May 7, 2012

Anne Curtis is on the Cover of Cosmopolitan Magazine May 2012 Issue

Anne Curtis is on the cover of the 15th anniversary issue of Cosmopolitan Philippines this May 2012.

In the cover story, Philippines's brightest star Anne talks about being in showbiz for 15 years and her slow but sure climb to superstardom. Anne is slated to do a movie with her No Other Woman costar, Derek Ramsay. The new movie is titled Nothing Compares To You under Viva Films.

This special Cosmo 15th anniversary issue also features other exciting articles to read like 15 Man on Fire, 15 Hottest Hunks, 15 Pinay Beauty Woes, Fixed, 15 Most Shocking Confessions Ever, Top 15 Sex Q&As” and even more.

Grab your copy of Cosmopolitan Philippines May 2012 issue at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.

Global Superstar Adam Lambert To Release Sophomore Album

Global superstar Adam Lambert will release his highly anticipated second album TRESPASSING via Ivory Music & Video, The exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines on May 2012.

Lambert describes TRESPASSING, which he executive produced as "an exciting journey through the past two years of my life. It's been a transformative period and I really wanted to make music from what I've experienced. All these songs honestly explore the ups and downs of my reality."

In addition to co-writing many of the tracks, Lambert collaborated with an all star list of award winning artists, producers and songwriters including Pharrell Williams, Dr. Luke, Bruno Mars ,Claude Kelly, Benny Blanco, Bonnie McKee, Nile Rogers, and Sam Sparro.

Since the release of Lambert’s debut album For Your Entertainment in 2009 it has sold nearly 2 million copies worldwide. Lambert was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Whataya Want From Me” in 2010 and also released the Glam Nation Live CD/DVD and Acoustic Live! EPs. He is first American Idol to ever tour the world in support of their debut album in the year following their IDOL season. In November of this year, Adam took to the stage in the finale of the MTV European Music Awards to sing lead vocals with Queen, who were being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Their captivating performance is widely regarded to be the highlight of the entire EMA ceremony and an indication of the outstanding years ahead in the career of Adam Lambert.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 4 SNIPPETS OF TRACKS OFF TRESPASSING

http://soundcloud.com/adamofficial/trespassing

http://soundcloud.com/adamofficial/never-close-our-eyes

http://soundcloud.com/adamofficial/naked-love

http://soundcloud.com/adamofficial/cuckoo

www.adamofficial.com @adamlambert

ONE DIRECTION’S FIRST HEADLINE TOUR

ONE DIRECTION’S FIRST HEADLINE TOUR SELLS OUT IN MINUTES INCLUDING MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND - 2013 US SUMMER TOUR ANNOUNCED

One Direction have done it again; their December 3 show at Madison Square Garden sold out in under 10 minutes. With their entire May/June 2012 tour also selling out in minutes, One Direction are giving their fans a chance to see the group live once again in the summer of 2013 as part of their World Tour– the earliest they are able to return with a tour to the States. The Live Nation promoted 25 city tour kicks off in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on June 13, 2013 and hits New York, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more (see below for full dates). Tickets go on sale Saturday April 21, at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com. For more information visit www.onedirectionmusic.com.

“Our fans are simply the best in the world. The support they have shown us has been incredible and we’re all so grateful to each and every one of them. We can’t wait to see everyone this summer, at Madison Square Garden and of course when we play our world tour in 2013”. Niall Horan.

One Direction gained notoriety in 2010 after appearing on the X-Factor UK. Their global smash debut album, Up All Night, entered the charts at #1 in 14 countries and has been certified triple platinum in Ireland, double platinum in the UK & Australia, and platinum in New Zealand. One Direction made history as their debut album Up All Night entered the US Billboard 200 chart at #1 with over 176,000 copies sold making them the first British group ever to debut at #1 in the US with their debut album release. Their debut single “What Makes You Beautiful” has recently been certified platinum in the US for sales in excess of 1,000,000 units.

The Up All Night: The Live Tour DVD will be available on May 2012. The live DVD features a 73 minute concert of their hit songs, plus never before seen, behind the scenes footage and three music videos (“What Makes You Beautiful,” “Gotta Be You” and “One Thing.”

This weekend, One Direction appeared in an episode of iCarly “iGo One Direction” performing their hit single “What Makes You Beautiful” on Nickelodeon. That night the band were also the musical guests on Saturday Night Live with guest host Sofia Vergara, check out the skit and performances here: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/one-direction-what-makes-you-beautiful/1395373 .

One Direction are Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. All of the group hail from the U.K., save for Horan, who is from Ireland. All five of the boys (ages 18-20) auditioned for the UK X Factor in 2010 as solo artists. However, at the suggestion of Simon Cowell they joined forces as a group, quickly becoming one of the competitions most popular acts of all time, finishing in the final three and garnering a gigantic fan-base along the way.

