Louis Tomlinson: 'Fame can be lonely'

One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson wouldn't like to be a solo artist because he thinks fame can be lonely.

Louis Tomlinson admits fame can be lonely.
The One Direction singer loves being in a band with Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan because he thinks life as a solo artist wouldn't be as much fun.
He told the September 2013 issue of Teen Vogue: ''It could definitely be a lonely job. I wouldn't be able to do this if I were on my own.''
While the group are greeted with chaos wherever they go, they are grateful to their fans for all of their support, even if it can get overwhelming.

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Cory Monteith's emotional memorial

The memorial for Cory Monteith, attended by the 'Glee' cast and crew, was ''incredibly emotional and moving''.

There wasn't a ''dry eye in the house'' at Cory Monteith's memorial in Los Angeles on Thursday (25.07.13).
The 'Glee' cast and crew, including Cory's 26-year-old girlfriend Lea Michele, paid tribute to the actor, who died of a heroin and alcohol overdose earlier this month, at a private service at Paramount studios where 'Glee' is filmed and everyone was overcome with emotion.
A source told E! News: ''It was incredibly emotional and moving.
''Don't think there was a dry eye. It was a really fitting tribute to an amazing guy. But it is all just so sad.''

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Selena Gomez excited to be a big sister

Selena Gomez is excited to be a big sister after her mother Mandy Cornett and stepfather Brian Teefey welcomed daughter Gracie Elliot Teefey on June 12.

Selena Gomez couldn't be happier about becoming a big sister.
The 21-year-old singer's mother Mandy Cornett and stepfather Brian Teefey welcomed daughter Gracie Elliot Teefey on June 12 and Selena admitted the arrival was even more special as the pair had been trying to expand their family for some time.
Speaking on 'Good Morning America', she said: ''My family has been trying for a while, so I'm so happy for them.
''She's healthy and beautiful, and I'm very happy.''
While she dotes on her little sister, Selena recently decided to move out of the home she shares with Mandy, Brian and Gracie and get her own place.

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Taylor Swift ruled out of One Direction movie

Director Morgan Spurlock says Taylor Swift won't feature in the One Direction movie 'This Is Us'.
Taylor Swift won't appear in the One Direction movie.
The 23-year-old singer briefly dated the band's singer Harry Styles last year but won't be in the documentary 'This Is Us' because they split up before filming began.
'This Is Us' director Morgan Spurlock told Teen Vogue: ''It gets frustrating for them at times, because suddenly stuff gets printed that isn't even true, I saw an article that said, 'Harry Styles demands Taylor Swift be taken out of the movie.' But by the time we started filming in January, they had already split up.''
While Harry's romantic drama won't feature in the movie, producer Ben Winston, says their real lives are more exciting than fiction.

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What Lovi Poe's mom wishes for her daughter

So who is Lovi Poe dating nowadays?

Don't ask her mother. According to Rowena Moran, Lovi Poe’s mom, she's "the last person to know" when press people quizzed her about Lovi’s ex-boyfriends Jake Cuenca and Ronald Singson.

Lovi meanwhile denied keeping things from her mom, especially where her love life is concerned.

“Akala lang niya 'yon,” Lovi notes. “Mom knows a lot of things. Wala lang talaga ngayon (referring to her love life)."

Rowena knows about her break-up with Ronald and the others that happened in-between, insists Lovi.

It’s just that Rowena would rather fix her daughter’s hair backstage than quiz Lovi about her personal life.

A lot of trust

“I trust my daughter a lot,” the doting mom explains. “She can handle everything.  At 24, she already knows what’s right and wrong,” she added during the launch of “Love Affair,” the newest addition to the Bench Celebrity Scents Collection on Sunday, June 16.

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Ruffa Gutierrez to study in London

Ruffa Gutierrez received an early gift for her 39th birthday on Monday, June 24. She will go back to school, and at the prestigious King’s College London Summer School at that.

In a text message to Yahoo! Philippines OMG!, the actress-beauty queen said: “Dearest Family and Friends,  I’m delighted to share the good news that I’m making  London my classroom this summer!"

"My application to the King’s College London Summer School has been successful. I will be studying International Political Economy under Business  & Management. If I  can fix my schedule  properly, I will add another course, “The Art of Leadership,” as well. I will have this amazing opportunity to study at the fourth oldest university in England with a global reputation for academic excellence,” she continued.

She asked family and friends to wish her luck "as I take this leap of faith to broaden my horizons and improve myself as an individual.”

