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Newbie Kapamilya young actor Diego Montano was seen in a very intimate action with an alleged girlfriend named Kara.

A collage photo of 8 images with Diego kissing Kara is now uploaded on facebook. Though the photo might be taken some years back, many are wondering whether Kara is a present or a past girlfriend.

Check out the said photo of Diego and Kara below:

It’s here! The brand new music video from Britney Spears second single "Till The World Ends", off her just released album, Femme Fatale.

GMA-7’s afternoon drama Nita Negrita continues to inspire and warm the hearts of afternoon viewers as Nita (Barbie Forteza) moves closer towards completing her search for her biological family.

After escaping the treacherous hands of Danica (Diana Zubiri), Nita finds herself in yet another unsafe place with Ben (Jim Pebangco), a friend of Nita’s biological father Edgar, who pretends to genuinely help Nita find her real parents.

As Ben carries on with his ploy, he manipulates both Mira (Lotlot de Leon) and Danica, using the information he has about Nita, Edgar and Mira. Ben tells Mira that Nita could be her missing daughter Antoinette, but convinces her that they should first undergo a DNA test to which Mira willingly agrees.

On the other hand, Ben tricks Danica into thinking that his plans to investigate Mira and Nita’s past will work to her advantage and regain Arturo’s (Zoren Legaspi) love in the end. He offers to sell her the results of the DNA in exchange for a huge amount of money.

Unknown to Ben, he will also uncover secrets of his own concerning his family.

To whom will Ben agree to give the results of the DNA test? And what could be the reason behind Ben’s determination in meddling with Nita’s life?

Nita Negrita also stars Joshua Dionisio, Lexi Fernandez, Rachelle Anne Go, Lollie Mara, Bubbles Paraiso, and Ms. Nova Villa.

Find out the answers to these questions on Nita Negrita, which airs weekdays after Alakdana on GMA Haponalo.

Get ready as Lifestyle Network, the premier lifestyle channel that enhances the lives of women, goes full blast this summer with the hottest and widest choice of shows - from fashion do’s and don’ts to summer getaway trips to hot tips on interior design - all wrapped into one cable network.

What’s new? Prepare as renowned interior designer Thom Filicia saves homeowners from their own bad judgment and disastrous decor in Tacky House. See if he can convince them to let him make-over their personally-designed rooms starting April 7, 9p.m.



Other must-see shows are the Style Star (April 7, 11 p.m.) and the all new season of F.A.S.H (Fashion and Style Hub) (April 28, 10:30 p.m.). These shows guarantee to dish out the hot new trends fresh off the runway and the fabulous fashion sense of your favorite A-list beauties.



Get tips or general information about home and lifestyle with Martha (April 11, 7p.m.) now on its sixth season. The domestic diva promises more inspiring and affordable homemade ideas for good living. While Rachael Ray (April 11, 4:30p.m.) continues to bring her warmth and no-fuss attitude into the homes of millions of viewers with her signature quick meals, celebrity surprises and provocative discussions in her program's fifth season.



Lifestyle Network also showcases the third season of The Doctors, premiering on April 11, 12:30p.m. Catch them as they give viewers a source of reliable medical and health advice, dispensed daily by a distinguished panel of “on-call” professionals.



From fashion to home living how-to guides, Lifestyle Network's April offerings also include the all-new Ever Wondered About Food (April 9, 7p.m.) showcasing exciting curiosity as to where a dish came from and how it has progressed. One chef and one scientist combine the delights of cooking with the technology, history and science behind each recipe.

And who says series aren’t part of Lifestyle Network’s usual programming? Watch out as Lifestyle Channel proudly presents Alter Eco, an eco lifestyle and makeover series presented by actor Adrian Grenier and his team of green activists, experts, and friends, premiering April 8, 10p.m.



Lifestyle Network also takes part in the Holy Week celebration as it airs the movie Pope Pius XII (April 3 and 10). James Cromwell stars in this incredible tale of a priest who steered the Church through the years of darkness during the Nazi era. Another award-winning movie to catch is Crown Prince (April 17 and 24). Watch the story unfold as the man with the vision and ability, Crown-Prince Rudolf, son of fabled Empress Sisi, leads his Empire into the 20th century.



The premier lifestyle channel also flaunts its fabulous line up of travel specials that are sure to enlighten viewers on whether to save or splurge on great trips this summer. Top 20 Travel Tips (April 10,8p.m.) offers latest information worth knowing before you plan your next trip. Also, join host Giada De Laurentiis on the mythical Greek island of Santorini for a passionate discovery of the food, culture and breathtaking scenery in Giada in Paradise (April 17, 8p.m.). Check out as Deborah Fewell visits some of the coolest surf towns, hottest waves and sumptuous foods across America in Surf and Turf (April 24, 8p.m.).



Think you got them all? Be ready for even more entertaining summer TV as Lifestyle Network also presents style and entertainment specials.

