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Diamond-recording band Sponge Cola’s newest album Ultrablessed reflects the band’s fun journey as musicians. Composed of 10 new songs, the album gives people a glimpse of the more than a decade of friendship between the members of the band. Ultrablessed will be launched this January 31, 8 p.m., at the Eastwood Central Plaza. A bonus DVD of their last concert Maximum Capacity is also included in the album. Composed of Yael on vocals, Armo on lead guitar, Gosh on bass and TedMark on drums, Sponge Cola considers this album as a celebration of years of blessings.

She's Dating A Gangster is one of the most readable in the wattpad community (an online book publish) and best selling books in town is now into a movie. Summit Books published it last March 2013. The book consistently figured in the bestselling charts. According to Mico Del Rosario,"Star Cinema and Summit Publishing inks deal to turn the bestseller 'She's Dating A Gangster' into a major motion picture starring Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo." “She’s Dating the Gangster” is the story of Athena Dizon who falls in love with her fake boyfriend Kenji de los Reyes, a gangster and a campus heartthrob. "She's Dating A Gangster" is originally written by Bianca Bernardino also know as SGWannaBe. She's Dating A Gangster book is till availble on all leading bookstores nationwide.

The familiar logo will be staring at you from the screen but the program comes with a decidedly different feel. MTV is back, slightly rebranded as MTV Pinoy from MTV Philippines. Rene Esguerra, Country Manager for the Philippines, tells Bulletin Entertainment, “It’s a collaboration between Viacom (parent company of MTV in Asia) and Viva (Communications, Inc.), coming up with a Pinoy music channel, which, basically, is still MTV but more skewed to appeal to the Filipino youth.” Before you moan and decry the music of your own youth, think about this: Any true child of MTV – those weaned on Michael Jackson videos-cum-short films, those weird but iconic images from hair metal bands, the loopy dancing from big-haired pop artists, morose new wave bands in heavy eyeliner and the likes – know that pop culture changes with the times. Jon Bon Jovi cut his hair and stopped wearing those earrings, didn’t he? Even Hannah Montana learned to drop her inhibitions – and her pants!

NAKAPLANO na raw ang biyahe ng anak na si KC Concepcion sa New York City bago pa man pumutok ang balita na masama ang loob niya dahil hindi siya napili bilang Dyesebel. Ayon kay Sharon Cuneta nang makausap ng press sa taping ng Madam Chairman kung saan guest si Richard Gomez, acting school ang pag-aaralan ni KC sa Big Apple. “Hindi naman napag-usapan ’yung sa Dyesebel. No, no! “The abroad plans were months ago pa. She discussed it with Boss Vic (del Rosario) before pa. Before she was shooting Boy Golden pa yata or during. Wala pa ’yung talks ng Dyesebel. “We never talked about Dyesebel... come to think of it.

In a statement given to ABS-CBN News on Friday, Navarro’s manager, film director Chito Rono, said the comedian was invited by a female friend to visit her in her condominium unit. Several men allegedly blindfolded Navarro and beat him up when he got in the premises of the condominium. Rono said Navarro was also threatened and was a victim of extortion, adding they have yet to find out the reason behind the attack. According to the film director, Navarro will temporarily not be seen on “It’s Showtime,” which airs weekdays and Saturdays, and on his other television projects, as he continues to recover. Navarro was absent from the noontime program on Thursday and Friday.

Angel Locsin and Jericho Rosales will spark up the fun-filled Chinese New Year celebration of “ASAP 19” this Sunday (January 26) with their sure-fire hot production number for the grand launch of their upcoming primetime TV series “The Legal Wife.”  ASAP Kapamilya will make the show more special with their special birthday treats for Concert King Martin Nievera and the ultimate multimedia star Toni Gonzaga. Get inspired to claim a brighter year with the heart-pounding world-class performances from Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo and international singing sensation Charice; OPM music icon Imelda Papin, singing champ Sheryn Regis, and Pop Rock Princess Yeng Constantino; and King of the Gil Enrique Gil, who will perform with Nash Aguas, Joaquin Lucas Reyes, John Immanuel Bermundo, Grae Fernandez, and Brace Henry Arquiza of Gimme5.

In Starting Over Again, Piolo will portray Marco, a college professor-turned-chef who fell in love with his student Ginny, played by Toni. When Ginny left, Marco found a new love in Patty, played by Iza Calzado.

