The episode of Willing Willie, a defunct TV5 program, showing a macho dancing kid has caused negative reactions two years ago. Now, the controversy has come back accusing the program’s host Willie Revillame of child abuse.
The case was pursued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development as well as the Council for the Welfare of Children. It accuses Willie of “exploiting the vulnerability of a minor” in that much talked-about March 12, 2011 episode.
Kim Chiu’s Instagram account has been hacked.
A post Friday morning by the Ina Kapatid Anak star informed her followers that that account had been hacked and she might just make a new account. She also said that a post prior to that was not hers.
Rafael Rosell will soon be seen on afternoon television opposite Bianca King in GMA-7’s upcoming drama Hindi Kita Iiwan.
It is Rafael’s second full series since he transferred to the Kapuso network, the first one being Temptation of Wife. In the new project, he will play a prisoner who will hold on to the promise of the girl he loves.
Now down to just nineteen contestants, It’s Showtime’s Ultimate Kalokalike will have its grand finals on Saturday, June 1, 2013.
From 44 semi-finalists, the 19 left will do their best to win the grand prize of P300,000 and, of course, the bragging rights of being the Ultimate Kalokalike. The first and second runners-up, meanwhile, will receive P200,000 and P100,000 respectively.
Juan Dela Cruz still leads the nationwide ratings based on Kantar Media’s data on Thursday, May 30, 2013. It got 31.9% national rating, the highest for that day.
Another Kapamilya primetime series Ina Kapatid Anak follows with 31.3%. The family drama which is bound to end on June 14 promises its viewers with an explosive finale.
Julia Barretto looks picture perfect on the cover of Preview magazine’s 18th anniversary special (June 2013).
Dubbed as “the next big thing,” Julia wears “luxe street wear pieces” on the cover photo shot by BJ Pascual.
Vice Ganda’s rape jokes about GMA News and Public Affairs vice president Jessica Soho has already reached the international press.
The comedian’s public apology on Wednesday afternoon was reported by Associated Press and was eventually published by no less than the Washington Post.
In a straight “yes,” Maja Salvador admitted that Gerald Anderson is now her boyfriend.
The Ina Kapatid Anak actress was the live guest of Boy Abunda in his “Ikaw Na!” segment in the late night news Bandila, and the short interview didn’t go without questions about Gerald.
ABS-CBN’s It’s Showtime has been reigning in its timeslot for quite some time now, but it has received particularly high ratings on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 28 and 29, 2013, based on Kantar Media’s data.
The speeches that Vice Ganda did on those two days helped boost the national rating of the Kapamilya program. On Tuesday, the comedian made a dramatic apology to the executives of the network for being absent for days. It was because he felt depressed and needed to be with his family.
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has called the attention of ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV5 regarding the “comedy bar humor” in comedy shows on TV.
On its official Twitter account (@MTRCBgov), the government agency posted the following message on Thursday:
Miss Universe Canada 2013 Riza Santos and Denise Garrido, who was third runner-up but was the one who was crowned during the pageant, were interviewed by CNN’s Starting Point.
After the celebrations that followed her “win,” Denise said she was shocked when she received the call that told her she wasn’t the real winner. She confessed, however, that she felt sad that she “took away” the moment from Riza.
Ariella Arida, the Philippines’ representative to the 2013 Miss Universe pageant demonstrated her “Ariba Walk” during her guesting in Bandila’s “Ikaw Na” segment.
The pretty Chemistry graduate of UP Los Baños also said that she’s happy another Filipina, Riza Santos, will be representing Canada. It means she will instantly have someone to talk to during the pageant.
Vicente Valenciano, Gary Valenciano’s father, has succumbed to cancer at 6 PM on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
Gary revealed the news through a series of posts on his official Twitter account (@garyvalenciano1).
Ai-Ai delas Alas has already filed a formal complaint against Jed Salang, who was her husband for barely a month.
Reports say the comedienne went to the Quezon City Regional Trial Court on Friday to charge former husband of violating Republic Act 9262 or the law more popularly known as Anti-Violence Against Women or their Children.
Jessica Soho, who had been one of the subjects of Vice Ganda’s below-the-belt jokes during his recent concert, has released another statement acknowledging the comedian’s public apology that was aired on Wednesday on It’s Showtime.
The vice president of GMA News and Public Affairs admitted in her first statement that she was hurt by Vice’s jokes but the issue, she said, was not about her but of the issue of rape as being a very sensitive topic to be made fun of.
James Yap and Bimby, his son with former wife Kris Aquino, will be able to reunite soon as the Makati Regional Trial Court has dumped the permanent protection order filed by Kris against the basketball player in behalf of their son.
Issued on May 21, 2013, the court decision allows James to continue his visitation rights to the 6-year-old.
Mega magazine’s June 2013 issue comes in two covers, with Regine Velasquez in one and G Tongi in the other.
