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Charice wins Best Oprah Show Musical Performance

2009-12-17T10:58:00.001+08:00

Si Charice ang nagwaging Best Oprah Show Musical Performance.

“A whopping 70 percent of you voted for the 17-year-old singing sensation’s performance of her first single, Note to God. The Black Eyed Peas kickoff party performance came in second with only 9 percent of the vote. Charice had a big year in 2009, recording her first album, performing on tour with David Foster & Friends and appearing in her first film, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” ayon sa Oprah.com

Kasama sa mga nominado sa nasabing kategorya na tinalbugan ni Charice sa programa ng magri-retiro nang si Oprah ay ang mga sumusunod :

I Gotta Feelin’ - Black Eyed Peas

Haven’t Met You Yet - Michael Bublé

Note to God - Charice

Summer Nights - Rascal Flatts

Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey

I Didn’t Know My Own Strength - Whitney Houston

You’ve Got The Best of My Love/I’m Every Woman - Jennifer Hudson

How Sweet it is to Be Loved by You - James Taylor

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Tanging Yaman on ABS-CBN

2009-12-17T10:41:00.001+08:00

In celebration of the 60th year anniversary of Filipino soap opera, ABS-CBN is preparing another teleserye with a star-studded cast.

Tanging Yaman is an upcoming teleserye on ABS-CBN from the makers of the hit teleserye Tayong Dalawa slated to debut in the first quarter of 2010.

Topbilling the said teleserye are Melissa Ricks, Erich Gonzales, Matt Evans, Enchong Dee, and Ejay Falcon. It also stars Agot Isidro, Mylene Dizon, Jodi Sta. Maria, Rowell Santiago, Leo Martinez, and Ron Morales.

Videos: Tanging Yaman Teasers

'Marami akong pera, malaki ang contract ko sa ABS-CBN' - Kris

2009-12-15T17:14:00.000+08:00

Dagdag ang K Everyday Home Collection sa bagong endorsement ni Kris Aquino at isa ito sa pinakamalaking endorsement ng TV host-actress dahil ang home collection line na exclusive na mabibili sa SM department stores
ang kanyang handog kasama ang ABS-CBN Licensing.

Available ang K Everyday Home Collection sa SM Makati, SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, at SM Megamall. Magiging available ang iba pang merchandise sa January 2010. Special si Kris dahil dumating sa press launch nila si Mr. Henry Sy at ang anak nitong si Mr. Herbert Sy.

Samantala, sinagot ni Kris ang mga bagong isyung kanyang kinasasangkutan gaya nang bakit ginusto niyang wala ang picture at name niya sa poster ng Mano Po 6.

“Kung ilalagay pa ang name at picture ko, magbibigay pa ’yun ng problema sa billing and hindi papayag si Deo (Endrinal and her manager) na maliit ang picture and name ko. Tama si Deo na walang problema kung wala ako sa billing,” sabi ni Kris.

Narito naman ang paliwanag ni Kris sa pagbili niya ng bus, gayung sinabi raw niyang wala siyang pera: “I never said wala akong pera. Hyundai ang bus ko at ang laki ng discount nang pagkakabili ko, tinulungan ako ng best friend ng brother-in-law ko. Ang cost ng bus is half the price kung brand-new Roadtrek ang binili ko na super gusto ko talaga. Paano ko sasabihing wala akong pera, ang laki ng contract ko sa ABS-CBN.”

Tuluy-tuloy pala ang taping ni Kris ng Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo na kundi Feb. 8 ay Feb. 15 ang airing. May special participation ang anak niyang si baby James sa role ni Jackson na anak din niya. Sa February pa magti-taping ang bagets at lalabas siya sa end ng first season o start ng second season.

“Ang ruling ni James (Yap), from 2 to 8 PM lang magti-taping si baby James. Ayaw ni James na mapupuyat si baby James dahil baka hindi na tumangkad,” pahayag ni Kris.

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Kapamilya stars sing in Tambayan

2009-12-15T17:10:00.000+08:00

Celebrate the birth of your newest tambayan on radio by looking back on its 12 colorful years on the airwaves with the Tambayan 101.9 album.

Enjoy 12 of its yearend chart-topper hits from 1996 to 2007 and relive melodies you’ve shared with the Kapamilya radio station for more than a decade.

Here how these songs get a new flavor as recording artists give their own renditions like Aiza Seguerra’s take on Celine Dion’s classic My Heart Will Go On; 6Cyclemind with Regine Velasquez’s Dadalhin; Moonstar 88 with South Border’s Rainbow; Toni Gonzaga with Nina’s Love Moves in Mysterious Ways; and Bugoy Drilon singing Yeng Constantino’s Hawak Kamay.

Other performers include Erik Santos, Sopiz, Syato, Pale Yellow Light, Paraluman, Juris Fernandez, and Tambayan 101.9’s very own DJ R-Nold Rei.

The Tambayan 101.9 album is part of the FM radio station’s special offerings to its listeners. Recently, the station unveiled Tambayan TV via www.tambayan 1019.com where netizens can listen and see what’s going on in the booth on-line and Tambayan HD where tambayers get crystal quality reception plus two additional stations on the same band width using an HD radio.

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22nd Awit Awards – 2009 Winners

2009-12-14T13:54:00.000+08:00

Complete list of winners for the 22nd Awit Awards.

