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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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BB Gandanghari has a lover in the US but says he broke his promise to visit her this month

BB Gandanghari had been mum about her relationship status for the longest time, but she was in such a good mood at a recent press conference that she finally opened up about having left her heart in the States. “Magde-deny sana ako,” BB said with a laugh. “Magaling siyang magluto,” she said of her boyfriend. And? “Baka nga wala na kami,” she quipped.  “At a time like this, when you feel so pressured (at work), you just want somebody to...

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Nine Inch Nails to go back on road after reinventing itself

LOS ANGELES – Industrial rock group Nine Inch Nails is planning to hit the road again for a world tour after reinventing itself and adding new musicians. Founder Trent Reznor, who took a hiatus after the band’s “Wave Goodbye” tour in 2009, told music website Pitchfork.com on Monday that the band is “reinventing itself from scratch.” Reznor said in a statement that bass player Eric Avery, formerly of Jane’s Addiction, King Crimson guitarist...

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‘Zero Dark Thirty’ fails at Oscars amid political fallout

LOS ANGELES – “Zero Dark Thirty,” about the decade-long U.S. hunt for Osama bin Laden, has received more attention in the U.S. Congress than it did at the Oscars on Sunday, amid political fallout over its depiction of torture and alleged intelligence leaks to the movie’s makers. The film, which has sparked outrage among both Democrats and Republicans in Washington over its depiction of torture, and allegations that the Obama administration...

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Netizens believe Anne Curtis had no undies in birthday number on ‘ASAP’

The online discussions regarding the show-stopping number by Anne Curtis on “ASAP 18” on Sunday have already shifted from the obvious question of whether or not she was wearing any underwear underneath the high-slit black gown she wore on her production number of Rihanna’s “Diamonds”. Although many have given their thumbs up to the sizzling song number, not a few people were left wondering if the Movie and Television Review and Classification...

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Manny Pacquiao, Cesar Montano Join Hands To Knock Out Hunger

MANILA, Philippines - Aiming to eradicate world hunger is Manny Pacquiao, who recently signed up as Asian Ambassador for Global Village Champions Foundation (GVCF), a non-profit organization providing meals for the needy all over the world. Also a congressman of Sarangani, the popular pugilist dubbed as the "Pambansang Kamao," recently met with officials of the group including GVCF founder and chairman Yank Barry who flew to the country to...

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Vice Vows To Help Ryan With Tax Case

MANILA, Philippines – Like a parent to the rescue, Vice Ganda has pledged to assist Ryan Bang in resolving his tax case with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). In a letter he sent to “Kris TV,” which host Kris Aquino read during its Feb. 27 episode, Vice said: “Ryan always remember that you are special to me and I love you more than my boyfriend. Thanks for loving me like your real nanay. I will always be there for you. You may lose everything...

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Pinoy Fans Touch ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Star’s Heart

MANILA, Philippines – Troian Bellisario, one of the four women leads on “Pretty Little Liars (PLL)”, may have her set of expectations about the Philippines from her two cast mates Lucy Hale and Fil-Canadian actress Shay Mitchell, but she certainly must not have expected to turn emotional during, of all things, a press conference. Hosted by ETC, Troian sat with select members of the media where she said her co-star told her “awesome things”...

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Angelica Cries Foul Over Detractors

MANILA, Philippines – While Angelica Panganiban has seemingly mastered the art of handling controversies, having weathered big ones in the past, she still can’t help but feel dismayed at people who fabricate negative stories against her. There have been times when she has to trip the fine line between merely defending herself and appearing “guilty” to others in doing so. “Mahirap po kasi na kaming mga artista… Wala ho kaming ibang ginawa kundi...

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Carla Abellana on Geoff Eigenmann: 'He is special that way na lumalakas ako dahil sa kanya'

Hindi man naging romantic ang Valentine’s date ng magkasintahang Carla Abellana at Geoff Eigenmann last Thursday, February 14, nag-iwan naman ito ng marka sa Kapuso actress. Sa interview ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Carla sa backstage ng Party Pilipinas last Sunday, February 17, sa GMA-7 studios, ikinuwento niya kung ano ang ginawa ng kasintahan para sa kanya. Aniya, “Yun yung part na nagbigay ng flowers si Geoff. “Kasi,...

