Shalani Soledad Joins Willing Willie


It is now confirmed that the lady co-host mentioned by Willie Revillame is Shalani Soledad. This was the news leaked by PEP today after Willie said in his show it will be revealed this coming Monday who is his lady co-host in Willing Willie.

Here is the news item from  PEP:


Si Shalani Soledad ang magiging co-host ni Willie Revillame sa Willing Willie simula sa Lunes, November 8.

Ang magandang 30-year-old politician ang tinutukoy sa blind item sa PEP ALERTS na lumabas ngayong araw, November 6, tungkol sa "isang big-time at kontrobersiyal na female personality na ipapakilala sa Willing Willie sa Lunes, Nov. 8."

Ayon sa impormasyong nakalap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kagabi, November 5, nagkasarahan na ang negosasyon sa pagpasok ni Shalani sa programa ni Willie. Pero hindi pa malinaw kung nakakontrata na siya o nasa trial period pa lamang.

Isang malaking hakbang para kay Shalani, na naninilbihan bilang konsehal sa Valenzuela City, ang pagiging co-host ng isang malaganap na variety program gaya ng Willing Willie.

Ibig sabihin kasi nito ay tuluyan nang pinalawak ni Shalani ang kanyang mundo.

Mula sa pulitika ay tatawirin na rin niya ang mundo ng showbiz, kung saan mas magiging target siya ng intriga at kontrobersiya—ngunit mas magkakaroon din siya ng pangalan, mas makikilala sa buong bansa, at mas makaa-attract ng malalaking offers.

Baka nga di maglaon ay endorser na rin siya gaya ni Kris Aquino, ang artistang sinasabi ni Shalani ay paborito niya noong mga panahong wala pa siyang kilala sa showbiz.

Bago pa man kasi nagdesisyon si Shalani na pasukin ang mundo ng telebisyon ay naging laman na siya ng balita sa diyaryo, radio, telebisyon, at news websites.

Bukod sa pagiging political figure, ang pinakadahilan ng interes ng media kay Shalani ay dahil sa naging girlfriend ito ni Pangulong Noynoy Aquino.

Bagamat wala pang direktang kumpirmasyon mula kina Shalani at PNoy, malakas ang usap-usapan na break na ang dalawa pagkatapos ng dalawang taon ng pagiging magkasintahan.

Tinukoy na ng YES! sa November isyu nito ang relasyon ng dalawa. Sinabi ng monthly entertainment magazine na kumpirmadong hiwalay na sila. Binigay pa ng YES!, na affiliate ng PEP, ang mga sumusunod na datos—

Petsa ng kanilang paghihiwalay: September 28; oras: gabi, dinner; lugar: Alfredo's, isang restaurant sa Tomas Morato, Quezon City, kung saan sila unang nagkakilala. Walang third party at walang away. Natabangan na lang si PNOY kay Shalani.

Bago maluklok sa puwesto si PNoy bilang Pangulo ng Pilipinas ay mainit na pinag-usapan ang kanilang relasyon. At nang umupo na sa MalacaƱang si PNoy ay marami ang nag-abang kung si Shalani na nga ba ang magiging First Lady ng bansa.

Pero malabo nang mangyari ito dahil sa break na nga sila. Bukod dito, naiuugnay na rin ang pangalan nina Shalani at PNoy sa iba.

Samantala, matagal-tagal na rin naman ang bulung-bulungang nasa plano ni Shalani ang pagtakbo for higher office. Hindi na raw ito pang-barangay level lamang. Ito raw ay malamang tumakbo bilang kongresista o senadora sa malapit na hinaharap.

Pag nagkataon, malaking tulong sa kanya ang paglabas sa telebisyon.

Kung sa bagay, hindi na maituturing na baguhan sa harap ng telebisyon si Shalani. Bago kasi niya pinasok ang mundo ng pulitika ay naging field reporter siya para sa UNTelevision.

Gayunpaman, walang karanasan si Shalani sa pag-host o co-host ng programa na gaya ng Willing Willie, na kombinasyon ng games, prizes, contests, song and dance, at nakatutok sa isang masang audience.

Malaki ang stakes sa show na ganito. Pati pag-angat ng TV5 sa industriya ay mukhang nakataya rito.

Si Willie ang inaasahang magbibigay ng bigat sa Kapatid network upang seryosohin ito ng advertisers at ng audience. Kasunod nito, inaasahang mababanggit na ang pangalan ng TV5, kasa-kasama ang ABS-CBN at GMA-7, kapag pinag-uusapan ang major networks ng bansa.

At sa ganitong show, ang sinumang mag-host ay kinakailangang may mabilis na reaction time sa kung anuman ang bumulaga rito. Kailangan rin itong maagap sa mga sitwasyon at marunong sumalo sa kung anuman ang ibato ng audience at lalo pa sa ibabato ng main host na si Willie Revillame.

Sa ngayon, hindi nababakas sa personalidad ni Shalani—or at least sa public image nito—na siya ay magiging mala-Valerie Concepcion o Mariel Rodriguez o Pokwang, ang mga lady co-hosts ni Willie sa dating show na Wowowee sa ABS-CBN.

Ang tatlo ay matatas, lista, at mahusay kumonekta sa guests, liban pa sa sanay na sanay makilaro sa audience habang hindi inaagawan ng papel ang main host. Ito ang mga hahanapin kay Shalani.

Pero ngayon pa man, masasabi nang sa pagpasok ni Shalani sa Willing Willie, tiyak na lalong mabibigyan ng kulay ang lumalakas na bagong programa ni Willie.

