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It’s back to the theaters for movie fans this weekend as TFC@theMovies presents the much awaited international debut of the James Reid-Nadine Lustre big screen starrer, This Time. Directed by Nuel Crisostomo Naval, a veteran director for hit TV shows shown on ABS-CBN TFC like “Maala-ala Mo Kaya” and “Magkaribal” and blockbuster films like “A Love Affair”, This Time is already a huge hit in the Philippines where it opened last May 4. Now, fans of the reel and real “JaDine” love team and everyone interested in a good, solid romantic comedy in general get the chance to go on…

“It’s Showtime” host Mariel Rodriguez on Saturday confirmed that she is pregnant again. This is the third time that the Kapamilya host has conceived. Robin Padilla’s wife, Mariel Rodriguez, revealed that she is three months pregnant in a segment of ABS-CBN’s noontime program “It’s Showtime.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I–2Hp3PwxM Rodriguez first suffered a miscarriage in March last year. She then lost a triplet pregnancy six months later. Her third pregnancy was earlier revealed by entertainment reporter and talent manager Ogie Diaz on Twitter last May 12.

Netizen Arlene Cuenca Candelaria was shocked after allegedly finding an “earthworm-like creature” inside a can of Argentina Corned Beef. Photos of the contents of the opened can were posted on her Facebook account on May 18. The 3 photos uploaded by Candelaria with caption, “OMG…..iluluto ko sana paulam ky baby toff Argentina cornedbeef..grabe….dko kinaya to. Sobrang kadiri.dnako bibile ng ganito.YUCK!!!!” When asked if it’s still alive, she replied, “Hindi cya nagalaw kaoopen ko lang tlga ngaun.grabe nanlalaki ulo ko,natakot ako pero lakas loob ko sinungkit ng kutsilyo diosko ang haba yan ang nakita ko grabe tlga” Others find the odd-looking as ‘litid’…

Lifestyle and Working Mom Magazine’s “Mother’s Day Picnic” was a tremendous success in once again bringing joy and wonderful memories to families that attended the fun-filled picnic-themed event last May 15 at the UP Sunken Garden in celebration of Mother’s Day. First of the many treats started when the first 150 moms who registered online via the Lifestyle’s Facebook page received a special picnic basket filled with exciting treats and giveaways courtesy of Rebisco snack, Leslie and Farmer’s Potato, Sanicare sanitary set and Cheers set, Mott’s apple juice, Lotus Biscoff, Hunts, Absolute, Vitamilk, Clearascar, Toblerone, Insular, Arla, Goldilocks, and Nido.…

After the successful edition of “PBB 737” where Jimboy Martin and Miho Nishida, “Pinoy Big Brother” is already gearing up for another season, technically, the show’s thirteenth edition (4 seasons, 2 Celebrity Editions, 4 Teen Editions and 2 Special Editions). Two days ago, “Pinoy Big Brother’s” official Twitter account dropped the audition dates which will start today, May 21 for the Teen Edition (13 years old to 18 years old), and May 22 for the Regular Edition (19 years old to 35 years old), at the PBB Covered Court  , audition starts at 7:00am to 3:00pm. Are you ready for the “Pinoy Big Brother Season…

Acoustic balladeer TJ Monterde has officially released his sophomore self-titled album as announced by Polyeast Records. Slated for an album launch on May 22, 2016, 5:00 p.m. at the Eton Centris Walk, TJ’s new album is an incredible collection of all-Filipino pop-influenced melodies. “I’ve always wanted to release an all-original and all-Filipino album and I even included a Bisaya (Cebuano) song which is also my mother tongue” TJ added as he hails from Cagayan de Oro. While TJ blends sensitive songwriting and pop sensibility likened to his sultry hit “Ikaw At Ako” and mid-tempo ”Tulad Mo”, he said “All of…

TFC to Hold Open Auditions on May 28 in SF Bay Area San Francisco, CA, May 20, 2016 – On November 8, 2015, before a crowd of 17,000 at the Albay Astrodome in Legazpi City, Philippines, single mom Miho Nishida of Japan and 17-year old “Barrio Rapper from Nueva Vizcaya” Jimboy Martin were crowned winners of ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Big Brother 737 – the 10th year season name for the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) and PBB Teen Edition reality shows. Nishida and Martin were both granted an Asian tour package, a house and lot, and Php 1 million. For the past…

Kapamilya actress Jessy Mendiola, inspired many with her recent post on Instagram. The actress posted a picture of herself in a two-piece-gray-bikini into the category of what is now considered ideal figure. Alongside the picture, one of today’s sexiest celebrities wrote, “My body may not be perfect but that will not stop me from being confident with myself.” She added that she had a share of criticism and snarky remarks on her body. “I’ve had my fair share of body shaming comments. So I know how it feels like to be called “FAT” or “TUMABA”. Well, just to inform some of you “PERFECT” people.…

