Thursday, October 31, 2013

Sarah Geronimo receives platinum award for ‘Expressions’; celebrates 10th anniv on ‘ASAP 18’

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ASAP 18 kicks off the month of November with grand celebrations and surprises this Sunday (November 3) as ASAP Kapamilya throws a milestone party for the 10th anniversary in showbiz of Popstar Sarah Geronimo. Sarah’s celebration becomes even more special as she receives a platinum record award for her...

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Oct 29-30, 2013) - ‘Honesto’ keeps the lead

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Honesto has been getting higher TV ratings as the story progresses. It’s 30.5% pilot even got higher on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, as it got 31.0% national rating, and on Wednesday, Oct. 30, with 32.1%. It has consistently been the most-watched TV program based on Kantar Media’s data. Check out...

Jessy Mendiola's swimsuit episode in 'Maria Mercedes' trends on Twitter worldwide

By    October 31, 2013 // No comments
”Pinay Maria Mercedes” Jessy Mendiola created a buzz Wednesday (Oct 30) and made it to the top trending topics worldwide on the popular micro-blogging site Twitter after the young actress sizzled the screens wearing a sexy swimsuit in one of her scenes in the Mexicanovela remake. Her character Mercedes...

Paulo Avelino talks about break-up with LJ Reyes

By    October 31, 2013 // No comments
Paulo Avelino will reveal the truth behind his break-up with LJ Reyes and reveal who he is dating currently in a ‘premium exclusive’ interview on “Buzz ng Bayan” this Sunday (November 3). Paulo’s tell-all interview is the newest exclusive feature of Buzz ng Bayan after the Phoemela Baranda’s controversial...

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Oct 28, 2013) - ‘Honesto’ premieres on top

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ABS-CBN’s new primetime series, Honesto, aired its pilot episode to a high national TV rating on Monday, October 28, 2013. It got 30.5%, beating another primetime favorite, Got To Believe, which only ranked second with 28.0%....

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Oct 26-27, 2013) - 'MMK' is most-watched over the weekend

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Maalaala Mo Kaya was the most-watched television program nationwide on Saturday, October 26, 2013, with 30.1% national rating based on Kantar Media’s data. It was followed by Wansapanataym with 29.3%....

‘Honesto’ pilot episode tops TV ratings

By    October 31, 2013 // No comments
ABS-CBN’s newest primetime drama series Honesto charmed millions of Filipinos with its story about the importance of honesty as its pilot episode won in the nationwide TV ratings last Monday, October 28. Based on the data from Kantar Media, Honesto garnered 30.5% national TV ratings compared to...

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Oct 22-25, 2013) - ‘Juan Dela Cruz’ finale gets 38.3%

By    October 31, 2013 // No comments
Juan Dela Cruz has indeed kept its top spot in the national ratings up to its last day of airing. Its finale episode on Friday, October 25, 2013, got a very high rating of 38.3% making it the second phenomenal series of the Kapamilya actor after Walang Hanggan....

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Jonas Brothers disbands

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<p>The Jonas Brothers are no more, as announced by their rep on Tuesday.</p><!--more--> <p>Composed of Kevin, Nick and Joe, the band was formed in 2005 and gained popularity on the Disney Channel.</p> <p>Their first studio album titled <em>It's About Time</em> was released in 2006, making them an instant worlwide phenomenon.</p> <p>The news...

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

KC Concepcion sizzles on Preview Nov 2013

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KC Concepcion sizzles on the cover of Preview November 2013, the mag’s big beauty issue. Photographed by Mark Nicdao, KC wears Joey Samson on the cover photo shot in the City of Lights, Paris. She was styled by Daryl Chang with makeup by Lala Flores and Juan Sarte III, and hair by Lala and Vanessa....

Megan Young covers Cosmopolitan PH Nov 2013

By    October 29, 2013 // No comments
Miss World 2013 Megan Young is glittering in a gold outfit on the cover of Cosmopolitan Philippines November 2013 issue. “I won because I wasn’t afraid to be myself,” she was quoted by the mag as saying. She also encourages the readers to dream big and win big....

