RTL CBS Entertainment: What Makes A Winning Mentor At The X Factor UK?

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Success isn’t always solely about talent or hard work. For aspiring singers at The X Factor UK, winning is also a matter of mentorship.

As mentors in their respective categories, judges play a huge part in guiding X Factor hopefuls from song selection to performance style ultimately so contenders can play the game to their strengths and win the crowd.

The UK’s most talked-about talent show has given us judges who’ve not only brought excitement to audiences worldwide for the past 13 seasons, but have also raised contestants to the top of the competition. Here we list down some of the crucial factors that set a winning mentor apart from the rest of the judging panel.

Firm, honest criticism

The truth may hurt, but an X Factor mentor must be willing to evaluate singing performance without watering down facts: vocal weaknesses, poor song choices, lack of originality, and strengths that can be honed and exploited. A little kindheartedness is always appreciated, though it shouldn’t get in the way of good, honest feedback when it’s needed.

An artist by their own right

Being an accomplished performer is an advantage that can give X Factor judges an edge when it comes to mentoring. Whether it’s about singing technique or the choreography, a top-charting artist with plenty of experience on stage and on camera would definitely have much to contribute to creating a performance worthy of a standing ovation.

Years in the music industry

A winning mentor doesn’t always have to be a singer to know what makes or breaks a performance. Years of working with recording artists and entertainers would allow an X Factor judge to build a wealth of knowledge needed to assess talent and help aspirants flourish as performers. A background in music production is definitely a plus.

Unwavering support

In a contest that stirs a lot of nerves, emotional support goes a long way to helping X Factor hopefuls feel confident in their talent as well as the hard work they’ve put in to advance in the competition. Even the slightest encouragement from a mentor can inspire contestants to believe in themselves more and do their best even in the face of an enormous audience.

This Season 14, who among our judges Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne, andLouis Walsh will bag the title of “winning mentor” and raise the next biggest artist to the top of the charts? Catch The X Factor Season 14 every Sunday and Monday at 10:30AM with primetime encore at 9:00PM, same day as the UK, first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment.

RTL CBS Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53 (SD) and 196 (HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53 (Digital) and 89 (Analog), and Cablelink channels 37 (SD) and 313 (HD).

How ABS-CBN TVplus Strengthens Kapamilya Bonding

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ABS-CBN TVplus is not just for enjoying exclusive channels like CineMo and Yey, but is also for family bonding while watching movies on KBO (Kapamilya Box Office).

This experience is available only to the 3.3 million owners of the ‘mahiwagang black box.’ This is just another innovation that the country’s pioneering digital terrestrial television brings to Filipino families today.

“We’re giving our Kapamilyas a chance to strengthen family bonding over weekends as they watch and enjoy movies together on the Kapamilya Box Office (KBO). It includes blockbusters, new releases from Star Cinema, MYX, and catch up of your favorite Kapamilya teleserye,” ABS-CBN head for digital terrestrial television Chinky Alcedo said.

“Additionally, KBO also gives them access to calls, texts, and mobile data for internet through ABS-CBN mobile, so the family can stay connected,” She added.

When families register to KBO 30, they can enjoy several movies, call, text, and surf the internet via ABS-CBNmobile. If they register to Super KBO 99, they get premium movies that are fresh from the cinemas that are bundled with ABS-CBNmobile’s trinet and mobile data.

“Kapamilya moms want the best value for their families, so the opportunity to enjoy movies at home, plus access to ABS-CBNmobile services offers a complete bonding experience,” Chinky explained.

Since KBO’s launch in 2016, families that have ABS-TVplus have had more enriching times at home.

Among those who have registered to KBO is 23-year-old Pamela Estupigan, a grade school teacher who lives in Manila. Pamela, her mom, and her sisters have enjoyed watching movies at home via ABS-CBN TVplus’ KBO like “Four Sisters and a Wedding” and John Lloyd-Bea movies, among others.

“I watch KBO with my whole family. It is always a good bonding experience for us because we get to spend more quality time together at home,” said Pamela.

Pamela also looks forward to watching latest Star Cinema movies on KBO with her family and shares that the service also encourages her to avoid patronizing pirated content.

