CHARICE: Live at Christmas in Rockefeller Center

Another breathtaking performance coming from our very own Charice was witnessed by millions of people in the 78^th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Charice rendered the songs “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Grown- up Christmas List” effortlessly! Both songs are included in her 3- track Christmas mini- album. These are now available for download on Amazon.com.

Aside from Charice’s performance, the nationally- televised event showcased some other world- renowned talents such as Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Annie Lennox, Sheryl Crow, Jessica Simpson, Susan Boyle and Josh Groban.

David Foster did the piano accompaniment for Charice and felt sorry for the 10- second technical glitch when a Boyz II Men track was played suddenly. On the other hand, fans of Mariah Carey were able to see her in an elegant red dress as did perform a song that she pre- recoded a couple of days back.

Everyone had a great time watching the event both the viewers at home and those who watched at Rockefeller Center. And with Charice’s amazing rendition of songs, the host herself couldn’t help saying, “Wow! That is my all time NEW favorite Christmas song… a spectacular performance!”

Carrie Underwood - There's A Place For Us - Narnia 3 Soundtrack

This song is so touching! I can relate to every word of it... Would love to share this with you all!

THERE'S A PLACE FOR US

There's a place out there for us
More than just a prayer
Or anything you've ever dreamed of

So when you feel like giving up
'Cause you don't fit in down here
Fear is crashing in,
Close your eyes and take my hand

CHORUS:
We can be the kings and queens
Of anything if we believe
It's written in the stars that shine above
A world where you and I belong
Where faith and love will keep up strong
Exactly who we are is just enough
There's a place for us

There's a place for us

When the water meets the sky
Where your heart is free
And hope comes back to life

When these broken hands
Are whole again
We'll find what we've been waiting for
We were made for so much more

CHORUS:
We can be the kings and queens

Of anything if we believe

It's written in the stars that shine above

A world where you and I belong

Where faith and love will keep up strong

Exactly who we are is just enough

There's a place for us

There's a place for us

So hold on, hold on...

There's a place out there for us...

CHORUS:
We can be the kings and queens

Of anything if we believe

It's written in the stars that shine above

A world where you and I belong

Where faith and love will keep up strong

Exactly who we are is just enough

Yeah, exactly who we are is just enough...

There's a place for us...

The Chronicles Of Narnia : Voyage of the Dawn Treader

I had not seen a movie at a cinema for a while since I came back to the Philippines last August until I went to Alabang Town Center last Wednesday, December 8 with a dear friend, Han Lee and his mom, Grace. It was the opening day of the, "The Chronicles of Narnia", the movie's third installment, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader". Well, the movie is extremely impressive! It is all about the journey of the siblings, Lucy and Edmund who are stuck with their bratty cousin, Eustace. The three whisk off to Narnia and find themselves adrift at sea with a boat approaching and is helmed with no other than their handsome friend, Prince Caspian. They all go on and search for the seven Lords of Narnia who are all gone missing.

The movie is fast paced and and the special effects are done marvelously! And I felt much of the intensity since I saw it on digital 3D. I think, the designers of the creatures in the movie should be commended for making a classic- looking dragon with very expressive eyes and a very unique, scary sea monster! And the way going to Aslan's country is just breathtaking!

Overall, this movie is something the whole family should not miss to see! It really deserves a two- thumbs up!