Showbiz 101

Valerie Concepcion Playboy PH Mags Cover

2012-01-17T01:41:00.000-08:00

Actress and television host Valerie Concepcion is the cover girl of the January-February 2012 issue of Playboy Philippines.

This is not the actress’ first time to do a sexy pictorial for a men’s magazine, having appeared on the cover of both Maxim and FHM.

Last year, she was also ranked 14th in FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women of the World poll.

Lindsay Lohan The New Playboy Magazine Girl Photo

2011-12-10T23:16:00.000-08:00

Lindsay Lohan bared her body as new cover girl of well known adult magazine, Playboy. The supposedly January/February 2012 release, the photo cover was leaked in the internet. And some the excerpt of the interview spread, here is one the excerpt of the interview, Lohan, 25, says, "I have no idea why there is this fascination with everything I do."

Toscano is unexpected 'American Idol' elimination

2011-04-10T00:53:00.000-07:00

Source: Reuters,

NEW YORK – Pia Toscano was sent packing from "American Idol" on Thursday in an elimination that drew booing from the audience and visibly angered the judges.

Toscano's surprising elimination after the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-themed week mentored by will.i.am left eight finalists fighting it out to win season 10 of the hit TV talent show.

A clearly upset judge Jennifer Lopez buried her face in her hands and said "I have no idea what just happened here. I'm shocked. I'm angry."

Veteran judge Randy Jackson echoed her words, saying "This makes me mad". He told Toscano, who switched from her usual ballads to an up-tempo performance this week, "You're one of the best singers in here."

Toscano, 22, from Queens, New York City, went home to a standing ovation from the judges followed by a performance of "I'll Stand by You."

Joining Toscano in the bottom three were Stefano Langone and Jacob Lusk, both of whom were pegged by bloggers as a good bet for elimination this week.

The judges and host Ryan Seacrest all exhorted fans of the show to make sure they voted for their favorites, theorizing that perhaps Toscano was booted because her fans assumed she was safe from elimination.

After bringing in Lopez and second new judge, rocker Steven Tyler, the nation's top-rated TV show has recovered this season from several years of flagging ratings, holding steady at about 25 million viewers.

Thursday's show featured a performance of "Unchained Melody" by season four alumnus Constantine Maroulis, as well Iggy Pop, characteristically bare-chested, who sang "Real Wild Child."

The other remaining finalists include Casey Abrams, who last month scored the judges' once-per-season save, Haley Reinhart, James Durbin, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and Paul McDonald.

"American Idol"'s finale airs on the Fox network in May when viewers will choose the next "Idol" star, and he or she lands a recording contract.

Past winners include Grammy-winning artists such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, while even "losing" contestants such as Clay Aiken, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert have become breakout stars in their own right.

Bruno Mars Live in Manila

2011-04-07T03:02:00.000-07:00

The Filipino-American artist, who sing the hit songs "Just The Way You Are," "Grenade," "Marry You" and "Nothin' On You", will be having a two night concerts.

Bruno Mars will be arrived first in Cebu for his Thursday concert at Waterfront Hotel at 7 p.m.

The following night will be at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Wendy and Tony Second Casualty of "Dancing With The Stars"

2011-04-06T05:39:00.000-07:00

Wendy Williams and Tony Dovolani the second celebrity partner that been booted out in the dance floor of "Dancing With The Stars".

The professional wrestler Chris Jericho and dancing pro Cheryl Burke, that placed in the bottom two, will be getting back to the next round...

24th Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Winners

2011-04-06T05:27:00.000-07:00

List of the winners for the recently concluded 24th Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2011:

Favorite Movie: The Karate Kid

Favorite Movie Actor: Johnny Depp, Alice in Wonderland

Favorite Movie Actress: Miley Cyrus, The Last Song

Favorite Animated Movie: Despicable Me

Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie: Eddie Murphy, Shrek Forever After

Favorite Butt-kicker: Jackie Chan, The Karate Kid

Favorite TV Show: iCarly

Favorite TV Actor: Dylan Sprouse, The Suite Life on Deck

Favorite TV Actress: Selena Gomez, Wizards of Waverly Place

Favorite TV Sidekick: Jennette McCurdy, iCarly

Favorite Reality Show: American Idol

Favorite Cartoon: SpongeBob SquarePants

Favorite Music Group: Black Eyed Peas

Favorite Female Singer: Katy Perry

Favorite Male Singer: Justin Bieber

Favorite Song: Justin Bieber, “Baby”

Favorite Male Athlete: Shaquille O’Neal

Favorite Female Athlete: Lindsey Vonn

Favorite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

Favourite Video Game: Just Dance 2

The Big Help Award: Justin Timberlake

Industry leader backs ad pull-out from 'Willing Willie'

2011-04-06T05:17:00.000-07:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

MANILA, Philippines - Retired advertising industry leader and now Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) chairperson Emily Abrera encouraged other advertisers to follow the lead of companies that have already pulled out their ads from Willie Revillame's game show, "Willing Willie."

She said this is a proactive way for companies to encourage quality programming on local television.

Revillame's show got the ire of government agencies and other individuals after his show featured a 6-year-old boy, Jan-Jan, crying while supposedly made to do a lewd dance.

"I laud their action. That is the action that advertisers should do," Abrera said.

Facebook pages and Twitter users are calling for more action against Revillame and his show.

But according to Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Armin Luistro, not one sector should be blamed for the incident.

"This is a collective problem. It's because of poverty, at kawalan ng moral values at edukasyon," Luistro said.

Luistro and Abrera agreed that there are already laws to avoid similar acts on TV, but audiences should be more vigilant over what is being shown.

"The MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board) should be more critical of our TV shows," Abrera said.

Clinical psychologist Marisa Marin of the MLAC Institute for Children and Families said parents and children are confused over the value system presented on TV. The institute plans to hold workshops in depressed areas to address the issue.

She cited how some parents don't see anything wrong in Jan-Jan impersonating the body movements of a macho dancer on the game show. She noted that they even defended Jan-Jan's dancing.

"Dapat maturuan sila kung kailan nagkakaroon ng abuso, at dapat maging aware sila na inaabuso na sila," Marin said.

Revillame's network, TV5, meanwhile, announced that they have appointed an internal Ombudsman and a standards advisory board to follow stricter guidelines in programming.

A probe is already being undertaken by the MTRCB, Department of Social Welfare and Development, and the Commission on Human Rights.

Taylor Swift wins top prize at country awards

2011-04-06T05:11:00.000-07:00

Source: Reuters,

LAS VEGAS — Miranda Lambert won four prizes at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday but lost the coveted entertainer of the year honor to Taylor Swift in a major surprise.

Swift, who picked up four nominations, had watched from her seat throughout the ceremony as rivals Lambert and Lady Antebellum went up to the stage. She was stunned when her name was finally called for the final prize, a fan-voted honor.

"This is the first time that I've ever won this and I'm just losing my mind," Swift said, as she fought back tears.

Lambert retained her crown as top female vocalist and her wistful tune "The House That Built Me" was honored for single, song and video of the year at the 46th annual awards ceremony.

The award for single goes to the artist and producer, whereas the trophy for best song is given to the artist and composer.

Lambert, a 27-year-old Texan, went into the ceremony with a leading seven nominations, including two in the video category.

The country trio Lady Antebellum won trophies for album and vocal group of the year and Brad Paisley was named top male vocalist for the fifth consecutive year. The award for top new artist went to The Band Perry, a sibling trio from Mississippi.

Kenny Chesney, with five nominations, and Keith Urban, with three, went home empty-handed.

The announcement of winners took second place to a string of performances divided between two hotel venues, the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay. The winner of the first award was not revealed until almost an hour into the three-hour ceremony.

The show was hosted by Reba McEntire for the 13th year. She was joined by first-timer Blake Shelton, Lambert's fiancé.

New McDonalds Philippine Commercial 2011

2011-04-05T01:35:00.000-07:00

Watch the new commercial of McDonald's in Philippine television... The only thing I can say is "it is so cute"...

Fergie Wear A Lego Dress in Kids' Choice Awards.

2011-04-05T01:16:00.000-07:00

Fergie Ferguson the lead one of the lead singer of the group Black Eye Peas, showed

in a multi-colored funky dress made in Lego which made by L.A.- based designer Michael Schmidt. Fergie showcased this dress in Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards.

Charice filming 2nd Hollywood movie with Salma Hayek?

2011-04-05T00:55:00.000-07:00

Source: ABS-CBN News

MANILA, Philippines – Is international singing sensation Charice filming her next Hollywood movie?

According to a website, the 18-year-old rising superstar is currently filming an action-comedy film titled “Here Comes The Boom” that also stars Salma Hayek, Kevin James, Henry Winkler, Joe Rogan, Germaine De Leon and Shelly Desai.

Charice's mother, Raquel Pempengco, sent a web link to abs-cbnNEWS.com on Tuesday detailing the “Pyramid” singer’s purported next movie project.

"The movie is about a school about to lose the music department, so the school music teacher (played by Kevin James) 'goes to cage fighting for prize money to keep the music program,'” the blog entry read.

In the film, Charice will play the role of Malia, said the website. Frank Coraci ("Click" and "The Wedding Singer") is reportedly directing the movie, which will be screened in 2012.

Raquel, however, did not categorically say if the speculations are true. She has yet to answer abs-cbnNEWS.com’s e-mail with regard to Charice’s supposed participation in the film.

Charice was part of 20th Century Fox's live-action animation film “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel."

After starring in "Alvin and The Chipmunks," Charice, who plays Sunshine Corazon on “Glee,” said she has been receiving lots of movie offers. The singer also admitted that she wants to appear in a horror film.

As of the moment, Charice is focusing on her music career. She's in the United States to complete her second album. She is also taping for hit musical show "Glee."

Charice Sang To Love You More at David Foster and Friends Concert in Manila

2010-10-25T01:17:00.000-07:00

The One and Only Hit-Man David Foster and Friends ("DFF") comes to Manila's Araneta Coliseum on October 23 2010. This is David Foster's first ever concert in the Philippines and he really loves and enjoys it. The show features Peter Cetera, Natalie Cole, Ruben Studdard, the Canadian Tenors, and our very own Charice. Charice sang "To Love You More" in this video below...

Charice Sang All By Myself at David Foster and Friends Concert in Manila

2010-10-25T01:08:00.000-07:00

The One and Only Hit-Man David Foster and Friends ("DFF") comes to Manila's Araneta Coliseum on October 23 2010. Charice sang "All By Myself" in video below...

Charice Sings Pyramid at David Foster and Friends Manila Concert

2010-10-25T00:59:00.000-07:00

Charice performing her hit single "Pyramid" in the Manila Philippines leg of David Foster and Friends which held at Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City Philippines last October 23, 2010.

Charice Sing Power of Love At David Foster and Friends Concert

2010-10-25T00:55:00.000-07:00

The One and Only Hit-Man David Foster and Friends ("DFF") comes to Manila's Araneta Coliseum on October 23 2010. Charice sang "Power of Love" in this video below

Glee: Charice Singing "Listen" on the "Audition" Episode

2010-09-22T00:10:00.000-07:00

Watch Glee “Listen” video clip, featuring Sunshine Corazon played by Charice Pempengco in the season 2 Glee premiere, episode 1 “Audition.”

Glee's Charice and Rachel Bathroom Scene Singing "Telephone"

2010-09-21T23:46:00.000-07:00

Glee Season 2 episode 1 “Audition” is finally shown to the world and Philippine sensation Charice Pempengco about her great voice.

Charice who plays Sunshine Corazon find herself engaging in a vocal challenge against Lea Michele (Rachel Berry)inside the ladies room. Charice looks nerdy and is singing with her IPod, then Rachel sings with her and the challenge begins.

Charice at the Premeir Party of Glee Season 2

2010-09-08T23:37:00.000-07:00

Charice was among of the attendees in the red carpet at the premiere party of “Glee” just last Sept. 7. Wearing her black dress.

Charice will play Sunshine Corazon, a foreign exchange student whose killer vocals get Rachel (Lea Michele) contemplating murder in the upcoming season.

Watch her interview during the premier...

If you are excited to know, what will be happen in the first episode (Audition), here are some spoilers....

- The episode's opening song can be seen in the teaser trailer Fox put online.
- Charice sings two songs by the same artist.
- One glee club couple stays together.
- Another couple breaks up.
- One half of the broken-up couple starts a new relationship with another glee club member because they worked together during the summer.
- Two faculty members team up for a plot they call "Operation Mean Girl."
- One character refers to the glee club's repertoire as a "drag queen's iPod."
- One character spent her summer vacation in the sewers.
- One character is introduced in the exact same way another character was introduced in last season's pilot.
- The episode's closing song is from a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.

Charice parties with 'Glee' stars

2010-09-08T05:27:00.000-07:00

Songstress Charice attended the red carpet premiere party of the second season of American television series “Glee” in California on Tuesday (US time).

The 18-year-old singer, who looked stunning in her black dress, is playing Sunshine Corazon, a Filipino exchange student at fictional William McKinley High School “whose killer vocals get Rachel (Berry) contemplating murder.”

The “Pyramid” singer admitted that she can relate to her character, saying that they are both “simple” and “shy.”

“I'm very, very happy that my character is Sunshine. Sunshine is very, very Charice, simple one, shy type,” she said.

An excited Charice is also looking forward to more showdowns between her character and Rachel Berry (Lea Michele).

“We're like frenemies, I think that's the word... and we're gonna sing a very, very big song, Lady Gaga and Beyonce. It's ‘Telephone.’ So, it's gonna be amazing,” she said.

She said she is learning so many things by being part of the popular TV series. She said she is happy that it allows her to both sing and dance.

“It's my first comedy acting. So, I'm learning a lot. And I’m really thankful that I’m part of ‘Glee.’ I’m learning so much things,” she added.

After the celebration, Charice tweeted that she had a blast at the party. “I really had fun @ the Glee party. :) t'was great. MsLeaMichele was amazing. goodnight everyone. :)”

Charice in Glee Season 2 Promo

2010-09-08T05:15:00.000-07:00

The youtube sensation Charice will be joining the cast of “Glee” in the second season and she will appear in the first episode titled "Audition". Her character will be named Sunshine Corazon, as a foreign exchange student.

The new promo showed Charice and Michele having a changing words inside the ladies room in the tune of “Telephone,” Lady Gaga and Beyoncé’s hit song.

Season 2 will showing some new faces including John Stamos, Dot Jones, Carol Burnett and chord Overstreet. It will also feature the Britney Spears to one of its episode.

See the Promo after the jump...

Philippines Election 2010 Updates

2010-05-09T03:11:00.000-07:00

For those who want to get latest news and updates about the on going locals and nationals 2010 Philippine Elections, here are the sites you may visit...

ABS-CBN News

GMA News

New TV Series For Sarah Geronimo

2010-03-23T04:43:00.000-07:00

We saw Sarah Geronimo's last television series was 2007 in "Pangarap Na Bituin”. After that she concentrated on her singing career and she also starred in 2 blockbuster movies “A Very Special Love” and “You Changed My Life” both with John Lloyd Cruz. And she also a mainstay of "ASAP XV."

Now the Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo is set to do a new television series.

"May plano na pong teleserye after po yata ng movie with Ms. Judy Ann Santos. Hopefully matuloy," Geronimo said.

Charice New Music Video "Pyramid"

2010-03-23T02:19:00.000-07:00

Watch Charice new music video "Pyramid".

Angel Locsin Folded and Hung 2010 Summer Collection Photos

2010-03-21T23:28:00.000-07:00

See more after the jump...

Iron Man 2 Second Trailer

2010-03-10T00:34:00.001-08:00

ABS-CBN: Your Song Present "Isla" Trailer

2010-03-10T00:27:00.000-08:00

FHM Philippines January 2010 Covergirl Jackie Rice

2010-01-05T23:34:00.000-08:00

The kapuso actress Jackie Rice is the chosen beauty by men’s magazine FHM Philippines for it’s January 2010 cover page.

Rica Paras leaves PBB house without tears and fears

2010-01-02T23:53:00.000-08:00

Viewers of Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Double Up evicted housemate Rica Paras from the show, the first housemate to bid farewell to the hit reality program this year.

Rica garnered the lowest total save and evict votes (10.37%), with viewers saving Sam Pinto (15.16%), Johan Santos (13.47%), and Paul Jake Castillo (12.55%).

Rica, a transgender, told the other housemates not to shed tears as she left them and Big Brother behind.

Hailed as the math goddess of Bacolod, it was no secret that Rica is intelligent and has an open mind.

This was why Big Brother had delegated a difficult task to her and now evicted housemate Rob Stumvoll. Kuya told them to pretend to be a couple as they entered his house.

This clearly caused a stir inside the house as some housemates felt uncomfortable with the supposed relationship.

Being different

Rica's gender preference has long been a struggle in her life. Brought up in a conventional family, her father could not accept that his son wanted to become a woman.

And this was how Rica spent her childhood and adolescent years - shunned for being different.

Being inside PBB house not only helped Rica express her true self and feelings, but it also taught her to stand by her beliefs.

The housemates also made her feel completely accepted and loved.

Acceptance

Big Brother also played a special part in the most awaited and important reunion Rica had ever experienced.

He sent Rica's father into the house so he and Rica could talk about and settle their differences. Luckily, Rica's father wholeheartedly accepted her for who she is and even told her that he was very proud of how she turned out.

This was what she highlighted in her farewell: “During my stay inside the house, I saw my father and reconciled with him.”

She said she wished she stayed inside PBB house longer to show the public that transgenders are not different from them. She also wished for people to have the strength to fight for their loved ones who are seen and treated differently. Source: abs-cbnnews.com

2010-01-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S TO ALL...

Charice New Single Release On New Year's Day

2009-12-31T00:47:00.000-08:00

The Youtube sensation, Charice will release her international single “Pyramid” on New Year’s Day. Pyramid was written by Sean Kingston, known for his hit singles like "Beautiful Girls" and "Fire Burning (On the Dance Floor)". But the thing is, it wasn’t sure if the track will feature either Kingston himself or his protégé, Iyaz. We will just have to wait until New Year’s day.

Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Trailer

2009-12-29T00:21:00.000-08:00

Charice Perform At Singapore Idol

2009-12-28T01:04:00.001-08:00

GMA Telebabad Upcoming 2010 Shows Teaser

2009-12-26T03:03:00.001-08:00

Claudine Barretto chides ex-bf Mark Anthony

2009-12-23T00:24:00.000-08:00

Source: gmanews.tv

Naglabas ng sama ng loob si Claudine Barretto sa dati nitong nobyo na si Mark Anthony Fernandez dahil sa ilang ulit na hindi umano pagsipot sa meeting ng pagtatambalan nilang pelikula.

Sa panayam ni entertainment reporter Nelson Canlas, hindi itinago ni Claudine ang galit nang ikuwento nito kung ilang oras pinaghintay umano ng aktor ang mga miyembro ng production team.

Bukod kay Claudine, nasa nasabing pulong din umano ang mga writer, ang director at pamunuan ng Viva at Unitel Film. Kaya naman daw hindi maintindihan ng aktres kung bakit hindi sumipot si Mark Anthony.

Pakiramdam umano ni Claudine, nabastos siya dahil tatlong beses na itong ginagawa ng aktor.

“I did not call for this meeting, he called for this meeting... naging 2 pm, naging 4, and then naging walang Mark…so ‘yon….wala rin kaming plano na hintayin siya," ayon sa aktres sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras nitong Martes.

Nauna ng sinabi ng aktres na handa siyang makatrabaho ang nobyo nang pumirma ito ng kontrata sa GMA 7 bilang bagong miyembro ng Kapuso Network.

Iginiit ni Claudine na propesyunal siya pagdating sa oras at isina-sangtabi niya ang personal na lakad kapag mayroong pagpupulong na dadaluhan. Kaya naman daw lalong nainis ang bagong Kapuso star.

“Two months kaming nag-antay, at two months maraming walang trabaho…Yung crew, mga staff because lang nag-aantay kami sa wala," hinaing pa niya.

Sinabi sa ulat na sinikap na kunan ng komento si Mark Anthony sa reklamo ni Claudine ngunit hindi raw muna nagbibigay ng pahayag ang aktor.

Charice named newest Operation Smile ambassador

2009-12-23T00:18:00.000-08:00

Source: Reyma Buan-Deveza, abs-cbnnews.com
International singing sensation Charice has been named the newest smile ambassador of Operation Smile.

The formal announcement was made in October when Operation Smile had its 8th Annual Smile Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, said Charice.

During the event, Charice performed "I Will Survive" that earned her another standing ovation from the crowd.

"Ininvite nila ako sa charity event nila this year. Kumanta po ako at nagulat sila na from the Philippines ako. At last night na [nang pagiging] ambassador ni Jessica Simpson. So, parang sabi nila na blessing sa kanila kasi pag-alis ni Jessica may pumalit agad, which is bagay sa pagiging youth ambassador," Charice told abs-cbnNEWS.com in an exclusive interview.

"Sobrang natuwa sila sa akin kasi parang bagay daw po sa akin ‘yong pagiging youth ambassador. Kasi ang Operation Smile ay isang international organization na nag-start sa Philippines," she added.

As its newest ambassador, Charice will support the organization's global efforts of providing free surgeries to children born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities, according to Operation Smile Web site.

It added that Charice will use her growing fan base to raise awareness and funds for children in need and share how Operation Smile helps transform lives with a surgery that can take as little as 45 minutes.

“As an organization that had its start in the Philippines and is so deeply connected to their people, we are thrilled to have such a talented young performer from this country embrace our cause,” said Dr. Bill Magee, co-founder and chief executive officer of Operation Smile.

“Charice will undoubtedly provide valuable support as a smile ambassador in new and exciting ways and help us even further transform children’s lives,” Magee added.

Charice is now one of the more than 10 celebrity smile ambassadors of Operation Smile.

She joined the ranks of Carmit Bachar, Mark Burnett, Dhani Jones, John Salley, Maggie Rizer, Melanie Dunea, Nigel Parry, Benj Gershman, David Pomeranz, Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump, among others.

As part of her efforts to raise funds for the group, Charice is urging all her fans to join Paypal's "Regift The Fruitcake” and support Operation Smile in the contest.

Operation Smile is one of the 25 charities that will have the opportunity to win $20,000 grand prize via Paypal’s holiday charity campaign.

To join the contest, the participants will have to create a virtual fruitcake on behalf of a featured charity group. They can make a donation using their PayPal accounts.

They have to regift the fruitcake to their friends on the Internet using Facebook and Twitter.

The more virtual cake that will be made and sent, the more points a charity will receive. Paypal will donate an additional $20,000 to a charity that raises the most money.

Meanwhile, Charice, who is now in the Philippines to spend Christmas here, is scheduled to make an appearance on "Singapore Idol" on December 27.

She will fly back to Los Angeles for the launching of her first international album.

Movie: Iron Man 2 Trailer

2009-12-19T00:01:00.000-08:00

See the trailer after the jump....

Charice to guest in 'Singapore Idol'

2009-12-18T23:31:00.000-08:00

Source: Reyma Buan-Deveza, abs-cbnnews.com

International singing sensation Charice shared that she is leaving the country before the year end to guest in a popular talent show in Singapore.

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Charice said she will be taping for "Singapore Idol" on December 27 and will be flying back to Los Angeles on December 29.

"Yes tuloy po na dito ako magki-Christmas. Pero pupunta po ako sa Singapore para mag-guest sa 'Singapore Idol'," Charice shared.

(Yes, it will push through--I will have Christmas here in the Philippines. But I will go to Singapore to guest on "Singapore Idol.")

Charice is set to return to the US to prepare for the launch of her debut international album. Reports said she will be launching her first global CD on the Oprah Winfrey Show in January.

Charice also told the news site that her mother, Racquel Pempengco, will accompany her to the States. Charice's brother Carl might also tag along.

She said she is happy that she will be able to celebrate Christmas in her own country, but that she is equally happy to spend the New Year abroad.

Oprah award

Just this week, Charice added another feather to her cap after she edged out global singing superstars like Whitney Houston, James Taylor, Michael Bublé, Journey and the Black Eyed Peas in an online poll by the Oprah Winfrey show.

Charice was chosen as the winner of the “Best Oprah Show Musical Performance" award, receiving 70% of total votes for her “Note to God” performance.

“Note to God” is her debut international single which she launched on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” last May 18.

The song, written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, peaked at No. 35 in the Canadian Hot 100 and No. 44 in the US Billboard Hot 100.

In an interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Charice said that she did not expect to win.

"Hindi ko po ini-expect 'yon. Sobrang malulupit ang nominated. Like sila Michael Bublé, Whitney, kasama si Kuya Arnel Pineda (Journey) at Black Eyed Peas. Hindi ko ini-expect na maka-third place ako kasi ang hirap, ang bigat ng mga nominees. Nagulat ako na 70%, so nag-super thanks ako sa mga nag-vote," Charice said.

Charice said she owes the honor to all her loyal supporters, in particular, the Chasters (a name for her fans), who recruited people to participate in the poll so Charice would win.

"Sa tingin ko po, kapangyarihan ng mga Chasters at mga new Chasters. 'Yong ibang mga tao (kasi) na nahikayat ng Chasters. Chasters are the best fans in the world. Talagang kumakalat ang word, talagang iba ang suporta," she said.

Tanging Yaman Trailer

2009-12-17T06:10:00.000-08:00

Charice tops Oprah's best musical performance poll

2009-12-17T05:57:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Teen singing sensation Charice beat Whitney Houston, James Taylor, Michael Bublé, Journey and the Black Eyed Peas to cop the “Best Oprah Show Musical Performance” honor.

The 17-year-old was the runaway winner in the online poll on Oprah.com as she received 70% of the votes for her “Note to God” performance.

“Note to God” is her debut international single which she launched on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on May 18. The song, written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, peaked at No. 35 in the Canadian Hot 100 and No. 44 in the US Billboard Hot 100.

The Black Eyed Peas, meantime, got 9% of the votes for their “I Gotta Feelin’” kickoff party performance.

According to a Charice fan site, the other nominated performances are Taylor’s “How Sweet it is to Be Loved by You” and Houston’s “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength.”

Journey, fronted by Filipino Arnel Pineda, was nominated for “Don’t Stop Believin’” while Bublé was nominated for his performance of “Haven’t Met You Yet.”

American Idol finalist and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson was also in the nominations list for “You’ve Got The Best of My Love/I’m Every Woman.” The country group Rascal Flatts were also nominate d for “Summer Nights.”

Meanwhile, Oprah.com also cited Charice’s other achievements in 2009, including recording her first international album and going on tour with “David Foster & Friends” in the United States and Canada.

She is also included in the live action-animation movie “Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel” slated for release next year.

PBB Double Up in hot water again?

2009-12-15T04:54:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Is ABS-CBN’s “Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Double Up” in hot water again?

This after Beverly Longid, president of the Katribu party-list, an indigenous peoples sectoral party, protested the “improper and inappropriate use of the bahag (g-string)” in PBB’s Monday episode.

Longid said one of the housemates “wrongly” wrapped around his waist an Igorot g-string in his task.

Longid was referring to Steve “Tibo” Jumalon who was made to wear a bahag in an effort to teach him the value of simplicity.

But there is a proper and appropriate way of wearing the garment, maintained Longid.

“While we understand that the intent of its use is to promote certain moral values, we believe it diminished the cultural symbolism and importance of the indigenous garb,” she said.

Bahag is traditionally worn by Igorot men of Cordillera and other indigenous peoples such as the Aetas, Dumagats and Mangyans.

“Any inappropriate use of our culture not only offends our sensitivities but also demeans the integrity of our customs and traditions, which we passionately defend together with our rights to ancestral land and self-determination,” she added.

She called on the PBB producers to “correct the improper use of the bahag.”

“We can extend assistance in demonstrating the proper way of wearing it and in educating the public regarding its appropriate use, not to mention the importance of upholding the integrity of indigenous culture,” she said.

Months ago, the Philippine Nurses Association Inc. (PNA) cried foul after housemate Catherine “Cathy” Remperas wore a nurse uniform as her costume. The group reportedly said that it allegedly tarnished the good image of a professional nurse. Cathy is a nursing graduate.

The producers of the show later apologized to the PNA.

Charice Awarded The Best Musical Performance At Oprah Show

2009-12-15T00:54:00.000-08:00

For the year of 2009, Oprah Show awarded the Best Oprah Show Musical Performance to Charice.

As what said in the Oprah.com,"A whopping 70 percent of you voted for the 17-year-old singing sensation's performance of her first single, "Note to God." The Black Eyed Peas kickoff party performance came in second with only 9 percent of the vote. Charice had a big year in 2009, recording her first album, performing on tour with David Foster & Friends and appearing in her first film, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel."

iGMA: Raymond Gutierrez talks about StarStruck V

2009-12-13T01:24:00.000-08:00

Source: Jason John S. Lim, gmanews.tv

After three seasons as a host of 'StarStruck,' it can be argued that Raymond Gutierrez has learned a lot sa competition na ito. And that's why we ask him what this season's contenders should do to make it big sa larangan ng showbiz.

Start pa lang ng season na ito, Raymond already promised that StarStruck V will be bigger than its predecessors.

"I'm very, very excited," pahayag ni Raymond nang interview noon. Dahil bukod sa mga bagong twists na darating from the show, Raymond is also reuniting with his StarStruck family. "I've been with them for how many seasons already, they're like a family to me." And, he tells us, it's also his first time na makatrabaho si Carla Abellana.

What else is Raymond excited about? Seeing how this season's contestants handle the pressures of being a star, being a celebrity, "and of course, the challenges that go along with it."

Sabi nga nila, every season of StarStruck is different. Hindi lang dahil may mga bagong twists na aabangan lagi, but also because ibang-iba lagi ang personalities ng mga nakakasama sa competition. "So exciting [din] how it's gonna be different creatively."

Isa sa mga bagong addition sa season na ito, compared to the seasons Raymond has been part of, is the mentorship program. Five experts with their own fields of expertise are coming together to give the finalists a top-notch education in singing, dancing, acting, grooming and image development.

Kaya naman nasabi ni Raymond na, "if I was a contestant, I would maximize the fact that I have these mentors around me. I'll ask as many questions as I can, and really try to absorb their advice, really try to listen. Kasi sila talaga 'yung nakaaalam sa bawat aspeto ng industriyang ito."

At dahil nga ito ang gagawin niya if he were in the contestants' place, ito rin ang advice niya sa mga remaining survivors ng StarStruck V—to ask. "Whether it's with acting, or with style, or with singing—anything that would hone their skills, to make sure they stand out."

"Kasi, at the end of the day, I'm sure they want to stand out." Raymond says that if these contestants really want to impress the judges, they should maximize the fact na mayroong silang mentors.

We asked him, kung siya ba ang papipiliin, ano ang gusto niyang makita sa future star na mahuhulma ng StarStruck V? Raymond said that the overall package is important sa competition, that the winner should not just have talent, but also wit. "Someone that can carry themselves in any situation, someone na kayang i-express 'yung sarili nila—‘yun 'yung hinahanap ko."

"And also dedication, determination, 'yung pagiging strong-willed. Importante ‘yun in becoming a star," he added.

Do our survivors have what it take to make it big, sa batayan ni Raymond? We'll find out as the competition continues on StarStruck V.

Catch Raymond hosting StarStruck V every Saturday, pagkatapos ng Pinoy Records, where he breaks down everything that has happened for the week.

You can also catch shorter updates from Mondays to Fridays sa StarStruck ShoutOut bago mag-Family Feud. And, of course, ang elimination nights ay live na live every Sunday night sa Studio V, pagkatapos ng Kap's Amazing Stories, with Dennis Trillo and Carla Abellana.

Coco Martin not a sell-out, says Brillante Mendoza

2009-12-13T01:21:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com
Award-winning director Brillante Mendoza belied reports that he has ill-feelings against actor Coco Martin for allegedly turning his back on doing independent films.

In an interview, Mendoza said he is happy for Martin's success as a bankable mainstream actor.

"Masaya ako kasi kahit noong wala pa siya sa mainstream eh ang feeling ko mayroon na siyang na-achieve. (I'm happy because even when he wasn't mainstream, I felt he had already achieved something)," Mendoza told "SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon."

The director's statement also rooted from reports that Martin had "forgotten" the indie industry because his hectic schedule as an in-demand actor for ABS-CBN inhibits him from making non-mainstream films.

The Cannes award-winning director had worked with Martin on various indie films. But it was the film "Masahista", directed by Mendoza, that gave Martin a big break.

'Never forget indie'

Proving that there were no ill feelings between him and his mentor, Coco Martin received his Anak TV Male Makabata Star award on Tuesday (December 8) and thanked Brillante Mendoza for helping him.

"Nagpapasalamat po ako ng marami sa ABS-CBN at gusto kong magpasalamat sa mentor ko at idol ko na si Mr. Brillante Mendoza. (I thank ABS-CBN and I also thank my idol and mento, Mr. Brillante Mendoza)," Martin said during his acceptance speech.

In a separate interview, Martin also shot down speculations that he was leaving the indie film community for good.

"Ang indie ay hinding hindi ko makakalimutan 'yan at saka kay Direk Dante kasi siya ang naghubog sa akin at isa siya sa dahilan kung bakit ako nandito ngayon," Martin said.

(I will never forget indie films. And Director Dante--short for Brillante--he was the one who shaped me as an actor and he is one of the reasons why I am where I am today.)

Currently, Martin is part of ABS-CBN's "Nagsimula sa Puso" with lead star Maja Salvador.

Martin rose to mainstream fame when he played the character of Ramon in the defunct hit television series "Tayong Dalawa."

After the Rain: GMA's tribute to the victims of typhoons

2009-12-12T02:49:00.000-08:00

Source: Loretta G. Ramirez, gmanews.tv

Ipapalabas sa December 13 sa Sunday Night Box-Office (SNBO) ang GMA Christmas special entitled, “After the Rain: A Hopeful Christmas with Regine." The musical-documentary concert gives tribute to the Filipino spirit that has remained resilient despite the onslaught of typhoons which tremendously affected the lives of many of our kababayans.

"Maganda 'yung concept ng show kasi 'yung audience noong concert, 'yung mga victims ng typhoon," Asia's Songbird, said Ms. Regine Velasquez to iGMA.

After the Rain, is a two-hour musical-documentary featuring three heartwarming and inspiring ‘Ondoy’ stories. The concert was attended by 800 victims from the typhoon-devastated cities and provinces such as Rizal, Laguna, Pasig, Marikina and Pangasinan. Sinundo sila from evacuation centers and transported to GMA Network's Studio 7 for a special dinner party before the show.

"They picked three stories, and then each story iso-showcase nila 'yun [through a video presentation] and then there is a song pertaining to that story. Ganun siya all throughout," kuwento ni Regine about the concept of the event.

GMA Network's award-winning primetime news anchors Mel Tianco and Mike Enriquez, together with Kapuso prime time royalties Richard Gutierrez, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, will share inspiring words and feelings of admiration for the typhoon victims’ courage and resilience amidst the disasters.

The country's top singers, led by Regine, performed on stage while stories about losing loved ones, of unsung heroes, and tales of survival, hope, happy endings, and gratitude unfold. Others who gave heartwarming performances were Jaya, Kuh Ledesma, Pops Fernandez, JayR, Kyla and La Diva plus the UP Concert Chorus.

"They appreciated naman the show and 'yung gesture din ng GMA to make them think na ‘Okay lang 'yan, kaya ninyo 'yan.’ Gusto natin pataasin kahit papaano ang morale nila kasi obviously hindi naman natin sila matutulungan forever and eventually they need to move forward. Siyempre they need to pick up the pieces. In the meantime eto tayo, try nating magpasaya," said Regine.

At the end of the show, the audience received their special Christmas presents with the help of some sponsors and the GMA Kapuso Foundation.

Sa pagtatapos ng exclusive interview ng iGMA kay Ms. Regine, she left a special message to the victims of “Ondoy" and “Pepeng."

"I hope that the show will be able to help you move on. To pick up the pieces kasi wala naman na tayong choice eh. Eto na 'yun, so isipin na lang natin na merong reason kung bakit nandidito pa rin tayo. Kasi siyempre maraming nawalan--hindi lang ng mga bagay, pati ng mahal sa buhay. Isipin na lang natin na God always has a reason. Sana makaahon tayo sa matinding tragedy na ito," pag-asam niya.

Don’t miss the telecast of this special musical-documentary concert filled with hope and love. After The Rain: A Hopeful Christmas with Regine will air this Sunday, December 13 on GMA-7's SNBO.

Eat Bulaga! stays with GMA Network

2009-12-12T02:46:00.000-08:00

Source: Fidel Jimenez, gmanews.tv

Mananatili sa Kapuso Network ang nangunguna at pinakamatagal na noontime show sa Pilipinas, ang Eat Bulaga!

Sa ulat ng GMA news Saksi nitong Biyernes ng gabi, sinabing nagpirmahan na ng kontrata ang mga pinuno ng Kapuso Network at TAPE Incorporated na namamahala sa Eat Bulaga!

Pumirma para sa GMA Network sina Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, Chairman, President at CEO; G. Gilberto Duavit Jr., Executive Vice President at COO; at Felipe Yalong, Senior Vice President for Corporate Services Group.

Samantala, kumatawan naman sa TAPE Inc. sina Antonio Tuviera, presidente; at Malou Ochoa Fagar, Executive Vice President. Sumaksi sa pirmahan ng kontrata ang ilang host ng Eat Bulaga na sina Tito Sotto, Joey De Leon, Anjo Yllana, Wally Bayola at Ruby Rodriguez.

“Wala naman kaming ibang gustong programa sa tanghali kundi ang pinakamalakas na Eat Bulaga!," ayon kay Atty. Gozon.

“Isa lang ang masasabi namin sa GMA 7, there’s no place like home. Maraming salamat GMA 7," sambit naman ni G. Tuviera.

Ipinagdiriwang ng Eat Bulaga! ngayong 2009 ang kanilang ika-30 taon sa telebisyon na nagsimulang mapanood sa RPN 9 noong July 1979. Taong 1995 nang lumipat sa GMA 7 ang Eat Bulaga!

Piolo Pascual to play Ninoy Aquino in 'MMK'

2009-12-10T05:43:00.000-08:00

Source: Reyma Buan-Deveza, abs-cbnnews.com
It’s confirmed. Piolo Pascual is portraying slain former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., but not in a film.

ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK)” is set to feature Ninoy’s life story and it tapped Pascual to play the coveted role. Pascual made this confirmation during the launching of his 6th album called "Decades."

The actor disclosed that the taping will start next week. And as part of his preparation, the "Lovers in Paris" star shared that he is now doing his own research about the man whose death triggered the 1986 bloodless revolution in EDSA.

He also disclosed that he will sit down with television host-actress Kris Aquino, Ninoy’s youngest daughter, for some advice.

"Nakaka-pressure din. Ang laki ng expectations. 'Yong mga tao, hindi pa lumalabas, may judgment na hindi mo kamukha [or] you are not eloquent as he was. And then sasabihin sa’yo na wala kang karapatan. Ako, I'll just come up with something na version ko," he said.

Aside from accepting the MMK episode, Pascual is also willing to portray Ninoy in the big screen. The actor was quick to clarify, however, that no offers have been made so far.

Pascual is the personal choice of Aquino’s daughters - Ballsy, Pinky, Viel and Kris - to play the role of their dad in the upcoming film about the life of the late senator’s wife, former president Corazon Aquino.

When asked about his other co-stars, meanwhile, Pascual declined to divulge any detail. "Hindi ko pa pwedeng sabihin. Ako pa lang ang confirmed."

iGMA: Dennis Trillo becomes a reluctant dad this Christmas

2009-12-10T05:39:00.000-08:00

Source: gmanews.tv

Masasaksihan ngayong December 10 ang isang nakatutuwa at inspiring story ng two different characters, which will be made interesting when fate plays a trick on them.

Sa press conference ng panibagong season ng SRO Cinemaserye presents: Exchange Gift, nakapanayam ng iGMA ang ating paboritong leading man na si Dennis Trillo, at pinamalas niya ang tuwa sa panibagong project niya.

"Masuwerte ako na iba't-ibang klase ‘yung mga nakukuha ko ngayon. Mapa-hosting (StarStruck), acting (Darna), comedy (Bubble Gang), kaunting drama. Suwerte!" bulalas ni Dennis sa press.

"Medyo matagal din akong hindi nagkaroon ng ganitong karaming trabaho. And dito sa industriya natin ‘pag hindi ka nakikita, nakakalimutan ka eh," dagdag niya. "So, mas maganda ‘yung nakikita ka palagi para hindi ka makakalimutan."

Tampok din sa SRO Cinemaserye presents "Exchange Gift", ang talented child actor na si Francis Magundayao, kung saan huli natin siyang napanood na gumanap bilang batang Bino sa Gagambino.

Ang Exchange Gift ay istorya tungkol sa karakter nila Francis na si EJ at ang kanyang ninong Miguel, played by Dennis, who find themselves forced to keep up with their opposite personalities as EJ's father dies unexpectedly.

Dahil dito, fate intervenes and they both find themselves sa isang sitwasyon where their bodies were switched upang bigyan sila ng leksiyon.

And for Dennis, he finds this role quite refreshing dahil being a child once more would take him back to his 'kulitan' days.

"Medyo may pagka-naughty at makulit talaga [ako] nun. Maloko ako nung bata ako eh. Marami akong mga kaibigan na naiinis din sa akin, kasi talagang pinagtri-tripan ko sila," he recalled. "Marami akong kalokohan so hindi ako nahihirapan mag-internalize bilang bata – nung nagkapalit na kami ng identity."

Reliving those days ay napakasarap para sa kanya, dahil nga he admits he still have traces of his childhood days remaining sa personality niya, he explains: "Siguro ‘yung feeling na wala kang iniisip na problema, ‘yung laro ka lang ng laro. Hanggang ngayon parang feeling ko andun pa rin somehow ‘yung pagkabata sa akin. May pagka immature pa rin naman ako minsan at nae-enjoy ko pa rin naman maglaro ng mga iba't-ibang mga bagay."

Para naman sa comic aspect ng role niya, Dennis told us that his present and previous projects have sufficiently prepared him to do this role.

"Malaking tulong ang Adik Sa'Yo 'tsaka yung Bubble Gang siyempre, mula noong napasama ako sa grupo nila, kahit papaano naka-adapt ako and nahawa ako sa kaunting talent sa pagko-comedy," declared Dennis.

"Nage-enjoy ako eh, kasi kahit na sobrang puyat ko kahapon, pag alam kong may taping ako ng Bubble Gang excited pa rin ako kasi alam ko masaya, makulit and very light lang ‘yung ginagawa naming," ayon pa sa aktor.

Siyempre, tinanong din si Dennis, sa dinami-dami ng trabaho niya ngayon, siguradong may pagod factor nang kasama ito.

Pero sinalungat ito ni Dennis. "Masaya. Actually ano eh, kahit na galing akong taping ng Darna, tapos deretso ako ng taping ng SRO, parang nae-enjoy ko siya kasi nae-enjoy ko din ka trabaho si Direk Mac (Alejandre) kasi hindi ka maliligaw sa kanya," he replied.

"Sobrang iga-guide ka niya sa eksena – sa role mo. Bawat eksena tututukan niya and sisiguraduhin niya hindi ka papabayaan – aalagaan niya bawat scene bawat shot, kaya kahit pagod ka na, at least, alam mo maganda yung ginagawa mo," pahabol niya.

iGMA: LJ Reyes says she’s ready to go sexy

2009-12-09T01:15:00.000-08:00

Source: Jason John S. Lim, gmanews.tv

LJ Reyes is FHM's December cover girl, as you might have already noticed sa mga FHM Magazines na makikita in bookstands nationwide. Pero what does this mean para sa career ni LJ?

"I was ready to do it." Ito ang matapang na mga tugon ni LJ when we talked to her after the launching ng kanyang magazine cover sa SOP Fully Charged last Sunday (December 6).

What made LJ decide to finally do pose for the magazine is the simple fact na nagustuhan niya ang peg na pinakita sa kaniya. "'Yung isang condition ko kasi sa kanila is for it to look classy, ‘wag 'yung medyo bastusin. So, sabi ko, as long as ma-satisfy 'yung lahat ng conditions, go!"

And, as they say, the rest is history.

Pero ano naman kaya ang sabi ng family ni LJ sa decision niyang ito?

"The first time na sinabi ko sa kanila, siyempre medyo nagulat," LJ admitted. She said at first her mom didn't approve of the idea. But LJ presented the peg to her family, and nagkausap naman sila ng mabuti about it. "And the peg is not bastos naman, so umokay na rin [sila]."

Now that LJ is an FHM cover girl, hindi naman daw ibig sabihin that she'll completely go the sexy star route.

"Depende pa rin." LJ said her FHM shoot had limitations pa rin naman. "Yes, I did show some more skin, pero it doesn't mean naman na papayag na ako na 'yung roles ko or 'yung costume or whatever ay maging bastusin 'yung dating ko."

But there is one thing that LJ wants to try to do, something she's suggesting sa staff ng SOP Fully Charged para sa One Time Only segment. Biro namin, kaya ba niya talagang gawin 'yung isina-suggest niya. Her reply? "Art yun! [And] basta kasama si Ryza [Cenon], si Chynna [Ortaleza] sure akong sasama ‘yan e."

FHM's December issue is already available where magazines are sold. LJ will also have a radio tour on December 9, mula hapon hanggang Boys Night Out. And on December 11, she will be at Robinsons Galleria at around 4 in the afternoon para sa autograph signing.

"Mga Kapuso, please buy FHM December issue; ako po 'yung cover. Matutuwa naman po kayo sa pictures, promise. And 'yung article po, maaaliw lang kayo sa akin. Promise, matatawa talaga kayo sa akin. Parang ako lang talaga ‘pag nagsasalita," LJ asked her followers.

Catch LJ every Sundays on SOP Fully Charged and weekdays sa StarStruck ShoutOut bago mag-Family Feud.

End Krista Ranillo rumors, appeals Pacquiao

2009-12-09T01:12:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Sixteen days before Christmas, pound-for-pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has made this wish - for the public to end all rumors about his alleged illicit affair with young sexy star Krista Ranillo.

Manny reiterated that it is about time to stop all the intrigues, which he said were the result of “crab mentality.”

"Magpa-pasko na. Kung gusto niyong umunlad ang buhay n'yo, umayos ang buhay n'yo, iwasan niyo ang crab mentality,” he said in an interview during his star-studded victory party in Quezon City Tuesday night.

He added: "Kung gusto nila akong i-tsismis, i-tsismis niyo ako. Basta ako deadma lang. Sabi ko kayo din ang magsasawang mag-tsismis. Kung gusto niyo, pag-usapan niyo pa ako araw-araw. Sa akin lang, sana ay iwasan natin na makasira tayo ng buhay ng ibang buhay kasi kasalanan sa Diyos 'yon.”

The rumors broke out while Manny, his family and entourage were in Las Vegas, Nevada for his “Fire Power” showdown with Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.

