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Titled 'I'd Do Anything For Love', this album features Jovit's powerful and distinct voice as he performs popular love rock songs, as well as the talented singer's original composition.

"Nananaginip ng Gising" is Jovit's first composition. The lyrics tell the story of someone in love with a girl, but he can't do anything but just daydream.

Other songs included in the album are "I Can Wait Forever," "I'll Do Anything For Love," "Please Forgive Me," "Mahal Pa Rin Kita," and "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All." The carrier single of the album is "Carrie," a song that has made Jovit famous all over the country.

TRACK LISTING:

1. I Can Wait Forever
2. Carrie
3. I'd Do Anything For Love
4. Please Forgive Me
5. Mahal Pa Rin Kita
6. Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
7. Nanaginip Ng Gising
8. Ika'y Mahal Pa Rin
9. Total Eclipse Of The Heart
10. Alam Ko Di Ako Ok Lang
11. Sana Ngayong Pasko
12. Pasko Ay Pag-Ibig
13. I Can Wait Forever minus one
14. Carrie minus one
15. Ika'y Mahal Pa Rin minus one

Chalk Magazine reveals its list of 50 Hottest Guys as featured on its December 2010 - January 2011 issue.

On top of the list is Filipino-Italian model, racer turned actor-singer Matteo Guidicelli who is also the cover star of this issue.

Also in the list are:


Andres Tuason
Jason Go
Kyle Amor
Jao Ong


Tim Odullo
Markki Stroem
James Torres
Mica Caldito


Micah Lamar
Ron Morales
Kemuel Akut
DJ Lamar

Previous stars who topped the list are:

Sam Milby - 2005
Dennis Trillo - 2006
Jake Cuenca - 2007
Dingdong Dantes - 2008
Enchong Dee, Xian Lim and Ejay Falcon - 2009

To find out who complete Chalk Magazines' Hottest Guys of 2010, grab a copy now of Chalk Magazine, now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Angelica Panganiban, who recently met her American father in the United States, has revealed that she is an adopted child.

In her tell-all interview with “The Buzz” aired last Sunday, Angelica also divulged that her biological mom died 2 years ago. The actress’s mom was buried in Singapore where she paid her respects during All Souls’ Day last month.

Angelica only learned about her adoption on January 5 this year after taping her gag show “Banana Split.” She, however, confessed that, even before that, she already had doubts about her identity.

“Noong high school ako may nagsasabi na sa akin na kilala ‘yong tunay kong nanay… Nag-start na akong mag-doubt [kasi] bakit may lumalabas na ganoon,” she said.

According to the actress, when she finally found the courage, she told her cousin, “Alam mo feeling ko ampon ako.”

Her relative, she said, suddenly broke down and it was only then that she learned the truth.

“Wala akong naramdamang galit. ‘Yong una kong naramdam nainggit ako kasi hindi pala ako part ng family na kinalakihan ko na parang sa akin ang perfect na ng lahat,” she said.

She explained that her adoptive mom might have been forced to keep it a secret after she entered show business. The actress said her adoptive family was only protecting her from possible negative reactions once the truth came out.

She added that they treated her well. “Never nilang pinaramdam na iba ako.”

Angelica also did everything to find her biological dad, Mark Charlson. She said her father did not try to find her because he thought that she and her mother had perished in a car accident.

This was how Angelica recounted her journey toward finding Charlson:

“After kong kausapin ‘yong mama ko hindi siya sure kung ano talaga ang name ng daddy ko. So, ‘yong binigay niya sa akin walang first name. last name lang.

“Una kong pinuntahan ‘yong website ng Navy and then nakita ko doon ang pangalan niya, walang phone number, walang kahit na ano.

“And ‘yong mga panahon po na iyon wala akong plano na tawagan siya, makausap siya, gusto ko lang makita ang picture niya. Para lang mabuo ang imagination ko.

“Siguro mga 2 weeks din then nahanap ko ‘yong isang fan page noong ship na sinakyan nila. Then may isang tao doon na nag-post na never daw niyang makakalimutan ‘yong experience niya noong martial law sa Philippines from 1984 to 1986. Ipinanganak po ako noong 1986. So, nagbakasakali ako na baka nga kilala niya ‘yong Mr. Charlson na ‘yon.

“Nagpadala ako ng message sa kanya sumagot naman siya. Tinanong ko kung may kilala siyang Mr Charlson din. Then sumagot naman siya. Sabi niya, ‘Yes, why?’

“Noong nabasa ko palang yong ‘yes’ niya para akong nabunutan ng tinik. Hanggang after ng I think wala pang 2 weeks, nagkausap kami ng daddy ko… Nagcha-chat lang kami noon. Noong nakita ko pa lang yong picture niya nanginginig na ako.

“Para siyang lulubog, lilitaw…. hindi ko maintindihan ‘yong dahilan niya bakit ngayon makikipag-usap then para akong pinagtataguan. Dumating na sa point na nagpadala ako ng message sa kanya na wala naman akong gusto, hindi ko kailangan ng kahit anong support.”

She first talked to her father over the phone on her birthday. She said he finally agreed to meet her last month.

Seeing her father and talking to him was like “magic.” The actress and her American dad spent five days together, and it was the “happiest five days” of her life.

She said: “Tinatanong po niya kung ano ang mga projects na nagawa ko na… Nagbigay ako ng mga DVDs para mapanood niya ako, para makilala niya ako.”

She also gave him her first acting trophy as a gift. “Bilang siya ‘yong tatay ko, gusto ko na nasa kanya dahil sa kanya ako galing, sa kanya galing ang lahat ng ito.”

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In the light of Advocacy Journalism, KRUSADA focuses on the different causes of ABS-CBN's veteran pool of news anchors every week.

Spearheaded by their vigorous and dedicated action in favor of their crusade, the journalists take on even the most sensitive issues that the country faces today.

KRUSADA airs every Thursday night beginnis December 9, 2010, right after Bandila.

After the much successful released of 'StarStudio Plus: IDOL' bookazine feauturing The Pambansang Idol - Robin Padilla, StarStudio magazine released another special issue for December 2010 specially tackles all-about the Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo.

The banner article for this Special issue of StarStudio is “Sarah Geronimo: Stepping Up!” which features Sarah's Style and Makeup Tips, Sarah's Seven-year Fashion Evolution, her Career Strategies, Tips on How to Stay Happy and Grateful despite trials, and many more!

Star Studio Special Sarah! is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Here is the full list of awardees in this year's ASAP 24K Gold and Platinum Awards given last Sunday, December 5, during ASAP XV's live show at ABS-CBN Studio:

24K Gold awardees

Jovit Baldivino (Jovit Baldivino Faithfully)
Released: July 2010
Gold Status: August 2010

Piolo Pascual (Decades)
Released: December 2009
Gold Status: February 2010

Princess (Addicted to Acoustic 2)
Released: February 2010
Gold Status: June 2010

Noel Cabangon (Byahe)
Released: October 2009
Gold Status; March 2010

Marvin Ong (Marvin Ong)
Released: June 2010
Gold Status: November 2010

Jericho Rosales (Change)
Released: September 2009
Gold Status: March 2010

Sam Milby (A Little Too Perfect Reloaded) -
Released: October 2009
Gold Status: May2010

Juris (Now Playing)
Released: February 2010
Gold Status: October 2010

Aiza Seguerra (Aiza Live)
Released: July 2009
Gold Status: May2010

Billy Crawford (Groove)
Released: May 2009
Gold Status: April 2010

Sabrina (I Love Acoustic)
Released December 2008
Gold Status: January 2010

Erik Santos (The Jim Brickman Songbook)
Released: July 2009
Gold Status: November 2010

Richard Poon (For You)
Released: March 2009
Gold Status: December 2010

SpongeCola (SpongeCola)
Released: September 2008
Gold Status: November 2010

Sam Concepcion (Sam Concepcion)
Released: January 2007
Gold Status: February 2010


Platinum Circle awardees

Sarah Geronimo (Record Breaker DVD)
Released: March 2010
Triple Platinum Status: December 2010

Christian Bautista (Romance Revisited)
Released: September 2009
Double Platinum Status: December 2010

Richard Poon (I'll Take Care Of You)
Released: November 2007
Double Platinum Status: December 2010

Jovit Baldivino (Jovit Baldivino Faithfully)
Released: July 2010
Platinum Status: October 2010

Gary V. & Martin Nieverra (As 1)
Released: August 2009
Platinum Status: December 2009

Piolo Pascual (Decades)
Released: December 2009
Platinum Status: August 2010

Noel Cabangon (Byahe)
Released: October 2009
Platinum Status: November 2010

Erik Santos (The Jim Brickman Songbook)
Released: July 2009
Platinum Status: October 2010


Elite Platinum Circle awardee

Martin Nieverra with 18 platinum, 5 double platinum, 3 triple platinum, 1 quadruple platinum albums in his entire career


Special Citation (platinum-selling albums released in other Asian countries):

Christian Bautista (Romance Revisited) - Double Platinum status in Indonesia
Sabrina (I Love Acoustic) - Platinum status in Indonesia, Gold status in Thailand
Aiza Seguerra (Open Arms) - Platinum status in Singapore

ASAP 24k Gold Awards is given to honor all Filipino recording artists whose albums reached gold and platinum status in the period of December 2009 to December 2010 and to show ASAP's support in the fight against piracy.

15 year-old Eula Caballero from Cebu was declared the Star Factor Brightest Star in the live finals held this afternoon at the Ynares Sports Complex in Pasig.

Eula bested 3 other finalists - Morisette Amon, also from Cebu, who placed second, Christian Samson from Bulacan at 3rd place and 4th placer Ritz Alzul of Pampanga.

Eula brings home prize package from Banana Peel and Ever Bilena, 4-year college scholarship from AMA Education System, P1-million TV5 talent contract, P1-million cash (tax free) and a brand new house and lot.

Hosted by Ruffa Gutierrez, Star Factor is TV5's reality-based talent search for Philippine showbiz' future big star.

Party Pilipinas delivered a love-filled afternoon in line with the anticipated and most talked about wedding of Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez and Ultimate Singer-Songwriter Ogie Alcasid through a music-filled shower party in "Shower" Party Pilipinas earlier this afternoon.

Ogie and Regine reminisced the romantic ups and downs of their relationship through a song wholeheartedly performed by Ogie for his bride-to-be. Watch the video below:

Just September of this year, Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN to clarify rumors that she will no longer renew her contract with the Kapamilya network. She further clarified the rumor by saying, “At home na at home po ako at talagang napakalaki ng naitulong sa career ko ng ABS-CBN. Ito po ang tumulong na makilala ako ng mga tao bilang SarahGeronimo… sa ‘ASAP,’ aktres sa mga teleserye. Napaka-happy ko po at walang dahilan para umalis .”

It all started as a blind item, but in the famous fan forum website Pinoyexchange, netizens already named Zanjoe Marudo as the Kapamilya hunk actor who auditioned to be Marian Rivera's leading man in upcoming GMA-7 epicserye "Amaya".

In ABOUT SHOWBIZ column of Nitz Miralles in the previous issue of Pilipino Star Ngayon, she gave several clues which confusingly pertains to either Rafael Rossell or Zanjoe Marudo. To quote:

And in today's issue of the same tabloid, Nitz Miralles gave additional clues that made Rafael out of the choices. She wrote:

But pexmantra and feistymomma, PEX members, gave clues that strongly pointed to Zanjoe.

kat_md, another pex member, has this to say:

'Tis the season for our taste buds to be jolly as FOOD Magazine throws a grand eating bazaar - the "Holiday Food Bazaar" happening this December 4 and 5, 10am - 7pm, at the Rockwell Tent, Makati.

Enjoy the most mouthwatering dishes, delectable cakes and pastries and perfect gift ideas.

In last Friday night's "Kapamilya Krismas Party para sa Press 2010" at the Dolphy Theater, the new line-up of Kapamilya shows for December 2010 and first half of 2011 were revealed after the Kapamilya network's Trade Event last November 2.

One interesting show that captured the attention of entertainment press is Gerald Anderson's upcoming series titled "Bagwis" for two reasons: he will no longer work with Kim Chiu this time but he has a new partner in the presence of former Kapuso star Jewel Mische.

This project official seals the rumor about Jewel's transfer to the Kapamilya network.

So, are we expecting a new loveteam sensation called "Gewel"?

Nicole Faria, a 20-year-old model from Bangalore, India was crowned Miss Earth 2010 and the first beauty queen from her country to win the Miss Earth crown.

Aside from winning this year's Miss Earth title, her graceful belly dance that combined Oriental and Middle Eastern style also made her the pageant's Miss Talent.

Here is the official result of Miss Earth 2010:

Miss Earth 2010:

India – Nicole Faria

Miss Air (1st Runner-up):

Ecuador – Jennifer Pazmiño

Miss Water (2nd Runner-up):

Thailand – Watsaporn Wattanakoon

Miss Fire (3rd Runner-up):

Puerto Rico – Yeidy Bosques

Japan – Marina Kishira

South Africa – Nondyebo Dzingwa

Venezuela – Mariángela Bonanni

Czech Republic – Carmen Justová

Italy – Ilenia Arnolfo

Netherlands – Desiree van den Berg

Russia – Viktoria Shchukina

Ukraine – Valentina Zhytnyk

United States – Danielle Bounds

Vietnam – Lưu Thị Diễm Hương

Major Awards:

Best in Swimsuit: Vietnam, Lưu Thị Diễm Hương

Best in Long Gown: Ecuador, Jennifer Pazmiño

Best in National Costume: Japan, Marina Kishira

Miss Talent: India, Nicole Faria

Miss Photogenic: Thailand, Watsaporn Wattanakoon

Miss Friendship: Guatemala, Sue Ellen Castañeda

Miss Aodai: Serbia, Tijana Rakic

Miss Vietnam Airlines: Vietnam, Lưu Thị Diễm Hương

Miss Diamond Place: India, Nicole Faria

Miss Earth Sea-Links City Resort: Japan, Marina Kishira

Miss Saigon Elegance: Serbia, Tijana Rakic

Miss PNJ: Ecuador, Jennifer Pazmiño

Miss CanDeluxe: Vietnam, Lưu Thị Diễm Hương

The Miss Earth 2010 coronation night was held Saturday night, December 4, at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Oli Pettigrew, the host of AXN’s Sony Style, hosted the event along with YouTube sensation Marie Digby and Vietnamese spokesmodel Jennifer Pham, with performances from Irish pop star Ronan Keating and Vietnamese diva Mỹ Linh.

All set for her first major lead role, Jessy Mendiola takes the bold step in the newest series set to grace the Primetime Bida block of ABS-CBN starting December 6, “Sabel.”

Reprising the role that has launched Snooky Serna as an actress in the 1981 Regal classic ‘Bata Pa Si Sabel,’ Jessy finally takes a big leap in her career after four years of waiting. “The wait was worth it. Ngayon po ABS-CBN has entrusted me with a role na masasabi kong hindi ko pa talaga nagagawa sa buong buhay ko,” Jessy expressed.

Jessy’s acting skills was noticed in ‘Your Song presents Boystown’ where she shared the screen with the Gigger Boys. After her first Your Song stint, projects came pouring at Jessy’s feet. She became a part of the hit series ‘Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo’ where she played the vital character of Christina, Coco Martin’s love interest. She was also part of Your Song presents GIMIK 2010.

After being paired with various male teenstars, Jessy is now teamed up with two of the freshest faces in the industry: AJ Perez and Joseph Marco.

AJ Perez, member of the Gigger Boys, shared that after hearing that he will be working with Jessy again, he wanted to start taping right away. “Gusto ko na agad magtaping when I learned that I will be working with Jessy. Naalala ko kasi noon sa Your Song presents Boystown, ang saya ng experience naming lahat. Kahit puro lalaki kami nun, nakakasabay si Jessy. Magaling makisama.”

On the other hand, Joseph, commercial model and a newbie in the grounds of the Kapamilya Network, is happy to be part of ABS-CBN’s newest gateway to primetime, “Masayang-masaya po ako na makasama sa isang Kapamilya project lalo po na primetime teleserye pa. First teleserye project ko po ito sa ABS-CBN.”

A formidable list of stars shapes the powerhouse cast of Sabel: Rita Avila, Raymund Bagatsing, Daria Ramirez, Tommy Abuel, Ron Morales and Glydel Mercado.

Under the direction of Don Cuaresma, ‘Sabel’ depicts the story of a young girl, Sabel, cursed with bad luck. As this young girl mature, she begins to fall into the traps of love. Sabel's elders believe that she is too young to get into a romantic affair, but Sabel feels otherwise. So she goes ahead and follows her heart - even if it means immersing herself into the complexities of love.

Watch Jessy bloom at her finest in ‘Sabel’ after ‘Shout Out’ on ABS-CBN premiering on December 6.

After 124 bags of blood from various blood banks tested positive for HIV, how sure are you that the blood supply in your area is safe for transfusion?

Last November 29, the Department of Health confiscated these bags which were almost used for transfusion.

Dr. Eric Tayag of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine said that these bags have been disposed of earlier. How then did these contaminated bags reach blood banks?

Ted Failon investigates the process of selling and donating blood, and the transactions in fly-by-night blood banks.

Meanwhile, in an apartment in Quezon City, Failon also looks into a “Magic Spa” which was reported to be the haven of homosexuals for holding their regular pot sessions.

Together with the National Bureau of Investigation, he tries to stop the illegal drug sessions in the said apartment.

Watch “Failon Ngayon” this Saturday, December 4, at its new timeslot, 11:30pm after “Banana Split” on ABS-CBN.

Athletic TV host-Mom Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan is on the cover of Women’s Health Philippines’ December 2010 issue.

Other features inside Women’s Health this month includes “15 Instant Beauty Tricks”, “Eat, Drink and Still Shrink!”, “The Benefits of Being Spiritual”, “Wear This Not That!”, “Bust Stress! Find Time For You”, “10 Ways to Stick to Healthier Habbits” and more!

Women’s Health Philippines Magazine December 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Amanda Griffin goes topless on the cover of Rogue Magazine’s December 2010 issue.

Other features inside Rogue’s December 2010 issue include “The Greatest Gadgets of 2010″, “The Secret History of the Visayas Russians”, “Why Every Man Needs a Leather Jacket”, “10 Fil-Am Editors Who Define American Media”, “Is the Church Killing Our Country?” and more!

Rogue Magazine December 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Sarah Geronimo covers MEG magazine’s holiday issue.

Sarah Geronimo shares with MEG Magazine why her star continues to shine the brightest.

Other features inside MEG’s December-January issue include “2010 Buzzmakers from A to Z”, “Happy New You!”, “How to Wear: Lilac Makeup, Bright Lips, Ombre Hair”, “Movers and Shakers”, “Season’s Struts”, “300+ Holiday Picks” and more!

MEG Magazine December 2010 - January 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

The Kapatid network has just released their 2010 Christmas Station ID titled "Maligayang Pasko, Kapatid".

Performed by Itchyworms and lyrics by Marky Cadaweng Cielo, the TV5 Christmas Station ID depicts the beginning of new day this Christmas using their very own holiday slogan "Happy Christmas with the Happy Network".

The Brazilian-Japanese hunk who won P3M cash prize got 3 votes from the Jury defeating Solenn Heussaff and Ervic Vijandre, who each had 2 votes.

Aubrey Miles, who was among one of the four finalists, was voted off the by 6 Jurey member during the elimination held in the early part of the show. Aubrey then becomes the 7th Jury member.

Here's how elimination goes:

Jon Hall voted against Solenn
Aira Bermudez voted against Ervic
Michelle Madrigal voted against Ervic
Ahron Villena voted against Aubrey
Elma Muros voted against Aubrey
Moi Marcampo voted against Solenn
Akihiro Sato voted against Aubrey
Aubrey Miles voted against Akihiro
Ervic Vijandre voted against Akihiro
Solenn Heusaff voted against Akihiro

The votes unfavored both Akihiro and Aubrey, both getting 3 vote-off points. Thus, all, except for Aubrey and Aki, had to vote again between Aubrey and Aki as to who should join the Jury. Solenn, Ervic and Moi voted against Akihiro and the rest voted off Aubrey, making her as the 7th member of the Jury and leaving Akihiro, Ervic and Solenn on the Final 3 slots.

The 7 Jury member then made the wisest decision by voting who should become the 1st Celebrity Sole Survivor.

It was one close fight with Akihiro who got 3 votes, while Solenn and Ervic each had 2 votes.

During the Kapatid network's Christmas party for the press last night, December 2, at the Broadway Centrum in Quezon City, Perci Intalan, Head of Production and Creative Services of TV5 announces the list of exciting new programs for 2011. One of which is the TV remake of Viva Film's hit movie "Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum".

The TV adaptation will be starred by JC de Vera as Ben (the role initially played by Robin Padilla) and the newest Kapatid star - Jasmine Curtis reprising the role of Bing (Vina Morales in the movie version).

Jasmine, who is being expected to be the star sensation of 2011 is the younger sister of Kapamilya actress Anne Curtis.

John Lloyd Cruz, Toni Gonzaga and the rest of Star Cinema management, staff and crew have all the reason to celebrate as their latest movie offering "My Amnesia Girl" already raked 100 million pesos on its first 8 days of showing.

Although the John Lloyd-Toni starrer failed to top the local box office last weekend period of November 24 to 28, it managed to haul a very descent P43.86 million despite the presence of Harry Potter which is posed to become the highest-grossing Hollywood movie in the Philippines for 2010.

Here’s the Philippine box office tally for the opening weekend of November 24 to 28, 2010 according to Box Office Mojo (premiering movies are highlighted in yellow):


TOP GROSSING PINOY MOVIES FOR 2010
(As of December 2, 2010)

1. Miss You Like Crazy – P143.25 million
(Star Cinema)

2. Here Comes the Bride – P116 million
(Star Cinema, OctoArts Films, Quantum Films)

3. Petrang Kabayo – P115.5 million
(Viva Films)

4. You to Me Are Everything – P102.42 million
(GMA Films, Regal Films)

5. My Amnesia Girl – P100M *
(Star Cinema)

6. Babe, I Love You – P96.34 million
(Star Cinema, Viva Films)

7. Paano Na Kaya – P82.25 million
(Star Cinema)

8. Hating Kapatid – P81.97 million
(Viva Films)

9. In Your Eyes – P62.77 million
(Viva Films, GMA Films)

10. Cinco – P60.75 million
(Star Cinema)

11. Till My Heartaches End – P60.47 million
(Star Cinema)

12. Sa ‘Yo Lamang – P50.23 million
(Star Cinema)

13. I Do – P42.44 million
(Star Cinema)

14. I’ll Be There – P42.2 million
(Star Cinema)

15. Working Girls – P32.32 million
(GMA Films, Viva Films)

16. White House – P23.02 million
(Regal Films)

17. Mamarazzi – P21.55 million
(Regal Films)

18. Noy the Movie – P9.94
(CineMedia, Star Cinema)

19. Emir – P3.1 million
(FDCP, CCP and Viva Films)

* still running in selected theaters

Cyperspace Queen and GMA Artist Center talent - Ellen Adarna - is the covergirl or FHM Philippines December 2010 issue.

Ellen is not a newbie when it comes to posing for a cover of a sexy men's magazine, as a matter of fact, she already posed twice for UNO Magazine - in March and October of 2008.

FHM Philippines Magazine December 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

One of Kapuso's most awaited TV project next year is the big-budgeted Marian Rivera epicserye "Amaya".

This epicserye, according to GMA-7 executive, is going to change the landscape of Philippine television in 2011.

Yes, Dingdong Dantes, Marian's reel and real-life partner will not be part of this project. As everyone knows, Dingdong is Regine Velasquez' love interest in "I Heart You Pare" romcom- series, also slated to premiere early next year. So will be Marian's leading man this time? According to news, one Kapamilya hunk actor auditioned for the role. So, let's wait and see.

Teaser of "Amaya" and other upcoming Kapuso shows will be first seen in GMA-7's Cinema Plug during the MMFF starting on Christmas day.

Sharon Cuneta launches her own brand of kitchenwares.

To jazz up the joyous family get-togethers this yuletide season, Megastar Sharon Cuneta will proudly launch Celebrations by Sharon, her own brand of cookware, bakeware, culinary herbs and kitchen appliances in a home fair on Saturday, December 4 at The Block, SM City North Edsa.

Meet and greet the one-and-only Megastar and avail of a 10% discount on every Celebrations by Sharon cookware and bakeware product purchased at the venue. Never-before-seen demos and home craft workshops will also be presented.

The Celebrations by Sharon line consists of premium coated non-stick bakeware for holiday baking, and other silicon and wood-based baking accessories in an interesting array of designs, including limited edition releases for the holidays. The cookware line includes stainless aluminum pots and pans in a variety of sizes and exclusive shapes developed for Sharon, in “classic,” “elite” and “platinum” series collections. The small kitchen appliances complete the collection with essential cooking gadgets such as blenders, juicers, panini makers and electric health grills. Sharon’s collection of culinary herbs include a wide variety of herbs such as basil, tarragon, rosemary, available in individual pots or baskets of three or nine assorted herbs.

From December 3 to 5, Celebrations by Sharon products will be displayed at SM City North Edsa.

Bring out the homemaker in you and start your collection of Celebrations by Sharon home entertaining products! The cookware and bakeware line is available at SM Homeworld, while small kitchen appliances are available at the SM Appliance Center. Go to the nearest Refreshers’ by Gourmet’s branch for your Celebrations by Sharon culinary herbs. Watch out for more ‘Celebrations by Sharon’ products coming out in the next few months.

ABS-CBN bagged 2 awards in the recent 6th Population and Development (POPDEV) Media Awards this year sponsored by the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD).

In the Broadcats Category, Karen Davila won the Best TV Documentary Awards with her story "Napabayaang Sinapupunan" on The Correspondents. While Abner Mercado comes as a runner-up with his story “Agaw Buhay" also on The Correspondents.

Marielle Gaceta-Catbagan of Salamat Dok won the Best Magazine Program or Talk Show Award with the story on “Family Planning Options". Her story on “Father’s Role in Family Planning" on Salamat Dok comes as a Runner-up.

Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA-7 programs on the People/Individual Ratings of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila Households on November 25 - 30, 2010:

November 25, Thursday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 10.2%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 8.6%
3. Koreana (GMA-7) - 6.9%
4. Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) - 6%
5. Little Star (GMA-7) - 5.7%
6. Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) / Alyna (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%
7. Kapuso Movie Festival: I Will Always Love You (GMA-7) - 4.8%
8. Showtime (ABS-CBN) / Down With Love (ABS-CBN) - 4.5%
9. Kapamilya Blockbusters: Home Alone Da Riber (ABS-CBN) - 4.1%
10. Detective Conan (GMA-7) - 3.7%

Primetime:
1. Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 12.5%
2. Bantatay (GMA-7) - 12.4%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 12.3%
4. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) - 12%
5. Grazilda (GMA-7) - 11.2%
6. Willing Willie (TV5) - 10.3%
7. Beauty Queen (GMA-7) - 9.9%
8. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 9.8%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 9.6%
10. Kristine (ABS-CBN) - 8.8%

November 26, Friday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 9.7%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 8.9%
3. Koreana (GMA-7) - 8.1%
4. Little Star (GMA-7) - 6.1%
5. Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) - 5.5%
6. Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) / Alyna (ABS-CBN) - 5.3%
7. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 5.2%
8. Down With Love (ABS-CBN) - 4%
9. Kapuso Movie Festival: Ikaw Lamang (GMA-7) - 3.7%
10. Shaman King (GMA-7) - 3.3%

Primetime:
1. Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 11.8%
2. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) / Grazilda (GMA-7) - 10.5%
3. Beauty Queen (GMA-7) - 10.2%
4. Bantatay (GMA-7) - 9.9%
5. Willing Willie (TV5) - 9.8%
6. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) - 9.4%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / Noah (ABS-CBN) - 8.9%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 8.6%
9. Kristine (ABS-CBN) - 8.2%
10. Kokey @ Ako (ABS-CBN) - 7.6%

November 27, Saturday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 12.5%
2. Kapamilya Holiday Blockbusters: The Incredibles (ABS-CBN) - 6.5%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 5.4%
4. Kapuso Megahit Festival: Batman Begins (GMA-7) / Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 5%
5. Startalk (GMA-7) - 4.5%
6. Pilipinas Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) - 4.4%
7. 5 Max Movies (TV5) - 3.8%
8. Ed, Edd, Eddy (TV5) - 3.5%
9. Chuggington (TV5) / Johnny Bravo (TV5) - 3.4%
10. Boys Over Flowers Forever (ABS-CBN) - 3.3%

Primetime:
1. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 12.1%
2. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 10.3%
3. LOL: Laugh Or Lose (TV5) - 9.4%
4. Willing Willie (TV5) / Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 9.1%
5. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 9%
6. Wansapantaym: Ali Badbad (ABS-CBN) - 8.2%
7. Midnight DJ (TV5) - 7.2%
8. Kapuso Movie Festival: Fantastic Man (GMA-7) - 7.1%
9. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 6.8%
10. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 6.7%

November 28, Sunday

Daytime:
1. Kapuso Movie Festival: Scaregivers (GMA-7) - 7.8%
2. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 6%
3. ASAP XV (ABS-CBN) / Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (ABS-CBN) - 4.7%
4. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 4.3%
5. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 4%
6. The Powerpuff Girls (TV5) - 3.5%
7. Your Song Presents Andi (ABS-CBN) - 3.3%
8. Ed, Edd N Eddy (TV5) - 2.8%
9. Shin Mazinger Z (GMA-7) / Batman: The Brace and the Bold (TV5) - 2.7%
10. Oggy and the Cockroaches (TV5) / Dexter's Laboratory (TV5) - 2.6%

Primetime:
1. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 10%
2. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 9.5%
3. Magic? Gimik! (TV5) - 9.4%
4. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 8.4%
5. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 8%
6. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 7.6%
7. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 6.6%
8. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 5.8%
9. Pidol's Wonderland (TV5) - 5.6%
10. Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) - 5.5%

November 29, Monday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 11.7%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 10.2%
3. Koreana (GMA-7) - 8.5%
4. Kapamilya Blockbusters: Ang Darling Kong Aswang (ABS-CBN) - 7.9%
5. Little Star (GMA-7) - 7.4%
6. Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) - 6.9%
7. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 6.5%
8. Detective Conan (GMA-7) - 5.6%
9. Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) / Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) - 5.3%
10. Shout Out (ABS-CBN) - 4.8%

Primetime:
1. Bantatay (GMA-7) - 11.7%
2. Grazilda (GMA-7) - 11.6%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 11.5%
4. Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 11.3%
5. Willing Willie (TV5) / Jillian: Namamasko Po! (GMA-7) - 10.7%
6. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) - 10.6%
7. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 10.4%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 10.2%
9. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 9.9%
10. Beauty Queen (GMA-7) - 9.1%

November 30, Tuesday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 10%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 8.1%
3. Koreana (GMA-7) - 7.7%
4. Little Star (GMA-7) - 6%
5. Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) - 5.6%
6. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 5.5%
7. Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) - 5.4%
8. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 5.2%
9. Alyna (ABS-CBN) - 4.9%
10. Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) - 4.7%

Primetime:
1. Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 13.2%
2. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 11.9%
3. Willing Willie (TV5) - 11.8%
4. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
5. Bantatay (GMA-7) - 11.3%
6. Grazilda (GMA-7) - 10.8%
7. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 10.5%
8. Jillian: Namamasko Po! (GMA-7) - 10.3%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 9.4%
10. Beauty Queen (GMA-7) - 9.3%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

The Regional Trial Court of Makati City ruled today, December 2, to continue hearing ABS-CBN’s application for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against TV5 program “Willing-Willie,” allegedly a copycat of ABS-CBN noontime show “Wowowee.”

Judge Joselito Villarosa of Branch 66 of the Makati RTC, decided to push through with ABS-CBN’s presentation of evidence for a possible TRO amid motions raised by the defendants, including a motion to dismiss the case, a motion for Villarosa’s inhibition as presiding judge, a motion to defer the TRO hearings, and another motion requesting to drop TV5 President Ray Espinosa as one of the defendants.

Villarosa told both parties that he will decide on the various motions filed by the defense before he rules on the TRO application.

Atty. Bienvenido Somera, who is representing ABS-CBN, argued that there should be no delay in the TRO application proceedings since the Supreme Court has ruled that the filing of a motion to dismiss is not a ground for a court to stop hearing a TRO application.

Somera also argued against the motion to dismiss filed by the defendants by refuting their claim that this case is the same as that Revillame filed against ABS-CBN in the Quezon City Trial Court.

Somera reiterated that ABS-CBN’s claims against Revillame in the QC case were for breach of contract by the latter, as a talent. The new case, on the other hand, focuses on the infringement of ABS-CBN’s intellectual property by Revillame et al, as producers of “Willing-Willie.”

The 33-page complaint alleges that the “look and feel” of “Wowowee” were copied by “Willing Willie” through the imitation of the expression and execution of several elements of the program. These include the opening song and/or dance number led by its host, the singing and/or trivia game wherein contestants share their personal stories and then showcase their talents before playing the game, and the set design, stage, studio viewers’ seats lay-out, lighting, music, and camera angles of “Willing Willie,” which are strikingly similar to “Wowowee.”

In an earlier statement, ABS-CBN claimed that Revillame and company “deliberately and intentionally imitated Wowowee to steal the goodwill that Wowowee has built over the past 5 years of airing in ABS-CBN.”

ABS-CBN further said, “it filed case in good faith and simply to protect its rights under the law. It’s not motivated by ‘vengeance’ to get back at anyone. Infringement of Intellectual Property rights is a very serious matter akin to stealing another’s property. It’s also like plagiarism which the public has condemned in recent events. ABS-CBN has a valid case and we will pursue it in court.”

Revillame, meanwhile, was a no-show in the court hearing yesterday, where ABS-CBN executive Marilou Almaden, the Business Unit Head for the program “Wowowee,” took the witness stand for ABS-CBN.

The legal team of ABS-CBN is set to present more evidence as the hearing on the TRO continues tomorrow morning, December 3.

Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Ryan Seacrest, Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Elijah Wood, Serena Williams, Janelle Monae, Jay Sean and many other international celebrities joined a new campaign called Digital Life Sacrifice on behalf of Alicia Keys’ charity, Keep a Child Alive. They agree to give up Twitter and other social media sites until $1 million is raised. This campaign started before World AIDS Day on Wednesday (December 1).

“It’s really important and super-cool to use mediums that we naturally are on. This is such a direct and instantly emotional way and a little sarcastic, you know, of a way to get people to pay attention,” Keys said.


These international celebrities willingly let them being photographed in a coffin and filmed videos with a really superb concept called “last tweet and testament” which will be seen in ads.

Keys believes that the celebrities would make a good job of drawing people to pay attention to issues, so she got them to cooperate. According to her, “not one person said no”.

The charity accepts donations through bar-code technology and text messages.

Photos taken from jared

Model-socialite Georgina Wilson is this month's covergirl of Cosmopolitan Philippines for 2010.

The Cosmopolitan banner story on Georgina has a subtitle which says: “Cosmo’s Latest Girl-Crush is Both Beauty and Brains.” I wonder why she refused some offers to become a beauty queen? It runs in the family as Gloria Diaz, the 1969 Miss Universe is her aunt. The Miss Universe crown is so perfect for her!

Anyway, other features inside Cosmopolitan’s December issue include “What He Thinks of In Bed - But Will Never Tell You”, “Be Merry, Fall In Love”, “Paparazzi-Worthy Clothes and Make Up”, “From Real Drama to Real Life”, “Picking Heels Right Away” and more!

Plus the Man on Fire this month is the sizzling Brapanese model Fabio Ide.

Cosmopolitan Philippines Magazine December 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Piolo Pascual launched his "Piolo Revealed" coffee-table book last night, Nobyembre 30, at Fully Booked, Bonifacio High Street, The Fort, Taguig City.

