The video of her Top 10 hit, “Can’t Be Tamed,” depicts a winged Miley Cyrus busting out of her cage. It makes sense, since the world has been watching breathlessly as Miley plays out her real life artistic liberation. 17-year-old Miley now looks to a more adventurous musical future with her new Hollywood Records album, “Can’t Be Tamed.”

“This album says the most about me,” Miley notes with pride. “I wanted this record to be completely and totally honest. It’s really about a little of everything going on in my life now.”

With Miley co-writing all but one song, her creative stamp is all over “Can’t Be Tamed,” As before, she teamed up with producer/songwriters John Shanks and Rock Mafia (Tim James and Antonina Armato) to craft every note. The result is a mix of furious dance beats, intimate ballads and that distinctive vocal adrenaline summed up in a single word: Miley.

Songs like “Liberty Walk” and the title track frame the hunger for freedom in sleek synth sounds. Taking it further is “Robot” (”Stop trying to live…

Velvet, the country’s premium general entertainment channel for women, finally brings to Philippine shores this month the legal-drama TV series that captured the hearts of superwomen around the globe—The Good Wife.

With its highly engaging and controversial plot, The Good Wife has reached expansive global success as it recently ranked no.1 in its timeslot not only in the US but also in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Spain and outperforms its timeslot average in Denmark and UK.

Topbilled by Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards winner Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife is an American legal drama that premiered on CBS on September 2009 and has renewed for a second season January this year.

The Good Wife focuses on Margulies as Alicia Florrick, the wife of a disgraced state attorney Peter Florrick (Chris Noth) who rebuilds her reputation after her husband has been jailed following a very public sex and corruption scandal. Having spent so many years as “the good wife”, Alicia finds herself returning to work as a junior litigator at a prestigious law firm trying to juggle…

“I love the world of magic, and to be able to bring that to a contemporary audience through `The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ was really appealing to me,” says Jerry Bruckheimer, legendary producer of such blockbuster franchises as “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “National Treasure.”

“I’ve always liked stories that have a magical element, and this film is one of the great magical stories of all time,” he adds.  “We thought it would be tremendously exciting to develop the core of that concept into a brand-new story set in the modern world.”

From Walt Disney Studios, Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub comes “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”—an innovative and epic adventure about a sorcerer and his hapless apprentice who are swept into the center of an ancient conflict between good and evil.

In the film, Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina). Balthazar can’t do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé.…

Philippine Opera Company is proud to present the Tony Award-winning play, Master Class, about the legendary opera diva Maria Callas.

Terrence McNally’s Master Class was first produced by the Philadelphia Theatre Company in March 1995. It opened at the Golden Theatre in New York City in November of the same year.

Master Class is based on a series of master classes given by the renowned opera singer Maria Callas at the Juilliard School of Music in New York in 1971 and 1972.

Maria Callas (1923–77), was the greatest dramatic soprano of her generation and also a controversial figure. Her restless and tempestuous personality often led her into disputes with opera managements and feuds with rival singers. However, she was adored by her fans and was the subject of constant media attention, including gossip about her jet-set life with the wealthy Greek shipowner Aristotle Onassis.

Although Master Class does delve into the triumphs and tragedies of Callas’s life, its primary focus is the art of dramatic singing. As McNally’s fictional version of Callas teaches her class, she explains to her…

Star Studio Magazine, the best entertainment style and lifestyle magazine, highlights its 10th year milestone by mounting the first ever Star Studio Celebrity Style Awards.

In partnership with the Velvet channel and Metro Magazine, the Star Studio Celebrity Style Awards pays tribute to the dedication and creativity of Filipino “style ambassadors” in the field of music, film, television, and fashion—celebrities who never fail to stand out by making the most out of life and look good doing it.

Hosted by singer and TV host Marc Abaya, the launch event of the Star Studio Celebrity Style Awards held recently in Dusit Thani Manila, Makati City announced the list of nominees for the different award categories. Celebrity presenters during the event were TV host/actress Carmen Soo and her Wowowee co-host model Kelly Misa. They were joined by designers John Herrera and Avel Bacudio in announcing this year’s nominees. Good-looking balladeer Richard Poon also prepared a couple of songs to serenade the crowd.

Being the very first awards show mounted by the magazine, the Star Studio Celebrity Style Awards selected its…

This July, celebrities will spend a day reading to kids at Enchanted Kingdom, the country’s first and only world class theme park.

Staying true to its vision of spreading the magic, Enchanted Kingdom (EK) invited celebrities to share and spread love to children by having the opportunity to read stories with valuable lessons kids will surely find exciting. EK’s Circle of Artists will play the roles of the various characters in the tale.