Phil Younghusband talks about break-up with Angel Locsin, says they are still friends

By    October 29, 2013 // No comments
Phil Younghusband took to Instagram on Sunday to say his piece regarding his recent break-up with Angel Locsin. The Philippine Azkals striker posted a picture message saying, “Thank You for Your Support” captioned with a lengthy message of thanks to his fans....

Mark Herras willing to face complaint filed by taxi driver

By    October 29, 2013 // No comments
Mark Herras figured in a heated argument with a taxi driver on Saturday afternoon, October 26, 2013. The incident happened in front of GMA-7’s new building where people saw the Kapuso actor angrily approaching the driver with a piece of wood in his hand. According to Mark, the wood he was holding...

Monday, October 28, 2013

Miss Philippines Ariella Arida chosen for Mercedes-Benz TV ad

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Miss Philippines Ariella “Ara” Arida was one of the chosen 6 Miss Universe 2013 delegates to star in a Mercedes-Benz television commercial. Along with Ara are Miss Austria Doris Hofmann, Miss Germany Anne-Julia Hagen, Miss Mexico Cynthia Duque, Miss Poland Paulina Krupinska and Miss Russia Elmira...

Eugene Domingo wins Best Actress at 26th Tokyo International Film Festival

By    October 28, 2013 // No comments
Eugene Domingo won Best Actress for her role in Jun Lana’s Barber’s Tales at the 26th Tokyo International Film Festival. Set in a rural town during the Marcos regime, Eugene plays the role of a submissive wife in the movie, taking over her husband’s barber shop business after he died....

Kobe and Andre Paras to give other teen actors a run for their money

By    October 28, 2013 // No comments
Kobe and Andre Paras have recently become official Kapuso stars as they signed their respective exclusive contracts with GMA-7 on October 18. Their father, Got To Believe actor Benjie Paras, was present during the contract signing held at the 16th floor of the GMA Network building....

Thomas Torres, Arnold Van Opstal on ‘GGV’ (VIDEO)

By    October 28, 2013 // No comments
Thomas Torres and Arnold Van Opstal guested on Gandang Gabi Vice Sunday night where they showed how they’d walk should they become ramp models. Thomas and Arnold are members of the De La Salle Green Archers, this year’s UAAP men’s basketball finals....

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Phil Younghusband refuses to comment on split with Angel Locsin

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<p>Despite Angel Locsin's confirmation that they have already broken up, football player Phil Younghusband has refused to talk about it.</p> <!--more--> <p>In an interview with ABS-CBN News, the Philippine Azkals player only thanked the fans for supporting their relationship from the start.</p> <p>"I just thank everyone for their support," he said. "Everyone's been...

‘She’s The One’ gets past P100-million mark

By    October 27, 2013 // No comments
Star Cinema’s She’s The One has already earned more than P100-million on its two-week run. The news was announced on ASAP 18 on Sunday during the birthday celebration of Bea Alonzo, one of the movie’s leads. She turned 26 on October 17, a day after the nationwide release of She’s The One....

Kathryn Bernardo covers Chalk Nov 2013

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Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo is on the cover of Chalk magazine’s November 2013 issue where she spills her secrets during the mag’s 13th anniversary slumber party! Plus, of course, Daniel Padilla is also one of the featured young actors, as well as Xian Lim and the cute Wiener Dog Nationals star Julian...

‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ (Teaser)

By    October 27, 2013 // No comments
Bryan Singer has revealed the X-Men: Days of Future Past teaser, a few days before the world premiere of the trailer on October 29th. Here’s the sneak peak: Fans around the world are also invited to participate in a live Twitter Chat with Bryan Singer, the director of X-Men: Days of Future Past. The event will take place on Monday, October 28 on Singer’s personal Twitter page http://www.twitter.com/bryansinger...

