MUSIC LYF: PhilPop 2013 Interpreters Revealed

The PhilPop 2013 top 12 song interpreters were revelaed this week and this marks the start of the release of the upcoming album compilation of the biggest songwriting competition in the Philippines. From the 12 finalists, they chosen artists mostly from the Universal Records artists roster who will interpret their songs. This is something different since usually, the songwriter would have the option if they can sing their piece but for PhilPop 2013, they opted to have a seperate interpreter for the entry.

Another news from the competition is the withdrawal of Marion Aunor from the competition. Mr. Ryan Cayabyab told the press that it was a personal desicion not to continue with the contest. Marion was also a finalist at another songwriting competition this year though it is not clear if this is the reason she is backing out.

Richard Gutierrez’s Love & Lies ends on a high note

For the past 9 weeks, viewers were glued to their TV screens as they followed the journey of Richard Gutierrez’s character Edward in GMA’s original series Love & Lies.   

According to Richard, one of his unforgettable experiences while doing the series is that he was able to work with the Philippine Navy. “Matagal ko nang pangarap na makita yung Navy natin at makatrabaho sila, so naging magandang experience yun para sa akin.”

According to data from the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, the suspenserye and fast-paced action series posted high TV ratings during its run.

Based on overnight household ratings data recorded in Mega Manila for April 8 to May 31, Love & Lies scored an average household rating of 20.7 percent versus ABS-CBN’s Apoy sa Dagat with 18.5 percent.

ART IS A BANG: RenaiXance – A Decade of Renaissance Art Gallery

Renaissance Art Gallery's celebrated their 10th year anniversary with an exhibit called “ RenaiXance – A Decade of Renaissance Art Gallery ” was unveiled on June 5, 2013 at the Art Center located at the 4/F SM Megamall Bldg. A, Ortigas Center.

Invited as special guests of honor were National Artists Napoleon Abueva, Arturo Luz, Ben Cabrera, Abdulmari Imao and other respected names in the field of arts. 

The exhibit  features more than 50 of the country’s foremost names in the field of visual arts (figurative and abstract), sculpture and photography.

Seeing a lot of artists in one venue makes it a very interesting sight for art lovers and newbies like me which looks up to Pinoy artists for their works that range from the contemporary to the bizarre which plays with one's imagination. 

We went around to see the artworks and I can say that I am a fan of sculptures and photography, works of National Artist Abdulmari Imao and photos of Jim Paredes are works you should not miss when you visit the exhibit.

HEALTHY LYF: A new trend in erasing wrinkles and sagging skin

Aging is something inevitable, but how we want to age is something we can work with. Aging manifests in many different ways, but the most noticeable of all these signs comes right through our skin, especially when people start noticing wrinkles on our face.

All structural tissue layers of our skin are affected by aging, and there is a change in the topography, shape, and proportions of the face. As the face loses volume, the skin loses elasticity and is no longer able to accommodate the underlying volume loss, causing it to sag and fold.

Getting a facelift surgery is one of the treatments used to get that tighter, much younger look. What it does is, the surgery makes incisions near the hairline and then the skin is pulled back to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging, the excess skin excised. Facelift surgery is one of the solutions to a sagging, aging face, but not all can afford the treatment and there are some others who just won’t do it under the knife.

Freedom Rocks at the Araneta Center

Were just 5 days away until Independence day, and aside from the colors of freedom, Araneta Center have come up with a event that will make you scream FREEDOM ROCKS! That’s why OPM bands Join The Club and Tanya Markova are rockin’ the night away on June 12 at The Araneta Center…for FREE! Yes, it’s FREE! We are giving you a FREE CONCERT on Independence Day!

100 lucky Facebook fans of The Araneta Center will get the chance to bring home goodies through an online promo, so watch out for our announcement today!

What are you waiting for?  Grab your friends and family and join our freedom party!

Celebrate your freedom with good music, good food, and good vibes here at The Araneta Center!

Log on to www.facebook.com/aranetacenter and follow us @aranetacenter!

Universal Records artists reign supreme at the 2013 Awit Awards

Universal Records continues to be the home of the best, most respected local musical acts. At this year’s Awit Awards, the label’s artists headline the list of nominees – Gloc-9, Noel Cabangon, Gary Valenciano, Sam Concepcion, Sponge Cola, Kamikazee, Parokya Ni Edgar, Ogie Alcasid, Christian Bautista, and She’s Only Sixteen.

Gloc-9 leads with five nominations Album of the Year for MKNM: Mga Kuwento Ng Makata, and for Sirena ­– Song of the Year, Best Rap, Best Collaboration and Best Music Video. The song also features Ebe Dancel.

Noel Cabangon takes home for four nominations: Album of the Year for Tuloy Ang Byahe, Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist and Best Ballad for Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka, and Best Regional Recording for Usahay.

MUSIC LYF LISTENING ROOM: Richard Poon - Legends

Last month Richard Poon shared his latest album LEGENDS under Universal records, as well as the news that he and Maricar Reyes will get married. Here at Listening Room, he is one of the first OPM artist to be featured in this section for Music Lyf.

This is Richard's new album is also his first with the label and also a slightly different feel from the big band genre but I do love the album as it is a great chill album, in these times of most of the other songs out there belt their hearts out this brings us back to basics and also appreciate smooth and easy music.

Now lets listen to Legends:

Yahoo! launches third edition of OMG! Awards in the Philippines

The best of Pinoy talent to be showcased in year’s biggest awards night

Yahoo! Philippines launched the third edition of the Yahoo! OMG! Awards by announcing this year’s nominees list. This year’s hottest celebrity awards, OMG! is unique as it is powered by fans. Yahoo! OMG! Awards honors the Philippines’ favorite celebs, emerging stars and dedicated fans in the field of music, film, radio and television, who have been most-searched on Yahoo! Philippines and who have caught the attention of the Filipino audience over the past year. For the first time, the Yahoo! OMG! Awards is co-presented by McCafé.

GMA Artists Anliven The Kids of Region 3 at the Mind Museum

May 28, 2013, GMA artists - Joyce Ching, Barbie Forteza and Krystal Reyes graced the event of Children’s Hour at the Mind Museum to spend time with 220 children from various socially oriented organizations in Region 3. “Basta isipin nyo lang na kaya nyo yan sa kahit anong pinagdadaanan nyo sa buhay” said Barbie Forteza while giving their words of encouragement. Despite of their busy schedules the teen Kapuso stars were still able to spend time with the kids and cheered them up. They are sharing their blessings by reaching out and being role models.

Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013 List of Nominees

OMG! yes you've come to the right article where you can check on the complete list of nominees for the 2013 edition of Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013 that will happen this July!

This year’s hottest celebrity awards, OMG! is unique as it is powered by fans. Yahoo! OMG! Awards honors the Philippines’ favorite celebs, emerging stars and dedicated fans in the field of music, film, radio and television, who have been most-searched on Yahoo! Philippines and who have caught the attention of the Filipino audience over the past year. For the first time, the Yahoo! OMG! Awards is co-presented by McCafé.

Here is the complete list of nominees for this year! Details on how to vote are at the bottom of the post and also the deadline of voting. So don't hesitate to vote for your favorites!