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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Viewers Discretion is Advice: Gerald Anderson "Peeing" Scandal

A photo scandal of actor Gerald Anderson peeing goes viral online.

A big question whether it is Gerald Anderson in the photo scandal. It is widely spreads in the internet and social media users used to comment about the photo of Gerald. It's a buzz online when the photo scandal uploaded but many still confused if it was really Gerald Anderson peeing.

Meet Daniel Padilla's brother: RJ Padilla

After Daniel Padilla, another member from the Padilla clan of actors is finding his way into the world of show business, and with his stance and manner of speaking that is typical of a “Padilla,” he is starting to show signs of being the next “Bad Boy of Philippine Television.”

Showbiz newcomer RJ Padilla is Robin Padilla’s nephew and Daniel Padilla’s half brother.  He is the son of Rommel Padilla, elder brother of Robin and Bebe Gandanghari.

Recently, the 24 year-old kapuso actor astounded the audience at a regional show in Batangas City when he unexpectedly took his shirt off in the middle of his production number.  Members of the audience screamed at the sight of RJ’s – take note -- six pack abs!

In an interview after the event, RJ revealed that he did not plan to flaunt his chiselled torso but when he saw how encouraging the audience was, he decided to push his limits further and gave them one hell of a show!

Asked whether it won’t bother him to be branded as the “Justin Beiber of the Philippines” after his “going shirtless” act, he brushed off the idea saying that his half brother, Daniel Padilla, is better suited for the title.

“Masarap yung feeling na maraming nagulat [sa ginawa ko] kasi dati akong payat: nag-umpisa ako na 113 lbs. lang ang timbang ko kaya malaking achievement din na makuha ko yung 135 lbs. na weight ko ngayon,” said RJ.

The young actor started serious workout when he was 20.

“Nag-we-weights ako tapos training, Yaw-Yan (Filipino style of kickboxing) at Muay Thai, so disiplina talaga.  Masarap yung feeling na yung mga paghihirap ko ay [nagkakaroon ng bunga],” he shared.

Despite RJ’s display of confidence and machismo on stage, he admitted that he was actually quite nervous about the act. “Kung napansin [nila] yung jacket ko umaagos ang pawis ko sa kaba. Kasi ‘pag ganun ka rami yung crowd kailangan maiangat ko yung energy nila, kailangan lahat gawin ko para mabuhay sila,” he confessed.

A lucky audience member also went home with RJ’s necklace and a kiss on the cheek, while another one with the actor’s tank top.

“Basta mapasaya ko ang mga tao, OK sa akin,” declared RJ.

RJ is one of the stars of “With A Smile.” He feels blessed to be given such a big break by GMA Network, which gave him the opportunity to act alongside lead stars Christian Bautista, Mikael Daez and Andrea Torres.  RJ is also one of the final 10 new members (or ‘Bagong Gang’) of the longest running gag show in the Philippines, “Bubble Gang.”

“Napakasarap ng pakiramdam,” shared RJ. “Nagpapasalamat nga ako sa Diyos kasi napaka-laking blessing para sa akin na makasama ko ang mga magagaling na artista katulad nina Mikael Daez, Andrea Torres, Christian Bautista, Direk Louie Ignacio, etc. Thankful ako na napabilang ako sa cast ng ‘With A Smile.’”

Lady Gaga announces 'Applause' as her first single from her long-awaited forthcoming album "Artpop"

Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning artist Lady Gaga has announced that the first single from her long-awaited forthcoming album/app ARTPOP is "Applause", and has released its single artwork shot by Inez & Vinoodh.

"Applause" will be available worldwide beginning August 19th, and is the first single from the pop icon's highly anticipated fourth studio album/app ARTPOP, which will hit stores around the world on November 11th through Streamline/Interscope Records.

Due to popular audience demand, the pre-order for ARTPOP will also now arrive on August 19th - two weeks earlier than previously announced. Fans who visit iTunes on August 19th will be able to purchase the single "Applause" and pre-order their copy of ARTPOP with just one click. The single will also be available at digital retailers across the globe at the same time, and CD pre-orders will be available at Amazon.com and other select retailers.

Lady Gaga is set to perform "Applause" for the first time at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on August 25th.

Watch out for Lady Gaga’s new single APPLAUSE and album ARTPOP exclusively under MCA Music in cooperation with Smart Music and LINE.

