Yahoo! Philippines OMG! with Media Magnet Charice Pempengco

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The Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013 honors the Philippines' most promising celebrities and breakthrough artists who have been the most searched on Yahoo!

With more support from dedicated fans, the first OMG!Media Magnet who went to international singing sensation Charice Pempengco. 

The highlights of the evening was the announcement of the first OMG! Media Magnet who went to international singing sensation Charice Pempengco. After the annoucement, she really honestly and humbly answer the questions from the media. She thanks all supports her and she performed great songs. 

As we have seen nationwide, the third edition of Yahoo! OMG! Awards has been living up to its theme, Stars Rock, Fans Rule, wherein it received over four million votes from fans in just three weeks. Filipinos have been actively voting for their favorite stars on the Yahoo! OMG! Philippines’ popular entertainment news site since nominees were announced last night. June 4, 2013.

The launch was held at URBN Bar & Kitchen and was attended by celebrities and nominees such as Jasmine Curtis Smith, Eula Caballero, Tim Yap, Karylle, Jane Oineza, Arci Munoz, Eleven O One, Philia, Sassy Girls and Abra. 

Congratulations Charice! 

Rihanna to come to Manila for her "Diamonds World Tour"

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“Diamonds World Tour” will set on fire in Manila on September 2013 as International Pop Superstar Rihanna set to stage a concert at SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City on September 19.

The said concert will be Rihanna's second visit in the country after her successful show in 2008 where she performed with her boyfriend Chris Brown.

Rihanna,  25-year-old R and B pop sensation is behind hit songs lke "Umbrella," "California King Bed," "Only Girl (In The World)," "We Found Love," "Stay," "Diamonds," among others. 

On her official website, it was announced that the "Diamonds World Tour" concert in Manila will be held on September 19 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Enjoy the wonderful world of Rihanna. The “Diamonds World Tour” is a thing to behold for the all the Filipino Fans of Rihanna.

Tickets are available at SM Tickets outlets.

Visit www.smtickets.com to buy tickets through online

 or at any SM Tickets outlets nationwide.

for more inquiries  Call 470-2222 

Get a chance to watch Beyonce live!

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“Globe Fly Away Promo: Beyonce” is a once in a lifetime chance to catch Beyonce Knowles ultimately back to run the world and to strut her fierceness as Queen B with her new world tour concert. 

A diva will be reborn again! Beyonce is ready to strut her new self this coming July!

Over a million of Beyonce fans from over two continents have already signed up to witness the world tour concert entitled “The Mrs. Carter World Tour” which has kicked off in Europe. Sasha Fierce, together with his powerful smash hits, is set to take the stage on the 1^st of July at the Staples Center, Los Angeles.

The Mrs. Carter World Tour show is the fourth concert of Sasha “Beyonce” Fierce that showcases and epitomizes what a true diva is. The concert is all about defining the legacy of what she has contributed to the music industry. Big preparations have been made from choreography to her outfit changes, the set changes, pyrotechnics and above all, the showmanship of the one and only diva. She tops it all with her tremendous and show-stopping moments in her performances that make her fans clamor for more.

The World Tour has already been in full swing and has been bringing jaw-dropping performance that indubitably brought her fans back on track once more. “When I leave this world, I’ll leave no regrets. Leave something to remember, so they won’t forget I was here,” says Beyonce in one of her lyrics.

This coming April, Globe brings you a complete one-of-a-kind experience to see Sasha Fierce live in Los Angeles California. 

All GHP Prepaid, Postpaid and TM subscribers can get a chance to win a trip for 2 to Los Angeles, CA, USA to watch Beyonce Knowles’ concert in Staples Center, LA on July 1, 2013. The lucky winner will also get hotel accommodations (3 days, 2 nights) as well as pocket money (transportation, meals, airport fees, etc).

To join, Globe subscribers can text the following keywords: BEYONBCE, BYC, BLOVE, SASHA to 2346. Promo period runs from April 29, 2013 to June 14, 2013 from 7am to 9pm daily.

Grand Draw will be on June 18, 2013.

Those who join can also get the chance to win instant load. Postpaid subscribers can get a chance to win iPod shuffles (4GB) exclusive to them. Exciting isn’t it? What are you waiting for now? Join the promo NOW!

Back to the 80s Concert Party with Modern English and The Alarm LIVE in Manila!

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Back to the 80's !!!  "MODERN ENGLISH and the ALARM" LIVE in MANILA on MAY 3, Friday at MOA ARENA.

