The X-Factor Franchise on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN has bought the franchise of the popular television singing competition “The X Factor” from United Kingdom, Director Lauren Dyogi confirmed via Twitter.

“The X Factor Philippines” is the first singing competition of Kapamilya network next year. According to entertainment news sites, the show will be hosted by Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo under the direction of Lauren Dyogi.

Will Angela Chico-Lupango Be the Biggest Loser?

Angela Chico-Lupango entered the Biggest Loser camp weighing 223 pounds but left weighing only 155 pounds, according to her last weigh-in.

She joined the reality show because she wanted to bear a child and finally be able to start a family with her husband. After losing a total of 68 pounds, Angela proudly says, “The audience can expect not only a slimmer and healthier Angela, but a more confident woman who will face what life has to offer.” Will Angela be the very first Pinoy Biggest Loser? Find out how many pounds will Angela be able to lose until the “Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Wellness Fair and Grand Finale” this Saturday (October at the Ynares Stadium in Pasig, with host Sharon Cuneta, game master Derek Ramsay, and trainers Chinggay Andrada and Jim Saret.

For program updates, log on to http://biggestloserpinoyedition.abs-cbn.com, like it on Facebook and follow @BLPinoyEdition on Twitter.

ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards 2011 List of Nominees

Here are the nominees for ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards 2011 as revealed on ASAP Rocks last Sunday, October 2…

Pop Music Category

POP FEMALE ARTIST- (Pop FA)
Sarah Geronimo
Yeng Constantino
Anne Curtis
Angeline Quinto

POP MALE ARTIST – (Pop MA)
Jovit Baldivino
Gary Valenciano
Christian Bautista
Erik Santos

POP SONG – (Pop Song)
Sino Nga Ba Siya – Sarah Geronimo
Jeepney Love Story – Yeng Constantino
Porque – Maldita
Kunin Mo Na Ang Lahat Sa Akin – Angeline Quinto

POP ALBUM – (Pop Album)
Nang Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig – Bugoy Drilon
Forevermore – Juris
Patuloy And Pangarap – Angeline Quinto
One Heart – Sarah Geronimo

Pop Music Video Category

POP MUSIC VIDEO – (Pop MV)
OMG – Karylle
Sino Nga Ba Siya – Sarah Geronimo
Tambay – Spongecola
Patuloy And Pangarap – Angeline Quinto

POP CELEBRITY CAMEO – (Pop Celeb)
Eugene Domingo (Kean Cipriano – Wala Na Tayo)
Angel Locsin (Christian Bautista – Beautiful Girl)
Piolo Pascual (Yeng Constantino – Jeepney Love Story)
Anne Curtis (Jericho Rosales – Bumuhos Man Ang Ulan)

Pop Movies Category

POP MOVIE – (Pop Movie)
Catch Me… I’m In Love
Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na ‘To
Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Shokot Si Remington
My Amnesia Girl

POP MOVIE THEMESONG – (POP MS)
Fallin – Sarah Geronimo (Catch Me I’m In Love)
Love Story – Gary Valenciano (In The Name Of Love)
Till My Heartaches End – Carol Banawa (Till My Heartaches End)
Mahal Kita Kasi – Toni Gonzaga (My Amnesia Girl)

POP SCREEN KISS – (Pop Kiss)
My Amnesia Girl – John Lloyd & Toni
Catch Me… I’m In Love – Sarah & Gerald
Till My Hearhaches End – Kim & Gerald
In The Name Of Love – Aga & Angel

POP LOVE TEAM – (Pop Love)
Sarah & Gerald (Catch Me… I’m In Love)
John Lloyd & Toni (My Amnesia Girl)
Melai & Jason (The Adventures of Pureza Queen Of The Riles)
Kim & Gerald (Till My Heartaches End)

Pop Kapamilya TV Category

POP KAPAMILYA TV SHOW – (POP Show)
Showtime
Mara Clara
100 Days To Heaven
Gandang Gabi Vice

POP KAPAMILYA TV CHARACTER – (Pop Char)
Ana Manalastas – Coney Reyes & Xyriel Manabat (100 Days To Heaven)
Jade/Yuan – Kim Chiu (My Binondo Girl)
Mara & Clara – Kathryn Bernandro & Julia Montes (Mara Clara)
Alexander/Javier – Coco Martin (Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin)

POP KAPAMILYA TV THEMESONG – (Pop TS)
Kunin Mo Na Ang Lahat Sa Akin – Angeline Quinto (Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin)
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin – Juris & Gary Valenciano (Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin)
Dahil Mahal Kita – Jovit Baldivino (Guns & Roses)
Gisingin Ang Puso – Liezel Garcia (Pure Love)

Pop Astig Category

POP FEMALE FASHIONISTA – (POP FASH)
Anne Curtis
Kim Chiu
Kris Aquino
Maja Salvador

POP MALE FASHIONISTA – (POP MFASH)
John Lloyd Cruz
Enchong Dee
Vice Ganda
Vhong Navarro

POP COVER GIRLS – (POP Cover)
Anne Curtis (Cosmo)
Sarah Geronimo (Meg)
Christine Reyes (Preview)
Angel Locsin (Gadgets)

POP PIN UP BOY – (POP Boy)
Enchong Dee
Paulo Avelino
Jake Cuenca
Derek Ramsay

TWEEN POPSIES – (POP TWEEN)
Julia-Diego
James-Devon
Kathryn-Daniel
Sam-Coleen

POP CUTIE – (POP CUTE)
Sam Concepcion
Enrique Gil
Daniel Padilla
Robi Domingo

POP FANS CLUB – (POP FANS)
Angeliners – Angeline Quinto
Popsters – Sarah Geronimo
Kimerald – Kim & Gerald
Enrich – Enchong & Erich

POP SENSATION – (POP SENS)
Shamcey Supsup
Marcelito Pomoy
Happy Feet
Maria Aragon

POP TWITTEZEN – (POP TWIT)
@143redangel – ANGEL LOCSIN
@annecurtissmith – ANNE CURTIS
@sgeronimo25 – SARAH GERONIMO
@vicegandako – VICE GANDA

Loverkada Kids and Twin Divas Join Grand Finalists of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3

Pilipinas Got Talent’s 4th semi-finals week was dominated by kids after the group Loverkada Kids topped the nationwide votes thereby, making them official grand finalists this season.

The group definitely captivated the viewers with their charming dance routine and intense stunts.

Meanwhile, the judges chose the Twin Divas to advance to the next and final round of the competition over Rowell Quizon, who earlier made a buzz as he is the grandson of Comedy King Dolphy. Will one of them emerge as the grand winner for this season of PGT?

Keep watching “Pilipinas Got Talent,” hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford, airing live at the PAGCOR Grand Theater Airport Casino Filipino Paranaque City every Saturday, 9:15 PM, and Sunday, 8:30 PM, on ABS-CBN.

‘No Other Woman’ Grosses P100-M in 5 Days

The romantic drama “No Other Woman” which stars Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay and Cristine Reyes is said to surpass the P100 million mark last night according to Star Cinema’s AdProm director Roxy Liquigan.

The Ruel Bayani-helmed movie was rated A by the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB).

It’s interesting to note that “No Other Woman” cancelled its premiere night last Tuesday, October 27, because of typhoon Pedring but on its opening day last Wednesday, it reportedly raked-in an impressive P15-million at the box-office.

By virtue of its P100 million gross in less than a week, “No Other Woman” is set to take the no. 1 slot in the top grossing Pinoy films for 2011 list.

No Plans Yet for New Teleserye of John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Cruz admitted that he does not know when he will do his next television series since he is busy with his first movie project with Angel Locsin.

Cruz first worked with Locsin in ABS-CBN's defunct television series "Imortal."

"Sana hindi masyadong matagal [ang paghihintay for my next teleserye]. Hindi ko alam kung tatapusin ko muna itong pelikula para mag-movie ulit or magsasabay ['yung TV series at movie] or mag-o-overlap. I'm not sure sa ngayon. Hindi ko pa masabi," he said in an interview with "The Buzz" on Sunday.

"As always, the intention is to deliver something new, something different to the audience. Especially this time, first time namin ni Angel to work on a movie."

Cruz added that things are "perfectly fine" between him and his girlfriend, actress Shaina Magdayao, despite his busy schedule.

Meanwhile, the actor said he is grateful to have performed on stage with Toni Gonzaga in the latter's 10th anniversary concert.

"Ang dami kong natutunan sa team-up namin ni Toni kahit sabihin mong isang movie lang 'yon," he said.

Cruz was referring to box office hit "My Amnesia Girl," his movie project with Gonzaga.

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Erik Santos and Boy Abunda Patch Things Up

Prince of Pop Erik Santos has finally patched things up with his former manager, Boy Abunda.

Abunda made the announcement on Sunday during celebrity talk show "The Buzz," where he is a host.

According to him, Santos recently went to his house and asked for forgiveness.

"Ayaw ko nang sabihin 'yung mga linyang binitawan dahil nagkaayos na po kami ni Erik Santos," the King of Talk said.

"Ang sinasabi ko lang, dito sa manager-talent relationship, kapag pinaramdam sa manager na in spite of the hard work you put into the career, into the life of the artist, at nasabihan kang kulang at wala kang ginawa, 'yun ang masakit," he told his "The Buzz" co-host, Charlene Gonzales.

The rift started when Santos allegedly badmouthed Abunda and his former talent management agency, Backroom Inc.

Abunda admitted that as a manager, he lacked time for Santos and other artists.

"I am not a perfect manager. I am not a perfect human being. Marami akong pagkukulang. First thing [that] came to mind ay 'yung panahon. I missed those days na when I used to manage sila Ariel Rivera, na sumasama ako talaga sa booking. Ako ang naniningil, sumasama ako sa probinsiya," he explained.

"I missed those times. Nawala ako dahil naging busy ako, I have my own career. At lalo na nang nagkaroon ng karamdaman ang aking ina, I realized na wala talaga akong masyadong oras, tinanggap ko po 'yon pero pinupunan ko 'yon sa ibang paraan."

Despite the rift, Abunda said he does not regret managing Santos' career.

"No, marami akong regret, pero hindi ko regret ang pag-manage kay Erik. We have become friends. We remain friends at hindi ko pinagsisisihan. Itong aming pinagdaanang problema ay nalampasan namin," he said.

The King of Talk added that he learned a lot of things from this experience.

"Marami. Isa doon, lahat ng bagay ay napag-uusapan. Lahat ng bagyo ay natatapos. We have to be very careful with words that we say, dahil ang mga salitang ito ay makakasakit. Ang salita [ay] dapat pag-ingatan mo kasi kapag nabitawan mo na, di mo na mababawi," he said.

"Ang mga leksyon ay makinig ka, matuto ka, magpatawad ka and be a better person. Move on, move forward."

Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com