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TEASER: Showbiz Inside Stories is now Showbiz Inside Report!

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:37:00 +0000

ABS-CBN released a 31-seconds promo teaser for the newest Philippine showbiz oriented talk show, “Showbiz Inside Report” to be broadcasted on ABS-CBN replacing the Entertainment Live (E-Live). The said talk show premiers on February 4, 2012.

It was previously reported that the title of the show would be Showbiz Inside Stories (SIS). They were probably staying away from the SIS acronym as it was a former title of the show Carmina and Janice used to host on GMA.

Hosts will be Ogie Diaz (former E-Live host), along with Carmina Villaroel (former SIS host on GMA-7), Janice de Belen and Joey Marquez (former S-Files hosts on GMA-7)

Check the teaser below:

Kim Chiu – Maven February/March 2012 Cover

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:04:00 +0000

Kapamilya primetime princess Kim Chiu is on the cover of Maven magazine.

“Masaya na siya at masaya na rin ako,” Maven quoted Kim Chiu in their cover feature for their February/March 2012 issue. Is Kim talking about old flame Gerald Anderson and new flame Xian Lim?

Other topics inside this ish include “50+ Summer-Perfect Pieces for Your Wardrobe,” “Sunny Weather Beauty Solutions,” “33 Hot V-Day Ideas that He’ll Love All Year,” and more!

Maven is now available nationwide wherever magazines are sold.

Xian Lim is on the cover of Men’s Health Philippines February 2012 issue

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:56:00 +0000

Xian Lim is on the cover of Men’s Health Philippines February 2012 issue.

“My Cactus Heart” and “My Binondo Girl” star Xian Lim is the Men’s Health Guy this February.

Other topics inside this issue include “Build Instant Muscle,” “Flat Belly Super Foods,” “Sculpt Your Core,” “Laugh Away Fear,” “17 Shuteye Solutions,” “Dress Up to Impress Her,” and more!

'Mundo Man ay Magunaw' to Replace 'Showtime' Beginning Monday, January 30

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:54:00 +0000

ABS-CBN’s newest Kapamilya Gold drama series, “Mundo Man ay Magunaw” sets the bar higher for afternoon soaps this Monday, January 30, as it presents a compelling family drama featuring a formidable ensemble cast of young and seasoned actors that include Empress, Nikki Gil, Ejay Falcon, Sylvia Sanchez, Allan Paule, Pinky Amador, Jason Gainza, Dianne Medina, Alex Castro Tessie Tomas, and Eula Valdes.

According to Valdes, mothers can surely relate to the story of their new series. “I play the character of a loving mother who would sacrifice everything just to be reunited with her daughters,” she said.

Meanwhile, Empress shares her happiness over her new afternoon soap. “I’ll be playing a more mature role here. I’m a good daughter who is driven to fight for her family and who is willing to do anything to keep her mother happy. Viewers should also watch out for Ms. Eula in the soap because this time, she is not the villainess,” said Empress.

Gil, on the other hand, will give life to a power hungry character whose underlying goal is to gain the acceptance and appreciation of the people she loves. She shared, “As Jennifer La Peña, I will fight to prove that I am the rightful heir of my grandmother.”

“Mundo Man ay Magunaw” shares the entwined lives of Olivia (Valdes) and her daughters Sheryl (Empress) and Jennifer (Gil). After 20 years of imprisonment, Olivia is off to restart her life and rebuild the family she never had. Brought together by circumstances, the three women will realize that no matter how big their differences and conflicts are, they still have to reunite to save each other.

Will Olivia be willing to sacrifice everything just to win the love and bring her daughters back to her arms? Will Sheryl and Jenny surpass the tests of love and ambition when they finally discover the truth?

Under the direction of Jeffrey Jeturian and Rechie Del Carmen, don’t miss the drama series dedicated for all loving mothers, “Mundo Man ay Magunaw” premieres on January 30, Monday, on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com, follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter, or ‘like their Facebook fan page http://www.facebook.com/mundomanaymagunaw.

Showtime airs its last episode

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:51:00 +0000

What began as a search for the country’s most entertaining acts two years ago turned out to be a hit variety program that launched a thousand trends for Filipinos here and abroad.

The show has, in its own way, established itself as its own brand of entertainment thriving on spontaneity and animated conversations. It is more fun in “Showtime” as it keeps churning out popular catchphrases and gimmicks, draws people and barangays together to showcase their talents, and finds thrill and joy in the most mundane situations.

Since it went on air in October 2009, it became a source of the phrases ‘may nagtext,’ ‘party-party,’ ‘Baliwag University,’ and even propelled terms like ‘havey’ and ‘waley’ from obscurity into mainstream use.