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Agot Isidro, adventurous at 47

Whether it’s mountain climbing, river trekking or white water rafting, 46-year-old singer-actress Agot Isidro defies the limits of middle age. “They say (it’s when you’re at) 20’s that you do party-party, 30’s when you’re earning a lot of money and start making a niche, and 40’s is when you say, let life begin. Whatever you want to achieve, supposedly you’ve achieved in your 30’s,” Agot told Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Last February, she conquered the Philippines’ highest peak, Davao’s Mt. Apo, with her climbing buddy, Dr. Gideon Lasco, whom she met through his blog pinoymountaineer.com. “I was supposed to go to a trekking trip to Nepal last April, pero I was gonna do it alone. So up to the last minute, I was like, ‘Sige I’ll do it,’” she recounted her cancelled adventure trip to the Himalayas. “Then I went to Bali for four days. Nalungkot ako. So sabi ko, ‘Four days pa lang ‘to nalulungkot na ko, what more kung 17 days? It’s a 17-day trip. I’ll postpone it.’ Maybe in 2, 3 days kung ok na si Gid (her climbing buddy) o kung sinong gusto sumama, then I’ll go,” she continued. Accompanied by other climbing enthusiasts, Agot has reached the peak of Mt. Maculot and Pico de Loro in Batangas.

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Zsa Zsa, Dolphy's sons receive comedy king's CCP award

MANILA -- Dolphy's long-time partner Zsa Zsa Padilla and his sons received on behalf of the late film icon the highest honor given by the Culture Center of the Philippines (CCP).
On Wednesday, the comedy king, along with six other individuals and an organization, were recognized with the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater).
The posthumous recognition was received by Padilla, along with Dolphy's sons Eric, Vandolph and Epi Quizon.
Born Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Dolphy was recognized  for his contribution in Film and Broadcast Arts. Dubbed the Philippines' "King of Comedy," the late veteran actor's career spanned over six decades.
He passed away in July last year after a five-year battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 83.
Another posthumous recognition was conferred on Zenaida Amador, founder of local theater production company Repertory Philippines, for her achievements in Philippine theater.
The other awardees of the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining are poet and critic Cirilo Bautista (Literature), artist Brenda Fajardo (Visual Arts), dancer-teacher Agnes Locsin (Dance), composer Ramon Santos (Music), and anthropologist Florentino Hornedo (Cultural Research).

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Patrick Adams of 'Suits' loves PH mangoes, beaches

MANILA, Philippines – This is not the first time in the Philippines for Canadian actor Patrick J. Adams, who is back in the country for a bit of work and some rest and recreation to further explore the local culture.
Known for his role in the American TV legal drama “Suits,” Adams said he visited the Philippines 15 years ago and discovered that the best mangoes in the world could be found here.
“We stayed in a resort in Cebu and we spent a couple of days in town. My father’s a journalist so we get to travel. We had a great time, so much mangoes. It’s so good here,” he said at a press conference on Wednesday.
While he feels unfortunate that he’s only been in the hotel since he arrived in Manila on Tuesday, Adams said he and girlfriend Troian Bellisario are looking forward to seeing nice beaches in the country in the coming days.
“We just got in yesterday and we literally went straight to the room and ate food and for a run in the gym. Now we are here. So all I’ve seen in Manila is this hotel and it’s a beautiful hotel. Sadly, we don’t have a lot of time,” he said.
“But we are gonna take off to some secret location. We’re gonna visit a beach somewhere for a while. We are trying to just keep it quiet,” he added.

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Heart Evangelista on marrying Sen. Chiz Escudero: 'Yeah, I think of that'

Humiling ang PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Heart Evangelista ng sandaling interview sa backstage ng Party Pilipinas last Sunday, February 24.

Matapos ang appearance niya sa musical show ng GMA-7, nagpaunlak naman ang aktres kahit ito’y nagmamadali.

Agad naming tinanong si Heart tungkol sa naging bakasyon nito sa San Francisco, California, kasama ang nobyong si Senator Chiz Escudero.

Sabi ng Kapuso actress, “Okay naman, although medyo napagod lang kami dahil four days lang kami sa States.

“Oo, kasi two days siya [Chiz]... two days siya doon… but it was nice kasi I got to spend time with my sister. Ganyan.

“Nakapag-ikot-ikot ng konti. Tapos, yun."

Bakit four days lang ang bakasyon nila?

“Actually, parang three days in a half lang, ganoon lang yung time.

“Kasi kailangang magtrabaho and it's campaign time also.

