Member Ben Adams who wrote “Like A Rose” is thrilled to announce their performance of the said version. “We have just updated it for a brand new version for 2012, which was amazingly fun to do! Very excited for you all to hear it!”

He recalled, “I wrote it when I was 16 years old on my old upright piano at my parents house. I haven’t told anyone this really as most people assume it’s a love song, but it was actually originally written for my mom!”

A1 started making a big splash when their first single, “Be the First to Believe,” entered the UK charts at #6 in early 1999. They had a huge amount of success worldwide with two #1s and eighty top 10 hits. Some of their other hits are “Take On Me”, “Ready or Not / Everytime”, “Same Old Brand New You”, “Caught in the Middle” and “Make It Good”. Their newest single After All It’s Christmas is currently being played on top radio stations in Manila. Watch out for their new album which will be released soon under MCA Music.

Joining a1 for the Wilbros Live February concert at Smart Araneta Coliseum are contemporaries Blue and Jeff Timmons, lead vocalist of the now defunct 98 Degrees. Fans can expect for these guys to sing their biggest hits and surprise cuts in the triple-treat concert dubbed “The Greatest Hits Tour: Blue, Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees and a1 – Live in Manila 2012.”

Asked about his favorite 98 Degrees song, Timmons, who has remained faithful to his group’s tracks even as a solo performer, noted, “Out of all the hits, Invisible Man is my favorite. It is the most soulful of our radio songs, and it was the first song we ever heard of ourselves on the radio.”

He added, “We recorded “I Do” in Nashville with mega-producer Keith Thomas. I remember being there right after finding out about my ex-wife being pregnant with our daughter.”

The group’s unforgettable R&B, soul, urban and contemporary pop sound lives on especially with major hits like “Because of You”, “The Hardest Thing”, and “My Everything”.

The English vocal group Blue comprised of Simon Webbe, Lee Ryan, Duncan James and Antony Costa, is set to paint the town red by singing live their hits such as “All Rise”, “Too Close”, “If You Come Back”, “Fly By”, “One Love”, “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”, “Guilty”, and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours).”

For ticket inquiries, contact TicketNet Box Office at 911-5555 or Wilbros Live at 374-2222.

Interestingly, local fans of top-selling boy-groups Blue, 98 Degrees and a1 have more reasons to reminisce and celebrate. Count out the political placard displays or screaming streamers. Count in sure-fire ear-friendly music, live celebrity glitter as a back-to-back-to-back concert of international heartthrobs happens inside the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City come the evening of February 25, 2012.

Topnotch concert promoter Wilbros Live has just announced the staging of a star-studded concert entitled, “The Greatest Hits Tour: Blue, Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees and a1 – Live in Manila 2012.” The spectacle is taking place at the Big Dome, 8 pm, on the memorable day.

Witness members of these marquee boy-bands perform and serenade you in their flesh. The English pop vocal group Blue is set to deliver their hits, such as “All Rise”, “Too Close”, “If You Come Back”, “Fly By”, “One Love”, “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”, “Guilty”, and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours).” The group, comprised of Simon Webbe, Lee Ryan, Duncan James and Anthony Costa, will surely paint the town red.

British-Norwegian group a1 is expected to churn out their familiar tunes. Name it, “Like A Rose”, “Take On Me”, “Ready or Not / Everytime”, “Same Old Brand New You”, “Caught in the Middle” and “Make It Good”. This pop ensemble started making a big splash when their first single, “Be the First to Believe,” entered the UK charts at #6 in early 1999. They had a huge amount of success worldwide with two #1s and eighty top 10 hits. No wonder music fans have believed! Watch out for their newest Christmas track After All It’s Christmas which will hit the airwaves very soon.

For fans of 98 Degrees, you won’t see the group performing. Yet, that shouldn’t matter much as its main vocalist Jeff Timmons is showing up. The group split up years back but its unforgettable R&B, soul, urban and contemporary pop sound lives on through its founding member. He is sure to sing many of their hits like “Invisible Man”, “Because of You”, “The Hardest Thing”, “I Do (Cherish You)” and “My Everything”.

Mark the date, February 25, 2012, and celebrate an evening worth-watching. For ticket inquiries, contact TicketNet Box Office at 911-5555 or Wilbros Live at 374-2222.

Apl shows his fellow Filipinos how serious and committed he is about helping our country by improving the plight of education through classroom building, which he already started in his hometown in Pampanga. His campaign intends to help raise funds to build much-needed public school classrooms and learning centers. And to further rouse inspiration from his ‘kababayans,’ Apl comes up with a brand new song titled “We Can Be Anything.” This song carries his personal message about how education helped him become the successful person he is today. It invokes a call to action wherein he empowers today’s youth to aim for their dreams with the song’s powerful lyrics—“You can be a hero, you can be a professor…if I can do it then you can do it…” Watch the exclusive premiere of the music video in MYX on September 18 at 8PM.

On October 25, Futuretainment Inc. and Music Management International will bring Apl together with the rest of the Peas (Will.i.am, Fergie and Taboo) in a much-awaited Black Eyed Peas concert at the SM Mall Of Asia concert grounds, where the campaign will also be launched. It’s going to be a non-stop party and a colossal gathering as Filipinos not only will get to celebrate a valuable campaign but will also get to witness the multi-awarded and best-selling hip-hop group perform their massive hit songs from “The E.N.D.” album and their current record-breaking “The Beginning” album which earned them a total of 80 awards, 6 of which are from the Grammy’s. Apl’s co-Peas members, Will.I.Am, Fergie and Taboo have expressed their strong and 100% support for his advocacy to give back to his fellow Filipinos, all agreeing to grace Manila with this must-see concert! For more information on ticket prices and updates to The Black Eyed Peas Live in Manila 2011, you may visit www.futuretainmentinc.com, www.mmilive.com or twitter @futureupdate.

The Black Eyed Peas ‘The Beginning’ album and Apl.de.Ap’s “We Can Be Anything” single are exclusively distributed under MCA Music, Inc.

]]> http://www.pinayads.com/2011/09/black-eyed-peas-live-concert-in-manila-on-october-25/feed/ 1 http://www.pinayads.com/2011/06/be-the-first-filipino-karaoke-champion-of-the-world-join-kwc/ http://www.pinayads.com/2011/06/be-the-first-filipino-karaoke-champion-of-the-world-join-kwc/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:35:56 +0000 Aeirin Acosta http://www.pinayads.com/?p=11706 Another event, the KWC Pinoy Bloggers’ Karaoke Night, was up and as full time bloggers, my husband and I attended the said event to enjoy and mingle with our fellow bloggers. The event, KWC Pinoy Bloggers’ Karaoke Night, was celebrated in order to promote the 8th Karaoke World Championships (KWC) worldwide contest.

The event was full of surprises and we even enjoyed it when my husband, Montsch of YipeeMedia, bagged a prize when he won as the first runner up in Karaoke singing contest. The 2nd runner up was awarded to Ria of Sugarsmile and the hailed Karaoke King of the Night was Kenneth of What The Fat?!.

Anyway, after 7 years of holding a Karaoke singing contest, Philippines has decided to join the 8th Karaoke World Championships which will be held on September 8-10,2011 at Killarney, Ireland. In order to join this worldwide competition, one must first win the Philippine National Championship on July 23, 2011. There will be one male and one female winners to be announced who will vie for the worldwide title for KWC.

For those who are interested, there will be 36 daily trials and 6 weekly trials. If you’re lucky enough, then you’ll be fortunate to compete for the Philippine Karaoke Championship, where you are going to win an All-expense paid trip to Killarney, Ireland, a P100,000.00 pocket money, a Sennheiser Freeport wireless microphone worth more or less P20,000.00, a WOW Concerto microphone (P19,500), chance to be a Talk ‘N Talk talent, a one-year endorsement contract with WOW Videoke worth P100,000.00 plus additional in-kind prizes.

If you got what it takes and you’re interested to join, you may visit their site, KWC Philippines for more details on how to and be the first Filipino Karaoke Champion of the World!

Earlier, Andi Manzano aka Andi-9 tweeted that Britney Spears will be in Manila on November 2011

I’s not confirmed yet, but I really hope its true!!! =)

Mr. Big is an American rock band from California. Formed in 1988, the band is famous for achieving the number 1 single in 15 countries for the song “To Be With you” and “Green-Tinted Sixties Mind”. The band’s debut album Mr. Big released in 1989 went straight to number 46 in the US Billboard 200 Countdown upon its released and went Gold in Japan. Lean into It went Platinum in the US and Japan while it debuted at number 28 in UK.

In 1993, Bump Ahead went Platinum in Japan and number 61 in the UK while in 1996, Hey Man went double Platinum in Japan. The band has also released two compilation albums:Big Bigger Biggest in 1996 and Greatest Hits in 2004.

Mr. Big has released 10 studio albums and is responsible for hits such as “Addicted to that Rush”, “Wild World”, “Nothing but Love”, “To Be With You”, “Just Take My Heart”, and their latest

“Undertow.” Mr. Big has been a favorite among Pinoy rock fans young and old for the past few decades and now they are back to perform once again!

Tickets to Mr. Big Live in Manila are priced at P3500 Patron, P2500 Lower box, P1500 Upper A, P750 Upper B and are now available at Ticketnet, call 911-5555 to reserve. VIP Tickets are also available, call 687-17-09 or visit www.pulpmagazinelive.com for more information.

Coca Cola, in partnership with Warner Music Philippines and Sony Music Philippines, presents the Any Concert Anywhere In The World Raffle Promo! They are giving you the chance to enjoy an all-expense paid trip for two to any concert, anywhere in the world!

Be one of the lucky thirty (30) lucky individuals will win a trip with accommodations for himself/herself and one (1) companion to watch a concert of their choice anywhere in the world.

Prize:

• Two-Way economy air fare
• Accommodations at a hotel for 3 days, 2 nights.
• Pocket money amounting to USD 350 per winner
• Concert tickets – category or seat type of the concert ticket to be determined by The Coca-Cola Export Corporation and subject to availability.
• Transfers to the concert venue and back to the hotel

Promo Mechanics (see document below for Full Mechanics):

• Drink 5 Coke/Coke Zero/Sprite/Royal (Sakto, 8oz or 12oz packs) and collect crowns of the same brand or flavor
  

  BRAND	PACK SIZE
  Coca-Cola Regular	Sakto, 8oz and 12oz
  Coca-Cola Zero	8oz
  Sprite	8oz and 12oz
  Royal Tru-Orange	8oz and 12oz

• Log on to anyconcertanywhere.coca-cola.com.ph/ or check the document below to select a concert venue of your choice. Write your name, complete birth date, complete address, contact number, signature and the concert of their choice in a piece of paper.

Any Concert Anywhere Concert Venues


• Submit the 5 crowns and your contact information & concert choice to any of the drop centers listed below

Any Concert Anywhere Drop Centers

Promo Duration: Feb. 14 to Mar. 30, 2011

• Media Break: Feb. 14, 2011
• 1st Draw Date: Mar. 4, 2011
• Final Draw Date: Apr. 1, 2011
• Entry Collection Start Date: Feb. 21, 2011
• Entry Collection End Date: Mar. 28, 2011

Announcement of Winners

• Each week, weekly winners will be announced in MYX.
• Each winner is to represent a day from Mar. 1 to Mar. 30, 2011 although draws are actually held on a subsequent date
• Weekly Raffle draws will be held every Friday of that week.

Watch your favorite artists LIVE wherever they may be!  Brrrought to you exclusively by Coca-Cola, the energizing refreshment!

Any Concert Anywhere Full Promo Mechanics

Get ready with your Caméscopes numériques or should I say cameras as the Irish soft-rock trio, The Script will be performing live in Manila for the first time on April 16, 2011 at the Araneta Coliseum.

When: April 16, 2011

Where: Araneta Coliseum

Ticket info:

Patron – Php4,770
Lower Box (center) – Php 4,770
Lower Box (side) – Php 4,240
Upper Box A – Php2,650
Upper Box B – Php 1,590
Gen Ad – Php848

Tickets are available on Feb 18, 2011, Friday, in all Ticketnet outlets

The Script is the band behind the songs We Cry, Breakeven, The Man Who Can’t be moved and For The First Time.

Wanna know Katy Perry’s secret to her slammin’ bod? Nope it’s not weight loss supplements, it’s burgers!

While Katy Perry is preparing for her 95-date “California Dreams” tour, the singer, 26, admits in the new issue of Rolling Stone that she’s on a strict diet, strict diet with a ‘cheat day’ that includes In-N-Out burger.

“After this interview I’m going to have a nice healthy breakfast,” The singer tells . Rolling Stone. “I’m on a meal plan, which absolutely sucks — but on Sundays I get to have a cheat day where I go buck wild and eat In-N-Out Burger. Then I’ll work out, go to a vocal lesson, run through the entire set at rehearsals, go to dance rehearsal until 10 p.m. and then go home and sort through e-mails concerning the production. I feel like I’m training for the Olympics!”

Her 95-date “California Dreams” tour starts February 20 in Portugal and wraps up November 2 in Dublin