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Charice: ‘I’m on Glee, let’s party!!!’

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

MANILA, Philippines – International singing sensation Charice said on Twitter Tuesday that she is set to join the second season of the hit US musical TV show “Glee”.

“It’s official. I’m on Glee (next season)…,” Charice announced on her Twitter account.

The young singer maintained that the first rumor of her joining the “Glee” cast was not true.

“But then after that I tried to audition. And I made it! Let’s party!” the obviously rejoicing Charice tweeted.

Charice will play the role of a foreign exchange student whose killer vocals get lead star Rachel contemplating murder.

Last month, Charice vehemently denied a newspaper report saying she is set to join the next season of “Glee.”

The report quoted Charice’s Philippine manager Grace Mendoza.

Charice’s mother, Raquel Pempengco, said in a previous interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com that she has no idea about Mrs. Mendoza’s statement.

Charice even posted her denial on her Twitter page.

“I just want to let you all know that it’s not true that I’m going to be on Glee… How I wish! Haha.”

She added: “LOL. Rumors!!! I am not going to be on Glee..Haha…That’s really funny. I didn’t know about the Glee (role). Hahaha, until I saw Perez’s blog. This is really confusing.”

Currently, Charice is in the US promoting her debut global album, which was launched in “The Oprah Winfrey Show” last May 10.

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Charice wows biggest crowd at Eaton Centre in Toronto

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

TORONTO, Canada – There’s no stopping international singing sensation Charice’s rise to stardom. This weekend, she wowed the biggest crowd the Eaton Centre mall in Toronto has ever seen.

The huge crowd, mostly Filipinos, waited for hours to watch Charice perform songs from her album like “Pyramid.”

The Filipino star could hardly believe the turnout. She said she wants to go back soon for a full concert.

“Dream ko to own song ko kinakanta nila. Nakakatuwa alam nila lyrics… sobrang the best, sobrang suporta ng mga Pinoy. Hindi lang mga Pinoy ang daming nagpunta na ibang lahi. Sobrang happy ako,” Charice said.

Charice also clarified a report that she was supposedly cast in the television series, “Glee.” “Nagulat ako siyempre. At the same time flattered ako kasi malaking series… isa lang malaking rumor.”

She added that something she shared about a TV guesting in the States may have been misunderstood.“

“Gusto ko lang linawin, ang sinabi ko show, hindi series. Kasi parang maga-appear sa isang show, not series. Talagang napaka-clear ng sinabi ko, show. Mag-guest po ako sa ‘Regis and Kelly’ this coming June 16,” she said.

Fans of Charice were disappointed upon learning that her Glee casting was not true.

“Masaya sana kung talagang napili siya sa ‘Glee.’ Talagang pang-international na siya,” said Grace Yu, a fan of Charice.

Charice admitted that it is her dream to be part of “Glee.” Just like the dream she’s living now, as her song climbs the billboard charts all over North America. -Report by Marieton Pacheco, ABS-CBN News Toronto (Read more on Yahoo! Philippines Entertainment News)

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Charice Aims for First Grammy Nomination?

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

MANILA, Philippines – International singing sensation Charice flew to Japan Monday for the launching of her first international album in Tokyo. Her self-titled album carries “Pyramid,” which ranked No. 1 on the Billboard dance/pop charts, and “Note to God.” From Tokyo, the 18-year-old singer will proceed to New York City, Canada and Europe to promote her CD and do a series of shows in different cities. Prior to her album tour abroad, the singer on Sunday night held a show in Makati City. The 18-year-old Filipino pint-sized singer recently flew home for her and her youngest brother’s baptism and confirmation, an event attended by big local celebrities. Oprah Winfrey and David Foster were also invited to their baptism, but sent their respective representatives instead. Both Winfrey and Foster are involved in Charice’s international career. Charice, who turned 18 on May 10, also had a post-birthday celebration with the less fortunate children. As for her birthday wish, Charice said she hopes to receive her first nomination at the Grammy Awards.

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Charice to Appear on “Glee”?

Monday, May 24th, 2010

During the Philippine launch of Charice’s international album which was held at Glorietta 4 park this afternoon, the new pop princess dropped a hint about a certain “surprise.”

Fresh from the success of her international album on the Billboard charts, Charice graced the Glorietta 4 Park in Makati this afternoon to formally launch the album in the country which is distributed locally by Warner Music Philippines. Her fans were delighted to witness Charice perform some songs from her album live. These songs are “Thank You,” “Reset,” the Ryan Tedder song “I Did It For You,” “Nobody Singin’ to Me,” “I Love You,” the David Foster song “In This Song” and her hit single which topped the Billboard Dance/Club chart, “Pyramid.”

During the mini-concert, Charice mentioned a certain “surprise” that according to her, “will surely delight her fans in the coming days.” That’s why during the short press conference after the show, some reporters asked for some hints regarding the “surprise.”

“Basta in na in po siya ngayon,” she said.

So speculations among the members of the press popped instantly that Charice might appear on the top-rating musical tv series “Glee.” Glee is currently the most popular tv program in the US that some Hollywood stars expressed their interest to appear as guests on the hit tv show.

If ever it’s the “surprise” that Charice dropped during her album launch earlier, it will be another milestone for the young diva who already appeared on a Hollywood movie and numerous talk shows in the US.

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Charice: A Rising Asian Popstar in the US?

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

MANILA, Philippines – Her 2nd international single, “Pyramid,” has already reached the top of the latest Billboard dance/club play chart, but singing sensation Charice still shies away from the possibility that she might become the first Asian top pop star in the United States.

“It’s really hard to go international, so that’s why I’m not expecting it right now. I love the record, but I don’t know if it will go far,” Charice told New York Daily News.

The Daily News told the singer that she might be the first Asian to become a major pop singer in the US if her recently released self-titled album turns into a bestseller there.

If it happens, Charice said it will not only be a “really big privilege for me” but a “big responsibility” as well. “It would show that Asians are really talented and can make it everywhere.”

In the interview, the 18-year-old pint-sized Filipino singer expressed surprise that many Americans were shocked by her huge voice. She said in the Philippines “it’s not such a big deal because there are a lot of little people there and a lot of them have big voices.”

“It feels weird to me that people are so surprised. But I do think, it’s one of the reasons I made it,” she said.

Charice also narrated how she made it in the international music scene and how Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres discovered her talent.

Charice officially launched her 1st international album on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on May 11.

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Charice’s on the peak of the ‘Pyramid’

Monday, May 17th, 2010

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MANILA, Philippines – Charice Pempengco has finally arrived in the country, along with the successful release of her eponymous album’s first single, the top billboard hit, ”Pyramid,” featuring Iyaz, who is also a rising international artist today.

Charice toured in different parts of the globe with David Foster and sang with Celine Dion. They were indeed taken in and captivated by the novelty of this young girl from the Philippines who has this big, solid voice of a diva.

She also had millions of hits on YouTube and as for her first single, also one of the most downloaded hits, “Note To God,” that was composed by the legendary Diane Warren.

Recently, her current greatest hit, “Pyramid” featuring Iyaz. Sold only on digital downloads, the song overtook Rihanna’s Rude Boy and made No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance/Club Play chart, as it gradually made its way to the top since last week. Surely, Charice has now placed herself on the peak of her Pyramid through all her hard works and success.

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Charice launches International Debut Album alongside Justin Bieber

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

MANILA, Philippines – International teen singing sensation Charice appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on May 11.

Charice, who turned 18 on May 10, returned to the popular US show for the 4th time and formally launched her first international self-titled album.

Before her performance, the show featured Charice’s life story from the day she started singing until she reached her dream to perform internationally with various popular artists like Andrea Boccelli and Celine Dion.

Charice’s international career started after her appearances on “The Ellen de Generes Show” and on Oprah’s show.

“She is one of the most talented young people we’ve ever had on ‘The Oprah Show.’ We first met her two years ago, a gifted little girl from half way around the world,” Winfrey said.

After looking back at Charice’s life, Oprah welcomed the teen singer on the stage.

Below was the conversation between Charice and Oprah at “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

Oprah: Can you believe it’s only been two years ago.

Charice: I can’t believe this, it’s amazing.

Oprah: Now you have your first album?

Charice: I’m really, really excited because this is actually my first ever Pop-RnB album because I’d been singing you know Whitney Houston’s songs and Celine Dion’s songs, and now, I can’t believe that these are my own songs, I’m really happy.

Oprah: Does it feel like it’s a dream come true for you?

Charice: It is. I didn’t expect all of these, that all of these are gonna happened to me. All these are happening to me because a lot of people actually helped me and you are one of them. Thank you so much.

Oprah: You’ve worked a lot with the legendary songwriter and producer David Foster. What kind of advise has he been giving you?

Charice: I’ve learned a lot from Mr. David and we are working a lot, but the best thing that he always tells me is that it has to be great.

Foster, who was also there to accompany Charice, turned emotional as he bared that Charice asked him to be her godfather.

The show also showed Charice’s home which she bought for her mother Raquel.

Charice then performed her hit single “Pyramid” with Iyaz and ”In This Song” with Foster.

Charice’s first global single “Pyramid,” already reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs chart.

Aside from Charice, Canadian hit singer Justin Bieber also guested on the show.

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Charice single made a big splash

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

“Pyramid,” one of 14 tracks from Charice’s self-titled US debut album which hits record stores today in the United States and in the Philippines, has spent 11 weeks in the Billboard chart, where it was at No. 4 last week and No. 2 a few days ago.

Released in February as a digital single, “Pyramid” went on to be promoted in US dance clubs and radio stations with 17 remix versions produced by various club DJs.

Filipinos who have heard the song on local radio and seen the video on YouTube must have noticed the correlation of the lyrics, which compare love with the solid foundation that go into the building of a pyramid.

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Charice Pempengco performed in Italy

Friday, June 5th, 2009

charice-pempengco Charice Pempengco first seen in Liitle Big Star hosted by Sarah Geronimo, she was a potential contestant there. Although she was a consistent top scorer in the final rounds, she only finished in third place. Until she gained worldwide recognition after an avid supporter called ‘FalseVoice’ started posting videos of her onto YouTube.

She performed twice in The Oprah Winfrey Show. She also performed in Italy’s top rating show. And she almost leaves Italians breathless and was up on their feet dancing when she sang “I Will Survive.”

Charice is well known now as International Filipina Singer. >>Related article..

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Charice goes to Italy

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

charice4 Charice Pempengco became an International singing star when she’s been a guest at the Oprah Winfrey’s show and the Ellen DeGeneres show.

Charice will be appearing on the popular musical variety show “Ti lascio una canzone (I’m Leaving a Song for You)”. More over, she will also be guesting in ‘Rai Uno’ – the highest rated show in Italy. Mrs. Pempengco also said that Charice was the sole guest for that special episode.

Charice has launched her first international hit single “Note to God” and it was top one song in iTunes and Amazon.com.

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Charice wows crowd in Las Vegas charity concert

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

charicestar International young diva Charice nearly blew the roof off Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada with her performance during the “David Foster & Friends” concert on May 9.

Foster, the legendary composer and music producer, and international artist Cher introduced the “next superstar singer from the Philippines” on stage. Read more..

Charice is really a significant singer, in her age she can reach high notes. She never fails to get a standing ovation of her fans.

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Charice sings for her mom

Friday, May 8th, 2009

charice Charice never fails to move everyone whenever she performs. And most moms will be touched about her rhythmic take on the 12 tracks included in her sophomore album titled My Inspiration under Star Records.

Lines like “You are my life, you are my strength. I can’t fight a battle alone, I can make it through when I’m with you…” from Jonathan Manalo’s composition Always You go straight to the heart. They, too, fit in Charice’s feeling of love toward her mom Racquel. Read more..

Charice have a very wonderful voice, I’m sure her mom will really be happy if she sings in front of her.

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Charice gives mom a ‘mini-mansion’

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

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International singer Charice on Tuesday revealed that she bought a “mini-mansion” in Tagaytay as a birthday present for herself and a Mother’s Day gift to “Mommy Racquel.”

“Noong nakita ko ‘yong bahay sabi ko, ‘Ito ‘yong dream house ko and kaya ko ito. Ilang kanta din ito,’” Charice, who is turning 17 on May 10, said.

Charice to appear on ‘Oprah’ show for third time

Monday, May 4th, 2009

charice International young sensation Charice is set to appear on the “Oprah Winfrey Show” for the third time to promote the carrier single of her first international album.

Charice confirmed to “The Buzz” Sunday that the episode will be aired in the United States on May 18.

RP’s Charice wows 57,000 Dodger fans

Friday, April 17th, 2009

charice MANILA, Philippines—The scene has become almost routine—teenage Filipino singer Charice Pempengco wowing an international crowd with her powerful, soaring vocals.

Except that this time, four days ago, she was singing the “Star Spangled Banner” at the 52nd season-opener of Major League baseball that pitted the Los Angeles Dodgers against arch-rival San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium.

Some 57,000 fans witnessed Pempengco’s performance.

Charice captures Italians’ hearts anew

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

International young diva Charice again wowed an audience in Italy as she performed at the European country’s popular musical variety show “Ti lascio una canzone (I’m Leaving a Song for You).”

The show, which is also a talent competition, was aired on Rai Uno, Italy’s local network.

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How Charice made Ali cry

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

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As Funfare reported in a “scoop” two weeks ago, Charice flew to Phoenix, Arizona, from L.A. where she shot her scenes for Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel to perform at a tribute to Muhammad Ali on March 29 (along with, among other A-list performers, Josh Groban, Bon Jovi, Jordin Sparks, Quarterbacks John Elway and Steve Young, Forrest Whitaker, Bo Derek and Big Fat Greek Wedding star Roy Firestone).

“I was nervous and excited and I couldn’t help but cry when Ali hugged and kissed me,” Charice told Funfare. “Ang saya-saya ko po at ang bait-bait niya.”

When she sang, it was Charice’s turn to make Ali teary-eyed.

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