MADONNA IS BACK WITH MDNA

I got invited by MCA Music to cover Madonna's newest Album MDNA @ SM Megamall Covered Walkway A at the stairway near the new Bus terminal last Monday March 26, 2012.  The 53-year-old 'Queen of Pop' returns to the spotlight with her latest album "MDNA".

"MDNA" is the twelfth studio album by American recording artist Madonna. 

Madonna lost none of her ability to push boundaries. Uptempo record "MDNA" sees Madonna continue her love affair with dance music in an album dedicated to club-friendly tracks.

The pop icon has explained in a yahoo article that the meaning of her album is actually “threefold”—a reduction of her name, an abbreviation for "Madonna DNA," and a “reference to ecstasy” and the “euphoria” often experienced by its users.

 

The first single from the album, "Give Me All Your Luvin'" was released on February 3, 2012. The single peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, extending her record as the artist with most top-ten singles in that chart's history. The second single "Girl Gone Wild" was released digitally on March 2, 2012.

UP Pep Squad- the reigning University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Cheerdance Competition champions performed a flash mob (a performance of a group of people in a public place) at Sm Megamall, following the worldwide release of Madonna’s 12th studio album “MDNA.” 

The UP Pep Squad created a spectacle for the curious crowd, the team of Juan and Juana grooved, performed stunts and assembled pyramids to Madonna’s latest tunes.

The album’s first single, “Give Me All Your Luvin'” featuring Nicki Minaj & M.I.A, claimed the top spot on the Billboard’s most popular songs played in dance clubs chart for the week ending March 31.

"It's amazing to be back in music. I like the intimacy of a recording studio and songwriting. I'm using a different part of my brain when I work on music versus when I'm directing a film. There are a billion more people on a film and I don't have that visceral outlet of being able to sing, scream... jump around. It's very different. I love doing both but it was nice to have the simplicity of songwriting after three years of writing a script and directing and editing and talking about my film, to sit down and play my guitar and sing a song. I almost cried."

—Madonna talking about her comeback in music after hiatus for directing her film

 

MDNA, the sensational new album from Madonna is now out in CD's exclusively under MCA Music and available at Astroplus and Odyssey Music & Video or online via www.musicstore.com.ph. To download Madonna's music on your cellphone, text MDNA to 3456.

GARY V ON HIGHER GROUND

GARY V opens the summer season with a series of 8 concerts at the Music Museum, marking his 29th anniversary in the industry and the 25th year of his company Manila Genesis Entertainment & Management, Inc. Stricken by Type 1 juvenile diabetes for 30 years now, this unmatched performer has been a shining beacon of inspiration in the country and he remains complication-free and still, on top of his game. Gary has consistently inspired his millions of fans through his craft as a singer, musician, songwriter, video producer, dancer, actor, musical arranger and a multi-awarded television host/performer for 9 years on the undisputed top-rating musical variety show, “ASAP.”  

After visiting typhoon victims in Cagayan De Oro and Iligan for UNICEF, Gary V jumpstarted the year with a new segment on “ASAP 2012” entitled “With Love: Gary V” – a spin-off of his platinum CD under Star Records and his much-talked about television special which aired seven times on ABS-CBN and MYX in 2011 and twice on The Filipino Channel. The segment features Gary as he showcases stories of love, forgiveness, redemption, and faith while he sings songs that celebrate the beauty and goodness of humanity. “With Love Gary Valenciano,” the CD compiles the soap opera and movie theme songs which he performed and recorded for ABS-CBN and Star Cinema. Just this March, Gary, together with the ASAP team, flew to Cagayan De Oro to shoot a video with a courageous flood victim for his segment.  All these efforts led to “On Higher Ground,” a fundraiser for UNICEF and the Shining Light Foundation, two faithful partners dear to Gary V, who has been National Ambassador for UNICEF for 14 years now

 In his stellar career, one of Gary’s most celebrated corporate relationships was with Coca-Cola with whom he had a contract for over ten years. Two years ago, he was tapped to launch their refreshing product, Real Leaf, and this year was invited again to record “Tuloy Ang Happiness” the 100th Year official anthem of Coca-Cola with Sarah Geronimo and Someday Dream, with powerful appearances at the Gala Night at Makati Shangrila as well as the “Concert Ng Bayan” at SM MOA last March 26. 

The country is excited for Gary’s much awaited return to the silver screen via an upcoming movie under Straight Shooters Media entitled “I Do Bidoo Bidoo” which he will star in together with Zsa Zsa Padilla, Eugene Domingo, Sam Concepcion, and Ogie Alcasid. He has appeared in 13 films for Regal Films, Seiko Films, Viva Films, and Star Cinema.

For his concert series at Music Museum, fans can look forward to witnessing Gary V in his best element as he performs his greatest hits as well as some of today’s hottest chart-toppers, party anthems, and homegrown favorites. Fans can also expect groundbreaking and pioneering technology and excellent audio-visuals through their corporate partners Videosonic and Soundcheck.

“I’m very excited and at the same time a bit nervous because we have come up with new routines and a lot of surprises for this series,” says Gary. “I am particularly excited for our opening production number. It will be awesome. I really hope it works the way I envisioned it.”  Gary V will be performing with two world-class musicians, Awit Awards 2008 Best Female/Best New Female Singer Julianne and Juan Miguel Salvador, formerly of Rage Band and now the musical director of Authority, which represented the country in the 2005 Global Battle of the Bands in London.

“Gary V: On Higher Ground” happens at Music Museum on April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27; and May 9 and 10. The show will be for the benefit of UNICEF and Shining Light Foundation. The show is supported by ABS-CBN, MYX, Smart, Soundcheck, Videosonic, Gold’s Gym, Aficionado, Coca Cola, Goldilocks, Lee, Universal Records, Star Records, Studio V, Essensuals Toni & Guy, Fernando’s, with media partners: Radio High 105.9, Crossover 105.1, Monster Radio RX 93.1, Tambayan, Magic 89.9, DZMM 630, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star, Business World, People’s Journal and People’s Tonight.  

“Gary V: On Higher Ground” will be directed by Gary and son Paolo Valenciano with Musical Direction by Mon Faustino. Tickets are priced at Php 3,500.00, 2,500.00, 1,500.00, 1,000.00, and 500.00. For tickets contact Ticketworld (891-9999), Music Museum (721-6726; 721-0635), and Manila Genesis (706-2170 to 71; 0915-4975225; 0908-8871397).

Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano (born August 6, 1964), better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy.

Concert Schedule base from his official website:

March 31, 2012

ALABANG COUNTRY CLUB SUPER RAFFLE DRAW

Alabang Country Club Polo Field

 

April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, May 9 & 10, 2012

On Higher Ground

Music Museum
 

Pop icon GARY V ascends to new heights in his Music Museum concert series On Higher Ground! Take flight with the country's best multi-awarded singer as he performs his most beloved songs with ground breaking visuals. Hurry...reserve your tickets now!

TICKETWORLD: 891-9999

MUSIC MUSEUM: 721-6726, 721-0635

GENESIS: 706-2170-71, 0915-497-5225 or 0908-887-1397  

AGA MUHLACH FOR CAM SUR CONGRESSMAN?

AGA MUHLACH FOR CAM SUR CONGRESSMAN? Seen almost every weekend are Aga Muhlach, wife Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach and children.

Aga Muhlach considering running for Congress in Camarines Sur? 

                               "It’s a…I mean, why not? Tagaroon kami."- Aga Muhlach

Naman! Di nga? May kababayan ako na ganyan ka gwapo???? Aba sana nga makatulong po kayo sa mga kababayan ko sa Cam Sur.

 Kaya pala lagi sila ng kanyang misis na si Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach sa CWC every weekend.

 Aside from wakeboarding pala ay may balak siya na maging congressman sa aming bayan.

I wish you all the luck po! Sana maging uliran ka po na lingkod bayan! So asahan na po natin mga kababayan Mister AGA MUHLACH FOR CAM SUR CONGRESSMAN?

Photos from forum of Pinoy Exchange thanks guys! 

BIANCA GONZALES GOES TOPLESS IN ESQUIRE MAGAZINE COVER

 

Yes, you read it right! BIANCA GONZALES GOES TOPLESS IN ESQUIRE MAGAZINE COVER.

Sizzling Hot Summer it is for Esquire Magazine. Real men will be so happy about Esquire Magazine's latest Cover Girl Pinoy Big Brother and Umagang Kay Ganda host Bianca Gonzales who posed half-naked for Esquire Magazine's April 2012 issue.

 

I wonder what will be the reaction of Big Brother?

Twitter netizens as expected reacted to this arresting pose!

Bianca Gonzales consider this photo shoot as her sexiest to date.

The 29-year old Bianca Gonzales is the writer of her own cover story!

KATNISS WINS IN HUNGER GAMES third-best opening weekend ever with $155 mil

KATNISS WINS not only in the Hunger Games but also in the box-office results!

The Hunger Games opened stronger than all four Twilight films.

It's the third-biggest opening weekend ever, behind only Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2 ($169.2 million) and The Dark Knight ($158.4 million).

It’s also the best debut ever for a non-sequel, crushing 2010′s Alice in Wonderland ($116.1 million), and it represents the top opening weekend for any picture outside the summer movie season.

CHICKEN DELISH

Upon the invitation of a fellow blogger, we visited the Best Food Forward fair this March 2012. It was raining cats and dogs when we arrived at the event being held at the NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City. It was a good thing that we have an umbrella with us in the car or else we will be soaking wet.

After we showed our tickets (courtesy of Richard Co of Tales from the Tummy; thank you so much Richard and Irene!), the receptionist asked us to fill up a survey form which they said will be included in the raffle. Then off we went inside the tent and began our food exploration.

 

Inside, Chicken Delish is one of the stalls that caught my attention. It has an attractive poster that is not only eye catching but also very colorful. Chicken Delish sells fried chicken twice fried and coated in tasty sauces that enhance the taste of the fried chicken.

Annalyn Jusay Zoglmann and her husband own Chicken Delish. Manning the booth of Chicken Delish is Annalyn Jusay Zoglmann's better half. He said Chicken Delish started with their passion for eating. 

 I was given 4 yummy sauce choices by Annalyn's husband. I got to taste four sauce varieties:

• Korean
• Pinoy Bbq
• Sriracha
• Soy and Garlic flavor

I used different dip sticks to taste each of the 4 sauce flavors. And boy, I was bowled over by the delicious sauces!

The Korean Barbecue sauce is my favorite. So I chose Korean Barbecue Sauce for my chicken. The cost is P90 for Four-piece chicken wings while P120 for two-piece drumsticks. Imagine? You are certainly getting more than what you paid for!

 

These are the Korean Barbecue flavored chicken pieces served by Annalyn's husband. He personally deep-fried again the fried chicken pieces until they turned golden brown. He then coated the Fried Chickens with Korean Barbecue sauce and sprinkled sesame seeds on top of each chicken piece as a final touch. This is very delicious! I super like this. I wonder how he cooked the chicken pieces into near perfection. You see, he fried the chicken pieces into flaky and crunchy crusts that don't sag when the sauce were applied.

 You could buy the sauce in this special bottle for only Php 150.00

Verdict: Chicken Delish Korean Barbecue Flavored Chicken is a must try! It is absolutely delicious. I love good finger food! 

This restaurant is waiting to be discovered! You'll definitely love Chicken Delish. I am sure you'll enjoy its fantastic tasting chicken dishes as much as I did. So what are you waiting for?

According to the owners, whether you want to dine-in or take-out, you could drop by there location at their stand alone store location @ Caltex Gas Station, Dona Soledad Avenue, Better Living Subdivision, Paranaque City.

 

BULLYING IS UNCOOL

 

BULLYING IS UNCOOL

 

BULLYING other people whether you are in preschool or at work or with a group is uncool.  A lot of people had experience bullying one time or another.  And bullying is never ever right. So if someone bullied you don't just sit there and cry, report it to proper authorities like your teacher or the principal and to your parents. ( But if they too, is uncool then that's a problem).

This guidebook was illustrated by Angel Villanueva. I never met her personally though, so I really don't know the story behind the book. The book is so precise and concise and I believe the illustration conveys to the reader how important it is for parents and teachers to act before it is too late. I don't know if this is for sale or just part of the exhibit at the 5th floor of Shangri-La Mall in Edsa, Quezon City that opened last Saturday, March 24, 2012. If this is for sale I think parents ought to buy this for their kids.

The book will be worth every penny! This can help your kids act accordingly if they were being bullied by their classmates or peers. Rather than buying trash books why don't you look for this one?

 If all else fails, there is karma! And it is very powerful. Happy Reading!