‘Madlang people’ and ‘unkabogable,’ probably the past year’s biggest and most enduring words, are now infused into Filipinos’ everyday discussions and get-togethers.

Its immensely well-known ‘sample’ segment also drives celebrities like its hosts Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Vice Ganda, ‘Kuya’ Kim Atienza, Billy Crawford, Karylle, Jugs Jugueta, and Teddy Corpuz and the numerous actors, entrepreneurs, models, and athletes who served as judges in the show and the ‘madlang people’ out of their comfort zones.

When the crowd starts yelling, “Sample! Sample! Sample!” they should pull out all the stops for a talent exhibition that should be as compelling as possible.

A prominent trendsetter, the program also promoted gimmicks such as the ‘face dance,’ ‘nose-to-nose,’ and the ‘take your shirt off’ portion that became instant hits and endeared by audiences.

The much-anticipated ‘word of the day’ segment also challenges not only the hosts and judges but the ‘madlang people’ to formulate puns of strange-sounding English words.

Amidst its successful run, the show’s hosts remain its true assets. There is never a dull moment what with Vice’s offhand observational humor, Vhong and Billy’s refreshing wit, Anne and Karylle’s undeniable charm, Kuya Kim’s characteristic cleverness, and Jugs and Teddy’s comic quips that all make up for the show’s remarkable appeal. Moreover, it was also in the talent-variety show where the public watched the unfolding of Anne’s wacky side through her often amusing opening chant.

True to the slogan ‘magpasikat,’ “Showtime” has become the public arena in which gifted Filipinos showcase their wide-ranging talents and fulfill their simple wish to be seen on television.

Bringing only the best of Filipino talents, the hit show was the launching pad for dance groups XB Gensan, its Season 1 champion, Laoag Gymnastics Group of Season 2, True Colors of Season 3, and Astig Pinoy of Season 4 that brought collective triumph to the barangays they represent.

Through the show’s ‘barangayan’ aspect, the contestants’ struggles and victory become a shared effort that binds their local communities. As long as the “Showtime” stage is set and ready, there is proof that success is always within reach to those who work hard enough to make their dreams come true.

But through it all, like what they always say "Some good things never last" and so with "Showtime". Just this morning, January 28, the "Showtime" family - from host, dancers, past and present hurados, staff and crew and all the guests that made the show number 1 for the past two years bid madlang people a teary yet wacky goodbye. Because it’s your show and your time, it's “Showtime”.

Christian Bautista Deported From Indonesia, manager denies deportation!

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:49:00 +0000

Multi-platinum-selling singer and actor Christian Bautista will be escorted to a plane and sent back to the Philippines on Friday night after violating the terms of his visa by giving a performance in Indonesia this week.

Immigration official Herawan Sukoaji said on Friday that Bautista was being deported for disrespecting and disobeying Indonesia’s 30-day visa regulations, which prohibit foreigners from working while in the country.

Bautista is also barred from re-entering Indonesia for six months, Herawan added.
The singer is scheduled to leave Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on an 8 p.m. Singapore Airlines flight.

“Christian’s departure to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport will be escorted by investigators from the Directorate General of Immigration,” Herawan said.

Bautista was pulled in for questioning and had his passport confiscated on Thursday after it was discovered that he had staged a performance in Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, the previous night.

After being questioned by immigration officials, he appeared on TransTV on Thursday night.

The announcement that he would be deported came on Friday morning.
According to Herawan, Bautista has traveled to Indonesia numerous times on a work visa.

“But this time, the sponsor did not fully understand the immigration regulations, so Christian used the free visa,” Herawan said.

Bautista's manager, however, denied that the Pinoy singer had been deported.

"Christian is not deported. Whatever the problems in the immigration was legally settled. He is on his way home from Singapore tomorrow and will be back in Jakarta for his Valentine's concert in Hotel Mulia," manager Carlo Orosa said.

He said Bautista will be flying to Singapore tonight before returning to Manila on Saturday. With a report from TV Patrol

‘Showbiz Inside Stories’ to replace ‘Entertainment Live’!

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:33:00 +0000

Janice de Belen reunites with Carmina Villarroel via showbiz talk show; both sign two-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.

Janice and Carmina, together with Joey Marquez and Ogie Diaz, will be hosting a new investigative showbiz talk show that will air on February 4, 2012 after the farewell episode of Happy Yipee Yehey airs on ABS-CBN!

The new talk show is called ‘Showbiz Inside Stories’ aka SIS. See what they did there?

Solenn, Georgina spotted at 'Bourne Legacy' shoot in Intramuros!

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:43:00 +0000

Edward Norton, who's here in Manila for 'The Bourne Legacy' shoot, has a long list of celebrity fans in the Philippines.

