Let's Talk About Love
Feb 25, 2006 9:00 pm - onwards


Venue: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Captain's Bar
Location: Makati Ave.,
Makati City, NCR , PH


Performer(s): Kuh Ledesma and Pops Fernandez


Ticket Details: Visit http://www.ticketworld.com.ph for more details.

KUH LEDESMA & POPS F.: LETS TALK ABOUT LOVE
at the MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL


Kuh Ledesma
presents
Let`s Talk About Love
featuring
KUH LEDESMA and POPS FERNANDEZ
Venue: Captain`s Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Date: February 25, 2006 9:00 pm.

Kuh and Pops back on stage
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KUH Ledesma has done very well in pairing up with the so-called “divas” of local music. Her team-up with Zsa Zsa Padilla in “Diva 2 Diva” is now one of the longest-running concert series to date, wowing audiences all over the world more than two years after it opened a the PICC.

Last Valentine’s Day, it was Concert Queen Pops Fernandez’s turn to share the limelight with Kuh in "Let’s Talk About Love" at the Captain’s Bar of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. From their opening song to the last, Kuh and Pops consistently showed why they are among the best female performers in the business.

The two divas treated audiences to some of the best and most romantic songs like their renditions of "Love Moves," a beautifully-arranged duet of "Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo" and "Paano," a Barry Manilow medley ("Ready to Take a Chance Again" and "If I Should Love Again") and a Burt Bacharach medley ("Make It Easy on Yourself," "Wives and Lovers" and "Promises, Promises").

The audience particularly loved Pops’ performance of hits by the ‘80s group Swing Out Sister, including "Breakout" and "Waiting Game" and her "CCC Medley" featuring hits of three composers whose last names begin with the letter "C" George Canseco ("Ikaw"), Ryan Cayabyab ("Kailangan Kita") and Willy Cruz ("Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas").

Kuh, meanwhile, drew a standing ovation when she brought audiences back to the ‘80s with the early romantic hits of her career in "I Think I’m in Love" and "One More Try."

Another revelation during the show was the presence of Kuh and Pop’s special guest, McDonald’s Philippines president George Yang. Yes, believe it or not, this high-powered businessman proved he could hold his own against the Pop Diva and the Concert Queen as he joined them onstage in several special numbers. With Pops, George performed a stirring duet of that old favorite, "Someone to Watch Over Me" plus two solo numbers ("Granada" and "Cinema Paradiso") before joining Kuh in "The Prayer," a song originally popularized by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli.

The concert was so enjoyable that after the last song, the audience was left begging for more – and not just an encore, but more shows. It seems that Kuh and Pops thoroughly enjoyed themselves as well, since they have decided to give in to requests to re-stage "Let’s Talk About Love" tonight and on March 4 and 10 at the Captain’s Bar of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

For inquiries, call the Mandarin Oriental Hotel (750-8888), Music Museum, (721-6726), Ticketworld (891-9999) or Headline Concepts (551-7253 to 55).

http://www.malaya.com.ph/feb25/ente2.htm

Pops, ’di bagay na partner si Borgy Manotoc
ABOUT SHOWBIZ Ni Nitz Miralles
Ang Pilipino STAR Ngayon 02/27/2006

Napanood namin ang music video ng bagong song ni Pops Fernandez (hindi namin nakuha ang title). Si Borgy Manotoc ang kapareha ng singer-TV host na ikinagulat namin dahil akala ko, umiwas sa ka-showbisan ang binata.

Nagko-compliments ang looks nina Pops at Borgy at bagay din sila sa eksenang naglalambingan. Pero, naniniwala kaming mas magkaka-interes panoorin ang music video kung si Jomari Yllana ang leading man ni Pops.

Naman! si Jomari ang nali-link kay Pops ngayon at hindi si Borgy na very much taken na. Pero, posible pa rin namang magsama ang dalawa sa mga susunod na music video ni Pops.

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/PINOY200602277304.htm

Queens on Fire II

Pops & Regine Canada & US Concert tour
March 2006 to April 2006

Let's Talk About Love
Mar 04, 2006 9:00 pm - onwards


Venue: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Captain's Bar
Location: Makati Ave.,
Makati City, NCR , PH


Performer(s): Kuh Ledesma & Pops Fernandez


Ticket Details: For ticket reservations and inquires, call the Mandarin Oriental Hotel at 750-8888, Music Museum at 721-6726, Ticketworld at 891-9999 or Headline Concepts at 551-7253 to 55.


