Iya Villania Performs for Princess Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah of Brunei

Iya Villania flew to Brunei to sing for the birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah, daughter of Brunei Sultany Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, at the Istana Sports Club.

With mostly family members, the intimate barbecue dinner party was also attended by the Crown Prince HRH Al-Muhtadee Billah (successor to the Sultan) and his wife HRH Princess Sarah. Also present were the husband of Princess Rashidah, HRH Yang Amat Mulia and the sultan’s other younger son, HRH Prince Malik.

"I am so overwhelmed with this experience. This is the first time I’ve come face to face with real prince and princesses. They treated us so well. I had so much fun and they are genuinely nice people. I will never ever forget this weekend I had with the royal family for the rest of my life." says Iya.

Iya’s rendition of Love Song, Bad Romance, Love Story, Money Honey, Smile and Last Dance was warmly received. The evening’s program also had group numbers by the children of the royal families. Other invited celebrities were two popular film actors from Indonesia — Joshua and Dimas, who sang famous Bahasa songs.

Iya also enjoyed a short tour around the city with members and friends of the royal family at the Empire Hotel, the famous Water Village and some of the malls and mosques.

Jake Cuenca and DJ's Andi 9 and Jessica Covers MEG August 2010 Issue

MEG Magazine, the Fashion and lifestyle magazine for the young Filipinas, released their August 2010 issue with Jake Cuenca and DJ's Andi 9 and Jessica on the cover. The tagline for their latest issue is "Chart-Toppers".

Other exciting topics discussed in this latest issue of MEG are "How to be the next big thing in music," "Talk Points: A hard look at teen beating," "310+ must-have add-ons," "Country Dressing," "Pop + Fashion" and many more inside.

MEG Magazine August 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

"Yogi Bear" Movie Poster and Trailer

Warner Bros. has released the movie poster and trailer for their newest animated film"Yogi Bear" in 3D live-action, CG-animated hybrid.

Plot:

Jellystone Park has been losing business, so greedy Mayor Brown decides to shut it down and sell the land. That means families will no longer be able to experience the natural beauty of the outdoors — and, even worse, Yogi and Boo Boo will be tossed out of the only home they’ve ever known. Faced with his biggest challenge ever, Yogi must prove that he really is “smarter than the average bear” as he and Boo Boo join forces with their old nemesis Ranger Smith to find a way to save Jellystone Park from closing forever.

Yogi Bear - Trailer:

Dan Aykroyd and Justin Timberlake lend their voice for Yogi and Boo Boo respectively. Anna Faris, Tom Cavanagh, T.J. Miller and Andrew Daly are also among the cast ensemble to play live-action characters.

Sarah Geronimo, Sam Milby and Coco Martin Star in "Idol"

Aside from singing, the Kapamilya network is cooking a new primetime program for Sarah Geronimo that could showcase what she can also do good - acting.

After starring in two musical-drama series, "Bituing Walang Ningning" and "Pangarap Na Bituin", Sarah once again in another musical teleserye ala-Glee titled "Idol".

But unlike the first two series which are a remake of Sharon Cuneta's previous movies, Idol is an original project especially written for the Popstar Princess.

Acting as her love interests are Sam Milby and Coco Martin. Also part of the cast are Matteo Guidicelli, Sam Concepcion, K Brosas, Jon Avila and PGT grand champion Jovit Baldivino.

Idol is set to premiere on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida by September 2010.

Angelina Jolie New Scandal: The Photos That Will Tear Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Apart

Star Magazine has revealed a shocking old pictures of Angelina Jolie which were allegedly sold to Star by Jolie's former drug buddy.

With the nude Angelina on the cover, Star bravely predicts that these scandal will surely shake the blissful relationship of the most influential couple in the world - Brangelina. Star even featured other 8 scandalous pictures of Angelina that can be found in the mag.

Angelina and Brad Pitt are yet to react on the said scandal pictures.

Photo credit: Star Magazine

Eugene Domingo Stars as "Jejemom"

Eugene Domingo is one of the most bankable comediennes today, juggling her time among her numerous showbiz commitments for both television and film.

Despite the lack of an exclusive contract with GMA-7, Eugene is most visible on the Kapuso Station where she has three programs at present: Wachamakulit, Comedy Bar, and the upcoming weekly comedy series Jejemom.

In Jejemom, the box office comedienne plays Gigi, a single mother who works as a Barangay Secretary. A text-addict dressed up in multicolored outfits, Gigi manages to keep their household running while fulfilling her civic duties at the same time. Her life will turn upside down after she gets involved in a kidnapping incident and becomes the star witness of the case.