Saturday, October 26, 2013

‘Magkasama Tayo Sa Kwento Ng Pasko’ - Recording Sessions Video

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ABS-CBN has released the theme song of the network’s Christmas Station ID for 2013, through a music video that features scenes from its recording sessions. Titled Magkasama Tayo Sa Kwento Ng Pasko, it was sung by The Voice PH coaches Lea Salonga, Bamboo and Sarah Geronimo, with the reality show’s winner...

Ariella Arida chosen to walk for Tony Ward Couture

By    October 26, 2013 // No comments
Ariella “Ara” Arida was chosen to walk the runway of the Tony Ward Couture Fashion Show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia on October 26. On the official Facebook page of Tony Ward Couture, it was revealed that Miss Philippines Ara Arida was one of the 27 Miss Universe 2013 delegates chosen...

Anne Curtis covers Metro Nov 2013

By    October 26, 2013 // No comments
Anne Curtis looks like sexy doll on the cover of Metro magazine’s November 2013 cover. The mag says they’re featuring the It’s Showtime host “like you’ve never seen her before” so better head to your favorite stands to grab a copy as it becomes available starting today....

‘One More Try’ starring Angel Locsin premieres on TV this Sunday

By    October 26, 2013 // No comments
Mainstream cinema and digital film meet this Sunday  (October 27 ) as Cinema One airs the hit romantic drama movie One More Try produced by Star Cinema and Cinema One Originals’ horror film Di Ingon ‘Nato at  8PM and 10PM respectively. One More Try starring Angel Locsin, Dingdong Dantes,...

Comelec Halalan mobile app free download

By    October 26, 2013 // No comments
The voting system may have reverted back to its old ballot form but the Comelec Halalan mobile application continues to update to fit the needs of voters in time for the Barangay elections this Monday (Oct 28). abs-cbnNEWS.com recently launched the latest version of its breakthrough mobile app in...

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

COA chair pans Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s attacks

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Commission on Audit (COA) Chairperson Ma. Grace Pulido-Tan said she does not mind Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s attacks against her following the release of COA’s investigation results in the P10 billion pork barrel scam that tagged the Senator. In an interview with Anthony Taberna for Tapatan Ni Tunying...

Ai Ai Delas Alas tries to start a new life

By    October 23, 2013 // No comments
The competition between the characters of Ai Ai delas Alas and Cherry Pie Picache heats up this Saturday (October 26) in the continuation of Wansapanataym Presents Moomoo Knows Best. Now that Joanna (AiAi) is already a true and sincere spiritualist, her kindness is going to be tested with the dirty...

Shape shifters get the spotlight in ‘Hiwaga’

By    October 23, 2013 // No comments
Broadcast journalist Atom Araullo hears out extraordinary stories of literal transformation by seemingly normal human beings to discover the truth behind shape shifters this Friday (Oct 25) in Hiwaga. Get to know how “Tonio” of Nueva Ecija barely escaped being mauled by a huge dog that, in an attempt...

Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez sign exclusive contracts with ABS-CBN

By    October 23, 2013 // No comments
ABS-CBN welcomed back Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez by signing them up to an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN yesterday afternoon (October 22) and announced that they will be reunited as hosts of the musical game show The Singing Bee this November. Dick and Amy, who are real-life best friends, expressed...

Goin’ Bulilit and LUV U air Halloween specials

By    October 23, 2013 // No comments
The eerie things that go bump in the night are fast approaching this Halloween, and the kids and teens of Goin’ Bulilit and LUV U are far from being spared from the scares this Sunday (October 27). One horror story begins with Bugoy, Clarence, Harvey and Carl of Goin’ Bulilit, who were playing their...

‘Bet On Your Baby’ premieres to high national ratings

By    October 23, 2013 // No comments
Ratings and feedback revealed that ABS-CBN’s newest game show Bet On Your Baby proved to be an instant hit among television viewers with a well-received pilot episode that aired last Saturday (October 19). Based on data from Kantar Media, Bet On Your Baby premiered to garner a national TV rating...

