Madonna will be releasing her new single “Give Me All Your Luvin’’ featuring Nicki Minaj & M.I.A. on February 3^rd, three days before her highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance, it was officially confirmed by Interscope Records.  “Give Me All Your Luvin” was written by Madonna, Martin Solveig, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., composed by Martin Solveig and Michael Tordjman and produced by Madonna and Martin Solveig.

“Give Me All Your Luvin’” is the first single from Madonna’s upcoming album MDNA, her 12th studio album and follow up to 2008’s Hard Candy which debuted at No. 1 in 37 countries.
iTunes will offer an exclusive global pre-order of an 18 track Deluxe Edition of MDNA including one exclusive remix from Madonna’s new album and will be available from Friday February 3rd through Monday February 6th only. During this time period the album will be available for  £7.99 and fans will also receive the digital single “Give Me All Your Luvin” immediately. The single is also exclusive to iTunes during this limited time. At launch, the offer can be found at www.iTunes.com/Madonna<http://www.iTunes.com/Madonna>
The video for “Give Me All Your Luvin,” directed by Megaforce is football and cheerleader themed – inspired by her upcoming Super Bowl appearance.  A one-minute exclusive video preview of the single “Give Me All Your Luvin,” featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. will air in the US during American IDOL on Thursday, February 2 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.  The full video for “Give Me All Your Luvin’” will premiere on Madonna’s YouTube channel on February 3rd at 2pm (9am EST).  www.youtube.com/Madonna <http://www.youtube.com/Madonna>

MDNA, recorded in New York and LA, reunites Madonna – multi Grammy Award winning artist, songwriter and producer – with former collaborator William Orbit (“Ray of Light”) who co-wrote and co-produced several cuts on the new album.  Other co-producers include Martin Solveig, The Demolition Crew, Marco “Benny” Benassi and Alessandro “Alle” Benassi, Hardy “Indigo” Muanza, Michael Malih and Madonna.

The Golden Globe Award winning song “Masterpiece” from the Madonna directed Weinstein Company film “W.E.”, currently on general release in the UK, is also included on MDNA as well as on W.E. – Music From the Soundtrack which is released on January 30th digitally and February 13^th physically on Interscope. The score was composed, orchestrated and produced by Abel Korzeniowski.

Madonna is scheduled to appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in the US tonight.

Madonna’s new album will be released in the Philippines exclusively under MCA Music, Inc.

Couples, lovebirds, and hopeless romantics are assured of the latest, world-class love songs and a major live performance from a hit-making act come the month of February.

Make way for boyband A1 as they release a new album entitled “Waiting For Daylight,” just a couple of weeks before they perform at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with the members of Blue and the frontman of 98 Degrees, Jeff Timmons.

MCA Music announced February 6 as release date of the group’s new album which contains 15 tracks, including unreleased acoustic versions of their biggest hits: “Like A Rose,” “Caught In the Middle,” and “Everytime.” Carrie single is the title track which boasts elements constituting the relieving feeling of seeing daylight after a stormy night.

On February 25, the triple treat concert dubbed “The Greatest Hits Tour: Blue, Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees and a1 – Live in Manila 2012″ and made possible by Wilbros Live, takes place at the Big Dome, 8 pm, on what is the 26^th anniversary of EDSA Revolution. The same night 26 years ago, love was in the air as dictatorship finally left the Philippines and democracy was restored. This time, the modern classics of the three boyband acts are expected to fill up the venue in a night of good music, well-orchestrated showmanship and glamour looks.

 A1 stated in a recent interview with a Manila reporter, “We will do our best to do every big hit! We are doing this for the fans and want to give them what they want to see! If there are any suggestions from the fans ahead of the concert then they can always give them to us on our official website (www.a1official.com) or our facebook (www.facebook.com/a1official) and twitter pages (www.twitter.coma1official). We can’t wait!”

Jeff Timmons, his band behind the hits “”I Do,” “My Everything,” “Invisible Man,” among others, likewise revealed his plan to release new recordings soon. “I am working on new music,” he said. ”I’d love to work with contemporaries like Bruno Mars and Ne-Yo, but also legends like Teddy Riley, R Kelly, Babyface, Brian McKnight, Mariah Carey, and Christina.”

Asked about his recollection of his 98 Degrees mates, he shared, “I like all the guys, but Justin is the one I’m closest to.  We share a mutual deep love for music. I got to know a lot about Justin and what he stands for, superb human being.”

The English pop vocal group Blue is set to deliver their hits like “All Rise”, “Too Close”, “If You Come Back”, “Fly By”, “One Love”, and I’m Yours”.

On Friday, December 16 at the Instituto Cervantes in Madrid, Julio Iglesias received the homage and recognitionthat he deserves in Spain, from the hands of Rafael Nadal.

On that day, he received two awards that do justice to a career marked by songs and success in every country, with global nº1 hits in many languages. They are the Prize for the artist who has sold the most records in Spain (23 million) and the Prize for the Latin artist who has sold the most records ever: more than 300 million, globally.

There is no-one more fitting than Rafael Nadal to give these two prizes to Julio Iglesias. Rafael, the best–ever Spanish tennis player and one of the all-time best players of the game, has achieved so many records and is still only 25 years of age. Two champions, not only in Spain but also throughout the World.

The awards ceremony has taken place just a few weeks after the release of Julio Iglesias 1, a double CD that went on sale November 22.  On this album, the singer-songwriter returns to singing and recording many of the tracks that have made him one of the outstanding artists of our time.  The album is Platinum in Brazil and Diamond in Colombia. He reached the first position on iTunes Spain immediately after the release.

Julio is one of the World’s ten best-selling artists alongside Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson.

No other Spanish artist has ever achieved so much. Spanish music has never before had so much international impact over such a long period of time. No one else can boast a discography of 80 albums in various languages, as he has achieved in his incredible career. Julio Iglesias has done this with songs that he has made his own, and that have set him apart, making him a unique artist.

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FIRST SINGLE “BETTER THAN I KNOW MYSELF” WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON DECEMBER 20 AT ALL DIGITAL MUSIC PROVIDERS

(New York – NY) Global superstar Adam Lambert will release his highly anticipated second album TRESPASSING (RCA Records / 19 Entertainment) on March 20th, 2012. The album’s first single “Better Than I Know Myself” will be made available for sale on December 20th at iTunes and all digital music providers.

On December 20th, fans who pre-order TRESPASSING from Adam’s website, http://www.AdamOfficial.com will also receive an instant MP3 download of his new single “Better Than I Know Myself.”  Fans who pre-order from the store will also have first access to exclusive album configurations and upgrades.

Lambert describes TRESPASSING, which he executive produced as “an exciting journey through the past two years of my life.  It’s been a transformative period and I really wanted to make music from what I’ve experienced.  All these songs honestly explore the ups and downs of my reality.”

In addition to co-writing many of the tracks, Lambert collaborated with an all star list of award winning artists, producers and songwriters including Pharrell Williams, Dr. Luke, Claude Kelly, Benny Blanco, Bonnie McKee, Nile Rogers, Sam Sparro, Bruno Mars, Nikka Costa and BC Jean.

Since the release of Lambert’s debut album For Your Entertainment in 2009 it has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Lambert was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Whataya Want From Me” in 2010 and also released the Glam Nation Live CD/DVD and Acoustic Live! EPs. He is first AMERICAN IDOL to ever tour the world in support of their debut album in the year following their IDOL season. In November of this year, Adam took to the stage in the finale of the MTV European Music Awards to sing lead vocals with Queen, who were being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.  Their captivating performance is widely regarded to be the highlight of the entire EMA ceremony and an indication of the outstanding years ahead in the career of Adam Lambert.

Preview of “Better Than I Know Myself” - http://soundcloud.com/adamofficial/better-than-i-know-myself

Odyssey Music and Video stores has launched its biggest holiday promo to date to the delight of all videoke, music andgadget aficionados in the country!  The #1 music and video chain is giving away FREE phones and other special discounts with every purchase of selected WOW videokemics!

Get an instant MyPhone TV Phone when you buy a WOW Concerto premium videokemic from any Odyssey store nationwide! The WOW Concerto Pro is the latest addition to the WOW line of products, with more than 2900 handpicked songs, funky DJ remixes, and a professional sound module dream system found only in the WOW Concerto Pro!

And only at Odyssey will you get a FREE MyPhone Dual Sim TV Phone with multiple features such as an MP3 player, TV, and FM radio when you buy the WOW Concerto Pro!

Another tempting deal is the WOW Mabuhay Plus videokemic + MVP song chip bundle promo. For every purchase of WOW Mabuhay Plus + MVP song Chip, the customer gets a whopping 40% discount when they buy the MyPhone TV phone! The WOW Mabuhay Plus + MVP song chip features more than 2900 songs, 2 high-quality wired microphones with 2 GB memory and tons of original music videos!

Complete your music experience by buying original and top quality items such as Pioneer headphones, XMini portable speakers and Nuvos audio speakers & headphones at 10% off the original price.

The Big Holiday Blowout at Odyssey is ongoing in all Odyssey Music & Video & O Music & Video stores until January 15, 2012. Odyssey Music & Video is the #1 music, video & gadget retail chain in the Philippines, with more than 70 branches found in most major shopping malls. Like their facebook page (www.facebook.com/Odysseylive.net) or point your browsers to http://www.odysseylive.net for more details on this holiday promo, plus get instant updates on other promos such as free concert tickets, exclusive meet & greets with your favorite artists plus other music and video events! Follow Odyssey on twitter too: @odysseylive!

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Five-time Grammy winner Lady Gaga headlines her first solo TV concert event when Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden debuts, December 18, Sunday at 9PM, for the first time in the Philippines on ETC. Taped Feb. 21 and 22 at Madison Square Garden in her hometown of New York City, the special spotlights the pop sensation on her sold-out world tour, accompanied by a ten-piece band and ten backup dancers.

Songs featured in Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour include:

“The Fame”

“Telephone”

“Monster”

“Alejandro”

“Poker Face”

“Paparazzi”

“Bad Romance”

“Born This Way”

Lady Gaga released her debut album, “The Fame,” in 2008, winning Grammys for Electronic/Dance Album and Dance Recording (for “Poker Face”), and earning five #1 hits. Her follow-up, “The Fame Monster,” produced the smash singles “Bad Romance” and “Telephone,” and recently received three Grammys, including Female Pop Vocal Performance (for “Bad Romance”), Pop Vocal Album and Short Form Music Video (for “Bad Romance”). “The Fame” and “The Fame Monster” have sold more than 15 million copies combined.

Lady Gaga’s next album, “Born This Way,” was released last May 23.

In addition to her five Grammy Awards, Lady Gaga has already won nine Billboard Music Awards, five World Music Awards, two People’s Choice Awards and 11 MTV Music Video Awards. A major presence in the world of social media, she is #1 on Twitter with more than eight million followers and has more than 28 million “likes” on Facebook.

Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden is directed by Laurieann Gibson, who has choreographed most of Lady Gaga’s videos, including “Poker Face,” “Paparazzi,” “Telephone,” “Alejandro” and “Bad Romance.” The special is produced by Lady Gaga, Troy Carter, Vincent Herbert and Jimmy Iovine.

Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden debuts, December 18, Sunday at 9PM on ETC. Replay on December 25, Sunday at 6PM.

ETC is seen on free TV RPN-9, Sky Cable Ch. 14, Destiny Cable Ch. 14, Cable Link Ch. 12 and Cignal Ch. 14.

December 6, 2011

Get your “Save Me San Francisco” albums signed by Train at

SM The Block at 6PM!

