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PIOLO PASCUAL HOPES HIS FILM WITH ANGEL WILL NOT CLASH WITH DINGDONG-MARIAN MOVIE

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Medyo umitim ang kulay at medyo pumayat si Piolo Pascual nang humarap siya sa media kaninang tanghali, September 18, sa Ruby Room ng Crowne Plaza sa may Ortigas, Pasig City, para sa press conference ng Pond's nila ni Dingdong Dantes. Kadarating lang daw ni Piolo mula sa Bukidnon para sa shooting ng pelikula nila ni Angel Locsin under Star Cinema. Bukas, September 19, ay babalik daw ulit si Piolo roon. "I was there for almost three weeks. Shooting every day with Angel. Catching the beautiful sight of Bukidnon. It's something that I don't really think na magagawa ko in my career and I'm really enjoying it, yung pagho-horse ride, yung pagiging ranchero. So, nakakatuwa," lahad ni Piolo sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at sa iba pang entertainment press.

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ELY BUENDIA IS ALIVE AND "DOING WELL," CONTRARY TO MALICIOUS TEXT MESSAGE

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Former Eraserheads and now Pupil frontman Ely Buendia is "fine and doing well." In a text message received by PEP earlier this afternoon, September 18, Ely's manager Day Cabuhat disclaimed the nagging rumor circulating since yesterday that the legendary singer-songwriter passed away due to complications brought about by his heart ailment. According to the rumor that was disseminated widely via SMS, a news blackout is allegedly currently being implemented by Ely's immediate family and close friends since all of them are at a loss on how to break the sad news to the public. "Just to let you know it ain't so," informed Day, who admitted being swamped with phone calls and text messages coming from fans and reporters for the past two days.

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RHIAN RAMOS PLAYS A MAN WHO BECAME A WOMAN IN "LA LOLA"

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Pahapyaw ay naikuwento ni Rhian Ramos sa PEP kung ano ang magiging takbo ng kuwento ng La Lola, ang pagbibidahan niyang primetime series sa GMA-7. Sabi pa niya, natutuwa siya na ang lalapit ng mga location taping nila kumpara sa ibang mga nagawa niyang mga serye. "Actually, doon ako galing kagabi, sa taping," sabi ni Rhian nang makausap siya ng PEP sa GMA Network last Tuesday afternoon, September 16. "Sobrang saya! Masayang-masaya talaga. Lalo na at nandoon si Direk Dom [Dominic Zapata, director of La Lola], e, makulit yun. "Ang lalapit lang ng taping namin...Makati, Ortigas. ‘Tapos yung apartment ko [sa La Lola] , nasa may Linden Suites lang. Yung office ko, nasa Makati. Puro ganoon lang at first time ko na malalapit ang location."

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EX-MANAGER FILES P22-M SUIT VS GABBY CONCEPCION

Fidel Jimenez, GMANews.TV

MANILA, Philippines - May panibagong kaso na kakaharapin si Gabby Concepcion matapos magsampa ng P22 milyong civil suit laban sa aktor ang kanyang dating manager na si Mommy Rose Flaminiano. Sa Chika Minute portion ng GMA news 24 Oras, ang kaso ay bunsod nang pagtalikod umano ni Gabby sa management contract nito sa talent manager.

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DINGDONG DANTES BREAKS HAND DURING ‘DYESEBEL’ SHOOTING

Fidel Jimenez, GMANews.TV

Kinailangang isimento ang kanang kamay ni Dingdong Dantes matapos itong maaksidente sa taping ng nangungunang fantaserye sa bansa na “Dyesebel.”

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MAGSAYSAY PEOPLE APPEAR ON I.T.A.L.Y.

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The Filipino crew onboard the cruise ship Costa Magica appeared in cameo roles in the film I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You). The movie stars pop idols Jolina Magdangal, Dennis Trillo, Rufa Mae Quinto, Rhian Ramos and Mark Herras and is currently being shown in theaters nationwide.

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MARIAN RIVERA: "MATAGAL NA AKONG JOLOGS!"

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Habang naghihintay si Marian Rivera for her next gap sa Grand Fans' Day ng Dyesebel sa SOP last Sunday, September 14, nakausap ng PEP ang young actress na mukhang mas relaxed na ngayon.

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YENG CONSTANTINO GIVES WAY TO THE NEW BATCH OF "PDA" SCHOLARS

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Kung anuman ang magandang itinakbo ng singing career ni Yeng Constantino pagkatapos niyang magwagi bilang Grand Star Dreamer ng Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) Season 1, inaasahan na ganito rin ang tatahakin ng career ng Season 2 Grand Star Dreamer na si Laarni Lozada. Asahan na rin daw na pagkatapos manalo ni Laarni ay nandiyan ang pagkukumpara sa pagitan nila ni Yeng. Common scenario naman na ito sa showbiz na kung nanggaling ang dalawa sa iisang show ay hindi maiiwasan na ikumpara sila, sabay lalabas ang balita na may nai-insecure o nati-threaten sa kanila.

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IZA CALZADO REACTS TO HER INCLUSION AS SEMI-FINALIST FOR BEST ACTRESS IN EMMY AWARDS

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Overwhelmed si Iza Calzado nang malaman niyang isa siya sa semi-finalist for best actress sa International Emmy Awards para sa performance niya sa GMA-7 series na Joaquin Bordado. Nakausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Iza sa premiere night ng I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust And Love You) ng GMA Films sa SM Megamall kagabi, September 14. Sinabi nito sa amin na na naluha siya nang sabihin sa kanya na nakasama ang performance niya sa Joaquin Bordado bilang semi-finalist sa International Emmy Awards. "Akala ko kasi secret pa ‘yan kaya wala akong kinukuwentuhan," sabi ni Iza. "Gustung-gusto ko na nga siyang ikuwento. Pero since may lumabas na palang news, I really like to say na masayang-masaya ako because hindi ko naman ini-expect na mapapansin ang performance ko. "Sinabi nga sa akin ng EP [executive producer] ng Joaquin Bordado na si Joseph Buncalan, na nag-submit nga sila ng ilang performances sa International Emmy Awards. I think hindi lang sa Joaquin Bordado ang ipinasa nila but also sa Impostora. Ang hope lang naman nila ay ma-consider kahit papa'no. Kung hindi, at least they gave it a try. "Kaya natuwa rin sila nang makarating sa kanila ang news na nakapasok ako as semi-finalist sa category na best performance by an actress in a drama series. I was shocked noong sabihin nila sa akin 'yon and siyempre, natulala ako because malaking bagay para sa atin ‘yon, di ba? "Kahit na hindi pa nga siya final nomination, the fact na na-consider nila yung entry ng Pilipinas, it makes us all proud. Siguro nga napabilib sila sa talent ng mga Pinoy," pahayag ng aktres.

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U.S. BEATS GERMANY FOR GOLD, AUSTRALIA TAKES BRONZE IN WOMEN'S WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL

BEIJING, Sept. 16 -- Defending champion the United States defeated Germany 50-38 for the women's wheelchair basketball gold medal while defending silver medallist Australia held off Japan 53-47 to win the bronze on Monday at the National Indoor Stadium. Canada, defending bronze medallist, knocked out the Netherlands in the 5th-6th place playoff and China outlasted Britain in 7th-8th.
The United States, who won the gold medal at Athens 2004, kept a close guard on Germany with their man-on-man defence style that minimized Germany's scoring opportunities.

