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Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2015 has revealed on social media the total gross earnings of its eight official movie entries from December 25 to 30. Through a Facebook post on Friday afternoon, Dec. 31, MMFF disclosed that the total 6-day gross of all eight movies was P622 million.

Matteo Guidicelli talks about taking "a new direction" as he "moves forward with his singing career" in the latest issue of Inside Showbiz magazine (January 2016). Also on the cover are Pia Wurtzbach who was recently named Miss Universe 2015 in a very controversial crowning moment, Liza Soberano, and Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes' first baby, Maria Letizia Dantes.

Eddie never gives up and likes to prove his detractors wrong. Sounds universally familiar? Just like the unbreakable focus and determination of the recently crowned Ms. Universe 2015, Philippines’ Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach comes an inspiring story based on true events in “Eddie The Eagle” starring Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton. From the producers of the blockbuster action movie “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” the feel-good story of “Eddie The Eagle” is about Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Egerton), a courageous yet unlikely British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself – even as his family and the entire nation initially counted him out. Persistently trying to perfect his skill with the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, portrayed by Hugh Jackman, Eddie eventually wins the hearts of sports fans round the globe when he performed a historic feat at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. A loveable underdog with a never-say-die attitude will rise in “Eddie The Eagle” when it

Golden Globes’ and Annie Awards’ 2016 nominee for Best Animated Motion Picture, “Snoopy and Charlie Brown The Peanuts Movie (3D)” will finally be seen in Philippine theatres starting January 8. From the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of the Ice Age films, “Snoopy and Charlie Brown The Peanuts Movie” is at its core, about everyday anxieties we encounter while growing up, going to school, and dealing with the perceptions people have about one another. “We took that theme and changed the overall tone of the movie, which resulted in a stronger message, one that both adults and children can relate to,” says Craig Schulz, son of Charles.

Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2015 Best Actress Jennylyn Mercado is on the cover of FHM Philippines' January 2016 issue. Image: Instagram (fhmphilofficial) Jennylyn had a back-to-back Best Actress win at the MMFF, and she's actually showing her back on the cover of the magazine!

AlDub dominated Google Philippines' top searches for 2015. The term "AlDub" was topped the year's trending searches. The #KalyeSerye love team was formed on July 16 and has since become a hit.

The 41st Metro Manila Film Festival Awards (2015) took place at the KIA Theater in Quezon City on Sunday, December 27, hosted by KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez. Image: Facebook - Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Official Maine Mendoza aka Yaya Dub won Best Supporting Actress for her role in her very first movie, "My Bebe Love," which also won 3rd Best Picture, below "Buy Now Die Later" (2nd Best Picture) and "Walang Forever" (Best Picture).

The Chipmunks we know and love, Alvin, Theodore and Simon embark on a journey across the U.S. and for the first time, they’re on a mission to keep their family together in the fourth installment of the hugely successful family adventure franchise in “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.” In their latest adventure, through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami…and dump them.  They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from losing Dave but possibly from gaining a terrible stepbrother, Miles, played by Josh Green.

"My Bebe Love" opened in cinemas on Christmas Day, December 25, as part of the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). And the power of the AlDub Nation can't really be underestimated as they have proven again with their support of Alden Richards and Maine "Yaya Dub" Mendoza's first movie together. Image: Twitter (gmanetwork) On its opening day, "My Bebe Love" broke the MMFF first day box office records as it earned P60,462,169.57 - P33-million coming from Metro Manila and the rest coming from different provinces.

Miss Universe Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was crowned Miss Universe 2015 during the pageant night that was held in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday night, December 20, 2015. Image: Facebook (Miss Universe) Pageant host Steve Harvey, however, announced the wrong winner at first, naming Colombia as the winner instead of first runner-up. It was only after she has been crowned that the host corrected his announcement and crowned the real winner - Miss Universe Philippines.

Alden Richards became emotional on Sunday as he received the double platinum award for his sophomore album, "Wish I May." Image: Twitter (aldenrichards02) The album was officially launched on October 17, 2015. Before the launch and even before becoming physically available in stores, though, the GMA Records-produced album has already turned gold because of digital sales and pre-orders.

Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards are again on the cover of Yes! magazine, this time for its first issue for 2016! Image: Instagram (yes_magazine) The #KalyeSerye love team is featured in "their sweetest shoot yet" with ace photographer Mark Nicdao.

Star Cinema's "A Second Chance" starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo is now the current highest-grossing Filipino movie of all time based on the box-office gross it has so far made worldwide. In an Instagram post by the movie production outfit's PR executive Roxy Liquigan on December 18, the movie has already made P556-million worldwide.

Mireia Lalaguna Royo of Spain was named Miss World 2015 during the pageant night that was held in China on December 19. Image: Facebook (Miss World) Mireia, who was also the Top Model challenge event winner, succeeded Miss World 2014 Rolene Strauss of South Africa.

"StarStruck's" season finale dubbed as The Final Judgment took place on Saturday, December 19, 2015. After a weeklong voting period, the Ultimate Final 4 - Ayra Mariano, Elyson De Dios, Klea Pineda and Migo Adecer - faced the final decision that will change their fate in showbiz.

The Miss Universe 2015 coronation night happens in Las Vegas on Sunday, December 20 (Monday morning in Manila), and Philippines’ bet Pia Wurtzbach is asking for help. On her personal Instagram account, Pia posted a photo on Saturday afternoon showing her doing the "pabebe wave" as she asks the AlDub Nation (fans of the AlDub love team of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza aka Yaya Dub) to help her win the beauty pageant.

Yahoo Philippines has released the top 10 searches for 2015 in the country, and while majority of the top 10 are about headline-worthy current events, some from the entertainment scene also made it to the list, just like the phenomenal AlDub tandem of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza. Image: Instagram (peopleasia) AlDub was the fourth most-search in 2015, according to Yahoo PH. Alden and Maine aka Yaya Dub "have become the sweethearts of the country and a social media phenomenon" that they even set a Twitter record with 25.6 million tweets with the hashtag #ALDubEBforLOVE last September.

A video scandal of Maria Sofia Love has been leaked online and is currently getting viral on the internet. The video started trending on social media Thursday night, December 17, 2015, and is believed to have first appeared on Facebook. Maria Sofia is shown in the video in an intimate moment with a Caucasian man, who seems to be aware that the London-based Filipino transwoman was recording their act.

ABS-CBN Corporation announced the appointment of Carlo L. Katigbak as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January 1, 2016. Image: abscbnpr.com Charo Santos-Concio will continue to serve the company as Chief Content Officer, President of ABS-CBN University, and Executive Adviser to the Chairman. Eugenio Lopez III remains the Chairman of the Board of ABS-CBN.

The biggest bang from the worldwide blockbuster franchise in the “Ice Age” series has just exploded with the latest trailer reveal of the franchise’s latest and fifth installment, “Ice Age: Collision Course.” From Blue Sky Studios and directed by Mike Thurmeier, “Ice Age: Collision Course” brings us to the ever hilarious and lovable Scrat in his epic pursuit of the elusive acorn that catapults him into the universe where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the Ice Age World. To save themselves, Sid, Manny, Diego, and the rest of the herd must leave their home and embark on a quest full of comedy and adventure, traveling to exotic new lands and encountering a host of colorful new characters.

"FPJ's Ang Probinsyano" continues to be the number one weekday television program in the Philippines based on Kantar Media's data from December 3-10, 2015. Image: wikipedia.org The Coco Martin-starrer mostly got ratings beyond the elusive 40% mark, and it's the only TV program to do so during the said period.

Several Local Government Units (LGUs) have announced Suspension of Classes for Wednesday, December 16, 2015, due to Typhoon Nona. Here's the list of LGUs with No Classes on Dec. 16 (Wednesday):

The first trailer of “Independence Day: Resurgence,” Roland Emmerich’s highly anticipated sequel to “Independence Day” had just been launched by 20th Century Fox. After “Independence Day” redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter “Independence Day: Resurgence” delivers global catastrophe on an unimaginable scale. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth, anticipating the invaders’ return, have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.

