Monday, September 30, 2013

Derek Ramsay breaks up with Cristine Reyes

Derek Ramsay has reportedly broken up with Cristine Reyes!

The relationship of the two lasted for less than a month. Derek revealed they were already a couple last August 29. And based on an Instagram post of Cristine that says "Not just your girl. I am your everything. Eight. Twenty Eight. Twenty Thirteen." the two officially became a couple on August 28.

Xian Lim, so adorable on Chalk Oct 2013 cover

Xian Lim looks so adorable on the cover of Chalk magazine’s October 2013 issue.

Xian Lim on Chalk Oct 2013 cover

The Kapamilya actor is wearing a fedora and holding a bouquet of flowers on the cover of the mag’s Beauty Issue. And I guess no girl could resist going out someone that has such an adorable smile.

Mitoy sings 'Anak' on 'It's Showtime' (VIDEO)

Mitoy Yonting made his first It’s Showtime appearance after being declared the winner of the first-ever season of The Voice Of The Philippines on Sunday night, September 29, 2013.

Mitoy Yonting

He sang his version of Freddie Aguilar’s Anak with his usual fun way of performing.

‘Klarisse’ trends on Twitter hours after ‘Voice PH’ finale

Runner-up Klarisse De Guzman was still trending on Twitter the morning after the finale of The Voice Of The Philippines. Her supporters were obviously sad and couldn’t believe she lost over the 43-year-old artist Mitoy Yonting.

Klarisse De Guzman

Votes were reset to zero after the Top 2 was announced Sunday night. The voting lines were opened anew, this time only for Klarisse and Mitoy.

Richard Gutierrez makes his ‘GGV’ debut (VIDEO)

Richard Gutierrez was seen in ABS-CBN’s Gandang Gabi Vice for the first time on Sunday, September 29, 2013.

Richard Gutierrez

His contract with GMA-7 has expired last June and he hasn’t renewed or signed contract with any network yet so he is now a freelance actor and can appear in any shows across different channels.

Myk Perez, Bamboo MaƱalac sing ‘Morning Rose’ (VIDEO)

Finalist Myk Perez performed the guitar and sang Morning Rose with its original singer and his coach, Bamboo MaƱalac, during the live finale of The Voice Of The Philippines held Sunday night at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila.

Bamboo,

Model-actress Linn Oeymo joined them and did the waltz with Bamboo at one point. It brought screams from the rock star’s fans as it’s very rare that they see him dance.

Janice Javier, Apl.de.ap, Lolita Carbon - ‘Himig Ng Pag-ibig’ / ‘Time Of My Life’ (VIDEO)

Janice Javier sang with her coach, Apl.de.ap, and Lolita Carbon of the legendary band Asin during the live finale of The Voice Of The Philippines on Sunday night at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila.

Lolita Carbon and Janice Javier

The performance started off with Lolita playing the guitar and singing her classic Himig Ng Pag-ibig while playing the guitar which would make you wonder why she’s not active anymore.

Sarah Geronimo, Klarisse De Guzman, Robert SeƱa - ‘Your Song’ (VIDEO)

Klarisse De Guzman sang with her coach, Sarah Geronimo, and guest performer Robert SeƱa during the finale show of The Voice Of The Philippines. The three did a rendition of Elton John’s Your Song.

Sarah Geronimo, Robert SeƱa, Klarisse De Guzman

The number was before the Top 2 announcement. While Sarah and Klarisse could belt out high notes, Robert stole the scene with his tenor voice.

Mitoy, Lea Salonga and Vice Ganda - ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ (VIDEO)

The Voice Of The Philippines winner Mitoy Yonting performed with his coach, Lea Salonga, and guest artist Vice Ganda during the show’s finale.

Mitoy, Vice Ganda, Lea Salonga

The performance was during the early part of the show, before the Top 2 was revealed.

Mitoy Yonting - ‘Help’ (VIDEO)

The Voice Of The Philippines winner Mitoy Yonting sang The Beatles’ Help during the Top 2 round of the finale where the votes were reset to zero.

Mitoy Yonting

His vocal range was crazy, it seemed like there’s nothing that he cannot sing. Loud cheers were heard inside the Newport Performing Arts Theater on Sunday, and obviously, his fans really voted and made sure he would have the bigger percentage of votes.

Klarisse De Guzman - ‘Magsimula Ka’ (VIDEO)

The Voice Of The Philippines runner-up Klarisse De Guzman sang Leo Valdez’s Magsimula Ka during the show’s finale. Her vocal control was excellent and I’m sure she will be big despite the loss.

