Author: LionhearTV

Maja Salvador’s debut album “Believe” signifies more than an exhibition of her singing abilities, one of her many talents. It has proven once again that this girl’s formula for success pans out the way she intends to: dream hard…then work hard for it to come true. “Napatunayan ko na hindi mahirap mangarap. Kapitan mo lang ang pangarap mo. Huwag mong pakawalan.” It was an inspiring feat for Maja when “Believe” reached 7,500 in sales figures and had been certified Gold by the Philippine Association of the Recording Industry (PARI) last June 5th. It was quite an overwhelming triumph for a young woman testing the waters…

Don’t let the hassle of traffic and Christmas shopping rush stop you from getting something special and functional to give your family and friends this holiday season with O Shopping’s wide range of products trusted by customers worldwide. O Shopping, which airs 24/7 on SkyCable and Destiny Cable Channel 11 and late nights on ABS-CBN, caters to all members of the family and has expanded its product portfolio to include more household devices, sports and leisure equipment, cosmetics, and fashion accessories. With O Shopping’s exercise machines that work like gym equipment, you can maintain a healthier lifestyle by just staying…

Warner Bros. Pictures has just revealed new character banners for “Jupiter Ascending,” an original science fiction epic adventure from filmmakers Lana and Andy Wachowski of “The Matrix” trilogy. The banners individually feature the characters played by main castmembers Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Sean Bean and Eddie Redmayne. In the film, Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) was born under a night sky, with signs predicting that she was destined for great things. Now grown, Jupiter dreams of the stars but wakes up to the cold reality of a job cleaning other people’s houses and an endless run of bad breaks. Only when…

For most Filipinos, giving gifts to family, friends and loved ones during the most celebrated season in the Philippines is definitely a big deal. They go to great lengths to make sure that their gifts are outside the ordinary, spending much time to make sure that they are truly one of a kind. One popular gift fare is the so-called “Christmas Basket” of various sizes, filled with assorted goodies such as candies, canned goods, wine, and biscuits. Imagine the excitement of those lucky enough to be on the receiving end of these baskets, a gift-giving tradition that has been part…

Don’t miss the last ten battle rounds in the top-rating and Twitter-trending “The Voice of the Philippines” this weekend (Dec 20 and 21), as two coaches use their last chance to steal to finalize the lineup of artists who will move on to the knockout rounds. Tune in to see who will deliver a more powerful performance from Kamp Kawayan with four-chair turner Kai Honasan vs athletic vocalist Patricia Gomez (“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”), singing contest veteran Dang Del Rosario vs another four-chair turner Joniver Robles (“Lean on Me”), and freelance singer Karlo Mojica vs tattoo artist Sean Oquendo (“Rude”).…

Christmas season is the best season to go out of our houses, go to the malls, relax, have parties, have fun. This is also the season where regular television viewers take a break watching TV. So expect sudden drop on TV ratings for December. Despite the drop, ABS-CBN’s “Dream Dad” and “Forevermore” still managed to top the TV ratings on weekdays and on weekends, “The Voice of the Philippines Season 2,” “MMK” on Saturday and “Rated K” on Sunday. December 11, 2014 – Thursday Kape’t Pandasal (0.4%) / TNT Tapatan Ni Tunying (Replay) (0.7%) vs. Born To Be Wild (Replay) (1.0%)…

In this special season of giving, TV viewers will witness more meaningful and exciting surprises this Sunday (December 21) as Kapamilya stars give back and salute extraordinary Filipinos as well as their moving stories of hope, gratitude and love in “ASAP 19.” Aside from the remarkable Christmas treat of Kapamilya stars, the early Yuletide celebration will be more special with the heartwarming gifts of 2014 Metro manila Film Festival (MMFF) to be led by Vice Ganda, Richard Yap, Bimby, Alex Gonzaga, together with Kean Cipriano, Nikki Valdez, DJ Durano, Gerard Garcia, Ricky Rivero, Valdolph Quizon, of “Praybeyt Benjamin” and Robin…

Why not Gold as an Investment? For centuries, people have been fascinated with gold. Many have gone to great lengths to obtain it — from chasing the mythological golden fleece to the California Gold Rush in the 1800s. There are a lot of advantages in investing in gold and here are three reasons why you should consider gold as a potential investment: 1. Gold is rare. Gold is one of the earth’s rarest metals. Warren Buffett, one of the world’s richest investors, even said that the world’s stock of gold is only 170,000 metric tons, which combined can form a…