In this 30-minute activity, a celebrity can bring kids from a chosen beneficiary institution to enjoy a magical day at Enchanted Kingdom.

Enchanted Kingdom has always believed in the importance of giving back to the community. Through the program, kids wills be able to learn and enjoy at the same time.

Catch TV personalities Matet de Leon (July 10), Karen Davila (July 17), Allan Paule (July 18), Leo Martinez (July 24), Ryan Eigenmann (July 25)and Pia Guanio(July 30) as the celebrity storytellers. Chill and relax as EK’s homegrown talents sing OPM favorites all weekends of July. Watch Simon and Silver’s Magic Show as they display their…

In preparing scrumptious meals, key factors are put into consideration—fresh ingredients, accurate procedure and of course, the right cookware! And for Philippine showbiz’ “Queen of All Media” Kris Aquino, cookwares make or break her kitchen masterpieces.

In an interview, Kris shares that among the many areas of her home, she puts more focus into the kitchen where she loves preparing dishes for her sons Joshua and Baby James. In fact, according to Kris, her best relaxation at home is to cook using her ever dependable K Everyday Cookware Collection.

Just like the rest of the collections under her line, products included in the K Everyday Cookware Collection have all been personally tested by Kris to see if they passed her standards. Each item is perfect for budget-conscious Filipino homes–busy mothers and young urban professionals–who want to brighten up their kitchen and dining area with stylish yet affordable cooking utensils and accessories.

Manufactured exclusively by Metro, through a licensing deal with ABS-CBN Licensing, K Everyday Cookware Collection includes Kris’ own line of pots and pans; cooking accessories; flatware and…

Celebrate the start of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) season this July with Chalk!

Chalk’s cover boys Jens Knuttel of Far Eastern University (FEU), Paul Zamar of University of the East (UE) and Clark Bautista of University of Santo Tomas (UST) talk about their school’s chances this year and how they’re going to help bring their team to the final four—maybe even the championships! José Rizal University (JRU)’s Nate Matute, Mapua’s Jonathan Banal, Letran’s Kevin Alas and more NCAA ballers also share their strategies for the season.

Not to be left behind, the female athletes of the UAAP get in on the action, too! Chalk reveals the ‘kikay’ side of Ateneo volleybelle Asia Urquico, UP Pep Squad’s Pauline del Rosario and Ateneo track star Ally Lim–from how long it takes them to get ready in the morning and their makeup must-haves. Plus, find out what it’s really like to date a jock, straight from the mouths of the athletes’ girlfriends, and check out the many ways you can…

Students and free spirits deserve to take a break! This month, we take you to two most frequented places in the young scene where you can de-stress and break lose! The Lounge 243 2/F Bellagio Square, Sct. Fuentebella Cor. Tomas Morato Mobile: 0917-5367113, 0922-3071587, 0917-9047317

Buzz: It’s the newest among the throng of hip clubs on the northern part of the city. The Lounge boasts of being an exclusive chill bar-and-club that has conceptual design: an all white interior, with soothing couches. It serves a wide selection of premium liquors and cosmopolitan dishes prepared by their artistically inclined chefs.

Beat: This six-month-old dance hub continues to draw (and also intrigue) club goers with their eclecticsounds dubbed as the “New Era of Genuine Lounge Music” composed of Down-Tempo, Soul, Trip-Hop, Ambiant, Naked House, among others.

Peeps: It caters to studes and alums in QC, from Ateneo to Miriam to UP and PSBA.

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Buzz: Forget about intimidating interiors and strict dress codes, Central Bbq Boy is truly a haven for budget conscious individuals who want to splurge on affordable…

Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival plays a significant role in educating Pinoy viewers about better-quality films.  Now on its 6^th year, it aims to discover, encourage and honor the cinematic works of Filipino filmmakers that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity. Catch some exciting film masterpieces onscreen at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on July 9-18.

For this year’s competition, a total of 24 films will compete in the New Breed category, which features two sub-categories, namely the Full Length Feature and the Short Feature and the Directors Showcase category featuring the works by Filipino directors who have directed at least three commercially-released, full-length feature films.

Nine films will compete in the New Breed Category Full Length section: Halaw by Sheron Dayoc, Limbunan by Gutierrez Mangansakan II, Magkakapatid by Kim Homer C. Garcia, Mayohan by Dan Villegas and Paul Sta. Ana, Rekrut by Danny Añonuevo, Sampaguita by Francis Xavier Pasion, Si Techie, Si Teknoboy at si JuanaB by Art Katipunan, The Leaving by Ian-Dean S. Loreños and Vox Populi by Dennis Marasigan.

Ten films will compete in the Short…