Klarisse De Guzman

She only got 42.35% of public votes against Mitoy’s 57.65% after the votes were reset and voting lines were opened again just for the two of them.

Just the same, the Klangsters (her fans) were glad that she made it as far as the Top 2.

Check out her rendition of Magsimula Ka below.

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Sunday, September 29, 2013

Mitoy Yonting wins ‘The Voice of the Philippines’

Mitoy Yonting won the first-ever The Voice Of The Philippines during the finals that was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila on Sunday night, September 29, 2013.

Mitoy Yonting

As the grand winner, he got a total cash prize of P2 million, a brand new car, Asian tour package for two, and a four-year recording contract with MCA Universal.

Jessy Mendiola sexy dances 'Maria Mercedes' theme (VIDEO)

Jessy Mendiola was so hot on the stage of ASAP 18 on Sunday, September 29, 2013, as she danced to the tune of Maria Mercedes’ theme song.

Jake Cuenca, Jessy Mendiola and Jason Abalos

Jessy will play the role of Maria Mercedes in the upcoming Philippine adaptation of the Mexican series originally starred by Thalia. It will air its pilot episode on October 7, replacing Muling Buksan Ang Puso in the Kapamilya Network’s primetime block.

‘Voice PH’ coaches sing ‘What’s Going On’ (VIDEO)

Hours before the grand finals of The Voice Of The Philippines, the show’s coaches Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo and apl.de.ap performed Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On on ASAP 18.

‘Nicki Minaj’ wins ‘Ultimate Kalokalike 2’ of ‘It’s Showtime’

The lookalike of Nicki Minaj won the grand finals of It’s Showtime’s “Ultimate Kalokalike” 2, bringing home P300,000 cash and an artista package.

Jennifer Catuyong as Nicki Minaj

The impersonator of the international singer was Jennifer Catuyong. She impressed the madlang people and the judges with her impeccable impersonation of Nicki Minaj’s appearance and mannerisms.

‘I Dare You’ season 2 to air soon (Teaser)

The reality show I Dare You is set to air a new season soon on ABS-CBN. Melai Cantiveros is the only host from season 1 that is coming back. Replacing Iya Villania and Jericho Rosales are John Prats, Deniesse Joaquin and Robi Domingo.

Luis Manzano says ‘Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal’ will be back (VIDEO)

ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal aired the season’s last episode on Saturday, September 28, 2013, with Korina Sanchez bringing home P1 from her chosen briefcase.

Luis Manzano

But will it really be the last of the show?

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Miss Philippines Megan Young is Miss World 2013!

Actress Megan Young from the Philippines was crowned Miss World 2013 in Indonesia on Saturday, September 28, 2013. She bested 126 other equally beautiful candidates from around the globe.

Miss World 2013 Megan Young

Megan made history for being the first-ever Filipino to win the Miss World pageant. She was an early favorite but she wasn’t spared from controversies as her topless photos in a magazine caused a stir a day before the pageant.

Miss World 2013 results (Live Blog)

Miss World 2013 Live Finals will start at 7:30 PM tonight, September 28, 2013. 127 beautiful contestants will be vying for the blue crown, and that includes our very own Megan Young.

The pageant is held at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Indonesia. It will be broadcast via satellite by GMA-7 after Celebrity Bluff. A live stream, however, is available at the Miss World 2013 website.

Bangs Garcia covers FHM PH October 2013

Actress Bangs Garcia is on the cover of FHM Philippines’ October 2013 issue.

Bangs Garcia on FHM PH Oct 2013

Bangs was last seen on television via the first season of the Sunday afternoon teen sitcom, LUV U. She last proved her acting skills in last year’s Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo and having said that, I kind of miss seeing her doing kontrabida.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Megan Young to be disqualified from Miss World 2013?

Megan Young, the Philippine representative to the Miss World 2013 pageant, is reportedly facing disqualification due to her topless photos in Rogue magazine’s March 2012 issue, of which the actress was also the cover girl.

Megan Young

Megan is one of the frontrunners in the beauty pageant, which will have a new winner crowned on September 28. She’s in the Top 10 of the pageant’s Top Model competition, and in the Top 11 of the Beach Fashion finals.

‘Status: It’s Complicated’ starring Jake Cuenca, Paulo Avelino, Solenn Heussaff, Maja Salvador and Eugene Domingo (Trailer)

Status: It’s Complicated stars Jake Cuenca, Maja Salvador, Paulo Avelino, Solenn Heussaff and Eugene Domingo. It opens November 6 in theaters nationwide.

Jake Cuenca and Paulo Avelino in Status: It's Complicated

It is a sexy comedy movie that centers on two friends with different views on love - Manny (Jake) believes he should have as many partners as possible, while Jerry (Paulo) thinks he should wait it out for that special someone.

‘Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal’ airs finale episode this Sunday (Teaser)

ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal says goodbye as it airs its 4th season’s last episode this Saturday, September 28, 2013.

Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal

The Luis Manzano-hosted 4th season started airing February 25, 2012. It was the first game show that Luis hosted solo and he said he learned a lot from doing the show.

Chichay and Joaquin go to school in ‘Got To Believe’ (Teaser)

And I’m excited about this new chapter in Got To Believe where Chichay (Kathryn Bernardo) and Joaquin (Daniel Padilla) will be going to school together. Now they will be out on campus and not confined in the mansion as yaya and her ward.

‘Genesis’ starring Dingdong Dantes (Teaser)

GMA-7’s Genesis will premiere October 14, taking the timeslot of the soon-to-conclude bekiserye, My Husband’s Lover. The new sci-fi drama series stars Primetime King Dingdong Dantes, his comeback to primetime TV after Pahiram Ng Sandali, which ended March this year.

Rhian Ramos and Dingdong Dantes in Genesis

Dingdong plays the role of a member of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) in the new series and his duty is to protect the president. But will he still choose to save the lives of others even during the apocalypse?

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Sept 25, 2013) - ‘Annaliza’ gets stronger national rating

ABS-CBN’s Annaliza is now one of the top-rating programs nationwide. Based on Kantar Media’s data, the early primetime drama starred by Andrea Brillantes got 27.6% national rating on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, ranking 4th overall.

Andrea Brillantes as Annaliza

The recent episodes which revealed Annaliza’s true identity to her real parents indeed got the attention of televiewers.

Joey Paras stars in 'Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki' (Trailer)

Joey Paras will be launched in the movie Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki which is directed by the box-office director himself, Wenn V. Deramas. It opens in theaters October 23, 2013.

Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki

Together with Joey in the movie are Tirso Cruz III, Janice de Belen, Tom Rodriguez, Nikki Gil, Malou De Guzman, Lassy, Atak, Carla Humphries, Maricar De Mesa, and JM IbaƱez.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Daniel Matsunaga and Hideo Muraoka - Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2013

Brazilian-Japanese models Daniel Matsunaga and Hideo Muraoka walked the Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2013 runway on Tuesday night at the World Trade Center.

Daniel Matsunaga and Hideo Muraoka

They had been modeling in the Philippines for quite some time now but they still get that warm reception every time.

Tom Rodriguez - Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2013

Tom Rodriguez has really broken through that barrier between being a starlet and a star as evident in the loud reception he got during last night’s Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2013 at the World Trade Center.

Tom Rodriguez

Thanks to the break given to him by GMA-7 via My Husband’s Lover.

Rayver Cruz denies video scandal with Cristine Reyes

Rayver Cruz walked the ramp of Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2013 as one of the celebrity centerfolds last night at the World Trade Center where the entertainment press was able to ask him about his alleged video scandal with ex-girlfriend and Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin co-star Cristine Reyes.

The hunky actor and dancer admitted that he also received the text message about the said video scandal, and so did the rest of his family.

Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2013 #Cosmo69 (Photos)

The Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2013 happened Tuesday night at the World Trade Center. The celebrity centerfolds and the 69 bachelors featured in this year’s Cosmomen supplement of Cosmo PH’s Sept. issue paraded in various state of undress.

‘Galema’ premieres Sept 30 (Full Trailer)

The full trailer of Galema: Anak Ni Zuma was aired by ABS-CBN on Tuesday night, giving the televiewers a peek on its storyline and an idea of what to expect in the series.

Galema: Anak Ni Zuma

Andi Eigenmann plays the title role. It is not the first time she did a fantasy series, the other one being Agua Bendita which was her first lead role. Matteo Guidicelli, her Agua “love team,” will also play the male lead in Gamema.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Sept 21-22, 2013)

ABS-CBN’s The Voice Of The Philippines only ranked 4th in primetime on Saturday, September 21, 2013, with 18.5% national rating based on Kantar Media’s data.

The Voice Of The Philippines

The reality singing show, however, got a higher rating during the results show on Sunday with 23.4% and ranked 3rd on primetime.

