GREYSON CHANCE being interviewed by Tim Yap for ‘Startalk’

Young supersinger-composer Greyson Chance was here for a few days for mall tours and meet-and-greet sessions (at Trinoma and Market! Market!) to promote his new EP, “Truth Be Told Part 1,” released exclusively under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines). Needless to say, the handsome and very talented Greyson made his countless young Filipino fans so excited and happy with his third presence in the country.

Likewise, he also expressed excitement and love for the Philippines at a press conference held at Max’s Scout Tuazon before he returned to California on Tuesday.

All the five songs in “Truth Be Told Part 1” (“You Might Be the One,” “Leila,” “California Sky” “Take My Heart” and the carrier single “Sunshine & City Lights”) are compositions of Greyson. “Sunshine & City Lights,” according to him, is the first taste of the new music he has been working on for nearly a year. While he continues to work on a full-length album to be released next year, he decided to give his fans a sample of what’s to come through the single.

Ayala Malls brought over the 15-year-old American teen pop singer-songwriter and pianist for a series of concerts and album promotions. The “Truth Be Told Part 1 Philippine Tour” was presented by Ayala Malls and MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines). The album is now available in CDs at Astroplus and Odyssey Music & Video on online via iTunes or www.MyMusicStore.com.ph.

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Miss Casino Filipino Crowned Tonight

From among 25 candidates, the next Miss Casino Filipino will be crowned tonight, Nov. 16, at the PAGCOR Grand Theater, Airport Casino, Parañaque City.

PAGCOR Asst. VP for Entertainment Bong Quintana said of the candidates: “We got better, smarter, taller and prettier contestants who exude not only confidence but also a heart for community service.”

The candidates were required to share an advocacy or social cause closest to their hearts. The contestants’ advocacy makes the Miss Casino Filipino distinct from other beauty pageants,” Quintana added.

The candidates are: Waverley Chennelle Carlos, Syril Dane Mendoza and Day Ann Manarang (Casino Filipino Angeles); Angelie Joy Golingay, Maria Aika Uy and Chinky Cantere (Bacolod); Nickylyn Cardoza and Mhon Theress Menaling (Cebu); Leonelyn Trocio, Christian Patria Acosta and Jennylen Bangcot (Davao); Vina Openiano and Mutya Johanna Datul (Heritage); Kimberly Pajares, Marie Loraine de Guzman and Mercegrace Raquel (Hyatt); Dindi Joy Pajares and Alexandra Faith Garcia (Olongapo); Jennica Ollero and Theresa Marie Fenger (Parañaque); Reynalyn Yamanouchi and Carin Adrianne Ramos (Pavilion); and Nina Sherra Tagalog, Micha Angela Angeles and Marie Bernadette Meneses (Tagaytay).

Half a million pesos will be awarded to the Miss Casino Filipino 2012 winner. The charity of her choice will also receive R200,000. Prizes for the runners-up are: 1st, R400,000; 2nd, R300,000; 3rd, R200,000, and 4th, R100,000.

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Retro Band Performs In Pampanga

Retro All Stars are rocking Bar 360 of Resorts World Manila every Monday and Tuesday nights of Sky Lounge of Diamond Hotel in Roxas Blvd., Manila and Club Phi in Metrowalk, Ortigas Avenue on “Retro Thirstday” (Thursday) nights.

The band is composed of Ogie, Christine and J. Martin.

After Dagupan and Baguio Cities, Retro All Stars will be invading Party Place in San Fernando, Pampanga with the 3rd leg of “The Nationwide Tour” today, Nov. 16 at 9 p.m. with Class Of Six promoting their newly released album under Godspeed Music Label exclusively distributed by Star Records.

Retro All Stars will also be holding a benefit concert for EPCALM (Adult Leukemia Foundation of the Philippines) entitled “All Stars Aligned This Christmas” at Metro Concert Bar, West Avenue, Quezon City on Nov. 29, at 8 p.m. with guests Class Of Six, Divine Emotion, Dream Seven and Vocal Sync.

Retro All Stars endorses Gold’s Gym, Terranova and BND Hair Gallery Salon.

For corporate events and other inquiries, log on to www.godspeedmanagement.com or e-mail at godspeedmanagement@yahoo.ca for more information.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Nov. 16, go to Gen. Marrio Espina, Mary Anne Cuevas, Cindy Lilles-Maceda, Fundador Soriano, Dong Kim, Chola Yu, Joseph Liao, Ester de Leon, PR man Chuck Gomez, Agnes Reyes, Jennifer Gonzalez, Elizabeth Racelis, Mark Maristela, Jerbie Santos, US-based Haydee Lagana-Talampas, and Bocaue Councilor Rondelle “ROL” de Leon…