Showing posts with label Showbiz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Showbiz. Show all posts



The government has revoked the license of celebrity doctor Hayden Kho Jr. following the immorality complaints filed against him by his ex-lover, actress Katrina Halili.

"The Board declares that Dr. Kho Jr., violated the right of privacy of Ms. Halili when he videotaped their most intimate moments without the express consent and knowledge of the complainant...he was negligent and careless in the custody and possession of the videotape... the videos were then released to the public and this constituted evidence in the invasion of privacy of the complainant," the decision read.

Kho, for his part, admitted filming his sexual encounters but denied uploading the videos. He also apologized to Halili, saying the videos were part of his personal collection and accused his friends of posting them.

Halili also filed a complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) seeking the agency's help in curbing the rampant selling of their sex video in the underground markets.

KK, GMANews.TV

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were all smiles at Monday's premiere of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Angelina donned a gorgeous black Versace gown while Brad chose a classic tux.

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The Hulk is gonna get green with envy. Well, greener.

Iron Man and The Dark Knight were both named Sunday to the American Film Institute's Movies of the Year Top 10 list.

On the television side, the AFI Awards' honorees included The Office, Lost and Mad Men, but not the Emmy-winning 30 Rock.

For Iron Man, the kudos is its first major honor of awards season. For The Dark Knight, it's its umpteenth honor. For superhero movies—the passed-over Incredible Hulk excepted—it's another step in their march toward world domination.

Brad Pitt, Michelle Williams and Clint Eastwood, meanwhile, helped represent for people who can't fly.

Pitt's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Williams' Wendy and Lucy and Eastwood's Gran Torino all made AFI's movie Top 10.

Rounding out the list: Frost/Nixon, the low-budget indie Frozen River, Milk, WALL-E, and The Wrestler.

Revolutionary Road, The Reader and Slumdog Millionaire, all of which are up for Best Drama at the Golden Globes, along with Frost/Nixon and Benjamin Button, were not AFI selections. The group's awards honor American-made films; those three movies are European productions or coproductions.

As with film, the AFI's Programs of the Year list heavily favored drama over comedy. In addition to Lost and Mad Men, Breaking Bad, In Treatment, cult-favorite Life, the miniseries John Adams, the TV movie Recount, and the late The Wire and The Shield all made the cut.

The Steve Carell-managed The Office was the only half-hour comedy honored.

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Actor Marky Cielo Is Dead

Posted by Wayne | Sunday, December 07, 2008

Actor Marky Cielo, also Department of Health youth spokesperson, died in his sleep on Sunday morning, a statement from television network GMA 7 said. He was 20.

Cielo was found unconscious by his mother Mildred at around 10 a.m. at their home in Antipolo, Rizal, the statement said. She said she had gone to his son's room to wake him up for a charity event.

Mildred then brought his son to the nearby Antipolo Doctor's Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival, the GMA 7 statement added. At press time, the cause of his death is still unknown. 'The family is still waiting for the release of his medical records.

"The family is experiencing tremendous pain because of Marky's death and is requesting for your prayers. It is also their wish that this matter remain private for now," the statement said.

Cielo’s remains will lie in state at the St. Peter Memorial Chapel near the Our Lady of Good Voyage Cathedral in Antipolo City for three days. His body will then be brought to Benguet.

Cielo grew up in Butuan City, then moved to Mt. Province in 2001. He was the grand winner of GMA 7’s reality talent search "Starstruck Season 3" in 2007. He last appeared in the Pinoy adaptation of the Argentinian soap series "La Lola," where he plays the character "Billy." He was also a regular in Kapuso shows like "Startalk" and "SOP.”

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Yes, of course, we all know that Dingdong Dantes has been included in the list of The 25 Sexiest Men of the World. But did you know how he is ranked - that is, after David Beckham who placed No. 1?

Yes, Dingdong is No. 6, way, away ahead of Spain's Enrique Iglesias who finished No.25.

This was reported by Funfare's Big Apple correspondent Edmund Silvestre (of The Filipino Reporter) who said that Hollywood's E! Entertainment Television has finally released its roster of 25 Sexiest Men of the World, with Filipino heartthrob Dingdong placing No. 6, a position good enough to give him the honor of being the highest-ranked Asian celebrity hunk in the elite list.

Edmund noted that Dingdong, star of the top-rated GMA soaps Marimar and Dyesebel and one of the country's top product endorsers, was a spot below Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou (Amistad, Blood Diamond), but several slots ahead of Hollywood hotties Ryan Reynolds, Oliver Martinez, and Enrique Iglesias who is half-Filipino.

The eye-catching Bench and Belo Medical Clinic billboards featuring Dingdong are said to have boosted his chances in that selection.

"Never in my wildest dream na naisip kong mapapabilang ako rito," Dingdong said shortly before he was informed of his selection a few months ago. "Nakaka-flatter na may nakaka-appreciate sa akin...isang malaking karangalan ito para sa akin. I'm very thankful talaga. Maybe because minamahal ko talaga ang trabaho ko that's why siguro it loves me back."

