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Stars, college bands to rock Bora

Stars, college bands to rock Bora
ABS-CBN - Friday, November 6

BORACAY - The fun is about to start as some the country's popular bands are set to rock the island of Boracay in this year's "Soundskool" battle of the bands competition. More »

  • MYMP reaches crossroad, Juris bids adieu

    Manila Bulletin - Thursday, November 5

    Juris Fernandez and Chin Alcantara, prime movers behind the popular acoustic group Make Your Momma Proud or MYMP, finally confirmed the dissolution of their partnership.

    The group made the official announcement via an email sent to Manila Bulletin Entertainment Online through their manager Carla Lozada.

    According to the duo, they have decided to part ways due to "irreconcilable professional differences."

    The letter revealed Fernandez's plan of going solo, having already signed a one-album deal with Star Records.

    Alcantara is planning to continue with MYMP and is looking for a new partner.

    Rumors about the duo's parting made inroads middle of this year when Fernandez started appearing by her lonesome in an "ASAP '09"'segment which has her singing with other solo artists including Richard Poon and Aiza Seguerra.

    A newspaper ran a story on the matter last week, after the band failed to attend the first-ever Philippine Movie Press Club Music Awards in which the group won for Best duo/group.

    That said, the band kept silent until now.

    Their joint statement reads as follows:

    "We have come to this difficult decision after a period of discernment and deliberation.

  • Inside Martin Nievera's crib

    Manila Bulletin - Thursday, November 5

    For the first time, Concert King Martin Nievera has granted the public a peek into his three story house via "Showbiz News Ngayon."

    The singer himself hosted the tour, proudly showing off his antique items, which he said, came from his mom Conchita's collection.

    Martin also paraded a collection of footages from his concerts, as well as a plethora of shoes and clothes in his wardrobe room.

    He then let the staff view his gym area and master's bedroom, followed by a look in his bathroom which, he said, resembles that of his ex-wife Pops Fernandez's whose house is just a stone's throw away from his.

    There's also the sunset deck which he "no longer enjoys" because the view has already been obstructed by another house.

    "Noon, wala pang bahay.

  • An Hermes bag for Angelica

    Manila Bulletin - Thursday, November 5

    After giving girlfriend Angelica Panganiban a Mini Cooper for an anniversary gift, Derek Ramsay now follows up with another "dream come true" present.

    At Angelica's surprise birthday party organized by her close friends and some relatives, Derek surprised the actress by giving her an orange Hermes bag -- apparently one of the celebrant's most ardent wish.

    So, how did Derek figure out what she wanted to receive for her birthday?

    According to Angelica, it was she who unwittingly informed the actor.

    "Nagtatanong na siya, matagal na, kung ano ang gusto kong gift."

    Derek, who connived with their friends to keep it a secret until the last minute, had a ready script which he acted out at the party venue.

    Angelica said.

  • Side A moves out of comfort zone

    Manila Bulletin - Thursday, November 5

    The band behind some of the finest OPM ballad recordings is bent on releasing soon an unlikely single, being that it is an upbeat track.

  • Salon Sagip: Hair Asia after the storm

    Manila Bulletin - Thursday, November 5

    From the pigeonhole:

    With the trail of destruction that typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng left at their wake, the task of rebuilding and restoration remains a challenge for many who suffered tremendous losses.

  • Kaye wants to be an actress, not a star

    Manila Bulletin - Thursday, November 5

    After her successful stint in one of the episodes of ABS-CBN's "Bud Brothers" series, Kaye Abad is again doing well in her TV show "Precious Hearts Romances Presents Somewhere in My Heart."

    With two consecutive hit shows, the 27-year-old actress is making a successful comeback not only on television but in showbiz in general.

  • 2NE1 camp eyes Young JV

    Manila Bulletin - Thursday, November 5

    Rising hip hop and R&B artist Young JV may just get the biggest break in his career next year if he could seal the deal to be one of the front acts at Korean girl group 2NE1's planned Manila concert.

    Nothing is final yet, but Young JV informed Manila Bulletin Entertainment Online that the promoter for the concert has already contacted him and his road manager to make arrangements.

    "The promoter's name is D-Mac, a former schoolmate of mine.

  • Aga Muhlach signs on for 3 movies

    Manila Bulletin - Thursday, November 5

    Dramatic actor Aga Muhlach plans to do a movie not just once or twice, but thrice and all for back-to-back release.

    The first film tentatively titled "Of All The Things" will reunite Aga with songbird Regine Velasquez after eight long years.

  • Jolo in lolo and dad's footsteps

    Jolo in lolo and dad's footsteps

    Philstar.com - Thursday, November 5

    Because Jolo Revilla has just broken up with Lovi Poe, his girlfriend of two years, people might think that he lost weight from missing meals and sleepless nights.

  • Anne Curtis says breakup with Sam Milby gave her a mature outlook on relationships

    Anne Curtis says breakup with Sam Milby gave her a mature outlook on relationships

    PEP - Thursday, November 5

    Anne Curtis confirmed a previous statement of her former boyfriend Sam Milby that they're going out again a year after they ended their relationship.

