Archive for February, 2008

Valerie Concepcion as “Betty La Fea.”?

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Sweet and sexy host-actress Valerie Concepcion was caught by surprise by reports that she is in the running to play the lead role in ABS-CBN’s upcoming television series “Betty La Fea.”
“Hindi ko alam, hindi ko alam ,” Concepcion told entertainment press Thursday night. “Actually parang nabanggit sa akin na isa ako sa pinagpipilian pero hindi […]

KC confirms talks for first movie

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Royalty showbiz princess KC Concepcion has confirmed that she is in talks to star in her first movie, hopefully with ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema.
“Well mayroon na kaming pinag-uusapang movie,” KC said in an exclusive interview at a restaurant in Makati.
She declined to confirm if her debut film will be produced by Star Cinema. “Basta, saka na […]

Ne-Yo in Manila!

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Popular R&B singer Ne-Yo arrived in the Philippines early Thursday morning for his two-day concert in Manila on February 29 and March 1 at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Grammy Award winning artist arrived in Manila with his entourage of musicians and fellow performers. Ne-Yo (real name Shaffer C. Smith) was all smiles as he was […]

Jamie Lynn Spears Receives Her GED

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Jaime Lynn Spears may play a high school girl on her hit show “Zoey 101,” but the younger sister of Britney is now officially done with high school.
The mother-to-be has passed her GED, a rep for Jamie Lynn told Us Magazine
Though Brit’s lil’ sister is done with the high school portion of her education, […]

French actress Cotillard shines at Oscars

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If there were an for the standout star of Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony, it would have to go to France’s best actress winner Oscar Marion Cotillard.The 32-year-old won for her portrayal of legendary chanteuse Edith Piaf in “La Vie en Rose” and she shone throughout the evening with her […]

From Marimar to Dyesebel

Monday, February 25th, 2008

After almost nine months of airing, GMA 7’s no. 1 primetime series, “Marimar,” is set to end by the first week of March.
Pinoy Marimar, Marian Rivera finally confirmed that she will be playing the role of GMA 7’s upcoming fantasy drama, Dyesebel.
This series which was based on another Mars Ravelo, creation, will […]

Jolie and Pitt, “thrilled to be adding to their brood.”

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Yes, it’s true.
A source close to the couple said that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are “thrilled to be adding to their brood.”
Jolie’s baby bump was the buzz on the blue carpet Saturday as she stepped out in a curve-hugging black dress at the Film Independent’s Spirit Awards with Pitt.
The Jolie-Pitt family currently consists of […]

Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony Welcome Twins!

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

It’s double the baby joy for Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony: They’re the proud new parents of twins, a boy and a girl.
The babies were born early Friday in Long Island, N.Y. The girl was born at 12:12 a.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 7 oz., and the boy followed at 12:23 a.m., weighing 6 […]

KC Concepcion as the UN Ambassador

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

KC Concepcion was named by the United Nations World Food Program as National Ambassador Against Hunger. KC’s first assignment was the municipality of Pikit, North Cotabato, where she distributed take-home rice and took part in onsite feeding and distributing of warm formulated meals in selected schools last February 18.
KC shares light moment with some residents […]

Regine Velasquez on MMK

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez is set to appear for the second time in an episode of the longest-running drama anthology, ABS-CBN’s Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK).
Regine who is currently a Kapuso talent first appeared on MMK last 2002 with Piolo Pascual in an episode titled “Lobo” where she played a teacher aid for autistic children. It […]