Author: Lion's Den

If you’re a fan of “La Luna Sangre,” you’ll love iWant TV’s spinoff “Youtopia,” a web series which centers on a group of friends whose friendships and trust in each other are tested, as they cross paths with the vampires of Sandrino’s army. On the first episode, we got a glimpse of main character Ryan Magno’s barkada—a young, happy, carefree, and adventurous group of young adults. We were left with a cliffhanger when his friends suddenly disappeared and Ryan was left with a creepy video showing just a glimpse of a suspicious person or creature. It’s this video that starts…

Empoy Marquez, one of today’s busiest actors, takes a short break from his screen projects to scribble never before shared anecdotes and compile them in his first book under ABS-CBN Publishing, “Bakit Nakakakiliti Ang Bigote?.” The comedian is excited about his fresh offering as it showcases him in his full spontaneity. He said, “you’ll get to know the real Empoy here. And I hope to make you smile with my stories and knowledge for the brains found in this book.” He revealed a lot of personal details in his first print venture like his daily rituals, stories about his…

JBK, a trio composed of Joshua Bulot, Bryan del Rosario, and Kim Lawrenz Ordonio, is the first Filipino boyband who made it to the show. During their room auditions, the judges were all impressed not only with their vocals but also with their dedication flying all the way from the Philippines. The boyband’s cheesy rendition of “I’ll Make Love To You” was well received by the audience and the judges, especially when the high notes were hit on spot. “Wow, guys! You’ve got a great reaction on that song, your vocals are great, I just think it’s a no-brainer with…

Star Music artist Ebe Dancel, famous for his heart-tugging songs both as Sugarfree frontman and now as a solo artist, has got himself a new love. The voice behind the theme song of the film “Last Night” has joined the list of celebrities who have embarked on a fitness journey in triathlon. Ebe will share his healthy side this Thursday (October 19) on “Sports U.” Meanwhile, get to know the 12-year old Harvey Sarte, who persevered despite financial difficulties and emerged on top of his game at the 14th South Asia Boys Nankyu Baseball Championship. Also get a glimpse at…

The team of Vice Ganda, Jugs Jugueta, and Teddy Corpuz left viewers awestruck and broke the internet on Tuesday (October 17) when Teddy proposed to and married his wife Jasmine on national television for their “Magpasikat Week” performance on “It’s Showtime.” After Jugs and Vice performed a song and a reverse poem about love, Teddy surprised Jasmine, their kids, and the madlang people as he bent on one knee and asked his wife, “Will you marry me again?” Teddy’s ultimate romantic gesture did not end there, as he swore his undying devotion and exchanged “I do’s” with Jasmine. The wedding…

MANILA (October 13, 2017) It was a performance of epic backflips and hair flicks when DM-X Comvaleñoz took the stage in last Thursday’s premiere episode of Asia’s Got Talent.   This was the first time the nine-strong dance crew had travelled out of the Philippines, but that certainly didn’t stop them from bringing the audience to their feet with their ‘rock-style’ dance moves that managed to blow the judges away. “It was amazing. It was a great performance. Great job, guys,” said Jay Park, praising the dance crew. “It was really impressive seeing you perform. It was super entertaining,” Anggun…

For the selfie-lover, adding filters to photos to further enhance them is almost mandatory. One of the most popular of these filters to emerge in the recent years since the word “selfie” was coined and later practiced by hundreds of thousands who belong to the selfie-centric generation, is the “bokeh effect”. “Bokeh” comes from the Japanese word ‘boke’ which translates to “haze” or “blur”. For a more “professional” definition, photography experts define bokeh as the effect of a soft out of focus background that you get when you are shooting a subject, using the widest aperture of a camera lens.…

Concert News: Foster The People is coming to Manila for their Sacred Hearts Club Tour on Friday, January 26, 2018 at the KIA Theater. Founded in in 2009, Foster the People achieved success with the 2011 release of its debut album Torches, which has sold nearly two million albums and over nine million singles worldwide. Torches features the #1 hit single “Pumped Up Kicks,” which was declared “the year’s anthem” by SPIN, and also spawned the chart topping singles “Don’t Stop (Color On The Walls),” “Houdini,” and “Helena Beat.” Foster the People garnered three Grammy nominations for its monumental debut,…

