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ABS-CBN's upcoming noontime variety show "Happy Yipee Yehey" is being plagued with intrigue as its male hosts, John Estrada and Randy Santiago received disapproving remarks from longtime friend Willie Revillame.

In a "Willing Willie" episode last January 26, Willie aired his side over John and Randy's decision to accept a noontime show that has the same timeslot with his cancelled program "Wowowee." (CLICK HERE FOR RELATED ARTICLE -> John Estrada and Randy Santiago To Host ABS-CBN's New Noontime Game Show; Willie Revillame Mad About It)

Willie, John and Randy hosted the ABS-CBN noontime show "Magandang Tanghali Bayan" from 1998 to 2005. The network subsequently reformatted the show to only headline Willie in the program "Wowowee."

"Wowowee" was then canceled on July 31 last year after Willie went on indefinite suspension over his on-air rant against Kapamilya talent Jobert Sucaldito. Willie then filed a case before a Quezon City court seeking to rescind his contract. ABS-CBN continues to challenge Willie's case with a P486-million counterclaim suit. While the case is pending, Willie produced and hosted the early evening game show "Willing Willie" for TV5.

On Sunday's episode of "The Buzz," John and Randy aired their side over the negative issues being thrown against them.

"Hindi lang naman sa kaibigan nangyayari yan, kahit sa mga magkakapatid, tunay na magkapatid. Meron talagang tampuhan. Just to put an end to this, I just like to say, wala po kaming ginawang masama. Kami po ay tumanggap ng trabaho pero gayun pa man din, gusto lang namin naman magpasaya ng tao so with that sana po ay magpasaya na lang tayo ng tao at mapapagbigyan kami ng sambayanang Pilipino," John said.

"Kung meron mang ibang taong nagtataka kung ano talaga ang nangyari, wala po talaga kaming nagawang masama po at alam ni Willie kung gaano namin siya kamahal. Kami po ay tunay na kaibigan. Ito'y trabaho lang. Kailangan din namin magtrabaho ni Randy. Sinabi ko kay brother Randy as long as malinis ang kunsensiya natin at alam ng Diyos na wala tayong ginagawang masama, eh siguro naman kahit sinu-sinong gustong kumalaban sa atin ay hindi magtatagumpay dahil Diyos ang kakampi natin dito," the returning Kapamilya host added.

Randy, though expressing his sentiments, maintained that his respect and love for Willie are intact. He said he did not mean to offend Willie and it was nothing personal.

"Kami ni Willie magkasami since 1983. You're talking about 28 years together. Isang kuwarto ang tinutulugan namin when we were doing Cicada (Band). In other words sabi ko nga, eh tampuhan lang ng magkakapatid. Right after nakita natin ‘yung tampo niya (Willie) we were deeply hurt also. Dahil gusto niya siyempre magkasama-sama kami uli. But of course dahil sa nangyaring ito at hindi natin inaasahan na nandito pa rin kami sa Channel 2, right away tinext ko agad siya at si brother John ay nagtext din sa kanya at humihingi na sana sa mga susunod na panahon magkakasama pa rin tayo. Pero at this point siyempre trabaho lang, ‘ika nga at nauna nga lang agad itong ABS-CBN," Randy explained.

Despite the fallout with Willie, John and Randy will headline "Happy Yipee Yehey" on February 12 with co-hosts, reunited friends Toni Gonzaga and Mariel Rodriguez, together with Jobert Austria, Bentong, Melai Cantiveros and Bianca Manalo.

After the "Dukot" scandal that spreads like a wildfire on the internet, Angelica Panganiban is again facing another photo scandal is beginning to circulate on the internet and even reaches her dad abroad.

The photo is of a girl changing her clothes specifically her bra, and caught at the part where she is about to put it on yet.

Angelica already denied the picture and asking the perpetrator to leave her alone as she is not affected at all with this another scandal.

Check out the music video of Regine Velasquez' "True Romance" - the official theme song of Regine and Dingdong Dantes' romantic comedy series “I ♥ You Pare” on GMA-7.

Written by Janno Gibbs, “True Romance” is included in Regine’s latest album “Fantasy”.

True Romance - Music Video and Lyrics:

World famous RnB singer Rihanna admitted that she is the person behind the steamy nude photos that are currently the feast of netizens' eyes.

MediaTakeOut posted the photos and claimed that the singer herself reportedly texted it to an ex-boyfriend who shared it with his friends.

When asked about those scandalous photos,Rihanna immediately admitted that it was hers.

“That would be… ME when I was skinny!” she said.

Technological wonders in communication have brought much more excitement to our everyday lives. This is most evident in today’s generation, whose lives are made more thrilling by the way modern connectivity injects color and excitement everyday.

Digitel has always been at the forefront with innovative products and services to make life easier and brighter for consumers. Consistent with its value for money promise, Digitel offers a bigger, better, and faster communications product - the Digitel DSL bundle which marries the power of Internet access and the value of a landline phone, in one convenient package.

The practicality of this bundle will no doubt appeal to the busy lifestyles of fast-rising celebrities like Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio, who rely on this service to make their celebrity life easier and more exciting.

As GMA-7’s lead ‘tween’ celebrity idols, Barbie and Joshua topbill the network’s high-rating ‘tween shows. Their gorgeous fresh faces, admirable talents and irresistible charm continue to earn them a legion of followers both young and old alike. The two were initially paired as young lovers in the hit TV series Stairway to Heaven. Their on-screen chemistry was very refreshing, providing many teens around the country with a new and wholesome love team to watch out for. Evidently a perfect match, they went on to star in the equally successful soap operas First Time, Pilyang Kerubin and most recently, in the hit series Dear Friend and Tween Hearts.

With strings of TV shows and film assignments, Barbie and Joshua are undoubtedly two of the busiest young stars today. Just as they fit each other to a T, they need a perfect match to help them manage their hyper active schedules and stay connected with their friends, families and even their fans. Good thing there’s the unbeatable landline and Internet duo of Digitel DSL bundle.

Digitel DSL was the first in the country to offer DSL and landline bundles that enabled people to have access to Internet connectivity and voice calls in one competitively priced package. Launched in 2006, this bundled solution to combine the two most in-demand communication tools has tremendously helped thriving urban centers and flourishing rural areas all throughout Luzon to avail of Internet access at competitive rates, helping businesses grow and meet the demands of their customers.

