Bizz-e: May 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Erik Santos and Angeline Quinto Sing DZMM 25th Anniversary Jingle

“Prince of Pop” Erik Santos and “Star Power” Female Pop Superstar champion Angeline Quinto got the grand assignment of singing the 25th anniversary jingle of DZMM, the number one AM radio station in Mega Manila and the country’s leading cable news channel.

Erik and Angeline now join a prominent list of Filipino artists like Gary Valenciano, Sharon Cuneta, and international singing sensation Charice Pempengco who have sung the Jessie Lasaten-penned jingle.

Moreover, they will also star in the DZMM SilveRadyo station ID and perform with two prestigious musical ensembles - the Philippine PhilHarmonic Orchestra and the UP Concert Chorus. The former is considered one of the best orchestras in the whole Asia Pacific region while the latter has brought recognition the country numerous times in its 45-year existence.

Angeline, who was also the voice of ABS-CBN’s summer station ID, was elated to learn about her newest gig.

“I’m really flattered. This is a huge honor for me. I grew up with DZMM so it’s a big thing that I’ll finally get to hear my voice there. I’m even happier because I get to work with Kuya Erik, who I am close with since ‘Star Power,’ where he was co-host,” Angeline shared.

Erik was also very thankful to be part of the project. “DZMM is a big institution. I’m very glad to be part of their 25th anniversary, and in the process I get to be part of their public service as well through singing,” he said.

In its 25 years, DZMM has been known for being first in news and in public service. It is also home to the country’s most revered and trusted broadcast journalists.

Relive the glory of DZMM SilveRadyo on the premiere of the new station ID, shot at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, featuring Erik Santos and Angeline Quinto in the coming flag-raising ceremony of ABS-CBN on Independence Day, June 12.

Terrelle Pryor Driving With A Suspended License

MSNBC.com reports that Ohio State Buckeyes Quarterback Terrelle Pryor has been driving with a suspended license.

NBCSports.com writes:

According to NBC4 in Columbus, Pryor has been driving on a suspended license for the past two weeks. BMV documents obtained by the television station show that Pryor’s license is under suspension until August for failing to provide proof of insurance. The BMV also told the station that there is no indication that he has any type of driving privileges."

Will Smith Dead, Not True!

Will Smith is not dead, just the victim of a nasty rumor that you may have seen on the Internet this weekend.

The Village Voice reports that the latest celebrity death hoax started on FakeAWish.com, which allows users to create a news story using an actor’s first and last name. After typing in “Will” and “Smith,” a few options pop up, including the story, “Will Smith falls to his death in New Zealand.” Twitter users helped spread the rumor using a link to an official looking story from “Global Associated News” over the weekend.

Read full story HERE

Rhian Ramos is the Snow White Lady on GMA-7's "Spooky Nights Presents: Snow White Lady and the Seven Ghosts"

Rhian Ramos takes over the task of scaring viewers while making them laugh in Spooky Nights Presents: Snow White Lady and the Seven Ghosts, beginning June 4.

Rhian plays as Snow, a young girl abducted by a vengeful and haunted balete tree named Rico J. Puno. She grew up in the care of Basya (Ms. Celia Rodriguez), one of seven ghosts who reside in the haunted tree.

She was living perfectly as a ghost until a secret about her past is revealed when a spirit questor named Prince (Daniel Matsunaga) enters her life. She easily falls for him and saves his life from danger.

Later, Prince finds out that Snow White Lady is not a ghost at all, but is only a confused person. He then decides to help Snow look for her family.

Unfortunately, the seven ghosts would not let go of Snow and Basya just cannot set free the daughter she has raised for so long. Thus, she thinks of a way to keep Snow from returning to her normal life as a human.

How will Snow be reunited with her family and have a happy ending with Prince? Will Basya's scheme succeed? Can she really turn Snow into a white lady?
Watch the famous fairy tale, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, with a funny and scary new twist! Expect heartbreaking scenes about family, love and unusual friendship as well.

