SONA 2013 Fashion Photo Red Cartpet Premiere

                    

Source: ABS-CBNNews.com and Interaksyon.com

LeBron James Manila "Witness History"

NBA superstar LeBron James faced fans and media at the Makati Shangri La Hotel on Tuesday, July 23, during his Nike "Witness History" tour in Manila.

 

 LeBron James has arrived in Manila, Philippines on July 22, 2013 for his "Nike Witness History" tour.

Lebron James, who last month was named Finals MVP after leading the Miami Heat to back-to-back NBA championships, came to Manila on board a private jet, a Nike Corporate Jet N3546, which landed at NAIA around 5:30 in the afternoon yesterday. He went straight to the Makati Shangri-la Hotel where he will be staying for the duration of his Manila visit, and where his "Nike Witness History" press conference will be held at noon today, July 23.

Photos of Lebron James' arrival in Manila: (credit to @Shady00018, @drealsource, @tjmanotoc, @gmanews)

At 2PM after the presscon, Lebron James will go to the Nike Park at the Bonifacio Global City Taguig for an appearance and finally, at 4PM, he will be at the Mall of Asia Arena for his Nike-sponsored "Witness History" basketball clinic.

ABS-CBN Refutes GMA-7's Claim of Primetime Leadership

ABS-CBN’s hit superhero primetime series “Juan dela Cruz” starring Teleserye King Coco Martin continues to lead in the latest nationwide TV ratings, making it as the most-watched TV program in the country.

Based on the latest data last Wednesday (July 17) from Kantar Media that uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, “Juan dela Cruz” continues to rule primetime TV with an impressive national TV ratings of 35.9%, or 14 points higher than its rival program “Anna Karenina,” which GMA claims to be ‘dominating its time slot.’

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN’s newest teleserye “Muling Buksan Ang Puso” enjoyed high viewership as the second most-watched TV program with a 29.6% national TV ratings contrary to claims that GMA’s “Mundo Mo’y Akin” is the ‘most-watched drama series on primetime.’ Based on data from Kantar Media, “Mundo Mo’y Akin” lagged behind “Muling Buksan Ang Puso” by as much as 8 points.

Likewise, the fast-paced Kapamilya drama “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala” topbilled Pinoy Soap Opera Queen Judy Ann Santos, has kept its loyal viewers on the edge of their seats as it still ruled its timeslot with 21.9% national TV ratings. Its rival “My Husband’s Lover” continues to lose steam and rated only 16.5% despite claims that it has more viewers.

Apart from its winning drama series, ABS-CBN’s flagship TV newscast “TV Patrol” remains to be the most-watched news program in the country. “TV Patrol” became the third most-watched TV program with a national TV rating of 28.8% or 10 points higher than “24 Oras” (18.7%).

Family drama series “Annaliza,” topbilled by fast-rising Kapamilya child star Andrea Brillantes, and hit Koreanovela “That Winter The Wind Blows” continue to charm more TV viewers as proven by the recent national TV ratings. “Annaliza” ruled its timeslot with 18.5%, beating its rival show “Home Sweet Home” that only scored 11.2%. While, the Kapamilya Koreanovela won with 9.9%, trouncing GMA’s “Padam Padam The Music of Their Hearts,” which only got 7.2%.

Don’t miss “Annaliza,” “TV Patrol,” “Juan dela Cruz,” “Muling Buksan Ang Puso,” “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala” and “That Winter The Wind Blows,” weeknights, on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

 

Ejay Falcon's Sexy Hot Transformation in 'Dugong Buhay!'

From a curly long hair to a shaved one, Ejay Falcon transformed into a big, bald, and bold character as Victor in the afternoon teleserye, "Dugong Buhay!"

 

“Medyo kinabahan pero masaya na rin ako kasi nung sinabi sa akin, nung nabasa ko naman 'yung script, parang makakatulong talaga sa kuwento ng ‘Dugong Buhay.’ Kailangan gawin iyon,” he said upon deciding to change look for the series.

As Ejay turned bald, he even looks sexier and hotter yet tougher! Check out some of the sexy hot photos of the renewed Ejay Falcon as Victor in "Dugong Buhay:"   

We will miss you.. Cory Monteith.. Forever!

Below is the official statement from FOX. 

“We are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Cory was an exceptional talent and an even more exceptional person. He was a true joy to work with and we will all miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.” – Glee producers, FOX & 20th Century Fox

What will happen to Glee's storyline now that it's male lead passed away? My deepest condolences to Cory's family, friends and fans. Below are some of my fave Finn Hudson performances/moments on Glee (video upload credits to owners). Gosh I got teary-eyed while watching these videos! Sound-off your fave Cory moments below.

(Credits to Iyani Escarpe, D Sweet Box)

  

Don't Stop Believing:

 Glee's Father's Day Scene:

Can't Fight This Feeling:

Just The Way You Are:

Finn & Brody Fight:

Faithfully:

I Just Can't Stop Loving You:

Finn & Rachel Seperate Ways:

Roots Before Branches:

Angel Locsin's Acting Award is Far Better than FHM Sexiest Title

Angel Locsin's Acting Award is Far Better than FHM Sexiest Title

Both Dingdong Dantes and Phil Younghusband are equally proud of their girlfriends Marian Rivera and Angel Locsin, who are considered this generations Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor as far as their celebrity status are concern.

But while Dingdong lauds Marian for being this year's sexiest woman of FHM Philippines, Phil believes that Angel's acting awards are way better than her FHM sexiest ranking.

  

In his interview with ABS-CBN News that was aired on Wednesday, July 10, Phil said he wouldn't mind if his girlfriend only ranked third in the said fan-based poll of the popular men's magazine.

"Well, for me, Angel's winning the acting awards, which I think for her, is something. For me, I think excelling and success in your own craft, in your own profession is one of the best things to be proud of.” Phil said.

"For me, she's No. 1, no matter what happens. I think the acting awards are the best thing for her." the Azkals member added.

Manila, second city to be attacked by alien-like sea monsters in “Pacific Rim”

Manila once again gets special mention, this time in the main trailer of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures' “Pacific Rim.”

As narrated in the trailer, Manila is the second city to be attacked by alien-like sea monsters originating in the Pacific Ocean. Scenes pertaining to the Manila attack are also featured, which are expected to create a sensation when the film opens locally in July.

In “Pacific Rim,” when legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge.

But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes—a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)—who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse.

The film stars Charlie Hunnam (TV’s “Sons of Anarchy”), Idris Elba (“Thor”), Rinko Kikuchi (“The Brothers Bloom”), Charlie Day (“Horrible Bosses”), and Ron Perlman (the “Hellboy” films).

Opening across the Philippines in July 11 in 3D, 2D and regular theaters, “Pacific Rim” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Raymond Gutierrez, leaving GMA Network?

Just like his twin brother Richard, Raymond Gutierrez is now free as a bird in the sky!

Raymond Gutierrez's contract with GMA Network expired earlier this year. Raymond has no existing projects on the Kapuso Network since his regular projects bid goodbye on TV - "HOT TV" and "Party Pilipinas."

Here's his intriguing tweet yesterday, “Received good news. Anticipating this new project and new environment.”

Raymond is a good TV host. He'll surely have a definite place on ABS-CBN or TV5 if the rumors are true that he already decided to leave GMA Network.

Steamy Hot Love Scenes of Jake Cuenca and Joem Bascon in 'Lihis!'

Hunk actors Jake Cuenca  and Joem Bascon star in the upcoming gay-themed indie film "Lihis."  The two play NPA lovers during the martial law days!

Aside from the historic theme of the movie, what made this film more exciting is the intimate very hot love scenes of Jake and Joem. 

Well, are you ready to get wet?! Here are some of the wet and wild steamy sex scenes of Jake and Joem taken from the movie:

Joining Jake and Joem in the movie are Isabelle Daza, Lovi Poe, and Gloria Diaz with  Raquel Villavicencio, Jaime Pebanco and Tony Mabesa.

The movie is an official entry to the very first Sineng Pambansa National Film Festival All-Masters Edition.

Sineng Pambansa happens in all SM Cinemas nationwide from September 7-16, 2013.

‘Muling Buksan Ang Puso’ Pilots at No. 2 with 28.4% Nationwide Rating

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (July 7 and 8, 2013):

 “The Voice of the Philippines” tops Sunday; “Muling Buksan ang Puso”

premieres Monday with a strong rating of 28.4 percent.

