CHRISTOPHER CROSS RELEASES NEW CD "THE CAFE CARLYLE SESSIONS"

5 time Grammy, Golden Globe & Oscar Award-winning singer-songwriter Christopher Cross' brand new album "The Café Carlyle Sessions" is his "Greatest Hits CD" featuring 15 of his biggest hits in jazzy and soft acoustic arrangements. Includes "Never Be The Same", "Swept Away", "Arthur's Theme", "Ride Like The Wind", "Sailing", "Think Of Laura" and more.

Catch Christopher Cross LIVE in Manila back to back with sophisticated pop-jazz duo Workshy's Chrysta Jones on November 29 (Saturday) at Araneta Coliseum, 8PM. Tickets are available at all TICKETNET outlets. Call 911-5555 or check out www.ticketnet.com.ph

SPONGE COLA ARE BACK WITH NEW SELF-TITLED CD!

One of today's hottest bands Sponge Cola are back with their eponymous third album . The carrier single "Puso" is just the right song to re-establish them as a hitmaking band. The new album sees the band explore musical territories that would make the Sponge Cola sound more cohesive, distinct and cohesive.

The band made up of Yael Yuzon (vocals-guitar), Gosh Dilay (bass), Erwin Armovit (lead guitar) and Chris Cantada (drums) released their debut album "Palabas" in 2004 , spawning radio hits like "KLSP," "Gemini," and "Jeepney." Their acoustic live cover of the Madonna classic "Crazy For You" gained popularity among fans and casual listeners after it became an Internet download favorite. Their Platinum-certified second CD "Transit", produced smash singles like the anthemic "Bitiw," "Tuliro," "Movie" and "Pasubali." Sponge Cola were also part of the most successful tribute records to come out recently: The Eraserheads' "Ultraelectromagneticjam" and the Apo Hiking Society's "Kami nAPO Muna" and "Kami nAPO Muna Ulit".

KRIS AQUINO'S STAR-STUDDED TRIBUTE ALBUM "THE GREATEST LOVE" IS NOW CERTIFIED GOLD!

Kris Aquino's now gold certified album "The Greatest Love" is already out in the market. Advance orders and mighty sales reaction have earned "The Greatest Love" a Gold certification from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI). The all-star cast of performers in the album - Regine Velasquez & Lani Misalucha (When You Believe), Gary Valenciano (Isn't She Lovely), Martin Nievera (The Greatest Love Of All), Ogie Alcasid (Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan), Piolo Pascual (No Matter What), Billy Crawford (How Sweet It Is), Jay R (A Song For Mama), Jed Madela (I'm Your Angel), Ronnie Liang (Iingatan Ka), Mcoy Fundales (Bless The Beasts and The Children), Kris Lawrence (Thanks To You), Sam Concepcion (Mama) and Mark Bautista (Because You Loved Me) - are more than enough attractions. Add to these the inspiring and enlightening spoken-word recordings of Kris Aquino make "The Greatest Love" album a sure winner. After three successful outings, Kris Aquino is now the undisputed Queen of Concept Albums. "The Greatest Love" album is a special tribute to President Corazon C. Aquino and to all the mothers in the world. A part of the proceeds of the album sales will go to the RMD Hope Foundation, the breast cancer awareness foundation of Dr. Romy Diaz, President Cory Aquino's oncologist. "The Greatest Love" album will soon be released in 6 Asian countries - Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

EDU MANZANO IS THE DANCER OF THE UNIVERSE!

The much awaited "Edu Manzano: Dancer Of The Universe" album is now available nationwide. Here's one album which will surely enliven the dancefloor, be it this forthcoming Holiday season or anytime of the year. The carrier single "Papayo Yawza (Brother of Papaya)" is now receiving heavy radio airplay and can be heard in the Edu Manzano hosted "Pilipinas Game Ka Na Ba" on ABS-CBN. Edu's first dance CD, "World's Greatest Dance Steps" has been certified Platinum and contained the worldwide smash "Papaya".

OGIE ALCASID'S LATEST CD "THE GREAT FILIPINO SONGBOOK" IS NOW CERTIFIED GOLD!

Ogie Alcasid's new hit album from Universal Records "The Great Filipino Songbook" has been certified gold. The multi-awarded singer/songwriter/actor/producer received his gold record last Sunday on SOP. Ogie will celebrate his 20th anniversary in showbiz with a major concert 20/20 at the Araneta Coliseum on September 27, 2008.

LANI MISALUCHA'S "REMINISCE" ALBUM GOES GOLD - NOW THE #1 SELLING ALBUM IN MAJOR RECORD OUTLETS!

This week's gold certification of Lani Misalucha's new "Reminisce" album (after one week of release in the market) fueled more sales power, to catapult it on top of major music charts, making it the #1 album in Music One (Glorietta, Greenbelt, Alabang & Quezon Avenue branches) and Astroplus (Mall of Asia & The Podium branches).

"Reminisce" will soon be released in 5 Asian countries -- Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia so our Platinum-Selling World Class Diva is more than ready for a regional musical invasion!

RONNIE LIANG RELEASES DELUXE "NGITI" CD WITH AUDIO & VIDEO TRACKS

A deluxe edition of Ronnie Liang's "Ngiti" CD has been released nationwide by Universal Records. It contains the Pinoy Dream Academy Season 1 runner-up's music videos -- "Ngiti", "Gusto Kita" and "Ikaw". The audio tracks included are the Pampango's versions of Ronnie's smash debut single "Ngiti" titled "Ayli" and "Ikaw" called "Ika" plus the original renditions of "Ngiti", "Gusto Kita", "Ang Aking Awitin" (duet with MYX VJ Nikki Gil) and "Ikaw".

LANI MISALUCHA RELEASES NEW ALBUM "REMINISCE"

Platinum-Selling World Class Diva Lani Misalucha releases her brand new album entitled "Reminisce". Produced by the Platinum producer Ito Rapadas, the album includes Lani's impeccable rendition of songs like "Someone That I Used To Love", "Tin Man", "Skyline Pigeon", "Bridges", "Healing", "Get Here", "I Loved You All The Way", "We Could Have It All", "Whispering Waves", "Where Is The Love/Feel Like Making Love Medley" and the carrier single "Love Of My Life" plus a bonus track "Iisa Pa Lamang". Her "Reminisce" album was launched on ASAP'08 last August 17.

JAY R'S "SOUL IN LOVE" ALBUM RECEIVES GOLD RECORD AWARD!

Jay R's smash hit CD "Soul In Love" has been certified gold. The Prince of Soul's new album debuted at the NUMBER ONE position in Music One outlets last January and has remained in their Top 10 chart for the past 8 months. The album also went number one in O Music Video and Astro Plus record outlets.

OGIE ALCASID RELEASES "THE GREAT FILIPINO SONG BOOK"

Ogie Alcasid pays tribute to the biggest OPM composers and singers in his new album "The Great Filipino Songbook". A multi-awarded and well-acclaimed singer/composer himself, Ogie gave his own endearing rendition of classic OPM hits like "Kung Sakali" (the carrier single), "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin", "Kahit Na", "Ngayon", "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo", "May Minamahal", "Bawa't Sandali", "Doon Lang", "Nais Ko", "Bato Sa Buhangin", "Handog", "Kailangan Kita", "Sana'y Ikaw Na Nga", "Yakapin Mo Ako", "Malayo Pa Ang Umaga" and "May Bukas Pa". Even before his album launch in SOP, "The Great Filipino Songbook" has entered the Top 5 charts of major retail oulets like Music One, O Music Video, Astroplus, Shoemart and Odyssey. Ogie will celebrate his 20th anniversary in showbiz with a major concert 20/20 at the Araneta Coliseum on September 27, 2008.

GARY VALENCIANO'S "REBIRTH" ALBUM TURNS GOLD!

Gary Valenciano received a gold record award for his "Rebirth" album at ASAP 08 last Sunday. The "Rebirth" CD celebrates his 25th year in showbiz and has "Only Hope" as first single and "When I Hear You Call" as the new single, which was launched at ASAP 08 last August 10.