Despite the denials from both camps, the rumors had apparently affected his wife, Jinkee, who burst into tears and was inconsolable while attending a thanksgiving Mass in Las Vegas following Manny’s historic win.

“Dapat maisip ng ibang tao kung nakakasira tayo ng pamilya. Malaking kasalanan 'yan na makasira ka ng isang pamilya," Manny said.

The couple had eventually ironed things out when they arrived in the country.

During his victory party in QC, the Filipino boxing icon assured that everything is fine between him and his wife. He also thanked Jinkee for loving and trusting him.

He said he and his wife were able to hurdle the controversy through the “help of prayers.” He said they will surpass future intrigues also through prayers.

"Alam namin namin na ang kasamaan ay hindi nagtatagumpay sa kabutihan," he said.

Like Jinkee, Pacman also vowed to fight for his family.

Meanwhile, Manny and Ranillo, stars of upcoming movie “Wapakman,” have resumed shooting their film. Tight security was imposed in the set of the film in order to keep the media and crowd at bay.

Manny plays the lead star while Ranillo is the villainess in the film.

Ranillo has slipped quietly back into the country, but she continues to elude the entertainment press.

Victory party

On Tuesday night, Manny threw a victory party that was attended by big names in the entertainment industry.

Among those spotted in the event were Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Miriam Quiambao, Pops Fernandez, Daisy Romualdez, Pilita Corales, Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez and showbiz couples Robert Arevalo and Barbara Perez and Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama.

Bubbles Paraiso, Carla Humphries, Michelle Madrigal, Christian Bautista, and Nonoy Zuniga also showed up in the party.

Quinto, Manny’s leading lady in “Wapakman," and the famous boxer performed "Sometimes When We Touch." Fernandez, on the other hand, sang "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?" with Manny.

Presidential candidate Sen. Manuel Villar and Environment Secretary Lito Atienza also graced the event.

Manny’s next big fight will be with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13, 2010.

Movie: Shake Rattle & Roll 11Trailer

2009-12-08T00:36:00.000-08:00

2009 Anak TV Seal Awards Receiver

2009-12-08T00:12:00.000-08:00

The 2009 Anak TV Seal awarded programs are the following:

Most Admired Male TV Personalities

Zaijan Jaranilla
Ryan Agoncillo
Gerald Anderson
Kim Atienza
Julius Babao
John Lloyd Cruz
Mike Enriquez
Ted Failon
Edu Manzano
Cesar Montano
Piolo Pascual
Vic Sotto
Gary Valenciano

Most Admired Female TV Personalities

Kris Aquino
Kim Chiu
Sharon Cuneta
Anne Curtis
Karen Davila
Sarah Geronimo
Toni Gonzaga
Angel Locsin
Maja Salvador
Korina Sanchez
Jessica Soho
Mel Tiangco
Vilma Santos

Most Well-Liked TV Programs

NBN
Abante Pilipinas
Biz News
Code Red
Damayan
Equilibrium
Heart to Heart
Komentaryo
Money Matters
Negosyo, Atbp.
Neighbors
Oras ng Himala
Power To Unite
Republic Service
The Young Once

ABS-CBN 2
Kabuhayang Swak na Swak
Matanglawin
May Bukas Pa
Pilipinas, GKNB?
Rated K
Salamat Dok!
Sineskwela
Wonder Mom

NET 25
Convergence
Homepage
In Good Shape
I-News
Landmarks
Moments
Spoon
Tomorrow Today

UNTV
Bread n’ Butter
Doc on TV
Good Morning Kuya
Istorya
Kaagapay
Munting Pangarap
Serbisyo Publiko
Sports 37

GMA-7
Art Angel
Batang Bibbo
Happy Land
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho
Kay Susan Tayo
Lovely Day
Wish Ko Lang

QTV 11
Ang Pinaka
Balitanghali
Day-Off
Kids on Q

IBC
Asin at Ilaw
Buhay Pinoy
Gabay at Aksyon

STUDIO 23
Gourmet Everyday
Y Speak

Pinoy wins 3rd place in Poland’s talent show

2009-12-07T02:29:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

A Filipino has placed 3rd place in Poland’s “Mam Talent!,” the country’s version of “Britain’s Got Talent.”

Alexander Martinez landed 3rd during the finale of “Mam Talent,” which was on its 2nd season. Accordionist Martin VIC and brothers Marcel and Nicodemus Legun were first and second placers, respectively.

The finale was aired over the weekend.

Reports said the show’s 3 judges were blown away by Martinez’s version of Europe's "The Final Countdown."

As part of his prize, Martinez reportedly got a free plane ticket to the Philippines to fulfill his long-time dream to meet his family here.

Moved by the announcement, the Filipino reportedly said he already felt like a big winner in the competition.

PBB Update: 1 house, 14 housemates, no Yuri

2009-12-07T02:26:00.000-08:00

Source: Stephanie Manhit, abs-cbnnews.com

Ten of the housemates were able to breathe easy Saturday night.

The merge of houses already began, with each housemate who was announced safe entering House A. It was home sweet home for Catherine "Cathy" Remperas, Johan Morielle Santos, Paul Jake Castillo, Steve "Tibo" Jumalon, and Jason Veron Francisco.

Original House B’s Alvin Kirby "Rocky" Salumbides, Marielle Sorino, Patrick Villanueva, Samuelle "Sam" Pinto, and Kathleen "Kath" Lopena-Ortega happily moved in soon after.

They could not help but exhale audibly, a look of relief taking the place of their earlier apprehension. Kath was at a loss for words, repeatedly expressing her gratitude for another chance. They started bonding right away and gathered to share stories.

With the threat of eviction out of the way, Bagyong Issa turned out to be something they would look forward to. The boys were particularly looking forward to facing challenges as one team, without worrying about competing with another house. From now on, it seemed, there was an “all for one, one for all” battle cry.

The 5 remaining housemates were Melisa "Melai" Cantiveros, Hermes Eugene Bautista, Rica Paras, Carolyn "Carol" Lim Batay, and Yuri Okawa.

They spent the night together in House B, all carrying the burden that it could be their last night as housemates. Despite the tension, Melai was still able to stay upbeat, asking if the others would rather hold a vigil since they would find difficulty sleeping anyway.

All agreed to make the most out of their last night, since it would surely be the end for one of them. As soon as they entered the house, they gathered in prayer, united in their need for strength and their gratitude for making it this far.

Hermes, the only guy in the group, stayed with the others the entire night. Yuri took the time to sing Jason’s praises to Melai. Both Rica and Melai were surprised as Yuri shared how appreciative and helpful Jason was around the house, characteristics that were far from the Jason they knew.

Before Melai could turn green from jealousy, Yuri assured her that Jason did miss her, and that she was probably the reason he has changed his ways.

Before the announcements, each was asked if there were things that they regretted doing. All had few, if any, regrets. Melai’s only regret was that she was not able to use the pool much while Carol believed that she was just being true to herself, and that was not something to be ashamed of.

Rica shared the same sentiments, though admitted to being too comfortable and loose with her language. Hermes and Yuri both had no regrets, though they asked forgiveness if they had hurt anyone.

Try as they would to distract themselves, putting aside the fear of the coming eviction was next to impossible. All of them expressed fear of being evicted, now more than ever before. A regular eviction would have been difficult, but to be kicked out by people’s choice left one with a feeling of loss and being unwanted.

The first two housemates who joined the group in House A were Rica and Carol. Melai followed suit, leaving only Hermes and Yuri on the edge of their seats.

Finally, the announcement came, saving Hermes and ending Yuri’s days in the house.

Hermes was quite reluctant to leave Yuri, finding little victory if it was at the expense of another. It took Kuya’s prodding and Yuri’s assurance to get him out of the room.

Kuya then spoke with Yuri, commending her on having the courage to stay true to herself and her beliefs. As a last boon, he also allows her to say her final goodbye to her housemates.

A few moments after, Yuri was ushered into the outside world by host Mariel Rodriguez and welcomed by her mom and her supporters. Yuri rushed into her mom’s arms in tears, though she could not help but smile at the people cheering her on.

In her speech, she said: “Sometimes hindi lahat ng nakikita niyo sa TV is true. Sometimes entertainment isn’t really entertaining, pero pinakita ko naman kung ano talaga ako. And I’m not that bad. Sometimes I’m just misunderstood. So I hope you guys will get to know me better.”

Take note that the names were given out in random order. The percentage of votes were as follows: Yuri (26.52%), Mariel (22.9 %), Carol (17.25%), Hermes (9.80%), and Rocky (7.01%) are the top 5. Sam (4.67%), Patrick (3.90%), Rica (1.0%), Cathy (1.58%), and Kath (1.53%) follow, with the last three in close competition.

The bottom 5 – who actually are the ones who people did not think of evicting – were Melai (1.08%), Tibo (0.74%), Jason (0.60%), Paul Jake (0.46%), and Johan (0.32%).

Movie: I Love You Goodbye Trailer

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Movie: Ang Darling Kong Aswang Trailer

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Movie: Wapakman Trailer

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Movie: Mano Po 6 Trailer

2009-12-05T00:19:00.000-08:00

Movie: Ang Panday (2009) Trailer

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Facebook shout-out on Krista Ranillo still hounds Gina Alajar

2009-12-03T07:13:00.000-08:00

Source: Lhar Santiago, gmanews.tv

Hindi pa rin nakaiwas ang premyadong actress-director na si Gina Alajar sa tanong ng entertainment press tungkol sa inilagay niyang status profile sa kanyang Facebook account kaugnay kina Krista Ranillo at Manny Pacquiao.

Sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras nitong Huwebes, sinabing ayaw na sana ni Gina na magsalita tungkol sa kanyang kontrobersiyal na Facebook account lalo na’t nag-react dito ang pamilya ni Krista.

Nauna nang napaulat na humihingi ng apology ang pamilya Ranillo kay Gina dahil sa negatibo raw na nasabi nito tungkol sa batang aktres. Ngunit depensa ni Gina, hindi siya ang nagpakalat ng nakalagay sa kanyang Facebook at sa halip ay ginamit ng isang showbiz talk show ng wala siyang pahintulot.

Sa ulat ni entertainment reporter Lhar Santiago, sinabi nito na sinagot ni Gina ang tanong ng press tungkol pa rin sa naturang usapin sa ginanap na press conference ng kauna-unahang ChristmasSerye ng GMA 7 na Sana Ngayong Pasko.

Binigyan-diin ni Gina na hihingi lang siya ng paumanhin kung siya ang may kasalanan. Pinanindigan din ng actress-director ang kanyang isinulat sa kanyang Facebook.

Hindi rin itinago ni Gina ang sama ng loob sa paggamit sa isinulat niya sa status profile nang wala siyang pahintulot.

“Never ko namang tinakasan ‘yon hindi ba? Pinaninidgan ko naman ‘yon kung ano yung pinost ko…para lang natu-twist lang ng mga katwiran. Ang hinihingi ko lang naman permiso," paliwanag ng ina ni Geoff Eigenmann.

Hanggang ngayon hindi pa rin daw inaalis ni Gina ang posibilidad na gumawa ng legal na hakbang dahil sa paggamit sa kanyang Facebook.

“Kung saan ako magkakaroon siguro ng hustisya… It might not be in the count, it might be on another venue ‘di ba," pahayag pa niya.

Natutuwa rin umano si Gina sa ibinibigay na suporta ng kanyang mga anak lalo na si Geoff na naunang nagpaunlak ng panayam para idepensa ang ina. Naiintindihan daw ng premyadong aktres kung man nasabi man si Geoff sa panayam na sila man ay matagal na ring naghihintay ng apology mula kay Krista.

Minsan na kasing na naugnay si Krista sa dating asawa ni Gina na si Michael de Mesa, ama ni Geoff.

“Nagulat din ako bakit nya…biglang lumabas sa bibig nya ‘yon. Yun ang narararamdaman niya wala akong magagawa, yun pala ‘yon," dagdag ng aktres.

Swift talks Grammy joy; Beyonce top nominee

2009-12-03T07:11:00.000-08:00

Source: Associated Press

Taylor Swift has won just about every top music award there is this year, but the possibility of winning not just one, but eight Grammys, had the 19-year-old screaming for joy as the nominations were announced.

"I started freaking out and jumping up and down," Swift said in a telephone interview Wednesday night after learning of her nominations, which included album of the year for her sophomore CD "Fearless" and mentions for song and record of the year.

"I honestly never would have predicted this, eight nominations — I'm ecstatic, and blown away and so so thankful," the stunned country sensation said.

Swift's haul of eight nods was only second to another blonde superstar — Beyonce, who got 10. The multi-hyphenate diva, who had an amazing year even on Beyonce terms, including performing at the inauguration for President Barack Obama and the first lady and a No. 1 movie with "Obsessed," was rewarded for her fierce year. The Grammy-winner was nominated once again, this time for album of the year for her double CD, "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," song of the year for her ubiquitous anthem, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)" and song of the year for "Halo," as well as other awards.

Another diva was also nominated in all three categories: Lady Gaga. The eccentric entertainer, who had five nominations overall, garnered a best album mention for her debut CD, "The Fame," while her "Poker Face" got nominations for record and song of the year. Other nominees for album of the year were the Black Eyed Peas for "The E.N.D." and Dave Matthews Band's "Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King."

The Black Eyed Peas were also nominated for record of the year for their feel-good song, "I Gotta Feeling," while the Kings of Leon were nominated for "Use Somebody." The Kings of Leon hit was also nominated for song of the year, as well as Maxwell's comeback hit, "Pretty Wings."

The Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell and Kanye West got six nominations each, while Jay-Z and DJ David Guetta got five.

The country act the Zac Brown Band was nominated for best new artist, along with R&B siren Keri Hilson, rockers MGMT, the punk duo the Ting Tings and the rock group the Silversun Pickups. The year's most popular new artist, Lady Gaga, wasn't eligible; her single "Just Dance" had been nominated last year, before she was a platinum-selling act; previous Grammy nominees can't be nominated in the category.

Recording Academy President Neil Portnow said that scenario won't likely happen again: "There will be some changes so that particular situation won't repeat itself."

Wednesday's nominations were unveiled at Club Nokia in Los Angeles as part of a prime-time CBS special. It was the second year in a row that the Recording Academy revealed a handful of its 109 nominees during a televised concert; in the past, they had been announced during a morning news conference.

Swift, who turns 20 later this month, said she was holed up in a Los Angeles hotel room with her mother, editing home videos on her computer, when the nominations were being read. It was then she got a text from her producer, Nathan Chapman, that just read "AAUUGGH!!!!!"

Taylor didn't know what to make of it.

Then he called and told her about her first nomination, song of the year, for her hit, "You Belong With Me." And then the screams started, and continued when the nominations kept coming in.

Besides album and song of the year, she was also nominated for record of the year for "You Belong With Me" and country album.

"To be recognized by the Grammys is the ultimate honor, and all I know is that when I write about this in my journal tonight it will be in all capital letters and underlined four times, and there will be lots of exclamation points in this entry because I never imagined I'd get to write this kind of journal entry," she gushed.

Swift may be in shock, but her nominations are not a big surprise to many: She was the year's best-selling artist outside of Michael Jackson, and her "Fearless" CD, released late last year, has sold more than 4.5 million copies. She is not just a country superstar, but a pop one as well.

Just last month, Swift won five American Music Awards, including artist of the year. She's also won top honors at the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Country Music Association Awards and won an MTV Video Music Award (which was infamously snatched away by Kanye West).

But Swift, who has been nominated for a Grammy before, says winning one would be her dream triumph: "The thought of that absolutely is something that you daydream about."

Swift was in Los Angeles to do a concert and to do some work on her upcoming movie "Valentine's Day"; she had an early call on the set Thursday morning.

When asked how she planned to celebrate her nominations, she said: "I'm just gonna call a bunch of people and tell them that I love them."