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RIZA SANTOS APOLOGIZES TO RUFFA GUTIERREZ, BUT INSISTS ON HER INNOCENCE

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Beauty queen turned actress Riza Santos finally airs her side about her misunderstanding with I Love Betty La Fea co-star Ruffa Gutierrez after reportedly coming in late on one of their tapings. According to Ruffa in her interview on The Buzz last Sunday, September 7, Riza came to their set four hours after her actual call time. And when she finally arrived, Riza did not even apologize to her co-stars and to the staff for coming in very late. "At that point lang, whether she was stuck in traffic or whether she had a big problem, you know, ang sa amin lang sana, she could have said sorry man lang to the director because all of us were just waiting for her," said Ruffa, who was supposed to finish her last scene for that day with Riza. After doing their scene, Ruffa said, "So parang one hour nang natapos ‘yong scene or 30 minutes, wala pa din po siyang sinasabi. Kumbaga, parang wala lang. So when I stood up, I said, ‘Okay, bye everyone, bye!'" And then, Ruffa turned to Riza and told her: "'You know, Riza, next time don't make anyone wait,' sabi kong ganun. ‘If you wanna make it in this business, be professional,' and I just left but still she didn't say anything after that."

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JENNYLYN MERCADO RETURNS TO THE BIG SCREEN VIA "ONE NIGHT ONLY"

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Maraming tagahanga ng young actress na si Jennylyn Mercado ang matutuwa sa balitang nakuha ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal). Ayon sa mismong PR manager ng OctoArts Films na si Ms. Aster Amoyo ay kasama na si Jennylyn sa cast ng One Night Only. Ito ang magsisilbing comeback project ng kauna-unahang StarStruck Ultimate Female Survivor pagkatapos niyang isilang ang anak nila ng dati niyang boyfriend na si Patrick Garcia.

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IWA MOTO HAS NO PROBLEM BEING LABELED A SEXY STAR

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Maraming nakapuna sa pagiging mas daring ngayon ng pictorials ni Iwa Moto sa September issue ng FHM na siya ang cover. Matatandaang two years ago, nang una siyang naging cover ng FHM ay tame lang ang ginawa ng young actress. And kahit hindi masyadong nagpa-sexy, inamin ni Iwa na iniyakan niya ang naturang photo session. Kaya naman marami ang naninibago sa aktres na produkto ng StarStruck sa kanyang pagiging game at daring sa pagpapa-sexy ngayon. Inusisa ng PEP si Iwa kung bakit siya nag-decide na gawin ito. "Oo nga, noon umiyak pa ako, e. So, ibig lang pong sabihin na mas makapal na ngayon ang mukha ko, ha-ha-ha-ha!" panimulang esplika ni Iwa kasabay ng malulutong niyang tawa. "First time ko ngang magpa-sexy ng ganoon ngayon, kasi 18 lang naman ako noon, e, pero ngayon 20 na po ako. Hindi na ako teen, kaya okey lang na mas maging daring," dagdag pa niya.

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KRIS AQUINO APOLOGIZES FOR HER "PA-STAR KA!" COMMENT ON CHARLENE GONZALEZ

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TV show host-actress Kris Aquino is known for being tactless in making remarks about people. In fact, she used to land on the headlines for her unsolicited comments. Last week, at a show of fashion designer Randy Ortiz, Kris once again stole the scene. In Dolly Anne Carvajal's entertainment column yesterday, September 9, she reported, "At the gala show of Randy Ortiz, Kris snapped at Charlene [Gonzalez-Muhlach], ‘Pa-star ka!' just because the color of Charl's gown was different from the set motif."

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CHARICE RETURNS TO "OPRAH" AND GETS HER WISH TO SING WITH CELINE DION

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Big things come in small packages. Filipino singing sensation Charice Pempengco embodied that saying by proving herself in the music scene via YouTube—the same Internet website that caught the attention of American TV host Oprah Winfrey. Charice's singing talent won her more admirers when Oprah featured Charice on her show and after being introduced to music producer David Foster. The exposure sparked off a concert in Las Vegas with Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, and other music artists. After Vegas, Charice got more exposure not only in the U.S. but in Europe as well through renowned classical singer Andrea Bocelli, who performed with Charice in Las Vegas. He invited her to perform with him in his hometown in Tuscany—an event attended by 8,000 people. Folks in the U.S. who got a first glimpse of Charice in Oprah only saw how the amazing young performer could sing. On Charice's second appearance in Oprah last September 9, Oprah delved into Charice's personal background, giving viewers an in-depth look into Charice's personal life. First stop was in Charice hometown in San Pedro, Laguna. Charice related one horrendous experience with her dad that nearly killed her mom, and how mother and daughter survived that ordeal. At the age of seven, Charice got her first opportunity to perform before a crowd in a basketball court at Balibago, a village a few hours away from Manila. Charice, who once again got to visit the court, related to Oprah how she remembered people telling her that she wasn't good enough and pretty enough. "You know, I just want to prove them wrong," Charice said.

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CRISTINE REYES CLOSES DOOR ON LOVE FOR NOW, WANTS TO FOCUS ON WORK

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Muling nagpatawag ng press conference ang ABS-CBN 2 para sa pinakabagong aabangan ng televiewers this Monday, ito ang Kahit Isang Saglit na pinagbibidahan nina Jericho Rosales, Carmen Soo, Cristine Reyes, Christopher de Leon, Albert Martinez, Isabel Rivas, at marami pang iba. Kung noong unang presscon na ginanap sa 13th floor ng ABS-CBN ay wala si Cristine, sa ikalawang pagkakataon ay kasama na ang dalaga na ginanap naman sa Bohol Room ng 9501 Restaurant sa ABS-CBN 2. Nakausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Cristine ukol sa pinakabagong proyekto niya sa Kapamilya Network. Ito bale ang kanyang ikalawang malaking proyekto rito at mauuna pa sa Eva Fonda.

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PEP: ASERO TOPPLES DYESEBEL FOR A DAY

The heavy rains in Metro Manila last night, September 8, stranded thousands of commuters and there were also reported cases of brownouts in some areas.

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PEP: ALL-FEMALE GROUP MOCHA DENIES LESBIAN TAG

Noong nakaraang linggo ay lumabas sa dalawang magkasunod na issue ng tabloid na Pinoy Parazzi ang mga litrato ng grupong Mocha, na kuha diumano sa isang private pool party ng naturang all-female group. Kita sa mga nasabing larawan ang malinaw na paghahalikan ng dalawa sa mga miyembro ng grupo na sina Mocha at Hershey, na nagresulta sa pagkukuwestiyon ngayon sa kanilang pagkababae at katauhan, kung saan sa isang issue ng naturang tabloid ay tahasan pa silang tinawag na mga "lesbian."

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MARK HERRAS ADMITS MU WITH RYZA CENON AND CRUSH ON KATRINA HALILI IN THE PAST

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Sunud-sunod ang intriga kay Mark Herras. Una na rito ang balitang galit daw sa kanya ang mga fans ni Rhian Ramos, na dalawang beses na niyang nakatambal, una sa Sine Novela na My Only Love ng GMA-7 at ang I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust And Love You) na co-production venture ng GMA Films at Viva Films. May banta pa diumano ang fans ni Rhian na ibu-boo nila si Mark sa premiere night ng I.T.A.L.Y. sa Linggo, September 14, sa SM Megamall. Nagagalit naman daw ang mga fans ni Mark at handa silang lumaban para sa kanya.

