Kwento Ni Toto readers, here's a breaking news from the music industry!

BREAKING NEWS --- The sexiest boy band from the U.K., THE WANTED, is coming for a major concert in Manila! Catch The Wanted charmers Max, Siva, Jay, Tom and Nathan as they perform Live! on September 14, Friday, 8pm at NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. This exciting show is produced by MCA Music. Ticket details will be out soon. The Wanted brought us mind-blowing tunes like “All Time Low”, “Glad You Came” and the hottest summer single, "Chasing the Sun". They are the new U.K. group to bow in the Billboard Top 10 this year. Watch out as their sensational ditties and undoubtedly good looks will soon make fan girls swoon over the country.

The Wanted’s albums are out now in CDs exclusively under MCA Music available at Astroplus and Odyssey Music & Video or online via www.MyMusicStore.com.ph

Press Release
Last year's top-4 in the mens' race will once again be on the startline to fight for the win at KMD Challenge Copenhagen - the biggest iron distance race in Northern Europe and second largest in the Challenge Family.

KMD Challenge Copenhagen has developed into the biggest annual sports event in Denmark and one of the biggest iron distance events in the World. The 2,000 athletes, the over 150,000 spectators and the beautiful course in the heart of a major European capital make this a giant event.

Almost sold out for iron distance event - triathlon party 3rd year in a row KMD Challenge Copenhagen only has a few slots left this year and 2,000 athletes will start the race from the lagune with a 3,8 km swim at Amager Beach Park, head through Copenhagen and north at open roads and rolling hills on the two looped 180 km bike course before heading out on the marathon course by the Copenhagen habour front where 150,000 spectators will create a true triathlon party.

KMD Challenge Copenhagen has developed into the biggest annual sports event in Denmark and one of the biggest iron distance events in the World. The 2,000 athletes, the over 150,000 spectators and the beautiful course in the heart of a major European capital makes this a giant event.

"Iron distance triathlon is very special and has an energy and a soul like no other sports. The combination of some of the fittest athletes in the World competing alongside 'ordinary' people makes iron distance triathlon a tale of big performances and personal victories and is a place for the big emotions and life changing experiences. When all the emotions, the suffering, the tears and the personal fights are unveiled at the finish line is a unique place to be and magic appears again and again," Thomas Veje Olsen says.

Fast, Danish runners wants to top the podium The men's race have top-4 from last year back fighting it out for the win in the Copenhagen streets. Only two minutes separated all four men last year but is was Aussie Tim Berkel who snathed his second consecutive win only 35 seconds in front of Dane Jimmy Johnsen. The two had battled out a nerve wrecking final run shoulder to shoulder, testing each others limits late in the run before Berkel broke away on the final few kilometers to take the win. Jimmy Johnsen was second and took home the Danish Championship title while Croat Dejan Patrcevic took 3rd just in front of the fast runner, Mads Vittrup-Pedersen who clocked a race best marathon of 2:38:59.

The Danish favorites is once again Johnsen and Vittrup-Pedersen with Berkel and Patrcevic are among the international favorites along with the runner up from 2010 Keegan Williams and Joseph Spindler. Can Berkel three peat or will on of the Danes finally be able to take top honor in the biggest race in Denmark? Both Johnsen and Vittrup-Pedersen are fast on the bike and can run the marathon in the low and mid 2:40'ies. With Vittrup-Pedersen's 2:38:59 is a course record Johnsen managed a 2:44:01 last year.

In the women's race two-time champ Rebekah Keat will not defend her title. The pre race favorites must be: Diana Riesler and Edith Niederfriniger.

The race climaxes in front of the Danish Parliament Building at around 3pm Sunday August 12.

Fun Triathlons are very popular The 'Fun Triathlon' KMD 4:18:4 has been organized since 2010 for those who wanted to try out a short distance and it was an immediate success. This year more than 3.000 will try the sport of triathlon in KMD 4:18:4 in the days leading up to the iron distance race.

"Danes have really embraced the sport of triathlon the last three years. Last year 2,000 Danes tried triathlon in KMD 4:18:4 and we expect 3,000 this year. A 50 % increase in participants really show how popular triathlon has become and with 5,000 athletes competing in the triathlon events this setup is one of the biggest in the World," Race Director Thomas Veje Olsen says.

