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Arnel Ignacio and Gelli de Belen is currently in Dubai for Talentadong Pinoy International auditon and will go around the middle east. The Philippines’ premier talent show Talentadong Pinoy brings its cast and crew to the Middle East for its first international show. Award-winning host Ryan Agoncillio and Celebrity Talent Scouts Gelli de Belen, Arnell Ignacio, andMarvin Agustin recently flew to the Middle East to tape episodes of Talentadong Pinoy Middle East. The show, which launched extraordinary talents like Astroboy, Yoyo Tricker, and Joseph the Artist, aims to discover and present some of the best Filipino acts in the region. Hundreds of Pinoys participated in the auditions held in Riyadh, Doha, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Dammam and Dubai. After weeks of gruelling screenings, the Talentadong Pinoy team is now set for the qualifying rounds where contestants will vie for the chance to win USD 10,000. The grand finals will be aired in the Philippines on Talentadong Pinoy Worldwide this comin...

Adam Levines side comment 'I hate this country' referring to America where he is judging 'The Voice' stirred up a heated debate in the internet, since he’s not the type of a controversial reality competition judge. Others viewers however said that  Levine may have referred to country music, although many netizens believe that he was sort of carried away by his emotions, or maybe disappointed with the results of “The Voice” top 6 voting. Country singer Amber Carrington is the last one standing from Levine’s team after he lost two protegées. Judith Hill and Sarah Simmons were eliminated and had already bid the reality singing search goodbye.

In response to the public apology made by comedian Vice Ganda on Wednesday regarding the "gang rape" joke he made at her expense, GMA News anchor Jessica Soho issued a statement. Jessica Soho is the host of the evening news program "State of the Nation" on GMA News TV and of "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho" on GMA. The latter is the network's top-rated program. She is also the Vice President for News Programs of GMA Network. Vice Ganda joke in Araneta goes like this: "Ang hirap nga lang kung si Jessica Soho magbo-bold. Kailangan gang rape lagi. Sasabihin ng rapist, 'Ipasa ang lechon.' Sasabihin naman ni Jessica, 'Eh nasaan yung apple?'" Jessica Soho is a well respected and one  of the most awarded Philippine Broadcaster. She studied at the University of the Philippines and has won numerous accolades, including the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award, in her career as a broadcast journalist for more than two decade...

Dou you think Ms. Jessica Soho should accept Vice Ganda's apology 'agad-agad' or let time heal all wound 'ika nga'. Vice Ganda says sorry to GMA multi-awarded broadcast journalist Jessica Soho on the noontime show "It's Showtime" over a sketch in his recent concert. During his concert "I-Vice Ganda Mo 'Ko sa Araneta" last May 17, Vice Ganda poked fun at Soho's weight in a sketch about celebrities as bold stars. "Humihingi ako ng paumanhin. Patawad po. Kung hindi nyo ako kayang patawarin ngayon, sana mapatawad nyo ako balang araw." Meanwhile, Arnold Clavio lambasted  Vice Ganda: “Bakit mo binibiktima ang mga taong seryoso sa trabaho nila? Huwag mo silang kasangkapanin para lang makapagpagpatawa. Bakit hindi taga-diyan sa inyo ang gawin mong subject ng jokes mo? Baki hindi taga-ABS?” Vice Ganda issued a public apology on Wednesday, May 29, over the jokes he made at the expense of GMA news executive and anchor Jessica Soho. Sho...

On May 17, during the packed concert titled “I Vice Ganda Mo Ako sa Araneta” at the Big Dome, Viceral staged a whole segment about unlikely celebrities becoming bold stars. The segment, uploaded on YouTube in its entirety, included jokes about Soho, the only GMA 7 personality among ABS-CBN stars (Boy Abunda, Kris Aquino, Gus Abelgas and Kim Atienza) “roasted.” Jessica Soho who is one of the most awarded media personality in the land sent a message to Inquirer saying "I thank all those who shared my hurt and expressed their support, but this should not be about me but about rape victims who suffer tremendously from this terrible crime. The horrors they go through are unspeakable and should never be taken lightly, especially by way of a cruel joke." Meanwhile, Arnold Clavio, who is known to be an advocate against gay discrimination and bullying lambasted Vice Ganda.   Aside from Clavio, three other GMA News personalities Jiggy Manicad, Mark Salaza...