PBB Season 5 kicks off auditions in Davao

By    October 23, 2013 // No comments
Pinoy Big Brother opens its doors to aspiring housemates for the hit reality program’s fifth regular and teen editions with a string of auditions beginning this weekend in Davao City. Hopefuls aged 12 to 17 years old may join the auditions this Saturday (Oct 26), 8AM to 3PM at the Abreeza Mall....

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Oct 21, 2013) - ‘Juan Dela Cruz’ continues to lead on its final week

By    October 23, 2013 // No comments
ABS-CBN’s Juan Dela Cruz continues to lead the national ratings on its final week. On Monday, October 21, 2013, the Coco Martin-starrer got 35.8% based on Kantar Media’s data. It is expected to get even higher percentages towards its finale on Friday. Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime television...

Cristine Reyes, Jake Cuenca, Andi Eigenmann star in 'When Love is Gone' (Movie Poster and Trailer)

By    October 23, 2013 // No comments
Cristine Reyes headlines Viva Films' upcoming drama movie, When Love Is Gone, together with Jake Cuenca, Andi Eigenmann, Alice Dixson and Gabby Concepcion. When Love Is Gone is based on the Filipino film classic Nagalit Ang Buwan Sa Haba Ng Gabi (1983) that starred Dindo Fernando, Gloria Diaz and...

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

‘Bottomline’ continues to make moms proud

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Asia’s King of Talk Boy Abunda will give mothers a special gift this Saturday, October 26, in the second part of his birthday special in The Bottomline With Boy Abunda. Still featured in Bottomline’s ‘Make Your Nanay Proud’ episode are Rep. Sol Aragones (Laguna), Marian devotee and inspirational...

Jiro Wang is back on afternoon TV via ‘Fabulous Boys’

By    October 22, 2013 // No comments
We loved Jiro Wang in Absolute Boyfriend, and it’s such good news that he will be back on afternoon television beginning Monday, October 28, 2013, via GMA-7’s Tagalog-dubbed version of the Taiwanese series, Fabulous Boys. Fabulous Boys is a remake of the South Korean series You’re Beautiful which...

Batangas coffee and delicacies featured in ‘FoodPrints’

By    October 22, 2013 // No comments
Chef Sandy Daza takes on the streets and corners of one of the country’s major destinations for strong flavors and well-loved dishes, Batangas, in a two-part trip that hits television screens this Saturday, October 26. With the Batangueño’s passion ang pride in their tradition of heartfelt hospitality...

‘Thor: The Dark World’ official movie mag released by ABS-CBN Publishing

By    October 22, 2013 // No comments
Leap into a world of fantasy and adventure as one of this year’s hottest movies, Marvel’s Thor: the Dark World premieres with its official movie magazine brought to fans and readers by ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. In Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World, the Official Movie Magazine, get an exclusive behind-the-scenes...

Jane Oineza is a teenage mom in ‘MMK’ (Oct 26)

By    October 22, 2013 // No comments
Kapamilya teen star Jane Oineza will take on a new challenging role in Maalaala Mo Kaya this Saturday, October 26. She will play the role of Nene, a 17-year old girl who rebelled against her parent, got pregnant at a young age, and slowly drifted herself away from her family. Together with Jane...

‘Buzz Ng Bayan’ gets viewers’ nods for interactive format

By    October 22, 2013 // No comments
TV viewers and netizens on Twitter and Facebook cheered and showed support to ABS-CBN’s first fully-interactive entertainment talk show, Buzz ng Bayan that gave voice to celebrities and ordinary Filipino viewers alike. According to Twitter user @teejay3117, “#BuzzNgBayan gives more sense to my Sunday...

