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In a season of many firsts and tremendous revelations, “Pinoy Big Brother All In” finally revealed on Sunday (April 27) in three different ABS-CBN shows its 18 official housemates that include one of its hosts, Alex Gonzaga, the last housemate to be introduced at its official grand kickoff outside the famous PBB house.

Games People Play, a Palanca-winning play by Glenn Sevilla Mas features theater actors Abner Delina, TheaYrastorza and KalilAlmonte. Ed Lacson Jr., who also doesthe production design, directs it while Teresa Barrozodoes the sound and music design. Games People Play is about three characters who try to understand why they are the way they are by revisiting their childhood, specifically the games that they played with each other. Each game is a rite of passage and it represents a significant moment in their coming of age. The writing of the play was inspired by this quote from child psychologist and writer Bruno Bettelheim: “The monster a child knows best and is most concerned with [is] the monster he feels or fears himself to be.” The production will run from April 22 to 26, 2014, 7:30 PM with a 2:30 PM show on April 26,at the Fine Arts Blackbox Theater, Fine Arts Annex, Ateneo de Manila University. For ticket inquiries, contact John Yap at 0917-722-5399 or visit www.facebook.com/gppg

The Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Company in partnership with the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe and PETA Theater Center proudly presents “ Magkabilaan ” --- the 20th anniversary concert to pay homage to the late Dr. Paz-Cielo A. Belmonte, Founder & Artistic Director of the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe (PBFDT). “ Magkabilaan ” shall celebrate Lahing Kayumanggi’s  and Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe’s long standing partnership and exchange programme spanning two decades. “ MAGKABILAAN ” will be held on April 25 and 26 (Friday & Saturday) --- 7:30PM at the PETA Theater located at No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City.        Special guests include the alumni of the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe, longest folk dance company since 1946; Hail Mary The Queen Children’s Choir and talented singer / fashion designer Leo Almodal.

BERTA ROJAS, one the world's  most outstanding female classical guitarists, known for her impeccable technique and innate musical mastery, will conduct a special MASTER CLASS on May 14, 2014 from 3-6 p.m. at Cedar Room, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, the official residence of Rojas in Manila. The Paraguayan virtuoso will be in Manila and Cebu for concerts May 15 and May 17 respectively. Let's up closed and personal to the world's  most outstanding female classical guitarists Berta Rojas.

Quentin Mosimann, is coming back to ASIA for his live tour! Singer, model, performer, DJ Producer of the new French EDM scene has been elected Best Dance DJ in 2011 (Only for DJs), ranked #69 in the TOP 100 DJs 2013 (DJ Mag), 5th Best French DJ in the world and this year he was elected French Revalation 2013 (Fun Radio Dance Event).

Porsche Design and Blackberry collaborated once again to bring us their latest innovative designed all-touch smartphone, the P’9982. This sleek modern luxury smartphone is expertly crafted using high-quality materials, like Italian leather and Corning Gorilla glass, and features a customized version of the B;ackberry 10.2 OS to give you the ultimate personal experience.