Living the dream with MICHELIN Pilot Experience

A select number of Philippine media and motorists will be among the participants in Malaysia’s world renowned Formula 1 Circuit in Sepang that will come alive with the roar and excitement of elite motorsports. The Filipinos are among over 500 Michelin customers, journalists and social media commentators from 15 countries who will enjoy the rare and unique opportunity of Michelin’s Pilot Experience.

The 19 days MICHELIN Pilot Sport Experience which starts August 6^th will give participants including the exhilaration and adrenaline rush of piloting arguably some of the most competitive circuit racing vehicles in the motor sports arena. All of the activities are done under the watchful eye of professional instructors and renowned racecar drivers with decades of experience in totally safe and competitive driving environment.

This year, Michelin teams up with ORECA Asia, the Asian branch of ORECA, internationally recognized in motorsports including organizing brand events and circuit operations across the globe.

Participants’ once-in-a-lifetime experience will include heart pumping and spine tingling rides in race-bred vehicles like the Formula Michelin, Porsche, Renault Clio and the Citroen C2 Rally cars. The Formula 2-seaters and Porsche 911 piloted by professional racers Earl Bamber, and many other rising motorsports stars will provide utmost excitement to participants.

“Michelin has a strong passion to motorsports. Racers rely on the best tire as part of their key winning successes and to ensure their own safety. Over a century Michelin has been committed to bring exceptional performance through our tires to them.The tires that we develop leverage sustainable combined performances illustrated by our philosophy “MICHELIN Total Performance”, a principle that is at the heart of the company’s Research and Development strategy. These exceptional performances are translated to Michelin successes and wins in many world class races such as the Le Mans 24 hours, the World Rally Championship, Le Mans 24 hours, Paris-Dakar.” Said Tony Menard, Passenger Car and Light Truck Marketing Director, Southeast Asia and Oceania

Motorsports is a laboratory to learn, test and prove our technologies.Thanks to our important investment in Research &Development, products tested on the tracks play a vital role when it comes to develop our road tires.

Now, we are focusing to bring to our customers in Asia the unique opportunity that was only available to motorsports professionals. With MICHELIN Pilot Experience, participants will discover first hand our products’ performances, their qualities and the excellence of our services in a safe environment.” Added Menard.

First introduced in Europe, MICHELIN Pilot Experience was unveiled in Asia at the Sepang International Circuit in 2006 to showcase and reinforce Michelin’s portfolio of tires for premium driving experience.

Walang Iwanan - See Kobe in Manila

Walang Iwanan! Takeyour most creative photo with Kobe Bryant. Get special passes for the Black Mamba’s Walang Iwanan Forum! JOINNOW!

How to Join:

1. Use the Walang Iwanan augmented reality app to take your photo with Kobe. Zap the special code found on this image.

2. Share your photo on Facebook,Twitter, and Instagram. Use the hashtags: #WalangIwanan

3. You can also send your photo to WalangIwanan@getanedge.ph together with your name & contact number.

4. Be creative! You can send as many entries asyou can.

Only 10 winners will bechosen to present Kobe Bryant a special token

during his Walang Iwanan Forum at Resorts World Manila on August 12,2013.

The Walang Iwanan Promo willrun from July 30, 2013 to August 8, 2013 only.

OtherPromo Details:

1. The Walang Iwanan Promo will run from July 30, 2013 to August 8, 2013 only.

2. The winner of the Walang Iwanan Promo will be chosen and judged by Open Communications Inc. and Get Hooked 360,Inc., Lenovo Mobile Philippine’s third party agency.

3. Winners will be notified via email, social networking, text message, or phone call within 1 day after the draw.

4. To claim your reward, two (2)valid IDs with picture (e.g. driver’s license, passport, company or school ID),and the official notification letter sent via email.

5. Winning photo entries will be verified by Open Communications Inc. and/or Get Hooked 360, Inc.representatives. Failure to comply with the promo mechanics means forfeiture.

6. Prizes must be claimed on/before August 10, 2013. Failure to acknowledge and/or to claim the prize within the specified time frame means forfeiture.

7. Rewards are not convertible to cash.

8. Winners will shoulder the cost of transportation to and from Open Communications Inc./Get Hooked 360, Inc.when claiming the prize.

9. In case of disputes, the decision of Open Communications Inc. is deemed final.

10. Open Communications Inc. and Get Hooked 360, Inc. shall not be liable for any losses or damages, which the winner may sustain in the event of availing of the prize.

11. Open Communications Inc. and Get Hooked 360 reserve the right, at its discretion, to publish and/or broadcast any winner’s name, address, photo and its likeness, for advertising and publicity purposes, without further compensation to the winner.

12. All employees of Open Communications Inc. and any of its third party agencies, and their relatives up to the second degree of affinity or consanguinity are not eligible to join this promo.

#‎KobeBryant‬ has spoken. ‪#‎WalangIwanan‬ - Kobe Bryant in Manila on August 12, 2013

#‎KobeBryant‬ returns! Walang Iwanan at Resorts World Manila. 8/12/13

Go Be Kobe Promo - Be Our Official Social Media Mambas

Go Be Kobe!

Tell us why you are Kobe Bryant’s biggest fan.

Tweet us your answers & be his official Social Media Mamba!

Only 3 lucky fans will win exclusive access to Kobe’s Walang Iwanan Day in Manila.

JOIN NOW!

How to Join the Go Be Kobe Promo:

1. Tell us why you are Kobe Bryant’s biggest fan.

     a. Tweet us your answers (https://twitter.com/LenovoMobilePH) or

     b. Tag us on Instagram with your most interesting photo.

2. Use the hashtags:  #GoBeKobe & #LenovoK900

3. You can send as many entries as you want. Remember, the most creative entries will win!

Be 1 of the 3 who will win exclusive access to Kobe’s Walang Iwanan Day on August 12, 2013 & become our official Social Media Mamba!

The Go Be Kobe Promo will run from July 30, 2013 to August 8, 2013 only.

Other Promo Details:

1. The Go Be Kobe Promo will run from July 30, 2013 to August 8, 2013 only.

2. The winner of the Go Be Kobe Promo will be chosen and judged by Open Communications Inc. and Get Hooked 360, Inc., Lenovo Mobile Philippine’s third party agency.

3. Winners will be notified via email, social networking, text message, or phone call within 1 day after the draw.

4. To claim your reward, you must present two (2) valid IDs with picture (e.g. driver’s license, passport, company or school ID),and the official notification letter sent via email.

5. Winning photo entries will be verified by Open Communications Inc. and/or Get Hooked 360, Inc. representatives. Failure to comply with the promo mechanics means forfeiture.

6. Prizes must be claimed on/before August 10, 2013. Failure to acknowledge and/or to claim the prize within the specified time frame means forfeiture.

7. Rewards are not convertible to cash.

8. Winners will shoulder the cost of transportation to and from Open Communications Inc./Get Hooked 360, Inc. when claiming the prize.

9. In case of disputes, the decision of Open Communications Inc. is deemed final.

10. Open Communications Inc. and Get Hooked 360, Inc. shall not be liable for any losses or damages, which the winner may sustain in the event of availing the prize.

11. Open Communications Inc. and Get Hooked 360, Inc. reserve the right, at its discretion, to publish and/or broadcast any winner’s name, address, photo and its likeness, for advertising and publicity purposes, without further compensation to the winner.

12. All employees of OpenCommunications Inc. and any of its third party agencies, and their relatives upto the second degree of affinity or consanguinity are not eligible to join this promo.

The Villar Foundation’s 7th Waterlily Festival

The Villar Foundation’s 7th Waterlily Festival has all the ingredients of a festival—fun and festivity. The range of activities lined up for the day-long festival in Las Piñas—beauty pageant, fluvial parade, handicraft demos, and street-dancing—can in fact fill up the whole week!

But there is more to Las Piñas Waterlily Festival than that. It was really conceptualized in order to highlight the products made out of water lilies. The then congresswoman of Las Piñas, Cynthia Villar, thought of an effective way of helping the workers at the Water Hyacinth Weaving Enterprise market their products and holding a festival seemed to be a great idea at that time. And it was.

Now on its 7th year, the Las Piñas Water Lily Festival has never been more popular. Thanks to the attention gained by the livelihood enterprises including the Water Hyacinth Basket Weaving Enterprise of the Villar Foundation led by its Managing Director, Mrs. Villar.

For inquiries pls. call:
The Villar Foundation
Tel., 874.9238 / 872.0735 / 872.8540

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From C-Interactive - The Best Twilight Ever! The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn –Part now on blu-ray and DVD

In the final chapter of The Twilight Saga phenomenon, the birth of Bella and Edward’s child brings conflict between Bella and her lifelong Jacob, and all-out war between the Cullens and the Volturi.

With Special Features: The cast and filmmakers take you behind the scenes in a 7-PART MAKING-OF DOCUMENTARY and show you what it was like to shoot Breaking Dawn-Part and Part 2 back to back in TWO MOVIES AT ONCE. Get even more insight into the film with director Bill Condon’s AUDIO COMMENTARY, or just watch your favorite scenes with the JUMP TO EDWARD and JACOB

features. “the Forgotten” Green Day Music Video, Tingles & Chills: Special Vampire Powers, Carlisle’s Contact: The New Vampires, Judge, Jury & Executioner: Aro & Volturi, Being Charlie Swan, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part2 at Comic-Con and Stars on the Black Carpet.

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” out now on blu-ray and DVD from C-Interactive!

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is based on the wildly popular novel by Stephen Chbosky about freshman named Charlie (Logan Lerman) who is always watching from the sidelines until two charismatic seniors take him under their wing. Beautiful, free-spirited Sam (Emma Watson) and her fearless stepbrother Patrick (Ezra Miller) shepherd Charlie through new friendships, first love, burgeoning sexuality, bacchanalian parties, midnight screening of The Rocky Horror Pictures Show and the quest for the perfect song.

Special Features : Audio Commentary with writer/director Stephen Chbosky, Cast and Director Commentary including Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller and more, “Best Summer Ever” Feaurrette, Deleted Scenes with optional audio commentary with Stephen Chbosky, and Daillies (with audio commentary with writer/director Stephen Chbosky.

Sam Raimi’s The Possession : Based on a True Story now on DVD from C-Interactive

Clyde (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Stephanie Brenek (Kyra Sedwick) see little cause alarm when their youngest daughter Em becomes oddly obsessed with an antique wooden box she purchased at a yard sale. But Em’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic, the couple fears the presence of a malevolent force in their mist, only to discover that the box was built to contain a Dibbuk, a dislocated spirit that inhabits and ultimately devours its human host.

Special Features: Audio Commentary with Director Ole Bordenal, Audio Commentry with writers Juliet Snowden and Stile White and “The real history of the Dibbuk box” featurrette.

Silent Hill : Revelation now on DVD from C-Interactive!

Based on the hugely popular video game series and written and directed by Michael J. Bassett, it’s psychological trip into absolute terror unlike anything you’ve ever known.

Return to a place of insanity and blood –curdling chills in this shocking sequel to one of the most surreal and gruesome horror films ever created. Heather Mason (Adelaide Clemens) and her father (Sean Bean) have always tried to stay one step ahead of the malevolent forces intent on their destruction. But on the eve of her 18^th birthday, a dangerous revelation leads her deeper into a demonic world that threathens to trap her in nightmarish landscape forever.

Bonus Features

Audio Commentary with Director Michael J. Bassett, The Creatures of Silent Hill Featurette, The cast Featurette, Making Silent Hill in 3D Fearturette, Deleted Scenes with optional Audio Commentary with Director Michael Bassett and Trailer.

LOGAN LERMAN MEETS HALF-BROTHER TYSON IN “PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS”

Logan Lerman reprises the titular role as the teen demigod son of Poseidon prophesied to save the world of the gods’ children sired with humans in “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.”

Produced by Chris Columbus whose successful string of blockbusters includes the “Harry Potter” films, “Percy Jackson: Lightning Thief,” “Fantastic Four,” “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Surfer,” “Night at the Museum” and “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,” the latest adventure of Percy Jackson adapted from Rick Riordan’s 2^nd book from the best selling series “Percy Jackson and The Olympians” finds Percy at waters’ ends dealing with shocking family revelations, saving his best friend Grover from a Cyclops and battling fellow demigods to ultimately stop the evil Kronos from wreaking havoc to their world.

Lerman Daddario Smith PERCY JACKSON SEA OF MONSTERS

In “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters,” the Oracle further complicates Percy’s sense of self and duty, says Lerman, when it tells him he “is either going to destroy Olympus or save it. He’s not sure if he can rise to the occasion.” Percy has a lot at stake, according to Freudenthal. “He’s trying to save Camp Half-Blood and prove himself as a hero. He’s grown distant from his father, who is not really responding to his requests for help. Percy embarks upon his ‘odyssey’ for two reasons: to save his home, and to ascertain if he is indeed a hero.”

On his journey to battle demigod Luke (played by Jake Abel) and retrieve the Golden Fleece, Percy discovers he has a half-brother, Tyson (Douglas Smith), who is a Cyclops. “Tyson is a sweet, teenage Cyclops,” says director Thor Freudenthal. “Cyclopes are viewed as monsters, but everything about Tyson is the opposite of that.”

Logan Lerman and Douglas Smith PERCY JACKSON SEA OF MONSTERS

“Tyson is a warrior, of sorts,” says Douglas Smith, who plays the one-eyed teen. “He’s a really soulful, salt of the earth Cyclops. Tyson is one of those people who seem overly simple but he’s actually got a deep wisdom. It comes in handy in the quest because he’s got a variety of skills that only Cyclopes have. He’s a good guy, and identifies more with the Half-Bloods than with the other Cyclopes, who like to eat demigods. Tyson looks like a villain, but he has a heart of gold and that can be very confusing when people meet him. And it’s confusing for him, too.”

Like Percy, Tyson is a son of Poseidon, but while Percy’s mother is human, Tyson’s mother was a sea nymph. Smith describes the sibling relationship: “Percy and Tyson are half-brothers, but Tyson doesn’t like to harp on that. Percy doesn’t expect to have a brother show up at camp, he doesn’t expect to bring him along on the journey, and he does not expect to be won over by Tyson’s optimism and point of view, which is fresh and filled with wonder. Ultimately, Percy realizes that Poseidon is looking out for him, because he sent Tyson to Percy.”

