Face-offs and comebacks conquer beTV this March!

It’s cupcake versus cupcake in the tastiest culinary competition yet as “Cupcake Wars” invades beTV this March! Four top cupcake makers face-off in three elimination challenges until only one remains and wins the sweet prize of $10,000 plus the opportunity to showcase their cupcakes at a winning event! Judges Candace Nelson (owner of the world’s first cupcake bakery, “Sprinkles Cupcakes”), Florian Bellanger (chef and co-owner of online macaroon company, “MadMac”) and a third rotating judge per week will determine which cupcake wins the war.  The competition heats up starting March 12, Every Mondays through Thursdays at 10:10pm on beTV.

Tim (Darren Boyd, Green Wing) has reached a crossroad—he is stuck in a dead-end job at Computer Universe and he is locked in a custody battle with ex-wife Judith (Dolly Wells) over son Marcus (Jude Wright). As he tries to win back the respect and affection of his horribly precocious nine-year old, he quits his dead-end job to prove that he is not a loser. Tim’s world is shaken, and most definitely stirred, when he is accidentally recruited as a trainee spy for MI5.  First and exclusive on beTV, “Spy” premieres on March 17, Sunday at 8:55pm and starting March 18, airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:55pm.

REEL DEAL: The Croods - Catherine Keener SPOTLIGHT

KEEN ON CATACLYSMIC CHANGES: CATHERINE KEENER AS 1ST MODERN MOM IN "THE CROODS" (3D)

Percy Jackson's onscreen mom Catherine Keener puts on her maternal acting instincts once again in the big family 3D animated adventure "The Croods," lending her voice along with Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds and Cloris Leachman.

From her numerous and notable works such as her Academy nominated roles in "Being John Malkovich" and "Capote," to diverse movie roles in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," "40-Year-Old-Virgin," "Out of Sight," "Where the Wild Things Are," "The Interpreter" and "S1mone", Catherine Keener marks her debut voice role in the family romp "THE CROODS."

Demi Lovato Live in Araneta Center Promo

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MUSIC LYF: Richard Poon joins Universal Records

Richard Poon has released multi-platinum albums over the years, making him the country’s premiere Big Band Crooner. This 2013, Richard has decided to make a bold move – to return to pop and join Universal Records, the country’s largest independent record label.

Richard joins Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, Billy Crawford, JayR in the elite roster of Universal Records of prime male singers. 

Shown in the picture are album producer Ito Rapadas, UR General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, Richard Poon, and Erickson Raymundo, talent manager of Richard. 

Richard’s first album with Universal Records will be out in a few weeks.

FASHIONISTA: A NEW MOOD

BUM gives its Rock-Rebel-Emo image a dose of color just in time for summer

Local clothing brand BUM is pushing the envelope further this summer season.

If dark, somber tones and wild, splashy prints were the main elements in the brand’s previous collections, BUM’s new summer collection called “I Change the Rule,” which is the first of the three My ATEEtude campaigns for 2013, now trains the spotlight on the summer season’s fashion staple: bright, bold colors and solid prints.

Heart Evangelista renews exclusive contract with GMA Network

Award-winning actress Heart Evangelista remains a Kapuso after she renewed her ties with GMA Network. The contract signing was held today at the GMA Network Center and attended by top Kapuso officers.

Present were GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA Films President Annette Gozon-Abrogar, GMA Entertainment TV's OIC Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Vice President for Entertainment TV Marivin T. Arayata, Assistant Vice President for Drama Redgie Acuña Magno, Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, Program Manager Hazel F. Abonita, and Cecile Ongpauco (Heart's mom and manager).

During the contract signing, Heart reveals that she is very happy with the way GMA is handling her career all these years, "It's a blessing to be here. Hindi ka nawawalan ng trabaho. They appreciate your hard work. I can say that I'm content with what I have here."

MUSIC LYF: Tippy Dos Santos scores nomination from Star Awards for I DoBidooBidoo

Unitel took a big risk when they chose young theater and TV actress Tippy Dos Santos to play the young romantic lead in the musical movie I DoBidooBidoo, alongside Sam Concepcion. The movie is the film debut of Tippy.

The risk paid off big time and now Tippy is nominated as Best New Female Actress by the Star Awards for Movies for her outstanding portrayal in the movie.

"To be casted in Idobidoobidoo alone was already such a big blessing, I got to work with such a brilliant and very nice director, direk Chris Martinez, and I was able to work with the most talented people in the industry, My Dad Tito Gary, Mommy Zsazsa, Tita Uge, Tito Ogie and others, but to also be nominated for an award, is just an even bigger gift,” says Tippy. “I am not expecting anything, but to be nominated is already a prize for me. Idobidoobidoo is nominated for more than 10 awards, so I am really thankful that I was chosen to be part of that landmark film.”