PERFORMANCE AWARDS

Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist:
Open Arms by Aiza Seguerra (Star Records)

Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist:
Yugto by Rico Blanco (Warner Music)

Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists:
Penge Naman Ako Nyan by Itchyworms (Sony Music)

Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist:
Childhood by Raki Vega (Star Records)

Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist:
Summer Wind by Charlie Green (Star Records)

Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists:
Di Nakikita by Roots of Nature (Sony Music)

Best Performance by a Child/Children:
Summerwind by Charlie Green (Star Records)

Best Collaboration:
Letting Go by Gary Valenciano & Powerplay feat. Mon Faustino (Universal Records)

CREATIVITY AWARDS

Album of the Year:
Eraserheads: The Reunion Concert by The Eraserheads (Sony Music)

Song of the Year:
Yugto by Rico Blanco (Warner Music)

Best Selling Album of the Year:
Charice by Charice Pempengco (Star Records)

Best Ballad:
When I Hear You Call by Gary Valenciano (Universal Records)

Best Rock:
Penge Naman Ako Nyan by Itchyworms (Sony Music)

Best World/Bossa/Reggae/Latin Music:
Usahay by Evelyn Juteau (Universal Records)

Best Novelty:
Mabuti Pa Sila by Rico J. Puno (Vicor)

Best Dance:
Freak-out, Baby by Itchyworms (Sony Music)

Best Inspirational/Religious:
Never Give-Up by Erick Santos and Christian Bautista (Star Records)

Best Christmas:
Wish List by MYMP (Ivory)

Best Rap:
Wawasakin by D-Coy (Star Records)

Best Jazz Recording:
Mama Said So by Charlie Green (Star Records)

Best R & B:
Paano by Rachel Ann Go (Star Records)

Best Regional Recording:
Gikumot Kumot by Kantin Dudg (Alpha)
(tied with)
Sarong Banggui by Alibata (Candid Records)

Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play:
Ikaw Ang Pangarap by Martin Nievera from the teleserye “Lobo” (Star Records)

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Best Musical Arrangement:
Yugto by Rico Blanco (Warner Music)

Best Vocal Arrangement:
Letting Go, Mon Faustino (Universal Records)

Best Engineered Recording:
Yugto, Angee Rozul (Warner Music)

Album Packaging Excellence Award:
“S” Marks The Spot
Graphic Designer & Album Concept By: Inksurge.com
Photography By: Dan Gil
Piper Paper/Polyeast Records

Music Video of the Year:
Procrastinator by Sandwich
Piper Paper/Polyeast Records
Producer: Chris Sy
Director: Quark Henares
Piper Paper/Polyeast Records

Pokwang 'di namalayan na nasa GMA na si Bayani

2009-12-14T13:50:00.000+08:00

Sa sobrang kabisihan yata ni Pokwang, wala siyang kamalay-malay na nalagasan ng isang komedyante ng ABS-CBN. And we’re referring to Bayani Agbayani’s homecoming sa GMA 7.

‘‘Ha? Lumipat na si Bayani?’’ Shocked na tanong ni Pokwang sa taped episode ng Juicy (that airs on TV5). Nabanggit tuloy namin kay Bayani ang reaksiyon ni Pokwang nu’ng mag-guest ang komedyante sa Tweetbiz. Sey ni Bayani : ‘‘Biglaan naman kasi ang paglipat ko, eh. Or shall I say, ’yung pagbabalik ko sa GMA.”

Sa muli ngang pagtapak ni Bayani on GMA grounds, it seemed like a journey down memory lane. Nagbalik-alaala ang kanyang mga fledgling years kung saan nagsilbing tahanan na niya ang Broadway Centrum, itsurang naka-brief lang siya kung abutang natutulog sa isang office doon!

‘‘It’s as if I never left,’’ matalinhagang sabi ni Bayani who’s now back home. At bilang patunay na todo-bigay na ang kanyang pagbabalik-loob, Todo-Bigay din ang programang sasalihan niya come January 2010, hopefully with Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao as co-host.

Sana lang maging aware ang pamunuan ng GMA that Pacman’s mom is just a novelty : Katutuwaan mo ngayon, kasasawaan mo bukas.

At dahil kasado na ang laban ni Manny kay Floyd Mayweather Jr. na tinaguriang Fight of the Millennium on March 13, that means, masasagasaan ang walang puknat na pagno-novena ni Mommy Dionisia sa GenSan months before the bout.

At ibig din lang sabihin, dusa ang staff ng Todo-Bigay dahil obligado silang sundan kung nasaan ang madasaling Mommy D. It’s just like seeing your bet at the casino table
burned.

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MBC national choral tilt set for Dec. 15-18

2009-12-14T13:43:00.000+08:00

Aiza Seguerra, Karylle, and Luke Mejares are alternately featured as guest performers when the semifinals of the MBC National Choral Competition gets underway on Dec. 15 to 18 at the Aliw Theater, Star City Complex, Pasay City.

Renz Verano will co-host the week-long event together with Karen Golfo. Radio announcers and deejays from DZRH, 90.7 Love Radio, 101.1 YesFM, and 96.3 Easy Rock will also be around to entertain audiences.

Forty choirs from various parts of the country will vie for the grand prize in each category. Leading the children’s choirs are two-time champion Hiyas ng Pilipinas, Kasama ng Sinag Intermediate Chorale, Malate Catholic School, Maryville Gawad Kalinga Sagip Choir, Vox Angeli, Batasan Hills Elementary School, Banaba Elementary School-Tarlac, DSWD-Mandaluyong, AUP Young Voices, SPED-ISEC Iloilo, Pasig Catholic College, ICC Children’s Choir, Calasiao Children’s Chorus, Musika Ibarang, Juan Luna Elementary School and the OLPC Children’s Choir.

