Arnel’s story is a fascinating look at how fame and celebrity have transformed in our super-connected Youtube age. Like fellow Youtube sensation-turned-pop icon Justin Bieber, Arnel was catapulted to stardom after being “discovered” by sheer chance. Our film follows him through this uncharted world of democratized media, where a celebrity’s fame is fueled by viral hype and destroyed by short attention spans and fickle opinions…

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To those wondering and questioning whether Arnel Pineda is still with Journey, here is your solid answer– Journey announces the upcoming release of its second album with Arnel entitled “Eclipse” due to be out exclusively via Walmart on May 24th, 2011.

The album features 12 tracks including one instrumental track. It is produced and recorded by Kevin Shirley, and mixed by David Kalmusky. Listen to some of the tracks…

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Whoa! I just read that Disney is in the process of buying out Marvel Entertainment for $4 Billion.

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Miguel Escueta and his band have  been in the studio working on a repackaged version of his debut album, which he and MCA Music Inc. have decided to call “I AM ME: AMPLIFIED.” It is a double disc series — the new CD contains 5 new songs and 6 videos. It features the carrier track “HANDA”, Miguel’s own rendition of the rock hits “Mr Brightside”,  “Just Like Heaven” and Blue Monday, and his original Balik Simula (Reloaded), plus videos of I AM M.E Amplified Sessions: I AM M.E Launch Video, Falling Away, Isipin, Isipin (Acoustic) and Take Me There.

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Music Picks blog is giving away 3 sets of invites to the premiere screening of “The Alps” to its lucky readers.

Get a chance to Join the American climber John Harlin in his triumphant ascent up the north face of the Eiger in the majestic Swiss Alps in this extraordinary IMAX adventure from MacGillivray Freeman Film, the producers of “Everest”.

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Lifehouse’s concert held at the Araneta Coliseum last night, July 26, was a huge success as Filipino fans gathered and jammed with the band.

More about Lifehouse’s Concert at Music Picks blog!

I’ve been so busy for the past few days but luckily I had the chance to be part of the press conference yesterday prior to Lifehouse’s upcoming concert to be held at the Araneta Coliseum this coming Saturday, July 26.

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Eraserheads, dubbed as “The Greatest Pinoy Band”, will be reuniting through a concert happening this August…

Eraserheads reunion concert details at Music Picks blog!

For ABBA fans and fans of the film alike, MAMMA MIA! is a Soundtrack must-have!

Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical that has been seen by more than 30 million people in 170 cities and eight languages around the world. Bringing the timeless lyrics and melodies of iconic super group ABBA to movie audiences, summer 2008 is the season for Mamma Mia! The star-studded soundtrack is the ultimate souvenir to the movie, set for a release on MCA Music.

More about Mamma Mia! The Movie and its Soundtrack at Music Picks blog!

“Ang Pusa Mo” by Pedicab is one of the hottest OPM songs of today. In fact, it has been dominating our local music charts for the past weeks already. So, if there’s any album you shouldn’t miss, it should be their album “Shinji Ilabas Mo Na Ang Helicopter“. And now, everybody’s invited to the launch of Pedicab’s 12-track album.

More about the album launch at this LINK!

In celebration of 20 years of Lite Rock, 96.3 WRocK draws inspiration from one of its warmly-received segments in Lite Rock history, which takes up love stories and love songs of real people, The Lite Rock Favorites Of The Week.  Together with MCA Music, WRocK brings you 20 Lite Rock songs that interpret the unanswered, unresolved grey areas of falling in love:  Why find someone only to lose him?  Why does it feel so right yet so wrong?  How can someone make you happy yet sad?  Thus, Love That Could Have Been.  But Could Never Be. The album comes in a specially designed scrapbook-type digipack.

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Avril Lavigne comes back to Manila for another concert, titled “Avril Lavigne…The Best Damn Tour” happening at the Araneta Coliseum this coming September.

More details about “Avril Lavigne” Concert in Manila this 2008 at Music Picks Blog!

The search for the newest singing sensation by the biggest and most watched reality talent search begins this coming July. “American Idol Season 8″ starts in January next year but auditions are already set.

Check more about “American Idol Season 8″ and the audition dates at Music Picks blog!

Asian music fans can now officially vote for their favorite artists and bands for the upcoming 2008 MTV Asia Awards happening in Malaysia this coming August 2.

For voters in the Philippines, you can vote for Chicosci, Urbandub, Sponge Cola and Sandwich.

Fans can also vote for the the following artists for the “Favorite International Artist in Asia” category: Avril Lavigne, Fergie, Justin Timberlake, Linkin Park.

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Dice & K9 Mobbstarr has surprised their followers with fresh music by mixing up pop, techno and any other genre with hip-hop. And now, everyone’s invited to the hip-hop trio’s “Time Space Rhythm Starrs” album launch. Get a copy of their CD for FREE!

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THA CARTER III is the Biggest Release of 2008

Cash Money/Universal Motown Records multi-platinum recording artist Lil Wayne expands his dynasty with Tha Carter III.  The new CD is the biggest release by far for 2008, selling over 1 Million copies in the US in its first week, reigning #1 on Nielsen SoundScan, besting Mariah Carey’s record-breaking release earlier this year.

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The E=MC2 Victory Party held at Eastwood Central Plaza in Libis last June 13, 2008 was a blast for hundreds of Mariah Carey fans who gathered to celebrate the big success of her latest album which got a “Gold” record in just 8 days from the day of its release in the Philippines.

Photos and more about the event at Music Picks blog!