Here are the Top 20 programs and comparative TV ratings nationwide (rural + urban) from July 7 to 8, 2013 according to Kantar Media:

July 7, 2013 (Sunday):

Daytime:

The Healing Eucharist (5.8%) vs. In Touch (1.1%)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (5.0%) vs. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (5.6%)
Salamat Dok (3.8%) vs. Super Book (9.4%) / Cinderella (8.6%)
Pinoy Pride XXI When Worlds Collide The Primer (4.9%) vs. Pororo (8.8%) / Toriko (9.5%)
San Miguel Purefoods Kwentong Kusina Kwentong Buhay (5.5%) vs. Aha (9.4%)
Matanglawin (7.9%) vs. Born Impact Born To Be Wild Weekend Edition (9.2%)
Up (11.4%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival (Sunday) “Cats and Dogs” (12.7%) / Everyday Easy (10.2%)
ASAP 18 (12.7%) vs. Sunday All Stars (10.5%) / GMA Blockbusters “My Househusband Ikaw Na” (9.7%)
Luv U (10.5%) vs. GMA Blockbusters “Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs” (12.5%)
The Buzz (7.8%) vs. I Bilib Featuring: Is It Possible? (8.4%)

Primetime:

TV Patrol Weekend (12.3%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (8.3%) / Kap’s Amazing Stories (11.8%)
Goin’ Bulilit (18.4%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (21.1%) vs. Istorifik Pidol’s Kuwentong Fantastik (4.7%)
Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (23.3%) / The Voice of The Philippines (30.8%) vs. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (20.9%) vs. Talentadong Pinoy (5.3%) / Sine Ko 5ingko Prime (Linggo) (4.2%)
Gandang Gabi Vice (18.3%) / Sunday’s Best “All for 1″(3.0%)vs. Imbestigador (13.4%) / Sunday Night Box Office (4.7%) vs. Pilipinas News (2.6%) / Misibis Bay Ang Unang Pagkikita (1.3%)

July 8, 2013 – Monday

Daytime:

Kape’t Pandasal (0.4%) / Matanglawin (Replay) (1.0%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (Replay) (0.8%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (4.5%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.4%)
Kris Tv (6.9%) vs. Doraemon (6.5%) / Detective Conan (7.2%)
Yakitate!! Japan (5.6%) vs. Chibi Maruko-Chan (7.5%)
Kuroko’s Basketball (5.9%) vs. Bleach (6.5%)
Naruto Shippuuden (6.4%) vs. Ghost Fighter (7.6%) / Kusina Master (6.3%)
Love Rain (8.5%) vs. With A Smile (7.2%)
Minute To Win It (13.9%) vs. Unexpected You (7.9%)
Be Careful With My Heart (22.8%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (11.6%)
It’s Showtime (11.9%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (15.5%) vs. Wowowillie (3.3%)
My Little Juan (9.7%) vs. Mga Basang Sisiw (10.3%)
Dugong Buhay (11.1%) vs. Maghihintay Pa Rin (9.0%)
A Promise of A Thousand Days (8.3%) / Pinoy True Stories (8.4%) vs. Kakambal Ni Eliana (10.3%)
Absolute Boyfriend (10.7%) vs. My Daughter Seoyoung (7.9%)

Primetime:

Annaliza (17.0%) vs. Home Sweet Home (10.1%)
TV Patrol (25.7%) vs. 24 Oras (17.8%) vs. Cassandra Warrior Angel (4.7%)
Juan Dela Cruz (32.2%) vs. Anna Karenina (20.7%) vs. Undercover (3.6%) / Misibis Bay (3.4%)
Muling Buksan Ang Puso (28.4%) vs. Mundo Mo’y Akin (20.3%) vs. Sine Ko 5ingko Prime (6.2%)
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (23.2%) vs. My Husband’s Lover (15.0%)
That Winter The Wind Blows (10.0%) vs. Padam Padam The Music of Their Hearts (6.5%)
Bandila (4.5%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.4%) vs. Pilipinas News (2.8%) vs. Reaksyon Kasama Si Luchi Cruz-Valdes (1.3%) / Ang Latest Up Late (0.7%)
Banana Nite (2.1%) vs. I-Witness The GMA Documentaries (3.4%) / Tim Yap Show (1.1%) vs. The Medyo Latenight Show With Jojo A. (0.3%)

Source: Kantar Media

Cinemalaya 2013: Pauko Avelino's DEBOSYON Trailer

Paulo Avelino in 'Debosyon' for Cinemalaya 2013

Watch the trailer:

YouTube URL

Gretchen Barretto Joins Judy Ann Santos in 'Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala!'

Award-winning actress Gretchen Barretto will soon make a grand comeback to primetime TV via ABS-CBN’s hit drama series “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala,” which is topbilled byPinoy Soap Opera Queen Judy Ann Santos.

In her official Instagram account, La Greta recently posted photos of her while taping for the teleserye. “I love joining this team and I’m loving every minute of it,” said Gretchen in one of her photo captions. In the story of “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala,” Gretchen will play the role of Attorney Eva Custodio.

Discover the ties that unite Atty. Custodio and Anessa (Judy Ann) in the fiercer story of "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala," weeknights on its new timeslot at 9:15:pm, after "Muling Buksan Ang Puso" on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.