ABS-CBN Studio Experience Now Open

Have you ever dreamt of being a “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate, wondered who among “The Voice” judges would turn if you audition, or wanted to try the Fast Talk questions in “Tonight With Boy Abunda”? You now have a chance to experience what it is like to be in your favorite TV program as the country’s leading media and entertainment network opens the ABS-CBN Studio Experience, or Studio XP, at the Ayala Malls TriNoma in Quezon City last Sunday (September 16). 

Tippy Dos Santos sings ‘Dyesebel’ theme

Young singer-actress Tippy Dos Santos has been chosen to interpret Tangi Kong Kailangan, the theme song of ABS-CBN’s newest primetime show Dyesebel. The song was composed by Francis and Carla Concio specifically for the show.

Topbilled by Anne Curtis, Dyesebel premiered last Monday, March 17, with impressive ratings.

“I am so thankful that ABS-CBN tapped me to sing the show’s theme song,” says Tippy. “It’s such a beautiful song – perfect for a fantastic series like Dyesebel.”

As a singer, Tippy interpreted Dati, the grand prize winner of the 2013 Philippine Popular Music Festival, alongside Sam Concepcion and Quest. She will also release her debut album of original songs within the year.

Last year, Tippy starred in the movie musical Idobidoo Bidoo as Tracy Fuentebella, the young lead of the movie. She was paired with Sam Concepcion.

On stage, she played Wendy to Sam’s Peter Pan in STAGES’ production of the well-loved fairy tale.

Currently, Tippy is part of Galema, and the upcoming movie Once A Princess, topbilled by Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales.

Jazz Artists Mount "Heal Our Land" As A Gift Of Love

It was in this month of hearts that the Philippines felt the love from countries beyond its own shores, as represented by some of today’s finest international music acts who performed in a 2-leg benefit concert held for support of the ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya campaign and Gawad Kalinga.

The 2-leg event was aptly entitled “Heal Our Land”, and was composed of the “ABS-CBN Jazz Gala Night” and “California Smooth Jazz”. It featured favorites from the jazz scene such as pianist David Benoit and singers David Pack and Kevyn Lettau, with keyboardist Brian Simpson, American saxophonist and singer Jessy J, percussionist Richie “Gajate” Garcia, and guitarist-singers Ray Parker, Jr. and Jonathan Butler.

REEL DEAL: Bride For Rent BlogCon

KimXi fever continues with another screen love team up starts the year 2014 with a romantic comedy "Bride for Rent" . From their successful first movie "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo" last year, fans have been clamoring for the next movie that they will belong.

A wedding movie at the start of the year is odd, yet enticing since its starts the new year with love and fun. Kim and Xian has proven than their loveteam has grew and loved by many of their fans. 

Kim is a natural with witty statements, although sometime it would also be misinterpreted (during the grand presscon with her statement of "We don't owe you our personal lives," however, all the people involved including Kim have eventually been settled. And Kim felt the love of her fans as statement of support also kept her spirit high despite the incident. You can actually check out the complete BlogCon video below.

John Lloyd, Toni Reunite In First Ever Sitcom Together

In the Kapamilya network’s newest sitcom that’s set to make waves as the new year kicks off, blockbuster star John Lloyd Cruz and favorite multimedia sweetheart Toni Gonzaga will be starring in a their comeback as a duo with the launch of the all-new “Home Sweetie Home”.

The two stars have long been expressing their excitement for the project’s kick-off, which has been much anticipated over the past months as John Lloyd and Toni will finally be breaking even more barriers venturing into "Home Sweetie Home". 

Toni was especially surprised to hear the news that she was to be cast in this new hilarious sitcom, excited that her and John Lloyd will be taking on television together for the first time.

“This will be our first time together on TV, so I hope everyone will get to be a part of it. I hope they enjoy,” Toni said in a report with ABS-CBN News. The last time the two shared the screen was in their side-by-side stint in the movie “My Amnesia Girl” in 2010.

MUSIC LYF: #3D2 The Repeat

It is fitting for a king to celebrate his reign, and being the Concert King, Martin Nievera has been through almost everything in the industry from highs and lows but stood firm in being a total entertainer. From a successful run of his anniversary concert of Tatlong Dekada, had fans ask for an encore of the concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. 

Tatlong Dekada The Repeat  or can be described as #3D2 is made more meaningful as it falls at the aftermath of calamities which have baffled the country like the earthquake in Bohol and Cebu and Typhoon Yolanda which raptures through Visayas.

Prizes Won on "Bet On Your Baby" Getting Bigger By The Week

Grand prize of P1 million, still up for grabs

After having opened its Baby Dome doors to regular contestants, “Bet On Your Baby” has helped in creating a more secure tomorrow for a number of families, especially with their winnings not going below P100,000 in the show’s jackpot round.

Last Saturday (November 16), the country witnessed how lucky Baby Wafat Garcia, the son of a worker in the rice plantation industry, was as his family took home P300,000.

