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Porn star files candidacy for QC council seat
Monday, November 30th, 2009Former soft-porn star Ara Mina filed her certificate of candidacy (CoC) earlier today for a seat in the Quezon City council. Ara will be running in the city’s second district.
The actress will be running as an independent (more…)
Rhian Ramos claims mutual understanding with Dingdong Dantes
GMA-7 primetime artists Rhian Ramos and Dimngdong Dantes are undeniably close and sweet to each other. Many have speculated that they are beyond friendship.
Rhian had recently admitted that she and Dingdong have a mutual understanding. She said, “Puwede naman pong sabihin na may mutual understanding kami. (more…)
ABS-CBN is PMPC’s best TV station
ABS-CBN has won the most number of awards, including best television station, at the 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV Sunday night.
The Kapamilya network also bagged major prizes such as best primetime TV series (May Bukas Pa), best drama actor (Coco Martin for Tayong Dalawa), best drama actress (Gina Pareño for Tayong Dalawa), and best single performance by an actor (Joross Gamboa for Maalaala Mo Kaya’s Bisikleta).
Gretchen Barretto took home the best single performance by an actress award for her performance in “Maalaala Mo Kaya’s Salamin.” She shared the award with (more…)
Nadine Samonte, substandard acting?
Staff and crew of GMA-7 series Tinik sa Dibdib rejoiced with their getting rid of Sunshine Dizon. It has been reported that Sunshine had been causing delays due to her unprofessionalism. However, replacement and second choice Nadine Samonte, who by the way was a former Star Magic talent prior to becoming a Starstruck avenger, is also causing delays, not because of unprofessionalism but, because of (more…)
Judy Ann Santos is "Face of Soap Opera" and "Queen of Teleserye"
Sunday, November 29th, 2009In celebration of its 60 years of making soap operas, ABS-CBN declared young superstar Judy Ann Santos as the “Face of Soap Opera” and “Queen of Teleserye.”
“Flattering, siyempre, parang di pa rin ako makapaniwala. Marami masyadong magagaling na artista ang [ABS-CBN]. I owe it all to ABS-CBN,” Judy Ann said of the honor.
Judy Ann shares the achievement with her long-time best friend and former onscreen (more…)
Charice knows real reason behind Oprah’s 2011 farewell
International singing sensation Charice is undeniably close to American legendary talk show host Oprah Winfrey. In an interview, the young singer commented on Oprah’s decision to take a backseat come 2011.
“Actually po, nalaman ko nga po na 2011, ititigil na nga po niya iyon. Alam ko po yung totoong reason (more…)
Dingdong Dantes willing to return Family Feud hosting gig to Richard Gomez
Saturday, November 28th, 2009Following the reversion of a Supreme Court decision on election ban, Richard Gomez was reported to be asking back the Family Feud hosting gig he left for his political endeavor.
Dingdong Dantes was chosen to replace the aging matinee idol as the latter pursues his political ambition. Now that Goma can appear on TV until March, many are wondering if GMA-7 would give back Family Feud to Goma.
As for Dingdong, he is very willing to give it back to Goma. “Klaro sa akin that (sic) is a task (more…)
Cristine Reyes almost drowned while taping new series
It was reported that Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart lead star Cristine Reyes almost drowned while taping the abovementioned show.
Luckily, Cristine was saved by (more…)
Pauleen Luna hospitalized
Actress - TV host Pauleen Luna is currently in the hospital. She was sent home while taping for a show due to high fever. Afterwards, Pauleen tweeted that she saw blood on (more…)
Claudine Barretto’s Wikipedia entry says she is Gretchen Barretto’s daughter
A commenter caught my attention when he/she posted a portion of Claudine Barretto’s Wikipedia entry. I know this is absurd but I find this funny.
According to the Wikipedia entry, “Recently, Barretto finally broke her silence on a long standing rumor, when she admitted that she was in fact the daughter of supposed elder sister Gretchen. According to her, her parents decided to keep the truth in fear for (more…)
CONFIRMED: Jake Cuenca and Bangs Garcia are showbiz’ newest lovers
Friday, November 27th, 2009A very reliable netwrok insider informed me that Tayong Dalawa starrer Jake Cuenca and sexy starlet Bangs Garcia are now lovers. The staff, whose identity I cannot divulge, confirmed that the two had been steady for quite a while.
It can be remembered that Jake and Bangsshred a passionate kiss in (more…)
Alma Moreno denies split with Sultan husband
Sexy star-turned-politician Alma Moreno denied reports that she had separated from her husband, Marawi City Mayor Sultan Fahad Salic.
