The Bootleg Beatles are back in Manila!

Since their inception in 1980 the band has performed hundreds of gigs across the globe, earning themselves an amazing reputation along the way. George Martin himself described the Bootleg Beatles experience as “A terrific show”, whilst the Mail On Sunday hailed their “Mind- boggling accuracy”.

Neil Harrison (former John Lennon); Andre Barreau (George Harrison) and David Catlin-Birch (Paul McCartney) met in 1979 when they were all cast in the hit West-End production, Beatlemania. When the show finished its run the band, knowing the repertoire inside out, decided to continue performing it and thus The Bootleg Beatles were born in 1980, along with the entire tribute genre.

What started as 4 musicians with black polo necks and a wig has evolved into The Bootleg Beatles’ lauded show which combines note-perfect renditions of Beatles repertoire, spectacular costume changes and a visually stunning video backdrop. The Bootleg Beatles faithfully re-create 6 phases of the Beatles meteororic rise from a basement (The cavern in Liverpool) to a rooftop (The famous Apple concert in 1969) via Shea Stadium, Sgt Pepper and the Magical mystery tour.

Mikoy Morales On His New Single "Pusong Hindi Makatulog"

The eyes are the windows to the soul but music unlocks the doors. Empowered by his access to his emotions, Mikoy Morales, is an artist who finds truth in expressing and making deep connections with his audience. The singer/songwriter fuels his burning passion to communicate and to mirror even the darkest corners of yourself through his music, his craft.

His intimate and relatable music reaches out to your very own thoughts and feelings. When he sings, he sings naked with his raw voice and emotions. His honest songwriting will pull the words right out of your overthinking. His mellow but heartfelt sound will surely bring down your walls and take you to a place of sincerity all you have to do is give in.

Wish 107.5 Ultimate Fandom Challenge Top Contenders Gear Up for Final Round

After over two weeks of intense battle, the recently named top contenders of the first Wish 107.5 Ultimate Fandom Challenge are now gearing up for the competition’s final round.

Vying for the championship tilt are the Darrenatics (Darren Espanto), Juanistas (The Juans), Dyfenders (Jason Dy) and Mowienatics (Morissette Amon).

Also competing to be hailed as the 4th, 5th and 6th runners-up are the Wish Fandom Survivors – Juan Karlos United Families Club (JK Labajo), Francisnatics (Francis Lim) and Darylnatics (Daryl Ong). 

Art Republik TV premieres Season Two in May

The Asian Christian Art Association (ACAA) in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) present Season Two of Art Republik TV with a maiden broadcast on May 23, 2016 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Knowledge Channel. Knowledge Channel is available through SkyCable Channel 5, Destiny Cable Digibox Channel 5, and ABS-CBN TV Plus Channel 5.

Visual artist Emmanuel Garibay leads the Philippine chapter of ACAA, a non-governmental organization that aims to promote art and theology.

Season Two follows the creative journey of 18 Filipino artists from varied art practices for its themed six episodes offering with each episode shown in three parts.

Political whodunit “Magtanggol” champions the welfare of hardworking yet often abused OFWs

Investment banker Jojo Dispo doesn’t consider his initial foray into scripting and producing a movie a gamble. “Magtanggol,” the first offering of Felix and Bert Film Productions, is an undertaking fueled by passion and compassion.

Directed by Sigfreid Barros Sanchez and conceptualized by Jojo Dispo, “Magtanggol” tackles the issue of abuses committed against Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) by their employers. “I’ve traveled to a lot of places with high concentration of OFWs,” Dispo discloses. “I’ve talked to many ambassadors around the world about them, have had first hand exposure with many OFWs. I’ve heard their stories. I want to help.”

“Magtanggol” dares to ask the question “Sino ang bayani ng mga bagong bayani?”

MLTV: Inspiring “mommypreneur” and summer home, bathroom makeover

Don’t miss out on PhilSTAR TV’s “Modern Living TV,” latest episode airing on May 7, as celebrity hosts and lifestyle columnists Bianca Gonzalez and Stephanie Zubiri speed you up on the top trends for new mommys—from child-friendly design to glamorous makeovers for mommies.

Thinking of giving your bathroom a makeover? Get tips to transform washroom into one you will love as you join Steph as she goes window-shopping for some design concepts and covetable bathroom fixtures at Villeroy & Boch and Dornbracht.

Celebrities gather for #weaREFORMar tribute

It was a heartwarming reunion of the local showbiz industry’s movers and shakers, OPM icons, reigning teen stars and other big-name celebrities who braved the traffic and the scorching summer heat to show their support for Liberal Party standard bearer Mar Roxas.

The gathering, dubbed “Artists for Mar,” was held at the MESA restaurant along T. Morato Ave. cor. Sct. Fernandez, Q.C.

Conceptualized as a fitting show of support from the stars, the thanksgiving press conference was also attended in full force by the various TV networks as well as editors, columnists and writers from the entertainment media.

Spearheading the tribute were talent managers Arnold Vegafria, Girlie Rodis and Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, along with their prized wards headed by OPM legends Gary Valenciano, Celeste Legaspi, Noel Cabangon, Jessa and Dingdong Avanzado with daughter Jayda, together with Jay-R, Karylle, Kris Lawrence, Karla Estrada, Daniel Padilla and loveteam partner Kathryn Bernardo, and artist managers Carlo Orosa and Sandra Chavez.

Take delight in melodies of film with “Klassikal Music Foundation presents: Songs from a Silver World”

Young Filipino music students from different universities are set to take the stage with great songs from film classics at "Klassikal Music Foundation presents: Songs from a Silver World," happening on May 7, 2016, 7:30PM at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza.

Founded in 2007 by Dr. George T. Yang, McDonald’s Philippines Founder and Chairman, Klassikal Music Foundation (KMF) aims to help in the development and appreciation of local classical music. This is done by giving scholarships to deserving classical music students who otherwise cannot afford to continue their study of the very specialized field of music.

Dr. Yang, also known as one of the Philippines’ tenors with a passion for singing and classical music, will be giving a special performance during the concert. Audiences can also expect an award-winning performance from internationally-acclaimed soprano Ms. Rachelle Gerodias and the KMF Chamber Orchestra.

DZMM Anchors Zero In On Election-Preparedness In "Handa Ka Na Ba Forum"

With the series of presidential debates done and with less than two weeks to go before the May 9 elections, DZMM is shifting the spotlight from the candidates and voters to the people, poll body and other government stakeholders who can ensure the success of the national polls.

Last Wednesday (April 27), the leading AM radio station in Mega Manila and the nation's number 1 cable news and commentary channel will focus on the election-preparedness of the nation through the “DZMM Handa Ka Na Ba? Para Ipanalo ang Pamilyang Pilipino!” Halalan forum to be moderated by multi-awarded broadcast journalists Anthony Taberna, Gerry Baja, Vic De Leon Lima, and Karen Davila. 

The four will take turns in probing the key people in organizing the elections, and maintaining peace and order in the entire election season – the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the Philippine National Police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, PPCRV, Smartmatic and also the Department of Energy.

Comelec chairman Andres Bautista will lead the speakers who will answer questions on how ready we are for the things that can transpire in the elections such as malfunction of machines, brownouts, or even safety and peace and order. Different election watchdogs, teachers group, students and families will also attend and participate in the event. 

There will also be a demonstration on how to use the vote counting machine (VCM) that will be conducted by a real Filipino family who are voting together in the coming elections. 

The “Handa KNB” forum is the third in a series of offerings of DZMM that’s in line with ABS-CBN’s “Halalan 2016: Ipanalo ang Pamilyang Pilipino” election campaign. DZMM was the first to complete interviews on all presidential and vice presidential candidates through Ikaw Na Ba? Para Ipanalo ang Pamilyang Pilipino. It also held the first “DZMM Pasado? Election Forum,” which analyzed the strategies of political candidates in wooing voters and also the voting preferences of Filipinos. Anchored by Ted Failon, the forum aimed to help guide voters in choosing the candidates they will support.

The “DZMM Handa Ka Na Ba” forum will be held at 4:30pm at the Dolphy Theater inside the ABS-CBN compound and will be aired live over DZMM 630 on AM radio and DZMM TeleRadyo on cable television and digital television (ABS-CBN TVplus). It can also be heard via audio streaming at www.dzmm.com.ph. Be part of the conversation by using the hashtag #DZMMHandaKNB.