Santino, Agua join forces in upcoming series

ABS-CBN really striked gold with two of its new discoveries, the new child wonder on TV Zaijan Jaranilla who played the lead role in the number one primetime show of 2009 May Bukas Pa and the phenomenal child sensation Xyriel Anne Manabat who became popular with the new no. 1 show on primetime Agua Bendita.

With the two's tremendous popularity, the Kapamilya network is now cooking a primetime show which will star the two child stars.

According to our sources, Zaijan and Xyriel will reprise the roles of the popular children cartoon characters Julio and Julia who were popular way back the 90's.

Years ago, ABS-CBN aired Julio at Julia which was originally titled The Twins of Destiny, a 1991 animated television series produced by French writer Jean Chalopin.

It followed the (fictional) quest of two children, Jules and Julie, in their travels across Eurasia seeking to overthrow the Dowager Empress of China, and consequently, release their fathers from imprisonment.

The said show is exciting and is in line with ABS-CBN child-friendly and family oriented programming after its flagship newscast.

Nothing is yet confirmed but I'm hoping this series will push through because I really adore this two young actors.

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Petition for reinstatement of Maria Venus Raj

In support to the dethroned Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, an online petition was started to reinstate Maria Venus Raj as the country's representative to the Miss Universe pageant.

The said petition is on a Facebook fanpage which already attracted 3,000 fans to date.

Fans are calling for the BPCI officials to rethink the decision made.

To join the petition follow the said Facebook fanpage.

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'Take Me Out' soon on GMA

On its continuous effort of providing fresh new shows on its primetime line-up, the Kapuso network is slated to air the Philippine version of Take Me Out, a British reality dating game show which aired on ITV1 in the United Kingdom.

The show follows one single man has to try to impress thirty single women. Each woman has a light which she can turn off if she is unimpressed by the single man.

The man's aim is to convince as many women as possible to keep their lights on so that he can then pick, from the women remaining, the one that he wishes to take on a date. If no lights are left on, then the man must leave the show without a date.

The successful couples are taken on a date, the outcome of which is shown as part of the following week's show.

The show has become well known for its array of catchphrases such as "No likey, no lightey", "If you're turned off, turn off" and "Fernando's!".

The game starts when the single man comes down the love lift while his chosen song is played in the background, this round is then followed by a video from the single man's friends/family.

On the third round the single man tries to show off an ability he has in order to impress the girls. After these rounds, if there is more than 2 women left with their lights on, the single man must turn off the lights of the other remaining girls until he is left with 2.

Then he is told to ask a question to each of these 2 girls and then told to make his decision of which girl he would like to take on a date.

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Willie's ex-wife Liz is dating Victor Aliwalas

BREAKING NEWS: My friend saw Liz Almoro, Willie Revillame’s ex-wife, having dinner with showbiz’s new hunk Victor Aliwalas. They were “sweet na sweet,” my friend added.

I called up Liz yesterday to verify and, yes, she confirmed that she and Victor are “just hanging out, that’s all” but they are not yet “on.” The marriage of Willie and Liz (above) has been annulled more than two years ago. They have a son, Juamee, who is with Liz.

During our brief phone chat, Liz said that Juamee, now four years old, is in nursery school.

“Please tell naman your friend (meaning Willie) to visit his son,” said Liz. (Willie, are you listening?) “The boy is growing up and he’s starting to look for his dad.”

I told Liz that I thought Willie was “barred” from seeing Juamee.

“No, he’s not,” said Liz. “The court has given him the go-signal noon pa. Sana naman, maalaala niyang bisitahin ang anak niya.”

Liz added that she’s now a certified Customs Administrator, having obtained her master’s degree from the Philippine Maritime Institute.

Incidentally, showbiz is not an alien territory to Liz. Before she met Willie, she had Christian Vasquez as boyfriend.

Source

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Jim Carrey, Jenny McCarthy head splitsville

Couple Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy officially announced their separation on their respective Twitter accounts.

"Jenny and I have just ended our 5 year relationship. I'm grateful for the many blessings we've shared and I with her the very best! S'okay!" Twitted by Jim Carrey on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Jenny said on her Twitter "I'm so grateful for the years and I had together. I will stay committed to Jane and will always keep Jim as leading man in my heart."

At least they parted ways without bitterness and had remained friends which is good.

The two were never married but lived together since 2005 until this year's surprising break-up.

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TV5's new shows off for good start

On Easter Sunday, the newly energized TV5 launched its new Sunday primetime lineup which received great numbers, making it very competitive against ABS-CBN and GMA.

Dolphy's new sitcom Pidol's Wonderland got hefty 7% against the weekday editions of GMA's 24 Oras which received 17.9% and ABS-CBN's TV Patrol's 15.4%.