Don’t miss behind-the-scenes and never-before-seen footage of Ruby: My Naked Truth (April 9, 10:30p.m.). See how some child stars learned to work with the camera before they could even speak in Growing Up Fabulous: Top 10 Celebrity Kids (April 16, 10:30p.m. All are also invited to witness the hectic planning of famous Clean House yard sale diva Trish Suhr before her big wedding day. Watch Marry Me In Mexico: Trish’s Dream Wedding on April 30, 10:30p.m.



Completing Lifestyle Network’s fun-filled summer treat is Jerseylicious star Alexa Prisco as she work her glam fairy magic in the makeover special Glam Fairy Special (April 23,10:30p.m.) and the madness of celebrity interior designer Jen Kates and her crew as they bring Jen’s creative brilliance to life in Design Crazy (April 16, 11p.m.).



For more details, tune in to Lifestyle Network SkyCable Channel 52 or log on to http://www.facebook.com/LifestyleNetwork. Lifestyle network is now available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide.

GMA Network’s daily primetime series Magic Palayok dominates its timeslot with consistent high TV ratings based on household data from the more widely recognized industry ratings supplier Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Magic Palayok remains to be one of the most watched primetime soaps on the Telebabad block. It has beaten all counterpart programs pitted against it with a Mega Manila household rating of 23.9 percent versus ABS-CBN’s Mula sa Puso 11.6 percent on March 28. This impressive lead continued on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after its posted 23.5 percent on March 30, 10.6 percent on March 30 and 18 percent on March 31.

The telefantasya, which is created by the GMA Entertainment TV Group, never ceases to provide a unique blend of charm, entertainment and magical treat for audiences of all ages. Viewers especially the younger ones are fascinated on the adventures of Cookie (Angeli Nicole Sanoy) and her Magic Palayok.

This week, Cookie is back under the care of her wicked aunties, Yvonne (Cherie Gil) and Natasha (Chynna Ortaleza). This came after Natasha discovered that Ricky (Frank Garcia) was just pretending to be Cookie’s real father, Richard Cruz. With a heavy heart, Cookie must return and live again in their mansion.

To cheer her up, Natasha and Yvonne bring Cookie in a carnival. Here, Cookie meets a magician named Kardo. They get along instantly and Cookie completely enjoys his company.

Their conversation is abruptly cut short when Cookie hears the name of Richard Cruz being paged in the area. Cookie quickly runs towards the customer service and upon her arrival, she sees Kardo claiming he is Richard Cruz!

Will Cookie’s search for her missing father finally ends? Is Kardo the real Richard Cruz?

Magic Palayok airs Mondays to Fridays before 24 Oras on GMA.

Are they for real or just for reel? Find out if there’s more to the fresh and hot new love team of Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo this Thursday, April 7, in “Us Girls.”

Join host Chesca Garcia-Kramer as she tests the lead stars of the box-office hit “Catch Me…I’m Fallin” to see how deep their current relationship is at the present.

Adding star power to this week’s episode is drama princess and dance floor diva Maja Salvador. Maja is the week’s special co-host as Iya Villania remains on a US tour.

She may play a firm and no-nonsense rebel in the teleserye “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin,” but Maja’s definitely out to show her girly side with Chesca and Angel Aquino. Catch them feature fresh swimsuit tips, tricks and techniques plus dazzling new bag designs on “Us Girls” opening salvo this April.

Don’t miss “Us Girls” this Thursday, April 7, 9:30pm on Studio 23.

Disney recently revealed the character posters of its upcoming high seas adventure “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”

The individual posters feature the main characters Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), Angelica (Penelope Cruz), Blackbeard (Ian McShane) and Captain Hector Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush).




Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise - this time in Disney Digital 3D™. Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed adventure.




Crossing paths with the enigmatic Angelica, Jack Sparrow is not sure if it’s love - or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the “Queen Anne’s Revenge,” the ship of the legendary pirate Blackbeard, Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know whom to fear more: Blackbeard or Angelica, with whom he shares a mysterious past.




The international cast includes franchise vet Kevin R. McNally as Captain Jack’s longtime comrade Joshamee Gibbs, plus Sam Claflin as a stalwart missionary and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey as a mysterious mermaid.

Opening across the Philippines on May 2011, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International through Columbia Pictures.

The Kapatid Network promises reforms to avoid the controversial March 12 episode of Willing Willie to happen again.

Below is the letter sent by TV5 to MTRCB on April 4, 2011:

HON. GRACE POE LLAMANZARES
Chairman
Movie and Television Review and Classification Board

Dear Chairman Llamanzares:

We wish to thank the MTRCB for giving us an opportunity to be heard and for withholding judgment on our network, the producers and Mr. Willie Revillame until after due process is observed. While many comments have been made on the controversy, it is important for us to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. For this reason, our network is currently conducting a thorough investigation on the matter.

As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of TV5, I have been tasked to lead the investigation together with our Chief Legal Counsel and newly appointed Internal Ombudsman, Atty. Christine C. Ona. We wish to inform the Board that we are now in the final stages of the investigation. We humbly request, however, that we be given a few more days to complete and prepare our report to the Board on the said investigation. In the meantime, we hope you will allow us to quickly recount what we have done so far.