First on the list is the pretty Anne Curtis who was one of the first Filipino celebs to tweet on Twitter that Edward Norton is her favorite actor, when she learned that he's here in Manila to shoot 'The Bourne Legacy'.

Anne was even caught sending a sweet welcome message directly to Edward's Twitter account. (Read: Anne Curtis sends tweet to 'Bourne Legacy' actor Edward Norton, targets Hollywood?)

Even her close friends, model Georgina Wilson and actress-model Solenn Heussaff, also revealed on Twitter that they consider Norton as their top favorite actor.

That's why it wasn't surprising when they turned into "die-hard" fans for a while and were reported visiting the set of 'The Bourne Legacy' just to see Edward Norton.

Georgina and Solenn along with friends, TV host Raymond Gutierrez and actress Carla Humphries, were reportedly scene-stealers at the shoot, as some people wondered why they were there and thought they're part of the film as "extras".

Some other Filipino celebrities who also admitted on Twitter that they're a fan of Edward Norton are Jason Abalos, Glaiza de Castro, Paulo Avelino, Megan and Lauren Young, Saab Magalona, Biboy Ramirez, Karen delos Reyes, Patty Laurel and Mo Twister.

E Live to air its final episode on January 28, to be replaced by new talk show!

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:25:00 +0000

This saturday, January 28, we bid farewell to the Kapamilya entertainment talk show 'E Live'. Let’s all join hosts Luis Manzano, Nikki Gil, Bianca Gonzales and Ogie Diaz on its final episode this saturday.

On February 4, a new investigative talk show 'Showbiz Inside Report', which will be hosted by new Kapamilyas Carmina Villarroel, Janice de Belen, Joey Marquez and Ogie Diaz will premier on ABS-CBN right after the final episode of 'Happy Yipee Yehey!'.

VIDEO: ALTA teaser, soon on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida!

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:06:00 +0000

Alta stars Gretchen Barretto as Marga, KC Concepcion as Alexa and Angelica Panganiban as Rosana. The leading men include Diether Ocampo as Vince, Luis Manzano as Rafael and Zanjoe Marudo as Ato.

Derek Ramsay was originally considered to be in the cast but he and girlfriend Angelica have agreed that they won't work in a teleserye together in favor of their relationship (read: to avoid rumors/controversies).

Sam Milby was also supposed to be in this project but he would be leaving for the US this February to try to have an international career

The trailer alone is full of one-liners and the series, for sure, will have more catchy lines that the televiewers will remember for a long time.

"Whoever said money can't buy happiness obviously didn't know where to shop. Money makes the world go round and I have it in every currency!" - Marga (Gretchen Barretto)

"Kaya kong bilhin pati pag-ibig mo." - Rafael (Luis Manzano)

"Wala akong pakialam o kailangang patunayan, pagmamahal mo lang ang gusto kong ipaglaban." - Vince (Diether Ocampo)

"You may say that I'm a lady pero pag ang lalakeng mahal ko ang inagaw mo kaya ko ring lumaban parang aso!" - Alexa (KC Concepcion)

"Ang tunay na lalake maingat at walang takot magmahal. Mahalin mo lang ako ng walang takot iingatan ko ang puso mo." - Ato (Zanjoe Marudo)

"Di ako mayaman, di ako sosyal pero maganda ako. Doon pa lang talo ka na!" - Rosana (Angelica Panganiban)

"They say, beauty is power, that makes me the most powerful of all!" - Marga (Gretchen Barretto)

"Ako ang magiging pinakamapait mong karma!" - Rosana (Angelica Panganiban)

Bourne Legacy Lead Actor Edward Norton Arrives in Manila!

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:25:00 +0000

Bourne Legacy Lead Actor Edward Norton Arrives in Manila

After Jeremy Renner and Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton also arrives in Manila for 'Bourne Legacy' shooting.

Norton arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 at around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 22 from Bangkok.

According to ABS-CBN news anchor Ces Drilon who was in the same flight with the Hollywood actor, Norton, who was accompanied by his girlfriend immediately boarded a car waiting for him at the airport. He also reportedly declined picture taking requests from fans.

Sarah Geronimo Resigns from ASAP 2012!

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:59:00 +0000

Sarah Geronimo bids ASAP 2012 goodbye. Why? Because she's about to start her new Sunday night live concert show on TV titled "Sarah G Live!".

Premiering on February 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., "Sarah G Live!" will replace Vice Ganda's top-rating stand-up comedy show on TV "Gandang Gabi, Vice" which will goes off air only to return soon with a totally different concept and title - "The Singing V (The Singing Vice)".

"I am very happy with the concept of the show. But every time I do shows onstage to perform, I am not that confident. I still get nervous. Doing this show every Sunday is like doing a concert at the Araneta week after week," Sarah said of her new show.