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JUDY ANN SANTOS WILL CONTINUE DO MOVIES FOR REGAL BECAUSE OF "UTANG NA LOOB"

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Judy Ann Santos firmly believes in utang na loob that when the Regal Entertainment movie Mag-ingat Ka Sa...Kulam was offered to her with a talent fee that's half of what she usually receives, she accepted the project without any hesitations. After all, it was Regal that gave her the break via the movie Sana Naman [1989]. It was a box-office hit even though that time, Mother Lily Monteverde, the film outfit's matriarch, admits it was a gamble on her part. Juday's business manager, Alfie Lorenzo, fondly recalls, "Inaabot pa ng 4 p.m. si Juday sa opisina ng Regal para singilin yung 400 pesos na talent fee niya!" Of course, after the movie became a hit, Juday's career ballooned to what it is now today. And the actress became one of Regal's prized possessions. "Nagkasunud-sunod na yung movie ni Juday sa Regal, pero hindi na 400 pesos ang talent fee niya, nagkaroon na ng comma, naging 400 thousand pesos na!" Alfie reveals.

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SAM MILBY REFUSES TO DISCUSS DETAILS ABOUT "TAMPUHAN" WITH ANNE CURTIS

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Tuwing tinatanong sina Anne Curtis at Sam Milby kung ano ang estado ng kanilang relasyon, laging "special friends" lang sila ang sagot nila. Kahit maraming nagsasabi at nagpapatunay na talagang may relasyon na sila ay hindi pa rin nila magawang umamin. Pero kamakailan ay napabalita na nagkaroon ng matinding tampuhan sina Anne at Sam, at labis daw nasaktan ang young actress. Sabi tuloy ng marami, kung magkaibigan lang sila, how come na dinamdam daw nang husto ni Anne ang awayan nila ni Sam?

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JAKE CUENCA ADMITS DATING BEA ALONZO

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Sa isang interview ni Andrew Schimmer ay sinabi niya na "mayabang" na raw ngayon ang dati niyang kaibigan na si Jake Cuenca. Nang magkita raw kasi sila sa isang awards night ay hindi na siya nito pinansin. Ayon pa kay Andrew, mula raw nang magkasunud-sunod na ang project ni Jake ay nagbago na raw talaga ito. Malayong-malayo na raw ang ugali nito sa dating Jake na nakilala niya noong kasama pa niya ito sa GMA-7.

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ROSANNA ROCES TALKS ABOUT "MANILA" CO-STAR AND PRODUCER PIOLO PASCUAL

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Matapos ang mga eksplosibong interview ng Juicy at PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa controversial actress na si Rosanna Roces tungkol sa mga intriga sa kanya, nakapanayam din ng PEP si Osang tungkol naman sa pelikulang pinagsasamahan nila ni Piolo Pascual, ang Manila, na pinagbibidahan at co-produced ng matinee idol. Twinbill ang indie movie na ito, na sinasabing remake ng mga pelikulang Manila By Night ni Ishmael Bernal at Jaguar ni Lino Brocka. "Hindi siya remake, tribute ito kay Bernal at kay Brocka. Itong Manila nga, naloka ako, kasi siyempre hindi mo naman alam sa una kung sino ang cast, di ba? Na-surprise ako, kasi nandun si Jon Avila, Angelica Panganiban, Iza Calzado, William Martinez, Marissa Delgado, John Lapus. Dun din sa Jaguar side, sina Alessandra de Rossi, Jay Manalo, hindi rin basta-basta ang cast. Parang hindi nga indie, e," lahad ni Osang.

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DEREK RAMSAY SAYS TRUST AND TIME MAKE HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH ANGELICA PANGANIBAN WORK

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Pagkatapos ng sunud-sunod na pagganap sa mga teleserye sa ABS-CBN, tulad ng Ysabella at Maging Sino Ka Man, marami ang nakapuna na mukhang nag-lie-low daw bigla ang career ni Derek Ramsay. Hinulaan noon na kung maalagaan lang nang husto ang career ni Derek, maaaring sumunod ito sa yapak ni Piolo Pascual as leading-man material. Kaya nga may mga nanghihinayang sa pananahimik ngayon ng career ng Fil-Brit actor. PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) had the chance to interview Derek recently at agad na kinumusta ang showbiz career niya, at ang relasyon nila ng girlfriend na si Angelica Panganiban. "Lie low on TV pero di lie low sa pagtatrabaho, kasi full-force pa rin ako. Right after Ysabella and Maging Sino Ka Man, I'm glad mayroon akong bagong teleserye with Juday, it's Humiling Ako Sa Langit. Nag-resume na kami ng taping. Tumigil lang kami for a while pero balik on track kami."

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KARYLLE TOYING WITH IDEA OF TRYING HER LUCK IN LONDON'S WEST END


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Bukas, September 5, na magsisimula ang regular run ng musical play na West Side Story sa Meralco Theater at tatagal ito hanggang October 12. Pero sa press night ng West Side Story kagabi, September 3, nahusgahan na ang performance ni Karylle bilang si Maria, opposite Christian Bautista who plays Tony. Bukod sa sorpresang pagdating ng boyfriend niyang si Dingdong Dantes, present din ang mga kaibigan at pamilya ni Karylle. Nang magkaroon ng 15-minute break ay maraming nasorpresa sa ipinakitang galing ni Karylle sa pag-arte at pagkanta ng mga classic songs sa naturang musical play. "Actually, hindi pa talaga ako nakakapag-perform ng full costume. Parang dress rehearsal ko nga lang ngayon kaya inisip ko na lang yun. Okey naman. Inisip ko na lang na rehearsal na lang ulit muna para hindi ako kabahan masyado," nakangiting sabi ni Karylle.

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MICKEY FERRIOLS RELATES ARCHIE ALEMANIA'S FAKE MARRIAGE PROPOSAL TO HER ON NATIONAL TV

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Magdadalawang taon na ang bunga ng pagmamahalan nina Mickey Ferriols at Archie Alemania na si Brent Marquez Alemania at bibung-bibo ito na hinuhulaang ‘di maglalaon ay pag-aartista din ang patutunguhan nito sa paglaki. Kaya nga sa press visit ng Dyosa sa 2nd floor ng ELJ Building ng ABS-CBN, kung saan kinukunan ang mga eksena ng nasabing TV show, ay nagkaroon ng pagkakataong makapanayan ng PEP si Mickey na gumaganap bilang Sinukuan, inang diyosa ni Anne Curtis na bida ng nasabing fantaserye.

