“Do you ever wonder why? This music gets you high? It takes you on a ride. Feel it when our body starts to rock. Baby you can’t stop. And the music’s all you got. Come on now, this must be pop!!!”

Yup! That is the chorus of the song entitled “Pop” by 90′s boy bond N’Sync. Of course we’re not going to talk about them (Hotness alert!!! Justin Timberlake!!!) but we will focus on a more important matter and that is the (drum roll please) 11th Annual Popstar “Poptastic” Awards.

For those who doesn’t know, Popstar is an entertainment magazine on the internet. See website Popstaronline.com. It gives articles, photos, videos, contest and etc. on the latest entertainment news that teens and the young at heart absolutely love. Think showbiz personalities like One Direction, Big Time Rush, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber and more.

Guess who is nominated as the Best Female Singer? No doubt your guess is right..CHARICE! She’s going to go up against other artist such as Adele, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Rihanna to name a few. So this means we have to ready our pointy fingers and click on Charice’s name with much love and devotion like what we did on the recent Nicklelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards. (Voting is done once per day and it must be received by April 30.

VOTE HERE >>>Click the Photo below:

So Chasters be ready to have a raccoon like eye bags and muscular pointy fingers as we vote our hearts out to our beloved Charice. As they say in the Popstar website: What’s Now? What’s new? What’s next? The answer to these questions is simple…Charice.

Special thanks to LDMovies for reminding us!
By Princess Serena, Charicemania.com

Update: April 14, 2012 KCA Video with more of Charice!

So guess who won the special category, “Favorite Asian Act” newly added to the Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards for year 2012? Charice of course!

Video uploaded by manggaeater

Final Results from their servers:

Mobile Voting site
“Agnes Monica (Indonesia)” count=”152843″ percent=”18″
“Charice (Philippines)” count=”519927″ percent=”63″
“Yuna (Malaysia)” count=”2650″ percent=”0″
“Wonder Girls (Korea)” count=”154651″ percent=”19″

Main voting
“Agnes Monica (Indonesia)” count=”836615″ percent=”9″
“Charice (Philippines)” count=”6001730″ percent=”64″
“Yuna (Malaysia)” count=”33285″ percent=”0″
“Wonder Girls (Korea)” count=”2486038″ percent=”27″

Agnes Monica won the twitter votes at 90,000 to Charice 65,000
KCA Link: Nick Asia

Thanks to LDMovies for these results.

We got this picture from Charice herself via Twitter:

Thank You, Chasters for all the hardwork. I love you all… <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 ∞ – @Officialcharice

Posted by Schoen, Charicemania.com

As posted on Perez Hilton’s site on March 20th, Charice will be one of the guest performers at his “Mad Hatter Tea Party”! It’s his 34th birthday bash plus a charity event.

Source Link: P-Bday, We Will Always Love Her

Charice Interview- Talks New Album, Glee, New Movie with Kevin James, and Whitney Houston!

Video Courtesy of ClevverNews

Video Courtesy of PerezHilton

Chasters are still waiting impatiently for the actual video performances from this event. We’re crossing our fingers and never lose hope!

Posted by Schoen, Charicemania.com

On February 12th, a Chaster named “Amsterdam” re-uploaded a video on Youtube where Charice was singing the so-called Bodyguard Medley (I Have Nothing and I Will Always Love You) accompanied by Mr. David Foster on the piano.

Amsterdam’s video description:

No copyright infringement. This video belong to the right owner. Please visit the original uploader (CHAMU Chaster’s from Canada). Take note that Charice is crying because this is the last tour concert with her friends. This is only a fan made for Whitney Houston and Charice. Youtube link Whitney Houston [ RIP ] from 17 yo – Charice in tears , 2009 concert

Original Video from Chariceweekly:

Actually nothing unusual, Chasters have been uploading, re-uploading, editing videos of Charice, we’ve seen them all. But of course this was a very touching performance that made a big impact even to a long-time fan like me: Schoen’s Blog. Because I don’t think it’s easy to sing while trying to hold back her tears at the same time. So emotions just poured out of this very tiny body.

As Amsterdam was paying tribute to Whitney using this video on Youtube, one site caught it and featured it as “Female Cover Of The Week: 17-Year-Old “Charice Pempengco” From The Philippines Does Whitney Houston Tribute & She Did That!” Site link: World Star Hip Hop.

That was February 13th, so far so good, nothing special….yet…. until this:

Source link: Perez Hilton.com

Yes!! Mr. Perez Hilton featured that same video on his site on Feb. 14th and twitted it. And we know he has millions of followers right? The video went viral as “Charice’s Whitney Houston Tribute”.

Different online sites followed, here`s our complilation starting with Hollywood Life’s Charice Performs Epic Tribute To Whitney Houston In Concert and they even added an Update:

(UPDATE: It turns out this video is being inaccurately sent around the internet as a new tribute video, when it was actually filmed back in 2009. But it means so much more now, so I’ll let it slide.)