Cinema One is still accepting entries for the film festival that showcases the most original of visions and most unique of voices, as it recently announced an extension in the deadline for submission until February 14, 2014 Friday. All submissions should be complete full scripts for a narrative feature length film. The film script should tackle a commercially viable Filipino story with universal themes. The filmmaker submitting these script entries should be ready to discuss the sellable and marketable points of the proposed film project.

Starting things off with today’s hottest teen love team, Cinema One gives a special treat to its viewers with a month-long feature on Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla’s hit movie “Must Be Love”. Produced by Star Cinema and directed by Dado Lumibao, “Must Be Love” is the first solo film of the teen tandem where they were cast in a leading role, following their appearances as part of star-studded casts in “24/7 in Love” and “Sisterakas”. It was shot in different locations around the Philippines, including Cebu and Laguna—and was even taken abroad to Berlin, Germany. The film tells the story of two childhood friends, Patricia (Kathryn Bernardo) and Ivan (Daniel Padilla). Growing up together and discovering the changes that come with age, different possibilities open up for the two. As they get older, Patricia begins to realize that she has feelings for her best friend, but begins to question if he feels the same way. Things get even more complicated when her cousin Angel (Li...

Late last year, Noel Cabangon asked his fans on what songs they want the singer-songwriter to record for his new album. This new record, produced by Universal Records, contains Noel’s refreshing take on 12 modern classics. Unlike his multi-platinum albums “Byahe” and “Tuloy Ang Byahe,” “Acoustic Noel” covers OPM classics from various decades. The album opens with Noel’s take on Ogie Alcasid’s classic “Nandito Ako,” which is also the carrier single of the album. The singer-songwriter’s vocals soars in his rendition of Rivermaya’s “Himala.”

Season 77 of Repertory Philippines finally opens with a thriller play, Wait Until Dark, January 17, 2014 at Greenbelt 1 Onstage. Be thrilled and meet talented Filipino theater actors and actresses! Starred by Liesl Batucan as Suzy Henderson, a recently blinded Notting Hill Gate housewife, becomes the target of three con-men, Roat, Mike Trenton and Croker, played by Arnel Carrion, Joel Trinidad and Robbie Guevarra respectively,  when she was left alone by her husband Sam, played by Lorenz Martinez, one afternoon. The con-men were in search of a doll which Sam Henderson had accidentally brought from a trip abroad. Gloria, played by Daniella Gana, a young girl who does the grocery for Suzy, stole the doll upon knowing that it was not a present for her. The story evolves on how Suzy used her sharper senses of hearing and touch to overcome, outwit and survive the manipulative tactics of the three con-men to get the doll. A straight-play of I think a couple of hours, I can o...

This year, the jazz scene’s brightest stars will be coming together in a night filled with the finest music, which will also be a benefit concert titled “Heal Our Land,” set to be mounted at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 31, 2014. ‘”Heal Our Land” is produced by All That Jazz Promotions, Inc., with the support of ABS-CBN, Lifestyle Network, and other partners. With explosive talents taking on one stage, it is set to be the most star-studded Jazzfest yet, unique in that it will be led by pianist David Benoit and singers David Pack and Kevyn Lettau, with keyboardist Brian Simpson, American saxophonist and singer Jessy J, percussionist Richie “Gajate” Garcia, and guitarist-singers Ray Parker, Jr. and Jonathan Butler, whose song has inspired this concert’s title.

Start the year with the smile and laughter in your heart, catch up one of the most indemand love team of the new generation, Xian Lim and Kim Chui in the movie Bride for rent. “Bride For Rent” is a hilarious love story centered on Rocco Espiritu (Xian) and Rocky Espiritu (Kim) who are both in desperate need of money. Rocco needs to get married to have access to his sizable trust fund while Rocky on the other hand is frantic for rent money lest her whole family gets evicted and homeless.

One of the exciting action movie this coming 2014 is the Sa Ngalan ng Ama Ina at mga Anak  ("In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children"). This up coming film are featuring the Padilla family. Cast Robin Padilla, Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla, Daniel Padilla as Nato, Kylie Padilla, Bela Padilla, Rommel Padilla Queenie Padilla, Royette Padilla, RJ Padilla, Mathew Padilla and Padilla Clan This film is under Star Cinema and RCP Production.

Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador are both thrilled with how their slapping scene in “The Legal Wife” trailer became a hot topic among TV viewers and netizens. However, Angel confessed that it was difficult for her to do it. “Slapping Maja, whom I consider like my little sister, was not as easy as it looked like on screen. Actually, I really avoid having scenes like that because I don’t want to hurt my co-actors,” said Angel, who will play the role of Monica in the story, the wife of Adrian (to be played by Jericho Rosales).

“ASAP 19” pumps up the energy of the New Year with its non-stop world-class performances this Sunday (January 12) to be led by “Bride for Rent” stars Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. Join the whole ASAP Kapamilya as they celebrate the birthday of the ultimate heartthrob Piolo Pascual; grand launch of Angeline Quinto’s ‘Higher Ground’ album; and Star Magic’s special welcome to its newest Kapamilya, Klarisse de Guzman.

ENERGIZER Philippines, Inc. has donated P2M worth of its products to several foundations and NGOs, as part of their rescue and rehabilitation efforts to the affected families and individuals that were devastated during the wrath of typhoon Yolanda over the Visayas Region recently. Present during one of the simple turnover ceremony were Lady Reyes and Marivic Calixto, Operations Manager, GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.   “We at Energizer Philippines are one with the GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc. of its rehabilitation programs. We hope that our Energizer flashlights and batteries will go a long way to help rebuild the lives of the people affected by Typhoon Yolanda” said Lady Reyes of Energizer Philippines, Inc.

“Relaks, It’s Just Pag-ibig” is a coming-of-age story about three teenagers who feel that the love 16-year-olds like them feel is most genuine. A story that will remind you of your first love and first heartbreak Masaya na masakit, 'di ba? Pero relaks, because you know, it's just pag-ibig. Starring Inigo Pascual (son of Piolo Pascual), Julian Estrada and Sofia Andres Wriiten and Directed by Antoinette Jadaone and Irene Villamor Some of the movie location shoot in Zambales, Tacloban and Sorsogon. Under the production of Spring Films. Trivia: Spring Films is an independent film production firm founded and managed by actor and film producer Piolo Pascual. Some of the movie that Spring Films produced are Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme (with Solar Films, MJM Productions, and Star Cinema) (2009) Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme (with Star Cinema) (2012) Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel

Here the set of International Movies January 2014 Jan 3 Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones Open Grave The Best Offer Beyond Outrage Jan 10 The Legend of Hercules Lone Survivor The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box Her The Banshee Chapter The Truth About Emanuel Raze Cold Comes the Night Black Coffee Dumbbells Divorce Corp Jan 14 The Bronx Bull Jan 15 Generation War Jan 17 Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Devil's Due The Nut Job Ride Along Like Father, Like Son Big Bad Wolves G.B.F. Reasonable Doubt Life of a King Back in the Day Jamesy Boy Gloria Jan 24 I, Frankenstein Run & Jump Enemies Closer Gimme Shelter 24 Exposures Jan 31 That Awkward Moment Labor Day Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage Best Night Ever Brightest Star At Middleton Tim's Vermeer February 2014 (30 Movies)

Viva Entertainment officially release the trailer of the upcoming movie entitle "ABNKKBSNPLAKo?! The Movie", starring the Kapamilya Star Jericho Rosales, Vandolph Quizon, Meg Imperial and Andi Eigenmann and is directed by award-winning veteran director Mark Meily. “ABNKKBSNPLAko” is base of the book of Bob Ong’s seminal, and now-classic, lightly comic and dramatic, poignantly nostalgic trip down school memory lane. It was first published in 2001 and quickly became a reader favorite. So don't forget to catch this on the 19th of February in cinemas nationwide.

She not going anywhere else, she still a kapamilya after all. Here the official statement of Philippine Queen of All Media from her Instagram account.

Repertory Philippines proudly present the first challenging production for 2014 entitled “Wait Until Dark”. The play that the New York Post deemed “a first rate shocker,”   WAIT UNTIL DARK is a suspense about a blind housewife named Suzy who finds herself terrorized by three strange men. The men search for a doll that has been filled with heroin and little does Suzy know, her husband has mistakenly transported the doll across the Canadian border and into their apartment. Suzy must rely on her instincts, with the help of a neighbor girl and the cover of darkness to outwit the dangerous strangers and protect her life.