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For the first time, the usually calm Jomari Yllana issued a strong statement about his breakup with Pops Fernandez. But instead of shedding light on the main reason why his almost four-year-old relationship with the Concert Queen fell apart, he confronted Pops' ex-husband, Martin Nievera.

Last February, Martin was all-praises about Joms, who directed his reunion concert, "Missing You", with Pops. But last March 11, a few days after Joms confirmed the split, Martin began singing a different tune. In a two-part article, he said, "But he [Jomari] is not okay with me now for hurting Pops and being so mysterious." MORE

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Sharon Cuneta expressed her excitement as she makes another movie this year after her blockbuster movie Caregiver. She said she’s happy that she’ll be working with Director Wenn Deramas and comedienne Ai Ai de las Alas.

Although her co-star, de las Alas was not present during their first shooting day, Cuneta was looking forward to working with her knowing that the comedienne is now in good shape. MORE

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LOS ANGELES – Beverly Hills police said an arrest warrant has been issued for actress Lindsay Lohan that stems from her 2007 conviction for drunken driving.

The $50,000 warrant was issued by the Beverly Hills Superior Court, police said in a statement late on Friday.

Officials declined to state the reason for the warrant. But celebrity website TMZ.com said an alcohol education program in which Lohan is enrolled told the court that she was not in compliance with the terms of her probation. MORE

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Heartthrob Piolo Pascual had set the record straight regarding the alleged rivalry with another Kapamilya actor John Lloyd Cruz.

“Kung ano ‘yong na-achieve ko, pinaghirapan din natin iyon. I’m sure malalagpasan pa ni Lloydy ‘yon. Masaya ako sa achievements ni Lloydy,” Pascual said in a report by Entertainment Live Saturday. read more

Marjorie Gorospe | INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines -- Francis Magalona was more than a husband and father to his wife Pia Arroyo and their eight children. To them, he was a patriot who expressed his love of country through his music.Fans and friends -- people from all walks of life -- went to his wake at the Christ The King Church in Green Meadows in Quezon City and paid their last respects to the Man From Manila. As they started quietly pouring into the chapel about 3 p.m., some even volunteered to help secure the place.

His son and namesake Francis Jr. said that as a father, the King of Pinoy Rap only wanted his children to pursue their dreams, whatever they may be.

“Both my father and mother taught us to pursue whatever we want and love of country,” he said.

His wife, Pia Arroyo, agreed with their son. She said that apart from photography, the Master Rapper’s other love was the Philippines.

To Francis Jr., his father’s best legacy to him was his work ethic. “He taught us that you should have drive in whatever you do,” he said.

Describing his father as hard-working, Francis Jr. also said, “What people may not know about him is he’s a good comedian.”

Celebrities like Richard Gutierrez, Michael V., Andrew E., The Dawn’s Jett Pangan, and Luis Manzano also came to remember the man whose music and love of country touched them.

By Marinel Cruz, Izah Morales | Philippine Daily Inquirer, INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—At Francis Magalona’s wake Saturday at the Christ the King memorial chapels on Greenmeadows Avenue, Quezon City, the mood was upbeat with songs the Pinoy rap icon had written and recorded in a remarkable career cut terribly short by leukemia.

The 44-year-old multimedia artist and performer lay elegantly dressed in a black suit, which his daughter Maxene said he first wore at a photography competition he attended in Vietnam last year. In his hands was a gold rosary. read more

By Erika Tapalla | INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines -- Two days after the death of the Philippines' "master rapper" Francis Magalona, his eight children are coping with the grief by finding strength in each other.

"Just by being together okay na kami [we’re okay]," Maxene Magalona, the eldest of Magalona’s six children by wife Pia Arroyo-Magalona, told INQUIRER.net.

"When papa was alive he'd want for the whole family to be all together all the time sayang kasi wala na siya pero [it’s sad he’s no longer with us]. We can still continue doing that -- to spend as much time together as we can," she said. read more

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Sa unang pagkakataon, nagpaunlak ng interview sa "Eat Bulaga!" through phone patch noong Sabado (March 7) si Pia Arroyo-Magalona, ang asawa ng yumaong Master Rapper na si Francis "Kiko" Magalona.

Noong Sabado rin anf first on-cam interview ni Pia at ng kanyang mga anak ay nangyari sa "Startalk," isang araw pagkatapos ng pagkamatay ng King of Rap.

Sa one-on-one interview kay Pia ng "Startalk," ang co-host na si Ricky Lo ang unang nagtanong: Paano nakaka-cope si Pia sa pagkamatay ni Francis? read more

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MANILA, Philippines – Nananatiling matatag Pia Arroyo-Magallona, ang maybahay ni Francis Magalona, sa kabila ng pagpanaw ng Master Rapper. Sa panayam sa "Showbiz Central," ang showbiz na programa ng GMA sa Linggo, tinanong ng host na si Pia Guaniano kung papaano ito nakaya ni Pia.

"For starters, siguro I’m just really this kind of a person, lalo na ever since na nagkaroon ako ng mga anak. It's like always I put my children or even other people first before me, kasi parang it's become natural for me na, if I am a good example to others, parang it makes everything easier to get through diba?" sagot ni Pia. read the story

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MANILA, Philippines – Master Rapper Francis Magalona would get a posthumous Presidential Medal of Merit for promoting patriotism through music, Malacañang announced on Sunday.

Press Secretary Cerge Remonde also relayed the condolences of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to the family of the late musician and television host.

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts executive director, Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, said Mrs. Arroyo would bestow the medal on Magalona for his "makabayan" contributions.

Alvarez said she would have to confirm date of awarding rites.