Last March 28, we expressed our sincere and deep apologies for the segment of “Willing Willie” featuring the 6 year-old Jan-Jan Suan which viewers may have found offensive or in bad taste. We wish to reiterate that the program was conceptualized to provide wholesome entertainment, bring hope and shine the spotlight on ordinary Filipinos. We provide the participants a venue to show their talents, share their stories, express their messages and make their dreams come true. It is not our desire to humiliate, abuse or take advantage of any participant in the program.

Beyond issuing an apology, we immediately implemented the following measures:

1. Caused the preparation of stricter guidelines on the appearance and performance of minors, particularly children, on all TV5 programs.

2. Required that all “Willing Willie” auditions as well as auditions of other TV5 programs be supervised by TV5 representatives designated by the TV5 Ombudsman.

3. Appointed an internal Ombudsman to review any incidents of this nature and to whom any complaints may be referred for immediate disposition.

4. Imposed a moratorium on the participation of minors in all contests and game shows on TV5 until such time that the preceding measures are fully in place.

Additionally, we have created our Standards Compliance Group to formulate and periodically review our network’s new broadcast standards and policies, as well as monitor compliance therewith. The Standards Compliance Group shall consist of two units - the Standards Advisory Board and the Compliance Unit.

The Standards Advisory Board shall be chaired by TV5’s Chief Operating Officer and shall include a psychologist, a creative director, and a children’s communications expert. As of today, Ms. Feny Bautista, the president of the Philippine Children’s Television Foundation and Dr. Camille Garcia, a child psychologist of the DOH-licensed Clinic of the Holy Spirit, have accepted our invitation to be part of the said board.

The Compliance Unit shall be headed by the TV5 Ombudsman and composed of at least ten monitoring and compliance officers. They shall have authority to review all programs, plugs and other non-program materials aired on TV5, as well as on AksyonTV, Radyo5 and Sports5.

We are taking positive action, not only to prevent the occurrence of any similar incident, but to uplift our standards especially with respect to children and minors. With the steps we are taking, we hope to be the least frequent visitor to the MTRCB among the major networks.

As for Jan-Jan, we wish to tell the Board that our network, with the approval of his parents, has engaged a team of psychologists to attend to the boy’s needs.

Finally, TV5 reaffirms its commitment to responsible broadcasting. We wish to assure the Board that we are not taking the incident lightly and we will be taking appropriate action after our investigation is completed. We join the Board in its concern for upholding contemporary Filipino cultural values; hence we are extending our full cooperation to the MTRCB in the performance of its mandate.

Very truly yours,

ROBERTO V. BARREIRO
Executive Vice President and COO

...NOT TRUE!

In Ogie Diaz' "Oh My G!" column at Pinoy Parazzi yesterday, April 4, the writer-manager-host doubted if the rumor is true. He mentioned that the Beth who is rumored to be dead might be the Elizabeth Batain who was sentenced to death in China some days back. To quote:

TINAWAGAN NAMIN ANG uncle niyang si Ramon Yuson, pero tila hindi na ‘yon ang kanyang number. Nagpalit na yata ang dating manager ni Mahal.

Gusto lang kasi naming linawin kay Ramon, dahil kumalat sa text at dalawa na rin ang nagtanong sa amin kung ang pamangkin niyang si Beth Tamayo ang isa sa tatlong binitay sa China dahil sa droga.

Sey ng aming kausap, “Baka ‘yung walang mukhang si Elizabeth Batain ‘yung si Beth, hindi kaya?”

Honestly, hindi kami naniniwala rito. Dahil knowing the media? Imposibleng makakawala sa kanila ang impormasyon kung ito man ay itinatago.

Lalo na at si Beth ay isang kilalang artista, ‘di ba? So, personally, hindi kami naniniwala rito.

And I’m sure, paglabas nito ay asahan na nating may official statement ang kampo ni Beth para pabulaanan ang katsipang kumakalat na text message na si Beth ang isa sa mga binitay.

Ipagdasal na lamang natin ang mga kaluluwa ng ating mga kababayang binitay, inosente man sila o guilty.

In today's PEP alert, the news was confirmed to be another hoax. According to the writer, Beth is very much alive. And to belies the rumor, the former actress even sent a letter to his friends confirming that she is safe and sound.

Robin Padilla and Mariel Rodriguez's plans for a Catholic wedding in June may be headed for a major stumbling block, if a top church official has his way.

Lingayen Archbishop Oscar Cruz, the National Appellate Matrimonial Tribunal head, said in a recent television interview that the Church would not allow the couple's union.

Archbishop Cruz told Studio 23's "Iba Balita ni Anthony Taberna" on Monday, April 4, that the main issue against the wedding was not the Muslim rites administered to the couple but the fact that under Islamic law, the husband is allowed to have more than one wife.

