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Mariah Carey fans will be getting a long-awaited peek behind the curtain of her illustrious life with an upcoming memoir. The Meaning of Mariah Carey, written by the chanteuse with Michaela Angela Davis will be arriving on September 29, 2020. The memoir will be available as a physical copy via Andy Cohen Books and as an audiobook performed by the singer on Audible. The story will detail Carey's journey from her childhood all the way through her meteoric rise to superstardom, plus a breakdown of the rumors told about her in the media, including battles with gender and power dynamics, emotional abuse, embarrassments, failures and victories. (Billboard.com) For full story, click: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9415524/mariah-carey-memoir-announcement

Bandang Ney has a new song called "Bahala Ka" which you can hear or download on Spotify. But first things first. Ney Dimaculangan wants to clarify something that the song is not alluded to his former band mates of 6Cyclemind. "It's not (about my former musical group). Kung babasahin mo ang lyrics, it's a typical scene of a guy pleasing his girl. Ginawa nating happy ending for the guy or kahit sino man. Positive pa rin para ma-boost ang morale," said Ney. Fans remember Ney as the frontman for 6Cyclemind who churned out the hit songs Upside Down, Aaminin Ko, Sige, Princesa,  etc. Ney said that he still play the old songs with his new bandmates during gigs just to remind the young ones about their hit songs. "Kinakanta pa rin naman ang mga old hits ng 6Cyclemind para maalala nila at sabihin, 'ahhh sila pala iyung kumanta nun!" he said. Other members of Bandang Ney are: Patch Sanchez, guitars; Louie Lopez, bass guitar;...

Miss Philippines Katarina Rodriguez admits she loves music but she doesn't sing that much. "I have a few karaoke trips and that's it!" says a laughing Katarina when asked how much she loves music, during her rousing press send-off for Miss World 2018 pageant at Annabel's in Quezon City last Nov. 8. "I listen to music but I don't really sing." For almost two years now, Katarina is consistent in saying that her favorite song is "Everglow" by the popular British band Coldplay. "A bit of sad, happy song. It will hit you in the heart." Since Katarina loves music, POP NEWS PHILIPPINES asked her to give her initial thoughts on several song titles containing the word "WORLD". Katarina obliged but in one condition - that I have to sing parts of these songs to familiarize her as I introduce these titles! Challenge accepted! In the end, Katarina mentioned an original Pilipino music (OPM) which she loves. It's c...

Japanese DJ Rapper King Tomoro is in the house! Just recently, King Tomoro visited Manila to seek musical opportunities and possibly collaborate with some of our local artists. "I first came here in your country April this year. Since then,  I always look forward to come back because I learned to love your people and its climate which is similar to my place back in Japan and also to share my music to all party goers," says King Tomoro during a meet-and-greet event with the media at Sekitori Japanese Restaurant in Mandaluyong City. Japanese rapper King Tomoro and interpreter Jincky Malate. The event was made possible through the help of jeweler and producer Otek Lopez and broadcaster Atorni Ton of DzRH TV. While many rap songs deal with illegal drugs and violence, King Tomoro says he composes rap songs that focus on chasing your dreams, wealth and fortune. The 31-year-old rapper who lives in the Roponggi District of Tokyo idolizes Pitbull, Snoop Dog, Dr. Dre...

"Titanic" singer Celine Dion got emotional as she wrapped up the first night of her two-day jampacked concert at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City Thursday night, July 19. Dion sang her heart out to the delight of Filipino fans who cheered her hits songs such as "It's All Coming Back To Me Now," "All By Myself," "Because You Loved Me," "My Heart Will Go On," "That's The Way It Is," "To Love You More," etc. The Grammy award-winning singer was teary eyed before she sang an a capella version of "Can't Help Fallin' In Love" for her encore. "Thank you so much. I am extremely touch by your warm welcome to our first visit to Manila; "It is very hard to everyone in the world probably, you know to kinda trabvel so far with so much to do, so much things to be concerned about, the travelling, the expenses, the children, the whole thing of travelling, when we live so far away, ...

There's a new band in the music scene called Crib and they just launched their debut album. "Crib has been in the music scene for almost 10 years now. We are active in gigs. Now we have an album," says TJ Sarvida, lead vocals of the band, who is a dead ringer for actor Paulo Avelino, during an interview at the Metro Walk in Pasig City recently. Sarvida says that the band use to play back-up to some of the popular OPM artists aside from their nightly gigs prior to invading the mainstream music scene. "Our genre is sub-genre rock, also known as adult-oriented rock. Our influences include Toto, Michael McDonald, Hall and Oates, Christopher Cross, etc. For newer artists, our influences are Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran," adds Sarvida, a young entrepreneur. Asked to describe their self-titled album, Mike Caleda, keyboards and vocals, who composed most of the songs, says: "Collective experiences namin ito at ginawa namin sa music. Kung mapapakinggan ni...

Inamin ng grupong Aegis na may mga panahon na nililimitahan na nila ang kanilang mga shows dahil madalas nagwawala ang kanilang fans sa mga concert nila. "Pag kinakanta na namin yung mga Tagalog songs, nagwawala na sila," ayon kay Juliet Sunot, isa sa mga miyembro ng Aegis, sa interview sa "Tonight With Boy Abunda" sa ABS CBN. Dagdag pa ni Juliet: "Sa sobrang enjoy nila, nagbabato sila ng tissue (sa stage). Ang nangyari, hindi na kami pinakanta ng may-ari ng mga original (songs) namin. Mga cover songs lang." Sinabi rin nila na dahil sa mga pangyayaring ito, ang tatlong araw na gig nila ay nagiging isang araw na lamang. Umabot ng dalawang dekada bago nagkaroon ang grupo ng concert sa unang pagkakataon sa  Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ito ay pinamagatang “AEGIS 2OBLE DEKADA Ang Soundtrack Ng Buhay Mo - The Aegis 20th Anniversary Concert” sa July 13. Sinabi rin ng Aegis na nasasaktan sila kapag tinatawag na baduy or makaluma ang kanilang grupo. Il...

