ARA ARIDA redefines boldness at the METRO BODY SHOW OFF 2014

Heating up the start of a new year hand in hand with the sexiest body shoot to ever hit print media in the Philippines, the Metro Body Show Off last Saturday (January 11) was an event that took boldness and excitement to whole new heights—especially with Miss Universe 2013 3^rd Runner-up Ariella Arida leading the pack.

 Ariella Arida on etro Magazine

The Metro Body Show Off, which kick started Metro’s year-long silver anniversary celebration with a bang, took place at Opus, Resorts World, Manila. There, Metro Body featured personalities apart from the Metro Body Issue’s sizzling hot cover girl Ara redefined sexiness, as presented by the likes of Wendy Tabusalla, Carlos Agassi, Vince Ferraren, Rodjun Cruz, Joaco Cañas, Jessica Yang, John James Uy, Sky Yang, and JC de Vera. 

Ara deemed the Metro Body experience “overwhelming,” saying, “The start of this year is great, because this magazine will be the first to greet readers.” The 2014 Metro Body issue is Ara’s first magazine cover.

To get a glimpse into the thrilling night that was, grab a copy of the Metro January issue, out now in bookstores and newsstands nationwide for only P150. Like Metro Magazine on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Metro.Magazine) and follow Metro on Twitter and Instagram (@MetroMagPH).

AMERICAN IDOL XIII LIVE via satellite on ETC

Welcome 2014!!! After twelve seasons, American Idol can lay its claim as the only TV singing competition show to produce numerous hit and award-winning recording artists. Combined, Idol finalists have released more than 200 albums, hit No.1 on the Billboard charts over 400 times, and have garnered more than 250 million iTunes downloads.

This January 2014, the Road to Fame starts on ETC as they bring you American Idol XIII. Catch the two day premiere on ETC this January 16, Thursday LIVE via satellite at 6PM with a primetime telecast at 8PM and January 17, Friday LIVE via satellite at 6PM with a primetime telecast at 9PM. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, and featuring judges Harry Connick, Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez, along with in-house mentor Randy Jackson, the series continues its search across America to find the next singing superstar. 

This year the show’s judges travel to Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Detroit, Omaha, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco. With their years of experience as acclaimed artists, it’s up to them to narrow down the competitors to a select group of semifinalists who will sing in front of a live studio and TV audience. Then, from this stage forward, the viewing public determines who will advance to become a finalist and who will go home.

 Ryan Seacrest with Harry Connick, Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez

Locally, ETC lets you have your say via their Twitter (@etc_channel) and Facebook (facebook.com/etctv) page where you could win great prizes from the channel or see your comments on-air. Just type in your thoughts with the hashtag: #aionetc 

Watch American Idol XIII on ETC online, log onto http://www.blink-now.com to watch ETC’s free live streaming on a computer. American Idol XIII premieres January 16, Thursday LIVE via satellite at 6PM with a primetime telecast at 8PM and January 17, Friday LIVE via satellite at 6PM with a primetime telecast at 9PM on ETC Also check out ETC online at: 

• www.facebook.com/etctv

• www.twitter.com/etc_channel

• http://www.blink-now.com

 

ETC is seen on UHF channel 21, Sky Cable and Destiny Digital Ch. 16, Global Destiny Ch. 28, Cignal Ch. 9, Cable Link Ch. 34 and various cable operators nationwide.

UNO Magazine releases The Mocha Girls Special

Are you ready for the 100 pages of Mocha Girls?  If you think that they are just a simple girl group who gets TV time by dancing and singing on variety shows, think again. There is more to the Mocha Girls than just skin deep attraction.

Landing on the cover of UNO, the ultimate guide for men in the Philippines, proves there is more to them than just fleshy beauty.

 

This pop all-girl group has seen its share of beautiful faces come and go, but one thing that has remained constant is the founder and the person who lent her name to the group, ringleader Mocha Uson.

Mocha says what keeps the group going is the drive to reinvent itself. The current members minus Mocha were not there when Mocha Girls started seven years ago. But Mae, Franz, Seika, Georgina, Jhane with Mocha have found a way to use each other's strengths and complement these to form a cohesive, well-oiled pop group that thrives on reinvention.

Mocha Girls has earned its share of awards for pop hits and with every new song it has released, continues to prove they are not a one-hit girl-group wonder.

In this issue of UNO magazine, readers and Mocha Girls will be treated to a very visual feast of the girls in different titillating poses. And lots of skin bared too.

But what makes this UNO issue even more special is the informative featurettes on each member of the group. It provides a rare glimpse into how the girls think, how they feel about things and situations around them--generally, it's like a one-on-one date with a girl you like.

And the surprise bonus? The issue contains a free calendar inside, featuring, of course, the Mocha Girls.

Go ahead, treat yourself to a dose of Mocha and her girls. It's gonna be well worth it to find out what gets these six ladies going, moving, and rising up.

UNO magazine is available in all leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

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Parokya Ni Edgar’s Bente launching this Nov. 29 at Eastwood

Mark your calendar on November 29 for the launch of Parokya Ni Edgar's latest release "Bente" at the Eastwood City Central Plaza. Bente, which celebrates the band’s 20th anniversary as a group. Bente has two editions – 1 DVD/2 CD and 2 CD. The DVD includes 28 music videos of the band plus two documentaries. The 2 CD has a total of 29 tracks (27 of the band’s biggest hits plus 2 brand new tracks).

Bente also includes their newest single Ang Parokya, which talks about the beginnings of the band. It also features Gloc-9 and Frank Magalona. Ang Parokya is the second time that Parokya Ni Edgar, Frank and Gloc-9 collaborated in a song. The music video of the song is also included in the DVD.

For avid fans, two documentaries are included in the DVD– Ang Kuwento ng Parokya and Ang First Gig ng Parokya. Those who will buy Bente on the launch date will get free T-shirt and a poster, on a first come, first served basis.

Part of the proceeds of Bente will be donated to the Philippine Red Cross – Quezon City Chapter.

The Tracklist:

CD 1

1. Ang Parokya

2. Buloy

3. Maniwala Ka Sana

4. Silvertoes

5. Harana

6. Picha Pie

7. Halaga

8. Inuman Na

9. Swimming Beach

10. Sorry Na

11. This Guy’s In Love With You Pare

12. Mr. Suave

13. The Yes Yes Show

14. Chikinini

15. Your Song (My One And Only You)

CD2

1. Mang Jose

2. Para Sayo

3. Papa Cologne

4. The Ordertaker

5. Gitara

6. Bagsakan

7. First Day Funk

8. Macho

9. Akala

10. Boys Do Falling Love

11. Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)

12. Pangarap Lang Kita

13. One Hit Combo

Bonus Track

14. Salamat Po

DVD

Ang Mga Music Videos Ng Parokya:

1. Ang Parokya

2. Buloy

3. Maniwala Ka Sana

4. Silvertoes

5. Harana

6. Picha Pie

7. Halaga

8. Inuman Na

9. Swimming Beach

10. Sorry Na

11. Mr. Suave

12. The Yes Yes Show

13. Chikinini

14. Mang Jose

15. Para Sa’yo

16. Papa Cologne

17. The Ordertaker

18. Gitara

19. Bagsakan

20. First Day Funk

21. Macho (Version 1)

22. Macho (Version 2)

23. Akala

24. Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)

25. Pangarap Lang Kita (Version 1)

26. Pangarap Lang Kita (Version 2)

27. Pangarap Lang Kita (Version 3)

28. One Hit Combo

Espesyal Features

• Ang Kwento Ng Parokya

• Ang First Gig Ng Parokya