"Ang balakid po diyan, hindi yung kinasal siya [Robin and Mariel] sa Muslim rites. Ang balakid po diyan, ang simbahan, tulad ng maraming simabahang Kristiyano, isa nga diyan ang Katoliko, para sa kanya ang kasal ay para sa isang babae, isang lalake. Tapos ang kwento, panghabang buhay. Eh dun po sa mga Muslim karaniwan sa kanila…naniniwala na ang isang lalake pwedeng dalawa ang asawa tatlo hanggang apat. Sa simbahan hindi pwede ikasal yun pagka't yung kasal na ganun ay walang bisa. Anumang relihiyon para makasal kayo sa simbahan kailangan maniwala kayo sa kanyang aral. Isang lalake, isang babae pang habang buhay. Pag po kayo naniwala na ang isang lalake ay katumbas ng dalawang babae o tatlong babae ay hindi na po pwede yan," the Archbishop said.

"Marami naman pong Muslim na hindi ganun ang paniniwala. Basta ang sabi lamang ng simbahan, ang paniniwala ng Muslim igagalang ko, isa, dalawa tatlo ang asawa pero igalang din naman ang doktrina ng mga simbahang Kristiyano, isa na nga diyan ang Catholic Church," he added.



The Archbishop added that even if Robin swears that this marriage with Mariel will be his very last, the Church still won't approve their marriage.

"Titingnan po yung una niyang kasal kung yun po ay may bisa o kung paano man pero hindi naman po agad sasabihin na komo 'Ako'y sa ikalawang kasal hihinto na ako,' hindi naman kaagad ay areglado na. Titingnan po yung una niyang kasal kung yun po ay pwedeng sabihin na walang saysay o meron." the Archbishop further clarified.

He said the couple should forgo plans for a Catholic wedding.

"Masasabi ko pong hindi po papayagan eh. Hindi po kung ano ang gusto nila at kung ano yung plano nila, hindi po pwedeng ganapin ang kasal na ganun ang paniniwala ng isa sa kanila."

In a recent interview with Bianca Gonzales on E-Live last Saturday, Mariel confirmed that she and Robin are already planning their Catholic wedding. Reports say her bestfriends Bianca and Toni [Gonzaga] will be her bridesmaids and that celebrity stylist Pin Antonio will be one of the principal sponsors.

Hear today’s most sought after celebrities as they voice over the witty and humorous characters in the much-awaited anime Lovely Idol, starting on April 23, 12:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Lovely Idol is a pop idol-group composed of six talented young ladies. Their goal is to shake the stage of Tokyo and prove that they are the best pop idol group in town. Catch the exciting revelation of who among Philippines’ most favorite stars will share their beautiful voice and become Hero TV’s next pop sensation.

Hero TV also wants this season of the sun to be as exciting and adventurous as ever. Adding to the fun and excitement for the month will be One Outs, April 28, and Koutetsu Sangokushi, April 16.

Meet Hiroma Kojima as he introduces a different side of playing baseball. Through his journey of being the best batter of Lycaons, he will show how intricate life can be with every pitch he’s about to make. Catch One Outs Mondays through Fridays, starting April 28 at 7:00pm with replays at 3 a.m. and 11 a.m. the following day.

Koutetsu Sangokushi, on the other hand, is an action packed anime that tackles love and hope in the middle of a battlefield. In order to return peace and harmony in their country, the inheritor must find the lost imperial seal on a journey that reveals the truth about his destiny. Get into the action and watch Koutetsu Sangokushi, Saturdays and Sundays starting April 16 12:30 a.m., 6a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Also jazzing up this summer are world-acclaimed animated movies on Hero Theatrixx, Sundays of April, 8p.m. Catch Surf’s Up, April 10 and 24, and Monster House, April 17, on its original English theatrical release; while Osamu Tezuka’s Metropolis, April 16 and 30, and Paprika, April 23, will be aired on its original Japanese audio release with Filipino subtitle.

Hero TV, most wanted animated anime channel in the Philippines also takes pride in airing once again the well-loved anime titles such as Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Code Grass and Blue Dragon.

To complete Hero TV’s April Idols treat, catch the Dubber’s Cut of ongoing anime Familiar of Zero featuring in-depth insights of dubbing supervisor about Familiar of Zero from the voice character selection to dubbing proper. Hear fresh from the experts the ins and outs of the dubbing operations and their exciting experiences.




