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ABS-CBN’s biggest and rising stars unite for a night as a treat to all Kapamilya this holiday season, proving that no typhoon could hinder ABS-CBN from giving happiness and world-class entertainment to Filipinos. Although fun-filled and star-studded, the heart of the two-part special, which airs on Saturday (December 13) and Sunday (December 14) is the Filipino spirit’s resilience and strong faith in times of calamities. “There are times when sudden changes happen when we least expect them. But whatever the season, ABS-CBN will continue to make Filipinos experience the real essence of Christmas, which is the birth of our Lord…

Do you have what it takes to become the next big thing in Streetdancing? Will your moves make you a million peso richer? TV5 invites the country’s hippest dance crews to show their best moves and dance their heart out in an audition for an upcoming Streetdance competition that will soon hit Philippine primetime TV. If your dance crew is composed of 5-10 members, aged 12-35 years old, prepare your 1 ½ minute dance performance and head to TV5 Novaliches this Saturday (December 13). Auditions will run from 10AM to 4PM. Members are required to bring their birth certificates or…

Jed Madela emerged as Entertainer of the Year 2014, the highest award given by Aliw Awards Foundationfor this year. Jed joins Pilita Corrales, Dulce, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Rico J. Puno, Celeste Legaspi, Basil Valdez, Nonoy Zuñiga, Lea Salonga, Kuh Ledesma, Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Freddie Aguilar, Regine Velasquez, Lani Misalucha, Bert Marcelo, Tessie Tomas, Sarah Geronimo and Charice in the roster of Entertainers of the Year from 1977 to 2014. This year’s star-studded awards night was held at Resorts World Manila on December 1 and will be aired on ABS-CBN on January 4. The 27th Aliw Awards was produced by Jumpin’ Events Management. Here is the complete…

New Line Cinema and Village Roadshow Pictures have just shared the teaser trailer of their upcoming action thriller “San Andreas” starring Dwayne Johnson. The film reunites Johnson with director Brad Peyton and producer Beau Flynn, following their collaboration on the global hit “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.” In “San Andreas,” a search and rescue helicopter pilot (Johnson) and his estranged wife make their way together from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their only daughter, after the infamous San Andreas Fault finally gives – triggering a magnitude 9 earthquake. But their treacherous journey north is only the beginning. And…

When working out, one does not simply lift weights and go about his routine. Before pumping up your muscles, you have to consider a few safety measures to make sure that you get the best results of the exercise. Chris Sports, one of the companies in the Philippines that offer premium exercise and fitness gear made by top-notch brands known for their superior quality, suggests effective work out tips for eager gym buff: Warm your body up before you start lifting weights. Stretching prevents muscles from pulling and tearing. One’s gym room must also be not too hot or too…

Award-winning actress Cherry Pie Picache (left) and Mode Elle model Ellie Dolmer pose during a charity tennis match at the Rockwell Club in Makati City last November 23, 2014. Premium HYC 150 is one of the major sponsors of the event. Developed by FINE Japan Co. Ltd. and now available in the Philippines, Premium HyC150 might just be the answer to the proverbial Fountain of Youth. It is unique in the health market because it is the only dietary supplement that has the optimal combination of active anti-aging ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen and Ubiquinol that is good for…

Primetime TV’s charming drama series “Dream Dad” achieves a new milestone as the Kapamilya teleserye starring the newest Kapamilya “couple” Zanjoe Marudo and child star Jana Agoncillo reaches its highest national TV rating since it premiered in November. According to data from Kantar Media last Thursday (December 4), the primetime TV series scored its all-time high national TV ratings of 32.2%, or double of its rival program on GMA “More Than Words” (16%). “It’s heartwarming and rewarding to feel the strong support of viewers for our show. I am very happy for the whole cast and crew, and especially for…

Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow have just released the official theatrical teaser trailer for George Miller’s highly anticipated “Mad Max: Fury Road”. Haunted by his turbulent past, Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he becomes swept up with a group fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by an elite Imperator, Furiosa (Charlize Theron). They are escaping a Citadel tyrannized by the Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), from whom something irreplaceable has been taken. Enraged, the Warlord marshals all his gangs and pursues the rebels ruthlessly in the high-octane…

