Youth And Nation Building, According To Rico Blanco

For musician Rico Blanco, the role of young Filipinos in effecting change does not end after exercising their right to vote in the recent elections.
"Change will not come from a leader, it comes from the people," says Blanco, who used to be the lead singer for Rivermaya and an icon in the local music industry.

Renowned for being a prolific songwriter, he has written songs that are nationalistic in theme including Awit ng Kabataan, a modern-day anthem for the youth, and Posible, which was adopted as theme song by the Philippine team during the 2005 Southeast Asian Games.

While it's good that a lot of young Filipinos show interest in politics, Blanco says very few show interest in nation building. According to reports, the youth comprised almost half of the 50.7 million Filipinos who registered for the country's first ever automated polls.

"You don't just vote for a president and you think you did your part as a good citizen. Nation building is different from just voting (in the elections). But it's good that a lot of them went out to vote and we hope that momentum results in doing their part for nation building," he says.

Asked to comment on incoming set of leaders by June 30, Blanco says everyone should take a pro-active stance in supporting and advocating for government reform regardless of who sits as the country's president down to the local positions.

"I didn't endorse anyone (in the elections). Whoever the leader is, let's help out, huwag na tayong maging pasaway. Let's cooperate but remain vigilant as well. Bantayan natin kung may kalokohan na ginagawa. Kung wala naman, cooperate naman tayo. Yun ang kulang sa atin, sadly," he says.

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Charice Makes It To The Top With "Pyramid"

Charice Is Absolutely At The Top Baby!

Charice is definitely going global after the release of her single “Pyramid” in which her labelmate Iyaz is featured both in the song and music video. And just last April 12 Charice debuted “Pyramid” music video in the U.S. with a 24-hour exclusive on www.oprah.com. Oprah who has been a huge supporter of the 17-year-old, tagging her as one of the most talented girls in the world, has reportedly invited Charice to perform on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on May 11 to launch her first international album ‘Charice’.

The video was shot at the Orpheum Theatre, in downtown Los Angeles last March 8. The video connects the song through its lyrics not just the title per se. A big part of the video shows Charice taking the mic and starts imagining to be performing before a huge empty theater, after not making it to the audition call-backs. And Iyaz from the audience seat records her performance using his video phone and shows that his support for Charice is forever to stay just like a pyramid no matter what kind of storm or earthquake may come their way.

“Pyramid” is a collaboration with Iyaz, who’s famous for the international smash hit “Replay”—the # 1 song in UK & U.S. in the past months. On the other hand, “Pyramid” currently holds the #1 spot on RX 93.1’s radio chart for three consecutive weeks now. And is constantly climbing other radio charts in the metro. “Pyramid” is one of the newest and hottest songs at the moment; hence it is garnering a lot of airplay all over town! She’s undeniably at the top with all the success she has incurred for the past years, starting from bottom-up, this song can symbolize as her career being built solidly on the ground, just like a pyramid.

Also, Pyramid now has 15 remixes— from notable DJs Barry Harris, Jonathan Peters, and Dave Aude. These are currently available for download on Amazon.com & iTunes.

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New York Post Crowns Charice As New Pop Princess

International singer Charice has been dubbed a "newly crowned pop princess" by the New York Post.

Charice's song "Pyramid" was cited in New York Post's PopWrap's fave five article for March 17. (http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/popwrap/popwrap_fave_five_dHI00FY5PWSGTY83...) It identified Charice as a "new little chick...who's mountain-and-valley vocals (that means range, kids) are the only reason you will need to fall in love with her sound."

The article also featured four other songs including Psapp's "Mister Ant," Lady GaGa's "Telephone: an Electrolightz remix," Gin Wigmore's "Don't Stop" and Matisse's "Better Than Her." It added that this week's fave five "will have your bottom uncontrollably shimmying out of your kilt."

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‘Journey’ Lead Vocalist Arnel Pineda Will Sing For Pacquiao Vs Clottey Fight

Past reports saying Charice will be singing the Philippine National Anthem for the Pacquiao vs Clottey fight this Sunday were proven untrue as the Journey lead vocalist, Arnel Pineda, will be taking the duty of singing the Philippine National Anthem, “Lupang Hinirang” in the upcoming Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey fight. Pineda is a Filipino and was personally invited by the king of the ring, Manny Pacquiao to sing for the Philippines in his next fight.

