Joseph Marco Flaunts Six-Pack on Chalk Magazine April 2013 Cover

Joseph Marco is making summer even hotter with his Chalk Magazine cover for April 2013. The Kapamilya model-actor is every inch a hunk showing his well-defined abs on the cover captioned "Summer Hottie."

Joseph Marco will be part of the upcoming teleserye Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (formerly Against All Odds) which will feature the return of Judy Ann Santos in primetime television. Sam Milby and KC Concepcion will also be part of the powerhouse cast.

Meaanwhile, aside from Joseph Marco, Chalk April issue also have the "12 Boys of Summer" including Dominic Roque, Martin del Rosario ad Miko Raval. You can also find more about Chris Cayzer and Colton Dixon inside the mag.

If you want to get that beach body ala Joseph Marco, grab a copy of Chalk Magazine April 2013 issue now available in stands nationwide for only P100.

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Video: Jessica Sanchez Sings 'Ikaw' in Manila Concert

American Idol 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez performed a Tagalog song on her Valentine concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Thursday night.

The Filipino-Mexican singer wowed the crowd with her rendition of the OPM classic Ikaw, getting a standing ovation from the audience. Jessica Sanchez must be rehearsing the song for quite some time since she had pronounced the words of the song in close-to-perfect Filipino.

Jessica is joined by fellow American Idol finalist Colton Dixon in the said concert where she also performed her Idol songs And I Am Telling You, Dance With My Father and I Will Always Love You.

Watch Jessica Sanchez performance of Ikaw during her Manila Valentine concert:

Photo courtesy of Araneta Center
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Jessica Sanchez to Hold Fans Day on February 11, Stages Concert on February 14

American Idol Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez will be back in Manila this February 2013 to take part in a series of events that will culminate in a Valentine’s concert for her Filipino fans.

As SMART's latest youth ambassador, Jessica will be spreading the message of positivity and empowerment as expressed in her Smart Jump In music video with fellow Pinoy global icon and Smart ambassador Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas.

For the duration of Jessica's visit in the country, Jessica will support Smart’s advocacies for the youth and is scheduled to drop by a public elementary school for a storytelling session. She will also join the Smart Jump In school tour at the University of Sto. Tomas and is slated to make an appearance at the University of the Philippines Diliman 2013 UP Fair.

Meanwhile, before her Valentine concert on February 14 with American Idol batch mate Colton Dixon at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, Jessica Sanchez will be holding a grand fans day on February 11, 3 p.m. at the SM North EDSA Skydome titled Jump In Bash with Jessica Sanchez. 

To instantly get free passes for Jessica's grand fans day, just load and/or get free Jump In SIMS at Smart Jump in blitzes or participating Smart Stores and SM Information kiosks. Those who get Jump In Bash passes will automatically earn raffle entries for a chance to win tickets to Jessica Sanchez’ February 14 concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

To get tickets to Jessica’s Valentine concert, log in to www.ticketnet.com.ph. Follow Jessica’s Twitter at @JessicaESanchez and Facebook at www.facebook.com/JessicaSanchezOfficial. For more information and to keep track of Jessica Sanchez’ tours with Smart, visit www.smartjumpin.com. 

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Jessica Sanchez to Hold Solo Manila Concert in February 2013

American Idol Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez is slated to do a major solo concert in the Philippines February next year.

Renen De Guia of Ovation Productions told ABS-CBNnews.com that Jessica Sanchez will be staging a Valentine show on February 14, 2013 at the Araneta Coliseum. Ovation Productions is the producer of the American Idol 2012 Live Philippine Tour which brought the show's Top 10 in Manila last September for a concert including Jessica.

"Yes. It's Feb. 14 at Araneta. Opening act is Colton Dixon from last year's 'American Idol,'" said de Guia, confirming that Jessica's batchmate Colton Dixon will also be returning to the Philippines as the former's guest.

In her official Twitter account, Jessica Sanchez teased about the said concert deemed to be a big surprise for her Pinoy fans.

"I've got some exciting news to share soon for all my bluejays in the Philippines. ...Can you guess what my big news is?" she tweeted. "I love Valentine's Day," Jessica said in another tweet hinting that the concert will be a Valentine show.

The concert will be Jessica's second time to perform for the Filipino audience. She, however has been tapped to endorse products such as Jollibee, Bench and Smart where she did a music video collaboration with another Pinoy pride, Apl.de.Ap titled "Jump in."

Jessica is set to appear in the 4th season of the hit Fox TV series "Glee" in multiple arc episodes next year. Her debut album will also be released spring 2013.

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Jessica Sanchez, Idol Finalists Arrive in Manila for PH Stop of Live Tour

Fil-Mexican-American Jessica Sanchez arrived in Manila along with the other Top 10 finalists of iAmerican Idol Season 11 early Tuesday morning (September 18) for the last and only Asian stop of their American Idol 2012 Live Tour.

Jessica Sanchez together with fellow Idol "alums" Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Deandre Brackensick, Colton Dixon, Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, and winner Phillip Phillips arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at around 5:30 a.m. and were greeted by fans who waited as early as midnight.

In a brief interview with the media at the airport, Sanchez thanked her supporters and said she is excited for her concert with fellow Idol finalists at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, September 21. Before that, they will also grace Ayala and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to promote not only the concert but also their American Idol Highlights albums under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines). 

Related: Jessica Sanchez and DeAndre Brackensick Now Officially Together!

Catch your favorite American Idol Top 10 finalists at the following malls: September 19 at Eastwood City (with Jessica, Elise, DeAndre, Heejun& Erika) and Glorietta Activity Center (with Phillip, Colton, Joshua, Skylar & Hollie) and on September 20 at Alabang Town Center (with Jessica, Elise, DeAndre, Heejun & Erika) and Venice Piazza McKinley Hill (with Phillip, Colton, Joshua, Skylar & Hollie). With special guests: Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina and Philippines’ foremost boy band 1:43. Album selling is from 10am onwards. Program starts at 5:00 pm. Buy your AI albums at the Odyssey selling booth and have it signed after the show! 

The Idol finalists are expected to stay in the country for a week, while Jessica Sanchez (who now endorses Bench) is looking to stay longer for her commitments such as projects and commercial endorsements. 

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Jessica Sanchez to Visit Philippines this September with American Idol 11 Top 10

American Idol Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez will be coming to her mother's native country this September as she take part in the American Idol 2012 Live Tour which will have it's last stop in the Philippines.

Jessica Sanchez, whose mother Editha hails from Bataan, will be performing together with the American Idol 2012 Top 10 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on September 21, 2012. This was confirmed by Ovation Productions to The Philippine Star.

The Philippines is lucky enough to witness another American Idol Live Tour after last year's 2011 Idol Tour where Thia Megia, another American Idol finalist with Filipino roots participated in.

American Idol Season 11 Top 10 all set for the American Idol 2012 Live Tour

According to reports, American Idol 2012 winner Phillip Phillips who is now recuperating from his kidney operation will be ready to participate in the Idol Live tour as it kicks-off in July. By September, we can expect the presence of Phillip in the Philippines, the only country outside North America which is included in the two-month summer tour.

Meanwhile, Jessica Sanchez before singing the US national anthem at the Pacquiao-Bradley fight met with President Benigno Aquino III  in Los Angeles, California before PNoy returned to Manila from his US trip. Jessica expressed on Twitter how honored she was to met the Philippine president, who has been supporting her all through her Idol journey, together with the Filipino fans.

Watch the video below (Jessica Sanchez meets PNoy in Los Angeles, California):

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Jesse McCartney Wants a Duet with Jessica Sanchez!

American singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney wanted a duet with American Idol contestant Jessica Sanchez after he saw the Fil-Mexican-American singer perform on Idol Wednesday night, April 18.

In his official Twitter account, Jesse McCartney confessed that he instantly became a fan of Jessica after the latter perform Alicia Keys' Fallin'. Jessica's powerful voice easily captivated the Beautiful Soul singer.

Jesse McCartney compared Jessica Sanchez to American Idol alumna and Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson and went on saying he wants to have a duet with her.

Jesse McCartney tweeted:

“Just turned on American Idol! Whoaaaaa!!! Who is this Jessica Sanchez??? She's got my VOTE!!! For real! She's unbelievable!!! Wow! She's a 16 year old version of Jennifer Hudson. Who's watching this? Somebody tell her I want a duet.”

Jesse McCartney also said Jessica's good performance compelled him to vote and even defended the Pinay-Mexican from a fan who criticized Jessica's performance.

“First time I've ever voted, to be honest. She's that good.”
“Whatever. I can't sing an Alicia song like that! Can you? Haha!!” 

