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American Idol Season 9 - Top 24 Spoilers

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And so here comes the new season of American Idol. And the buzz about the Top 24 American Idol Season 9
contestants' names who will get to perform for America is now circulating around the blogsphere.

Find out who made the final cut:

Top 24

1. Michelle Delamor (Idol Chatter)
Age: 19
Hometown: Miami Beach, FL
Silent Night

2. Katie Stevens – According to VFTW – - Boston Audition
Season 9 Hollywood interview
Age: 17
Hometown: Middlebury, Connecticut
Instruments: Piano/Guitar
Style: Pop/Acoustic

3. Tyler Grady (guy with the retro rock voice and the broken wrists)
Season 9 Hollywood interview

4. John Park
Myspace (Group Purple Haze)
Article
Coming Home (youtube)
Falling Slowly (youtube)
Purple Haze Youtube Channel
Purple Haze Website

5. Ashley (Makailah) Rodriguez – Boston Audition
Season 9 Hollywood interview
Age: ~22
Home town: Boston, MA
Style: R&B/Gospel
Hometown: Boston, MA
Fansite

6. Jermaine Sellers – Atlanta Audition
Season 9 Hollywood interview
Age: 25
Hometown: Joliet, IL
Myspace
Keep Your Head to the Sky (youtube)
At AME Conference (youtube)
Tomarrow (?) (youtube)
I’m not Worthy (youtube)

7. Christopher "Chris" Golightly
Audition Song: “Stand by Me”
Appears in Idol Commercial
Myspace

8. Andrew Garcia
Hometown: Moreno Valley, CA
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/andrewadriangarcia
Adrian William Project: Original Song (Cathy’s Song) Cover: Use Somebody
Chasing Pavements, Live and Learn, Knock You Down, Empire State of Mind, UStream
Twitter: http://twitter.com/andrewagarcia

9. Alexander "Alex" Lambert
Hometown: North Richland Hills, TX
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/handsthathurt
I’m Yours (youtube)
Tired of Waiting (original song, youtube)
Twist and Shout (youtube)
Barney (the purple dinosaur) Tribute (youtube)

10. Jose (Joe) Munoz
www.facebook.com/joeemunozz?ref=sgm

11. Lee DeWyze
Hometown: Chicago, IL
http://www.leedewyze.com/

12. Michael Lynche
Style: R&B
Myspace
Website

13. Lacey Brown
Season 8 Hollywood contestant
Age: 23
Hometown: Amarillo, TX

14. Lillian "Lilly" Scott
Hometown: Denver/Boulder, Colorado
Style: Bluesy Indie Acoustic Rock
Band’s Myspace
Band’s Facebook
EP at CD Baby
Picture 1 Picture 2

15. Haeley Vaughn
Age: 16
Hometown: Fort Collins, CO
Myspace

16. Casey James
Hometown: Dallas/Fort Worth
Myspace
Facebook
Article

17. Aaron Kelly
Participated in 'America’s Most Talented Kids' and Winner of American Idol Experience at DisneyWorld
Age: 16
Hometown: Sonestown, PAhttp://www.myspace.com/aaronkellymusic
http://www.aaronkellymusic.com/
Crazy
Let’s Twist

18. Janell Wheeler – Orlando Auditions
Won Orlando’s Got Talent
Hometown: Orlando, FL
http://www.myspace.com/janellsworld
http://twitter.com/JanellWheeler

19. Katelyn Epperly
Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3
Myspace
Almost Lover (youtube)
Bridge Over Troubled Water (youtube)

20. Crystal Bowersox
Hometown: Chicago, IL
http://twitter.com/crystalbowersox
http://www.facebook.com/MamaSox09
http://www.myspace.com/crystallbowersox
You Tube: “A Little Piece of My Heart”

21. Siobhan Magnus
Audition City: Boston
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/lunarvalve
Stephanie Crews

22. Vered Didi Benami
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
twitter.com/DidiBenami
http://www.facebook.com/didi.benami
http://www.myspace.com/dvered

23. Paige Miles
Age: 23Hometown: Houston, TX
http://www.communityschoolnaples.org/commo…mp;groupid=4752

24. Todrick Hall
Age: 22
Hometown: Plainview, TX
http://www.myspace.com/todrick_hall
http://www.youtube.com/user/todrickhall
Dude is controversial, took money from parents, promising their kids would be in a production, then it was canceled. Diana Degarmo worked with him and makes no bones about her lousy experience.

Source: Joe’s Place

PBB Double UP Update: Melai, Jason, Paul Jake, Johan and Tibo Named PBB Big 5

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After the last night's elimination, where Mariel Sorino, the Struggling Mom of Davao, got booted from Kuya's house, the final 5 slots who will compete in PBB's "The Big Date at the Big Night" finals on February 13, was officially went to Melissa Cantiveros of General Santos, Jason Francisco of Mindoro, Paul Jake Castillo of Cebu, Johan Santos of QC, and Steve "Tibo" Jumalon of Butuan City.

Mariel received 3.34% of votes among the 6 housemates vying for the title of PBB Big Winner. The highest housemates got 28.64%. However, the total number of votes received by Melai, Jason, Paul Jake, Johan and Tibo were not revealed because the text voting will continue and last night's tally of votes will be carried-over until the conclusion of this season's PBB on February 13, 2009.

To vote for who you think deserves the title:

Krista Ranillo is Prostitute in Bangkok

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Krista Ranillo is a certified prostitute....but at least in the movie.

Krista effectively plays the role of a prostitute in Bangkok via the movie "Marino". She offers sexual pleasures in and for consideration of pecuniary gain.

Starring Allen Dizon, Emilio Garcia, Krista Ranillo, Marco Alcaraz, Bangs Garcia, Victor Basa, Mike Tan, Rico Barrera, Jan Nieto and Ara Mina, Marino is written and directed by Paul Sta. Ana.

Marino (Call of the Sea) - Plot:

From the high psychological and literary concept of Huling Pasada at last year’s Cinemalaya, writer-director Paul Sta. Ana ventures this time into the mainstream realm, exploring the drama behind OFW’s and their families.Marino is a film that aims to shed light on the sacrifices and triumphs brought about by overseas employment, experienced particularly by seafarers.

Benjo (Allen Dizon) is about to embark on yet another journey as a seafarer, leaving his wife (Ara Mina) and daughter behind.

Life on the ship is set. Professional kinship is developed as common aspirations and perils define life on board. Amidst the call of duty, the rudiments, difficulties and hazards of being a seaman, with his simple and noble acts of heroism are shown. Sea pirates, sunken ships, sexually transmitted diseases, foreign employment are among many issues that beset the job.

Marino is a film that focuses on the individual lives of a seafarer husband and a grieving wife, separated by physical distance, learning to cope with the situation despite the length of time apart from each other, gasping in the depths of loneliness, uncertainty and fear, surging in the waves of hope, and never letting go.

Marino (Call of the Sea) - Full Trailer:

Marino will hold its premiere night on February 16, 2009 at SM Manila Cinema. Regular showing starts on February 17 at selected movie theaters nationwide.

AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (February 2-4): "Star-Studded Finale of 'May Bukas Pa' Dominates Mega Manila TV Ratings"

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Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households on February 2 - 4, 2010:

February 2, Tuesday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 23%
2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 18.6%
3. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 17.9%
4. Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) - 17%
5. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) - 16.6%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 15.7%
7. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 15.6%
8. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 12.2%
9. Family Feud (GMA-7) / Love Is Only in the Movie (ABS-CBN) - 11%
10. Knock Out (GMA-7) - 9.6%

Primetime:
1. Darna (GMA-7) - 34.1%
2. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 31.5%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 30.2%
4. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 30.1%
5. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 30%
6. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 28.1%
7. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) - 27.3%
8. Full House (GMA-7) - 27.2%
9. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 25.3%
10. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 22.8%

February 3, Wednesday (No available data)

February 4, Thursday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 24.5%
2. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 20%
3. Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) - 17.9%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN / Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) - 17.1%
5. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 16.9%
6. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.5%
7. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Uber (ABS-CBN) - 12.2%
8. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
9. Love Is Only in the Movie (ABS-CBN) - 11.5%
10. Banana Split Daily Serving (ABS-CBN) - 11.2%

Primetime:
1. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 33.3%
2. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 33.1%
3. Darna (GMA-7) - 32.8%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 30.9%
5. Full House (GMA-7) - 30.8%
6. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 30.2%
7. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 26.1%
8. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) - 25.9%
9. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 25.3%
10. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 22.4%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

It's "ABS-CBN's "Showtime" versus GMA-7's "Diz Is It" Beginning Monday, February 8

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GMA-7 finally airs its answer to ABS-CBN's hit talent reality show "Showtime" via Tape's "Diz Is It".

Diz is It is talent show and game show combined in one. It will be hosted by comedian
Bayani Agbayani, sexy covergirl Ehra Madrigal, Magic 89.9 DJs Sam YG (popularly as "Shivaker") and Grace Lee.

Diamond Star Maricel Soriano will be its sole celebrity judge. Maria will also showcase her dancing talent in the show's special production number choreographed by Geleen Eugenio.

Five contestants will vie for the P50,000.00 cash prize everyday by showcasing their talents via their amusing production numbers. An additional P30,000.00 cash prize awaits the winning contestant in the Best in Talent segment.

Diz is it premieres on Monday, February 8, 2010, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon before Eat Bulaga!

Erich Gonzales Covers Chalk Magazine February 2010

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2009 Breakthrough Star Erich Gonzales is on the cover of Chalk Magazine February 2010 issue.

Chalk Magazine February 2010 issue is now available at all magazine and newsstands nationwide.

Judy Ann Santos is Pregnant, And It's Twins!

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A baby boy and a baby girl will soon enter the life of Judy Ann Santos' character George in ABS-CBN’s romantic comedy program "George and Cecil" which will take its final bow this Sunday, February 7.

The Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera confirmed that after the long wait and struggles as newlyweds, George and Cecil (played by real-life hubby Ryan Agoncillo) can finally call themselves a family with the birth of their fraternal twins.

Reality then suddenly sets in with the odd couple as the two start to doubt if they are really ready to become parents.

Just as George and Cecil are having personal dilemmas they have to resolve, this milestone in their life also stirred emotions on the people around them—Ronnie (Archie Alemania) is thinking of having a baby with Grace (Dionne Monsanto) while Oscar (Christopher Roxas) is asking Miriam (Gladys Reyes) for an additional member to their family.

What awaits George and Cecil as they embark on this new chapter in their life? Are they really ready to become mom and dad?

Don’t miss the final episode of "George and Cecil" this Sunday after "Sharon" on ABS-CBN.

Carrie Underwood - "Temporary Home" Music Video

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Watch the latest Carrie Underwood music video for her single, "Temporary Home".

Temporary Home is the second single off of "Play On" album.

Incidentally, Carrie's other song "I Told You" from Carnival Ride gave her the Best Country Collaboration with Vocals trophy in the recently concluded Grammy Awards.

Oscars 2010 - Nominees

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Here is the full list of nominees for the 2010 Academy Awards, to be held on March 7, 2010 at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre.

Best Picture:

Avatar
The Blind Side
District 9
An Education
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Precious
A Serious Man
Up
Up In The Air

Best Director:

James Cameron (Avatar)
Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker)
Quentin Tarantino (Inglourious Basterds)
Lee Daniels (Precious)
Jason Reitman (Up In The Air)

Best Actor:

Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart)
George Clooney (Up In The Air)
Colin Firth (A Single Man)
Morgan Freeman (Invictus)
Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker)

Best Actress:

Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side)
Helen Mirren (The Last Station)
Carey Mulligan (An Education)
Gabourey Sidibe (Precious)
Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia)

Best Supporting Actor:

Matt Damon (Invictus)
Woody Harrelson (The Messenger)
Christopher Plummer (The Last Station)
Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones)
Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds)

Best Supporting Actress:

Penelope Cruz (Nine)
Vera Farmiga (Up In The Air)
Maggie Gyllenhaal (Crazy Heart)
Anna Kendrick (Up In The Air)
Mo'Nique (Precious)

Best Adapted Screenplay:

Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell (District 9)
Nick Hornby (An Education)
Armando Iannucci, Simon Blackwell, Jesse Armstrong, Ian Martin, Tony Roche (In The Loop)
Geoffrey Fletcher (Precious)
Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner (Up In The Air)

Best Original Screenplay:

Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker)
Quentin Tarantino (Inglourious Basterds)
Alessandro Camon, Oren Moverman (The Messenger)
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen (A Serious Man)
Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, Thomas McCarthy (Up)

Best Animated Feature:

Coraline
Fantastic Mr Fox
The Princess And The Frog
The Secret Of Kells
Up

Best Foreign Language Film:

Ajami
El Secreto de Sus Ojos
The Milk Of Sorror
A Prophet
The White Ribbon

Best Art Direction:

Avatar
The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus
Nine
Sherlock Holmes
The Young Victoria

Best Cinematography:

Avatar
Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
The White Ribbon

Best Costume Design:

Bright Star
Coco Before Chanel
The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus
Nine
The Young Victoria

Documentary Feature:

Burma VJ
The Cove
Food, Inc
The Most Dangerous Man In America: Daniel Ellsberg And The Pentagon Papers
Which Way Home

Documentary Short:

China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears Of Sichuan Province
The Last Campaign Of Governor Booth Gardner
The Last Truck: Closing Of A GM Plant
Music By Prudence
Rabbit a la Berlin

Best Editing:

Avatar
District 9
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Precious

Best Makeup:

Il Divo
Star Trek
The Young Victoria

Best Original Score:

James Horner (Avatar)
Alexandre Desplat (Fantastic Mr Fox)
Marco Beltrami, Buck Sanders (The Hurt Locker)
Hans Zimmer (Sherlock Holmes)
Michael Giacchino (Up)

Best Original Song:

Almost There (The Princess And The Frog)
Down In New Orleans (The Princess And The Frog)
Loin de Paname (Paris 36)
Take It All (Nine)
The Weary Kind (Crazy Heart)

Best Sound Editing:

Avatar
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Star Trek
Up

Best Sound Mixing:

Avatar
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Star Trek
Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen

Best Visual Effects:

Avatar
District 9
Star Trek

Best Short Animation:

French Roast
Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty
The Lady And The Reaper
Logorama
A Matter Of Loaf And Death

Best Short Live Action:

The Door
Instead Of Abracadabra
Kavi
Miracle Fish
The New Tenants

Bea Alonzo Covers Metro Magazine February 2010 Issue

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Bea Alonzo is the cover girl of Metro Magazine "The Look of Love" issue.

Bea reveals with Metro Magazine that she would love to bring back her hopeless romantic side again.

Incidentally, Bea Alonzo is set to star in Star Cinema's Valentine movie offering titled "Miss You Like Crazy" opposite her long-time television and big screen partner John Lloyd Cruz.

Metro Magazine February 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Andi Eigenmann is "Agua Bendita" - Full Trailer

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Catch the full trailer of Andi Eigenmann's first major lead role - the TV adaptation of the graphic fantasy novel "Agua Bendita."

Agua Bendita - Full Trailer:

Agua Bendita - Plot:

The story begins with the strange pregnancy of Celeste, the wife of Dr. Cristi, a well-respected doctor. While pregnant, Celeste develops a strange liking for holy water. Such is her thirst that Dr. Cristi ends up stealing holy water from church fonts. A shock awaits the couple once Celeste gives birth: while one of their new twin daughters is a normal, beautiful child, their other daughter is a transparent being with a gel-like appearance. The only time she looks normal is when she is submerged in water. Dr. Cristi names the normal daughter Bendita, and the other Agua.

What will happen to this strange family? How will Dr. Cristi raise his daughters? And what happens when Celeste suddenly dies?

Find out soon on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (January 29-February 1): "The Battle Continues Between 'Darna' and 'The Last Prince' on Top Spot"

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Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households on January 29 - February 1, 2010:

January 29, Friday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 24%
2. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 17%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16.5%
4. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 16.4%
5. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) - 15.6%
6. Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) - 14.6%
7. My Cheating Heart (ABS-CBN) - 13.7%
8. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%
9. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 12.5%
10. Family Feud (GMA-7) - 11.7%

Primetime:
1. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 29.9%
2. Darna (GMA-7) - 29.7%
3. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 29.3%
4. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 28.5%
5. Full House (GMA-7) - 28.3%
6. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) - 28%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 26.1%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 25.3%
9. Boys Over Flowers One More Time (ABS-CBN) - 23.7%
10. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 22.7%

January 30, Saturday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 26.8%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16.8%
4. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 15.4%
5. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 12.9%
6. Startalk (GMA-7) - 12.4%
7. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 10.4%
8. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 9.9%
9. Maynila (GMA-7) - 8.2%
10. Happy Land (GMA-7) - 7.6%

Primetime:
1. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 27.9%
2. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) - 24.7%
3. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 22.4%
4. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 22.2%
5. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 20.6%
6. Pepeng Agimat (ABS-CBN) - 18.9%
7. Bitoy's ShoWWWtime (GMA-7) - 18.7%
8. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 17.6%
9. TV Patrol Sabado (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%
10. StarStruck V (GMA-7) - 15.1%

January 31, Sunday

Daytime:
1. ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) - 16.2%
2. Dear Friend: Almost A Love Story (GMA-7) - 11.7%
3. SOP Fully Charged (GMA-7) - 11.2%
4. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 11%
5. Your Song Presents My Last Romance (ABS-CBN) - 10.9%
6. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 10.6%
7. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 9.5%
8. Joey's Quirky World (GMA-7) - 9.3%
9. Knock Out (GMA-7) - 8.6%
10. Ryukendo (GMA-7) - 8.5%

Primetime:
1. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) - 26%
2. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 21.8%
3. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 21.2%
4. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 20.7%
5. StarStruck V: Dream Believe Survive (GMA-7) - 20.6%
6. George & Cecil (ABS-CBN) - 19.9%
7. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 18.1%
8. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 14.9%
9. TV Patrol Linggo (ABS-CBN) / BandaOke (GMA-7) - 13.2%
10. Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) - 12.1%

February 1, Monday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 21.6%
2. Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (GMA-7) - 18.1%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 17.4%
4. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) - 17.1%
5. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 16.6%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 14%
7. Love Is Only in the Movies (ABS-CBN) - 12.6%
8. Family Feud (GMA-7) - 11.8%
9. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
10. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 11.4%

Primetime:
1. Darna (GMA-7) - 34.7%
2. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 32.3%
3. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 32.2%
4. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 30.1%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 29.5%
6. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 28.3%
7. Full House (GMA-7) - 28.1%
8. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 28%
9. Pinoy Big Brother Double Up (ABS-CBN) - 25.2%
10. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 21.5%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines

It's Official! Dolphy and Maricel Soriano Signed a Non-Exclusive Contract with TV5; Cheryl Cosim Still Undecided

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Comedy King Dolphy and Diamond Star Maricel Soriano have signed up a non-exclusive contract with TV5. Dolphy will star in a sitcom while Maricel will initially do a special to be followed by a drama series. The two are the newest addition to the fast-growing roster of talents from both ABS-CBN and GMA-7 lured by TV5 with huge talents fees, with juicy fringe benefits on the side.

Zsa Zsa Padilla, Dolphy real life partner, has confirmed that Dolphy will be doing a sitcom in TV5.

Meanwhile, Cheryl Cosim, who is said to be transferring also from ABS-CBN News And Current Affairs Department to TV5 after Luchi Cruz Valdez who now heads the TV5 News Department and DJ Sta. Ana, (husband of Karen Davila), has yet to bite the very tempting offer from the Manny Pangilinan owned TV network.

"Although she has accepted the TV5 offer," said the defender, "Cheryl hasn’t signed the contract yet."

Aside from a public-affairs show, according to reports, effective March Cheryl will anchor TV5’s primetime newscast with Paolo Bediones, another GMA-7 recruit now also holding an executive position at TV5.