Sarah, who says that this show will surely give her the chance to showcase what else she can do aside from singing, will be joined by a set of special co-hosts and guests weekly.

Oscar Nominations 2012: Academy Award Nominees Full List

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:52:00 +0000

The nominees for the 2012 Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday morning, and as expected, films about films led the way.

"The Artist," the silent, black and white tribute to old Hollywood, earned a nod for Best Picture, and, after a series of recent critics and guild award wins, is considered the favorite. Writer/director Michel Hazanavicius received nominations for both Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Jean Dujardin was handed a bid for Best Actor for his turn as George Valentin, a silent film star who refuses to move into the era of the talkies; he earned the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy earlier this month. Bérénice Bejo, for her role as starlet Peppy Miller, earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

"Hugo," Martin Scorsese's 3D family homage to film preservation, earned 11 nominations.

"The Descendants," the Alexander Payne-directed dramedy considered the other top awards contender, was also nominated for Best Picture; Payne earned a nod for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, the latter of which he shares with writers Nat Faxon and Jim Rash. George Clooney, who stars as a beleaguered father, soon-to-be-widower and trustee of sacred family land in Hawaii, earned a nomination for Best Actor; he was awarded the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama earlier in January.

"The Help," the tale of domestic workers in segregated Mississippi at the beginning of the Civil Rights era, also earned a Best Picture nod, as well as a nomination for Viola Davis for Best Actress and nods for Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer for Best Supporting Actress.

"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close," the polarizing film about a boy in search of a secret from the father he lost on 9/11, earned a surprise nod for Best Picture, while Steven Spielberg's "War Horse" also slipped in. "Bridesmaids" earned a nomination for Best Original Screenplay for Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, while Melissa McCarthy got a nod for Best Supporting Actress.

Relative newcomer Rooney Mara got a nomination for Best Actress for her chilling turn in "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo," though director David Fincher was left out.

Terrence Malick's artistic and polarizing "The Tree of Life," which starred Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain -- who earned nominations for other films -- got a nomination for Best Picture; Malick earned a nod for Best Director.

Here's the entire list of nominees:

Best Picture
"The Artist"
"The Descendants"
"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close"
"Hugo"
"Midnight in Paris"
"The Help"
"Moneyball"
"War Horse"
"The Tree of Life"

Best Actor
Demian Bichir, "A Better Life"
George Clooney, "The Descendants"
Jean Dujardin, "The Artist"
Gary Oldman, "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"
Brad Pitt, "Moneyball"

Best Actress
Glenn Close, "Albert Nobbs"
Viola Davis, "The Help"
Rooney Mara, "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"
Meryl Streep, "The Iron Lady"
Michelle Williams, "My Week With Marilyn"

Best Supporting Actor
Kenneth Branagh, "My Week With Marilyn"
Jonah Hill, "Moneyball"
Nick Nolte, "Warrior"
Christopher Plummer, "Beginners"
Max Von Sydow, "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close"

Best Supporting Actress
Berenice Bejo, "The Artist"
Jessica Chastain, "The Help"
Melissa McCarthy, "Bridesmaids"
Janet McTeer, "Albert Nobbs"
Octavia Spencer, "The Help"

Best Director
Woody Allen, "Midnight in Paris"
Michel Hazanavicius, "The Artist"
Terrence Malick, "The Tree of Life"
Alexander Payne, "The Descendants"
Martin Scorsese, "Hugo"

Best Original Screenplay
Woody Allen, "Midnight in Paris"
JC Chandor, "Margin Call"
Asghar Farhadi, "A Separation"
Michel Hazanavicius, "The Artist"
Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, "Bridesmaids"

Best Adapted Screenplay
Alexander Payne, Nat Faxton, Jim Rash, "The Descendants"
John Logan, "Hugo"
George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon, "The Ides of March"
Aaron Sorkin, Steven Zaillian, "Moneyball"
Bridget O'Connor, Peter Straughn, "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy"

Best Animated Feature
"A Cat In Paris"
"Chico & Rita"
"Kung Fu Panda 2"
"Puss in Boots"
"Rango"

Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
Bullhead (Belgium)
Footnote (Israel)
In Darkness (Poland)
Monsieur Lazhar (Canada)
A Separation (Iran)

Original Score
"The Adventures of Tintin," John Williams
"The Artist," Ludovic Bource
"Hugo," Howard Shore
"Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," Alberto Iglesias
"War Horse," John Williams

Best Original Song
"Man or Muppet," The Muppets; Music and Lyric by Bret McKenzie
"Real in Rio," Rio; Music by Sergio Mendes and Carlinhos Brown, Lyric by Siedah Garrett

Best Achievement in Art Direction
"The Artist"
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2"
"Hugo"
"Midnight in Paris"
"War Horse"

Best Achievement in Cinematography
"The Artist"
"The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"
"Hugo"
"The Tree of Life"
"War Horse"

Best Achievement in Costume Design
"Anonymous"
"The Artist"
"Hugo"
"Jane Eyre"
"W.E."

