Jennylyn Mercado receives 'Ultimate' Christmas present

The multi-awarded artist achieved Gold Record status on her latest album 'Ultimate' under Ivory Music Records, awarded at 'Sunday Pinasaya' on December 18.

Branded as emotionally uplifting album, it has seven originally-composed songs in which the two are in collaboration with Christian Bautista (Suddenly) and Silent Sanctuary's main man, Sarkie Sarangay (Bulalakaw.) As a bonus, the music label added a timely holiday song entitled 'Nakaraang Pasko' that is exclusively available on digital stores.

It's carrier single 'Hagdan' portrays an inspiring mood that was recently launched under Ivory's online streaming page.

'Ultimate' is physically available on record bars nationwide, or downloadable on iTunes, Spotify, Deezer and Amazon digital stores worldwide.

History #LiveForever Expected To Be The Biggest One Direction Fan Event Ever

"You and me got a whole lot of history, we could be the greatest team that the world has ever seen."- History, One Direction

One Direction is far from over! Harry, Niall, Louis and Liam may be going on a much-deserved break but Pinoy fans are sure to keep the hype alive for the greatest band this generation has ever known. What better way to do it than to scream their love for One Direction together yet again this April 10 at Skydome, North EDSA for HISTORY #LIVEFOREVER, the grand Juan Directioners Fan Convention.

It was a few months back when the worldwide 1D community put their spotlight on the Philippines as Ivory Music, exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines, teased about another gathering that is sure to shatter records. It hyped. It trended. It sealed the fact that Pinoy Directioners are the loudest of all 1D crowds. And now it is happening and the entire world will be watching. Local Directioners will be gathering for the ultimate event yet, and it is not just an album launch for the deluxe edition of the band's latest record Made In The A.M. It is also in celebration of more than 5 years of non-stop One Direction music, a thank-you to the boys for inspiring their fans. It is, as usual, expected to be fun and outrageous, but this time it will also sit on nostalgia, with activities allowing Directioners to look back on the past years of their idols, including those eras when Zayn Malik was still a part of it all. It is going to have, as per Harry's words to our launch last year, love all round.

JC De Vera Is Now A Recording Artist With "Stellar"

We always known him as a versatile actor, now JC De Vera is out to showcase his talent in singing with the launch of his debut album, "Stellar" under Ivory Music and Video. He has been in the showbiz industry for more than 13 years, and it is high time for him to present his singing talent.

Currently part of ABS-CBN's "You're My Home" with Jesse Mendiola, Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta, he remains a favorite Primetime personality and which also led him to be discovered while doing mall shows, promotions and tours. Produced by Jonathan Ong, the man behind the success of Maja Salvador's "Dahan-dahan" and "Bakit Ganito Ang Pag-ibig", JC's Stellar will be led by "Langit Na Rin", the original first single from the album that is guaranteed to be a radio staple with its acoustic-pop vibe and dreamy words.

Adele Announces New Single ’When We Were Young’

“When We Were Young” is the latest single to be taken from Adele’s third album, '25'. Adele wrote her soul ballad track with Tobias Jesso Jr. & produced by Ariel Rechtshaid, with lyrics that talk about reminiscing past memories with a loved one

This month Adele will embark on a sold-out tour of the UK and Europe, which commences on Monday February 29th in Belfast. Her sold out tour will continue in the US, Canada and Mexico later in 2016 - all dates can be found on her website: adele.com/live

Adele’s viral carpool karaoke video with late-night show host James Corden recently smashed YouTube records. The first was for “most viral late night video since 2013” for racking in more than 42 million views in its 5 days, and then followed by “the most-watched late-night clip ever”. The clip has now earned nearly 78 million views.

JC De Vera Releases His Very Own Music With Album "STELLAR"

JC de Vera is one personality in the local entertainment scene that is hard to miss. His name, now a household staple, have grown from the most loved TV shows such as The Legal Wife, Moon of Desire, Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita, and his most current You're My Home, to films like Mano Po 4 and 6, Ouija, Hating Kapatid, Shake, Rattle & Roll X and XV, So It's You and Halik Sa Hangin. But unknown to many is that JC de Vera is not just a great actor: he sings well, too.

Now 13 years since he first set foot in the spotlight, JC is ready to beef up his resume and let people in on his musical abilities. Signing up with Ivory Music, JC is set to release his debut album entitled "Stellar", a promising record that packs in oh-so-OPM love songs that will leave you swooning over JC's romantic voice. Produced by Jonathan Ong, the man behind the success of Maja Salvador's "Dahan-dahan" and "Bakit Ganito Ang Pag-ibig", JC's Stellar will be led by "Langit Na Rin", the original first single from the album that is guaranteed to be a radio staple with its acoustic-pop vibe and dreamy words.

Four Things You Might Not Know About Darren Espanto

You may have followed him in The Voice Kids Philippines, and his rising career, but do you know these trivial info about the wonder balladeer. Check this four things to know about him.

# 1

Darren started his journey to stardom at the early age of 2. Canadian-born Darren Lyndon Gonzales Espanto discovered his love for singing.

His Filipino parents both had the same passion for arts and music.

# 2

Darren was a reality TV star even before The Voice Kids.

Prior to his rise and fame due to his appearance in the said competition, what most

People didn’t know was he also joined a reality TV show in Canada back in 2012.

YTV’s “The Next Star Season 5” paved the way for his career as a singer and performer.

He was the youngest finalist to ever grace the competition.

Swedish Boyband JTR and Their Philippine Promo Tour

JTR is a Swedish boy band made up of three brothers - John Andreasson (aged 25), Tom Lundbäck (aged 22) and Robin Lundbäck (aged 21). The band’s name is made up of the first letters of their given names John, Tom and Robin. The brothers’ stepdad and mentor, Hayden Bell, is a renowned Sony Music for the Asian region, and was also instrumental to the success of “You Ruin Me” hitmaker duo, The Veronicas.

Even with the mentoring of a music label biggie, JTR made it quite huge all on their own. Flying from Sweden to Australia, the trio auditioned in the 5th season of The X Factor Australia in 2013, impressing the judges and the audience with their cover of Justin Bieber’s “As Long As You Love Me”, adding rap lines in between. Finishing seventh in the competition, JTR started working on original material for their very own record.

ONE DIRECTION, the biggest boyband today, will be releasing their fifth record Made In The A.M.

Ivory Music & Video, exclusive licensee of Sony Music Entertainment in the country, gives you One Direction: UnParalleled | The Made In The A.M. Album Launch happening November 14 at the new Kia Theatre in Araneta Center to officially kick-start a new era for Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson. Followers of the British boyband will once again get together for the ultimate all-day fangirling and fanboying, celebrating what could be the final album of One Direction before their planned hiatus from the spotlight. Made In The A.M., with its trailblazing tracks “Drag Me Down”, “Infinity” and “Perfect”, promises to leave Directioners with amazing music to keep them company while keeping their fingers crossed that the lads, perhaps after their break, will be back stronger than ever.

MUSIC LYF: Marlisa Live In Manila

Marlisa, (born Marlisa Ann Punzalan) is a breakthrough not only because of the reason you're thinking–that she's of Filipino descent. She has gone to break records in Australia, origin talk aside.

Jumpstarting her music career pre-X Factor, Marlisa immersed herself in the live music scene by joining competitions starting at age 9, earning her first win at Sydney Eisteddfod Performing Arts Challenge in 2009, and 3 more gold medals in 2013. At age 12, she has already done a solo concert at a live music venue at Sydney, The Basement, with the show dubbed as "Marlisa and Friends" with a setlist of cover songs. Deeply engaged to her roots, she had also been tagging along the Australian leg of concerts of Pinoy acts such as Sharon Cuneta, Jose Mari Chan and Aegis.

MUSIC LYF: Grammy 2015 Nominees - Commercial and Critical Success

Bound to prove commercial and critical success can intertwine as the two stood side by side on the year 2014, the newest in the GRAMMY Nominees album series comes out this year featuring the most significant acts in music in the past year. "The exceptional mix of recordings featured on this year's compilation not only represent a roster of incredibly talented artists but also provides a unique playlist showcasing some of this year's outstanding GRAMMY nominees. It is fitting that our 21st instalment album contains 21 exciting selections which music fans are sure to enjoy," Neil Portnow, the President/CEO of The Recording Academy, expressed.

The GRAMMY 2015 Nominees album is sure to deliver the same, if not more, of the mojos that the previous ones in the decade have as instant classics emblazon the compilation’s tracklist–all of which have their eyes on only the top Grammy categories, anticipating their golden gramophones on the 8th of February later this year.

Maja's "BELIEVE" First OPM Record To Be Mastered For iTunes

Maja Salvador will be leaving a huge footprint on the music scene with her debut album “Believe”. And it is not loosely said so. As apart from the album being certified Gold last June (only 2 months after the official release) and obtaining an official Vevo channel on YouTube with views summing up to almost 6 million, the album takes the cake off the plate of its contemporaries once again by becoming the first OPM album to be mastered for iTunes.

A “mastered for iTunes” song is a digitally downloadable track on iTunes, taking legs of optimization to make every bit of it in the highest definition possible and as close to how artists and their production team intend every song to be heard as possible, while keeping the music file size down for portability and for more efficient digital distribution.

MUSIC LYF: One Direction New Single 'STEAL MY GIRL’ to be Released on September 29

Globe conquering pop band One Direction announce ‘Steal My Girl’ as the first single from their eagerly anticipated new album ‘FOUR.’ ‘Steal My Girl’ is premiered on radio and released globally on September 29th, excluding the UK and Ireland where it is released on 12th October.

Over cascading stadium piano chords, ‘Steal My Girl’ shows the band continuing to expand their influences and song-writing ability while retaining their widescreen pop sound. ‘Steal My Girl’ is written by Louis and Liam with Ed Drewett, Wayne Hector, Julian Bunetta and John Ryan – the collaborative team behind last year’s massive ‘Best Song Ever’ – and is produced by Bunetta, Ryan and Paro Westerlund.

MUSIC LYF: JM De Guzman back On Track With His Latest Single

After a year-long of absence from the entertainment scene, JM DE GUZMAN is back!

JM de Guzman has gone through some personal matters that drove him away and took a year off from show business. He was last seen on TV in his own teleserye, entitled, “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto” almost two years ago.

Now, the once considered “Prince Of Drama” is back on track with his latest single, “Have I Told You Lately” (an original by Rod Stewart). This is the third single from his second album, “Tensionado”.

Released under IVORY Music & Video, “Tensionado” is a collection of JM De Guzman’s renditions of his favorite songs featuring “Akin Ka Na Lang” by Itchyworms, “Lost In Space” by Lighthouse Family , “Don’t Give Up On Us” by David Soul and “Tensionado” by Soapdish. In addition, you surely wouldn’t want to let go of JM’s collaboration with Acoustic Diva, Suy, in their version of special track, “Terrified”.

REEL DEAL: Ella Henderson Debuts With "Ghost"

A British singer-songwriter, Ella Henderson arrived with the release of her debut single, “Ghost” on June 8th through Syco Music.

Ella was a finalist on the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012 and finished in sixth place and subsequently signed to Syco Music. The single went straight to No. 1 in the UK.

Ghost is a song Ella co-wrote with Ryan Tedder, who was recently named Billboard’s songwriter of the year for his work with the likes of Beyoncé and Adele.  The collaboration came about after Ryan heard Ella’s voice on a Drake cover and said “It took listening to her sing half of a cover song to convince me she has an insanely bright future.” The pair started work on Ghost in a writing session in London and finished it when Ella flew to his hometown of Denver in January. “I was in the vocal booth in Ryan’s studio recording the vocals just as I turned 18, it was a surreal moment,” recalls Ella.

MUSIC LYF: Brand New Script Music Video "Superheroes" Out Now

THE SCRIPT has premiered the video for Superheroes, their brand new single, and the first to be released from their highly anticipated fourth album NO SOUND WITHOUT SILENCE. Directed by Vaughan Arnell, the video was shot in Johannesburg, South Africa. The three-piece were ex-tremely thankful to all those they met whilst filming in one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and have left with some everlasting memories.

The Script’s fourth album, No Sound Without Silence, is the sound of a band firing on all cylinders and channeling the momentum of their last, rocket-powered campaign. The trio of songwriters had so many ideas while touring last year, they were busting out of the specially built mobile recording studio they’d taken with them on the tour bus. They finished touring #3 at the end of last year, took a scant couple of weeks off, then quickly re-entered their studios in London and Dublin to begin work on the highly anticipated No Sound Without Silence.

MUSIC LYF: Hilary Duff signed recording deal with RCA Records

Her first single “Chasing the Sun”, written by Colbie Caillat, Jason Reeves and Toby Gad and produced by Toby Gad, is now available at all digital music providers on July 29th. The music video for “Chasing the Sun” earned already over 11 Million views on VEVO.