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Savages showing exclusively at Ayala Malls

MANILA, Philippines - Three-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone returns to the big screen with the ferocious thriller Savages, featuring the all-star ensemble cast of Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively, Aaron Johnson, John Travolta, Benecio del Toro, Salma Hayek, Emile Hirsch and Demian Bichir. The film is based on Don Winslow’s best-selling crime novel that was named one of The New York Times’ Top 10 Books of 2010. Savages will...

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Valerie Weigmann is Derek Ramsay’s new love interest on ‘Kidlat’

Things are heating up on “Kidlat”. TV’s most popular primetime superhero (Derek Ramsay) may have lost his first love Lara (Nadine Samonte) to her current comatose state but just when Joey (Ritz Azul) is beginning to warm up to his alter ego, Voltaire, in comes another mysterious woman who is dead set on coming between Kidlat and his current object of affection. That mystery woman is Natasha, a sassy and sophisticated fashion designer from...

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Oscar ‘losers’ to go home with $45,000 gift bags

LOS ANGELES – Oscar nominees who don’t end up with a coveted gold statuette at the Academy Awards on Sunday won’t go home empty handed after all. Los Angeles-based marketing firm Distinctive Assets will be handing out its annual “Everyone Wins at the Oscars Nominee Gift Bag”, valued at more than $45,000, to the talented and well-dressed “losers,” the company said on Tuesday. Among the items in the gift bags, known as swag bags, are trips to...

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Anne Curtis admits ‘It’s Showtime’ was ‘rattled’ by ‘Wowowillie’

No, there is no truth to earlier reports (not on InterAksyon) that “It’s Showtime” is going off the air anytime soon. One of the show’s main attractions, Anne Curtis, however, has admitted that the cast and crew of the ABS-CBN variety show were “rattled” by the recent entry of TV5’s “Wowowillie” into the hotly contested daily noontime slot. “We all met about it. Of course, we were rattled. There are more different shows for people to watch...

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Markki Stroem takes dark, sexy route with coveted lead role in Cinemalaya entry

In an old Inquirer.com story, singer-actor Markki Stroem was asked if he preferred to be a matinee idol or a sex symbol. His reply was instant and confident. “I like variety,” Stroem pointed out. “I don’t think I’ll be a good matinee idol, because I don’t like the pakilig or pa-cute style. I like dark themes. I have no qualms about being a sex symbol. Sexy is a good brand!” In the dramatic epic “Amor Y Muerte” (Spanish for “Love and Death”),...

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Lovi feels happy despite loveless state

HAPPY si Lovi Poe na nag-celebrate ng kanyang  birthday recently dahil pagkatapos ng Yesterday’s Bride, na nag-number one sa afternoon soap ng GMA 7, may kasunod agad siyang  bagong soap, ang unang tambalan nila ni Richard Gutierrez para sa evening prime time ng network. May tentative na working title na The Cure. Bale ngayon lang sila totohanang mag-love team ni Richard. Although noong nagsisimula si Lovi noon ay nakasama ...

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Indie Band To Continue Lawsuit Vs CN Blue, Agency

MANILA, Philippines - Indie band Crying Nut will not withdraw its copyright infringement lawsuit against boy band CN Blue and its agency FNC Entertainment stemming from the use of one of its songs on a TV show and DVD without permission. In June 2010, CN Blue performed Crying Nut's "Deadly Offside" on music show Mnet "M! Countdown." The TV performance was included in a DVD released in Japan. Last week, Crying Nut filed a 40 million won (P1.5...

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Matteo Guidicelli Gearing For Xterra 2013

MANILA, Philippines - If it's just about mind over matter then Matteo Guidicelli should be able to finish and win in the Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-road Triathlon on March 2, 2013 at Liloan, Cebu, but he fears not being physically prepared for it. Matteo's aim is to qualify again for the 2013 XTERRA World Championships in Maui, Hawaii, which is only possible if he would be part of the top age group finishers vying for 40 slots. "I hope to qualify...

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Jessica Sanchez New Twitter 'Millionaire'

MANILA, Philippines - Fans are now waiting for Jessica Sanchez to fulfill her promise of a "video chat conference" now that the singer has reached a million followers on Twitter. The teen diva is the first "AI" contestant from the show's last season to have reached the cyber milestone with 1,000,735 followers as of Feb 20. She is now way ahead of season 11 winner Phillip Phillips, who , as of this writing, still only has 584,607 followers. Sanchez...

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Kim Chiu: Why Would I Walk Out?