Magalona, 44, passed away Friday noon due to complications brought about by leutemia. His remains now lie at the Christ the King Memorial Chapel at Green Meadows in Quezon City.

By Bong Godinez

The tragedy of Francis Magalona's passing is that he was too young to leave the world. Like great artists who died before their time, Kiko, at age 44, still had a lot to give to the public. The loss will linger for a long time.

We are now left to look back and celebrate Francis's life, his achievements and legacy. From his music to all his other passions— photography, designing, directing—Francis embodies the boundless possibilities one can achieve. read more

by Bernie Franco

Isang tribute ang naging episode ng The Buzz kahapon (Marso 8) para sa yumaong OPM icon na si Francis Magalona. Habang nasa studio ang dalawang host na sina Boy Abunda at Ruffa Gutierrez, nag-ulat naman mula sa Christ The King, Green Meadows, Quezon City si Kris Aquino kung saan nakaburol ang mga labi ni Francis.

Highlight sa The Buzz kahapon ang interviews sa mga showbiz friends ni Francis upang balikan ang kanilang masasayang alaala nang nabubuhay pa ang singer-host. Kabilang na roon ang kanyang Eat Bulaga family kung saan almost anim na taon ding naging host si Francis. Nawala si Francis sa nasabing show nang ma-diagnose siya ng leukemia. Naging emosyunal din ang mga host ng nasabing show na sina Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Pia Guanio at Allan K sa pagkwe-kwento. “Ang tawag namin d’yan, si Wild Boy. Sa akin little boy ko din ‘yang si Kiko hanggang sa mawala siya. Playful ‘yan, masaya,” pagbabalik-tanaw ni Joey. “Ang sense of humor niyan ibang klase. Medyo may pagka-wild nga lang. He’ll always be si Baby Face.” Dagdag pa ni Michael V. isang tunay na kaibigan at genuine ang pagiging makabayan ni Kiko. “Iilan lang naman ‘yung totoong kaibigan ko, eh and Francis was the first and the best friend that I’ve had.” read more

By Bong Godinez

It was an outpouring of love and support to a life unfortunately cut short by leukemia.

Fans, Friends and supporters of the late Francis Magalona continue to arrive in batches at the Christ the King Memorial Chapel in Greenmeadows, Quezon City. Some of those who paid their last respects at the wake's first day were Kiko's (Francis's nickname) Eat Bulaga! family led by Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Michael V, Pia Guanio, Keempee, among others.

Annabelle Rama, Eddie Gutierrez, Mark Gil, Cherie Gil, Gina Alajar, Tonton Gutierrez, William Martinez, Gary Valenciano with wife Angeli Pangilinan, Tirso Cruz III and wife Lyn Ynchausti, Ramon Christopher, and director Quark Henares were also part of the early mourners. read the story

Former president Corazon "Cory" Aquino—who herself is currently battling cancer—also arrived to extend her condolences to the family left behind by the 44-year-old musician-TV host.

By Bong Godinez

The image of ex-Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia setting his worn out sticker-battered piano on fire perhaps best translated what the Final Set meant to the entire Eraserheads circle: closure.

Last night, March 7, at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City, the Eraserheads delivered their promise to finally conclude their abrupt reunion concert held late last year.

Playing as one unit once again, but perhaps for the last time, the band composed of Ely Buendia, Marcus Adoro, Buddy Zabala, and Raimund Marasigan relived the Eraserheads phenomenon, which swept the country and revolutionized the OPM landscape in the early '90s. read the story

AFTER “You Changed My Life” which, as of press time is doing well at the box-office, John Lloyd Cruz will get busy with his next grand project for Star Cinema titled “A Mother’s Story.” Here, he shares the frame with Batangas Governor Vilma Santos and Luis Manzano.

“I’m really excited with this project,” states John Lloyd. “For one, I’ll be with Tita Vi who is one of the industry’s finest actresses plus Luis. It’s my first time to work with them in a film. I’ll just tape my remaining scenes for “I Love Betty La Fea” then off I go to New York for the shoot.” read more

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Rapper-TV host Francis Magalona died of leukemia Friday at the Medical City in Mandaluyong, Vic Sotto, his co-hosts at the GMA Network’s noontime show “Eat Bulaga” said. Francis was 44.

Magalona is the son of popular 1950s movie tandem Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran.

“I don’t want a media circus. I want privacy with my family,” Francis said in a phone interview with the Philippine Media, after reports of his illness broke out.

“What I’d rather talk about is how to we can solicit blood donations to replace the supply that I have consumed in the hospital,” said Magalona, the father of eight children.


Francis’ wife, Pia Arroyo-Magalona, said her husband started exhibiting symptoms in March this year. “It was very gradual, hindi siya biglaang lumabas [it didn't manifest right away].”

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The tension is definitely building up as Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America goes into its final week. Manuel Chua, the Participante who’s been leading in almost all of the stunts, even had a misunderstanding with bitter rival Jommy Teotico. In an exclusive interview, ABS-CBN.com spoke with Manuel about what sparked the conflict during the Status: A Valentine’s Night with the Scholars concert last Friday, February 13.