This year, some of the movies that have premiered on Philippine television via KBO include Charo Santos’ “Ang Babaeng Humayo,” Kathniel’s “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” Lizquen’s “My Ex and Whys,” Sandara Park’s “One Step,” and Erik Matti’s “Seklusyon,” among others.

Meanwhile, the movies that will be featured on KBO this September are “The Third Party,” “This Guy’s in Love with You Mare,” “Pangil sa Tubig,” “The Strangers,” and “The Mommy Returns”(Sept 9-10); “Dear Other Self,” “Working Beks,” “Tumbok,” “24/7 In Love,” and “Walang Forever”(September 16-17); “Kita Kita,” “Amorosa,” “In The Name of Love,” “Girlfriend for Hire,” and “Third Eye” (Sept. 23-24); and “Camp Sawi,” “In My Life,” “Dilim,” “Dukot,” and Rematado” (Sept. 30-Oct. 1).

ABS-CBN is the first media and entertainment company in the Philippines to make the historic switch from analog to digital terrestrial television in 2015 to transform the TV viewing experience of Filipinos. Using digital signal transmission, ABS-CBN TVplus gives TV viewers dramatically crisp picture and sound. Aside from exclusive channels and KBO, TVPlus can also capture and broadcast channels that transmit in digital and is offered for a one-time payment fee.

Watch “The X Factor UK” Finale LIVE In UK

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SKY, the country’s leading cable TV provider, and RTL CBS Entertainment are teaming up to send one subscriber and a companion to watch the finale of the star-making talent show “The X Factor UK” in London in December. The singing competition that produced hitmakers James Arthur and Little Mix can be seen every Sunday and Monday, same day as the US, at 10:30 AM on RTL CBS Entertainment, with an encore at 9 PM. 

James Arthur

The contest is open to all SKY subscribers with RTL CBS Entertainment in their channel line-up. Interested participants should go towww.mysky.com.ph/xfactoruk to answer the form and say why they want to watch the “The X Factor UK” live. Deadline for entries is on October 15, 2017 with the announcement of the winner on October 22.

RTL CBS Entertainment is on SD channel 53 and HD channel 196 in Mega Manila. Regional subscribers can view it on SD channel 616 and HD channel 739, while it’s available to SKYdirect subscribers on channel 35.

Ian Veneracion’s best-kept secret to showbiz longevity

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Veteran actor Ian Veneracion started his showbiz career at the tender age of five and continues to flourish at age 42. What is his secret in keeping the magic alive in this country’s competitive and fast-evolving entertainment landscape?

To begin with, Veneracion took a long, circuitous route to leading man status. He started in the TV sitcom Joey and Son, headlined by funnyman Joey de Leon. After his stint at the longtime variety show That’s Entertainment, he began to tackle more mature roles and eventually transitioned from child actor to action star, becoming one of the most sought-after artists of his generation.

Teaming up with Jodi Sta. Maria and Bea Alonzo in the hit ABS-CBN soap operas Pangako Sa ‘Yo and A Love to Last, his gorgeous good looks cranked up the kilig factor and before showbiz watchers knew it, Veneracion’s popularity was off the charts. 

But what does it take to endure in an industry that is teeming with equally good-looking, younger, and more aggressive actors? How does one stay in the radar without being a scandal magnet?

Without the slightest hesitation, Veneracion declares that he owes his longevity to hard work, kindness, and “pakikisama” with his colleagues and peers.

Ian Veneracion takes Ascof Forte Menthol Sugar Free Syrup with him even during shoots and tapings to make sure he gets relief from his cough because of ASCOF’s ‘hagod-menthol’ soothing effect to his throat.

“Kindness and pakikisama are key. Starting off as an outsider showbiz neophyte compelled me to be professional, to always come on time, to know my lines by heart, and to be kind to people,” says Veneracion, whose father Roy Veneracion is a renowned painter.

“I was forced to do the hard work and I would not have wanted it any other way,” he stresses.

An excellent work ethic is just one of his assets. Veneracion also believes he owes it to his fans to constantly present his best self each time he faces the camera by maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Behind the camera, Ian makes sure that he keeps a balanced diet and engages himself in regular exercise and physical activities like football, boxing, scuba diving, paragliding, and skydiving.

On top of that, during the rainy season, he also takes all precautions to protect himself from respiratory ailments like cough so he can fulfill his work commitments.

Fortunately, Veneracion has found a trusted ally in Ascof Lagundi (Vitex negundo L. Lagundi Leaf), the pioneering and innovative natural medicine for cough in the Philippines. Ascof Lagundi is made from 100 percent organically grown Lagundi leaves, making it a natural remedy for cough and bronchial asthma. 

“Balance is key to wellness. You need to work, but you also need to seek recreation. You need alone time, pero dapat may balance pa rin, so you need physical activities and spiritual interests,” Veneracion points out. “Try to get enough sleep and to eat foods that strengthen your immune system. Pero kapag tinamaan kayo ng cough, take Ascof Lagundi.”

Veneracion prefers using the variant Ascof Forte Menthol Syrup, which comes in sugar-free or regular, owing to its ‘hagod-menthol’ soothing effect on his throat. 

“My personal habit is when I start to feel the onset of cough, umiinom na agad ako ng ASCOF Forte Menthol Sugar Free Syrup kasi natural s’ya and safe. Agad-agad kong nararamdaman ‘yung ginahawa sa lalamunan. Nakatutulong s’yang paginhawain ang aking ubo habang ito ay gumagaling,” he says.

Veneracion relates that he takes Ascof Lagundi with him even during tapings and shoots to ensure that when he starts feeling the early symptoms of cough, he can get instant relief from its cooling effect to the throat. 

“It’s something that I bring with me everywhere. When my manager informed me that Ascof was signing me up as an endorser, I said, ‘Perfect, just last week I had Ascof Lagundi in my bag. I definitely believe in the product. Kasi safe and natural s’ya. During the shoot I actually drank it,’ ” Veneracion reveals.

“You can trust Ascof Lagundi. Because it’s a natural remedy, you can take it even at the first signs or symptoms of cough. Hindi ka matatakot because it’s safe,” he adds.

With his cherished values of professionalism, kindness, camaraderie and hard work, and with the aid of good health habits, Veneracion is set to keep his star shining and affirms his status as a respected name in the local entertainment industry.

Pascual Laboratories, the manufacturer of Ascof Lagundi, has its own lagundi farm in Nueva Ecija that organically grows the plant and uses a GMP-certified production process. Ascof Lagundi Forte Menthol is a product of scientific research and clinical studies. 

For inquiries and more details about Ascof Lagundi Forte Menthol Syrup, visit their official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ASCOFLagundi or their official website at http://www.pascuallab.com/index.php/ascof.

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Filipina Singer Gaga Lord Impresses The X Factor UK Judges

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Gaga Lord, 40, from the Philippines, impressed all four judges of The X Factor UK with her rendition of the James Bond theme Diamonds Are Forever sung by Shirley Bassey on the second episode of the show today. Gaga started her performance showcasing her full and brassy voice that immediately brought smiles to the judges’ faces. Simon raised his hand and stopped the audition quipping, “Right now, I feel like James Bond.” He then asked Nicole Scherzinger and (sitting in for Sharon Osbourne) guest judge Alesha Dixon to dance and pose with Gaga as if they were Bond girls.

The lady judges obliged and Gaga proceeded with her audition showing off her powerful voice while moving along with Nicole and Alesha. After the performance, Simon said, “That was it! We are in our own James Bond movie. That was amazing. You are fantastic. I love you. I absolutely love you.”

Judge Louis Walsh gushed, “You have a powerful voice and you are fun!”

Alesha said, “You’re a force of nature. You’ve got an amazing energy.” Nicole agreed and said, “You have a really big voice. Really robust.”

Before she began to sing, Louis asked her what the big dream was. Gaga Lord responded, “To be honest with you, sing in front of you. This is already a dream.”

Gaga Lord, her real name, is married and works as a dinner lady at a primary school. She says that the students there know that she loves to sing and they would often ask her to sing for them. She, however, did not tell them she would be auditioning for the competition.

Gaga Lord moves on to the next round of The X Factor UK. 

The X Factor UK airs first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment same day as the UK on Sundays and Mondays at 10:30 am with primetime encores Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00pm. 

RTL CBS Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53(SD) and 196(HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53, and Cablelink channels 37(SD) and 313(HD).