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DR. HAYDEN KHO BREAKS UP WITH DR. VICKI BELO, BUT THEY RECONCILE AFTER A FEW HOURS

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Kinumpirma ni Dr. Hayden Kho sa PEP ang split nila ni Dr. Vicki Belo noong Sabado ng gabi, August 30. Ayon kay Hayden, "control issues" ang dahilan ng misunderstanding nila ng kanyang girlfriend. Pero hindi raw tumagal ang kanilang paghihiwalay dahil nakipagbalikan din siya kay Dra. Belo noong Linggo ng madaling-araw (2 a.m.), August 31. Kaya ilang oras lang bale ang itinagal ng kanilang breakup. Tinawagan daw ni Hayden ang kanyang girlfriend para ayusin ang lovers rift nila. Balik sa normal ang relasyon ng dalawa. Kung si Hayden ang tatanungin, ayaw na niyang magkuwento tungkol sa mga nangyayari sa personal na buhay nila ni Dr. Belo, pero ito ang madalas na itanong sa kanya ng entertainment press.

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NINA JOSE WILLING TO UNDERGO SENSUALITY WORKSHOP WITH CO-STAR GERALD ANDERSON

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Ibang klaseng portrayal naman ang aasahan sa former Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition housemate na si Niña Jose sa bagong teleseryeng muling pagtatambalan nina Kim Chiu at Gerald Anderson, ang My Only Hope. Nagmamarka si Niña sa My Girl bilang si Annika, na nakikigulo sa love affair nina Julian (Gerald) at Jasmine (Kim), na sa last stretch ng nabanggit na Pinoy adaptation ng Koreanovela, ay mukhang mapapamahal sa fans ng Kimerald. "Nagkaroon na ng twist ang character. Pero dito sa bago, hindi ko pa masasabi kung ka-love triangle ko na naman sina Kim at Gerald. Sa nature ng role kasi, may pagka-mysterious ako na may angst, tipong may suicidal instinct. Kung sa My Girl may pagka-strong ang character ko at lumalaban, dito sa bago ay weak naman ako, na tipong emotionally troubled. "Happy ako with the kind of roles na ibinibigay sa akin sa ABS. Ibig sabihin, nagtitiwala sila sa akin, and I'm doing a good job," sabi ng young actress, na kailan lang ay nagdiwang ng kanyang kaarawan, sa PEP.

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JUDY ANN SANTOS WANTS TAX-EVASION CASE TO BE OVER BEFORE SHE MARRIES RYAN AGONCILLO

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Judy Ann Santos's happiness over her movie Ploning—which was chosen as the Philippines' bet in the best foreign language film category of Oscar Awards—is marred by the fact that she still has to face the tax-evasion charges filed against her by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in 2005. "I haven't talked to my lawyers yet," said Judy Ann in an interview with PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal). "I'll be having a meeting with them later tonight. Ang masasabi ko na lang, magdadasal ako na sana matapos na, sana maayos na. Kung ano man ang hatol ng Korte Suprema, tatanggapin ko yun nang buong-puso at nirerespeto ko naman kung ano ang magiging opinion nila sa kaso ko. Wala naman akong tinalikurang problema kahit noon pa man." Was she shocked by the decision of the Supreme Court in rejecting her petition? "Nandiyan na kasi 'yan. Hindi na rin ako nabigla kasi dalawang taon na tumatakbo ang kaso. Siguro magugulat ako kung sinabi na dismissed na yung case. Naipasok ko na sa sistema ko na isipin ang mga worst things na puwede pang mangyari para hindi na ako nade-depress," the young superstar answered.

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"DAYO" CREATORS LEARN FROM "URDUJA" EXPERIENCE

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For the first time in the history of the Metro Manila Film Festival, a full-length animated film was chosen as one the entries competing in the annual filmfest. The fantasy movie Dayo will feature the voices of Nash Aguas, Katrina "Hopia" Legaspi, Johnny Delgado, Laurice Guillen, Michael V, Pokwang, Nova Villa, Noel Trinidad, and Peque Gallaga, among others. Adding star power to the animated film is Lea Salonga, who will record the theme song "Lipad" along with the Filharmonika orchestra to be conducted by her brother Gerard. Directed by Robert Quilao, Dayo (Wanderer) will open in cinemas on December 25 along with the seven other official entries to the 34th edition of the MMFF.

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REGINE VELASQUEZ FONDLY TALKS ABOUT "KIM SAMSOON" AND OGIE'S CHILDREN

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May ice bag sa ulo ang Asia's Songbird na si Regine Velasquez nang abutan siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa last taping day ng Ako Si Kim Samsoon sa Enchanted Kingdom sa Sta. Rosa, Laguna, kahapon, September 1. Grabe kasi ang init ng araw at halos wala ring hangin, dagdag pa rito ang init ng ilaw na gamit sa taping ni Direk Dominic Zapanta. "Hindi kasi ako puwedeng sumpungin ng migraine ko," paliwanag ni Regine. "Kailangang matapos namin ang mga eksena rito dahil lilipat pa kami sa Hacienda Isabella sa Tagaytay mamayang gabi. Aalis kasi ako sa Wednesday [September 3] para sa series of concert namin ni Lani Misalucha sa US at Canada, kaya hindi puwedeng hindi namin matapos ang taping ngayon."

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ERASERHEADS REUNION CONCERT CUT SHORT; MORE THAN 60,000 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE

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It was the musical event of the year and everyone anticipated the good news: the one-night-only reunion concert of the most successful and arguably the most influential band the Philippine music scene has produced, the Eraserheads.
The former schoolmates at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro formed their band in 1989 with a name culled from a surreal David Lynch movie titled Eraserhead (1977). Their first album was actually a boot copy of the demo tape they tried to sell to recording companies, who all turned it down because it was not "pop enough." They remastered the demo tape and sold it, initially just in UP, with the album titled as Pop U.

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BEA ALONZO TALKS ABOUT "BETTY LA FEA" AND GOING OUT WITH JAKE CUENCA

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Bea Alonzo, who looked far from her character in ABS-CBN's new primetime show I Love Betty La Fea, gets interviewed by The Buzz host Ruffa Guttierez, who happens to be Bea's co-star in the upcoming show. In the office set of I Love Betty La Fea, Ruffa sat down with Bea to talk about Bea's experiences in the show, her love life, and of course, playing the title character. "Bea, ngayon, mukhang blooming na blooming ka," Ruffa said, "and nag-break up na kayo ni Mico Palanca. Have you gotten over him and have you found a new love?" "I must say that I'm in the process of moving on," Bea revealed. "Kasi, hindi mo naman yun gagawin overnight, e. Siguro puwedeng mawala ang love or yung feeling, pero hindi mawawala yung pinagsamahan ninyo. When it comes to love ulit-falling in love again, hindi pa ako ready." Why? "Isa sa mga reasons siguro kaya I decided na mag isa ulit is to make myself whole again," Bea said. "And, nandoon pa ako sa process of making myself whole again." Is she ready to entertain other suitors? "Nag-decide ako na friendship na lang muna ang io-offer ko," said Bea. "Kung may magawan ng foundation at magtuloy saan man, e, it's God's plan na. Hindi ko na choice."

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AIKO MELENDEZ GIVES MATTERS OF THE HEART THE LEAST PRIORITY IN HER COMEBACK TO ACTING

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Masayang-masaya si Aiko Melendez sa muli niyang pagtatrabaho bilang aktres sa month-long episode ng "Your Song Presents" tuwing Linggo ng September sa ABS-CBN. Wala raw tension sa set at todo ang respeto na ibinigay sa kanya ng co-stars niya sa show especially si John Prats. Sabi pa ni John, "Aiko is Aiko." "Aiko is Aiko talaga. John is John naman," natatawang balik naman ni Aiko. "Pero salamat, salamat talaga. And I'm really flattered na after four years nga of being gone in this business, e, talagang kahit papano nandun pa rin ang respeto ng mga kasama ko sa industrya sa akin."

