Witness a more mature Charice, listen to her breathtaking voice and be charmed by her powerful stance as she takes the spotlight and performs songs that talk about her wonderful journey as an artist as well as the ups and downs of her family life.

Charice also pays tribute to well-loved OPM love songs as she shares the stage with Pop Balladeer Mark Bautista and RNB Prince Jay-R.

Get to know the latest from Charice as she sings a few hits from her second international studio album “Infinity”, and talks about an Asian tour happening very soon.

Emotions will outpour as Charice sings to her father Ricky Pempengco, who passed away last year.

Also, don’t miss the country’s most sought-after love teams, newly-weds, and most celebrated couples, as they share their love stories and give a prelude to each special performance by Charice.

The special is directed by Louie Ignacio and supported by the same team behind the last year’s Kapuso Valentine offering, “Charice – Home for Valentine’s.”

The international singing sensation will once again capture the hearts of every Kapuso viewer worldwide in “Charice, One for the Heart” airing this Sunday (February 12, 2012) after iBilib only on GMA.

Charice, One for the Heart in GMA-7 originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

Get to know the ‘real’ Genelyn before and after Ramgen’s highly publicized death. How was her childhood? Why did she fight for the illicit love affair with former Senator Ramon Revilla Sr? After Janelle Manahan involved her children in the killing of Ramgen, how will she prove to the public that her family is innocent?

Unravel more revelations in Asian TV Awards’ Best Talk Show for 2011, “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda”, this Saturday night at 11:30pm, after “Banana Split” in ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Image courtesy of Bandera Blog

Genelyn Magsaysay Shares Her Deepest Thoughts on Ramgen’s Murder in ‘The Bottomline’ originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

Christian Bautista earned five nominations (Favorite Artist, Male Artist, Remake for Love Moves In Mysterious Ways, Media Soundtrack for I Am Already King, and Guest Appearance for Alodia Gosiengfiao for All That’s Left), while Sam Concepcion got 3 (Favorite Male Artist, Remake for Forever Young, and Celebrity VJ).

Karylle is one of the nominees for the Favorite Female Artist Category, while JayR is nominated for Favorite Urban Video for Connection with Chelo and Q-York.

OPM’s most promising solo act Zia Quizon enjoys four nominations – Favorite Female Artist, New Artist, Song for Ako Na Lang, Guest Appearance for Enrique Gil.

There are 3 ways to vote: via MYXph, Facebook and Twitter.

HERE’S HOW:

On MYXph.com
Log on to http://www.myxph.com/mma2012/, select your favorites per category and click VOTE!

On FACEBOOK
Click on the MYX Music Awards app on the upper left side of the MYX Philippines official fan page https://www.facebook.com/MYX.Philippines. Select your favorites per category and click VOTE!

On TWITTER
Tweet your votes Follow the format “#mma2012 I am voting for for .”to cast your vote over Twitter.

Example:
#mma2012 I am voting for PANGARAP LANG KITA – PAROKYA NI EDGAR FT. HAPPEE SY for FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO .

FOR MORE DETAILS: http://www.myxph.com/features/2534/voting-for-myx-music-awards-2012-starts-now/

STAGES Talents Dominate the 2012 MYX Music Awards Nominations originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

Nothing and no one, including Doña Alicia La Peña (Tessie Tomas), can stop Olivia (Eula Valdez) from fighting for her right as the mother of Jenny (Nikki Gil). Time will stop and hearts will pound as she will bravely gatecrash the engagement party of Jenny and Mike (Alex Castro). Will the long parted mother and daughter finally reunite after 20 years? Will Jenny choose her mother over her grandmother? Never miss the thrilling turn of events in “Mundo Man ay Magunaw,” weekdays at 2:30 pm, after “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold.

For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com, follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter, or ‘like their Facebook fan page http://www.facebook.com/mundomanaymagunaw.

Olivia and Jennifer Finally Reunite in ‘Mundo Man ay Magunaw’ originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

But after getting evicted from the famous PBB house last Saturday (Feb 4), she found out that her boyfriend Lance had almost gone out of the country because he could no longer bear the negative spotlight he was cast into when Wendy and Carlo’s trivial flirting had many eyebrows raising.

“I have already apologized to him. I wasn’t so careful with what I said and did because I was becoming more and more comfortable inside the house. Little did I know that Lance took all the negative criticisms about me,” explained Wendy.

While the fling generated hype for the reality show, Wendy revealed she has yet to have actual feelings for Carlo, and that her physical separation from boyfriend Lance only made their relationship stronger. In fact, she feels grateful to PBB for drawing Lance and her parents closer as both parties had been consoling each other when they worried about Wendy.

“Lance fought for me, and my parents saw that he really cared for me when he faced the consequences of my PBB stint. Before I entered the house, I was unsure if they would ever hit it off. I felt so happy when my mom and Lance both welcomed me in the outside world when I got evicted,” she said.

Known for her sincerity and frankness, Wendy is one of the most recognizable personalities in PBB’s present season. Her popularity among viewers proved to be undeniable, for even when she was repeatedly nominated week after week, she would score a high percentage of votes that saved her from eviction. She even considered the nominations a chance to prove herself to her housemates, family, and the public.

Wendy revealed, “It turned out to be an opportunity for me to step up and prove my detractors wrong. I do not regret anything; I went through all the tasks without quitting.”

Now that her stay inside the PBB house is over, the alluring ramp model dreams anew of becoming a beauty queen and be teamed up with her showbiz crush Piolo Pascual. She also intends to enter showbiz and wants to build a successful career similar to her idol’s, the versatile PBB host Toni Gonzaga whom Wendy admires for the her singing, hosting, and acting prowess.

“She can do anything. It all seems so natural to her,” Wendy quipped.

Sometimes Wendy is referred to as the housemate who was raised like a princess, but the program’s avid spectators have come to know her as a spoiled brat who is brave enough to express and stand up for what she truly feels. As she faces new challenges outside of the PBB house, she brings with her the most important lesson she learned as a housemate: patience.

“Big Brother teaches the housemates to be persistent. The old Wendy would immediately back out on the tasks, but I carried on,” she said.

Don’t miss the exciting developments in “Pinoy Big Brother UnliDay” with Bianca Gonzalez weekdays after “Angelito: Batang Ama” in Kapamilya Gold and in “Pinoy Big Brother UnliNight” with Toni Gonzaga weeknights after “Walang Hanggan” in Primetime Bida. Also stay tuned to “PBB Unlimited Updates” with Robi Domingo during “Angelito: Batang Ama” and “E-Boy” on ABS-CBN. For the program’s updates, follow his Secretary on Twitter at @OfficialPBB4 or like.

[PBB Unlimited ex-housemate Wendy (center) with boyfriend Lance and mother--Feb 4--8th eviction night]

Ex-Housemate Wendy, Willing to Wait for Carlo in the Outside World? originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

This year’s announcement of MYX Music Awards’ nominees last February 8 (Wednesday), 3 p.m., was more special and fun, as it was witnessed live via the top music channel’s equally patronized online platform www.myxph.com.

Last year was believed to be the emergence of fresh OPM acts and the return to original compositions. That’s why MYX Channel Head Andre Allan Alvarez wants to continue the channel’s legacy, as he aims to jumpstart OPM’s new Golden Age

It can be recalled that the 70’s was the Golden Age of OPM. Now, the MYX Music Awards proudly brings back this colorful era with a series of offerings that every music lover will surely love.

He added that every music and artist—be it rock, pop, R&B, etc.—has its own potential of getting known worldwide.

“As a music channel, MYX takes pride in letting artists perform no matter which network or station they belong to. So long as you’re a performer or a musician, MYX welcomes you, regardless of network affiliation,” Alvarez said.

At the live nomination, MYX VJs joined in the fun, while Rock Princess Yeng Constantino, electronica-themed Somedaydream and Zia Quizon spiced up the event with their exciting performances. The nominations also went in depth, as the media participated in this session.

MYX Music Awards, which is the biggest award-giving body in Philippine music, aims to uplift and honor the best-of-the-best original Pilipino music or OPM. With the tagline “Your Choice. Your Music.” MYX has always been commended for being the venue of fresh talents to the biggest mainstream artists.

The fate of country’s most favorite artists are in the hands of worldwide music lovers. Voting is now officially open and will run until March 9 (Friday) 2012. Fans’ online votes will determine the 60% of a nominee’s total score, and the other 40% will be from the artists’ poll. For more information on the online voting, everyone is encouraged to logon to www.myxph.com and www.facebook.com/MYX.Philippines and follow @myxphilippines on Twitter. Voters are only allowed to vote once per category a day.

The much-awaited MYX Music Awards 2012 night on March 13 (Tuesday) at the Music Museum will be streamed live on myxph.com for the very first time.

MYX (SkyCable Channel 23) is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and over 200 quality cable operators nationwide. For updates, download the MYX Charts app from Android Market and install free of charge.

MYX MUSIC AWARDS 2012 NOMINATIONS

Favorite Music Video

· 20/20 – Pupil (Director: Jason Tan)
· Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal – Itchyworms (Director: King Palisoc)
· Hey Daydreamer – Somedaydream (Director: Bianca King & Envo Valdez)
· Pangarap Lang Kita – Parokya Ni Edgar Feat. Happee Sy (Director: Avid Liongoren)
· Pera Pera – Sandwich (Director: Marie Jamora)

Favorite Song

· 20/20 – Pupil
· Ako Na Lang – Zia Quizon
· Hey Daydreamer – Somedaydream
· Pangarap Lang Kita – Parokya Ni Edgar Feat. Happee Sy
· Walang Natira – Gloc-9 Feat. Sheng Belmonte

Favorite Artist

· Christian Bautista
· Gloc-9
· Parokya Ni Edgar
· Somedaydream
· Yeng Constantino

Favorite Female Artist

· Karylle
· Kyla
· Sarah Geronimo
· Yeng Constantino
· Zia Quizon

Favorite Male Artist

· Bamboo
· Christian Bautista
· Gloc-9
· Sam Concepcion
· Somedaydream

Favorite Group

· Itchyworms
· Parokya Ni Edgar
· Pupil
· Slapshock
· Sponge Cola

Favorite Mellow Video

· Hindi Kita Iiwan – Sam Milby (Director: Treb Monteras)
· Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay – Sponge Cola (Director: Yan Yuzon)
· Lagi – Kiss Jane (Director: J. Pacena)
· Wag Mo Na Munang Sabihin – Sitti (Director: Rember Gelera)
· Wala Na Tayo – Bbs Feat. Kean Cipriano (Director: J. Pacena)

Favorite Rock Video

· 20/20 – Pupil (Director: Jason Tan)
· Halik – Kamikazee (Director: Avid Liongoren)
· Ngayon Na – Slapshock (Director: Team Manila)
· Pera Pera – Sandwich (Director: Marie Jamora)
· Unbelievable – Chicosci (Director: Tower Of Doom / Paolo Ruiz)

Favorite Urban Video

· Ain’t A Crime – Amber Davis (Director: Luis Daniel Tabuena)
· Connection – Chelo A, Q-York & Jay R (Director: Treb Monteras)
· Elmer – Gloc-9 Feat. Jaq Dionisio & Jomal Linao (Director: J. Pacena)
· Heartbreaker – Mobbstarr (Director: Ace Villena)
· Kaibigan Lang (Remix) – Young Jv

Favorite New Artist

· Angeline Quinto
· Ebe Dancel
· Solenn
· Somedaydream
· Zia Quizon

Favorite Collaboration

· Meron Akong Ano – Kamikazee Feat. Chito Miranda, Reg Rubio & Ian Tayao
· One Hit Combo – Parokya Ni Edgar Feat. Gloc-9
· Pawiin – Bbs Feat. Kean Cipriano & Jay Durias
· Sari-Saring Kuwento – Champ Feat. Noel Cabangon & Gloc-9
· Walang Natira – Gloc-9 Feat. Sheng Belmonte

Favorite Remake

· Fire – Solenn
· Forever Young – Sam Concepcion
· Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal – Itchyworms
· Love Moves In Mysterious Ways – Christian Bautista Feat. Kris Aquino
· Unbelievable – Chicosci

Favorite Media Soundtrack

· Bumuhos Man Ang Ulan – Jericho Rosales (Green Rose)
· Fallin’ – Sarah Geronimo (Catch Me I’m In Love)
· I’m Already King – Christian Bautista (A Special Symphony)
· Kahit Walang Sabihin – Rico Blanco (Imortal)
· Where Do I Begin – Gary Valenciano (In The Name Of Love)

Favorite Guest Appearance In A Music Video

· Alodia Gosengfiao (All That’s Left – Christian Bautista)
· Enrique Gil (Ako Na Lang – Zia Quizon)
· Jasmine Curtis (Hey Daydreamer – Somedaydream)
· Jm De Guzman (Pangarap Lang Kita – Parokya Ni Edgar Feat. Happee Sy)
· Kuya Kim & Eugene Domingo (Wala Na Tayo – Bbs Feat. Kean Cipriano)

Favorite Myx Celebrity Vj

· Enchong Dee
· Kean Cipriano
· Rocksteddy
· Sam Concepcion
· Somedaydream

Favorite Myx Live Performance

· Ebe Dancel
· Juris
· Kyla
· Parokya Ni Edgar
· Pupil

Favorite International Video

· Born This Way – Lady Gaga
· Firework – Katy Perry
· Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera
· The Lazy Song – Bruno Mars
· What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction

Favorite K-Pop Video

· Break Down – Kim Hyun Joong
· Lonely – 2ne1
· Mr. Simple – Super Junior
· The Boys – Girls’ Generation
· Tonight – Big Bang

MYX Music Awards 2012 Nominees Announced originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

Charice has come a long way since American talk show hosts Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres discovered her through YouTube. It paved the way for Charice to become an international recording artist, perform in different parts of the world and even bag a recurring role in the hit TV musical “Glee.”

Her debut international album called “Charice” was very successful. Upon its release in 2010, the album entered the Billboard 200 at number-eight, making Charice the first Asian singer in history to land in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 albums chart.

And now Charice is back for her second international studio album titled “Infinity.” The said album was actually released exclusively early in Japan on October 5, 2011 by Warner Records. And in preparation for its official worldwide release, Charice will be launching a seven-city tour across Asia. The tour will begin on March 2, 2012, in Dubai and then in Manila (Philippines), Hong Kong (China), Seoul (Korea), Tokyo (Japan), Singapore (Singapore) and Hawaii (USA.)

The Bruno Mars composition–”Before It Explodes”–was released as lead single of “Infinity” last April 18, 2011. “Louder” was released as the album’s second single bundled with another track titled “Lost the Best Thing” on May 20, 2011. “One Day,” on the other hand, was released as promotional single as a part of Acuvue’s “ACUVUE® 1•DAY Contest”. Both “Louder” and “One Day” have an accompanying music video released in later dates.

In the exclusive Japanese release of the album, “Far as the Sky” was released as a promotional single in Japan on July 27, 2011. The track was also the theme song of the popular Japanese drama series, “Bull Doctor.” “New World” was then released as the second promotional single in Japan and will be featured on the upcoming Square Enix RPG Final Fantasy XIII-2.

It’s interesting to note that Japan is the 2nd biggest market in music in the world next to the US. Charice‘s “Infinity” peaked at no. 8 on Billboard Japan album chart.

Here is the track listing for Charice’s “Infinity” album:

1. “Louder”
Daniel Jamas, Leah Haywood, Shelly Peiken

2. “New World”
Koichi Tabo

3. “Bounce Back”
Lars Halvor Jensen, Kasia Livingston, Johannes “Josh” Joergensen & Daniel “Obi” Klein

4. “Far As the Sky”
Yusuke Tanaka

5. “Lost the Best Thing”
Carsten Schack, Sean Hurley, Cathy Dennis

6. “Heartbreak Survivor”
Rico Love, Wayne Wilkins, Joanna “JoJo” Levesque

7. “Before It Explodes”
Bruno Mars, Ari Levine, Phillip Lawrence

8. “Lesson For Life”
Jason Derulo, Kara DioGuardi, Alex Francis, Dinavon Bythwood, Jordan Kyle, Joseph Angel

9. “Never Always”
Frankie Storm, Warren “Oak” Felder

10. “One Day”
Nick Jonas, Dan Muckala, Jason Ingram

11. “Lighthouse”
Natasha Bedingfield, Mike Elizondo, Danielle Brisebois

Charice to Release 2nd International Album ‘Infinity’ originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

Viewers can get to see more of the show’s riveting plots and twists on its longer time and will get hooked even more especially this week as Angelito and Rosalie’s (Charee Pineda) battle for custody on Jun Jun (Joshen Bernardo) heats up. The two tried to compromise yet fate continues to test their strengths as parents. Rosalie takes the last straw when Jun Jun met an accident while he was with Angelito. Will Angelito lose Jun Jun for good? How determined is he to fight for his rights as father to his son? Don’t miss “Angelito: Batang Ama,” 3:15 PM after “Mundo Man ay Magunaw” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold.

Follow @Batang_Ama on Twitter, AngelitoBatangAma on Facebook and YouTube. Tweet your thoughts, comments, and suggestions using the hashtag #AngelitoBatangAma.

‘Angelito: Batang Ama’ Now Airs an Hour Long in Kapamilya Gold originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

In the tradition of producing high quality mini-seryes, TV5 brings another highly anticipated primetime program, Nandito Ako, starring international Kapatid star David Archuleta alongside the network’s home-grown princesses Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.

Helmed by popular director Mac Alejandre, the series about young love will premiere this February 20 (Monday) on TV5 primetime.

Watch the official trailer here:

‘Nandito Ako’ Official Full Trailer Released originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

Sarah Geronimo‘s new weekly show on ABS-CBN is set to premiere on February 26, 2012. Her co-host in the said program is Luis Manzano.

There are reports saying that it will be shown in an earlier Sunday evening timeslot contrary to previous reports that it will take the 9:30pm timeslot of “Gandang Gabi Vice.”

More information about the show to be announced.

For the meantime, watch the teaser here:

Sarah G Live – Teaser originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

The theme song for GMA-7′s Kapuso Month–”One Love, One Heart, One Nation”–is composed by Simon Peter Tan and lyrics by Andie Manahan, and video by Dudz Clotario.

Watch the music video here:

GMA-7′s Kapuso Month Theme: ‘One Love, One Heart, One Nation’ originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

She will portray the role of Maisa, a good-hearted lady who has been insecure all her whole life because of her rough and frizzy hair. One mysterious day, she wakes up with a long and shiny hair, which will turn her life around. However, her new-found beauty will cause her loved ones despair as Maisa will become vain, arrogant, and insensitive, especially to her family. Also starring in ‘Hair, There and Everywhere’ episode are Rafael Rosell, Susan Africa, Kelly Misa, Dionne Monsanto, Roden Araneta, Angelo Garcia, and Amy Nobleza. It is written by Noreen Capili and directed by Francis Pasion.

Discover the real beauty inside and out in another lesson-filled episode of “Wansapanataym” this Saturday night on ABS-CBN after “TV Patrol Weekend.” For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Pokwang’s Real Beauty to be Revealed in ‘Wansapanataym’ originally appeared on Starmometer on February 8, 2012.