Modern English and The Alarm will join together on a big concert on May 3, 2013 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Ticket Prices:

VIP - Php 6,340(Reserved Seats)

PATRON - Php 4,760(Reserved Seats)

LOWER BOX A (201-202/221-222/FIRST 10 ROWS OF 202-208/215-221) - 

Php 3,700(Reserved Seats)

LOWER BOX B (11TH ROW ONWARDS OF 203-208/215-220) - Php 2,640(Reserved Seats)

UPPER BOX - Php 1,590(Reserved Seats)

PRESENTED BY: NOVUHAIR | MIDAS HOTEL | ABS-CBN | ASAP 18 | DMC PHILIPPINES

Tickets are now available at SM Tickets outlets.

Call 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com to buy tickets online

Here's one of my Modern English fave !

I Melt With You !

Moving forward using all my breath 
Making love to you was never second best 
I saw the world crashing all around your face 
Never really knowing it was always mesh and lace

I'll stop the world and melt with you 
You've seen the difference and it's getting better all the time 
And there's nothing you and I won't do 
I'll stop the world and melt with you 

(We should know better) Dream of better lives the kind which never hate 
(We should see) Trapped in a state of imaginary grace 
(We should know better) I made a pilgrimage to save this human's race
(We should see) Never comprehending a race that's long gone by 

(Let's stop the world) I'll stop the world and melt with you 
(Let's stop the world) You've seen the difference and it's getting better all the time 
And there's nothing you and I won't do 
(Let's stop the world) I'll stop the world and melt with you 

The future's open wide 

I'll stop the world and melt with you 
(I'll stop the world) You've seen some changes and it's getting better all the time 
And there's nothing you and I won't do 
(I'll stop the world) I'll stop the world and melt with you 

The future's open wide

hmmm hmmm hmmm 
hmmm hmmm hmmm hmmm 
hmmm hmmm hmmm 
hmmm hmmm hmmm hmmm 

I'll stop the world and melt with you 
(I'll stop the world) You've seen the difference and it's getting better all the time 
And there's nothing you and I won't do 
(I'll stop the world) I'll stop the world and melt with you 

I'll stop the world and melt with you (I'll stop the world and melt with you) 
I'll stop the world and melt with you (I'll stop the world and melt with you)

Queen of Disco, “GLORIA GAYNOR: I Will Survive” on April 5 & 6 here in the Philippines

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Queen of Disco, Gloria Gaynor visits the Philippines this April!

Gloria Gaynor, American singer and the Queen of disco and soul, is delighted to visit her Filipino fans as ATG Entertainment Productions presents “GLORIA GAYNOR: I Will Survive” on April 5, 2013 at the NBC Tent, Global City Taguig and on April 6, 2013 at the AUF Sports and Cultural, McArthur Highway, Angeles City. 

Popularly known as an icon of the disco era, Gaynor will surely be treating you with some of her most recognized international successes. Known for her Broadway-style overture of her hits including her disco hit “I Will Survive” in 1979, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and “I Am What I Am” will surely complete a grand production befitting for a Queen of Disco. 

Gaynor released her several albums under the titles "I Will Survive" (Hot 100 number 1, 1979), "Never Can Say Goodbye" (Hot 100 number 9, 1974), "Let Me Know (I Have a Right)" (Hot 100 number 42, 1980) and "I Am What I Am" (R&B number 82, 1983). Gaynor has become one of the best-known female disco artists from the '70s due to the ongoing success of her monster 1979 hit and Grammy winning (and subsequent "woman's anthem"), "I Will Survive.” 

The aforementioned hit song remains popular in dance clubs and has appeared on countless movie soundtracks and dance/disco compilations. According to Wikipedia, after almost 30 years of its release, Gaynor continues to ride the success of "I Will Survive", touring the world over and performing her signature song on dozens of TV shows. Said Gaynor of her biggest hit in a 2012 interview "It feels great to have such a song like that because I get kids five and six years old telling me they like the song, and then people seventy-five and eighty. It's quite an honor."

In signature Gaynor fashion, expect a night with variety of sounds-- encompassing upbeat dance-pop and classic-sounding soul-- bringing you to the dancefloor and letting you swing to iconic beats. “GLORIA GAYNOR: I Will Survive” is on April 5, 2013 at the NBC Tent, Global City Taguig and April 6, 2013 at the AUF Sports and Cultural, McArthur Highway, Angeles City presented by ATG Entertainment Productions. 

Ticket Prices:

NBC Tent Concert

VIP – P6,890

Gold – P5,830

Silver – P4,770

Bronze – P3,710 

Angeles Concert

VIP – P4,240

Gold – P3,710

Silver – P3,180

Bronze – P2,650

My Inspiration - David Pomeranz finds his way back to Manila

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David Pomeranz is one of the most successful and prolific songwriters and recording artists. He is with the finest voice, his concerts have delighted and inspired millions all over the world. He is one I really admire,  my inspiration. 