On May 28, GMA 7 vice president for news programs and news anchor Jessica Soho reacts on comedian Jose Marie Viceral—more popularly known as Vice Ganda—a talent of rival network ABS-CBN, for a “cruel” joke the latter made about her during his recent concert. In a statement sent to GMA News Online on Tuesday, Soho said: "Rape is not a joke and should never be material for a comedy concert." She added: "I thank all those who shared my hurt and expressed their support, but this should not be about me but about rape victims who suffer tremendously from this terrible crime. The horrors they go through are unspeakable and should never be taken lightly, especially by way of a cruel joke." Soho is the host of the evening news program "State of the Nation" on GMA News TV and of "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho" on GMA. The latter is the network's top-rated program. She is also the Vice President for News Programs of GMA Network. She studied at the University ...

Catch Jennylyn Mercado Topless on FHM Cover.  After four long years, Jennylyn Mercado returns as FHM Philippines cover babe for the month of June 2013. Jen first graced the cover of leading men's magazine in the country in January 2008 and then again in November 2009. "If I'm right 2009 pa yung last. Well, I was offered another cover, so why not? NowI can say na medyo fit naman na ako at naalagaan ko na naman ang body ko, so I guess ito na yung tamang oras para mai-share ko naman sa mga tao, ha ha! Ngayon parang mas hindi na ako nahihiya, I feel more confident. I'm more comfortable with this concept." the Kapuso actress explains.

Report says that Charice Pempengco will be guesting once again on Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ealier Charice said to his GodFather Bum Tenorio Jr., “I’m able to express myself better now. I have come to accept the real me. I have come to love the real me. I now celebrate the real me,” said Charice, who held her 21st birthday cum “debut” party in a Calamba City resort. Charice, is reportedly scheduled to do several projects overseas next month including a guesting on the Ellen DeGeneres show.

1,553 passed the May 2013 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination as announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on May 28. The CPA board exam was held in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Legazpi on May 13-14 and 20-21. The top 10 passers of the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination, conducted by the PRC in various testing centers this month, are the following: RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | RATING(%) 1 RICHARD BAGUIO SAAVEDRA ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY 96.00 2 MIKYLL HUM DALIMOT NARVIOS UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS 95.43 3 TOM BRAIAN AGUILAR UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO 94.00 4 WENDELL KHO ANG UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS 93.71 5 JAYMAR PELIN DUMAGSA WESTERN LEYTE COLLEGE-ORMOC 93.57 6 RUSSEL AARON NACHOR AILES ATENEO DE NAGA UNIVERSITY 93.29 HAZEL VALERIE NGO SY DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA 93.29 7 JON VINCENT NGO ONG DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA 93.14 8 GLEN DAREEN ASTILLERO SANTOS XAVIER UNIVERSITY 92.71 9 KATHLEEN RIVERA SAMONTE D...

Watch-out for "Pilipinas Instant Bahay Makeover on TV5 hosted by Ms. Sharon Cuneta. After its successful airing of the local franchise of hit US reality show "Extreme Makeover Home Edition Philippines" which also earned a nod from New York Festivals, TV5 is set to launch its newest reality show teantatively titled "Pilipinas Instant Bahay Makeover". To be hosted by Sharon Cuneta and Grace Lee, the show aims to provide freehome improvements and cleaning for needy Pinoy families ala hit British entertainment/lifestyle television show "How Clean Is Your House?"

Watch Ryzza Mae sings Mr. Dream Boy- Ate Guy version goes viral. Ryzza Mae sings Sheryl Cruz hit Mr. Dream Boy with a twist like Ate Guy version on her show 'The Ryzza Mae Show'.

Finally, "My Lady Boss" Movie opens on  July 3 starring Marian Rivera and Richard Gutierrez Initially scheduled as Kapuso's Valentine movie offering then moved to an Aprilplaydate for undisclose reason, now after months of waiting, the movie will be officially released on July 3, 2013. Aside from Marian and Richard, the movie also stars Rocco Nacino, Ruru Madrid, Tom Rodriguez, Dion Ignacio, Sandy Andolong, Jackielou Blanco, Pinky Amador, Ronaldo Valdez, Maricel Laxa, Betong, Matet De leon, Benjie Paras, Sef Cadayona, Regine Tolentino, Kathleen Hermosa, Victor Aliwalas, Gerard Pizzaras, Mikey Bustos, Jace Flores, Chloe McCully, Petra Mahalimuyak, Patricia Ysmael and Bianca Umali.

Catch GMA Stars Join Lucena’s Pasayahan Festival 2013.  The cast of GMA Network’s child-friendly TV fare, Home Sweet Home, heads on to Lucena City in Quezon today, May 28, to witness how Filipinos celebrate the country’s very own Mardi Gras – the Pasayahan Festival. Pasayahan, which means “to make happy,” lives up to its name as it has street dancing and festival parades as its highlights annually. And this year, a more colorful and vibrant celebration is set to happen as Kapuso stars Raymart Santiago, Roxanne Guinoo, Jillian Ward, Arthur Solinap, Rochelle Pangilinan, and Ken Chan join in the Pasayahan Grand Parade 2013. On board a Kapuso float, the Home Sweet Home cast will be parading together with the other participants dressed in their bizarre garbs of various shades and colors at one in the afternoon. Following the grand parade is a Kapuso Mall Show at SM City Lucena EventCenter at five. Joining the cast to enthusiastically provide amusement to the audience ...

Ethel Booba and Victor Silayan were named  Boracay Bodies' Ultimate Party Couple during the TV5 reality show's grand party aired last Saturday. Victor won P500,000.00 cash prize and the title “Ultimate Party Guy” beating “the wise man” Luke Jickain, “the jester” Joross Gamboa, and “Mr. Boy-next-door” Brent Javier. Ethel, on the other hand, bagged the P500,000.00 cash prize and the title “Ultimate Party Girl” beating “Ms. Righteous” Wendy Valdez, “the Sweet Girl” Helga Krapf, and “the Mysterious” Krista Miller.

Watch the video of Ser Chief and Maya Celebrate 'Weeksary' on “Be Careful With My Heart”. Maya (Jodi Sta. Maria) and Ser Chief (Richard Yap) celebrate their first “weeksary” as a couple. “Be Careful With My Heart” airs weekday morning after “Minute to Win It” on ABS-CBN. While “Be Careful With My Heart Rewind” airs before "It's Showtime" every Saturday.

Catch Sarah Geronimo on Life at 24 cover of MEG Magazine. Sarah who will sit as  judgee/mentor on the upcoming reality singing search “The Voice of the Philippines” on ABS-CBN, apparently follows whatever her parents say, specially those her strict mom, Divine, wants her to do. “Sana dumating yung time na buung-buo ang pagdedesisyon ko. Mae-encourage ako na magdesisyon talaga,” she told the entertainment site Philippine Entertainment Portal earlier this year.  MEG Magazine’s June 2013 issue featuring Sarah G. as its cover girl sells at P125.

Watch Alexis Navarro - Arimunding-munding Music Video. Arimunding-munding is a dance novelty song performed by newcomer Alexis from her album of the same title. Alexis was last seen on Viva TV's cable show PANTAXA. This song is composed by hitmaker Christian Martinez and directed by Miggy Tanchanco and Ely Damasin (Graphity Media Inc). Arimunding-munding is now out in all record stores nationwide. Grab a copy now! Only from Viva Records.

Kapamilya hottest teen stars, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla and Julia Montes Lookup with Ryzza. The photo was shot during the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards night. From Mickey Mouse to Kapamilya stars, everyone seems to be hooked with the look-up of GMA's newest child wonder.

It's Showtime Kalokalike Grand Finals will be held on June 1. Earlier today, May 25- Saturday, an impersonator of "Eat Bulaga" host Wally Bayola once again earned the approval of "It's Showtime" judges during the noontime program's celebrity look-alike segment on Saturday.

