Julie Anne San Jose Goes Double Platinum

GMA Records handed out its first-ever Double Platinum Record award to one of its recording artists, Julie Anne San Jose, yesterday in Party Pilipinas for the outstanding sales of her self-titled debut solo album, having exceeded over 30,000 units sold in both physical (CDs) and digital sales.

The album, which was first released thru iTunes last Aug. 10, immediately landed on iTunes Philippines’ No. 1 spot as the most downloaded album.  It also entered the sales charts of iTunes Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, HongKong, Macau and Taiwan and eventually became one of iTunes Southeast Asia’s Top 10 most downloaded albums.

Gladys Reyes and family fill little son’s birthday with magical experience at Hong Kong Disneyland

Gladys Reyes, the popular actress and television program host, and her family enjoyed a magical trip to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort in mid-January. With a work engagement scheduled at the Park on the same day as her son, Christophe’s, birthday, Gladys found there is no better place than Hong Kong Disneyland for the celebration.

“Hong Kong Disneyland is definitely an excellent family destination. It’s a place that helps strengthen the bond among family members, and as a mother, what a joy it is to see my husband and kids having so many magical moments here,” said Gladys, who always tries to enjoy family fun amidst her busy working schedule.

LISTENING ROOM: Linkin Park - Living Things REVIEW

Yes I won't let the day pass to get my chance to have a review of my favorite band ever, LINKIN PARK. And I am provoked by the fact I saw boots by Sebago with the Linkin Park logo! Now I'm again injected with the LP fever and have to vent out frustrations  So my therapy for this would be a review of my most favorite Linkin Park Album so far, LIVING THINGS.

They may have got noticed with songs used in the Transformers movies, and now its over, their songs are now being used in movies like Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter and many more. They also have a Dell Laptop with special LP software! Now lets get back to the album!

Gary V Sings: Just For You turns Gold

The latest album of Gary Valenciano, Gary V Sings: Just For You, has recently been presented with a Gold Record Award for its outstanding sales. The album includes Gary’s renditions of memorable hits like In Your Eyes, It Might Be You, Somewhere Down The Road, What Matters Most, Overjoyed, among others.

The award was given last February 10 during ASAP 18, where he also launched the second single of the album – a modern take on Stephen Bishop’s It Might Be You. Present during the awarding is Universal Records’ General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go.

It should be noted that "Gary V Sings: Just For You" is Gary's 26th full-length studio album with Universal Records.

"Gary V Sings: Just For You" is another creative and original concept by Gary which is six-months in the making. "I was in the car and I told Kiana [my youngest child] to make 'pa-simple' in asking her mom, my wife Angeli, about the songs she once mentioned to me. These songs were just some of her favorites that she had always dreamed I would record," says Gary.

Dingdong Dantes laughs off transfer rumors; says he is still happy with GMA-7

In an interview on the set of his primetime series on GMA-7 – “Pahiram ng Sandali” – Kapuso royalty Dingdong Dantes belied rumors that he is negotiating for a possible transfer to another network after his contract with GMA-7 expires.  

Although Dingdong did not expound on the terms of his existing contract with the kapuso network and the duration of its validity, he gave the assurance that his contract with GMA-7 is still very much active and that he is still very much a kapuso.

MUSIC LYF: Yeng Constantino - Metamorphosis (Album)

No doubt that Yeng Constantino has proven than even after winning Pinoy Dream Academy years ago, her career just gets better and better in time. She loves reinventing herself, from her looks to her songs and still keep herself rooted in the ground. In an encounter with the pinoy punk rock princess, we get to know more about the simple girl from Rizal who dreamed and now is living it.

She continues the dream with another interesting new album called METAMORPHOSIS. And Yeng said it has truly undergone change in her life, with her looks, her spirituality, and still finds time with her family and fans. You might see that Yeng is very visible in the cyberworld as she have accounts in facebook, twitter and even back in multiply where she was very active in posting. She mentions that she would do fansigns and even give video messages to fans who bought her album and post a photo on her facebook page. This is something that most artists don't do and she still manages to continue this habit even she has a busy schedule.

GMA 7’s newest Koreanovela "The Greatest Love" premieres on Monday

Fall crazy in love this heart’s month as GMA Network presents its newest Koreanovela, The Greatest Love, beginning February 11 on GMA Telebabad.

The Greatest Love is a romance-comedy series about a former star singer Angel, portrayed by Gong Hyo Jin, who was once the most popular member of the girl band The National Treasures Girls. As the story progresses, she will find herself entangled with two lovable men — top movie star Colin (Cha Seung Won) and doctor of oriental medicine Jordan (Yoon Kye Sang).

Star World showcases Grammys live and other red carpet events this February

Bask in Hollywood glitz and glamour as Star World brings viewers the biggest awards shows and red carpet events this February. Find out which films and which stars will garner the most honors at these prestigious occasions, and marvel at the celebrities as they parade up the red carpet and set the fashion world abuzz in their stunning designer suits and gowns.

Star World is proud to be broadcasting The 55th Grammy Awards LIVE this Monday, February 11 at 9 AM to give you a sumptuous breakfast of amazing musical performances and the who’s who of the global music industry waiting to be honored for their contributions to music. The Grammy Awards have been celebrating for more than fifty years the music and artists who have touched the hearts and souls of people around the world, and this year’s event, to be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, promises to be the biggest effort to carry on this noble tradition. A total of 81 awards will be given away this year, including three new categories: Best Classical Compendium, Best Latin Jazz Album, and Best Urban Contemporary Album. An astounding roster of artists are set to perform onstage for Music’s Biggest Night, including the usual suspects Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake as well as legends like Sting and Elton John. The Grammys will also pay tribute to the late Levon Helm of The Band with Zac Brown, T Bone Burnett (as musical director), Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard, Elton John, Mumford & Sons, and Mavis Staples. Meanwhile, Stanley Clarke, Chick Corea and Kenny Garrett will also perform a touching tribute to jazz legend Dave Brubeck.

DepEd invites the public to witness the GO! Education Finale this weekend

How far have Department of Education and the private sector gone in improving the country’s public school system?

This will be answered during the Greater Opportunities! (GO!) Education Finale exhibit slated on Feb 9 – 10 at the Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia.

The event aims to create public awareness on the accomplishments thus far of the department especially in improving teacher quality, reform in the basic education curriculum through K to 12 as well as initiatives to fill up education resource gaps to achieve zero backlog by the end of 2013.

Alden Richards, Bela Padilla and Kylie Padilla guest in 'Sarap Diva' this Saturday

This Saturday (February 9), learn the special Valentine recipes of three of GMA’s hottest properties – Alden Richards, Bela Padilla and Kylie Padilla. 

Bela prepares her specialty, Salmon Zuchinni, while Kylie teaches her Halal recipe, Pininyahang Manok. Alden shows off his resourcefulness with his Lechon Paksiw recipe. 

Meanwhile, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid shares the latest trend replacing flowers as a first date gift, the Fruiquet or Fruit bouquet.