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Wanted to know which movie is currently Number 1 in the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival? Here are the total gross income (3rd day) of all the movies in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2011: 1. Enteng ng Ina Mo – 91.9 million 2. Panday 2 – 51.5 million 3. Segunda Mano – 46.9 million 4. Shake Rattle and Roll 13 – 22.8 million 5. My Househusband – 20.8 million 6. Asiong Salonga – 7.96 million 7. Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow – 4.1 million

This coming 2012, the Kapatid network is set to turn ‘dreams’ into a ‘reality’ as TV5ushers the New Year with a formidable line-up of reality programs that promises to shake up Filipinos’ TV viewing experience. Headlining these new shows is the much awaited and highly anticipated Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines. This touching reality series franchise, originally produced by Endemol, follows the original format of providing home renovations to less fortunate families and communities within the span of seven days. It seems like an impossible task, but with the help of the show’s dedicated design team and kind-hearted volunteers, EM:HE is able to bring a new home and a new hope to the lives of deserving families. For its Philippine debut, the design team will be led and hosted by the country’s “King of Reality TV” Paolo Bediones, who will be joined by Tessa Prieto-Valdez and Divine Lee. TV5 serves another heartwarming and entertaining reality show in Dancing Nation, a unique...

Tyron Perez entered showbiz through the defunct GMA-7 reality-based artista search "Starstruck" in 2003. He also used to be one of German Moreno's co-hosts in Kapuso weekend late night show "Walang Tulugan with the Mastershowman". The actor was found lifeless at the back seat of a black Toyota Altis parked along the service road of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in Barangay Ugong, Valenzuela on Thursday night, December 29. GMA-7 news reporter Mark Salazar confirmed on his twitter account (@MarkSalazarGMA7) that the actor has indeed committed suicide. Salazar tweeted: Young actor Tyrone Perez committed suicide on December 29, 2011. He’s dead. Please pray for his family and friends.”

News are circulating that TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan is in talks with GMA-7 stockholders for possible buy-out of the Kapuso network. Social media sites are being bombarded by comments saying they believe, some does not, in the rumors. PEP even posted an article that MVP is currently talking with the Jimenez, Duavit and Gozon families for the possible immediate buy-out - and the deal, according to reports, involved a lot of money. TV5 host-actress Ruffa Gutierrez even confirmed this report on twitter but remarkably missed to say what really is MVP to buy next. Can Cristy Fermin (who notably consistent in revealing identity of artists moving to TV5) confirm this news, too? Photo source: Philippine TV Ratings on FB. text source showbiznest

Watch MMFF 2011 PArade of Stars as the casts of MMFF 2011 official entries Panday 2, House Husband, Segunda Mano, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Shake Rattle & Roll 13, and Enteng Ng Ina Mo in their respective floats greeted fans and supporters. video credit:coolbuster

Kapamilya ot showbiz couple Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo cover Metro Magazine annual "Body" issue this January 2012 - their sexiest shoot ever! Photographed by Xander Angeles at One Rockwell East Sky Lounge, Bea and Zanjoe both revealed the reason why they could be considered the sexiest real-lifePinoy celebrity sweethearts to watch. Other hot and sexy celebrity couples featured in the magazine are Victor Basa and Divine Lee, husband and wife Georgia and Armand del Rosario and Hideo Muraoka and wife Fatima Rabago. Joining them are brother and sister Daniel Matsunaga and Vanessa Matsunaga-Sunga and the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation team. Metro Magazine "Body" issue is now available at all magazine stands and selected supermarkets and bookstores nationwide.

Who do you think is the biggest newsmaker of 2011. Vote on GMA's Trending 2011. Just copy and paste on your browser the highlighted link http://bit.ly/v28gId - to vote! The list of winners will be posted here just after the official announcemenr from GMA.

Watch Lovely Embuscado, thanks her fans as Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break texter's choice. Lovely is mentor Jaya's Protege.

Congratulations to all the winner ok Kapusong Pasko 2011, just visit the Kapusong Pasko Winners Photo Album to see who made it to our Top 15! Keep visiting www.facebook.com/GMANetwork for more promos! Maligayang Pasko Kapuso! image and text credit:gmanetwork

Congratulations to metor Aiza's Protege  Krizza Neri for bringing home the title of the first ever Protege Grand Winner. Protege The Final Battle was held in SM MOA on December 18. Krizza became a trending topic in microblogsite Twitter worldwide.