Every Filipino loves embracing the magic of love, and international multi-platinum singer-songwriter David Pomeranz knows this by heart. This affinity with the Filipino people was highlighted in a string of special Holiday shows billed "The Magic of Christmas,” which kicked off at Casino Filipino Bacolod on Dec. 13. He also performed to multitude of fans at the Casino Filipino branches of Cebu (Dec. 14), Davao (Dec. 15).

He will take the concert tour at the Heritage on Dec. 19, Airport Casino Filipino on Dec. 20, Pavilion on Dec. 21, Iloilo on Dec. 22, Angeles on Dec. 27, Olongapo on Dec. 28 and Tagaytay on Dec. 29.

Regarded as one of the most successful songwriters and recording artists in the international music scene, David’s songs have sold over 35 million copies worldwide and his musical projects have earned him a total of 18 Gold and Platinum records with hits "Got To Believe In Magic" and "King And Queen Of Hearts."

In 1999, he captured the hearts of the Filipinos with the release of the phenomenal single “Born For You,” included in the compilation album "Born For You - His Best and More."

As a loving tribute to his fans, David has a special surprise for fans who will attend his live shows – a special CD You’re The Inspiration which includes some of the most-loved romantic songs interpreted by David.  It can be downloaded over atwww.mymusicstore.com.ph.

The songs in the album are All Out Of Love, As Long As He Needs Me, Have I Told You Lately, I’ll Be Over You, Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now, Now And Forever, The Search Is Over, These Dreams, To Be With You, What Matters Most, and the title track You’re The Inspiration.

In the Philippines, David is being managed by Medianation, alongside Marvin Agustin, Aiza Seguerra.

David is also set to star in a string of shows for February in the Philippines.

For more updates follow @medianationinc and like the FB Page www.facebook.com/medianationinc.


Here are some of  David Pomeranz' old  songs I really love ! 

The PSY Gangnam Style Concert in Manila is Posponed

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• OFFICIAL STATEMENT:

  
  

  The organizers of the Gangnam Style event on December 20, 2012 at MOA Arena have collectively agreed to postpone the event to February 2013 due to logistical issues. 

  
  

  Psy remains extremely excited about visiting the Philippines and looks forward to performing for his fans in early 2013.

  
  

  -- Joed Serrano (of That's Ntertainment) and Renen de Guia (of Ovation) 

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The Gangnam Show: PSY Live in Manila on December 20, 2012

THE BEST OF INDIE POP: FOSTER THE PEOPLE, WALK THE MOON & COLOUR CODING

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Indie – short for Independent – is a generic term that applies to all artists and bands that purposely avoid the mainstream. But who could resist the upbeat, danceable melodies of Walk The Moon, Colour Coding and Foster The People, who had seemed to make their way into the ears of millions of listeners around the world?

Earlier this year, WALK THE MOON released the Anna Sun EP which consists of three tracks, “Tightrope”, “Next In Line” and the explosive first single “Anna Sun”. The music video for “Anna Sun” recently crossed 5 Million plays on VEVO and continues to burn up the radio charts.

The band’s self-titled album is produced by Ben H. Allen and features tracks from the Anna Sun EP, new songs and newly recorded versions of fan favorites off their 2010 independently released album “I Want! I Want!”

“We really just wanted to create the most cohesive album we could. We found a collection of songs and an order that we felt took the listener through an emotional arc that we enjoyed. We'll leave it up to the listener to find overarching themes and ideas, though we certainly didn't set out to make a concept album or anything like that,” said Walk The Moon.

Next in line is COLOUR CODING, consisting of Chris Holland and Tim Commandeur, two cousins from Sydney who make pop music together.

From an early age, cousins Tim and Chris have harbored a mutual passion for music and songwriting. By the time they were aged 12 and 13, the boys had already recorded an EP in Tim's father's studio, continuing to write and produce music together throughout their teens. They have spent most of 2011 writing and demoing songs and, last September, entered Sydney's new Hurley Studios to record their self-produced debut EP, 'Proof'.

Last but definitely not the least is FOSTER THE PEOPLE, an American indie pop band formed in Los Angeles, California in 2009. In early 2010, the band posted their first song “Pumped Up Kicks” on the internet. They released an EP in January that includes the said hit and two other equally contagious songs, “Houdini” and “Helena Beat.” Torches, the debut studio album of Foster The People, received generally favorable reviews from critics and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.

End your year right by grabbing a copy of Walk The Moon’s self-titled album, Foster The People’s “TORCHES” and Colour Coding’s “PROOF”, available in music stores nationwide, from Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines. Also available online on iTunes and MyMusicStore.com.ph!

Visit www.ivorymusic.org and IVORY Music & Video’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines for the latest news and updates on your favorite local and international artists!