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VETERAN COMEDIENNE ZORAYDA SANCHEZ DIES OF BREAST CANCER

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Veteran comedienne Zorayda Sanchez passed away yesterday, August 27, due to breast cancer. She succumbed to her illness at the age of 57.

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PAULEEN LUNA LAUGHS OFF SHERWIN-CHAREE RUMOR

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Nangingiti na lang si Pauleen Luna sa kumakalat na balitang nililigawan na raw ng kanyang ex-boyfriend na si Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian of Valenzuela ang young star na si ChareePineda.

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MARIAN RIVERA CRIES UPON HEARING HER FATHER'S VOICE

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Kung isang malaking sorpresa at pasasalamat para sa isa hottest love teams ng bansa ngayon na sina Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera sa kanilang mga fans ang Let's Celebrate: The Dingdong & Marian Birthday Blowout! kagabi, August 27, sa Araneta Coliseum, isang malaking sorpresa rin ang ibinigay sa kanila sa naturang birthday concert. Sa part ni Marian, hindi nito napigilan ang sobra-sobrang mapaiyak habang yakap-yakap ni Dingdong nang marinig ang boses ng ama na bumabati sa kanya sa wikang Español mula sa Spain. May ilang segundo nang tapos ang naturang recorded message ng ama na si Mr. Francsico Javier Alonzo Gracia, pero patuloy pa rin sa pag-iyak si Marian. Hindi itinago ng young actress na miss na miss na niya ang kanyang ama na limang taon na niyang hindi nakikita.

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POKWANG TO JOEY DE LEON: "PEACE."

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Lumaki na ang isyu tungkol sa pagpapalit ng lyrics ni Joey de Leon sa kanta ng Beatles na "Imagine" sa show ng Eat Bulaga! sa Los Angeles noong July 19, kung saan tinawag niya diumanong "mukhang aswang" ang comedienne na si Pokwang. Idinipensa naman ng host ng Wowowee na si Willie Revillame ang kasamahan niya sa programa sa live telecast nila noong August 18. Sinabi ni Willie na kung may galit si Joey sa kanya ay siya na lang ang pagbalingan nito at huwag nang mandamay ng ibang tao. Tinutukso raw kasi ang anak ni Pokwang sa eskuwelahan na "aswang" ang nanay niya. Sa panayam ng PEP kay Pokwang, inamin ng komedyana na sa kabila ng mga nangyari ay nandun pa rin ang kagustuhan niya na matuldukan ang gulo sa pagitan nila ni Joey. "Sana matapos na ang gulo. Maliit lang ang industriya, darating ang araw na magkakatrabaho din kami kaya ayoko na ng ganyang mga away o gulo," saad niya.

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BEAUTY AND WELLNESS GURU CORY QUIRINO JOINS "CELEBRITY DUETS" FOR A CAUSE

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The multi-titled and multi-tasking celebrity Cory Quirino wears another working cap in Celebrity Duets—a performer's hat. Jill of all trades but definitely not a master of none; the acknowledged health and beauty guru is a TV host, radio anchor, philantrophist, author, endorser of several health and wellness products, a soon-to-be store owner, and now a performer with her participation in the second edition of Celebrity Duets that piloted successfully last Saturday, August 23, on GMA-7. Cory is the host of the long-running show The Good Life airing on ANC and TFC every Sunday at 10 a.m. She also anchors for DZMM's Ma Beauty Po Naman every Sunday at 11 a.m.. She wrote the best-selling series of health and wellness books, Forever Young, now on its fourth series.

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KAPAMILYAS, KAPUSOS GRACE FILM PREMIERE


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Fans lined up excitedly at the third floor of SM Megamall last night, August 26, to catch a glimpse of For the First Time lead stars KC Concepcion and Richard Gutierrez. The premiere night held at SM Cinemas 9 and 10 was extra-special since it was attended by stars and executives of rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA-7. Family members and friends of the lead stars gave their support for the 15th anniversary offering of Star Cinema, which is now being screened in more than 100 theaters nationwide. ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio and chairman Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III attended the event along with Ms. Malou Santos, Ms. Cory Vidanes, and Mr. Johnny Manahan. Also spotted at the venue were Olive Lamasan and Deo Endrinal.

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DAVAO REGION FACING SUPPLY, DEMAND PROBLEM IN AQUACULTURE –BFAR

DAVAO CITY, Aug. 26 -- Davao Region is now facing a problem of supply and demand on aquaculture this year, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).

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RHIAN RAMOS: "AYOKO PONG MAGING KONTRABIDA SA LOVE TEAM NINA YASMIEN AT JC."

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Hindi nag-aalala si Rhian Ramos na baka magalit ang mga solid fans nina JC de Vera at Yasmien Kurdi dahil sa pagsasama nila ni JC sa upcoming GMA-7 teleserye na La Lola. "I don't think naman magagalit ang mga fans nila sa akin. Hindi ko naman po inaagaw si JC. Temporary break lang naman yung tambalan namin ni JC. Trabaho lang po talaga ang lahat. Ayoko pong maging kontrabida sa love team nina Yasmien at JC," pahayag ni Rhian sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal).

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DINGDONG DANTES TEAMS UP WITH PIOLO PASCUAL FOR CAMPAIGN AD

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Nagulat si Dingdong Dantes nang mabalitaan niyang nakalabas pala sa print ang ginawa nilang pictorial kasama sa hottest Kapamilya leading man na si Piolo Pascual.

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JUDY ANN SANTOS REITERATES SHE IS NOT PREGNANT

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Ibinalita sa Entertainment Live! noong Sabado, August 23, na malapit nang ipalabas ang nurserye ni Judy Ann Santos sa ABS-CBN na pinamagatang Humingi Ako Sa Langit. Bukod dito, magiging editor-in-chief din si Judy Ann sa isang special edition ng isang magazine na lalabas ngayong Oktubre. "This is the first time na magiging editor-in-chief ako. Ilalabas namin yung about me na hindi pa nila nakikita o nababasa sa ibang magazine. I'm starting to write the editorial note already," pahayag ni Judy Ann sa Entertainment Live!

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CARLENE AGUILAR ASKS CRISTINE TO STOP MENTIONING HER SON WITH DENNIS IN INTERVIEWS

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Naikuwento ni Carlene Aguilar sa PEP na magkatulong sila ni Dennis Trillo sa paghahanda sa first birthday ng anak nilang si Calix Andreas. Sa September 22 ang actual birthday ni Calix, pero sa ibang petsa raw ang party. Kailangan daw kasi nila i-adjust ang celebration sa schedule ni Dennis. "Ang hirap mag-organize ng party," sabi ni Carlene. "Sana maging masaya ang anak ko at maganda kung nandun si Dennis. Stroller nga ang gift ni Dennis dahil nakalakihan na ni Calix ang stroller niya. Mahal siya, pero nakalimutan ko ang brand, ako pa naman ang bumili."

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PHILLIP SALVADOR RETURNS TO MOVIEMAKING AFTER EIGHT YEARS WITH "FOR THE FIRST TIME"

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Working birthday for Phillip Salvador kahapon, August 21. Halos wala pa raw siyang tulog dahil galing pa siya nang umagang iyon sa shooting ng For The First Time at babalik pa siya sa ilang locations nila dahil ito na ang last shooting day nila ng movie ng Star Cinema where he plays the father of KC Concepcion. Sa press conference ng Baler tumuloy si Ipe. Ito ang bago niyang gagawing movie na official entry ng Viva Films for the coming Metro Manila Film Festival. Nakausap nga ng press si Ipe sa presscon na yun na ginawa sa Bayview Salon ng Hyatt Hotel, Manila, kahapon ng lunchtime.

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JERICHO ROSALES AND ANNE CURTIS TEAM UP FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PERIOD FILM "BALER"

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In 1898, a band of Spanish soldiers heroically defended Baler in Quezon province against Filipino forces for 337 long and grueling days. The battle, now referred to as the Siege of Baler, is the setting of a forbidden love between an Indio soldier and a Filipina lass who lived at the end of the 19th century. This period film titled Baler is the official entry of Viva Films to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this December.

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JENNYLYN MERCADO'S "FATHER" PASSES AWAY

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After birth comes death for Jennylyn Mercado's family. Sumakabilang-buhay ang amain ni Jennylyn Mercado na si Mr. Rogelio Veloso Mercado noong Martes ng hatinggabi, August 19, sa United Doctors Medical Center Hospital due to diabetes complications. He was 69.

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RUFA MAE QUINTO TAKES ADVANTAGE OF HER SHOW IN VANCOUVER TO TOUR CANADA

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Pinadalhan ni Rufa Mae Quinto ang PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ng kanyang mga litrato mula sa Canada. Nagkaroon kasi ng series of shows doon ang sexy comedienne at isinabay na niya ang mag-tour dahil first time niyang nakarating sa Canada. "Kasama ko sina Allan K, Pooh, at Giselle Sanchez. Ang nag-organize ng show ay ang Filipino community sa Vancouver. Kaya ang saya-saya namin kasi nga sabik ang mga kababayan natin doon na mag-show ang mga tulad namin. "First time ko kasing mag-show sa Canada kaya excited ako. ‘Tapos makakasama ko pa sila Allan K, Poohm at Giselle. Sa Pilipinas kasi nakakasama ko na sila sa shows kaya ang saya nung magkasama kami sa Canada," masayang kuwento ni Rufa Mae sa PEP.

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KRISTA RANILLO WILL NOT DO OTHER SEXY MAGAZINE PICTORIALS AFTER "FHM"

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In TV5's Hush Hush, Krista Ranillo plays Kate, a product of a reality show na dahil walang nangyari sa kanyang career sa isang network ay lumipat sa Spotlight Agency and is having an affair with a married talk show host, Gabby (Dominic Ochoa). Hush Hush is about young celebrities who are experiencing the highs and lows of the entertainment business. "Ito po ang first soap ko ever," sabi ni Krista sa PEP sa presscon ng Hush Hush sa Mario's restaurant sa Tomas Morato, Quezon City kahapon, August 19.

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SAM MILBY FOUGHT FOR HIS FIRST INDIE MOVIE "CUL-DE-SAC"

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Halatang pagod pa si Sam Milby nang pinapasok sa standby area ng mga press for the set visit of the new Cinemabuhay grant movie of new and young filmmaker Juan Miguel Sevilla, ang Cul-de-sac. Katatapos niya pa lang mag-location taping for his ABS-CBN primetime series Dyosa at dumiretso agad siya sa shoot ng nasabing suspense movie co-starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Chin-Chin Gutierrez. Kapansin-pansin din ang "sugat" niya sa labi at sa pisngi, so PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) asked him kung totoo ito o kung prosthetics niya ito from Dyosa. "He did this to me!" joke muna ni Sam habang itinuturo ang napakabatang direktor nilang si Juan Miguel bago niya sabihing prosthetics pala ito sa movie.

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LOVI POE RETURNS TO SCHOOL WHILE STILL BUSY WITH HER SHOWBIZ CAREER

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Nakakuha ang PEP ng update tungkol sa personal na buhay at career ni Lovi Poe mula sa manager niya na si Leo Dominguez. Akala namin ay lie-low na sa kanyang career ang young singer-actress at nawalan ng gana na patakbuhin ang career pagkatapos maudlot ang pagmamahalan nila ng young actor na si Jolo Revilla. Pati kasi sa TV, biglang naglaho si Lovi at noong Sunday, sa Dear Friend ng GMA-7 lang uli siya napanood after a very tearful guesting sa Showbiz Central, kung saan on national TV ay pinili niya ang ina over Jolo.

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MAUI TAYLOR SETTLES OLD GRUDGES IN HER "SHOWBIZ CENTRAL" GUESTING

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Tila big deal for Showbiz Central ang pagi-guest ni Maui Taylor sa show kahapon, August 17. Napapayag din ito na maupo sa "Hot Seat" ng Central Jury kunsaan, sa bandang huli ay kailangan ni Maui na mamili between Killer Question or Killer Task.

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DINGDONG DANTES AND MARIAN RIVERA OFF TO NEW JERSEY FOR A GMA PINOY TV EVENT

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Nakuhanan ng Showbiz Central nang umalis patungong New Jersey ang pinakasikat na love team ng GMA-7 na sina Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera noong Biyernes, August 15 ng umaga para sa activity roon for GMA Pinoy TV. Nakatakdang bumalik ang mga ito ngayong linggong para naman harapin na nila ang pagpi-prepare for their birthday show sa Araneta Coliseum on August 27. Bagama't iniintriga ang pagkakasabay ng kanilang show sa Araneta na Let's Celebrate, The Dingdong & Marian's Birthday Blow-out at ang first day showing naman ng Star Cinema movie na nagtatampok kina Richard Gutierrez at KC Concepcion na For The First Time, halatang masaya ang dalawa sa importansiyang ibinibigay sa kanila ng GMA-7.

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JOHN LLOYD CRUZ IS ARMANDO IN "I LOVE BETTY LA FEA"

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Na-reveal na finally ang aktor na gaganap bilang Armando sa upcoming primetime series ng ABS-CBN na I Love Betty La Fea sa The Buzz kahapon, August 17. Ito ay walang iba kundi si John Lloyd Cruz. Matatandaan na pormal na ipinakilala si Bea Alonzo na gaganap bilang Betty La Fea noong May 8 this year. Sumunod na ipinakilala ang magiging best friend ni Betty na si Nicholas na gagampanan ni Vhong Navarro. At hindi nagtagal ay ibinunyag na rin ang babaeng makakatapat ni Bea bilang Daniella na si Ruffa Gutierrez. Sa dinami-rami ng mga kinunsidera at mahabang proseso, isiniwalat ni John Lloyd ang kanyang damdamin sa pagkakapili sa kanya bilang Armando. "Nakakatakot, e. Na para sa isang project na ganito kalaki, nangangapa pa rin tayo. But I'm more than happy to be working again with Bea," saad ni John Lloyd.

