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Zsa Zsa, Kris Lawrence at Robinsons Malls

July 23, 2009, 3:32pm

Robinsons Malls will be filled with songs and rhythm of love this July to August as it hosts a back-to-back mall tour featuring Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla and R&B crooner Kris Lawrence.

Zsa Zsa Padilla is back in the recording scene after seven years with her newest album “Unchanging Love” under Polyeast Records. The 12-track CD, which she refers to as her baby and labor of love, features three original love songs and nine remakes including its carrier single “Hanggang,” which is originally sung by artist Wency Cornejo. This much-awaited album also comes with a bonus minus-one CD and a lovely Zsa Zsa Padilla photo album.

Kris Lawrence, also known as the Heart of R&B, will also enchant everyone as he promotes his latest album under MCA Music: “Moments of Love.” This very fascinating album, infused with his organic vibe and virtuosic piano playing, features remakes of well-loved romantic anthems from the ’80s – all done in characteristic contemporary R&B fashion.

Catch Zsa Zsa Padilla live on July 26 at Robinsons Starmills Pampanga, Aug. 2 at Robinsons Galleria, Aug. 9 at Robinsons Place Manila, Aug. 16 at Robinsons Metro East, Aug. 23 at Robinsons Place Imus, Aug. 28 at Robinsons Place Iloilo and Aug. 29 at Robinsons Place Bacolod.

Kris Lawrence will also be seen and heard at Robinsons Malls on Aug. 2 at Robinsons Sta. Rosa Market, Aug. 8 at Robinsons Place Tacloban, Aug. 9 at Robinsons Place Dasmariñas, Aug. 14 at Robinsons Place Manila, Aug. 15 at Robinsons Place Ilolio, Aug. 16 at Robinsons Place Angeles and Aug. 23 at Robinsons Nova Market.

Young JV to launch his Lahing Bayani Foundation

Young JV, the newest hip-hop R&B/rap sensation in the country, will launch his Lahing Bayani Foundation on July 26 (Sunday), 3 p.m., at the AFP Educational Benefit System Office located in Camp Emilio Aguinaldo. Beneficiaries of the Lahing Bayani Foundation are the soldier’s orphans.

Young JV is the youngest son of retired PAF Col. Eduardo “Red” Kapunan and Elsa Arancillo. He is not only a great rapper but also a talented songwriter who pens songs about love and peace. He has recently released his debut album titled “Ready or Not” which is a 15-track collection that includes “Ready or Not,” “That Girl,” “Doin’ It Big,” “Kapayapaan,” “Can I Kick It,” “Don’t Know You,” “Lipad Noypi,” “Kaibigan Lang,” “Ola Chica,” and more.

His first single “That Girl” is currently enjoying great airplay on radio. “Ready or Not” is now available in all record stores nationwide. It is distributed by PolyEast Records and produced by Doin’ It Big Production.

Walker’s Rainy Season Splash

Walker underwear, one of the country’s pioneers in quality underwear endorses by Jericho Rosales and Matt Evans is having its first nationwide promo dubbed as Walker’s Rainy Season Splash.

Enjoy the whole month of July with Walker’s 3-in-1 promo. Just buy three Walker products of the same kind and you will get one free of the same product. For the more selective buyer, he can choose three from any of the different Walker products, and he will automatically be given one product free of the lowest amount.

This promo is available at leading department stores and supermarkets nationwide.

Live bands at Conways Bar from July 25 to 31

Side A performs at the Conways Bar at the Shangri-La in Makati City on July 27.

Other bands at Conways this week are: Elan and Rockin Revival on July 25, JC Jazz Quartet on July 26, Fat Session on July 28, Hi-Way 54 on July 29, Spirit of ’67 on July 30 and Big Nite Out and Rx80’s on July 31. Shows start at 8:30 p.m.

Eva Poon, Jinky Vidal, Sheree, Aileen Balon and Drizzle also make regular stops at Conways this July.

Empress Schuck stars in ‘Goals and Girls’

A story about the joys and hurts of teenage life set on a field of friendship, love, and games, “Goals and Girls” (G&G) is the newest teen show airing every Sunday on TV5, starring Empress Schuck, Ryan Julio, Dino Imperial, PJ Valerio, Paw Diaz, and newcomer Nikki Guevara.

Aside from their love for Futsal and their honest attraction for each other, Patrice (played by Empress Schuck) and Renzo (played by Ryan Julio) are two college students in love, but with very different social backgrounds. Things are obviously not easy for them especially with Patrice’s ex Eddy (played by PJ Valerio) and Ayen (played by Paw Diaz) who always seem to get in their way. Dino Imperial plays the role of Jake, the go-getter who falls in love with Shasha, portrayed by newcomer Nikki Guevara, who is Patrice’s former arch-rival from whom she finds an unexpected ally.

Supporting Patrice are her friends Mia, played by Kristel Moreno, and Wilma Doesnt as her quirky professor. Also starring in the show are Lovely Rivero, Tirso Cruz III, Krissie Martinez, and Pau Chavez.

Don’t miss the unfolding of the exciting game of friendship, love, and life in “Goals and Girls,” every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on TV5.