Author: Lion's Den

GMA Vice President for Entertainment Lilybeth Rasonable and Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier Cruz answered one of the toughest question in showbiz—which Philippine TV network is the real number one? On January 16, the GMA executives proudly proclaimed GMA Network as the “true number one TV station in the country.” They also explained the reason why AGB Neilsen is the more relevant ratings provider instead to Kantar Media. “Ang AGB Nielsen is the more popular and widely used ratings provider in the industry. Pati sa trade, `yun talaga ang ginagamit. `Yung Kantar, it [has] less subscribers.…

Sexy star and controversial blogger Mocha Uson shocked netizens after Communications Secretary Martin Andanar announced the lady’s inclusion as the latest board member of MTRCB. In one of her Facebook posts, Uson revealed her first mission as a board member. According to Uson, she will convince her fellow board members to block the airing of soft porns (or scenes with suggestive theme) during prime time. “Asahan n’yo po, my first mission is to not allow soft porn sa TV during primetime. Alam kong mahirap dahil isa lang po ako at madami ang board members ngunit pipilitin natin ma-convince ang board na hindi…

FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’s Onyok Pineda had a rare opportunity to kiss the A Love to Last star Julia Baretto. The moment was captured on video and it is now circulating in social media. In the video, Xymon Pineda, known by his screen name Onyok, is seen sitting on the lap of Baretto. The video originally uploaded by Pepskie Yohanon on Facebook has gained more than 881 thousand views, more than 14 thousand reactions, 12, 588 shares, and 6,000+ comments as of this writing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4diKI7O99MA The video of the two stars has received mainly positive feedbacks from the netizens. One user said that Onyok is the…

The press waited for Ara Mina to arrive at the press conference of Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa last January 16. They wanted to ask the actress personally for her rant on Instagram. Sadly, the actress didn’t show up. Consequently, the press left with no choice but to ask the Kapuso executives instead. They asked the status of the actress who play the mother of LJ Reyes for their afternoon show. GMA Network’s big bosses didn’t give direct answer. They advised the press to wait as they are still in the talks with Ara Mina. Gina Alajar, the director of Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa, shared her thoughts about…

For the past few years, Jhong Hilario is not linked to anybody in showbiz. The reason is that the host is in a relationship with a non-showbiz woman—Maria Leviste Azores. With 15 years of age gap, Hilario and Azores have been together for six years now. A YouTube video of Hilario and Azores was posted by The PINOY Channel. The video reveals that Azores was still in college when she and Jhong became a couple. The video has received mixed reactions from netizens. Some say that the couple is sweet to each other, while others say that Azores is nothing but…

Miss Universe Italy Sophia Sergio caught the attention of media, as she fainted at the Governor’s Ball Red Carpet. According to Instagram update of GMA reporter Nelson Canlas, Sergio fainted after the roll call of the candidates for Miss Universe 2016. https://instagram.com/p/BPU1Yo8jAYe A security personnel carried the beauty queen out of the venue. Moments later, Sergio came back cheerfully while doing a thumbs-up, saying she feels better. https://instagram.com/p/BPU2zX-jBW0 The beauty queen has arrived in Manila on January 13 to participate in the 65th Miss Universe coronation event that will take place at Mall of Asia Arena on January 30.

As GMA Network unveils its newest offerings this 2017, fans of Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes are asking if the couple will return on prime time. The DongYan’s last project together was 5 years ago through the romantic series My Beloved. According to GMA SVP for Entertainment TV Lilybeth Resonable, the couple is soon to be back on prime time. Despite Dingdong’s busy schedule, as he was shooting Alyas Robinhood, GMA Network leaves its door open for another DongYan series. “Dingdong will still be busy with Alyas Robin Hood during the first quarter. As for Marian, we are presenting some options to her for…

What is the real language of love? How can we say that that is love? We are in the society that has a vague definition of love. Contemporarily, we fight for fate and otherwise, we believe in destiny. However, how are we going to solve the problem if we are not happy about the process? Are we going to meet the product? Or let the destiny and fate work for it? Director LA Madridejos has the power to draft the different stances on how Filipinos caged in the situation of being ‘hopeless romantic’. The point of view of family and…