Kfox95.com featured an additional video where Charice performed “I Will Always Love You” in a Japanese show:

Source Link: Amazing Charice Memorializes Whitney Houston

Then Popcrush.com followed: Charice Sings Whitney Houston ‘Bodyguard’ Medley with David Foster

Jackfroot.com: The Most Talented Girl in the World Pays Tribute to Whitney

Then from AMP Radio.com: Charice Whitney Houston Tribute is Absolutely Stunning.

From Wpix.com STUNNING Tribute To Whitney Houston By Filipino Teen Sensation.

The video even made it to the Top 5 Whitney Houston Tributes alongside with the legendary Aretha Franklin on International Business Times Whitney Houston Death Tribute.

And of course Glee’s Wetpaint.com site can’t miss Charice too: Charice’s Stunning Tribute to Whitney Houston: Former Glee Guest Star’s Tearful Performance.

Since Chasters love to vote – there’s even a poll going on: Who Sang it Better? So Chasters if you want to vote, visit the site.

Chasters have then started twitting and re-twitting the video and the rest is history. She was 17 years old that time way back in 2009. Judging by the positive reactions and comments to the video, it is very clear than people have been touched or amazed or even just enjoyed watching and listening to her.

Photo courtesy of Chamu
Charice could really give justice to a Whitney Houston song. Of course, Chasters need not be convinced how talented she was when she was younger and still is at this stage where she learned how to use and control her voice to her advantage. Contrary to other negative twits about Charice using Whitney’s death to push her career now, just letting them know, inform yourself first. It’s not her fault at all if news are being written about her on this.

Note: A viral video is one that becomes popular through the process of Internet sharing, typically through video sharing websites, social media and email. Wikipedia

By Schoen, Charicemania.com

What do these people have in common with Charice?

Madonna, the Queen of Pop who is also a legendary icon. Shakira, the hip shaking Colombian songstress. Eminem, the popular and controversial rapper (not the colorful chocolate candy kiddos). Prince, said to be the rival of Michael Jackson during the glory days of heavy eyeliner (raccoon inspired make-up?) and gigantic/teased hair (Yup, it’s the 80′s). Usher, the famous R&B singer/mentor of Justin Bieber and last is the very famous Beyonce who just recently gave birth to a bouncing baby bonita named Blue Ivy.

Aside from being famous celebrities and having their own unique talent, these group of people share one thing. They are all one hit wonders! Nah! Just Kidding. Obviously, they all have ONE name that they use as their identity in the world of entertainment. They are the same as our beloved Charice.

Recently AOL Music had a countdown on their website the TOP 20 artist who goes by their one name. Charice was at number 18. Others stars included were Selena, Jewel, Seal (whose real name by the way is Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel..pant! pant!), Rihanna, Adelle, Usher and more.

Actually there are more one name celebrities out there to be considered but the editors only picked the BEST OF THE BEST and Charice is the best!

For now she may be in 18th place on the list but ONE DAY (cue music and dancers) her name will reach FAR AS THE SKY and will be known to the NEW WORLD. Her music will be LOUDER than ever!

So congratulations Charice! You sure are LIVING IT UP!

Source Link: Music.AOL.com

By Princess Serena, Charicemania.com

“Ooohh, that’s hot!” Nah! We’re not talking about Paris Hilton but somebody else. Do you want to guess? It’s quite obvious right? It’s none other than (drum roll please), the brilliant, beautiful (inside and out), and has the voice that will open the heavens above making the angels sing their hearts out…It’s CHARICE!

Popular teen magazine J-14 had a poll asking their readers who is the Hottest Girl and they finally announced the results. The top place goes to our very own mega talented Charice who got 84%. It was a landslide victory! (Way to go Chasters!) Next is Justin Bieber’s better half Selena Gomez who accumulated 8%. In third position comes the guitar wielding, pop-country singer Taylor Swift garnering 3% and last is Demi Lovato who acquired 1% of the votes.

Charice was a surprise winner according to the magazine but to the world of Chasters she is not. We cannot deny the fact that Charice is the champion here because of her God given gift of singing. Her voice once you hear it simply amazes you along with her great personality as well.

So Congratulations to Charice and to those who feverishly voted for her here’s something for you. Treat your pointy finger to a massage and buy a new computer mouse. You deserve one! LOL!

By Princess Serena, Charicemania.com

It’s been almost a month since Charice wrapped up the shoot for her “Louder” music video, and the fans are eagerly awaiting its release. Her camp has been really mum about the exact date for the video premiere, and the only date we have now is sourced from a newspaper article in Doha.

According to The Peninsula, “Come October 5, Charice’s album ‘Infinity’ will be released first in Japan, while the much anticipated music video of her dance hit ‘Louder’ will be released in two weeks time.”

The first part is true and that has happened already, but the second part about the music video is still not confirmed. So we shouldn’t get our hopes up yet since October 2011 is kind of an early date for a music video release that’s part of a 2012 album.

For now, let’s just revisit the days when Charice was preparing and shooting her “Louder” music video. Below are photos and tweets that we’ve compiled and arranged to bring you some sort of an “MTV Making the Video” feature, so you can get more of a feel on what Charice experienced during the whole process.

Wardrobe

Charice and her new stylist Aaron (guy in the white shirt) got some clothes for the video. Photos posted by Charice on Sept. 7, 2011.

Dance Rehearsal

Gil Duldalao (@gilduldulao), the choreographer for “One Day” will still be onboard for the “Louder” music video. He is best known for being the long time choreographer of Janet Jackson. He’s the guy in the black shirt in the right-hand photo.

Charice also tweeted how tiring the fast dance moves that Gil made her do. You can see Charice slumped down on the floor in the photos to the right, while in the left, you can see her with two male dancers, @jpSanPedro and @Lakey_Boy.

The Shoot

Above are the numerous photos uploaded by the behind-the-scenes people in the “Louder” video shoot. Make-up artist Dusty Starks (@DustyWasHere) uploaded the topmost photo.

The photos on the bottom are from the director, Tim Cruz (@timcruzlovesyou). The mv was shot in Los Angeles at Smashbox Studio’s Stage 1.

The Video

Lots of fans were surprised (in a good way) with the “making it rain” photo (top-left) that @XieXieHome posted. The overall look of the video is definitely not what everyone expected, but Charice looks great and surely, everybody is much more excited to see the final mv.

Post-Shoot

By Sofia Carrera, Charicemania.com

Were you one of those people wishing that Charice will make a special appearance on The Oprah Show’s last episode? Your wish might not have been granted, but the next best thing happened – Charice is featured in a collector’s edition of O, The Oprah Magazine. It’s a book/magazine that highlights never before heard stories on The Oprah Show, unforgettable moments, interviews, and Oprah’s farewell message to a quarter century’s worth of loyal viewers. Continue Reading

Our friends at Hollywoodlife.com have started yet another campaign, this time to make Pia Toscano’s dream to perform what Charice on American Idol a reality.

The good news is that Charice herself has backed the plan.

In an interview with Hollywoodlife.com on Tuesday (April 12), Pia described Charice as “the most amazing singer ever,” and admitted that she would love to sing a duet with the teenage diva on the American Idol finale next month. Continue Reading

It has all been frustrating, tiring and oh so infuriating, but current indications point to April 19th when  Charice is back on “Glee”  in episode “Night of Neglect.” Then on April 26 ‘Glee’ is said to extend its timeslot to 90 minutes for the ‘Born This Way’ Episode. No reports on Charice being in that episode, but we can expect Charice to appear in several more episodes as Season 2 marches to a close

After a series of tweets from a credible source, it looked for a while like Sunshine Corazon would make her return to the show in Episode 17, titled “A Night of Neglect,” on March 22 – but that schedule has changed with a brief hiatus pushing the schedule back several weeks. Continue Reading

Reports have surfaced that the movie “The Bodyguard” is to be remade and producers are looking for a young diva to take the lead female role – Charice perhaps?

Warner Bros have announced that they have already appointed producers – Dan Lin (Terminator Salvation) and Mark Bauch – for a modernized version of the 19-year-old flick. They have also appointed newcomers Jeremiah Friedman and Nick Palmer as writers, who together wrote last year’s release “Family Getaway.” Continue Reading

Following the DVD release on March 1 and set to be one of the biggest TV events of this year, TV schedule and airdates are now up for ‘The Hitman Returns: David Foster and Friends’ -the follow-up concert to the star-studded 2008 Hitman: David Foster and Friends which includes Charice’s remarkable performance. ‘The Hitman Returns’ is a PBS Great Performances recorded in October 2010 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Arena featuring even more chart-topping stars and “Who’s Who” in music. Continue Reading

In a J-14 Magazine feature, Charice has spoken up to reveal her insecurity over her height and her decision to eventually accept it as part of who she is.

J-14 Magazine, which is one of the most popular magazines for teenagers in the US, includes the Filipino singing sensation in a special feature in its February issue titled “Stars’ Secret Struggles,” focusing on teenage insecurities.

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Charice’s remarkable duet with Ne-Yo is one of the highlights of the new “Hit Man Returns: David Foster & Friends” DVD and CD that will be released on March 1.

Recorded at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas last October, the show brought Charice on stage with some of the music business’ biggest names, including Natalie Cole, Seal, Donna Summer and Chaka Khan. Continue Reading

As a dedicated philanthropist, there’s no surprise that Charice has backed “Believe in Yroswell,” a campaign focused on building cancer awareness amongst the youth.

Charice is joined by Maroon 5, Neon Trees, Miranda Cosgrove and Kevin Rudolf, all of whom were her co-performers at the Kissmass Bash on December 4 last. Continue Reading

FEB 15 UPDATE: PERFORMANCE VIDEO ADDED As we would only expect, Charice’s 2011 schedule is beginning to fill up, with yet another high-profile awards ceremony pencilled in for February.

It has been confirmed that Charice will perform at the Los Angeles Gala for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), an awards ceremony that will be attended by some of the US’s largest and most powerful food companies. Continue Reading