Kuh Ledesma presents
Let`s Talk About Love
featuring Kuh Ledesma and Pops Fernandez

KUH LEDESMA & POPS F.: LETS TALK ABOUT LOVE
at the MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL

Kuh Ledesma
presents
Let`s Talk About Love
featuring
KUH LEDESMA and POPS FERNANDEZ

Venue: Captain`s Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Date: March 10, 2006 9:00 pm.

www.ticketworld.com.ph

Pops at Jom, sweet na sweet sa Cebu!


BADING
Ogie Diaz
People's Tonight

May nagtatanong sa amin sa e-mail kung bakit daw ina-alibi pa ni Pops Fernandez na may corporate show siya sa Cebu gayong wala raw silang nababalitaan?

"Tama 'yung ini-report ni Mario Dumaual sa TV Patrol nu'ng Feb. 21, sweet na sweet sina Pops at Jomari sa airport going to Cebu. Si Jomari pa ang nagbitbit ng mga luggage. Kasama rin ba si Jom sa corporate show? At sa isang kuwarto lang sila nag-check-in. Ba't hindi pa kasi aminin kung sila na nga, gayong si Pops din ang nagsabi na walang masama kung sila na ni Jom."

Naniniwala pa ang aming e-mail sender na kung sasabihin lang ni Pops ang totoo sa publiko, tiyak na hindi na sila kukulitin sa katatanong.

"Ano nga ba'ng masama, eh, pareho naman silang walang sabit?" tanong pa nito.

http://www.journal.com.ph/news.asp?pid=1&s...ay=10&year=2006

Romansang Pops-Jomari, nag-umpisa sa text


TATTLE
Nel Alejandrino
People's Tonight

DID you know na nagsimula ang pagiging 'magkaibigan' nina Pops Fernandez at Jomari Yllana sa pag-e-exchange ng text messages?

Before long, they were seeing each other, at ang pagkikita nila'y naging frequent na.

They now say that the sparkle in Pops' and Jom's eyes these days is caused by their being more than just friends.

Wala namang nakikitang masama ang kani-kanilang mga kaibigan, especially since their respective marriages (to Martin Nievera and Aiko Melendez) have long been annulled.

The two undoubtedly look good together.

http://www.journal.com.ph/news.asp?pid=1&s...ay=14&year=2006

concert queen

Pops Fernandez Breaking new ground

There’s never a lull in Pops Fernandez’s life. With her traveling bag as her most constant companion, she spent a great part of last year shuttling from city to city—from the sold-out US concert series with Regine Velasquez to the equally-packed stints in Switzerland, Munich, Germany, Austria, Vienna, Sweden, Copenhagen, Denmark, and Milan, Italy during the latter part of 2005.

Despite the hectic schedule, the indefatigable concert queen has yet to grow travel-weary, as evinced by an even busier overseas concert itinerary for the months ahead. But for the coming year, the versatile singer/actress and TV host is in the process of streamlining her career and setting her sights on bigger goals.

“It’s really our responsibility as artists,” she says, “but I’ve been known to reinvent myself from time to time. You have to give yourself something exciting to look forward to.”

She recently joined ALV Talent Circuit—the same talent management outfit handling the careers of such noted stars as Dina Bonnevie, JayR, Geneva Cruz, Iya Villania, John and Camille Prats, Nancy Castiglione, and many others.

Under the stewardship of long-time friend and respected talent manager Arnold Vegafria, Pops hopes to break new ground in her singing and hosting career, which have remained her forte despite her dabbling in occasional acting stints.

“I did a soap about two years ago—Twin Hearts for GMA-7,” she recalls. “It was quite challenging. I played Tanya Garcia’s mom, who was probably one of the most hapless characters I’ve seen. I was kidnapped, beaten up, salvaged…God, I had fun doing that!”

But as most TV viewers can attest to, it’s her spontaneous bursts of wit and humor that continue to reaffirm her stature as one of the country’s eminent TV hosts. From her early guesting spots in Ariel Ureta’s Patok na Patok to her eventual ‘discovery’ in Penthouse Live (which she co-hosted for five years or so), up to her eight-year stint in ABS-CBN’s Sunday noontime show, ASAP. Given a chance, Pops would love to host a lifestyle-oriented TV show, or a musical.

Her loyal fans are in for a nifty treat soon—a much-awaited album of original Tagalog songs. “OPM’s the way to go,” she stresses. “We want to help our talented songwriters and musicians, who we have so many of. It’s the best way to keep the industry afloat.”