Regine is in a black and blue ensemble on her cover photo shot by Rxandy Capinpin, while G wears black and white on her Shaira Luna-photographed cover.
Arisxandra Libantino gets through to the finals of Britain’s Got Talent with her powerhouse performance of Whitney Houston’s I Have Nothing.
The grand finals of the reality show will be on June 8 and she’s asking the help of Pinoys to win the competition.
After eight months of airing, Ina Kapatid Anak will air its finale on June 14, 2013. The series that stars Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Maja Salvador and Enchong Dee started airing on October 8, 2012.
The final episode is being described as “most explosive.” With Mio (John Regala) still at large threatening Teresa (Cherry Pie Picache), he will take Celyn (Kim) as a form of “revenge” to his former wife.
Vice Ganda publicly apologized to GMA News vice president Jessica Soho over the Wednesday episode of It’s Showtime. The apology was with regards to the joke the comedian made during his recent Smart Araneta Coliseum concert that offended the popular media personality.
Vice said he made his apology public because Jessica wouldn’t like to talk to him. Check out the video below.
Ella Cruz stars in Maalaala Mo Kaya this Saturday, June 1, 2013. The story is about a schoolgirl who has a crush on her sister’s best friend. The school setting of the story is perfect for those excited for the opening of the school year on Monday, June 3rd.
Ella is joined in the teen romance episode by Khalil Ramos, Liza Soberano and Diego Loyzaga.
Sharon Cuneta will grace the Philippine Independence Day Parade in New York City this coming Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Madison Avenue. The parade commemorates Philippine’s 115th year of independence from colonization.
Aside from the megastar, Aga Muhlach and Derek Ramsay will also be there to meet and greet the expected 200,000 Filipinos who will witness the event.
Vice Ganda aired his apology to those he unintentionally offended during his concert, especially GMA-7’s vice president for News and Public affairs, Ms. Jessica Soho.
The comedian took a little more than 10 minutes of It’s Showtime’s airtime to air his side. He even related on national television how he tried saying sorry to Jessica over the phone but the popular news personality didn’t want to talk to him.
After its first two play dates didn’t push through, My Lady Boss starring Marian Rivera and Richard Gutierrez will finally be shown on July 3, 2013.
It was first marketed to have a Valentine’s Day showing, then later on moved to April 10. However, both dates didn’t push through due to some unseen circumstances.
James Yap and Bimby, his son with former wife Kris Aquino, are together again as shown in the recent photo posted by the professional basketball player on his Instagram account.
The photo, posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, was captioned with “Thank You Lord” which could mean that the cager was thanking God for being reunited with his son.
Charice Pempengco has already come out and she’s reportedly feeling “free as a bird” now that she’s not pretending to be someone she’s not.
“I’m able to express myself better now,” Charice told her ninong, columnist Bum Tenorio, who asked where that feeling of freedom comes from . “I have come to accept the real me. I have come to love the real me. I now celebrate the real me.”
Riza Santos, a Filipino-Canadian, will represent Canada in the Miss Universe 2013 pageant.
She was not declared the winner during the Miss Universe Canada 2013 pageant night but the Beauties of Canada (BOC) eventually found out that a “human error” happened which resulted in the announcement of wrong winner and runners-up.
Elmo Magalona has joined his father, the late Francis Magalona, in the music video of Kaleidoscope World and even sang with him through the power of modern technology.
Kaleidoscope World was released in 1995 as one of the singles in Francis M’s Freeman album. It won the 1996 Awit Award for Best Produced Record of the Year, as well as the 1996 NU 107 Rock Award for Song of the Year.
The music video was directed by Raymond Red, and it was the same music video that was masterfully edited to include Elmo like the song was a real duet of the father and son.
Released as Kaleidoscope World Forever More, a lot of those who have watched the video found it touching to see the “Master Rapper” and his son who is now all grown up, singing together.
Elmo was only 14 when his father died of acute myelogenous leukemia. He is now 19.
Here’s the Kaleidoscope World Forever More music video:
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Jennylyn Mercado looks divine on the cover of FHM Philippines’ June 2013 issue.
The Kapuso actress sits on the sand while giving us a view of her cleavage on the cover photo.
Daniel Matsunaga flashes that dashing smile on the cover of Men’s Health Philippines’ June 2013 issue.
His cover photo is on black and white which made his face and neck look more chiseled. He’s wearing a shirt, though, so we’re not seeing his abs on the cover.
Jessica Soho, vice president of GMA News and Public Affairs, has released a statement through GMA News Online regarding the joke that Vice Ganda made during the comedian’s recent concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Vice Ganda made fun of Jessica Soho’s physique, but what many felt sensitive about was when he said that if the respected news personality were to be a bold star, her scenes should include a gang rape.