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Sept 20) - ‘It’s Showtime’ beats ‘Eat Bulaga!’

ABS-CBN’s It’s Showtime beat GMA-7’s Eat Bulaga! in the nationwide ratings last Friday, September 20, 2013.

It's Showtime, Eat Bulaga!

The Kapamilya noontime show actually just got ahead of the Kapuso program by just 0.1%. Based on Kantar Media’s data, the Vice Ganda-led TV program got 14.5% national rating for that day, while Eat Bulaga! got 14.4%.

Cristine Reyes-Rayver Cruz video scandal?

Rumors say a video scandal of ex-couple Cristine Reyes and Rayver Cruz is bound to hit the internet soon.

But how could something like that be predicted? Not unless the one who made the prediction has the said “video” in his keep and plans to upload it on the internet someday soon.

Slimmer Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green returns to ‘The Voice’

Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green are back to the signature red swivel chairs for the fifth and latest thrilling season of the Emmy-nominated, blockbuster vocal talent competition show, The Voice.

The Voice 5 judges

Premiering on September 30, 2013 and airing Mondays and Tuesdays at 8.10pm, in the same week of the US telecast, first and exclusively on AXN, The Voice Season 5 will reunite the original team of celebrity musician coaches that started it all.

‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ - Teaser Posters

X-Men: Days of Future Past directed by Bryan Singer is based on a classic two-issue comics tale that takes us to a bleak future where powerful machines overpower and vanquish the warm-blooded populace that forces the mutants to time travel despite all odds.

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Revealed in this year’s San Diego Comic-Con are two teaser interfused posters of the movie featuring two of the greatest mutants ever to live in the X-Men universe. The promotional teaser posters of Professor X and Magneto are each inhabited by two actors – Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy melds as Professor X while Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender’s features are merged to become Magneto.

'The Counselor' - Character Posters

Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott and Pulitzer Prize winning author Cormac McCarthy (No Country for Old Men) have joined forces in the motion picture thriller The Counselor, starring Michael Fassbender, PenĆ©lope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, and Brad Pitt. McCarthy, making his screenwriting debut and Scott interweave the author’s characteristic wit and dark humor with a nightmarish scenario, in which a respected lawyer’s one-time dalliance with an illegal business deal spirals out of control.

Angel, Gretchen, Eula and Agot cover Metro Oct 2013

Four of the most beautiful faces on Philippine television are on the cover of Metro magazine’s October 2013 issue - Angel Aquino, Gretchen Barretto, Eula Valdez and Agot Isidro.

Angel Aquino, Gretchen Barretto, Eula Valdez, Agot Isidro - Metro Oct 2013

It is the mag’s “The Ageless Issue” and the four are good examples looking their best in their age.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Marian Rivera covers StarStudio Oct 2013

Marian Rivera is on the cover of the October 2013 issue of StarStudio magazine.

Marian Rivera - StarStudio Oct 2013

It’s her first cover for StarStudio which is a publication of ABS-CBN. A prized talent of GMA-7, Marian is recently seen in Kapamilya territory in line with the promotion of her upcoming movie, Kung Fu Divas, which is co-produced by ABS-CBN’s film production arm, Star Cinema.

‘The Voice PH’ - The Final Showdown (Teaser)

The grand finals of The Voice Of The Philippines, dubbed as “The Final Showdown,” will be held this Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29, 2013.

The Voice of the Philippines - The Final Showdown

Four artists will vie for the title of being the first-ever The Voice PH winner - Team Apl’s Janice Javier, Team Sarah’s Klarisse De Guzman, Team Bamboo’s Myk Perez, and Team Lea’s Mitoy Yonting.

Fil-Am Ellona Santiago gets “million percent yes” from Simon Cowell (The X Factor USA)

Filipino-American Ellona Santiago got three yeses from the judges of The X Factor USA. Picky judge Simon Cowell even gave her a million percent yes.

Ellona Santiago

Joining the X Factor, however wasn’t new for the 16-year-old Ellona who made it as far as the Top 12 as part of a group during the reality singing show’s first season.

UAAP Cheerdance Group Stunts winners in ‘GGV’ (VIDEO)

Because the “boneless” girl of the NU Pep Squad wowed him during the 2013 UAAP Cheerdance Competition last week, comedian-host Vice Ganda guested the cheering squad and gave a “Vice Ganda Moment” to the winners of the Group Stunts category.

Claire Cristobal of the NU Pep Squad

The highlight of the segment was Claire Cristobal, whose flexibility wowed not only Vice but all those who were able to watch her as well.