Rica Peralejo Speaks On Her Removal From 'UKG'

Television host-actress Rica Peralejo has admitted that she felt bad after being axed from ABS-CBN morning show "Umagang Kay Ganda (UKG)." "I wouldn't lie naman na I felt bad kasi parang feeling ko, I was able to deliver naman according [doon] sa mga hinihingi sa akin," she said in an interview during the launching of a nail care shop in Pampanga. Peralejo, however, clarified that she has no ill feelings toward the Kapamilya network. She also shared that, prior to her removal, she was already thinking...

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Kristine Hermosa To Continue Acting, Sets Her Limitations

Actor Oyo Boy Sotto said his wife, actress Kristine Hermosa, is not dropping her showbiz career. In an interview during the premiere of "Who's That Girl?," Sotto told ABS-CBN News that there is no reason for Hermosa to stop acting. "Hindi ko naman siya pinagbabawalan because she knows her limitations naman. So alam naman niya, if she wants to work, okay lang," said Sotto. He added: "Basta okay ang schedule huwag lang masyadong busy tulad ng dati. Siyempre gusto ko naman ng pamilya," he said. Hermosa,...

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Sarah Is Hurt Over Rayver-Cristine Issue

Popstar princess Sarah Geronimo admitted she went through a lot of pain when she and her rumored former boyfriend Rayver Cruz went separate ways. “Showbiz News Ngayon” quoted a special report of "Yes Magazine" editor-in-chief Joan Maglipon wherein several revelations were made regarding the much-talked about love triangle involving Geronimo, Cruz, and actress Cristine Reyes. According to the said report, Geronimo and Cruz indeed had a “personal relationship” but it did not last long. This was because...

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Maria Aragon's Next Stop: 'Good Morning America'

After “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the next stop for Filipino-Canadian YouTube sensation Maria Aragon is ABC’s morning news and talk show “Good Morning America” in New York City on Thursday (Friday in Manila). A family member of the Aragon family made this confirmation in an interview with Winnipeg Free Press. International singing sensation Charice, who was also discovered on YouTube, also guested on the top-rating morning show in 2008. Exactly a week ago, Aragon’s video of “Born This Way” caught the attention of international star Lady Gaga. Lady...

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The Empress Of Drama Turns 18

Young actress Empress Schuck is excited to turn 18 this coming February 20. In an interview with "Showbiz News Ngayon" (SNN), Schuck said that unlike other debutantes, she will not have a grand and formal celebration. In fact, her debut will have a rocker chick theme as she wanted her party to be unique. All guests are requested to wear chic outfits in black, pink and white. "Sobrang excited. Nag-meeting na kami doon sa venue. Sobrang ang saya at pangarap ko ito na magka-debut talaga, 'yung may...

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Sarah Geronimo Still Dwelling In The Past?

It seems like Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo needs more time to mend her heart after turning emotional at a recent Valentine concert. During the "What Love Is" concert with Concert King Martin Nievera, a teary-eyed Geronimo shared her insights on love as she said: "Hindi masasaktan ang isang tao kung hindi siya totoong nagmahal o nagmamahal. Pero sabi nga nila, hindi lahat ng gusto natin ay para sa atin sa lahat ng bagay, hindi lang ito sa love life, sa buhay pag-ibig." Holding back tears, the 22-year-old...

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Is Melissa Ricks Jealous Of Alessandra de Rossi?

Drama actress Alessandra de Rossi has shrugged off rumors that there is a building tension between her and actress Melissa Ricks. In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Wednesday, De Rossi denied that her intimate scenes with actor Jake Cuenca in the primetime series “Green Rose” triggered Ricks's reported jealous sparks. “Kaibigan ko rin si Melissa. Silang dalawa para ko na silang [anak]. Sabi ko nga kay Jake, 'Kulang na lang sa akin ka manggaling.' Ganoon. Kasi bata pa lang talaga, kaibigan...

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Toni Gonzaga And Eugene Domingo To Star In A Comedy Film

Star Cinema is once again gearing for another hit comedy movie this 2011, with comedian Eugene Domingo and romantic comedy princess Toni Gonzaga topbilling it. Talking to “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Wednesday, Gonzaga shared her excitement for this upcoming movie. “Alam ko kung gaano kahusay si Ate Uge (Domingo). I’m really excited dahil marami akong matututunan sa kanya,” she said. Domingo, on the other hand, said she is really looking forward to be working with Gonzaga again after 5 years. “Nakakatuwa...

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Anne Curtis On Relationship With Erwan Heussaff: "I don't want to give a title because I don't want us to stop."

Ang female lead ng bagong primetime series ng ABS-CBN na Green Rose na si Anne Curtis ang naging guest ni Charlene Gonzalez-Muhlach para sa kanyang segment na "Straight From The Heart" sa The Buzz noong Linggo, February 13. Sa February 17 ang 26th birthday ni Anne. Ano ang plano niya on her special day? "Of course, I'll be celebrating on Showtime. Sure na yun. Hindi ako puwedeng mawala do'n. And maybe, some intimate dinner with friends," sabi ng young actress. And special love ones? "Of course,"...