This Saturday (November 23), will another family win big to finally reach the grand prize of P1 million in the jackpot round?

JUAN MINUTE: Enrique is the "King of the Gil"

Fresh from the success of She's The One, Enrique Gil is set to a bigger stage with one of his best asset as an artist, his dance moves. Dubbed as Philippine showbiz’s ‘Dougie King’ he is ready to conquer the Smart-Araneta Coliseum this November as he brings his own swag and delight his supporters at his first ever concert titled “King of the Gil.”

Enrique has also been in Kapamilya projects like "Princess and I" , "Muling Buksan ang Puso", MMK and  in several music videos with Kapamilya artists like Zia Quizon and Myrtle. He is also a YouTube hit for his dance moves especially  when he performed for the "I-Vice Ganda Mo Ako Concert".

In the recent BlogCon with Enrique, he confirms that half of his talent fee will be donated to the victims of the storm in Visayas. He also shares that dancing comes naturally when the music starts to play. He did not expect that his moves for "Teach Me How To Dougie" and "Gentleman" were dancing hits to many. And with a string of dance hits with his moves, this gave way for the album "King of the Gil" made by Star Records and a possible new album after the concert.

Babie From All Over The Country Play On "Bet On Your Baby"

It’s time for babies from  simple  families from all over the country to join in on the fun in ABS-CBN’s cutest game show, “Bet On Your Baby,” as it opens the doors of the baby dome to all regular contestants this Saturday (Nov 9).

The game show trended on Twitter for three weeks straight.   Aside from its success on social media, “Bet On Your Baby” also won in the TV ratings game, garnering 27.6% as opposed to its rival program on GMA 7, which accumulated 15.5%, according to data from Kantar Media.  

Babies of Celebrity dads Join "Bet On Your Baby" Trick or Treat"

The hit new game show “Bet On Your Baby” will continue to share the biggest of smiles spread joy to the Filipinos as it air its special Halloween treat with some of the country’s celebrity fathers this Saturday (Nov 2).

On last week’s show, the country witnessed “Bet On Your Baby” grand prize winner Dello Gatmaitan take home P1 million in a exciting jackpot round.

That episode garnered 27.7% national TV rating versus the 16.4% its rival GMA 7 program, according to the data from Kantar Media.

JUAN MINUTE: I Dare You Season 2

If you liked the original reality challenge show by ABS CBN, I Dare You  which was hosted by Jericho Rosales, Melai Cantiveros, and Iya Villana, you will be thrilled to know that it is back in the Kapamilya Network and bringing new and exciting challenges that also goes beyond overcoming tasks but also make their Bidang Kapamilya's wish come true.

To be aired every Saturday Season 2 premieres on October 12 filling the timeslot of the recently concluded The Voice of the Philippines. Geting to know more about the show, we asked the new set of hosts Deniesse, Robi, and John about their experience which they have gone through a lot of physical and emotional trials that have tested their skills, endurance and even their spirits.

Judy Ann To Demonstrate World-Class Hosting Skills In Upcoming Game Show "Bet On Your Baby"

In the tradition of taking on the best and most exciting shows to Philippine television, acclaimed actress Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo is set to bring her unparalleled charisma to the stage as the host of ABS-CBN’s newest game show, “Bet On Your Baby”.

“Bet On Your Baby”, an international game show for families, aims to put to the test how well parents know their children. Designed for kids aged two to three and a half years old, the game show began airing this same year in the United States and Turkey and immediately gained a huge following as one of television’s most well-loved programs.


Aside from being set to air in the Philippines, the game show is also on its way to touch the shores of China—where the said country is also in the process of developing their own versions of “Bet On Your Baby”.


WCOPA Winner Cha-cha Canete Shows Her Performing Skills in "Goin Bulilit" This Sunday

After winning two medals at the recently concluded World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Hollywood, California, child star Cha-Cha Cañete, the competition’s youngest performer, brings her talents to the television screen with a fun and adorable performance in this Sunday’s (August 11) episode of the hit kiddie gag show “Goin’ Bulilit”.

Singing and dancing to the groove-worthy tune of “Let’s Dance”, Cha-Cha is set to put even wider smiles on viewers’ faces as she gives the audience a taste of the same charm she exhibited during her stint at this year’s WCOPA. To add even more flare and flavor to Cha-Cha’s musical number, the kids of “Goin’ Bulilit” will be accompanying her, making for an *aww*-worthy spectacle that stands as testament to the young talent that our country has.

Don’t miss out on Cha-Cha’s musical performance with the rest of the “Goin’ Bulilit” kids on Sunday (August 11) on the country’s number one kiddie gag show, “Goin’ Bulilit”, airing on ABS-CBN Channel 2 after “TV Patrol Weekend”.