ABS-CBN, the country’s leading media and entertainment company, bagged a total of 15 awards for its entertainment and news programs and personalities at the UmalohokJUAN awards and 5th Kagitingan Awards for Television. The Kapamilya network’s news arm took home five awards at Lyceum of the Philippines’ UmalohokJUAN Awards, which recognizes the achievements of media companies, corporate, and non-government organizations, including the News and Current Affairs for TV Program of the Year  (“TV Patrol”), Public Service for TV of the Year (“Failon Ngayon”),  Best Male AM Radio Personality (Noli de Castro), Best Female AM Radio Personality (Karen Davila), and TV News Anchor…

October 12 2017 DUBAI, MIDDLE EAST — With less than a month to go before what promises to be the next must-watch music festival in the Middle East — “One Music X”, The Filipino Channel (TFC), ABS-CBN Star Music, Myx, MOR For Life and One Music PH announce the stellar ensemble composed of the Philippines’ most iconic artists and Dubai’s world-class local acts, set to conquer the Dubai Media City Amphitheater on November 3. Starting off the exciting line-up of multi-faceted performers is the Philippines’ Pop-Rock Royalty Yeng Constantino.  From reality singing competitions to the theatrical stage, Constantino is set to share her signature compositions…

Expect a day of genuine fun and laughter as Alabang-based learning center, Kid’s First Discovery Space is set to hold a day of action-packed, exciting activities to celebrate the tenth year of its program that provides early childhood intervention for children with special needs.  Kid’s First advocates for the inclusion of all children in our classrooms and in our community. Kid’s First’s “One Fun Day: A Family Day of Festivities for All Abilities” will take place at the Cuenca Covered Court in Ayala, Alabang on Oct 21, Saturday from 8am to 12 noon. It will feature special lessons on hip…

ABS-CBN Corporation is the only media company in the top ten companies to work for in the Philippines based on the JobStreet.com 2017 survey. Now on its fourth consecutive year in the list, ABS-CBN also rose to the 8th place after being ranked 10th in 2016. According to the survey, respondents see the Kapamilya network as an organization where they can achieve job stability through career-growth opportunities, training and development, competitive benefits, and strong management and leadership. ABS-CBN vice president for Corporate Recruitment Arlyn Fausto added jobseekers are drawn to the country’s leading media and entertainment company because of what…

The Samsung Twin Cooling Refrigerator is the family’s partner in their journey to living fresh. It enables the busy homemaker to provide better-tasting food through innovative features such as the Twin Cooling System, Smart Conversion, and Digital Inverter technology. Samsung is committed to help Filipino families embrace healthy eating. To ensure less food waste, fewer trips to the grocery, and more quality time with loved ones, be mindful of the different shelf lives of common food items once kept in your refrigerator or freezer. DAIRY PRODUCTS: In case you didn’t know, where you store your food inside the refrigerator makes…

Colombia will experience heartfelt Filipino stories beginning Wednesday (Oct 18) with the premiere of ABS-CBN’s “Dahil May Isang Ikaw,” which will be dubbed into Spanish as “Corazones Cruzados,” marking the entry of the Kapamilya network into into the Latin American country via its biggest free-to-air TV network Caracol. Starring Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa, the 2009 series is the first Filipino content to air in the said country and the second to air in the Latin American region, following the successful telecast of the “Puentes De Amor” (“Bridges of Love”), still led by Echo together with Paulo Avelino and Maja…

A huge finale awaits fans of award-wining sitcom “Funny Ka, Pare Ko” as it heads off to the paradise island of Boracay this Sunday with Bigboy and family about to embark on a new chapter in their lives as entrepreneurs. The finale will see Bigboy and Mr. Sing about to sign a contract to distribute “Bigboy’s Best Bottled Adobo” in Visayas, a big step for Bigboy (Bayani Agbayani), Karla (Karla Estrada), their family business, and the people who depend on it. However, not everyone is excited for this big opportunity. Victor (Jobert Austria) invites Bigboy, Dong-Dong (Jayson Gainza) and the…

Christmas came early for the abandoned grandmothers staying at the Golden Reception and Action Center for the Elderly and other Special Cases or G.R.A.C.E.S. “Failon Ngayon,” which is celebrating its eight year this month, spearheaded a renovation project that has now given them a more livable and comfortable home, complete with appliances and facilities that will make each day more beautiful for them. In last Saturday’s (October 8) episode of the program, multi-awarded TV and radio anchor Ted Failon gave viewers a peek at the improved Tamundong Ward of G.R.A.C.E.S., where elderly women like Carol Hullar are spending the remaining…