The 2016 Billboard Music Awards is coming to the number 1 music channel in the Philippines! The highly-anticipated show will be broadcast live from Las Vegas on MYX this May 23 at 8AM. Hosted by Ludacris & Ciara, #BBMAsOnMYX will feature performances from Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Madonna, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Fifth Harmony, and many more! The BBMAs will also showcase big performances, unexpected collaborations, and much-discussed pop culture moments. Chart-topping living legend Britney Spears is also set to receive the Millennium Award for her outstanding career achievements and influence in the music industry. She will also perform…

“Eat…Bulaga!” (12.3%) can’t keep up with “It’s Showtime” (19.5%). Afternoon dramas “Doble Kara” (18.2%) and “Tubig At Langis” (17.1%) continue to pull away from rivals “Hanggang Makita Kang Muli” (11.9%) and “The Millionaire’s Wife” (9.6%).  “We Will Survive” (13.1%) and “My Super D” (14.9%) cruise to victory against “Wowowin” (11.6%). Filipinos still choose “TV Patrol” (27.4%) over “24 Oras” (17.4%) and “Aksyon” (4.0%) for news. “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” (39.3%) keeps number one tag with another primetime victory. See whole day TV ratings on May 18, 2016 on the next pages.

The final showdown of the country’s most talented acts finally happens this weekend in the highly anticipated grand finals of world class talent show “Pilipinas Got Talent” live at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Twelve acts go all out in hopes of becoming the fifth grand winner of the world renowned talent-reality franchise and win the P2 million jackpot. Dancers dominate this season as five dance acts dare to impress with their moves namely Crossover Family, Mastermind, Sto. Tomas Bulilit Generation, Power Duo, and Power Impact Dancers. Singers won’t get left behind as all-male singing group Next Option, kiddie…

The viral photos of the beautiful Badjao was caught on camera during the annual Pahiyas Festival wherein the Photographer made a photo walk. Few months ago, a random good-looking Igorot boy became an online sensation when photos of him were snapped while he was carrying a basket of carrot. He was identified as Jeyrick Sigmaton and was tagged as “Carrot man” and has now landed some projects in the entertainment industry. Now, a gorgeous-looking Badjao girl was spotted during the Pahiyas Festival in Quezon and was captured by Topher Quinto. Topher initially shared the photos on their Facebook group and…

Feel the excitement as “Pilipinas Got Talent” judge Angel Locsin and “The Voice Kids” newest coach Megastar Sharon Cuneta give you all out summer surprises on “ASAP” this Sunday (May 22). Bringing the summer love are the hottest teleserye idols Erich Gonzales and Daniel Matsunaga of “Be My Lady,” EA Guzman and Maxene Magalona with Julia Montes and Sam Milby of “Doble Kara,” and Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil of “Dolce Amore”. Fall even more in-love as James Reid and Nadine Lustre also set foot on the “ASAP” stage. Taking things up a notch for another explosive concert treat are…

Kris Aquino is one of the favorite characters to impersonate for she’s very unique having signature gestures and laughs. And the latest celebrities we have seen on TV channeling Kris Aquino was Angelica Panganiban on “Banana Split” and lately, Barbie Forteza on “Sunday PinaSaya.” Watch Angelica Panganiban’s Kris Aquino impersonation in “Banana Split:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KjYpDu-YWU Watch Barbie Forteza’s Kris Aquino impersonation in “Sunday PinaSaya:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMEp5Tcl7KU Barbie Forteza Vs. Angelica Panganiban on Kris Aquino’s impersonations: Who did it better?

Redwood Shores, CA, May 18, 2016 – Balitang America, a daily news program produced by the ABS-CBN North America News Bureau shown on TFC and ANC worldwide, local affiliate stations and livestreamed on BalitangAmerica.tv, won a 37th Annual Telly Bronze Award through East Coast Correspondent Don Tagala’s feature, “Ancient Philippine Gold in NYC”, under the category Online Video, History. From September 2015 to January 2016, the Asia Society in New York and Ayala Museum of the Philippines presented what The New York Times described as “a gorgeous and historically intriguing exhibition” called, “Philippine Gold: Treasures of a Forgotten Kingdom”. It…

“MMK” explores the dynamics of an unconventional family as it brings to life the story of a family with two mothers and a father this Saturday (May 21). Rommel (Raikko Matteo, Diego Loyzaga) grows up with his biological mother Mila (Precious Lara Quigaman), his biological father Rody (Jay Manalo), and his father’s wife Bita (Andrea del Rosario). While both Mila and Bita assure Rommel that he is lucky to have two mothers, he gets teased a lot by his friends because of his family’s non-traditional set-up. Aside from being confused over the complicated relationship of his parents, Rommel is also…