Percy, Annabeth, Tyson metts a sea horse in PERCY JACKSON SEA OF MONSTERS

Initially, the filmmakers planned to give Smith a prosthetic eye, but they decided to create the eye mostly through visual effects. The prosthetic shrank in size from a full facemask to a small forehead application that created the effect of a single brow, which Smith only had to sport when Tyson wears sunglasses. And, as in the book, an application of magical mist creates the illusion of Tyson having two eyes; for those scenes, Smith wears only his own visage.

Douglas Smith is best known for his starring role as Ben Henrickson on HBO’s critically acclaimed series “Big Love,” starring Bill Paxton and Jeanne Tripplehorn. He also starred in the indie film “Remember the Daze,” opposite Amber Heard, Leighton Meester and Lyndsy Fonseca, He recently starred in the independent “The Boy Who Smells Like Fish,” opposite Zoë Kravitz and was recently seen in Brandon Cronenberg’s “Antiviral.”

“Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters” (3D and 2D) opens August 7 in theaters nationwide from 20^th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

2nd Laguna Blogging Summit website launched

The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit officially started its Social Media campaign by launching its new website. All netizens or curious social revolutionist could now check the updates, speakers and sponsorship packages at "labsph.com" which is just newly constructed with the help of SEO strategist Mark Aksay.
The list of speakers are visible in front page and now everyone could have an advance free registration online. For this year, the 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit is expected to be bigger since the first one was a huge success and contributed to the huge influx of tourist to the province of Laguna.

#‎2LaBS‬ THEME for 2013 is ‪#‎SocialrEvolutionist‬

"The laguna blogging summit last year was a huge success judging from the no. of participants who attended. More importantly we were able to project a positive and progressive image for the province under the transformative leadership of gov "ER" ejercito - estregan. The social media event of the Year was able to help laguna increase tourism arrivals from 2.2 million in 2008 to 4.8 million in 2012. We hope to continue this partnership with 2labs and the social media community for a more progressive and vibrant "bagong laguna" ! Mabuhay ang 2Labs at Mabuhay ang Pilipinas !" According to former 2nd District Board Member of Laguna and now the new Philippine Red Cross Assistant Secretary General Neil Andrew Nocon.

The Social Media Launch of the website was well attended either. Attendees were Philippine Red Cross Digital Strategies Kenneth Lloyd Dimalibot, Zoomanity Group representatives under its honcho Robert Laurel Yupangco that includes Jhoy Galas, Sassy Punzalan, Karen Cerral & Evie Ronquillo, ‪#‎2LaBS‬ organizers includes Dianne Salonga, Florencio Jusay Jr., Carl Valezona, Ivan Saldajeno, Mac Vasquez, Ross Del Rosario, Gelo Lopez, Yamito Calamba and yours truly.

Greenwich Pizza restaurant at Philfirst Building along Ayala avenue at Makati sponsored the Social Media Launched and committed to support all #2LaBS meetings.

The organizers would like to thank also Zoomanity Group @zoomanitygroup for bringing in at the launch 3 kinds of GCs worth Php 30k to support the Social Media campaign of the event by including it as prizes.
Organizers would like to thank the following sponsors and partners; Province of Laguna under Governor "ER" Ejercito, Governors Office, Chief of Staff Carlos F. Dolendo, Philippine Red Cross Assistant Secretary General Neil Andrew Nocon, Gardenia Bakers Philippines Inc., Air Asia, Commission on Elections, Café Lupe, 100 Miles Cafe, Cafe De Bonifacio, Oriang, Greenwich, Mac Carranz International Corp, Melbas Farm, Andrew Grace Home Builders, Casa Alegria Condotel, Galiliea Events Place, Zoomanity Group, Kliping Times, socialscene.ph, wheninmanila.com, The Tribune Post, WazzupPilipinas.com, Blog-ph.com, Ronda Balita, Manila Channel and Magic Expose.

For more information about the 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit, please contact the lead organizer, Miss Grace Bondad Nicolas, at mobile number 09213191471. You may also e-mail her at gracenicolas@yahoo.com.

The Event website is at http://www.labsph.com

Hubad in General Santos City Fine Art Nude Photography and Post Processing Workshop

September 14.2013
For Inquiries please call/text: # 0922 8030 200
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Course Outline:
--We will discuss equipment and basic lighting set-ups for photographing the nude form.
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-How to create an abstract with your model that combined with the right lighting, angle, or prop can produce classic abstract art nude images that are eye catching.

Requirements :
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History of The Eagles DVD Hits 7X Platinum in Canada!

During the hotly anticipated Canadian leg of their History of The Eagles tour, American rock band The Eagles received a 7x Platinum Award from the team at Universal Music Canada for their DVD of the same name. The History of The Eagles DVD has been number one in Canada since it was released ten weeks ago.

As the title would suggest, the tour’s shows have featured songs from across the band’s extensive catalogue and sees the more recent Eagles line-up reunited with Bernie Leadon who originally left the band in 1975. History of The Eagles is a meticulous creation featuring rare archival material, concert footage, and never-before-seen home movies that explore the evolution and enduring popularity of one of the world’s biggest-selling and culturally significant American bands.

Famous for their all-time hits such as “Hotel California”, “I Can’t Tell You Why”, “Desperado”, “New Kid In Town”, “Life in the Fast Lane”, “Lyin’ Eyes” and so much more, American rock band The Eagles have already sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, earned five No. 1 U.S. singles and six GRAMMY® Awards. Their current North American tour has sold out venues in over 20 states in the US as well as in Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec in Canada.

History of The Eagles under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) is now available on Deluxe DVD, Standard DVD or Blu-Ray at participating Astroplus/Astrovision, Odyssey Music and Video and Fully Booked record stores nationwide. | For more information about this release, visit www.facebook.com/mcamusic.ccj

Informatics International College Talknology Series with Microsoft Philippines

Supported by: Philippine Information Technology Organization and Jigabytes Technologies

Saturday, August 3, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Marikina City, Philippines

Informatics International College SM Marikina & Cainta Campus In cooperation with Microsoft Philippines

Presents the Informatics Talknology Series entitled: What’s Beyond The Cloud?

Featuring

Windows Azure (Microsoft's Cloud Platform)

Mr. Edison Tan Open Source Software Specialist

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Azure

With Special Topics:

Windows 8 / 8.1

Mr. Eufer Passion Windows Client Marketing Specialist

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Client

Office 2013

Mr. John Erwin Magno Product Specialist - Microsoft Office

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Office System

Windows Phone 8

Visual Studio 2013

Microsoft Student Partners

Nat King Cole Revisited Through New Albums from GEORGE BENSON & NATALIE COLE GEORGE BENSON’s Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole

After four years of touring and developing "An Unforgettable Tribute to Nat King Cole," the legendary George Benson makes his most inspired album: Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole. The recording is one of the most meaningful of Benson's career and is a testament to the spirit of Cole's timeless body of work. Benson's heartfelt renditions of some of Cole's greatest songs with Nelson Riddle arrangements and the 42-piece Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra are complemented by duets with Tony Award winner Idina Menzel and rising star Judith Hill, along with a special collaboration with multi-GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. As a dream project for Benson, this album is a love letter to Cole and a tribute in gratitude for his deep musical inspiration. It also demonstrates how uniquely suited Benson is to recreate and interpret these timeless treasures. Highlights on the album include an adaptation of Nelson Riddle’s arrangement of “Just One of Those Things,” with a signature Benson vocal/guitar scat solo, and Benson’s reading of the original chart of “Nature Boy,” which he previously interpreted and made and a pop hit in the late 70’s. The album also contains stunning duets with Idina Menzel on “When I Fall In Love,” and Judith Hill on “Too Young,” as well the incomparable trumpet work of Wynton Marsalis on a fresh new arrangement of “Unforgettable.” The album begins with a rare recording of “Little Georgie Benson” (age 8) singing “Mona Lisa” which stemmed from a singing contest Benson won and the award was the opportunity to record a song at a recording studio. Benson began singing Nat King Cole songs as a child in Pittsburgh and this recording not only shows his incredible range and musicality at the time but also the depth of admiration Benson has had for Cole from such a young age.

En Español by NATALIE COLE

Yes--or in this case, sí­-Natalie Cole's first album in Spanish includes a duet with her late father. And like "Unforgettable," the song that won a Grammy Award in 1992 and foreshadowed today's holographic performance trend, the black-tie rumba "Acercate Mas" ("Come Closer to Me") will pluck at heartstrings and transport fans of Nat "King" Cole-in this case to '50s Havana, where he learned to sound out the lyrics for Cole Español, the first of his three Spanish recordings. “Natalie Cole en Español” features some of the same numbers covered on those historic albums, and other romantic evergreens familiar to international audiences. Andrea Bocelli joins Cole on "Besame Mucho." Produced by Latin hitmaker Rudy Perez, the set also includes contemporary classics: Juan Luis Guerra's enduring '90s hit "Bachata Rosa"-featuring the superstar Dominican artist-and "Oye Como Va."

GEORGE BENSON’s "INSPIRATION" and NATALIE COLE’s "EN ESPAÑOL" are now available in CDs at Astroplus, Odyssey Music & Video and Fully Booked or online via iTunes or Smart Music! http://music.smart.com.ph/ | For more information about this release, visit www.facebook.com/mcamusic.ccj

HAYLEY WESTENRA’s Gift for the Royal Baby “Sleep On” from Hayley’s new album “Hushabye” --- Composed for the Royal Couple’s Newborn Baby Boy

Congratulatory messages are flooding in from around the world to mark the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son, the third in line to the throne (From BBC UK). In line with the celebration, the biggest selling classical artist of the 21st century Hayley Westenra has teamed up with royal wedding composer Paul Mealor for an album of lullabies dedicated to Prince William’s and Kate Middleton’s newborn.

The track Sleep On from Westenra’s latest album “Hushabye” was specially written by Paul Mealor and world renowned composer Brendan Graham (lyricist for ‘You Raise Me Up’). Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge personally chose Mealor’s music for their wedding back in 2011. Westenra, who has performed for the Prince of Wales, said: "Paul and I got together to work on a song called Sleep On in honour of William and Kate's new arrival as it's such a joyous occasion which we can all celebrate."

“Hushabye”, released under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines), comprises a careful selection of music that will calm and soothe both children and adults alike. Westenra’s voice compliments the considered orchestration, with acoustic guitar, piano, flute and warm strings, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. This album includes bedtime favourites such as Hushabye Mountain and Twinkle Twinkle, alongside timeless classics that reach beyond the realm of lullabies, like Dream A Little Dream of Me and All Through the Night.

“Sleep On” Lyrics

The world out there

The heavens all to sleep

And I am here

A watch with you to keep

Sleep on... sleep on... sleep deep and sleep strong

Sleep on... sleep on... the road of life is long

I whisper a prayer, may your path be clear

Sleep on

May you be wise

In answer to your call

May you still rise

If ever you should fall

Sleep on... sleep on... sleep deep and sleep strong

Sleep on... sleep on... the road of life is long

I whisper a prayer, may your path be clear

Sleep on… sleep on... sleep on!

HAYLEY WESTENRA’s "HUSHABYE" is now available in CDs at Astroplus, Odyssey Music & Video and Fully Booked or online via iTunes http://smarturl.it/hushabyedlxph or Smart Music http://smart.com.ph/music | For more information about this release, visit www.facebook.com/mcamusic.ccj

Introducing: “bastille” And their debut album Bad blood

Bad Blood is the debut studio-album by British band, Bastille. It features the singles "Overjoyed", "Bad Blood", "Flaws", "Pompeii", "Laura Palmer" and "Things We Lost in the Fire".

Included in their debut album is their best-selling single “Pompeii” --- the most successful international release to date, debuting at number two and became the group's first top five hit. It also gave Bastille their first number-one single, charting atop the charts in Scotland and Ireland.

The album was recorded in London, UK; produced by Mark Crew and Dan Smith.

Upon its March release this year in the band’s native United Kingdom, Bad Blood debuted at #1 on the UK Albums Chart. The album has spawned five singles so far, with a sixth scheduled for release in September. “Flaws” saw the group break into the Top 40 for this first time, charting at #21 on the UK singles charts. Meanwhile, “Pompeii”, the fourth single lifted from the album, achieved massive popularity, debuting at #2 in the UK and #1 in both Ireland and Scotland. The stirring percussion and extraordinarily catchy melody, along with front man Dan Smith’s refined vocals, make “Pompeii” addictively listenable. The single’s music video has already attracted an incredible 28 million views. “Pompeii” is available as a digital single on the Apple iTunes store - download a copy now.

Bastille first emerged in 2010 and subsequently built up a strong following of fans, earning them a feature in The Guardian as “New Band of the Day” in July of 2012. The following month, they performed at the revered Reading and Leeds music festivals, before embarking on their Overjoyed Tour in October. 2013 was a big year for Bastille as they supported the ultra-popular band Muse on their world tour and headlined their first festival, Sea Sessions in Ireland, in addition to releasing Bad Blood in the UK.

Keep your eyes open for the album Bad Blood by Bastille, coming to the Philippines soon!

Watch out for “BAD BLOOD” album by BASTILLE exclusively under MCA Music in cooperation with SMART Music and LINE - a new communication app which allows you to make FREE voice calls and send FREE messages whenever and wherever you are, 24 hours a day!

Sentro 1771 Groundbreaking

Sentro 1771, Manila's very first Modern Filipino restaurant recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its third branch at Capitol Commons. With two branches located at Greenbelt 3 and Serendra Bonifacio Global City, the soon-to-rise Sentro 1771 is well located as it is envisioned to be the newest urban destination south of Ortigas Center. Foodies and families from Pasig and surrounding areas who crave more than the usual Filipino comfort food wil surely be delighted with Sentro's offerings. Targeting completion towards the end of the year, Sentro 1771 Capitol Commons will be located at Meralco Avenue corner Shaw Boulevard.

photo from left to right are Father Jun Sescon, Architect and Designer Noel Bernardo, Architect Anthony Cavida, 1771 Group CEO and Resaurateur Ricky Gutierrez and Executive Chef Vicky Rose Pacheco, and OCLP Holdings representatives Senior Vice President Joey Santos, General Manager Cathy Cesares-Ko, and Senior Manager Lanie Bukuhan.

Sentro 1771 in Greenbelt 3 is open from 11:00am to 11:00pm (Monday to Sunday) while Serendra is open from 7:00am to 10:00 pm (Sunday to Thursday) / 7:00am to 11:00pm (Friday to Saturday). For inquiries and reservations, call Sentro Greenbelt 3 (02) 757 3941 or Sentro Serendra (02) 856 0581. Visit website www.1771group.com or like Sentro 1771 in Facebook.

CAPITAL CITIES “Safe and Sound” #1 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs

The sensational indie-pop twosome Capital Cities – composed of Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian – released their phenomenal hit single “Safe and Sound” to international audiences this year. An undeniably satisfying blast of electronic dance pop, the single is a must-hear for music lovers everywhere.

“Safe and Sound” highlights the duo’s immense talent for creating incredibly catchy melodies infused with strong electronic elements. With a sing-along-inspiring chorus and a contagious trumpet hook, backed up by the classic sound of an analogue synthesizer and a driving kick drum, the track is irresistibly danceable and can be downloaded here through iTunes. In 2011, the single was featured in a promotional video for Big Blue Test, a website dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles for diabetes patients. On June 6 of this year, the band performed the song on Conan with Conan O’Brien, in their very-first TV appearance. The rousing performance showcased the band’s exhilarating sound as well as their electrifying stage presence, eliciting a tremendous response from the audience – watch the video here. Climbing to #1 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs and the German Singles chart, “Safe and Sound” has also been featured in a commercial by telecom giant Vodafone.

When Merchant and Simonian first got together as a musical pair in 2008, it wasn’t as the Capital Cities we know today. Instead, they partnered up as jingle-writers, producing memorable advertising tunes for major multinationals such as Honda, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart. Their proven natural ability to produce infectious hooks turned out to be a major advantage when they formed Capital Cities in 2010. “Safe and Sound” stands as a testament to their extraordinary pop sensibilities.

The smash hit “Safe and Sound” is now available online via iTunes, proudly brought to you by MCA Music, in cooperation with SMART Music and LINE.

SOULFUL NEW SINGLE “LOVE ME AGAIN” FROM JOHN NEWMAN

John Newman, the spectacular soul singer whose vocals propelled Rudimental’s single “Feel The Love” to #1 in the UK, has finally released the lead single from his forthcoming debut album. “Love Me Again” is the perfect showcase for Newman’s uniquely retro voice and well-honed songwriting abilities, rightfully catapulting the talented singer into the spotlight.

Topping UK iTunes’ daily sales chart on the day of its release, “Love Me Again” shows off Newman’s raspy, soulful vocals on top of a rousing mix of percussion, lush strings, brass and piano. Since its release, it has ascended to the #1 spot on the UK singles charts. The song’s driving rhythm and festive instrumentation belie its true meaning, which is powerfully expressed through the singer’s soul-baring voice – according to Newman, the song is a real-life plea for an ex-girlfriend to forgive his unfaithfulness. With its musical and emotional impact, “Love Me Again” is definitely one track that will have you falling in love with Newman’s energizing musical stylings again and again. Get a copy now on Apple’s iTunes store.

Growing up in the small town of Settle, North Yorkshire, John Newman fell in love with music after discovering his mother’s old soul records. Eschewing a life of loitering and petty crime, he quickly embraced his new passion and began DJing parties and writing his own material at home in a small cupboard under the stairs. After studying at the Leeds College of Music, he started to build up a strong following with his instantly recognizable voice. He was a featured vocalist on Rudimental’s invigorating single “Feel The Love”, which became a #1 hit in the UK. Since then, he has decided to launch his own solo career. With a #1 single already under his belt as a solo artist, Newman is off to a brilliant start and is certainly a name to watch in the coming years.

The #1 hit single “Love Me Again” is now available on iTunes. Make sure to download your own copy today, brought to you by MCA Music, in collaboration with SMART and LINE.

Breakfast Bliss at Café 1771

Eggs Benedict

Whether or not you’re a morning person, a hearty and delicious breakfast is a great reason to wake up early—especially when it's breakfast at Café 1771, where breakfast is served with enough imagination and charm to make anyone’s day.

Start a busy day in the quiet, library-inspired Lounge, or perk yourself up with Café 1771’s coffee concoctions amid the cheerful blue and fuschia hues of the Whimsy area. Chef Vicky Pacheco’s breakfast menu is carefully thought out, with nearly everything made from scratch, and using only the best and freshest ingredients.

Corned Beef Hole in One

Consider, for example, the Hole-in-One Corned Beef, made of spiced corned beef hash—prepared in-house, of course—with cubed potatoes and a dense sunny-side-up egg in the center. Served on a sizzling plate with rice or wheat bread on the side, this all-day favorite is big on size and flavor.

Corned Beef with Organic Eggs

Considered the ultimate reward for egg lovers, Eggs Florentine in a Boat is two poached organic eggs with creamed spinach on a puff pastry and your choice of homemade ham or smoked salmon. This treat comes topped with  a velvety hollandaise sauce poured generously over the perfectly poached eggs.

Adobo Flakes in Fried Rice

Still not convinced? The irresistible aroma of Café 1771’s Adobo Flakes Fried Rice is sure to get anyone out of bed. This comforting offering is made of both pork and chicken adobo mixed with garlic rice and spring onions, then topped with a sunny-side-up egg.

For cheese lovers, the Croque Madame is a must-try – baked layers of ham, gruyere cheese and creamy bechamel sauce over a slice of English bread.

Spanish Tortilla with Chorizo

Power diners will choose to energize their day with a Spanish Tortilla with Chorizo. This dish is not to be confused with the well-known Mexican tortilla. Rather, it is a hearty Spanish omelette made of chopped potatoes, onions, chorizo and organic eggs.

It’s also been said that Café 1771 has the best pancakes this side of town. With the tang of sour cream playing off the deep sweetness of syrup made from scratch, Café 1771’s fluffy Sour Cream Pancakes are sure to bring cheer to anyone’s morning. Chef Vicky highly recommends the caramelized walnuts and bananas as toppings.

Bircher Muesli

A traditional, fiber-loaded meal made of granola mix, Bircher Muesli is mixed nuts, raisins and yogurt with fresh fruit toppings as a tasty finish, and with just the right amount of sweetness in it.

If you believe that a great breakfast in good company can set the tone of the rest of the day, make sure to give your breakfast all the glory it deserves—at this bright and cheerful space called Café 1771.

LADY GAGA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NEW SINGLE “APPLAUSE” AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE AUGUST 19TH FROM FORTHCOMING FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM ARTPOP

Album Pre-Order Moved to August 19th by Audience Demand; ARTPOP Album/App Available Worldwide November 11th Pop Icon to Perform at 2013 VMAs

Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning artist Lady Gaga has announced that the first single from her long-awaited forthcoming album/app ARTPOP is "Applause", and has released its single artwork shot by Inez & Vinoodh. "Applause" will be available worldwide beginning August 19th, and is the first single from the pop icon's highly anticipated fourth studio album/app ARTPOP, which will hit stores around the world on November 11th through Streamline/Interscope Records.

Due to popular audience demand, the pre-order for ARTPOP will also now arrive on August 19th - two weeks earlier than previously announced. Fans who visit iTunes on August 19th will be able to purchase the single "Applause" and pre-order their copy of ARTPOP with just one click. The single will also be available at digital retailers across the globe at the same time, and CD pre-orders will be available at Amazon.com and other select retailers.

Lady Gaga is set to perform "Applause" for the first time at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on August 25th.

Sam Concepcion is Infinite in new album

Singer-dancer-actor Sam Concepcion has spent 10 years in the industry to perfect his craft as a performer. Now, after almost a decade, Sam is all set to showcase his versatility in his latest album Infinite, produced by Universal Records.

“The album is a preview of the many things I do as a performer,” says Sam. “In this album, you’ll see me dabble in different genres.”

Infinite will have its Grand Launch this August 10, Saturday, 5 p.m., Robinson’s Magnolia.

Sam adds that he is also thankful that he was given the chance to collaborate with the most prolific recording artists in the country – Billy Crawford, Christian Bautista, JayR, among others.

The album’s single No Limitations, composed by Billy Crawford, is an upbeat tune that highlights Sam’s versatility as a vocalist. The song topped the mymusicstore.com charts for five straight weeks. The futuristic music video, directed by Jake Soriano, will premiere soon on MYX and also features the beautiful Solenn Heusaff.

Christian penned the song Love, Love, Love for Sam. Sam and Christian were both discovered STAGES when they worked together 10 years ago in the musical The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Rescue You, previously recorded as a Christian-Sam duet, is now a solo song rendered by Sam.

JayR and Sam performed a duet in the album – I’m The One, where both of them showcased their R&B influences.

Sam also records his version of Mahal Na Mahal Kita, an OPM ditty given a more contemporary feel.

Singapore-based composed Tat Tong contributed There’s No Me (Without You).

Sam gives a welcome surprise in the inclusion of modern-anthemic song Di Ka Nag-iisa, a collaboration with up and coming band Runmanila.

Infinite also includes bonus tracks Panalangin and Kontrabida – both songs are lifted from Sam’s landmark projects last year (the movie IdoBidooBidoo and the 2012 PhilPop, where Sam’s entry won 2^nd place).

Infinite Tracklist:

1. No Limitations
2. I'm The One
3. She Drives Me Crazy
4. Mahal Na Mahal
5. Di Ka Nag-iisa
6. Rescue You
7. There's No Me (Without You)
8. Love, Love, Love
9. Panalangin
10. Kontrabida

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