Source: http://www.pep.ph/news/27299/-FIRST-READ-ON-PEP:--Shalani-Soledad-will-be-Willie-Revillame's-co-host-in--Willing-Willie--

Jovit Baldivino Prepares for His First Major Concert


Pilipinas Got Talent" grand winner Jovit Baldivino will hold his first major concert, titled "Jovit Baldivino, Faithfully," at the Aliw Theater on November 13.

"Sobrang saya. Hindi ko ma-explain ang kasiyahan ko sa ganito kong edad, 17 years old. Hindi ako makapaniwala na magkaka-concert na ako," Baldivino said.

Being one of the most in-demand singers today, Baldivino promised to give his best for his first major show.

He also shared that he will do a surprise production number that will surely entertain the concertgoers.

"Mayroon po akong isang production na talagang aabangan po ng mga tao. Mayroon po ako doong sayaw. Abangan po nila akong sumayaw at mage-enjoy po sila, sobrang mage-enjoy," Baldivino said.

Yeng Constantino, Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco, Kim Chiu and Sam Milby will be his special guests.

Directed by Johnny Manahan, Baldivino's concert is produced by MJM Productions in cooperation with ABS-CBN Star Magic.

Currently, Baldivino is busy being part of ABS-CBN television series "Idol," with Sarah Geronimo as the lead star.

Last Sunday over musical variety program "ASAP XV," Baldivino was awarded a platinum record award for his first solo album "Faithfully."

After the success of his first record, Baldivino is now gearing up for his second album.

Baldivino said his new album will be totally different from his first as he is set to do love songs.

He said his new album will not feature original compositions but covers of his favorite love songs.

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Gerald Anderson & Kim Chiu Breaks Down at the Presscon of their Movie


Naging emosyunal ang presscon ng Star Cinema movie na Till My Heartaches End kaninang tanghali, October 12, sa Dolphy Theater ng ABS-CBN.

Hindi napigilan ng male lead star ng pelikula na si Gerald Anderson na mapaluha habang nagbubuhos ng kanyang saloobin tungkol sa banta sa kanya at sa kanyang pamilya mula sa fans nila ng kaparehang si Kim Chiu, ang Kimeralds.

Ang mga bantang ito ay nagsimula nang ma-link si Gerald sa kapwa nila Kapamilya star na si Bea Alonzo.

Ayon kay Gerald, may banta ang ilang fans nila ni Kim na bubuhusan siya at si Bea ng asido. May death threat din daw siyang natatanggap at maging ang kanyang ina.

Hindi maintindihan ni Gerald kung bakit umabot sa ganitong punto ang lahat samantalang ang nais lang naman daw niya ay ang magtrabaho nang maayos.

Habang nagsasalita si Gerald ay tuloy-tuloy na ang pagbuhos ng kanyang luha. Pagkatapos niyang magsalita ay nagpaalam siya para siguro ayusin ang kanyang sarili. Pero hindi na bumalik si Gerald sa presscon.

Napag-alaman ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na dinala ang young actor sa medic dahil sa hyperventilation dulot ng sobrang emosyon na kanyang nararamdaman.

Naiwan sa harap ng stage ng Dolphy Theater si Kim, ang direktor na si Joey Reyes, at iba pang cast members ng pelikula. Hindi na rin nila napigilan ang umiyak, lalo na si Kim.

Habang tuumutulo ang luha, nakiusap si Kim sa Kimerald fans na tigilan na nila ang pagbabanta kay Gerald, sa ina nito, at maging kay Bea dahil siya raw mismo ay nasasaktan na, lalo na para kay Gerald.

Source: pep.ph

Is Kris Aquino the Next MTRCB Chief?


MANILA, Philippines—I asked MTRCB chair Marissa Laguardia in “Paparazzi” if she approves of Kris Aquino, who’s rumored to be her successor, I was floored when she shot back, “Ikaw gusto mo ba si Kris ang pumalit sa akin?” That brought the house down.

“Whoever President Noy appoints, I will respect his choice and give the next chair my full support,” she said.

What are her sentiments about the court’s decision on MTRCB’s case with ABS-CBN’s “Showtime?”

 “Okay naman na magsaya na sila pero ’wag naman masyado,” she warned. “Aapila pa kami. And we will keep a watchful eye so ingat sila.” 

As my ma used to say, “Careful careful!”

Ogie Diaz to Marry Female Partner Mirasol


Gay television host and entertainment columnist Ogie Diaz and his long-time female partner, Mirasol, are planning to get married soon.

Diaz said he is just waiting for the right time to exchange "I do" with the mother of his 4 children.

"Naka-plano yan. May paniniwala lang ako sa buhay, feeling ko lahat lang ng nararamdaman ko kailangan timing kaya kahit 10 years na kami ng aking dyowa, tignan mo kami pa din naman," Diaz said after he signed a one-year contract with ABS-CBN.

He also said they need an ample time to prepare for a simple and solemn wedding.

"Ang gusto ko lang ay tahimik na kasalan ang mangyayari sa amin. Ayos naman talaga at kami pa din hanggang ngayon. Apat ang anak namin, nasa iisa kaming bubong at ‘yon ang importante sa amin," he said.

Diaz, who had his first TV appearance on the popular sitcom "Palibhasa Lalake," is a father to Erin, 9; Godhie, 6; Georgina, 2; and Cory, 1.

Diaz defends Vice Ganda
Meantime, Diaz, also a talent manager, disputed reports that his ward, "Showtime" resident judge and comedian Vice Ganda, has an attitude problem.