The trouble began during one stunt when Manuel chose to save Participante Janna Dominguez. “Ang pinagbasehan ko talaga ng decision ko na si Janna ang maliligtas is siya naman talaga ‘yung mas maraming nakuhang strawberries (in the stunt). Nalaglag nga lang ‘yung isa. Inisip ni Jommy na strategy kong iligtas ‘yung babae. Sobra na ‘yung init ng competition. Tuwing sasalang kami sa stunt, ramdam mo na lahat kayo magkakalaban. Tumindi ‘yung labanan pero hindi ko naman inexpect na magkakaroon ng alliances at pagtutulungan ako. Pero tuwing bumabalik naman kami sa camp okay naman kami. Lahat kami magkaka-barkada.” As if to prove that there was really no trouble between them, Manuel was with Jommy, Janna, and Marion dela Cruz at the Status concert. read more

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Nagkapikunan na sina Manuel at Jommy. Si SuperManuel ang pumili kung kanina sa nag-tie na sina Jommy at Janna ang maliligtas mula sa eliminasyon. Tingin ni Manuel na si Janna ang mas maraming nasalo na strawberries, pero nalaglag lang ang isa. Paniwala ni Manuel na lamang si Janna kaya siya ang pinili niyang iligtas. read more

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BONGGA ang grand launch cum presscon ng ‘Totoy Bato.’ Mistulang New Year in February na may putukan at fireworks display sa GMA Network ground at may photo exhibits pa ni Robin Padilla na kuha ni Jun de Leon. Sakay ng isang motorcycle, nagpaikot-ikot si Robin sa GMA Network ground na sinabayan ng fireworks display. Nag-effort talaga ang GMA sa grand launch. read more

Dolly Anne Carvajal

I HAD so much fun interviewing my two fave amigos, Cesar Montano and Dingdong Dantes, for the daily TV show “Chikalectric,” which I host with IC on Viva Cinema Channel. Well, I almost forgot it was work.

Buboy was about to leave for the United States with his wife Sunshine for their V-day celebration and to seal a deal with Napa Valley to bottle wine for his resto Bellisimo which he will name after his daughters with Shine. read more

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MANILA, Philippines—Karylle is still in a euphoric state after her first sold-out solo concert. “The success of my show made it the best Valentine’s Day for me even if I’m single,” she says. “I usually don’t like receiving flowers but for some reason, I really liked it this time. My mom gave me wild flowers while Ogie and Regine sent me roses.” read more

Julie Bonifacio

Nagpaliwanag ang sexy-comedienne na si Rufa Mae Quinto sa presscon ng bago niyang ini-endorse na beauty clinic na Philosophy by MikaelaAdvancedAestheticCenter. Isa si Rufa Mae sa tatlong celebrity endorsers ng Mikaela kasama sina Ruffa Gutierrez para sa salon services at si Pops Fernandez para sa non-invasive slimming.Hindi naman itinanggi ni Rufa na galing siya sa maitinding pag-iyak nu’ng makausap siya ng ABS-CBN.com. read more

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KC Concepcion let out a very revealing statement about the two men being linked to her, Richard Gutierrez and Piolo Pascual, in last night's (February 16) premiere episode of Showbiz News Ngayon. She said that her team-up with Richard is her current priority because of their latest movie, while her relationship with Piolo is something more private. "PJ (Piolo) and I are getting closer I think," KC admitted. "Medyo five, six years din kaming nawalan ng connection. Right now, my priority is Chard and our movie (When I Met U) and kung ano man 'yung nangyari with PJ, that's purely personal." read more

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“Honestly, it’s none of my business ano man ang ginagawa niya sa buhay niya.” Ito ang statement ng aktor na si Sam Milby sa mga balitang may nakita daw na kahalikan na isang non-showbiz guy ang dati niyang girlfriend na si Anne Curtis sa isang bar. Parang may halong indifference ang mga sagot ni Sam tungkol sa mga tanong ng Showbiz News Ngayon about Anne, matapos ang chikang mukhang may reconciliation ang dalawa matapos ang shoot ng kanilang teleseryeng Dyosa. read more

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Host Boy Abunda revealed on Showbiz News Ngayon last Tuesday night (February 17) that Wowowee host Willie Revillame is confined at the St. Luke's Medical hospital since Sunday (February 15), and is undergoing an angiogram procedure due to a heart condition.
Boy elaborated that the said procedure will determine if the host will have to go through angioplasty, a surgery which aims to unclog obstructed blood vessels. read more

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Even though Kris Aquino has been hosting the morning show Boy and Kris everyday on ABS-CBN, she admitted to the press that she still felt nervous about doing a primetime show with Boy Abunda. Titled Showbiz News Ngayon (SNN), the pilot episode of the 30-minute talk show was aired last night, February 16. PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) was invited to watch the pilot episode of the show that was aired live from Studio 8 of ABS-CBN. read more

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Five years na rin sina Ehra Madrigal at ang kanyang boyfriend na si DJ Myke Solomon, vocal percussionist at beat boxer ng grupong Akafellas, pero wala pa raw silang planong magpakasal.

"Kasi pareho kami na may mga plans pa, eh. Siya meron pa siyang mga gustong gawin, ako rin. So, sobrang medyo malayo pa sa isip namin to settle down," simulang pahayag ni Ehra sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal). read more

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Nilinaw ni Robin Padilla sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang isyung tinanggihan ng kapatid niyang si Rustom Padilla, na kilala na ngayon nilang BB Gandanghari, ang maging co-director ng Totoy Bato.

"Totoo yun, in-offer ko sa kanya," pag-amin ni Robin. "Pero alam n'yo naman si Kapatid, meron din siyang mga prayoridad. E, ako, gusto ko siyang makasama. Nag-aral ng film 'yan, e, sa New York. Pero hindi ko naman siya puwedeng pilitin. May edad na yun. Alam na niya ang gusto niya." read more

Ngayon pa lamang ay inaasahan nang dudu­mugin ang sequel ng A Very Special Love nina John Lloyd Cruz at Sarah Geronimo, ang You Changed My Life, kahit maiksi pa lang trailer nito ang napa­panood at isang music video lamang.