Source:  http://lionheartv.net

ABS-CBN dominates Kantar Media Nationwide TV Ratings - July 25, 2013 (Thursday)


Kantar Media is a leading television (TV) audience measurement provider with capabilities in gathering TV viewing data in both digital and analog platforms. It Is a multinational market research group that specializes in audience measurement in more than 80 countries, has 26 TV networks, ad agencies, and pan-regional networks subscribing to its ratings services.

 Source: http://lionheartv.net

"SHOWBIZEXPO" is now "SjeeDumbo Memoirs"



JC de Vera on His Transfer to ABS-CBN: ‘It’s a dream come true to be a Kapamilya’


Actor JC De Vera is now officially a Kapamilya after signing a two-year contract with ABS-CBN on Monday, July 29, 2013. “Admittedly, I am nervous and I am very overwhelmed because it’s a dream come true to be a Kapamilya,” said JC. He revealed that he will start taping for an upcoming teleserye in August. He also said that he is open to do any role whether for drama, action, and even comedy. “I am very willing to do all the projects the management will offer,” he said.


Present during the signing were (L-R) ABS-CBN TV production head Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN broadcast head Cory Vidanes, JC de Vera, ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, talent handler Necie Concio (representing JC’s manager, Leo Dominguez). and ABS-CBN business unit head Deo Endrinal. ABS-CBN TV production head Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN broadcast head Cory Vidanes, Actor JC De Vera, ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, Talent manager Necie Concio, Business unit head Deo Endrinal

Monday, July 29, 2013

Inspirational Intervention with Pope Francis

While the papal entourage made its way through the picturesque Quinta de Boa Vista park, a nine year old boy wearing a Seleçao soccer jersey, jumped the hurdles and made his way through to the white jeep, where he was received affectionately by Pope Francis, and whispered in the Pontiff’s ear: “I have a very important message for you...I want to become a priest.”

At this point the Pope, visibly moved, clutched him to his chest and told the boy. “Your dream begins to fulfill today. I will pray for you, but you must pray for me.

With trembling legs and his hands over his face, full of emotion and excitement, the young boy returned to his father, happy and even more proud of his son for this unique moment.

Pope Francis: Who am I to judge gay people?

Pope Francis


Pope Francis has said gay people should not be marginalised but integrated into society.
Speaking to reporters on a flight back from Brazil, he reaffirmed the Roman Catholic Church's position that homosexual acts were sinful, but homosexual orientation was not.
"If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge him?"
He also said he wanted a greater role for women in the Church, but insisted they could not be priests.
The Pope arrived back in Rome on Monday after a week-long tour of Brazil - his first trip abroad as pontiff - which climaxed with a huge gathering on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach for a world Catholic youth festival.
Festival organisers estimated it attracted more than three million people.
His remarks on gay people are being seen as much more conciliatory than his predecessor's position on the issue.
Pope Benedict XVI signed a document in 2005 that said men with deep-rooted homosexual tendencies should not be priests.
Pope Francis said gay clergymen should be forgiven and their sins forgotten.
Gay 'lobbying' "The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains this very well," Pope Francis said in a wide-ranging 80-minute long interview with Vatican journalists.
"It says they should not be marginalised because of this but that they must be integrated into society."
But he condemned what he described as lobbying by gay people.
"The problem is not having this orientation," he said. "We must be brothers. The problem is lobbying by this orientation, or lobbies of greedy people, political lobbies, Masonic lobbies, so many lobbies. This is the worse problem."
On the role of women in the Church, he said: "We cannot limit the role of women in the Church to altar girls or the president of a charity, there must be more.
"But with regards to the ordination of women, the Church has spoken and says no... That door is closed."
Answering questions about the troubled Vatican bank, he said the institution must become "honest and transparent" and that he would listen to advice on whether it could be reformed or should be shut down altogether.
"I don't know what will become of the bank. Some say it is better that is a bank, others that it should be a charitable fund and others say close it," he said.

Excerpt from BBC News 

Billy Crawford? Gay? OMG!

“I‘m lost. I‘m very confused. And Nikki has nothing to do with it. I need to try to find what was making me happy before. Who was I,” Billy Crawford told Boy Abunda on “The Buzz” regarding his break-up with Nikki Gil. Some televiewers perceived Billy’s statements as someone who is having an identity crisis. Is he gay?