Best Documentary Feature
"Hell and Back Again"
"If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front"
"Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory"
"Pina"
"Undefeated"

Best Documentary Short Subject
"The Barber of Birmingham: Foot Soldier of the Civil Rights Movement?"
"God Is the Bigger Elvis"
"Incident in New Baghdad"
"Saving Face"
"The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom"

Best Achievement in Film Editing
"The Artist"
"The Descendants"
"The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"
"Hugo"
"Moneyball"

Best Achievement in Makeup
"Albert Nobbs"
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2"
"The Iron Lady"

Best Animated Short Film
Dimanche/Sunday
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
La Luna
A Morning Stroll
Wild Life

Best Live Action Short Film
"Pentecost"
"Raju"
"The Shore"
"Time Freak"
"Tuba Atlantic"

Best Achievement in Sound Editing
"Drive"
"The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"
"Hugo"
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon"
"War Horse"

Best Achievement in Sound Mixing
"The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"
"Hugo"
"Moneyball"
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon"
"War Horse"

Best Achievement in Visual Effects
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2"
"Hugo"
"Real Steel"
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes"
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon"

Fil-Am Ashley Robles gets nod of 'Idol' judges

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:48:00 +0000

Filipinos may have another “American Idol” (AI) hopeful to root for in the 11th season of the hit talent show.

Twenty six-year-old Ashley Robles got the nod of judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson when she auditioned for AI in San Diego, California.

Robles sang Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.”

In an interview with AI host Ryan Seacrest, Robles revealed that she is a single mom with a five-year-old daughter. She works as an insurance account manager in San Diego and she is also a DJ at night.

Robles made it to the top local trending topics on Twitter on Monday after the YouTube link of her audition piece went viral online.

A lot of Filipinos already said they would watch the talent show because of Robles.

“I think Ashley Robles is the only auditionee so far that the 3 judges have clapped for. She's amazing. #aionetc @etc_channel,” said Twitter user @MarcoisaGoodboy.

“Ashley Robles is LOVE! Proud to be Pinoy! Another reason to watch #aionetc once again! Hope she makes it big on that IDOL stage,” added by Twitter user @quirkytordy.

As for @john_tiu, he said: “Ashley Robles - the Fil-Am who got 3 YESes from the 3 judges of American Idol 11. She's going to hollywood. ;)”

Meanwhile, @fladoughboy said: “Ashley Robles is the one to watch on #AmericanIdol”

Popular blog www.rickey.org, which regularly reports on AI goings-on, said: "OMG Is she Pinoy??? Amazing! Filipinos are so talented! Unbelievable!"

Watch the audition video below:

Kim Chiu and Xian Lim are on the Cover of StarStudio February 2012 Issue

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:40:00 +0000

Kim Chiu and Xian Lim are on the Cover of StarStudio’s “Love issue.”

Kim Chiu and Xian Lim share an undeniable chemistry on cam and off cam. Their tandem in the recently concluded primetime series “My Binondo Girl” was a hit among televiewers and even netizens are talking about them making “My Binondo Girl”, “Kim Chiu,” “Xian Lim,” and even “Papa Chen” trending topics on Twitter and Yahoo! from time to time.

With the success of their loveteam, Kim and Xian share with StarStudio what fans can expect of them in the days to come. A romantic movie later this year or another TV series perhaps? Because there are clamors, there will be more of Kim and Xian this 2012!

Other celebrities featured in the “Love Issue” are Kristine Hermosa, Oyo Sotto and their baby Ondrea Bliss, Kris Aquino, Rommel Padilla and sons, and the newly wed Juris Fernandez and Gavin Lim.

Also in this issue are today’s most-kilig pairs like Kathryn-Daniel, Barbie-Joshua, Julie Anne-Elmo, and JM-Charee.

StarStudio Magazine’s February 2012 issue is now available nationwide wherever magazines are sold.

Iza Calzado is now a certified Kapamilya!

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:31:00 +0000

Actress Iza Calzado is now a certified Kapamilya star.

MANILA, Philippines - Actress Iza Calzado is now a certified Kapamilya.

On Tuesday afternoon, Calzado signed a three-year-contract with ABS-CBN.

Present during the signing were ABS-CBN executives including the network's president Charo Santos-Concio.

