EXCL: Mommy Dionisia can't marry boyfriend, Pacman says

"Taken" na si Mommy D, ayon kay Manny Pacquiao. Pero si Mommy D, todo-tanggi sa pagbubuking ni Pacman.

EXCL: Mommy Dionisia can't marry boyfriend, Pacman says

Source: ABS-CBNNews.com (July 30, 2014 at 09:41PM)

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EXCL: Melissa Ricks opens up about pregnancy

"Yes, it's true!" Melissa Ricks, 24, who rose to fame as one of the finalists of ABS-CBN's "Star Circle Quest," finally confirmed on Wednesday that she is pregnant.



EXCL: Melissa Ricks opens up about pregnancy

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Vice Ganda explains 'paid rallyists' remark

Comedian Vice Ganda defended himself on Wednesday after he was criticized for his remark on alleged "paid rallyists" during President Benigno Aquino III's State of the Nation Address last Monday.



Vice Ganda explains 'paid rallyists' remark

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Mommy D has a boyfriend, says Manny

Dionisia Pacquiao has a boyfriend.



Mommy D has a boyfriend, says Manny

Source: ABS-CBNNews.com (July 30, 2014 at 05:33PM)

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Toni on sister Alex: Kailangan niya pang magpaganda

Actress-singer Toni Gonzaga teased her sister Alex for not making it to the list of YES Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars.



Toni on sister Alex: Kailangan niya pang magpaganda

Source: ABS-CBNNews.com (July 30, 2014 at 05:26PM)

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Toni Gonzaga to stage 15th annivary concert

Actress-singer Toni Gonzaga will mark her 15th anniversary in show business with a major concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 3.



Toni Gonzaga to stage 15th annivary concert

Source: ABS-CBNNews.com (July 30, 2014 at 05:20PM)

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Paramount Pictures apologizes for tweeting Ninja Turtle 9/11 poster

The four Ninja Turtles escape from an exploding skyscraper in this image from a promotional poster for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'.

SYDNEY | Paramount Pictures film studio apologized on Wednesday for a poster for its upcoming film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”, showing the four characters jumping down from an exploding skyscraper underscored with a Sept. 11 release date.

The poster went out in a tweet posted by the Australian Paramount Pictures Twitter account and also appeared on its official Facebook page, which has more than six million fans.

Both posts received a barrage of criticism and were deleted, though some screenshots were still being shared on social media.

“We are deeply sorry to have used that artwork for the marketing materials promoting the September 11 opening in Australia,” Paramount Pictures Australia said in an emailed statement to Reuters.

“Combining that image and date was a mistake. We intended no offence and have taken immediate action to discontinue its use.”

The live-action reboot, starring Megan Fox and Johnny Knoxville and produced by “Transformers” director Michael Bay is due for release on Aug. 8 in the United States.

In Australia it will be released on Sept. 11, the thirteenth anniversary of the al Qaeda militant attacks on U.S. cities and the destruction of the World Trade Center twin towers in New York.

Paramount Pictures apologizes for tweeting Ninja Turtle 9/11 poster

Source: InterAksyon.com (July 30, 2014 at 04:56PM)

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GB Sampedro returns to Cinemalaya with personal film about marital split

Director GB Sampedro.

Giussepe Bede Sampedro, or simply GB, was an independent screenwriter and TV director who first gained prominence in 2009 when “Astig”, his full-length feature film debut, won four awards in the 5th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, including Best Director.

An episodic tale of four young men whose stories parallel and contrast with the landmarks and various images of Manila, “Astig” won six more awards in the 2010 Star Awards for Movies and clinched a Special Mention recognition in the New Currents category at the Pusan International Film Festival also that year.

With all such accolades, one would wonder why it took Direk GB five years to come up with his second film and he concentrated on directing TV shows instead. Sampedro said it wasn’t for lack of offers.

“The truth is after ‘Astig’ in 2009, natakot akong mag-pelikula ulit kasi medyo na-pressure ako as a result of the awards. Hindi ako tumanggap ng offer to make a film kasi kung gumawa ako ng pelikula two or three years ago, iisipin ko na naman ang awards,” he told InterAksyon during the recent press conference for his new film, “S6parados”, an entry in the New Breed section for Cinemalaya’s 10th year.

But even before he started making films, the idea for “S6parados” had begun taking shape as early as 2006.

“I got separated from my wife in December, 2005. The following year, I began writing the concept for the film. Kaya lang hindi ko siya matuloy-tuloy kasi feeling ko kulang yung istorya. Kulang sa highlights, hindi ko siya matapos-tapos over the years,” he confessed.

That was until last year when GB decided he was confident enough to finally get it done. Enlisting the assistance of award-winning screenwriter (“Two Funerals”) and InterAksyon entertainment editor Enrique V. Ramos, Sampedro thought he finally found the right ingredients for his latest big screen offering.

“Feeling ko, okay na okay na yung timpla ng story. At napag-isipan ko rin na it’s about time to make a movie without thinking of awards. Para sa akin, hindi makakatulong yun sa paggawa ng isang magandang pelikula,” he added.

Inspired by the lessons from the failure of his own marriage, GB said “S6parados” is the story of six men separated from their wives, which explains the number 6 in the title.

“The film is seen from a man’s point of view when it comes to separation. Normally, we only hear the side of the women who are also in this situation. We usually don’t see that men also get hurt in these circumstances. This time, the movie presents the other side of the story,” he pointed out.

Like “Astig”, it also has a multi-story arc which has become a trademark of sorts for the filmmaker. “I always liked fast-paced stories and I’m always intrigued by the challenge of telling stories that focus on several characters. That’s probably why it has become my style.”

GB Sampedro (rightmost) with the cast of 'S6parados', namely (from left) Patricia Javier, Jason Abalos, Ricky Davao, Melissa Mendez, Ritz Azul (seated), Erik Santos, Anjo Yllana, and Victor Neri.

“The first character played by Victor Neri suffers from sexual incompatibility with his partner which led him to become a workaholic, which eventually resulted in their separation. He gets a second chance when he is remarried to the character of Ritz Azul, who happens to be the daughter of Ricky Davao, another separado who happens to be a closet queen. Ricky harbors feelings for another man, a car salesman and another separado played by Jason Abalos and so on. Tuhog-tuhog ang mga istorya nila,” he elaborates.

Sampedro says although he did not particularly identify with the characters of “Astig”, it was still a personal film for him in the sense that he grew up in the streets of Manila where the film was shot. The characters of “S6parados”, however, are closer to who he is in real life.

“Victor Neri’s character is probably the closest to me but there are bits and pieces of me in the characters of Jason Abalos, Erik Santos, Alfred Vargas and Anjo Yllana. Nakita ko rin ang sarili ko sa characters nila, in a different perspective nga lang. Perhaps the least closest to who I am is the character of Ricky Davao, which is based on the story of some of my friends.”

Cast member Alfred Vargas, now a congressman representing the 5th district of Quezon City, is also one of the film’s producers and said he is very proud to be part of this project.

“People can expect to see themselves instantly in the shoes of one or more of the separados,” he told InterAksyon during the launch of Cinemalaya X earlier this month. “‘S6parados’ is a narrative about love, life, relationships, failures and hope. It’s everybody’s story.”

“S6parados” boasts a loaded stellar cast that includes Angel Jacob, Melissa Mendez, Althea Vega, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Iwa Moto, Diana Zubiri, Sue Prado, Menggie Cobarrubias, Cris Pastor, K-La Rivera, Rhea Lim, Jace Flores, Patricia Javier, Katrina Halili, Joel Lamangan and Ritz Azul in her first feature film.

Like all other entries in the festival, the film will be screened from August 2 to 10 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Greenbelt Makati, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

“S6parados” will have its gala premiere on Sunday, August 3, 9PM at the CCP Main Theater.

GB Sampedro returns to Cinemalaya with personal film about marital split

Source: InterAksyon.com (July 30, 2014 at 04:28PM)

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Video of the Day: McDonalds 'selfie' commercial

MANILA, Philippines – A trend called "selfie" had taken over the world by storm.



Video of the Day: McDonalds 'selfie' commercial

Source: Philstar.com (July 30, 2014 at 02:57PM)

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Sarah Geronimo admits: 'I make mistakes too'

Sarah Geronimo admits: 'I make mistakes too'

Source: Philstar.com (July 30, 2014 at 02:51PM)

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What makes Sarah G beautiful

MANILA – Sarah Geronimo believes that the way she lives her life is what makes her beautiful.



What makes Sarah G beautiful

Source: ABS-CBNNews.com (July 30, 2014 at 01:30PM)

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What Jake Cuenca feels about villain roles

Despite getting good reviews for his performance as the villain Franco Hidalgo in the hit primetime series "Ikaw Lamang," actor Jake Cuenca said he would like to take a break from playing bad boy roles.



What Jake Cuenca feels about villain roles

Source: ABS-CBNNews.com (July 30, 2014 at 01:03PM)

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IN PHOTOS: Jericho and Kim, other stars shine at Yes! most beautiful launch

MANILA, Philippines – Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones showed off their post-honeymoon glow at the launch of the Yes! 100 Most Beautiful Stars on Tuesday.



IN PHOTOS: Jericho and Kim, other stars shine at Yes! most beautiful launch

Source: Philstar.com (July 30, 2014 at 11:39AM)

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How Richard Yap got role in 'Praybeyt Benjamin' sequel

"Be Careful With My Heart" star Richard Yap is excited to be finally appearing on the big screen, after plans for the movie version of his hit daytime TV series didn't push.



How Richard Yap got role in 'Praybeyt Benjamin' sequel

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Heart still hopes parents will be there for wedding

Heart Evangelista admitted that she has accepted the possibility that her family may not be around for her wedding to boyfriend, Senator Francis “Chiz” Esudero.



Heart still hopes parents will be there for wedding

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WATCH: Yeng performs new single 'SeenZoned'

Yeng Constantino on Wednesday performed her newest single, "SeenZoned", as she promotes the Academy of Rock album titled "The Next Step" on "Umagang Kay Ganda".

WATCH: Yeng performs new single 'SeenZoned'

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Cristine names sexy actresses who may inherit her 'throne'

After she announced that she no longer wants to do sexy roles in her future projects, Cristine Reyes named two celebrities who she thinks are fit to be her “successors.”



Cristine names sexy actresses who may inherit her 'throne'

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Sarah G thrilled over 'most beautiful' title

Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo expressed her happiness as she was named as the Most Beautiful Star of Yes! magazine for 2014.



Sarah G thrilled over 'most beautiful' title

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Alternative ‘Stairway to Heaven’ mix to be released

Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page. (AFP)

LONDON | Led Zeppelin is to issue an unreleased version of their most famous song, “Stairway to Heaven”, the legendary rock band said Tuesday, after more than four decades hidden in the vaults.

The alternative mix of the epic track will be released alongside a reissue of the British heavy rock group’s untitled fourth album, commonly referred to as “Led Zeppelin IV”, due out on October 27.

It will appear on a companion disc accompanying the album, as part of a remastering of the group’s entire catalogue.

Guitarist Jimmy Page has sifted through vintage studio recordings to unearth different versions of the eight tracks on the album, which first came out in 1971.

The unreleased version of “Stairway to Heaven” comes from mixing sessions done at Sunset Sound studios in Los Angeles.

The final released version was mixed at the Island Records studio in London.

Led Zeppelin’s fourth album has sold more than 29 million copies, and in the United States has gone platinum more than 23 times over.

“Stairway to Heaven” was in the news earlier this year when a US lawyer said he was gearing up to sue Led Zeppelin for allegedly pilfering another band’s music for the classic song.

Contacted by AFP in May, Francis Alexander Malofiy confirmed a report in Bloomberg Businessweek saying a copyright lawsuit is in the works, but declined to give details.

According to the magazine, the plaintiffs allege Led Zeppelin lifted the song’s opening riffs from a 1968 instrumental called “Taurus” recorded by the Los Angeles psychedelic band Spirit.

Spirit and Led Zeppelin shared the stage during a US tour in 1969.

Also to be issued on October 27 is a remastered version of the group’s fifth album “Houses Of The Holy”, also with archive takes alongside it.

New editions of the band’s first three albums came out last month.

Led Zeppelin disbanded in 1980 after the death of drummer John Bonham.

Page, singer Robert Plant and bassist John Paul Jones reunited in 2007 with Bonham’s son Jason on the drums for a one-off tribute concert for the late Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, who signed the group in 1968.

But Plant is not interested in doing it again, saying he does not want to be part of his own tribute act, touring old hits just to make money.

Alternative ‘Stairway to Heaven’ mix to be released

Source: InterAksyon.com (July 30, 2014 at 11:10AM)

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Sarah Geronimo tops Yes! 100 Most Beautiful Stars list

Sarah Geronimo arriving at the press launch of Yes! Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars list at the Elements events venue at Eton Centris in Quezon City on Tuesday. (Photo posted by MJ Marfori on Instagram)

What do Judy Ann Santos, KC Concepcion, Marian Rivera, Kim Chiu, John Lloyd Cruz, Anne Curtis, Julia Montes and Kathryn Bernardo all have in common?

All of them topped Yes! Magazine’s annual list of 100 Most Beautiful Stars. Determined by the magazine’s editorial team headed by editor-in-chief Joan Maglipon, the list is usually made up of celebrities who have had the most positive impact on people in a given year.

Not surprisingly, singer-actress Sarah Geronimo is the latest star and the eighth woman to top the list. Maglipon said Sarah is as “a woman who came into her own” this year.

The singer-actress, who celebrated her 26th birthday last July 25, has been on the list since 2009. Dubbed as the Popstar Princess, Sarah is very much in everyone’s consciousness is she is having an eventful year so far.

In addition to several high-profile endorsement deals, Sarah headlined the romantic comedy blockbuster “Maybe This Time” where she was paired with Coco Martin. She also won Female Performer of the Year in the recently concluded Yahoo! Celebrity Awards. She also returned as one of the coaches for the kids edition of “The Voice of the Philippines” where she helped steer her protégé Lyca Gairanod to victory in the talent search series.

Then there’s her personal life, which reached a milestone of sorts this year when she finally admitted to being in a relationship with actor Matteo Guidicelli. Which also helps explain why she looks more radiant than ever.

Aside from Sarah, those who made the list include Angelica Panganiban, Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Montes, Piolo Pascual, Angel Locsin, Kim Chiu, Kris Aquino, Tom Rodriguez, Anne Curtis, Jodi Sta. Maria, Xian Lim, Richard Yap, Coco Martin, Bea Alonzo, Vice Ganda, Carmina Villaroel, Lea Salonga, Judy Ann Santos, Iza Calzado, Jake Cuenca, Toni Gonzaga, Jessy Mendiola, Matteo Giudicelli, Enrique Gil, Maja Salvador, Gerald Anderson, and Julia Barretto.

Also recognized were Luis Manzano, Gary Valenciano, John Lloyd Cruz, Jericho Rosales, Kim Jones, Eddie Garcia, Dawn Zulueta, Erich Gonzales, JC De Vera, Angel Aquino, Shaina Magdayao, Louise delos Reyes, Arjo Atayde, Bimby Yap, Liza Soberano, Ynna Asistio, Dimples Romana, Sam Milby, Zanjoe Marudo, Enchong Dee, Alden Richards, Coleen Garcia, Arron Villaflor, Alex Medina, Ritz Azul, Mark Neumann, Rafel Rossell, Janine Gutierrez, Julie Anne San Jose, Ryzza Mae Dizon and Andrea Brillantes.

Yes! Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful Stars of 2014 special issue is now available on newsstands nationwide.

Sarah Geronimo tops Yes! 100 Most Beautiful Stars list

Source: InterAksyon.com (July 30, 2014 at 11:02AM)

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