Under the direction of Dominic Zapata, the program features the modern Filipino family and uses the "Jejemon" culture as backdrop. It also stars Wendell Ramos, Ricky Davao, Gelli de Belen, Jennica Garcia, Buboy Villar, Chariz Solomon, Carl Guevarra and Bayani Agbayani.

Jejemom will premiere this August on GMA-7.

Priscilla Meirelles Covers FHM Philippines August 2010 Issue

Priscilla Meirelles, Miss Earth 2004 and soon-to-be Mrs. John Estrada, graces FHM Philippines August 2010 magazine cover.

Aside from the "Goodness Gracious" Priscilla, FHM Philippines latest issue also features "The Nest Top Male Models," "Internet Invasion," and their 3D features of FHM's Sexiest' Angel Locsin, Christine Reyes, Katrina Halili, Angelica Panganiban, Iwa Moto, Bangs Garcia, Jackie Rice among others.

FHM Philippines August 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Video to Watch: "Pilipinas Win Na Win" Pilot Episode - July 31, 2010

Nag-start na 2-hours ago ang pinakabagong Kapamilya noontime show, "Pilipinas Win na Win".

For the first time on Philippine TV, nagsama sa isang noontime show ang dalawa sa biggest and brightest stars ng Philippine showbiz na sina Queen of All Media Kris Aquino at ang "Pambansang Utol" Robin Padilla. Kasama nila ang tatlong "Paborito sa Pananghalian" na sina Mariel Rodriguez, Valerie Concepcion at Pokwang.

OPENING NUMBER

Sa opening number, pinatugtog ang "I Gotta Feeling" ng Black Eyed Peas at sinabi ni Robin sa mga manonood na "It's nice to be back!" Nagpakitang-gilas din ang action star sa pamamagitan ng pagtalon mula sa railing at mag-front roll. Nagkaroon naman ng fireworks sa stage bago lumabas si Kris at nagsabi sa audience: "Kung sabi ni Robin na he's back, I'm here to stay!"



STAR-STUDDED PILOT EPISODE

Aside sa exciting line-up of new games, marami ring big star ng Kapamilya network and dumalaw, nag-perform, at nagbigay ng kanilang wishes para sa show.

Una sa listahan si Piolo Pascual na dumaan lang para batiin ng host at staff ng show.

Join naman si Jericho Rosales, Christian Bautista and Bianca Manalo sa bago nilang game na "Yaman ng Bayan" kung saan sila Karylle at Duncan Ramos naman ang naging singer para sa segment.

Kabilang naman sa mga nag-perform ay sina: Cristine Reyes to promote her upcoming teleserye "PHR Kristine", Concert King Martin Nieverra sings with Christian Bautista, Charlene Gonzales dances with King of Talk Boy Abunda na isa sa sorpresa ng show kay Kris na kilalang close friend ng Presidential sister.

Kasama rin sa nag-perform ay sina KC Concepcion, Juris, Xyriel "Momay" Manabat, Zaijian "Santino" Jaranilla, Ejay Falcon at ang daughter ni Robin na si Queenie Padilla na very proud sa kanyang daddy na hinde lang daw action star, singer kundi host na din.

Sa umpisa pa lang ng show ay nabanggit na ni Kris na gusto nyang i-play ng DJ ang favorite song nya this days. At di pa nga natatapos ang show, napilit na nyang ipakanta ang "It Must Have Been Love" kay KC. Di naman nagpatalo si Mariel, pinakanta din nya kay Juris ang song nya na "Kapag Ako ay Nagmahal" na patungkol kay Robin.

AUDIENCE

Kabilang sa mga nanood ng pilot episode ng Pilipinas Win na Win sa studio ay ang anak ni Kris na sina Josh at Baby James, business unit heads Lauren Dyogi, Deo Endrinal, Corporate Communications head Bong Osorio at ang members of the press.

STUDIO SET, GAMES, STAFF

Nang tanungin ang business unit head ng show na si Jay Montelibano kung ano ang mga bago sa Pilipinas Win na Win, sinabi nitong tiyak na maraming masisiyahan sa mga mapapanood nila. "The set will stay. Yung staff naman saka yung mga dancers, they will stay. Pati si 'Congratulations' [April Gustilo], she'll stay. It's the game segments that will see really total change. Naka-tailor fit talaga yung segments for Kris and Robin at kino-complement pa rin naman nina Mariel, Valerie at Pokwang."