Completing the cast of Snow White Lady are Lovely Rivero as Lilia and Richard Quan as Dante, Snow's parents; Angeli Nicole Sanoy as the young Snow; with the other ghosts comprised of Ms. Bella Flores as Lolita, Diego as Greta, John Feir as Sneezy, Jan Manual as Sleepy, Enzo Pineda as Doc and Yogo Singh as Gasper.

Under the direction of Lore Reyes and with Senedy Que as head writer, Spooky Nights Presents: Snow White Lady and the Seven Ghosts begins airing every Saturday on June 4 right before Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho on GMA-7.

Apple 'iCloud' Service To Be Revealed on Monday, June 6

Apple's cloud-based online service called "iCloud," kicks off next Monday during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), as announced by the Company in today's press release.

According to the press release titled Apple to Unveil Next Generation Software at Keynote Address on Monday, June 6"

CUPERTINO, California—May 31, 2011—Apple® CEO Steve Jobs and a team of Apple executives will kick off the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote address on Monday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. At the keynote, Apple will unveil its next generation software – Lion, the eighth major release of Mac OS® X; iOS 5, the next version of Apple’s advanced mobile operating system which powers the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch®; and iCloud®, Apple’s upcoming cloud services offering.

WWDC will feature more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers. Mac® developers will see and learn how to develop world-class Mac OS X Lion applications using its latest technologies and capabilities. Mobile developers will be able to explore the latest innovations and capabilities of iOS and learn how to greatly enhance the functionality, performance and design of their apps. All developers can bring their code to the labs and work with Apple engineers.

For more details, visit the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2011 website at developer.apple.com/wwdc.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices."

Although many are now anticipating this latest innovation, we still don’t know what truly it is and what it is capable of bringing.

iCloud could be the mythical iTunes streaming service or Apple’s version of DropBox, the amazing sync and storage service that currently glues together the whole iOS ecosystem along with its desktop service, or it could be yet another abortion of an Internet service, like Mobile Me, iDisk and Ping before it.

Let's wait and see...

Image source: Flickr user amber-rae

Snooki Crashed in a Police Car, Arrested By Italian Authorities

Snooki was in Florence, Italy on Monday and driving when she struck the cop car.

In a report by TMZ, Snooki reportedly smacked right into the back of the patrol car, wedging her ride between the car and a highway protection wall. The witness says Deena was in the passenger seat at the time of the crash - and when she tried to exit the car, she had to go through the window because the door was blocked by the wall.

But witness tells TMZ that "zero alcohol was involved." No one was also reportedly got injured.

The Jersey Shore star was taken in the custody of authorities but it can't be considered a formal arrest.

Amaya GMA-7 Pilot Episode Video

Watch here the pilot episode of GMA-7 epicserye "Amaya" starring Marian Rivera, Sid Lucero and Mikael Daez.

"Amaya" airs daily after Captain Barbell on GMA-7 Telebabad block.

AGB Mega Manila Ratings May 27 - 30: "Mara Clara" Still Leads Primetime; "Amaya" Pilot Episode Places Second

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from May 27 to 30, 2011 among Mega Manila households (People Ratings):

May 27, Friday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 11.1%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 10.2%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 8.2%
4. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 7.4%
5. Blusang Itim (GMA-7) - 6.8%
6. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 6.7%
7. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 6%
8. Face To Face (TV5) - 5.9%
9. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 5.6%
10. Summer Power: Dobol Dribol (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%

Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 13.7%
2. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) - 12.6%
3. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 12.2%
4. I ♥You Pare (GMA-7) - 11.9%
5. Secret Garden (GMA-7) - 11.7%
6. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 11.2%
7. Green Rose (ABS-CBN) - 10.1%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) / 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 9.3%
9. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) / Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 9%
10. Bubble Gang (GMA-7) - 8%

May 28, Saturday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 12.3%
2. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) - 8.2%
3. Sabado Sineplex: Lara Croft Tomb Raider The Cradle of Life (TV5) - 6.9%
4. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 6.2%
5. The Powerpuff Girls (TV5) / Misteryo (GMA-7) - 4.9%
6. Sabado Sineplex: Ben 10 Race Against Time (TV5) - 4.8%
7. I Love You So: Autumn's Concerto (ABS-CBN) - 4.6%
8. Startalk TX (GMA-7) - 4.5%
9. Ripley's Believe It Or Not! (GMA-7) / Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face (TV5) - 4.3%
10. Amazing Cooking Kids (GMA-7) - 4%

Primetime:
1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 11.9%
2. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 11.6%
3. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 10.6%
4. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 10.4%
5. Andres De Saya (GMA-7) - 9.9%
6. Amaya: The Making of An Epic (GMA-7) - 8.9%
7. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 7.8%
8. Wansapantaym: Swap (ABS-CBN) - 7.2%
9. Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) - 7.1%
10. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 6.7%

May 29, Sunday

Daytime:
1. ASAP Rocks (ABS-CBN) - 6.8%
2. Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters: Kung Fu Hustle (ABS-CBN) - 6.7%
3. Kapuso Movie Festival: Ouija! (GMA-7) / Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 6.6%
4. Summer Super Sine: Hellboy II (TV5) - 6.1%
5. Tween Hearts (GMA-7) - 5.8%
6. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 5.2%
7. Bigating Simula: The Road To The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) / Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 4.8%
8. Good Vibes (ABS-CBN) - 4.3%
9. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 3.9%
10. Bagets Just Got Lucky (TV5) - 3.6%

Primetime:
1. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
2. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 11.1%
3. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 10.1%
4. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 9.7%
5. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 9.6%
6. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 8.7%
7. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (TV5) - 8%
8. Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) - 7.3%
9. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 7.2%
10. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 7.1%

May 30, Monday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 11.1%
2. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) / Sisid (GMA-7) - 7.9%
3. Blusang Itim (GMA-7) - 7.6%
4. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) / Slam Dunk (GMA-7) / Playful Kiss (GMA-7) - 6.1%
5. Face To Face (TV5) - 5.6%
6. Flame of Recca (GMA-7) - 5.3%
7. My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho (ABS-CBN) - 4.7%
8. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 4.5%
9. Summer Power: Batang Quiapo (ABS-CBN) - 4.2%
10. Family Feud (GMA-7) - 3.8%

Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 14.7%
2. Amaya (GMA-7) - 14.3%
3. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) - 13%
4. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 12.8%
5. Secret Garden (GMA-7) - 12.1%
6. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 10.6%
8. Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 10.4%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 10%
10. The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) - 9%

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from May 27 to 30, 2011 among Mega Manila households (Household Ratings):

May 27, Friday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 24.1%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 21.8%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 18.9%
4. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 17.4%
5. Blusang Itim (GMA-7) - 15.6%
6. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 14.9%
7. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 12.6%
8. 2011 NBA Eastern Conference Finals (ABS-CBN) - 12.3%
9. Flame of Recca (GMA-7) - 11.9%
10. My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%

Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 27.7%
2. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) - 25.6%
3. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 23.9%
4. I ♥You Pare (GMA-7) - 22.9%
5. Secret Garden (GMA-7) - 22.7%
6. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 21.7%
7. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) / Green Rose (ABS-CBN) - 19.9%
8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 19.2%
9. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) - 18%
10. Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 17.6%

May 28, Saturday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 25.7%
2. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) - 17.6%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.6%
4. Misteryo (GMA-7) - 11.6%
5. Ripley's Believe It Or Not! (GMA-7) / Startalk TX (GMA-7) - 10.8%
6. Amazing Cooking Kids (GMA-7) - 9%
7. Maynila (GMA-7) - 8.2%
8. Happy Yipee Yehey! (ABS-CBN) - 7.6%
9. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 7.2%
10. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 7%

Primetime:
1. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 22.5%
2. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 22.1%
3. Andres De Saya (GMA-7) - 21%
4. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 20.6%
5. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 20.3%
6. Amaya: The Making of An Epic (GMA-7) - 18.5%
7. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 16.5%
8. Wansapantaym: Swap (ABS-CBN) - 14.6%
9. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
10. Laugh Out Loud (ABS-CBN) - 11.1%

May 29, Sunday (No available data yet)

May 30, Monday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 25.3%
2. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 18.8%
3. Sisid (GMA-7) - 17.9%
4. Blusang Itim (GMA-7) - 16.2%
5. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 15.5%
6. Playful Kiss (GMA-7) - 15.4%
7. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 15.3%
8. Flame of Recca (GMA-7) - 13.2%
9. My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho (ABS-CBN) - 12.4%
10. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 10.9%

Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 28.3%
2. Amaya (GMA-7) - 26.2%
3. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) - 25.5%
4. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 23.4%
5. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 23.1%
6. Secret Garden (GMA-7) - 23%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 21.5%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 20.8%
9. Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 20.4%
10. The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) - 17.6%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

Kantar Media/TNS National Household TV Ratings May 27 - 30: "Amaya" Failed To Conquers Competition

Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA-7 programs on the overnight survey of Kantar Media (formerly TNS) among Mega Manila households (People Ratings) on May 27 - 30, 2011:

May 27, Friday

Daytime:
1. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 20.1%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 16.7%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 16.4%
4. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 15.1%
5. NBA 2011 Live (ABS-CBN) - 14.4%
6. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 14%
7. My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%
8. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 13%
9. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 12.7%
10. Blusang Itim (GMA-7) - 11.8%

Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 36.7%
2. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 35.6%
3. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) - 34.3%
4. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 29.7%
5. Green Rose (ABS-CBN) - 23%
6. Mula Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) - 21.1%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 17.6%
8. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) - 16.8%
9. I Heart You Pare (GMA-7) / Secret Garden (GMA-7) - 16%
10. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 15.8%

May 28, Saturday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 18.3%
2. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) - 15.6%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.7%
4. The Price Is Right (ABS-CBN) - 11.8%
5. Happy Yipee Yehey! (ABS-CBN) - 10.6%
6. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 10.1%
7. Misteryo (GMA-7) - 9.9%
8. Maynila (GMA-7) / Sabado Sineplex: Lara Croft Tomb Raider (TV5) - 9.8%
9. Amazing Cooking Kids (GMA-7) - 8.9%
10. Spongebob Sqaurepants (ABS-CBN) / Ripley's Believe It Or Not! (GMA-7) - 8.1%

Primetime:
1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 32.7%
2. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 25.7%
3. Wansapantaym: Swap (ABS-CBN) - 24.6%
4. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 19.9%
5. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 17.6%
6. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 16.1%
7. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 15.8%
8. Andres De Saya (GMA-7) - 15.4%
9. Amaya: The Making of An Epic (GMA-7) - 13.9%
10. Laugh Out Loud (ABS-CBN) - 11.9%

May 29, Sunday

Daytime:
1. Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters: Kung Fu Hustle (ABS-CBN) - 15.9%
2. ASAP Rocks (ABS-CBN) - 14.7%
3. Bigating Simula: The Road To The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) - 12.2%
4. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 11.8%
5. Good Vibes (ABS-CBN) - 11.3%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival: Ouija (GMA-7) - 10.6%
7. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 10.4%
8. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 8.8%
9. Tween Hearts (GMA-7) - 7.9%
10. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 7.5%

Primetime:
1. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 26%
2. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 23.8%
3. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) - 20.9%
4. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 19.4%
5. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) / Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 16.7%
6. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 16.2%
7. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 14.8%
8. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 12.1%
9. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (TV5) - 11.9%
10. Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) - 9.5%

May 30, Monday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 16.3%
2. My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho (ABS-CBN) - 14.5%
3. Sisid (GMA-7) - 14.1%
4. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) - 13.6%
5. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%
6. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 12.9%
7. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 12.4%
8. Playful Kiss (GMA-7) - 12.2%
9. Flame of Recca (GMA-7) - 12%
10. Summer Power: Batang Quiapo (ABS-CBN) - 11.8%

Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 36.9%
2. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) / Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 33.6%
3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) 25.4%
4. The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) - 20.5%
5. Mula Sa Puso (ABS-CBN) - 20%
6. Amaya (GMA-7) - 19.1%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 17.6%
8. Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 15.8%
9. Secret Garden (GMA-7) - 14.3%
10. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 13.9%

Source: Kantar Media/TNS

Niecy Nash - Jay Tucker Wedding Details

E! News reports that the former "Clean House" host Niecy Nash wed electrical engineer Jay Tucker on Saturday, May 28, in an outdoor ceremony at the Church Estate Vineyard in Malibu, California.

The couple exchanged vows in front of 200 guests, including "The View" co-host Sherri Shepherd, who served as a bridesmaid, and matron of honor Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Nash's former "Dancing with the Stars" partner Louis Van Amstel, "The Game" star Wendy Raquel Robinson and "The Talk" co-host Holly Robinson-Peete were also included in the wedding party.

"This was one of the best days of my life!" Nash told Life & Style after tying the knot. "It was a dream come true to be surrounded by family and friends as I married the most wonderful man. I celebrated so hard, I'm sure the angels in heaven were telling me to be quiet!"

Nash, 40, and Tucker became engaged last September after dating for a year. This is the second marriage for Nash, who split from ex-husband Don Nash in 2007.

Fans of the Style Network will get a chance to watch a behind-the-scenes look of what went into her big day on "Niecy Nash's Wedding Bash," a two-hour TLC special airing on June 4.

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Eddie Vedder "Ukulele Songs" Album Released!

American musician and singer-songwriter Eddie Vedder releases his second album, "Ukulele Songs".

"Ukulele Songs" is a collection of originals, one Pearl Jam song ("Can't Keep") and covers of the 1926 ditty "Tonight You Belong to Me" and the 1931 standard "Dream a Little Dream of Me."

On June 15, Eddie Vedder will kick off a 19-date tour in support of "Ukulele Songs," including July 15 and 16 stops in Seattle. Tickets are sold out instantly in some places.

Eddie Vedder "Ukulele Songs" Track Lists:

* "Can't Keep"
* "Sleeping by Myself"
* "Without You"
* "More Than You Know"
* "Goodbye"
* "Broken Heart"
* "Satellite"
* "Longing to Belong"
* "Hey Fahkah"
* "You're True"
* "Light Today"
* "Sleepless Nights" (featuring Glen Hansard)
* "Once in Awhile"
* "Waving Palms"
* "Tonight You Belong to Me" (featuring Cat Power)
* "Dream a Little Dream"

Ja Rule To Serve Two Years in Prison Due to Weapon Charges

American actor-rapper Ja Rule (Jeffrey Atkins in real life) is scheduled to serve a two-year prison sentence starting June 8 after pleading guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon at a New York court in December.

It will be recalled that authorities have they found a loaded .40-caliber semiautomatic gun in his Maybach sports car in July 2007 after his concert with Lil Wayne, who was detained separately and already completed an 8-month prison sentence after reaching a plea deal regarding the case.

On top of the weapon charges, the Grammy nominated artist could face more prison time after admitting he failed to pay taxes on more than $3 million in income.

He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 13 on three tax evasion charges and faces up to one year in prison and $100,000 in fines on each count.

But one day before going to prison, the rapper is set to release his latest album "The Renaissance Project".

"I just want to put it out to the world before I go in," Ja Rule told The Life Files. "It's funny because, I'm about to go to jail, and my main concern is to make sure that I get this album done and out there for the fans."

Ja Rule also made an effort to reconcile with another well-known rapper 50 Cent.

"It's resolved now," Ja Rule said. "I'm cool. We ain't beefing no more. We'll never collaborate. That's just what it is... We don't gotta go to war, but we're not friends either. But we can coincide inside of a world. He's doing him, and he's not thinking about me, and I'm doing me and I'm not thinking about him."

Monday, May 30, 2011

Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes Share Untold Stories of Their Lives on StarStudio Magazine

Primetime TV’s newest sensations Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes of “Mara Clara” grace the cover of StarStudio Magazine June 2011 issue. Learn about their real-life drama, the houses and families that they grew up with, and their ascent to stardom. Any Mara Clara fan will be thrilled with their idol’s childhood photos and snaps of the two TV darlings at work.

“StarStudio” June 2011 also pays tribute to AJ Perez with a 14-page spread featuring photos from his nine-day wake and burial and exclusive interviews with his parents, showbiz colleagues and closest friends.

This power-packed issue also has exclusive peeks into the private spaces of teen heartthrobs Martin del Rosario of Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin and James Reid of Pinoy Big Brother, Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2011 Shamcey Supsup’s journey to being a beauty queen, and heartwarming anecdotes shared by the ardent fans of three of showbiz’s biggest stars Sarah Geronimo, Kim Chiu and Bea Alonzo.

StarStudio Magazine June 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Anne Curtis and Jasmine Curtis-Smith Cover MEG Magazine June 2011 Issue

Celebrity sisters Anne Curtis and Jasmine Curtis-Smith are the cover stars of MEG Magazine 13th anniversary issue.

This month's issue features "150+ shopping picks," "Tips in updating your wardrobes with blazers, cropped tops, shorts and statement necklaces," "How to wear oriental details ,choachella looks, doe eyes," etc. Plus features on famous celebrities like Good Charlotte, The Script, Nigel Baker, J. Alexander and MEG's 25 young achievers rock "Human" hottest pieces.

MEG Magazine June 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Christian Bautista, Karylle and Other FIilipino Talents Topbill Pan-Asian TV Series "The Kitchen Musical"

Filipino talents shine once more as ABS-CBN stars Karylle, Christian Bautista, and Joseph “Thou” Reyes topbill the first ever pan-Asian television musical drama series, The Kitchen Musical. An original production by The Group Entertainment, the series is set to launch in the Philippines on Studio 23 and in 19 countries across Asia this October.

A multi-million dollar franchise featuring a titillating blend of drama, popular music, sizzling dance sequences and even mouthwatering recipes, The Kitchen Musical is served in 13 one-hour episodes revolving around the exciting world of culinary arts. It is a story about a rich, young girl fresh out of culinary school in Paris who embarks on a journey of self-discovery when she starts working for the Avilon, her father’s restaurant.

With the launch of this all-new series, audiences can expect fresh entertainment that will satiate their appetite for flavor-filled storylines spiced with complex characters while singing along to their favorite hit songs and enjoying delicious dishes presented in an exciting way.

“The idea of a musical television series that hones in on Asia’s passion for food has never been done before. We wanted to create a fresh and original concept for the global audience and still well identifiable within the region,” said CheeK, Executive Vice-President and Creative Director of The Group Entertainment.

"Combining gripping storylines with brilliant characters and catchy songs, we anticipate 'The Kitchen Musical' to become an instant classic and favorite with Filpino audiences," said March Ventosa, managing director of Studio 23. "We are proud that Filipino talents like Karylle and Christian have been chosen to play important lead roles in the series, which will showcase Filipinos' talents in the performing arts."

Karylle and Christian will leave with Thou for Singapore to join internationally acclaimed talents undergoing training at a food boot camp to behave, think, and act like chefs before production begins.

Karylle will play the role of Maddie, a talented graduate of a prestigious culinary school in Paris and the new sous chef of Avilon. Coming from a privileged background, Maddie struggles to stamp her creativity and individuality in a kitchen in spite of the many challenges she faces, especially working alongside the executive chef Alex Marcus who is a notorious perfectionist. Alex will be played by acclaimed movie and Broadway actor Stephen Rahman-Hughes who starred in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bombay Dreams in the UK.

Christian will play the role of Daniel, Maddie’s childhood friend and sous chef of the restaurant, while Thao bags the role as one of the cooks in the kitchen.

Also joining the cast are fellow Filipinos Arthur Acuna, a New York-based stage and screen actor, and Ikey Canoy, a theatre actor and a founding member of the Filipino all-male acapella singing group “Akafellas.” Arthur will hold a key role as Harry, the Avilon’s general manager, while Ikey plays the role of a pastry chef.

(L-R) TGE CEO Nelia Sutrisno, Thou Reyes, Karylle, Christian Bautista and Studio 23 programming head Vince Rodriguez

Behind the production are notable talents including Jason Coleman, Australia’s top choreographer and one of the current judges in Australia’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” Massimiliano Della Maggesa or “Max the joker” who is an international make-up artist known for his work with Alexander McQueen, Donna Karan and Chloe, and respected Filipino conductor Gerard Salonga who will serve as the musical director.

Prior to the launch of the full 13 episodes on Studio 23, The Kitchen Musical’s first episode will premiere on Sunday’s Best of ABS-CBN’s Channel 2. The series will also be available to the international audience via Malaysia’s nTV7, Indonesia’s Metro TV, and on pay TV via AXN, Southeast Asia’s No. 1 English general entertainment channel.

Studio 23 is one of the country's top four free-to-air TV stations. It offers a dynamic mix of local, foreign, music, and sports programs. On the other hand, The Group Entertainment Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based concept shop that is focused on the development and distribution of global content.

This October, watch out for “The Kitchen Musical,” a world-class production showcasing Filipino talents, as it launches on Studio 23.

Nick Lachey - Vanessa Minnillo Wedding Shower

Couple Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo celebrated their upcoming nuptials Sunday with a sunset wedding shower at the London Hotel in West Hollywood.

The lovely bride-to-be, who arrived hand-in-hand with her gorgeous groom-to-be, looked pretty excited to celebrate the rooftop cocktail event with their families and friends.

While taking in the panoramic views of Los Angeles skyline and the Hollywood Hills, guests enjoyed sophisticated dishes prepared in chef Gordon Ramsay's hotel kitchen.

A deejay entertained with a wide array of music. "Everyone seemed to have a great time. It was a laidback, yet sophisticated atmosphere. Guests danced until the late hours," source tells PEOPLE.

The couple are registered at Williams-Sonoma and Geary's, and shower gifts included Juliska Berry & Thread whitewash dinnerware, Waterford champagne flutes and a Feinberg English Silver wine funnel.

Read full article at HERE.

Fake Tupac Story Caused by Lulz Boat PBS Hackers Now Circulating on The Web

Anne Bentley, PBS' Vice President of Corporate Communications, confirms on Monday that a group of hackers called "Lulz Boat" attacked PBS's servers, posting stolen passwords and other sensitive PBS information and posted a fake news story on its website claiming dead rapper Tupac Shakur who was murdered in 1996 is still alive and well in New Zealand.

"Lulz Boat", a group who described themselves as "a small team of 80-year-old men and people who smoke on webcam", is reportedly the same group responsible for the hacking complained about a recent Frontline investigative news program on WikiLeaks.

Adrianne Curry - Christopher Knight Separation Revealed!

After exactly five years of marriage, "America's Next Top Model" season 1 winner Adrianne Curry and husband Christopher Knight of "The Brady Bunch", announced their separation on Sunday, May 29 through their manager Phil Viardo.

To quote:

After starting a relationship with what seemed to be irreconcilable differences, the couple has reached a period where those differences are no longer appreciated

The decision was mutually reached after it became clear to both that some perspective was needed in order to assess their unique union

They still love one another but need some distance to consider their future."

The two met and started dating in 2005 when they both appeared on the season 4 of the ensemble reality star cast show "The Surreal Life".

On that same year, the two starred in their own reality show "My Fair Brady" where Christopher proposed to Adrianne on the show's season finale. They tied the knot in May 29 of the following year.

Erik Spoelstra, First Asian Coach in the NBA Finals

Filipino-Ameican Erik Spoelstra, the head coach of the Miami Heat basketball team, made history by being the first Asian coach to bring his team to the NBA Finals.

His team, Miami Heat, triumphed against Chicago Bulls in NBA Eastern Conference Final playoffs.

"Forever And A Day" Full Movie Trailer Starring Sam Milby and KC Concepcion

Catch here the full movie trailer of Star Cinema upcoming romantic movie "Forever and a Day".

This Sam Milby and KC Concepcion first movie team-up is Star Cinema’s next offering after the highly successful dramatic movie "In the Name of Love".

Under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina and shot mostly in Bukidnon, "Forever and a Day" is scheduled to open in more than 100 theaters nationwide this June.