“That’s fine kahit sabihin nilang hiwalay kami. Hindi po totoo. Hindi po totoo na hiwalay ako sa kanya. Hiwalay kami dahil (more…)
KC Concepcion honored to be Apl.de.Ap’s crush
Too bad I missed Apl.de.Ap’s declaration, if any, of having a crush on KC Concepcion. But I definitely heard about KC Concepcion’s saying that she is honored to be Apl.de.Ap’s crush.
KC further said while she was in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, “Wow! Well thank you sana (more…)
Justin Timberlake stunned by Charice
It was a dream come true for international Filipina singer Charice when she met one of her idols, American R&B superstar Justin Timberlake.
In an exclusive interview with a news agency, Charice shared how happy she was when she got the chance to talk to Timberlake, the former lead singer of 1990s boy band ’N Sync.
“Finally, I met Justin Timberlake last November 4. Nagkaroon kami ng chance na makapag-usap at kinongrats niya ako” Charice said.
Charice, who claims to be a “big fan” of Justin’s, said she met Justin during the CS Board of Governors Gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California.
In his speech at the CS Board of Governors Gala, Justin said he was “really stunned” by Charice’s performance.
“Thank you so much for inviting me here. I’m stunned with the talent Charice and (more…)
Lawyer files libel raps against Tito Sotto

A lawyer by the name of Rico Roque Alpapara lodged libel cases angainst former Senator and TV host Tito Sotto. The charge is in reference to two articles that appeared in broadsheets with the titles “Sotto duped by fake lawyer” and “Sotto sues lawyer who bought his car.”
On October 21, Tito Sotto said on air in Eat Bulaga, “Siyanga pala, speaking of hulugan, kung sino man ang nakakakilala kay Rico Alpapara, mangyari lang na tawagan ako dahil (more…)
Judy Ann Santos - Sarah Geronimo starrer to be produced solely by Viva
A very reliable source informed me that the muchly anticipated starrer of two box-office queens, Judy Ann Santos and Sarah Geronimo, will be solely produced by Viva.
My source further stated that it was Star Cinema who is causing (more…)
Dahil May Isang Ikaw’s Josh Ivan Morales nude photos
Thursday, November 26th, 2009Nude photos of aspiring celebrities had been sprawling like mushrooms. lately After Rocky Salumbides’ nude photo, another star-in-the-making has a skeleton in the closet.
Josh Ivan Morales is among the few indie actors who made a succesful crossover to mainstream entertainment. A very observant reader sent me a link of Josh Ivan’s naked photos. Josh Ivan is currently seen in Dahil May Isang Ikaw as a drug dealer, a role in support to Sid Lucero’s role as Red.
See Josh Ivan Morales’ nude photos after the jump. (more…)
International fashion website bashes Angel Locsin’s gown
International fashion website Stylecaster.com categorizes Angel Locsin’s one million peso gown as a “miss.” Angel paraded the said gown in the awarding ceremony of the 37th Annual International Emmy Awards at the New York Hilton.
The fashion website likened Angel’s gown to that of Bjork’s. “There’s something about Angel Locsin’s gown that is dangerously reminiscent of Bjork’s swan-inspired (no wait, literal swan) dress from 2001. And when we say dangerous, we don’t mean (more…)
Ranillos receiving death threat over alleged Krista’s affair with Manny Pacquiao
The Ranillo family is getting death threats as a result of the persistent rumors about Manny Pacquiao and Krista Ranillo.
The family claims that the death threats came from “some unknown individuals who are claiming that such inappropriate relationship exists.”
According to their legal counsel and spokesperson Atty. Tonisito Umali, “All these death threats are continuing (more…)
Col. Ariel Querubin to file Senate candidacy, to end military service in simple ceremony
After 35 years in the military, Marine Colonel Ariel Querubin will wear his uniform for the last time on Saturday as he enters the political arena to run for Senator. Instead of the customary full military honors due any officer bowing out of service, Querubin will bid the Armed Forces of the Philippines farewell in a thanksgiving mass and will officially declare his candidacy and party affiliation after the simple ceremony.
Querubin will be deemed retired from the military service upon filing his Certificate of Candidacy on November 30. He has gained prominence after a 7 hour stand off in Fort Bonifacio during the alleged coup plot of February 2006 against Mrs. Arroyo, thus chose to file his candidacy on Bonifacio Day in honor of the late Katipunero and Hero Andres Bonifacio.
The most bemedalled officer in the history of the Republic, Querubin is considered a “living hero” having been awarded the coveted Medal of Valor for heroism and bravery displayed in combat above and beyond the call of duty. Among his numerous exploits include the neutralization of the notorious Abu Sabaya, and the capture of (more…)






