After weeks of intense competition in the kitchen, baker entrepreneur Cynthia Patos clinches the coveted Great Dessert Master title in Lifestyle Network’s reality cooking competition show, “The Clash.” Cynthia shares that “The Clash” was whipped up to test their limits and potential as bakers. Recalling the finale which aired on Lifestyle Network last December 5, Cynthia animatedly describes the experience of being hailed as “The Great Dessert Master.” “The moment that they called my name, was one of those out-of-body experiences that happen rarely in life, and the funny part was, I could barely hear anything that was being said.…

Award-winning child actress Xyriel Manabat portrays the role of a progeria-striken teenager named Rochelle, who, despite her ailment, lives a normal life in ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (December 20). At 5 years old, Rochelle’s body was overtaken by progeria, a rare genetic condition that causes a child’s body to show signs of aging. She was told by her doctor that she could expect to live only up to 15 years old. As the sad truth settles in Rochelle’s mind, she decides to live her short life to the fullest and experience things normal people experience–including falling in love.…

Make-up artist to country’s most beautiful Patrick Rosas will be holding a book signing event for his much talked about book, “Rituals” this Sunday (December 21) at National Book Store Glorietta. Tagged as the trusted makeup artist of Manila’s loveliest women, Patrick Rosas’ coffee table book, “Rituals” highlights various transformations of over 100 of Manila’s most beautiful – from the sophisticated to the avant garde down to fresh natural looks. Patrick’s dear friend and muse Gretchen Barretto who is also featured in “Rituals” will be gracing the event on Sunday. Among the personalities featured in “Rituals” are Angel Aquino, Miss…

Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose broke down in tears while singing her rendition of ‘Sana Ngayong Pasko’ when she looked at the led screen showing her achievements as an artist. Julie Anne cried as she gives message to her fans. She said, “Hindi ko po lubos akalain na makaka-perform ako sa harap ng maraming tao, especially po sa ganito kalaking venue. At isa po itong dream come true po para sa akin. Thank you po for making it come true. Ngayon po, hindi niyo po alam kung gaano po ako ka-thankful at blessed. Thankful po ako sa pagmamahal ninyo, sa suporta ninyo so…

ABS-CBN spreads the season of thanksgiving and heartfelt gratitude this Christmas as it recently launched different ways of saying ‘thank you’ as part of ABS-CBN’s 2014 Christmas campaign “Thank You ang Babait Ninyo.” One of which is the Kapamilya Thank You Facebook application where netizens can create a personalized video with pictures and special messages for the people they want to thank this Yuletide season. To send personalized greetings for your loved ones, just visit ABS-CBN’s official Facebook fan page (Facebook.com/ABSCBNNetwork) and look for the ‘Kapamilya Thank You’ tab. Meanwhile, Kapamilya viewers can also show their love and appreciation…

MANILA, December 17, 2014 – Those who are on the lookout for awesome gift gadgets this Christmas or are in search for a chic new smartphone to start 2015 afresh are in luck! Global technology innovator LG Electronics will be holding a three-day Christmas Rush Sale from December 19 to 21, 2014, featuring two of its recently launched mobile devices, the LG G3 Beat and the LG L Fino. Purchasers of these models during the given period will be entitled to a special price cut. The LG G3 Beat, originally priced at P13,990, will be offered at P9,990—allowing valuable savings…

For 17 straight days, NBA fans will have the ultimate Christmas present as ABS-CBN Sports + Action airs a premier broadcast schedule of the NBA games starting this Friday (December 19). From December 19 to January 5, NBA fans can watch for free on ABS-CBN Sports + Action and ABS-CBN Channel 2 their favorite NBA teams go head-to-head in an action-packed match on court. Airing at 10AM on ABS-CBN Channel 2 on three consecutive Saturdays, the Chicago Bulls and Memphis Grizzlies will battle it out on December 20 followed by an intense match by the San Antonio Spurs and New…

Aside from gift giving and holiday shopping, December also means indulging on our all-time favorite holiday food. Our schedule becomes tight whenever December rolls in because of the numerous parties and reunions to attend as well as dishes to prepare. With its holiday issue, Food magazine steps in to help us manage food preparations while enjoying the holiday vibes. Chef Giney Villar of Adarna Food & Culture shows us how to prepare different versions of the perfect Noche Buena meal whether it be traditional, relaxed and informal, and with special dishes that celebrate the season without the excess calories. The…