December 7, 2011

Watch Train perform live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum at

8PM!

Since forming 15 years ago in San Francisco, Train’s Pat Monahan, guitarist Jimmy Stafford, and drummer Scott Underwood have traveled a long, successful and sometimes arduous journey. Over the course of their illustrious career, Train has made its mark on music history with their Grammy-Award-winning song “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” and chart-topping singles “Hey, Soul Sister”, “Marry Me”, “Meet Virginia” and “Calling All Angels.” Now, with their fifth album, Save Me, San Francisco, Train has channeled their early days, revisiting the roots rock sound that has made the band such a tour de force.

When looking back, Train credits the city of San Francisco with cultivating the band’s identity and foundation, so it’s no wonder than the title track of the record would pay homage to the Bay Area metropolis. “Save Me, San Francisco” is an autobiographical account of Train’s beginnings, and embodies the soul of Train as a band. Save Me, San Francisco taps into Train’s organic sound, recalling the blues and folk-infused rock that put the band on the map from the start.

Most recently, Train spent April and May of 2009 holed up in London’s Kensaltown Studios with producer Martin Terefe (KT Tunstall, Jason Mraz, James Morrison) with whom Monahan credits with helping the band get back to the roots of the first record. It is befitting that the focus of Save Me San Francisco is as uncomplicated as the record sounds.

In this day and age, career artists are few and far between, and after a decade and a half of being a band, Train is ready to present one of their strongest efforts to date. However, for a band as consummate as Train is, the band still sets its goals high and hopes the band’s fans will continue to come along for the ride.

Save Me San Francisco available in music stores nationwide, only from Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music, in the Philippines.

The day shall be marked as the 26th year anniversary of EDSA Revolution 1. Some people will surely relive the moments of that evening when it was announced ‘it was all over.’

Interestingly, local fans of top-selling boy-groups Blue, 98 Degrees and a1 have more reasons to reminisce and celebrate. Count out the political placard displays or screaming streamers. Count in sure-fire ear-friendly music, live celebrity glitter as a back-to-back-to-back concert of international heartthrobs happens inside the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City come the evening of February 25, 2012.

Topnotch concert promoter Wilbros Live has just announced the staging of a star-studded concert entitled, “The Greatest Hits Tour: Blue, Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees and a1 – Live in Manila 2012.“ The spectacle is taking place at the Big Dome, 8 pm, on the memorable day.

Witness members of these marquee boy-bands perform and serenade you in their flesh.  The English pop vocal group Blue is set to deliver their hits, such as “All Rise”, “Too Close”, “If You Come Back”, “Fly By”, “One Love”, “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”, “Guilty”, and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours).” The group, comprised of Simon Webbe, Lee Ryan, Duncan James and Antony Costa, will surely paint the town red.

British-Norwegian group a1 is expected to churn out their familiar tunes. Name it, “Like A Rose”, “Take On Me”, “Ready or Not / Everytime”, “Same Old Brand New You”, “Caught in the Middle” and “Make It Good”. This pop ensemble started making a big splash when their first single, “Be the First to Believe,” entered the UK charts at #6 in early 1999. They had a huge amount of success worldwide with two #1s and eighty top 10 hits. No wonder music fans have believed! Watch out for their newest Christmas track After All It’s Christmas which will hit the airwaves very soon.

For fans of 98 Degrees, you won’t see the group performing. Yet, that shouldn’t matter much as its main vocalist Jeff Timmons is showing up. The group split up years back but its unforgettable R&B, soul, urban and contemporary pop sound lives on through its founding member. He is sure to sing many of their hits like “Invisible Man”, “Because of You”, “The Hardest Thing”, “I Do (Cherish You)” and “My Everything”.

Mark the date, February 25, 2012, and celebrate an evening worth-watching. For ticket inquiries, contact TicketNet Box Office at 911-5555 or Wilbros Live at 374-2222.