HBO ASIA celebrates its 20TH anniversary with billion dollar month this June

HBO celebrates 20 years of bringing the best of Hollywood to Asia this June, with a line up of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters every night at 10pm from June 4 to July 1. Titles in this line up have grossed billions in box office receipts – these include FAST FIVE, THOR, BRIDESMAIDS and THE LORD … Continue reading »

Piolo Pascual and Angelica Panganiban’s Every Breath U Take earns P42.82 million in 2 weeks

Star Cinema’s romantic comedy film Every Breath U Take top-billed by Piolo Pascual and Angelica Panganiban grossed P42.82 million pesos after two weeks at the tills. The film helmed by Mae Czarina Cruz, released domestically on May 16, was Graded B by the Cinema Evaluation Board and rated PG-13 by the Movie and Television Review … Continue reading »

Tam Airlines Flat-Out Ignores Model Alex Hidalgo

Reblogged from PilipinoKuno.com: Please read this one blog through, the same way you’d listen through all a troubled friend had to say. The more I talked to Alex, the closer to home everything kept sounding. Ultimately you can help out more than you think. Many of you might sooner remember Alex’s face from any one … Continue reading »

Former thank-you-girl Stephany Stefanowitz wins Miss Philippines Earth 2012

Twenty-two-year-old fashion model Stephany Dianne D. Stefanowitz representing Quezon City won Miss Philippines Earth 2012. The 5’10″ beauty bested 46 other delegates in the annual pageant held May 27 at the SM Mall of Asia Centerstage. Stephany was a candidate in the same beauty contest in 2010 when she walked home empty handed. Other winners are: Miss … Continue reading »

RUMORS, FACTS & HUMOR

Reblogged from The Professional Heckler: Fifty Baseless Facts About the Government and Political Figures No. 1: Joseph Estrada was a virgin when he married Luisa Ejercito. No. 2: Manny Villar was so poor, his parents were only able to have him circumsized when he was already 16. No. 3: In high school, Renato Corona was … Continue reading »

Ang Bagong Harana – songs to explore a soul

Last year, in the midst of so many foreign pop acts and imported musicals, one small theatrical effort made waves. It was a revue featuring traditional and contemporary Filipino songs, sung not by the established legends of Classical singing, but by a troupe of ten young, relatively unknown, but dedicated classical singers.

People…are/are not talking about

Sid Lucero He has found a home that does not just appreciate his exceptional acting talent but also make sure that he is well taken care of. Unlike in his previous mother studio, Sid is now very much visible with numerous TV projects one after another. Daniel Padilla Believe it or not, he signed with … Continue reading »

Anne Curtis Lands First Hollywood Film?

Reblogged from PilipinoKuno.com: No doubt about it, Anne Curtis’ is on fire. Just last month, Anne had the privilege of donning Francis Libiran pieces for America’s Next Top Model. America’s Next Top Model, otherwise known as one of the most broadcasted fashion/modeling TV series in existence with a presence in not only the US but … Continue reading »

"Call Me Maybe": The Philippine Version Goes Viral

Reblogged from PilipinoKuno.com: When Philippine Tourism launched the logo “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”, they didn’t lie! Some of the country’s star-studded A-listers decide they’d get jiggy to the international hit “Call Me Maybe”, originally by Carly Rae Jepson. And, the vid is going..  going.. gone viral! Day 1 = +100,000 hits. Kudos! Day … Continue reading »

And the new American Idol is…Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez runner up

After a record-breaking 132 million votes cast, Phillip Phillips has been named the new American Idol during the show’s finale on Thursday. Twenty-one-year-old Phillips, from Leesburg, Georgia, who has  never been in the bottom 3, beat 16-year old Jessica Sanchez  in the reality television singing competition. During the performance night of Top 2, Phillip received a standing … Continue reading »

Who will be the next American Idol?

In January, American Idol gave out more than 300 “golden tickets to Hollywood” to those who successfully passed the scrutiny of Jennifer Lopez, ­Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler. Now after four months of performances and eliminations the competition in the highly successful talent show is down to two singers.

One Tree Hill airs final season

After 200 episodes and over nine years on air, drama series One Tree Hill is set to bid goodbye to its fans as ETC premieres the shows final season this May. Making the successful shift from a teen drama to an adult drama, viewers have grown up with the show during its long run on air.

TV5 Partners with World’s No-1 weather news service to launch the country’s first 24/7 weather and public information channel

Cignal, the Philippines’ fastest growing satellite TV provider and TV5 sister company, will launch the Weather Information Network (WIN) – the country’s first dedicated 24/7 weather and public information channel. The launch is opportune as the country prepares for the onset of the rainy season which according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services … Continue reading »

Rising star Bea Binene

Fans of Bea Binene know her for being sweet, pretty and bubbly. But behind her charming image is a person whose soul is beyond her age—witty, eloquent and goal-oriented.

Poker Face singer Lady Gaga arrives in Manila

Amid protest against her two-day Born This Way concert in Manila, American pop star Lady Gaga arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on board a private plane around on May 19.

Who is Gabby Abshire?

Gabby Abshire, a FilAm but pure Caucasian-looking boy who appeared on Eat Bulaga on May 17  is trending on Twitter. The 10 year old Filipino-American cutie is haled from from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and speaks fluent Tagalog. Here’s a photo of Gabby from his facebook account: And here’s another photo of him together with Kimpee de Leon, … Continue reading »

Jennifer Lopez to visit Manila for a concert

Latina superstar and American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez is reportedly planning to stage a concert in Manila by the end of the year according to pepalert.

Suddenly It’s Magic starring Mario Maurer and Erich Gonzales starts filming

Thai Superstar Mario Maurer and Filipino actress Erich Gonzales met in Bangkok last month for the story conference  of their movie with the working title “Suddenly It’s Magic.” This week, the Thai heartthrob arrived in Manila to start filming the romantic flick.

Ian Somerhalder arrives in Manila, very happy to be in the Philippines

“The Vampire Diaries” lead actor Ian Somerhalder arrived in Manila yesterday night posting “Very happy to be in the Philippines!” and “Hello Manila!Wow,what a greeting…I feel like one of the Beatles. Thank you for a warm welcome.Youre bad for my ego!” on Twitter. 

Controversial: Eric John Salut vs. KC Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta

See for yourself. Here’s the screen grab of Eric John Salut vs. KC Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta. Here’s the transcript of the word war on Twitter: Eric John Salut: Kilala ko na kung kaninong fans ang bitter sa super success ng #EveryBreathUTake. Obvious! Oh well, it’s already on record and official, #EveryBreathUTake is breaking box office … Continue reading »