The Philippines now holds the record for the largest zumba class after some 100 zumba instructors in the country led by Ron Antonio kept a crowd of 13,350 fitness enthusiasts dancing for 30 minutes. The record was achieved in Camarines Sur through the efforts of Governor Migz Villafuerte last May 19, 2018. The challenge was not only for Ron to keep the crowd dancing for 30 minutes and in sync with the music and the choreography of the instructors but also to overcome the forces of natures and all factors that he cannot control. During the registration at the provincial capitol grounds, it rained so hard. But the crowd patiently waited for hours rain or shine. With prayers and God’s grace, a new Guinness World Record was achieved. Despite the stress and hardship, the event was successful. Asked about his accomplishment, Ron said that is was always a blessing from God when you achieved something as big as this one. The Guinness World Record is another feather on ...

Music lovers flocked to Las Piñas City to enjoy the symphony of voices from all over the country in the 4th Las Piñas Chorale competition sponsored by the Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance). Amid the day’s melodies and tunes, Sen. Cynthia A. Villar expressed delight over the animated participation of choral groups nationwide in the annual competition, where seven groups showcased their talents in singing. ‘My heart is filled with pleasure over the successful turnout of this event. In a nation where technology has been the raging trend, it is heartwarming to see so many people immensely enjoying the music of these choral groups. This is a rare but welcoming sight,’ said Villar, who is the Managing Director of Villar SIPAG.                                                              Wit...

Filipino-Australian actor James Reid is not just into acting but he is also focused on music. In fact, Reid has come up with his own music label called "Careless Music" where he is the Chief Executive Officer and President. "I wanna have my own record label so that I can have my own creative freedom," said Reid, during an interview on Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "It started as an inside joke. A lot of people call me careless so I decided to use it." Reid is also up for several awards at the Myx Music Awards 2018 which will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on May 15. His song "The Life" directed by his girlfriend Nadine Lustre and Petersen Vargas has been nominated for Music Video of the Year. He is also nominated for Song of the Year (Cool Down), Artist of the Year, and Male Artist of the Year. The 24-year-old actor-singer said that he used to cook but not anymore. "That was my...

OPM singer Jed Madela has admitted that there was a point in his career that he wanted to give up because he thought he felt "irrelevant." "There was a point I kinda felt irrelevant. I kinda felt insignificant. Ang daming naglalabasang bago, ang daming naglalabasan na mas magaling, mas nakakagat ng audience," said Madela, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "There was a point na talagang sinabi ko na pagod na ako. No matter how hard I tried, no mater how hard I pushed myself, I tried to conform kung ano'ng uso, sige sundan natin. Sumasakay ako pero wala; "(That was) roughly five or six years ago. 'Yun lang I'm so blessed that I am surrounded by the right people. It really helps when people talk to you," said Madela. When asked if depression has something to do with it, Madela said: "That started everything. I started questioning myself....parang am I really fit for this industry? Gusto...

Rap superstar Jay-Z received the most number of nominations with eight at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards which will be held at the Madison Square Garden in New York City on January 28 (January 29 Monday morning in Manila). He is up for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap/Sung Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Album and Best Music Video.                                                                              Jay-Z Kendrick Lamar scored seven nominations while Bruno Mars got six nominations. Childish Gambino, Khalid, No I.D. and SZA have received five nominations each. Performers for the 60th Grammy Awards are: * Alessia Cara, Khalid and Logic * Brothers Osborne, Maren Morris and Eric Church (Route 91 Harvest Festival tr...

Megastar Sharon Cuneta celebrated her 52nd birth anniversary last January 6 as she got sentimental again over her old residence in an upscale neighborhood in Makati City. On the eve of her birth anniversary last Jan. 5, Sharon paid tribute to her late parents -- Pasay City Mayor Pablo Cuneta and Elaine Gamboa. "Pablo and Elaine Gamboa - Cuneta’s girl. Miss you, Daddy and Mommy. I am turning a year older tomorrow, and I wish you both were still here to make my happiness complete. See you again someday," Sharon wrote on Facebook. Then she turned sentimental over their former house in Dasmarinas Village in Makati City where she grew up. "I hope you are proud of me and Kuya and our children. Kuya and I wish we could buy our Dasma house back, but the new owners are already building a completely new structure and our beloved 40 + year old home is gone. Still...someday... Hug me often please. I love you both very much," Sharon said. During an appearance on...

After 23 years, the holiday tune "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey has finally hit the Top 10 of the hottest songs in the US. The classic holiday song, penned and produced by Mariah, leaped from No. 11 to No. 9, according to Billboard Magazine for the week of December 30. A duet version of the song with Justin Bieber peaked at No. 86 on the Hot 100 singles chart. Released on Nov. 1, 1994, the song has already earned US$60 million in royalties. It was lifted from her first holiday CD called "Merry Christmas" which also came out in 1994. With 28 hit songs in her career, the yuletide classic now places Mariah at No. 5 for the artists with most Top 10s on the chart. She tied with Stevie Wonder. Over the years, the upbeat holiday song has been covered by many artists. Madonna is still the artist to beat with most Top 10 hits with 38. She is followed by The Beatles (34), Rihanna (31), Michael Jackson (29), and Janet Jackson and Elton John (2...