In fact, bitin na bitin na ang mga fans, lalo na yung kay Sarah, na ma­kita kung finally ay umayag na itong magkaroon ng kissing scene. Mag-boyfriend na kasi sila ni Lloydie sa movie at hindi naman siguro realistic kung magyayakapan lang sila at maghahawakan ng kamay sa kabuuan ng pelikula. read more

Since she broke up with Yilmaz Bektas, Ruffa Gutierrez hasn’t been seen (that is, caught on camera) with a “most probable” date — until three weeks ago, that is.

According to Funfare’s Agent Olca, Ruffa was introduced by a mutual friend to a dashing 6’2" Polish-Persian-American named John Faizad who got so smitten with Ruffa that he followed her to L.A. John, 30, is said to be working in an entertainment- consulting firm. Like Ruffa, he just got out of a seven-year “committed” relationship and is, well, “searching.” During a dinner with friends at Sky Car on Sunset Boulevard in L.A., John was “over-protective” toward Ruffa. read more

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Singer Pops Fernandez has confessed that she had her lips “plumped’ to make it look like the sexy lips of idol Angelina Jolie.
Fernandez was reacting to criticisms that the purported “lip job” was “overdone.”
“I’m so obsessed kasi with my lips and I’m being honest I did have it plumped," she said.
“Sometimes I lined it (lips) na alam mo ‘yong nilalagpas ko talaga siya na akala ng tao sumusobrang over,” she added. The Buzz

Actor Rustom Padilla or BB Gandanghari, as he now wants to be called, is still a “virgin”. Fresh from studying in New York, BB is proud to say that he doesn’t go for “one-night” love affairs.

“I don’t go for one night. Bebe is a virgin. Wala pa siyang boyfriend, hindi pa siya nagkaka-boyfriend. So she is a virgin,” stressed Padilla. read more

By Dolly Anne Carvajal

MANILA, Philippines—KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez’s second team-up—in “When I Met You”—is a lot better than their first. They have transcended the cutesy and pa-tweetums stage. KC and Chard’s chemistry has that je ne sais quoi factor.

Gabby Concepcion called to invite me to the premier of his “mini-me” KC’s movie but I told him I already watched it at the Cinema Evaluation Board screening where we gave it a “B” rating. I teased Gabs. “Didn’t KC’s scenes with Chard remind you of your movies with Sharon?” “You bet,” Gabs exclaimed. “The plane ride, beach and wedding scenes, isnaban luego quiero (laughs).” read more

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MANILA, Philippines – Ramdam namin ang lungkot ni Dennis Trillo sa nabalitaang hindi na matutuloy ang tambalan nila ni Heart Evangelista sa TV remake ng "Muling Buksan Ang Puso." Pero naiintindihan daw niya ang desisyon ng aktres at umaasa pa ring magkakasama sila ulit sa trabaho pagkatapos ng pagsasama nila sa "Dear Friend" last year. read more

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Geneva Cruz guests at The Buzz to clarify rumors about the supposed breakup between her and husband KC Montero. The rumors started when a website published an October 2008 article saying that Geneva allegedly attempted suicide thru an overdose of Paracetamol and that she was rushed to the hospital by her sister. The same website published an article in January 2009, saying that Geneva and KC were no longer together. read more

By Nonie V. Nicasio
Disappointed si Kitkat sa mabagal na takbo ng kasong isinampa niya sa dating kasintahan na si Alfred Santos Lumanlan na inakusahan ng komedyana ng pagnanakaw more than three months ago (November 11, 2008). read more

By Bong Godinez
Muling mapapanood sa telebisyon ang tambalang Jennylyn Mercado at Mark Herras sa bagong handog ng GMA-7 Sine Novela, Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?, na magsisimula nang mapanood sa February 16.

Considered as one of GMA-7's most successful love teams, Jennylyn and Mark make a comeback together sa nasabing afternoon soap matapos ang mahaba-haba ring panahon. read more

by Bernie Franco

Napag-alaman ng ABS-CBN.com na happy in a relationship na ulit ang host ng Umagang Kay Ganda na si Rica Peralejo. Hindi taga-showbiz ang bagong boyfriend ni Rica. In fact, isa itong pastor. Sa ilang interviews sa TV host actress, hindi nito binibigay ang identity at details ng kanyang bagong boyfriend out of respect na rin sa privacy nito. Ang tanging nasabi ni Rica ay "God-fearing" at very mabait ang naturang lalaki. read more

by Julie Bonifacio

Bago pa man maging open si Gab Valenciano sa pag-aasawa at the age of 25, una naming narinig ang kanyang eldest brother na si Paolo Valenciano na nag-decide na mag-aasawa na daw at an early age. Naguunahan na ngayon ang magkapatid na sundan ang yapak ng kanilang ama na si Gary Valenciano who got married at the age of 19 sa Mommy nila na si Angeli Pangilinan. “Hindi ‘yun. Hahaha! Fake ‘yun,” tukoy ni Paolo sa nakababatang kapatid. “Mauuna ako sa kanya ‘no,” bungad ni Paolo sa presscon ng “The Repeat! Gary V: Live at 25” sa Araneta Coliseum on February 20. read more

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Fresh off her scene-stealing turns in the Metro Manila Film Festival entries Desperadas 2 and Shake, Rattle and Roll X, the 20-year-old Pinoy Big Brother Teen
Edition alumna is the cover girl of Maxim’s red-hot Valentine issue.