"He needs to do what he needs to do, ako rin naman I need to do what I need to do."

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Rhian Ramos, ikinalungkot ang kalagayan ngayon ni Bella Flores

Ikinalungkot ni Rhian Ramos nang mabalitaan niya ang kalagayan ngayon ng beteranang aktres na si Bella Flores.

Matatandaan na noong nakaraang taon ay naoperahan ang aktres matapos maaksidente ito sa kanilang tahanan.

At ngayon nga, bukod sa bedridden na siya, ayon sa kanyang anak na si Ruby Arcilla, “madali siyang mapagod, tapos medyo forgetful."

“Honestly nagulat ako, e," sabi ni Rhian nang makausap siya ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) noong Pebrero 23, sa Baguio City, para sa Panagbenga Festival.

“Kasi nung nakatrabaho ko siya sa Kontrabida Girl (2012), which is very recent lang naman, uhm, she seems fine.

“And kahit kasi naka-off yung cameras, nag-uusap kami and she was quick, parang kung ano'ng character niya nga sa Kontrabida Girl, yung medyo ginagabayan niya ng konti yung character ko, e, yung binibigyan niya ‘ko ng advice, yun ang nangyari sa totoong buhay.

“She was telling me about showbiz, and she knew her lines.

“So for me, she was just so present and quick, na it’s hard for me to think of her not in that position.

“I hope her family is okay, and I hope she gets well."

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Gina Alajar directs former leading man Phillip Salvador in Unforgettable

Hindi na nabalikan ng award-winning actress na si Gina Alajar ang pag-arte dahil mas naging abala na siya sa pagiging direktor ng ilang TV series.

Huling umarte si Direk Gina sa mga GMA-7 teleserye na Hiram Na Puso, Luna Blanca, at Amaya.

Pagkatapos nito ay nagkasunud-sunod na ang pagdidirek niya na nagsimula sa Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts noong 2010.

Hinawakan din ni Direk Gina ang Machete, Luna Blanca (second unit director), Temptation of Wife (second unit director), at Magdalena.

Ngayon ay siya ulit ang pinahawak sa bagong afternoon drama series na Unforgettable.

Sabi ng actress-director, “Thankful naman ako sa Kapuso network for trusting me with these projects.

“Bago ko naman tanggapin ang isang project na idirek, binabasa ko muna yung script for the pilot week.

“If I find it challenging, I will do it.

"Nagkakataon naman na nagugustuhan natin ang mga offers nila.

“I get to work with new stars and the veterans—yung mga nakasabay ko noong bata pa ako.

“Ngayon, idinidirek ko na sila!" sabay tawa niya.

Nakausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Gina sa press launch ng Unforgettable sa GMA Network Center last week.

VETERAN STARS. Kabilang sa sinasabing veteran stars na idinidirek ngayon ni Direk Gina ay si Phillip Salvador, na ilang beses niyang nakasama sa mga pelikula noong dekada ‘80.

Inamin ni Direk Gina na isa si Phillip sa paborito niyang leading men dahil sa mga pinagsamahan nilang mga pelikula.

Nagkasama silang dalawa sa Kontrobersyal (1981), Caught In The Act (1981), Kapit Sa Patalim: Bayan Ko (1985), at Orapronobis (1989).

Parehong alaga at hinubog bilang mga mahuhusay na artista sina Gina at Phillip ng yumaong award-winning film director na si Lino Brocka.

Kahit na matagal na silang magkakilala ni Ipe, nangapa pa rin daw si Gina dahil first time niyang ididirek ang dati niyang leading man.

Careful daw si Gina dahil ayaw niyang i-assume na kaagad niyang makukuha ang tiwala ni Ipe porke’t siya ang direktor ng project.

Sabi niya, “Sa totoo lang, kinabahan ako.

"Malaki kasi ang respeto ko kay Kuya Ipe, kaya medyo tinatantiya ko pa rin siya kasi first time ko siyang ididirek.

“Matagal din kasi kaming hindi nagkasama sa isang proyekto bilang mga artista. Ngayon lang ulit tapos ako pa ang director niya

“So I don’t want to cross any lines na baka hindi niya magustuhan."

Pero natuwa naman si Gina dahil naging very cooperative ang aktor at wala siyang naging problema rito bilang artista niya.

“In fairness kay Kuya Ipe, he’s very open sa mga ipinapagawa namin sa kanya in regards to his role sa Unforgettable.

“At natuwa naman ako dahil nakikinig siya sa akin. Kung ano ang gusto ko sa isang eksena ay gagawin niya.

