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Pokwang on Mo Twister’s alleged “ugly” comment: “Baka pag nakita niya ako sa personal, ma-in love siya sa akin!”
July 26, 2010 – 12:23 am | One Comment
Pokwang on Mo Twister’s alleged “ugly” comment: “Baka pag nakita niya ako sa personal, ma-in love siya sa akin!”

Kamakailan, kakabit ng balitang babalik na si Willie Revillame sa Wowowee ay ang balitang hiniling raw niya sa ABS-CBN management na palitan na ang ilan sa mga female co-host niya, numero uno na rito si …

Lea Salonga sprains ankle during dress rehearsal for CATS
July 26, 2010 – 12:17 am | No Comment
Lea Salonga sprains ankle during dress rehearsal for CATS

Naaksidente ang Filipino international star na si Lea Salonga nang gawin nito ang technical and dress rehearsal para sa Philippine premiere ng musical na CATS: Now and Forever sa Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo Theater sa Cultural …

Jennylyn Mercado on Patrick Garcia’s first meeting with son: “This is a good start.”
July 6, 2010 – 12:11 pm | One Comment
Jennylyn Mercado on Patrick Garcia’s first meeting with son: “This is a good start.”

Pagkatapos ng successful afternoon series nilang Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak, muling magkakasama sina Jennylyn Mercado at Dennis Trillo sa pang-filmfest entry na Rosario.
Kinumusta ni Ricky Lo kay Jennylyn sa Startalk kahapon, July 3, ang lagay …

Bench’s Uncut begins with a Kapuso and ends with a Kapamilya
July 6, 2010 – 12:02 pm | No Comment
Bench’s Uncut begins with a Kapuso and ends with a Kapamilya

Futuristic is the theme of the Bench Denim and Underwear Fashion Show this year. Titled Uncut: A Bold Look at the Future, this much-anticipated fashion event of the year was held last night, July 2, …

ohn Lloyd Cruz finally admits real score with Shaina Magdayao: “Yes, it’s us.”
June 23, 2010 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
ohn Lloyd Cruz finally admits real score with Shaina Magdayao: “Yes, it’s us.”

John Lloyd Cruz, who will turn 27 on June 24, granted a tell-all interview with Boy Abunda on The Buzz which aired yesterday, June 20. This is where the actor finally revealed the …

Ruffa Gutierrez sheds tears on stories about domestic violence
May 21, 2010 – 2:48 pm | No Comment
Ruffa Gutierrez sheds tears on stories about domestic violence

Ruffa Gutierrez couldn’t stop crying while listening to the stories of domestic violence at the forum spearheaded by Avon Philippines. Ruffa was the host of “Speak Out Against Domestic Violence” held at the Ayala Museum …

Pinay singer bags grand prize at an international singing competition in China
May 21, 2010 – 2:45 pm | No Comment
Pinay singer bags grand prize at an international singing competition in China

Double victory para Pilipinas ang nakaraang 11th Asia New Singers Competition na ginanap sa Beijing, China noong April 28 hanggang May 7. Ang baguhang singer na si Lordenn Panganiban ang nakakuha ng Gold Prize bilang …

Ejay Falcon: “Hindi ako pikon.”
May 15, 2010 – 8:25 am | No Comment
Ejay Falcon: “Hindi ako pikon.”

Sobrang happy ngayon ang Big Winner ng Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Season 2 na si Ejay Falcon dahil pinagkatiwalaan siya ng ABS-CBN ng sarili niyang show. Ito ang Agimat: Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Sr. Presents …

Oyo Sotto eyes “beach wedding” with Kristine Hermosa
May 15, 2010 – 8:22 am | No Comment
Oyo Sotto eyes “beach wedding” with Kristine Hermosa

Dinalaw ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at ilang entertainment press ang taping ng Midnight DJ ni Oyo Boy Sotto kahapon, May 13, sa Ninoy Aquino Park & Wildlife, Quezon City.
Ang advanced taping nila ay para …

Cesar Montano promises to “fight forever for a better Bohol”
May 13, 2010 – 8:25 am | No Comment
Cesar Montano promises to “fight forever for a better Bohol”

“It’s only the heart that is breaking for awhile… but the spirit and soul shall fight forever for a better Bohol… Sa tanan nituo ug misuporta, daghang salamat. We love you.”
This is the message relayed …

Alfred Vargas doesn’t plan to leave showbiz despite winning as QC councilor
May 13, 2010 – 8:22 am | No Comment
Alfred Vargas doesn’t plan to leave showbiz despite winning as QC councilor

“Hindi,” sabay iling ni Alfred Vargas sa unang tanong sa kanya kung iiwan niya na ba ang showbiz.
Kahapon, May 11, nagkaroon na ng proclamation sa Session Hall ng Quezon City Hall kung saan pinangungunahan ni …

Brazilian Daiana Menezes wishes to stay in the Philippines for good
May 12, 2010 – 9:06 am | No Comment
Brazilian Daiana Menezes wishes to stay in the Philippines for good

Brazilian model-TV personality Daiana Menezes says she found a second home in the Philippines.
The Eat Bulaga! co-host have been in different countries such as China, Hong Kong, Korea, and Singapore because of her job as …

Director Brillante Mendoza receives local awards for his critically-acclaimed international films
May 12, 2010 – 9:04 am | No Comment
Director Brillante Mendoza receives local awards for his critically-acclaimed  international films

Tulad ng ibang local celebrities, maagang nagpunta ng voting precint niya sa Mandaluyong City ang noted filmmaker na si Brillante Mendoza kahapon, May 10. Bandang ika-11 ng umaga nagpunta ng presinto si Mendoza para bumoto.
Sa Barangka …

Celebrities not spared from voting delays
May 11, 2010 – 8:05 am | No Comment
Celebrities not spared from voting delays

Long lines, PCOS machine malfunction, and the searing heat of the sun became the common complaints of Filipinos who voted today, May 10, 2010. Celebrities were not spared.
It was around 11:00 a.m. when PEP (Philippine …