"Una sa lahat, I'm grateful for all the opportunity that GMA-7 has given me for almost 10 years. But, I just think that this is time for me to grow, to evolve, to learn. I think it's just a matter of timing and I've always wanted to work again with people from Channel 2. Kasi noong nag-Star Cinema ako for 'Milan' sabi ko one day I'm sure I will work with them again. I guess this is just the way it works. It's just a business and at some point we will make a certain decision and hopefully without burning bridges," Calzado said.

The actress admitted that it was a hard decision for her to move to ABS-CBN, explaining that she will really miss people she worked with, including Eat Bulaga's main hosts Joey de Leon, Vic Sotto and Senator Tito Sotto.

"Isa sa pinakamahirap na desisyon sa akin na iwanan ang Eat Bulaga. You can never understand what it is like unless you were part of that family. Napakabait nila and it takes a certain personality to jell with them and I was fortunate enough to have that kind of personality and they are very fun kaya lang I really need to do this. I'm sure maiintindihan nila," she said.

According to Calzado, included in her contract are a television series and reality show. She is also set to do a film.

"What I am allowed to disclose at this very moment is mayroon po akong drama show at magkakaroon ako ng reality TV show. Hindi naman ito tungkol sa buhay ko, kaya huwag kayong mag-alala di niyo ako susundan sa bahay ko," she said.

According to speculations, Calzado is being eyed to host the second season of "Pinoy Biggest Loser," replacing Sharon Cuneta.

In the interview, Calzado said she would like to do a project with actors Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz.

"So far gusto kong makasama ulit si Piolo, gusto ko siyang makasama di lang dahil sa crush ko siya kung di nakasama ko na siya sa 'Milan.' Gusto ko ding makasama si John Lloyd and I know that soon, I think, I will be working with him and, of course, Jericho Rosales and a lot like the younger ones like Gerald Anderson. I'm not saying that I wanna work with them because I wanna paired up with them, not necessarily. I really wanna work with people and I want to see what they're like."

"Sa (female stars) I would like to work with Judai (Judy Ann Santos). I want to work with Bea (Alonzo) who established a very good reputation as far as acting is concerned. Si Angelica Panganiban is a very strong character and a very strong actress as well. Si Karylle and Jodi Sta. Maria, I really want to work with them," she said.

She also said that as a new Kapamilya star, she's now ready to face tougher competition.

"At the end of the day it (competition) serves as a motivation and challenge but I'm not going to take anyone's place. I would like to make my own space and fill up a certain niche that maybe only I can fill," she said.

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KC Concepcion covers Rogue Magazine's January-February 2012 issue

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:33:00 +0000

The much-awaited daring cover of actress KC Concepcion for men's magazine Rogue is finally out.

"The long wait is over. The one and only @kc_concepcion," photographer Marc Nicdao said on his Twitter account on Tuesday.

On the cover, Concepcion is shown wearing a white, one-piece, high cut swimsuit.

Speculations on Concepcion's photos fo r Rogue were fanned last week, when the actress's mother, Sharon Cuneta, expressed apprehensions about the pictorial on Twitter.

"tutti! I'm nervous about rogue! Did u stay your decent self or steal my future daring pose?!!" Cuneta said on her Twitter account.

Concepcion replied: "I'm nervous too! Kasi I did the future daring pose. Hahaha don't look na! :)"

"Women have a strength they might not always believe they have... • And that's what my ROGUE Jan/Feb 2012 mag issue is all about. :)" Concepcion also tweeted.

VIDEO: Katy Perry Kisses Shirtless Ivan Dorschner on her Manila Concert!

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:28:00 +0000

Katy Perry kissed a guy in Manila and she liked it!

During her concert at SM Mall of Asia in Manila on Sunday, Katy Perry asked a lucky guy from theaudience to be with her on the stage and surprised him with a kiss, reportedly on the lips! The "Firework" singer must have liked it since the guy was no other than the handsome Pinoy Big Brother alum Ivan Dorschner.

The American pop-singer then allowed Ivan to kiss her back.

Katy Perry actually did the same thing during the Jakarta leg of her "California Dreams Tour" but if the lips part were true, Ivan's case was different then since the Indonesian guy only got a kiss on his cheek.

Here’s the video:

Jailbreak Guide for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 on Windows and Mac, Untethered!

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:23:00 +0000

Here we go! You can now finally download Greenpois0n Absinthe jailbreak tool for Windows which allows you to jailbreak iPhone 4S (5.0.1 – 5.0) and iPad 2 (5.0.1) untethered. The jailbreak was released yesterday for OS X users only and now it’s finally available for Windows users tool.

Download iTunes from here.Download Greenpois0n Absinthe 0.2 for Windows from here.Download iPhone 4S 5.0 (9A334), 5.0.1 (9A40 5) or 5.0.1 (9A406).Download iPad 2 5.0.1 (9A405)

Once downloaded the files above, you can follow the full guide with video walkthrough posted here. You can also use our guide posted here to jailbreak using CLI tool provided by the iPhone Dev Team.