“Hindi siya yung nakikialam sa paghawak ko sa mga eksena. He listens and he does his job as an actor very well.

“Siya pa rin yung Phillip Salvador na kilala ko—magaling at madaling makatrabaho.

“It makes my job a lot easier and fulfilling dahil isang Phillip Salvador ang idinidirek natin."

HUMBLE. Isa pang nagustuhan ni Gina kay Ipe kahit noon pa man ay ang pagiging humble nito at matulungin sa mga baguhang artista.

Sabi ng direktora, “Another thing good about Kuya Ipe, kahit noon pa, he never makes you feel intimidated.

“Hindi siya yung tipo ng artista na laging ipapaalala sa iyo na mahusay siyang artista at marami na siyang awards—hindi siya ganoong klaseng tao.

“In fact, mapagbigay ‘yang si Kuya Ipe… he likes to share whatever he learned from being an actor sa haba ng panahon.

“Kung ano ang natutunan niya kay Direk Lino noon, ibinabahagi niya sa mga baguhan na nakakasama niya.

“Kaya noong pareho kaming maging mentors last year sa Protégé, yung ginagawa niya na mag-mentor sa lahat ng mga contestants, siyang-siya iyon… He likes to help ang mga baguhan talaga.

“And we all appreciated that about him dahil Phillip Salvador na ‘yan!

“Hindi na niya kailangan gawin ang ganoon, but still, ipinaramdam at ipinakita niya kung gaano siya ka-down-to-earth na tao.

“I am happy na nagkaroon ako ng pagkakataon na maidirek ang tulad ni Kuya Ipe."

REUNION. Ikinatuwa rin ni Gina na nakasama si Carmi Martin sa Unforgettable dahil parang nag-reunion ang "Brocka Babies."

Aniya, “Ngayon ko rin lang madidirek si Carmi and it was nice to be working with her again.

“Lumapit nga siya sa akin noong first taping day niya at sinabi niyang tuwang-tuwa siya na maididirek ko na raw siya.

“Nakakataba naman ng puso na galing iyon sa isang tao na matagal mo nang hindi nakakasama sa trabaho.

“Reunion nga ng mga alaga ni Direk Lino!

“Nagkasama na kasi kami nila Carmi at Kuya Ipe sa pelikulang Kapit Sa Patalim: Bayan Ko.

“Magkakasama kaming tatlo when the film was taken and shown during the Cannes Film Festival in 1985.

“Kaya ang sarap na makatrabaho ulit ang mga dati mo nang nakasama.

“Like what I said, people like Kuya Ipe and Carmi make my job easier kasi napaka-professional nila hanggang ngayon." -- Ruel J. Mendoza, PEP

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Yeng living her dream

MANILA, Philippines - It was six years ago when Yeng Constantino first dared to confirm if music was truly her path by joining the first edition of ABS-CBN’s reality singing search Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA). Her winning the title Grand Star Dreamer stamped her every right to pursue the dream of making it big in the music industry.
Since then, success, seemingly, has never been elusive to her. Hawak Kamay, her first composition, became an instant hit and continues to appeal to many until this day. Various recognitions and performances here and abroad followed. Her songwriting skills also made her a notch higher from other artists in the local music scene.
“I’m thankful to God that I am able continue to share my talent,” says Yeng, who, obviously remains the most visible from among her PDA batch. “To all those who support me all this time, thank you so much. And I’m happy whenever I get recognized for my work.”
Setting aside the financial comfort she gets to enjoy, Yeng confesses to feeling doubly happy whenever her songs become familiar tunes even to kids. “When I was a child I dreamt of going up on stage with those blinding lights to perform in front of many people.”
Indeed, Yeng is now living her dream and, even without any expectations, she is getting more than what she wanted. Having met and shared some insights with her favorite artists mean so much to her. “Nakausap ko si Chito Miranda na parang friend ko lang; nagtwi-Twitter kami at naka-BBM ko pa s’ya. And  Raymund (Marasigan), my favorite musician, produced this album (Metamorphosis, her fifth album which is released under Star Records).”
She considers Metamorphosis as the highlight of her sixth year in the music circuit as it carries 10 all-original tracks, nine of them are her compositions. Through album, the now 24-year-old singer also introduces music enthusiasts to a new sound that perfectly complements her new look — red hair, high heeled boots, metallic pants paired with long-sleeved blouse.