'Juan Dela Cruz' to air finale episode on Friday (Oct 25)

By    October 22, 2013 // No comments
Juan dela Cruz (Coco Martin) is ready to face the biggest battle in his life in ABS-CBN’s no.1 primetime teleserye Juan dela Cruz, which is set to air its most heart-pounding finale on Friday, October 25. When everyone thought that the cross’ mystical white light has already put an end to the lineage...

Ara Arida flies to Russia for Miss Universe 2013, tells critics: “I know I can deliver”

By    October 22, 2013 // No comments
Ariella ‘Ara’ Arida, 24, left for Moscow, Russia on Monday for the Miss Universe 2013 beauty pageant where she will be competing for the crown against 86 other candidates from around the globe. The pressure could be harder for 5’8” beauty queen than our previous representatives. For one, the Philippines...

‘Honesto’ premieres Oct 28 (Trailer)

By    October 22, 2013 // No comments
Honesto is the new primetime series that will take the timeslot of Juan Dela Cruz after it airs its finale on Friday, October 25. Starring a new child actor, Honesto will air its pilot episode on Monday, Oct. 28. The series also stars Paulo Avelino, Eddie Garcia, Janice de Belen, Joel Torre, Noni...

‘Horror Stories 2’ to scare moviegoers this November

By    October 22, 2013 // No comments
Stories of the dead will come to life this November in Korea’s hair-raising thriller sequel Horror Stories 2. Following the success of the first movie, Horror Stories 2 connects three different stories of wandering souls seeking for justice through Se-young an employee in an insurance company who...

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Oct 19-20, 2013) - ‘It’s Showtime’ is most-watched daytime program on Saturday

By    October 22, 2013 // No comments
ABS-CBN’s It’s Showtime got a high 17.9% national rating on Saturday and was on top of the daytime Top 10 on Saturday, October 19, 2013, based on Kantar Media’s data. The Kapamilya noontime show toppled its rival program, GMA-7’s Eat Bulaga!, which only got 12.4%, ranking 4th....

Monday, October 21, 2013

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Oct 18, 2013) - ‘My Husband’s Lover’ finale beats ‘Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin’

By    October 21, 2013 // No comments
The finale episode of GMA-7’s My Husband’s Lover beat its rival show, ABS-CBN’s Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin, on Friday, October 18, 2013, based on Kantar Media’s data. The Kapuso bekiserye got 13.6% national rating, ranking 9th in primetime, while the Gerald Anderson-starrer only got 10.3% and...

Ryan Bang and Eric Tai kick off Magpasikat Week of It’s Showtime

By    October 21, 2013 // No comments
It’s Showtime hosts Ryan Bang and Eric ‘Eruption’ Tai stunned audiences when they danced upside down on Monday, October 21, for Magpasikat Week, the week-long talent showdown of hosts to mark the noontime show’s 4th anniversary. Eruption also showed off his hidden music skills by playing the piano,...

Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales, JC De Vera and Maja Salvador topbill ‘The Legal Wife’

By    October 21, 2013 // No comments
Award-winning actress Angel Locsin is set to return to primetime TV via ABS-CBN’s upcoming family drama series The Legal Wife, where she will star with Jericho Rosales, Maja Salvador, and new Kapamilya star JC De Vera. Angel last starred in the hit fantasy series in 2010 Imortal opposite John Lloyd...

‘Maria Mercedes’ mall show stopped to prevent stampede

By    October 21, 2013 // No comments
Thousands of fans welcomed Maria Mercedes stars Jessy Mendiola, Jake Cuenca, and Jason Abalos last Sunday, October 20, at SM City Lipa but they weren’t able to bond with them for too long after organizers decided to cut short the program for the safety of the huge crowd who turned out for the event....

PBB Season 5 - Davao Audition dates and venue

By    October 21, 2013 //
The 5th season of ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Big Brother is coming soon, and with that, the network is rolling out auditions for those interested to become “housemates.” First stop is in Davao City this weekend. So if you’re 12 to 35 years old who dreams of living in the famous PBB House, then this is your...
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