Hero TV (Channel 44) is available on SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from April 1 to 4, 2011 among Mega Manila households (People Ratings):

April 1, Friday

Daytime:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 12.3%
Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 8.5%
Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 7.4%
My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 7.1%
Alakdana (GMA-7) - 6.8%
Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 6.7%
One Piece (GMA-7) - 6.3%
Face To Face (TV5) - 5.9%
Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 5.8%
Kapuso Movie Festival: Nag-iisang Ikaw (GMA-7) - 5.5%

Primetime:
Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 14.1%
The Baker King (GMA-7) - 13.8%
Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 12.8%
Dwarfina (GMA-7) - 12.3%
Mutya (ABS-CBN) - 11.8%
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
I ♥You Pare (GMA-7) - 11.5%
24 Oras (GMA-7) - 10.7%
Bubble Gang (GMA-7) - 9.4%
Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 9.1%

April 2, Saturday

Daytime:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 13.2%
Kapuso Megahit Festival: Enteng Kabisote 3 (GMA-7) - 7.8%
Sabado Sineplex: Rush Hour (TV5) - 6.9%
Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 6.4%
Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 5.4%
Maynila (GMA-7) - 4.5%
Ed Edd N Eddy (TV5) - 4.2%
Sabado Sineplex: Kung Fu Panda (TV5) - 4.1%
Startalk (GMA-7) - 4%
Powerpuff Girls (TV5) - 3.5%

Primetime:
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 12.3%
Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) / Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 12.1%
Spooky Nights Presents Bampirella (GMA-7) - 10.5%
Man vs. Beast (GMA-7) - 10.3%
Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 9.8%
Wansapanataym: Inay Ko Po (ABS-CBN) - 7.7%
24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 7.6%
Willing Willie (TV5) - 6.9%
TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 6.8%
Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 5.9%

April 3, Sunday

Daytime:
Captain Barbell Ang Simula ng Muling Paglipad (GMA-7) - 6%
Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (GMA-7) - 5.6%
Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 5.5%
ASAP Rocks (ABS-CBN) - 5.3%
Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters: Sky High (ABS-CBN) - 4.6%
Good Vibes (ABS-CBN) - 4%
The Powerpuff Girls Z (TV5) - 3.7%
AHA! (GMA-7) / The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 3.6%
Oggy and the Cockroaches (TV5) / Ed Edd N Eddy (TV5) - 3.4%
Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 3.3%

Primetime:
Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 12%
Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 10.8%
Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 8.6%
Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 8.3%
Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 7.8%
Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) - 7.6%
Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 6.8%
The Sharon Cuneta Specials (ABS-CBN) - 6.3%
Magic? Gimik! (TV5) - 6.2%

April 4, Monday

Daytime:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 12.8%
Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 9%
My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 8.4%
Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 7.6%
Alakdana (GMA-7) - 7.5%
Face To Face (TV5) - 6.4%
Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 5.9%
Kitchen Superstar (GMA-7) - 5.8%
Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 5.5%
Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) - 5.1%

Primetime:
Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 15%
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%
Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 12.8%
Mutya (ABS-CBN) / Dwarfina (GMA-7) - 12.3%
24 Oras (GMA-7) - 12.2%
The Baker King (GMA-7) - 11.9%
I ♥You Pare (GMA-7) - 11%
Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 10.3%
Magic Palayok (GMA-7) - 9.9%
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 8.9%


Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from April 1 to 4, 2011 among Mega Manila households (Household Ratings):

April 1, Friday

Daytime:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 26.8%
Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 21%
Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 18.4%
My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 17.9%
Alakdana (GMA-7) - 16.2%
Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 15.2%
One Piece (GMA-7) - 15.1%
Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 14.7%
Kapuso Movie Festival: Nag-iisang Ikaw (GMA-7) - 11.8%
Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) - 11.7%

Primetime:
Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 27.3%
Mutya (ABS-CBN) - 23.9%
The Baker King (GMA-7) - 23.8%
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 22.9%
24 Oras (GMA-7) - 22.4%
Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 22.1%
Dwarfina (GMA-7) - 20.4%
I ♥You Pare (GMA-7) - 19.6%
Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 18.5%
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 18.4%

April 2, Saturday

Daytime:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 28.7%
Kapuso Megahit Festival: Enteng Kabisote 3 (GMA-7) - 16.5%
Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 15.7%
Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 12.3%
Maynila (GMA-7) - 10.8%
Startalk (GMA-7) - 10.5%
Misteryo (GMA-7) - 10.2%
One Piece (GMA-7) - 7.9%
Happy, Yipee, Yehey! (ABS-CBN) - 7.2%
Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) - 6.7%

Primetime:
Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 23.4%
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 22.6%
Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 22.5%
Man vs. Beast (GMA-7) - 20.2%
Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 20%
Spooky Nights Presents Bampirella (GMA-7) - 18.8%
24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 17.2%
Wansapanataym: Inay Ko Po (ABS-CBN) - 15.3%
TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 13.8%
Laugh Out Loud (ABS-CBN) - 12.5%

April 3, Sunday
Daytime:
Captain Barbell Ang Simula ng Muling Paglipad (GMA-7) - 13.7%
Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) / Tween Hearts (GMA-7) - 12%
ASAP Rocks (ABS-CBN) - 11.3%
Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters: Sky High (ABS-CBN) - 11%
Good Vibes (ABS-CBN) - 9%
Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 8.3%
The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 7.9%
AHA (GMA-7) - 7.5%
Bakugan Battle Brawlers (GMA-7) - 7%
Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 6.4%