Niña never looked more captivating in her first ever solo cover shoot for a men’s magazine. Six other gorgeous scantily clad ladies complete the month’s lineup of sweethearts. read more

by Bernie Franco
Halatang nainis ang sexy actress na si Cristine Reyes nang tanungin ng ilang press tungkol sa ipinadalang roses sa kanya ng former Pinoy Big Brother housemate na si Kian Kazemi noong New Year.
"Hindi na dapat pine-press release 'yun di ba?" umpisa ni Cristine. "Ayoko ng ganon. Turn off talaga sa akin 'yung parang nalalaman muna ng press bago ako." May mga chismis lately na naglalabasan na nililigawan daw ni Kian ang Eva Fonda star at itinanong ito kay Cristine during her recent birthday bash. Although mukhang na bad trip sa mga tanong tungkol sa ex-housemate, idiniin ng aktres na hindi siya interesado sa love sa ngayon. "Ayoko munang mag-entertain," her short statement went. read more

by Rachelle Siazon

The rumored romance between Coverboys member Jon Avila and Rufa Mae Quinto started last year when they were shooting for their movie Status: Single. Since then the former has been very vocal about his attraction towards the sexy comedienne and how the two of them have become close over time. read more

Actress Toni Gonzaga took the hot seat in The Buzz’s Tough Ten yesterday (February 8) and confessed that among the men linked to her, Sam Milby remains closest to her heart. "Kasi nakailang pelikula po kami. Marami po kaming pinagsamahang trabaho. Naging close talaga kami." read more

After recently signing up again with the Kapamilya network, Jericho Rosales is set to take on more acting and singing challenges for 2009. While his career is on the rise, his love life is taking a back seat after his very public breakup last year with long-time girlfriend Heart Evangelista. Now that Heart has reportedly split with steady date businessman Francisco Delgado, Echo wants the whole affair behind him, stating that he has nothing to say about Heart’s situation. “I won’t say anything about that but I hope she’s well though. We have no communication. This is my way of communicating, I always pray for her. I’m sure she’s going to be okay,” he says. read more

by Bernie Franco

Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano spoke up about his long-standing ‘rivalry’ with singer Martin Nievera on The Buzz’s Tough Ten last Sunday, February 15. He humbly stated that he looks up to Martin in more ways than one. “Martin does things that I can probably learn from. Andami ko pang kailangang matutunan sa hosting. Kung may magkamali sa hosting alam niya agad. Kung apat-apat na ang nagsasalita alam pa rin niya ang dapat gawin," Gary said. read more

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Rumor has it that Mariel Rodriguez and Zanjoe Marudo are already living together because she is reportedly seen at his condo on a regular basis.

Mariel was quick to deny this, however, reiterating that Zanjoe doesn't own a condo.

"I feel that we are in a committed relationship. But I also feel that there are some things that even though artista kami, we deserve to keep them private. We should have some level of privacy. But my answer to your question is wrong. Kasi wala siyang condo so mali yung mga balitang yun," she stressed during the story conference of superserye Isang Lakas. read more

TJ Trinidad, star of ABS-CBN soaps Gulong ng Palad and Prinsesa ng Banyera, is now a kapuso talent and will appear on GMA’s highly-anticipated tv remake of Zorro. Although TJ Trinidad claims that he is not really an exclusive kapamilya talent, he expresses his gratitude to the management of ABS-CBN for giving him good projects where he made a name for himself - Basta’t Kasama Kita, Krystala, Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko, Hiram Na Mukha, Rounin and Walang Kapalit.read more

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With the exit of LaLola last week (and a probable transfer of its lead star JC de Vera to the other network), Heart Evangelista’s Luna Mystika reclaims no. 1 spot with “Taydang” following in second place. Tayong Dalawa, on the other hand, is still ABS-CBN’s most-watched program in Mega Manila. read more

By Melba Llanera

Nobody expected that after Leah Salonga, a young girl would again penetrate the international entertainment scene and make Philippines really proud of her achievements. Nagpapatunay rin sa tagumpay na tinatamasa ngayon ni Charice na kung hindi ka man sinuwerteng maging grand champion sa isang contest ay mayroon pa rin namang mas malaking mga bagay na nakatadhana na mangyari sa iyo. read more

By Ruel Mendoza

Isang malaking tagumpay ang naganap na premiere night ng pelikulang When I Met U ng GMA Films at Regal Entertainment kagabi, February 10, sa Cinemas 9 and 10 ng SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Ang When I Met U ang ikalawang pelikula nina KC Concepcion at Richard Gutierrez. read more

By Melba Llanera

Sa pagsisimula pa lang ng teleseryeng Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang, may ilan nang nagkomento at pumuna na sobrang sexy at daring daw ng nasabing teleserye, at dapat ay sa mas late na timeslot ang nasabing soap opera.

Sa interview ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Dingdong Dantes recently ay agad namin siyang hiningan ng reaksyon tungkol dito. read more

By Archie de Calma

Si Jan Nieto ay produkto ng Philippine Idol nung ang franchise nito ay nasa ABC-5 pa. Pero, nang ilipat ng Fremantle Media sa GMA-7 ang franchise nito at naging Pinoy Idol, naipasantabi kung ano ang na-achieve ng sinuman na may kaugnayan sa Philippine Idol kahit ang dalawa sa mga finalist nito, sina Gian Magdangal at Jan Nieto ay parehong namamayagpag na sa GMA-7 at bini-build up na rin ng nabanggit na network. read more

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As members of the famed Eraserheads gear up for their reunion concert next month, reports have surfaced that former front man Ely Buendia got a girl pregnant.