"Hindi ninyo kasi nakakasama ang tao kaya madali para sa inyo ang sabihin na lumaki ang ulo niya. Pero ako ang makakapansin niyan dahil 23 years na ako in the business. So, mas malalaman ko kung lumalaki na ang ulo niya," Diaz said.

Diaz said he will be the first one to call Vice Ganda’s attention if indeed fame has gotten into his head.
"Sasabihin ko, ‘Te, people change pero dapat ganito tayo, hindi puwedeng showbiz ang mag-adjust sa atin. Tayo ang mag-aadjust sa kalakaran natin. Kung hindi mo kaya ang kalakaran dito at hindi mo gusto ay huwag mong gawin,’" Diaz said.

Unknown to many, Diaz said Vice Ganda has made adjustments for the sake of his career.

"Hindi ba sabi ni Vice noon pa ay mayabang na siya? Ngayon nabawasan na lang ang kayabangan niya because marami siyang kailangang protektahang tao, because kailangan sa trabaho, because maraming tumitingala sa kanya. So, kailangan niya ding mag-adjust. Kung nasa comedy bar pa din siya, hanggang ngayon siguro ganoon pa din ang attitude niya," Diaz explained.

Kim Chiu: I did not attempt to commit suicide


MANILA, Philippines - Young actress Kim Chiu has blasted speculations about her supposed attempt to commit suicide following her break-up with rumored boyfriend and on-screen partner Gerald Anderson.

In an interview with weekly entertainment show “The Buzz,” Chiu stressed that she would never harm herself. She also pointed out that it is a foolish thing to do.

"Alam mo kalokohan and katangahan para sa akin kung gawin ko 'yon…. Papatayin ko sarili ko, bakit? Parang sinong mag-aalaga sa mga kapatid ko? Sinong bubuhay sa kanila? And may pinagagawa akong bahay, dream [house] ko, sinong magtatapos noon?" Chiu, the breadwinner of her family, said.

Reports about Chiu's alleged attempt to commit suicide have spread like wildfire in the Internet almost 2 months ago. The reports came out amid Chiu and Gerald Anderson’s repeated assertions that they never became a couple.

In her “The Buzz” interview, the actress failed to directly address the break-up issue, but she said the actor is a good person.


"Ito sasabihin ko, lahat ng tao dumadaan sa proseso ng buhay. Nasa taas, nasa ibabaw, malungkot, masaya pero dahan dahan nagiging okay naman ang lahat. Katulad ko masaya naman ako ngayon,” she said.

She added: “And 'yong tungkol kay Ge (Anderson), ayokong isipin na masama siyang tao kasi hindi talaga. Lahat ng mga haters niya parang ako ang nasasaktan para sa kanya."

Anderson has been the subject of nasty comments after rumors about his supposed split with Chiu cropped up.

He is also being romantically linked to Bea Alonzo.

When asked to comment on Anderson-Alonzo’s purported budding romance, Chiu said: "Magandang lalaki si Gerald, aminin natin 'yon. Mabait pa, gentleman. Lahat naman magkaka-gusto sa kanya kaya hindi na imposibleng may ma-link pa sa kanya."

She has nothing against Alonzo, the young actress also maintained.

Chiu, Anderson and Alonzo are mainstays of musical variety show “ASAP XV,” but Chiu and Alonzo are not close friends.

"Hi, hello batian portion [lang kami ni Bea]. Parang ibang circle of friends nila sa ‘ASAP.’ Nagbabatian kami, okay naman po kami," she said.

Chiu also disclosed that she got deeply hurt recently, but she refused to divulge the reason or say if it is connected to the Anderson-Alonzo issue.

"Hindi naman ako robot [na] walang pakiramdam… Sa akin na lang ‘yon, sa sarili ko na lang kung anuman 'yon," the actress said.

Chiu and Anderson recently starred in hit television series "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo." They are now gearing up for their reunion movie, Star Cinema’s "Till My Heartaches End."

Sarah Geronimo, Christian Bautista and Erik Santos win top honors in the 2nd Star Awards for Music


Top winners sa 2nd Star Awards for Music ng Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) ang ASAP mainstays na sina Sarah Geronimo, Eric Santos, Christian Bautista, Jericho Rosales, at Yeng Constantino.

Kabilang si Christian sa mga host ng parangal, with Jolina Magdangal and Ms. Kuh Ledesma. 

Ginanap kagabi, October 10, ang ikalawang taon ng Star Awards for Music sa Henry Lee Irwin Theater ng Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Q.C. May telecast ngayong October 11, 10 p.m. to 12 midnight, sa cable channel na Net25.

Si Sarah ang nag-uwi ng pinakamataas na parangal bilang Female Recording Artist of the Year para sa album niyang Music and Me ng Viva Records. Ang kanyang counterpart as Male Recording Artist of the Year ay sina Christian at Erik. 

Nag-tie para sa nasabing parangal ang kapwa mahusay na singer-recording artists ng kasalukuyang panahon. Si Erik para sa ni-record niyang mga awitin ng foreign singer na si Jim Brickman, ang The Jim Brickman Songbook ng Star Records, at si Christian para sa kanyang revival album ng mga awitin ni Jose Mari Chan, angRomance Revisited: the Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan, na ni-release ng Universal Records.

Bukod sa nasabing award, nagwagi rin si Erik bilang Male Pop Artist. Katuwang niya as Female Pop Artist of the Year si Nina para sa album niyang Renditions of the Soulmula sa Warner Music.

Napiling Album of the Year ang Lapit ni Yeng Constantino, samantalang nagwaging Song of the Year ang "Pusong Ligaw" na sariling komposisyon ni Jericho Rosales. Kabilang ito sa album ng actor-singer na pinamagatang Change at ni-release ng Star Records. 

