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Former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach was seen comforting fellow beauty queen Maxine Medina at the end of the pageant. Wurtzbach and Medina’s mentor —Jonas Gaffud of Aces and Queens —took to Instagram to post the photo of Wurtzbach hugging Medina after she lost to Iris Mittenaere of France. Former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach took time to comfort fellow Filipina. Medina made it to the Top 6 of the pageant but lost to Mittenaere, who succeeded Wurtzbach as the 65th Miss Universe. Wurtzbach congratulated Mittenaere on Twitter, calling the new Miss Universe a “truly deserving winner.” Wurtzbach made her final walk…

The 65th Miss Universe ends with a bang. Today, Iris Mittenaere of France was crowned as the new Miss Universe. Unfortunately to the Philippine bet Maxine Medina, she failed to enter the top 3. Nonetheless, she still made as proud for entering the top 6 of the pageant. Here are the top 6’s answers to the first Q&A portion. MAXINE MEDINA, MISS PHILIPPINES Q: What is the most significant change you’ve seen in the world in the last 10 years? A: In the last 10 years of being here in the world, I saw all the people bringing in one event like this…

At his press conference on January 26, comedian Vice Ganda responded to criticism that he is influencing rookie child actor Awra Briguela to embrace homosexuality. The “It’s Showtime” host said that there is no required age for homosexuality. “Wala kasing edad ‘yun. Walang tamang edad kung kailan ka dapat magbakla. Walang tamang edad kung kailan ka dapat puwede nang magbakla,” he said. The comedian was saddened that many Filipinos still do not understand homosexuality due to limited education and different beliefs. “Hindi natin ‘yun nauunawaan kasi kulang pa ‘yung kaalaman ng mga Pilipino dahil nalimitahan tayo ng edukasyon na available…

In few hours later, the next Miss Universe will going to wear the coveted crown. But before that, let us back in time to see the evolution of the Miss Universe crowns. The Romanov Imperial Nuptial Crown (1952) 1. The first-ever Miss Universe crown was given to Armi Kuusela of Finland in 1952. It is a Romanoff crown and once belonged to the Russian czar. It contains 1,500 splendid diamonds, and weights 300 carats. 2. Kuusela was the first and only Miss Universe who had the privilege to wear it. The Christiane Martel Crown (1953) 3. The second Miss Universe crown was…

Ever wonder why this lady conquers the Philippine showbiz even though she doesn’t appear regularly on our televisions? What makes Angel Locsin THE Angel Locsin? Please bear with us as we explore the 10 qualities of Angel Locsin that made her the Angel Locsin we know today. 1. She is not afraid to show her bare face. No make-up? No problem! Angel doesn’t need cosmetics to be beautiful. She’s naturally pretty; not even afraid to dive under water. Who cares if she doesn’t wear make-up? She’s confidently beautiful though. 2. She is a certified blockbuster queen! Her movies’ ticket sales, when…

Vice Ganda asked Filipinos to stop bashing Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina. On January 26, the comedian stated that Maxine “has a very big chance” to win in the competition especially if Filipinos will pray for her. He said that he was helping Medina by promoting her on Twitter. “’Pag nanalo ‘yan, pride nating lahat. ‘Di ba? Kaya ipagdasal natin, trabahuhin natin na manalo yung kandidata natin,” Vice Ganda said. “Nakakahiya nga, kasi ‘yung kandidata natin, bina-bash natin. Nakakaloka. “E sa ibang bansa, makarinig sila ng maling mag-Ingles, wala naman sila’ng pakialam. Hindi naman big deal ‘yon. Hindi big deal…

Angel Locsin’s hair is the talk-of-town… again! So, we at LionhearTV compiled the iconic hairstyles that make Angel Locsin the Angel Locsin. Please bear with us or you will not see how beautiful she is. The “Elementary Girl” hairstyle Remember your elementary classmate who used to make different braided styles on her hair? That’s cool, right? As old-style as it is, Angel has never bothered to show her innocent look with her braided hair. She looks like an elementary student who loves braiding sessions with her“kumares” when their teacher is not around. The “Bagong Shampoo” hairstyle When Angel Locsin changed her…

As fans, we understand that a certain celebrity might change his or her path in order to be a more successful and more well-known person. However, some decisions might bring good or bad consequences in their lives. Shocking as it seems, we can’t deny that we love to see a celebrity to transfer from one TV station to another. So here are the top 15 celebrities’ network transfer that shocked the nation. 15. Bernadette Sembrano Bernadette Sembrano found her break in the investigative documentary “The Probe.” The show, if not axed, could be one of the longest documentary series in…

