Author: Lion's Den

Maine Mendoza rated her acting skills after the world premiere of “Destined to Be Yours”. It is her first series with Alden Richards since they became a prominent love team. However, the Dubsmash Queen seems not satisfied with her acting skills when she gave it five stars out of ten. “Siguro personally iba rin po ang feeling ‘pag sarili ang pinapanood mo. Medyo may ilang factor din, pero sana naibigay ko naman ‘yung kinakailangan,” she explained. She also added, “Feeling ko ‘yun ‘yung nangyari, naibigay ko lang ‘yung kinakailangan ng eksena.” In an interview with entertainment site PEP.ph, Mendoza admitted…

Kapamilya actress Agot Isidro showed her objection to government’s revised bill for death penalty. On March 2, the actress joined people who opposed the revised version of the Death Penalty Bill. She shortly wrote on her Facebook: “Ako si Agot Isidro. Lumaki sa Marikina. Tutol ako sa death penalty. #notodeathpenalty” On March 1, many netizens took to Twitter and Facebook to oppose the Death Penalty Bill that passed on second reading. The hashtag #NoToDeathPenalty generated more than 13 thousand tweets and had become the third most-talked about topic in the Philippines. Meanwhile, Duterte supporters expressed their excitement on the said bill by using…

Maine Mendoza is celebrating her birthday today. However, she admitted that she felt sadness prior to her birthday. “Excited na po ako (sa birthday ko). Pero nalulungkot ako, ‘yung birthday blues na tawag nila. Ewan ko, parang ayoko po’ng mag-birthday, kasi isa po ‘yun sa pinakanilu-look forward ko,” she said. The prominent Dubsmasher then explained how days are moving fast to celebrate her birthday. She elaborated straightaway, “Parang nakakalungkot, kasi parang feeling ko, kapag birthday ko, wala na, tapos na after nu’n. Isang taon na naman ng paghihintay po.” The 22-year-old also answered a question about the gift she wants…

“Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) housemate Tanner Mata said he wants to quit the show. In a recent episode, Mata confessed his frustrations about the reality show while talking to fellow housemate Kisses Delavin. “I can’t stand being in this house anymore,” he admitted to Delavin. “I miss everyone. It’s stressing me out. I can’t do this anymore. I hate this place. I’m sick of doing this crap,” he continued. Then, on March 1, PBB host Toni Gonzaga asked the model if he was serious about his remarks. Mata replied “yes.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmA1q0BStSk However, on March 2, the 22-year-old made a clarification:…

Kapamilya singer Jona Viray gave her thoughts on why GMA Network discontinued the airing of its music variety shows “SOP” “Party Pilipinas” and “Sunday All-Stars.” In her interview with entertainment site PEP.ph, Viray said that longevity is the biggest difference between Kapuso music shows and ABS-CBN’s “ASAP.” She explained, “Kaya siguro hindi masyadong nagtagal ‘yung mga variety shows namin noon sa GMA, I think they have to come up with another idea para mas mapaigting pa, mas mapaganda pa lalo yung programa kaya they keep on changing.” Viray also believes that the strong point of the successor “Sunday PinaSaya” is…

Aiai delas Alas is will be filming another film with Star Cinema after she reconciled with the latter. In an interview with entertainment site PEP.ph, the Kapuso comedienne expressed her gratitude to the movie outlet for giving her another chance to work with them again. “‘Yon ang nagbigay sa akin ng pagkakataon na maging bida sa pelikula,” she stated. She also explained that what happened between her and Star Cinema were just trials. “Siyempre, hindi naman sa lahat ng pagkakataon, ang mga pamilya… minsan dumarating ang mga pagsubok sa inyo. “So, noong na-survive namin ang pagsubok sa amin, okay na,” she said.…

Kapamilya actors Gerald Anderson and Arci Muñoz are set to make their fans in love in the second quarter of 2017! The two will be working together again for a new film titled “Can We Still Be Friends?” Their upcoming project was announced by film outlet Star Cinema on its official Instagram account on February 28. Last year, the two actors were starred in the romantic comedy film “Always Be My Maybe.” It eventually became one of the highest-grossing films of 2017, grossing over P105 million in the box office. Meanwhile, Anderson is also set to do a soap with his…

A photo of musician Jim Paredes began circulating in social media while commemorating the events of EDSA 1. The members of Duterte Youth can be seen confronted by Paredes. They were supposedly trying to oppose the people who gathered together. Entertainment site Rappler asl uploaded a video showing Paredes talking to nuisances.. The musician said to one of these provokers: “Look at me! Look at me! You can’t even look. Duwag!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyDIwCPYTyQ Thus, actress Vivian Velez ranted on Facebook to remind Paredes about the fortunate past of her mom during the Marcos regime. She wrote on her Facebook: “Jim keeps harping about the EJK or…