Read the full transcript of the exclusive interview with Billy Crawford by “The Buzz” host Boy Abunda on Sunday, July 28, 2013:
Boy: Naghiwalay na nga ba kayo ni Nikki Gil? Tell me what you can.
Billy: Nawawala ako. I’m very lost, very confused. Walang kinalaman si Nikki. It all boils down to me. It’s an indescribable feeling, it’s like all these negativity, confusions, the sadness, the hurt… Nikki has not been anything apart from good to me. Everything I said there a while ago, you know, she is a dream come true when it comes to finding the right one. Pero it’s hard to find the right one kung ikaw mismo, you’re not right. And it’s been a while, it’s been a while I’ve been… I don’t know who to blame. It’s been a while I’m back at being myself. Dahil lahat ng tao kasi nakikita nila ako masayahin, matulungin. I tried to do everything I can for everyone to be happy, especially the people around me; the people that I love. And I forgot what makes me happy; I forgot who I am. I don’t know what I’m doing cuz all I know what to do is to work. It’s been almost 26 years I’m in this industry. I’ve been everywhere and this is the first time I’ve ever felt this way. That’s why I ask everyone, do not blame Nikki. She has no fault. I’m not a perfect guy; I’m not a perfect person. I’ve done some things in my life then that I regret and she supported me, she understood. She was there. But I tend to go home by myself. It’s so simple kasi to go around with friends and to enjoy and forget about the problems, whatever you’re going through. Especially kung may naririnig kang problema na pinagdadaanan ng mga kaibigan mo. Sobrang daling makalimutan kung ano ‘yung problema. Nakalimutan ko I’m the one who’s completely lost and I’m searching. I asked her this, you know, give me that chance to find myself cuz it’s very difficult.

Welcome to Kapamilya Network! JC DE VERA


About to happen today. From Kapuso back in 2003 to Kapatid network , now JC DE VERA to Sign a contract with ABSCBN! JC De Vera started as Kapuso star back in 2003 and joined the teen show CLICK. GMA Network saw a potential in JC De Vera from that time and started working on projects like Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig and Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita. He also got to work with Yasmien Kurdi, Rhian Ramos and Heart Evangelista. In 2010 he signed a 3Year Non-Exclusive contract to TV5 (Kapatid Network). He did the remake of Robin PAdilla’s Utol Kong Hoodlum, Valiente and Cassandra with Eula Caballero.
 Today, JC De Vera to sign a contract with the biggest television Network, ABSCBN and will be a part of the roster of actors who will have major major chances of appearing in longest running drama anthology in Asia, Maalaala Mo Kaya.

With ABSCBN’s record to make a transferee’s career on a high, how far will JC de Vera can go? Will post photos of his contract signing today on ABSCBN. Now I’m wondering  who will be his first leading lady. Now TFC will get to know him. Who is his Manager again?


Raymond Gutierrez Transferring to ABS-CBN

 
If we are to base it on the exchange of tweets between John "Sweet" Lapus and Raymond Gutierrez, both a former hosts of the defunct GMA-7 Sunday showbiz-oriented show "Showbiz Central", then it is true that the twin brother of Richard Gutierrez will soon become a Kapamilya.
 

Be Careful with My Heart' Beats All Six Primetime TV Shows of GMA in the TV Ratings!




Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap's hit romantic-comedy series "Be Careful With My Heart" has become a worldwide phenomenon that local and global Filipinos are watching it on air through ABS-CBN and online via iWanTV.com.ph. Its impressive nationwide TV ratings even surpassed GMA primetime shows.

Based on the data last Thursday (July 25) from Kantar Media that cover urban and rural homes nationwide, "Be Careful With My Heart" garnered 23% national TV ratings, besting all six primetime shows of GMA namely, Binoy Henyo (10.3%), 24 Oras (17.9%), Anna Karenina (21.7%), Mundo Mo'y Akin (21.7%), My Husband's Lover (15.6%), and The Innocent Man (8.5%).

With the recent twists and turns in the story, Maya (Jodi) and Ser Chief’s (Richard) legions of fans will surely won’t miss a single episode of “Be Careful With My Heart” notably now that the parents of Richard, especially his mother Doña Esmeralda Lim (Marissa Delgado), are making efforts to know her ‘girlfriend’ better. Will Doña Esmeralda wholeheartedly accept Maya as her son’s new love? How will Richard help Maya to win his parents’ support for their relationship?

Friday, July 26, 2013

Remembering JR Valentin of "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros"

25-year-old JR Valentin is a 6′3″ tall male model and actor in the Philippines. He won a modeling competition sponsored by SM Supermall in the late 90’s and the Bodyshots title in 2000. He starred in the internationally acclaimed movie The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros as the policeman who befriended a young gay boy.

Marian Rivera's Star Cinema Movie "Kung Fu Divas" Trailer Released


Here's the full movie trailer of the comedy film "Kung Fu Divas" starring the ABS-CBN's Comedy Queen Aiai delas Alas and GMA-7's Primetime Queen Marian Rivera.



Produced by Reality Entertainment and The O&Co. Picture Factory Inc. Released by Star Cinema as part of their 20th anniversary presentation, the movie also stars Roderick Paulate, Edward Mendez and beauty queens Ruffa Gutierrez, Bianca Manalo, Precious Lara Quigaman, and Ms. Gloria Diaz.
Directed by Onat Diaz, "Kung Fu Divas" opens in theaters nationwide on September 25, 2013.

Mario Maurer Returns in Star Cinema Film via 'Pee Mak!'


 In its continuing celebration of its two glorious decades in the movie industry, Star Cinema distributes to Philippine cinemas Thailand's highest-grossing film of all time--"Pee Mak," a one-of-a-kind horror-comedy film that stars Thai superstar Mario Maurer. Asia's funniest ghost story "Pee Mak" is slated to be shown on theaters nationwide on August 28 (Wednesday).
 
After tackling relevant family issues in "Four Sisters And A Wedding," eye-opening connected tales of life, dream, and love in Skylight Films' drama-comedy film "Tuhog," and highly relatable ordeal of moving on from heart break in "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo" that will be shown nationwide next Wednesday (July 31), Star Cinema and its loyal viewers will soon talk about a scary but funny tale of great love shared through Thailand's popular legend of Pee Mak and his ghost wife Nak (Davika Hoorne).
 
Produced by  GTH Productions in Thailand and directed by blockbuster director Banjong Pisanthanakun, who had previously helmed box-office horror films like “Shutter”, “4BIA” and “Phobia 2”, "Pee Mak" was also released in other Asian countries including Taiwan, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia.


"Pee Mak"s fresh take on a familiar tale, quickly rode high to Thailand's box-office as it reached USD 33 million with 10 million tickets sold nationwide.
 
Together with Mario and Thai sweetheart Davika in "Pee Mak" are Thailand's funny foursome namely, Nuttapong Chartpong, Pongsatorn Jongwilas, Kantapat Permpoonpatcharasuk and Attharut Khongrasri.
 
Don't miss "Pee Mak," a comedy-horror film for the whole family that will be shown on Philippine cinemas in August 28, 2013.

Check out some of the publicity photos of the said movie featuring some of the important scenes. Here they go: 
 





Together with Mario and Thai sweetheart Davika in "Pee Mak" are Thailand's funny foursome namely, Nuttapong Chartpong, Pongsatorn Jongwilas, Kantapat Permpoonpatcharasuk and Attharut Khongrasri.

Meet the 'Wet and Wild' Hunks of 'Misibis Bay!'

Victor Silayan, Daniel Matsunaga, and Vin Abrenica are three of the sizzling hot hunks in the newest TV5 mini-serye offering "Misibis Bay!"
The three play the sons of Christopher De Leon and the love interests of Ritz Azur. They were rivals in the story as they will fight to own the heart of the sexy babe who was already a property of their father.
Check out the sexy hot photo of these three yummy hunks as they posed 'wet and wild' shirtless in a swimming pool: 


Victor and Vin were TV5's homegrown talents and products / winners of their very own reality shows namely "Boracay Bodies" (Victor) and "Artista Academy"  (Vin). On the other hand, Daniel is a Brapanese model who started his acting career in GMA-7 before jumping to TV5.

June Macasaet poses naked for HIV Awareness Campaign

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June Macasaet campaigns for HIV testing



Manhunt International 2012 winner June Macasaet flaunts his chiseled, 6-foot-1 body once again. But this time, it’s not to grab attention for himself but to create awareness for HIV testing and counseling.
June is the latest celebrity to go bare for HIV advocacy, following Philippine Volcanoes rugby flanker Kit Guerra, Mr. Gay World Philippines 2012 Carlito Rosalindo, Jr., and TV5 celebrity chef Jeremy Favia.