Primetime:
Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 22.7%
Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 22.2%
Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 21.7%
Mel & Joey (GMA-7) / Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) - 15.1%
Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 14.8%
24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 13.5%
Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 13.3%
The Sharon Cuneta Specials (ABS-CBN) - 12.6%
TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 12.1%
SNBO: Apoy Sa Puso (GMA-7) - 8.7%

April 4, Monday

Daytime:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 28.9%
Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 21.8%
My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 19.8%
Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 18.5%
Alakdana (GMA-7) - 18.1%
Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 14%
Kitchen Superstar (GMA-7) - 13.6%
Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 13.1%
Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) - 11.4%
Summer Power: CJ7 (ABS-CBN) - 11.1%
Primetime:
Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 26.5%
24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24.4%
The Baker King (GMA-7) - 24.2%
Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 24.1%
Mutya (ABS-CBN) / Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 23.8%
Dwarfina (GMA-7) - 23.3%
I ♥You Pare (GMA-7) - 22.1%
Magic Palayok (GMA-7) - 21.6%
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 20.4%
Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 19.1%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA-7 programs on the overnight survey of Kantar Media (formerly TNS) among National households on April 1 - 4, 2011:

April 1, Friday

Daytime:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 19.2%
Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 16.2%
My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 13.3%
Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 12.8%
One Piece (GMA-7) - 12.6%
Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 12.5%
Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 11.8%
Alakdana (GMA-7) - 11.7%
Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 11.4%
My Princess (ABS-CBN) - 10.8%

Primetime:
Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 33.2%
Mutya (ABS-CBN) - 32.6%
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 30.5%
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 26.2%
Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 20.8%
Dwarfina (GMA-7) - 20.7%
Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 20.3%
The Baker King (GMA-7) - 20.1%
24 Oras (GMA-7) - 19.8%
I ♥ You Pare (GMA-7) - 18.8%

April 2, Saturday

Daytime:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.4%
Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 14.5%
Kapuso Movie Festival: Enteng Kabisote 3 (GMA-7) - 13.7%
Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 12%
Happy, Yipee, Yehey! (ABS-CBN) - 10.2%
Sabado Sineplex: Rush Hour (TV5) - 9.7%
Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) - 9%
Avatar The Legend of Aang (ABS-CBN) - 8.6%
Maynila (GMA-7) / Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 8.1%
Misteryo (GMA-7) - 7.9%

Primetime:
Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 33.2%
Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 31.9%
Wansapanataym: Inay Ko Po (ABS-CBN) - 24.8%
TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 23.2%
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 20.4%
Man vs. Beast (GMA-7) - 17.2%
Spooky Nights Presents Bampirella (GMA-7) - 16.9%
Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 16.1%
The Price Is Right (ABS-CBN) - 14.2%
24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 13.7%

April 3, Sunday

Daytime:
Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters: Sky High (ABS-CBN) - 14%
ASAP Rocks (ABS-CBN) - 12.1%
Captain Barbell Ang Simula ng Muling Paglipad (GMA-7) - 11.8%
Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 9.8%
Good Vibes (ABS-CBN) - 9.7%
The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 9.2%
Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (GMA-7) - 8.9%
Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 8.2%
AHA! (GMA-7) - 7.3%
Bakugan Battle Brawlers (GMA-7) - 7%
Primetime:
Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 31.4%
Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 23.4%
Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 21.6%
Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 18.7%
Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 17.8%
TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 17.6%
The Sharon Cuneta Specials (ABS-CBN) - 15%
Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 13.2%
Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) - 11.4%
24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 10.8%

April 4, Monday
Daytime:
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.5%
Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 15.2%
Summer Power: CJ7 (ABS-CBN) - 15.1%
My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 14.1%
Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 13.2%
Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 13%
Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%
Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 12.8%
Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) - 12.4%
Alakdana (GMA-7) - 12.3%

Primetime:
Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 33.2%
Mutya (ABS-CBN) - 32.9%
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 32%
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 26.4%
Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 21.6%
24 Oras (GMA-7) - 21.3%
Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 19.1%
Dwarfina (GMA-7) - 19%
Magic Palayok (GMA-7) - 18.2%
I ♥ You Pare (GMA-7) - 18.1%

Source: Kantar Media / TNS

Reese Witherspoon's country-elegant March 26 wedding to Pennsylvania native Jim Toth, 40, mixed her Southern roots with inspiration from her 1920s ranch estate.

"Timeless California architecture, rustic materials and beautiful gardens," says a pal, gave the actress the perfect storybook setting for her special day in Ojai, Calif.

Wearing a custom-designed Monique Lhuillier blush-hued gown with a Chantilly lace corset bodice and full tulle A-line skirt, Witherspoon, 35, "wowed," says a guest. "She took your breath away."

The gown was adorned with a double-face silk satin ribbon with cascading silk flowers, which matched the dress of Witherspoon's daughter Ava, 11, who served as maid of honor in her own custom Lhuillier.

The bride changed into a second Lhuillier design – a white silk minidress with a party skirt – for the reception.

"There was a real family feel," a guest tells PEOPLE of the country-chic wedding planned by event planner Yifat Oren. "There was so much joy in the room and a lot of laughter," adds another.

