Julia Montes denies leaving ABS-CBN after "Doble Kara" ends

ABS-CBN' actress Julia Montes has denied rumors that she's leaving the kapamilya network soon after her afternoon series ends next month.

In a press conference held for Doble Kara's forthcoming fnale, Montes said that it never crossed her mind from the very start.

"Siguro noon naisip ko na tumigil mag-showbiz pero hindi lumipat. From the very start never kong naramdaman na napabayaan ako ng network. So wala, hindi po sumagi sa isip ko."

To prove the rumors false, Julia revealed that she is set to attend meetings with Dreamscape Entertainment, the production unit of ABS-CBN handling her series, for her upcoming drama series.

"Pagkatapos ng 'Doble Kara' diretso na. Magsisimula na kami ng mga meeting, at kung ano ang dapat gawin, dire-diretso," she said.

Doble Kara is set to on February 10, one year and a half since it made its pilot run on August 2015.

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Bea Alonzo renews contract with ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN prized actress Bea Alonzo has renewed her contract with the kapamilya network on Tuesday, January 31, 2017.

Present in the contract signing are ABS-CBN top executives including President and CEO Carlo Katigbak, Channel Head Cory Vidanes, Star Magic's main man Johnny Manahan, and ABS-CBN Business Unt Head Laurenti Dyogi.

Aside from her on-going primetime series "A Love To Last" Alonzo will be seen in more projects lined up for her.

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Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen arrives in Manila; recalls friendship with Charlene Gonzales

Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen has arrived in Manila on Thursday, January 26 in time for the forthcoming Miss Universe pageant happening on Monday, January 30.

The former titlist from India was warmly welcomed by Filipinos at the airport. During the ambush interview, Sen recalled her friendship with then Philippine bet for Miss Universe Charlene Gonzales.

According to her, the pair of earring she was wearing during the pageant day came from Gonzales. She revealed that when she lost her earrings, it was Gonzales who approached her and asked what she needed.

Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen is happy to be back in PH, recalls friendship with Charlene Gonzales | @isabellamay pic.twitter.com/EbwNUMM5nr

— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) January 26, 2017

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Lea Salonga gives update on announced movie reunion with Aga Muhlach

The Voice PH coach Lea Salonga isn't optimistic about doing doing the announced movie reunion with Pinoy Boyband Superstar judge Aga Muhlach this year.

In a press conference held on Tuesday for her concert "Songs from the Stage", Salonga said she would love to do a reunion movie with Muhlach if her schedule permits.

"I mean I would love to, again, if schedules work out. But I'm looking at my year and certain prospects and possibilities, and I'm not optimistic about our prospect for doing a film this year," she said.

According to her, the movie is only possible if both of them will be available at the same time. "It's a great loss. It will be fun", she said.

Furthermore, Lea said, if the movie pushes through, it has to be something that fits their age. "It has to really be right, I mean, we are approaching late 40s na. So kailangan hindi na pa-cute, 'di na kami bagay doon. I'm not cute anymore," Salonga explained.

Salonga and Muhlach's reunion movie was confirmed last August 2015 by Star Cinema.

Aside from "Sana Maulit Muli," Muhlach and Salonga starred in the movie "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal."

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OMG! Angel Locsin cuts her hair short amidst hair damage rumors

Is this Angel Locsin's new look? A photo of Angel sporting a pixie cut hairstyle was sent by a reader to entertainment blogsite FashionPulis.

This is the shortest hair the actress ever worn since she started her career in showbiz.

Prior to this, rumors surfaced on the Interner that Angel's long hair was damaged after having her hair styled by a salon. In one of those days, Angel was seen wearing a fake hair (wig) but Angel hasn't talked about it yet.

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Guess what Pia Wurtzbach would miss after her reign as Miss Universe?

A few days are only left before the most anticipated coronation of the new Miss Universe.

So that means, Pia Wurtzbach has only few more days left to herself. But guess what would she miss once her reign as Miss Universe is over?

Read related story: Pia Wurtzbach confirms Miss Universe 2016 competition will happen in the Philippines

In an interview with GMA7 news reporter Mariz Umali, Pia revealed what she would miss most

"I guess travelling for free because after Miss Universe I have to pay for my own travels", Pia said.

Your reactions?

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OMG! James Reid and Nadine Lustre kissing photo #TIMYTheFinale

Nadine Lustre proves she's not the the conservative type of girlfriend whom everyone thinks she is.