SM Mall of Asia was filled with so much excitement on February 26 as TNT had held its first TNT Tropa Challenge. Launched in September 2016, the TNT Tropa Challenge was attended by ‘tropas’ of five members, ages 13 to 19 years old. It was composed of online task that would showcase their creativity, talent, teamwork and unity. Out of hundreds of participants, only five teams advanced to the grand finals day which was held at SM MoA Music Hall. These five participants from different schools in the Philippines eventually competed in activities that tested their physical and mental ability.…

After expressing her thoughts about the 31st anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution, Kapamilya host Bianca Gonzalez has a new tweet that will surely make some people feel guilty. On February 27, Gonzalez expressed her disappointment about Filipinos who are gullible to fake news. She wrote on her Twitter: “This culture of fake news being shared without verifying and of believing random posts on social media right away will be our downfall.” Bashers of Gonzalez were quick to react and obviously didn’t understand what her tweet was all about. Prior to 2016 Presidential Election, fake news and memes became ‘alternative…

Sarah Geronimo is finally back… and no one can stop her now! The Popstar Royalty confirmed in an interview that she is returning as one of the coached on “The Voice Teens.” She expressed how excited she is to be back on the popular talent show. “Para sa lahat ng mga aspiring singers na katulad ko, pinagdaanan ko din ‘yon, this is for them,” she told ABS-CBN News’ MJ Felipe. Geronimo also said she doesn’t plan on minding her critics who doubt her credibility as a mentor. She said, “Everybody is parang nag-scrutinize, ‘Si Sarah, kaya n’ya ba mag-coach?’ So…

Note to KathNiel fans: Before reading this blog, I encourage you to drink a glass of water, clam yourself and prepare an inhaler just in case you felt excited. Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla are preparing for a new film! Hurray! On February 38, Star Cinema posted a photo of KathNiel on its Instagram, confirming that the two did a pictorial for their upcoming film “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” After doing the blockbuster film “Barcelona: A Love Untold,” the two actors will be returning to their romantic comedy roots for their new film under Star Cinema. “Rom-com talaga ‘yung movie na…

Unknown to many, Arnell Ignacio is one of the closest people to Senator Leila de Lima. He was one of the people who can talk delightedly to the senator. He also attempted to cool things down between De Lima and President Rodrigo Duterte, if the former was not arrested. “Ganyan naman yata tayo. Sino ba naman ang gusto ng hati-hating bansa, ‘di ba? he said. Meanwhile, the former TV host turned down the suggestions that he should be the Communication Officer instead of Martin Andanar. He emphasized, “Kanya-kanya na kaming responsibilidad, pero sa huli’t-huli, ang paglilingkod sa gobyerno ay higit sa pansariling…

Good news, Encantadiks! “Encantadia” welcomes three new characters on its third story arc. Chika Minute announced their debut on February 27, to make your nights more exciting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YMZ0CssWzI Firstly, the series introduced Marx Topacio, a model-actor boyfriend of Miss Universe Top 6 Finisher Maxine Medina. Topacio had had won the Philippines’ Top Male Model on Asia Model Festival in South Korea last year, before he signed a contract to GMA Network. In addition, “Starstruck 6” alumna Arra San Agustin joins him in his debut in “Encantadia.” The now-Kapuso actor Joross Gamboa was also revealed as part of the series. They are the members of the Punjabwe, who were dominated by…

People behind the production of the ABS-CBN afternoon series “The Better Half” had finally settled things down with MTRCB. On February 28, the team faced the Adjudication Committee of MTRCB to answer some complaints about their afternoon series. Abante Tonite revealed that “The Better Half” team was reminded by the MTRCB to be more cautious in airing sensitive scenes, especially in ‘love scenes’ which are considered lewd by former sex guru Mocha Uson. Meanwhile, Abante Tonite revealed that Uson is not a part of Adjudication Committee. Thus she didn’t get the chance to face the team from “The Better Half.”…

The month of March has finally arrived to bring hope to Aljur Abrenica. It is the time when his 5-year contract with GMA Network will expire. For a struggling actor like Abrenica, it is the time to reflect whether he will stay to his mother network or move to a new environment. It will be remembered that the 26-year-old once sued GMA Network in 2014 after the demands of his contract were not met. Despite the legal battle with his home network, Abrenica bounced back and was blessed with new series titled “Dangwa” with Kapuso actress Janine Gutierrez in 2015. During…