Author: Lion's Den

Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera said in one of her interviews that Barbie Forteza could be GMA network’s “Kapuso Primetime Princess.” However, Forteza said that she’s not yet ready to put an honorable title next to her name. According to the 19-year-old actress, she was surprised and was glad to hear Rivera’s statement. “‘Yun na nga, ‘di po ba? ‘Yung mga ganyang titles, mabilis naman po ‘yan makuha,” she said. But Forteza added that anyone can get the coveted title as long as someone would star in a prime time show. “Mabilis din naman na maibigay sa iba. Ibig kong…

After speculations about the real score between Kapamilya stars Vice Ganda and Ronnie Alonte, the Unkabogable Star has finally spoken up. On January 26, Vice Ganda dropped some clues about his secret lover. The TV host-comedian said that he might introduce his new boyfriend at his upcoming Valentine concert. He then hinted that his new lover was busy in taping a series. Because of that, many people couldn’t help but to link the comedian to “It’s Showtime” dancer-host Ronnie Alonte. In his exclusive interview with PEP.ph on February 6, Vice Ganda clarified that he and Alonte are good friends and…

Director JP Habac and Kapamilya actor Paulo Avelino spoke about their film as it will released at the same time with the LizQuen film “My Ex and Whys.” At the blogcon for “I’m Drunk, I Love You,” Habac and Avelino was asked by our team if they feel pressured about the release of their film on February 15. Nowadays, most of Filipinos prefer “mainstream films” instead of supporting films in general. Even the controversial senator Tito Sotto condemned the new format of the recent MMFF and questioned independent films for their quality. Habac said that the stereotype thinking for mainstream…

A book has been released to reach out women around the world with a message: “You’re not alone; never give up on your dreams!” Launched in 27 January 2017 at Grand Opera Hotel, the book “Broken Mirror” will tell the story of Aurora. Written and published by Coylee Gamboa and Caelestis Productions respectively, the book will give us insight into a Chinese marriage and a life of a Filipina who strived hard to be a traditional Chinese wife. The phenomenal launch, made us think: “Who is Aurora?” Well, Aurora is a real person who was born in Northern Philippines in…

President Rodrigo Duterte revealed in his speech on February 6 that showbiz personality Kris Aquino asked him not to go after her brother, former president Benigno Aquino III, over the Mamasapano clash that led to death of 44 police commandos on 25 January 2015. President Duterte said: “Si Kris nag-text. Sabi, ‘Huwag mo namang ipakulong si Noynoy,’ sabi ko, ‘No Kris, I am not out to find faults. I just want to know the truth.’” The president said he has no plans of sending the former president to jail, even as he insisted on finding out why no reinforcements were…

Comedy Concert Queen Aiai delas Alas shared her relationship journey with her 23-year-old non-showbiz boyfriend Gerald Sibayan. According to the Kapuso comedienne, Sibayan has never failed to treat her special when there’s an occasion. “Consistent ‘yon, na every monthsary namin, may bulaklak ‘yon. Napakaimposible na wala. “Talagang doon ako humahanga ako sa kanya, hindi niya nakakalimutan talaga,” said delas Alas. In an interview with PEP.ph, Aiai proudly described how Sibayan would date her when their anniversary comes. However, the 52-year-old comedy actress said that she will be celebrating Valentine’s Day at her home with Sibayan due to her joint concert…

Netizens witnessed a social media war between father-and-son Cesar Montano and Diego Loyzaga. According to Loyzaga, he was threatened by Montano that he himself will ask the police to arrest him for using illegal drugs. In a series of Instagram posts, Loyzaga called his dad a hypocrite and a liar. He wrote: “Ito ka [Cesar Montano]#sakaypa !!! Padamputin mo na ako, lagyan ako ng karatula diba iyan ang sinabi mo? Kaming dalawa ng kapatid ko? Mag malinis ka na, sakay ka na sa kanila pero sariling mong anak di mo ipagtatangol. Sarili mo lang!” Loyzaga confessed that he had submitted…

CNN Philippines is set to launch a culinary travel show with renowned chef Margarita Forés. Margarita, who was named Asia’s Best Female Chef last year, continues her streak as she will be starring on the upcoming show. Entitled “Harvest with Margarita Forés,” the 30-minute program will feature the key destinations in the Philippines and the unique ingredients they are known for. Forés will also create deluxe dishes based on the native ingredients available on place she sojourned. On February 6, CNN Philippines invited our team to taste Forés’ special dishes. We were intrigued by these pangmayaman dish and asked ourselves, “Could…