The Grammys will be presented on Jan. 31 in Los Angeles.

Week Ending Nov. 29, 2009: Top Ten Albums

2009-12-03T01:33:00.000-08:00

Source: music.yahoo.com

Here's the low-down on this week's top 10 albums.

1. Susan Boyle, I Dreamed A Dream, 701,000. This new entry posts the biggest one-week sales tally since AC/DC's Black Ice sold 784,000 in its first week in October 2008. Three songs from the album are listed on Hot Digital Songs, topped by "I Dreamed A Dream," which bows at #33.

2. Andrea Bocelli, My Christmas, 218,000. The album holds at #2 for the third straight week. This is its fourth week in the top five.

3. Adam Lambert, For Your Entertainment, 198,000. This new entry's sales tally is in between the first-week tally of David Cook (280,000) and David Archuleta (183,000). Two songs from the album are listed on Hot Digital Songs, topped by "For Your Entertainment," which leaps from #75 to #35.

4. Rihanna, Rated R, 181,000. This new entry is Rihanna's fourth consecutive top 10 album; her third in a row to make the top five. Three songs from the album are listed on Hot Digital Songs, topped by "Hard," which debuts at #12.

5. Lady Gaga, The Fame Monster, 174,000. This new entry gives Lady Gaga two listings in the top 10. The eight-song album is also #1 on Top Digital Albums, with sales of 65,000 digital copies. Seven of the eight songs are listed on Hot Digital Songs, topped by "Bad Romance," which holds at #1.

6. Lady Gaga, The Fame Monster, 151,000. The full-length album rebounds from #34 to #6 in its 57th week. This is the album's 23rd week in the top 10. Eleven songs from the album are listed on Hot Digital Songs, topped by "Bad Romance," which holds at #1.

7. Miley Cyrus, The Time Of Our Lives, 150,000. The EP, a Wal-Mart exclusive, rebounds from #29 to #7 in its 14th week, thanks to a $5 sale tag last week. This is its ninth week in the top 10. "Party In The U.S.A." holds at #10 on Hot Digital Songs.

8. Taylor Swift, Fearless, 125,000. The former #1 album rebounds from #10 to #8 in its 55th week. This is its 46th week in the top 10. Four songs from the album are listed on Hot Digital Songs, topped by "You Belong With Me," which dips to #29.

9. Carrie Underwood, Play On, 124,000. The former #1 album holds at #9 in its fourth week. "Cowboy Casanova" dips from #21 to #24 on Hot Digital Songs.

10. Norah Jones, The Fall, 110,000. The album slips from #3 to #10 in its second week. No songs from the album are listed on Hot Digital Songs. Jones is very much an album artist.

John Lloyd signs 3-movie contract with Star Cinema

2009-12-03T00:59:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Box office King John Lloyd Cruz is signing up for three more movies under ABS-CBN's movie outfit Star Cinema.

In an interview, Cruz said he’s excited to shoot three new films after his successful movie project "In My Life" with Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos and actor-host Luis Manzano.

"Kakapirma ko lang po ulit with Star Cinema and I'm happy to tell everyone that for the next two years ay makikita niyo ako sa mga projects ng Star Cinema. Yon nga lang hindi naka-indicate yong mga gagawin kong projects, which I think is good kasi open yong options ko,” Cruz told reporters.

Present during the signing of contract were ABS-CBN’s executives Malou Santos and Johnny Manahan.

Cruz also reacted on reports saying that he will be doing a film with showbiz royalty KC Concepcion. In the interview, Cruz said that he is very much willing to do a project with the Megastar Sharon Cuneta's daughter.

"Very interesting, to work with KC in a movie, wow! It's something big so kung matutuloy man ay wow, I would be really happy," he said.

Currently, Cruz is busy shooting his film with his long-time screen partner Bea Alonzo. Alonzo and Cruz's last movie under Star Cinema was "One More Chance."

"Medyo matagal pa ito so since for post-Valentine naman siya so we have enough time to prepare," Cruz said.

The actor said that he is still hoping to do another movie with Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo who was his leading lady for the hit film "A Very Speacial Love" and its sequel.

"I'm still hoping na mangyayari siya kasi yong schedule niya and yong schedule ko especially 'yong first or second quarter ng 2010 puno na yata. Hindi ko pa nakikita yong movie (namin) sa calendar ko baka last quarter of 2010," Cruz said.

But for now, Cruz said that he is concentrating on doing his film with Alonzo.

At present, Cruz is a regular of ASAP '09 and is also set to do a television series for next year.

Muppets take the Web with 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

2009-12-03T00:51:00.000-08:00

Source: Associated Press

Much like the Muppets took Manhattan, they have taken the Web.
Since debuting last week, the Muppet parody of the classic music video of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" has been viewed more than 8.6 million times on YouTube.

It's an exceptional hit for the first video posted on a new YouTube channel by the Muppets Studio, the Walt Disney Company subsidiary formed in 2004 after the Jim Henson Company sold the franchise.

A Twitter feed has also been launched. (It's mostly promotional; Kermit isn't blogging.) And a Facebook page has been started.

Muppets Studio general manager Lylle Breier said the online push for the Muppets was designed to help reboot the franchise and quickly get new content to fans.

"When the Muppets came into real popularity was the '70s. What was popular in the '70s? Variety shows — that's what `The Muppet Show' was," said Breier. "What's the Web? It's a giant variety show. That's why the Muppets fit so perfectly. Parody has always been at the heart of what the Muppets do."

Breier said the Muppets singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" had long been an idea on the back burner, but the project only recently came together.

In it, just about every famous Muppet character makes a cameo: Gonzo and his chickens appear in silhouette; Rowlf plays piano; Beaker supplies his normal "meep-meep-meep-meep"; Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem rock out.

Animal bangs on the drums and gets to channel Freddie Mercury, singing "Mama!" He repeats it instead of singing the full, child-unfriendly line "Mama just killed a man/ Put a gun against his head/ Pulled my trigger/ Now he's dead."

It's not the Muppets first foray into online video. Several videos were released last year, most notably including Beaker singing "Ode to Joy." More than 7 million have since watched Beaker's rendition.

Breier says more Web videos are on the way. A version of "Carol of the Bells" will be released for Christmas, and a handful of other videos will follow in 2010.

The purpose of the sudden Muppet expansion is partly promotional. The Muppets have also recently made appearances on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" and at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Last year's holiday special, "A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa" has recently been released on DVD and will air again Friday on NBC.

What is more important, a new, much-anticipated theatrical film is in the works. Jason Segel ("Forgetting Sarah Marshall") and his writing partner Nicholas Stoller have been writing a new Muppets film expected to return the franchise to its more acclaimed past.

"It's all part of a plan for new creative content with online, television, a new theatrical movie," said Breier. "We're bringing the Muppets back."

John Lloyd, Sarah get their own stars

2009-12-03T00:36:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnew.com

ABS-CBN's contract stars Box Office King John Lloyd Cruz and Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo were among the celebrities who were recently included in the Philippine version of Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

For the 4th anniversary of Walk of Fame Philippines founded by veteran host and star maker German “Kuya Germs” Moreno, 30 showbiz personalities witnessed the unveiling of their own names and stars in Eastwood City, Libis in Quezon City on Monday (December 1).

“Puwede na ako talagang tawaging artista kasi mayroon na akong sariling star at napahanay tayo sa mga hinahangaan at nirerespeto kong artista,” Cruz told “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon.”

“Maraming salamat sa lahat ng bumubuo ng Walk of Fame mula sa lahat ng mga nanalo,” he added.

The father-daughter tandem of Gabby and KC Concepcion also got their own Walk of Fame Philippines stars.

“Ang sarap ng feeling na nasama ako sa grupo na ‘yong pangalan nakikita ko na talaga," said KC.

Gabby added: “Hindi ko akalain talaga ito 'yong isa sa mga surprise ko for this Christmas.

Stars from the music industry were also included in the Walk of Fame Philippines. They are singer Rico J. Puno, actor-singer Janno Gibbs, actor-singer-composer Ogie Alcasid, Asia's Pop Idol and Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, 2005 World Championships of the Performing Arts (WCOPA) champion Jed Madela, and the Apo Hiking Society composed of Buboy Garovillo, Jim Paredes and Danny Javier.

Moreno’s nephew, actor and Manila Vice-Mayor Isko Moreno also got his own star.

Krista in Manila?

2009-12-03T00:30:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Is controversial sexy actress Krista Ranillo, who has been romantically linked to new People's Champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, back in the country?

abs-cbnNEWS.com received information from a source that Krista, will appear in public together with her father, actor Matt Ranillo III, on Thursday.

The buzz is that father and daughter will grace the launching of their latest endorsement, Shimmian Manila Surgicenter.

The source said a press conference will be held at a restaurant in Tomas Morato, Quezon City on December 3 at 7 p.m ..

In an interview, Gigi Mendoza, PR head of Shimmian Manila Surgicenter, confirmed that they will be holding an event.

But when asked to confirm if Krista and Matt will grace the event, Mendoza replied: "Hindi na siguro darating sa event."

If she shows up, Krista is expected to be asked about reports linking her to the new World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion.

Krista and Pacquiao have been at the center of the controversy ever since she admitted that she saw Pacquiao in Hong Kong in a chance encounter. Since then, photos and video of them together have been uploaded and circulated in the Internet.

Both Krista's and Pacquiao's camp have denied the reports. Pacman even apologized to Ranillos family. He maintained that the actress, who is part of his upcoming film, "Wapakman," is just a close friend.

Last week, Ranillos divulged that their family is already getting death threats as a result of persistent rumors about Pacquiao and Krista.

No affair, says Matt

The Ranillos made this revelation in a statement sent to ABS-CBN News.

In the statement, signed by Matt, the family categorically denied any inappropriate relationship between Pacquiao and Krista.

They claimed that the death threats came from “some unknown individuals who are claiming that such inappropriate relationship exists.”

The family also appealed to the media “to exercise balance, fairness and accuracy in their reporting.”

The Ranillos said they have hired lawyer Tonisito Umali, a Philippine and California lawyer, to serve as their legal counsel and spokesman.

According to the statement, Umali is studying whether television shows, news programs and major newspapers violated the rights of the Ranillos in reporting the alleged illicit affair.

The lawyer is also studying the “derogatory and untruthful comments made by Ms Gina Alajar in her Facebook (and published in major newspapers and shown in major TV shows) and other media personalities to determine whether such comments are considered unprotected speech or libelous.”

As of posting time, abs-cbnNEWS.com was still trying to get confirmation of Krista's and Matt’s arrival from the US.

Is Jolina Magdangal returning to ABS-CBN?

2009-12-02T07:18:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Happy and excited na si Jolina Magdangal sa mangyayari sa kanya sa 2010.

May malaking plano na raw kasi sa kanya ang bago niyang manager na si Perry Lansingan na siyang namamahala ng bagong talent management na PPL Entertainment, Inc.

“Secret pa ‘yong mga plan pero, basta, may mga plano kami ni Perry," masayang bungad ni Magdangal sa Christmas party ng PPLEI para sa entertainment press.

Wala na si Jolina sa mga show niya sa GMA7. Kaya may balitang babalik siya sa dating home studio niya, ang ABS-CBN.

“Hindi natin alam. Secret. Pero si Perry ang nakakaalam niyan,” pahayag niya.

Open ba siya sa possibility na bumalik sa ABS-CBN? “Parang sa akin kung ano ang kay Perry, dalawa kami doon. Dalawa kami na magde-desisyon.”

Isa si Magdangal sa original cast ng TV show na “Gimik” na muling ibabalik ng ABS-CBN bilang “Gimik, The Reunion.”

Ilan sa mga dating artista ng Gimik ay lalabas ulit sa remake ng dating malaganap na youth-oriented show ng Kapamilya network. Inalok ba siya ng Dos para lumabas sa “Gimik, The Reunion? ”

“Nabalitaan ko ‘yon. Mayroon kasi doon na isang member na kaibigang-kaibigan ko, ‘yong anak ni Tito Homer ( Flores ). Pero narinig ko pa lang. Wala pa ako’ng balita kung sinu-sino ‘yung sa dating cast. But so far, si Perry lang ang nakakaalam kung may offer sila sa akin,” dagdag pa ni Magdangal.

May mga nag-speculate naman na kaya aalis ng GMA 7 si Magdangal ay bunsod ng paglipat ng dating co-talent niya sa Star Magic na si Claudine Barretto sa Kapuso network.

“In fairness naman kay Claudine, kailan lang natin nabalitaang itong kay Claud ‘di ba? Sa totoo lang, ‘yong kay Clau-Clau nagulat nga ako. So, paano mangyayari na doon iba-base. ‘Tsaka kung halimbawa may mga plan man na gagawin, ang ugali namin nina Perry hindi kami nagba-base dahil sa emotions. Nagba-base kami kung ano talaga ang dapat at kung ano ang dapat ilaban,” aniya.

Sinabi din niya na masaya siya para kay Barretto sa desisyon nitong lumipat sa GMA 7. Hindi rin niya inaalis ang posibilidad na magkasama sila ni Barretto sa isang programa.

Bukod sa excitement ni Magdangal sa kanyang career, masaya rin daw ang kanyang puso sa piling ng boyfriend niya na si Mark Escueta.

If ever bumalik siya sa ABS-CBN, sino ang gusto niyang makapareha? “Sino nga ba? SiPapa P (Piolo Pascual) pwede rin…. Hindi naman kailangan talaga love team ang dating. Pero kung sakali mang magkaroon ng project, why not si Papa P?”

Eula Valdez admits relationship with PBB housemate

2009-12-02T06:28:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Actress Eula Valdez is dating “Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Double Up” housemate Alvin Kirby “Rocky” Salumbides.

Valdez, 41, admitted the relationship after Rocky confessed to his fellow housemates that “Amor Powers,” a famous character portrayed by the actress, is his girlfriend.

Valdez said she turned giddy after watching a PBB episode where Rocky, 29, proclaimed his love for her.

“Napanood ko rin noong tinanong siya, ‘Binata ka? Binata pero taken.’ Ang haba ng hair ko (laughs),” she said.

The two met when they shot a music video together, according to Valdez.

Meanwhile, the actress said she is hurting amid the criticisms being hurled against her boyfriend. Rocky, along with other 3 male PBB housemates, has been accused of discrimination after he poked fun at “Transgender Math Goddess” Rica Paras.

Conceding that Rocky made a mistake, she still called on the public to give him another chance.

Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Teaser

2009-12-01T01:34:00.000-08:00

Kapuso programs, stars win in 23rd Star Awards for TV

2009-12-01T01:18:00.000-08:00

Source: gmanews.tv

Humakot ng parangal sa katatapos na 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television ang mga programa at stars ng Kapuso Network na ginanap sa Pagcor Grand Theater sa Paranaque City noong Linggo ng gabi.

Kabilang sa nakuhang parangal ng GMA-7 ay ang best documentary program para sa I-Witness at best documentary hosts na sina Kara David, Jay Taruc, Sandra Aguinaldo, at Howee Severino.

Nakamit naman ng Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho ang titulong best magazine show, at best magazine show host para kay Jessica Soho. Si Vicky Morales ang tinanghal na best female newscaster (Saksi), habang si Paolo Bediones ang kinilalang best reality program host (Survivor Philippines); at best game show host si Richard Gomez (Family Feud).

Panalo rin ang Imbestigador ni Mike Enriquez bilang best public service program, habang ang nag-uwi ng parangalan bilang best youth-oriented program award ay ang Ka-Blog, . Nasungkit naman ni Sen Bong Revilla ang titulo bilang best host in an educational program para sa kanyang programang Kap's Amazing Stories.

Panalo rin ang Art Angel bilang best children show, at sina Pia Arcangel, Tonipet Gaba, at Krystal Reyes, ang tinanghal na best children show host.