In a photo which she uploaded on Instagram, Nadine was seen kissing her boyfriend James Reid who's behind the wheels of a sports utility vehicle

Nadine's short but sweet caption read, “I miss u already?” The photo has received more than 150,000 Likes after 5 hours since it was uploaded but comments were deactivated for the said photo.

The photo comes in time with their series' finale "Till I Met You" which will have its final episode tonight,

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Star Cinema releases official movie posters of My Ex and Whys

Star Cinema has released not one but two movie posters of My Ex and Whys which stars Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano Wednesday night.

Shot in South Korea, the movie posters feature the famous Koreean Autmun in the background.

Watch: Official teaser of My Ex and Whys starring Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil

My Ex and Whys is Star Cinema's Valentine movie presentation next month which will open in cinemas on February 15. The movie is being helmed by Cathy Garcia-Molina.

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Watch: Candid moments with Sarah Geronimo

Photographer to the stars Raymund Isaac was taking a short video for his ongoiing shoot with Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo when this happened.

A woman from the background clears the curtains then reveals Sarah who's currently preparing for the shoot.

Sarah, realizing she was being video recorded, made a candid reaction in front of Isaac's camera.

After a few seconds, she realized that her hair is still a mess.

And when asked if she knows she's on Instagram, she gladly replied with

So candid.. and so cute. ❤️️

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Matteo Guidicelli takes cooking lessons from Chef Gene Gonzalez

Matteo Guidicelli is the newest student of The Center for Asian Culinary Studies owned by celebrity Chef Gene Gonzalez. Photos  of him were uploaded by the master chef himself on his Instagram account yesterday, January 13.

First lesson: Cutting skills and Vegetable cookery

On his Instagram account, Matteo Guidicelli wrote, "Learning learning 😉🍾👊 thanks @chefgenegonzalez 👍to more food, knives and laughs! 😂 #MGlifestyle"

Recall that his girlfriend Sarah Geronimo also took classes at Chef Gene's cooking school when she took a short break from showbiz last year.

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You gotta watch this father and son bonding of Piolo Pascual and son Iñigo singing "Closer"

Ultimate Hunk Papa Piolo Pascual celebrated his 40th birthday last January 12 and part of the celebration is a bonding time with his son Iñigo Pascual.

The father and son celebrities spent time inside a car singing the catchy song "Closer" by The Chainsmokers. Singing starts at 2:28.

Enjoy the video!

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Watch: Camille Prats and husbdand VJ Yambao's wedding video

Nice Print Photography has uploaded on its Youtube account the wedding video of TV host/actress
Camille Prats and VJ Yambao last Wednesday, January 11. The video highlighted the couple’s second chance at love.

In the video, Camille and VJ exchanged vows. Here's a part of it.

"I am grateful for the love you give to Nathan. You are truly an answered prayer not only to me, but more so for him. Because of you, I am a firm believer of second chances, destiny, and faith," Camille told VJ.

Camille got married first to Anthony Lansangan who passed away in 2011 because of cancer. The marriage lasted for only three years and bore one child - Nathan, now nine years old.

For VJ's part, "From now on, you will never go through life alone. I promise to always be by your side at times of need and trouble, success and failures. I will be your best friend, your travel buddy, sound critic, and forever buddy."

Graced by families and close friends from both sides, the wedding took place at a private resort in Batangas last week, January.

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Watch: Official teaser of My Ex and Whys starring Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil

The official teaser of LizQuen's latest movie "My Ex and Whys" has just been released by Star Cinema, Friday night.

The movie marks the comeback to the big screen of the love royalties Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil's after Just The Way You Are and Everyday I Love You where they served as lead.

Watch related video: My Ex And Whys movie teaser at ABS-CBN's Trade Event

In the teaser video, Cali (Soberano) and Gio (Gil) were trapped by Gio's friends in a small cabin. It was like a blind date where Gio's skill as a "hustler" lover was tested to a first-timer like Cali.

Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, the movie opens on February 15.

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Watch: Can't Help Falling In Love cinema teaser starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla

Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla have a new movie coming up. A teaser has been shown at the screening of Star Cinema's currently showing movie "Extra Service".

Titled "Can't Help Falling In Love",  the movie serves as KathNiel's sixth movie after Barclona: A Love Untold breached the one billion-peso mark for all their movies' total box office gross.

Read related story: All Five KathNiel movies have collectively earned P1 Billion, OMG!