MANILA, Philippines – Kim Chiu belied talks that she walked out of the set of her drama series “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” after shooting an intense confrontation scene with estranged best friend Maja Salvador. The young actress told “Umagang Kay Ganda” Wednesday that she did leave the set, but only because they’ve already wrapped up the shoot. “Hindi naman ako nag-walk out. Bakit naman ako magwo-walk out kung ‘di pa tapos? Tapusin natin tsaka tayo...

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Bon Jour, 'Aparisyon'

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino independent film “Aparisyon” (international title “Apparition”) is set to compete in France for the 15th Deauville Asian Film Festival. As posted on the film’s website, “Aparisyon” by Filipino director Vincent Sandoval has been selected as one of seven feature films in competition for the festival’s March 6 to 10, 2013 run. The horror film is nominated for the Lotus d’Or (Golden Lotus) Award for Best Picture....

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Sunshine drops Montano surname on Twitter

MANILA, Philippines - Following her recent marital troubles with her husband, actress Sunshine Cruz changed her account name on Twitter. Cruz is now using the Twitter handle @sunshinecruz77 from the previous @shinemontano after her husband, actor Cesar Montano, allegedly "re-gifted" her presents to starlet Krista Miller. "Yes!" Cruz told one of her followers if she is now using her screen name on Twitter. The actress also took to Twitter to...

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Gloc-9 hopes to collaborate with Regine

MANILA, Philippines -- After collaborating with artists such as Ebe Dancel and Billy Crawford on his acclaimed album, "Mga Kwento ng Makata," rapper Gloc-9 hopes to continue working with other artists. "Madami pa po (akong gusto makatrabaho). Lagi kong sinasabi na kapag nakakasama ko ang isang artist sa kanta ibig sabihin ako ay tagahanga. Ang dami kong artist na hinahangaan at sana ay dumating na makapagtrabaho kami," he told ABS-CBNnews.com...

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Nikki Gil looks forward to more acting projects

MANILA, Philippines -- After several years in show business, it seems actress-singer Nikki Gil has finally been bitten by the acting bug. Encouraged by her well-praised performance in the primetime series "Apoy Sa Dagat," as well as in the stage musical "They're Playing Our Song," Gil said she is now itching to do more acting projects. "I recently discovered na gusto ko siya. Ngayon masasabi ko na mahal ko pala ang acting, whether it be...

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PhilPop 2013: Looking for new songwriters

MANILA, Philippines - The illustrious Philippine Popular Music Festival songwriting competition is ecstatic about its second run this year. It has been accepting entries via its website www.philpop.com.ph until Feb. 28. Last year, Filipinos from here and about 100 other cities around the world submitted their songs to PhilPop with the hope of being one of the Top 14 finalists and bagging the P1M grand prize. More than the prize, to be counted...

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Hayop sa gimmicks

MANILA, Philippines - Joey de Leon has tried doing different shows on TV. At present, he has the long-running daily noontime show, Eat Bulaga and the weekly showbiz-oriented program, Startalk, both on GMA 7. On TV5, he is seen as occasional judge in the talent search, Talentadong Pinoy. Recently, Joey started hosting a weekly primetime show about animals with Hayop sa Galing, which airs Saturdays at 8 p.m. on TV5. This time, he provides interesting...

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‘Zero Dark Thirty’, ‘Argo’ win top Writers Guild Awards

LOS ANGELES – U.S. film and television writers gave their top two movie awards on Sunday to “Zero Dark Thirty” and “Argo” in the final Hollywood guild awards show before next week’s Oscars. Writer Mark Boal won the Writers Guild of America award for Best Original Screenplay for “Zero Dark Thirty,” which chronicles the intense U.S. manhunt and daring raid that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Asked backstage what message he hoped to...

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Regine Velasquez on Ogie Alcasid’s possible transfer to TV5: ‘I will support him’

Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez treated guests at the launch party for PLDT Fibr on Monday night to a showcase of her soaring vocals. The event is just one of many Regine is expected to grace in her capacity as a PLDT-Smart endorser. With PLDT and TV5 chairman Manny V. Pangilinan watching in appreciation, Regine could not avoid answering questions about her husband Ogie Alcasid’s reported negotiations for a possible transfer to TV5 from...

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Singer Fergie says she and actor Josh Duhamel expecting baby

LOS ANGELES – The Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie said on Monday that she and her husband, actor Josh Duhamel, are expecting a baby. “Josh & Me & BABY makes three!!!,” she tweeted. She also posted photos of herself and her husband as toddlers. It is the first child for the couple married in 2009. Duhamel, 40, appeared in the “Transformers” movies and stars this year in the film “Safe Haven.” Fergie, 37, whose real name is Stacy Ferguson,...