Big winner din sa lineup si Piolo Pascual na nag-uwi ng dalawang trophies this year: Decades ng Star Records as Revival Album of the Year and Album Cover Design of the Year.

Si Piolo rin ang napiling Male Star of the Night, katuwang si KC Concepcion bilang Female Star of the Night.

Sa Male and Female Faces of the Night category, nagwagi naman sina Jericho at Sarah, respectively.

OTHER FAVORITES. Sa ikalawang pagkakataon ay nanalo sa kategoryang Female Acoustic Artist of the Year si Aiza Seguerra para sa album niyang Aiza Seguerra Liveng Star Records. Nag-tie sila ni Sabrina for I Love Acoustic Too ng MCA Music, Inc.

Mula naman sa GMA Records, nagwagi bilang Compilation Album of the Year angThe Best of Mga Awit ng Kapuso, at ang Kasiping, featuring La Diva, bilang Music Video of the Year. Ang MTV na ito'y idinirek ni Louie Ignacio.

Ang La Diva rin ang napiling winner sa kategoryang Duo/Group Artist of the Year para sa kanilang self-titled album mula sa GMA Records at Sony Music.

Sa mga kategoryang Rap, Jazz, Novelty, R & B, at Rock Artists and Albums ay hindi nakasipot ang mga winners, kundi man na-late ang mga ito at nagpasalamat na lang when it was their turn to deliver their thank-you speeches bilang presenters.

Tuwang-tuwa ang rapper-comedian na si Andrew E sa una niyang panalo ng Star trophy bilang producer ng rap album na Clubzilla under his Dongalo Wreckords label. Naka-tie nito as Rap Album of the Year ang Chika Lang 'Yon mula sa Alpha Records. Pero hindi personal na natanggap ni Andrew E ang kanyang trophy.

Young singer-performer Charlie Green, on the other hand, was nowhere nang tawagin siyang winner bilang Jazz Artist of the Year para sa A Friend Like You ng Viva Records.

Wala rin sa venue ang Novelty Artist na si Blakdyak who won for Sino Ba? ng Viva Records. Ang kanyang misis ang tumanggap ng parangal on his behalf. 

In full force naman ang grupong Masculados Dos sa pagtanggap ng parangal para sa kanilang self-titled novelty album.

Kung si Andrew E ay humabol sa awards night, ang R&B winner namang si Jay-R ay isa sa pinakamaagang dumating kasama ang kanyang girlfriend na sa Krista Kleiner. Pero wala na rin nang tawaging winner sa kategoryang R&B Artist of the Year para sa Jay-R Sings OPM ng Universal Records.

Significant ang pananalo ng rock album na In Love and War dahil ito'y huling kolaborasyon ng former Eraserheads vocalist na si Ely Buendia at ang yumaong Master Rapper na si Francis Magalona. 

As Rock Artist of the Year, nagwagi naman ang Slapshock para sa album nitong CariƱo Brutal under PolyEast Records.

Sa mga baguhang singer-recording artists ay nagwagi sina Rhap Salazar (New Male Recording Artist) para sa self-titled debut album niya under Star Records at Princess Velasco (New Female Recording Artist) para sa Addicted to Acoustic 1 ng Vicor Records. 

EVENING WITH PILITA. Pinakatampok na bahagi ng Star Awards for Music ang pagkakaloob ng Lifetime Achievement Award sa isang institusyon sa larangan ng musika, si Ms. Pilita Corrales.

Nauna rito ang pag-awit ng La Diva ng medley of Pilita's well-loved songs, tulad ng "A Million Thanks To You," "Kapantay Ay Langit," "Usahay," among others.

Sa kanyang talumpati, nagpahayag ang tinaguriang Asia's Queen of Songs ng pasasalamat sa PMPC dahil naipagkaloob sa kanya sa unang pagkakataon ang parangal na ugnay sa kanyang propesyon sa daigdig ng musika. 

"In the past, I have been receiving awards for the other things I do or other Lifetime Achievement awards, but this is the first time I am receiving an award for music. So I am greatly honored.

"Music is my life. My life is singing and learning songs. This is an important award that I will forever cherish," saad ni Ms. Pilita.

Nasa gabi ng parangal ang tatlong kaibigan ni Pilita: sina German Moreno, Freddie Aguilar, at ang sekretarya niyang si Ester bilang presenters. Hindi nakadalo ang dalawang anak ni Pilita na sina Jackie Lou Blanco at Ramon Christopher, pero masayang-masaya si Jackie Lou sa kanyang mga ipinahayag sa VTR tribute for her mom, kasama sina Kuya Germs at Ricky Reyes.

Ugnay rin sa temang "Celebration of OPM Music and Artists" ang pagpupugay sa mga mang-aawit na nagdulot ng karangalan sa bansa sa kanilang larangan, tulad nina Lea Salonga at Charice Pempengco.

Tumagal ng mahigit tatlong oras ang taped-as-live na pagtatanghal ng 2nd Star Awards for Music sa pakikipagtulungan ng PMPC at cable station Net-25. 

Kabilang sa mga nag-perform sina Kuh Ledesma (opening number), Frencheska Farr, Geof Taylor, La Diva, The Company, Erik Santos, Ballet Philippines, at sa finale, ang UP Singing Ambassadors with Nanette Inventor.

