Next month, Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha will be back in Manila in a special two-night concert at The Theatre at Solaire. The show is called Voice of the Nightingale.
Considered one of the best and most respected singers in the Philippines today, Lani has been receiving recognition not only in the Philippines but overseas as well.
In 2004, she was the first Asian to headline a show on Las Vegas strip, performing with Hawaii’s Society of Seven at the Jubilee Theater of Baily’s. She earned the moniker Las Vegas’ “New Siren of The Strip”. In 2008, she was voted Best Singer (staff pick) at the 27th Annual Best of Las Vegas poll. To top it all off, former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman officially declared Dec. 4 as Lani Misalucha Day.
Known for her impressive five-octave vocal range and superb showmanship, Lani proved her talent has no bounds by touring and selling out venues all around the world and has since expanded her fandom internationally – exemplifying that her talent is truly world class.
Voice of the Nightingale started as a sold-out casino tour in California in May 2015, with international singing sensation, Arnel Pineda as Lani’s special guest.
Arnel Pineda became the lead of Journey in 2007 and still touring with the band. Earlier this year, he independently released AP.ex, a solo extended play album featuring original compositions and is of limited release online and in the Philippines.
A force to be reckoned with, Lani Misalucha with Arnel Pineda, due to insistent public demand, returned to the U.S.A. for another series run, and soon, Manila will also get to experience this spectacular show.
Voice of The Nightingale will be held on Dec. 4 (Friday) and Dec. 5 (Saturday, 8:00 p.m.) at the Theatre at Solaire. Arnel Pineda, also returns as her special guest.
Tickets are available at all Ticketworld outlets (www.ticketworld.com.ph / 891-9999) and at SM Tickets outlets (www.smtickets.com / 470-2222).
For more information visit www.starmediaentertainment.com
Voice of the Nightingale is a production of Starmedia Entertainment and for the benefit of PMA Makatao Class of 1989 and St. Paul College Manila Class of 77 – for Bahay ni Mari. Home for the Abandoned Grandmothers in Calamba and Little Sisters of the Poor – San Lorenzo Ruiz Home for the Elderly.
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2015 American Music Awards on Colours Glamfest
Celebrate the biggest and the most glamorous Hollywood events this season as Colours, the first local female lifestyle channel in HD, brings you a bolder and brighter Glamfest.
Now on its third year, Colours Glamfest is all set to give its viewers a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience with LIVE telecasts of TV specials like the American Music Awards this month, the Golden Globe Awards in January 2016, and the GRAMMYs in February 2016. A visual fashion feast in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show next month will also be one of the main attractions.
To kick off this year’s Glamfest, Colours will air LIVE the 2015 American Music Awards, the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, 9 a.m. on Nov. 23.
It’s going to be another phenomenal night as Jennifer Lopez hosts and performs. Other performers include 5 Seconds of Summer, Selena Gomez, Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, One Direction, Carrie Underwood and Walk The Moon.
Leading the nominees for this year’s AMAs is Taylor Swift with a total of six nominations followed by Ed Sheeran and The Weeknd with five nominations each. The Song of The Year nominees are Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth for “See You Again,” Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars for “Uptown Funk,” Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud,” Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” and The Weekend’s “Can’t Feel My Face.”
Music fans are also in for a treat as The Artist of the Year nominees include Luke Bryan, Ariana Grande, Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj, One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainer and The Weeknd. This year’s AMAs will also have its ENCORE telecast on Colours , 8 p.m.,on Nov. 23.
Aside from these exciting TV specials, Colours Glamfest is taking the experience to a whole new level with exciting events starting off with its Media Agency Tour this November and a grand Glam Expo, the ultimate beauty haul, in January. But the glitz and glam indulgence doesn’t end there.
Colours is giving one lucky viewer a chance to wear a designer gown, walk the red carpet with her friend and rub elbows with the stars thru the channel’s perennial Glam Up for The Grammys Promo Year 3 to premiere in December.
For details of the promo mechanics, tune in on the channel and check out the Colours official Facebook page or follow @colourstvph on Instagram & Twitter.
Watch COLOURS, the first local female lifestyle channel in HD, via Cignal Channel 27 (SD) and on Channel 102 (HD). It is also available in over 200 local cable operators nationwide.
For more information, log on to www.cignal.tv.
Regine at The Theatre on second weekend
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid’s Regine at The Theatre at Solaire goes on its second weekend tonight and tomorrow night.
The first weekend of the singer’s all-musical theater repertoire was such a big hit that her fans overseas are already asking if there would be a repeat in December because, they said, they plan to come home for Christmas.
Regine’s sister, Cacai Mitra, who is producing the two-weekend series, said she loves to mount a repeat but, “we’re having difficulty in booking it because of the Christmas rush.”
“Besides,” added Regine, “we wanted the same kind of venue…small and intimate because the concept is really not for a big venue like Araneta or MOA.”
The singer admitted that it is not easy to mount a show with this kind of concept. “I thought it would be, but it’s not. It’s physically demanding especially for a singer. The songs are not the usual that I do in my concerts. In short, they’re not in my comfort zone. I employ a different kind of placement in each song, so they’re really straining.
Overall though, Regine said, “But it was fun to do because it’s different. And I hope you guys catch the last two nights of my performances.”
Regine will be back on stage on Valentine’s Day next year. That, she said, is her promise to her fans that continue to support her in spite of the new singers that have been sprouting in the music arena the pas years.
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Then there’s just nine
After last weekend’s elimination, only nine remains in StarStruck, this year’s edition of the Kapuso network’s artista search. The public voted out the South Cotabato native Kevin Sagra, whom I thought had more chance of making it in show business (think Alden Richards who didn’t even make it among the finalists but is now the biggest young male star in the country) than any of the boys including those that is in the remaining nine.
On Nov. 22, the remaining StarStruck survivors (Analyn Barro, Arra San Agustin, Elyson de Dios, Jay Arcilla, Liezel Lopez, Ayra Mariano, Klea Pineda, Migo Adecer, Avery Paraiso) at 4 p.m. will be at SM Dasmarinas, Cavite for a mall show.
Last Friday, the judges saved Ayra Mariano and let Kevin Sagra go, a big mistake I think. But StarStruck has always made big mistakes. The only star it had made since it aired on television is Jennylyn Mercado.
Those they booted out became big stars on their own, like Megan Young and Alden Richards.
As I have always said, the primacy in a star build up is looks, and talent comes only second.
Where are those the judges in the previous editions of StarStruck thought had talent?
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Q & A with Benjamin
We sent several questions to Beautiful Strangers male star Benjamin Alves and he gladly answered them.
Benjamin, you seem a little too comfortable with Lovi (Poe) in your scenes as husband and wife. What do you think Rocco feels when you become a little intimate with Lovi Poe in the series?
Rocco is my brother and he’s a mature and secured man. I doubt he has any ill feelings about it.
Off the set, do you have friendly conversations with Rocco and Lovi? Do they tell you, “hey guy back off a little, you’re taking advantage already.”
Not at all.
Before doing an intimate scene with Lovi, do you ask her if Rocco wouldn’t mind?
Lovi, Rocco and I are like family, and we trust each other. So there’s no need for that.
Has there ever been a scene that both of you and Lovi would be in a compromising situation that Lovi said, “no, I won’t do it” and if she did how did you react if ever there was a situation like that?
None, our director, Albert Langitan, takes care of us and we trust him.
What can the viewers expect from your character in the next episodes of the series?
There’s a lot of secrets na hindi pa alam ni Lawrence. So that’s where my character is heading: maiipit na naman siya sa love for his family (especially that there might be a reconciliation between my character and my dad, Tito Boyet) and love for Joyce.
`Your drama series deals with revenge and infidelity. What are your thoughts on revenge and infidelity?
They’re both really a waste of energy. No one wins at all.
What have you learned from the show and from your co-actors especially with Christopher and Dina?
Ms D is such a sweet person on the set. Her treating us to her restaurant in between location changes is something I will remember for life. Tito Boyet, he’s such a skilled actor, I could really feel his presence and is very giving in scenes.
Your memorable scenes so far?
Siguro my scenes with Tito Boyet. They’re usually heavy and a lot of tension gets wrapped up in our scenes and I’m just glad I can be in a scene with someone like him.
Thanks, Benjamin for indulging us with your answers. It’s such a pleasure talking to you.