Best gag show naman ang Bubble Gang, at naging best comedy actress naman si Rufa Mae Quinto ( Bubble Gang). Kinilalang best comedy show ang Full House ni Vic Sotto, habang best celebrity talk show ang SiS.

Nakamit ni Sunshine Dizon ang award para sa best single performance by an actress para sa Obra Presents: "Butch." Si Sunshine din ang tinanghal na female “Faces of the Night."

Iniluklok naman sa Hall of Fame ang nangungunang noontime variety-game show na Eat Bulaga! nina Tito, Vic at Joey.

Nag-uwi rin ng parangal ang QTV 11 kung saan tinanghal na best travel show ang Balik-Bayan, best travel show host si Drew Arellano (Balik-Bayan); best reality program ang Day Off; best lifestyle show ang Events Incorporated; at best lifestyle host sina Tim Yap at Sam Oh (Events Incorporated).

Disney reviewing options on Oprah replacement

2009-11-30T22:32:00.000-08:00

Source: reuters.com

ABC television can wait 12 to 15 months before it decides how to fill the gap left by daytime TV queen Oprah Winfrey, who plans to end her talk show in 2011, said Disney/ABC Television Group president Anne Sweeney.

"Oprah has given us two years' notice, which is not something you generally see in television," Sweeney told Reuters on Monday. "We are certainly in the process right now of reviewing our options."

Sweeney, who is also co-chair of Disney Media Networks and oversees the ABC Television Network, described Winfrey as "one of a kind" but nonetheless said she could foresee a "myriad" of ways to replace the TV star.

Sweeney declined to comment on any specific replacements for Winfrey's show.

"I think it's going to be really interesting to see who comes forward and who emerges during this time as the next great idea, personality and then the next great piece of programing," she said.

"It's a matter of understanding the marketplace and thinking about what it's going to look like in two years and what is the best thing that you could be programing at that hour for consumers, and I think it's going to vary station to station," she said.

Winfrey will end her show to focus on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, a cable channel to be launched in partnership with Discovery Communications Inc.

Analysts say Disney and its ABC stations, which carry the show, could lose out financially from Oprah's decision. The show's large audiences have long boosted ratings and advertising for the stations and their local newscasts that follow it.

Michael Jackson tops Yahoo's search charts in 2009

2009-11-30T22:26:00.000-08:00

Source: Associated Press

Michael Jackson's stunning death made him Yahoo's biggest star this year.

The quest to find out what happened to Jackson in his final hours on June 25 and celebrate his legacy elevated the late entertainer to the top of the Internet company's annual breakdown of the most frequent online search requests.

The self-proclaimed King of Pop ended singer Britney Spears' four-year reign atop Yahoo's search rankings.

The list released Tuesday is meant to provide a reading on our cultural pulse. It may not be the best barometer, given that Yahoo Inc. ranks a distant second to Google Inc. in Internet search. Google plans to release its own list of popular searches later this month.

Jackson will probably rank high on Google, too. So many inquiries poured in about Jackson within the first few hours of his death that part of Google's Web site interpreted the fusillade as an automated attack.

As usual, people using Yahoo's search engine in 2009 seemed to be most interested in celebrities and other diversions, even against the sobering backdrop of the worst recession in 70 years.

Besides Jackson, the other new entrants on Yahoo's Top 10 list this year were: No. 2, "Twilight," the vampire story that has spawned two movies, including the recently released "New Moon," that are drawing hordes of teenage girls and their mothers; No. 4, Megan Fox, an actress who starred in the movie "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen;" No. 8, Kim Kardashian, part of a family with their own reality TV series; and No. 9, NASCAR, an automobile racing league.

The other half of the list consisted of 2008 holdovers. They were: No. 3, WWE, or World Wrestling Entertainment; No. 5, Spears; No. 6, Naruto, a character created for the Japanese art form known as anime; No. 7, top-rated television series "American Idol;" and No. 10, RuneScape, an online video game.

Barack Obama made Yahoo's top searches list in 2008 as a presidential candidate and the President-elect, but fell off after he took office in 2009. The others falling out of the Top 10 were all actresses: Miley Cyrus, Jessica Alba, Lindsay Lohan and Angelina Jolie.

Although the economy wasn't as hot a topic as entertainment in 2009, the hard times clearly weighed on people's minds. "Coupons" and "unemployment" were the most requested search tied to finances, according to Yahoo.

3 ABS-CBN shows competing at Asian TV Awards

2009-11-30T22:23:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

ABS-CBN has garnered 3 nominations at the prestigious 14th Asian TV Awards.

The station’s late night newscast, “Bandila,” is a finalist in the best news program category for its “EDSA Shootout” coverage.

Docu-drama “I Survived” is in the running for best current affairs program, while “Pilipinas, Game KNB?” is up for the best game or quiz program prize.

“Bandila” has already been cited by prominent award giving bodies like the International Emmy Awards, KBP Golden Dove Awards, and Star Awards for TV. It has been recognized for its ground-breaking coverage of important news events like the shootout in EDSA, which involved civilians who got caught in the crossfire.

It is anchored by Henry Omaga-Diaz, Ces Oreña Drilon and Korina Sanchez (on leave).

“I Survived,” meanwhile, was awarded the best reality show at the 1st MTRCB awards. The Drilon-anchored docu-drama is targeting its 2nd trophy in just 9 months on air, with an entry on a Filipina comfort woman’s ordeal during the Japanese occupation.

“Pilipinas, Game KNB?” is a regular Star TV Awards and Anak TV Seal winner. Recently, the game show’s host, Edu Manzano, was also awarded best male host during the MTRCB awards.

The Asian TV Awards is regarded as the Asian television industry’s most significant and prestigious event. On its 14th year, it aims to continue to recognize talent, spur industry progress, and build up the regional media.

The awarding ceremonies will be on December 3 at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore.

All PBB housemates up for eviction

2009-11-30T22:20:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

For the first time in Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) history, the public gets to vote for the housemate they want to be evicted.

Kuya made this announcement during "PBB Double Up's" 7th nomination night on Sunday.

During the live nomination night, Big Brother announced that all housemates are this week's nominees.

Due to this big twist, the audience will vote to evict the housemate they want to leave the hit reality show in the upcoming 5th eviction night.

Before this shocking development, Big Brother had the housemates undergo an unusual process of nomination where the housemates casted their votes on 2 housemates from the other house.

In that round of nominations, Johan Morielle Santos and Yuri Okawa were nominated from House A, while Rica Paras and Rocky Salumbides were the nominees from House B. Then in the second round of nominations, Big Brother gave each house the liberty to discuss and change the result of the nominations.

Rica and Rocky remained to be House B's nominees while Yuri was replaced by Kath Lopena-Ortega to join Johan for House A nominees.

The housemate with the highest percentage of vote will leave PBB house next week.

LJ Reyes FHM Philippines December 2009 Cover

2009-11-30T11:13:00.001-08:00

LJ Reyes, the kapuso star is the cover FHM Philippines December 2009 issue...

ABS-CBN is PMPC's best TV station

2009-11-30T00:20:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com
ABS-CBN has won the most number of awards, including best television station, at the 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV Sunday night.

The Kapamilya network also bagged major prizes such as best primetime TV series (May Bukas Pa), best drama actor (Coco Martin for Tayong Dalawa), best drama actress (Gina Pareño for Tayong Dalawa), and best single performance by an actor (Joross Gamboa for Maalaala Mo Kaya’s Bisikleta).

Gretchen Barretto took home the best single performance by an actress award for her performance in “Maalaala Mo Kaya’s Salamin.” She shared the award with Sunshine Dizon (Obra Presents: Sunshine Dizon, “Butch”).

ABS-CBN’s “Umagang Kay Ganda” was named best morning show, while its hosts won the best morning show host award.

Named best morning show hosts were Edu Manzano, Pinky Webb, Bernadette Sembrano, Rica Peralejo, Donita Rose, Kim Atienza, Alex Santos, Anthony Taberna, Winnie Cordero, and Ginger Conejero.

“TV Patrol” was named best news program, while news anchor Julius Babao was best male newscaster.

“Matanglawin” shared the best educational program prize with Q 11’s “Quickfire.” The best public affairs program went to “Probe Profiles” and the best public affairs program host to Cheche Lazaro.

The best new male TV personality went to Zaijian Jaranilla for “May Bukas Pa” and JR de Guzman (Midnight DJ, TV 5). “Banana Split” and “Bubble Gang” (GMA-7) took home the best gag show award.

Other prizes won by ABS-CBN were best new female TV personality (Maricar Reyes, Precious Hearts Romance Presents: Bud Brothers); best variety/game show (Wowowee); best showbiz-oriented show (SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon); best male showbiz-oriented show host (Boy Abunda, SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon); best female showbiz-oriented show host (Toni Gonzaga, Entertainment Live);

Best comedy actor (Pooh, Banana Split); best daytime drama series (Pieta),
best drama mini-Series (Your Song Presents: My Only Hope); best drama anthology (Maalaala Mo Kaya); best musical variety show (ASAP ’08); best male TV host (Luis Manzano, ASAP ’08); and best female TV Host (Valerie Concepcion, Wowowee).

Noli de Castro bagged the Excellence in Broadcasting: Lifetime Achievement Award, while Johnny Manahan won the 2009 Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award.

The male star of the night was Piolo Pascual while Anne Curtis was the female star of the night. John Lloyd Cruz was named face of the night (male).

The awards night was held at Pagcor Grand Theater in Paranaque City.

Susan Boyle makes UK chart history with debut album

2009-11-30T00:14:00.000-08:00

Source: reuters.com

The debut album of Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who shot to fame on TV talent show "Britain's Got Talent," has become the fastest selling album in Britain this year.

Entering the music charts in the top spot on Sunday, Boyle's "I Dreamed a Dream" sold more than 410,000 copies -- the biggest first week sales for a debut album in UK chart history, the Official Charts Company said.

This month, the Sony Music record became the largest global CD pre-order in the 14-year history of Amazon.com.

The dowdy 48-year-old church volunteer, whose audition has been viewed more than 300 million times online since it was broadcast in April, has become a sensation worldwide, appearing on top U.S. chat shows such as Jay Leno and Oprah Winfrey.

"Susan Boyle's achievement is quite phenomenal," said Martin Talbot, managing director of the Official Charts Company.

"After all of the excitement surrounding her appearance on 'Britain's Got Talent,' everyone expected her to make a big impact when she released her first music -- but to arrive with such a bang is exceptional."

The album has also topped the Australian and Irish charts and is also set to be No. 1 in the United States, Canada and New Zealand, Sony Corp's Sony Music said on Sunday.

Boyle, who was signed by music impresario Simon Cowell, also appeared in the UK singles chart with a cover of The Rolling Stone's hit "Wild Horses," which debuted at No. 9.

Peter Kay's Animated All Stars took pole position, with their single "The Official BBC Children in Need Medley" which climbed to the top spot from last week's No. 1.

The only other new entry in the top 10 singles was Rihanna's "Roulette," which debuted at number six.

Judy Ann, Claudine rivalry in the offing?

2009-11-29T05:00:00.000-08:00

Source: Fionna Acaba, abs-cbnnews.com

Judy Ann “Judai” Santos was surprised to hear about Claudine Barretto’s transfer to another network.

As to whether or not the network transfer will stir up their rivalry issues again, Judai replied: “Kahit saan naman may competition. And it’s okay as long as it is a healthy competition. Ang mahalaga at the end of the day hindi nawawala yung pagiging magkaibigan namin.”

Judai said that she still hopes she can work with Claudine again.

“Hanggang ngayon nagdadasal pa din ako na sana dumating ang panahon na magkasama kami sa isang project. Maraming pwedeng mangyari, marami pang pwede magbago uli. Maraming posibilidad kaya hindi malayong mangyari ‘yung mga ganung bagay,” she said.

Meanwhile, Santos also defended her husband Ryan Agoncillo over the latter’s appearances in other networks.

She said: “Wala naman exclusive contract si Ryan with ABS-CBN, so okay lang naman ‘yun. Tsaka ‘yun talaga yung gusto niyang gawin, hosting. Dun talaga siya magaling.”

She said that as husband and wife, they support each other in every decision they make.

She also clarified the issue that just because Agoncillo has a lot of projects lined-up than her, there is a competition between the two of them.

“Bago pa man kami ikasal, talagang nakilala na kami sa kanya-kanya naming pangalan, siya bilang Ryan Agoncillo, magaling na host at ako isang simpleng artista. Tsaka dun naman talaga magaling si Ryan, sa pagho-host. Pero napatunayan rin naman niya na kaya niya umarte like sa Pieta ‘di ba?” she said.

Santos also disagreed with the idea that once an actress is already married, she loses her “market value.”

“I don’t think so. Bakit naman si Ate Shawie (Sharon Cuneta)? Bakit naman si Ate Vi (Vilma Santos)? Hanggang ngayon nandiyan pa rin sila,” she said.

Apl.de.ap sells Pinoy music to the world

2009-11-29T04:58:00.000-08:00

Source: Boy Villasanta, abs-cbnnews.com

Apl.de.ap, the Filipino American hip hop musician and member of the Black Eyed Peas, arrived at the Music Hall of the Mall of Asia Friday afternoon very much ahead of the scheduled time for a talent search show.

He was even a couple of hours advance than most of the contestants of MTV Philippines’ “Emerge,” a showcase of 7 homegrown Filipino bands.

Apl.de.ap, baptized Allan Pineda, didn’t mind the heat biting inside the hall. He had pleasantries with some members of the production. After a while, he came up the stage and sound checked.

He was, from afar, a solo delight from among the futuristic props set all over the platform, a perfect example of a truly professional star.

And man! He was so humble despite his achievements in the international music business.

Off mike test, he went inside a bake shop and there he sat in an ordinary customer’s chair at the center of an improvised round table discussion.

He then gamely answered practically all questions, however limited, thrown on him.

He said he was in the country to judge the winning Pinoy bands and to help them break into the local and international music scenes through a one-year contract with his self-sustained Jeepney Music.

Not only was he judging the most excellent group but he would be mentoring each and every talent.

“The 7 winners really are what we were looking for. Their unique talents very well characterize what MTV Emerge is about—homegrown talents trying to reach out to the world through music while at the same time proudly representing our country,” said Apl.de.ap.

Imagine, the recording contracts of the acts, namely DRP, Faircatch, Mid Nasty, The Pin-Up Girls, Soul Brothers, The Band Glen (TBG) and Urbanation, would include artist management and promotion, digital distribution of 3 to 6 songs and a strategic marketing plan for them to be able to break into the Philippine and worldwide market.

During the competition, Apl was amazed by the talents of the Filipino youth.

We thought DRP would win hands down because most of the judges, Apl and singer-actress Karylle especially, were up in their seats while watching the group performed. Fellow jurors Rico Blanco, MTV Philippines’ Georgette Tengco and MTV SEA and Greater China’s Head of Content Sari Trisulo were just silently on their toes observing, discerning.

And as they deliberated, in the end, Faircatch caught their fancy.

“I would want the Filipino talents to shine not only here but the world over,” he beamed proudly. “I want them to spread Filipino culture across the globe.”

Apl has definitely brought the Filipino culture to the world, one of them the incorporation of Tagalog when he collaborated with the Black Eyed Peas’ “The Apl Song” from the album “Elepunk” and “Bebot” from the “Monkey Business” album.

He is also in partnership with the Department of Tourism as a performer cum endorser of its projects and promotional devises.

But would you believe that the only tourist attraction Apl has been to was Boracay?

“Yes, Boracay,” he confirmed. “But I would want to go to other tourist spots around the country.”

To compound his personal initiative to sell the Philippines to the world through music, he said he tried to inject the idea of coming to the Philippines in their gigs abroad, if there would be an opportune time, that is.

Whenever he is in the country, though, Apl sheepishly admitted he loves eating out in Jollibee, an information that sent the members of the press in awe.

