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ABS-CBN’s romantic drama series “Forevermore” topped the list of most watched TV program in the country last Monday (February 9), when it went fast forward to two years after the heartbreaking parting of ways of Xander (played by Enrique Gil) and Agnes (played by Liza Soberano). Based on data from Kantar Media, the Twitter-trending “Forevermore Something New” episode earned a national TV rating of 28.7% or more than twice the score of its rival teleserye on GMA, “Once Upon A Kiss (14.1%). Now that Agnes carries on with her life as a student in Manila, she meets a new guy…

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Winner of the Arizona Underground Film Festival and nominated at 2015’s International Fantasy Fim Award (Fantasporto 2015), “Wolfcop” is the latest animal hybrid cop movie ever produced. Deadcentral.com cited that “Wolfcop” is a movie that knows exactly what it is and basically winks at the audience the entire time. The movie sees alcoholic cop Lou Garou blacks out and wakes up in unfamiliar surroundings and things started to take a strange turn. Crime scenes seem oddly familiar. Lou’s senses are heightened, and when the full moon is out, he’s a rage-fueled werewolf. As introduced, Lou Garou is a small town…

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The new year is in full swing and everyone is gearing up for a healthier lifestyle. The parks and sidewalks are flecked with people decked in brightly colored sporting attires. Gyms are likewise bustling spots for long-time health enthusiasts and those looking to kick start an active habit. Adopting a healthy lifestyle is more than just maintaining a fitness routine. It is also about preparing food that is fresh and good for you and your family. Global technology innovator LG Electronics launches two new Door-in-Door Inverter refrigerators to further strengthen its commitment to providing products that enrich lives and promote…

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Two-time Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman teams up with Adam Sandler in the heart warming comedy-drama “The Cobbler” directed by acclaimed and Oscar nominee Tom McCarthy (“Up”). Max Simkin (Sandler) repairs shoes in the same New York shop that has been in his family for generations from his father (Hoffman). Disenchanted with the grind of daily life, Max stumbles upon an heirloom that allows him to step into the lives of his customers and see the world in a new way. Sometimes walking in another man’s shoes is the only way to find out who you really are. Set in New…

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Reuby’s sudden popularity in the mainstream is not far from the tales of many singing Pinoys whose head-shaking clip turned viral online. His discovery begun after giving an instrument accompaniment & vocal back-up to a good friend who made an audition vid. In the turn of event, and as he is destined to, his skills stood out, his name picked up, and eventually landed him a contract with Warner Music SG, the record label whom his friend sent the piece. At the moment, he is being groomed as one of the most interesting artist in their roster to hit the…

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Shot in an apartment where groups of armed men take turns to shoot and kill a woman named Everly, Salma Hayek stars in the title role of “Everly” – a non-stop intense action thriller where her character is forced to fight off a series of assassins sent to her by a former lover and mob boss. Director Joe Lynch takes the viewers in an emotional roller coaster ride as the heroine, Everly (Hayek) is put under a series of action scenes breaking the boundaries of the genre. Salma Hayek for her part had loved the badass character of the heroine…

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The “JaDine” love team of James Reid and Nadine Lustre will make TV viewers fall in love in the upcoming Valentine’s Day episode of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” James and Nadine will play the characters of Yong and Carmina, who were initially bound by the latter’s fascination with romance novels and the list of love signs which she though led her to Mr. Right. Can Yong and Carmina’s relationship founded on superficial hints last when challenges take its toll on them? Also part of the upcoming “MMK” Valentine special this Saturday (February 14) are Sharmaine Arnaiz, Hyasmin Neri, Andre Garcia,…

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Lenny Kravitz, one of the most distinctive and successful recording artists of the past quarter century, is about to set foot in Manila for an amazing concert. MIDAS Promotions, the company responsible for sold-out concerts in the Philippines and the rest of Asia, is proud to present Lenny Kravitz LIVE in Manila this 24 March 2015 at the Globe Circuit Events Ground in Makati. Just what are the reasons why one shouldn’t miss this awe-inspiring musical extravaganza? We’ll make things easy for you and list them one by one. 1. Four Grammys. Kravitz won the Grammy Award for Best Male…

