On The Set of "Mundo Mo'y Akin"

Tensions are heating up with days leading to the finale of GMA's leading Primetime teleserye "Mundo Mo'y Akin" starring Alden Richards, Lauren Young and Louise Delos Reyes. The series has been on GMA's TeleBabad for 8  months and now on its final week.

Dubbed as "The Beautiful Ending",  the  series has also been star studded with big names in the industry like Jolina Magdangal, Gabby Eigenmann, Angelika Dela  Cruz, and Jaclyn Jose.

Kapuso Network awards P25 million worth of prizes to lucky viewers

GMA Network gave out cash prizes, cars, pick-ups, and a house and lot to lucky viewers during the grand draw of its biggest network promo yet, Kapuso Milyonaryo Todo Papremyo.

Out of millions of entries, 15 winners were announced on Sunday All Stars on August 18.

The promo’s big and exciting prizes changed the lives of many, among them Yolanda Lacson of Bataan. “Isang malaking blessing itong aking napanalunan (My prize is a huge blessing),” said Lacson, who is one of the nine winners of P1 million tax-free.

Lacson, whose house was affected by the recent floods brought by tropical storm Maring, shared that the generous cash prize would help them improve their home.“Magpapagawa kami kahit maliit na second floor para hindi na kami natatakot kapag umuulan at bumabaha,” (We’ll have a second floor built to keep us safe when it rains or floods) said Lacson.

Carla Abellana signs with Universal Records

Kapuso Primetime Queen Carla Abellana inked a recording contract with Universal Records last August 29. The My Husband’s Lover star immediately proceeded to the recording of her first single – a cover of Toni Daya’s hit Kung Alam Mo Lang.

Carla expresses gratitude to everyone who made this project possible – as shown in picture (L-R) Talent Manager Arnold Vegafria, Record Producer Ito Rapadas, General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, Carla, and UR Operations Manager Peter Chan.

Big switch happens this Friday at GMA Network?

GMA Network today posted on its official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/gmanetwork) a deliberately blurred photo showing two "celebrities" making a big switch this Friday in the network's primetime block.

Could it be that two big stars are transferring to the Kapuso network or is it a different kind of "switching"?

Don't miss the revelation on Friday evening.

MUSIC LYF: William Elvin To Formally Launch Debut Album on August 29

Theater actor - director, musical director and composer William Elvin shall launch his debut CD album --- DisConTechNoThisContent: The Musicalienation of William Elvin on August 29. ( A soft-launch was held last July 2 at Taumbayan, Q.C. ) 

In 2005, William decided to stop writing songs and playing music. His friends in the UST band/rock scene were being signed by major record labels. EMI Philippines was starting to position Hale to be one of the biggest rock acts of the 2000s. Sony BMG followed suit with the signing of Callalily. The two bands spearheaded the 'pogi-rock' movement (a term used with both marketing and derogatory intentions, as William remembers it) in mainstream Pinoy pop in the mid-2000s. 

A few months later, rock bands were ruling the airwaves while WilIiam and his band The Barpins, was stuck playing in the now-defunct 'Mayric's', a small rock and roll bar along Espana, Manila. Frustrated, he promised to himself not to go back to that scene, and pursue a different artistic medium. That decision led William to the Theatre Arts program in the University of the Philippines. 

Martin Nievera hits in 30 years make stereo vinyl debut via PolyEast Records

In celebration to the concert king’s 30 anniversary in the music scene, Polyeast Records would like to announce the vinyl release of two collections of Martin Nievera’s most-loved hits and covers over the years. With the titles “Under The Covers” and “Off the Record”, these two special anniversary package is now available in the market nationwide.

The re-mastering and quality of the vinyl is the same as the CD format, pressed on a 150 gram virgin vinyl plate made in Czech Republic and spans singles and album tracks recorded between 1982 to present.

“Off The Record” collects few of the most recognizable songs like “Forever”, “You Are My Song”, “Kahit Isang Saglit”, “IKaw Lang Ang Mamahalin”, “Before You Say Goodbye” among others to get us reacquainted with the analog side of the Martin’s 30 year-old success.

“THE BOOK THIEF” FIRST LOOK PHOTOS

Based on the globally acclaimed best-selling book “The Book Thief” by Australian author Markus Zusak, 20th Century Fox’s latest movie of the same title introduces us to a German girl named Liesel Meminger at the heart of the story.

Set during World War II in Germany in January of 1939, Sophie Nélisse takes on the role of 9-year old Liesel – a foster girl living outside of Munich brought to a community where amongst those whom she learned to love, finally discovered her ultimate passion – books.

Richard Poon sings for elderlies at benefit show

Jazz sensation Richard Poon pleased audiences with a mix of classic and contemporary hits at “Growing Old With You”, a concert held at Celebrity Sports Plaza in Diliman, Quezon City for the benefit of the senior citizens of Golden Acres Haven for the Elderly.

The “big band crooner” known for his jazzed rendition of Filipino classic songs such as “Kahit Maputi na Ang Buhok Ko” also sang his own version of Carla Rae Jepsen’s “Call me Maybe” and One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” to the surprise and delight of the crowd. Selections like Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” and Adam Sandler’s “Grow Old With You” helped set the tone for the event.

The Top 10 Kilig Moments from With a Smile

Last June, GMA Network aired its light comedy-drama soap  “With a Smile” it revolves around the love team of Isay (Andrea Torres), Aston (Christian Bautista) and Dean (Mikael Daez). The show also features the fresh 4 way pair-up of Shelley Hipolito, Kimpoy Feliciano, Jak Roberto and Mikoy Morales .  Now on its 10th week, fans continue to reminisce their favorite scenes from the hit morning soap.

Here are the top 10 unforgettable “kilig” moments.

FASHIONISTA: Maxene Magalona's Fashion Tips and Tricks

“ I love fashion,” Maxene Magalona was quoted in a pocket press conference for GMA Network’s afternoon series “ Mga Basang Sisiw” It is evident in the hit afternoon prime soap where she plays as “Vicky” that she is in to style and clothes on and off the set. We asked the 26 year old Kapuso star her top 10 fashion tips and tricks.

1. Learn to wear plain and try to mix it with prints

2. Stay comfortable

3. Never mix different prints at a time

4. Get a style peg and use it as an inspiration

5. Don’t  wear to much jewelry