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Pinoy Idol - Mae, Ram, Warren and Toffer

By admin | June 22, 2008

Mae, Ram, Warren and Toffer four of the top 12 Pinoy Idol on SOP Special performance.

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Dance with My Father - Liezel Garcia

By admin | June 21, 2008

To all father out there.. belated Happy Father’s Day to all!!. Here’s Liezel, the 23-year-old Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) contestant representing Puerto Galera/Dubai and her rendition of Luther Vandross’s ‘Dance with my Father’.

This is my first time to hear a girl sing this song and, I actually like it.

Topics: Kapamilya | No Comments »

Journey concert at HAMMERSMITH APOLLO (UK)

By admin | June 19, 2008

Looks like AP is steadily blending with Journey and its fans. Review of Journey’s concert held at HAMMERSMITH Apollo from Marty Moffatt blog. The complete review is HERE with awesome shoots. To view Marty’s all high-def Journey concert photos HERE.

Topics: Journey Band, Arnel Pineda, Entertainment | No Comments »

Marian Rivera is the FHM Philippines sexiest

By admin | June 18, 2008

Marian Rivera is FHM sexiest
According to some news sources, as of June 13 vote ranking Marian Rivera took this year’s first place seat as the FHM Philippines’ 100 Sexiest Women beating the former top girls Katrina Halili, Angel Locsin and Ehra Madrigal.

1. Marian Rivera
2. Katrina Halili
3. Ehra Madrigal
4. Angel Locsin
5. Diana Zubiri
6. Anne Curtis
7. Cristine Reyes
8. Iwa Moto
9. Angelica Panganiban
10. Jennylyn Mercado

This result is partial/unofficial. FHM.com.ph has ended the voting and the official results will be announced in the July 2008 issue of FHM.

Topics: Marian Rivera, Angel locsin, Entertainment | 6 Comments »

TIME - Journey with Arnel Pineda

By admin | June 18, 2008

Journey Band with Arnel Pineda
An article on TIME online talk about Journey’s new lead vocal Arnel Pineda. By the way, you should get your own copy of their new CD/DVD for $12 it’s more than worth it from start to finish.

Read the whole TIME article

Photo courtesy of Time Inc.

Topics: Arnel Pineda, Entertainment | No Comments »

CHARICE PEMPENGCO.. ‘BIRIT’ isn’t really singing?

By admin | June 18, 2008

An article in Philippine Daily Inquirer by Nestor Torre about Charice ‘Birit’ power which according to him is not singing but a form of calisthenics not singing.

Truth to tell, birit isn’t really singing, it’s vocal calisthenics, a prodigious display of physical musical prowess, and often sheer copycat imitation of a foreign belter’s amazing vocal pyrotechnics.

It’s high notes for high notes’ sake, and really quite shallow and dismaying. Trouble is, many people here are still blown away by sheer birit belting.

I don’t agree with that. It’s a shame to think belting is a form of imitating foreign performers, duh! it is a special skill/talent to hit those high notes without ending just screaming (although some end up doing it). I agree partially, it a sort of vocal pyrotechnics but hey! most people love pyrotechnics.. makes their blood circulate better and alive again.

To you Charice… ‘Birit’ is one of your unique asset as an artist make use of it to the fullest to get people attention.

Topics: Charice Pempengco, Filipina, Entertainment | 1 Comment »

Petition for band Journey perform at NFL Super Bowl XLIII Half Time show

By admin | June 12, 2008

An online petition is circulating on the web address to US National Football League (NFL) to include/consider the legendary rock band Journey to perform at the Half-Time show of Super Bowl XLIII. I agree too.. no wardrobe mulfunction there.. just pure rock!!

Please SIGN THE PETITION HERE

To: NFL headquarters

The honor of performing at the Super Bowl halftime show is a very important one for the culture of American Popular music. Legendary performers such as Sir Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, U2, Aerosmith, Sting, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Britney Spears and New Kids on the Block have had the distinction of entertaining millions of fans on the Super Bowl Halftime stage.

When Super Bowl XLIII rolls into the party capital of the world, Tampa, Florida on February 1, 2009 there is only one musical act that should be given the honor of entertaining the masses. The great and legendary rock band Journey is really the only proper choice to perform at the Half Time show at Super Bowl XLIII.

Journey is pure, unadulterated awesome and never has such a perfect choice been selected to entertain America, or the WORLD, at a Super Bowl Halftime show.

Sincerely,

Topics: Arnel Pineda, Entertainment | No Comments »

Judy Ann Santos explains Meralco System Loss Charges

By admin | June 11, 2008

The controversial Meralco informercial ad about System Loss charges as explained by actress Judy Ann Santos. Various civic group make their move to boycott Judy Ann as a result.

Topics: Pinay, Anouncement, Kapamilya, Entertainment | No Comments »

ABS-CBN TV reporter and 2 news crew missing in Sulu

By admin | June 9, 2008

TV network ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. on confirmed reports that its veteran television journalist Ces Drilon and two camera crew were missing in the island-province of Sulu in Mindanao.

Reports from rival channel GMA 7 said that the 3 news crew might have been abducted by a suspected member of Abu Sayyaf group when they were invited by a Mindanao State University Professor to cover an event.

According to ABS-CBN statement:

“Three ABS-CBN journalists Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion, and Angelo Valderama are missing in Sulu,” said ABS-CBN in a statement .

“All efforts are underway to find them and bring them home. Until we learn more details, ABS-CBN News requests other media to report on this matter with utmost consideration for the safety of our news team”

Topics: Non-Showbiz, Kapamilya | No Comments »