Coleen Garcia and Billy Crawford to wed on April this year

It's Showtime host Billy Crawford and fiance Coleen Garcia are set to wed April this year, the soon-to-be-bride told reporters at a press conference for her new movie "Sin Island"/

According to Garcia, they chose April for their wedding month hoping that their special day - which will be a beach wedding - would have  a good weather.

Doctors Vicki Belo and Steve Mark Gan are among the couple's principal sponsors. Ria Atayde is Coleen's Maid of Honor. The entourage will also include some of their "It's Showtime" family co-hosts and friends outside the industry.

"Ngayon parang pinaplantsa na lang namin lahat. Malapit na rin kaming mag-send ng invitation,"Coleen shared.

When asked where would they spend their honeymoon, Coleen said that she would either like to go to the Maldives or for a drive across North America or Europe.

Julia Barretto reveals relationship with Joshua Garcia

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Julia Barretto has confirmed she and love team partner Joshua Garcia are already in a romantic relationship.

In an interview with Boy Abunda last night at Tonight With Boy Abunda, Julia was asked why she still hasn't answered Joshua.

Boy asked, "Bakit hindi mo pa sinasagot si Joshua?"

Julia took a while before she answered. "Buti na lang honest ako, Tito Boy", she quipped.

"First of all, sino bang nagsabing hindi pa?", was Julia\s rhetoric answer.

To this, Boy, Erich, and everyone in the studio burst into laughter filled with kilig. Julia also added, "Bakit may pag-assume kayo agad?" while touching her hair.

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Joshua and Julia first worked together in the 2016 MMFF movie Vince & Kath & James. Since then, they have been regularly seen together but no confirmation was given.

During the presscon for their latest movie Unexpectedly Yours, their co-star Sharon Cunetaa revealed the two are in a relationship. She said that JoshLia calls each other B1 and B2 for Baba1 and Baba2.

Sharon pointed out that “mahal na mahal na mahal nila ang isa’t-isa grabe.”

Unexpectedly Yours opens today in cinemas nationwide.

ABS-CBN launches new and exciting shows for 2018

As a tradition, ABS-CBN helld its yearend trade launch for advertisers on Tuesday, November 28. The event was held to give back to advertisers and give advertisers first glimpse to the network's program line up for 2018.

Here are some of the tv shows lined up for airing next year.


GMO Unit

Hanggang Saan
Sylvia Sanchez, Arjo Atayde, Yves Flores, Sue Ramirez

TBA -
Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo


Dreamscape

Asintado
Julia Montes, Shaina Magdayao, Aljur Abrenica, and Lorna Tolentino

No Ordinary Love
Piolo Pascual, Arci Munoz, with Alessandra De Rossi and Empoy


Ruel S. Bayani (RSB Unit)

Love Will Lead You Back
Jericho Rosales, Yen Santos, Sam Milby, Yam Concepcion


StarCreatives

Nostalgia 
Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto, Jameson Blake

Bagani
Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil

Sana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko
Jodi Sta Maria, Richard Yap


Varieties

Ogie Alcasid's Gag Show
Your Face Sounds Familiar Teens

Seven Sundays grosses Php 271 million worldwide

Star Cinema's family drama movie Seven Sundays has earned Php 271 million worldwide according to its social media accounts on Monday.

The movie which had a premiere screening locally on second week of October had a Php 10 miliion opening box office gross.

Read related story: Watch: Star Cinema's Seven Sundays movie teaser

Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, the movie rerecived an A-rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board. The movie stars Aga Muhlach, Dingdong Dantes, Cristine Reyes, Ronaldo Valdez, and Enrique Gil.

GMA7 announces the return of Starstruck

The kapuso network is out again to discover new talents as it announced on its website the return of Starstruck - the network's its first-ever reality-based artista search on television.

Some of the network's prized talents were discovered through Starstruck including its first ever Ultimate Survivor Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, Kris Bernal, and Alden Richards. Other are network-switchers like Paulo Avelino, Arci Muñoz, Aljur Abrenica, and Cristine Reyes.

Aside from Starstruck, GMA is also fielding two new original singing competitions. One is "Center Stage" where contestants should impress the judges whom will bring them to the center stage.

Another one is a singing competition to be hosted by none other Asia's Songbir Regine Velasquez. The Clash is a cutthroat search where undiscovered vocal talents will fight against each other until one is left standing.

All these three shows are slated for telecast starting next year.

Aden Richards rushed to the hospital

The camp of kapuso heartthrob Alden Richards has yet to issue a statement on his love team partner Maine Mendoza's open letter to their fans and supporters after the latter wrote in her blog post that she and Alden are just friends and love team.

