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Music Artists

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OMG! Jun Sung Ahn! I want him to be the next President of the United States!!! The Vice President! This guy as Senate Floorleader. These are the Senators. Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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Adele making obscene gesture at the Brit Awards

by reynz on February 22, 2012

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(Photo Credits: Yahoo) … and there’s a side to her, that I never knew, never knew… I’m sick and tired of Rihanna’s f&ck me more music and every hip-hop jerk me more songs. I’m also very tired of all of these very successful singers and artists whore (pun intended) druggies after all. You, were different. [...]

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(Picture Credits: Herald Sun) Why did Bobby Brown left Whitney Houston’s Funeral Service? I read several FB updates that Bobby Brown tried to attend Whitney’s Going Home Service at the New Hope Baptist Church in Westfield, New Jersey but was stopped at the door. Apparently, he was only sent an invite for two (2) people [...]

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Whitney Houston’s going home service

by reynz on February 19, 2012

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(Picture Credits: Herald Sun) I was in Houston, Texas the last few days and it’s been raining in that city. Since I could not go out much, I decided to watch every Whitney broadcast they’re showing. I still could not believe that she’s gone. It’s just a bummer that she was not able to recover. [...]

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Whitney Houston 1963-2012

by reynz on February 13, 2012

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Oh! Whitney Houston! I still can’t believe what have just happened… I’ve been playing all of her music since last night… Gawd! (CNN) — As a singer and as a person, Whitney Houston had been described as larger than life. The numbers speak to that, adding up to a legendary career. 2 Years that Houston [...]

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Thank you for the music Whitney Houston!

February 12, 2012
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(Photo Credits: CNN) OMG! Whitney Houston is dead! Legendary pop singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48, representative Kristen Foster said Saturday night. The cause of death and where she died were not immediately known. I know, they’re not writing about it, probably out of respect. I’m just as shocked as the rest of [...]

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Charice 9-city Asian Tour

January 19, 2012
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I’m posting this for Charice followers who visits my site. The 19-year-old Charice performed at the David Foster & Friends concert on October 25 last year also at the Big Dome, and at another show videotaped for a TV5 Christmas special at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila. “Yes, I will have [...]

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Charice on the cover of Preview

January 4, 2012
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(Photo Credits: Starmometer) at first glance, I did not recognize Charice. But makeup artist Juan Sarte stressed that the photo of international singing sensation Charice on the cover of the January 2012 issue of Preview magazine was not digitally altered. here’s the video of the photoshoot. Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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‘O Sole Mio

January 1, 2012
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As an opener, I would like to thank all of you for following my blog. Imagine, I started blogging back in 2003/4 on ofwcenter dot com until I spun it off to reyna elena in 2006. Obviously, I make no pretenses of competing with Facebook in terms of readers. While I cringe reading my past [...]

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i wish you all a happy new year!

December 31, 2011
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I’m done with all those hip-hop r&b rock umberrrella music that I don’t really understand especially when they tell me let’s do it. Do, what?! Only thing I know is that, when they say put your hands up, I put my hands up. Doesn’t matter if the steering wheel is in front of me. So, [...]

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Adele, the goddess of pure talent

December 30, 2011
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Adele, the goddess of pure talent. Forget grand entrance. No eggs needed. Eat your heart out Lady Gaga. Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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Heard on Sunshine Corazon’s line on Glee: The Philippine Embassy issued her the Student Visa?

May 30, 2011
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My ears went sideways when I heard Sunshine Corazon’s line on Glee, that it was the Philippine Embassy who issued her a Student Visa to study in the United States? Watch this exchange beginning at 0:47 Rachel: Where you going? Sunshine Corazon: To the Philippine Embassy. I’m going to beg them to revoke my visa [...]

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Charice will be on the Season 2 Finale of Glee!

May 20, 2011
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Season 2 Finale of Glee is less than a week away. Imagine how fast that is! Yeah, been watching a few episodes lately. But only when Charice is there. And apparently, from this picture I got from Clevver.com, it looks like Charice will be on the Season 2 Finale of Glee. What will she be [...]

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Justin Beiber: persona non-grata in Manila

May 14, 2011
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(Photo credits: www.brunosboss.blogspot.com) What’s up Justin? I know you are popular. But I’m not really one of your fans. If I heard one of your songs, it’s because these idiots on the radio forced-pushed it up deep in my ears. Other than that, no interest with you whatsover, you little idiot perverted crap!* bunny. I [...]

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the most boring national anthem rendition ever

May 10, 2011
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Love, is a many splendored music. It’s not one boring musical note. You know, I love listening to some of the world’s national anthems. I love it so much I bought a CD of all the worlds’ national anthems. Aside from the Star Spangled Banner, I especially like Oh! Canada and Australia Fair. Here in [...]

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i believe the children are our future… teach them well and let them see this picture

May 9, 2011
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(Photo Credits: CNN) yes folks! teach your kids about Whitney Houston this unbelievable singer of our time the greatest. with one truly unbelievable talent until she wasted her God-given talent with drugs and alcohol this could be the reason why Charice exploded into the picture for Whitney Houston is so long ago already just a [...]

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Charice as Kim in the movie version “Miss Saigon”

May 1, 2011
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Did you hear the latest chika? That Charice could be the next Kim in a movie called Miss Saigon? Is the 18-year-old Filipina singer being groomed to play lead character Kim in a movie version of the mammoth musical “Miss Saigon”—the same role that won a Larry and a Tony for Lea Salonga? The movie [...]

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One Day with Charice, co-written and co-produced by Nick Jonas

April 21, 2011
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You know, when I get home (apartment) after a crazy day at the ranch, I normally listen and watch Charice’s Youtube videos. Last night, I saw this one: “One Day” which was co-written and co-produced by Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, the cute brother! Hahaha! I love the beat. I know, this is for [...]

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Charice on Glee: All By Myself

April 17, 2011
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I know, I know. We’ve all been waiting for this for so long. So, without further ado, here’s Charice on Glee, All By Myself. What do you think? The New York Post says: Since absolutely exploding back in 2007, 18-year-old Charice is incapable of going anywhere without being mobbed by fans — both of the [...]

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In This Song

December 12, 2010
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“I don’t depend on friends, ‘coz they come and go. My belief in myself, is gonna carry me through… I may not have all the words that I need to say, and I know I won’t always be strong but I’m never afraid… Because I hold my destiny and it depends on me. Alone.” “In [...]

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Darren Criss will be in Manila on December 21 and 22

December 6, 2010
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Pst! Did you hear? Darren Criss is gonna be in Manila! Reports say that ‘Glee’ star Darren Cris will visit Manila, Philippines this month of December. The half-Filipino, half Irish crooner and internet sensation will deliver a pre-Christmas present to his Filipino fans from December 21 to 22. Source: Dear Bloggery He describes himself as [...]

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Billboard Interviews Charice

December 4, 2010
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The Gleeks aren’t the only ones who know how cool Filipino singer Charice is, and on Monday, Nov. 29, she was at Billboard HQ answering tweeted questions live on camera. She came; she sang Christmas tunes; she talked about “Glee,” working on her new album, her friendship with David Archuleta, her admiration for Justin Timberlake [...]

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The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards: How could they miss Charice?!

December 3, 2010
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First, I’m terribly disappointed with the Grammys! The nominees for the 53rd Grammy Awards just came out and I could not believe that Charice was not nominated at all! How could they miss Charice?! What planet are these people from?! I browsed through the list. I checked the names of the nominees. I even checked [...]

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Christmas blunder at the Rockefeller and another wreck on The View

December 2, 2010
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Live from New York!!! Just when Charice was about to perform her song at the Christmas Lighting Show at the Rockefeller Center in New York, a really nice Christmas track went on air. The problem was, it was the music and the voices of Boyz II Men! Argh! Here’s the video. Listen and watch! That’s [...]

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just f?ck it

July 27, 2010
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(Photo Credits: Crave Online) This is a repost. Tinatamad mag-isip ang lola nyo. Besides, I am currently separating the puti sa de kulay. I’ll be driving down South kaya inaayos ko mga karga karga ko. Sana naman bigyan nyo naman ako dyan nang pang-gasolina. Wag kayong mahiya. ~Reynz We’re getting to be known as a [...]

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Contigo En La Distancia

July 5, 2010
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I was having drinks with friends, playing all sorts of music. One of them started playing David Archuleta’s song. It was a familiar one. I first heard of this classic song from Luis Miguel. Love the song. Memories of Bogota, Colombia where I first heard of Luis Miguel. I have dozens of his album. I [...]

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Lady Gaga is the new Madonna

June 9, 2010
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When Lady Gaga came into the picture, I felt that there is now a new Madonna. Love her or hate her, she’s truly different and this is why she’s very popular. Her dresses are her own signature. But her videos resembles much of Madonna’s past videos. Anyway, Lady Gaga is back with his Alejandro that [...]

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Britain’s discrimination against singer Chris Brown

June 8, 2010
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Chris Brown is barred from entering Britain because of the Rihanna beating. This is outrageous! Pure discrimination. British officials, citing worries that singer Chris Brown might pose a danger to British citizens, barred him from entering the United Kingdom for concerts this week. According to them: “We reserve the right to refuse entry to the [...]

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Straight Up by Andrew Garcia

February 12, 2010
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I happen to have seen American Idol from the beginning. Early on, there were a number of contestants that I have come to like, like the singing cop, the provincial girl (Randy calls her “Country girl”) and then this one – Andrew Garcia. Here he is on his 1st audition. Watch and listen: That audition [...]

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Charice and Arnel: A whole new world

February 9, 2010
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I just saw this on YouTube: eat your heart out Freddie Aquilar hahaha! I just love these two – ok, except that I am so not liking kung ano tong costume ni Charice. Anyway… Listen and watch: Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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I’m in love… with a fairytale…

January 7, 2010
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I’m in love… with a fairytale… Leche, tumaas ang lagnat ko. Lagok nang tylenol para bumaba sa lupa. Pero nung lumipad ako, me na-meet ako. Sya. Cute sya di ba? Well, nakilala ko sya sa bar. Duda ko, kakilala to ni Lalaine. Tiga Norway kasi sya. Tutal, 2010 na di ba? Yong mga bumalandra kasing [...]

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Charice on Singapore Idol 2009

December 29, 2009
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It’s the same song she’s been singing but it’s nice to hear and see Charice once again. Here she is with that famous medley: And here is here rendition of here famous “Note to God”: Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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Taylor Swift Does Saturday Night Live and Kanye West was not there

November 9, 2009
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Photo Credits: Yahoo It was fun watching Taylor Swift last night on Saturday Night Live. I had no clue she was the guest last night. I was expecting some drama centered on Kanye West, but there was nothing. Instead, she did a music monologue. Even a swipe at that famous Jonas boy who broke up [...]

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I’m yours

November 8, 2009
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You’ve heard this song already. It continues to be one of my favorites. Well you done done me and you bet I felt it I tried to be chill but you’re so hot that I melted I fell right through the cracks Now I’m trying to get back Before the cool done run out I’ll [...]

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“Haven’t met you yet!”

October 15, 2009
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I love this guy. His name? Michael Buble. He’s got a new look. A sexier look. And he’s got a brand new album that is currently number 1 on the Billboard. But first, here’s his interview: Embedded video from CNN Video And here’s the official video of this song: I’m Not Surprised Not Everything Lasts [...]

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From the Philippines: Lica de Guzman (of Switzerland)

January 13, 2009

Let’s take a break! Oh! Mudra! Life in the Philippines is like one Harry Putragis Series. Golf balls misfired. Talcum powder sent family fueding. Cheap justices sent on vacation. Ang naguusig, sya pang inuusig. Mga sanggano sa gobyerno. Oh! Let’s not forget Channel NBN, Radio ZTE, fertilizer gums and double decker C5. I have a [...]

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HOME

July 7, 2007

I am going home. I miss the polluted smell of Manila. The smog is my breakfast. The sound of tricycle and jeepneys are music to my ear. Ginataan, suman, buko sans balut (ugh! hate those! why do you people eat those shit!) are my fine dinner! The human traffic is my shield from my reyna elena [...]

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Somewhere over the rainbow

March 6, 2007

This one was from?Paul’s email to me.? You can visit his site at http://paulding.blogspot.com?I get?an email from him regularly, mostly the contents of his blog. But this one caught my eye. You’ll know why. I have never heard such a beautiful rendition of a song, and oh my gosh! I was surprised by what I [...]

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Cheezeemax! Gloria booed!!!

January 21, 2007

MGA ALI-BYE at SKWEWZ SLIP: Arroyo didn’t delay Il Divo concert’ — producers President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was booed and heckled twice by the audience at the Il Divo concert at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) last Saturday. The incident was the subject of text messages that circulated Sunday. The text messages said that [...]

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Zuweeet to hear… “from the Philippines…!”

January 10, 2007

Lea Salonga sings the theme of the recently concluded Doha Asian Games, “Triumph of the One.”  Isn’t it so sweet to hear… “from the Philippines…!” Share on Facebook Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

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