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La Diva (group)
La Diva was a Filipino pop girl group, first established for the now-defunct musical variety-show ''SOP''. The group is composed of two winners and a runner-up of '' Pinoy Pop Superstar''. The line-up was originally composed of Jona Viray, Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia. The group's final line-up included only Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia; Jona departed the group on December 15, 2013. La Diva has sold more than 20,000 albums in the Philippines, and earned several achievements including Awit Awards and two PMPC Star Awards for Music. These successes lead the group to being the fourth best-selling female group in the Philippines behind the Sexbomb Girls, Aegis and the Mocha Girls. They are known for the 2012 hit "I Know He's There," which was featured in the OST of '' Legacy''. The group revealed that they officially retired on February 10, 2020 as their last performance on Zirkoh to pursue Viray, Garcia, & Santos more as a solo career. History In May 2008, it wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinoy Pop
Pinoy pop or P-pop (also known as Philippine pop or Pilipino pop) refers to a contemporary pop music in the Philippines originating from the OPM genre. With its beginnings in the late 1970s, Pinoy pop is a growing genre in year of the 2020s. Through the 1990s to the 2000s, Pinoy pop was regularly showcased in the live band scene. Groups such as Neocolours, Side A, Introvoys, the Teeth, Yano, True Faith, Passage and Freestyle popularized songs that clearly reflect the sentimental character of OPM pop of this era. From 2010 to 2020, Philippine pop music or Pinoy pop went through a huge metamorphosis in its increased quality, budget, investment and variety, matching the country's rapid economic growth, and an accompanying social and cultural resurgence of its Asian identity. This was heard by heavy influence from K-pop and J-pop, a growth in Asian style ballads, idol groups, and EDM, and less reliance on Western genres, mirroring the Korean wave and similar Japanese wave po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl Group
A girl group is a music act featuring several female singers who generally harmonize together. The term "girl group" is also used in a narrower sense in the United States to denote the wave of American female pop music singing groups, many of whom were influenced by doo-wop and which flourished in the late 1950s and early 1960s between the decline of early rock and roll and start of the British Invasion. All-female bands, in which members also play instruments, are usually considered a separate phenomenon. These groups are sometimes called "girl bands" to differentiate, although this terminology is not universally followed. With the advent of the music industry and radio broadcasting, a number of girl groups emerged, such as the Andrews Sisters. The late 1950s saw the emergence of all-female singing groups as a major force, with 750 distinct girl groups releasing songs that reached US and UK music charts from 1960 to 1966. The Supremes alone held 12 number-one singles on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star In A Million
''Search for the Star in a Million'' (formerly ''Star in a Million'' after two seasons) is a Philippine television program in ABS-CBN. The shows premise is almost the same to that of ''American Idol'', although the format is derived from GMA's ''Search for a Star'' and ABS-CBN's ''Star in a Million''. ''Star in a Million'' ''Star in a Million'' is a singing contest on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. Started in 2003, the search produced some of the country's singing talents such as Erik Santos, Frenchie Dy, Marinel Santos, Sheryn Regis, OJ Mariano and Christian Bautista. The grand champion was given a contract with Star Music, Star Records and a hosting stint on ''ASAP Mania''. The most votes a contestant had was on Season 2, when Ralph David drew 1 million votes for 4 hours. Hosts *Ryan Agoncillo *Agot Isidro *Edu Manzano *Zsa Zsa Padilla Judges *Dingdong Avanzado *Anna Fegi *Cherie Gil *Nanette Inventor *Gerard Salonga *Vernie Varga *Mel Villena Contestants (season 1) *Erik Sant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family. The network is headquartered at the ELJ Communications Center and ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with additional offices and production facilities in 25 major cities including Baguio, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Bulacan, where ABS-CBN's production and post-production facility in Horizon IT Park is located. ABS-CBN is colloquially referred to as the ''Kapamilya'' Network; the branding was originally introduced in 1999 and was officially introduced in 2003 during the celebration of its 50th anniversary and was used until its May 5, 2020 shutdown when the network's branding changed to ''Kapamilya Forever'' in support for the network's franchise renewal on M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Showbiz Central
''Showbiz Central'' is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Pia Guanio and John Lapus, it premiered on April 29, 2007 replacing '' S-Files''. The show concluded on July 29, 2012 with a total of 275 episodes. Gutierrez, Guanio, Lapus and Jennylyn Mercado served as the final hosts. It was replaced by '' H.O.T. TV: Hindi Ordinaryong Tsismis'' in its timeslot. Segments * ''MRT: Most Requested Talent'' * ''Showbiz Central Live!'' * ''Don't Lie to Me!'' * ''Sweet Fire'' * ''Central Map'' * ''Correct or Reject'' * ''The Story of Your Life'' * ''Dateline SC'' * ''The Killer Question: Seal it or Reveal it?'' * ''Star Leveling'' * ''Intriga Crossfire'' * ''Ka-FaceMuk'' * ''Be Scene'' Hosts * Raymond Gutierrez *Pia Guanio * John Lapus * Mo Twister * Rufa Mae Quinto * Jennylyn Mercado ;Recurring host *Jolina Magdangal Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, common ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empire State Of Mind
"Empire State of Mind" is a song performed by American rapper Jay-Z featuring American singer Alicia Keys from the former's 11th studio album, ''The Blueprint 3'' (2009). It was released on October 20, 2009. Produced by Al Shux, the song features a music sample of "Love on a Two-Way Street" performed by The Moments. It was originally written by Angela Hunte and Janet Sewell-Ulepic as a tribute to their hometown, New York City. The following month, they submitted it to Jay-Z's label Roc Nation, whose reviews were a discouragement. They later took the suggestion of an associate of EMI Music Publishing and resubmitted it to Jay-Z, who kept the "New York" singing part on the hook, changed the verses, and recorded it. The song's title, similar to New York State of Mind, is a wordplay and tribute to New York's nickname (Empire State) and could also be a reference to Empire State Building in Manhattan, New York City. The song originally featured Hunte on the hook, but when Hunte and S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Yours (Jason Mraz Song)
"I'm Yours" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, released in 2008 as the first single from his third studio album ''We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.''. The song was originally released on a limited edition EP called '' Extra Credit'' as a demo in 2005 to promote his second studio album '' Mr. A–Z''. It was performed in his 2004 and 2005 gigs and already became a crowd favorite before its release. "I'm Yours" was nominated for Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 51st Grammy Awards. "I'm Yours" was a huge commercial success in the United States. The song peaked at number 6 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100; and spent 76 weeks on the chart, breaking the record for the longest charting song on the chart, previously held by LeAnn Rimes' song " How Do I Live" with 69 weeks on the chart; this record has since been broken and is currently held by "Heat Waves" by Glass Animals, which has spent 91 weeks on the chart. As of Janua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Artist Center
Sparkle (formerly GMA Artist Center, also known as Sparkle GMA Artist Center and GMA Talent Management and Development Department) is the talent agency owned by GMA Network Inc. based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines that was founded in 1995. History GMA Artist Center conducted several auditions prior to launching its first batch of talents in 1998. It also launched the "Metropop Star Search" from 1996 to 1998 where winners automatically became part of GMAAC. It was originally headed by veteran talent manager Wyngard Tracy until 2000. When Felipe Gozon took over as GMA Network's president and CEO in 2000, the Artist Center was placed under the network's Entertainment Division led by Wilma Galvante. In 2003, GMAAC hired Ida Henares as their newest head. Under her leadership, GMAAC launched the reality artista search " Starstruck" which became the main launching pad for most star hopefuls since then. In 2007, GMA Artist Center invoked the exclusivity clause. For 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legacy (Philippine TV Series)
''Legacy'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jay Altarejos and Andoy Ranay, it stars Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe and Alessandra de Rossi. It premiered on January 16, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing '' Amaya''. The series concluded on June 1, 2012 with a total of 98 episodes. It was replaced by '' Makapiling Kang Muli'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Main cast * Heart Evangelista as Diana Calcetas * Lovi Poe as Natasha Alcantara * Sid Lucero as Iñigo Salcedo * Geoff Eigenmann as Joshua "Josh" Castillo * Alessandra de Rossi as Bernadette Leviste * Mike Tan as Arturo "Third" San Jose III ;Supporting cast * Eddie Garcia as Romualdo Alcantara * Cherie Gil as Eva Altamirano-Alcantara * Jackie Lou Blanco as Isabel Calcetas-Aragon * Liza Lorena as Sofia Altamirano * Maritoni Fernandez as Anna Marie Leviste * Solenn Heussaff as Chloe Martin * Sam Pinto as Ciar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mocha Girls
Mocha Girls is an all-female singing and dancing group from the Philippines. The current line-up consists of members Chloe Recto, Renzy Silvestre, Jade Dela Peña, Princess Chan and Rica Mae Sanchez. The Mocha Girls have released four albums: ''A Taste of Mocha'' (2006), ''Mocha'' (2007), ''Deliciosa'' (2008), and ''Pinay Ako'' (2012). The Mocha Girls rose to fame partly due to lead vocalist Mocha Uson's adult-themed antics and her online blog that specializes in offering sex advice to couples. The Mocha Girls are considered as "the hottest sing and dance group in the Philippines". History Formed in 2006, the original members were Mocha Uson, Hershey de las Alas, Heart de Guzman, Grace Oracion and Bez Lacanlale. In early 2010, the four members separated from Uson to form their own group, Girlz Ink. This led to the addition of new members Mae Dela Cerna and Jhane Santiaguel, later followed by the arrival of Yumi Ociman, and then Aura Balington. After Santiaguel left the group, sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aegis (band)
Aegis is a Filipino rock band formed in 1995. Formerly known as AG's Soundtrippers in clubs and lounges all over Japan. The band is composed of sisters Juliet, Mercy, and Ken Sunot on lead vocals, only-male member Rey Abenoja on vocals and guitars, Stella Pabico on keyboards, Rowena Adriano on bass guitar and Vilma Goloviogo on drums. The group changed its name to Aegis (which means "shield" or "protection") upon signing with Alpha Records in 1998. The band's songs were featured in the musical ''Rak of Aegis''. Members * Juliet Sunot – lead vocals * Mercy Sunot – lead vocals * Ken Sunot – lead vocals * Stella Pabico – keyboard * Rey Abenoja – vocals, lead guitar * Rowena Adriano – bass guitar * Vilma Goloviogo – drums Discography Studio albums Singles * '' Ang sa Iyo Ay Akin'' (2021) References {{Authority control Filipino rock music groups Musical groups established in 1995 Musical groups from Quezon City Star Music artists Viva Records (Philippines) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
