Daniel Padilla, Rufa Mae Quinto and Nonito Donaire on Sarah G Live! (January 6)

Popstar Sarah Geronimo is going to open year 2013 with big new surprises this Sunday (January 6) as Pinoy boxing champ and ESPN’s Boxer of the Year Nonito ‘The Filipino Flash’ Donaire grace the centerstage of ABS-CBN’s hit musical variety show “Sarah G. Live!” for the first time. 

Aside from Donaire, also watch out for Daniel Padilla’s first duet with mother Karla Estrada; and Rufa Mae Quinto’s special visit to the Popstar. 

Get ready for back-to-back show-stopping performances as OPM band vocalists Ney Dimaculangan ang Yael Yuzon treat TV viewers with a rocking concert production number; to be followed by the fun-filled singing extravaganza of Pooh and K Brosas and the breathtaking smash-up dance number of Jopay Paguia of Sexbomb, Marco McKinley of Universal Motion Dancers, Joshua Zamora of The Manoeuvres, and Teacher Georcelle of G-Force. 

Meanwhile, Kapamilya heartthrobs Daniel and Robi Domingo will also add more fun in “SGL’s” New Year special as Sarah’s guest co-hosts. Still with the Popstar in the upcoming episode are Gab Valenciano, Gollayan Sisters and Luis Manzano. 

Don’t miss New Year special of ABS-CBN’s trending and top Sunday primetime show, “Sarah G. Live!” 8:15pm, after “Rated K.” For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.comor follow @SGLiveOFFICIAL on Twitter and like SarahGLiveOFFICIAL on Facebook.

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The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Concert Set on July 27

Star Records levels up the 'E-Heads experience' for music fans across generations and slates a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of the country’s best rocks bands and solo artists to celebrate the timeless music of the iconic Filipino pop-rock band The Eraserheads via “The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Concert," which is set to happen on July 27 (Friday), 5pm, at the Trinoma Activity Center.

"The Reunion” concert will pay tribute to the anthemic songs of Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro through the new sound to be performerd by Callalily, 6CycleMind with Eunice of Gracenote, Hilera, Itchyworms, Mayonnaise, Tanya Markova, Johnoy Danao, Jay Durias, Vin Dancel, and Ney Dimaculangan.

Under the production of Star Records, “The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Concert" is a pays homage to the accolade priceless contribution of the band to the Philippine music history and to the country’s culture as a whole. The event is eyed to be a celebration not only of the generation who grew up to the music of The Eraserheads but also to the youth of today who are discovering the greatness of the band that revived Pinoy rock in 1990’s.

The concert is exclusive to fans who will buy the “The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" in various AstroPlus or AstroVision stores during the set pre-selling period that is from July 7 to July 27. Albums will also be sold on the day of the event. To qualify as audience, the album buyer must present the official receipt as proof of purchase on the day of the concert. Buyers with AstroPlus/AstroVision official receipts only will be accommodated. Purchased albums prior July 7 will not be accommodated.

Meanwhile, aside from serving as a concert pass, “The Reunion” tribute album also serves as a raffle ticket to Star Records’ "Soundtrip to Roadtrip Promo," wherein fans get the chance to win a Chevrolet Spark just by purchasing the album at selected SM, Astro, and Odyssey Music and Video stores. The promo runs from May 14 until August 3. Also part of 'The Reunion' promo is the popular clothing line Dickies.

"The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" is still available on record bars nationwide for only P299. Digital tracks can now be downloaded via www.mymusicstore.com.ph.

Relive the imortal hits of The Eraserheads and don’t miss the highly anticipated "The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Concert" on July 27, 5pm, at the Trinoma Activity Center. For more information, visit Star Records' Facebook fanpage at http://facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

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Top OPM Artists Grace Tambayan OPM Awards

Top OPM artists in the country will gather for the 3rd Tambayan OPM Music Awards by ABS-CBN FM radio station Tambayan 101.9 to honor and highlight outstanding Filipino artists and song writers in the local music industry this past year this Saturday (June 30) in SM City North EDSA SkyDome.

Yeng Constantino, Ney Dimaculangan, Ruben Caballero ng Cueshe, Cathy Go, Barbie Almalbis, Angeline Quinto, Marcelito Pomoy, Gloc9, Jovit Baldevino, Kitchie Nadal, Bugoy Drilon, Liezel Garcia, Bryan Termulo, Mike Hanopol, Pepe Smith and Vice Ganda will be performing at the TOPMA Awards.

Real-life couple Maja Salvador and Mateo Guidicelli will also grace the event together with your favorite Tambayan 101.9 DJs.

After weeks of voting, Tambayan 101.9 will unveil eleven winners in eleven distinct categories based on 30% listener’s votes, 30% votes from the select panel of judges, and 40% from the TOPMA awards committee. Each nominee will be adjudged based on the following criteria: commercial appeal, musicality, and originality/creativity.

The next recipient of the Tambayani Award will also be recognized alongside the first ever recipient of the Phenomenal Artist of the Year award. The former is given to an artist and/or song writer who has helped change the OPM industry and has been a true champion of Filipino music while the latter is awarded to the OPM artist who had the most successful career in the previous year.

Tambayan 101.9 is currently on its third year of recognizing Pinoy artistry in music. Recently, TOPMA took home an Anvil award from the prestigious Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP). TOPMA successfully paid tribute to Filipino music artists by honoring original Pinoy music and engaged its listeners and provided an avenue for its DJ’s to interact with them during the awarding event.

This year’s TOPMA is now bigger as Tambayan 101.9 partners with all the 16 M.O.R. FM stations of ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, to promote and encourage listeners to vote for their favorite songs or music artists.

Find out who the winners are this Saturday (June 30) in the Tambayan OPM Awards to be held at SM City North EDSA SkyDome. For more information, listen to Tambayan 101.9 on radio or log-on to www.tambayan1019.com.

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'The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album' Set for May 9 Release

Some of music industry's best artists collaborate to pay tribute to the phenomenal contribution of the iconic Filipino pop-rock band, The Eraserheads.

The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album CD Cover

Released by Star Records and Star Cinema, “The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" features 14 anthemic Eraserheads hit songs including 'Alapaap’ by 6cyclemind with Eunice of Gracenote, ‘Minsan’ by Callalily, ‘Overdrive’ by Vin Dancel, ‘Fine Time’ by Marc Abaya of Kjwan, ‘Super Proxy’ of Razorback with Gloc9, ‘Kailan’ by Ney and Yeng Constantino, ‘Kaliwete’ by Hilera, ‘Maling Akala’ by Itchyworms, ‘Ligaya’ by Mayonnaise, ‘Pare Ko’ by Johnoy Danao, ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ by Jay Durias, ‘Magasin’by Chicosci, ‘With A Smile’ by Aiza Seguerra with Mike Villegas, and ‘Hey Jay’ by Tanya Markova.

Watch the teaser video for Callalily's version of Minsan for "The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album"

The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album track list - Minsan by Callalily,
Kaliwete by Hilera and Maling Akala by Itchyworms

The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album track list - Pare Ko by Johnoy Danao,
Overdrive by Vin Dancel, Ang Huling El Bimbo by Jay Durias
and Fine Time by Marc Abaya of Kjwan

The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album track list -
With A Smile by Aiza Seguerra with Mike Villegas,
Super Proxy by Razorback with Gloc 9
and Kailan by Ney Dimaculangan and Yeng Constantino

The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album track list -
Hey Jay by Tanya Markova, Magasin by Chicosci,
Ligaya by Mayonnaise and Alapaap by 6cyclemind with Eunice of Gracenote

"The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" is available on record bars nationwide on Wednesday (May 9). For more information, visit Star Records' Facebook fanpage at http://facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

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