'Powerhouse' welcomes new season with new host Kara David

For more than two years, POWERHOUSE has been providing the viewing public access to the private lives of many prominent, powerful, and iconic figures in the Philippines.

Through its weekly visits to the homes of some of the country’s most renowned personalities, Powerhouse has enabled viewers to learn about the humble beginnings and successes of these people. The program has also shown how these icons become ordinary citizens living extraordinary lives.

And as it ushers its newest season, GMA News TV’s Powerhouse also welcomes its new host – Peabody award winner Kara David.

Be The WOLVERINE - Kinect Experience

To celebrate the release of this summer’s biggest international blockbuster THE WOLVERINE, 20thCentury Fox International are bringing Wolverine to life with BE THE WOLVERINE, a unique Kinect experience that allows users to take part in an out- of-home interactive adventure.

The experience allows fans the opportunity to ‘become’ one of the most iconic MARVEL characters, through simulated Wolverine fighting moves atop a speeding bullet train, whilst travelling through Tokyo. By slicing through obstacles and defending themselves from ninja attacks, fans will experience a virtual thrill ride, based on an exhilarating scene from the upcoming film, THE WOLVERINE.

MUSIC LYF: There’s MORE from PITCH PERFECT!

‘More from Pitch Perfect Soundtrack’ features

8 MORE SONGS from the Hit Film

Anna Kendrick’s “Cups” Hits High Notes on Billboard Charts

They say it’s not over till the fat lady sings — and that means Fat Amy isn’t ready to put down her microphone.

The movie “Pitch Perfect,” which was released in September and grossed $65 million domestically, is also a success on the music charts, where the film’s soundtrack has peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and has sold more than 713,961 units so far, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The film stars Rebel Wilson (Fat Amy) and Anna Kendrick (Beca) as members of the all-girl a cappella group, The Barden Bellas, who are battling other a cappella groups in a national competition.

Kendrick’s rendition of the folk-pop tune “Cups” is helping push the soundtrack to musical heights: The song has sold one million tracks and currently sits at No. 27 on the Hot 100 chart.

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”.

Vote for your favorite kapuso stars and shows in the Yahoo! OMG Awards 2013

Today, July 12, is the last day of voting (online and SMS) for this year’s Yahoo! OMG Awards.

Fans now have less than 24 hours to cast their votes, and so they are encouraged to do so by visiting the Yahoo! OMG Awards site at http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/omg-awards/ or through SMS.  Voters are also reminded that while they can only vote once a day online, they can vote multiple times via SMS.

Kapuso stars who are nominated this year are as follows:

How the hero dog ‘Kabang’ saved the life, family of her master

Who would have thought that an “askal” (stray dog) would become a celebrated hero? Not even the dog’s master, Rudy, thought the once homeless canine, which he found one day wandering on a street, was capable of doing the heroic acts that she did.

In June this year, Kabang saved Rudy’s daughter, Dinah, and her cousin from being run over by a motorcycle. Before the motorcycle could hit the girls, Kabang jumped in front of it and used her body to stop the vehicle.  As a result, the dog suffered a severe injury to her snout and upper jaw, eventually losing half her face.

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

Like them on Facebook at Facebook.com/StarCinema and follow on Twitter.com/StarCinema. Check out the full trailer below! 

APAFS to hold Investment Conference in November

The Asia Pacific Association for Fiduciary Studies (APAFS) brings the prestigious Pacific Region Investment Conference (PRIC) in Manila on November 7 and 8, 2013 at the New World Makati City Hotel, Manila, Philippines. On its 13th year, the PRIC remains to be the biggest investment conference yet to be organized by APAFS and gathers numerous fund managers, investment experts, and finance professionals from different countries under one venue to discuss fresh insights and information about the current market trends and to address industry issues.

This year, APAFS is also presenting two more financial educational programs to be held consecutively prior to the PRIC, the Fiduciary Essentials™ Certification (FE®) Program to be held on November 4, 2013; and, the Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ (AIF®) Program to be held on November 5 and 6 at the same hotel.

Justin Meets Isabel's Other Man In "Toda Max"

Sticky situations are coming up for Isabel (Angel Locsin) on this Saturday’s (July 13) episode of “Toda Max”, as she and Justin (Vhong Navarro) cross paths with a boy from Isabel’s past who promised to marry her.

Joe (Zanjoe Marudo) is a childhood friend of Isabel. Before parting ways, he told her that when they see each other again, he would ask for her hand in marriage.

An adventurous person, Joe just happens to be the opposite of Justin—he is exciting and spontaneous and Isabel happens to find that very attractive. What’s more is that they run into each other during a trip to an amusement park, and that just makes the meeting all the more romantic.

Will Isabel and Joe fall for each other this time around? Are Joe’s old feelings strong enough to stand true even if Justin is already in Isabel’s life? To add to that, how can Justin even compete with old promises?

Tune in to “Toda Max” this Saturday (July 13) to find out, airing on ABS-CBN Channel 2 after “Maalaala Mo Kaya”.

MUSIC LYF: Pet Shop Boys Live In Manila!

Pet Shop Boys performs concert in Manila, August 6!

British synth-pop giants Pet Shop Boys visits Manila for the first time to perform their hits from a career spanning more than 20 years in a concert titled Pet Shop Boys Live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 6, 2013 presented by Ovation Productions.

Pet Shop Boys, consisting of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, will be touring in support of the new and to-be released album "Electric". Recently, the duo returns in triumphant form in their 12th studio album "Electric" produced by Stuart Price (Madonna, Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue, Take That, Missy Elliott, The Killers) and features eight new songs, plus one cover of Bruce Springsteen's "The Last To Die". The album boasts the singles ‘Vocal’ and ‘Axis’ and completes a collection of dance anthems which the British electro-pop duo is known for.