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WARNER BROS. DELAYS RELEASE OF NEW HARRY POTTER FILM

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15 (PNA/Xinhua) -- The release date of the new Harry Potter film, which earlier was expected to open in theaters later this year, has been pushed back to next summer, Warner Bros. Pictures said Thursday. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," the sixth installment of the popular franchise, will be released on July 17, 2009 as Hollywood's writers strike earlier this year has changed the " competitive landscape" for the next summer season, according to Alan Horn, the studio's chief operating officer. Horn said in a statement that the studio decided to delay the release of "Half-Blood Prince" in order to take advantage of the lucrative summer season with less blockbuster competitors.

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FRANCIS MAGALONA ISSUES STATEMENT, ADMITS HE'S ILL

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Singer-songwriter Francis Magalona issued an official statement earlier today, August 14, via text message to his Eat Bulaga! family confirming the sad news that he is indeed stricken with leukemia. Yesterday, August 13, word came out about Francis's delicate condition and his need for blood donors. In a phone conversation with Pupil band manager and Francis's good friend, Day Cabuhat, she told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) that any blood type coming from donors will be accepted. Francis's blood type as learned by PEP is Type O.

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PEP: DIANA ZUBIRI DID NOT REPLACE ANYONE IN ONE NIGHT ONLY

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Nilinaw ng OctoArts Films insider sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang nasulat dito na ipinalit daw sa Star Magic talents na sina Angelica Panganiban at Roxanne Guinoo sina Diana Zubiri at Iya Villania sa filmfest entry ng Canary Films (sister film production ng OctoArts Films) na One Night Only na ididirek ni Joey Reyes. Hindi pa raw lamang alam kung sino sa dalawa ang talagang kapalit ng role intended for Roxanne and Angelica."Hindi totoong ipinalit si Diana Zubiri," says the OctoArts Films insider. "Kung matatandaan, in the 2006 Metro Manila Film Festival, ipinasok na entry ng Canary Films sa Screening Committee ng MMFF ang Matakot Ka Sa Karma at ng OctoArts Films ang Short Time na magtatampok sana kina Rufa Mae Quinto, Diana Zubiri at Marvin Agustin. "Natuloy ang Matakot Ka Sa Karma na kumita rin sa festival, pero hindi na natuloy i-shoot ang Short Time dahil hindi pinayagan si Diana ng Seiko Films na contract star pa nila noon. Too late na rin para kumuha ng kapalit ni Diana at hindi na rin aabot sa deadline ng submission ng finished product sa Screening Committee kung nakakuha man ng kapalit ni Diana.

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FRANCIS MAGALONA DIAGNOSED WITH LEUKEMIA, URGENTLY NEEDS BLOOD DONATIONS

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PEP received information earlier today, August 13, that rapper-songwriter Francis Magalona has been diagnosed with leukemia and needs the help of blood donors. Pupil band manager and Francis's good friend Day Cabuhat told PEP in a phone interview that any blood type and platelets will be accepted. [Subject to medical requirements, of course.] "Donations may be made at the lower ground level of The Medical City in the name of Francis Magalona," relayed Day. The Medical City is located along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City.

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ARIEL & MAVERICK EXPLAIN DELAY OF THEIR MOVIE FOR GMA FILMS

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Medyo matatagalan pa raw bago matapos ang pelikula nina Ariel and Maverick para sa GMA Films dahil nagkaroon daw ng konting aberya. Unang-una ay bigla raw nabuntis ang kanilang director na si Aleah Aliporo Eugenio at pangalawa, marami pa raw silang kulang na mga eksena kaya kailangan nilang bumalik sa Amerika. Paliwanag ni Maverick, "Hindi naman maiiwasan ang mga ganyan, e. Alam namin na marami ang naghihintay for the movie at one year in the making na nga ito. Pero mga 70 percent of the movie na ang na-shoot namin. May mga eksena na kaming nakunan dito, e. Yung mga scenes na lang sa U.S. ang kulang. Kapag okey na ang lahat at matuloy na kami, mga ten days of shooting ang gagawin namin. So, malamang na baka early next year na ito maipalabas."

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PRECIOUS ADONA DENIES REPORTED QUARREL WITH KATRINA HALILI WHILE TAPING "MAGDUSA KA"

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Dahil sa closeness na nabuo kina Precious Adona at Yul Servo habang tinatapos ang Torotot ng Viva Digital, dinala ng huli si Precious sa Luneta para mamasyal. Proud lang daw si Yul sa Maynila kung saan sa third district nito ay nahalal si Yul bilang konsehal.

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VIC SOTTO AND COMEDY KING DOLPHY REGARD EACH OTHER WITH MUTUAL LOVE AND ADMIRATION

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Comedy King Dolphy and Box-office King Vic Sotto sat down for an interview with Startalk last August 9 to talk about their upcoming film Dobol Trobol,—which will open tomorrow, August 13—their sentiments on Joey de Leon's controversial issues, and the special people who inspire them. There's talk going around that people are already clamoring for a sequel to Dobol Trobol even though the film has yet to hit theaters. What is their reaction to this? "Sana nga," Vic said to Startalk co-host Butch Francisco. "Gusto kong maulit ang experience ko kay Pidol. Yung trabaho namin parang nagsaya lang kami, e." "Hindi mo mararamdaman na tapos na," agreed Dolphy. "Ganoon kasaya ang pagtratrabaho namin," affirmed Vic. "Ganoon ang shooting namin, e."

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SARAH GERONIMO'S MOM DENIES HUMILIATING YOUNG FASHION DESIGNER

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Naisulat na diumano'y nagmaldita at nambastos ang ina ni Sarah Geronimo na si Mommy Divine sa isang young designer na gumawa ng damit ng singer-actress para sa kapapalabas pa lang na Dolphy special ng ABS-CBN na The King of Comedy: Dolphy at 80 ng ABS-CBN, kung saan ay guest si Sarah. Ayon sa kuwento, isang baguhang young designer daw ang naka-assign para gumawa at magdisenyo ng gown na gagamitin ni Sarah sa Dolphy special. At dahil baguhan ay excited ito at talaga namang kinarir ang paggawa ng gown ni Sarah. Ang kuwento pa, hindi nga daw ito natulog para lang maging maganda ang kalalabasan ng susuoting gown ni Sarah na aprubado naman daw kay Sarah at sa mommy nito.

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RACHELLE ANN GO DISMISSES "DATING DIRECTOR" RUMOR

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After her almost two-year relationship with Christian Bautista, lumabas ang balita that Rachelle Ann Go is dating GB San Pedro, director of Boy and Kris. Ang director na na-link din kay Roxanne Guinoo, ay lagi raw nakikitang kasa-kasama ni Rachelle Ann sa ilang mga lakaran. Nakarating na nga rin daw kay Christian ang nasabing balita. But when PEP interviewed Rachelle Ann last Sunday in ASAP '08, sinabi niyang walang katotohanan ang mga naglalabasang balita at ni hindi nga raw sila nagde-date ng nabanggit na direktor. "Ewan ko nga ba kung bakit siya na-link sa akin. Never naman akong lumabas with him. Nagkasama kami nung first concert ko, minsan sa mga music videos ko. Nagkaka-text-an kami, nagkikita kami, kasi siya nga ang director ng mga music videos ko, pero ganun lang."