After the series of misfortune from hosts to down to its crew, Celebrity Bluff is coming back for its thirteenth season. Comedian actor Edu Manzano will join Eugene Domingo in the hit game show by GMA Network. Domingo will retain her role as the Bluff’s host, but reports suggest that there will be major changes in the said game show. Firstly, Celebrity Bluff will become a regular show. Most likely, the game show will have its pilot telecast on March 2017, right after Eat! Bulaga. Secondly, Edu Manzano will be the show’s newest addition, as he will be the game’s…

OMG! It’s Ken Chan’s birthday again! And since we are too fond of him, we list the 10 reasons to love Ken Chan. Get to know him on LionhearTV! 1. He is one of the ambassadors of  “Heart Over Hate” campaign of GMA Network. 2. He can watch 7 movies in one sitting. That is hella awesome! Me watching movies with Ken Chan: 3. Actually, he’s a fan of horror movies. 4. He loves cooking. Ken Chan loves to cook American cuisines. You be like: “Let us cook, Ken.” 5. Ken likes paintings. Me be like: “I know how to paint, Papa Ken”…

Xia Vigor captivated the netizens with her latest performance on Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids. On January 15, Xia performed Taylor Swift’s phenomenal song “You Belong With Me.” The performance and Taylor Swift became trending topics on Twitter that night. Vigor’s performance video went viral after it was uploaded and YouTube. In less than 24 hours, the video has gained more than 600,000 views and caught the attention of international bloggers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FQs_FkDOds Hollywood celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has noticed Xia’s performance. Impressed, the well-known blogger shared Vigor’s performance on Twitter; saying it was “everything I needed right now.” Hilton also tagged Taylor Swift on…

Kapamilya star Sandara Park transforms into “Darly Queen” and she’s killing it! On January 12, Dara revealed her wish to transform into Harley Quinn, the prominent villain from Suicide Squad through South Korea’s beauty show Lipstick Prince. The variety show consist of Korean male celebrities called ‘princes’. It targets men, pushing forth the concept that makeup is not only for women. The ‘princes’ granted Dara’s wish by giving her a total makeover. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqLQIe-XIg4 Upon getting to work, one of the ‘prince’ Rowoon handed Dara a hot towel to keep warm, making the former 2NE1 member happy. Completing the entire look with bodacious outfit, the Asia’s Darling showed off another side of her…

GMA Network is spawning another show for Dingdong Dantes! According to the report of Philippine Star Ngayon, it might be an investigative program based on its title Case Closed. In addition, GMA Network dropped more hints on January 16 about the upcoming show. It is a documentary drama that will be hostes by Dantes, accoring to network’s representative. “Using the elements of interview, dramatization, actual videos and photos… [Case Closed] will present to the viewers the know-hows of crime prevention,” the representative said to the press. It could be another S.O.C.O-esque program that gives chills down to someone’s bones.

As Miss Universe coronation comes closer to its fruition, Maxine Medina is facing another pressure from some Filipino fans. Netizens express their disappointment towards Maxine for her “grammatically incorrect” English communication skills. Ariella Arida, one of Maxine’s friends adviced the country’s representative to set aside the negative comments. “Feeling ko part na [talaga ang bashing] `pag lalaban ka [sa mga pageants]. During my time, bago ako mag-fly to Moscow, I had this one interview na talagang doon din ako na-bash,” Arida shared her experience during an interview with GMA News’ News-To-Go Friday. Arida hopes that someday, representatives from the Philippines…

Jim Paredes rants on Twitter about a lawmaker’s proposal to impose so-called vanity tax on cosmetic products. The former Apo Hiking Society member expresses his disappointment through Twitter. While satire news and fake memes continue to infiltrate the social media, he humorously suggests that the government should impose tax on idiocy and stupidity. The controversial “vanity tax” was proposed by Ako Bicol party-list representative Rodel Batocabe. “Ang lipstick three hundred pesos, dagdagan mo ng thirty. Siguro naman ang isang taong nagli-lipstick ay di naman magiging pabigat ang thirty pesos sa kaniya, para sa isang lipstick. O ang makeup, dagdagan mo…

Despite her busy schedule, Liza Soberano managed to follow suit to continue her dreams to finish her studies. The actress joins her rumored boyfriend Enrique Gil in school. On January 14, Liza posted a photo on Instagram where Enrique and are seen studyig while wearing their uniforms. “To be able to go to school is a great privilege which should not be taken for granted. So excited to finally start this term,” she wrote in the caption. The two actors are both attending Southville International School affiliated with Foreign Universities. If the rumor of their relationship proves to be true,…