Muntinlupa National High School is Grand Champion of Pinoy Henyo Pautakan held on May 25, 2013- Saturday. Congratulations sa Grand Champion sa Pautakan sa Pinoy Henyo High: Muntinlupa National High School! Prizes: -500,000 college fund -Pinoy Henyo High Grand Champion Trophies

Catch Marian Rivera and GMA stars celebrate Independence Day 2013 in USA.  Mga Kapuso Abroad, See you at the Philippine Independence Day Celebration events this June! Sabay sabay natin isigaw, 'proud to be Pinoy, proud to be Kapuso!' See you at the Philippine Independence Day Celebration events this June! Sabay sabay natin isigaw, 'proud to be Pinoy, proud to be Kapuso!'

Catch Eat Bulaga's Super Sireyna 2013- Audition Schedule SUPER SIREYNA will be back starting Monday, tatak Eat Bulaga 'yan! Para sa mga aspiring Super Sireynas, may audition po tayo starting today, 18-25 years old, dito sa Broadway Centrum 4-6pm. Bring photocopies of your valid ID and birth certificate. 3R close-up and whole body pictures. EAT's not your ordinary beaucon! Join na mga ateh!

Catch Kapuso Weekend In Boracay on May 24 to May 26! Beach games, Live performances and Beach Clean up. Catch your favorite stars battle it out in the Summer Sun! Kapuso stars who will graced the show in Boracay includes, Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Mark Herras, Christian Bautista, Sam Pinot and many more!

Which do you think is Pinoy Most Like celebrity version of Gwiyomi, Kathryn Bernardo or Alodia Gosiengfiao? Kathryn is the hottest Kapamilya star while Alodia is the hottest cosplayer in town with her version of Gwiyomi reaching more than 3 million views. Gwiyomi is a Korean song by Hari which got a lot of local celbrity version including Yeng Constantino, Kylie Padilla,Jasmine Curtis Smith and many more Pinoy celebrity.

Catch Kapuso stars vs Kapamilya stars Bench: The Denim Collection 2013. Bench has released the behind the scenes photoshoot video of its "Back to School Denim 2013 Campaign" featuring your favorite trendy Kapamilya and Kapuso stars and hottest celebrities in the local fashion scene. Kapuso: Dingdong Dantes, Banjamin Alves, Isabelle Daza, Steven Silva, Aljur Abrenica, Enzo Pineda, Rocco Nacino and Richard Gutierrez. Kapamilya: Kim Chiu, Joseph Marco, Coco Martin, Shaina Magdayao, Enchong Dee, Sam Concepcion, Karylle, Jake Cuenca and Kathryn Bernardo. Hottest Local Model-Endorsers: Catriona Gray, Sam Adjani, Pauline Prieto, Vince Ferraren, Valerie Weigmann, Borgy Manotoc, Anthony Semerald, David Semerald and Georgina Wilson.

Kapamilya teen star, Kathryn Bernardo covers Metro Magazine June 2013 Issue. Kathryn Bernardo is Fashion New Celebrity Muse on Metro Magazine Cover.

Watch "Hindi Kita Iiwan" on GMA stars Rafael Rosell and Bianca King. Rafael Rosell stars in a new GMA-7 drama series titled "Hindi Kita Iiwan" opposite Bianca King. This afternoon series also stars Dion Ignacio, Ayen Laurel, at JC Tiuseco.

GMA's epic-serye Indio Top Primetime TV Ratings according to the latest data from AGB Nielsen. Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from May 16 to 19, 2013 among AGB Nielsen Mega Manila households (Household Ratings): May 16, Thursday Daytime: Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) – 25.3% Eat Bulaga (GMA-7) – 21.3% Junior Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN) – 17.4% Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) – 15.9% Ryzza The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA-7) – 15.8% Kakambal Ni Eliana (GMA-7) – 14.5% It's Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 13.6% I Do I Do (GMA-7) – 13% Bukod Kang Pinagpala (GMA-7) / Unforgettable (GMA-7) – 11.8% Detective Conan (GMA-7) – 11.4% Primetime: Indio (GMA-7) – 25.5% Ina Kapatid Anak (TV5) – 24.1% 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 23.5% Mundo Mo'y Akin (GMA-7) – 23.4% Juan Dela Cruz (ABS-CBN) – 22.8% Love & Lies (GMA-7) – 22% Queen And I (GMA-7) – 19.1% Apoy Sa Dagat (ABS-CBN) – 19% TV Patrol 25 (ABS-CBN) – 18.4% Missing You (ABS-CBN) – 13.8% May 17, Friday Daytime: Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN...