SUPER JUNIOR "SORRY SORRY" IS NOW CERTIFIED GOLD IN THE PHILIPPINES!

Asian Pop Superstar Group SUPER JUNIOR's third album "Sorry Sorry" is now certified GOLD in the Philippines after three months of release. Super Junior holds the distinction of being the FIRST K-POP ARTIST and its album "Sorry Sorry", the FIRST K-POP ALBUM to reach GOLD RECORD STATUS in the country.

SUPER JUNIOR's "Sorry Sorry" album was NUMBER ONE in two of the country's biggest record retail chains - Odyssey and Music One and stayed in Odyssey Records Album Chart for 10 weeks! Two of album's singles "Sorry Sorry" and ""It's You" received heavy radio and video airplay and "It's You" music video peaked at #2 in MYX Hit Chart.

Universal Records attributes this amazing achievement to the solid support the local Super Junior followers have shown this 13-person super group. Watch out for Super Junior's next release "Super Junior - Super Show 2 Live Album" CD in the Philippines soon.

"Sorry Sorry" is released in the Philippines by Universal Records, the FIRST record label to release K-Pop albums in the country.

UNIVERSAL RECORDS ARTISTS RECEIVE ASAP PLATINUM CIRCLE AWARD

MARTIN NIEVERA AND GARY VALENCIANO'S "AS 1" ALBUM IS NOW CERTIFIED PLATINUM!

OPM giants Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano's album "As 1" has been certified PLATINUM! Martin and Gary received their Platinum Record award from Universal Records Head Of OPM Mr. Ito Rapadas and TV & Radio Promotions Manager Elena Dimanahan last Sunday (December 6) on ASAP 09.

This rare recording features the two iconic artists singing each other’s hit songs as well as the carrier single “As 1”, an original song written by Gina Tabuena-Godinez and Albert Chang Co and arranged by Gary Valenciano.

AS 1 (THE ALBUM) tracklisting:
1. Together As One - Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano
2. Sana Maulit Muli - Martin Nievera
3. Be My Lady - Gary Valenciano
4. Reaching Out - Martin Nievera
5. How Can I - Gary Valenciano
6. Hang On - Martin Nievera
7. You Are My Song - Gary Valenciano
8. Take Me Out Of The Dark - Martin Nievera
9. Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin - Gary Valenciano
10. Kahit Isang Saglit - Martin Nievera
11. Tayong Dalawa (Theme from teleserye "Tayong Dalawa") - Gary Valenciano
12. Ikaw Ang Pangarap (Theme from teleserye "Lobo") - Martin Nievera
13. Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos - Gary Valenciano
14. As 1 - Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano

SHINee vows to return to Philippines

Korean idol group SHINee will likely include the Philippines in their itinerary if they embark on an Asian tour.

SHINee members Onew, Jonghyun, Minho, and Key made the announcement at the press conference following their participation in the concert dubbed “Philippines-Korea Friendship Festival,” held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) last November 27.

SHINee is part of the current hallyu, or Korean wave, currently sweeping Asia. They debuted in the Korean music scene in 2008 under SM Entertainment agency, which also manages boy bands TVXQ and Super Junior.

“It was such an amazing experience. I actually cried,” one Filipino fan posted on the SHINee World Philippines fan forum after watching the pop idol group performed.

SHINee’s repertoire included “Stand by Me”, a song from the official soundtrack of the Korean hit drama series, “Boys over Flowers;” “Juliette,” one of their hits in Korea; and “Ring Ding Dong,” the group’s latest output that has already won several awards. Their fifth member, Taemin, was unable to join the concert due to illness.

Fans of the Korean boy band---many of whom wore SHINee t-shirts and brought banners and balloons---started lining up outside CCP as early as 1 p.m., some four hours before showtime. Many of the concertgoers got their tickets through a raffle sponsored by Arirang TV days prior.

The “Philippines-Korea Friendship Festival” concert was emceed by VJ Isak of Arirang TV’s “Pops in Seoul” and Filipino actor Luis Manzano. The opening remarks were given by Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Choi Joong Kyung.

Other featured acts were Filipino dance troupe Teatro Miguel, reggae band Brownman Revival, Korean jazz group Winterplay, and Korean rap duo Mighty Mouth.

The concert was part of the Korean Cultural Festival in the Philippines. It was organized by Korean broadcast station Arirang TV and government-owned TV station NBN, with support from Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Korea Communications Commission; the Korean Embassy in the Philippines; United Korean Community Association in the Philippines; Department of Tourism; Hanjin; ABS-CBN; SkyCable and Global Destiny.

SHINee is the first Korean idol group to hold a concert in the Philippines.

Source: Manila Bulletin
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SHINee "2009, Year Of Us" CD & Poster

SHINee "2009, Year Of Us" CD & Poster (Actual Size)

Release date will be announced THIS WEEK!

f(x) "CHU"

Described as 'Asia's Pop Dance Group', f(x) is formed by five members: 22 year old Chinese talent Victoria who starred in the music videos of SHINee's "Noona Is So Pretty" and Super Junior M's "U"; 16 year old Luna; 16 year old Chinese-American rapper Amber; 15 year old Sulli, who appeared in "Seo Dong Yo", "Ba:Bo", and "Punch Lady"; and 14 year old Krystal, who is the younger sister of Girls' Generation's Jessica and the leading lady in SHINee's "Juliette" music video. The use of a variable for the group's name alludes to the members' varied talents and ability to succeed in Korea and overseas. In addition, the "f " stands for "flower", and the "x" refers to the female chromosome.

SM Entertainment's new girl group f(x) blows a kiss to fans with their anticipated first single "Chu~♡". After lighting up online charts with their digital debut single "Lachata" and CM song "Chocolate Love", the girls make their CD debut with this addictive Europop dance number. The fairy tale-like song is about a girl who wakes up from slumber after receiving a kiss, and is filled with curiosity and expectations of the world. The "chu" sound is repeated often in the song, giving it an extra cute and catchy bounce. The CD single also includes the new numbers "Step By Me" and "You Are My Destiny".

The "Chu" music video, which was filmed last month on a set near Seoul, was directed by contemporary music video director Cho Soo-hyun, who has worked idol group Super Junior for their hit song "It's You".

f(x) "Chu" CD Single tracklisting:
1. Chu~♡
2. Step by me
3. You are my destiny

TVXQ "The 3rd Asia Tour Concert Mirotic Live Album"

Although it's not an official 5th album, the boys of TVXQ release their live concert album, "TVXQ: The 3rd Asia Tour Concert Mirotic Live Album"! The new live concert CD will consist of tracks from their February 2009 concert at the Seoul Olympic Stadium. Naturally, the guys performed many of the songs off their "Mirotic" album including "Hey! (Don't Bring Me Down)", "Crazy Love" and "Wrong Number" but they also made room for older dance hits like "Rising Sun" and "Purple Line", as well as a few of their Japanese tracks including "Somebody To Love" and "Sky" plus remix versions of perennial favorites "Hug", "The Way U Are" and "Balloons" adding up to a whopping 34 live tracks!

What’s unique about their new 34 track live concert CD album is that it includes solo tracks from each member. Yunho’s contribution is the self-produced track titled "Checkmate". Junsu also produced his own track titled "Xiahtic" featuring SHINee member Key. A solo by Chang-min titled, "Upon This Rock" and one by Jae-joong titled "It’s My World" have also been included. In addition, TVXQ fans can also hear a piano track, performed by Yoo-chun himself titled "Love Bye Love".

TVXQ, an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi, are a South Korean boy band quintet formed under SM Entertainment in 2003. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki. They were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone in 2005. Their name roughly translates as "Rising Gods of the East". Since their debut, TVXQ has become one of the most popular singing groups in East Asia, gaining great popularity in such countries as China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and other East Asian regions.

Tracklisting:
CD 1
01. RIDE INTO THE EARTH
02. HEY!(Don't bring me down)
03. JUKEBOX IN AD2055
04. 惡女(Are you A Good girl?)
05. Rising Sun
06. 樂園(PARADISE)
07. 彩虹(RAINBOW)
08. Opening Ment
09. HUG(擁抱)-remix
10. 我的愛啊 再見(Love Bye Love)_Micky有天 個人舞台
11. 那才是我的世界_HERO在中 個人舞台
12. Upon This Rock_MAX昌珉 個人舞台
13. SHAPE OF DARKSIDE
14. Wrong Number
15. Purple Line
16. Balloon flies with memories
17. 輕氣球(Balloons)-remix

CD 2
18. 半弦月
19. Love in the Ice
20. Don't Say Goodbye
21. 問候
22. Xiahtic_Xiah俊秀 個人舞台
23. Checkmate_U-Know允浩 個人舞台
24. SPELLBOUND OF TVXQ!
25. 魔咒-MIROTIC
26. The way U are-remix
27. Somebody To Love
28. CRAZY LOVE
29. HA HA HA SONG
30. Sky
31. Closing Ment
32. Song for you
33. Tonight
34. Song for you (studio ver)

Manila Bulletin online | TVXQ to release 'Mirotic Live' in RP

By: Jonathan M. Hicap
December 13, 2009, 5:51pm

Filipino fans of K-pop boy band TVXQ (aka DBSK or Dong Bang Shin Ki) are excited about the local release of the group’s The 3rd Asia Tour Concert “Mirotic” Live 2-CD album under Universal Record Philippines.

Spearheading the campaign for fans to buy the album is Cassiopeia Philippines, TVXQ’s fan club in the country.

The release of the album on Dec. 15 is more meaningful for the fans as they will also celebrate on that day the 23rd birthday of TVXQ member Xiah Junsu.

CassPH is planning to celebrate the Nationwide Dong Bang Day on Dec. 15 for the two events.

Fans are encouraged to buy the album and CassPH are planning to send their photos with the album and birthday banners to Junsu through AVEX, a record company which manages TVXQ’s activities and records in Japan.

Fans have been calling record stores Odyssey, Music One, Astroplus, Astrovision, O Music Video and the Landmark to reserve the album.

CassPH is also encouraging fans to text to MYX to make “Mirotic” number one on the music channel.

Universal Records said fans who’ll buy the album will also get free TVXQ posters.

TVXQ is a five-member pop group composed of Xiah Junsu, YoungWoong Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun, U-Know Yunho and Choikang Changmin. The group debuted in 2003 and has a huge following in Korea, Japan and in other Asian countries.

The boy band is the first foreign male group to debut at number one on Japan’s Oricon charts in 2008 with their Japanese single “Purple Line.”

TVXQ has the largest fan club in Korea called Cassiopeia with about 800,000 members.

Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/233942/universal-records-release-tvxq-s-mirotic-rp

TVXQ "MIROTIC LIVE" 2CD ALBUM OUT TODAY! COMES WITH FREE POSTER!

FREE Limited Edition TVXQ poster awaits those who will purchase "Mirotic Live" 2CD in the following record stores:


METRO MANILA:
Odyssey SM Mall Of Asia 5560138
Odyssey SM Manila 5249098
Odyssey Robinsons Place Ermita 5367941
Odyssey SM Fairview 9383152
Odyssey Filinvest 8503763
Odyssey ...Alabang 7725984
Odyssey SM Southmall 8062602
Odyssey Gateway 4210596
Odyssey SM Megamall 6873620
Odyssey SM Sta Mesa 7161551
Odyssey Robinsons Galleria 6314889
Odyssey Sta Lucia East Mall 6824271
Odyssey SM Bicutan 8229040
Odyssey SM Taytay 6612031
Odyssey SM Marikina 4771874
Music One Quezon Avenue 373-7376
Music One Glorietta 752-8095 to 96
Music One Greenbelt 757-4425 to 26
Astroplus SM Mall Of Asia 5560080
Astroplus SM North Edsa 9201531
Astroplus The Block North Edsa 4420372
Astroplus SM Makati 3182382
Astroplus SM Megamall 6331793
Astroplus SM San Lazaro 7862428
Astrovision Virra Mall 7210811
Astrovision Robinsons Place Ermita 5363228
Astrovision Trinoma 9155163
Astrovision Filinvest 8503978
Astrovision Metro East 6813390
Astrovision Shangrila Plaza 6359967
Astrovision Robinsons Gallleria 6363173
O Music Video Rockwell 8981090
O Music Video Greenbelt 8922039
The Landmark Trinoma 9229990
The Landmark Makati 8109990

PROVINCES:
Astroplus Sta. Rosa Laguna (049) 5349875
Astrovision Ayala Cebu (032) 2344535
Astroplus SM Marilao (044) 9332038
Astroplus SM Clark (045) 4990005
Astroplus SM Baguio (074) 6197768
Astroplus SM Lucena (042) 7100010
Odyssey SM Bacoor (046) 4177392
Odyssey Dasmarinas (046) 4323121
Odyssey SM Manduriao Iloilo (033) 3209755
Odyssey Limketkai Cagayan de Oro (088) 8562092
Odyssey SM Cebu (032) 2320769
Odyssey Gaisano Mall Davao (082) 2217750
Odyssey SM Pampanga (045) 9612468
Odyssey Olongapo (047) 2232248
Odyssey NE Pacific Nueva Ecija (044) 9409038
Odyssey Magic Mall Urdaneta Pangasinan (075) 6562919
Odyssey SM Batangas (043) 7832243
Odyssey SM Bacolod (034) 468 0036

PLEASE CALL YOUR FAVORITE STORES AND RESERVE YOUR "MIROTIC LIVE" 2CD & POSTER NOW!

HURRY! Available on a first come first serve basis, while supplies last!

f(x) "CHU" CD SINGLE OUT TODAY! COMES WITH FREE POSTER!

FREE Limited Edition f(x) poster awaits those who will purchase "Chu" CD Single in the following record stores:

METRO MANILA:
Odyssey SM Mall Of Asia 5560138
Odyssey SM Manila 5249098
Odyssey Robinsons Place Ermita 5367941
Odyssey SM Fairview 9383152
Odyssey Filinvest 8503763
Odyssey Ala...bang 7725984
Odyssey SM Southmall 8062602
Odyssey Gateway 4210596
Odyssey SM Megamall 6873620
Odyssey SM Sta Mesa 7161551
Odyssey Robinsons Galleria 6314889
Odyssey Sta Lucia East Mall 6824271
Odyssey SM Bicutan 8229040
Odyssey SM Taytay 6612031
Odyssey SM Marikina 4771874
Music One Quezon Avenue 373-7376
Music One Glorietta 752-8095 to 96
Music One Greenbelt 757-4425 to 26
Astroplus SM Mall Of Asia 5560080
Astroplus SM North Edsa 9201531
Astroplus The Block North Edsa 4420372
Astroplus SM Makati 3182382
Astroplus SM Megamall 6331793
Astroplus SM San Lazaro 7862428
Astrovision Virra Mall 7210811
Astrovision Robinsons Place Ermita 5363228
Astrovision Trinoma 9155163
Astrovision Filinvest 8503978
Astrovision Metro East 6813390
Astrovision Shangrila Plaza 6359967
Astrovision Robinsons Gallleria 6363173
O Music Video Rockwell 8981090
O Music Video Greenbelt 8922039
The Landmark Trinoma 9229990
The Landmark Makati 8109990

PROVINCES:
Astroplus Sta. Rosa Laguna (049) 5349875
Astrovision Ayala Cebu (032) 2344535
Astroplus SM Marilao (044) 9332038
Astroplus SM Clark (045) 4990005
Astroplus SM Baguio (074) 6197768
Astroplus SM Lucena (042) 7100010
Odyssey SM Bacoor (046) 4177392
Odyssey Dasmarinas (046) 4323121
Odyssey SM Manduriao Iloilo (033) 3209755
Odyssey Limketkai Cagayan de Oro (088) 8562092
Odyssey SM Cebu (032) 2320769
Odyssey Gaisano Mall Davao (082) 2217750
Odyssey SM Pampanga (045) 9612468
Odyssey Olongapo (047) 2232248
Odyssey NE Pacific Nueva Ecija (044) 9409038
Odyssey Magic Mall Urdaneta Pangasinan (075) 6562919
Odyssey SM Batangas (043) 7832243
Odyssey SM Bacolod (034) 468 0036

PLEASE CALL YOUR FAVORITE STORES AND RESERVE YOUR "Chu" CD Single & POSTER NOW!

HURRY! Available on a first come first serve basis, while supplies last!

IT'S CONFIRMED! UNIVERSAL RECORDS WILL RELEASE THESE!

It's confirmed! Universal Records will release SUPER JUNIOR "Super Show 2 Live Album" 2CD and GIRLS' GENERATION "Gee".  Watch out for further announcements.

MARTIN NIEVERA & GARY VALENCIANO "As 1" Album Platinum Record Award @ ASAP (12/6/09)

CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA'S ALBUM #1 FOR 7 WEEKS!

#1 album for 7 weeks in Odyssey Record Stores

Release Date Confirmed! TVXQ "Mirotic Live Album" 2CD & FREE Poster

It's official TVXQ "Mirotic" Live album 2CD will be released on December 15th (Tuesday). More details like FREE TVXQ poster and price coming soon!

TVXQ "Mirotic Live Album" CD & poster:

Release Date Confirmed! f(x) "Chu" CD Single & FREE Poster

It's official! f(x) "Chu" cd single will be released on December 15th (Tuesday). More details like FREE f(x) poster and price coming soon!

MOONY "I Don't Know Why" audio clip

Club Diva MOONY's New Album "4 YOUR LOVE" Out Now!

Italian dance diva Moony’s pedigree came from the Venetian club scene and was the voice behind smash hits like Angel Moon's "He's All I Want", Spiller's "Batucada" and DB Boulevard's "Point Of View". The song went on to become one of the biggest hits of that year across Europe, earning DB Boulevard the distinction of being the first Italian artist to be nominated at the MTV Europe Music Awards along the way. The success of the track crossed the Atlantic, topping the Billboard Club Charts for four consecutive weeks. Now, Moony steps out of her own with her brand new album "4 Your Love". With remarkable vocal ability, great songwriting and an album just waiting to be discovered, Moony is the complete package! Includes the "I Don't Know Why", "Little Bird", "He's All I Want", "Dove 09" and more!

Ian Gillan talks about his new album "One Eye To Morocco"

Ian Gillan "One Eye To Morocco" in stores now!

Ian Gillan's Newest Album "One Eye To Morocco" Out Now

2009 album from the legendary rock vocalist, Ian Gillan is renowned both as a member of Deep Purple, as well as leader of Gillan. Despite often being called a 'Heavy Metal Pioneer', Ian Gillan never felt he really belonged to that music category. His all time music inspiration and heroes are names such as James Brown, Ray Charles, Little Richard and the rockers of the '50s. It's with no surprise that all true Ian Gillan connoisseurs will find all these influences on this release. A 100% rock album, "One Eye To Morocco" will conquer new and old Gillan fans with an impressive collection of songs showing a big variety of moods and colors. From classic Gillan Rock to the Arabic sound of the title track plus soulful ballads and bluesy mid-tempo rockers.

jj "Things Will Never Be The Same Again" audio clip

jj "jj n° 2" CD Out Now

"jj n° 2" is the dreamy debut album from Gothenburg's jj. This mysterious outfit from Sweden makes the kind of warm, sunny Balearic pop the region has become known for, but jj do it much better than most. Sharing both the island sounds and sticky-fingered irreverence of their label mates The Tough Alliance and Air France, they also carry traces of iconic twee label Sarah Records and when jj drift closer to early-'90s ambient-house, they still allow emotion to flood through the textures, and they never start repeating themselves. For all the above reasons, jj have crafted a truly fascinating album and one of the best hidden gems of the year! Includes "Things Will Never Be The Same Again", "From Africa To Malaga", "Ecstasy", "My Hopes And Dreams" and more.

OPM ARTISTS UNITED "Pilipino, Kaya Natin To" CD Single Out Now

"Pilipino, Kaya Natin 'To" is the unity project of the season! It is proof that the Filipino artists have the heart and social consciousness to join forces, share their talents and be part of a good cause.

"Pilipino, Kaya Natin 'To", a song composed by Ogie Alcasid has some 80 popular and highly respected OPM artists singing together for a worthwhile cause and even if they are from different recording labels, they have been allowed to be part of this very significant endeavor.

The proceeds and the donations generated from this project shall go to the Gawad Kalinga community rehabilitation program for the people/ communities affected by the recent calamities.

"Pilipino Kaya Natin To" CD single out now.

NOEL CABANGON "BYAHE" ALBUM IS #1 AGAIN!

OPM singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon's latest CD titled "Byahe" is the NUMBER ONE album AGAIN in Music One stores! The retail chain released their album chart yesterday based on the sales tabulation garnered from the three Music One Stores (Glorietta, Greenbelt and Quezon City).

"Byahe" has outsold brand new albums by Andrea Bocelli, Adam Lambert, Glee OST, Lady Gaga and Kris Allen!

Now signed to Universal Records, Noel Cabangon takes the sonic road trip down memory lane, with his brand new album aptly titled "Byahe". The 15-track CD features Noel's heartfelt rendition of OPM classics from the seventies and eighties plus 3 original tracks, including his collaborations with Chito Miranda of Parokya Ni Edgar and Aia De Leon of Imago. Produced by Noel Cabangon and Ito Rapadas, "Byahe" will further establish Noel as a force to be reckoned with in the local music industry.

Tracklisting:
1. Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko (originally by Sharon Cuneta)
2. Tuloy Pa Rin (originally by Neocolours)
3. Binibini (originally by The Rainmakers)
4. Ang Aking Awitin (originally by Bong Gabriel)

5. Di Na Natuto (originally by Gary Valenciano)
6. Ang Buhay Nga Naman
7. Kanlungan with Aia De Leon of Imago
8. Dito Sa Kanto with Chito Miranda of Parokya Ni Edgar
9. Kung Kailangan Mo Ako (originally by Rey Valera)
10. Ipagpatawad mo (originally by VST &Company)
11. Pag-ibig (originally by APO Hiking Society)
12. Pinay (originally by Florante)
13. Tao (originally by Sampaguita)
14. Pagbabalik (originally by Asin)
15. Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika (originally by Hadji Alejandro)

Sam Concepcion chosen as the celebrity endorser of “Husay Ng Batang Pinoy” 2009 PaperClay Nationwide Art Competition

PaperClay Art Competition
by Edmund Sicam
The Manila Times, 03 December 2009

Sam Concepcion, one of the few local performers to go international (he sang the theme song in the Dreamworks animation movie, Kung Fu Panda) has been chosen as the celebrity endorser of “Husay Ng Batang Pinoy” 2009 PaperClay Nationwide Art Competition, sponsored by JNBM Amazing Arts Philippines Inc. (JAAPI) and the Department of Education (DepEd).

PaperClay is an art medium that has the consistency of moist colored paper with a hint of clay that could be applied to any surface—be it wood, paper, glass, ceramics or even metal. Using two sticks for its application, without the need for adhesives, PaperClay will turn into a beautiful piece of embossed textured art.

The competition is open to all elementary and high school students (both in public and private institutions) enroled in the current school year. The competition has three rounds: 1. Competition among DepEd Divisions from October 19 to December 31, 2009; 2. The Regional Selection from January 4 to 31, 2010; and 3. The National Selection from February 1 to 13, 2010.

Sam Concepcion says, “I usually explore my creativity through music by playing the piano or guitar or performing onstage. PaperClay Art is my newest creative outlet. It stimulates the imagination, and encourages self-expression, and quality bonding time with family members.”

For details, call (632) 502-7423, 496-8849 or 496-9100, e-mail jnbmartcafe@yahoo.com.ph or visit http://www.jnbmamazingarts.multiply.com/.

Coming soon: Super Junior "The 2nd Asia Tour Concert: Super Show 2" CD

Super Junior "SUPER SHOW 2" live album containing live audio recording of the performances will be released on the 10th of December. (Philippines release date will be delayed.)

The album was recorded over the past three days from July 17 to 19 at the Olympic Park Fencing Stadium in Seoul. With the release, fans will surely be satisfied with the full records of the live performances, thus expecting a heated reaction.

The 2CD Album contains Super Junior hit songs and its sub-groups, namely Super Junior-KRY, Super Junior-T, Super Junior-M including solo performances of the members, each showing different color and charms, as well as a funny parody of Girls’ Generation hit song “Gee”, tallying to a total of more than 39 songs.

Placebo on the cover of Kerrang! magazine

Gregorian "Christmas Chants" album preview

Gregorian's "Christmas Chants" album, out now! Album marketed and distributed in the Philippines by Universal Records, under license from Edel Entertainment GmbH.

Christopher Cross "A Christopher Cross Christmas" cd preview

Christopher Cross' CD "A Christopher Cross Christmas" in stores now! Album marketed and distributed in the Philippines by Universal Records, under license from Edel Entertainment GmbH.

Jim Brickman "The Hymns & Carols of Christmas" album preview

Jim Brickman "The Hymns & Carols of Christmas" out now! Album marketed and distributed in the Philippines by Universal Records, under license from G-Pop Records GmbH.

Lani Misalucha "The Gift of Christmas" album preview

In stores now: Lani Misalucha's Christmas album "The Gift Of Christmas".

Jay R "Holiday of Love" album preview

Jay R's Christmas CD "Holiday of Love", in stores now!

Jed Madela "The Voice of Christmas" album preview

Christmas album from Jed Madela entitled "The Voice of Christmas". CD out now!

Jed Madela : The Greatest Gift Concert

JED MADELA: THE GREATEST GIFT Concert

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 (Tuesday)

Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Location: Mandarin Oriental Ballroom

Jed Madela @ Eastwood Walk Of Fame

Christian Bautista @ Eastwood Walk Of Fame

By Carlo Arreglado Orosa 

Christian Bautista proudly poses beside his very own star along Eastwoods Walk of Fame. Sponsored by GMA TV Host German Moreno aka Master Showman, the grand unveiling was well attended by a rare mix of accomplished artists then and now from the industries of Television, Film & Recording. Recipients present that night were KC Concepcion, Christian Bautista, John Loyd Cruz, Jed Madela, Gabby Concepcion, Ogie Alcacid, Jano Gibbs, APO High King Society,Vice Ishko Moreno, Jolina Magdangal, Yul Servo, Rico Puno, Rey Valera, Cherrie Pie Picache, Jackelyn Jose, Nino Mulach, Jackie Lou Blanco, Ricky Davao, Luis Gonzales, Armida Seguion Reyna, Marky Cielo (represented by his Mom and brother), Jose Mari Chan, Haji Alejandro, Dingdong Avanzado, Aiza Seguera and Basil Valdez.

MARK HERRAS "The Greatest Moves" Album Launch @ SOP (11/29/09)

"Mark Herras: The Greatest Moves" CD out now!

Sponge Cola wins Pop Band Performance & Christian Bautista for Pop Male Performance

Sponge Cola wins Pop Band Performance for "Di Na Mababawi" and Christian Bautista for Pop Male Performance for "Tell Me Your Name".

Inquirer.net | OPM artists unite in benefit concert

By Remy M. Umerez
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:03:00 11/27/2009

MANILA, Philippines — The devastation wrought by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng is bringing out the best in many of us, releasing an outpouring of love for the people affected by them. To express their eagerness to help, some 80 performers are coming together to raise funds for the typhoons’ victims.

The concert, “Pilipino, Kaya Natin ’To,” will be staged on Dec. 5 at the SM Mall of Asia under Rowell Santiago’s direction. The idea for a benefit concert began with talent manager, Girlie Rodis, who called on Ogie Alcasid to help gather OPM artists for a fundraising event. Rodis shares, “Ondoy destroyed houses, and Gawad Kalinga is about building homes, so we chose it to be the concert’s main beneficiary.”

For the concert, Ogie composed the song "Pilipino, Kaya Natin ’To,” which conveys a message of hope through music, as it seeks to uplift the spirits of typhoon victims. The performers may come from competing production labels and networks, but they’re bound by a common desire to help.

“Pilipino, Kaya Natin ’To,” sung by OPM Artists United, has been released as a CD single by Universal Records, in cooperation with Sony Music, MCA Universal, Warner, Star Records, Polyeast, Viva and GMA Records.

Performers
Performers include Aga Muhlach, Aiza Seguerra, Charice Pempengco, Christian Bautista, Gary Valenciano, Gino Padilla, Janno Gibbs, Jaya, Jay-R, Jed Madela, Jose Mari Chan, Jolina Magdangal, KC Concepcion, Lea Salonga, Martin Nievera, Michael V, Piolo Pascual, Rachelle Ann Go, Regine Velasquez, Sarah Geronimo, the Ryan Cayabyab Singers and Zsa Zsa Padilla.

Source : http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20091127-238850/OPM-artists-unite-in-benefit-concert

Airing Exclusively on MYX Tonight (Dec.3 / 9PM): "MYX Presents: Christian Bautista Sings Jose Mari Chan"

Catch it tonight on MYX - December 3 at 9 PM!

Christian Bautista Wins ASAP Pop Viewers Choice 2009 Pop Male Performance for Tell Me Your Name

Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista bagged the ASAP Pop Viewers Choice 2009 award for Best Pop Male Performance for "Tell Me Your Name". The song is Christian's carrier single of his Platinum-certified "Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan" album. The album is the bestselling OPM album for the past two months and was the #1 album in Odyssey for 6 consecutive weeks!

Jed Madela wins ASAP Pop Viewers Choice 2009 Pop Male Artist

SUPER JUNIOR-M DOES IT AGAIN ! "SUPER GIRL" IS NOW #1 IN ODYSSEY

After making it to the NUMBER ONE position in Music One album chart last week, Asian Pop Superstar Group Super Junior-M's "Super Girl" mini-album grabs the NUMBER ONE spot in Odyssey Record Stores, the country's number one record retail chain with more than 50 records stores nationwide!

Amazing achievements for this Asian Pop Superstar Group! SUPER JUNIOR and its sub-group SUPER JUNIOR-M have two NUMBER ONE albums ("Sorry Sorry" and "Super Girl" respectively) in a period of THREE MONTHS in TWO of the country's BIGGEST record retail chains - ODYSSEY and MUSIC ONE !

Both "Sorry Sorry" and "Super Girl" are released in the Philippines by Universal Records, the FIRST record label to release K-Pop albums in the country.

Super Junior-M “Super Girl” Sweeps Music Charts in Four Countries - Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, China

Super Junior – M sweeps music charts in Taiwan, China, Philippines and Thailand.

According to SM Entertainment, the mini-album ‘SUPER GIRL’ which was just released in the Philippines on the 18th managed to find their way into the Philippines’ music chart ‘MUSIC ONE TOP 25′ in the first week of release and was ranked #1 in the second week of November.

‘MUSIC ONE TOP 25′ chart, being one of the largest music chains in the Philippines released a weekly chart after tallying the aggregate amount of album sales, revealing that ‘SUPER GIRL’ is indeed number one in the Philippines and abroad thus naming Super Junior–M an Asian superstar.

“Before Super Junior-M’s ‘SUPER GIRL’, Super Junior Vol 3 ‘SORRY, SORRY’ also topped the chart, making Super Junior the first South Korea’s artist to set up a record of having two number one albums,” said an official at Universal Records, who is in charge of music distribution of Super Junior in the Philippines, disclosing the high rate of popularity among local customers.

Super Junior-M’s title track ‘SUPER GIRL’ also topped the chart in Thailand Channel [V] Countdown for 2 consecutive weeks (November 2 to November 15) confirming a dynamic performance of the group.

“We have tried our best in our first mini-album’s promotion and we would like to send our thanks to our fans who have showed us a lot of attention. We will endeavor to show you a great performance”

CREDITS
Original Source: asiae.co.kr + newsen
Translation: TwELFs

SHINee Arrives in Manila (11/26/09) [fancam]

SHINee arrival in Manila, evening of Nov. 26th

SHINee "Ring Ding Dong" - Live in Manila [fancam]

SHINee @ Philippines
Korea Friendship Festival (11/27/09), Cultural Center of the Philippines

SHINee "Juliette" - Live in Manila [fancam]

SHINee @ Philippines
Korea Frienship Festival (11/27/09), Cultural Center of the Philippines

SHINee "Stand By Me" - Live in Manila [fancam]

SHINee @ Philippines
Korea Friendship Festival (11/27/09), Cultural Center of the Philippines

PLACEBO TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘BRIGHT LIGHTS’ ON FEBRUARY 8TH

Having had an incredible year to date which has seen the band play to over 1 million people across the globe, Placebo have announced they are to release a new version of ‘Bright Lights’, mixed by Dave Bascombe (Soulwax, Goldfrapp, LadyHawke and Funeral For A Friend) on February 8th 2010 to continue where they left off in 2009.

The single will feature new remixes from the multi-talented Alex Metric and D’n’B new kid on the block, Randomer.

With their latest album ‘Battle For The Sun’ having sold over half a million sales worldwide so far this year and garnering critical acclaim across the board, Placebo have proved themselves to be just as relevant as they ever were:

“This is Placebo’s most coherent, energized album to date, displaying an unswerving focus.” - Classic Rock

“New album ‘Battle For The Sun’ is among some of Placebo’s finest work.” - Kerrang!

“Magnificently airy, stadium-sized tunes.” - The Telegraph

“Experience all the benefits of a great band.” - NME

“Placebo at their breathtaking, irresistible best.” - Mojo

Placebo recently claimed ‘Best Alternative‘ award at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009, voted for by fans, showing the high regard they are still held in. Add that to their upcoming UK arena tour, which takes in London’s The O2, and you’ve got a very successful year.

SUPER JUNIOR-M "SUPER GIRL" ALBUM IS NUMBER ONE!

Great news! SUPER JUNIOR-M "Super Girl" Mini-Album is the NUMBER ONE album in MUSIC ONE stores! What's amazing is that the album shot straight to the #1 position of its first week of release! The chart is based on the total sales tabulated from the three Music One record stores (Glorietta, Greenbelt and Quezon Avenue).

The Asian superstar group's latest CD outsold albums by Andrea Bocelli (My Christmas), Michael Jackson (This Is It) and Taylor Swift (Fearless Platinum Edition). This is the SECOND NUMBER ONE for Super Junior and they are the ONLY Asian act to have TWO NUMBER ONE ALBUMS in the Philippines. This further confirms the strong support the group is getting from their solid followers here! Universal Records is the FIRST record label in the country to have THREE NUMBER ONE Asian Pop albums - Super Junior "Sorry Sorry", Girls' Generation "Genie" and now Super Junior-M "Super Girl"!

Super Junior-M often referred to as SJ-M, is the third official sub-unit of Korean boy band Super Junior. The group consists of Super Junior members Han Geng (the leader), Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun, and two other members, Henry and Zhou Mi. The "Super Girl" mini-album contains songs written by some of the best Korean songwriters including Yoo Young-jin, who has penned music for Boa and TVXQ, and E-Tribe, best known for Girls' Generation's hit single "Gee". The album tracks are sung in Chinese, as the group mostly work in China. The seven members become every girl's superman for their first single "Super Girl", a mega-catchy club dance number similar in style to the Super Junior hit "Sorry Sorry". Helmed by the director of "Mirotic" and "Gee", the "Super Girl" music video has a house party theme and features the guys' hot dance moves plus a cute guest appearance by Girls' Generation's Jessica. Other than "Super Girl", Super Junior M's first mini-album comes with four more Mandarin ballads and fast numbers including "Blue Tomorrow" and "Only U".

Super Junior-M "Super Girl" tracklisting:

01. Super Girl
02. 到了明天(Blue Tomorrow)
03. 告白(Confession)
04. 動情 (Only U)
05. 愛情接力(You & Me)

SUPER JUNIOR "SORRY SORRY" ALBUM IN ODYSSEY ALBUM CHART FOR 10 WEEKS!

Korean pop superstar act Super Junior's "Sorry Sorry" album proves to be a consistent seller in Odyssey, the country's biggest record retail chain with more than 50 record stores nationwide. The album is still in their International Album Chart for 10 consecutive weeks! "Sorry Sorry" was released locally on September 4, 2009 and entered the Odyssey album chart the week after its release. Since then it has never left their album chart.

Super Junior has achieved something PHENOMENAL for a K-Pop artist. Their "Sorry Sorry" album holds the distinction of being the FIRST K-pop album to reach the #1 position in two of the country's biggest record retail chains - Odyssey and Music One. During its reign in the charts, it outsold the new Mariah Carey album and albums by Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift!

Universal Records is proud to be the Philippine home to this Superstar Korean boy band and is the FIRST local record label to release a K-pop album.

SHINee "2009 YEAR OF US" CD COVER & FREE POSTER

SHINee "2009 Year Of Us" CD Cover & Free Poster!

More details like release date and price coming soon!

MARK HERRAS "The Greatest Moves" Album Presscon

MARK HERRAS "The Greatest Moves" album presscon @ Toyz Bar, Crowne Plaza Hotel (11/24/09)

Click here to see more photos:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=348033&id=214540185413

Candymag.com | The Bad Boy is Back!

Mark Herras is back with a new surefire dance hit!

by: Roch Vergara

After releasing two Double Platinum dance albums, Starstruck 1 Ultimate Survivor and Certified Candy Cutie Mark Herras is back with another dance album that will surely get a Double Platinum Award—for the third time. His new dance album, Mark Herras: The Greatest Moves, contains the newest dance track called "Culos" by H.O.M...

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http://www.candymag.com/magazine/lifestyle/the-bad-boy-is-back

Philstar.com | Please be careful with Christian's heart

MANILA, Philippines - Christian Bautista realizes his dream of meeting Katy Perry in the flesh last week when Katy guested with him on the ABS-CBN late-morning show Showtime. Christian gladly agreed to do the job of interviewing Katy for ASAP 09.

Lower photo: In a recording session two weeks ago in PT Aquarius Recording Studio in Jakarta, Indonesian soap superstar and recording artist Bungacitra Lestari gives a smile of approval as Christian manages to sing Please Be Careful With My Heart in Bahasa.

Bunga Citra bears a striking resemblance to Sarah Geronimo who does a duet of the same song with Christian in English in the Philippine release (by Universal Records) of Christian’s album Romance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan. The Indonesian version will be released by PT Aquarius in January next year.

Source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=526259&publicationSubCategoryId=70