According to people close to the actor, he was rushed to the hospital after vomiting and felt dizziness.Food poisoning was pointed as reason. They suspect Alden had eaten something which did not "dwell" well in his stomach.

But some rumormongers said Alden got stressed of Maine's blog post? How true, Alden?

Anyway, get well soon, Alden.

Update as of 7:39 pm

Alden's father, Richard Faulkerson, tweeted assuring fans that the actor is in safe condition.

Maria Isabel Lopez's driver's license revoked

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the driver'ss license of actress Maria Isabel Lopez for violating taffic securty at the recently held ASEAN conference in the country.. Lopez used a lane designated for ASEAN delegates earlier this month.

The action was recommended by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)to the LTO after she used the Asean lane on the night of November 11 to escape the traffic jam.

The sanction will last for two years which will bar her from reapplying and reacquiring a driver’s license according to MMDA assistant general manager for planning Jojo Garcia.

Lopez was also made to pay a total fine of P8,000. Garcia said that P5,000 of which was for violating the anti-distracted driving law, while P3,000 was for her reckless driving and disregarding of traffic signs.

Peters crowned Miss Universe 2017

Philippines' bet Rachel Peters's "new-found sister" in Miss Universe 2017 competition Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa was crowned as Miss Universe 2017 on Monday (Manila time), besting contestants from all over the world, including Rachel herself who made it to the Top 10.

In one of her interviews, Rachel said she and Demi call themselves sisters because they have the same surnames.

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In final Question and Answer portion, the top 3 were asked the same question: "What quality in yourself are you most proud of and how will you apply that quality in your time as Miss Universe?"

Miss South Africa Nel-Peters, a 22-year-old model, answered:

"As Miss Universe you have to be confident in who you are as an individual. A Miss Universe is a woman that has overcome many fears and by that she is able to help other women overcome their fears. She is a woman that nothing is ever too much is asked for and that's exactly who I am."

First runner-up Laura González Ospina, 22, is a Colombian actress and model born in Cali but raised in Cartagena. She went to the Cartagena Modern Gymnasium and Dramatic Art at the School of Education Actoral House Ensemble and speaks English, Spanish and French. She participated in the 2017 telenovela "La Cacica" as Chechi. She has also been featured in several films.

Answering the final question, Miss Colombia quipped:

"I'm incredibly passionate in everything I do. With compassion, I have discipline. With compassion I put my whole self in every situation that I work at. I've done this as an actress. I've done this a Colombian and I do not doubt that I will do this as Miss Universe."

Second runner-up Davina Bennett, a 23-year-old Jamaican model, had this answer to the question:

"I'm most appreciative of is my drive, my determination. I am the owner of a foundation that spread awareness for the deaf community. And this platform is a great platform great to let persons know that these persons need opportunities and need equal opportunities as those in society. And so Miss Universe competition will be the platform for me to use this foundation to spread awaress for all the deaf and mute around. Thank you."

How did you like the result?

Whatever it its, we all agree we're all proud of Rachel Peters representing the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2017 competition. ♥

Luis Manzano answers netizen why he left Pilipinas Got Talent

It's confirmed.

Luis Manzano isn't hosting Pilipinas Got Talent this season (6th).

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In Twitter on Friday afternoon, Luis quoted one Twitter user and answered why he's not hosting PGT this season. According to Luis, he lopted out  for the betterment of the show
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Luis will be replaced by Toni Gonzaga as host. According to him, Toni will bring new flavor the show.

"Ibang flavor dala ni Toni! :) siyempre, Toni yan e. "

He's currently hosting another ABS-CBN game show " I Can See Your Voice" which airs on weekends.

Marvin Agustin confirms the kind of relationship he has with Markki Stroem

Actor Marvin Agusitn, 38 and a father of twin boys has just confirmed the kind of relationship he has with underwear model Markki Stroem, 30.

"He’s a good friend," he said in an interview with PEP shrugging off rumors that he and Markki are having some kind of sensual affairs as claimed by netizens om social media websites.

"Twenty-two years na ako dito [sa showbiz], wala na yatang makakapagpapikon sa akin," he answered when asked if he was offended.

Watch the interview here

Rumors about Marvin and Markki started online following tweets of certain netizens claiming that they were spotted together at different locations.

Some even went as far as collating Marvin and Markki’s social media posts side by side to prove that the two were supposedly together at one place.

Hopefully, this put the malicious rumors to rest.

Jameson Blake doesn't want to be compared with fellow Hashtags members

2017 has become a shining year for Hashtags member Jameson Blake.