Dagdag ni Jay, magiging kaabang-abang ang bagong kombinasyon ng mga hosts. "We know, of course, Kris as being the Media Queen, and bihasa na siya sa pagho-host ng mga ganyang palaro. Robin has the charisma. It would actually be an interesting combination. Iisa kasi yung adhikain nila, yung mapasaya yung tao. So both have the heart. Both have the passion. It's very, very interesting to see the mix."

Ngunit higit pa sa mga hosts, inihayag ni Jay na ang bagong hatid na palaro at papremyo ang mas lalong magbibigay-saya sa mas maraming Pilipino. "Focused ang Pilipinas Win na Win sa indibidwal, barangay, pamilya at sa lahat ng Pinoy sa buong mundo. Mamimigay pa rin siyempre ng milyong papremyo. Pero ngayon, mas maraming mananalo. Kasi kung dati, yung games ay one-is-to-one. Ngayon, mas pampamilya at mas pangmaramihan. It's interactive with the barangay at may palaro para sa pamilya," ani Jay.

Mapapanood ang Pilipinas Win na Win, mula Lunes hanggang Sabado, 12nn, sa ABS-CBN.

Kim Atienza Lives the Reptile Life in "Matanglawin"

Can Kim Atienza live like a lizard, a crocodile and a snake? Join the Trivia King as he imitates the moves and behavior of a real reptile this Sunday, August 1, in "Matanglawin".

Witness how Kim Atienza performs crocodile stunts such as gallop, highwalk and deathrolls and how he attempts to catch and eat a cricket using his tongue.

Also, learn about the Mexican Kingsnake that can live despite heavy sandstorm in the desert and the molting stage of a snake wherein it changes skin without even hurting.

All these and more in the exciting episode of "Matanglawin" this Sunday (August 1) 9:30 in the morning on ABS-CBN.

Momay's Life on Earth, Numbered!

Bilang na ang mga nalalabing sandali ni Momay (Xyriel Manabat) sa daigig. At ngayong, tanging ang "Bulaklak ng Buhay" na lamang ang makapagsasabi ng itatagal niya sa mundo, magagawa pa nga kaya niyang baguhin ang buhay ni Justin (Ejay Falcon) bago pa maubos ang kanyang oras?

Sa pagbabalik ni Lorna Tolenito sa nasabing primetime serye, marami ang naluha sa eksena nila ni Xyriel kung saan nayakap ni Momay ang kanyang matagal nang hinahanap na ina habang lumuluha ng todo todo. Sa kabilang dako, mapupuno ng mga makipigil-hiningang eksena at kagulat-gulat na pangyayari ang mga susunod na tagpo ng 'Momay' habang patuloy niyang isinasakatuparan ang kanyang misyon bago malanta ang Bulaklak ng Buhay. Sa nalalabing buhay ni Momay sa daigdig, hindi pa rin siya natitinag sa paghahanap ng makakasama ng kanyang kapatid sa mundo bago siya tuluyang maglaho.

Samantala, patuloy pa rin si Momay sa paghahanap sa kanyang inang si Shirley (Lorna Tolentino). Maiisahan kaya muli Hillary (Glydel Mercado) ang magkapatid na si Momay at Justin? Mahahanap pa nga kaya niya ang kanyang ina bago niya tuluyang lisanin ang daigdig?

Tunghayan kung paano niya mapaglalabanan ang patuloy na pagkaubos ng kanyang nalalabing oras at ang kanyang pakikipagsapalaran sa mga pagsubok na dumadating sa knanyang buhay. Abangan ang iba pang tagpo ng Momay pagkatapos ng TV Patrol sa ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

Kantar Media/TNS National Household TV Ratings (July 26 - 29): "Noah, Agua Bendita and Midnight Phatom Lead the Nationwide Rating"

Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA-7 programs on the overnight survey of Kantar Media (formerly TNS) among National households on July 26 - 29, 2010:

July 26, Monday

Daytime:
1. Boses ng Bayan: Ang Unang SONA Ni Pangulong Aquino (ABS-CBN) - 18.7%
2. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 18.3%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 16.7%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16%
5. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 15.7%
6. SONA 2010 (GMA-7) - 15.6%
7. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 14.9%
8. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) / Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 14.1%
9. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 12.8%
10. Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) - 9.4%

Primetime:
1. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 36%
2. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 34.3%
3. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 33.6%
4. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 25.5%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 25.4%
6. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 24.7%
7. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 23.6%
8. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 23.3%
9. Diva (GMA-7) - 17.4%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%