Coro de Manila, in turn, will defend its title in the open category against University of the Cordilleras, FEU Chorale, Tarlac State University, Handog Music Ministry-San Fabian, Genesis Chorale, Coro Animo, Mapua Concert Singers, Deus Antiphon, PUP Bagong Himig Serenata, San Antonio de Padua, Adamson University, Koro Ilustrado, Manila Adventist Medical Center Church Choir, Music and Praise Chorale, Musicainta, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, Coro San Benildo, St. Louis University Glee Club, University of the Visayas, Manila Chamber Singers, Bukidnon State University, San Jose Chorale of Davao and In Harmony Chorale.

Grand prize winners in both categories will receive P100,000 each. The MBC National Choral Competition is supported by Smart Communications, Unilever, Kawasaki, M. Lhuillier, Diatabs and Coca-Cola. For details, call 680-3477, 832-6125, or log on to manilabroadcasting.multiply.com.

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Aiza, Luke at Karylle nasa MBC Choral Competition

2009-12-13T06:17:00.001+08:00

Sina Aiza Seguerra, Karylle at Luke Mejares ang halinhinang tampok sa semifinals ng MBC National Choral Competition na gaganapin sa ika-15 hanggang ika-18 ng disyembre sa Aliw Theater, Star City complex sa lungsod ng Pasay.

Ang batikang birit-balladeer na si Renz Verano ang co-host ng timpalak buong linggo, kasama si Karen Golfo. Naroon din ang mga radio announcer at deejay ng DZRH, 90.7 Love Radio, 101.1 YesFM at 96.3 Easy Rock upang aliwin ang mga manonood.

Forty choirs mula sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng bansa ang maglalaban sa mga kampeonato.

Tig-isandaang libo ang nakalaan sa mga magwawagi sa dalawang kategoriya. Para sa karagdagang detalye, tumawag sa telepono bilang 680.3477, 832.6125, o tingnan ang website sa http://manilabroadcasting.multiply.com

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Edu Manzano is one of Anak TV awardees

2009-12-13T06:13:00.000+08:00

Vice Presidentiable Edu Manzano may not be that visible on TV anymore. But the former OMB (Optical Media Board) chair has managed to add another feather to his cap in the field of television.

Edu earned one of the highest votes from thousands of Filipino jurors across the country to make it in Anak TV Seal’s list of most-admired and child-sensitive personalities on local television.

Edu is in good company. His fellow awardees are CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida, Cannes Best Director Brilliante Mendoza and Ateneo de Manila class of 2001 valedictorian Roselle Ambubuyog.

Edu’s high ranking in the nationwide poll which asked jurors who their households favored among TV personalities has qualified him to belong to Anak TV’s Roster of Makabata Stars.

“I am deeply honored to get this award,” Edu said after receiving his latest honor in simple ceremonies at the Soka Gakkai Building, Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

He promised to live up to the award by continuing to be a role model to the youth who look at television as a favorite source of information and entertainment.

The seeds of good behavior Edu has planted since he began his career as a TV host are now bearing fruit. This makes his wholesome image among televiewers very much alive, even if they don’t see him as often as they used to anymore.

On hand to give Edu his Anak TV Seal were Roberto del Rosario and Mag Cruz Hatol, top officers of the annual awards.

The award is given yearly by the Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television.

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Rayver Cruz hanggang tingin pa rin kay Sarah

2009-12-12T09:43:00.000+08:00

Pinabulaanan ni Rayver Cruz ang balitang may namamagitang relasyon sa kanila ni Jennica Garcia bukod sa pagiging magkaibigan.

“Wala kasi kami parehong karelasyon kaya madali kaming i-link sa isa’t isa pero walang katotohanan ito.

“Napaka-bubbly ni Jennica, masayahin, makulit, parang wala kahit konting problema sa buhay, nakakahawa nga yung kasiyahan niya, pati kami sa set ng Shake, Rattle & Roll Xl ay sumasaya. Pero maikli ang panahon for us to develop a more serious relationship. Pag magkasama kami, wala kaming ginagawa kundi ang mag- trabaho lang,” sabi ng young actor na hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin nahahanapan ng Star Magic ng ka-loveteam.

Nang magka-boyfriend ang dati niyang kaparehang si Shaina Magdayao ay nasira ang loveteam nila. Kinailangan siyang ipareha sa iba para makakita ng ibang babagay sa kanya.

Okay sana ang tandem nila ni Sarah Geronimo pero masyado nang malaking atista ito. Anumang pagtatangka ng Star Magic na gawin silang isang pareha ay makasisira lamang sa kanya. Katunayan, nagkaroon ito ng masamang epekto dahil napagbintangan siyang nanggagamit lamang, nakiki-ride on sa kasikatan nito.

“Pero hindi ko siya niligawan. Masaya na akong naging kaibigan ko siya. Once in a while tini-text ko siya, wala lang nangungumusta lang.

“Maganda rin yung tandem namin ni Maja Salvador sa May Bukas Pa pero hindi mabigyan ng tsansa na lumago dahil nawala siya when she was launched into stardom, biglang nag-iba ang image niya, ginawang mature. For a while, naiwan na naman ang character ko na nakabitin sa ere. Buti na lang, ibinalik siya sa series.

“Meanwhile, sa amin ni Santino muna naka-sentro ang story,” dagdag pa ni Rayver na sa 2010 ay gustong karirin ang pagkanta.

“Although mas comfortable akong sumasayaw, puwede akong mag-switch into singing. Dahil Cruz ako, expected na ng lahat na nakakakanta ako. Oo naman, kumakanta ako pero siguro I need to have more confidence pagdating dito. Wala pa akong kumpiyansa sa sarili ko, siguro dapat ko rin itong bigyan ng panahon para mahasa. Sana rin makakita na ang Star Magic ng bago kong ka-loveteam. Kailangan ko ito para mas makilala pa ako,” pag-amin niya.

Naniniwala din si Rayver na magiging malungkot ang Pasko nilang mag-anak. Kailan lamang nawala ang kanyang ama, hindi pa sila nakaka-adjust sa pagkawala nito, lalo na ang kanyang ina.

“Malamang sa 25th, araw mismo ng Pasko ay pupunta kami sa cemetery,” sabi niya.

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Christian Bautista meets David Pomeranz

2009-12-12T09:41:00.000+08:00

American singer/composer David Pomeranz (left) meets Christian Bautista for the first time at the Universal Records Christmas party last Dec. 7. That same evening, Christian received an Awit Award for Best Inspirational Religious Song with Erik Santos for the song Never Give Up, a cut from their Face Off Album under Star Records released last year.

Christian is still No. 1 in sales nationwide with his album in Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan under Universal Records, his new home-label.
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Charice - The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra

2009-12-11T05:56:00.000+08:00

Charice performed "I Have Nothing" and "I Will Always Love You" from the movie The Bodyguard accompanied by the Filipino-American Symphony Orchestra. Performed during the Handog Ng FASO sa Pasko Christmas Concert at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, December 6, 2009.

Kris Aquino's Pink Bus - Video

2009-12-11T05:46:00.001+08:00

Parang delikado raw yata sa mga kidnappers ang bagong bus ni Ms. Kris Aquino na ipinakita niya the other night sa kanilang programa ni Boy Abunda na Showbiz News Ngayon.

Actually. Kulay pink ang bus at kung nakita n’yo ang nasabing bus sa kanilang programa or kahit sa YouTube, makita mo lang sa kalsada, alam mong yun na ang bus na sakay ang TV host/ actress.

Paano kung nasa highway sila at gabi, walang masyadong tao, madali silang harangin dahil alam agad ng makakakita na sa kanya yun.Kahit pa sabihing may security escorts.

Sa panahon ngayon, walang pinipiling lugar ang mga nag-iisip ng masama sa kapwa.

Nakakatakot nga naman yun lalo na’t kung kasama niya ang mga anak niya.

Madali kasing tandaan ang kulay. Pink.

Yung bus ni Governor Vilma Santos, hindi masyadong tandain dahil hindi costumized o pinasadya. Ordinary bus coaster lang ito na inayos ang loob para makapag-trabaho si Gov. Vi kahit wala siya sa kanyang opisina.

Kahit ang bus ni Gretchen Barretto ay hindi rin madaling tandaan dahil white yata yun at malilito ka pag nakita dahil may kamukhang bus. Unless alam ang plate number.

Anyway, after thought lang yun sa bonggang pink bus ni Kris.

Video:

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Piolo Pascual's 6th Album - Decades

2009-12-11T05:43:00.000+08:00

Piolo Pascual's 6th Album - Decades. This is a 12-track retro album featuring American standard songs.

Mariel Rodriguez na-shock nang habulin ng stalker

2009-12-10T13:39:00.000+08:00

NA-SHOCK si Mariel Rodriguez nang paglabas niya sa PBB House after niyang mag-host ng Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber ay isang lalaki ang humabol sa kanya nang pa-punta na siya sa kanyang kotse.

Aminado si Mariel na ikinatakot niya ang natu-rang pangyayari.

Aniya sa Showbiz News Ngayon: “Natakot talaga ako. Sinusundan talaga niya ako hanggang sa makasakay ako ng car. As in tumakbo talaga siya tapos gina-ganoon (thumping) niya ang car ko.”

Napag-alamang stalker pala ni Mariel ang guy. Bago pa raw kasi ‘yun nangyari binalaan na siya ng mga guwardiya ng PBB House na may lalaking aali-aligid at nagpipilit pumasok para makita siya.

Marami raw sinasabing dahilan ang stalker para lang payagan ng mga guwardi-ya na makapasok, pero naghinala raw ang mga ito kaya winarningan si Mariel.

Ayaw naman nang pa-lakihin ng boyfriend ni Mariel na si Zanjoe Marudo ang isyu.

Pinagsabihan na lang niya ang GF na mag-ingat.

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Angel Locsin ipinagpalit ni Luis sa boxing fight ni Manny

2009-12-10T13:22:00.000+08:00

Kung pinagbigyan pala ni Luis Manzano si Angel Locsin na maging escort ng aktres sa Emmy Awards ay baka nagkabalikan ang dalawa. Una palang niyaya ni Angel si Luis na mag-escort sa kanya sa Emmy Awards pero hindi raw ito pumayag.

“Okey na sana kami at mag-uusap na pero mas pinili niyang manood sa laban ni Manny Pacquiao kaysa sumama sa akin,” say ni Angel.

Nang yayain naman daw ni Angel si Piolo Pascual ay kaagad itong pumayag pero hindi naman pinayagan dahil naghahabol ng taping ng Lovers in Paris.

Ito rin kaya ang tunay na dahilan kung bakit ang kasama ni Luis sa katatapos na 23rd PMPC Star Award for TV ay si Anne Curtis instead of Angel?

Niyaya raw kasi ni Luis si Angel na samahan siya sa Gabi ng Parangal ng PMPC Star Award pero tumanggi ang dalaga.

Katwiran ni Angel: “Di naman ganoon kadali mag-produce ng gown. At isa pa, may commitment ako kinabukasan.”

Pero nang malaman ni Angel na nanalo si Luis ay binati naman niya ang ex-boyfriend.

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Alvin & the Chipmunks - Charice - Behind the Scenes

2009-12-10T05:17:00.002+08:00

Charice behind the scene clips of Alvin & the Chipmunks 'Squeakquel" singing Alicia Key's "No One". Alvin & the Chipmunks opens Dec. 23, 2009.

Charice dances with Jason Lee and other cast members at around 4:42 mark.

Charice sings "No one" by Alicia Keys - Alvin and the Chipmunks

Alex Martinez - Poland's Got Talent!

2009-12-08T03:47:00.001+08:00

Alex Martinez, Pinoy singer contestant in Poland's Got Talent semi-final 2009. Alex Martinez placed 3rd overall!

Congratulations.

Alex Martinez won a plane ticket home, among other prizes.

Celebrities play for 1st BABC

2009-12-07T11:20:00.000+08:00

The First BABC (Boy Abunda Badminton Cup) was recently held at the Kalayaan Badminton Center. The fun tournament served as the birthday celebration of Boy Abunda who is a badminton enthusiast. Celebrities like Ai-Ai de las Alas, AJ Dee, Angelu de Leon, Emilio Garcia, Paolo Ballesteros, Glydel Mercado and Ricky Rivero participated for a day of fun and camaraderie.

The event started with the singing of the National Anthem followed by an opening prayer and the ceremonial serve by Boy and top badminton player Kennevic Asuncion.

The grand prize winner received P20,000 and a titanium badminton racket, the first prize winner (P15,000 and a titanium badminton racket), the second prize winner (P10,000) and the third prize winner (P5,000). Abz Pasamba and Mark Garcia won first place while Angelu and Emilio won second place.

Aside from the major prizes, there were special awards given to the participants like the Dedma Award (Glydel), Best Celebrity Players (Emilio and Angelu), Diktador Award (Ai-Ai), Wipe Award (AJ) and Grace Under Pressure Award (Paolo). Each participant brought home a loot bag that contained a badminton grip and string, a badminton racket, Nesvita and a towel.

The tournament was held for the benefit of Boy’s scholars. Two graduating honor students vying for valedictorian and salutatorian from five public schools such as Krus na Ligas, Payatas, Batasan Hills, Jose P. Laurel and Balara High School were awarded by Boy and Kris Aquino with P10,000, school supplies and grocery items.

The First BABC was presented by La Carmela de Boracay, Café La Carmela, Astoria Plaza, HBC, Rep. Ann Kintanar-Hofer of the Second District of Zamboanga-Sibugay and R.A. Gapuz Review Center.

Sponsors are The Lakeshore, Central Country Estate, Inc., City of Iriga, Nikon Home Appliances, Great Image, Pages & Coffee, LK Global Realty & Development Corp., Cherry Orchard Suites and Puregold. The tournament was supported by Blufish, Clawdaddy’s, Crustasia, Heaven & Eggs, The Flying Pig, The Red Crab, Ray and Pete’s Texas Smoke’Em, Nestlé Nesvita, New Orelans, Seafood Island, Smart, Fish Out of Water and Intermatrix.

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Radio Music Charts

2009-12-07T10:00:00.000+08:00

MYX Hit Chart
December 6-12, 2009

1. Tokio Hotel
– Automatic (1st week at #1)
2. Justin Bieber – One Time
3. Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
4. Miley Cyrus – Party in the U.S.A.
5. Taylor Swift
– Fifteen
6. Owl City – Fireflies
7. Adam Lambert – Time for Miracles
8. Britney Spears – 3
9. Sarah Geronimo – Your Christmas Girl
10. Hale – Kalesa (new entry)
11. Justin Bieber – One Less Lonely Girl (new entry)
12. Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne – Down
13. Sponge Cola – Wala Kang Katulad
14. Christian Bautista – Tell Me Your Name
15. Slapshock – Cariño Brutal (new entry)
16. Green Day – 21st Century Breakdown (re-entry)
17. Panic! At the Disco – New Perspective
18. Death Cab for Cutie – Meet Me on the Equinox
19. Mariah Carey – I Want to Know What Love Is (new entry)
20. Girls’ Generation – Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)

Magic 89.9 Magic 30
December 6, 2009

1. Cry – Kelly Clarkson (1st week at #1)
2. Bar-ba-sol – David Cook
3. Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
4. According to You – Orianthi
5. Empire State of Mind Part II – by Alicia Keys
6. Halfway Gone – Lifehouse
7. One Less Lonely Girl – Justin Bieber
8. TikTok – Ke$ha
9. Fifteen – Taylor Swift
10. Time for Miracles – Adam Lambert
11. Future Love – Kristinia DeBarge
12. Fireflies – Owl City
13. Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart – Alicia Keys
14. Baby by Me – 50 Cent ft. NeYo
15. Heartbreak Warfare – John Mayer
16. Empire State of Mind – Jayz ft. Alicia Keys
17. Crawl – Chris Brown (Highest New Entry)
18. For Your Entertainment – Adam Lambert (New Entry)
19. Kings and Queens – 30 Seconds to Mars
20. Lost Then Found – Leona Lewis ft. OneRepublic
21. Do You Remember – Jay Sean
22. Good Morning – Chamillionaire
23. Smooth Route – Sway Penala
24. Replay – Iyaz
25. I Can Transform Ya – Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Swiss Beatz
26. Hot Mess – Cobra Starship
27. Kalesa – Hale (New Entry)
28. Bangon – Rico Blanco
29. Fly Away – Jojo
30. Good Life – OneRepublic (New Entry)

Pinoy MYX Countdown
December 6, 2009

20. Crazy Crazy – Pop Girls
19. Kaya Natin ‘To – Various Artists
18. Nananaginip – Callalily (new entry)
17. Pause – Kjwan
16. At the Hospital – The Ambassadors
15. Agawan Base – Peryodiko
14. Iibigin Kang Muli – Zsa Zsa Padilla
13. Don’t Know You – Young JV
12. Kasalanan – 6CycleMind feat. Gloc9 and Wendell Garcia
11. Balita – Gloc9 feat. Gabby Alipe
10. Higante – Ely Buendia and Francis Magalona
9. Bangon – Rico Blanco
8. Diamond Shotgun – Chicosci
7. Lapit – Yeng Constantino
6. You – Rhian Ramos
5. Carino Brutal – Slapshock
4. Tell Me Your Name – Christian Bautista
3. Wala Kang Katulad – Sponge Cola (last week’s #1)
2. Kalesa – Hale (highest new entry)
1. Your Christmas Girl – Sarah Geronimo (new #1)

MTV Gimme 10
December 5, 2009

1. Fireflies- Owl City
2. Party In The USA- Miley Cyrus
3. Empire State Of Mind- Jay-z Ft. Alicia Keys
4. Meet Me Halfway- Black Eyed Peas
5. Higante- Francis M & Ely Buendia
6. Starstrukk- 3OH!3 Ft. Katy Perry
7. One Time- Justin Bieber
8. New Perspective – Panic! At The Dicso
9. Russian Roulette- Rihanna
10. Take You To The Philippines- Apl.De.Ap

RX 93.1 Countdown Top 7 And The Wannabees
December 4, 2009

1. Bad Romance – Lady GaGa (new #1)
2. Cry – Kelly Clarkson
3. Tik Tok – Ke$ha
4. Time For Miracles – Adam Lambert
5. Defying Gravity – Glee Cast
6. Jump Then Fall – Taylor Swift
7. All The Right Moves – One Republic
8. Empire State of Mind – Jay-Z feat Alicia Keys
9. Fly Away – JoJo
10. Halfway Gone – Lifehouse
11. One Less Lonely Girl – Justin Bieber
12. Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart – Alicia Keys
13. Fireflies – Owl City
14. Can’t Fight This Feeling – Glee Cast
15. For Your Entertainment – Adam Lambert
16. Live Like Were Dying – Kris Allen
17. Wheels – Foo Fighters
18. Papers – Usher
19. Party In The USA – Miley Cyrus
20. Just Say Yes – Snow Patrol

Channel [V] Philippines Bente Uno Chart
November 23-29, 2009

1. Automatic (Tokio Hotel)
2. Tell Me Your Name (Christian Bautista)
3. Higante (Francis M. and Ely Buendia)
4. Wala Kang Katulad (Sponge Cola)
5. Diamond Shotgun (Chicosci)
6. Party In The USA (Miley Cyrus)
7. Love Drunk (Boys Like Girls)
8. Kasalanan (6Cyclemind feat. Gloc 9 and Wendell Garcia)
9. One Time (Justine Bieber)
10. Already Gone (Kelly Clarkson)
11. Fireflies (Owl City)
12. Genie (Girls Generation)
13. Celebration (Madonna)
14. Run This Town (Jay Z feat. Rihanna and Kanye West)
15. My Love is Here (Erik Santos) NEW ENTRY
16. Tibok ng Puso (Juan Pablo Dream) NEW ENTRY
17. Ignorance (Paramore)
18. Meet Me Halfway (Black Eyed Peas) RE-ENTRY
19. Fifteen (Taylor Swift) NEW ENTRY
20. Pause (Kjwan)

Source: Philippine Music Charts

Sharon Cuneta pinaiyak ni Mother Lily

2009-12-06T07:42:00.001+08:00

Napa-cry talaga si Megastar Sharon Cuneta pagkatapos kunan ang finale scene ng Mano Po 6: My Mother’s Love sa Beijing Film Studios, China dahil ramdam na ramdam nito ang pagbibigay importansiya sa kanya ni Mother Lily Monterverde ng Regal.

Paano ba naman hindi iiyak si Mega, talagang sobrang bongga ang paghahanda na ginawa ng Regal para sa kanyang unang project?

Isipin n’yo, 200 na extras na taga-China ang kasama sa eksena with matching bonggang fireworks, firecrackers, at lion dance.

“Proud na proud talaga ako sa project na ‘to,” sabi pa ni Sharon. “Masaya ako dahil ang first project ko sa Regal, ganito kalaki at ganito kaganda.”

Sobrang pasasalamat din ni Shawie dahil lahat talaga ginawa nina Mother Lily at anak nitong si Roselle Monteverde-Teo upang maging maganda at ka-abang-abang talaga ang Mano Po 6, na sinasabi mismo ni Mother Lily na “pinakamaganda, pinakabongga, at pinakamalaki na Mano Po sa lahat.”

Halatang-halata naman talaga na hindi tinipid ang produksiyon, na umaabot daw sa P70 milyon ang budget. Obvious na obvious naman ito sa ganda ng pelikula – mula sa make up hanggang sa set hanggang sa props hanggang sa de-kalibreng pag-arte ng mga artista at sa nakakabilib na direksyon ni Joel Lamangan at panulat ni Roy Iglesias.

Sa shoot palang sa China, 80-katao ang pinalipad ni Mother Lily. Kasama rito ang iba pang mga artista ng pelikula tulad nina Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla, Heart Evangelista, Ciara Sotto, Dennis Trillo, Nicole Uysiuseng, at John Manalo.

Nag-shooting sa loob ng tatlong araw ang cast and crew sa mga historical at popular tourist sites sa Beijing tulad ng Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium at Great Wall.

Ang Mano Po 6: My Mother’s Love, official entry ng Regal.

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Sarah Geronimo, pinag-aagawan ng 3 presidentiables

2009-12-06T07:33:00.000+08:00

Maraming gustong ipagpasalamat si Sarah Geronimo sa pagtatapos ng Year of the Ox.

Matapos kumita nang limpak-limpak ang una niyang pelikulang A Very Special Love noong 2008, this year ay pumatok din nang husto sa takilya ang sequel nitong You Changed My Life at nagtala ng bagong box-office record,

Kung box-office queen siya noong nakaraang taon, malaki rin ang tsansa na makuha niya ulit next year ang trono dahil sa You Changed My Life.

Maging sa concert scene ay napatunayan na si Sarah na may karapatan na siyang tawaging concert queen, dahil for the fourth time, ay napuno niya ang Araneta Coliseum (na hindi nagagawa ng maraming concert artist) sa naka-raang concert niya titled Record Breaker.

Sa international scene naman ay humataw din si Sarah. Nagkaroon siya ng The Next One US Tour at sa mga bansa sa Europe at The Next One Philippine Tour.

At lahat ’yun ay ipinagpapasalamat ni Sarah na suportado siya ng mga fans here and abroad.

Sa music scene, ang daming inilabas na album ni Sarah na lahat na-reach ang pinaka-malaking bilang ng benta.

Ang kanyang Christmas album na Sarah Geronimo's Your Christmas Girl ay no. 1 sa mga local Christmas albums sa kasalukuyan.

“Nagpapasalamat po ako sa lahat-lahat. This year, ang dami ko pong achievements. Yung mga awards ko,” sambit ni Sarah na wala pa sa planong magka-boyfriend.

Siya na rin ang kino-consider na reyna commercials sa rami ng kanyang endorsements.

Sa katunayan, pinag-aagawan siya ng tatlong presidentiables na mag-endorso, pero pinag-iisipan pa ng Viva particular na ni Mr. Vic del Rosario kung papayagan niyang mag-endorso si Sarah ng pulitiko.

“At this point of my career, wala na po akong mahihiling pa. Mas pagbubutihin ko pa po ang aking trabaho para ma-compensate lahat ng tiwalang ibinibigay nila sa akin,” sabi ni Sarah.

Marami nang plano ang Viva para sa singer/actress sa susunod na taon kasama na ang isa na namang pelikula at major concert bago matapos ang 2010.

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Piolo Pascual at KC Concepcion, sila na ba?

2009-12-05T04:04:00.000+08:00

Namimilipit si Piolo Pascual pag tinatanong kung ano ba ang totoo sa kanila ni KC Concepcion tutal naman ay matatapos na ang programa nilang Lovers In Paris kaya puwede na niyang sabihin kung ano ba talaga ang namamagitan sa kanila.

Kaso imbes na sumagot ng diretso ni Papa P, namimilipit na parang 15 anyos at para bang may magagalit pag may sinabi siya tungkol sa kanila ng anak ni Megastar Sharon Cuneta at Gabby Concepcion.

Kung tutuusin, walang masama kung maging sila ni KC. Pareho silang walang sabit at nasa tamang edad na. Sinabi noon ni Piolo na kung sila man or kung magkakaroon man ng something between them, ayaw niyang ikuwento dahil baka lumabas na ginagamit lang nila for the promo ng LIP. Pero one week na lang, goodbye na sa ere ang Pinoy adaptation ng Koreanovela kaya pinipiga ni Tita Ethel Ramos ang tanong kung ano na ba talaga ang kanilang relasyon.

“Ok kami ni Kristina (tawag ng aktor kay KC) Gusto naming i-treasure kung anuman ang pinagsamahan namin. And we want to keep it to ourselves and too early to tell,” sagot ng aktor.

Pag si KC naman ang tinatanong, siyempre ang sinasabi niya, si Piolo ang kailangang tanungin. Pero natutuhan niya raw kay Piolo na mag-focus sa trabaho.

Pero contradicting ang statement ng mga taong nakapaligid sa kanila.

Si Zanjoe Marrudo, confident ang sagot sa tanong kung sila Piolo at KC na ba.

“Sila na,” mabilis na sagot agad ni Zanjoe na matalik na kaibigan ni Piolo kaya kahit may halong biro ang sinabi ay paniniwalaan mo.

Kahit ang director nilang si FM Reyes ay may mga sinabi na proof daw yun para mag-conclude na may something sa dalawa.

Like nung nasa Paris sila, sa eksena na ginawa nina Piolo at KC at nang minsang makita niya ang dalawa, umiiyak si KC at mainit naman ang ulo ni Piolo.

So hindi na kailangang umamin na sila na nga dahil obvious na raw.

Though si Assunta de Rossi, iba ang sinasabi. Ayon kay Assunta, wala naman daw sa kanyang binabanggit si KC.

Hinihintay ng lahat ang pag-amin ng dalawa. Iba siyempre kung sila mismo ang aamin di ba?

Anyway, after Lovers In Paris gusto pa rin nilang magkasama sa trabaho. May posibilidad sa pelikula next year pero uunahin daw muna ang pelikula ni KC with her dad Gabby Concepcion.

Malungkot ang buong cast sa pagtatapos ng nasabing teleserye ng ABS-CBN na huling linggo na starting Monday.

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Luis Manzano denies rumored spat with Angel's dad

2009-12-04T10:08:00.000+08:00

LUIS Manzano says he and former girlfriend Angel Locsin are on speaking terms again.

“Yes, we sat down and settled the issues between us. It’s what’s important. At least, I feel relieved now. I’m glad that after not seeing and talking to each other for months, we are on a steady phase at present,” he reveals.

According to the grapevine, it’s not only Angel whom he got to talk with but her dad as well.

“Let me take this opportunity to clear the rumor that there was an alleged exchange of heated words between us. Nothing like that occurred. For one, I can’t do that to him. He’s a decent man and I respect him as much as he respects me too.”

There are speculations that Anne Curtis and Maricar Reyes have something to do with his split-up with Angel. Due to this, he is tagged as a “playboy.”

“I heard about it and I feel so sorry for both Anne and Maricar that their names were dragged into the issue. From what reached me, Angel allegedly caught me exchanging sweet text messages with the two. In the first place, during my time with Angel, it wasn’t our practice to check on each other’s cellular phones. We’re not the type of couple who’ll screen every call or text message that we have.

“Regarding the playboy image, I’m already used to it. But it’s not good to implicate Anne and Maricar to my issues with Angel. In the first place, both girls are my friends, especially Anne. Everybody in the ‘biz knows how close I am to her. I knew her already even before I met Angel.

“With Maricar, I became friends with her when we did a camera test for ‘Flash Bomba’ last year. Even though our screen pairing for that show didn’t push through, we became friends. But definitely, it didn’t come to a point that there was something romantic between us. Don’t you think it’s unfair for both girls?”

In one of her interviews, Angel was quoted as saying that she never goes back to a past relationship. What can he say about that especially now that they’re on speaking terms again?

“In life, nothing is certain. We should not end our sentence with a period because anything can still happen. As of now, Angel and I have matured. I feel we can handle our relationship better if given another chance.”

It sounds as if he’s still hoping to reconcile with her.

“Angel knows that I missed her and all the things we used to do. Let’s see in the coming days,” ends Luis.

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Rhap Salazar, sails on

2009-12-04T10:06:00.000+08:00

ANG layo na ng narating ng Little Big Star champ na si Rhap Salazar since he won the title in July 2005.

Naging part siya ng series na Kokey in 2007. Last year, he appeared in a movie with Robin Padilla and Ai-Ai de las Alas.

As expected, sa larangan ng pag-awit siya nag-excel. Nakasama si Rhap ng ilang fellow singing champs sa ilang albums, gaya ng Paalam, Maraming Salamat President Cory Aquino: A Memorial Tribute at We are I (Kris Aquino and Baby James) ng Star Records.

Very recently, he came out with his self-titled album na mabibili na sa iba’t ibang record bars.

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Gumawa ng history of sorts si Rhap nang manalong Junior Grand Champion Solo Vocalist of the World at Junior Grand Performer of the World sa prestigious World Championship of the Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Hollywood.

Rhap added another feather to his cap nang mag-guest siya kamakailan sa show ni Ellen DeGeneres sa Hollywood.

Ani Rhap, ang pinili niya sanang awitin ay isang Michael Jackson song. But the staff of Ellen advised him to sing All By Myself instead.

“Actually ho,” kuwento niya, “nakaramdam ako ng kaba habang hinihintay ang signal para simulan ang pagkanta.

“Dahil siguro sa weather (mid-November siya dumating ng U.S. for the Ellen guesting), sinipon at inubo ako. Ang takot ko ho, baka ubuhin ako sa kalagitnaan ng pagkanta ko.

“Kaya sabi ko sa Mommy ko, sabay kaming magdasal. Awa po ni Lord, pinakinggan ang aming panalangin.”

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Alam n’yo bang to be able to compete sa WCOPA, kinailangan ni Rhap na manghingi ng donations?

Ang WCOPA raw kasi ay prestige lang ang iginagawad sa nagtamo ng karangalan sa competition nila. But the winners appreciate this na rin.

Rhap’s Ate Charice (Pempengco) shouldered his pamasahe papuntang Hollywood for the WCOPA. Charice is now making a name as a recording star sa Amerika. It was Sharon Cuneta naman who financed his dad’s trip.

Si Kitche Benedicto, Rhap’s personal manager, ay ginastusan ang sarili for the trip.

For his guesting in Ellen, it was Ellen’s production that shouldered not just his travel expenses but that of his mom’s and Tita Kitchie’s, too.

It also had their group billeted sa Universal Sheraton and were nice enough na ipasyal sina Rhap sa Universal Studios.

Nakapunta rin daw sila ng Disneyland, pero on their own gastos.

Bagama’t Rhap has his Tita Kitchie for personal manager, he remains under the management ng Star Records, recording arm ng ABS-CBN.

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