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Golden Screen TV Awards to honor four icons of TV industry

The Golden Screen TV Awards will honor four icons of the television industry on its award ceremony on Friday, March 1, at Teatrino in Greenhills.
Ageless actress Gloria Romero will receive the Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Drama, veteran comedienne Nova Villa will be conferred the Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy, while GMA news anchor Mel Tiangco will get the Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for News Broadcast.
The Entertainment Press Society, Inc., organizer of the event, will also give out a new special honor this year — the Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award Ulirang Alagad ng Sining — named after the comedy king and TV legend who passed away last year. The recipient will be legendary actor and director Eddie Garcia.
Gloria Romero started her career at the age of 19 in Sampaguita Pictures. Some of her memorable movies were “Dalagang Ilocana” and “Tanging Yaman” for whichshe  won best actress awards at FAMAS. Her career spans 60 years.
On TV, she is best remembered for her role in the sitcom “Palibhasa Lalake” as the drunkard Tita Minerva, as well as her work in “Richard Loves Lucy” and “Ok Fine! Whatever.” After having been with ABS-CBN for quite a number of years, she transferred to GMA where she did the teleserye “Munting Heredera”. She is currently playing the lead role in “Forever” with Heart Evangelista and Geoff Eigenmann.

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Jennifer Lawrence’s clothes from ‘Silver Linings’ up for auction

LOS ANGELES – Clothing worn by Jennifer Lawrence in her Oscar-winning role as an outspoken young widow in comedy “Silver Linings Playbook” went up for auction on Tuesday, just two days after the Academy Awards ceremony.
Memorabilia dealer Nate D. Sanders put the skin-tight white dance pants, winter coat and sports bra Lawrence wore in the film up for sale in the online auction that will end on Thursday.
The items are expected to fetch between $500 and $1,500 following the 22-year-old’s Best Actress win on Sunday.
“She’s now on the record for having an Academy Award, which definitely gives it (the items) status now,” said Laura Yntema, spokeswoman for auction house Nate D. Sanders.
“The Hunger Games” star also won awards from the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild in January for her “Silver Linings Playbook” performance.
Five items, either worn by Lawrence or from her wardrobe on the film, are up for auction with starting bids at $100.
They include the custom-tailored skin-tight white pants Lawrence wore during the film’s climactic ballroom dance scene with co-star Bradley Cooper.

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Seth Macfarlane says ‘no way’ he would host Oscars again

LOS ANGELES – Comedian Seth MacFarlane said on Tuesday that he would not host the star-studded Academy Awards ceremony again, after TV critics panned Sunday’s show.
“Family Guy” creator and star MacFarlane was asked on Twitter whether he would host the Oscars a second time after making his debut in Sunday’s show, and replied: “No way. Lotta fun to have done it, though.”
MacFarlane’s response came after TV critics slammed the telecast, in which 40.3 million Americans saw Iran hostage thriller “Argo” take home the top prize for Best Picture.
In a night of risqué jokes about female nudity and zingers about gays and Jews, MacFarlane, 39, poked fun at himself in an opening sketch with William Shatner and the “Star Trek” star told him he was in danger of being deemed “the worst Oscar host ever.”
While some critics lashed out at MacFarlane’s hosting, others placed more blame on the overall song-and-dance-heavy show, produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, which ran for 3 1/2 hours.
MacFarlane’s appeal among young people did though provide an 11 percent bump in the 18-49 demographic coveted by TV networks and advertisers. And overall viewer ratings were up, making for the largest Oscar audience in three years.

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Anne Curtis reveals secret of ‘provocative’ outfit as MTRCB orders ‘ASAP’ probe

No, it was not a wardrobe malfunction.
Moments after the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board ordered an investigation of the high-slit black dress she wore on “ASAP 18″ on Sunday, Anne Curtis took to Twitter and Instagram late Tuesday afternoon to clear the air about her controversial attire during her song number on “ASAP 18″ on Sunday.
Her post reads:
“TAAAADAAA! I present to you the controversial @boomita (Twitter handle of designer Boom Sason) outfit I wore for my birthday number on ASAP.
“As you can see, we have a bodysuit with a hidden tangga (sic) to make way for the sky high slit skirt. It is made out of 2 pieces. In fact the “tangga” is made out of swimsuit material which Boom Sason is also known for making. I was completely protected.
“It may have seemed like a wardrobe malfunction to many but I can assure you, after making the mistake of not securing myself once I wouldn’t let that happen to me again. So to settle all your minds I just had to post this.
“Thank you to everyone that was concerned! To everyone that’s trying to make an issue out of it! Thank you! ABS-CBN News just told me it’s their most clicked on video on their site ever!
“Just relax everyone! Wearing a tangga is no newbie in the industry! It’s been around since the 80′s ”
Her explanation came two hours after the MTRCB announced on its Twitter account that it had summoned the show’s producers to “a gender-sensitivity investigation” over that same outfit.

MTRCB summons ASAP to gender-sensitivity investigation over alleged provocative outfit of one of its stars last Sunday.
— MTRCB (@MTRCBgov) February 26, 2013

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Shay Mitchell returning to Manila to promote clothing brand, to join ‘PLL’ co-star Troian Bellisario as well?

It looks like Troian Bellisario is not the only “Pretty Little Liars” star that will be sighted in the metropolis this week.
Filipino-Canadian Shay Mitchell, who was in town last December to promote the show, has made good on her promise to return to the Philippines. As per her latest tweet Tuesday afternoon (Manila time), the dusky actress had just left Los Angeles and was on her way to Manila.
This time, the purpose of her visit is to promote the fashion retail brand American Eagle Outfitters. As posted by her local fan club, Shay Mitchell Philippines, on their Facebook and Twitter pages, the actress will grace a private VIP party on February 28 and will also welcome the general public to the opening of AE’s concept store at Bonifacio High Street in Taguig slated on March 1.
Last February 24, Shay confirmed her return with the tweet, “Getting excited…!!! Philippines, I’m coming back.”
Despite not growing up here, Shay is a big fan of the Philippines. During her last visit, she was quoted as saying, “Filipinos are the happiest people in the world. Even my friends want to be Filipinos, too.”

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Robin Nievera stages first solo concert, with a little help from his famous mom

When Robin Nievera launched his debut album last year, he forged his own path in an industry where the legacies of his parents, OPM icons Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez, loomed large.
As a guitar-wielding singer-songwriter, Robin made it clear from the get-go that he was not taking the same pop-star route taken by mom and dad. But, of course, they remain his inspiration and are very supportive of his efforts to make a name for himself.
On Saturday, March 2, at 8PM at the Teatrino in Promenade Greenhills – two weeks after his parents reunited for their most successful concert in recent memory — the eldest son of Martin and Pops will stage “The Nightmares Concert”, his first solo show.
The concert was Pops’ brainchild. “She told me after listening to the album, ‘Why don’t you do a concert?” Robin notes. “And it didn’t stop there. ‘I’ll produce it,’ she said.”
The album that gave Pops the idea for the concert is Robin’s self-penned and self-produced second album entitled “Nightmares”. Musically, it is anything but. It’s a 10-track set of all-original songs that find the 26-year-old musician exploring his gentler side and veering away from the rock sound of his debut album, “Overwait”.
The result is a more intimate album that puts the spotlight squarely on his soulful, bluesy voice, songwriting skills, and guitar-playing. The album is available for free download in Robin’s website, robinnieveramusic.com.
“The show is actually a dream come true for me,” Robin says. “So the title is actually a bit ironic. And I promise not to make good on it. This will be a night of good music. I’m making sure, together with my team, that everyone in the concert will have a great time, and that includes myself and my guests.”

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Hunk or dork? Sam Milby has yet to ask out Shaina Magdayao

“Dork” is not a word that many people would use to describe Sam Milby. But the Filipino-American actor thinks he is one — at least in the sense best translated in Filipino as “torpe” or “tyope”.
Sam has already opened up about his attraction towards Shaina Magdayao to her ex and his bosom buddy John Prats, but so far he has yet to ask her out.
“Wala pang progress. There are times that we hang out. Hindi ko pa rin siya niyayaya on a date na kaming dalawa lang. I don’t know. I don’t feel comfortable yet. As of now, enjoy lang kami ng ganito. No pressure,” he says.
How old is he — 14? The actor is twice that age, but he feels he has a good reason to be circumspect.
“At 28, I can say na when it comes to women, ‘yung mga nangyari na sa akin in the past, maiiwasan ko na mangyari now or maulit uli. I am picky na. So, if we talk about pag-ibig, ang gusto ko na now na mangyari eh, mas makilala ko na ang babaeng possible, papakasalan ko na,” he reveals.
Sam sees himself settling down between 33 and 35. That’s five to seven years away — plenty of time, he reckons, to know the girl he will take to the altar.
He finds Shaina’s “charming, beautiful and, most of all, good-hearted”.
On the one hand, he says he’s in no hurry to get into a relationship. On the other hand, he realizes he has put himself in a corner after declaring his intentions.

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