Rachel Alejandro finally apologized to Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez through Instagram. The singer-actress had a chance to apologize after Velasquez reposted a publicity poster of Alejandro’s upcoming Valentine concert on her Instagram account. It was a typical promotion from Velasquez, and then suddenly a netizen called out Alejandro for making a negative remark against Velasquez ten years ago. The netizen with the username #minalucia143 wrote: “@rachelalejandro see how nice regine is… and you would say that she is the most overrated singer in the phil???” Alejandro responded and admitted that she must have been out of her mind when she…

Senator Tito Sotto and National Youth Commission chairman Aiza Seguerra have reconciled after a heated exchange over the government’s initiative to distribute condoms in high schools. Sotto said that Seguerra —who started her showbiz career as a child performer in the noontime show “Eat… Bulaga!” —was the one who reached out and apologized over her statements on her Facebook account. “Una, nagkaroon ng miscommuniation siguro. Siguro mali ang intindi sa pronouncements na lumabas sa social media so that’s what the reaction Aiza gave,” Sotto said. “She texted me. She apologized for her statement and for calling me out and she now…

Liza Soberano is arguably one of the most beautiful human beings who walked on earth. Therefore, netizens have felt confused when the sought-after actress enunciated a line from an upcoming LizQuen film. A few days ago, Star Cinema has released the official trailer for her and Enrique Gil’s latest movie “My Ex and Whys.” The trailer is a complete masterpiece; however, there is one particular scene has that put the internet ablaze. At one point in the video, Soberano desperately asks Gil’s character, “Pangit ba ako?” The moment became an instant hit across social media, where netizens reacted hilariously to…

Controversial sexy star Mocha Uson has been a subject of criticism since she was appointed as a board member of MTRCB. One of the critics is the actress G Toengi who is now residing in the US. During a meet-and-greet event with Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, G Toengi questioned the appointment of Uson in MTRCB. G Toengi asked Andanar, “I’d like to talk about the Uson Blog, the Mocha Uson Blog. So, I saw an interview of yours that said she has qualifications for her new posting in MTRCB.” “Could you elaborate what kind of qualifications she has for…

Enrique Gil was spotted at the Miss Universe national gift auction at the Conrad Hotel on January 23. Gil was present at the event without his rumoured girlfriend Liza Soberano. Interviewed by ABS-CBN News, Gil shared his thoughts on why Soberano could be the next Miss Universe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHPMB7EQo5k Although Gil supports the Philippine representative, Maxine Medina, for the pageant, he said: “Ang pinaka-type ko pa rin, my love, Liza Soberano. She’s going to be the next Miss Universe, I’m telling you right now.” The Kapamilya actor believes Soberano has the qualities to be a future Miss Universe and he will…

Fans of the epic telefantasya were saddened by the news that Kylie Padilla’s character will die in the series. GMA Network has also invited Kapuso fans to watch telefantasya as one of the Sang’gres will die sooner or later. Until one “disrespectful guest,” according to Encantadia director Mark Reyes, has leaked the behind-the-scenes photo. The casts of the series can be seen mourning over someone. What is more intriguing about the photo is that the three Sang’gres are present except Amihan, the character of Padilla. Reyes quickly took to Facebook to post his sentiments on the leaked photo. He pointed…

Girl Power is coming to Manila! This year, the 65th Miss Universe will be incredibly different. The judging panel will consist of none other than the past titleholders of the pageant. The past titleholders that confirmed their assistance are Gabriela Isler (2013), Olivia Culpo (2012), Dayana Mendoza (2008), Jennifer Hawkins (2004), and Porntip Bui Simon (1988). In addition, our very own Gloria Diaz (1969) and Margie Moran (1973) are also set to be the judges. Miss Universe 1991 Lupita Jones, who also confirmed her assitance, has arrived in Manila on January 23. Next on the list is the woman who have…

Rumors of Julia Montes’ transfer to GMA Network becomes a hot topic in social media. According to some reports circulating on Social Media and some other blogs, the Kapamilya star will not renew her contract on ABS-CBN as she will transfer to GMA Network after the end of her afternoon series “Doble Kara,” to do her dream role — to be a queen in a series. Kylie Padilla as Amihan has already left “Encantadia” last Friday and some netizens have claimed that Amihan will resurrect in the series with Julia Montes as the new Sang’gre. Julia Montes has yet to speak on…