VIDEO: The Making of ‘My Cactus Heart’

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:58:00 +0000

Maja Salvador, Matteo Guidicelli, Xian Lim and director Enrico Santos talk about their new Star Cinema movie “My Cactus Heart.”

“My Cactus Heart” is topbilled by real-life couple Matteo Guidicelli and Maja Salvador. Completing the love triangle in the movie is My Binondo Girl star Xian Lim.

“My Cactus Heart” is produced by Skylight Films and to be distributed by Star Cinema in theaters nationwide.

Directed by Enrico C. Santos, the movie is set to open in theaters on January 25, 2012.

Watch the making of “My Cactus Heart” here:

“My Cactus Heart” Full Trailer Here

Wendy and Carlo both nominated for eviction from PBB Unlimited!

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:29:00 +0000

It was the 7th nomination tonight on Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Unlimited with Wendy Tabusalla getting the most votes (11) from her fellow housemates.

This is already Wendy's 4th time to be nominated for eviction and now
becomes the 2nd most nominated housemate of PBB Unlimited, next to evicted housemate Tol Chua, which was nominated 5 times.

Joining Wendy in the nominees list is Divine Maitland-Smith (10 pts), Joya Genzola (7 pts) and Wendy's special someone in the PBB house,
Carlo Romero (7 pts).

Divine, Joya and Carlo are all nominated for the first time.

It's too early to predict, but it's obviously Joya who's going to leave on Saturday.

WHO NOMINATED WHO:

*Team High Voltage*
Biggel - Divine (2 pts), Joya (1 pt)
Carlo - Wendy (2 pts), Divine (1 pt)
Divine - Wendy (2 pts), Tin (1 pt)
Eting - Divine (2 pts), Tin (1 pt)
Joya - Wendy (2 pts), Tin (1 pt)
Tin - Biggel (2 pts), Joya (1 pt)
Wendy - Divine (2 pts), Joya (1 pt)

*Team Wayuk*
Deniesse - Wendy (2 pts), Joya (1 pt)
Jessica - Joya (2 pts), Carlo (1 pt)
Kevin - Carlo (2 pts), Divine (1 pt)
Paco - Carlo (2 pts), Divine (1 pt)
Pamu - Carlo (2 pts), Joya (1 pt)
Seiichi - Wendy (2 pts), Divine (1 pt)
Slater - Biggel (2 pts), Wendy (1 pt)

NOMINATIONS TALLY
Wendy - 11 pts (nominated)
Divine - 10 pts (nominated)
Carlo - 7 pts (nominated)
Joya - 7 pts (nominated)
Biggel - 4 pts (safe)
Tin - 3 pts (safe)
Eting - O pt (safe)

Since they won the weekly task, Team Wayuk members are exempted from being nominated and are all safe from eviction this week.

SPOILER: American Idol 2012 Top 42 Leaked, 1 Pinay in!

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:08:00 +0000

American Idol Season 11 had its 2-night premiere, January 18 and 19, 2012, with Steve Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson returning as judges and still hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

The American Idol Season 11 premiere episodes only showed who made it to the Hollywood round from the auditions held in North Charleston, South Carolina and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, but weeks before the premiere, some 'Idol' fan sites have already leaked the contestants who made it to American Idol Season 11's Top 42 list.

One of those sites is VoteForTheWorst.com which has the spoiler list of the Top 42 contestants, those who made it to the "Sing-For-Your-Life" round.

It's the round after the Las Vegas round (Top 60) and before the Top 24 is revealed.

And we, here in the Philippines, have something to get so much excited about as 16-year-old Filipino-Mexican Jessica Sanchez (photo) from San Diego, California reportedly made it to the Top 42 (and even in the Top 24).

A wildcard contestant in America's Got Talent Season 1, Jessica Sanchez is close friends with American Idol 10 finalist Thia Megia and Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend Jasmine Villegas. Thia and Jasmine are also partly-Filipino.

Thia Megia Network has a kiddie photo of the three:

A name of another Top 42 contestant, Alex Borja, sounds Pinoy, but he's reportedly a Mexican.