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Gretchen Barretto, 'In' Sa Kanyang Sariling Pabango

ANO BA ANG pagkakapareho ng mga sikat na Hollywood A-listers gaya nina Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce Knowles, Mariah Carey, Halle Berry, Britney Spears, Jennifer Aniston, Paris Hilton, Reese Witherspoon, David and Victoria Beckham, Sarah Jessica Parker, Pamela Anderson, Elizabeth Taylor, Miley Cyrus, at Queen Latifah? All of them have their own line of fragrances. “In” ngayon sa mga celebrities ang paglu-lunsad ng kanilang sariling perfume. What better way to match a celebrity’s...

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Marian Rivera Excited Na Sa ‘Amaya’

Sa set ng Show Me Da Manny, nadatnan ng iGMA na nagpapahinga ang Primetime Queen ng GMA na si Marian Rivera. Kinamusta naming ang show at kung ano bang dapat abangan sa mga susunod pang episodes ng sitcom. “Ang dami! Puro kalokohan ‘yung pinag-gagawa ko dito. Lumalabas yung kasulok sulukan kong kalokohan dito eh. So wala lang enjoy, talagang dito mo mae-express yung freedom mo na pwede kahit ano eh. Puwede kang mag adlib, kahit ano puwede mo talagang gawin, basta comedy,” ang masayang kuwento ng...

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'Mocha' Members Star In A Fil-Malaysian Film

Mocha Uson, one of the members of an all-female sing and dance group Mocha, has been tapped to star in a project billed “Crazy Idiots,” with a titillating subtitle “Seksing Masahista.” The film is a co-production venture between a Filipino company and a Malaysian film outfit. “It’s high time that we ramp up co-production with foreign investors so that the local film industry must survive. It is also inevitable that foreign actors join the home grown talents,” said John Castillo, younger brother...

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Aiko Melendez And Patrick Meneses Part Ways - Abunda

Actress-politician Aiko Melendez and her boyfriend, Bulacan Mayor Patrick Meneses, have parted ways, Boy Abunda confirmed on Tuesday. Talking on “Showbiz News Ngayon,” Abunda, who manages Melendez’s show business career, confirmed that the 2 have broken up on Monday. “I was on the phone with Aiko. Yes, she’s confirming, it’s confirmed na naghiwalay po sila kahapon,” he said. Abunda stressed though that he did not insist to learn the reasons behind the unfortunate event. He said Melendez must be...

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Kim Chiu Ready To Date Simon Atkins?

De La Salle University basketball player-model Simon Atkins’ dream to talk to young actress Kim Chiu finally came true. In a press conference, Chiu told ABS-CBN News that she spoke with Atkins over the phone on Tuesday. Chiu admitted that she got curious after it was reported that the UAAP basketball player wanted to meet her. To satisfy her curiousity, she confessed that she searched Atkins on the Internet. "Simon Atkins, actually hindi ko siya kilala, naririnig ko lang, hindi ko pa siya nakikilala...

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Radio’s Prettiest Face Comes To TV

Kamakailan lamang ay pumirma ng contract ang radio jock na si Andrea Manzano or Andi sa GMA Network. She is now one of the jocks for Party Pilipinas. Bukod sa nakilala si Andi dahil kamag-anak niya si Edu Manzano at Luis Manzano, Andi also made a name for herself by being a jock sa isang sikat na radio station. Bukod pa rito ay nanalo din siya sa MTV Philippines VJ Hunt noong 2007. Ano naman ang pakiramdam niya na parte na siya ng talents ng Kapuso Network? “Syempre you’re honored, you’re happy....

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Diwatang Palaban - Solenn Heussaff

She has a face that could launch a thousand ships. Kaya naman hindi kataka-takang ibinigay sa kanya ang titulong “Ang Diwata ng Isla” sa Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown. Sino ba si Solenn Heussaff before Survivor? “A lot of people have pre-judgments on who I am,” seryosong sagot ng dalaga. Paglilinaw din niya dahil lamang daw ito sa mga kaibigan at sa trabaho niya, “I hang out with showbiz friends, so they think I’m super mataray and not approachable. I hope people get to see the real me....

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Off-cam With Aurora - Katrina Halili

Isang mahiyain at palangiting Katrina Halili ang sumalubong sa iGMA.tv Team during an exclusive interview kamakailan lamang. Kaya naman kinamusta na namin ang dalaga tungkol sa kanyang napaka-successful na primetime show na Langit sa Piling Mo, where she plays the kontrabida Aurora. “Sana po manood kayo ng Langit Sa Piling Mo. Malapit na po kaming matapos. Marami pang revelation at saka marami pang kababalaghan na gagawin si Stanley, susunod lang si Aurora,” pagi-invite ni Kat. Bukod sa masaya ang...

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Rhian Ramos Nagkuwento Tungkol sa Captain Barbell

Aside from Richard Gutierrez na siyang gumanap bilang Captain Barbell, isa si Rhian Ramos sa original cast ng show. At sa pagbabalik telebisyon ng obra ni Mars Ravelo, ibinalita ni Rhian na magiging bahagi pa rin siya ng Captain Barbell. “Kasi ‘yung original na Barbell kami nga yung magkasama and then para maging fluid yung kwento para may magandang flow, kasama ako sa simula para makita nila kung pano ko ipapasa yung baton (laughs) parang ganon,” ang natatawang paliwanag ni Rhian sa amin....

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Kris Aquino Holds B-Day Medical Mission

Actress and TV host Kris Aquino is celebrating her 40th birthday, which falls on February 14, through a medical mission in 3 different places. The presidential sister said she has kicked off her birthday through a medical mission and toy distribution in Tarlac, her hometown. In an interview for TV Patrol Sabado, the Queen of All Media stressed that she wanted to share her many life blessings. More than a thousand Tarlaquenos flocked to see her. Kris says, she particularly chose free cervical cancer...

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Sharon Cuneta Slams Hayden Anew Over Billboard Ad

Megastar Sharon Cuneta did not mince words on Sunday when she addressed anew an issue involving her controversial Marie France billboard ad. In her live interview on “The Buzz,” Cuneta noted that it doesn’t make sense that Marie France would put up a billboard with her altered photos and risk ruining both their reputations and credibility. She said they are “not stupid” to do that. “You come out with a billboard like that and then you see this girl on TV shows like ‘The Buzz’ or ‘Star Power’ every...

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Kris Aquino Receives Bracelet From James Yap

Queen of All Media Kris Aquino disclosed that she received a bracelet from her estranged husband, star cager James Yap. On Twitter, Aquino, who turned 40 today, February 14, said she was “touched by the gesture." "He + bimby bought me a lovely bracelet w/ a heartwarming card. Josh & Bimby loved riding in James' car. I rode in my own to give them time together," Aquino tweeted. "By the way, I'm allowed a wish right? I wish James & I the legal freedom to be able to love again & share...

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Anne, Bea, Angel, KC All In One Project Together

For the first time ever, ABS-CBN contract stars Angel Locsin, KC Concepcion, Anne Curtis and Bea Alonzo have joined forces to do a special project. "It was a pictorial that we shot altogether. Ang galing ni [photographer] Mark Nicdao napagsama-sama niya kaming lahat. Ito ay [coffee table book]," Curtis said during a press conference for a television series called “Green Rose” Curtis, who is hosting "Showtime," said she hopes that all of them can appear in one television project in the future. "Sana...

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Bea Comfortable Working With Robin

Drama actress Bea Alonzo said she is now comfortable working with action star Robin Padilla. In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon” on Thursday, Alonzo, who earlier admitted that she is nervous to be paired with Padilla, revealed she is not anymore anxious on doing scenes with the latter. “Hindi na ako intimidated sa kanya. I’m really really comfortable now. Mapagbiro rin pala siya. Hindi pala siya ganoon kaseryosong tao. Nakakabiruan ko rin siya,” she said. Alonzo also came to the defense of...

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Valerie Bitter Over 'Happy Yipee Yehey?'

Television host-actress Valerie Concepcion shot down speculations that she is harboring ill-feelings toward ABS-CBN. According to rumors, she took it against the network's management when they did not tap her to join its newest noontime show, “Happy Yipee Yehey!" Concepcion vehemently denied the issue. "Wala, wala namang ganoon. Ako naman masaya ako kasi may work din namang dumarating, may mga blessings pa rin,” Concepcion told ABS-CBN News. During the Posh Nails event on Tuesday, Concepcion added...

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Is Mariel Jealous Of Bea?

Is actress-host Mariel Rodriguez being overly possessive of husband Robin Padilla? According to reports, Rodriguez is “heavily guarding” Padilla by frequenting the set of the action star’s newest television series, “Guns and Roses.” Padilla is paired with Bea Alonzo in the upcoming TV show. He personally picked Alonzo to be his next leading lady. During a press conference for noontime show "Happy Yipee Yehey!," Rodriguez disputed the reports. "Nakita ninyo na ako, nagpunta na ako doon? I think respeto...

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Cristine Reyes To Do New Movie After 'Kristine'

Sultry actress Cristine Reyes is set to do a new movie under Viva Films after her television series “Kristine” ends. In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, Reyes revealed that Carlo Aquino will be her leading man in the horror project. She disclosed that the movie’s storyline will focus on a certain feng shui belief. “Horror film po ito ng Viva films na nasa tumbok, doon po iikot yung kuwento namin. According to feng shui, malas ang place na nasa tumbok kasi lahat ng negative vibes, nakaturo...

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