Retrospect

‘The REtroSPECT is back… in the house” concert is moved to Oct. 15, 8:30 p.m. at Teatrino, Greenhills. Originally slated last Oct. 2, the concert is now a fund-raising concert for the benefit of typhoon Ondoy victims.

The concert will feature The REtroSPECT members Goldie, Ogie and J. Martin, as they dish out songs that impressed a lot of North Americans and a special tribute to all typhoon victims would be highlighted as well. Major sponsors are PCSO, Skechers, Skechers Time, Gold’s Gym, Tsoko Nut Batirol, Mossimo, 103.5 MAX FM and YSA Skin Care Center.

“The REtroSPECT is back… in the house” is a production of Godspeed Music and Teatrino. Visit www.retrospect.ph/www.retrospectdecade.multiply.com for more details.

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Walk like a supermodel with Ipanema GB Seeds flip flops

Tall and tan and young and lovely, Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen epitomizes the girl from Ipanema so perfectly.

Get into Gisele’s groove, step into her shoes and unleash the super model in you by joining the Ipanema Gisele Bündchen line “Walk like a Supermodel” raffle promo. For every purchase of Ipanema GB Seeds flip flops, you get a raffle coupon, which could win you a limited edition Ipanema GB Seeds flip flops signed by Gisele Bündchen. Five (5) lucky winners could take home this fabulous prize and 30 winners could bag Ipanema GB Seeds gift certificates.

This is your chance to live out your fantasy of walking like a supermodel so take advantage of the promo, which will run from Sept. 20 to Oct. 31.

The Ipanema GB Seeds collection of flip flops blossom with a lush array of colors and floral prints that go well with any casual or beach inspired outfits – from a lovely sun dress to a sexy bikini. Take your pick from the collection’s luscious styles with printed ferns and vines: New Thong Fem, Sand Fem, Thong Strap Ad, Plataforma and Thong Fem which all bear the iconic Gisele Bundchen's eye-catching “Life Spiral” stud. Ipanema GB Seeds flip flops are made from buttery soft PVC, allowing you to comfortably strut around in chic style.

Ipanema is available at leading boutiques and department stores nationwide. You can find the complete listing of stores through www.ipanemaphils.com.

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Christian Bautista at SM Fairview

Universal Records presents two mall shows this Sunday – the Christian Bautista “Romance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan” at 6 p.m. at SM Fairview and Kenyo “Maharlika” album mall tour at SM Valenzuela at 5 p.m.

Christian, Asia’s Romantic Balladeer, will perform selections from the new “Romance Revisited” album, including “Tell Me Your Name,” the carrier single from the CD.

Kenyo will perform live songs from the “Maharlika” CD, topped by the new single “Hanggang Sa Muli.”

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Katy Perry Rocks for Relief on Nov. 14 at MOA

Music Management International (MMI) and All Youth Channels Inc. (AYC) proudly presents “Katy Perry Rocks for Relief” as her swagger warms Manila after the cold typhoons devastated the country three weeks ago. She will be heading the biggest fund-raising event for the typhoon survivors making the concert much bigger and more relevant. The fund raiser will be on Nov. 14 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. All net proceeds of the concert will be donated to the Philippine National Red Cross, the concert’s sole beneficiary. The concert would also be an avenue for people to drop off their donations as it houses booths specifically intended for it.

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Sarah & Bea trust Belo Essentials Body Care Line

What do young superstars Sarah Geronimo and Bea Alonzo have in common?

Both gained immense popularity on television and conquered the big screen with hit movies. Both are certified box-office queens. Both have released their own solo albums. Both even happen to share a very cute leading man.

As for the star-white skin that they both possess, Sarah and Bea each trust their own skin whitening products of choice. Sarah trusts only Belo Essentials whitening body bar, while Bea loves Belo Essentials whitening lotion with its soft scent.

While there may seem to be a rivalry between the girls – in their leading man, movie offers and other projects – Sarah and Bea remain to be good friends. This friendship has led them to discover that they actually both believe in the same skin whitening brand, Belo Essentials; and that each of their skin whitening products of choice complement each other for even more effective skin whitening.

In the newest Belo Essentials campaign, Sarah and Bea show off their Star White skin and create an impact like no other.

From the expert hands of the leading beauty doctor in the country, Dr. Victoria Belo, Belo Essentials launches its new and improved body care line beginning with the whitening body bar and body lotion.

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Celebrity doctor supports young artists

Celebrity Dr. Joel Mendez is behind the “6 O’Clock Habit” exhibit that displayed late last month fascinating artworks at the Big & Small Art Co., 4th floor Bldg. A of Megamall in Ortigas.

The art exhibit promoted a set of beautiful paintings ranging from artistic nudes to facial expressions. The seven artists featured were Cyril Turao, Anthony Mallari, Edwin Martinez, Jessie Mondares, Chester Calayag, Jayson Cortez, and rose among thorns Aleah Angeles.

Mendez, whose clinic is being endorsed by actress Pauleen Luna and a host of top and rising local recording artists, is committed to supporting young painters since opening the first branch of The Big and Small Art Gallery in 2002. As a space for freely exhibiting artistic innovations, many young modern masters have found home in the gallery where they could present out-of-the-box ideas through the power of visual art.

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Miguel Escueta new video premieres Sunday

Young blood rock star Miguel Escueta has a new video starring supermodel Paloma. Tune in to MYX on Sunday, Oct. 11, 9 p.m. and catch the premiere of “Sleeping While the World’s Awake,” directed by Pixeleyes Multimedia and spearheaded by Yano Escueta and Jalz Zarate.

Escueta is back to sweep the entertainment landscape with his upcoming EP under MCA Music. As a prelude to a full-length album, M.E. is extremely enthused and pumped up about this release that features new original tracks including “The Take Back.” The EP aims to embody the direction he is taking as a songwriter and also displays the evident growth with his bandmates Juni Devecais, Jeng Tria and Roy Secillano.

Miguel Escueta’s EP “Sleeping While the World’s Awake” will be out in stores on Oct. 19. Tracks from the album are also available for mobile download via Globe and Smart WAP sites. This release was also made possible by Heartfire Studios, Roadtone Guitars, Human and Decawake.

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Gigs at Conways this October

Version 4.0 joins Conways Bar’s cast of nightly bands this October.

Scheduled performances for the entire month are as follows: Side A on Mondays, Big Nite Out on Tuesdays, Hi-Way 54 on Wednesdays, Spirit of ’67 on Thursdays, Version 4.0 on Fridays and Rockin Revival on Saturdays.

Shows start at 8:30 p.m.

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Shows at Papa Gene Bar & Bistro

The following is the gig line-up for Papa Gene Bar & Bistro Oktoberfest Drink ’til you Drop on Mondays and Saturdays, Emillee Palacios with pianist on Tuesdays, Sanipilif on Wednesdays, Big BaSh on Thursdays, and Peppermint Jam (Acoustic) on Fridays.

The bar is located at 5781 Felipe St. Brgy. Poblacion Makati City.

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Pacmom’s secret revealed

Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) revealed its newest endorser for its newest product, Secret Sangkap – Mrs. Dionisia Pacquiao, or simply, Mommy Dionisia, the mother of the Philippine pride and glory, Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao.

Ms. Roann Co, APC Category Manager said, “Our choice of Mommy Dionisia as Secret Sangkap endorser was an easy decision for us. She represents real love for family, especially children, the ability to take care of family no matter what the situation and a unique vibrancy and charm. She embodies all the wonderful values of a good mother.”

Mommy Dionisia will grace Secret Sangkap print and television advertisements. When asked about her being a product endorser, she replied in her charming accent, “Siyempre, tuwang-tuwa ako kasi masi-share ko ang powers ko sa kusina! At saka masasabi ko na star na talaga ako!” as she blurts out a hearty laugh.

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Tribal Gear bumps up the ink

It was a successful September when Tribal Gear brought the biggest and grandest annual tattoo exposition in the country, Dutdutan ’09. Set last Sept. 18-19 at the A Venue Events Hall in Makati Avenue, this ultimate tattoo event made history once more as it celebrated a nation of inkers and ink lovers.

This year, Tribal gathered not only the country’s best local tattoo artists, but also acclaimed inkers from all over the world. Participants from Malaysia, Saipan, Singapore, France, New Zealand and Holland flew in to compete and share their own brand of art.

Event highlights include exhibition fights of professional URCC (Universal Reality Combat Championship) fighters, Tribal Gear’s sizzling Bikini Open contest, and a music fest featuring many of our hottest local bands like Kamikazee, Pedicab, Urbandub, Valley of Chrome, Hilera, Sinosikat, Franco, Reklamo, Taken by Cars, Krazykyle, Dcoy and Wika Artist, Dice & K9, Hi-C among others.

Dutdutan ’09 was presented by Tribal Gear; co-presented by Colt 45, The Strong Beer for Real Men, and Skinworkz Tattoo; sponsored by Philtag, Kenny Rogers, Pepsi Max and Sun Cellular; with media partners Philippine Star, Jack TV, Myx, Magic 89.9, NU 107, UR 105.9, Playboy Magazine, Sidetrip Travel Magazine, and OTATS Magazine.