Meanwhile, Jessica Sanchez expressed her excitement over Jesse McCartney's duet invite in her twitter account, saying that she would die if the duet comes to reality.

"@JesseMcCartney i would die if we did a duet. Thank you so much love <3 :)"

Jessica Sanchez survived elimination last week after a save from the judges and went on to be a member of the American Idol Top 6 after Colton Dixon got the boot on the Top 7 redux results night, April 19 (April 20 in the Philippines). Jessica did not land in the bottom three.

Wow! I'm also excited about this J and J duet. Go Jessica and Jesse!

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American Idol 2012 Top 7 Redux Results Night: Colton Dixon Eliminated

Early favorite Colton Dixon got the boot on the Top 7 Redux Elimination (Results Night) of American Idol Season 11, April 19 (April 20 in the Philippines). The singing heartthrob from Tennessee garnered the lowest number of votes and was sent packing without the chance to sing for his life.

Apparently after last week's shocking elimination, the only judges save was used on Jessica, and thus the one who gets the lowest number of votes will be automatically eliminated from the competition.

Colton Dixon was joined by Hollie Cavanagh and Elise Testone in the bottom three. 

Colton performed Lady Gaga's Bad Romance and Earth, Wind and Fire's September during last night's performance show. If you happen to miss last night's performance, you can watch all the Top 7 redux performances here.

The competition is now getting stiffer with only six contestants left battling for the Idol title. Who among Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, Elise Testone, Hollie Cavanagh and Skylar Laine will be making the top 5 next week? 

It seems that girl power is working now on American Idol Season 11. With only 2 boys versus 4 girls, we might have a girl winner this season after Jordin Sparks in 2007.

Photo courtesy of theultimatefan

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American Idol 2012 Top 7 Round 2 Performance Videos

American Idol Season 11 top 7 Round 2 performances on April 18 (april 19 in the Philippines) took inspiration from the 'Then and Now', one song tackling a Billboard #1 hit from the century (2000-2012) and another soulful song selection from the past.

American Idol 2012 Top 7 (round 2) performances - April 18 (courtesy of Americanidolnet.com)

The idol contestants chose songs of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Dusty Springfield, Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett and Earth, Wind and Fire for the 'Then' selection and the songs of Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Usher, Fantasia and Adele for the 'Now.'

Check out the American Idol 2012 Top 7 Round 2 performance videos below:

NOW-

Hollie Cavanagh – Rolling in the Deep



Colton Dixon – Bad Romance

Elise Testone – No One

Phillip Phillips – U Got It Bad

Jessica Sanchez – Fallin’

Skylar Laine – Born This Way

Joshua Ledet – I Believe

THEN-

Hollie Cavanagh – Son Of A Preacher Man



Colton Dixon – September

Elise Testone – Let’s Get It On

Phillip Phillips – In The Midnight Hour

Jessica Sanchez – Try A Little Tenderness

Skylar Laine – Heard It Through The Grapevine

Joshua Ledet – A Change Is Gonna Come

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American Idol 2012 Top 7 Results Night: Jessica Sanchez is Saved!

Fil-Mexican-American Jessica Sanchez could have been eliminated on tonight's American Idol Season 11 Top 7 Results Show, April 12 (April 13 in the Philippines) if not for the judges' save. Jessica is the one who got the lowest number of votes after last night's performance.

A very shocking results show was seen wherein frontrunners Jessica Sanchez and Joshua Ledet falls on the bottom 3 together with hot seat semi-regular, Elise Testone. 

After learning who were in the bottom 3 tonight, judge Steven Tyler already said that no matter what, they will use their save vote on any of those three singers in the hot seat.

Jessica Sanchez had to sing Nobody's Supposed to Be Here (and Jessica is not supposed to be there in the bottom 3) by Deborah Cox for the save. She was stopped midway into her song after judges Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez used their one save for the season to keep her on the show.

Watch Jessica's saving moment below:

In last night's performance show, Joshua Ledet was the only one who got the judges' standing ovation for his performance of Bruno Mars' Runaway Baby. Jessica, meanwhile received positive reviews for her soulful rendition of Jazmine Sullivan's Stuttering, getting a 'fish slayer' tag from judge Randy Jackson.

If you happen to miss last night's performance show, watch here.

Next week, 7 people will still go head to head to have the chance to go to the American Idol finale in May.  But unlike the previous results show, the judges don't have the power now to save and it will all be up to America. Two idols might be going home next week, as with the previous seasons.

Watch Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez, Elise Testone and Hollie Cavanagh on next week's Idol perfromance.

Video courtesy of HumanSlinky

Photo courtesy of  hollywoodreporter.com and Americanidolnet.com

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American Idol 2012 Top 7 Performances (Video)

American Idol Season 11 took on the music of the decade (2010, 2011, 2012) for this week's Top 7 idol performances held on April 11 (April 12 in the Philippines).

The American Idol 2012 Top 7 which consists of Colton Dixon, Joshua Ledet, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips, Skylar Laine and Elise Testone also had their trio (and duo) performances aside from the individual songs they rendered.

Check out the American Idol 2012 Top 8 Performance videos here:

Skylar Laine - Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You

Colton Dixon - Love The Way You Lie

Elise and Phillip - Somebody That I Used to Know




Jessica Sanchez: Stuttering




Joshua Ledet: Runaway Baby




Skylar & Colton: Don't You Wanna Stay




Hollie Cavanagh - Perfect




Phillip Phillips: Give A Little More




Jessica & Joshua & Hollie: What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)




Elise Testone: Yoü and I


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American Idol 2012 Top 8 Results Night: DeAndre Eliminated!

Falsetto master DeAndre Brackensick gets the boot on the Top 8 Elimination (Results Night) of American Idol Season 11, April 5 (April 6 in the Philippines). DeAndre sings for his life but did not get the save votes from the 3 judges, even though Jennifer Lopez admits that she fought for him to stay.

Just like last week, the bottom 3 consists of DeAndre Brackensick and Hollie Cavanagh. New addition to the bottom 3 from last week is Elise Testone.

(If you happen to miss the Top 8 Performances, watch them here.)

Last night Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez earned a standing ovation for their duet of Aretha Franklin and George Michael's I Knew You Were Waiting For Me, and are the first to get safety as members of American Idol 2012 Top 7. The two contenders will be joined by Colton Dixon, Phillip Phillips, Skylar Laine, Hollie Cavanagh and Elise Testone for next week's singing battle.

Photo courtesy of Americanidolnet.com

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American Idol 2012 Top 8 Performances (Video)

American Idol Season 11 take on the 80's on this week's top 8 Idol performances. The American idol 2012 top 8 had their solo performances as well as duets during the performance night on April 4 (April 5 in the Philippines).

Courtesy of Americanidolnet.com

Check out the American Idol 2012 Top 8 Performance videos here:

DeAndre Brackensick – I Like It 

Elise Testone – I Want To Know What Love Is

Phillip Phillips – That’s All

Joshua Ledet – If You Don’t Know Me By Now

Jessica Sanchez – How Will I Know

Hollie Cavanagh – What A Feeling

Colton Dixon – Time After Time

Skylar Laine – Wind Beneath My Wings

For the Top 8 duets, Colton Dixon and Skylar Laine performed Islands in the Stream originally by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Hollie and DeAndre did their version of The Pointer Sisters’ I’m So Excited. Phillip and Elise take on Stop Dragging My Heart Around by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty while Jessica and Joshua closed out the duets with Aretha Franklin and George Michael's I Knew You Were Waiting For Me.

Check out the AI Top 8 Duets:

Colton and Skylar





Hollie and DeAndre





Phillip and Elise




Jessica and Joshua

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American Idol 2012: Heejun Han Eliminated

Audition favorite Heejun Han gets the boot on the Top 9 Elimination (Results night) of American Idol Season 11, March 29 (30 in the Philippines). The Korean sensation sings for his life but did not get the save votes from the 3 judges.

The bottom 3 consists of Hollie Cavanagh, Skylar Laine and Heejun Han.

Meanwhile, Fil-Mexican Jessica Sanchez ascends to American Idol top 8 as she consistently wows the judges with her unforgettable performances and fashion sense. Her rendition of Beyonce's Sweet Dreams is well praised by the judges, making judge Randy Jackson say that she and Colton might battle it out head to head on the May finale.

Jessica will be joined by Phillip Phillips, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Joshua Ledet, Hollie Cavanagh, Skylar Laine and DeAndre Brackensick on next week's show, April 4 (April 5 in the Philippines). 

The American Idol 11 top 8 will be singing songs from the 80's.

Photos courtesy of Americanidolnet.com and Rickey.org

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