He was part of Bea Alonzo-starrer primetime drama "A Love to Last" and made his film debut with Khalil Ramos in "2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten" where he won a Best Supporting Actor award at the Cinema One Originals Independent Film Festival.

Because he’s been getting numerous projects this year,, Jameson is being dubbed as the "best" from Hashtags, as well as being pitted against his fellow member Ronnie Alonte.

However, in an interview with entertainment wevsite PUSH, Jameson said he doesn't pay attention to such comments. He just sticks to perfecting his craft and keeping things low-key.




"It’s flattering of course if someone said na mas magaling ka… Pero I won’t judge myself na I’m better or anything," he said, adding that what people say are just opinions. "Sila naman 'yung nagde-decide, eh. Nothing against him… I don’t want to be competitive with everyone."

Jameson also said that he’s not the “best” Hashtags member; they all see each other as equals.

"If someone would say na parang ako 'yung one of the top sa Hashtags, well siguro let’s say in terms of getting projects. It’s a good sign naman, at least I can say na I’m blessed to have these... It’s flattering naman and nice to hear naman but I don’t like to compare kasi with each other," he said.

Luis Manzano isn't hosting Pilipinas Got Talent this season

Kapamilya host and actor Luis Manzano is no longer part of this season's Pilipinas Got Talent. Manzano had been the show's host (with Billy Crawford) since it premiered in the Philippines in 2010.

Pilipinas Got Talent is now on its 6th season and it would be the first time that Luis will not be seen in the reality talent competition show.

Toni Gonzaga will bre replacing Luis while Crawford remains as one of the hosts.

Read related story: Spotted: Angel Locsin sweeping the Pilipinas Got Talent floor

The set of judges remains the same which is composed of Vice Ganda, Angel Locsin, Robin Padilla, and Freddie Garcia.

Watch related video: Luis Manzano asks Angel Locsin if she's in pain
As to the reasons why Luis left or replaced, we could only speculate.

Vice Ganda angered by netizen's comment on Hashtags Frano's death

In the midst of  joyous celebration of Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff's wedding in New Zealand, It's Showtime host Vice Ganda was triggered by one fan's comment regarding Hashtags member Franco Hernandez's untimely death.

In his Twitter account, Vice Ganda quoted Twitter user @kimikimo111's tweet asking why it was Franco who died and not Jon Lucas who is also a Hashtags member.

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"Sa gitna ng pagluluksa namin ngayon di ko papayagang may lumapastangan sa mga taong malapit sakin. Napakawalang hiya mong hayup ka!", said in the tweet.

The influential comedian also told the user to wait for him to get back to the country and he will have the netizen hunted

Vice Ganda also wanted to meet the netizen persnally and told to utter to him the tweet in person. "Gusto kitang paglaanan ng oras. Wag mga kaibigan ko. Wag ngayon", he added.

The user has since deleted the tweets and made her account private.

Look: Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff wed in New Zealand

National Sweetheart and "It's Showtime" host Anne Curtis and restaurateur Erwan Huessaff finally exchanged "I do's"  in a garden wedding ceremony in Queenstown, New Zealand Sunday morning, November 12.

Read related story: Photos: Anne Curtis-Erwan Heussaff Wedding in New Zealand

The exact date of their wedding was kept under wraps, with the two insisting on a simple, private affair.

The anticipation was also high after the couple arranged a loved-up photoshoot in South Korea, recreating some of the promotional posters from Curtis' favorite TV drama a week prior.

Photos: Anne Curtis-Erwan Heussaff Pre-Wedding in New Zealand

National Sweetheart and "It's Showtime" host Anne Curtis and restaurateur Erwan Huessaff treated their guess in a pre-wedding picnic that took place in Queenstown on Saturday, confirming speculations for months that the celebrity couple is bound to tie the knot in New Zealand

Anne arrived in a flowing white Vera Wang dress matched with heart-shaped sunnies, while Erwan paired his dress pants with a plaid suit and a bowler hat.

Among guests at the garden affair were some of the couple's closest friends in and out of showbiz industry including Erwan's sister Solenn Heussaff and her husband Nico Bolzico, "It Girls" Georgina Wilson, Isabelle Daza, and Bea Soriano, and Anne's "It's Showtime" family including Angel Locsin.

Read related story: Look: Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff wed in New Zealand

Here are some of the photos and their guests.

The Groom Erwan Heussaff and his men.

Anne and fellow It Girls Isabell Daza and Georgina Wilson

The groom and his sister Solenn

Anne Curtis and her It's Showtime family with Angel Locsin

Anne and her childood friends in showbiz Cheska Garcia-Kramer, Danica Sotto-Pingris.

Hashtags member Franco Hernandez dies in drowning incident

A member of Hashtags - an all-male group in ABS-CBN noontime show "It's Showtime"drowned in Davao Occidental on Saturday afternoon.

ABS-CBN entertainment news reporter MJ Felipe confirmed Franco Hernandez'sthrough his talent agency, Cornerstone Entertainment.

According to police investigation of the incident, Hernandez, 26, was on his way back to North Lamidan, Don Marcelino town together with his girlfriend and Tom Doromal, another member of Hashtags, a strong wave hit their motorized banca causing him and his girlfriend to fall off.

The people operating the banca were able to pull the two back into the boat, but Hernandez was already unconscious. He was brought to a clinic in Malita town, where he was later on declared dead on arrival.

Some celebrities took to Twitter to express gtief and shock. Vice Ganda, Gretchen Ho, McCoy De Leon, Ronnie Alonte, and Kim Chiu were amng them.

Franco Miguel Hernandez Lumanlan in real life, he joined Hashtags February this year, and was introduced as the "Hataw Heartthrob" among the new members.

Aiai Delas Alas signs contract with GMA Records

Comedy Queen Aiai Delas Alas has signed up a contrct with the revitalized GMA Records - the music arm of GMA Network.

Delas Alas inked the deal with the company's top executives on Thursday, November 9. Aiai wrote in her Instagram post,

"Its official .. iam a gma recording artist .. o ha hehhehe #walangbasaganngtrip #kayakoto #labanaiai #walangpinipili #exbwidaiai #collaborationexbandai"

Recording songs isn't something new for Sunday Pinasaya star. She wouldn't be called Comedy Concert Queen for nothing. In 2014, she has recorded an album for Star Records called ADA from which some of the songs from the album were used as soundtracjs in her blockbuster movie Tanging Ina.

GMA7 bags the right to air local version of "Boys Over Flowers"

GMA Network Inc. signs a co-production deal today, November 9, with JU Entertainment Movie and Drama Inc., a Philippine company with Korean counterpart, to produce the Filipino version of the widely successful television series Boys Over Flowers.

Boys Over Flowers was based on the Japanese manga series ‘Hana Yori Dango’ which tells the story of a spunky school girl who receives a scholarship grant to enter a prestigious academy. She then captures the interest of four rich, popular and handsome guys collectively known as F4 (short for Flower 4).

The said series has been locally produced in several countries like Taiwan, Japan and Korea.

GMA Network First Vice President for Program Management Jose Mari Abacan feels extremely happy to be airing the Philippine adaptation of the said TV series that catapulted the careers of some of today’s hottest Asian stars.

“We’re very pleased to announce that we are doing our own version of Boys Over Flowers in partnership with JU Entertainment Movie and Drama Inc. It’s a huge project and we promise to give our viewers something to look forward to soon.”



He also added that there will be a nationwide audition to find the perfect cast for the local series. “In order for us to find the actors who will portray the coveted characters in the series, we will have a nationwide open casting call that will give equal chance to talented individuals who want to be part of this highly anticipated project.”

“We hope that we live up to their expectations and I know the talent of the Filipinos is something to be proud of worldwide so I’m sure that we won’t disappoint,” adds GMA Films and GMA Worldwide Inc. President Annette Gozon.

Meanwhile, JU Entertainment Movie and Drama Inc. Chief Executive Officer Son Jong Wook looks forward to a successful partnership with GMA Network. “I would like to thank GMA for the partnership. Looking forward to a fruitful relationship with the Network and we are all excited with this project.”

Also present in the contract signing were JU Entertainment Movie and Drama Inc. Vice President Oh Jae Jun, Cube 9 Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Lee Dong Hee and Cube 9 Entertainment Vice President Kim Jae Sung.

The project is slated to begin its production soon.

Chynna Ortaleza and Kean Cipriano tie the knot in gothic-inspired church wedding

Kapuso actress Chynna Ortaleza and Calla Lily frontman Kean Cipriano exchanged vows for the second time through a church wedding on Tuesday, November 7.

The wedding was witnessed by their friends and familiies including Glaiza De Castro, Isabel Oli and John Prats, LJ Reyes, Ryza Cenon, among others. The couple had only four pairs of major sponsors including GMAAC Senior Assistant Vice President Gigi Santiago.

The wedding was an unconventional one where all the guests and entourage are all dressed in back. Chynna, the bride herself, was clad in a beautiful grey wedding dress with intricate details holding a black calla lily bouquet.

The reception was held in Pio's Kitchen.

Chynna and Kean were first married in a civil ceremony on Janaury 1, 2016. They became parents to baby Stellar in April 2016.