Digitel’s recent integration with Sun Cellular has empowered both companies to provide the best, most efficient, seamless services to their subscribers, thus helping more individuals and establishments get the most out of their data and voice subscriptions sans the high costs.

Now, for as low as P999 a month, subscribers get to enjoy unlimited voice calls and Internet with speeds of up to 768 Kbps plus a FREE cellphone! One can avail of the latest mobile phones from Nokia, Samsung and My Phone depending on the DSL plan that they choose. Subscribers can also opt to have a Wi-Fi modem router for FREE to benefit the whole family and let everyone enjoy the convenience of a fully Internet-connected home.

Digitel DSL empowers the youth like Barbie and Joshua to fulfill their tasks while allowing them to stay in touch with their family and friends in the digital realm. Take it from your ‘tween idols Barbie and Joshua!

Digital Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. (Digitel) is the telecommunications arm of the JG Summit Group, and has been on the forefront of innovating consumer voice services, Internet connectivity and telecommunications solutions in the household, corporate and industrial market segments. For more information, log on to www.digitel.ph.

The biggest news on Philippine television unfolds this month as GMA Network launches the most awaited news and information channel on free-TV — GMA News TV!

Last night, viewers got an exclusive first look at GMA News TV through the channel’s Station ID, which aired for the first time on GMA’s primetime newscast 24 Oras and on News on Q at 9:30 p.m. on Q-11.

Powered by the formidable GMA News and Public Affairs team, GMA News TV seeks to empower viewers with news, information and public service.

Featured in GMA News TV’s Station ID are Jessica Soho, Mike Enriquez, Mel Tiangco, Arnold Clavio, Vicky Morales and Howie Severino.

“The credibility of the pillars of Serbisyong Totoo and the organization’s commitment to the truth has been communicated clearly, especially in the award-winning Panata campaign. In this SID, we showed another side of them - their sensitivity to the needs of the viewers,” shares GMA AVP/creative director for Creative Services (GNTV) Lots Topacio.

“In their daily grind, the pillars of GMA do not only deliver the news, they are actually exposed to the people out there. In dealing with people, they become aware of their needs. Now that we will have a whole channel dedicated to News and Public Affairs, the need for more news and information can be better served. Importante sa amin na alam ninyo. That’s the message GMA News wants to communicate through the pillars,” adds Topacio.

Also in the station ID are Kara David, Connie Sison, Ivan Mayrina, Pia Arcanghel, Raffy Tima, Mariz Umali and Jun Veneracion.

The creative team is led by GMA Network’s VP for Program Support Department Regie Bautista with Topacio, senior project manager Jay Redondo and project manager Ayee Villa-Moya, while its post-production team includes GMA Network’s VP for post-production and director of photography Ding Achacoso, AVP for post-production and station ID director Paul Ticzon, co-director Vince Gealogo, producer Ingrid Navarro, assistant director Neil Nanquil, and first assistant director Ella Cruz.

Jake Cuenca surely knows his best asset. This time around, Jake poses for Bench Underwear "Return to Temptation" Summer 2011 campaign with Lovi Poe.

Just last year, his Bench Body "Lost In Summer" billboard in Magallanes interchange caused a lot of stir and complaints from concerned motorists until Bench management decided to pull it out. In the said billboard, Jake was in a provocative pose wearing only a pair of scanty briefs.




Jake, who is a long-time Bench model will star in the upcoming ABS-CBN adaptation of Koreanovela "Green Rose" with Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales.

MYX, the No.1 Music Channel in the Philippines, proudly announces the nominees for this year’s MYX Music Awards (MMA) 2011.

Nineteen categories, including the most coveted awards Favorite Artist, Favorite Group and Favorite Music Video are set to be battled by the country’s most sought after music artists.

Viewers can cast their votes on their MYX Music Awards bet. Just text MMA and send to 2331 for Globe and Sun subscribers, 231 for Smart subscribers, P2.50/vote for Globe and Smart subscribers, P2/vote for Sun subscribers (Ex. MMA 1). Voting period will start on February 7 and ends March 7, 2011.

Favorite Music Video

Disney – Tanya Markova – MMA 1
Jeepney Love Story – Yeng Constantino – MMA 2
Kung Wala Na Nga – 6cyclemind Feat. Kean Cipriano & Yeng Constantino – MMA 3
Lakad – Sandwich – MMA 4
Liwanag – Callalily – MMA 5


Favorite Song

Cariño Brutal – Slapshock – MMA 6
Disney – Tanya Markova – MMA 7
Jeepney Love Story – Yeng Constantino – MMA 8
Kung Wala Na Nga – 6cyclemind Feat. Kean Cipriano & Yeng Constantino – MMA 9
Pakiusap Lang – Parokya Ni Edgar – MMA 10


Favorite Artist

Callalily – MMA 11
Christian Bautista – MMA 12
Parokya Ni Edgar – MMA 13
Sandwich – MMA 14
Yeng Constantino – MMA 15


Favorite Female Artist

Juris – MMA 16
Kc Concepcion – MMA 17
Kyla – MMA 18
Sarah Geronimo – MMA 19
Yeng Constantino – MMA 20


Favorite Male Artist

Billy Crawford – MMA 21
Christian Bautista – MMA 22
Gloc-9 – MMA 23
Piolo Pascual – MMA 24
Rico Blanco – MMA 25


Favorite Group

6cyclemind – MMA 26
Callalily – MMA 27
Parokya Ni Edgar – MMA 28
Sandwich – MMA 29
Slapshock – MMA 30


Favorite Mellow Video

Di Lang Ikaw – Juris – MMA 31
I Remember The Girl – Christian Bautista – MMA 32
Not Like The Movies – Kc Concepcion – MMA 33
Sino Nga Ba S’ya – Sarah Geronimo – MMA 34
You Don’t Know – Regine Velasquez – MMA 35


Favorite Rock Video

A Call To Arms – Urbandub – MMA 36
Alay – Kamikazee – MMA 37
Lakad – Sandwich – MMA 38
Neon Lights – Rico Blanco – MMA 39
What’s Your Poison – Chicosci – MMA 40