Amid the upsurge of newer talents, Pops has held on to her turf and remains the industry’s indis######ble concert queen—a title that she doesn’t really care much about. “It’s still very flattering, but then it’s only a title. I certainly don’t live for it. For me, I do what I do because I love to do it. So, it doesn’t really matter what they label me.”

Off-cam, Pops is pretty much the doting and equally protective mom who prefers to spend her non-working hours bonding with the kids. “We’re so simple,” Pops shares. “We just stay home, watch TV or eat out together. That’s our biggest thrill: watching CSI on TV.”

Now in their teens, Ram (19) and Robin (15) aren’t likely to follow in their parents’ footsteps. “Robin’s into music,” she boasts. “He plays the guitar and is the musical director for our church. Whatever it is that makes them happy, I’ll accept. My mom never really wanted me to join the business, but this is what I want to do. I think it’s a blessing to have a job you’re happy with, and doesn’t really feel like a job. Not too many people are actually blessed to have that kind of work.”

A survivor in more ways than one, Pops never fails to count her blessings.

“Life is great,” she affirms. “I think I’ve said this so many times before. There are so many unexpected situations that come in our lives. Sometimes we plan and expect things to go a certain way, but most times, they don’t quite turn out the way we want them to. I used to get so disappointed and depressed. I used to ask so many questions. But in hindsight, that’s what keeps life exciting—those unexpected situations. I think it’s how we deal with them and how we make the most of it that makes us better people.”

http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=g...fe03_mar18_2006

Pops may misteryosong prinsipe!


Just when you thought you've heard the latest, now comes another juicy bit from the gossip mill. Don't look now, but the bedimpled concert queen's bewitching allure seems to be just as appealing to older men as well.

Guess who was recently badly smitten by her charms? Apparently, there's this influential and mysterious Malaysian prince who caught Pops and Kuh's Let's Talk About Love concert series at the Mandarin Oriental a few weeks back.

After the concert, Pops was introduced to the affluent and powerful scion who couldn't stop raving about her.

Is it the high price of celebrity success? Or is it the bane of the ravishing, single and successful career woman? No matter how hard she tries, Pops just can't seem to squelch all those nasty rumors that have been hounding her the past few weeks.

"Does it have to be explained?" she pleads. "I don't go out of my way ... I don't even go out. I don't have to go out of my way to attract anybody's attention, whether it's men, women or just about anyone who wants to be my friend. I just have lots of friends. Period.

"The problem is, just because you're nice and quiet and don't say anything, the more they go for it; the more people attack you and start concocting stories," she laments. "It's not fair that they do it at my own — and my family's expense. Can you imagine if my kids read those baseless, fabricated stories?"

So, what is it that makes her the favorite of the young and the restless?

"I don't mean to blow my own horn," Pops explains, "but 'm probably smarter than the regular, average girl that they usually come across. I'm stable, I'm mature, I know what I want, and I'm successful in my chosen field. But even having said that, those aren't even requisites for a potential relationship, right?"

Rather than blow her top or waste her time parrying those nasty attacks, Pops would rather keep herself busy with work. Just recently, she met with Regal Films matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde to brainstorm for two forthcoming movie projects.

Despite her long hiatus from the silver screen, Pops is visibly excited about the prospects. "If the project is great, of course, I'll be very excited," she says. "It's been awhile after all, and the movies are a totally different ballgame for me. It's a very challenging genre."

Towards the latter part of March, Pops will be leaving for her US-Canada tour with Regine Velasquez. "We'll be in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Connecticut and then Seattle," she shares. "Then, by May, Martin and I will be doing a European tour."

She's also working double-time on her new album. "We're trying to finish it before I leave," Pops adds. "It's mostly originals, with compositions by Vehnee Saturno, Odette Quesada, Margot and Edith Gallardo, Ogie Alcasid and Cecille Azarcon."



Saturday, March 18, 2006
7:30:19 PM

http://www.journal.com.ph/news.asp?pid=1&s...ay=18&year=2006

Misteryosong prinsipe ng Malaysia, nahuhumaling kay Pops Fernandez!

Jun Nardo

NA-ATTRACT daw ang isang maimpluwensiya at misteryosong prinsipe ng Malaysia kay Pops Fernandez nang mapanood niya ito sa nakaraang concert nila ni Kuh Ledesma na Let’s Talk About Love sa Mandarin Oriental sa Makati.