July 27, Tuesday

Daytime:
1. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 16%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 14.3%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 13.4%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 13.2%
5. Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 12.6%
6. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 12.4%
7. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 11.7%
8. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 11.4%
9. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 11.3%
10. Panahon Ko 'To! (ABS-CBN) - 10.6%

Primetime:
1. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 37.8%
2. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 36.6%
3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 33.5%
4. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 26.3%
5. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 24.4%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24%
7. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 23%
8. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 22.4%
9. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 18%
10. Diva (GMA-7) - 17.3%

July 28, Wednesday

Daytime:
1. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 14.6%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 14.2%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.8%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 13.2%
5. Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 12.7%
6. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 12.6%
7. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 12.4%
8. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 12.1%
9. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 12%
10. Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 11.8%

Primetime:
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 37.2%
2. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 36.4%
3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 32.5%
4. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 25.5%
5. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 24%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 23%
7. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 20.4%
8. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 20.1%
9. Diva (GMA-7) - 17.5%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%

July 29, Thursday

Daytime:
1. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 17.6%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 14.5%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) / Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%
4. Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 13.5%
5. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 13%
6. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 12.8%
7. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 12.6%
8. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) / Panahon Ko 'To! (ABS-CBN) - 12.1%
9. Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 11%
10. Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) - 10.7%

Primetime:
1. Noah (ABS-CBN) / Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 37.6%
2. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 33.4%
3. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 28.3%
4. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 24.8%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 23.1%
6. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 21.5%
7. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 20.8%
8. Diva (GMA-7) - 18.3%
9. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 17.7%
10. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 15.2%

Source: Kantar Media (TNS)

FIASCO - ISSUE 3 - THE FACE ISSUE COVERS WITH ASH, LUKE AND YURI

FIASCO - ISSUE 3 - THE FACE ISSUE

www.fiascomag.com

out next week!

Ash’s cover by Vincent Nord @ Larapixie
Luke’s cover by Vincent Nord @ Larapixie
Yuri’s cover by Shannon Sinclair

AGB Mega Manila People's Ratings (July 26 - 29): "Noah and Agua Bendita Race to The Top Spot"

Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA-7 programs on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila Households on July 26 - 29, 2010:

July 26, Monday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 8.8%
2. SONA 2010 (GMA-7) - 8.5%
3. Boses ng Bayan: Ang Unang SONA ni Pangulong Aquino (ABS-CBN) - 5.9%
4. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 5.8%
5. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 5.6%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 5.3%
7. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%
8. Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 5%
9. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 4%
10. Danz Showdown (GMA-7) - 2.6%

Primetime:
1. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) / Noah (ABS-CBN) - 14.8%
2. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 14.5%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 14.4%
4. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 12.4%
5. Diva (GMA-7) - 12.3%
6. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 12.2%
7. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 10.5%
8. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 9.6%
9. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 7.9%
10. Langit Sa Piling Mo (GMA-7) - 5.6%

July 27, Tuesday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 8.9%
2. Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 6.9%
3. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 6.4%
4. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 5.7%
5. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 5.5%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 4.8%
7. Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) / Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 4.3%
8. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 4%
9. Wipeout (GMA-7) - 3.9%
10. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 3.6%

Primetime:
1. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 15.2%
2. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 14.9%
3. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 14.3%
4. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 13.8%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 13.6%
6. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 13.5%
7. Diva (GMA-7) - 12.1%
8. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
9. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 10.9%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 10.4%

July 28, Wednesday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 8.3%
2. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 6.5%
3. Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 5.9%
4. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 5.3%
5. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 5.2%
6. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%
7. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 5%
8. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 4.9%
9. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 4.7%
10. Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 4.3%

Primetime:
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 14.4%
2. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 13.4%
3. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%
4. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 12.9%
5. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 12.5%
6. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 12%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 11.6%
8. Diva (GMA-7) - 11.5%
9. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 11%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 10.2%

July 29, Thursday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 7.9%
2. Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 7%
3. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 6.8%
4. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 6.5%
5. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 5.5%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%
7. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 4.9%
8. Ripley's Believe It Or Not (GMA-7) - 4.7%
9. Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 4.6%
10. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 4.2%

Primetime:
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 14.7%
2. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 14.3%
3. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 14%
4. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 13.3%
5. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%
6. Diva (GMA-7) - 12.1%
7. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 11.5%
8. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 10.8%
9. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 10%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 9.3%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

Ellen DeGeneres Quits as "American Idol" Judge

Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres announces a sudden exit as judge of "American Idol" after just one season on the judge's panel.

Ellen said in a statement that her job as judge "didn't feel like the right fit for me" and added that she told Fox and the producers of the show that she would like to leave.

"It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for," she said.

Fox, which broadcasts the top-rated TV singing contest, said it supported her decision.

"We love Ellen and understand and support her decision to bow out of Idol," said Peter Rice, chairman of entertainment, Fox Networks Group. "We were fortunate to receive the humor, energy and love for talent that she brought to the show."

Jennifer Lopez is rumored to replace Ellen De Generes as new American Idol judge.

Vice Ganda Says Goodbye To "Showtime"

...but only for a while!

Vice Ganda, the unevictable judge of ABS-CBN's hit morning talent show "Showtime" is taking an "indefinite leave" to rest, recharge and learn again.

"Oo magpapahinga muna ako. Hindi ko alam kung sino ang papalit. Nagpaalam na ako," Vice said.

He added"Ako mismo sa sarili ko gusto kong magpahinga. Hindi ako ganoon kagaling na entertainer, yong mga alam ko, ang mga pondo ko, nagamit ko na so ngayon kailangan kong mag-ipon ulit para may b, ago akong maipakita sa tao. Ayaw ko naman kasing pagsawaan nila ako,"

The actor-comedian also put an end to speculations that he will be moving to a rival network.

"Hindi, hindi ako lilipat ng ibang istasyon. Dito lang ako hanggat gusto nila ako dito sa ABS-CBN," he said.

Vice Ganda also extended his appreciation to all his supporters and viewers of Showtime.

"Sa mga sumusuporta sa akin, maraming salamat. Malungkot man eh mami-miss muna natin ang isa't isa. Mas magandang ma-miss niyo ako kaysa magsagawa kayo sa akin," he said.

A statement from ABS-CBN Corporate Communications said Vice Ganda will return to the show after taking a short break.

"Just like any other artist, Vice Ganda is taking a short leave of absence from Showtime. He will be back in the program after his leave," said Bong Osorio, head of ABS-CBN Corporate Communications.

"Sharon" Will Soon Goes Off-Air

After 6 years of airing, Sharon Cuneta's weekly musical talk show "Sharon" will soon bid goodbye to its loyal viewers.

The news came straight from Jose Javier Reyes, the show's creative head writer, on last night's episode of TV'5 Juicy where he temporarily replaced its main host Mo Twister.

According to Direk Joey, "Sharon will be reformatted to a new format na babagay na sa status ni Sharon ngayon as an artist. It will become now a reality show. Bagama’t si Sharon pa rin naman ang magiging host nito, tsugi naman ang buong creative team nito. As in bago lahat ng staff."

He added that the ending of "Sharon" will also mark as the end of his professional ties with the Kapamilya network after his 24 years of service with them.

Diether Ocampo Covers the Second Anniversary Issue of GARAGE Magazine

Actor-Entrepreneur-Philanthropist Diether Ocampo is on the cover of GARAGE Magazine August-September 2010 issue where he emerged on top of the magazine's best dressed list.

Other features in the said issue include "100+ Best Runway Looks," "Cool Fall Styles," "Get a Model's Body Now!" "The Best Dressed Share Their Style Secrets" and more.

The second year anniversary issue also marks the maiden issue of GARAGE GIRL Magazine which comes for free when you buy Garage with Diether Ocampo on the cover.


Garage Magazine August-September 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Marc Nelson Covers Men's Health Philippines August 2010 Issue

For the second time, (his first was in January 2006) model-host Marc Nelson is on the cover of Men's Health Philippines magazine.

Marc Nelson shares with Men's Health Philippines magazine that being fit is really just about concentrating, setting your mind, and being disciplined.

Men's Health Philippines August 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

ELIZABETH PERRIN : NEW WORK

New work from photographer and video artist Elizabeth Perrin

http://www.elizabethperrin.com/

Phillip Lim fashion film



Alexa and Lillian shoots

Charice Covers Reader's Digest Asia August 2010 Issue and HOT Magazine Singapore

Charice graces the cover of the August issue of Reader's Digest Asia. The title on the cover states: "The Making of a YouTube Sensation."


The Pop Princess is also in "Hot Magazine" which is being sold in Singapore. She has a small but recognizable picture in the cover. Inside the magazine you'll find her one page poster like picture, a half-page picture and a small one with David Foster.