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Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with a charming heart-shaped box of artisanal chocolates from Villa del Conte. The Villa del Conte Amore Gift Box has 200g of luscious praline balls such as macadamia, salted caramel and torrone to make such a wonderful celebration even sweeter. To get a box for your loved one, visit Villa del Conte stores at Greenbelt 5, Century City Mall, Shangri-la Mall, Resorts World, Alabang Town Center, and Robinson’s Magnolia. For bulk orders, please contact 893-2575 or 621-6101. Go to http://www.villadelcontecioccolato.com/ to know more about Villa del Conte, or follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillaDelContePh,  Instagram: http://instagram.com/villadelconte…

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“ASAP 20” marks another milestone in Philippine television history as it presents its grand 20th anniversary celebration with the participation of over a hundred Kapamilya stars live at the Mall of Asia Arena on February 22, 2015. Witness the whole ASAP cast and the biggest Kapamilya stars take over the center stage for a string of superb performances and unforgettable surprises. Watch out for Kapamilya stars as they relive the best moments of trademark ASAP groups- The Hunks, Coverboys, and The Kantoboys. Experience a fun throwback to the 90s with the best teen segments- Pare Konnection, Ang TV Kidlots, Kidlettes…

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From Neill Blomkamp, the director of “District 9” and “Elysium,” comes the futuristic action-thriller “Chappie” starring Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, with Sigourney Weaver and Hugh Jackman. In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. But now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. As powerful, destructive forces start to see Chappie as a danger to mankind and order, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and ensure that Chappie…

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The ragtag group of ersatz groomsmen in Columbia Pictures’ new comedy “The Wedding Ringer” – as oddball an ensemble to grace a modern comedy – add a priceless element of out-there comic tension to the what-could-go-wrong construct of the movie. Obviously enough, their casting needed to be spot-on. They include Corey Holcomb as Alzado, Colin Kane as Plunkett, “Lost” star, Jorge Garcia as Garvey, Affion Crockett as Drysdale, Dan Gill as Dickerson, Aaron Takahashi as Rambis, and Alan Ritchson as Carew. In “The Wedding Ringer,” Doug Harris (Josh Gad) is a lovable but socially awkward groom-to-be with a problem: he…

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Thousands of Cebuano, Ilonggo and Batangueño fans warmly welcomed Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Richard “Ser Chief” Yap, and other Kapamilya stars who joined ABS-CBN Regional’s “Kapamilya Karavan” in three of the biggest and most colorful annual festivities in the country: the Sinulog Festival in Cebu, Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo, and Lipa City Festival in Batangas. Kim, Maja, Enchong Dee, and Zanjoe Marudo joined forces to delight almost 7,000 people who filled up The Terraces in Ayala Center Cebu. ABS-CBN Regional also took part in the Sinulog 2015 Grand Parade that showcased Kim, Maja, and Enchong in a colorful float. Meanwhile,…

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She has donned many hats – model, writer, VJ, host, endorser, entrepreneur, event producer – over the years. This 2015, the statuesque Sarah Meier puts on yet one more as she joins Metro, the country’s top fashion magazine, as its new editor-in-chief. Meier, who has been exposed consistently in the fashion industry throughout her upbringing, is the newest asset of Metro magazine to continue its mission of highlighting the best in fashion and lifestyle. “What I am most excited about in joining the Metro team is that there is no other platform as unique and primed for growth and greatness…

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Model turned actress Sofia Boutella who has graced catwalks, appeared in music videos and danced on Madonna’s tour, has slowly been making the move to film and was thrilled to land a significant role alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Firth in “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” Directed by blockbuster filmmaker Matthew Vaughn who is also known for his astute judgement in casting new and upcoming actors for lead notable roles casts Boutella as the unbeatable henchman of a villain against an elite group of spies in “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” Kingsman is an elite organization of operatives working outside of…

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MANILA, Philippines (January 27, 2015) – Are balikbayans now returning to the motherland for good? Whether it’s for professional growth, familial ties, or personal relations, more and more Filipinos are now buying a one-way-ticket back to the Philippines. And we’re not just talking about Manila. 31-yr-old social innovation consultant and artist Jo Anne Coruña, returned from seven years of studies and work in the U.S. Leaving the rest of her family in the Bay Area, Jo Anne came to the Philippines to give back to the country and start a family. Now, she, her husband, Dr. Chinkin Coruña, a top…

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