Fit and Fun Couple Iya and Drew Together For "People Vs The Stars"

Drew Arellano is known for his travel show "Biyahe Ni Drew" and the informative "AHA!", Iya Villana is the host of "Lip Sync Battle Philippines and steps in for Chika Minute for 24 Oras. Also as new parents to baby Primo, the couple is loved for their perkiness and wit, they will now join forces again for a new and original show for GMA Network called People Vs The Stars.

The couple has been very busy with work and parenthood lately but they seem show no signs of slowing down. We can even remember that they were also part of Home Foodies season 2 while Iya is still in the early stage of pregnancy. Now this new game show is a comeback project for the both of them together in one show.

Another Great Year For Piolo Pascual

I couldn't believe that Piolo Pascual will turn 40 next week, and he still has that charm like when he started showbiz. Take note that the girls who first fell in love with him are mostly mothers now and still in love with him even up to today. He has been one of the biggest stars of the Kapamilya Network and has been very active and loyal to the station. 

Though many people say that age will take a toll on celebrities as a new batch can easily replace them. But is is indeed different with Piolo which has been in the industry and now joined by his son  Inigo who is starting his own path for showbiz. 

Piolo has maintained his charming physique all these years and beyond the aesthetics of showbiz, he is doing it for the sake of his own health. As an endorser he never fails being part of big brands in the country, and one of them is the insurance company Sunlife.

"Beauty and the Beast" Assembles Main Characters for Payoff Poster

Disney has just unveiled the main poster art for Beauty and the Beast, showcasing the principal cast. Check out the poster below and watch the film when it opens in the Philippines on March 15, 2017.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs.

Beauty and the Beast is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within.

The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Oscar® winner Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s eccentric, but lovable father; Josh Gad as Le Fou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Golden Globe® nominee Ewan McGregor as Lumière, the candelabra; Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Cadenza, the harpsichord; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; six-time Tony Award® winner Audra McDonald as Madame De Garderobe, the wardrobe; Hattie Morahan as Agathe, the enchantress; Nathan Mack as Chip, the teacup; Oscar nominee Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and two-time Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.

BGC Arts Center Festival: Revealing Facet Of MOdern Filipino Performance Artistry

Firing off a passionate start for 2017, the BGC Arts Center will celebrate its identity as the home of the Filipino artist. 

True to its word, it will launch a 2-day Arts Festival on January 14-15, hosting performances and events that will illuminate the many layers that modern Filipino artists are animating to give voice to the range of the human condition. The BGC Arts Center is the centerpiece of BGC’s Cultural District. A project of the non-profit, Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc.,  it is the first and only stand-alone theater established through private donations. 

It is dedicated to providing a cultural and educational experience that will inspire the public to explore their creative side and embrace Filipino artistry.  A collaboration by award-winning architects and designers,  the BGC Arts Center is composed of the Maybank Performing Arts Theater, the Alveo Central Plaza, and the Sun Life Amphitheater.

KIX: The Ultimate BROcation Marathon and Finale

The Ultimate BROcation is definitely a show where crazy adventures and wardrobe wonders happen. Just like when R&B sensation,Billy Crawford, put on an undeniably adorable get-up on the show. Is Billy showing off his ballet skills? Or is this his new fashion statement? Whatever it is, we’re sure that The Ultimate BROcation has an exciting reason for it!

The Ultimate BROcation is a hilarious reality show starring four celebrities exploring Hong Kong in an all-expenses paid vacation, tailor-made for bros. Part of their fun-filled trip is an outdoor adventure, where they get to try unique and amusing activities. But why is Billy making that face? Is he doing a fishy face or is his face stuck on the zorbing ball? Well, either way, it looks fun!

"Hacksaw Ridge" a Contender for Best Picture, Director, Actor at Golden Globes

Director Mel Gibson's critically acclaimed war film, Hacksaw Ridge, is vying for three major categories at the Golden Globe Awards on January 10, 2017, including the much-coveted Best Motion Picture – Drama.

