Jorgen Steps Out Of The Shadows

Jergens revealed as brand behind viral Jorgen campaign, launches new products.

Love stories have a way of captivating everybody, and one in particular has been spreading around the internet recently. It's about a guy who exudes the very confidence that one girl happens to lack. And because of that, the girl fell head over heels in love with him.

They're Jorgen and Christine.

XSTIG: Toshiba ang Yugatech Presents New Laptops

Toshiba and Yugatech joined forces for a one of a kind tech event presenting the new series of laptops by Toshiba. Powered with windows 8 and each having advantages in terms of mobility, gaming, performance and even toughness.

Well it would be best that you can check out the specs of the laptops they launched under Satellite, Qosmio, and Portege series. But of course it was presented to us in a unique way having Gabe Mercado.

Mother Lily, Marian make peace after "misunderstanding"

After news reports on Wednesday (June 19) revealed a "misunderstanding" between Regal Films matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde and Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, which had something to do with Regal's non-participation in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), the two patched things up on Thursday, June 20, at the press conference of Marian's upcoming movie with Richard Gutierrez, "My Lady Boss."

In an interview, Marian said that she has a lot to thank Monteverde for and that without her support and help, she (Marian) would not have become the star that she is today. She maintained that whatever happened between her and the producer was just a "misunderstanding."

Later in the press conference Monteverde arrived and Marian welcomed her with a tight hug which lightened up the tensed atmosphere. 

Get Rockin' This School Year With School of Rock!

School starts and so is also a great way to rock the new academic year with a new hobby that can be transformed into a musical craft with the opening of School of Rock located at Greenhills Shopping Center. Yes you heard me right, it is a school where you get to learn how to rock. Compared to music schools, it focus more of the practical lessons on how to play instruments and even vocals.

Children can start young to be the next big thing as rockstars of the future with School of Rock which started in the US and the opening of the school is the first in Asia. Schedules are also flexible for students who wants to study after class and even in weekends. The school is complete with instruments like guitars, drums, keyboards, mikes and a lot of collection of rock classics which they can get inspiration to rock on.

MUSIC LYF: The Art of Burt Bacharach

The Legendary Composer & Songwriter Celebrates his 85th Birthday with the release of “Anyone Who Had a Heart: The Art of the Songwriter”

This year, legendary composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach celebrates his 85th birthday with the release of a “Anyone Who Had A Heart: The Art of the Songwriter” --- a 40-track, 2-CD set with various artists performing his memorable writing collaborations. The complete collection is also available on iTunes --- http://smarturl.it/artofthesongwriterph.

Dating from his first pop hit on the charts and especially his work with longtime writing partner and lyricist Hal David, who helped the duo create an amazing streak of classics, to those songs of recent years when Bacharach ventured out on his own to write with Carole Bayer Sager and Elvis Costello among others, the collection celebrates the work of Bacharach and how the combined efforts of talented songwriters, majestic melodies, unforgettable lyrics and great vocalists can yield timeless pop classics and be interpreted in unique ways.

Along with Lennon and McCartney, Burt Bacharach is one of the most celebrated and legendary song-writers of the twentieth century. His work is recognized around the globe and the respect he has from his peers and fans alike has made him a true living legend.

TRACKLISTING:

DISC 1 1. I Say A Little Prayer (Aretha Franklin) 2. Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head (B.J. Thomas) 3. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (Dusty Springfield) 4. Waiting For Charlie To Come Home (Etta James) 5. The Story Of My Life (Marty Robbins) 6. The Look Of Love (Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66) 7. A House Is Not A Home (Brook Benton) 8. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)(Christopher Cross) 9. Baby It's You (Smith) 10. Tower Of Strength (Gene McDaniels) 11. Magic Moments (Perry Como) 12. Take A Broken Heart (Rick Nelson) 13. Wishin' And Hopin' (Brenda Lee) 14. Don't Make Me Over (Sybil) 15. Any Day Now (Elvis Presley) 16. Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa (Gene Pitney) 17. I'll Never Fall In Love Again (Isaac Hayes) 18. Love's (Still) The Answer (Ronald Isley) 19. Anyone Who Had A Heart (Dionne Warwick) 20. What The World Needs Now (Jackie Deshannon DISC 2 1. What's New Pussycat? (Tom Jones) 2. Alfie (Barbara Streisand) 3. Make It Easy On Yourself (The Walker Brothers) 4. This Guy's In Love With You (Herb Alpert) 5. Message To Michael (The Marvelettes) 6. One Less Bell To Answer (The Fifth Dimension) 7. Walk On By (Gloria Gaynor) 8. Trains And Boats And Planes (Astrud Gilberto) 9. Let The Music Play (Diana Ross & The Supremes) 10. You'll Never Get To Heaven (If You Break My Heart)(The Stylistics) 11. Wives And Lovers (Jack Jones) 12. Love Is My Decision (Chris De Burgh) 13. Keep Me In Mind (Patti Page) 14. On My Own (Patti Labelle And Michael McDonald) 15. Nikki (Burt Bacharach) 16. My Little Red Book (Manfred Mann) 17. Overnight Success (Gladys Knight & The Pips) 18. Toledo (Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach) 19. That's What Friends Are For (Kevin Eubanks)

"Anyone Who Had a Heart: The Art of the Songwriter" is now available in CDs at Astroplus, Odyssey Music & Video and Fully Booked or online via iTunes http://smarturl.it/artofthesongwriterph | For more information about this release, visit www.facebook.com/mcamusic.ccj

REEL DEAL: World War Z REVIEW

I think we have too many Zombie films that usually deals the same thing over and over, and sometimes we got immune with the concept. But I have to rule out World War Z which is now showing in theaters for showing us a whole new kind of undead experience which can be one for the books.

Based on a novel, World War Z brings to life a global pandemic that have brought humanity to the brink of extinction  With men turning into Zombies and swarming together to infect more, what other option you have left and what can you do to stop the plague. 

Brad Pitt takes everyone on a dangerous mission in search for answers that can be the key to the cure and answers for the gruesome fall of cities and countries. Which happened so fast and  is now threatening mankind's existence.Though I have not read the book, I think it has satisfied it with the details put into the scenes. And again, we love movies that makes you think even after the show. Now I have to set up my zombie fortress soon.

Who will the Elan Awards Filipino Gentleman of 2013?

This is not the search for the next Psy but the ultimate Pinoy gentleman that embodies the qualities of a successful and made man and now for the first time the Elan Awards presented by McJim will now recognize the Man of the year with the search for the Modern Filipino Gentleman.

On the launch last Monday, the 12 finalists were announced with the judges and the organizing team. From a long list from the open nomination now it has come down to 12 men who will now on the final phase with the public voting who will be the emerge the sole victor.

The voting happens on the McJim Classic Leather Facebook Page which have a link to the application for the voting process. One vote for each category for each facebook account. This means you have three votes and it can be the same or different person for that category. Votes will then be tallied and will be the basis for the winner of the award. The list of the nominees are listed after the jump. Hurry because the  voting period will end on August 2, 2013.