Narito ang kumpletong listahan ng mga nagsipagwagi sa 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music:

Album of the Year: Lapit - Yeng Constantino / Star Records
Song of the Year:  "Pusong Ligaw" - Jericho Rosales / Change / Star Records

Female Recording Artist of the Year:  Sarah Geronimo - Music and Me / Viva Records
Male Recording Artist of the Year:  (tie) Christian Bautista - Romance Revisited: the Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan / Universal Records and Erik Santos - The Jim Brickman Songbook / Star Records

Duo / Group Artist of the Year:  La Diva - GMA Records and Sony Music
Music Video of the Year:  "Kasiping" - La Diva / GMA Records
Dance Video of the Year:  "Supahdance 2" /  Star Records

Pop Album of the Year: The Jim Brickman Songbook / Star Records
Male Pop Artist of the Year: Erik Santos - The Jim Brickman Songbook / Star Records
Female Pop Artist of the Year:  Nina - Renditions of the Soul / Warner Music

Rock Album of the Year: In Love and War - Ely Buendia & Francis M / Sony Music
Rock Artist of the Year: Slapshock - Carino Brutal / Poly East Records

Acoustic Album of the Year:  Aiza Seguerra Live / Star Records
Female Acoustic Artist of the Year: (tie) Aiza Seguerra - Aiza Seguerra Live / Star Records and Sabrina - I Love Acoustic Too / MCA Music Inc
Male Acoustic Artist of the Year: Chris Cayzer - The Only Thing / Warner Phil

Rap Album of the Year: (tie) Chika Lang Yon / Alpha Records and Clubzilla / Dongalo Wreckords
Rap Artist of the Year: Blanktape - Chika Lang Yon / Alpha Records
R&B Artist of the Year:  Jay-R - Jay R Sings OPM / Universal Records

Revival Album of the Year:  Decades / Star Records
New Male Recording Artist of the Year:  Rhap Salazar - Rhap Salazar / Star Records
New Female Recording Artist of the Year: Princess Velasco - Addicted to Acoustic 1 / Vicor Records

Album Cover Design of the Year:  Decades / Star Records
Compilation Album of the Year:  The Best of Mga Awit ng Kapuso / GMA Records

Novelty Artist of the Year:  Blakdyak - Sino Ba? / Viva Records
Novelty Album fo the Year:  Masculados Dos / Universal Records
Novelty Song of the Year:  "Nagmahal Ako ng Bakla" / Ivory Music
Jazz Artist:  Charlie Green - A Friend Like You / Viva Records

Lifetime Achievement Award:  Ms. Pilita Corrales

Female Face of the Night:  Sarah Geronimo
Male Face of the Night:  Jericho Rosales
Female Star of the Night: KC Concepcion
Male Star fot he Night: Piolo Pascual



Source: pep.ph

Anne Curtis reacts to Liz Uy-PNoy 'romance'


MANILA, Philippines – Celebrity stylist Liz Uy is laughing off rumors romantically linking her to President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, her close friend said Monday.

During the renewal of her contract with ABS-CBN, "Showtime" host Anne Curtis told abs-cbnNEWS.com that the Aquino-Uy supposed romance is an old issue, and Uy has long been aware of the spreading speculations.

"Hindi ba matagal na yon? Matagal na naman 'yon. Siyempre hindi maiiwasan na she's on the team with everyone, with Paul Cabral, with Juan (Sarte). So, siyempre siya ang babae, siya ang bibigyan ng kulay, siya ang babae. And I think it's understandable kung mali-link kasi ganoon nga, pero wala, it's all part of the business," Curtis said.

Uy, Preview Magazine's fashion editor-at-large, is part of a team that takes care of the President’s wardrobe and looks. She is also a close friend and stylist of the President's youngest sister, actress-television host Kris Aquino.
Curtis also said she sees nothing wrong if the 50-year-old bachelor President will fall in love with Uy, who is now unattached.

Uy used to date actor John Lloyd Cruz. Aquino, on the other hand, was reported to have broken up with Valenzuela City councilor Shalani Soledad, his girlfriend of more than a year.

Curtis said: "If ever it should happen, of course naman, Presidente natin ‘yan, hindi ba?"

"Wala naman, natatawa lang naman siya. Sino ba naman din siya para magamit? Wala din naman siya sa posisyon noon. If ever ginawa niya yon ako din ang magsasabi sa kanya, 'Hoy, dapat nga ang haba ng hair mo,’" Curtis added.

The actress said she does not know how Uy would react if she finds out that the issue is being resurrected. She said her celebrity stylist friend is currently confined at a hospital due to food poisoning.

"I don't know kung nakarating na sa kanya. Actually, ngayon lang na bring-up ulit," Curtis said.

New contract
Curtis, one of ABS-CBN’s brightest stars, renewed her one-year contract with the Kapamilya network.
Under her new contract, Curtis is set to do 2 television series, including “Green Rose.” In “Green Rose,” she will star opposite Jericho Rosales.

She will also continue to be part of musical variety show “ASAP XV” and afternoon program “Showtime.”
Contrary to speculations, Curtis said she has never received any offer from rival networks.

On Mariel Rodriguez issue
Meanwhile, for the first time, Curtis broke her silence on Mariel Rodriguez- Toni Gonzaga rift.

Rumor has it that Curtis was the one who told Gonzaga that Rodriguez was badmouthing her.

But Curtis clarified that she has nothing to do with the issue, stressing that her friendships with the two female stars are okay.

"Hindi ako ‘yon, ang masasabi ko… I'd rather stay out of it. Basta ako okay ako kay Mariel, okay ako kay Toni, okay ako kay (Luis) Manzano. So, out ako diyan," Curtis said.

Rodriguez and Manzano are also not on speaking terms, but Manzano declined to reveal the reason behind their misunderstanding.