The Fray Live In Manila on November 10, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Grammy nominated alternative rock band The Fray Live In Manila on November 10, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. 

Six years since their massive breakthrough success of their debut record "How to Save a Life" in 2005, the band continued pumping sky-groping choruses and symphonic rushes. Colorado’s beloved quartet spawned the Grammy-nominated singles “Over My Head” and “How to Save a Life” off that record to the repeated success with hits “You Found Me” and “Never Say Never.”

The Fray is Isaac Slade (pianist and vocalist), Joe King (guitarist and vocalist), Dave Welsh (guitarist) and Ben Wysocki (drummer). They achieved a US success with their 1^st single Over My Head (Cable Car) which became a top 10 hit and the release of their 2^nd single, How to Save a Life  brought them to a worldwide fame.

“Over My Head (Cable Car)”, “How to Save a Life”, and “You Found Me” reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and their album “How to Save a Life” was the best-selling digital album of all time. The Fray has earned multiple awards and nominations from Billboard and the Grammys. Issac’s honest, heartfelt songwriting allow fans to relate to the mortal experiences of love, loss, life, and relationships.

Watch The Fray llive in Manila on November 10, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Tickets are available at Ticketnet (www.ticketnet.com.ph) or call 911 5555 for reservation. 

PATRON VIP – Php 6,360

PATRON A – Php 5,300

PATRON B – Php 4,770

LOWER BOX VIP – Php 4,770

LOWER BOX REGULAR – Php 3,710

UPPER A VIP – Php 3,180

UPPER A Php 2,650

UPPER B (UB)- Php 1,590

GENERAL ADMISSION – Php 795 

Get tickets ONLINE! Go to www.tickenet.com.ph or call Ticketnet hotline 911-5555 for more information.

This is one of my favorite songs of The Fray!

Step one you say we need to talk

He walks you say sit down it's just a talk

He smiles politely back at you

You stare politely right on through

Some sort of window to your right

As he goes left and you stay right

Between the lines of fear and blame

And you begin to wonder why you came

Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life

Let him know that you know best

Cause after all you do know best

Try to slip past his defense

Without granting innocence

Lay down a list of what is wrong

The things you've told him all along

And pray to God, he hears you

And pray to God, he hears you

Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life

As he begins to raise his voice

You lower yours and grant him one last choice

Drive until you lose the road

Or break with the ones you've followed

He will do one of two things

He will admit to everything

Or he'll say he's just not the same

And you begin to wonder why you came

Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life

Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life

How to save a life

How to save a life

Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life

Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life

How to save a life

How to save a life

This band knew how to save a life; with genuinely written songs that tug at every heart string, they were able to connect with people and on a few occasions might have saved someone’s life through their heartfelt songs. Prepare for a celebration of love, sorrow and life asTHE FRAY gives Manila a one night of auditory pleasure.

Formed in 2002, American pop rock band from Denver, Colorado started as a worship band and was initially composed of Isaac Slade and Joe King then joined later on by Dave Welsh and Ben Wysocki. They made waves in 2005 with their breakthrough single “How To Save A Life”. The single reached Top 3 in the Billboards Hot 100 and was certified double platinum by RIAA. The album,How To Save A Life, where the same titled song came from also brought forth the hit “Over My Head (Cable Car)”. The band was then nominated for Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or a Group and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or a Group in 2007. These singles propelled the band into commercial success and international recognition.

“How To Save a Life” was featured in the hit TV Series Grey’s Anatomy and Scrubs, making it one of the most played and widely recognized song in that 2006-2007. The song’s inspired lyrics came from an encounter Isaac Slade had with a boy with drug problems and realizing that all the boy need was support from his friends and family.  People related so well with the song it opened up variety of interpretations, all in all, the song was able to touched the hearts of many and thus solidify The Fray’s ability to reach out to their audiences at a deeper level.

Their single “You Found Me” from their self titled sophomore album The Fray, debuted at #28 at the Hot 100 and peaked at #7. “Never Say Never” also from their second album was featured in the movie Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, allowing them to increase their loyal fan following worldwide. With the release of their latest single the upbeat and ear friendly “Heartbeat” from their latest album Scars and Stories, The Fray once again displayed   the emotional side of rock and their ability to connect to people.

The Fray’s musical approach is composed of piano driven, mid tempo tunes with a laidback feel. Their music is easy to listen to and the lyrics are highly relatable and heartfelt. Some compared the band to the likes of Coldplay and Keane primarily because of the piano driven tracks that leads into power ballads, though they cited The Wallflowers, Counting Crows and U2 as few of their influences.  Isaac Slade vocal style gave The Fray the distinction it deserves.  The band’s ability to render poetic, moving and sincere words into their songs is their strongest point, that and never lacking in melody and catchy hooks.