Favorite Urban Video

Back To Love – Quest – MMA 41
Can’t Get Enough – Young Jv – MMA 42
Fly With Me – Duncan – MMA 43
I Want You Back – Krazykyle Feat. Luke Mejares – MMA 44
Watchin’ Me – Hi-C – MMA 45


Favorite New Artist

Franco – MMA 46
General Luna – MMA 47
Kiss Jane – MMA 48
Quest – MMA 49
Tanya Markova – MMA 50


Favorite Indie Artist

Gaijin – MMA 51
Mr. Bones – MMA 52
Slex – MMA 53
Techy Romantics – MMA 54
Turbo Goth – MMA 55


Favorite Collaboration

Kung Wala Na Nga – 6cyclemind Feat. Kean Cipriano & Yeng Constantino – MMA 56
Martilyo – Gloc-9 Feat. Letter Day Story – MMA 57
Please Be Careful With My Heart – Christian Bautista & Sarah Geronimo – MMA 58
Simulan Na Natin – Kenyo Feat. Hi-C – MMA 59
You’ve Got A Friend – Billy Crawford & Nikki Gil – MMA 60


Favorite Remake

Beautiful Girl – Christian Bautista – MMA 61
Himala – Jay-R – MMA 62
Kung Wala Ka – Nikki Gil – MMA 63
Too Much Love Will Kill You – Jovit Baldivino – MMA 64
Yakap – Ogie Alcasid – MMA 65


Favorite Media Soundtrack

In Your Eyes – Rachelle Ann Go (In Your Eyes) – MMA 66
Kaya Mo – Protein Shake Feat. Ney Dimaculangan & Kean Cipriano (Rpg Metanoia) – MMA 67
Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo – Gary Valenciano (Kung Tayo’y
Magkakalayo) – MMA 68
Love Will Keep Us Together – Sarah Geronimo (Hating Kapatid) – MMA 69
Miss You Like Crazy – Erik Santos (Miss You Like Crazy) – MMA 70


Favorite Guest Appearance In A Music Video

Angel Locsin (Magkaibang Mundo – Hale) – MMA 71
Anne Curtis (Breathe Again – Chicosci) – MMA 72
Dingdong Dantes & Marian Rivera (You Don’t Know – Regine Velasquez) – MMA 73
Piolo Pascual (Jeepney Love Story – Yeng Constantino) – MMA 74
Richard Gutierrez (Today I’ll See The Sun – Frencheska Farr) – MMA 75


Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ

Aljur Abrenica – MMA 76
Empress – MMA 77
Parokya Ni Edgar – MMA 78
Sam Milby – MMA 79
Yeng Constantino – MMA 80


Favorite MYX Live Performance

Neocolours – MMA 81
Noel Cabangon – MMA 82
Slapshock – MMA 83
Tanya Markova – MMA 84
The Company – MMA 85


Favorite International Video

Baby – Justin Bieber Feat. Ludacris – MMA 86
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars – MMA 87
Love The Way You Lie – Eminem Feat. Rihanna – MMA 88
Pyramid – Charice Feat. Iyaz – MMA 89
Telephone – Lady Gaga Feat. Beyonce – MMA 90


Favorite K-Pop Video

Beautiful – Beast – MMA 91
Bingeul Bingeul – Ukiss – MMA 92
Bonamana – Super Junior – MMA 93
Go Away – 2ne1 – MMA 94
Run Devil Run – Girls’ Generation – MMA 95

Paramount Pictures has just released the full movie trailer of "Captain America: The First Avenger" starring Chris Evans.

Also in the cast are Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Toby Jones, Sebastian Stan, Samuel L. Jackson, Dominic Cooper, Tommy Lee Jones, Stanley Tucci.

Plot: After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America’s ideals.

Directed by Joe Johnston, "Captain America: The First Avenger" is showing in theaters worldwide on July 22, 2011 in RealD 3D, Digital 3D and 2D theaters.

Captain America: The First Avenger - Trailer:

Catch here the trailer for Marvel Studios' "Thor" movie starring Chris Hemsworth as Thor.

"Thor" which is out on May 6, also stars Natalie Portman, Jaimie Alexander, Rene Russo, Stellan Skarsgard, Anthony Hopkins, and Clark Gregg.

Thor - Trailer:

Catch here the movie poster and full trailer of "Cowboys & Aliens", an upcoming 2011 science fiction Western film based on the 2006 graphic novel of the same name created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg.

Directed by Jon Favreau, Cowboys & Aliens stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Adam Beach, Paul Dano, and Noah Ringer. It opens July 29, 2011.

Cowboys & Aliens - Trailer:

Check out the trailer of Magnolia Pictures indie comedy film "Ceremony" starring Michael Angarano, Lee Pace, Reece Thompson and Uma Thurman.

Synopsis: A perpetual adolescent stumbling through his twenties with inflated self-confidence, Sam (Michael Angarano) clings to the naive notions of love and romance that he immortalizes in a series of unpublished children’s books. With his sensitive, sycophantic best friend Marshall (Reece Thompson) in tow, he heads to the Hamptons to make a last-ditch effort to woo the object of his infatuation.

Thirty-something publisher Zoe (Uma Thurman) is about to marry Whit (Lee Pace), a self-important documentary filmmaker who’s an outrageous cross between Jacques Costeau and “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin. Sam refuses to accept that anyone else could be the love of Zoe’s life and, dressed to the nines in a crumpled burgundy suit, crashes Zoe and Whit’s wedding reception, determined to prove his point.

Showing on April 18, 2011, "Ceremony" is under the direction on Max Winkler.

Trailer:

Cheerios are going to Nationals and Sue is as usual, unimpressed by amazing stunts and fireworks shooting out of boobage. I mean, who wouldn’t be? Pretty lackluster right? Sue wants to do the mother of all stunts and buys herself a canon to shoot a cheerleader across the football field. Despite common sense, danger, and the protests of most of the team, Sue makes it her mission to fire Brittany out of that canon.

The big championship football game is also coming up but the team has never been in worse shape. There is zero team unity, fights constantly breaking out, and Karofsky’s homophobia is kicking the bullying and slushying up some notches. Poor Artie gets slushy attacked by the entire team and this makes the Glee guys snap. Before they all kill each other, Beiste and Schue agree to force them all together. The football team is forced to join Glee for a week in the hopes some understanding and team unity will happen. I don’t know about you guys but it makes perfect sense to me to have Puckleberry perform Need You Now for the team. A country love song always inspired unity in my world. Shockingly, it doesn’t win the team over but Finn and Puck bury the hatchet.




Sue goes on a rampage throughout the school when her genius canon idea is shot down. I love when Sue rampages. She pulls the Cheerios from performing at the halftime show of the football game forcing Glee to take over. Sue makes the girls in the glee club choose; Glee or Cheerios. The Glee club combined with the football team and tons of zombie make up, practice a mashup of Thriller and Heads Will Roll. Surprisingly, Karofsky is good at Glee. He’s hiding his enjoyment but suggests additional performance warmups of She’s Not There. Don’t make me like you Karofsky.

The man surplus of Glee doesn’t last long once the football players get slushied by the hockey team. Why do they all have mullets? The guys come to their senses and quit Glee and as a result are not allowed to play in the football game. The team now doesn’t have enough players for the game and are pretty much screwed. There’s been a significant lack of Kurt and Blaine in this episode but we do get a fantastic scene. The Warblers are practicing for Regionals and are kicking ASS at it. Bills Bills Bills is their weapon of choice and they sound amazing. Afterwards, Kurt and Blaine hang out with Mercedes and Rachel and Blaine inadvertently gives the girls the idea of joining the football team. Lying down trying not to get tackled but still, joining the team.




The team is losing the game and Tina almost gets flattened by a tackle so morale is pretty low. Puck goes to convince the team to join the halftime show so they can play in the game and Finn goes to convince the girls to stand up to Sue. The girls join Finn and tell Sue to suck it, while the football team sans Karofsky put on their zombie makeup. It’s time for Thriller and they sound A. Maz. Ing. This is definitely up there as one of my favorite performances ever. The entire school is loving it and Karofsky can’t hide his joy at wanting to join in. He embraces it and joins in on the dance with a smile.

Katie Couric shows up to interview Sue on being the biggest loser around for losing Nationals and losing her budget to the Glee club. I enjoy the several Lohan digs that the show spews out during this scene. Sue’s bad mood must have rubbed off on Karofsky who with every step forward takes two steps back. He unleashes his inner douche and tells Finn that Glee is for losers. Quinn comforts him in the form of a kiss.

This was a GREAT return for Glee. It really got back on track and had me laughing out loud for most of the episode. Ashley Fink is amazing and I even loved Puckleberry for a moment there. What do you think Sue will do for her revenge?

Funniest Quotes of the Night

Sam: Bring it.
Finn: Brung.
Sue: That would be the boom boom without the pow. And that’s so 2000 and late.

By Noelle | Published in Rickey

Watch below the heavily produced Glee Chevy commercial featuring Legacy of So You Think You Can Dance and the Quest Crew dancers.

Watch here the X Factor teaser aired during the Super Bowl XLV featuring Simon Cowell.

And here’s the teaser of X Factor aired on the premiere of Glee after the Super Bowl XLV. The teaser features Justin Bieber, Pussycat Dolls, Madonna and more!

Glee star Lea Michele performed "America The Beautiful" in the opening of Super Bowl XLV at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sunday, February 6.

After her performance, Lea tweeted, “OMG THAT WAS AN OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCE!!!!! SO AMAZING!!! WHAT AN HONOR AND JOY!!!!”

Lea Michelle - America, The Beautiful:

Watch Justin Bieber and Ozzy Osbourne in the Best Buy Super Bowl XLV Commercial.

Bieber goes incognito in this advertisement that aired during the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 6. While Osbourne promotes 4G and 5G phone service before Justin comes in to take over since technology is moving too fast for Ozzy.

At the end of the ad, Ozzy’s wife Sharon says, “What’s a 6G” to which Ozzy replies, “What’s a Bieber?”

Justin then appears with disheveled hair and a full beard and says, “I don’t know. Kinda looks like a girl.”

Watch Justin Bieber and Ozzy Osbourne "Best Buy" commercial below:

Burlesque lead star Christina Aguilera fumbled the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during her performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 6.

Christina started out all right, but later had a problem with the lyrics. Instead of singing the line “o’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming,” Christina sang “what so proudly we watched at the twilight’s last gleaming.”

Here's Christina's full performance of USA National Anthem:

Christina's not the first person to goof up the National Anthem in front of a huge audience - it also happened with Roseanne Barr who rendered it poorly at a San Diego Padres game a few years back, and to Macy Gray at the 2001 Hall of Fame game in her hometown of Canton, Ohio, drawing boos from the crowd.

The ex-teen star is quick to respond to criticisms. In a statement sent to Jared, she said, "I got so caught up in the moment of the song that I lost my place. I can only hope that everyone could feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of its anthem still came through.”

Check out the music video of Maroon 5’s latest single "Never Gonna Leave This Bed".

Featuring in the video is Adam Levine's real-life girlfriend, Russian model Anne Vyalitsyna. The two were shown enjoying each other in a bed all around Los Angeles while encased in a clear box.

The band also commissioned their fans to come out to the Santa Monica Pier, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and Roosevelt Hotel to be part of this video.

Incidentally, Maroon 5 is coming back to Manila on May 23, 2011 to stage a concert at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

Birthday girl Heart Evangelista is on the cover of UNO Magazine Valentine month issue.

Heart Evangelista, who is turning 26 this February 14, is the current flame of Brazilian-Japanese model-actor Daniel Matsunaga.

Other features inside UNO’s February 2011 issue include “What Men Should Know About Love”, “Super Model Student”, “Creative in Love”, “You are Here”, “Lav Diaz on Love”, “Rene Saguisag on Loss” and more!

UNO Magazine February 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

The captivating timeless beauty of Nanette Medved-Po, a popular movie actress in the 90s' is the featured article in the February issue of Mega Magazine.

Nanette who is now happily married with businessman Chris Po, became popular for her role as “Darna” and “Hiram na Mukha” in the 90s'. She also starred on hit films like “Sa Kabila ng Lahat” and “Biktima.”

Other features inside MEGA February 2011 issue include “Icons Interviewed”, “Over 200 Iconic Styles and Buys”, “Get Your Fix”, “19 Years of Fashion Beauty and Success” and more!

