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AALIS sa GMA Network si Maxene Magalona, nagpa-release ito sa kontrata, but unlike Aljur Abrenica, mukhang walang kontrobersya ang pag-alis ng aktres sa Kapuso Network dahil maayos ang usapan ng dalawang kampo.   May dalawa pang shows sa kanyang kontra-ta sa GMA-7 na hindi naga-wa si Maxene.   Sinubukang habulin ng istasyon si Maxene at in-offer na isasama muna sa Bubble Gang habang wala pang maibigay na show, pero hindi na tinanggap ng kampo ng aktres.   Hindi pa sinasabi kung saang network lilipat si Maxene, pero balitang sa ABS-CBN ito .   Maiiwan sa GMA-7 ang mga kapatid niyang sina Frank, Arkin at Elmo dahil may kontrata pa ang mga ito sa Kapuso Network. News Feed from www.journal.com.ph

Young star Alden Richards has proven mettle as an actor in various TV projects, making him one of the fastest rising stars of GMA 7. Now, he is embarking on a new journey as a recording artist as he recently signed up with Universal Records. Alden joins the elite roster of local artists of Universal Records like Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Christian Bautista, Jaya, Noel Cabangon, JayR, Richard Poon, Gloc-9, premiere bands like Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Calla Lily, Sponge Cola, and young performers Sam Concepcion, Kimpoy Feliciano, Emmanuelle, among others. Present during the contract signing are David Fabros and Simoun Ferrer of GMA Artist Center and Universal Records’ General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go and Operations Manager Peter Chan. Alden’s album is set to be released in a few months, and will include some of Alden’s favorite songs. Asked what to expect about the album, “they should look out for it because it will tell a lot about me.”

Tatapatan na ng TV5 ang IT'S SHOWTIME sa ABS-CBN at EAT BULAGA na blocktimer sa GMA. Ang bagong noontime show ay GAME N GO na hosted by Edu Manzano. Magiging katapat na katapat ng GAME N GO ang IT'S SHOWTIME kasi ang bagong noontime show ng TV5 ay Monday to Saturday 11:30am to 1:30pm. Mas mahaba lang ang Showtime ng 1 hour. Hindi nangiisa si Edu bilang host. Makakasama niya bilang co-hosts ang mga sumusunod: Arnell Ignacio, Tuesday Vargas, Pretty Trizsa, Wendy Valdez and Shalani Soledad-Romulo. Bukas magkakaroon ng presscon ang TV5 upang i-announce ang bagong shows kabilang ang bagong show ni Sharon Cuneta, KANTA PILIPINAS na hosted by Lea Salonga, KAPITAN AWESOME, isang sitcom na kasama si Empoy, Martin Escudero, and Andrew E, mga bagong reality shows tulad ng EXTREME MAKEOVER, AMAZING RACE, and LOVE IN TEMPTATION ISLAND. In fairness bongga ang mga shows ng TV5! Todo showdown na ito ng ABS-CBN, GMA at TV5! Via  http://abscbnfan.multiply.com

MANILA, Philippines - Never take competition for granted. That was the lesson ABS-CBN Chairman and CEO Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III learned the hard way when his company was overtaken by main rival GMA Network Inc., owned by Felipe "Henry" Gozon, years back. Lopez said the same lesson will guide him as ABS-CBN takes on another fast-growing contender, now Manuel Pangilinan-led TV5. "We went through a period where we got complacent. When we were number one for many, many years, we went through a period of complacency. When Henry woke us up rudely, it was a very difficult time for the network, but fortunately, I believe we've overcome that obstacle," Lopez shared during the 22nd Philippine Advertising Congress in Camarines Sur.