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ALESSANDRA DE ROSSI MOVES TO ABS-CBN; JOINS CAST OF "BETTY LA FEA"

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Pagkatapos hindi tanggapin ni Alessandra de Rossi ang offer ng GMA-7 to be part of the upcoming primetime soap La Lola starring JC de Vera and Rhian Ramos para hindi na magkaroon ng panibagong gulo sa pagitan nila ni Rhian, kinumpirma ng handler ni Alex sa DMV Entertainment na tinanggap na ng award-winning young actress ang offer ng ABS-CBN to be part of I Love Betty La Fea, an upcoming primetime series starring Bea Alonzo. "The ABS offer is a perfect timing," sabi ni Alex through a prepared text message sent by her handler Beth delos Reyes. "I am happy of what is happening right now. I'll be forever grateful and thankful to GMA because even if I'm not an exclusive artist of the station, they supported me through the years that I'm with them."

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JOMARI YLLANA WANTS LOCAL TV TO BE BALANCED SANS ANY NETWORK WAR

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Natutuwa ang aktor na si Jomari Yllana na mapabilang sa roster of talents na tinapik ng bagong bihis na ABC-5 para sa kanilang new line-up of shows. Noon ngang nakaraang Sabado, August 9, ay pormal nang ipinakilala sa publiko ang TV5 sa pamamagitan ng isang two-hour television special na dinaluhan ng mga celebrities na galing sa magkabilang bigating networks. Nakausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Jomari last Thursday evening, August 7, sa press launch ng TV5 na ginanap sa C3 Events Place sa Greenhills, San Juan. Sa aming panayam ay sinabi ng aktor na sobra siyang excited na magtrabaho para sa isa pang network bukod siyempre sa ABS-CBN at GMA-7. Si Jomari, kasama si Chesca Litton, ang hosts ng first-of-its-kind reality show na pinamagatang Philippines' Scariest Challenge na mapapanood every Friday at 6 p.m. "I'm very happy and optimistic din kasi we really see a promising network na bago," bungad ni Jom matapos ang event.

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JOHN PRATS: "I WILL STAY IN ABS-CBN."

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Idiniin ni John Prats sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na hindi totoo ang isyung lilipat na siya sa GMA-7. Hindi niya alam kung ano ang detalye ng pagdiskarte ng manager niyang si Arnold Vegafria sa Kapuso network, pero aniya, "I will stay in ABS-CBN!" Dagdag niya, "In fact, I will sign a new contract for ABS-CBN tomorrow. It will just be for a year. Annual renewal na lang siguro. Pero if you're going to ask me kung ano ang magiging dahilan why I should transfer na, it's not because of money. Definitely, hindi ko gagawin 'yon dahil lang sa pera. Kung saan na lang ako maggu-grow. "Ang naiisip ko kasi riyan, I'm not getting any younger anymore. Sa trabaho lang ako. Kung sa tingin ko, as an actor maggu-grow ako sa GMA-7, lilipat ako. Pero kung okey naman ako sa ABS-CBN at maganda ang nangyayari sa career ko, bakit pa ako lilipat?" paliwanag ng young actor. Kay John, walang lumalapit para sa offer ng GMA-7. Ang alam niya, dumaraan 'yon sa manager niya.

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STAR RECORDS SURPRISES GARY VALENCIANO ON HIS 44TH BIRTHDAY

Last night, August 6, Gary Valenciano was all set to call it a day. After wrapping up a dinner date with wife Angeli Pangilinan to celebrate his 44th birthday, the singer known for his energetic performances was ready to relax and simply chill out at home. But Angeli have other things in mind. Coaxing her husband to accompany her to the Conway's Bar inside the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Gary willingly tagged along expecting to meet a few friends for a small chat.

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KATRINA HALILI IS ALL WORK AND NO TIME FOR LOVE

Naapektuhan na si Katrina Halili ng kanyang sobrang sipag. Sa halos araw-araw na pagtatrabaho nang todo ay nagkakasakit na ang young sexy actress at halos hindi maka-focus sa kanyang trabaho. Nakausap ng PEP si Katrina sa sa taping ng bagong programang Obra, na magsisimula na sa August 14, sa Tomas Morato, Quezon City. Inamin ng bida ng Magdusa Ka na medyo iniinda na ng kanyang katawan ang walang patid na trabaho.

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CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA GIVES UP OTHER "RAKETS" FOR "WEST SIDE STORY"

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Aminado si Christian Bautista, na ang pagkakaroon ng lead role sa isang musical play na tulad ng STAGES's West Side Story can really consume so much of his time. Marami nga raw siyang "raket" na kailangang i-give-up since araw-araw ang kanilang rehearsals. Pero wala raw siyang pinagsisisihan nang nang ginawa niya ang West Side Story, wherein he plays the role of Tony at magsisimula na ang staging from September 5 to October 12, this year. "Talaga pong pina-block ko na ang mga schedule namin, but we can still do bookings at night, after...so, maliligo lang, and then, go! Ngayon nga po, nilalagnat na ‘ko, pero, wala pong regrets. The theater is always a different experience. The love for it, the love of performing in it and the love that you have for your fellow theatermates."

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DOLPHY AND VIC SOTTO TO PROMOTE "DOBOL TROBOL" TOGETHER IN "EAT BULAGA!"

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Nababalita pa lang na magsasama sa pelikula sina Dolphy at Vic Sotto, usap-usapan na kung paano ang promotion ng movie at kung magpo-promote ba si Vic sa ABS-CBN at si Dolphy sa GMA-7. Ini-expect din na pansamantalang kalilimutan ang network war at iwe-welcome sa shows ng Kapamilya network si Vic, na hindi man exclusive talent ng GMA-7 ay may dalawang shows na roon umeere, ang Eat Bulaga! at Ful Haus. Ang Eat Bulaga! ay blocktimer at produced ng TAPE, Inc. samantalang ang Ful Haus ay co-production ng kanyang M-Zet TV Productions at ng GMA-7. Si Mang Dolphy ang may exclusive contract sa ABS-CBN at inaabangan ang paglabas niya sa shows ng Kapuso network para i-promote ang movie nila ni Vic na matagal hinintay ng fans.

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CARMI MARTIN REUNITES WITH FORMER LEADING MEN DOLPHY AND VIC SOTTO IN "DOBOL TROBOL"

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Kasama si Carmi Martin sa Dobol Trobol: Get Redi 2 Rambol na pinagbibidahan ng Comedy King na si Dolphy at ng Box-Office King na si Vic Sotto at ipalalabas simula August 13. Ginagampanan dito ni Carmi ang papel bilang asawa ni Dolphy. Bale reunion movie ito nina Carmi at Dolphy dahil 15 years na raw ang huling pelikula na magkasama sila at hindi na nga raw matandaan ng seksi pa ring aktres ang title ng pelikula nila.

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CESAR MONTANO TO SETTLE PERSONAL MATTERS WITH WIFE SUNSHINE CRUZ IN BEIJING OLYMPICS

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Ang buong akala ni Cesar Montano ay final episodes na ng The Singing Bee yung nai-tape nila noong August 5 sa isa sa studios ng ABS-CBN. Natunugan niya na may party reservation para sa grupong 'yon ng ABS-CBN sa Belissimo restaurant na pag-aari mismo ni Cesar at ng anak niyang si Angela. "Masaya talaga ako dahil in-inform na