Triathlon in Denmark this August: - August 12th: Iron distance race KMD Challenge Copenhagen (3,8 km swim, 180 km bike and 42,2 km run). - August 9th and 10th: 'Fun Triathlon KMD 4:18:4 (400 meter swim, 18 km bike and 4 km run).

If I'm going to have a survey of who knows this brand, I'm pretty much sure nine (9) out of ten (10) will respond that they know it 100%. Who would have not know this brand its been the life of every Filipino celebrations. As far as I can remember, I see my father and my uncles drink this one of a kind drink that brings people together whether it is a grand celebration or just plain get together. It has indeed a part of every Filipino.

Last week, San Miguel Beer or SMB invited various bloggers to celebrate with them as they launch their SMB 7,107 Celebrations which yours truly, the Kwento Ni Toto guy was one of those lucky bloggers and I say lucky indeed. So better read more to know why I'm truly blessed.


The SMB 7,107 Celebrations provides 7,107 reasons to celebrate in the Philippines. The SMB7107Celebrations.com.ph is a hub created to equally match the Philippines' 7,107 beautiful islands, providing exciting adventures and experiences for the country's locals and visitors. As this website launched its way into the world wide web tourists will easily find Philippines this welcoming and hospitable, suitable to become their second home filled with relaxing retreats, exciting escapades, and amazing adventures. For the self-proclaimed travel bug, the Philippines offers a wonderful array of fascinating destinations, which basically is what SMB 7107CELEBRATIONS  would like to share with the rest of the world. With the country's favorite San Miguel Beer as a travel companion, visitors and locals are sure to going to have not just an extraordinary fun but an exceptionally memorable experience of the tropical paradise that is the Philippines.


So what does SMB 7107 CELEBRATIONS offers to its visitors? Perhaps to start with is that it allows visitors to explore a variety of awesome place and fun-filled activities and one of the best thing is that it can be arrange into one incredible itinerary. Giving locals and tourists an opportunity to have a better view of the events in the entire archipelago. Here are some of the features:

Events section provides history and origin of various festivities and take part in colorful and zealous merrymaking. Easily find the festivals and happenings via the page's search feature or view all events for the month with a single click. Users can express their insights or give tips by leaving some comments at the bottom of every article using the special Facebook comment box. This information can also be shared to different social networks and communities.

Things To Do section let users discover the Philippines' beautiful sights, interesting places, and wonderful destinations. Go wild with excitement with the country's diverse range of awesome activities - from outdoor sports to splashing adventures, cultural tours to recreational attractions, relaxing escapes to thrilling exploits. So mainly this section provides insightful articles on arts & culture, recreation, shopping, outdoor activities, and what SMB calls aquativities.

Beer Locator section is what I think one of the best feature because this will not only help beer lovers to easily find the best place to get San Miguel Beer products but also will help local stores and restaurants as well, giving them an opportunity to showcase what's best on their place. This feature is powered by the Google Maps technology, by using this users can know exactly where to find San Miguel Beer anywhere in the Philippines. It can be searched by name, location, or according to preferred cuisine, ambiance, or amenities and filter results to find the ideal establishment. The viewing of individual outlet pages is exclusively for the website's registered users.

Promos section lists all ongoing promotions and irresistible offers from the different outlets carrying SMB products.

Features section tackles just about anything related to travel and beer – from tips on keeping the beer chilled to the most romantic destinations in the country to beer-drinking games to up the ante. Users can easily comment on and share the articles found on this page.

Itinerary Planner section helps in putting everything – events, things to do, establishments – in one amazing itinerary for an unforgettable vacation. This section is for registered users which helps them create their own itinerary with just a few clicks by specifying the next travel destination in the Philippines and the dates of planning to go there plus the activities. Another good thing is that users not only get to save the itinerary but can also continue planning even for future escapades. It can also be print or share to travel buddies.

So what do you think of the different features? Isn't it great!

Oh I mentioned before that I'm lucky right? Well, here's a video of the first reason to celebrate with SMB's 7,107 Celebrations and picture below is the result of it.

Me posing with SMB Pack and a Samsung Galaxy Pocket Photo courtesy of Rain De Ocampo

NOW, WILL YOU GIVE 7,107 REASONS TO CELEBRATE? ME, I'VE ALREADY STARTED! Visit smb7107celebrations.com.ph

Those who have been listening in the new wave era knows this guy and I'm sure everyone would love to hear some of his music again.  Here's some details about him and his album.

International singer-songwriter Per Sorensen, the voice behind the bestselling Norwegian music export Fra Lippo Lippi, has released his new solo albumMaster of Imperfection, which includes his new recordings of Fra Lippo Lippi’s classics Later and Beauty and Madness.

The album has Loneliness as his first single and a cover of James Taylor’s Fire and Rain.

Master of Imperfection highlights the endearing vulnerability to Per’s voice, where melancholia pours down to the cracks of these tracks.

Per adds, “In 1986, I wrote the song Beauty and Madness with lyricist Rune Kristoffersen for the upcoming Fra Lippo Lippi album Light and Shade (1987). You're either too young to remember, or too old, for that matter. Anyway, I love that song, so I re-recorded it for this album. Hope you like it, too!”

Master of Imperfection includes ten songs, which, hopefully, will lift music fans’ souls for some forty `minutes

"Master of Imperfection" Tracklist:

1. I Hurt You
2. Tell Me Once
3. Will I Recognize
4. Beauty and Madness
5. Later
6. The Truth Behind Our Lies
7. Loneliness
8. The Waiting Game
9. It Could Be Nice
10. Fire and Rain

Follow PER SORENSEN:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FraLippoLippiSinger
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FraLippoSinger

SM City Sta Mesa or commonly called SM Centerpoint has indeed made another point to their patron consumers with their latest sale this Aug 3, 4 & 5 and today was their last day of sale.  Though, last day it still looks like the first day because of the huge crowd coming in and out of the mall.




It was afternoon and I know most people went to the mall during this time to spend some bonding moments or just simply to pass time.  So I was there together with my wife and my eldest son, Maki.  My theme for this specific sale is UNDERGARMENTS, like underwear and socks.  Yes, I hunted for this specific clothing because I badly need to have new pairs of these items.  Some of my undergarment belongings were near turning into bacon garters and for the pair of socks some were already worn out.  So I really need to have new ones.


Not really sure if I'm going to find a good bargain or sale this time because as far as I know most men's clothing are much more expensive than ladies.  So, hunting for some good buys may take some time.  To my surprise I just finish my hunt in just a few minutes.  What I got was a bench underwear which cost around Php369 with 10% discount.  It's in pack of three which comes with a pouch which I can use later as storage of other items, not much of a discount but still I was able to get other than the underwear.  I also grab a Burlington socks that also comes in pack of three which cost Php150 which is a good buy also.  Then, since my son is with us and I wanted to teach him the value of money I bought his a coin bank with a shape of a dragon.  Playful enough to save money.



Here are some other pictures that I have taken during our hunt also thanks to Lot's A Pizza for pizza.











These experience is not brag about what we got on sale but to share how discounts and sales can help us all stretch that hard earned money.   So the next time you're in a sale make sure to get what you planned for. Stick to it!

Happy Shopping.

Press Release
Eight years was all it took for Parokya Ni Edgar to release the follow-up to the phenomenal hit album Inuman Sessions Vol. 1 – aptly titled Inuman Sessions Vol. 2. The project, produced by Universal Records, comes in CD only and DVD with bonus CD formats.

The band’s hits are performed live in the album – Pangarap Lang Kita, Mang Jose, Papa Cologne, One Hit Combo, among others.

“This new volume is actually a continuation of the first,” admits lead vocalist Chito Miranda. “It is a celebration of music, booze, fun, and friendship, just like the first Inuman Session.”

While Inuman Sessions Vol. 1 had the carrier track Yes Yes Show performed by Parokya Ni Edgar, Gloc-9, and the late great Francis M., this new volume opens with Bagsakan, which taps Francis M’s son Frank Magalona to collaborate with Parokya Ni Edgar and Gloc-9.

For Inuman Sessions Vol. 2, the band gathered their legion of fans through their Facebook Fan Page, which has more than two million followers, to treat them to a night of memorable music, good drinks, and strong friendships.

Aside from Gloc-9 and Frank Magalona, Parokya Ni Edgar’s friends Miggy Chavez of Chicosci, Yeng Constantino, and Kamikazee also performed for this project.

Meet the band and be the first to get a copy of the album their album this August 24, Friday, 7 p.m., Eastwood City, Central Plaza. Buyers of the DVD with bonus CD will receive a T-Shirt, poster, while CD-buyers will be given posters.

Follow Parokya Ni Edgar:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/parokyaniedgarofficial
Twitter: https://twitter.com/parokyaniedgar

Parokya ni Edgar Inuman Sessions Vol. 2 Tracklist:

1. Mang Jose
2. Sino Walang Alak?
3. Para Sayo
4. Papa Cologne
5. Gitara
6. Macho
7. Akala
8. Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)
9. Pangarap Lang Kita feat. Yeng Constantino
10. The Ordertaker feat. Kamikazee
11. Shot!!!
12. One Hit Combo feat. Gloc-9
13. Bagsakan feat. Gloc-9 And Frank Magalona
14. Alumni Homecoming
15. Your Song (My One And Only You)
16. Tatlong Araw
17. The Yes Yes Show feat. Miggy Chavez of Chicosci

Filipinos are noted to have a very significant and positive attitude in handling difficulties in life. Others may also treat their predicaments in sort of “cool” manners, which the Pinoys are really known for. M&N Films have come up with a brilliant idea of ideally showing to the public the film “Bayani Ang Tatay Ko.” An indie film about life, its struggles... it’s about presenting life’s most vivid moments with the people we love. This film not only wishes to instill family values but also provide entertainment and at the same time honors the law enforcers.

Actor-comedian and host Bayani Agbayani plays SPO3 Nicanor Corpuz , a decorated cop, loving dad and husband to his wife Susan played by Yayo Aguila, and son, Adrian played by child actor Yogo Singh. They live a simple, happy life until an incident took their lives on a different turn. One morning while in the police detachment where he is working, Taning played by Rommel Montano, a toughie from an influential family came looking for his colleague, SPO1 Joey Ponce. Ponce apparently shut down his illegal “videokarera” business and refused to accept a bribe, making the latter furious. Taning was scandalizing the station so he took a policewoman, SPO2 Pinky Madrigal hostage prompting Nick to defend his colleague.

Nick was suspended from service and he turned to selling “isaw” to make ends meet. Failing to do so, his wife Susan decided to go to Hongkong to work as a domestic helper. To help him in his business, Susan sent his brother, Ading played by Gene Padilla to help Nick tend to the isaw business. But the former cop realized that he is not cut for business, so he asked for his ninong, Col. Roberto Ugarte to give him an assignment. Colonel Ugarte referred him to the city hall where he worked as a traffic enforcer. As a traffic enforcer, Nick has learned to be happy with his new job because he wears a uniform and arrests violators. It was at this time when he was informed that his colleague, Ponce has remained missing since the precinct incident; SPO1 Fernandez had been looking for him. Worse, his wife Susan called to tell him she was victimized by an illegal recruiter.

All these tribulations that had happened to Nick and his family occurred very untimely. Witness how will a typical Filipino family face these challenges in a comedic and a bit of dramatic way with a sting of action to highlight the story.

Joining the lead stars are actor/model and ex-PBB housemate, Johann Santos, Ms. Jet Claveria, Butch Elizalde, Pinoy T.A.L.K. host Paul Quimbo, Ms. Jing Javier and Paulo Ponce and is under the helm of Ellen Argano. “Bayani...Ang Tatay Ko...” is one of the official entries to the 2nd PNP Film Festival and subsequently, the awarding will take place at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on August 7, 2012.

Being a policeman is indeed a heroic profession; it is both a difficult and extensive task enabling continuous protection of the public and their property as well as maintaining law and order. Preventing crime, reducing its fear and ensuring the improvement of every citizen’s quality of life are no way an easy job. So let us all salute the gentle officers... the all-time “bayani” of every community.

“Bayani...Ang Tatay Ko...” will have its premiere showing on August 5, 2012, Sunday, which is today at SM North Edsa Cinema 5, 5:00- 6:30 PM. Please be guided for further announcements and updates of the movie’s scheduled screenings in various theaters nationwide. For the movie's block screening and sponsorship matters, please contact Ms. Nanette or Grace at these numbers: 425-1658 and 0915-8170505

For more info and updates please visit and like their Facebook page: Bayani Ang Tatay Ko

Have you been to a Farm? Have you tried working in a Farm? Well, I'm sure lots of the present generation would scratch their heads and wonder what's a farm really looks like. Perhaps most of the present generation have seen farms in online games like Farmville, in which at least helped in informing the young ones of how Farms works. In my part, though born and raised in a city life, I get to experienced living in the province with my grandparents. Getting your hands and feet dirty when farming.


A few weeks ago my correspondent Jefferson Montas was able to attend and witness the media launch of TOFARM, it is the search for THE OUTSTANDING FARMERS of the Philippines. An award giving body that recognizes the hard work of Filipino farmers, men and women. Today's farmers or the modern farmers includes those in the agri-business, fisher folk, animal raisers, co-ops, farm communities, scientists, the academe, Gus, both urban and rural.

Junior Chamber International, Philippines and Universal Harvester, Inc. joins together in a dream of reviving the glory of Philippine agriculture by promoting farming as noble, lucrative profession, especially for the youth. This is because the agricultural sector plays the most crucial part in our survival as a people.


According to them, most of today's generation are no longer interested in tilling their fathers land and they prefer to pursue city jobs or become doctors, lawyers and engineers. Just like our National hero Jose Rizal said, not all can be doctors. Some will have to stay and cultivate the land. That is why the JCI and Universal Harvester's mission and vision is to make agriculture attractive for the next generations and for the entire country once again. And for a long term goal JCI and Universal Harvester, Inc. wants the Philippines to excel in farming, to be competitive on the world stage, to produce more so that we can feed our own and not to rely on importing crops and produce.

According to TOFARM Project Chairman Rommel Cunanan they will give out 11 awards for this year, six for the individual category and five for the group category. They'll be looking for the awardee from Farmer, Fisherfolk, Livestock, Agri-Entrepreneur, young Farmer, Agricultural Innovator and Urban/City Farmer for the individual category while on the group category will be from Agriculture Cooperative, Family Farmer, Local Government unit, Agricuture Initiatives and People's Choice.


The nomination period for Outstanding Farmer candidates begins August 1 and will end on September 30. Validation and Judging of nominees will take place in October and November, while the Awarding takes place in December.

Nominations may be submitted as hard copy or sent online to www.tofarm.org. Nomination forms may be downloaded from the website.

For more information, call the TOFARM Hotline 709-5001 to 54, fax 709-5006 or email info.tofarm@gmail.com.

At first, I thought it was a story mainly about the healers. In a way it is but as the story goes my perception about the movie changes. It was not mainly about the healers but tackles about the act itself from a different point of view. As we all know, we Filipinos, have been known for believing in faith healers and I believe there are different faith healers in ever regions of the country, especially to those low class municipality who couldn't afford much of going to the doctors.

I think the movie “The Healing” was a mixture of different concepts from different movies that director Chito Rono have created. I think one of them is the movie “Feng Shui” where images of people shows and comes in the house which indicates that they were dead already.

The idea of showing a distorted face with one big eye which indicates that the character was being possessed was quite interesting. The idea about the crow being doppler ganger and possessing the body was another thing to be recognize because as far as I know in some movies like The Crow the bird itself carries the soul of the dead which gives them the power to come back from the dead. Well it was something like.

The movie “The Healing” has two ratings, one for the PG13 and the other is R18. The R18 shows some obscene and gory part of the movie which is not okay for other people but I believed it would be appreciated much if the movie goer would watch the uncut version.

Another thing that I have noticed about the movie was color oriented. Every scene shows a unified colors. The prominent color that I have noticed was first all white, then blue, and then yellow. Not really sure if it has a meaning but you can really noticed it.

Acting wise, well if it is from the Star for All Season it must be good and take note this was Governor V's first time to star in a suspense-horror movie. All the characters did bring the best. I like the character of Pokwang though she was delivering a serious line it was still funny. The comedian in her still came out. Kim Chiu as well was great in portraying her role.

My rating for this movie was two thumbs up for a suspense-horror film.

“The Healing” was starred by Governor Vilma Santos and together with Kim Chiu, Martin Del Rosario, Mark Gil, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, and Carmi Martin, Pokwan, and Ms. Janice De Belen. Directed by Chito Rono.

Press Release

Special Deluxe Edition Contains Bonus DVD With Music Videos From CD

Packed with a dozen sensational career-spanning hits and two new chart-topping songs, “Dance Again…the Hits,” released by Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines, marks Jennifer Lopez’s first-ever greatest hits package.  The stellar new tracks are “Goin’ In” (featuring Flo Rida) and “Dance Again” (featuring Pitbull). “Dance Again” has sold more than 1.4 million copies worldwide since its March 2012 debut, and reached #1 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Chart.  On May 10th, Jennifer sizzled on stage while performing “Dance Again” on American Idol, as well as executing a scorching version of “Goin In” on the  American Idol finale. “Dance Again” finds Lopez, Pitbull and producer RedOne teaming up as they did for “On the Floor,” which is also on “Dance Again…The Hits.”  2011’s  “On The Floor” is Lopez's most successful single to date, topping more than 18 national single charts and selling over three million copies.

The deluxe edition of  “Dance Again…the Hits” includes the bonus tracks “All I Have,” “Que Hiciste” (from Lopez’s first full-length Spanish-language album, 2007’s Como ama una Mujer) and “Let's Get Loud,” plus a DVD with all the smash videos from the album. Both versions of “…The Hits” (track listing below), feature her May 1999 chart debut, “If You Had My Love;” Lopez’s trademark “Jenny From The Block,” as well as hit collaborations and remixes with Fabolous, Ja Rule, Fat Joe and others.

The multi-talented international superstar has sold over 70 million records worldwide, 11.8 million albums in the United States, and scored 11 #1 hits, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time, establishing “Dance Again…the Hits” as a must-have musical retrospective.

Dance Again…the Hits is available in music stores nationwide. You can also download the album on www.mymusicstore.com.ph

"DANCE AGAIN….THE HITS"

1. Dance Again featuring Pitbull
2. Goin’ In featuring Flo Rida
3. I’m Into You featuring Lil Wayne
4. On The Floor featuring Pitbull
5. Love Don't Cost A Thing
6. If You Had My Love
7. Waiting For Tonight
8. Get Right featuring Fabolous
9. Jenny From The Block (Track Masters Remix featuring Styles & Jadakiss)
10. I'm Real (Murder Remix featuring Ja Rule)
11. Do It Well
12. Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix featuring Ja Rule & Caddillac Tah)
13. Feelin' So Good (Remix featuring Big Pun & Fat Joe)
14. All I Have featuring LL Cool J (Deluxe Edition only)
15. Que Hiciste (Deluxe Edition only)
16. Let’s Get Loud (Deluxe Edition only)

DVD

1. Dance Again featuring Pitbull
2. On The Floor featuring Pitbull       
3. Love Don't Cost A Thing
4. If You Had My Love
5. Waiting For Tonight
6. Get Right
7. Jenny From The Block
8. I'm Real (Murder Remix featuring Ja Rule)
9. Do It Well
10. Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix featuring Ja Rule & Caddillac Tah)
11. Feelin' So Good (Remix featuring Big Pun & Fat Joe)

www.Jenniferlopez.com    Twitter: @JLO    http://facebook.com/jenniferlopez

Press Release
Teen heartthrob Sam Concepcion admits that Unitel’s comedy-musical IDoBidoo Bidoo is his biggest career break, and he is ultimately grateful that he has the promising Tippy Dos Santos as his leading lady. The movie, which features the iconic songs of the Apo Hiking Society, is topbilled by the entertainment industry’s most respectable names Gary Valenciano, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Ogie Alcasid, and Eugene Domingo and is directed by box-office director Chris Martinez.

“Tippy and I have been friends since way back. We represented the country in a festival in Korea when we were kids, and last year, we were first paired in Peter Pan. I was Peter to her Wendy,” recounts Sam. “This is such a big break and I am thankful that I have Tippy by my side to support me.”

In the movie, Sam plays Rock Polotan, who has impregnated his girlfriend Tracy Fuentebella (Tippy). Conflict starts when their families come into the picture- the affluent Fuentebella Family (Zsa Zsa and Gary) and the poor yet musically-inclined Polotan Family (Ogie and Eugene).

IDoBidoo Bidoo marks Sam’s crossover to doing more challenging and mature roles, as he was required to do his first onscreen kiss in the movie.

“Being in the business for so long, I know some people’s perception of me is that I’m still 12 or 13, but thankfully, I was blessed with this movie that I get to make people realize that I am already a grown-up,” shares the teen heartthrob. “Working with Tippy has always been a breeze. We have this rapport that comes from years of friendship.”

Asked about the kiss, Sam says “when we did the scene, I was already Rock who is madly in love with Tracy. So, it was ok. The more memorable parts are the minutes before and after the take.”

Tippy adds, “this is my first movie, so the kissing scene made me really nervous, but because it is Sam, with direk Chris as our director, everything turned out well and romantic.”

Tippy was a seasoned, yet young theater actress before showbiz discovered her. She has appeared in TV shows like Idol, Shoutout, Growing Up, among others.

Sam and Tippy are grateful that Tony Gloria and Unitel Pictures entrusted this project to them.

“Unitel brought numerous cinematic gems like Crying Ladies, La Visa Loca, and the songs of APO mirror the history of the Filipino people, until now, we can’t believe that we were tapped to be a part of this landmark movie,” gushes Sam. “This is a movie that every Filipino family should watch.”

IDo Bidoo Bidoo starts showing this August 29 in cinemas nationwide.

Isn’t it evident that the musical trend these days takes on a ‘club vibe’ remix? Turn on the radio and you’ll hear most of the pop songs possess an ‘in the club’ factor like Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been”, Nicki Minaj’s “Starships”, Justin Bieber’s “All Around the World”, Jessie J’s “Laserlight”, The Wanted’s “Chasing the Sun”, Mika’s “Celebrate”, Owl City’s and Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Good Time” among others. Los Angeles group Far East Movement (also known as FM) does just that as they party high with their newest album, DIRTY BASS.

Far East Movement members Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif, and DJ Virman take elements of hip-hop, electro, alternative, and dance to create an original pop sound and lifestyle they refer to as Dirty Bass, their fourth studio album. The 16-track album features mind-blowing collaborations with Justin Bieber for the lead single “Live My Life”, Redfoo of LMFAO for a ‘Party Rock Remix’ version of “Live My Life”, Tyga in “Dirty Bass”, Pitbull in “Candy”, Cassie for “Fly With U”, Alvaro in “Show Me Love” and Ryan Tedder of One Republic for “Rocketeer” which is a platinum selling Top 10 Billboard charting that connected with new fans of all ages. Dirty Bass also includes the new single “Turn Up the Love” feat. Cover Drive, “Where the Wild Things Are” feat. Crystal Kay, “Flossy” feat. My Name Is Kay, “If I Die Tomorrow” feat. Bill Kaulitz, “Ain’t Coming Down” feat. Sidney Samson & Matthew Koma, “Basshead” feat. YG, “Lights Out (Go Crazy)” feat. Junior Caldera & Natalia Kills, the ethereal standout “Little Bird” plus their chart-topping tune “Like a G6”.

FM creates music that bridges the gap between underground party records and mainstream pop music. The group found mainstream success after building a following in the Downtown Los Angeles club scene. Their hit, "Like a G6", instantly exploded on radio and sales charts, reaching triple platinum-plus status and the top spot on Billboard's Hot 100 chart making them the first Asian-American group with a #1 song in the country.

Dirty Bass, with its booming bass line and sexy airtight melodies, definitely works in the clubs, but it's also meant to be pumped up while driving, working out, or anywhere else.

DIRTY BASS is out now in CDs exclusively under MCA Music available at Astroplus and Odyssey Music & Video or online via www.MyMusicStore.com.ph

Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart SABRINA recently held a successful launch of her latest album “Acoustic Love Notes” at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls last July 13 at Eastwood Mall Open Park, July 14 at Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill and July 15 at Lucky Chinatown Mall. She was joined by special guests- popular radio and TV personality Joe D’Mango and up and coming singer Anj Sulit who are both featured in Sabrina’s album.

Sabrina displayed flair on her spiels and demonstrated how vocally gifted she was throughout the 3 day launch and was backed up by a four-piece band with back-up singers. The 12 song set includes her carrier single “Somewhere Down The Road”; all-time love hits like “The Art of Letting Go”, “Insensitive”, “Cry”, “Officially Missing You” and “One Last Cry” among others as well as her original songs “Sa Bawat Paghinga”, “One True Love”, “Over For Now But Not Forever” and “Again”—her duet with talented singer Anj Sulit. The show was made special by the presence of Mr. Joe D’Mango who, in between songs, gave his love advice on-stage like his famous program “Love Notes”. Though it rained during the first day of the launch at the Eastwood Mall Open Park, fans still trooped and bought albums of Sabrina. She was also able to attract and impressed new fans during her shows at Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill and Lucky Chinatown Mall. MyPhone raffled off brand new Q88 cellphones for album buyers.

Sabrina, whose last album “I Love Acoustic 4” just turned Double Platinum in Indonesia could not be any happier with the turn-out of her album launch.

“No words can express how happy I am for the success of the Acoustic Love Notes 3-part album launch,” Sabrina said.

Her “I Love Acoustic” series albums were also Multi-Platinum and Gold success in countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. Only Sabrina and Christian Bautista experienced this amount of success in Asia. “Acoustic Love Notes” is also released in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia and will be released soon in Indonesia and Korea.

This event was presented by Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Businessworld, Herword.com and MCA Music in cooperation with WOW Videoke, MyPhone with media partners: MYX, MYX Magazine, myxph.com, Manila Concert Scene, Chalk Magazine, Tambayan 101.9, Orange Magazine TV, Social Magzine and Juan Manila Express.

“Acoustic Love Notes” is now out under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) at leading record stores nationwide and online via www.MyMusicStore.com.ph and iTunes. It is presented in cooperation with Wow Videoke, Businessworld and HerWord.com. To download Sabrina’s music on your mobile phones, text SABRINA to 3456. For bookings and inquiries, please contact Sammy Samaniego at +632 9162504 local 107, +639178565174 or +639209682991 or email sammy.samaniego@umusic.com.

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NICKI MINAJ painted the town pink during her one-night-only jam-packed concert aptly titled “Nicki Minaj Live! in Manila: Pink Friday Tour” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last July 11, 2012. The tour was actually her first visit in the Philippines and it seemed that she already made quite an impression to her Filipino Barbies & Kens (Nicki’s teenage fans) --- “Manila, I can't thank you enough for tonight! You guys were absolutely incredible. Best night ever! Thank you! Speechless... I think Manila had the loudest encore screams I've ever heard! "WE WANT MORE, WE WANT MORE!!!" So I ran back out in my new pink robe! Ha! And then we drove out the venue and thousands of people were in the streets going crazy. I rolled the window down until I got in trouble”, Nicki tweeted Wednesday night.

Immediately after her successful show, MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) presented the “Super Bass” superstar her GOLD RECORD AWARD in recognition of the outstanding sales performance of her first album, PINK FRIDAY. Among those present in the awarding were International Label Manager MJ Juco, Marketing and Events Manager Grace Foronda and Advertising and Promotions Executives Arlene Garcia and Karen Hernandez.


Pink Friday debuted in November 2010 where it peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. Nicki Minaj became the first female solo artist to have seven singles on the Billboard Hot 100 all at the same time. Her song, “Super Bass”, became the highest-charting Billboard Hot 100 rap hit by a solo female rapper in nearly a decade. This ‘boomin’ and tongue-twisting tune spawned international viral success with covers appearing everywhere. On the other hand, her newest album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, has already sold nearly 1.5 million albums worldwide. The current single, “Starships”, continues to fly on the Billboard Top 10 for twenty one consecutive weeks since its debut.

Nicki Minaj’s PINK FRIDAY and PINK FRIDAY: ROMAN RELOADED albums are out now in CDs exclusively under MCA Music available at Astroplus and Odyssey Music & Video or online via www.MyMusicStore.com.ph

Get Starships as your ringback tone for only Php 5.00 by texting the following codes: KC453 to 2332 (GLOBE), STARSHIPS to 2728 (SMART) and 5493743 to 2300 (SUN)