Apl has also organized his own socio-civic group, the Apl Foundation, which provides support to remote communities and poor children in the Philipines and other parts of Asia. In the interview, Apl aired his concern for the victims of Mt. Pinatubo eruption.

Currently, Apl.de.ap is working on a solo album. He will also be collaborating with fellow Filipino-American Chad Hugo of the Neptunes and Illmind from G-Unit to put in traditional indigenous Filipino musical instruments into his songs.

Surely, a Filipino worth his salt like Apl is a cultural hero in our midst.

A grateful Angel returns home

2009-11-28T22:40:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com
Movie and television actress Angel Locsin returned home Saturday night after attending the 37th International Emmy Awards in New York in the United States.

Locsin, who was nominated for her performance in ABS-CBN teleseries "Lobo," failed to grab the best actress award, but she said she is still grateful for being nominated and to be part of the prestigious event.

Locsin said she is also proud that many international journalists have been captivated by her Filipino-designed gown.

“Nakakatuwa kasi na-appreciate nila ‘yong gown ko. Kinakausap nila ako ng iba’t ibang language. May taga-Brazil, China… I’m happy na na-appreciate nila ang gown ko.… Just being there, sobrang honor na,” she said.

The actress also thanked ABS-CBN for giving her the opportunity to be part of “Lobo.” She was also grateful to her leading man, Piolo Pascual, who sent her a bouquet of flowers before the gala night.

“Hindi pa ako makapag-react kasi di ko naman sure kung [sa kanya nanggaling] ‘yon. Noong makita ko na sa kanya nga, happy ako. Very happy ako at nakatrabaho ko si Piolo,” she said.

Locsin is the second Filipina to be nominated under the best actress category in the competition.

She followed Tessie Tomas who was nominated for her role as former first lady Imelda Marcos in the 1989 film "A Dangerous Life."

Meanwhile, Malaysian actress Carmen Soo also said she is proud to be part of another International Emmy nominee, “Kahit Isang Saglit.”

ABS-CBN's "Kahit Isang Saglit" was also nominated under the telenovela category. The Filipino TV series lost to Brazil’s “India-A Love Story.”

Rob Stumvoll evicted from Big Brother house

2009-11-28T22:37:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Rob Stumvoll is the latest evictee in Pinoy Big Brother Double Up.

The “ladies man from Austria” got the lowest number of text votes (4.32%) among fellow nominees for eviction Rica Paras (38.55%), Jason Francisco (35.81%), Carol Batay (15.11%), and Patrick Villanueva (6.21%).

Rob humbly accepted his early exit from the competition, and the Filipino Austrian was welcomed back into the outside world by his mother.

Rob was able to speak to the housemates for one last time, and he told his friends in the two houses that he will wait for them until they can all get together again and party.

Rob and all the other housemates experienced a drastic change this week, which dramatically tested their characters.

The girls from House A left their humble abode and crossed over to the other side, but the guys of House B seemed to be unwelcoming especially with Rica.

Rob, who once became close with Rica when they did a secret task during their first week inside the house, was apparently acting cold toward Rica when she came with the other girls from House A.

In one their conversations, the boys of House B referred to Rica, a transgender, by many offensive names. Although Rica told Big Brother that she was unaffected by these slurs, Kuya had to call the attention of the boys regarding their treatment of their housemates.

Rob and the other boys immediately apologized to Rica following their talk with Big Brother.

On the other hand, in House A, after being a solo dad to Baby Dengue, Jason had to give the baby doll back to Big Brother.

Jason and Dengue’s “mother,” Melisa Cantiveros, called on their respective lawyers and met in court this week to prove who deserved full custody of their child.

But instead of getting into a heated fight, Jason and Melai ended up admitting their romantic feelings for each other. The “Melason” couple then agreed to a settlement, but until that time, Dengue will remain under the care of “child services.”

Emotions are truly reaching the extremes inside Kuya’s house. If last week the housemates saw themselves through typhoon “Walay,” will they be able to survive new typhoon “Issa” that is threatening to hit them this week? How will this change the process of nomination?

Justin Timberlake stunned by Charice

2009-11-28T08:41:00.000-08:00

Source: Reyma Buan-Deveza, abs-cbnnews.com

It was a dream come true for international Filipina singer Charice when she met one of her idols, American R&B superstar Justin Timberlake.

In an exclusive interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Charice shared how happy she was when she got the chance to talk to Timberlake, the former lead singer of 1990s boy band ’N Sync.

"Finally, I met Justin Timberlake last November 4. Nagkaroon kami ng chance na makapag-usap at kinongrats niya ako [sa career ko]. (We had a chance to talk and he congratulated me on my career)," Charice said.

Charice, who claims to be a "big fan" of Timberlake, said she met Timberlake during the CS Board of Governors Gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California.

She said "yes" to performing at the gala event when she heard that Timberlake would be there too.

"Natutuwa ako noong sinabi niya kay sir (David Foster) na 'Where did you find this girl?' Kasi kumanta po ako doon sa gala. (I was happy when he told David foster, 'Where did you find this girl?' Because I sang at the gala)," said Charice who performed 3 songs at the gala.

Until now, Charice is hoping that she can perform onstage with Timberlake.

"He is a good performer. I admire him. He's so good at singing and he's great at dancing," Charice said in Filipino.

In his speech at the CS Board of Governors Gala, Timberlake said he was "really stunned" by Charice's performance.

"Thank you so much for inviting me here. I'm stunned with the talent Charice and Bryan (McKnight). This whole evening, I'm really blown away," Timberlake said.

Currently, Charice is taking a break in her mini-mansion at Tagaytay City. She is set to guest on ABS-CBN's ASAP '09 this coming Sunday (November 29).

After, she will be returning to the US before the year end to prepare for the launch of her first international album.

In December, Charice will hit the big screen as the voice of a chipmunk in the animated movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks 2."

iGMA: Sunday’s SOP is Fully Charged!

2009-11-28T08:36:00.000-08:00

Source: gmanews.tv

Sundays have just gotten a new jolt of electricity through 'SOP Fully Charged!' If you think 'SOP' ruled before, you're in for a new treat as the choice Sunday Concert TV pulls out all the stops.

Super energized ang SOP Fully Charged this Sunday, with major launches ng Full House at Ang Panday. If that's not enough, makiki-party din sina Darna (Marian Rivera), Ding (Robert Villar) at Pancho (Dennis Trillo). Mark Herras will be launching his newest dance album; and La Diva premieres their first music video as a group.

At kumpleto nang muli ang hosts na sina Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs and Jaya.

If you were surprised by the changes in last week's SOP, expect more in the coming weeks, including this Sunday's live episode.

Nang makapanayam namin ang bagong Program Manager nito na si Ramel "Rams" David, he explained some of the changes that have happened and will continue to happen.

Something new. "May segments, pero hindi regular 'yung artist doon sa segment. So 'yung segment, iba-iba 'yung puwedeng sumayaw, kumanta." ‘Yan ang sinabi sa amin ni Sir Rams about the new format.

At sa pagpasok ng new faces sa SOP, gaya nina Jake Vargas, Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Alex Casto, Jay Perillo, Prince Stefan and Edgar Allan Guzman, there will also be more new segments according to him.

Pero dahil sa pagpasok ng mga bago, may ilang mga lumang mukha ang hindi na munang makikita; tulad nina Raymond Gutierrez and Rufa Mae Quinto.

Sir Rams tells us, "kasi, kung napansin niyo, kaunti na lang 'yung spiels. Tapos ibibigay na namin doon sa apat [na main hosts] talaga."

This is one of the ways na naisip ng SOP to make the show more energized—by continuously providing performance after performance, which means less talk.

"Tapos, mayroon kaming running LED, na instead na may ina-announce na 'happy birthday,' 'thank you,' doon na lang. To save time."

Bukod dito, SOP Fully Charged also introduces the 'One Time' segment. Sir Rams explains, "parang labanan ‘yan every month. So three weeks na may iba-ibang production numbers. Tapos sa fourth week, malalaman kung sino 'yung nanalo sa voting. So kung sino may gusto nung number, puwede kang mag-vote."

Last week it was Gian Magdangal. Can you guess who will go out of their comfort zone this week?

At ang huli sa mga na-reveal nang surprise? "Sa last hour namin, mamimigay kami ng premium items." Sir Rams said, "kaya SOP iLike e. Pwedeng mag-text, pwedeng mag-chat—interactive 'yung last hour."

Of course, the actual chat happens throughout the whole program. And you can join them this Sunday.

Regularly irregular. Another way of keeping viewers coming back is SOP Fully Charged's decision to rotate the younger performers every week, para hindi nasasawa ang mga viewers.

"Para we can give chance din to others," Sir Rams explained.

But of course, may ilang faces na hindi puwedeng mawala sa SOP—like Jolina Magdangal, Dennis Trillo, Heart Evangelista, Jan Nieto and La Diva. But Jolina and Jan will both be taking short breaks muna para sa isang grand image makeover. Pero sa SOP Fully Charged din mapapanood, of course.

Better preparations. With all these changes, siyempre kailangan sabayan rin ng mga performers ang continuous improvement na ginagawa ng show.

Kris Bernal, one of the re-launch performers, share with us: "Ngayon, mas mahaba na 'yung time ng rehearsals. Pinag-aaralan namin 'yung mga sayaw a week before the live episode. So ngayon medyo mas pulido, mas binabantayan 'yung bawat step, mas pinag-aaralan—at nagpupuyat kami."

Kaya naman mas matutuwa ang viewers sa mga mapapanood nila, according to Kris. "Kasi mas lalong pinagbubutihan at pinaghuhusayan ng lahat ng artista."

Dagdag pa niya, "talagang bawal ang walang energy."

SOP Fully Charged energizes your weekend viewing habits every Sunday after Joey's Quirky World. Don't miss this Sunday's episode as Lea Salonga takes the SOP concert stage for the very first time.

Claudine Barretto is now a Kapuso star

2009-11-25T09:03:00.000-08:00

Source: Fidel Jimenez, gmanews.tv

Certified Kapuso star na si Claudine Barretto matapos siyang pumirma ng kontrata sa GMA Network nitong Miyerkules. Ayon sa aktres, excited na siyang magsimula sa kanyang mga magiging proyekto.

Mainit na tinanggap ng mga pinuno ng GMA Network si Claudine kasama ang kanyang mga magulang sa pagpirma ng kontrata. Makakasama na ni Claudine ang kanyang mister na si Raymart Santiago na isang ring Kapuso star, ayon kay entertainment reporter Lhar Santiago.

Nandoon sa pirmahan ng kontrata sina GMA Network president, chairman at CEO Atty. Felipe L Gozon; GMA Network executive vice president at COO Gilberto Duavit Jr; GMA Films president Annette Gozon-Abrogar at GMA vice president for entertainment television Wilma Galvante.

Sa Chika Minute ng GMA News 24 Oras nitong Miyerkules, sinabi ni Claudine na naninibago siya pero masayang-masaya sa kanyang pagiging Kapuso star.

“Parang naninibago pero I think ang pinakanangunguna sa lahat ng nararamdaman ko ngayon yung excitement, at the same time yung excited talaga ako dahil alam kong magaganda ang mga nakahelerang projects to me, and at the same time makakasama ko ang asawa ko," pahayag ng mahusay na aktres.

Sinabi sa ulat na walang mahabang negosasyon na nangyari sa pagpirma ni Claudine ng kontrata sa GMA 7 na nagsimula sa bago niyang pelikula.

“Claudine has a movie with viva and they offered us to co-produce it, so sabi namin wow! Dream come true to have a movie with Claudine, we never thought we could do a movie with Claudine," ayon kay Annette Gozon- Abrogar.

Maging si Claudine ay inamin na mabilis ang mga pangyayari at nitong Martes lang nagkaroon ng usapan na pipirma na sila ng kontrata sa GMA Network building.

“Kami’y tuwang tuwa na naging Kapuso na siya sapagkat hindi naman kaila sa lahat na magaling na artista si Claudine," pahayag ni Atty Felipe L Gozon.

“Ang masasabi ko lang e sa wakas…si Claudine ay maraming tagahanga na mga Kapuso isa na ako roon. Hindi naman kaila na si Raymart ay Kapuso rin so welcome to the family. We’re very proud and happy na Kapuso ka na ngayon at excited na excited tayong lahat sa mga nakahilerang project para kay Claudine," pagbati naman ni Mr Gilberto Duavit.

Ranillos receiving death threats over Manny-Krista ‘affair’

2009-11-25T09:00:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

The Ranillo family is getting death threats as a result of the persistent rumors about Manny Pacquiao and Krista Ranillo.

The Ranillos made this revelation in a statement sent to ABS-CBN News.

They claimed that the death threats came from “some unknown individuals who are claiming that such inappropriate relationship exists.”

“All these death threats are continuing that is one of major reasons why the Ranillos have not returned to our country yet,” their legal counsel and spokesman, lawyer Tonisito Umali, told ABS-CBN North America News Bureau.

In the statement, signed by Krista’s father, veteran actor Mat Ranillo III, the family also categorically denied any inappropriate relationship between Pacquiao and Krista.

“Our family is deeply saddened by the continuing negative publicity being hurled upon us as a result of the alleged inappropriate relationship of Ms. Krista Ranillo with Mr. Manny Pacquiao,” the statement read.

“We thought that our silence will stop all these lies being peddled in the Philippine media by some unscrupulous people,” it said.

Umali also said: “There is absolutely no inappropriate relationship that existed, that is existing between Mr. Manny Pacquiao and Ms Krista Ranillo.”

The Ranillo family also appealed to the media “to exercise balance, fairness and accuracy in their reporting.”

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According to the official statement of the Ranillos, Umali is now studying whether television shows, news programs and major newspapers violated the rights of the Ranillos in reporting the alleged illicit affair.

The lawyer is also studying the “derogatory and untruthful comments made by Ms Gina Alajar in her Facebook (and published in major newspapers and shown in major TV shows) and other media personalities to determine whether such comments are considered unprotected speech or libelous.”

“Pinag-aaralan kong mabuti kung ano ang pananagutan ni Ms Gina Alajar.... very, very defamatory, very, very libelous,” Umali echoed.

When sought for comment, Alajar maintained: "I can say anything and everyting in my profile. Nobody can stop me."

Weeks ago, Alajar, a television and movie actress, wrote a controversial shout out in her Facebook account in connection with the alleged affair between Pacquiao and Krista.

It generated various reactions, but Alajar said she was standing by what she wrote. In her interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer, she maintained that “it was just unsolicited advice from me to Jinkee.”

Meanwhile, the Ranillos said they will not issue any further statement “so as not to jeopardize our attorney’s efforts to study the legal implications of this negative publicity to our individual rights.”

‘Krista hurting’

According to Krista’s manager, Arnold Vegafria, the young actress is terribly hurt by the unfair accusations hurled against her.

In his interview with ABS-CBN News, Vegafria reiterated that contrary to rumors, Krista and Pacquiao are just friends. The talent manager added that the two got close while filming their movie “Wapakman.”

Vegafria also shot down speculations that Krista received P200 million from Pacquiao.

“Wala raw binibigay si Manny sa kanya... kahit balato. They are just friends. In-invite lang daw sila doon ng mga kaibigan to watch the fight... Mainit ang isyu kaya hindi na lang sila nanood ng fight,” he said.

Krista flew to Las Vegas reportedly to watch the fight between Pacquiao and Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.

Vegafria also declined to comment on photos of Pacquiao and Krista together in Baguio City, saying he has yet to see these pictures.

The talent manager said Krista was in Baguio City to work and it was just a coincidence that Pacquiao was also there for his training.

He confirmed that the entire Ranillo family is saddened by the issue. He added that Krista is not yet ready to face the public because she is still hurting.

Vegafria also defended his ward. “Mabait na bata ‘yon. Matalino at alam niya ang ginagawa niya.”

He also assured that Krista will fly back to the country “soon.”