In the short video, Kathryn was shown entering a restaurant while Daniel was talking to someone on his phone and his attention will be caught by Kathryn. Unlike Barcelona, CHFIL is a light romantic drama which the couple is already known for.

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John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo reunite in new movie "Dear Future Husband"

Three-time box office royalty couple John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo are set to work again in Star Cinema's new movie Dear Future Husband.

Three years since their last movie, Cruz and Geronimo met with Star Cinema's big boss Malou Santos on Thursday afternoon for the movie's story conference.

The movie's screenplay will be written by Carmi Raymundo and will be directed by Theodore Boborol.

Prior to this, photos of Sarah and John Lloyd posing beside each other's standee made the rounds online a few days ago.

The successful team-up of AshLloyd was first introduced on the big screen in “A Very Special Love” in 2008. Its unprecedented box office success resulted in the sequels “You Changed My Life” in 2009 and “It Takes A Man and A Woman” in 2013.

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Meant To Be crushes Till I Met You in both Kantar and AGB ratings

GMA7's newest romantic drama series "Meant To Be" made an impressive pilot run as it crushes its five-month old rival "Till I Met You" on the ratings game as seen in the data released by both Kantar Media and AGB Nielsen.

Meant To Be stars kapuso teen queen Barbie Forteza and four neophyte good-looking studs while Till I Met You stars the tried and tested reel and real loveteam of James Reid and Nadine Lustre.

Based on the overnight TV ratings released by Kantar Media, Meant To Be registered 14.1% in the national ratings - a 3.1% lead against Till I Met You with 11%.

AGB Nielsen's NUTAM figures show MTB dominated the timeslot with 14.1% against TIMY with only 9.5%.

Monday, September 19

Ratings Provider	Till I Met You (ABS-CBN)	Meant To Be (GMA-7)
Kantar Media	11.0	14.1
AGB Nielsen	9.5	16.8

Meanwhile, Someone To Watch Over Me's finale last January 6 and Till I Met You are statistically tied in Kantar data with 13.6 and 13.7 ratings respectively. While in AGB ratings, STWOM (17.1%) is a runaway winner against its rival TIMY (11.5%).

Date	Ratings Provider	Till I Met You (ABS-CBN)	Someone To Watch Over Me (Finale) / GMA7
Friday January 6	Kantar Media	13.7	13.6
	AGB Nielsen	11.5	17.1

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How Did A Love To Last's pilot episode fare in the ratings game?

ABS-CBN's opening salvo for 2017 "A Love To Last" has made its pilot run on primetime television last night, January 9 on ABS-CBN. The series stars Ian Veneracion, Iza Calzado, and Bea Alonzo.

Watch: Trailer of A Love To Last starring Bea Alonzo and Ian Veneracion

Based on the overnight TV ratings released by Kantar Media, A Love To Last registered 25% in the national ratings - a little more than 5% lead against Dingdong Dantes-starrer action series Alyas Robinhood with 19.8%.

AGB Nielsen's NUTAM figures show Alyas Robin Hood dominated the timeslot with 21.6% against A Loe To Last with 17.8%.

Monday, January 9, 2017

Ratings Provider	A Love To Last (ABS-CBN)	Alyas Robin Hood (GMA-7)
Kantar Media	25.0	19.8
AGB Nielsen	17.8	21.6

Meanwhile, Magpahanggang Wakas, the series which was replaced by ALTL, registered a 27% national tv ratings on Kantar Media while its rival program ARH had 18.2%.

Date	Ratings Provider	Magpahanggang Wakas (Finale)ABS-CBN	Alyas Robin Hood (GMA-7)
Friday January 6	Kantar Media	27.0	18.2
	AGB Nielsen	18.0	20.9

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Sarah Geronimo expresses disappointment over dog killing scene in MMFF movie "Oro"

Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo has joined other stars who condemned the brutal killing of the dog in a scene from controversial MMFF movie "Oro".

Geronimo tweeted on Wednsesday her disappointment by sharing a news link of the controversy.

"Kung totoo man ito...hindi ko mapaniwalaan na nagawa nilang patayin ang walang kamalay-malay na asong ito para lang maging makatotohanan ang isang eksena sa pelikula. Nakakadurog ng puso", Sarah tweeted.

Other stars like Carla Abellana, Heart Evangelista have earlier condemned the act.

The movie was awarded FPJ Memorial award by the MMFF committee but was revoked following the controversy.

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