Aiai Delas Alas' New Business Venture In "Toda Max"

Making another appearance on this Saturday’s (August 10) episode of the hit comedy series “Toda Max”, Ai-Ai delas Alas’ character Ate Vangie has a new business to handle as she pulls all the strings she can just to pay off the loans she has carried on from past expenses.

Putting up a tricycle wash business with her cousin Justin (Vhong Navarro), Ate Vangie converts their existing restaurant into a venue for her to gather up enough cash to pay off the debts she had made. Still needing to pay Justin off, as well as other relatives she had borrowed money from, she does everything that she can to attract customers—even to the extent of getting a couple of bar girls to boost the business.

Will Ate Vangie’s efforts to promote the bar work for her or against her? At the end of the day, will she finally be able to pay off all the debts she had made to support her lifestyle?

Find out on this week’s episode of “Toda Max”, airing on Saturday (August 10) on ABS-CBN Channel 2 after “Maalaala Mo Kaya”.

What Does Nash Aguas Find Attractive?

Following another feud between Benj (Nash Aguas) and Lexie (Alexa Ilacad), it looks like the leader of The Breakers finds another one of the girls attractive, and this week’s episode of “LUV U” is set to reveal just what exactly he likes when it comes to the young ladies.

Benj and Lexie aren’t on good terms again because of the selfish series of pranks that Nash had been pulling off. She totally forgets about just letting things pass and forgets to understand that Benj has his own issues at home. Benj still has a a lot to admit—and it’s about time he starts owning up to things.

Leading up to one of Benj’s confessions is an event from last week’s episode, where a graffiti drawing was found on the wall of the boys’ bathroom, which shows Marj (Mika dela Cruz) without glasses. Needing to find out who was responsible for the drawing of her face, she confronts the boys of The Breakers one by one.

Secret Crushes In "LUV U"

There’s news going around on campus that Marj’s (Mika dela Cruz) face is drawn on the wall of the boys’ bathroom. Curiously, the picture has initials on it, signed “T.B.”—possibly revealing that certain someone who has a hidden liking for her in Sunday’s (August 4) episode of “LUV U”.

The graffiti drawing shows Marj without her glasses on. Those who have seen her without them on know how pretty her face really is. Apparently, “T.B.” has seen her not wearing her glasses—but who exactly is “T.B.”?

ABS CBN Publishing Wins Big At The Asian Publishing Awards

ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. (API) received a total of five Asian Publishing awards in rites held last July 12 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Manila.

API won for "Best Feature on Cars" and "Best Feature on Wine Tasting", both for Vault magazine; for "Best Feature on Interior Design" for Metro Home magazine and "Best Feature on Asian Fashion" for Metro magazine. In the book category, Juan Ponce Enrile: A Memoir was awarded for "Best Insights into Asian Societies."

Celebrity Style Awards Voting Period Extended!

There's more time to get your votes in for your favorite style stars in the already tight race that's going on for this year's StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards. With an extra week added, the voting period will extend to July 20 via online through push.com and via SMS, so it's the best time to give your picks that extra boost to the top. StarStudio Magazine, the celebrity lifestyle and entertainment news magazine of ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. recently took on the honor of mounting the second StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards in celebration of the best of celebrity fashion and the magazine's 13th anniversary celebration. Visit push.com.ph/vote to vote online or check out the mechanics for SMS voting on www.facebook.com/StarStudio.Magazine before July 20 for the StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards. Additional details and complete mechanics are available at StarStudio's official Facebook page:www.facebook.com/StarStudio.Magazine.

A Music Episode of "Luv U" on Sunday

Groove along to the tunes of the teens of “LUV U” who are set to show what they’ve got, as they dance and sing in this week’s episode airing on Sunday (July 14). It’s club registration day at school and the teens have to choose where they want to go. With Benj (Nash Aguas) and the Break3rs wanting to demonstrate their skills, they sign up for the dance club, while Lexie (Alexa Ilacad) and the girls have their voices to show off in signing up for the glee club. See the teens of “LUV U” perform in an episode filled with music and so much more this Sunday (July 14) on “LUV U” airing on ABS-CBN Channel 2 after “ASAP 18”.

REEL DEAL: Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo SPOTLIGHT

After Four Sisters and a Wedding and Tuhog, Star Cinema is again sharing another movie offering for its 20th Anniversary with BAKIT HINDI KA CRUSH  NG CRUSH MO? starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. Whew! that's a pretty long title compared to four sisters... and probably the longest title for a film this year. But what fascinates me is Star Cinema again bringing life to books with their movies.

Based on the book of the same title by Ramon Bautista, this movie brings to life the crazy things we do for love and our crushes. Its seems to be crush or be crushed. Also its also a new look for Kim who had big puffy curls for this movie. Of course Ramon Bautista will also have a special participation in the movie. Though I do love Kim having a new image here, would there be also something new with Xian too? 

BAKIT HINDI KA CRUSH NG CRUSH MO will beshowing July 31, 2013!

Starring Kim Chiu, Xian Lim  and Kean Cipriano, directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal

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