Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie are planning to re-record “We Are the World” to both celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original and raise money for Haiti. Although a 25th anniversary-celebration had already been in the works prior to the earthquake in Haiti, the devastation in that country changed the scope of the plans.

Jones and Richie had planned to celebrate the anniversary on January 28, but once the earthquake hit they decided to re-record the song and push back the celebration date. Now it will take place on February 1, the day after the Grammys, so that all the star power in Los Angeles can stay an extra day and record the song together at the Nokia Theater. 

It’s not yet known who will be involved in the new session, though artists including Usher, Natalie Cole, and John Legend have already been given invites.

“We Are the World” was recorded on January 28, 1985.

 A fashionable beginning 

Last January 22, 2010, the beauty section of SM Makati was awash with activity as Beauty by SM was officially introduced to VIP’s, partners, beauty professionals, media guests, and VIP’s. Dubbed as “Beauty Expert Behind the Scenes,” the full day event included a morning ceremonial opening, a Beauty Trade Show throughout the day, and a culminating Fashion Show and Live Photo Shoot in the evening.

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This year, university and post-graduate students are offered exciting opportunities for higher education abroad. From January thru March, the British Council opens its doors to higher education in the United Kingdom through Education UK. The campaign highlights Education UK’s message of “Your Future on Track” and provides interested Filipinos a venue to explore educational possibilities in the United Kingdom. Continue Reading »

9 Works Theatrical’s new production RENT shall open this year’s local musical theatre scene on February 5 at the Carlos P. Romulo auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.

RENT is set in New York City’s gritty East Village, and this revolutionary rock musical is an imaginative retelling of the classic Puccini opera, La Boheme. This unforgettable and timeless story of a group of starving artists, who, despite poverty and illness, learn to fall in love and find their voices, brings a universal message of hope for everyone.

Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize, RENT with Book, Music and Lyrics by the late Jonathan Larson, has made a lasting mark on Broadway with songs that rock and a story that really resonates.

Robbie Guevara directs RENT . The cast includes Gian Magdangal as Roger Davis, a songwriter who is HIV positive; Fredison Lo as Mark Cohen, an independent  filmmaker and Roger’s roommate and Nicole Asensio as Mimi Márquez, an exotic dancer with HIV. Continue Reading »

I thought the holidays this year will be  a bit gloomy because a few dear loved ones has boarded the ship of no return. Each departure hurt but we have to move on.

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I guess people cry not because they’ll miss their loved ones but its the cold reality that we are left behind.  Oh well, that’s why whenever we have reunions (be it a birthday party or simply bumped into each other or even texted), now we always say, “See you later/soon”..coupled with prayers.This year I did not “document” so much because I said to myself, I should savour each moment as much as I can. Continue Reading »