When asked to give a message to Krista, he said: “Just relax, take it easy. In every problem, there’s always a solution.”

He also praised Pacquiao for apologizing to the Ranillos and denying the alleged affair.

Jinkee to Krista: Find a single man

2009-11-24T23:45:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Jinkee Pacquiao, wife of WBO welterweight champion Manny “Pacman” "Pacquiao," is in a fighting mood.

Amid rumors romantically linking Manny to sexy star Krista Ranillo, Jinkee gave a scathing message to the young actress in her interview with another network.

In the interview, it seemed that the wife has indirectly confirmed the alleged illicit affair.

Jinkee called on Ranillo to find a single guy for her. The wife pointed out that Ranillo is still young and has a great future ahead of her.

She also reminded Ranillo that Manny is a happily married man with four children.

She said: "So, isipin niya kung magiging masaya ba siya kung makiki-join siya sa isang tao na may family? Magiging masaya ba siya na makasira siya ng pamilya? Madami pa siyang makikilalang iba na single, hindi ba? Bakit kailangan pang sa may asawa?”

"Si Manny may mga anak, masaya ang family namin. Mahirap 'yong nasisira ang family namin. Dapat tulungan na lang na maging buo ang family at maging masaya sila sa amin," Jinkee added.

Jinkee admitted that she is hurt by all the intrigues.

More so, she said, she is upset that people are now talking about her family. She said their personal affairs should be kept private for the sake of her children.

She vowed to fight and remain strong to keep her family intact. She said she and Manny have been together for 10 years and she would not give that up just because of these rumors.

She added that she may not be a perfect wife and perfect mother, but she would do everything for her family. She also told Manny that she will always be by his side “no matter what.”

Jinkee, Manny and their children are now in General Santos City. Ranillo, on the other hand, is set to be back in Manila any day this week to fulfill her commitments here.

Ranillo, one of the lead stars of ABS-CBN's "Tonyong Bayawak," is reportedly scheduled to do sexy pictorials for a calendar of a liquor brand and various magazines.

Comelec is ‘stupid,’ says Boy Abunda

2009-11-24T23:30:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Television host Boy Abunda has branded the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as “stupid” after the latter turned down the accreditation of “Ang Ladlad” due to "moral grounds."

"Ang Ladlad" is an organization of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT).

Reports said Comelec rejected “Ang Ladlad” for party-list accreditation on the grounds that it advocates "sexual immorality" and "immoral doctrines."

Abunda did not take this statement sitting down. Abunda lambasted the poll body for reportedly calling the group a “source of immorality.”

He said in his show "SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon:" "'Yong sinabi ng Comelec na ‘Ang Ladlad’ is parang the source of immorality, sabi ni Mayor [Rodrigo] Duterte (of Davao City) ngayong araw (Tuesday) sa mga front page, it is bigotry of the highest order. Para sa akin, 'yan ay isang katangahan."

"Para sa akin, isang malinaw talaga na walang pang-unawa na tama [ang Comelec]. And you are a government agency, 'yon lamang," Abunda added.

Abunda’s co-host and close friend Kris Aquino also defended her gay friend.

“You are mean. And the gay people naman are taxpayers. So, what's the problem?" Aquino said.

On November 11, the Comelec said although the party presented proper documents and evidence for their accreditation, its petition was "dismissable on moral grounds."

Page 5 of its ruling states that “Ang Ladlad's” definition of the LGBT as a marginalized sector "makes it crystal clear that the petitioner tolerates immorality which offends religious beliefs."

The document quotes passages from both the Bible and the Koran that describe homosexuality as "unseemly" or "transgressive."

The Comelec also went on to state that accrediting “Ang Ladlad” would pose risks for Filipino youths.

"Ang Ladlad" also applied for party-list accreditation in 2007, but was denied due to the lack of regional membership in the Philippines.

In a previous phone interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak, “Ang Ladlad,” through its head Danton Remoto, said the group would contest the Comelec ruling before the Supreme Court.

Remoto, who taught literature at the Jesuit-run Ateneo de Manila University for over 20 years, criticized the Comelec's allegation that older homosexuals are threats to the youth.

He also took issue against the Comelec ruling's frequent citation of Internet-sourced reports, saying that a legal document should at least use primary sourcing. Remoto said this spoke of "intellectual bankruptcy" among Comelec officials.

Remoto said the Comelec ruling is offensive to the LGBT community and an insult to their human rights.

Krista's camp thanks Manny

2009-11-24T04:15:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

The camp of Krista Ranillo thanked world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao for being "a true gentleman" by denying the alleged affair with the young sexy actress.

"I'm glad that Manny took the initiative in issuing an apology to the Ranillo family, who has been suffering from anguish because of all the unfounded rumors linking him to Krista,” said the actress’s talent manager, Arnold Vegafria, in a statement.

Vegafria said he hopes Pacquiao’s denial on the reported illicit affair will finally put the issue to rest.

“For what he just did, I commend Manny for being not just a legendary boxing hero, but a true gentleman even outside the ring," he said.

On Monday Pacquiao, who previously refused to address the issue, flatly denied the alleged affair between him and Ranillo.

He maintained that the actress, who is part of his upcoming film, "Wapakman," is just a close friend.

The pound-for-pound king also apologized to the entire Ranillo family.

"Pasensiya na at hindi ko naman ginusto na masira 'yong pamilya niyo. Dumating lang talaga 'yong pagkakataon na sinakyan ng [publiko] at nagkaroon ng isyu," Pacquiao said in his interview with another television network.

In her first interview since the controversy broke out, Pacquiao's wife, Jinkee, also did not deny that the rumor has caused friction between her and her husband.

However, she remained optimistic that she and Manny could hurdle what she considered the biggest problem in their marriage so far.

"Hindi naman tayo binibigyan ng problema ng Diyos kung hindi natin kaya. I'm sure maaayos din ito with the help of the Lord,” she said.

Krista has been at the center of the controversy ever since she admitted that she saw Pacquiao in Hong Kong in a chance encounter. Since then, photos and video of them together have been uploaded and circulated in the Internet.

No Intl Emmy plum for RP

2009-11-24T04:10:00.000-08:00

Source: Reyma Buan-Deveza, abs-cbnnews.com

The country's 3 nominees at the 37th International Emmy Awards were unsuccessful in their bid to bring home the prizes during the gala event at Hilton New York Hotel Monday night (US time).

Actress Angel Locsin, who was nominated for her performance as a she-wolf in ABS-CBN teleserye "Lobo," failed to grab the best actress award.

In a phone interview with abs-cbnNEWS.com, Locsin’s talent manager Becky Aguila, who was with the actress during the awards night in New York, said the Filipino actress lost to Julie Walters (A Short Stay in Switzerland, BBC, United Kingdom).

Two other nominees from the Philippines - ABS-CBN's "Kahit Isang Saglit" (A Time For Us) and GMA Network’s “Magdusa Ka” – were also unsuccessful. The two television series have been nominated under the telenovela category. The prize was given to Brazil’s “India-A Love Story.”

Even though Locsin did not win the prize, Aguila said “it was a very nice, wonderful and memorable experience for her.”

Aguila added that her ward was very proud to represent the Philippines in the prestigious competition.

Crowd favorite

Locsin is the second Filipina to be nominated under the best actress category in the competition. In 1989, Tessie Tomas was nominated for her role as former first lady Imelda Marcos in “A Dangerous Life.”

Aguila shared that Locsin was one of the crowd favorites in the red carpet. She was also the youngest nominee, according to the talent manager.

“She really stands out dahil ang ganda ng long gown niya. Everyone is staring at her. Everybody is staring at her gown,” Aguila added.

The actress’ gown was designed by Michael Cinco and is said to be worth P1 million, Aguila said. The gown weighs almost 6 kilos, with a lot of beads and Swarovski crystals.

Prior to the awards night, Locsin told ABS-CBN North America News Bureau that she was not expecting anything. She said she was happy just to be recognized by an international award giving body.

“Para sa akin hindi nagtatapos yan dito. Bilang artista, isang chapter pa lang ito. After nito move on ka, mag-research ka ulit sa bago mong character. Pero siyempre nakatulong ito para ma-inspire ka pa,” she added.

Gala event

According to the Web site of International Emmy Awards, the winners came from 6 countries across Europe, Asia and South America.

Nominees from the United Kingdom won in 5 out of 10 categories. This year, Brazil made history by taking home their first ever International Emmy Award for telenovela “India-A Love Story.”

A thousand international entertainment professionals and media executives attended the gala event, which was hosted by UK television star Graham Norton.

Presenters included Ed Westwick, Edie Falco, Alexa Chung, Moby, Katharine McPhee, Rachel Roy, Stephanie March, Keke Palmer, Matt Bomer, Matthew Rhys, Paul Schulze, Paula Zahn, Barbara Walters and Henry Kissinger.

“We congratulate tonight’s winners for their outstanding achievements. All the nominated programs and performances are a true inspiration for all of us in the industry and for audiences worldwide,” said academy president and chief executive officer Bruce Paisner.

Sir David Frost was also presented with the 2009 International Emmy Founders Award by legendary journalist Barbara Walters. Frost is one of the preeminent television figures of the 20th century, producing and hosting shows for more than 40 years.

iGMA: Susan Roces talks about GMA's first-ever ChristmasSerye

2009-11-24T03:52:00.000-08:00

Source: gmanews.tv

May handog na special series ang GMA 7 na naaangkop sa pagpahiwatig ng tunay na kahulugan ng Pasko. At sino pa ba ang nararapat manguna rito kung hindi ang Reyna ng Pelikulang Pilipino na si Ms. Susan Roces.

Sa pictorial ng first-ever Christmas series ng GMA Network kamakailan ng Sana Ngayong Pasko, nakapanayam ng press ang star ng ChristmasSerye na ito at balik-Kapuso na si Ms. Susan Roces.

"I'm just as excited. Noong unang in-offer sa akin ito, nabigyan na ako ng background tungkol sa kung ano ang istorya at kung ano ang role ko," related Ms.Susan. "It's a very heartwarming story—it's about family and the importance of memories together with the family. This is a very timely Christmas offering. I feel very honored. Karangalan ko na makasali sa first ChristmasSerye ng GMA-7. December 7 na siya."

At nang maibanggit namin na maraming fans ang excited na mapanood muli siya sa Kapuso network, sinuklian niya ito with her own excitement: "...para sa kanila at para din sa akin."

A family reunion

"Timely nga ang pagdating nitong serye na ito. Dahil kung ano ang ginagawa ng pamilya, kapag nagse-celebrate ng Pasko, ay siya rin gagawin noong araw na 'yon sa serye," declared Ms. Susan.

"Katulad ng karamihan sa ating mga pamilya rito sa Pilipinas at sa buong mundo marahil. 'Yun ang araw ng reunion…reunion para sa mga magkakamag-anak na magkita-kita," she said.

Pagpapatuloy pa niya, "Para sa mga apo na puntahan ang kanilang lola at magmano at mamasko. Gawing Pilipino. Ganun namin sine-celebrate ang Pasko."

Para kay Ms. Susan, importante pa rin ang handaan tuwing Pasko. Kaya sinisigurado rin niya na sa sarili niyang mag-anak na personal pa rin niyang pinaghahandaan ito.

"Ibinabagay mo iyan sa oras ng pagdating ng mga inaasan mong kamag-anak. Kung bata, siyempre ibinabagay mo ang mga putahe dun sa mga pagkain na gusto nila," she stated. "Pero siyempre, nakagawian na natin ang Pasko ay laging may hamon, may queso de bola, may bibingka, at puto bungbong."

Remembering Da King

Ngunit ang isa sa mga pinakaimportate kay Ms. Susan sa panahon ng Pasko ay ang pag-alala niya sa mahal niyang asawa, ang Hari ng Pelikulang Pilipino, na si Fernando Poe, Jr. who passed away last 2004.

"Lagi naman 'yun. Tuwing sasapit ang kanyang [death] anniversary—that is December 14—ay dinadalaw namin siya," she explains. "Personal choice ko ay sa simbahan kung saan kami ikinasal. Pagkatapos dadalawin ko siya [sa cemetery]. Ganun lang, ganun lang ka-simple."

At para naman sa mga fans ni Ms. Susan na hindi pa rin natitinag ang supporta sa kanya, simpleng mensahe ang kanyang ibinigay: "Maraming salamat sa napakagandang pagtanggap ninyong lahat sa akin. Karangalan ko."

Ang iba pang makakasama ni Ms. Susan sa ChristmasSerye na ito ay sina Christopher de Leon, Gina Alajar, Maxene Magalona, JC de Vera, Ynna Asistio, at JC Tiuseco.

Kaya gawing espesyal ang panahon na ito by watching Sana Ngayong Pasko starting December 7.

PBB: Double Up 4th Nomination Night

2009-11-09T00:34:00.000-08:00

For the 4th nomination night, 6 housemates are in the line for eviction next week.

In the House A housemates the nominated are Yuri, who got 5 pts. and Tom got 6pts. While in the House B, 4 housemates in the verge of eviction. Tibo and Paul Jake got 5 pts. of vote, while Jason and Carol got 3 pts. of vote.

Who will be getting evicted this coming Saturday? Just wait and see.

Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up Livestreaming

2009-11-08T06:29:00.000-08:00

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Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up Livestreaming Camera 1

2009-11-08T06:28:00.000-08:00

Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up Livestreaming Camera 2

2009-11-08T06:27:00.000-08:00

Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up Livestreaming Camera 3

2009-11-08T06:25:00.000-08:00

Delio Second Evictee

2009-11-08T02:13:00.000-08:00

Delio Dimaculangan was the second evictee in “Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Double Up.”

The cook from Batangas got only text votes (5.43%)of the total votes. While his fellow nominees for the second eviction Jason Francisco got (51.42%), Tom Mott (22.78%), Patrick Villanueva (14.23%), and Mariel Sorino (6.40%).

Cebu Inmates Doing The Queen Medley Routine Video

2009-11-07T00:09:00.000-08:00

The Cebu inmates known for their smashing Youtube hits "Thriller" and some other dance routines are back, this time with a tribute to Queen.

Watch the video below...

Manny Pacquiao Interviewed at the Jimmy Kimmel Show

2009-11-05T00:00:00.000-08:00

Part 1

See more of the interview after the jump...

Part 2

Manny Pacquiao sings Sometimes When We Touch

ABS-CBN's first animated series to air soon

2009-11-04T03:11:00.000-08:00

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

ABS-CBN television series “Super Inggo” was a phenomenal success when it premiered in 2006, prompting the Kapamilya network to bring it back on TV.

This time though as an animated series called “Super Inggo at Super Tropa.”

The show is a collaborative project between ABS-CBN TV Production and ABS-CBN Animation Department led by Guia Jose.

Jose was part of the creative team of Optifex International, which worked on animation projects like “The Flinstones,” “The Jetsons,” and “Yogi's Treasure Hunt.”

She trained at the Hanna-Barbera Studios in Burbank in 1987 and Tokyo Movie Shinsha in Tokyo in 1985 and 1986. The animation team of 100—animators, writers, and staff— worked on one episode for about 18 weeks.

Business Unit Head Enrico Santos has high hopes that the animated series will be as well-loved as its predecessor.

"Everything that the public loved in Super Inggo—the drama, adventure, fun—will still be here, but in a new, more dynamic environment," Santos said.

“Super Inggo at ang Super Tropa” will premiere on November 22.

PBB: Video of Cathy in Big Brother Finland

2009-11-03T01:13:00.000-08:00

BB Pinoy Cathy with Finish Housemates

BB Pinoy Cathy sings vs. Antti vs. Esa

Jennylyn Mercado FHM Philippines November 2009 Issue

2009-11-01T23:57:00.000-08:00

For the second time, singer-actress Jennylyn Mercado makes her FHM Philippines magazine repeat on its November 2009 issue.