If you use your phone everyday for consuming media, this phone is for your. The Honor brand is a sub-brand of Huawei but it’s still a big contender quite literally with it’s 6.6 inch screen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGGM_CT6ohE Here are Top 5 uses for the Honor Note 8 5. Watching Movies/TV Series With it’s 6.6 inch UHD Display it can view downscaled 4K videos with all the details, and it’s AMOLED technology will save your battery and will give you vibrant colors and true blacks while watching. It’s 128 GB of internal memory + expandable storage also allows you to download several…

The Mi Note 2 when you look at it, looks a lot like the Galaxy Note 7 without the exploding factor and the flagship price. It has a metal and glass construction which is a very premium feel for such a cheap phone. It has 3D Glass on the front and the back which makes it feel like a small phone even though it’s big. But it’s a bit of a fingerprint magnet which may be a turn-off for a lot of people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAKeaguX-Ek It’s screen is a 5.7″ flexible OLED display which has punchy, vibrant colors and deep blacks…

Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid reaffirmed that she will stay as  loyal Kapuso artist. Despite being the only original remaining host in now-defunct variety shows “SOP” and “Party Pilipinas,” Regine said that she is not tempted to switch to other network. Her former co-hosts—Jaya Ramsey, Jolina Magdangal, Janno Gibbs, Kyla, Jonalyn Viray, Jay R, and even her husband Ogie Alcasid—have transfered to ABS-CBN and TV5 respectively. However, her exclusive interview with PEP.ph revealed that the songstress is very happy with GMA network for being “generous” to her. The singer joked, “Kasi, binabayatan nila (GMA) ako. Hahaha! She also confessed that she…

Kapuso actress Nathalie Hart addressed the rumoured relationship between her and controversial businessman Cedric Lee. In one of her interview with PEP.ph, the “Starstruck 5” alumna was shocked when she was informed that she is romantically linked with Lee. The rumor started when Hart posted a photo on her Instagram with Lee and two non-showbiz friends. The actress clarified that Lee is just her friend and asked the media where did the rumor came from. “Sino may sabi? ‘Cause I posted an Instagram photo?” she asked. Hart stressed out the Lee has a girlfriend and they are just friends. “We…

Stage actress-singer Jenine Desiderio posted her rants on Twitter regarding a mystery guy who has “intentions” with her daughter, Kapamilya actress Janella Salvador. However, Desiderio didn’t name the mystery guy nor define the guy’s role in Salvador’s life. On February 5, Desiderio warned the unnamed man, which according to her: “looks and pretends to be descent but sneaks behind my back,” through her Twitter that she will reveal his identity. Therefore, netizens have gone to her Twitter account to ask her on whom her tweets was all about. Desiderio however didn’t respond to them; until two Twitter users caught her…

After being a freelancer in showbiz industry, then-Kapuso-slash-Kapatid is now a certified Kapamilya. King stayed as a Kapuso for 10 years before transferring to TV5 in 2014. Last year, she announced that she was a freelancer; therefore, she was free to appear in any TV networks. As a Kapamilya, King will be co-starring with Beauty Gonzalez in an upcoming Kapamilya series titled “Pusong Ligaw.” On December 2016, actress Nikka Valencia posted a picture on Twtter while taping scenes wih King and Gonzalez. Valencia wrote in the caption: “#PusongLigaw 2017 abangan” The actress started her career in showbiz in 2004 as…

Five months after leaving the Kapamilya network, Kris Aquino is still looking for a possibility to host a TV show on GMA Network this year. In an interview with PEP.ph, APT Entertainment’s CEO Tony Tuviera revealed what they discussed with the Queen of All Media. Tuviera said, “[Kris] texted me, she wanted to sit down. “I didn’t know anything what we would talk about. Sinama ko lang yung anak ko, si Mike [Tuviera]. She said, ‘I want to get into digital. I think the future really is digital.’ “’Tapos sabi niya, ‘I want to be there first.’ So, sabi namin,…

Kapamilya actress Liza Soberano is the subject of online sexual harassment by the Facebook page called Pink Pototoy IV. The said page posted a meme of Soberano with the logo of famous porn site Brazzers with the caption: “From cam shot to cum shot real quick.” The page’s followers were quick to react on the meme. However, instead of criticizing it, most of the them chose to support and make fun of it. For example, a certain Jhay Ar Flandez sarcastically commented: “Respeto naman kay liza Suboreno huy! Pero REALTALK! MATAGAL KO NG GUSTONG KANTUTIN YAN HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Papasukan ko ng Titing Longneck yang puke…