Charice's new Tattoo and Hairstyle.

Is this for real? Charice flaunts her blonde hair? Got tats on her left forearm?

A lot of people were stunned over, as she reinvents herself. But why does she change herself?

The 19-year-old singer is also sporting a tattoo that says "Love Eternally." In between the two words, an Infinity sign has been inked on Charice's left forearm.

The YouTube singing sensation says that she did these changes since she wants her image to be more like Avril Lavigne or Rihanna.

During her press conference held yesterday, March 8, at the Marriott Hotel, Charice told select members of the media: "I know some people are more used to the old Charice, sa ballad singer with the pigtails.

 "For me, in my heart, I've always wanted to be more edgy, rock, more [on the] dark side.

"I'm really happy and this is a big deal for me 'coz finally, nararating ko ang mga gusto ko.

"I know some people think that this is very rebellious but it's not. It's just me evolving.

"It's me transforming into another person that is totally me."

Since she has achieved so much in the entertainment scene, both here and abroad, Charice is aware that she is considered to be a role model for a lot of young people.

She says, "I know may mga tao na nagsasabing ako ang inspirasyon nila.

"Ang gusto ko lang sabihin, magbago man ang looks ko, yung attitude is still the same."

The singer reveals that the people managing there are two differing opinions being considered for her image.

"Yung ibang people sa management, gusto nila yung look ko parang Selena Gomez.

"The other one, they want me to be more like Avril Lavigne, which is what I like. Or more like Rihanna.

"That's what I like. That's what we're trying to do."

She reveals that she got her tattoo in Singapore just recently.

"I think everybody's shocked.

"This is such a huge step for me and I love it.

"This is me. This is who I am.
"I just don't want to stay a person that I don't like... I've been thinking about it for years and years.

"This is a dream come true for me."

When she was asked to explain why she chose to have the words "Love Eternally" inked on her left forearm, Charice says: "It's not just a tattoo. It has a meaning for me.

"The tattoo says 'love eternally' and it has an infinity sign. It's for my love for the people, love for my dad, love for everybody, love for my family.

"So, every time I do something, I always have a reason."

What was her mom, Mommy Raquel's reaction when she saw the tattoo?
"Of course, she freaked out!" says Charice.

Did the death of her father push herself to do this daring move?

"Of course, minsan naiisip ko pa rin because it's very tragic.

"Everyday, I wake up in the morning, I just move one.

"One of the songs in the concert, I dedicate it to him."

A lot of people critized her saying that she looks like a lesbian.

Charice answered: "Why would you ask me that question? I think that's a very inappropriate question.

"For me, just love me. I'm a person.
"If you think I'm a boy or a girl or if I look like a boy, then fine. I'm Charice."
What if people think she is a lesbian because of her new look?

"I know what people think... I don't care," says Charice.

"This is the look that I want. The only thing that you can do is move on."

Charice Vows For A ‘Special’ Whitney Houston Tribute

International singing sensation Charice is set to wow the audience in her special tribute to the late music icon Whitney Houston.

Somewhat “owing” her stardom to the illustrious diva, Charice shared in a phone interview with “TV Patrol” aired on Feb. 16 that she hopes to make her tribute “special.”

“Gusto ‘ko pong maging special siya talaga. Maybe magiging emotional talaga. Ang hirap pa rin tanggapin kasi parang nawalan ka ng kamag-anak. I mean na-discover po kasi ako kasi siyempre dahil kinanta ‘ko ‘yung mga songs niya,” said Charice.

The report said that the tribute would happen around the same time as her concert tour, which is slated to kick off on March 2 in Dubai.

After Dubai, the concert tour for Charice’s second album “Infinity” will be followed by stops in Singapore, March 5; Jakarta, March 7; Philippines, March 9; Hong Kong, March 19; and Korea, March 21.

Unfortunately, her dream to perform a duet with Whitney is no longer possible. But Charice lightened up when she recalled their first meeting about year and a half ago at the backstage of Whitney’s Beverly Hilton Hotel show.

“Sobrang bait po niya, as in nanginginig ako that day dahil kilala niya ako. Sabi niya napanood niya ako sa DVD tapos nagjo-joke pa siya, sabi niya, ‘Kinanta mo ‘yung mga kanta ‘ko na effortless,’” she recalled.

Meanwhile, Charice who has gained famed for her powerful rendition of Whitney’s all-time hit “I Will Always Love You,” clarified the circulating video of her “tribute” to Whitney purportedly created on Feb.13, two days after Houston was found dead in a hotel in Los Angeles.

“Medyo mali nga ‘yung ibang information. ‘Yung iba sa kanila sinasabi na kagabi lang daw. Actually, ‘yung video nga na ‘yan ‘yung iba last year, ‘yung iba like 2009,” she said.

For instance, the footage of a sobbing Charice while performing “I Have Nothing” was actually from the last stop of the US tour of “David Foster and Friends.” Charice accounted her turning emotional while performing that song to the fact that she’d be missing the members and crew of the tour, with whom she has grown very fond.

As for the late legendary singer, a Friday CNN report said that Whitney’s “by invitation” funeral service on Saturday [US time] is expected to be made available for television and web streaming from the Newark, New Jersey New Hope Baptist Church where she grew up.

The CNN report also quoted a source as saying that actor Kevin Costner, who starred with Whitney in the movie “The Bodyguard,” will speak, and singers Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin—Houston’s godmother—will reportedly perform.

Although the family is not commenting on Houston’s burial location, the article said that her death certificate filed Wednesday [US time] in Los Angeles supposedly listed the Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, New Jersey as Whitney’s burial site.

Article courtesy of www.mb.com.ph