and then makes them happen, chooses the tracks and so on.

music_note_1 He's compiled the Popstars compilation album that's been released with the show.

music_note_1 He grew up in Durban and was a keen surfer, which is when his love for music first started. Him and his surfer buddies were hooked on waves and heavy metal band Judas Priest.

music_note_1 He's still a metal junkie but also addicted to every other musical genre including hip hop, classical and everything in between. There is no music that he doesn't like.

music_note_1 His rucksack's an Ipod - he carries it with him wherever he goes ...

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music_note_1 He always wears black nail polish 'cos he thinks it's cool. He has for many years. When he first started he found it difficult to find - you may remember people used to think that black nail polish was only worn by Satanists and you couldn't find it. Now even Maybelline makes it (I think?).

music_note_1 And, of course, I had to ask the essential question: is it on his toes? The answer: yes. I was thrilled by the news - and the proof - I asked him to show me, which he did. It's defs true.

Then he had to dash to start filming, but first, I insisted that we have a photo - as an excuse to get close obviously - I was wearing fancy polish too, and really wanted to impress him ...

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Sigh



7 Comments

Green.arrow
07 Oct 2010 23:22

lol, Tashi you are such a character. Was giggling throughout the article.

Okay,
its nice to know our Kev a lil more...is he ours as in tvsa ours now?

Re black nail polish on guys or black nail polish period.
I totally like...when i do put on nail polish is black one...on my thumbs only..just a habbit. Im weary of putting it all over coz my mom would worry...
I notice that while some people wear it to express some dark inner issue, some people just wear it coz its cool and there is no heavy emotions attached, so i leant not to always think "gothic" when someone is wearing it. 

So go Kev!!

Ingenuity
08 Oct 2010 07:34

I always wondered he was doing Popstars as he at times replaces PJ. I think it is a good thing that he is there cos he will be working with the people. So go Kev!

blackiekagiso
08 Oct 2010 07:38

@tash i wish i was you my dear.

Spineli
08 Oct 2010 07:40

Nice article Tashi, I was also giggling like GA.

Kev is cool, I always wonder who the heck is he when I watch at Popstars. Eish now I cant stop looking at his pics.

Spineli
08 Oct 2010 07:52

Meant to say "when I watch Popstars"

lejazz
08 Oct 2010 11:34

Yoh!! Nail polish...and a black one.I wasn't aware that dudes I mean dudes put on nail polish.This metrosexual is going a bit far now aowa..people must just admit it rather than painting their nails.

pkpage
11 Oct 2010 15:05

I really didn't get the point of this blog *pondering*


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