The King of Pop showed once again that his music knows no borders as the Sony Music/Epic Records release MICHAEL – the first album in nine years of new Michael Jackson tracks. Get his new album at Astroplus, Astrovision, Odyssey and O Music for a chance to win a 16GB Apple iPad with Michael Jackson imagery.     Other prizes at stake are Sony Ericsson Spiro mobile phone and a Sony NWZ-S540 Walkman.

MICHAEL debuted globally at #1 in its first week of sales and shipped over 3 million units worldwide making it one of the biggest albums of 2010.

The creative process never stopped for the King of Pop who was always planning for his next album; unbeknownst to many fans around the world Michael Jackson was writing and recording songs continuously everywhere from a friend’s home in New Jersey to studios in Las Vegas and Los Angeles with a small group of handpicked collaborators.  Now, through the unique stories that will be told about the songs that comprise MICHAEL, fans will get mind-blowing insight into how this artist worked and a chance to hear the songs he most recently created along with tracks that Michael had a desire to bring to fruition.   It features the singles “Breaking News” and “Hold My Hand” (his duet with Akon).

Hailed by TIME as “a carefully assembled recreation of his finest moments as a solo artist and a reminder of why we cared about him to begin with,” MICHAEL clearly has been embraced not only by his most passionate fans in virtually every corner of the world, but a new generation discovering his recent artistry, collaborations and poignant gems featured on MICHAEL. Wrote Neil McCormick, chief rock music critic for the London Daily Telegraph:  “It has the extraordinary confidence of a pop classic and presages an album that may well be Jackson’s best work since his Eighties glory days.”

Complete your Michael Jackson collection now. Promo period is from January 4 to 31, 2010. Visit your nearest Astroplus, Astrovision, Odyssey or O Music outlets for more details. Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 8531 Series of 2010.

It’s truly the season for giving as SMART Rewards continues to roll out great gifts for its most loyal patrons. For the remaining months of 2010, SMART Bro subscribers can be rewarded with free tickets to exclusive movie screenings at the IMAX Theater, SM Mall of Asia only from SMART.

Starting November 5 until December 12, SMART Rewards will be putting up SMART Bro booths at the lobby area of the IMAX Theater, SM Mall of Asia every Friday to Sunday prior to their two movie screenings. Anyone can walk-in and easily receive either free tickets to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 to be screened on November 26, 7:50 p.m., or to Santa vs. Snowman on December 11, 3 p.m.

Those interested to apply for a SMART Bro postpaid retention plan and show their Web Connect account will automatically receive three tickets. Walk-in subscribers also receive one movie ticket by showing their Web Connect account (www.smart.com.ph/connect) at the SMART booth’s computer or by simply creating an account on the spot. Those who apply for new SMART Bro connections also receive two movie tickets.

The SMART booth can be spotted on November 5 to 7, 12 to 14, 19 to 21 and 26 in time for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 screening; and on November 27 to 28, December 3 to 5 and 10 to 12 for the Santa vs. Snowman screening. SMART Rewards definitely makes it easy for Filipinos to fully maximize their experience as a subscriber. With a long list of partner merchants, there’s always a perfect lifestyle option for every subscriber.

SMART subscribers can reap amazing SMART Rewards already awaiting them at more than 100 partner establishments nationwide. To claim these rewards, SMART Gold and SMART Buddy subscribers can simply join SMART Rewards by texting REWARDS to 9800. For SMART Bro subscribers, sign up through SMART Web Connect at www.smart.com.ph/connect. Visit www.smart.com.ph/rewards to find out more about SMART Rewards.

Party hosting is more fun than ever as Cartoon Network introduces exciting new party ideas for both kids and parents in anticipation for the exciting new live action Ben 10 Alien Swarm movie, premiering in November, only on Cartoon Network. With these cool party tricks from the number one kids’ cable channel, kids and parents can throw a Ben 10 Alien Swarm premiere party with flair at the comfort of their own living rooms with the free downloadable Ben 10 Alien Swarm Premiere Party Pack!

From October 12 to November 8, the Premiere Party Pack can be accessed online at Cartoon Network’s website, www.cartoonnetwork.com.ph, where kids can find everything to host their own Ben 10 Alien Swarm premiere party. The Ben 10 Alien Swarm Premiere Party Pack includes printable and email invitations to get the “It’s Hero Time!” word out in style; mini posters to add some flair; alien eye masks; an alien-inspired TV header; and even Ben 10 Alien Swarm Big Screen Invasion artwork for creating limited edition T-shirts! The Ben 10 Alien Swarm Premiere Party Pack will be available to everyone by logging onto the Cartoon Network website.

For kids looking to make their Ben 10 Alien Swarm Party extra awesome, additional goodies are available in the Ultra Premiere Party Pack! To access the Ultra Premiere Party Pack, kids can simply register online and become Cartoon Network’s member at CartoonNetwork.com.ph.  Ultra Premiere Party Pack items will include downloadable Omnitrix wristbands; exclusive posters; a Ben 10 Alien Swarm board game; and tasty ideas for alien treats!  Registered users can also join the Ben 10 Alien Swarm Big Screen Invasion contest and win limited edition Ben 10 toys daily from October 12 to November 8.  The Grand Prize winner will win VIP tickets to the Ben 10 Alien Swarm Big Screen Invasion on November 21 at the SM Mall of Asia Premier Cinema!

It’s hero time for everyone – don’t miss out on the high-powered Ben 10 fun and the chance to win awesome prizes!