"Star Factor" finalist Ritz Azul is currently one of TV5's Princesses - along with Alex Gonzaga, Danita Paner, Jasmine Curtis, Arci Munoz, and Eula Caballero.

But according to Audie Gemora, Talent 5 head and "Star Factor" judge, it took him and his fellow "Star Factor" judges a while to realize Ritz is a potential star-in-the-making. "We didn't even think of her as a major contender (for "Star Factor") until gumawa siya ng isang monologue na hawak-hawak nya yung saging and it was based on her own life story. We were so touched and we realized na malaman itong batang ito, marami syang paghuhugutan," Gemora said. Because of this monologue, Gemora saw that Ritz is a "great talent to be working on kasi ang potential andyan na lahat."

Ritz, he said, became an easy choice to play the part of Daisy in the TV5 primetime soap opera "Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak."

"Unang una, ang ganda nya. Kahit napaka-simpleng babae, you can feel already a beauty and a sensuality about her. It's innocent kasi napaka-inosente nyang babae, pero there's this dating. And actually we're charting out her career to be more like a Cristine Reyes. Pagkatapos ng finals ng 'Star Factor,' we already charted out her career. So nung dumating yung role nung 'Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak,' di na kami nag-isip. Siya na talaga," Gemora said.

In an interview with Yahoo! OMG! Philippines, Ritz talks about her blossoming career, working with veteran actors, and what people should expect from her.

Yahoo! OMG! Philippines: What do you feel about the success of "Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak"?

Ritz Azul: Of course, I'm very happy about the success of "Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak" and of TV5, kasi sa maiksing panahon, napansin agad ng mga manonood ang malaking pagbabago ng TV5 - mas pinalakas, mas pinaganda. At siyempre, masaya ako dahil naging part ako ng soap na ito, kahit baguhan ako, pinagkatiwalaan ako ng TV5. Maraming salamat po una sa Dios at sa lahat ng nagtiwala sa akin.

OMG: You were one of the top trending topics in Yahoo! Philippines during the premiere week of your show. Did you expect this kind of attention for your first show after "Star Factor"?

Ritz: Actually po, when I heard na I'm one of the trending topics in Yahoo! Philippines, I was so shocked! Hindi ko po inexpect na ganun na mapapansin ako ng mga manonood lalo na nung nakita ko na nagtagal ako ng ilang days sa top three spots ng trending topics.

OMG: A few weeks into the show, how is it working with the likes of Richard Gomez and Ruffa Gutierrez?

Ritz: As of now, hindi ko pa po nakakaeksena si Ms. Ruffa Guiterrez pero nakasama ko na po sya sa 'Star Factor.' Nung nakasama ko po sya, sobrang saya ko kasi idol ko po sya and I found her very nice to us. Tinutulungan nya rin po kami kapag alam nyang nahihirapan na kaming sagutin yung interviews.

Kay Tito Goma naman po, kamakailan ko lang po sya nakaeksena and sobrang iksi pa pero I can tell na magaling siyang umalalay sa mga baguhang tulad ko. Kaya nga po malaki ang pasasalamat ko na nahanay ako sa magagaling na cast ng "Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak" 'coz they're very supportive and understanding.

OMG: Because of the provocative nature of the show, a lot of people are wondering if you are planning to go sexy when the time comes. Is this something you're considering right now or is your portrayal in "Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak" as far as you can go?

Ritz: As of now, I am not planning anything for myself. Malaki po ang tiwala ko sa TV5 na bibigyan nila ako ng mga roles na kakayanin ko, nababagay sa akin at pangangalagaan nila ako. Alam ko na alam din nila ang limitations ko... I am considering not to go on more sexy roles. Binibigay ko lang yung hinihingi ng role sa abot ng makakaya ko.

OMG: What should the viewers and your fans expect from Ritz Azul in the coming months?

Ritz: Siguro kung loloobin po, mas improved Ritz in more projects, different roles (I hope) at higit sa lahat makapanatili as simple as I can be.

The Philippines may be a small country, but this archipelago of more than 7,000 islands attracts the biggest known living creatures on the planet: whales.

In Pamilacan, Bohol alone, 13 species of marine mammals can be found including the largest species, the blue whale. While in Camiguin Norte, humpback whales migrate and stay for the summer.

Two teams led by Doc Ferds Recio and Kiko Rustia embark on two separate missions to bring home the closest whale encounters of the season in Born to be Wild's third and biggest expedition yet.

Doc Ferds goes to Pamilacan, Bohol for a glimpse of the toothed whales of Pamilacan. Dolphins are what some experts call "toothed whales." These fascinating marine mammals have captured the imagination of many. Fishermen and seafarers tell stories of dolphins saving humans out at sea. Because they are mammals, it is said that dolphins share a connection with humans. Doc Ferds finds that this may be truer than anyone could ever imagine. Out at sea, he observes them as they form bonds and care for their young. And while hundreds of dolphins steal the show for the first part of the expedition, an underwater sighting of a huge fluke or tail fin startles the crew. It is not what they expected, but it certainly is a welcome surprise.

