Dolla signed to Akon’s Konvict Muzik label in May 2007, after creating a buzz throughout Atlanta [2]. He made his debut with the single “Who the Fuck Is That?”. His song, “Feelin’ Myself”, is featured on the Step Up soundtrack. The song “Feelin’ Myself,” was a “bite” of the Mac Dre song of the same name.

David Cook and David Archuleta Concert, Tonight!

Tonight, probably as we write this post (‘borrowing’ from PEP.ph, actually) the two Davids, David Archuleta and David Cook, will be performing tonight! How will the concert will go? I am sure that it will be great.. like the report said ”

David Cook and David Archuleta overwhelmed by the support of their Filipino fans”

Here’s what we read:

All is set for the back-to-back concert of American Idol Season 7 winner David Cook and runner-up David Archuleta tonight, May 16, at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. And based on the reception that the two Davids have been getting from Filipino audiences during their live guestings and live performances, their concert is destined to become one of the biggest concerts this year.

Two nights before their concert, on May 14, Cook and Archuleta met the press at the Isla Ballroom of Edsa Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City. The two singers gladly answered all questions from the press, while the press gladly pursued its curiosity about these American idols, now also Filipino idols.

TWO DAVIDS. Months before they arrived in Manila, there was already talk that David Cook and David Archuleta would visit the country and do  concerts—but separately. So when Fearless Productions, the concert producer, announced that they would be bringing not one but two Davids to Manila in one concert, all American Idol fanatics here in the Philippines rejoiced.

PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) asked the two Davids what made them agree to do a concert here in the Philippines.

Read all here.

Singer Cassie Leaked Pictures

If you don’t know who Cassie is then let me tell you she is R&B Singer Sean Diddy’s girlfriend and she was recently in the news for her weird Britney-like haircut.

There’s this buzz on the internet that there are Cassie’s Pictures roaming around the internet that was confirmed leaked and hacked and stolen from Cassie’s own personal computer.

Cassie said that the photos are not intended for public viewing. These Pictures are hacked from here personal computer.

Here’s what she said:

She also posted a comment on her Personal Blog around 4:57 a.m. and seemed very upset about it. She said,”The recent personal pictures that have been leaked on the internet of me were hacked and stolen out of my computer. These photos were obviously never intended for the world to see and it’s sad that people would really take time to steal and post them, it’s just evil. At the end of the day breasts are breasts, mine weren’t the first you’ve seen and they won’t be the last… people need to grow up, let’s move on. Thank you. Cassie”

David Archuleta impressed by Kapuso singers

David Archuleta, American Idol 2008 1st runner-up, beams as he appears live on the noontime show ‘Sis’ at GMA Network Studio in Quezon City Thursday and exclaimed that he is impressed by Kapuso singers!

Here is what was reported… After hearing Kyla’s interpretation of his song, David Archuleta exclaimed, “Filipinos are so good and amazingly talented!” He appeared on the GMA-7 morning show SIS earlier today, May 14.

David revealed that he is a huge fan of Jason Mraz, along with his other favorite performers Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Natasha Bedingfield, Natalie Cole, Mariah Carey, and a lot more.

“These people have an impact on me. I love music!”

David is also fond of Philippine mangoes. “Yeah, I love mangoes. I ate two of them this morning.”

After hearing Kyla’s interpretation of his song, David exclaimed, “Filipinos are so good and amazingly talented!”

And after Pinoy Pop Superstar balladeer Harry Santos sang his piece, David quipped, “It’s like, I feel stupid being here now. It was like, oh my gosh, why am I here?”

He described the Kapuso singers as “perfectly harmonized.”

David then thanked the Pinoy fans who warmly welcomed him in his first visit in the country. “I’m like so amazed by, like how many fans are right here. Thank you guys so much! It’s been great so far and I’m really excited on Saturday!”

A lot of young people look up to David but the 18-year-old singer said that this was not planned. “It’s really cool. It’s not like I was trying to be a role model. You just have to be yourself!”

“Knowing that, trying to, you know, trying to be a good person even though I’m weird and stuff. It’s good to know that it helps kids and you know, to see that they are inspired to music.”

GIFTS FROM SIS. During the latter part of the show, SIS hosts Carmina Villaroel, Gelli de Belen, and Janice de Belen presented their gifts to David. When he opened one of the gift boxes, David thought it was a shirt but it turned out to be a Barong Tagalog designed by Pepsi Herrera.

Miniature Filipino symbols like a jeepney, an ice cream cart, a Juan dela Cruz figure wearing a barong Tagalog, and a tiny nipa hut and a coconut tree inside a bottle were also given to him.

David Cook and David Archuleta Live in Manila! will be held this Saturday, May 16, (8 p.m.) at the SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds, Pasay City. Tickets are available at all Ticketworld and Ticketnet outlets.

Arnel Pineda (Journey) “Revelation” Billboard Top 5

Here’s what we read:

“Popular American rock band Journey zooms up to the top 5 spot on the Billboard 200 with their newest album “Revelation”–and this news was relayed to abs-cbnNEWS.com by alert reader timber25homme@yahoo.com on Friday the 13th.”

Pineda said songs in the album include:

• Never Walk Away;
• Like A Sunshower;
• Change For The Better;
• Wildest Dream;
• Faith In The Heartland;
• After All These Years;
• Where Did I Lose Your Love;
• What I Needed;
• What It Takes To Win;
• Turn Down The World Tonight;
• The Journey (Revelation).
• Only The Young;
• Don’t Stop Believin’;
• Wheel In The Sky;
• Faithfully;
• Any Way You Want It;
• Who’s Crying Now;
• Separate Ways (Worlds Apart);
• Lights;
• Open Arms;
• Be Good To Yourself;
• Stone In Love.

Arnel Pineda is true making history for the Filipino people! The new Journey CD was recorded in two months while he was in California and now, latest news tells us that Journey is touring up Europe!

Go Arnel!

All About Charice Pempengco

Who is Charice Pempengco?

Charice Relucio Pempengco, better known by her stage name Charice was born May 10, 1993. Just like Arnel Pineda, the new Lead vocalist of The Journey, Charice Pempengco became a singing sensation throughout the world through YouTube. She started joining singing contests at the age of thirteen but was locally when she placed third in Little Big Star.

Quick Facts

Real/Complete Name: Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco
Birth Date: May 10, 1993
Birth Location: Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines
Mother: (Filipina) Raquel Relucio

Recent Update

Charice Pempengco performed and was interviewed by Ellen Degeneres and can be seen on Utube.

taken from Wikipedia…

Taped earlier but shown on May 12, 2008, Charice Pempengco appeared in Oprah and was featured on kids with extraordinary abilities. Charice blew the audience away with her performance of Whitney Houston’s song I Have Nothing. After her fantastic performance, an emotional Charice told Oprah, “I’m always dreaming that someday I can be a part of your show. I can’t believe I’m here standing with you. This is my dream come true.”

On May 10, 2008, Charice was a special performer in the Filipino hit noon time show Wowowee which held a special show in Hawaii.

On May 17, 2008, Charice was a performer in MGM Grand @ Firewoods opening with David Foster, Alicia Keys, Jamia Simone Nash, Nick Cannon, John Mayer, Josh Groban, among others..

On May 23, 2008, Charice Pempengco was once again a performer in David Foster’s One Night Tribute Concert with Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble’, and former American Idol finalists Katharine McPhee and Michael Johns, among others. In the concert, David Foster hailed Charice and said that, ” A Star Is Born Tonight.” Josh Groban also declared that Charice is one of the most beautiful voices he has heard in a long time.

Go girl! Go pinoy!

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