According to Edmund, 20 judges were recruited by E! (Entertainment Television) to come up with the list of the world's 25 hottest blokes topped by UK football superstar David Beckham, with Johnny Depp taking the second place. Both Beckham and Depp said they are flattered by their inclusion.

Dingdong, has recently broke up with long-time girlf Karylle whom he just might meet in Las Vegas where she's singing the National Anthem at the Pacquiao-dela Hoya bout. He is now reportedly "secretly" dating Marian Rivera but the two consistently denied any serious relations. He and Marian are scheduled to star in a concert in LA on Friday, Dec. 5, after which Dingdong plans to fly to Las Vegas with his father to watch the Pacquiao-dela Hoya bout.

E! is one of the most widely viewed cable networks, available to 80 million cable and direct broadcast satellite subscribers in the US, and in 600 million homes internationally.

Here are the The 25 sexiest men of the world according to E!:

1. David Beckham (UK, soccer player)

2. Johnny Depp (USA, actor)

3. David Zepeda (Mexico, actor, model)

4. Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Ireland, actor)

5. Djimon Hounsou (Benin, actor)

6. DINGDONG DANTES (PHILIPPINES, ACTOR, DIRECTOR)

7. John Abraham (India, actor)

8. Freddie Ljungberg (Sweden, soccer player)

9. Maciej Zakoscielny (Poland, actor)

10. Ryan Reynolds (Canada, actor)

11. Dan Carter (New Zealand, rugby player)

12. Michael Lewis (Israel, model)

13. Raoul Bova (Italy, actor)

14. Michel Gurfi (Argentina, actor)

15. Edison Chen (Canada, actor)

16. Keith Urban (Australia, singer)

17. Gilles Marini (France, actor)

18. Kostas Martakis (Greece, singer)

19. Til Schweiger (Germany, actor, director)

20. Takeshi Kaneshiro (Japan, actor)

21. Danny K (South Africa, singer)

22. Olivier Martinez (France, actor)

23. Mark Vanderloo (Netherlands, model)

24. Reynaldo Gianecchini (Brazil, actor)

25. Enrique Iglesias (Spain, singer)

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It's not like the Sugababes to be bitter. But they keep being snubbed by the UK’s biggest music awards – and if things don’t change, they’ll boycott it.

In 10 years at the top, the Babes have sold 5.5 million albums, notched up six No.1s, two Guinness World Records and even visited Gordon Brown at Number 10. But they have yet to place a major Brit award on their mantelpiece.

Chatting to them over lunch at The Hospital club in London’s Covent Garden, the Babes – Keisha Buchanan, Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah – are fuming.

They are so upset they may even blank the next Brits in February, which will be hosted by Kylie Minogue and Gavin & Stacey stars James Corden and Mathew Horne.

Keisha, 24, says: “I say this in the most humble way but when you think of pop bands the Sugababes are definitely up there. I’m proud that Gordon Brown is recognising us, but why not the Brits? We’re British for God’s sake and we’ve done well.

“Surely we deserve an award after all the hard work we’ve done?”

Amelle, 24, adds: “I’m telling you, if they don’t nominate us this year, that’s it, I’m done. I’m not going. I had a dream the band had been going for 17 years and we turned up at the Brits and they said: ‘Sorry you’ve lost again’. I’m that angry I say, ‘F*** off, that’s not what I’m here for’, kiss Heidi and Keisha bye and walk out. How weird is that?

“They should sack all those old men on the board and leave it to the fans to decide. They don’t know what they are talking about.

“Our song About You Now sold almost as many singles as Rihanna’s Umbrella – yet she was up on-stage and we got no recognition.”

And they are not the only big stars to be repeatedly snubbed by the Brits. Keisha jokes: “Simon Cowell should be awarded Sexiest Man!”

Despite being nominated six times, the Babes have only ever gone home with a minor Brit gong for Best Dance Act 2003 – a category which no longer exists. And even that left a bitter taste because the Babes don’t consider themselves a dance act.

Maybe it’ll be, er, seventh time lucky!

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Charice back on Oprah

Posted by Wayne | Saturday, November 29, 2008

The latest season of The Oprah Winfrey Show will air in Asia on Hallmark Channel, two months after its debut in the US.

Kicking off the new season is the The Most Talented Girl in the World featuring how Oprah makes Charice’s dreams come true (an encore telecast on Dec. 1, 1 p.m.).

Other upcoming episodes in December include Why Men Cheat where Oprah talks to relationship expert M. Gary Neuman on the real reasons behind men’s infidelity and how couples can strengthen their relationship (Dec. 7, 8 p.m.); and Tatum O’Neal Speaks Out About Her Drug Bust, covering the youngest Oscar winner’s life-long struggle with drugs and alcohol, and the recent wake-up call that finally worked (Dec. 21, 8 p.m.).

Catch a star-studded Christmas as Oprah presents a two-part Celebrity Showcase on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 6 to 11 p.m. featuring episodes on Hollywood A-listers such as Steve Carrell, Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise, Jim Carrey, the women of Sex & the City, Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, and others.

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Myrus pays tribute to the beauty of Angelica Panganiban in the launching music video of his debut album titled Love Cycle.

The 18-year-old pop R&B singer expressed excitement in collaborating with Angelica for the video of Laging Ikaw which was shot at the Lakeshore Estate in Pampanga.

In the video, Myrus plays Angelica's admirer who is committed in getting the attention of the actress, no matter what it takes - be it crashing on a waiter in a coffee shop, pretending to be a wheelchair-bound senior, or working as a delivery boy. After a series of hilarious acts, fate managed to bring the two together.

After almost a year of preparations, Myrus will release Love Cycle under Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Philippines ) next week.

Love Cycle carries nine original tracks that talk about love and two bonus tracks including the minus one of Laging Ikaw and its music video. It features composers Ransib Bisnar, couple Celeste and Roberto Gados, Sherwin Castillo, Chris Cahilig and Jonathan Ong.

Laging Ikaw is regularly played on 91.5 Energy FM, 102.7 Star FM, 90.7 Love Radio and 101.1 Yes FM.

A Communication Arts junior from De La Salle University-DasmariƱas, Cavite, Myrus is managed by Chris Cahilig Consultancy (with tel. nos. 706-3373, 0921-4446914 or 0920-9797922.)

Myrus has a wide range of musical influences that include both local and foreign artists. He can sing standard, pop, classic and R&B.

Myrus endorses Fern-C non-acidic Vitamin C, FernSlim and Dental First.

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Cristine Turns Mint

Posted by Wayne | Saturday, November 29, 2008

Cristine Reyes became a kapamilya, she has impressed critics and fans alike via Maalaala Mo Kaya episode early this year. She is currently seen on Kahit Isang Saglit with Jericho Rosales and Carmen Soo.

Sometimes next year, she is slated to topbill a remake of the 1976 Alma Moreno movie Eva Fonda 16. The remake will be titled Eva Fonda and will see Cristine at her acting best opposite Baron Geisler and Jason Abalos.

Cristine also proved her versatility as an actress when she signed on to do the all-female gag show Banana Split. All of her projects have also made her one of Viva Artists Agency's most visible talents.

But as any actress knows, it's really important to look good on the job. So it was that Cristine signed an endorsement deal with Mint. "Actually, matagal na akong bumibili sa kanila, kaya I'm happy na endorser na nila ako ngayon," she gushes. "I really love all their clothes and accessories."

According to a Mint insider, they are equally happy to have her on board. "We chose her because we believe that she will be a big star." Not only she is part of several ABS-CBN shows, she will also do movies for Viva Films and Star Cinema soon.

"She's a charming 19 year old with an innocent look and a sweet smile. She is also determined to succeed in showbiz," continues the insider.

Cristine is perfect as Mint endorser as the company's main concern is dressing up the young men and women based on their daily needs. Since Cristine needs to look good at all times, who better to help her do that than Mint?

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How true is the buzz that Diether Ocampo is leaving ABS-CBN for GMA-7? Some people find it hard to believe that Diet is switching networks. He has been Kapamilya for the past 13 years, and he’s still one of the hottest stars of Star Magic. His last series with ABS-CBN was Iisa Pa Lamang.

Philippine Star Entertainment Editor Ricky Lo had written that Diet inked a four-year contract with GMA-7 after saying goodbye to his bosses at ABS-CBN. His first project as a Kapuso will be a series based on the Korean TV hit All About Eve.

ABS-CBN has denied that Diether has jumped ship, and that he hasn’t signed any contract. GMA-7 is keeping mum, and one of its executives said she’d rather wait for Diet to make the announcement himself.

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The difference seems to fade in One True Love, the co-production of GMA Films and Regal Entertainment that brings together for the first time on the big screen Kapuso teleserye stars Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. The movie opened in several theaters last Wednesday, a day after its premiere. It reportedly grossed P10 million on its first day.

There has been a lot of speculation about whether Dingdong and Marian have a thing going on. Dingdong has just announced that he and Karylle had just broken up, and he himself has denied he isn’t ready for another relationship. But for weeks the buzz is that Marian was the reason for the split. And a source who is close to Dingdong and Marian claims that the two seem to be gravitating towards each other.

If that is true, One True Love could mirror real life. In the movie, Dingdong plays a doctor who marries a nurse played by Marian. Just hours after their wedding, Dingdong crashes his motorcycle (he had no helmet on) and suffers a severe concussion.

When he wakes up after being hospitalized for several days, he doesn’t recall having Marian as his girlfriend or marrying her. He only remembers his former sweetheart, Iza Calzado. He refuses to accept Marian as his wife and tries to resume his relationship with Iza. Marian, meanwhile, tries her best to win over Dingdong. A love triangle develops.

Dingdong is soon caught in a tug-of-war. So who has the stronger pull, Marian or Iza? Watch One True Love.

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