Arnold Clavio, GMA reporters, as well as a lot of netizens have been offended by the foul jokes of Vice Ganda about Jessica Soho during the comedian’s recent comedy concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Among other things, Vice joked about Jessica, who is the vice president of GMA News and Public Affairs, being gang raped.
Sarah Geronimo is on the cover of Cosmopolitan Philippines’ June 2013 issue wearing animal printed top and black and white skirt.
The pop star was photographed by BJ Pascual for the cover. She was styled by Pam Quiñones with make-up by Lala Flores and hair by Jeffrey Aromin.
Vice Ganda, who was absent from It’s Showtime for several days, went emotional on the Tuesday episode of the ABS-CBN noontime show while telling everyone the real reason why he went missing.
He first apologized to the viewers of the show and to the network executives because he didn’t tell them beforehand that he would be absent for days.
A teaser for GMA-7’s upcoming romantic comedy, With A Smile, has been released. The series stars Mikael Daez, Andrea Torres and Christian Bautista.
With A Smile is set to air on the network’s Afternoon Prime beginning June 17, 2013. The series is directed by Louie Ignacio and also stars Kimpoy Feliciano, RJ Padilla, Kristoffer Martin, Mikoy Morales, Bettina Carlos, Michelle Madrigal and Maritoni Fernandez among others.
Ethel Booba and Victor Silayan emerged as the winners of TV5’s Boracay Bodies on Saturday, May 25, 2013.
Dubbed as The Diva, Ethel was named “Ultimate Party Girl” and got the grand prize of P500,000.00. She bested other female contestants including Sweet Girl Helga Krapf, Ms. Righteous Wedy Valdez, and the Mysterious Krista Miller.
Kristine Hermosa and husband Oyo Sotto posed with their kids on the cover photo of Smart Parenting magazine.
Kristine, who had been on hiatus from showbiz since getting married to Oyo in January 2011, is slowly being visible again. She was first seen on the cover of Mega magazine’s May 2013 issue and has appeared on the Mothers’ Day celebration of ASAP 18.
GMA-7’s Eat Bulaga! was able to beat ABS-CBN’s It’s Showtime on Saturday, May 25, 2013, based on Kantar Media’s data.
The Kapuso noontime show got 15.4% and was the most-watched daytime program last Saturday as it aired the grand finals of Pinoy Henyo High Pautakan. It was won by the pair of female students from Muntinlupa National High School.
The finale episode of ABS-CBN’s Little Champ on Friday, May 24, 2013, rated a little higher than usual based on Kantar Media’s data. It got 21.1% national rating, making it the fifth most-watch program on primetime TV.
Meanwhile, Be Careful With My Heart was still the highest rating daytime TV show with 27.1%, and Juan Dela Cruz was still the leading primetime program with 34.6%.
Jessica Sanchez performed at the PBS National Memorial Day Concert on Sunday night at the west lawn of the Capitol Building in Washington DC. It was her second year in a row to perform in the annual free concert that honors the men and women who died while serving in the US Armed Forces.
Before singing God Bless America, her introduction mentioned that her father is an Iraq war veteran and her grandfather is a US Navy veteran.
Amalia Fuentes has resigned from the upcoming series Muling Buksan Ang Puso which is topbilled by Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee and Susan Roces.
On Monday, May 27, 2013, a statement was released by ABS-CBN through the network’s head of Corporate Communications, Bong Osorio.
D’ Intensity Breakers, Frankendal Fabroa and the Lateral Drift Productions became official Pilipinas Got Talent 4 finalists on Sunday, May 26, 2013.
After the second semi-finals performance night on Saturday, D’ Intensity Breakers from Lipa, Batangas got the highest percentage of fan votes with 29.63%. It made them automatically advance to the finals. The group performed a dance routine with a lot of stunts and even included rings of fire that made judges Kris Aquino and Ai-Ai delas Alas stand up from their seats after the performance.
The second semi-finals performance night of Pilipinas Got Talent 4 was held on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Parañaque City. The last 6 semi-finalists performed in front of judges Kris Aquino, Ai-Ai delas Alas and Freddie M. Garcia for a chance to be included in the finals.
The first three grand finalists were named last week and another three will be chosen on Sunday based on their performances Saturday night.
Maja Salvador is all smiles on the cover of Women’s Health Philippines’ June 2013 issue.
The Ina Kapatid Anak actress looks so toned on the cover photo where she actually pulls up her tank top to show us her abs.
Muntinlupa National High School (MNHS) students Marie and Regie won Eat Bulaga!’s Pinoy Henyo High Pautakan challenge on Saturday, May 25, 2013.
The pair got all seven words, guessing the first word on their ninth second. They were the only ones who guessed all words and they got not a single violation.
American Idol is revamping its judging panel for season 13 and reports say the plan is to sit successful alums of the show to be responsible for choosing the next singing idol.