In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News, Buendia’s manager and former girlfriend, Diane Ventura, shot down the rumors. read more

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Nagkapikunan na sina Manuel at Jommy. Si SuperManuel ang pumili kung kanina sa nag-tie na sina Jommy at Janna ang maliligtas mula sa eliminasyon. Tingin ni Manuel na si Janna ang mas maraming nasalo na strawberries, pero nalaglag lang ang isa. Paniwala ni Manuel na lamang si Janna kaya siya ang pinili niyang iligtas. read more

By KIMBERLY KAPLAN


Since ABC's "Nightline" aired a story last week about Salma Hayek's goodwill trip to Sierra Leone, there has been a world-wide outpouring of reaction. Newspapers from Europe to Australia have made headlines out of a portion of the story in which Hayek breastfeeds another woman's newborn son on camera. read more

By Bayani San Diego Jr.

MANILA, Philippines—KC Concepcion didn’t want to talk about Piolo Pascual at first, “out of respect” for current leading man Richard Gutierrez.

In an exclusive interview with Inquirer recently, she explained that her top priority was her movie with Chard, “When I Met U” and that she was pushing “Lovers in Paris,” her forthcoming soap opera with Piolo, to the back burner. read more

By Ingrid Villafuerte

The Angel Locsin-Piolo Pascual loveteam is one of the hottest team-ups in the country today, sharing an undeniable chemistry in the teleserye Lobo, their numerous endorsements, and their big-screen debut, Love Me Again (Land Down Under). Angel only has nice things to say about her onscreen partner. read more

AIE BALAGTAS SEE, GMANews.TV

Plantsado na ang lahat para sa pinakahihintay na part 2 ng reunion concert ng Eraserheads na gaganapin sa March 7 sa SM Mall of Asia sa Pasay City.

Sa panayam ni GMA reporter Lhar Santiago na ipinalabas sa "24 Oras," sinabi ni Diane Ventura, asawa’t manager ni vocalist Ely Buendia, na mas malaki at mas pinaganda ang gaganaping concert kumpara sa nakaraan nilang performance sa The Fort sa Taguig City. read more

INTERVIEW: CHARMAINE CHANCO

Apl.De.Ap means what exactly?
The first part are my initials; my real name is Allan Pineda Lindo. De means ‘of’ and AP is Angeles, Pampanga. So that’s what it is. A short abbreviation for Allan Pineda Lindo of Angeles, Pampanga.

Do you really call each other in the Black-Eyed Peas by stage name?
Yeah, we really do. It even gets shorter: they call me Ap. We call Taboo, Tab. Fergie, Ferg and Will, Will.
Being famous and all, can you recall the craziest thing a fan has done to get your attention?
The ladies sometimes flash their boobs at me. That happens in almost every show during the Warped tour event we did. It’s like a rock tour but we’re the only hip-hop band. So, that’s the craziest so far.read more

Interview: Lou E. Albano

Seems like there’s so much going on! Are you back in Manila for good?
No, I’m still in the States. I’ll be going home for three weeks to launch this thing, and then I will be returning to the States after the record launch. I foresee a future where a Wolfgang gig is something that will be special, few and far between, but worth every second when you go to one.read more

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MANILA, Philippines - Inamin ni Glaiza de Castro na nagkikita at lumalabas sila ni Patrick Garcia. Ano naman kaya ang masasabi rito ni Jennylyn Mercado na dating karelasyon ng aktor at kung saan mayroon silang anak?

Bagaman hindi ikinaila ni Glaiza na may paghanga siya kay Patrick, hindi pa naman daw masasabing sila na. Nasa punto pa lang daw sila sa pagkilala sa isa’t-isa. read more

Philippine Entertainment Portal

Sa kabila ng pahaba nang pahabang listahan ng mga showbiz couples na naghihiwalay, isa sa maikukunsiderang matatag at matibay ay ang pagsasamang Lucy Torres at Richard Gomez. Ano ba ang sikreto ng matibay na pagsasama nila ni Richard?

"Like I've always said, it's something that you always have to commit every day. You don't wake up and say, 'Ah, today, I won't be a wife. Today, I won't give it my all.' Every day, you have to give it your all. There are god days and bad days, but the commitment has to be there all the time. read more

Desiree del Valle dares to go sexy as she performs in a one night only engagement at Air Force One on Dec. 3.

The star of the primetime thriller series "Midnight DJ" in TV 5 will join the ranks of today’s hot young celebrities who have taken the Air Force One stage on a different level. read more

By ADOR SALUTA

Nakausap ng ABS-CBN.com ang Wowowee host na si Mariel Rodriguez, para linawin ang isang isyu tungkol diumano sa pang-iisnab nila ng mga hosts ng Wowowee ng fans while in Dubai last January 30.

Lumabas kasi sa article ni Ricky Lo sa Philippine Star na mayroong nagrireklamong fans with Mariel on how she treated fans out there. read more

By Jun Nardo

DALA WANG mati tinding lips to lips ang pina­kawalan nina KC Concepcion at Richard Gutierrez sa Va lentine movie nilang When I Met U ng regal Entertainment at GMA Films na nag-premiere sa dalawang sinehan sa SM Megamall last Tuesday.

Wala silang pakialam na ibinuka ang kanilang mga labi nang maglapat ito to the delight of the fans na dumagsa sa premiere, read more

By Jojo Gabinete

PAST 9pm nang mag-umpisa ang scree ning ng When I Met U sa SM Megamall Cinema 10 noong Martes ng gabi dahil hinintay ang pagdating nina Richard Gutierrez at KC Concepcion.

Para hindi mainip ang audience, nagkaroon ng palaro ang male host na hindi namin nakuha ang pangalan. May guessing game at pagalingan ng pagkanta sa theme song ng pelikula. read more

By Dolly Anne Carvajal

MANILA, Philippines—Say Alonzo is upset that best friend Sam Milby made it seem like she was the one who asked him to visit her on the set of a GMA-7 show. Since Sam is an ABS-CBN talent, his presence in Kapuso territory sparked a controversy.
“Sam called and asked if I wanted food. So I told him to bring me chicken fingers from Friday’s,” Say explains. “That’s why nagulat ako sa interviews niya na twisted na ang story. I asked him why and he said he has nothing to do with it and the issue has been blown out of proportion. He didn’t say sorry. I think he owes me an apology.” read more

By Norman Bordadora

MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE 2) A lower court decision to annul the marriage between actors’ Diether Ocampo and Kristine Hermosa has been upheld by the Court of Appeals.

“We cannot but sustain the court a quo in declaring as void ab initio the marriage between the petitioner and respondent which was purportedly solemnized on Sept. 21, 2004 at Jaen, Nueva Ecija,” the appellate court’s second division said Tuesday. read more

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A week after his American rock band “Journey” performed at the Superbowl pre-show event in Tampa Bay, Florida, Arnel Pineda has again wowed thousands of his fans in the United States, this time with fellow Filipino performer Lani Misalucha.

In Chicago, 2,000 people came to watch Pineda and Misalucha during their concert at Gateway Theatre last Friday. read more

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Charice is set to add another milestone in her career after she has been scheduled to perform at an afterparty of the prestigious Oscar Awards night in Hollywood. read more

Box-office queen Ai-Ai delas Alas will become the new queen of morning talk.
She will begin hosting her new morning show with beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez starting February 16.

Delas Alas promised that she and Gutierrez “will definitely change television history" because of their unique collaboration. Their upcoming show is called “Ruffa and Ai.”read more

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Sarah Geronimo admitted Sunday that she's got a crush on John Lloyd Cruz, her leading man in the much-anticipated film “You Changed My Life.”

Geronimo also named Cruz as one of the most important men in her life during “The Buzz’s Tough 10 Questions.” read more

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Actor Ryan Agoncillo has disclosed that Megastar Sharon Cuneta will be the matron of honor in his much anticipated wedding with actress Judy Ann Santos.

Agoncillo also told “Entertainment Live” that his best man will be his brother... read more

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Hunk actor Jericho Rosales is not in a hurry to find love right now, saying that the love of his life will come at the right time.

Rosales also noted that it is not a good idea to enter into a relationship now especially that he is too busy with his work. read more

By BERNIE FRANCO, ABS-CBN.com

"Huwag mong pakialaman ang hindi iyo," this is what actress Dina Bonnevie allegedly told her son, Oyo Boy Sotto, for getting linked to actress Kristine Hermosa.

The award-winning actress revealed in an interview with The Buzz, that Oyo was recently confronted by an alleged friend of Diether Ocampo (Kristine's ex-husband), telling him to leave Kristine alone.

"May nangyari nang gulo eh, may nag-confront na kay Oyo na parang, 'Hoy asawa ng kaibigan ko 'yan.' So iwas na lang, iwas gulo." read more

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“The biggest blessing God gave me was He gave me a wonderful mom.”

During “The Buzz’s” advanced birthday surprise for its co-host, teary-eyed Kris Aquino said she was very grateful that her mom, former president Corazon Aquino, is still around when she celebrates her birthday on February 14. read more

By Archie de Calma

Halos wala pang isang taon ang pagitan ng una at ikalawang pagtatambal sa pelikula nina Richard Gutierrez at KC Concepcion. Ito ay may kaugnayan kasi sa deal ng bawat kampo sa Star Cinema at ABS-CBN para sa naunang pelikula na For the First Time, at ito ngang para sa Regal Entertainment at GMA Films, ang malapit nang itanghal na When I Met You.

Bihirang mangyari ang ganitong merging sa pagitan ng dalawang malaking film outfits at sa ngayon, malabo ring maulit ito, na dalawang malaking artista ng magkaribal na TV networks ay magsasama sa isang pelikula. read more

By Rose Garcia

Pagkatapos makausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Jake Cuenca kahapon, ika-19 ng Enero, kaugnay sa napabalitang kumprontasyon na naganap sa ASAP noong Linggo, ika-18 ng Enero, kinuhanan din namin ng pahayag si Baron Geisler. 

Ang bungad ni Baron ay magkikita raw sila ni Piolo Pascual sa gym and after that, magkakaroon sila ng Bible study.

Umpisa pa lang ay sinabi na ng dating housemate ng Pinoy Big Brother na ayaw niyang magbigay ng anumang pahayag tungkol sa nangyari sa kanila ni Jake. Aniya, "Wala akong iko-comment about that issue. Totoong kinumpronta niya ako, pero, sinabi ko rin sa kanyang walang nangyaring ganoon na ipinagkakalat ko raw." read more

By Glen P. Sibonga

Iniintriga si Pops Fernandez ngayon lalo na nga't muli silang magsasama ng ex-husband niyang si Martin Nievera sa isang pre-Valentine concert sa February 6 sa Araneta Coliseum. At ang producer pa ng naturang concert na ito ay ang present boyfriend ni Pops na si Jomari Yllana.

Kaya nga sa live guesting ni Pops sa The Buzz last Sunday, January 11, ay matapang niyang hinarap ang pang-iintriga ng host na si Ruffa Gutierrez para sa The Buzz "Tough Ten."

Pinag-promote muna ni Ruffa si Pops ng concert niya with Martin at saka sinimulan ang pagtatanong. read more

By Gerry Plaza

SHE’S all smiles against the backdrop of this popular KTV bar she owns and manages. There’s hardly a trace of that painful ordeal only a few months back when show biz headlines trumpeted one agonizing chapter in her life.

When all is said and done, Karylle emerges a victor, unbound from all the restrictions, the intrigues and hurt that a very public love life brings. Now raring for a revitalized career in music recording and production, she’s been getting much of the centerpiece projects of ABS-CBN as one of its contract artists. read more

By Dolly Anne Carvajal

MANILA, Philippines—Pops Fernandez and Martin Nievera’s reunion concert at the Big Dome had all the right ingredients for a perfect prelude to Valentine. Their music and banter made hearts work overtime. It made me laugh, cry, smile and sigh in equal parts.

The highlight of the night was when Mart and Pipay read their “now vows” to each other. Pipay couldn’t hold back her tears when she said, “Mart, help me make our two sons learn the true meaning of love. read more

MANILA, Philippines – Live na nag-guest sa "Startalk" kahapon, Jan. 31, ang hottest love team ngayon na sina Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera. Pero bago ang kanilang live guesting, ipinakita muna ang taped interview sa dalawa bago magsimula ang press conference noong Huwebes naman ng gabi for their newest primetime series, ang "Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang".

Sa "Startalk" ay muli ngang ni-recognize at binati si Dingdong dahil after niyang pangalanang 3rd sexiest man in the world sa E!, heto't ang AXN Asia naman ang nagbibigay sa kanya ng rekognisyon.

"Pumunta sila...the crew from AXN kasi, maglo-launch sila ng bagong show na tinatawag na 'The Duke.' So, they feature ‘Duke's from different countries in Asia. ‘Tapos sa Pilipinas, isa ‘ko sa unang ipi-feature nila. Hindi ko pa alam kung sino ang ibang iinterbyuhin nila. Na-interview na ako ng isa sa mga host nila. And I believe, dalawa sa mga hosts nila, ang isa ay si Marc Nelson. Hindi ko nga lang alam ang isa pa, pero Pinoy rin." read more

MANILA, Philippines – EB Babe Lian Paz and boyfriend Paolo Contis are now engaged.

Paz herself revealed the engagement on Sunday while in the hot seat of "Intriga Crossfire," the latest segment of GMA's weekly entertainment program, "Showbiz Central."

Asked by host Raymond Gutierrez what the most treasured gift Contis had ever given her, Paz held up her hand to show a diamond ring: "This ring."

So how did Contis go about asking for her hand?

"Marry me, babe," Paz quoted Contis as saying.

According to Paz, Contis gave her the ring to "prove that he's serious about the two of us."

"So, I said, yes," Paz added. read more

Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion, the leading stars of upcoming film “When I Met You,” said on Sunday that both of them are not yet ready to go into a serious relationship

In an interview on “The Buzz” Sunday, Gutierrez and Concepcion, whose closeness had others speculating about the real status of their relationship, maintained that they would rather enjoy with what they have right now.

“It would really very hard for me and ‘Chard (Gutierrez’s nickname) to have a serious relationship right now and we’d rather really have something that can really last for years and years. Kahit wala nang showbiz, kahit hindi na kami kasing active sa showbiz,” Concepcion said. read more

Kasama ang bandang Journey, pinatingkad ni Arnel Pineda ang 43rd Superbowl Games isa sa pinakamalaking sports at entertainment events sa Tampa Bay, Florida. read more

Sa ikawalong Ronda de Eliminasyon, haharapin ng mga natitirang participantes ang isa sa pinakamahirap na stunt sa Pinoy Fear Factor --
ang pagkaladkad ng kabayo sa putikan. read more

Pinanindigan ni Rachelle Anne Go ang mas sexy at mas senswal na imahe sa kanyang mapang-akit na kasuotan at dance numbers sa kanyang pre-Valentine concert sa Music Museum. Full support naman sina Sam Milby, Christian Bautista, Nikki Gil, Sam Concepcion at Karen Davila na sumusuporta sa World Vision, na nagtataguyod na makapagtapos ng pag-aaral ang mga kabataan. Samantala, mapapanood na ang pinakabagong teleseryeng "May Bukas Pa" tampok ang isang all-star cast. read more

Ang Lalola star na si Rhian Ramos ang sumalang sa "Gimme Mo" segment ni Mo Twister sa Showbiz Central last Sunday, January 25. Sina JC de Vera, Chynna Ortaleza, Keempee de Leon, Isabel Granada, at Richard Gutierrez ang ilan sa mga malalapit na kaibigan ni Rhian na pumili ng five Most Wanted Questions na itatanong ni Mo sa young actress.

stars Most Wanted Question No. 5 Kayo na ba talaga ni JC de Vera? Officially, kayo na ba talaga?

"No!" sagot ni Rhian.

Why no? Nakikita sa mga VTR, sa look in your face, twinkle in your eyes? Sinasabi mo rin na ngayon ka lang nagki-care this much? So, why ‘no?’ Who are you kidding?

"Who am I kidding? Joke lang! Well, marami namang mga bagay na first time kong gawin or marami pang mga bagay na hindi ko pa nagagawa. It's just that, oo, siya pa lang or ngayon pa lang nagkaroon ng ganitong feelings at hindi pa nangyayari sa akin, pero hindi pa kami umaabot sa point na kami na."

This is the first time you had this feeling. So, are you in love with JC regardless kung kayo na or hindi pa?

"Strong word!" natatawang sabi ni Rhian. "Yung problema, oo, first time kong ma-feel ‘yung feelings na ganito. So dahil doon, hindi ko alam kung ano ang tawag sa kanila."

So officially, not together at hindi mo pa alam na in-love ka?

"Basta ang alam ko, masaya ako kapag kasama ko siya." read more

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