It's Christmas --- the season of sharing! And in every feast, families can share matching dishes to make their celebration more special! Let comedians Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola share their gift of laughter and their very special dish: Quick Baby Back Ribs! And in this corner. get ready to be captivated and knocked out at the same time with Ms. World First Princess Gwendolyn Ruais and WBO Flyweight Champion Bryan Villoria's Kare-Kare with Truffle Oil! You can also try the perfect, homemade goodness of Chicken Hamonado and Crown Roasted Chicken in your Noche Buena! And be there as Master Chef Boy Logro and multi-awarded broadcast journalist Jessica Soho face off with their personal recipes: Roast Pork in Apple Sauce and Seafood Past! This Saturday, experience double the flavor and double the fun in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho's Christmas Special!

Here is the statement released by GMA-7 Corporate Communications early this evening regarding the reunion project of reel and real-life sweethearts DongYan: GMA Network happily announces that no other than Philippine television's primetime queen Marian Rivera will be the leading lady of Dingdong Dantes in the upcoming series My Beloved." "Fans of the real and reel couple have long been clamoring for another television project together.  "Hence, the Kapuso management is granting their request. "Since the launch of their last project in April 2010, the showbiz royal couple will once again grace the boobtube together and bring another truly memorable experience on primetime." Rhian Ramos already shot some scenes but  needed to take a break for personal reason involving her and ex-boyfriend Mo Twister.

Former Bubble Gang Sexy star Francine Prieto is again making a buzz online after dropping an honest, frank reply to a query sent to her on twitter by blogger Professional Heckler (@HecklerForever). Peter Katigbak (@StPeterski): @fwancheen Bumabalik lang sayo ang kawalan mo ng modo sa paglapastangan sa Pangulo. Ikaw ang nag umpisa! #ThinkBeforeYouClick Francine's reply: @StPeterski PAGLALAPASTANGAN BA ANG PAGSASABI NG TOTOO? YUN ANG PREFERENCE KO AYOKO SA PANOT. MASYADONG MAKITID UTAK MO. ...I should not step down sa level ng isang laos na bold star. My apology. I regret it. Francine's reply: @StPeterski TARANTADO! IKAW ANG WALANG MODO!!!! ...Back to work. My apology kay Bb. Francine Prieto. Francine's reply: @StPeterski YAN ANG PROBLEMA SA IBA MAHINA KOKOTE DI MAKAINTINDI NG INTELLIGENT HUMOR!!! ...Dyosko. Wag naman po sana nyo hayaan na gamitin ako para pag usapan sya sa ulet Showbiz. Francine's reply: @StPeterski KALALAKI MONG TAO BASTOS KA!!!!! MAY SAINT PA YANG TWI...

The talent manager dared Nadia to fight her face-to-face instead of fighting her through Twitter. In an article posted at Manila Standard Today Nadia Montenegro sought the help of police after talent manager Annabelle Rama allegedly tried to punch her right in front of a state prosecutor inside the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday, December 6. Annabelle is the former manager of Alyanna Alissandra Asistio, 17, and Annika Allandra Asistio, 15 who is now being accussed by their mom Nadia of child abuse. Video credit:PEP

Who among the Protege Finalists  Lirah, Lovely, and Krizza will become the ultimate ultimate Protege? Nomer Limatog and Jensen Tenoso the Protege's of Rachael Ann Go and Ms. Claire Dela Fuente respectively was eliminated oin Protege's final elimination night.

This December, the search is on for the singing kiddies who will take the center stage and become the newest child wonders of GMA’s upcoming primetime seriesBiritera. Biritera, is a family-oriented drama series which will showcase unparalleled acting and incomparable singing ability that will surely be loved by pinoys all over the world. Biritera aspirants must be eye-catching girls, from ages 8 to 10, who embody star quality and must have that soulful singing ability and remarkable acting prowess. The nationwide auditions are ongoing until December 9 at the GMA Network Annex from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hopefuls must bring their biodata with photos (1 close-up and 1 whole body), minus one of their song choice, birth certificate and written parental consent. Get your vocal chords’ ready, show us that you’re beyond compare and ready to be the next singing child stars on GMA’s Biritera! Photo credit: MoonEmbracesSun on PinoyExchange

Watch Rosalyn Navarro's Comeback Performance during the Protege Wild Card Battle night. Rosalyn's mentor is Ms. Imelda Papin.

Watch Denise the Sweet Siren, Protege of  Gloc-9 as she performs on the Wild Card Battle for Protege. Denise perfroms her version of "Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka."