ALDEN'S TALENT FEE NOW 4X THE TF OF VICE GANDA!

With the surge of Alden's popularity courtesy of the ALDUB phenomenon, Alden Richards suddenly becomes one of the  highest paid celebrity in Philippine entertainment. In an article by the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), an entertainment website jointly owned by GMA Network and Yes Magazine, it was revealed that Alden's services to perform in Araneta will cost north of P10 million! The amount according to Joed Serrano was 4X the talent fee of Vice Ganda when the same producer hosted the comedian's concert. 

JAMES YAP ON KRIS DEFENDING HIM: "NAGULAT AKO, ANONG MERON?"

ALTHOUGH visibly surprised to find an unlikely ally in Kris Aquino, San Mig star James Yap nonetheless thanked his ex-wife for leaping to his defense in the face of criticism he received from bashers after the Mixers' Game Six loss to Ginebra in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.

AQUINO AND ABUNDA TONIGHT DARES TO CHALLENGE TRADITIONAL PRIMETIME!

The King and Queen of Talk tandem is back on national primetime television.

On the Twitter page of Kris Aquino's morning talk show, KrisTVofficial reveals new show with Boy Abunda called Aquino & Abunda Tonight. The new show of the Talk Royalties will premiere on February 10, 2014 on ABS-CBN.

GMA NEWS REACTS TO VHONG'S ISSUE

 In response to the public clamor, GMA NEWs released an official message refuting the claims by netizens that its early report was induced with malice and bias. Below is GMA's official disclosure: 

This is to clarify that the complainant involved in the Vhong Navarro incident is not related to GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon.

KRIS AQUINO TURNS DOWN MVP'S OFFER! RENEWS CONTRACT WITH ABS-CBN!

MANILA, Philippines – Kris Aquino remains a Kapamilya.

In an Instagram post on Monday, January 6, Kris announced that she will remain with ABS-CBN.

This is after reports came out last week that she is in talks with other networks for a possible network transfer.

ATTY. GOZON RECEIVES RECOGNITION FROM THE INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY!

GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon was conferred on November 24 the Distinguished Achievement Award by the International Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi University of the Philippines Chapter (045) for being “a topnotch lawyer and media executive” during the latter’s 80th Anniversary.

Gozon was recognized for “steering GMA Network to a leading force for national transformation” as well as “for his leadership in business as evidenced by numerous recognitions, as [a] CEO and Business Icon.”

ANNE CURTIS SPEAKS UP ABOUT THE SLAPPING INCIDENT!

Top Viva artist Anne Curtis has released her official statement regarding the slapping incident last week. The Kapamilya star claimed all the accusations and apologized to the involved persons. Below is her official statement: 

“Hey everyone. I will be making my official statement now & after this, I will not be giving any interviews about this issue anymore.“I choose to do this right away because I've always been an open book & I don't like to hide anything...

“For those who have read about the issue, yes, most of it is true.

"I admit to that & I have apologized to all parties included immediately...

MARIAN RIVERA ADMITS FIRST MOVIE WITH STAR CINEMA NOT A HIT!

Masaya si Marian Rivera para sa boyfriend niyang si Dingdong Dantes dahil sa naging magandang resulta sa takilya ng huling pelikula ng aktor sa Star Cinema, ang She’s The One.

“Lahat naman ng movie ni Dong, e, successful. Happy ako para sa kanya,” nakangiting sabi ni Marian sa panayam sa kanya ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal).

Ginanap ang interview sa launching ni Marian bilang Ginebra San Miguel calendar girl for 2014, noong Miyerkules, November 13, sa Historia Bar and Restaurant, sa Sgt. Esguerra, Quezon City.

SM GROUP HIRES SARAH G AS MAIN ENDORSER!

MANILA, Philippines - Singer and actress Sarah Geronimo is the new face of the property projects of the country's richest man's real estate arm.

At the stockholders meeting of SM Development Corp. (SMDC) on Wednesday, April 24, the real estate unit of Henry Sy-led holding SM Investments Corp., property officials announced Geronimo as their new "brand ambassador."

KRIS AQUINO TO RUN FOR VICE PRESIDENT?

MANILA, Philippines -- Just weeks after announcing her resignation from her TV shows, host-actress Kris Aquino is reportedly planning to enter the political arena, a well-known bishop said.

According to a report published by CBCP News on Tuesday, Archbishop Oscar Cruz revealed that Kris, the youngest sister of President Benigno Aquino III, is being groomed to run for vice president in 2016.

LOPEZ GROUP CHAIRMAN, ONE OF 15 FILIPINO DOLLAR BILLIONAIRES!

The 15 Filipino dollar billionaires have a combined wealth of $48.13 million ($48.13 billion—nearly a fifth or 19 percent of the $257.76 billion GDP (total value of goods and services) produced in 2012. In effect each of our dollar billionaires accounts for 1.26 percent of GDP. 

ABS-CBN: KRIS AQUINO SHOULD FULFILL HER CONTRACT!

Ipagpatuloy ni Kris Aquino ang kanyang kasalukuyang mga programa sa ABS-CBN, kahit na inanunsiyo nito ang kanyang pagre-resign.

Ginawa ni Kris ang announcement ng pag-resign sa kanyang mga trabaho sa panayam sa kanya ni Ted Failon sa TV Patrol noong Huwebes, March 21.

Ito ay para raw mag-concentrate siya sa pag-aalaga sa dalawa niyang anak at upang mailayo sila sa mga kontorbersiya.

COCO MARTIN ASKS FOR P35 M TALENT FEE, JACK ENRILE

Hindi sinasadyang mabanggit ni Cagayan Representative at senatorial candidate Jack Enrile na 35 million pesos daw ang presyo ni Coco Martin kapag kinuha bilang celebrity endorser ng isang pulitiko.

At dahil wala raw siyang ganung kalaking budget, hindi raw ito nag-attempt na kunin ang Kapamilya actor.

Ang bulalas niya sa ilang piling press na kasama niyang nag-lunch sa Passion restaurant ng Resorts World.

KRIS AQUINO TO QUIT SHOWBIZ!

MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATED) Host-actress Kris Aquino on Thursday night announced her resignation from all her shows following the controversies she and her former husband James Yap are currently embroiled in.

During a live interview with “TV Patrol,” an emotional Aquino told anchor Ted Failon that she must do what’s best for her son, James "Bimby" Yap Jr., even if it means sacrificing her lucrative career.

SARAH AT KIM NAGYAKAPAN! BITTER PA RIN BA SA MEJA-GERALD?

Kumalat sa Internet ang larawan nina Sarah Geronimo at Kim Chiu habang magkayakap.

Kuha ang larawang ito sa backstage ng SM MOA Arena habang ginaganap ang grand finals ng Himig Handog 2013 noong Linggo, February 24. Isa si Kim sa hosts habang si Sarah naman ang isa sa mga hurado.

Nakausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Sarah sa unang araw ng taping ng bago niyang programa sa ABS-CBN, ang Sarah G Presents, kahapon, February 25.

IS WILLIE BECOMING A HEADACHE OF TV5?

Bigla na lamang nagbiro si Willie Revillame sa kanyang noontime show sa TV5, ang Wowowillie, kahapon, February 20, na kapag naputol daw sila sa ere ay baka hindi na raw siya papasok.

Ang tinutukoy ni Willie na maputol ay yung pag hindi pa tapos ang programa ay hindi na makabalik sa ere during commercial break at kasunod na programa na ang mapapanood, o kaya sa kalagitnaan ng mga huling bahagi ng isang show ay bigla na lang itong puputulin para maipalabas na ang kasunod na programa.

Matatandaang sa ulat ng PEP noong Lunes, February 18, sinagot ng TV5 entertainment head na si Perci Intalan ang tungkol sa timeslot issue ng Wowowillie na kadalasan ay nag-o-overtime at nasasagasaan ang ibang programa, katulad ng T3 at Aksyon.

YES! REVEALS: MAJA STAINED KIM'S TRUST BY ENTERTAINING GERALD!

May kinalaman sa pagtitiwala ang lumalabas na puno’t dulo ng alitan ng dating matalik na magkaibigang Kim Chiu at Maja Salvador.

Sa special report ni Candice Lim-Venturanza para sa YES! March 2013 issue—na may titulong "Is Love Thicker Than Friendship?"—ilang sources ang nagtahi-tahi ng kuwento tungkol sa pinag-ugatan ng isyu ngayon sa pagitan nina Kim at Maja.

MEL TIANGCO: SOBRANG PANLALAIT AT PANG-AAPI ANG INABOT KO SA ABS-CBN!

Sinundan namin ng tanong si Mel kung willing ba siyang ibahagi ang kuwento ng kanyang buhay para sa Magpakailanman.

“Hindi nga, e. Napaka-corny ng buhay ko!” natatawa niyang sagot.

Pero nag-suggest kami na baka puwedeng i-share nito ang ilang bahagi lang ng buhay niya na pang-Magpakailanman.

“Naku, baka hindi puwede! Kasi yun ang pang-aapi sa akin ng ABS,” pakli nito.

Dagdag pa ng Kapuso newscaster, “Pero puwede ba yun? Baka idemanda tayo!

TV5 AYAW MANIWALA NA NAGPAPARAMDAM SI SHARON SA DOS!

Isa sa mga nilinaw ni Perci ang biglaang pagkawala sa ere ng talk show ng Megastar na si Sharon Cuneta—ang Sharon, Kasamo Mo Kapatid.

Nagsimulang umere ang show ni Sharon noong May 14, 2012 at nag-last episode noong January 11, 2013.

Ani Perci, “Nag-apologize na din naman kay Sharon. Sorry na hindi na-explain sa [kanya] before it happened.

“And I think, you know, after napag-usapan yun, even kay Boss Vic, naging maayos na rin. It did not become a big issue anymore.”

WILLIE UMAMING NANONOOD NG ASAP PARA MANGGAYA!

"I watch ASAP kasi nakikita ko ang ganda ng production numbers ng ASAP.

"Dun ka natututo kung ano ang dapat i-add. You watch all the shows.

"Nanonood rin ako ng Showtime.

“Nire-relay ko sa production. Tinatanong ko, ‘Nanood ba kayo ng ASAP? Dapat aralin natin ito.’

“Hindi masama ang manggaya pag maganda."Pag maganda ang ginagawa mo, hindi masama iyon. Huwag mong gagayahin ang hindi maganda.

“Sinasabi ko kay Jay [Montelibano, Wil Productions business head], 'Ang ganda ng opening ng ASAP. Jay, isip kayo ng concept natin.'”