Melissa Ricks Jealous Over Jake Cuenca's Star Magic Ball Date

Actress Melissa Ricks has reacted on her ex-boyfriend Jake Cuenca's plan to bring a date in the upcoming Star Magic ball.

"Kung gusto niya magdala ng iba, wala na ako dun. It's his choice to bring somebody else," she said.

However, she added, "Basta ako hindi ako pupunta na may kasama kasi ayaw ko na may masaktan."

Unlike Cuenca, Ricks said she has no plans to bring a date in this year's Star Magic ball.

She said she'd rather enjoy the company of all her showbiz friends who will be attending the event.

"Ako, I'd rather go by myself," she reiterated.

Ricks told ABS-CBN’s "Showbiz News Ngayon" on Friday that Cuenca has already informed her about his intention to bring Lovi Poe as his plus-one for the upcoming event.

When asked about her initial reaction about it, she nonchalantly said, "Wala."

According to Ricks, she just wants to push all the controversies between her and Cuenca aside.

"Ayaw ko na may controversy pa dahil tapos na 'yung tsismis, so 'wag na nating dagdagan," she said.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

RuPaul's Drag Race on Velvet

Be mesmerized as fur shawls, metallic corsets, beaded fishnet stockings and pointy boots, with matching the lavishness of an evening eye and face make-up, dominate primetime TV! Velvet, the fun, sexy channel, proudly airs the much-awaited third season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” beginning on August 27, 10p.m.

In the newest season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Asian and definitely “Pinay” drag contender Manila Luzon joins 12 of the competition’s talented and overly dramatic beauties, who are pitted against each other in an over-the-top competition and given the chance to fulfill their lifelong dream of becoming America’s Next Drag Superstar.

Hailed as the ultimate Asian Glamasaurus, Manila Luzon’s fashion and beauty garnered the attention of the New York party scene. Among his outrageous get-ups are kimonos made of Ramen Noodle wrappers and his sequined gowns. A staple to the city’s nightlife for the last six years, this attention grabber enlivens club scenes, especially when he pumps through with a half dozen stuffed Hello Kittys in his updo.

Celebrating his Filipino background, Manila is named after the capital of the Philippines. His last name was obviously derived from one Philippines’ group of islands, Luzon. Originally from Minneapolis, Manila began on the stage of The Gays 90′s. Soon after a fresh-faced start, he moved to New York City. Never one to shy away from attention, Manila began to cultivate unique looks that made riding the subway from his apartment in the Bronx a visual all-you-can-eat-buffet!

More beautiful, bitchy and ballsy as ever, this season’s race has more queens, more drama, more catfights and more outrageous fun as the 13 contestants sew, glue gun, plot, style, strut, smash and grab to prove they’ve got the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent to be the grand drag queen. RuPaul delivers a dazzling and hilarious performance as judge, mentor and diva inspiration, together with other celebrity judges La Toya Jackson and Sharon Osbourne.

Catch “RuPaul’s Drag Race Seson 3,” beginning on August 27, 10p.m.

Velvet (SkyCable Channel 53is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other quality cable operators nationwide. For updates, log-on to http://www.facebook.com/VelvetChannel.

Kris Aquino Shares 100 Ways of Empowering Your Life

Her life may be an open book, but there are countless things we have yet to learn about the Queen of Talk, Kris Aquino.

In the latest issue of The Kris Aquino Magazine, featuring our cover girl in a glamorous red outfit, Kris makes a list of over 100 ways she tries to live life to the full.

“Be kind to yourself,” she encourages readers, and for Kris, this could be in many different ways.

To enrich her mind, she reveals 20 books she has recently read and are lined up to read. To inspire and reflect, she names 10 songs and artists she has been listening to lately. To help make her feel and look good, Kris shows us 10 beauty favorites in her kikay kit, as well as 5 ways to wear the jumpsuit, one of her current wardrobe staples. To refresh and rejuvenate her each day, she reveals the 15 things she always keeps in her bathroom. To help make her home life easier, she has 10 tried-and-tested kitchen must-haves. To guide her in her passions and pursuits, she shares 15 devotional quotes that keeps her grounded and hopeful. And as if these weren’t enough, she opens up her heart once more with the 15 things she has learned about herself lately.

This issue is chock-full of interesting reads, including Kris’s accounts of her latest trips with her boys Josh and Bimby. Enjoy exclusive photos of their Mexican Disney cruise to celebrate Bimby’s birthday, and their breathtaking vacation in Palawan’s Mangenguey island for Josh’s celebration!

Not only that, K Mag is the first to tell the story of John “Sweet” Lapus and his “father figure” role in Josh’s life. Anne Curtis also talks about the special bond she shares with her Ate Kris.

Last but not least, Kris takes us through her friend Pokwang’s new house in Antipolo, and in the process shares 5 useful design tips for homemakers out there.

Check out the Kris Aquino Magazine’s latest issue at your favorite newsstands. For more information, logon to http://www.facebook.com/KrisAquino.Magazine.

Showtime Hosts Face Fears on Matanglawin

Anne Curtis, Vice Ganda, Ryan Bang, and Jugs face their fears this Sunday (Aug 28) as they join fellow “Showtime” host Kuya Kim enter the world of phobias in another exciting episode of “Matanglawin.”

Watch as they try to overcome their respective fears like the country’s Trivia King who attempts to face his phobia on spiders. His phobia started when a certain hairy tarantula triggered a sudden allergy attack on him.

Why do people develop fears? How does one get over a phobia?

Watch the multi-awarded educational program “Matanglawin” this Sunday (Aug 28), 9:30 AM on ABS-CBN.

Billy Crawford Look Alike Tries Luck in Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3

At first glance, you would think he is “Pilipinas Got Talent” host Billy Crawford’s long lost twin.

Twenty-four years old registered nurse Gregory Paulo Llamoso surprised everyone when he entered the PGT stage with his striking resemblance to the international singing sensation. He may have Billy’s looks but does he have Billy’s world class talent? This season, PGT went to almost 80 cities and municipalities in search for distinct, world-class Pinoy acts.

Find out if Gregory makes the cut this Saturday (Aug 27) in “Pilipinas Got Talent,” 9 PM, hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford, on ABS-CBN. It also airs Sundays at 8:30 PM.