'Star Power' to dominate Sunday's primetime block


MANILA, Philippines – The long wait for the Megafans is almost over as multi-awarded Megastar Sharon Cuneta leads the launch of her newest show “Star Power, Sharon’s Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar” on Sunday, October 10.

The show’s concept is to empower 20 young female contestants from all over the country to maximize their own potentials, develop their talents and improve their skills.

All of them will undergo Cuneta’s thorough training.

At the end of the competition, the board of judges, composed of actor/director Edgar “Bobot” Mortiz, comedienne Mitch Valdes and singer/TV host Billy Crawford, will choose one female pop superstar.
Pop Prince Erik Santos and Asia’s Idol Christian Bautista will co-host “Star Power.”

In an interview, Santos and Bautista both shared their excitement over their first-ever hosting stint for a talent search. Both of them are products of ABS-CBN’s defunct talent search show, “Star in a Million.”

"It's like a full circle. Ngayon, kami naman 'yung nag-iintroduce ng mga bagong batch ng singers. It's a great honor and it's a privilege kasi, in a way. Alam namin 'yung pinagdadaanan nila. Alam namin kung paano sila tutulungan at susuportahan," Bautista said.

Celebrating his birthday on the show’s premiere, Santos, on the other hand, wishes "Star Power" to have high ratings on Sunday.

"My birthday wish is, siyempre, mataas na ratings ng aming show, ang 'Star Power'. Siyempre parating good health, more projects… Ay, love life pa pala. Hahahaha! I want a love na magla-last," Santos shared.

The two also revealed that they have been rigidly preparing for the show as much as the 20 female contenders do.

"For this one, nag-research ako sa hosting ng isang contest like this one. Kailangan mo kasing magkaroon ng peg bago mo gawin ang isang bagay. At least meron kang paggagayahan, meron kang model. Binalikan ko 'yung mga episodes ng isang international singing competition. Tiningnan ko rin pati 'yung hosting sa 'Star in a Million' before," Santos said.

Meanwhile, Santos and Bautista advised the young hopefuls to be strong, humble, and God-fearing enough to face the challenges in the competition.

With the hosts and contestants already geared up, “Star Power” is now ready to dominate Sunday’s Primetime block. It will be shown on ABS-CBN after “Going Bulilit.”

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Judy Ann’s first interview after giving birth to baby Lucho


Bagaman masakit pa ang tahe, sinabi ni Judy Ann Santos na nakakalakad na siya matapos niyang isilang (normal delivery) ang baby nila Ryan Agoncillo na si Juan Luis “Lucho" Santos Agoncillo, nitong Huwebes.

Sa phone interview ng noontime show Eat Bulaga nitong Sabado, sinabi Judy Ann na nakagagalaw at nakakalakad na siya. Nakatulong umano ang madalas niyang paglalakad noong ipinagbubuntis pa si Lucho kaya naging madali ang kanyang panganganak.

Hindi pa naman masabi ng aktres kung sino talaga ang kamukha ng baby dahil nagbabago pa ang itsura nito. Gayunman, nakikita ni Judy Ann na nakuha ni Lucho ang kanyang labi, habang kay Ryan ang mukha.

Nagawa naman ni Ryan na magbiro nang sabihin nito na, guwapong-guwapo ang kanyang baby at kamukha ng hardinero. 

Matatandaan na sa Eat Bulaga rin unang inanunsiyo ni Ryan na “gumagana si ‘manoy’ nang ipaalam niya na buntis si Judy Ann. 

Ikinuwento rin ni Ryan nitong Sabado sa EB kung gaano kabilis ang panganganak ni Juday na nakuha lang umano sa limang pag-iri. Si baby Lucho ay tumitimbang ng 6.9 pounds at iniluwal ng aktres dakong 5:51 p.m. noong Huwebes sa Asian Hospital and Medical Center sa Alabang, Muntinlupa.

Nagpasalamat din si Judy Ann sa mga dabarkads na nagdasal para sa kanya at sa patuloy na suporta kay Ryan at sa kanyang pamilya.

Ipinangako rin niya na makikita rin sa Eat Bulaga ang kanilang baby ni Ryan. 


Source: gmanews.tv

Kris Aquino and Sons Diagnosed with Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease


At around nine this evening, PEP decided to look in again on Kris Aquino. Entertainment editor Jo-Ann Maglipon, who had only just found out, sent her a text message asking how she was doing with this latest virus that has hit her family.

Kris's textback essentially said what she had shared in her Twitter, but added: "I don't have the mouth sores but got the highest fever—nag 40 last night. Still in the 38.5 range now. We r quarantined until Oct. 15. Highly contagious especially for kids. I guess my immunity is still that of a child's. Can't get out of bed, all my bones hurt & throbbing headache."

Jo-Ann texted back to say everything seems to be happening to her! Thankfully, Jo-Ann added, she has very caring siblings.

Kris's response: "Feeling guilty kasi when I was feverish & chilling in the Dagupan Cathedral, Ate [Ballsy] & Viel were making me siksik and rubbing my arms because grabe my goosebumps. And we rode 1 car together.

"All our PSG & yayas r also naka immunosin & Zovirax. We're in isolation until Oct. 15. I have different strain—no mouth sores or rashes in my feet so our doctor not sure what strain I got. Plus adults normally not nahahawa, except me."

When asked if her short text messages could be shared with PEP readers who may want an update on her condition, Kris texted back: "Sure Jo-Ann. My sisters all said yearly basis we go through something. Last year it was dengue. This  year foot & mouth. Sad lang that Josh is separated from us in his room because I still have high fever & Bimby has low grade fever. Baka he'll get binat... Too much togetherness kaming mga mag-mama."

Finally, when asked if there was any special comfort food she might want that PEP could get her, Kris said, "Having a hard time swallowing, so just drinking small glasses of milk—that's kasi zero taste buds. Thanks Jo-Ann. Good night."

HOURS EARLIER, PEP HAD WRITTEN: Kris Aquino and her two sons Joshua, 15, and Baby James, 3, have been diagnosed with hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD), a viral illness with symptoms of high fever, mouth sores, and rashes on the hands and feet.

The 39-year-old TV host and actress broke the news through her official Twitter account (@itsmekrisaquino) on Thursday afternoon, October 7. She said she and her sons have been placed in isolation for one week, while they are under medication to treat the virus.

She sent her first tweet around 2 p.m.: "We r all sick. Josh caught foot & mouth disease. Nahawa Bimby & me. I don't have the sores around the mouth or the rashes sa hands & feet but my fever went up to 40 last night. We r all taking Zoverax & Immunosin. Ang tibay the 3 yayas, Yaya A, Gerbel & Ruby. Di sila nahawa. Rare daw for an adult to get hawa but u know me–lapitin ng sakit. Naka isolate kami for at least 1 week."

The second tweet: "Bimby & I r in 1 room since we still both have fever–kuya's in his room because he's pagaling na. If we have contact w/ him baka mabinat sya. Last night grabe–they iced na my feet & head because fever was 40. We're not allowed to leave our condo til next weekend."

On her last tweet, she asked the public for prayers. The third tweet said: "Thank God my 2 sons r able to eat even just a bit. Me, lantang gulay. Now nag chi-chills again. Fever nasa 38.8. At night diba tumataas again? Sleep na ko. Pray for my kids to be healthy soon, please?"

WHAT IS HFMD? According to the website of Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), a government agency in the U. S. that provides medical information to the public, the hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a common and contagious viral disease that often infects infants and young children.

The CDCP said HFMD is a minor illness that causes only a few days of fever, sore throat, lesions in the mouth, rashes, and loss of appetite.

HFMD is not related to the foot-and-mouth disease that commonly infects farm animals.

The illness, caused by the coxsackievirus, can be spread by nose and throat secretions, saliva, blister fluid, and stool of infected persons. The virus is most often spread by persons with unwashed, virus-contaminated hands and by contact with virus-contaminated surfaces, the CDCP added.

The Center states that there is no specific treatment for HFMD. To prevent infection, individuals are advised to practice good hygiene, such as frequent hand-washing, cleaning of dirty and soiled surfaces, and avoiding contact with people infected with HFMD.

Source: pep.ph

Court defers action on Willie's new show


MANILA, Philippines (2nd UPDATE) - The Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Friday morning deferred action on the petition filed by ABS-CBN Corporation seeking to prevent its former host Willie Revillame from hosting an upcoming show on TV5.

According to ABS-CBN's lawyer Maxim Uy, no temporary restraining order (TRO) was decided during Friday's hearing.

Uy said that the motion was submitted for the judge to study, and it will be decided after October 15.

The lawyer said that if Revillame decides to go on with his new show anytime before October 15, then they can't do anything.

Revillame said he's thankful to ABS-CBN Chairman Gabby Lopez Jr. and President Charo Santos-Concio for giving him the break as a host, but he now wants to work for a network that wants him.

"Tuloy po ang programa ng bawat Pilipino. Malaki ang utang na loob ko kay Sir Gabby, kay Ma'am Charo pero doon na ko sa gusto sa akin," Revillame said.

On Tuesday, the Kapamilya network asked the Quezon City RTC to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) and a writ of preliminary injunction to stop Revillame “from committing further violations to his contract with the network” by launching “Willing Willie.”

The new show will reportedly air on October 23 at prime time.

On Friday's hearing, Revillame arrived at the Quezon City RTC at around 9 a.m. and was greeted by some of his fans. He was with his lawyers and entertainment writer-host Lolit Solis.

The judge in the hearing was Luisito Cortez, who inhibited himself from trying the murder case filed against Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. regarding the Maguindanao massacre last year.

 'All about honoring contract'

In response to the court's decision, ABS-CBN said its "application for TRO has been submitted for resolution of the Judge, who ordered both parties to file all pleadings by Oct 15, after which he shall decide on the application."

"ABS-CBN reiterates that the issue on Willie Revillame is all about honoring a contract. To the Kapamilya network, it is the ethical and right thing to do.  It is a noble act of a person who values honesty and integrity," the network said.

"So when Willie chose to ignore his contract with ABS-CBN, we were left with no choice but to ask the court to intervene. We have not been negligent in reminding Willie about his contract obligations and when he asked for the rescission of his contract, ABS-CBN chose to apply for a TRO and fight for what is right and honorable," ABS-CBN said.

Angelica Panganiban, Claudine Barretto Are Now Talking


After the rift has started and heated up between Angelica Panganiban and Claudine Barretto, there are reports that their camps are now talking to patch up things. This was even confirmed by Claudine's talent manager. She said there are actually talks between the two camps but refused to give any further details on the progress of the talks.



What she said was that the rift between them is not making any good to the two actresses either in their careers or personal lives. It can be remembered that the rift between the two started when Claudine confronted Angelica about the rumors that Claudine is having extra marital affairs with the friend of Derek Ramsay.

Claudine accused Angelica Panganiban to be the one responsible in spreading the rumors and even threatened to sue Angelica in courts. But Angelica remained to be silent over the issue as advised by her lawyers. It was ABS-CBN who talked for Angelica in her behalf about the issue.