This 200-page, limited edition coffee-table book features never-been released photos of Piolo taken by "Philippines' premiere fashion photographer" Raymund Isaac and some short interviews with the premiere Kapamilya hunk dramatic actor.


One of the many highlights of "Piolo Revealed" coffee-table book are some pictures in "3-D" format. Meaning, you have to use the 3-D glasses to appreciate further some of the photos in this book.

Piolo Revealed coffee-table book is now available exclusively in 13 Fully Booked stores at P2,500 per copy.

New Directions is finalizing their setlist for Sectionals and working around Kurt leaving. Puck helps find his replacement and ends up with Lauren who you may remember has been a vampire in a few episodes. When Emma tells Schue that his arrangements for the group have gotten predictable when Rachel, Finn and Mercedes get most of the songs, he decides to change things up a bit. He gives the solo to Sam and Quinn and asks Brittany and Mike to turn their performances into So You Think You Can Dance.

Rachel and Mercedes don’t really get to sing at all and Rachel is pissed. Schue snaps and yells at her for her bad attitude but I dunno Schue, I can see why she’d be mad. This is a competition. It means too much to rely on the mediocre singers of the group. It’s not her fault they suck most of the time. Plus, he’s kind of a hypocrite. He was happy to showcase the power singers before his crush told him to change. And while we’re at it, these are group performances right? Why can’t they all have a part and focus on the team work of it all? That’s what I miss from the early episodes.


Rachel is having a bad week. She finally finds out about Finn sleeping with Santana and everyone knew it but her. She’s understandably hurt by Finn and drags them both to couples counceling. With the entire group hating on her as usual and not having anything to do singing wise, she bonds with Kurt. Kurt isn’t fitting in with The Warblers and goes to her for advice when he’s not welcomed with open arms. Did he really expect to just walk in and take over? He’s going to audition for a solo and Rachel helps him prepare a nice ballad Don’t Cry For Me Argentina. Unfortunately for Kurt, he’s trying too hard. The Warblers are about team work and not who can be the loudest and most show offy.

The time before Sectionals is overshadowed with relationship drama. Finn and Rachel break up after she makes out with Puck, Emma gets married to Carl in vegas and Schue is all emo about it, and Artie thinks Brittany is cheating on him with Mike. But to be fair, Tina put that idea in his head. He was comfortable enjoying giving Brittany a magic comb to help her do well in her performances. It turns out she isn’t cheating on him and was just sad that she lost his magic comb. Oh Brittany.

After The Hipsters, a group of old people perform, The Warblers take the stage and boy do they shine. Okay, so mostly it’s Blaine but at least everyone is singing. And acapella is always very impressive. They sing Hey Soul Sister and it’s pretty amazing. At this point i’m convinced that they deserve to win over New Directions. It’s interesting watching Kurt take a back seat. Rachel is encouraging him from the audience and all of New Directions loves it. You know who doesn’t? SCHUE. What a hypocrite. The look on his face is really hilarious.

It’s finally time for New Directions to take the stage. It starts out with Sam and Quinn trying to belt out I’ve Had The Time Of My Life. Man. This is rough. Depending on them alone was kind of a mistake. But I guess they have to be fair. They verge into Valerie and a solo by Santana and it’s turned into a show. Brittany and Mike are out in front dancing in ways I can’t even comprehend, and the whole group is so upbeat. It’s a great performance overall but I really think if more than just three people got to sing, they would have won. It’s a tie and both New Directions and The Warblers are going to Regionals. New Directions celebrates by letting Mercedes and Tina sing behind closed doors with Dog Days Are Over.

By Noelle at Rickey

Watch Charice as she sings her very own rendition of "Jingle Bell Rock" last night, November 30, 2010 (Wednesday morning in Manila), during the star-studded NBC's 13th annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" special at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

The Christmas in Rockefeller Center is an annual special by NBC and for 2010, Charice was among the topnotch performers along with Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, Josh Groban, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Susan Boyle and many others.

For the first time, Miss Earth Beauty Pageant, the largest and most widely participated in pageant produced by Carousel Productions headed by Ramon Monson, will be held in Saigon, Vietnam on December 4.

ABS-CBN Global, through The Filipino Channel, will telecast the Miss Earth Beauty Pageant on Sunday, December 5, at 9pm. Sixty-nine beauties from all over the world are entered in the Miss Earth contest this year.

The 2010 Philippine representative is Kris Psyche Orozco Resus, a fashion model and beauty queen from Infanta, Quezon. She won the Miss Earth Philippines title last April 25 at a water-themed event at the Aquatica in Manila Ocean Park. The Miss Earth contest promotes environmental awareness.

Resus, 22 years old at the time of her crowning, stands 5’6” and her vital statistics are 33-23-34. She is an Associate in Arts student at the University of the Philippines’ Open University, the fifth constituent university of the UP System located in Los Banos, Laguna. She bested 48 other candidates in last April’s pageant which focused on the protection and preservation of Mother Earth. She also won the Best in Swimsuit special award.

Last May, Resus and her court joined forces with EcoWaste Coalition at a public event held in Quezon City, Philippines to promote simple, yet creative 3R (repurpose, reuse, recycle) solutions to avert a potential garbage crisis after the Philippine national elections. The campaign was intended to repurpose, reuse and recycle the huge volume of campaign materials instead of burning and burying them which would, in turn, pollute many communities.