Matapos daw ang concert, ipinakilala ang prinsipe kay Pops na hangang-hanga sa Concert Queen at hindi makapaniwalang makakaharap niya ito.

Naku, paano na si Jomari Yllana na nali-link ngayon kay Pops? Pinalitan na kaya niya ito.

Of course, nangingiti lang si Pops sa mabilis na tsismis tungkol sa kanya at sa Malaysian prince, huh!

Sanay na nga naman siya sa tsismis na ganyan, ‘no!

"Kailangan ko bang magpaliwanag?" ani Pops sa isang malapit sa kanya.

Never nga naman daw kasing naging ugali ni Pops ang lumabas upang makakuha lang ng atensyon lalo na sa mga kalalakihan.

"Kahit sino, babae man o lalaki, puwede kong maging kaibigan," tanging tugon lang niya sa intriga.

Lately nga ay nagiging tampulan ng tukso si Pops dahil sa pagkaka-link niya kay Jomari after ni Brad Turvey. Kasi nga, mas bata ito sa kanya kung ikukumpara sa age niya.

"I don’t mean to blow my horn but I’m probably smarter than regular average girl that they usually come across. I’m stable. I’m mature, I know what I want, and I’m successful in my chosen field. But even having said that, those aren’t even requisites for a potential relationship, right?" diretsong katuwiran ni Pops.

Of course, madawit man ang pangalan ni Pops sa iba’t ibang lalaki, wala namang masama dahil single naman siya. Ang unang concern niya siyempre ay ang dalawa niyang anak kay Martin Nievera na halos binata na ngayon.

Pagdating naman sa career, nakipag-meeting si Pops kay Mother Lily Monteverde para sa posibleng pelikulang gawin niya sa Regal.

Aalis din siya sa katapusan ng buwan kasama si Regine Velasquez para sa show nila sa US at Canada at ilan sa lugar na pupuntahan nila ay ang Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Connecticut at Seattle.

Sa Mayo naman ay may European tour sila ng ex-dyowa niyang si Martin Nievera.

Subalit bago siya umalis, tatapusin muna ni Pops ang bago niyang album na naglalaman ng komposisyon nina Vehnee Saturno, Odette Quesada, Margot and Edith Gallardo, Ogie Alcasid at Cecille Azarcon.

http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/march1806/main.htm

Pops attracts Malaysian prince


JUST when you thought you’ve heard the latest, now comes another juicy bit from the gossip mill. Don’t look now but the bedimpled concert queen’s bewitching allure seems to be just as appealing to older men as well.

Guess who was recently badly smitten by her charms? Apparently, there’s this influential and mysterious Malaysian prince who caught Pops and Kuh’s "Let’s Talk about Love" concert series at the Mandarin Oriental a few weeks back. After the concert, Pops was introduced to the affluent and powerful scion who couldn’t stop raving about her.

Is it the high price of celebrity success? Or is it the bane of the ravishing, single and successful career woman?

No matter, how hard she tries, Pops just can’t seem to squelch all those nasty rumors hounding her the past few weeks.

"Does it have to be explained?" she pleads. "I don’t go out of my way… I don’t even go out. I don’t have to go out of my way to attract anybody’s attention, whether it’s men, women, or just about anyone who wants to be my friend. I just have lots of friends. Period.

"The problem is, just because you’re nice and quiet and don’t say anything, the more they go for it; the more people attack you and start concocting stories," she laments. "It’s not fair that they do it at my own – and my family’s expense. Can you imagine if my kids read those baseless, fabricated stories?"

So, what is it that makes her the favorite of the young and the restless? "I don’t mean to blow my own horn," Pops explains, "but I’m probably smarter than the regular, average girl that they usually come across. I’m stable, I’m mature, I know what I want, and I’m successful in my chosen field. But even having said that, those aren’t even requisites for a potential relationship, right?"

Rather than blow her top or waste her time parrying those nasty attacks, Pops would rather keep herself busy with work. Just recently, she met with Regal Films matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde to brainstorm for two forthcoming movie projects.

Despite her long hiatus from the silver screen, Pops is visibly excited about the prospects. "If the project is great, of course, I’ll be very excited," she says. "It’s been awhile after all, and the movies are a totally different ball-game for me. It’s a very challenging genre."

Towards the latter part of March, Pops will be leaving for her US-Canada tour with Regine Velasquez. "We’ll be in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Connecticut and then Seattle," she shares. "Then by May, Martin and I will be doing a European tour."

She’s also working double time on her new album. "We’re trying to finish it before I leave," Pops adds. "It’s mostly originals, with compositions by Vehnee Saturno, Odette Quesada, Margot and Edith Gallardo, Ogie Alcasid and Cecille Azarcon."

http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=22353

gosh who's that prince? i only know prince albert and prince william

POPS - REGINE CONCERT

Saturday, March 25, 2006 Toronto
Sunday, March 26 Vancouver, BC
Friday, March 31 in Edmonton
Sunday, April 2, 2006 Mohegan
Friday, April 7, 2006 WA Seattle

The much-awaited Asia's Songbird and The Concert Queen together again... REGINE VELASQUEZ and POPS FERNANDEZ - QUEENS... ON FIRE II live in concert! • Saturday, March 25, 2006, 8PM in Toronto, ON at Roy Thomson Hall • Sunday, March 26 in Vancouver, BC, 7PM at The Centre for Performing Arts, 777 Homer St. Tickets & info 604-771-5370 • Friday, March 31 in Edmonton, AB at Winspear Center • Sunday, April 2, 2006, 2PM with special guest JOSE MARI CHAN at Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE MOHEGAN SHOW! PLEASE NOTE: $48 tickets on line are sold out; please check other outlets if you want $48 tickets. For more information please call 201.241.2726. MOHEGAN SUN OFFERS "FILIPINO ARENA EVENT GIVEAWAY" • Regine & Pops in Seattle Friday, April 7, 2006 at Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, WA Seattle seating chart | CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE SEATTLE SHOW!

Malaysian prince, nabighani kay Pops

(ALLAN DIONES)


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Isang Malaysian prince ang nabighani kay Pops Fernandez nang minsang manood ito ng Let’s Talk About Love concert series ni Pops sa Mandarin Orien-tal.

After her show ay nagpakilala kay Pops ang mayamang prinsipe na rave na rave ang performance ng Concert Queen.

Ewan lang naming kung makasingit ito kay Pipay ngayong balitang-balita na si Jomari Yllana ang bago niyang karelasyon.

Conscious pala si Pops sa mga walang katoto-hanang tsismis na maaaring mabasa ng dalawa niyang anak na parehong binata na. Sa estado niya ngayon ay wala raw masama kung magkaroon man siya ng karelasyon dahil kung tutuusin, kumpara sa ibang babae riyan ay mas smart, mas stable, mas mature, mas alam ang gusto sa buhay at successful sa kan-yang field si Pops.

Ang dinig namin ay nakipagmiting kamakailan si Pops kay Mother Lily Mon-teverde for a possible movie project with Regal.

Excited siyang gumawa ulit ng magandang movie dahil matagal na rin ang kanyang huling pelikula.

Ngayong katapusan ng Marso ay paalis siya para sa US-Canada concert tour nila ni Regine Velasquez. May shows sila sa Seattle, Connec-ticut, Toronto, Vancouver at Edmonton.

Sa Mayo naman ang Europen tour nila ng ex-hus-band niyang si Martin Nie-vera.

Nagdo-double time siya ngayon sa kanyang bagong album na sana ay matapos niya bago siya umalis ng bansa. Mostly original songs ang nasa bagong album ni Pops na komposisyon nina Odette Quesada, Cecille Azarcon, Vehnee Saturno, Margot & Edith Gallardo at ni Ogie Alcasid.

http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/march2506/main.htm

CD Cover

Title: Don't Say Goodbye
Artist: Pops Fernandez
Label: Vicor Records
Released: 2006
Number of Tracks: 17

Track Listing
1. Ligaw Tingin 12"
2. Don't Say Goodbye
3. Mahal Na Rin Kita
4. We Can Work It Out
5. High On Love
6. Just Believe
7. Change
8. One Heart
9. Think From The Heart
10. Ligaw Tingin
11. When I'm With You
12. Hold On
13. Sunset
14. Hahamakin Lahat
15. What Am I To Do
16. Goodbye Now
17. Umagang Kayganda

ATTENTION: ALL TICKETS THAT WILL BE SOLD HERE THRU OUR TIKETAN ONLINE STARTING MARCH 27, 2006 FOR THE SEATTLE, WA SHOW ON APR 7 WILL BE PICKED UP ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW AT THE VENUE. PLEASE CALL FOR OTHER INQUIRIES @ 201.641.2726
The much-awaited Asia's Songbird and The Concert Queen together again... • Regine & Pops in Seattle Friday, April 7, 2006 at Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, WA Seattle seating chart | CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE SEATTLE SHOW!