Talentadong Pinoy remains a solid performer for the network as it recorded 13% against Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) 17% and Rated K (ABS-CBN) 19.5%.

The premiere of Vic Sotto's My Darling Aswang garnered 13.9%, so close with GMA's Mel & Joey 14%. Pilipinas Got Talent is the night's most watched show with its 23.7%.

The figures are great for a struggling network like TV5. It surely now poses threat to the leading two networks as it's shows are rating so closely with some of the giant networks' programs.

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Cristine Reyes to star in 'Kristine'

After her succesful stint on Eva Fonda and Kahit Isang Saglit, kapamilya actress Cristine Reyes is set to return to primetime TV via the Kristine series, the adaptation of the best selling romance novel of Martha Cecilia.

It is still unclear if this will be part of the Precious Heart Romances or a primetime show of its own with Kristine as title.

Hunky actor Zanjoe Marudo is Cristine's leading man. Joining the two are popular daytime TV couple Denise Laurel and Rafael Rosell.

Other cast include Irma Adlawan, William Lorenzo and Eddie Gutierrez.

Watch out for this new show since according to PHR readers, Kristine is one of the best crafted novels ever printed on pocketbook.

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Rachelle Ann Go transfers to GMA

Singer Rachelle Ann Go finally ended the rumors of home switching as she confirmed her transfer to the Kapuso network after she signed an exclusive contract with the network's top executives.

This transfer served as Rachelle Ann's homecoming since she was originally with GMA. The singer is the winner of Search for a Star, a singing competition co-produced by GMA Network and VIVA Entertainment.

Rachelle Ann will join the Sunday musical variety show Party Pilipinas, rival of her former show ASAP XV.

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TV5 revives sitcoms

The newly revamped TV5 launched new shows which is geared to break away from the repetitive plots and genres from ABS-CBN and GMA.

If the the top two networks are offering dramas with the same old tired plots and twists, TV5 is trying to do the other way.

Instead of soap operas, the fledgling network banks on its flagship reality show Talentadong Pinoy and its sitcoms and comedy shows.

On Easter Sunday, the number three network launched Pidol's Wonderland topbilled by the country's King of Comedy Dolphy at 6:30 pm and My Darling Aswang starring Vic Sotto at 8:30 pm.

The two sitcoms are additions to the already showing Moomoo and Me which is being aired on Thursdays and Everybody Hapi which was relocated on Saturdays 8:30 pm slot vacated by Midnight DJ which is now shown on Friday's 8 pm.

This programming from TV5 is good news to sitcom fans who have been neglected by the two leading networks.

ABS-CBN's last sitcom George and Cecil was just cancelled early this year while GMA has recently launched a new sictom Pepito Manaloto, in addition to Show Me Da Manny.

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Bb. Pilipinas 2010 scandal

Barely a month after being crowned, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2010 Maria Venus Raj was dethroned due to inconsistencies discovered on her birth certificate.

Second runner up Helen Nicolette Henson was chosen as replacement and is now the official representative of the Philippines in the upcoming Miss Universe 2010 pageant middle of this year.

This development totally rocked the pageant world and caused stir amongst the most passionate pageant enthusiasts in the world --- the Filipino pageant aficionados.

This has been the third time a Miss Philippines Universe titleholder was dethroned due to irregularities on required documents.

But the dethronement scandal is now getting worse as Bb. Pilipinas-International 2010 Krista Kleiner is being dragged as the person behind.

According to sources, Krista with the help of GMA Network was the one who secretly protested the win of Venus Raj because of her birth records. Allegedly, Krista is bitter because she was supposed to win Bb. Pilipinas-Universe as what was initially promised to her by the organizers.

Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc. is now once again in the limelight, being attacked again with such controversies which direly destroys the organization's credibility. It seems that other organizations should get the Miss Universe franchise from Stella Marquez-Araneta.

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Sandra Bullock denies sex tape with Jesse James

Oscar winner Sandra Bullock categorically denied the rumors of a sex video involving her and husband Jesse James.

In an official statement sent by the actress' publicist, Sandra disproved the rumors that there is a sex video coming out.

"There is no s-x tape. There never has been one and there never will be one," Sandra told People Magazine.

The actress also revealed that she is now taking steps for divorce with her husband for five years.

Jesse James is now on rehab to treat his said sex addiction.

Sandra and Jesse have been making stir in the headlines because of their breakup caused by Jesse's alleged cheating. Three woman have been named and alleged as Jesse James mistresses: Michelle (Bombshell) McGee, Bridgette Daguerre and Melissa Smith.

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