Marian Rivera's Marimar Conquers China


Marian Rivera has once again proven her marketability. The show that catapulted her career into stardom is soon to be shown in Chinese televisions. This means that Marian is to be watched by more or less than one billion households in China with "Marimar".

A Chinese television network has reportedly bought the exclusive rights of airing "Marimar" in China with their TV station there in China. "Marimar" is to be dubbed in Chinese language Mandarin, just like what we are doing here with Korean and Mexican telenovelas wherein they are dubbed into Tagalog.

Marian Rivera is excited about this development since she will be expanding her fan base and surely, with her beauty and acting prowess, she will soon captivate the hearts of the Chinese audience.

Marian is joined by her real life boyfriend and long time love team partner Dingdong Dantes.

Kris Aquino Heads Home


Kris Aquino and her kids are coming home after the three week vacation in the United States following her separation with her husband James Yap. Kris is expected to arrive on Friday in the Philippines in time for her rehearsals in the new who "Pilipinas:Win Na Win" which is going to replace Willie Revillame's "Wowowee".

It will be a comeback for Kris Aquino in hosting the new show which is a game and variety show format. The show is going to have it's initial telecast this coming Saturday in the Wowowee timeslot.

All Kris has to say is that she is excited for the new show but mum on details on her vacation and the controversy surrounding her relationship with her husband. She spent some time in shopping and taking pictures with fans at the airport before boarding Manila Bound PAL PR 113.

According to Kris, all rumors are to be answered when she arrive in the Philippines in Boy Abunda's show, exclusive.

Willie Revillame's Downfall in Jobert Sucaldito's Eyes


With the finality of the demise of Wowowee, many think this could also the start of the downfall of host Willie Revillame. It can be noted that Wowowee was born with the collaboration of the people behind the show and Willie Revillame himself. They started against the longest running noontime show "Eat Bulaga" of the Kapuso network.

It was an uphill battle but nevertheless, with the wits of the people behind Wowowee and the hosting antics of Willie, Wowowee has overtaken "Eat Bulaga" in viewership here in the Philippines and abroad. Willie became so popular and rich and became controversial. Almost every act of Willie has been watched by watchful eyes and criticized him whenever they can.

Jobert Sucaldito has been one of the critics of Willie. He has been very critical on Willie and the show and has been making "negative" comments in his columns and radio programs. Willie is short tempered and Jobert have seen this and took advantage of it. He kept on criticizing Willie until Willie broke up and the rest is history.

Now that Wowowee is soon to be replaced by "Pilipinas: Win Na Win", Jobert Sucaldito came out in the open and airs his side. Here is what he is to say on the new show and the demise of Wowowee:

"Honestly, I'm very excited with the new show. But of course, I'm not the type of person who will rejoice over someone's downfall. That's against the law of God. I have to admit that up to this day I'm still hurting. I just want to move on in life. Whatever decisions ABS-CBN did for Willie is theirs and I fully respect that. I'm in no position to comment further. Life goes on for me, come what may."

Some say Jobert succeeded in toppling Willie and Wowowee and this is what he say:

"Everyting was co-incidental. I was the last straw. Naging instrumento lang siguro ako. Siguro, it was meant to happen lang na ako lang ang naging instrumento. Pero sabi ko nga ang downfall ng ‘Wowowee’ is not me. It's not the network. It's Willie. It self-destructed. Wala namang pwedeng sisihin dito kung hindi ang may katawan,"

When asked if he is open for a reconcilliation with Willie Revillame:

"I don't know when. Siguro in God’s time. Pero if it happens, handa ako kasi kung ikaw malinis ang konsensiya mo handa ka. If he feels sorry for what he has done, wala pa kasi akong maramdamang remorse, 'yong sa aming dalawa.”, Jobert ended.

Pilipinas: Win na Win to Replace Wowowee


So it's final. ABS-CBN is pulling off the plug of their popular noontime show "Wowowee" and replace it with "Pilipinas: Win Na Win". This was announced by the network just recently and it said the new show is going to start this coming Saturday, July 31.

This ends the speculations about the return of Willie Revillame to Wowowee. In some unconfirmed reports, Willie will really return to the show this coming Saturday but an ABS-CBN insider threatened to resign if Willie will make a comeback. Another rumors, that said to have prompted the management to replace Wowowee, is the survey conducted to TFC subscribers which yielded the result that they prefer a new show thatn Wowowee without Willie.

"Pilipinas: Win Na Win" is to be hosted by Kris Aquino, Robin Padilla, Pokwang, Mariel Rodriguez and Valerie Concepsion. It is said to be a variety and game show but with similar concept with Wowowee. Mixed reactions has been aired by fans about the decision of the network on the fate of Wowowee which ran for 5 long years.

Willie Revillame meanwhile, has yet to issue an official statement about this development. He can't be reached with his cellphone and is very hard to find nowadays. There are those who are saying that all he wants now is to be out from his contract with the network. But this couldn't be true because according to some insiders, Willie is in fact remain as Kapamilya and is going to return anytime soon.

It is said that "Pilipinas: Win Na Win" is good only for one season, or 13 episodes. This only indicates that Willie is really making a comeback after the end of the new noontime show. All are just speculations right now. Some are even wondering if Willie is going to go "ober da bakod" to the Kapuso network which, according to some reports, are sending emissaries to Willie for an undisclosed  offers.

Just a note: The original name for the new show was "Pilipinas: For The Win" with the initials "FTW". If you are going to reverse it, it is some kind of obscenity so they change it to "Pilipinas: Win Na Win".