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History alive and kicking at this year’s Oscars

LOS ANGELES – History is alive and kicking at this year’s Oscars in an unusually rich year for movies that plumb the distant and recent American past and have resonated with both audiences and voters. Four of the nine Best Picture nominees at Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony — Iran hostage drama “Argo,” Osama bin Laden thriller “Zero Dark Thirty,” slavery revenge fantasy “Django Unchained” and U.S. presidential drama “Lincoln” — are the most...

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Marian laughs off Dennis ‘hardness’

TALAGANG tirahin pa rin si Marian Rivera lalo na nga’t patuloy ang pamamayagpag ng kanyang Temptation of Wife na pinatutumba lahat ng mga katapat na programa, huh! Ang latest na tsismis kay Marian ay ang diumano pagwu-walk out niya sa set ng TOW. Hindi raw niya nagustuhan ang script ng episode na iti-tape na sinulat ng headwriter. Sad to say, imbento lang pala ’yung walk out na ’yon, huh! Ayon sa executive producer ng show, laging happy raw...

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Aiza resigns from show directly competing with ‘Eat Bulaga’

AIZA Seguerra is a mainstay in “Be Careful with My Heart” playing the role of Jodi Sta. Maria’s lesbian sister who had a child after one drunken night with Tom Rodriguez. When the show was re-scheduled by ABS-CBN to be a direct competitor of GMA7’s “Eat Bulaga,” Aiza decided to resign from “Be Careful” even if she enjoys being a part of it. “Respeto na lang sa ‘Eat Bulaga’ kasi diyan ako nagsimula sa Little Miss Philippines hanggang maging regular ako sa show noong kabataan ko,” she says. “Diyan ako lumaki at malaki ang utang na loob ko...

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Pilipinas Got Talent returns to high ratings

MANILA, Philippines – The fourth season of the ABS-CBN hit reality talent show “Pilipinas Got Talent” (PGT) is definitely back with a bang as it secured once again the top spot in the ratings chart nationwide. Based on the combined urban and rural ratings data from Kantar Media, PGT garnered a national TV rating of 29.6% when it aired its pilot episode last Satuday. This is way ahead of its rival programs where GMA’s “Watta Job” with 9.7%,...

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Gloc-9, Christian top MYX Awards nominations

MANILA, Philippines – Rapper Gloc-9 continues to reap accolades for his latest album, "Mga Kwento ng Makata," this time at the MYX Music Awards, where he received eight nominations on Monday. Gloc-9 received the most number of nominations, mostly for his hit single, “Sirena,” which is up for Favorite Song and Favorite Music Video. Balladeer Christian Bautista scored six nominations, including two for “In Love With You,” a collaboration with...

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Ejay Falcon denies avoiding Robin Padilla

MANILA, Philippines – Actor Ejay Falcon denied that he is avoiding Robin Padilla after his nipped-in-the-bud romance with the action star’s eldest daughter Queenie. In an interview with “The Buzz” aired on Sunday, the "Pinoy Big Brother" winner said there is no truth to that rumor because he and Padilla still greet each other when they cross paths in ABS-CBN. Falcon said he also remains friends with Queenie even if their romance did not blossom. “Yung...

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Iwa Moto three months pregnant with Pampi Lacson's baby

PEP SCOOP: Aksidenteng nakasalubong ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang aktres na si Iwa Moto sa Alabang Town Center sa Muntinlupa City.Kasama ni Iwa ang kanyang boyfriend na si Pampi Lacson.Kapansin-pansin ang umbok sa tiyan ng StarStruck alumna, kaya naman bagamat nagulat nang makita kami ay hindi na nito itinanggi ang tunay na kalagayan niya.Inamin ni Iwa na tatlong buwan na siyang buntis sa anak nila ni Pampi.Hindi nagpaunlak...

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Pangarap ni Benjamin Alves, natupad sa bagong teleserye ng GMA-7

Natupad na ang pangarap ni Benjamin Alves na maging abogado kahit sa isang teleserye man lamang. Gaganap na abogado si Benjamin sa bagong afternoon series ng GMA-7 na Unforgettable, na pagbibidahan nina Kylie Padilla, Mark Herras, at Phillip Salvador. Sa interview ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Benjamin, inisip daw niyang kumuha ng Law pagkatapos ng kolehiyo. Saad ni Benjamin, “An English degree is really a good degree for...

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