Its two other nominations are for Best Director – Motion Picture for Mel Gibson and Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for Andrew Garfield. The annual Golden Globe Awards is voted on by members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).

Hacksaw Ridge centers on the story of Desmond T. Doss, a Seventh-day Adventist who became an army medic while adhering to his religious convictions of not carrying a weapon. He saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

Cheaper Voice Rates Expected This Year!

Expect more voice calls from your loved ones this year as PLDT and Globe Telecom are anticipated to aggressively offer cheaper voice rates through their “all-net” promo offerings, according to a news article from Malaya. 

“All-Net” services is one way of reducing  voice call rates which would drive traffic to voice services which in recent years had  been declining as subscribers opt to use the cheaper over-the-top services such as Viber, Facebook Messenger  among other offerings using data, Edgardo Cabarios, National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) deputy commissioner was quoted in the article.

Hitmaker Jason Blum Produces New Suspense Thriller "Split"

Following last year’s breakout hit The Visit, producer Jason Blum (The Purge and Insidious series) reunites with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan for the critically acclaimed suspense thriller Split from Universal Pictures.

Starring James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch), Split is an original film that delves into the mysterious recesses of one man’s fractured, gifted mind.

Kris Lawrence Dreams Big, Risks Big For 2017

RnB royalty Kris Lawrence kicks off his new year with a big leap of faith.

The former Search For Star In A Million grand champion fires up his first quarter with a trailblazing opening salvo: a three-part thematic series of independently-produced singles slated for online release.

He explains, “I decided to release in installments because I wanted to tell a story, but it wouldn’t fit into just one song. Also, I wanted to tell each part of the story with different vibes according to the feels and emotions.”

The pilot single, “Isang Numero,” as well as the other two, were co-written with Noah Zuñiga and Marcus Davis, and are all downloadable from Spotify, iTunes, CdBaby, and soundcloud.

Jimmy Falon To Host ‘74TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE® AWARDS’

The Emmy- and Grammy-Winning Star Takes Center Stage, Kicking Off the 2017 Award Season on Jan 9.

Jimmy Fallon, late-night talk show  entertainer, has been named host of the “74th Annual  Golden Globe Awards,” set to air on RTL CBS Entertainment, live from the U.S. on Jan 9, Monday at 8am (7am JKT/BKK)./B

The Emmy- and Grammy Award-winning Fallon, who’s hosted “The Tonight Show” since February 2014 and has since guided the classic franchise to dominance in every key ratings category, previously won rave reviews for his performance as host of the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards. “The Tonight Show” is currently nominated for two Emmys this year, including Outstanding Variety Series Talk.

January’s three-hour Golden Globes telecast will serve as the official kick-off to the 2017 awards season.

“Jimmy Fallon is an exceptionally talented and dynamic entertainer and we couldn’t be more excited that he’ll be hosting the 2017 Golden Globes,” said Lorenzo Soria, President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. “His charm, wit and incredible spontaneity will play exceedingly well both to everyone at the show as well as the millions watching at home from around the world.”

“Jimmy Fallon’s brand of comedy will continue the tradition of cutting-edge excitement viewers have come to expect from the host of the Golden Globes,” said Allen Shapiro, CEO of dick clark productions.

Additionally, the 2016 telecast saw an upward trend in digital and social media statistics. On Twitter, beginning three hours before the live show and through 10 minutes after it ended, 4.4 million Golden Globe Awards-related tweets were sent globally, resulting in a total of 1.2 billion views. On Facebook, more than 9 million users globally participated in a total of 19 million interactions on show day, which included posts, comments and likes.

Nominations for the Golden Globes were announced Monday, Dec. 12. Winners are voted on by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Produced by dick clark productions in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe Awards are viewed in more than 236 countries and territories worldwide and are one of the few awards ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements.