John Ford Coley

MANILA, Philippines -- Singing legend John Ford Coley once more serenades his Pinoy fans with his signature songs when he performs tonight at the Newport Theater of Performing Arts at Resorts World Manila with the Zoo Band and Ramon “RJ” Jacinto.

Hopefully, this time he won’t run out of songs like what happened last Nov. 4 at the Max Pavilion in Singapore. His Singaporean fans kept on requesting for more and he gladly obliged but before he knew it, John said he had no more songs to sing!

After the concert John had to sign autographs for hundreds of fans. He said his fingers got numbed but didn’t mind of course.

Tonight at the Newport Theater, John will be singing the same songs that catapulted him to fame like “Just Tell Me You Love Me,” “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight,” “Simone,” “It’s Sad to Belong,” “Longer,” “Soldier In The Rain,” “We’ll Never Have To Say Goodbye Again,” “Love Is The Answer,” “Part Of Me, Part Of You,” and “Nights Are Forever Without You.”

John has visited the Philippines many times in the recent past. While here, he even recorded a live concert featuring many of his hit songs.

He also appeared in various TV shows in the US such as “The Tonight Show,” “Merv Griffin Show,” “David Soul & Friends,” “Dinah,” “American Bandstand,” “Hollywood Squares,” “Make Me Laugh” and “Prime Time Country.” He also hosted “The Midnight Special” and co-hosted “The Mike Douglas Show.”

Some of John’s TV and movie theme songs written and/or performed include “Just Tell Me You Love Me,” “Dr. Pepper,” “Major League, Back To The Minors,” “Joe Panther,” “The Spy Within,” “Cold Case” and “Maxwell House Coffee” with the late Paul Newman.

John’s Philippine concerts are presented by Steve O’Neal Productions, San Miguel Corp., Midas Hotel, Resorts World Manila and Manila Bulletin.

Kim is Hair Asia cover girl

The latest issue of Hair Asia magazine will have as cover girl Kim Chiu. The glossy magazine which has featured on its cover the likes of Marian Rivera, Ruffa Gutierrez and Gretchen Barretto, will be released today, Nov. 15, in time for “Salon Spectacular 2011” to be held at the World Trade Center.

In partnership with Matrix, INOA L’Oreal Professionnel and a new player in the industry, Vitality’s hair-colouring line from Italy, the event will be the most extravagant in the history of Philippine Hairdressing.

“Salon Spectacular 2011” channels the acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with performances that will be literally swinging from the rafters. Hair Asia holds its prestigious hair and makeup competition, and mega cosmetic trade fair amidst a dramatic mix of frivolous entertainment, inspiring talent and flashmob sales.

Headlining the hair show is former overall champion Jackie Rivera doing flamboyant and colorful creations for his muse Pokwang.

Participants will compete in three categories – Ladies’ Haircut and Colour Design, Gents’ Haircut and Colour Design, and Progressive Evening Hairstyle and Makeup Design. This year’s grand prize is a round-trip ticket to Milan, Italy to attend the 2012 Hairworld Olympics.

For inquiries, visit www.facebook.com/hairasia.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Nov. 15, go to Lita A. Luga, Fe Barrias, Larry Inocando, Sharon Dulay de Joya, Engr. Albert Leonido, Marivee Macugay, Nathalie Nicole M. Dela Cruz and Tristan Reese Eugenio...