  • Lorna Tolentino refuses to work with Chin Chin Gutierrez again

    Lorna Tolentino refuses to work with Chin Chin Gutierrez again

    PEP - Thursday, November 5

    Na-misinterpret ang unang pahayag ni Lorna Tolentino na huwag nang palakihin ang isyu tungkol sa pananakit sa kanya ni Chin Chin Gutierrez sa taping ng isang eksena nila sa ABS-CBN drama series na Dahil May Isang Ikaw para hindi na lumaki ang intriga.

  • No impending reunion between Christian and Rachelle Ann

    Manila Bulletin - Wednesday, November 4

    Asia's Pop Idol Christian Bautista is not keen on wooing anew his ex-girlfriend Rachelle Ann Go now that she has split with performer Gab Valenciano.

    "I am enjoying my friendship with her.

  • Director Nick Lizaso pushes for theater development

    Manila Bulletin - Wednesday, November 4

    Nick Lizaso, a stage, TV and film director who's also an educator, trainer and lecturer, is confident that Philippine theater can be at par with the rest of the world, particularly Belarus where he recently participated in a theater festival as a jury member and workshop facilitator.

    "Ang mahirap lang sa atin [ay] parang feudal system," he observes, recalling his past experience in Baguio where he tried to get various university theater groups to work together in a festival.

  • Robin Padilla still mum on rumored move to ABS-CBN

    Manila Bulletin - Wednesday, November 4

    While already shooting for ABS-CBN's film arm, Star Cinema, action star Robin Padilla still won't confirm nor deny whispers that he is thinking of bolting GMA-7.

    Padilla masterfully evaded questions alluding to the rumor at a recent interview.

    "Let me do this [film] first," he said in Filipino.

    His manager Betchay Vidanes was nonetheless vocal in denying the gossip during a separate interview.

    "It's not true," she remarked.

    Vidanes claimed her camp is still in the thick of negotiations with GMA-7.

    "Nothing definite yet," she insisted.

    The tattle on Padilla's supposed transfer began after "Totoy Bato," his most recent TV series with GMA-7, folded early this year with the show's creative team expressing frustration over working with the actor.

    Head writer Suzette Doctolero gave interviews to confirm how Padilla seemingly "disregarded their efforts" in his bid to "control" the production.

    Vidanes rebuked this, arguing that Padilla's exertions, which were meant to improve the show, had the consent of senior production manager Redgie Magno.

    The issue almost died down-that is, until Padilla's acceptance of the film offer from Star Cinema fanned the issue into becoming a hot topic anew.

    Padilla hinted on a seeming reluctance to discuss projects with the Kapuso network, citing a recent meeting with Wilma Galvante, the network's senior vice president for entertainment.

    "We didn't discuss anything...[Galvante] is good.

  • Sarah dressed to thrill in major show

    Manila Bulletin - Wednesday, November 4

    Sarah Geronimo will definitely be dressed to thrill when she takes the stage for her "Record Breaker" concert at the Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 7.

    The gowns she will be wearing in the show were designed exclusively for the pop princess by four of the country's most notable couturiers.

    For her opening number, Sarah will wear a green, beaded jumpsuit with an Avengers/Dominatrix theme created by Dennis Lustico, and thigh-high boots by Guiseppi Zanotti.

  • A double win for Billy Crawford

    Manila Bulletin - Wednesday, November 4

    Congratulations to Billy Crawford for bagging the R&B Artist of the Year and R&B Album of the Year awards during the 1st PMPC Star Awards for Music, held last Oct. 29 at SM North EDSA's Skydome.

    Fresh from his recent concert stint with international hiphop superstar Akon, Billy was delightfully surprised with his double victory.

  • 1st PMPC Star Awards enjoys high celeb attendance rate

    Manila Bulletin - Wednesday, November 4

    Both new and established names in the local music industry came in droves to the 1st PMPC Star Awards for Music at the Skydome SM North Edsa last Oct. 29.

    Stars such as APO Hiking Society, Regine Velasquez, Sarah Geronimo, Rachelle Ann Go, Jed Madella, Richard Poon, Mocha, Bayang Barrios along with newcomers Sabrina, Myrus, Martha Joy, and other stars were present at the award show.

  • What in the world will happen on Dec. 21, 2012?

    Manila Bulletin - Wednesday, November 4

    Movies are pushing it, television shows are plotting it, books and Web sites have sprung from its fertile soil.

  • Up Dharma Down wins big at NU Rock Awards

    Manila Bulletin - Wednesday, November 4

    Alternative band Up Dharma Down bagged the Artist of the Year and Album of the Year trophies at the NU Rock Awards held at the World Trade Center last Oct. 30.

    Nominated in nearly every category, Up Dharma Down's Armi Millare was also one of two Vocalist of the Year awardees (the other was Sugarfree's Ebe Dancel), which puts a cap on the Best New Artist and Best Female Award she got from the same award-giving body three years ago.

    The Best New Artist trophy went to Peryodiko, which also bagged the Guitarist of the Year (for Kakoy Legaspi who was unable to personally receive his trophy because he had a gig in Indonesia) and Producer of the Year (Robin Rivera) awards for their self-titled album.

    One of the highlights of the night was the touching tribute given to the late rapper Francis Magalona whom NU Rock Awards inducted into its Hall of Fame this year.

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