Last summer, clear skies and warm weather greeted Kiko Rustia and the team when they came to Camiguin Island, north of the Philippines. One after the other, whales showed off their dorsal fins and flukes. But this time around, the journey is quite the opposite. Faced with bad weather and tsunami warnings, the team's determination is tested. They find themselves stranded on the island for days, unable to set out because of deadly waves. The tension escalates when the island is rocked by an earthquake in the middle of the night. But the team carries on. And despite the obstacles, certain old friends make an appearance and save the day.

Catch the first installment of The Born Expeditions III this Wednesday, April 6, after Saksi, on GMA-7.

Columbia Pictures gathers a formidable cast led by Paul Bettany (“The Da Vinci Code”), Cam Gigandet (“Twilight”), Maggie Q, (“Die Hard 4.0”), Karl Urban (“Lord of the Rings”) and Stephen Moyer (TV’s “True Blood”) for the post-apocalyptic action-thriller “Priest.”

Directed by Scott Charles Stewart ("Legion"), “Priest” is based on the Korean manhwa (comic book) by Min-Woo Hyung.

“Priest” is set in an alternate world - one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. The story revolves around a legendary Warrior Priest (Bettany) from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in dystopian cities ruled by the Church. When his niece (Lily Collins) is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on an obsessive quest to find her before they turn her into one of them. He is joined on his crusade by his niece’s boyfriend (Gigandet), a trigger-fingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess (Maggie Q) who possesses otherworldly fighting skills.

Opening soon across the Philippines, “Priest” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit www.sonypictures.com.ph to get the latest movie news, video clips, games and free downloads.

Action superstar Jason Statham (“The Transporter” and “Crank” film series) provides the voice of Tybalt, in Touchstone Pictures' new animated comedy “Gnomeo & Juliet” in which Shakespeare’s revered tale gets a comical, off-the-wall makeover featuring garden gnomes as principal characters.

Directed by Kelly Asbury (“Shrek 2”) and showcasing both classic and original songs by Elton John, “Gnomeo & Julliet” also features the voices of James McAvoy and Emily Blunt as the lovestruck gnomes who have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and thrilling lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness?

Juliet’s cousin Tybalt is a big, teenage bully of a gnome. This passionate Red is Gnomeo’s arch rival; he hates the Blues and will stop at nothing to get his way, no matter what the collateral damage. A thug, liar and cheat, Tybalt has no respect for even Lord Redbrick’s authority.

He’s completely unaware of his own incompetence, however, which makes Tybalt not only unlikable but a bit laughable. “He’s an oaf in our story,” says Asbury. “Tybalt is not a nice guy and it catches up with him.”

“Jason is a great action star with this tough-guy image that I really loved,” says the director, “and I thought Tybalt should be that. Jason gave us a really great textural voice for that character and it plays beautifully.”

Jason Statham was born in Sydenham, England, and initially made his mark as one of the top divers on the British diving team, eventually placing 12th in the world. While he trained at the famed Crystal Palace National Sports Center in London, film crews and photographers pursued him as new talent and he eventually met the executive producer of the film “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.” Statham then had a meeting with director Guy Ritchie, who gave him his first role as one of the stars of the film.

Statham went on to work with Ritchie again in “Snatch,” in which he starred opposite Brad Pitt and Benicio Del Toro. In 1992, Statham was cast by French filmmaker Luc Besson in the title role of Frank Martin in “The Transporter.” Following, he starred as Handsome Rob in the 2003 summer blockbuster “The Italian Job,” directed by F. Gary Gray, and as the adrenaline-compromised action hero of “Crank.” Statham reprised his role of Frank Martin in “Transporter 2” and re-teamed with Jet Li in “War.”

In 2008, Statham starred in Roger Donaldson’s “The Bank Job,” the critically acclaimed true story of the 1971 Baker Street bank robbery in London. Statham also starred in the remake of “Death Race” before returning for the third installment of “The Transporter” franchise and the second “Crank” film, “Crank 2: High Voltage.”

Most recently, Statham had a starring role with an ensemble of action stars in this past summer’s hit “The Expendables,” also starring and directed by Sylvester Stallone.

Opening across the Philippines on April 13 in Digital 3D and regular format, “Gnomeo & Juliet” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International.

The anticipation continues to build up to enormous proportions for the coming of “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition” after ABS-CBN introduced Chinggay Andrada and Jim Saret as the two world-class Pinoy fitness specialists who will be tasked to guide the program’s contestants towards losing weight and leading better and healthier lives.

ABS-CBN Business Unit Head Laurenti Dyogi and ABS-CBN Head of Entertainment Production Linggit Tan also presented the program's partners such as St. Luke’s Medical Center, DMCI Homes and Fitness First during a contract signing held recently in ABS-CBN.

Watch out for The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition on ABS-CBN.