Jennifer Hudson, who did a duet with current winner Candice Glover during the season 12 finale, has reportedly signed on to be one of the judges.
Ai-Ai delas Alas has recently applied for police protection from the Philippine National Police (PNP). It was confirmed by Wilhelm Barlis, director of the PNP-Police Security and Protection Group.
The 48-year-old comedienne sought protection in the middle of her controversial separation with Jed Salang, her husband of one month.
My Little Juan, the spinoff of Juan Dela Cruz, was the third most-watched daytime television program on Thursday, May 23, 2013, based on Kantar Media’s data.
The series which airs on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold is steadily becoming one of the top daytime programs as it continues to get a higher rank everyday. It was number 6 on Tuesday with 13.9%, number 5 on Wednesday with 15.3%, and then number 3 on Thursday with 14.2%.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced the partial list of party-list winners on Friday, May 24, 2013.
The announced 14 party-list groups are the initial winners in the party-list elections of May 13, 2013. These groups are each “entitled one guaranteed seat without prejudice to the allocation of additional seats, or the proclamation of other parties, organizations, or coalitions which may later on be established to be entitled one guaranteed seat and/or additional seat.”
Julia Barretto has been formally announced as the lead star in ABS-CBN’s TV remake of Cofradia, a 1953 movie based on a novel by Dominador Ad Castillo.
Even before she was launched as one of the members of Star Magic Circle 2013, news about Julia’s playing the role of Cofradia has already surfaced.
Andi Eigenmann stars in this Saturday's episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya along with Desiree de Valle.
Andi plays the role of Lyka, an escort girl, while Desiree does the role of Jane, Lyka's cousin. Jane will do her best to help Lyka fix her life after the latter got pregnant and addicted to drugs.
The love team of Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz III (monickered Guy and Pip) will be revived by TV5 in a program titled When I Fall In Love.
Guy and Pip was the hottest love team in the 70s. The tandem of a morena and a mestizo was such a hit because, as they say, it gave brown-skinned Pinays a hope that a mestizo guy could also fall in love with them.
Derek Ramsay allegedly called Sam Milby “gay,” which the former already denied.
I’ve always believed in the idiom “where there’s smoke, there’s fire,” but sometimes, rumors just come out of nowhere created by people who have nothing better to do.
ABS-CBN’s Be Careful With My Heart is still the most-watched daytime program as per Kantar Media’s data for Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
The romantic-comedy series starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap is now followed even more as the their characters (Maya and Sir Chief respectively) are already in a relationship.
Georgina Wilson has broken her silence over her Twitter post regarding Manila Mayor-elect Joseph “Erap” Estrada.
In an email she sent to pep.ph through her manager Shirley Kuan, the model and host said that the post was made back in 2009 when she was still in Australia. It is not a reaction to Erap’s recent win as the mayor of Manila.
ABS-CBN’s My Little Juan dropped a little in the national ratings on its second day. Based on Kantar Media’s data, the Juan Dela Cruz prequel only got 13.9% on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, that’s 3.4% lower than what it got during its pilot episode on Monday.
As a result, it dropped in the ranking, from daytime’s number 3 during the pilot episode, to daytime’s number 6 on its second day.
Willie Revillame’s “goodbye letter” to TV5 chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan and president and chief executive Atty. Ray V. Espinosa was published by The Philippine Star on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
In the letter, the TV host expressed his desire to take a break from showbiz at the end of his contract to ponder upon whether he should continue his showbiz career or just devote his time to the business he has established over the years.
Martin Nievera’s Friday night talk show Martin Late @ Night is down to its last two episodes. The singer-host, however, clarified that the show is not being axed or cancelled because it was really meant for just one season.
On May 7 on his official Twitter account, Martin posted:
Jessica Sanchez performed during the finale of Dancing With The Stars on Tuesday night.
She did a cover of Pitbull and Christina Aguilera’s Feel This Moment while the top 3 pairs of the show are in the background and highlights of their previous performances are flashed.
Luis Miguel “Migz” Villafuerte has recently won the elections as governor of Camarines Sur, making him the youngest ever governor in the Philippines at 24. It can be recalled, however, that he was linked to Sarah Geronimo at one point with rumors saying he was courting the singer-actress.
In a recent interview with dzMM, Migz clarified that he did not court Sarah, saying he sent her flowers back in 2011 because he wanted to be friends with her.
Today’s hottest leading men posed for the latest campaign of Bench’s 2013 Denim Collection. Aljur Abrenica was the only one shirtless while the rest are fully clothed.
Coco Martin, meanwhile, looked so adorable with the little smile of his, and Enchong Dee seemed to be in a playful mood during the shoot. Check out the rest of the pics below.
Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez was named the winner of The Voice season 26. The results show was held Wednesday morning (Manila time) and ...
