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A different kind of birthday celebration awaits Kuya Kim as he bonds with his friends from animalandia in Phuket, Thailand this Sunday (Jan 25) in “Matanglawin.” The birthday boy goes sightseeing around the place while riding on top of the gentle giant, which will also amaze Kuya Kim by playing soccer and painting. Monkeys, on the other hand, take care of the entertainment with long-tailed macaque Miggy showing off his tricks. The biggest surprise for the Trivia King would have to be the tiger, which is the largest one he has ever seen in his life. He not only sees…

Ryan Guzman, who is best known for his roles in the hugely successful “Step Up” film series, plays the titular character of Noah, the 19-year-old who’s as charming as he is evil, in Universal Pictures’ erotic thriller “The Boy Next Door.” In the film, Noah’s fatal attraction to his high school teacher Claire (Jennifer Lopez) will force the latter to her limits as she protects her world from being torn apart and her family from a psychotic danger. During the audition process for the part, Guzman learned from his manager that Lopez wanted him to participate in a table read.…

Zanjoe Marudo’s character in ABS-CBN’s top-rating primetime drama series “Dream Dad” is ready for fatherhood. Now that Baste (Zanjoe) has grown closer with Baby (Jana Agoncillo), he is now willing to do everything to officially adopt her. How will Baste fulfill the responsibilities of a single father? What will he do when Baby’s biological mom Bebeth (Yen Santos) suddenly appears and takes her back from him? Meanwhile, “Dream Dad” continues to reign primetime TV as it brings viewers positive vibes every night. According to data from Kantar Media last Thursday (January 22), Zanjoe and Jana’s drama series ranked as the…

Re-inventing his cinematic look yet again, Johnny Depp stars as the The Wolf in Walt Disney Pictures’ new fantasy adventure “Into the Woods.” When director Rob Marshall approached Johnny Depp (“Sweeney Todd,” “Alice in Wonderland”) about bringing the predatory character of the Wolf to life, the actor was quick to sign on. Having worked with Marshall on “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” Depp shares a similar sensibility with the director, and says, “I’d shoot the phone book with Rob if he asked. He’s the real thing.” In discussing the character of the Wolf, screenwriter James Lapine says, “The…

Matinee idol John Lloyd Cruz ended the speculations that he will leave his home network as he renewed a three-year contract with ABS-CBN this Thursday (Jan 22). Aside from his sitcom “Home Sweetie Home,” John Lloyd revealed that his new contract includes both TV and movie projects. “There are a lot of good projects in store for me and I am very excited,” the actor said. Though he did not fully give out the details on his upcoming projects, John Lloyd disclosed that he will be working once again with Sarah Geronimo and Bea Alonzo on the big screen. He…

Beauty pageant fever is here again as our very own MJ Lastimosa competes on Monday for Miss Universe 2014! As MJ gets ready over in sunny Florida, our “Goin’ Bulilit” gang has prepared a fabulous and funny episode on beauty pageants this Sunday (January 25). Be endeared with the adorable gang sporting their evening gown attires as they flash their million dollar smiles on TV this Sunday. This weekend’s episode will also feature hit Miss Universe “beki” reactions and other beauty pageant gags you don’t want to miss. Laugh out loud with “Goin’ Bulilit” which airs after “TV Patrol Weekend”…

Oscar nominated actor Edward Norton relished the opportunity to work with director Alejandro González Iñárritu in the black comedy “Birdman,” which opened the 71st Venice Film Festival where it won rave reviews that will open exclusive at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide on January 28. Norton joins an all star cast including Michael Keaton as a fading Hollywood star, Riggan Thomson, desperate to regain his credibility by staging a Broadway play. Thomson once played a comic book hero, Birdman, in several box office hits and now he is haunted by his Birdman alter ego who warns him that staging a play…

Watch the most beautiful day in the universe via satellite on ABS-CBN this Monday (Jan 26) at 10 AM as the most beautiful woman from 88 different countries around the world vies for the crown of “Miss Universe” in Doral-Miami, Florida. Will the Philippines’ bet Mary Jean Lastimosa finally take home the coveted title? Since 2010, the Philippines has been part of the top five with Venus Raj finishing 4th runner up in the said year, Shamcey Supsup and Ariella Arida clinching 3rd runner up in 2011 and 2013, and Janine Tugonon getting closest to the crown when she finished…

#ASAPCountdown to 20 years begins this Sunday (January 25) with explosive surprises! Witness the grand birthday celebration of the Ultimate MultiMedia Star Toni Gonzaga. Exra-ordinary Sunday date with the cast of Halik sa Hangin headed by Julia Montes, Gerald Anderson, and JC De Vera. Catch the 10th anniversary bash of Erich Gonzales, Arron Villaflor, and Jason Abalos in one special production number. Plus, blazing back-to-back surprises from Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo and King of the Gil, Enrique Gil. Dance to the groove of the extreme Supahdance showcase from KC Concepcion, Rayver Cruz, John Prats, Sam Concepcion, and Iza Calzado. And…

Broadcast journalist Lynda Jumilla reports on her close encounter with Pope Francis during their flight from the Vatican to Sri Lanka and Philippines via ABS-CBN Docu Central’s “Ang Mabuting Pastol: Pope Francis Sa Pilipinas” this Sunday (Jan 25). Lynda, ABS-CBN’s Vatican correspondent who joined the papal flight, gives a blow-by-blow presentation of the Holy See’s actions and reactions as Filipinos warmly welcomed him during his visit in the two-hour documentary. It also shows the so-called Pope Francis effect on Catholic Filipinos and their sacrifices to get even a glimpse of the pope and hear his message of mercy, compassion, and…

Every great action hero needs an ideal villain to make the good vs. evil dynamics work well. In the upcoming highly stylized non-stop action film “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” Samuel Jackson plays the villain role to the hilt as Richmond Valentine, a tech billionaire and disillusioned eco-campaigner whose desire to save the earth at any cost has led him to devise a scheme that will have devastating consequences for everyone. After Valentine is the Kingsman – an elite group of operatives working outside of the government. Martial in style, they are an altruistic unit that gets things done. “They’re the…

Teen queen Kathryn Bernardo continues to rise this 2015! Aside from sold-out shows abroad, blockbuster movies, hit teleseryes, and a certified Gold self-titled album, she is also trying her hand as a MYX VJ for the month of January! Watch Kathryn Bernardo host your all-time favorite MYX shows for the remaining days of January on Mellow MYX from January 22 to 24 and see her grant your requests on My MYX from January 25 to 31. For more on #MYXCelebVJKathryn, stay tuned to MYX cable channel and keep logging on to MYXph.com! Make sure to follow us as well on…

Coaches Apl de Ap and Bamboo are getting ready to fight back. The male coaches are expected to further strengthen their respective teams to ensure that one of their artists will win the highly coveted title “The Voice of the Philippines” after Team Lea’s Mitoy and Team Sarah’s Lyca Gairanod were declared grand winners in “The Voice” Season 1 and “The Voice Kids,” respectively. This weekend (Jan 24 and 25), the top-rating and Twitter-trending singing competition begins its Live Shows, with the Top 6 artists of each team looking ahead to the grand finals. This time, viewers are added to…

Lifestyle Network makes sure that don’t miss out on real-time updates as it brings to Philippine TV on January 26 (Monday) the live airing of the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant. The stage is all set for the most glamorous night in Florida as 88 beautiful ladies representing their country display elegance and brilliance for the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant. The Philippines’ representative, 2014 Bb. Pilipinas Mary Jean Lastimosa is among the pool of women who has the chance to be crowned Miss Universe. Other familiar Filipino faces will be present in the Miss Universe Pageant as well. Filipino boxing icon…

When dealing with love, would you choose your head over your heart? Or vice-versa? Maybe the answer will be known at the Christina Perri Live in Manila this coming March 5, 2015 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Perri, the singer-songwriter behind the hits “Jar Of Hearts”, “A Thousand Years” and “Human” is known for writing songs about the highs and lows of love and never fails to capture her audience’s emotions, with songs that are easily relatable and felt by the heart. “The thing about me is that I don’t know how not to write,” Perri says. “Because I continue…

“Twilight Series’” heartthrob hero Taylor Lautner stars in the upcoming action thriller “Tracers” in the midst of parkour’s dangerous backdrop. Lautner plays Cam, broke and depleted of luck trying to scrape off his debts, one day crashes into Nikki (Marie Avgeropoulos), a complicated stranger caught up in a gang of broken street criminals who seduces him into her dangerous world. The parkour takes him to places he has never been before and lands him a lucrative job under the gang’s leader, Miller (Rayner). Ultimately extricating himself from a world unimagined and unanticipated becomes a whole different heart-stopping challenge. Tracers is…