Jay Arcilla and Arra San Agustin were just a week away from the finale of "StarStruck" season 6 when they got eliminated last Friday, December 11, 2015. Image: Instagram (starstruckgma) Jay and Arra got the lowest percentages in the combined fan votes and judges' scores, thus, failing to make it in the Final 4.

Louisa Johnson won the 2015 edition of "The X Factor UK" as announced Sunday night, December 13, 2015 (Monday morning in Manila). Image: Instagram (thexfactor) In between sobbing moments after the announcement, Louisa said that she winning "X Factor" means a lot to her.

Academy Award® winner Jennifer Lawrence stars in this year’s highly-anticipated movie “Joy” this awards season directed by of David O. Russell that probes four decades in the upward-moving life of a single-mom-turned-business-magnate to explore how daring, resilience and the persistence of vision carry people from the ordinary into extraordinary moments of creation, striving and love. “Joy” has recently been nominated for two major awards in the upcoming (2016) Golden Globes – Best Motion Picture, Comedy and Best Actress In a Motion Picture, Comedy (Jennifer Lawrence). "I am incredibly grateful to be recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press for my role in JOY. It was an enormous privilege to play such an amazing woman. And it is an honor to be among the other extraordinarily talented women in this category. I share this with David O. Russell and the incredible cast and crew,” says Lawrence on her nomination.

Singer-actress Denise Laurel was named the winner of ABS-CBN's "Your Face Sounds Familiar" season 2. Image: Instagram (yourfaceph) Denise got the highest percentage of text votes (27.51%) for her impersonation of Beyonce on Saturday night . Her "Crazy In Love" number impressed the viewers, making her beat other Final 5 contestants.

The grand showdown of the top five celebrity performers of "Your Face Sounds Familiar" season 2 happened on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Sam Concepcion opened the show as Justin Bieber. He performed shirtless and even went to the audience area while singing "Sorry," and he tripped and almost fell while running around.

Heart Evangelista is on the cover of Rogue magazine's December 2015-January 2016 issue. Image: Instagram (rogueonline) The Kapuso actress was photographed by Mark Nicdao for her "most daring 12-page cover shoot to date."

Gerald Anderson plays the role of an elementary school teacher diagnosed with neurological movement disorder X-linked Dystonia Parkinsonism (XDP), also known as Lubag Syndrome, in this Saturday's (December 12, 2015) episode of ABS-CBN's "Maalaala Mo Kaya." Image: capture from YouTube (ABS-CBN Entertainment) This is not the first time for Gerald to portray a character with movement disorder. He did the role of someone with Tourette Syndrome in 2009, also for "MMK."

Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza of the phenomenal AlDub love team are Stargate People Asia's People of the Year as featured on the cover of the magazine's December 2015-January 2016 issue. Image: Instagram (peopleasia) The #KalyeSerye tandem are also dubbed as "The Prince and Princess of noontime TV" as they take their "rightful place on the cover" of the mag as its "People's Choice Awardees.

Elmo Magalona surprised many of his fans when he left GMA-7 by signing up with ABS-CBN last November. Immediately after the contract signing that same day, a presscon for "Born For You,"Elmo's first project with his new TV network happened. Image: capture from YouTube (ABS-CBN Entertainment) The teaser for that first project (opposite Janella Salvador) was presented during the recent trade event of the Kapamilya Network.

The official international trailer for Bryan Singer's "X-Men: Apocalypse" has been released. The movie is set to hit cinemas May 18, 2016 from 20th Century Fox. Image: capture from YouTube (20thcenturyfoxph) "X-Men: Apocalypse" stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Olivia Munn and Lucas Till, together with Evan Peters, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alexandra Shipp, Josh Helman, Lana Condor and Ben Hardy.

