MUSIC LYF: USOP 2014 "Do What You Wanna Do"

DJ Earworm's United State Of Pop (USOP) for 2014 came in early this year with "Do What You Wanna Do". It complies the top 25 hits of 2014 in the United States. This compilation mash up is one of the anticipated song and video release in December as USOP is used in many culminating activities like Christmas and New Year parties. This year inspiration came from the lyrics of "Animals" by Maroon 5. Music video and the song are both released online. 

REEL DEAL: Biggest Biblical Epic “EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS” Begins December 5 In The Philippines

Academy Award winner Christian Bale, widely known for his unforgettable portrayal as Batman aka Bruce Wayne in “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight” and “The Dark Knight Rises” once again puts on his heroic garb in the staggering biblical epic ever  to be produced in Ridley Scott’s “Exodus: Gods and Kings.”

Filmed in 3D, Scott’s film will tell the extraordinary story of Moses. Abandoned by a desperate mother as a baby after the Egyptian rulers order the murder of all boys born to slaves, he is found in the bulrushes by the Pharaoh’s daughter and raised in the royal household, where he grows up alongside Ramses (Joel Edgerton), the future monarch.   As a man, Moses has a vision from God and turns his back on his privileged life and leads his people, the Israelites, from enslavement. Scott’s film will feature ground-breaking special effects, to visualise some of the more fantastic elements of the story including the plagues visited upon Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea.

REEL DEAL: Chris Evans From Non-Believer To Believer In Love In “PLAYING IT COOL”

The world’s most charming bachelor, Captain America as he is now widely known, Chris Evans is a non-believer in love in this year’s most endearing love story, “Playing it Cool,” until he meets his match in Michelle Monaghan.

In this romantic comedy, Evans is a writer tasked by his publisher to pen a romantic novel first prior pursuing his action-packed book.  Known as the Narrator (Evans), was having problems writing the romantic novel until he met Monaghan’s character known as Her only to find out that she is already engaged to Stuffy (Ioan Gruffudd).  With a little help from friends with different perspectives on the subject of love (Anthony Mackie, Aubrey Plaza, Luke Wilson and Topher Grace), Evans’ character attempts to stay just friends, but finds himself wanting more.

REEL DEAL: “THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1” Continues To Lead At The Box Office

The highly-successful worldwide release of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” that opened pre-Thanksgiving celebration (U.S.) topped the festive mood of the holidays with a $14.5million on its opening day and continued soar over all at the box-office throughout its first and second  weekends that has earned$225 million to-date. Variety’s report states that overseas, “Mockingjay” is also turning in an impressive performance and should hit around $195 million internationally — topping the total of last year’s “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” at the same point.

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: Sam Concepcion scores three record awards in a day

Singer-actor Sam Concepcion proved that indeed he is a young hitmaker when he was awarded three record awards during his Birthday production number in ASAP last Sunday, Nov.30. He was awarded by Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go three record awards - Gold for his album Infinite, a Platinum for his single Mahal Na Mahal, and a Double Platinum for Dati, a collaboration with Tippy Dos Santos and Quest.

Rocksteddy and Save Me Hollywood Land Nominations at the 27th Awit Awards

Forr music artists and producers, nothing feels better than being recognized for the work you’ve done. And so, 12 Stone Records is happy to announce that two of its prized acts have clinched their nominations at the 27th Awit Awards.

Comparable to a Grammy, an Awit Award and nomination are some of the most coveted recognitions a musical artist can ever hope for in his career. Nominees are carefully selected and winners are meticulously chosen. This year, two acts from the 12 Stone Records label made it to the final list of nominees. First on the list is Rocksteddy who bagged a nomination for Best Performance by a Group for the single “Drown”, followed by all-star newcomer Save Me Hollywood, who continues to prove its superstardom status by scoring a nomination for Best Rock/Alternative Recording for the hit single “High”.

MUSIC LYF: Extra tickets announced for sold-out Ed Sheeran concert in Manila

Due to insistent public demand, Music Management Inc. (@mmilive), http://www.mmilive.com and AEG Live have opened the sale of additional tickets on November 28, 2014, to the erstwhile sold-out Ed Sheeran concert at the SM MOA Arena on March 12, 2015.

The multi-platinum British singer/songwriter headlines a British Invasion of Manila in 2015. Along with the phenomenal One Direction, Ed Sheeran marquees a series of concerts that will also see top UK acts The 1975 and The Vamps rocking the MOA Arena.

For more information on the additional tickets for Ed Sheeran, please go to: SM Tickets, www.smtickets.com, or call: 470-2222

PH kicks off first ASEAN schools games in the country

One ASEAN, One Vision, One Community of Champions: Together with
Marikina City Mayor Del De Guzman, Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC
passes the torch to a student athlete to officially open the
6th ASEAN Schools Games in the country.

Marikina City—The Philippines, through the Department of Education (DepEd) and the local government of Marikina City, officially opened the 6th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) at the Marikina Sports Complex, November 30.

Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said that ASG plays an important role in solidifying ASEAN ties. He said, “This display of solidarity among nations proves that neither borders nor cultural barriers are hindrances to the development and further camaraderie among ASEAN countries.”

He added, “This ASG is not a mere sporting event but a parade of culture among participating countries. We dare learn from each other. We learn that differences allow us to enjoy and appreciate the various treasures in each of our cultures.”

Luistro said that ASG seeks to promote ASEAN solidarity among the youth through school sports and provide opportunities for school athletes to engage in cultural exchange.

REPERTORY PHILIPPINES SET TO OPEN “SCROOGE THE MUSICAL” ON NOVEMBER 21

​Repertory Philippines proudly announces its special holiday treat for the entire family with the new production of SCROOGE THE MUSICAL. 

SCROOGE THE MUSICAL is an adaptation by renowned writer-composer-lyricist Leslie Bricusse of the classic short story ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens.  The story is about the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.

​SCROOGE THE MUSICAL is set to open on November 21, 2014 at Onstage, 2/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas cor. Legazpi St., Makati City. 

​The Repertory Philippines’ production of SCROOGE THE MUSICAL will be directed by Ms. Baby Barredo, the company’s artistic director.