For June, “HIV testing is the sexiest thing a man can do,” the same message printed on his half-naked photo showcasing his body of international caliber and that sexy stare.
The ad is for Project Indulge, the HIV testing awareness campaign, which is a collaboration among Love Yourself, award-winning advertising agency Campaigns & Grey, and top-ranked photographer Jeanne Young.
The campaign “emphasizes the importance of regular HIV testing to stay healthy and feel sexy,” says the group in a press statement.
Though this ad is focused on encouraging men to take the test, several other groups encourage everyone to take the test. In May, the UNAIDS and the Philippines Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) launched the ‘YES2Test’ campaign urging all citizens to voluntary HIV testing. ElysPlanet.Com through the Bloggers For A Cause attended the Bloggers’ Forum on HIV Awareness in its aim to spread the information about the campaign.
UNAIDS record shows around 13 individuals are infected with HIV daily for the month of April 2013 and the number is rising. UNAIDS projects a total of 28,072 actual cases in the Philippines this year. And there was no way to record the number of HIV positive individuals if people refuse to take the test, says UNAIDS.
LoveYourself provides free HIV testing and counseling through its Malate-based LoveYourself Hub. With the growing demand for its services, the group plans to build a second center called LoveYourself Anglo along Shaw Boulevard near EDSA.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

FORBES Most Powerful Celebrity 2013 Full List

TV mogul Oprah Winfrey is back on top of Forbes’ Most Powerful Celebrities list. Our very own Manny Pacquiao captures the 78th slot. Check it out!
1. Oprah Winfrey
2. Lady Gaga
3. Steven Spielberg
4. Beyonce Knowles
5. Madonna
6. Taylor Swift
7. Bon Jovi
8. Roger Federer
9. Justin Bieber
10. Ellen DeGeneres
11. Hugh Jackman
12. Jennifer Lopez
13. Rihanna
14. Coldplay
15. Tiger Woods
16. LeBron James
17. Simon Cowell
18. Katy Perry
19. David Beckham
20. Robert Downey Jr
21. Leonardo DiCaprio
22. Tyler Perry
23. Channing Tatum
24. Kobe Bryant
25. Dwayne Johnson
26. Ryan Seacrest
27. Tom Cruise
28. Mark Wahlberg
29. Seth MacFarlane
30. Donald Trump
31. Cristiano Ronaldo
32. Jay-Z
33. Dr. Phil Mcgraw
34. Glenn Beck
35. Will Smith
36. Ben Affleck
37. Rush Limbaugh
38. David Letterman
39. Lionel Messi
40. Adam Sandler
41. Angelina Jolie
42. E.L. James
43. Toby Keith
44. James Patterson
45. Howard Stern
46. Carrie Underwood
47. Kenny Chesney
48. Usain Bolt
49. Jennifer Lawrence
50. Drew Brees

51. Rafael Nadal
52. Phil Mickelson
53. Ashton Kutcher
54. Sofia Vergara
55. Peter Jackson
56. Serena Williams
57. Jon Stewart
58. Jerry Bruckheimer
59. Kanye West
60. Jerry Seinfeld
61. Michael Bay
62. Maria Sharapova
63. Dr. Dre
64. Jennifer Aniston
65.Tom Brady
66. Kim Kardashian
67. Charlie Sheen
68. Calvin Harris
69. Rachael Ray
70. Kristen Stewart
71. Gwyneth Paltrow
72. Sean Hannity
73. Meryl Streep
74. David Guetta
75. Stephen King
76. Christopher Nolan
77. Gordon Ramsay
78. Manny Pacquiao
79. Tina Fey
80. Mark Burnett
81. Gisele Bundchen
82. J.K. Rowling
83. Alec Baldwin
84. Emma Stone
85. Charlize Theron
86. Neil Patrick Harris
87. Suzanne Collins
88. Floyd Mayweather
89. Mila Kunis
90. Sandra Bullock
91. Danica Patrick
92. Amy Poehler
93. George Lopez
94. Ray Romano
95. Kevin Hart
96. Zooey Deschanel
97. Louis C.K.
98. Melissa McCarthy
99. Joss Whedon
100. Miranda Kerr

Source: Forbes.com

"Bida-Kontrabida": The New Twist of "The Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera"


Pinoy Soap Opera Queen Judy Ann Santos gives a new definition to the ‘bida-kontrabida’ role as her character, Anessa, in ABS-CBN’s consistent top-rating primetime series “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala,” returns with fiercer power!


After being abused by her husband Eros (Sam Milby) and shot by her father-in-law Romulus Diomedes (Tirso Cruz III), Anessa finally finds the courage to rise up and fight for her rights. How will Anessa’s life change after getting rescued by Dr. Maria Balaguer (Amalia Fuentes)? Is her ‘new life’ the start of her retribution against Eros and Alexis (KC Concepcion) who kidnapped her son Emmanuel? In her return after five years, will Anessa be the worst nemesis that will make the Diomedes family suffer? Don’t miss the fast-paced story of “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala,” weeknights, after “Muling Buksan Ang Puso” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more updates about the show, log on to www.facebook.com/HKLM.TV and follow @HKLM_TV on Twitter.

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