Arnel Pineda also said he will be arriving at Dallas on Thursday and he is so delightful that finally he can sing for the Pacquiao vs Clottey fight. The famous singer also revealed it was the Manny Pacquiao’s third attempt to invite him, that is why he’s very happy it will finally push through.

The much awaited Manny Pacquiao vs Joshua Clottey fight will be held this Saturday (March 13) – March 14 in Manila at the Cowboys Stadium in Texas.

You can watch Pacquiao vs Clottey fight Livestream Online on Sunday at selected channels over the internet. If you do not want to watch Pacquiao vs Clottey online free livestream, and you are a Filipino fan, then watch Pacquiao vs Clottey Livestream at the UP Theater, commercial-free straight from the US.

source: www.dailyworldbuzz.com

Nicole Scherzinger To Be joined By New Pussycat Dolls

 

Nicole Scherzinger has confirmed she is going to be joined by a host of new Pussycat Dolls.

The singer has seen two members of the girl group, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts, quit in the last week but rather than be worried for the band’s future Nicole is excited about the new members coming in.

Nicole – who has been in discussions with group founder Robin Antin about the incoming members - said: 'We're going to have a new cast of Dolls. And I'm excited.'

The 31-year-old pop beauty has been in the studio working on new material for the next Pussycat Dolls album and insists fans should start getting excited.

She added to MTV News: 'Right now I've been in the studio working on music non-stop. We're going to have another Pussycat Dolls album for all of our fans out there, but that's going to be late this year.

"I'm still Nicky Doll. And I'm just ploughing away in the studio making music that I love."

However, not all of the tracks Nicole is currently working on will definitely make the next Pussycat Dolls album.

She explained: 'I don't know if I'm going to put all the new music out under my name yet or if it's going to be perfect for the Dolls.

'It doesn't matter. I just want to make great music for the fans.'

source: www.music-news.com

Peas Persist on Hot 100 With "Imma Be"

The Black Eyed Peas hold at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a second week with "Imma Be." The track returns to the top of Digital Songs for a second frame after abdicating the lead spot to "We Are The World 25: For Haiti" by Artists for Haiti for the past two weeks.

Young Money moves into the Hot 100 runner-up slot with "BedRock," a new peak for the track. Returning to its prior peak is Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" which climbs 5-3. It held the same spot three weeks ago.

Ke$ha's "TiK ToK" tumbles 2-4, while Lady Gaga dips 4-5 with "Bad Romance." Train's "Hey, Soul Sister" moves up a spot (7-6), as does Ludacris' "How Low" (8-7).

Rihanna captures her 14th Hot 100 top 10 as "Rude Boy" catapults 23-8, taking dual Digital & Airplay Gainer honors for a second straight week. The last track to take those awards in successive weeks was Beyonce's "Irreplaceable" in late 2006 as it was making its way to No. 1.

Rihanna has now posted the most Hot 100 top 10s by a female artist since the beginning of the last decade. She had been tied with Beyonce (13 top 10s) among women and is now even with Ludacris (14) for second among all artists. Only Jay-Z, with 15 top 10s since 2000, has scored more.

The last two titles in this week's top 10 swap spots with Trey Songz's "Say Aah" moving 10-9 and Jason Derulo's "In My Head" dropping 9-10.

Ludacris appears on the chart's top two debuts. His own "My Chick Bad," featuring Nicki Minaj, opens at No. 46 while he's featured on British newcomer Taio Cruz's "Break Your Heart," which starts at No. 53. It's the first time in the 10 years Ludacris has been charting- encompassing 43 appearances- that he posts concurrent chart debuts.

Kris Allen arrives at No. 63 with his rendition of the Beatles classic "Let It Be." The live recording, performed on the February 25 "American Idol" broadcast, sells 46,000 downloads according to Nielsen SoundScan, with all proceeds going to the Idol Gives Back Foundation, benefitting the relief efforts in Haiti.

Reggae vocalist Matisyahu posts his second Hot 100 appearance as "One Day" opens at No. 90. The song was featured heavily during NBC's coverage of the XXI Winter Olympics and shifts 27,000 downloads. He last appeared on the chart with "King Without A Crown" (No. 28 peak in 2006).

Rounding out this week's eight new debuts are Trey Songz's "Neighbors Know My Name" (No. 88), "Women Lie, Men Lie" by Yo Gotti featuring Lil Wayne (No. 93) and Joe Nichols' "Gimmie That Girl" (No. 98).

source: www.billboard.com

Jay Sean Flips The Script

You know Jay Sean best as the fresh-faced pop/R&B up-and-comer who launched himself into the top 10 of the Hot 100 with both of his first two singles -- including his current tag-team hit with rappers Lil Jon and Sean Paul, "Do You Remember."  You know The Script as the energetic Irish rockers who opened for U2 and Paul McCartney last summer. With this week's Mashup Monday, get ready to hear Jay Sean as you've never heard him before: bringing his smooth vocals -- plus acoustic guitar and backup singers! -- to The Script's hit "The Man Who Can't Be Moved."

"Because I take songwriting so seriously and because I'm such a fan of beautifully written songs, there's something about [The Script's] genre of music where storytelling is easier than it is in R&B or pop," Sean says of why he wanted to stray from his usual sound to cover the rock band. "They can just be so honest with their lyrics. 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved' [is] just genius."

source: www.billboard.com

Lil Wayne Set To Test How Jails Handle Celebs

 

Lil Wayne may be a self-professed gangsta with the gunshot wound to prove it, but he's made plenty clear how he feels about doing time behind bars.

"I'd rather be pushin' flowers," he raps in 2008's "A Milli," "than to be in the pen sharin' showers."

He might have to get used to it. At the apex of a career that has made him one of music's biggest sellers, the Grammy-winning artist is expected to start a yearlong jail term Tuesday after pleading guilty in a New York City gun case.

It would make him the latest in a string of rappers to go to jail after rising to fame - and the latest celebrity inmate to test law enforcement officials' ability to draw the line between providing special treatment and recognizing potential risks to high-profile convicts.

"It's a challenge," said Martin Horn, a former head of the New York City jails, where Lil Wayne's plea agreement calls for him to serve his sentence.

"It's not about setting (a celebrity) on a bed of roses, but it is about an obligation to every inmate to keep him safe."

For now, jail officials say only that they will assess the multiplatinum-selling Lil Wayne as they do every other new arrival and find an appropriate place for him among the city's roughly 13,000 inmates.

He might follow the path of rapper Foxy Brown, who spent about eight months in 2007 and 2008 in city jails on a probation violation after pleading guilty to assault in a fracas at a nail salon. Because of threats against her, she was held largely in protective custody in a cell of her own, with access to a day room, said Horn.

Defense lawyer Stacey Richman said she intends to ask for protective custody for Lil Wayne, as well as for attention to dental problems that postponed his sentencing by two weeks. "If Wayne had his druthers, he would not be asking for anything for himself," Richman said, but she said she was concerned for his health and safety.

Some jail officials prefer to hold even famous convicts in circumstances as ordinary as possible - a desire the inmates sometimes share.

Prison consultant Herbert J. Hoelter, whose clients have included epic fraudster Bernard Madoff and NFL quarterback Michael Vick, generally tells clients not to request anything special.

Otherwise, "you'll be viewed by other inmates and the prison system as thinking that you're 'more deserving,'" he says.

Madoff is now serving a 150-year federal prison sentence. He spends his nights in the lower bunk of a cell he shares with a drug offender, eats pizza cooked by a child molester and takes nighttime strolls around a prison track for fun, according to a lawsuit filed by an investors' attorney who interviewed Madoff in prison in July. Madoff's lawyer didn't immediately return a call Friday.

Prison officials have good reasons to try to treat famous inmates like any others, lest they face criticism for catering to celebrities.

The police union in Greenwich, Conn., slammed the town's police chief for letting ex-Supreme Diana Ross keep a cell phone and make a trip home while she was serving a two-day jail term in 2004. She had pleaded no contest to an Arizona drunken-driving charge and arranged to serve the sentence in her hometown. The police chief said he thought she was allowed to do her time in two blocks and hadn't known about the phone.

But if celebrities shouldn't get coddled, they also face particular risks behind bars, prison experts and defense lawyers say. Fellow prisoners may want to make a name for themselves by challenging famous inmates - or cozying up to them in hopes of sharing in their fame after release.

"Being prominent gets you noticed, and being noticed in prison is generally not very good," New York defense lawyer Benjamin Brafman said.

For that reason, New York state prisons sometimes put celebrities together in protective custody units, where they interact with each other but not the prison population at large, spokeswoman Linda Foglia said.

Ex-New York Giant Plaxico Burress and former "Sopranos" actor Lillo Brancato Jr., for example, have been in the same unit at an upstate prison, she said. Burress is serving two years after pleading guilty to a weapons charge; Brancato is serving 10 years on an attempted burglary conviction.

Some celebrities find their stature an asset behind bars.

"I get a lot of love from the inmates. They are familiar with my work, watching my growth over my career," rapper Gucci Mane recently told The Associated Press from the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, where he is serving a six-month sentence on a probation violation.

"I love the fact that I'm a rapper. But behind these walls, I'm just another African-American coming up in the South. A lot of these brothas share the same with me. We have a bond."

Lil Wayne, 27, pleaded guilty in October to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, admitting having a loaded gun on his tour bus in July 2007. He could end up serving only about eight months with good behavior.

The artist - who accidentally shot himself in the chest when he was 12 and told interviewer Katie Couric "I'm a gangsta" last year - has been a rapper since his teens and a superstar in recent years.

His "Tha Carter III" - a reference to his real name, Dwayne Carter - was the best-selling album of 2008. His latest album, "Rebirth," was released this month.

 

source: www.billboard.com

Ashley Roberts Quits Pussycat Dolls

Ashley Roberts has left the Pussycat Dolls.

The blonde singer has decided to quit the girl group to pursue other interests but insists she is 'grateful' to have been part of the band.

She wrote on her blog (ashleyroberts.tumblr.com): 'Yes I have left the Pussycat Dolls. I am so grateful to have the love and support of all of you. It was an amazing ride and I learned so much.'

The 28-year-old star is now looking to move into acting and presenting.

She added: 'I currently have got the acting bug and am falling in love with it. I shot a pilot for MTV as a host... and had a blast w my girl Aubrey Oday, Marques Houston and Record producer Ghost. (sic)'

Ashley’s Pussycat Dolls bandmate Kimberly Wyatt has also left the group.

In an interview with Loaded magazine, the singer announced her departure from the chart-topping band to 'push on' with her own life.

She said: ''I’ve left the group. I am so thankful for everything the Pussycat Dolls has brought into my life. But I have to say there were just too many variables that I couldn’t agree with. So I decided to push on with my own life.'

Kimberly – who has made no secret of her strained relationship with Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger – decided to leave because the band was making her unhappy.

She added: 'Money and fame can’t buy happiness. Ultimately, once I started to get to know myself more and more I was like, 'You know, I don’t think that my happiness is within this group right now.’

'I wish that it was different because I love being a Doll, but as far as the variables off-stage are concerned – I just couldn’t do it anymore.'

In December, choreographer Robin Antin - who founded the group in its first incarnation as a dance troupe in 1995 – revealed she was looking for new members.

She said at the time: 'Nicole is going back in the studio and there will be a few new faces in the Pussycat Dolls. I'm really excited about it.'

 

source: www.music-news.com

Lady Gaga's Ex-Boyfriend Told Her She Would Never Be A Pop Star

 

The 'Poker Face' singer has been determined to make a success of herself to spite a former lover, ever since he told her she was a terrible musician and would never be famous.

She told America's Cosmopolitan magazine: "I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I'd fail. I said to him, 'Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee at the f***ing deli without hearing or seeing me.' "

The 23-year-old starlet has had enormous chart success since she launched her career last year.

As well as releasing several number one tracks, Lady Gaga - real name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta - has scooped numerous awards for her work, including a Grammy for her debut album 'The Fame' and another for her single 'Poker Face'.

Prior to this, Lady Gaga claims she put up with a lot of negative comments and only stuck at the music industry because of her unrealistic levels of ambition.

She said: "I ate s**t for so long, being told I didn't fit the mold and that I was 'too pop' or 'too theater'... I've always been delusionally ambitious to the point where people don't understand me."

 

source:www.music-news.com

MYX Brings The Korean Boyband Super Junior To The Philippines

Korean pop continues to invade the country as MYX, the number one music channel in the Philippines and Pulp Live Productions proudly presents one of Korea’s most popular and most in-demand boy bands Super Junior as they visit Pinoy fans this coming April for their concert "The Super Junior Super Show 2" this April 10 at the Araneta Coliseum, as part of their Asian Tour.

To start off the Super Junior fever, some 10 fans club of the Super Junior fans totaling to more than a thousand members converged at the Ali mall Atrium (Araneta Center) to claim their advance tickets for the much-anticipated music concert. Via Pulp Live Productions' facebook account and various online discussions, fans were ecstatic upon finding out that their idols will be coming to Manila.

Super Junior, or sometimes called SJ or Suju, a 13 - member boy band is most known for their 2009 hit song with the same album name “Sorry, Sorry” as well as “S.E.O.U.L” collaborated with Girls’ Generation.

They have already released three albums including the first in 2005 entitled SuperJunior5 and in 2007 entitled Don’t Don.

For those who would still like to purchase tickets, contact Ticketnet or tune in to MYX(Skycable Channel 23) for more details

source: www.myxph.com

Black Eyed Peas Blast Off In Epic 'Imma Be' Video

The Black Eyed Peas continue their futuristic video kick with the just-unveiled clip for "Imma Be," in which they alternately fight, run, fly through tunnels and preside over dance battles between "Transformers"-meets-"Halo" robots straight from the year 3008.

The ten-minute video mashes up "Imma Be," the Peas'  current top 5 hit, with "Rock Your Body," another club thumper from the group's album "The E.N.D." It's  got everything from hovercrafts to breakdancing, plus a semi-disturbing sequence in which member Taboo is assembled from a pair of walking legs and a limp torso. Spoiler alert: in the clip's accompanying intro and outro videos, it's revealed that the whole thing is a product of Fergie's hallucination - like the dream season of "Dallas" for the new millennium, if you will.

source: www.billboard.com

Rihanna Gets Birthday Surprize

 

 Rihanna’s rumoured boyfriend surprised her with a 22nd birthday party at the weekend.

The 'Rude Boy’ singer was 'shocked' by the bash put together by baseball player Matt Kemp in Phoenix, Arizona - where Kemp is currently training - as she was only expecting a small gathering of friends.

A source said: 'It was so sweet and she was really surprised. She looked just beautiful.'

Matt organised Caribbean food to be served to Barbados-born Rihanna and also reportedly bought her a custom-made diamond necklace.

The party was extra-special for Rihanna as she cancelled her 21st birthday celebrations last year in the aftermath of her assault at the hands of then-boyfriend Chris Brown early in February 2009.

The source added to website 'E! Online’: 'Matt really wanted to do something nice for Rihanna this year since she didn’t have much of a 21st birthday last year. It was just her closest friends, good Jamaican food, a photo booth, dancing and a nice cake.' Matt, 25, has been linked to Rihanna since they were seen holidaying together in Mexico in January, but he has played down romance rumours.

He said: 'Rihanna is just a friend, a good friend of mine. We went down to Mexico and had fun together.'

source: www.music-news.com

Avril Lavigne Dating Brody Jenner

Avril Lavigne is reportedly dating Brody Jenner.

The 'Sk8er Boi’ singer – who filed for divorce from rocker husband Deryck Whibley last October, a month after they separated – has been enjoying a low-key romance with the 26-year-old reality TV star for several weeks.

A source said: "They're hooking up but they're keeping it low-key."

Despite trying to keep their romance out of the public eye, the couple recently enjoyed a dinner at Los Angeles restaurant Koi before heading to nearby nightspot Voyeur, where they amazed onlookers with their flirty behaviour.

Another source told E! Online: "You can tell they're into each other and both like to have a good time. They're cute together."

Since splitting from Deryck – who she was married to for three years – Avril, 25, has been romantically linked with actor Wilmer Valderrama and oil heir Brandon Davis, but pals insisted she was just friends with both men.

Brody was most recently dating Playboy playmate Jayde Nicole, but they split in December.

After revealing she and Deryck were to divorce, Avril insisted the pair would remain friends.

She said: "Deryck and I have been together for six-and-a-half years. We have been friends since I was 17, started dating when I was 19, and married when I was 21. I am grateful for our time together, and I am grateful and blessed for our remaining friendship.

"I admire Deryck and have a great amount of respect for him. He is the most amazing person I know, and I love him with all my heart. Deryck and I are separating and moving forward on a positive note."

source: www.music-news.com

We Are The World 25 For Haiti

If you have a heart loving music and youre fellow people, theres anyway to help, like this artists making another history in music, reviving "We Are The World" a song composed by the late Micheal Jackson and sung 25 years ago by those big artists in music industry that time. Although some critics did not agreed about remaking the song, for me it is still good, it touches people heart, it reminds us that we live for each other and we also die for each other, no one live and die by just himself. 

The music video of the song was directed by the  Academy Award-winning writer-director Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby). This features over 80 artists and performers. The recording of We Are The World 25 For Haiti embodied the same enthusiasm, sense of purpose and generosity as the original recording 25 years ago. Every one of the artists who participated, regardless of genre or generation, walked into the room with their hearts and souls completely open to coming together to help the people of Haiti. 

Artists include:

Carlos Santana, Nicole Scherzinger, India.Arie, Isaac Slade, Trey Songz, Jordan Sparks, Barbara Streisand, Robin Thicke, Rob Thomas, Usher, Vince Vaughn, Kanye West, Verdize White, Patti Austin, Will.I.Am, Phillip Bailey, Tony Bennett, Farnsworth Bentley, Justin Bieber, Mary J Blige, Ethan Bortnick, Toni Braxton, Jeff Bridges, Snoop Dogg, Zac Brown, Kristian Bush, Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell, Lil Wayne, Natalie Cole, Harry Connick, Jr., Nikka Coasta, Miley Cyrus, Celine Dion, Faith Evans, Fergie, T-Pain, Melonie Fiona, Jamie Foxx, Sean Garrett, Tyrese Gibson, Josh Groban, Anthony Hamilton, Keith Harris, Mya, Keri Hilson, Julianne Hough, Jennifer Hudson, II Trio, Enrique Iglesias, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson, Taj Jackson, Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson, Al Jardine, Wyclef Jean, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ralph Johnson, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones, Musiq Soulchild, Gladys Knight, Adam Levine, Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Katherine McPhee, Kid Cudi, Rickey Minor, Jason Mraz, Pink, Jennifer Nettles, Brandy, Orianthi, Freda Payne, Plain Pat, AR Rahman, RedOne, Busta Rhymes, Lionel Richie, Nicole Richie, Raphael Saadiq, Ann Wilson, Brian Wilson, Nancy Wilson and Bebe Winans

Here is the video of the song, be touch by the song, and if you have something give it, help our brothers in Haiti.

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Chitto Miranda Of Parokya Ni Edgar Suggest To Put All Presidential Candidates Inside "The Bahay Ni Kuya"

 

Chitto Miranda, vocalist of the band Parokya Ni Edgar suggersted to ABS-CBN to put all presidential candidates inside Pinoy Big Brother's House to be able to know them better and to be able to choose the right candidate for this coming May 10, 2010 election.

Chitto take change seriously as he adds, we must choose the right person to vote, the one who could really help the country.

The Band will be having a free concert this coming Friday February 20, 2010 for the boto patrollers with other bands like Kamikazze, Rocksteady, Kjwan, Moonstar88, Bituin Escalante, Barbie Almalbis and more.

MYMP Introduces New Vocalist, Will It Be The Same Without Juris?

Acoustic band MYMP has found the replacement for vocalist Juris Fernandez who left the group last October for a solo career. The new vocalist, Juliet Bahala, is an 18-year-old regional singing champion from Davao. She was officially introduced to the public just in time to deliver great music this February. MYMP, which stands for Make Your Momma Proud, welcomes the Valentine’s Month with this new milestone.

The group, with Juliet in tow, is set to do a pre-Valentine’s Day concert at the Music Museum titled “MYMP Now” this February 12. Chin Alcantara, MYMP guitarist and founder, said he was impressed by Juliet’s demo tapes and she is a welcome addition to the group.

It was October last year when Juris Fernandez left the band for creative and personal reasons and pursued her solo singing career. Fernandez signed a contract with Star Records after leaving MYMP.

The group, when Fernandez was still around, was able to do six albums and later on was chosen as the 1st PMPC Star Awards Best Duo/Group Artist of the Year for Music.

Though with new vocalist, Alcantara cleared that the group will not shift from acoustic music to a new genre.

He said they will just explore the vocal range of Juliet so that they will know more the path to follow on.

The band is hoping and praying that fans will show their undying love and support for their music even with new vocalist at hand

My Chemical Romance Is Satanic?

I am just browsing for some information in the Internet about one of my favorite band back in collage when this question pop up in my Google browser "My Chemical Romance Is Satanic?". Wow what a shocking topic, not just one but several forums in the Internet were talking about this stuff. I'm thinking how could people think for a band like this? Well i think it's all about their song "Welcome To The Black Parade".

Some remarkable opinions i found in several forums about the topic:

NightRaven: its usually hard to judge whether a band is satanic or not from the song as its really hard to be able to tell from the lyrics of just one song...
U can see above it could well be just a sad song or one must think deeper and look deeper to find a link with the gospel..but personally... i would take that song as anti christ... one has to know the gospel to really decipher what the song is saying.. and to me.. its really... a no go..

D23: Fact:
Listening to songs over and over again can make you sympathise with the singer
Thus, probably listening to songs with so-called "satanic" lyrics might cause you to become influenced by the singer.
Fiction:
Songs with satanic lyrics make plants die.
Fact:
Poor care of plants make plants die.
My opinion is: Music is an art, meaning that the singer/lyricist/band is trying to portray their own emotions/messages through it, thus there are many different kinds of music. If the emotion/message they portray makes you uncomfortable, don't listen to it. Just because it has some reference to dark stuff like devil or whatever doesn't make the song evil, and there is probably no vile intention from the lyricist to spread anti-Christ messages. Most likely its just a theme he wants to put through (like a dark period of his life etc).

AgentVX: On topic...I really think people should just form their own opinions. Don't let anyone make you believe that something is or isn't satanic...listen to it and decide for yourself. There's a lot of misinformation going around, urban legends, rumours, blatant lies, and stuff that has been taken completely out of context to support extreme points of view.
Believe what you want to believe...listen to what you want to listen to. (in the words of Sheryl Crow...if it makes you happy, it can't be that bad)

ImAFroot..: i know some people who would think so (but i go to a christian school so basically any music that isnt christian is satanic), but i dont think they are. actually, i know they arent!

Exalte01: No, they aren't. They sing about deaths and dark stuffs but they themselves have said they are not satanic.

Aly: Not satanic, but overly annoying.(LOLz)

Starla Dears: Yes. There are subliminal messages in their songs that tell me to kill my friends and family.

"Welcome To The Black Parade"
When I was a young boy,
My father took me into the city
To see a marching band.

He said, "Son when you grow up,
would you be the saviour of the broken, the beaten and the damned?"
He said "Will you defeat them,
your demons, and all the non believers, the plans that they have made?"
Because one day I'll leave you,
A phantom to lead you in the summer,
To join the black parade."

When I was a young boy,
My father took me into the city
To see a marching band.
He said, "Son when you grow up,
would you be the saviour of the broken, the beaten and the damned?"

Sometimes I get the feeling she's watching over me.
And other times I feel like I should go.
And through it all, the rise and fall, the bodies in the streets.
And when you're gone we want you all to know.

We'll carry on,
We'll carry on
And though you're dead and gone believe me
Your memory will carry on
We'll carry on
And in my heart I can't contain it
The anthem won't explain it.

A woman sends you reeling from decimated dreams
Your misery and hate will kill us all.
So paint it black and take it back
Lets shout it loud and clear
Defiant to the end
We hear the call

To carry on
We'll carry on
And though you're dead and gone believe me
Your memory will carry on
We'll carry on
And though you're broken and defeated
Your weary widow marches
On and on we carry through the fears
Ooh oh ohhhh

Disappointed faces of your peers
Ooh oh ohhhh
Take a look at me cause I could not care at all

Do or die
You'll never make me
Because the world, will never take my heart
You can try, you'll never break me
You want it all, you wanna play this part
I won't explain or say I'm sorry
I'm unashamed, I'm gonna show my scar
Give a cheer, for all the broken
Listen here, because it's who we are
I'm just a man, I'm not a hero
I'm just a boy, who's meant to sing this song
I'm just a man, I'm not a hero
I -- don't -- care



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One Time Big Time For Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber is not a regular 15-year-old boy. He already has singles on Billboard Hot 100, 10 million hits(and counting) on his personal YouTube account, and he hangs out with R&B superstar Usher. A self-taught singer, dancer and musician (he plays the guitar, drums, piano and trumpet) who still maintains his 4.0 average in school, Justin is made of pure talent. Not to mention a boyish charm that sent tweens, and even some adults, swooning.
It seemed like his journey to success was already paved for him. He joined a local singing contest called Statford Idol at the age of 12. though competing against kids his age that had vocal training, he still placed second. his singing found its way to the World Wide Web for his friends and family to watch whenever they can't watch him perform live. The YouTube channel kidrauhl had caught the attention of the online community and in two years, it already racked up millions of hits. It's through YouTube that his manager, Scooter Braun, from So So Def, discovered him. He was just 13 then and he was all ready to conquer the bigger stage.
Because if his undeniable talent, his idols Justin Timberlake and Usher both offered him a record deal. Eventually he signed with Usher, whom he had funny encounter before he became part of Island Def Jam Records: "Right when we flew into Atlanta, Scooter drove us into the studio and usher was there in the parking lot. That was my first time ever being out of Canada so I went up to him and was like, 'Hey usher, I love your songs, do you want me to sing you one?' He was like, 'No little buddy, just come inside, it's cold out.'" Now there on the same record label, Justin still teases Usher about their "first encounter".
One Time came to the Philippines like a super typhoon, overtaking huge acts in the MYX Daily Top Ten and in the local radio stations. Indeed, justin Bieber has caused such a frenzy in the Filipino market. His debut album My World is a surefire hit generator. the latest release, One Less Lonely Girl, has already gained momentum in the international charts. Justin just started but he's already in a roll.
Justin bieber is a complete package- He's got the looks, the talent, and the hit songs. It won't take long for him to become a music superstar. But he's like every one of us in every way. He's just an ordinary kid from Canada who dreamt big. His success may be larger than he imagined it would be, but his heart can overpower any of its challenges.
Animals have special place in Justin's priorities. He is a proud supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA), that encourages people to adopt homeless pets at animal shelters instead of buying them at stores. He's not just an animal lover, he wants to be a role model of the youth. "I'm looking forward to influencing others in a positive way, "says Justin.
With that, his blossoming career will prove to be not just a one time, big time thing.

source: myx magazine

It's Time For 2PM!

This 2010, everyone will check their clocks and wait for 2PM!

Sony Music and JYP Entertainment present one of the hottest groups in South Korea—2PM. They are set to capture the hearts and minds of Pinoys and K-pop fans with "THE FIRST ALBUM 01:59PM"!

The album features the carrier single “HEARTBEAT.” Its catchy beats and cool dance moves from their music video will sure be another hit among kids and adults alike and the new lyric to sing will be “Listen to my heartbeat! It’s waiting for you!” “HEARTBEAT” will be the next K-pop craze next to “Nobody.”

2PM is composed of Wooyoung (main vocalist), Junsu (lead vocalist), Junho (main vocalist), Nichkhun (vocalist), Chansung (vocalist, rapper), Taecyeon (main rapper, vocalist) and who debuted in 2008 with their first single “10 Points Out Of 10 Points” from their first single album “Hottest Time Of The Day”. The group, whose members originally include leader Jaebeom (main vocalist, rapper) are all trained in dancing, acrobatics and singing, is discovered and managed by JYP Entertainment, where the Wonder Girls (who popularized “Nobody”) also belong to. In mid-2009, 2PM returned with their second single album entitled “2:00 Time For Change” which includes the chart-topping tracks “Again and Again” and “I Hate You.” The said tracks are also included in 2PM’s "THE FIRST ALBUM 01:59PM" which will be released at your favorite record stores under Sony Music Philippines by end of January.

source: myxph.com