Says Duff, “I couldn't be more excited to join the RCA family!  I love my team there and feel so lucky to be in the company of their talented artists. I came to them with my vision for the album and it has been a real labor of love, but something I am so proud of. ‘Chasing The Sun’ is just a peek into my new album. I've worked very hard and the album is a great representation of the experiences I've had in my life and where I want to go from here!”

MUSIC LYF: Original Soundtrack of the Musical Film "Walking On Sunshine" To be Released June 26

Sony Music is proud to announce the release of the original motion picture soundtrack of the musical Walking on Sunshine. The stars of the film, including a global superstar, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Leona Lewis, perform the hottest hits of the 80’s. The movie is a romantic musical, full of fun and packed with highly recognisable songs, the story of a threesome tangled in love at a holiday location in Italy.

This musical film includes the greatest pop hits of the 80s, making for the perfect soundtrack, with an irresistible line-up of songs that make it impossible to sit still while listening. Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me”, a #1 single in the UK and US, sets up the theme of romantic hope. Madonna’s unforgettable hit “Holiday” is just right for singing along (“celebrate!”) in the cinema or at home. And if anyone is in doubt about the film’s fun factor, then Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” makes things as clear as they could be. There are some quieter, soulful tracks too – “Eternal Flame” by The Bangles is one, and a beautiful, soft rendering of the Roxettes’ “It Must Have Been Love” is another – but the dominant mood is punchy and upbeat. “Wild Boys” gets a raunchy performance, full of energy. “How Will I Know?”, a smash hit for Whitney Houston, is a funky, foot-tapping song of a love-struck girl, and with the powerful female vocals of “Venus”, you have to agree with the lyrics: “Yeah, baby, she’s got it!” This pyrotechnic parade of top tracks is rounded off by Wham’s “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go”. All of these numbers are performed with real verve by the stars of the film cast.

MUSIC LYF: XSCAPE - Long Awaited New Music From Michael Jackson

Epic Chief L.A. Reid Teams Up With Top Producers To "Contemporize" Songs From Iconic Artist's Archive

On May 13, Epic Records, in conjunction with the Estate of Michael Jackson, will release XSCAPE, an album of new music by the internationally beloved music icon and King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The project features eight new tracks, which the world will be hearing for the very first time on the new album. For the ultimate fan experience, XSCAPE will also be available in a Deluxe Edition, which includes all of the sourced Michael Jackson recordings in their original form. The XSCAPE standard and Deluxe Edition's are available for pre-order beginning April 1 on iTunes.com/MichaelJackson and elsewhere, and available at all retailers worldwide on May 13. In the Philippines, the album will be distributed by Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music.

XSTIG: Maja Salvador and Coby USA Team Up for Dahan-Dahan in 7” Tablet

Following the release of ABS CBN talent Maja Salvador’s first album Believe, leading smart device purveyor Coby USA once again teams up with the Dance Floor Princess as she gears up for a full-on media campaign of her next track, Dahan-Dahan.

As Coby’s local brand ambassador, Maja Salvador has been granted full support by the mobile device maker since the release of her first album “Believe”, which come Pre-loaded in Coby tablets. As part of the ongoing collaboration between Coby and Maja’s record company Ivory Music, Coby has incorporated Dahan-Dahan into their latest dual core 3G tablet with TV, the MID 7015 3G (SRP P 4995 only). The Android Jellybean-run 7-incher includes the official music video for the track as part of its pre-installed applications so Maja fans can listen and sing to the tune whenever, wherever.

MUSIC LYF: Maja Salvador Releases New Album “Believe”

Gusto ko ma-prove na singer din ako, na kaya kong kumanta. Parang ‘si Maja, hindi lang sya umaarte, hindi lang sya sumasayaw, pero kaya din niyang ibigay lahat sa music, sa paggawa ng isang kanta’.

It was not a long time ago when Kapamilya star, Maja Salvador, appeared on Gandang Gabi Vice and shared that she’s serious about pursuing singing as a career, “Gusto ko na, kaya nga ako nag-tour kasi 10 years na ako sa business.” She even shared that she was taking voice lessons from Annie Quintos of The Company.

“Gusto ko i-share sa kanila [sa fans] na meron akong bagong minamahal, which is yung pag-kanta. Sobrang swerte lang na may nakarinig ng boses ko from Ivory Music na yun nga, willing silang gumawa ng album ko.” It was December 2013 when Maja signed a recording contract with Ivory Music & Video. After months of excitement and anticipation, the actress-turned-singer unleashes her talent in singing with her debut album BELIEVE!