Best New Male TV Personality award at the 28th Star Awards for TV Manolo Pedrosa and fellow “Pinoy Big Brother All In” ex-housemate Maris Racal will be working on an indie film soon. The love team of Manolo Pedrosa and Maris Racal (MarNolo/ManoRis) is quickly gaining fandom. After “Pinoy Big Brother All In,” their tandem added kilig factor to “Hawak Kamay” especially to the teenage viewers. Manolo played the role of Mickey while Maris was cast as Wendy, two teenagers who started with not so good encounter that blossoms into friendship. To be directed by Joven Tan, Manolo and Maris’ next project together will be an indie films titled “Stars Versus Me.”…

GMA Network is ready for Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla’s (KathNiel) much awaited return to primetime via remake of the 2000 hit soap opera “Pangako Sa ‘Yo” on the Kapamilya network slated to air in early 2015. Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo will reprise the roles of Angelo Buenavista and Yna Macaspac, which was originally played by Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa. Joining the cast are Angelica Panganiban as Claudia Buenavista and Jodi Sta. Maria, who will breathe life to the iconic role of Amor Powers, first played by seasoned actress Eula Valdez. Rory Quintos, who originally directed the series…

Hilary Swank is heartbreakingly good in The Homesman, where she plays Mary Bee Cuddy, a plain but forthright frontierswoman imbued with an almost shocking amount of decency. Certainly, she’s got more moral fortitude than just about anyone else in her small Nebraska town: When three local men write off their troubled wives as hysterics (all too easy to do in the mid-1800s) and determine that they should be taken far away to a refuge in Iowa, Mary Bee is the only one brave and compassionate enough to lead those women on their long trek. Soon she meets an irascible criminal…

Microsoft today announced the availability of the Lumia 535 Dual SIM in the Philippines. Offering five great integrated Microsoft experiences, a wide-angle 5 megapixel front facing camera, and a spacious 5 inch display – all for an affordable price – Lumia 535 helps people do more of what they want, for less. • Make memorable Skype video calls and seamlessly switch between voice and video with built-in Skype integration. • Access, edit and share Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents and OneNote notebooks wherever you are, with the pre-installed Office suite. • Save and sync photos, videos and Office documents securely…

The Homesman is the latest directorial outing for veteran actor Tommy Lee Jones (following 2005’s The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada and 2011’s The Sunset Limited) is a revisionist western in the model of Kelly Reichardt’s Meek’s Cutoff. Putting the female experience front and centre, the film focuses on Hilary Swank’s Mary Bee Cuddy, who leads a party of three women back east to civilisation, finding refuge with a Methodist minister’s wife (Meryl Streep). Driven pretty much insane by the hardships of life on the American frontier. When I completed about? The Homesman is the story of three women who…

MANILA, December 5, 2014 – The much-awaited ONE Fighting Championship takes center stage in the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on December 5, 2014, set to captivate its audience with an epic battle for the grand title. With over 90% market share in Asia, ONE Fighting Championship is Asia’s largest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization. Headquartered in Singapore, ONE FC hosts the best Asian mixed martial artists and world champions, all signed to exclusive contracts, on the largest media broadcast in Asia. To spread prestigious sporting affair beyond the precincts of the jam-packed arena, global technology innovator LG Electronics…

Diether Ocampo and Yam Concepcion will star in the upcoming episode of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (December 13). Yam will play the role of a cheerful and hardworking maid named Leng, who fell in love with her serious and strict boss Ronnie (to be portrayed by Diether), a single parent to two children. How did Ronnie and Leng’s secret love affair start? What will they do when Ronnie’s family goes against their relationship? Joining Diether and Yam in the upcoming “MMK” episode are Tetchie Agbayani, Robert Seña, and Raikko Mateo. It is directed by Garry Fernando and written…

Sometimes, some news are too exaggerated. At the presscon of his movie “#Y” at ABS-CBN, Elmo Magalona clarified the issue regarding the news that his mom Pia turned down Julie Anne San Jose’s request to have him perform as guest in the concert. “I’m not snubbing her. Nagbabatian kami when we see each other at ‘Sunday All Stars’. Suportado ko ang concert niya kaya lang may iba na akong commitment on that day kaya hindi ako puede.” Elmo is Julie Anne’s erstwhile love team partner and some fans are still expecting Elmo to appear on Julie Anne’s biggest concert so far. Though…