Mega Magazine February 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Hit afternoon drama “Alyna” will culminate its triumphant run with a gripping finale week, according to lead star Shaina Magdayao.

Shaina, who plays the title role, said viewers should watch out if her character will be able to regain her life back after finally finding her way back to Rancho Del Carmen.

“Finally, maaalala ni Alyna ang tungkol kay Dominic (Jason Abalos) at Baby Nico. Pero hindi magiging madali ang mga bagay para sa kaniya dahil may iba na ring buhay si Dominic kasama si Lilet (Kaye Abad),” she said.

Just like her character, Shaina admits to being a fighter herself. “Lahat ng tao, marunong lumaban pag kailangan na. Dahil sa mga pinagdaanan ko these past few years, natuto na rin akong lumaban para sa sarili ko at para sa mga taong mahal ko.”

Meanwhile, with the approaching finale of the show, none of the “Alyna” cast are walking away empty-handed because of the great impact “Alyna” has made to their careers.

Apart from getting to work with top-tier directors in F.M. Reyes, Cathy Garcia-Molina and Neil Del Rosario, Jason Abalos said he got his meatiest role to date in “Alyna.”

“Sa Alyna kasi, buo yung character ko. Kilala ko yung character mula umpisa hanggang dulo. Ang pagiging Dominic, hindi lang basta-basta pagganap sa isang papel. Kailangan alagaan ang simula o pagbuo sa character niya. Alam ko kung paano kikilos at magsasalita,” explained Jason.

The same can be said by Shaina, who counts Alyna as her most daring and most challenging role ever. “Alam ng lahat kung gaano ka mature ang material namin, may lalim talaga. Ang dami kong paghihirap, sakit na naramdaman for the first time na hindi ko ma-associate sa buhay ko, na kailangan kong ramdamin as Alyna,” she shared.

Kaye Abad, who’s used to playing the heroine, said she enjoys playing an antagonist. She said she likes it that her character is not purely evil, and is actually someone any person can relate to. “Parang sa totoong buhay lang. tayo rin naman nagiging kontrabida, pero hindi naman pumapatay ng tao. Mas real siya. Hindi sya yung tipong kontrabida na purong masasamang salita o may pinapalanong masama.”

Meanwhile, JM De Guzman, a seasoned theater and indie film actor, takes with him many lessons on TV acting. “Hindi nako masyado nangangapa sa TV. Sa TV, ‘yung processing time mo maliit lang compared sa theater at indie films. You have to be focused. Dapat preparado.”

Showbiz newcomers Paul Jake Castillo and Beauty Gonzalez also gained confidence through the support of their co-stars and director. “Hindi mahirap katrabaho sila Jason at Sid. Kahit na award-winning actors sila, sobrang relaxed. Binibigyan nila ako ng tip sa acting. Sabi nila, “understand the scene, at kung saan galing ang character.”

Beauty, who also had to show some skin in the show, said “Dahil sa pagganap ko kay Lisa, mas comfortable na ako sa katawan ko. Pagdating sa sexier roles, gusto ko rin naman i-push yung sarili ko. Tingnan natin kung ano ang darating at kung kaya ko na.”

“Alyna,” which was only supposed to run for two to three months was extended to until February due to its stellar performance in the national TV ratings. With a quality that rivals primetime programs, “Alyna” didn’t only raise the bar of afternoon dramas but also heightened the competitiveness of the whole afternoon block.

Fans of the show who have followed the love stories of Rex (Sid Lucero), Alyna, Dominic and Lilet, as well as that of Yael (JM De Guzman) and Jerry (Charee Pineda), and Patrick (Paul Jake Castillo) and Lisa (Beauty Gonzalez) should definitely not miss any episode to find out how the 13th installment of ABS-CBN’s “Precious Hearts Romances Presents” series will end.

Catch the last week of “Precious Hearts Romances Presents Alyna” after “Shoutout” on ABS-CBN.

Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester stars in Screen Gems upcoming cheesy teenage horror flick "The Roommate".

Joining Leighton is Minka Kelly of the hit independent film "500 Days of Summer".

"The Roommate" is about a freshman college student Sara (Minka Kelly) who finds her safety jeopardized after she was assigned to a dorm room with a new roommate, Rebecca (Leighton Meester), who becomes increasingly obsessed with her.

The Roommate is directed by Danish filmmaker Christian E. Christiansen. The movie is showing in US theaters on February 4, 2011.

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The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) announced the winners of the 2011 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, radio, news, promotional, videogame, and new media writing at simultaneous ceremonies at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel-Grand Ballroom in Los Angeles and the AXA Equitable Center in New York City.

Modern Family co-stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet hosted the West Coast show while Kristen Schaal of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Flight of the Conchords hosted the East Coast show.

Here is the complete list of winners in the 2011 Writers Guild Award (WGA):
SCREEN WINNERS

Original Screenplay: Inception, Written by Christopher Nolan; Warner Bros.

Adapted Screenplay: The Social Network, Screenplay by Aaron Sorkin; Based on the book The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich; Sony Pictures

Documentary Screenplay: Inside Job, Written by Charles Ferguson; Co-written by Chad Beck, Adam Bolt; Sony Pictures Classics


TELEVISION WINNERS

Drama Series: Mad Men, Written by Jonathan Abrahams, Lisa Albert, Keith Huff, Jonathan Igla, Andre Jacquemetton, Maria Jacquemetton, Brett Johnson, Janet Leahy, Erin Levy, Tracy McMillan, Dahvi Waller, Matthew Weiner; AMC

Comedy Series: Modern Family, Written by Jerry Collins, Paul Corrigan, Alex Herschlag, Abraham Higginbotham, Elaine Ko, Joe Lawson, Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd, Dan O’Shannon, Jeffrey Richman, Brad Walsh, Ilana Wernick, Bill Wrubel, Danny Zuker; ABC

New Series: Boardwalk Empire, Written by Meg Jackson, Lawrence Konner, Howard Korder, Steve Kornacki, Margaret Nagle, Tim Van Patten, Paul Simms, Terence Winter; HBO

Episodic Drama (any length - one airing time): “The Chrysanthemum and the Sword” (Mad Men), Written by Erin Levy; AMC

Episodic Comedy (any length - one airing time): “When It Rains, It Pours” (30 Rock), Written by Robert Carlock; NBC

Long Form - Original (over one hour - one or two parts, one or two airing times): The Special Relationship, Written by Peter Morgan; HBO

Long Form - Adaptation (over one hour - one or two parts, one or two airing times) : The Pacific, “Part Eight,” Written by Robert Schenkkan and Michelle Ashford, Based in part on the books Helmet for My Pillow by Robert Leckie and With The Old Breed by Eugene B. Sledge with additional material from Red Blood, Black Sand by Chuck Tatum and China Marine by Eugene B. Sledge; HBO

Animation (any length - one airing time): “The Prisoner of Benda” (Futurama), Written by Ken Keeler; Comedy Central

Comedy/Variety - (including Talk Series: The Colbert Report, Writers: Barry Julien, Dan Guterman, Eric Drysdale, Frank Lesser, Glenn Eichler, Jay Katsir, Max Werner, Meredith Scardino, Michael Brumm, Opus Moreschi, Peter Gwinn, Rich Dahm, Rob Dubbin, Scott Sherman, Stephen Colbert, Tom Purcell, Peter Grosz, Paul Dinello; Comedy Central

Comedy/Variety (Music, Awards Tributes) - Specials: National Memorial Day Concert 2010, Written by Joan Meyerson; PBS

Daytime Drama: As The World Turns, Written by Susan Dansby, Lucky Gold, Janet Iacobuzio, Penelope Koechl, David Kreizman, Leah Laiman, David A. Levinson, Leslie Nipkow, Jean Passanante, Gordon Rayfield, David Smilow; CBS

Children's Episodic & Specials: “Happy Ha-Ha Holidays” (Imagination Movers), Written by Michael G. Stern, Randi Barnes, Rick Gitelson, Scott Gray; Disney Channel

Children's Script - Long Form or Special: Avalon High, Teleplay by Julie Sherman Wolfe and Amy Talkington, Based on the novel by Meg Cabot; Disney Channel

Documentary - Current Events: “Flying Cheap” (Frontline), Written by Rick Young; PBS

Documentary - Othen Than Current Events: “Wyatt Earp” (American Experience), Written by Rob Rapley; PBS

News - Regularly Scheduled, Bulletin or Breaking Report: “Sunday Morning Almanac” (CBS Sunday Morning), Written by Thomas A. Harris; CBS News

Nyews - Analysis, Feature or Commentary: “Resurrecting Eden” (60 Minutes), Written by Jenny Dubin; CBS


RADIO WINNERS

Documentary: 2009 Year in Review, Written by Gail Lee; CBS Radio News

News - Regularly Scheduled or Breaking: CBS World News Roundup, Written by Paul Farry; CBS Radio News

News - Analysis, Feature or Commentary: “Passages,” Written by Gail Lee; CBS Radio News


PROMOTIONAL WRITING AND GRAPHIC ANIMATION WINNERS

On-Air Promotion (Radio or Television): CSI Promos, Written by Anne de Vega; CBS

Television Graphic Animation: “Sunday Morning, By Design” (CBS Sunday Morning), Graphic Designer Bob Pook, Graphic Artist Diane Robinson; CBS News

Videogame Writing Winner: Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, Story by Patrice Desilets, Jeffrey Yohalem, Corey May; Lead Script Writer: Jeffrey Yohalem; Script Writers: Ethan Petty, Nicholas Grimwood, Matt Turner; Ubisoft


NEW MEDIA WRITING WINNERS

Outstanding Achievement in Writing - Original New Media: “The Real Thing,” ”Identity Crisis,” “Girl Talk,” ”Naming Things,” “Curtain Up” (Anyone But Me), Written by Susan Miller, Tina Cesa Ward; www.AnyoneButMeSeries.com

Outstanding Achievement in Writing - Derivative New Media: “Strip Pong,” “Tear Jerks,” “Brainstorm,” (Frank vs. Lutz), Written by Jon Haller; 30 Rock New Media, www.nbc.com


SPECIAL HONORS

Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW):

Diane English - Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television for lifetime achievement

Steven Zaillian - Laurel Award for Screen for lifetime achievement

Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth (Fair Game) - Paul Selvin Award for work spotlighting constitutional rights/civil liberties

Seth Freeman and Susannah Grant - Valentine Davies Award for entertainment industry and community service

Tonino Guerra - Jean Renoir Award for international screenwriting lifetime achievement.


Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE):

Frank Gilroy - Ian McLellan Hunter Award for Lifetime Achievement in Writing; The Television Academy Foundation’s Archive of American Television – Evelyn F. Burkey Award for contributions bringing honor and dignity to writers everywhere

Marianne Pryor - Jablow Award for devoted service to the Guild

Jeremy Borden - John Merriman Award for Study of Broadcast Journalism at American University

James DiLapo of New York University - Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting


The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) are labor unions representing writers in motion pictures, television, cable, digital media, and broadcast news. The Guilds negotiate and administer contracts that protect the creative and economic rights of their members; conduct programs, seminars, and events on issues of interest to writers; and present writers’ views to various bodies of government. For more information on the Writers Guild of America, East, visit www.wgaeast.org. For more information on the Writers Guild of America, West, visit www.wga.org.

Paramount Pictures and MTV Films proudly release the new poster of Justin Bieber's upcoming auto-biography film "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (3D)".

“Find out what’s possible if you never give up,” the movie poster reads.

Synopsis: Justin Bieber: Never Say Never is the inspiring true story and rare inside look at the rise of Justin from street performer in the small town of Stratford, Ontario to internet phenomenon to global super star culminating with a dream sold out show at the famed Madison Square Garden in 3-D.

Justin’s manager, Scooter, Tweeted, “One critic told me this movie Never Say Never 3D was ‘like the RUDY of music’ - best compliment about the film yet.”

Never Say Never hits theaters February 11, 2011.

Watch "Never Say Never 3D" trailer below:

Indian-American Anoop Desai, American Idol Season 8 finalist, has released the music video of his latest single “All is Fair (Crazy Love).”

“All is Fair (Crazy Love)” is Anoop’s second single, following “My Name” which was released last year. The song is from his independently released EP (extended play) called “All is Fair.”

Anoop tells Billboard: “The music video is a very literal take on the song. Basically, I’m singing to this girl and pouring my heart out to her, but every time I get to the pre-chorus, she tries to kill me in a different way.”

Sam Concepcion will be the front act performer at the “Taylor Swift Live in Manila” concert on February 19 at the Araneta Coliseum.

According to concert producer Renen De Guia of Ovation Productions, Swift personally chose Concepcion to front for her in Manila. Aside from that, the world famous country-pop singer-songwriter also wanted the young Kapamilya singer-host to join her in the rest of her Asian tour.

Asked about how he feels about it, Concepcion said he is really excited and humbled for this invitation.

"Just really excited that I will be able to do the front act for the Manila concert. On top of that, they want me to do the entire tour na din. I was so shocked! 'Yong mag-front act lang sa Maynila, iba na 'yon. To be invited for the entire thing (sobra na 'yon). I am very humbled that I was invited to join her Asian tour. I am very thankful, excited and thrilled," he said.

Although he admits that the chance to be with Swift in her Asian tour is a big break for him to penetrate Asian countries or even the US, he might not accept the offer because of his prior commitments here in Manila.

"I really hope it works out kasi I just found out like 2, 3 days ago. And well of course I have previous engagement na baka may matamaan na I have to do here in the Philippines. I hope na it works out and maybe I can do a couple of those shows in other countries, hopefully." Concepcion said with disappointments.

"Things happen at the right time. So one day at a time. And just be ready with what will come my way," he added.

The official news website of listed GMA Network, Inc., GMANews.TV, gets an average of one million page views per day, making it one of the most popular websites for online news in the country.

Howie Severino, GMANews.TV editor-in-chief, said that based on data provided by Google Analytics, the Web site has become the go-to site for Filipinos, especially during major news events like the national elections.

Mr. Severino said traffic on the website spikes during major news events in the Philippines, with more than half of the daily one million average page views coming from outside the country — the United States of America, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong.

For instance, Mr. Severino said the site recorded 12 million page views during the May 10 national elections, reflecting the increasing reliance of Filipinos on online news to get information.

"We [got this record number of page views because of the site’s] superior programming and user-friendly display of election data," Mr. Severino said in a statement. He credited the technical experts at GMA Network subsidiary New Media, Inc. (NMI) for the application that quickly and accurately converted raw data from the Commission on Elections into information used by both the Web site and GMA Network’s news programs. "We had almost real-time results on our site all the way down to the municipal council level. No one else had that."

In its annual awards given to the nation’s leading websites, Digitalfilipino.com recently recognized GMANews.TV for its "technical performance," as well as "high user engagement," and "search engine visibility."

Digitalfilipino.com took note of the various ways GMANews.TV keeps users on the site, noting that it has been a Philippine pioneer in the use of a range of multimedia tools, including Google maps for disaster information, "YouScoop" for crowd-sourcing news, and Flash animation for interactive content.

The news site also has the country’s first online sports show, FTW (www.gmanews.tv/ftw), with commentators Mico Halili, Richard del Rosario, Jason Webb, Magoo Marjon, Alex Compton and Miakka Lim, and audio podcasts (www.gmanews.tv/pbr) of boxing expert Chino Trinidad.

The Web site has also been cited for old-fashioned shoe-leather reporting, recently receiving a PopDev Award for Best Feature of the Year for an enterprise report on abortifacients sold around Quiapo church written by the Web site’s special correspondent, Stephanie Dychiu. The site’s editor Joe Galvez was runner-up in the Photo Essay category for his visual report on the displaced victims of tropical depression Ondoy.

The GMA news website also has a number of resident bloggers (www.gmanews.tv/blogs) like Prof. Winnie Monsod, Fr. Eliseo Mercado, Red Constantino, Ellen Tordesillas, and personal finance expert Francisco Colayco.

It also has lifestyle and feature stories from editor-at-large Krip Yuson and writer Katrina Stuart Santiago.

Next year, Mr. Severino said GMANews.TV will introduce "new and engaging forms of multimedia experiences."

"At the same time, we plan to expand the site’s reach with new sections in several regional languages intended to cater to Filipino Web users who prefer to read their news in their vernacular," he said.

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"Femme Fatale", Britney Spears' 7th album under JIVE Records (a unit of Sony Music Entertainment) was revealed by Britney Spears herself on her twitter. The Pop Princes also wrote:

I’ve poured my heart and soul into this album over the last 2 years. I’ve put everything I have into it.

This album is for you, my fans, who have always supported me and have stuck by me every step of the way! I love you all!

Sexy and Strong.

Dangerous yet mysterious

Cool yet confident!

“FEMME FATALE”

Check out also the audio preview and lyrics of Britney Spears‘ “Hold It Against Me” which is off her Femme Fatale album due on March 15.

The real heir of the ‘Agimat’ is back on the boob tube starting February 7 as Jolo Revilla breathes life to Kapitan Inggo, the newest offering of ABS-CBN’s “Agimat presents Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla.”

After giving life to the TV version of Pepeng Agimat more than a year ago, Jolo is back to reprise once again a character that his grandfather, Ramon Revilla Sr., portrayed during the 80's. “This will be the second time that I will be giving life to a classic character originally played by my grandfather. Siyempre the pressure is there, but full support naman ang family ko sa akin. Ayoko naman sila pahiyain siyempre po,” Jolo shared.

As Jolo sets on with his new adventure as Kapitan Inggo, he will be supported by a list of veteran and highly-admired stars: Gary Estrada, Jomari Yllana, Ana Capri, Liza Lorena, Timmy Cruz, Jay-R Siaboc, Maurice Mabutas of Star Circle Quest and Rima Ostwani as Jolo’s leading lady.

Kapitan Inggo is originally a 1984 film starred by Ramon Revilla Sr. The story revolves around Kapitan Inggo and how his amulet helps him become invincible.

Get ready for a whole new voyage as Jolo Revilla takes you to a action/adventure-filled afternoon starting February 7 on “Agimat presents Kapitan Inggo,” weekdays after Showtime.

Ever wonder how Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao's Los Angeles, USA mansion looks like? How he spends time there with his? His other sports aside from boxing? Then, watch the video here.

Jericho Rosales will croon his way into the hearts of concertgoers through an intimate Valentine’s performance titled “And I Love Her” to be held on February 11 and 12 at Teatrino, Promande, Greenhills.

Jericho, who’s carved a name for himself as a powerful dramatic actor, has gained both fame and respect from the entertainment industry as well as his peers for his award-winning performances in both movies and television, a distinction that only very few actors have achieved. But Jericho has also found another medium with which to showcase his versatility: singing and songwriting. And this new chosen medium has yielded unexpected but astounding results.

His album under Star Records titled “Change” has received commercial and critical success. Affirmation for his talent came when he received Song of the Year honors for his self-penned song “Pusong Ligaw” in the 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music 2010. The industry is buzzing about his recent accomplishment and a new album is currently in the works, not to mention more offers for more concert performances.

This Valentine season, fans and music lovers can look forward to two unforgettable and intimate evenings with Jericho as he serenades them with an impressive repertoire of beautiful and romantic love songs. Jericho will also dish out his own interpretation of some of today’s hottest chart-toppers, homegrown favorites, and party anthems. Joining Jericho in this concert series are surprise special guests that will surely excite and delight audiences.

Jericho Rosales and Paolo Valenciano direct the show under the musical direction of Dohn Cerenado. The show’s beneficiaries are Shining Light Foundation and National Children’s Hospital.

“And I Love Her” is supported by ASAP Rocks, Music Uplate, Chowking, Mint, Tambayan 101.9, DZMM, ABS-CBN, Studio V, Star Records, and Music Museum Group. For inquiries call Ticket World, Music Museum and Manila Genesis.

Weekday mornings get more beautiful as two of the industry’s most beautiful faces wake you up in the new “Umagang Kay Ganda.”

Beginning Monday, February 7, Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up and newest Kapamilya Venus Raj formally joins your favorite UKG barkada to give your mornings a new twist.

Venus, who is a Journalism graduate from Bicol University, said it is a “dream come true” to be part of “Umagang Kay Ganda,” where she delivers the latest showbiz news and features as well as public service.

She is also one of the anchors to watch out for in the new segment Barangay Bida, which airs every Friday. In Barangay Bida, Raj and the UKG crew will visit a model community to highlight its inspiring success story as well as the talents of the residents there.

Another UKG newcomer is sexy half-Aussie host-actress Iya Villania, who will give you a free playback of the videos that are creating a buzz online in the segment “Youth Tube.”

Viewers can now also get a chance to be part of the show by interacting online using their social networking accounts on Facebook and Twitter.

“Our viewers are always on-the-go. Most of them are either going to school or to work thus, we want UKG to still be with them wherever they may be. With the use of technology particularly the famous social networking sites, our viewers can still get information and even give information to our show as well,” said Cheryl Favila, Supervising Producer of ABS-CBN News.

Just tweet the information you want to share to UKG’s official Twitter account at http://twitter.com/ukgdos and anchors will read it live on air. You can also send your comments and feedback on issues by posting on UKG’s official Facebook account at http://www.facebook.com/umagangkayganda2.

Alongside the new hosts, new segments will also be introduced which will surely bring you more information and fun every morning.

Pinky Webb brings you videos from concerned citizens in “Webb Report.”

Donita Rose, on the other hand, will teach young moms practical art works and crafts they can do right at their very homes in “Do It Youself.”

Meanwhile, Winnie Cordero and Alex Santos guide consumers and parents in the Consumer, Parenting, and Relationship segment.

In 2010, UKG received recognitions from several prestigious award giving bodies. It won Best Morning Show and Best Morning Show Hosts in the 24th PMPC Star Awards and 8th Gawad Tanglaw. It bagged the Best Morning Show in the UP Gandingan and won an Anak TV Seal for Most Admired Program.

Be sure to wake up early starting Monday, February 7, for the new “Umagang Kay Ganda,” also with Anthony Taberna, Alex Santos, Winnie Cordero, Phoemela Barranda, and Andrei Felix, 5:00 AM on ABS-CBN.

Charice Pempengco is back and is preparing for quite a treat for us. She’s busy preparing for a TV special for GMA-7 in time for month of love. Her special has been in preparation for a few months as the international singer was supposed to shoot “Charice: Home for Christmas” last November but it had to be postponed because she was sick, a case of stomach flu. Ogie Alcasid, Rachelle Ann Go and Elmo Magalona are some of the performers in the GMA-7 special titled “Charice: Home for Valentine’s,” which will be aired on February 13. With her lovely voice, she will have us falling in love all over again. As excited as we are to such an entertainment treat, Charice seems to be elated about her first TV special as well. Charice told the press, “Very excited po ako at very thankful. Nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng sumuporta sa akin… Dapat Christmas pa po ’to pero unfortunately, nagkasakit ako. May lumalabas kasi na sinadya ko raw i-cancel pero hindi naman nila alam kung ano talaga ang nangyari. Ngayon na bumalik ako, ito ang patunay na gagawin ko naman talaga [ang special].”

Since she is all geared up to make us swoon this Valentine’s, we can’t help but wonder if this young talent has a certain Valentine this year. When asked who her Valentine date is this year, the young singer said, “Family ko po!” But she admitted that there is young new foreign singer who has expressed a romantic interest in her. Although it has only gone as far as leaving messages, she has finally gotten permission from her mom to start dating. “Si Mommy po, sabi niya pwede na po but I think hindi pa talaga. Minsan naiisip ko nga na i-try pero hindi pa talaga ako ready.”

Charice’s mom is definitely a big part of her Valentine’s. She is not only her mother but also mentor, friend, supporter and definitely biggest fan. As she was watching her daughter rehearse, she couldn’t help but cry. We all know that the mom-daughter tandem struggled through real tough times. One of the songs she will be performing in the GMA special is the song they apparently comforted themselves with when Charice felt like giving up after losing in singing competitions. “Nang time na natalo siya, depress na depress siya nun… tingnan mo ’tong kanta na ’to, pakinggan mo ’to. Ito ang magbibigay sa’yo ng inspirasyon. Kasi ayaw na niyang sumali sa singing contest,” shared Mommy Rachel to “Chika Minute” of GMA news “24 Oras.”

It makes us contemplate on who our Valentines are. We do get caught up racking our brains on how to impress our boyfriends and girlfriends. But when you think of the kind of love and sacrifice our parents has bestowed in our lives, it’s a no brainer.





“Charice: Home for Valentine’s” will air on February 13, 8:30 p.m., under the direction of Louie Ignacio on GMA-7.