There's also a 3-page article inside the magazine where Charice openly speaks about what's in her mind - her family, international singing career and acting plans.

Britney Spears "Radiance" Fragrance Ad

Britney Spears recently unveiled the advertisement poster for her latest and 9th fragrance "Radiance".

"Just got the imaging for my new fragrance Radiance and thought I’d share it with all my tweethearts," 28-year-old Britney wrote on her Twitter page.

Radiance, a sparkling blend of wild berries dewy petals, will hit stores September 2010.

What do you think of the ad?

Meet The Cast of GMA-7 Drama-Fantasy Series "Ilumina"

True to its word of providing superior entertainment and as part of its 60th anniversary celebration, GMA Network brings to light another ground-breaking program this August – the newest drama-fantasy series, Ilumina.

Set to premiere this Monday, August 2, Ilumina features a powerhouse cast and a captivating plot that will surely keep the viewers – children and adults alike – glued on TV.

Rhian Ramos - Romana


Aljur Abrenica - Iñigo

Jackie Rice - Krisanta

Leading Ilumina's grand ensemble of stars are King of Philippine Drama Christopher de Leon as Frederico, multi-awarded actress Jean Garcia in a dual role as Elvira and Melina, award-winning actress Ara Mina as Elsa, and featuring the return of 2004 Brussels International Film Festival Best Actor Cesar Montano to GMA Network. He will play the role of Romano.

Cesar Montano - Romano

Jean Garcia - Elvira/Melina

Christopher de Leon - Frederico

Ara Mina - Elsa

Ably complementing them are some of the hottest Kapuso starts today – 2007 Golden Screen Awards' Breakthrough Performance winner Rhian Ramos as Romana, 2009 Box Office Awards' Most Promising Male Star of Movies and TV winner Aljur Abrenica as Iñigo, and Starstruck Season 3 Ultimate Female Survivor Jackie Rice as Krisanta.

Adding more star power to the Kapuso Network's newest primetime program are StarStruck Avenger Paulo Avelino as Antonio, Jake Vargas as Eliseo and Bea Binene as Evelina, who were part of the successful teen series First Time, and introducing the daughter of Maritoni Fernandez, Lexi.

Jake Vargas - Eliseo


Paulo Avelino - Antonio

With seasoned telefantasya director Mark Reyes at the helm, Iluminaunveils a legendary tale of the white and black sorcerers and their struggle to seize the powerful Ilumina, the Book of Magic. According to legend, whoever possesses the Ilumina will achieve enormous power.

Lexi Fernandez

Bea Binene - Evelina

Romano (Cesar Montano) is a simple farmer who accidentally finds himself amidst the power struggle of the white and black sorcerers. He has a loving wife named Elsa (Ara Mina), who will help Romano get through the situations they find themselves in.

Little does the couple know that the search of the sorcerers for the elusive Ilumina will intertwine the lives and loves of their own children – formerly conjoined twins Romana (Rhian Ramos) and Krisanta (Jackie Rice).

Despite their opposite personalities, the twin sisters still profess similarities as they like most of the same things. The twins’ relationship starts to falter, however, when Romana discovers she has a telekinesis power. This leaves the powerless Krisanta extremely envious, and that the only magical thing she has is a streak of veins on her cheek that becomes prominent when she gets angry or emotional.

Regardless of their differences, Romana loves her twin sister very much still. The real conflict between the two only arises when they meet Iñigo (Aljur Abrenica), a wealthy, free-spirited young man who has been longing for the attention of his father. He will be the love interest of both Romana and Krisanta.

Unknown to the twins, the mysterious Elvira (Jean Garcia) has been keeping tabs on them. She is the second wife of wealthy philanthropist Frederico (Christopher de Leon) who has been playing a part in the lives of both Romana and Krisanta – as financer of the operation that separated the conjoined twins, and as the father of Iñigo, the young man both sisters love. Elvira seeks the powerful Ilumina, and she believes that Romana and Krisanta would lead her to where the Book of Magic is hidden.

In her effort to get the Ilumina, will Elvira, whose dark past remains a secret, be able to entice Krisanta to join her? Will Romano be able to save his daughters from the hands of Elvira? Who will conquer the heart of Iñigo: will it be Krisanta or Romana? Are the formerly conjoined twins destined to be separated forever? And who will finally possess the powerful Ilumina?


Catch the enchanting new Kapuso primetime series, Ilumina, starting this Monday, August 2, on GMA Telebabad.