Check out the contestants who made it to American Idol 11's Top 42, based on the leaked spoilers list:

Aaron Marcellus Sanders
Adam Brock
Alex Borja
Aubrey Cleland
Baylhe Brown
Brielle Von Hugel
Chelsea Sorrell
Cortez Shaw
Creighton Fraker
David Leathers
DeAndre Brackensick
Deneco Pittman
Eben Franckewitz
Elise Testone
Erika Van Pelt
Haley Johnsen
Heejun Han
Hollie Cavanagh
Jen Hirsh
Jermaine Jones
Jessica Sanchez
Joshua Ledet
Kayla Thorton
Michael Colton Dixon
Naomi Rae Gillies
Phil Brooks
Phillip Phillips
Reed Grimm
Sarah Phillips
Scott Dangerfield
Shannon Magrane
Shelby Lynn Tweten
Skylar Laine Harden
Wendy Taylor

LIVE STREAM: PHL Azkals VS Incheon Citizens Charity Game for Sendong

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:04:00 +0000

Watch the live stream online for free of the Azkals vs Incheon Citizen live today January 21, 2012 at 6pm.

Stream is provided by our friend at SportsGigz. Watch here.

Keanna Reeves Battles with Ethel Booba in Feeling Genius on ‘HYY’

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:04:00 +0000

This Saturday on “Happy Yipee Yehey” (HYY), Toni Gonzaga continues her birthday celebration with a big blast. Also, the much talked about “Feeling Genius” will also bring laughter to everyone.

On Friday (January 20), Toni Gonzaga received a cake from her co-hosts in HYY, but she didn’t blow the candle on top of it, as this only prompted her long yet colorful and happiness-filled birthday celebration.

In an interview recently, Toni said she can’t ask for more on her birthday, as she has raised her wish already on New Year’s Eve. If she has to wish for anything, she would always say strength and wisdom.

“This industry has a lot challenges. That’s why I need wisdom to lead myself to the right direction,” Toni said.

Meanwhile, Keanna Reeves enthralled everyone when she trounced Angelica Jones in the intense battle of the brains in “Feeling Genius” last Saturday. Now, she embarks on a new challenge as she faces equally sexy Ethel Booba. Who among them will be hailed the week’s Feeling Genius?

Weekends are never the same when you’re with your favorite noontime barkada. Don’t miss the fun and the whopping gifts and prizes to be given away in “Happy Yipee Yehey!” Mondays through Saturdays, after Showtime on ABS-CBN.

Rachel Weisz and Jeremy Renner attend Tim Yap’s Birthday party, met with KC Concepcion and Iza Calsado

noreply@blogger.com (CHOBiE) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:38:00 +0000

Having Hollywood stars as your guests will undoubtedly make your birthday a very memorable one.

Tim Yap was fortunate enough to have British actress Rachel Weisz and American actor Jeremy Renner as guests for his birthday party held recently.

The Bourne Legacy stars are currently in Manila to shoot scenes for the Hollywood spy thriller.

On January 17, Tim Yap posted this update on his Twitter account: "First hour of my birthday last night was spent getting to know Rachel Weisz. What a down-to-earth, intellectual soul!"

When he was asked if Jeremy Renner was present during the party, the TV host answered, "He was there too but I didn't get to really chat with him as I was more fascinated by Rachel's presence :-)"

On that same night, photographer Mark Nicdao also uploaded a photo of KC Concepcion through the microblogging site. In the photo (shown above) shared publicly through Twitter, it can be seen that Rachel has her arm around KC's shoulders.
Mark added this as the caption of the said photo: @kc_concepcion + Rachel weisz I love them both;-)

Meanwhile, Iza Calzado used the microblogging site to express her excitement over meeting the two Hollywood stars.

She published this in her Twitter account: "Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh I just met Rachel Weisz and Jeremy Renner!!!!!! I love Rachel. Parang sasabog Ang puso Ko #fanmode"
In an interview with GMA News, Iza admitted: "I was so honored to be in her presence.

Madali talaga akong ma-starstruck, hindi n'yo lang alam. I was just in awe.
Garlic Garcia, another guest present during the event, shared a photo of Tim seated beside Rachel as they blew on a cake slice.

She provided this as the caption of the said photo: "Happy Bday to our beloved @officialTIMYAP blowing his bday cake w/ no less than THE RACHEL WEISZ! Love you!"

FILIPINOS IN THE BOURNE LEGACY. Based on the website of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, the cast and crew of The Bourne Legacy are expected to shoot in the Philippines until February 2012.

There will also be crucial scenes to be shot in El Nido, Palawan.

According to a report of GMA News, there are several Filipino actors who will be part of this international film.

The said report quoted Lou Veloso as saying that auditions for the movie took place in September 2011. Aside from Lou, John Arcilla will also be part of the fourth installment of the Bourne franchise.

Veteran performers Madeleine Nicolas, Ermie Concepcion, and Lilia Cuntapay also succeeded in passing the auditions for the cast. The 76-year-old actress, Lilia Cuntapay, is best known as an extra in local horror flicks. She was hailed as Best Actress during the 7^th Cinema One Originals for the indie film Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay.