Pussycat Dolls have been confirmed to perform at MTV Asia Awards, before heading down to Singapore for SingFest on the 3rd.

The MTV Asia Awards will be held at Genting Highlands on 2nd August, and is sponsored by Malaysia Tourism Board. Genting Highlands is the only legal gambling area in Malaysia, which is also the host to many concerts.

The Awards will be hosted by Jared Leto and Karen Mok, with performances from Panic At The Disco, Stephanie Sun, One Republic, Leona Lewis and Korea’s Super Junior. No word on other Asian acts, especially Chinese artists, since they would only turn up at awards if they win.

One Two has received news that Warner Music Asia is very close to confirm as the distributor of EMI’s physical catalogue in Asia. The deal has not been officially announced yet, but it will not include the territories of Indonesia, India, Japan, Taiwan and Mainland China.

The negotiations between 2 labels also include having a dedicated EMI person based at the Warner Music office in Hong Kong.

No word on what the local arrangements will be for EMI local offices once Warner Music deal starts.

Over the weekend, we were bored sh*tless (the rain is back in Hong Kong), and we decided to waste our time on YouTube, checking out random unfunny videos of car accidents and girls singing and playing guitars in their bedroom. Here is what we discovered: The Most Viewed Video from Asia has over 50 million views, ranked #12 Globally, and waaaaay more views that Rihanna’s massive hit “Umbrella”.

And the Video is:……..

Yup, that’s right - It’s an non-hit by Edison Chen. WHY? you may ask. Here’s why - The title “XXX’ attracts a lot of attention, the still picture of the video is of a woman seemingly naked kissing something. (YouTube automatically takes a snapshot of the midpoint of the video to use as thumbnail).

Well done Edison - Indie artist take note.. learn from him (but careful with your “private photos” ).

Oh God - Gary Glitter in an interview with a state run newspaper in Vietnam says that he plans to move to HK or Singapore after his release from prison, and will re-launch his music career. Now, that’s scary.

Does he know that we have stricter laws against pedos in SIngapore and HK? and his music career? please! Apparently he has an album done half way, and plans to continue to work on it. Who’s going to buy it? let me rephrase - who’s going to even pirate it?

He’s 64 already…  give it a break!

Following Universal Music footsteps, EMI Music has moved their Hong Kong Offices (both local and regional) to Millennium Plaza in Kwun Tong - a factory area about 40 minutes away from Central this week.  Universal Music moved their offices there in early June.

EMI offices was based in a harbour front office in Tsim Sha Tsui, with the famous Hong Kong skyline as view. The rent there has gone up to more than HK$50 (US8) per square foot rent. So for a 10,000 sq ft office, one would have to pay US$80,000 a month. EMI will be saving almost 50% in rent by moving.

As part of their disintegrating process, EMI is talking to various partners around the region for distibution/licensing deals. We should be hearing some announcements next month.

Universal Music has announced officially that they have reached an agreement with Walt Disney Records to market and distribute their catalogue in Asia (except Japan). This comes after the termination of their EMI Asia’s distribution deal a couple months back.

Universal Music will be reworking Disney’s MASSIVE Jonas Brothers in Asia, which has failed to make any impact earlier when released by EMI. Other priorities include Marie Digby, Vannessa Hudgens, High School Musical, Jesse McCartney (Big in Taiwan) and Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana).

OneTwoMusic received word from Ruuben van den Heuvel directly with the official details of his much-discussed departure from SonyBMG.

Look out for Ruuben’s new baby , GateWay Entertainment, which aims to contribute to the growth of digital entertainment by being the gateway, if you will, for businesses from the West and beyond to reach Asian consumers, as well as helping Asian digital products travel beyond home shores legitimately.

GateWay is off to a good start with SonyBMG signing on as their first client.

OneTwoMusic’s wishes Ruuben the very best and looks forward to reporting on HK-based GateWay Entertainment’s contribution to the region’s digital content industry.

It has been confirmed that Ruuben Van Den Huevel will be exiting Sony BMG Asia as SVP of Digital & New Business.  Ruuben has been at Sony BMG for four years, since 2004 and looks after Sony BMG’s Mobile and Online initiatives in the region.

Prior to that he was in charge of Music and Artists Relations at Channel [V]. The reason for his departure is not known.

Here is an update on his future plans

Asia had always been skipped by Summer Festival touring acts, but this summer we are getting our fair share of it…  Riding on the Summersonic/Fujirock touring acts, there will be 3 festival around Asia in the same week, SingFest in Singapore, Live & Loud in Hong Kong and Jakarta Jam.

SingFest, 2 & 3 August, Fort Canning Park, www.singfest.org

Lineup: Simple Plan, Lost Prophets, Melee, New Found Glory, Travis, Crowned King, Melanie Subono, Jamie Scott, Jason Mraz, One Republic, Panic At The Disco, Staccie Orrico, Alicia Keys and brace yourselves……. Rick Astley!!!

Live & Loud, 5 August, Asia World Arena, www.hkticketing.com (on sale soon)

Line-up: Simple Plan, Lost Prophets, New Found Glory, Jamie Scott, One Republic + more

Jakarta Jam, 31 July - 1 August, Tennis Indoor Senayan, www.javamusikindo.com

Line-up: Simple Plan, Melanie, New Found Glory, One Republic, Andra the Backbone

On top on these, Alicia Keys, Travis, Panic At The Disco will be touring the region as well…..  This Summer is going to be HOT!!