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved Peanuts Gang finally make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Charlie Brown, the world’s most beloved underdog, embarks upon an epic and heroic quest, while his best pal, the lovable beagle Snoopy, takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, the Red Baron. From the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of the “Ice Age” films, “Snoopy and Charlie Brown The Peanuts Movie” will prove that every underdog has his day. It was on October 2, 1950, Charles M. Schulz introduced the characters of Charlie Brown, Shermy and Patty in just seven newspapers, launching a 50-year journey for the cartoonist that forever changed the landscape of popular culture and humor. Schulz’s comic strip was hailed as one of the greatest of the twentieth century, and his characters launched a bona-fide industry, while providing a much-needed voice for the underdog, via Charlie B

In what the movie critics and cineastes consider his (latest) most powerful performance, Academy Award nominee Leonardo DiCaprio stars in a fully immersive and visceral cinematic experience in “The Revenant” - directed, produced and co-written by Academy Award®-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. “The Revenant” also gathers a highly-pedigreed impressive cast that includes Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson, Will Poulter, Forrest Goodluck, Paul Anderson, Kristoffer Joner, Joshua Burge and Duane Howard. Inspired by true events, DiCaprio plays the legendary Hugh Glass, a fur trapper in an epic adventure set in the unchartered 19th century American Frontier. Based on author Michael Punke’s “The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge,” published in 2002 and is one of the most extensively researched accounts about, Glass’s mythology began in 1823, when he was among thousands joining the fur trade, a driving new force in the US economy. It was a time when many saw the wild as a spiritual void that dema

AXN, the number one general entertainment channel in Asia, is delivering an awesome gift to viewers this festive season with the premiere of "Cash Cab Philippines," the only game show on wheels. Image: AXN Networks Phils. The Emmy-award winning format, created especially for Filipino audiences, will premiere in a double episode on Tuesday, December 22, at 8.50pm with an encore on Thursday, December 24, at 9.15pm.During the show, a specially fitted out Cash Cab will navigate the busy streets of Manila while picking up unsuspecting passengers. The Cash Cab will appear as a regular taxi service however,upon entering the car passengers will find themselves as contestants on a truly mobile game show.

The winners of the 28th Awit Awards (2015) were awarded Wednesday night, December 9, at The Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan. Image: Facebook (Awit Awards) Sarah Geronimo's album "Perfectly Imperfect" received the Album of the Year Award, while Julie Anne San Jose's "Deeper" got the Best Selling Album of the Year recognition.

Amy Vachal, the Filipino-American jazz crooner of Team Adam Levine, was eliminated from "The Voice USA" during the results show on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila). Image: Instagram (amyvachal) Amy sang Bob Dylan's "To Make You Feel My Love" while playing the guitar during the Top 9 performances on Monday, and while the number moved many of us, it was described as "safe" by some.

Action star Robin Padilla marked his return to ABS-CBN by signing a deal with the network on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Image: Instagram (abscbnpr) Robin is back as a Kapamilya with the two-year contract which includes a father and child-themed teleserye.

The beautiful Jasmine Curtis-Smith is on the cover of Scout magazine's December 2015-January 2016 issue. Jasmine was photographed by Cenon Norial for the cover, styled by Jed Gregorio who is also the mag's editor-in-chief.

Last November, it was reported that Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza were to be interviewed by BBC News. And the said interview was aired on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. The #KalyeSerye stars were interviewed by BBC's Rico Hizon, a journalist formerly with GMA-7.

Viva Films has released the movie poster and full trailer for the upcoming movie "Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin" starring Maricel Soriano, Herbert Bautista and Cristine Reyes. Image: Instagram (viva_films) "Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin" is a movie adaptation of Bob Ong's book of the same title. Featuring three episodes, the movie is directed by Mark Meily, Andoy Ranay and Chris Martinez.

“Blunt Force Trauma,” is a physical trauma to a body part by impact, injury or physical attack. Multi-talented actors Ryan Kwanten, Mickey Rourke and Freida Pinto star in a gripping action movie of the same title (“Blunt Force Trauma”) that will open this December 9 exclusive at Ayala Malls Cinemas. One of TV’s breakout actors, Ryan Kwanten who starred in the hit series “True Blood” takes on the role of John, a professional gunslinger in “Blunt Force Trauma” who is looking for his greatest challenge yet in a dangerous underground duel (of guns and last man standing) known only as the Game. Its legendary and elusive champion, Zorringer (Rourke) is the one that John pursues but the legend keeps putting off the match. Along John’s journey to meet his final match, he meets a female duelist, Colt (Pinto), embarking on her own quest for revenge of her brother’s death.

ABS-CBN has released the full trailer for "Be My Lady," the upcoming television series starring real life couple Erich Gonzales and Daniel Matsunaga. Directed by Theodore Boborol, "Be My Lady" is about a barrio lass named Pinang (Erich) who falls in love with Phil (Daniel), a playboy from Singapore.

Cristine Reyes and Ali Khatibi will tie the knot in January 2016, a month later than their original plan. Image: Instagram (queencristinereyes) The actress revealed the news on "Kris TV" on Tuesday, saying that they were pressed for time because she is also doing a teleserye and the house where they originally planned to get married is not yet finished.

A fourth cover for Garage magazine's December 2015-January 2016 featuring Alden Richards has been revealed. Image: Instagram (garagemagazine) Photographed by Mark Nicdao, this fourth cover is only available via the digital newsstand.

Angelica Yap aka "It's Showtime's" Pastillas Girl gave a touching eulogy for her mom, Teresa Yap, who was gunned down last week. Image: capture from YouTube (chismosa palaka) Angelica cried as she read the eulogy from a mobile phone, recalling some of her happy and sad moments with her mom.

"Sunday PinaSaya" director Rich Ilustre is now being bashed on social media because of his Twitter reply to someone who asked if Julie Anne San Jose is the real life girlfriend of Alden Richards. Image: Twitter (NetBerroya) "Yup," the director said. That reply, however, has already been deleted because, as he said in another post, others might take it seriously.

Pambansang Bae Alden Richards is the newest face of Bench Fix Clay Doh. Image: Instagram (bcbench) Bench honcho Ben Chan posted the above photo on his Instagram account on Monday.

Ella Cruz uploaded a new dance cover on YouTube, this time to the tune of "Body On Me" by Rita Ora and Chris Brown. Image: Instagram (itsellacruz) Ella is joined in the video by fellow Kapamilya actor Francis Magundayao.

The product endorsement list of the AlDub love team of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza is getting longer, with this Hapee Toothpaste television commercial being the latest to come out. Image: capture from YouTube (Hapee Toothpaste) Watch the full version of the Hapee Toothpaste TVC featuring AlDub below.

The music video for "Fast Forward" has been released on YouTube by Limitless Productions. Image: capture from YouTube (Limitless Productions) Performed by Billy Crawford, JayR and Kris Lawrence, the video features the political tandem of Mar Roxas and Leni Robredo who are running for president and vice-president in the coming 2016 elections.

"A Second Chance" has already earned P400 million as of Saturday, December 5, 2015, according to an Instagram post by Star Cinema. Image: Instagram (starcinema) The Cathy Garcia-Molina movie has breached the P400M mark after just 11 days of being in cinemas, making it a strong candidate for the Highest-Grossing Filipino Film of All Time title.

Angelia Ong of the Philippines was crowned Miss Earth 2015 on Saturday night, December 5 (December 6 in Manila) in Marx Halle in Vienna, Austria. Image: capture from YouTube livestream (HEY-U Mediagroup) She was crowned by Jamie Herrell (also of the Philippines), last year's winner.

The Miss Supranational 2015 pageant was held on December 4 (early morning of December 5 in Manila) in Krynica Zdroj, Poland. The program started with the parade of nations. Canada was stunning, as well as Mexico, Philippines and Sweden. Image: capture from YouTube livestream (Miss Supranational Official) Miss Supranational 2014 Asha Bhat as well as Mister International Poland 2015 Rafal Jonkisz were among the judges.