Up All Night debut album is available now in music stores nationwide, from Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines. You can also get it at www.mymusicstore.com.ph

One Direction 2013 Summer Tour Dates:

6/13 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center

6/14 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena

6/18 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena

6/19 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena

6/21 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena

6/22 Raleigh, NC PNC Arena (formerly RBC Arena)

6/23 Washington, DC Verizon Center

6/26 Boston, MA Comcast Center

6/28 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

7/4 Montreal, PQ Bell Centre

7/6 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium

7/8 Pittsburgh, PA Consol Energy Center

7/9 Toronto, Ontario Air Canada Centre

7/12 Detroit, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills

7/13 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

7/18 Minneapolis, MN Target Center

7/19 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center

7/24 Denver, CO Pepsi Center

7/25 Salt Lake City, UT Maverick Center

7/27 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena

7/28 Seattle, WA KeyArena

7/31 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena

8/2 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Center

8/6 San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

8/7 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center

*more dates to be announced

For more info visit http://www.onedirectionmusic.com

Run for Road Safety

Did you know that the Philippines ranks high in terms of the total number of road accidents that happen each year?

In his effort to help create awareness on this, MacGraphics Carranz's top honcho Alvin Carranza launched a race event last year.

OneA Run for Road Safety is a joint activity with DOTC’s (Department of Transportation and Communication). The OneA Run for Road for Road Safety is one of the events in support of the Decade of Action for Road SafetyCampaign is set to take place on May 13, 2012, at 5:00 a.m

Location: OneA Place, Antipolo City.

To register for the 3K, 5K, 10K, or 12K event, contact Vicky 0917 9841063 or text these numbers 09224194879 and 09175599019.

Registration Fees:P300 (comes with a singlet)

Other activities, such as relay run, walkathon, bike-athon, and motorcade, will happen at the Quezon City Memorial Circle. (end)

May 6, 2012

Mother's Day Special present: Dianne Castillejo and Mattew for Easy Pharmax Wheatgras

Dyan Castillejo-Garcia is Philippines' premiere tennis player, popular TV host for a number of sports and lifestyle shows – Sports Unlimited, The World Tonight, Gym Team, MBA-Beat and TV Patrol.

Dyan is married to Anton Garcia of Ventis Maritime Corporation and loving mother to Matthew who always with her everywhere she goes, around the world where she works. She is the caring mother responsible for Matthew's healthy lifestyle.

Dyan said that she imposes 85% of Matthew's healthy lifestyle but allows him to eat some not-so-healthy food like bacon, meat and chocolate with his dad once in while. She said family bonding more often is marked by physical activities with her son and husband.

“We bike, we exercise together. We go to church together. We have fun together.

Dyan Castillejo-Garcia is the ambassadress of Easy-Phamax Wheatgrass. Being the main face of Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass products for which she attributes her energy and youthfulness.

"It’s the first drink she takes upon waking up. “When I drink wheatgrass, I know I feel well,” she said.

Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass

Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass is a Super Food with 13 vitamins, 10 minerals, 17 amino acids and more than 100 enzymes. One sachet of wheatgrass is as nutritionally valuable as 10 kilograms the choicest vegetables! Wheatgrass is loaded with antioxidants that keep cells protected and healthy. It promotes regular bowel movement and improves digestion with the use of natural oligosacharides that promote growth of good bacteria in your child's digestive system. Wheatgrass has more chlorophyll and alkaline minerals than any other green vegetable, protecting your child from sickness. It aids in their mental and physical development too.

The smart and very handsome boy, Matthew, also serves as one of the brand's main endorsers - Easy Pha-max Whea-Gee Chewables. He said that he takes Easy Pha-max Whea-Gee Chewables and loves to drink Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass Honey. Whea-Gee Chewables, wheatgrass in tablet form that’s good for boosting children’s immune system and cleansing their digestive tract. He has been taking it for the last four years and hardly gets sick.

The Easy Pha-max Whea-Gee Chewables maximizes your child’s potential by combining the wonders of WHEATGRASS plus the benefits of COLOSTRUMS in a chewable tablet that your kids will surely enjoy! Colostrums contain nature’s perfect balance of Immune Factors and Essential Nutrients to protect your child from diseases and support optimal growth and development.

Being the proud mom to Matthew, she tagged along during Dyan's shoots for Sports Unlimited, Matthew grew up with a penchant for sports. Her son is also into multiple activities — football, tennis, student council, church choir.

Dyan shared tips on how to raise healthy children by feeding them healthy food and drinks and guiding them towards active living.

“Whatever you grew up with, that becomes the normal behavior. Exposing your kids to the sporting lifestyle nurtures their team spirit,” said Dyan.