I discovered the incredible musical prowess of gospel artist Felson Palad through Instagram. While already a follower of his wife, Donita Rose—a former Philippine movie actress turned chef—my interest piqued when she introduced her fiancé. Intrigued, I began following Felson and was immediately captivated by the exceptional quality of his voice. Whether performing covers of […]
Felson Palad, Fil-Am Gospel Artist Discovers Fulfillment in Sharing Powerful Voice with Retirement Homes”
November 27, 2023 By
Darker Waves Festival 2023: A Symphony of Nostalgia, Diversity, and Musical Bliss
November 20, 2023 By
On November 18, a diverse crowd, including punks, goths, Gen Xers, and their kids and grandkids, gathered for the highly anticipated Darker Waves Festival in Huntington Beach. Despite the looming threat of rain, the inaugural event turned out to be a delight, featuring cheery and sunny weather with an unmistakable OC vibe. The enchanting power […]
Cultural Advocate: Marilou Magsaysay’s Worldwide Promotion of Philippine Ballet Theatre and Heritage
November 16, 2023 By
The Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT), founded in 1987, is a prominent classical ballet company in the Philippines. PBT aims to popularize the art of dance among Filipino audiences while preserving classical ballets like Swan Lake and Nutcracker. The company, committed to artistic excellence, has undertaken national and international tours showcasing a repertoire that spans classical, […]
Vulture Festival 2023: A Decade of Pop Culture Extravaganza with Sharon Stone’s Artful Unveiling
November 14, 2023 By
On Nov 11-12, Vulture Fest (Pop culture extravaganza for fans of TV and movies and other stuff) returned for the tenth year in a row with a weekend of high-profile celebs. The event took place at NYA Studios in Los Angeles. The festival brought fans a plethora of actors in conversation, screenings, live music, and […]
My Tribute to the Late Talented Actor Matthew Perry
November 7, 2023 By
I was around 25 when the TV show “Friends” came out in 1994. I was single, had my first real job and bought my first brand new car. So when Friends came out, it became my favorite TV show as I could relate with the characters – same age bracket, same generation and same aspirations […]
Mark Ronson Honored at Newport Beach Film Festival 2023: A Conversation with Scott Feinberg on Music, Movies, and ‘Barbie’
October 16, 2023 By
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Fashion Island in the Bloomingdale’s courtyard, I had the privilege of witnessing one of the most influential figures in the music industry, Oscar and Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Mark Ronson, received the Newport Beach Film Festival’s Outstanding Achievement in Music Award. Ronson has received 12 Grammy nominations, seven of […]
The Killers Left an Indelible Mark on the Fans at Ohana Fest 2023 in Dana Point, CA
October 13, 2023 By
When I heard The Killers were headlining Ohana Festival, the decision to see one of my favorite alt rock bands was a no brainer. The Killers performed on the first day of Ohana Festival on September 29 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA. It was my first time to go to the fest […]
Matthew McConaughey Meets Fans in Los Angeles During the Book Launching of Just Because
October 1, 2023 By
On Sept 16, Academy Award winning actor and number one New York Times bestselling author of “Greenlights”, Matthew McConaughey had a book launching and photo op event at Barnes & Noble The Grove in Los Angeles. “Just Because” is the debut picture book of McConaughey. The book is an illustration of vignettes of young adults. […]
Jason Momoa and Blaine Halvorson Co-founders of Meili Vodka Stop by at Pavilions in Laguna Beach to sign Bottles and Meet the Fans
September 19, 2023 By
On Sept. 19 Jason Momoa and Blaine Halvorson co-founders of Meili vodka doing the high-end supermarket tours to meet fans and sign the Meili vodka bottle. A bevy of fans at the Pavilions in Laguna Beach lined up and waited patiently to have a photo-op with Momoa and Halvorson. The line was so long that […]
A Concert Review of Don McLean’s Timeless Performance at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano
September 18, 2023 By
Since my early days in primary school, I’ve been an avid fan of Don McLean. In the late ’70s or early ’80s, we had a massive stereo at home where I would often play my vinyl records. One day, I stumbled upon Don McLean’s American Pie album without knowing much about him. Intrigued by the […]
