Philippine Azkals Visits �Happy Yipee Yehey!�

Right after their victorious match against teams from Myanmar White Angels and Bangladesh Bengal Tigers, Team Azkals graced ABS-CBN�s noontime show.

Sa interview na pinangunahan ng sportscaster na si Dyan Castillejo at Happy Yipee Yehey! hosts na sina Randy Santiago at John Estrada, buong-pagmamalaking ipinakilala ni Randy ang mga team members sa pamumuno ng Head Coach nilang si Hans Michael Weiss at Team Azkals Captain Alexander Borromeo. Dagdag pa rito ang paunang sinabi ni Dyan tungkol sa grupo, �They played as a team, kaya naman tayo ang nanalo laban sa Bangladesh.�

Tinanong ni John sa unang nakapagbigay ng goal na si Ian Araneta kung kanino niya idine-dedicate ang unang goal na ito. �Para sa teammates ko na naghirap, para sa family ko at para sa sambayanang Pilipino. Napaka-special ng goal na ito kasi parang dumating sa tamang oras at tamang pagkakataon. Napaka-importante rin ng game na ito para sa amin� Natutuwa ako dahil matagal na akong hindi nakakacontribute sa team, pagkatapos ako ang unang naka-goal,� masayang pahayag ni Ian.

Kinuwento naman ng Azkals goal keeper na si Neil Etheridge kung paano nag-adjust ang team sa klima ng mga bansang kanilang pinuntahan. Dagdag pa rito ang mga na-experience nilang hirap sa Japan at Myanmar, katulad ng mga sunud-sunod na paglindol.

Naging sentro naman ng biruan ang Filipino-Spanish player na si Angel Aldeguer. Kahit ito�y hindi nakakapagsalita ng English at Filipino ay kinausap pa rin siya ni John. Ibinahagi ni Angel, sa tulong ni Dyan, na siya ay masayang-masaya at naging bahagi siya ng Azkals. First time niyang maglaro at natutuwa siya sa warm welcome na ibinigay sa kanya ng ibang members ng team.

Pinasalamatan ng Team Azkals ang lahat ng sumuporta sa kanilang mga nakalipas na mga laban. Nagkaisa naman sila John, Randy at ang lahat ng Happy, Yipee Yehey! hosts sa patuloy na pagsuporta sa kanila.

Marami pang ibang sorpresa araw-araw ang hatid ng kabarkada sa tanghali, sina Randy Santiago, John Estrada, Mariel Rodriguez at Toni Gonzaga, at sina Bianca Manalo, Melai Cantiveros, Matteo Guidecelli, John Pratts, Jobert, Bentong at Sam Milby.

Happy Yipee Yehey mula Lunes hanggang Sabado, pagkatapos ng Showtime sa ABS-CBN. Bida Best Kapamilya!

Bands Rock �Pilipinas Got Talent� Auditions

Pinoy bands took the spotlight last Saturday on �Pilipinas Got Talent.�

Among the groups that made it through the next round were Kidz Band of Tagum City (top left), Baby Boomers Band of Davao City (top right), Percurhythmu Band of Cebu (bottom left), and Venchan Tribe of Naga City (bottom right).

Will bands continue to rule this season of PGT? Will one of them be proclaimed the new grand winner? Find out in �Pilipinas Got Talent,� airing every Saturday and Sunday, 8:45 PM on ABS-CBN.

Iza Calzado Covers WOMEN'S HEALTH PHILIPPINES April 2011 Issue

Iza Calzado is on the cover of Women�s Health Philippines Second Anniversary issue this month of April 2011.

Women�s Health describes Iza Calzado in 3 words: Charming, Confident and in Control.

Other features inside the latest issue of Women�s Health include �59 Easy Ways to Go Green�, �25 Beauty Must-Haves�, �Ignite Your Sex Drive Tonight!�, �Discover Your Best Style�, �Look Good Naked� and more!

Women�s Health Philippines Magazine April 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Music Video: U-Kiss � Shut Up (Music Video and Lyrics)

Hangul

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Verse 1)
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Hook)
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Verse 2)
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Hook)
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Chorus)
Cause your life, Cause your mind,
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Cause, your life. I'll Just Say
??? ?? ?? ??? ?? ?? Good Bye!

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Hook2)
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Rap)
Yea this is how it goes / Here we go again / Let�s do it
Hey yo check the way that you speak and the way you sound
Being like a freak invading my soul
?? ?? ?? Girl you�re pissin me off
? ?? ? ??? ???
???????? ?? / ???????? ??
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????? ?? disappear ????? Get away ?????
No more lies Get out! (shut out!) get off (shut off!) ???!!

Chorus)
Cause your life, Cause your mind,
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Cause, your life. I'll Just Say
??? ?? ?? ??? ?? ?? Good Bye!

Hook)
???!!
???!!
???!!
???!!

Ending)
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? ?? ??? ????

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Romanization

oppa neun ni ga neo mu mip da
oppa neun ni mal deud gi sil da

Verse 1)
gyo man han sarang dda win nae ap-eh seo chi weo
mal do an dweh neun so ri geu man jib-eo chi weo
ap-dwi do mat ji an go ja gi bakk-eh mo reu neun girl
ban bok dwen geu geo jit mal ee jen geu man chi weo

Hook)
si ggeu reot!!
si ggeu reot!!
si ggeu reot!!
si ggeu reot!!

Verse 2)
gyo hwal han eep-sul dda win nae ap-eh seo chi weo
ya reut han nun mool dda win geu man jib-eo chi weo
dal kom han sok im soo do deo ee sang eun sok ji an ah
sarang han dan geu mal jo cha ee jen deud gi sil-reo

Hook)
si ggeu reot!!
si ggeu reot!!
si ggeu reot!!
si ggeu reot!!

Chorus)
Cause your life, Cause your mind,
nae ap-eh seo sa ra jyeo (jeh bal sa ra jyeo)
Cause your life. I'll Just Say
deo ee sang ne ga byun hal gi dae neun jeol dae mot-hae Good Bye!

oppa neun ni ga neo mu mip-da
oppa neun ni ga ee jeh sil-da

(sil-da) (sil-da)

Hook 2)
wae ja ggu na reul but jab eu ryeo hae
wae ja ggu nun mool eun heul ri neun deh

Rap)
Yea this is how it goes / Here we go again / Let�s do it
Hey yo check the way that you speak and the way you sound
Being like a freak invading my soul
neo neun ee jeh sil-reo Girl you're pissin me off
nan ee jeh neo ddae-moon-eh ji chyeo-sseo
bbi ggeok bbi ggeok bbi ggeok bbi ggeok na na / bbi ggeok bbi ggeok bbi ggeok bbi ggeok dae ji
oppan neh ge neh ge neh ge ji chyeo-sseo neo mu / neo mu neo mu han da geu man sa ra jyeo
geu man sa ra jyeo ee jeh disappear geu man sa ra jyeo Get away geu man sa ra jyeo
No more lies Get out! (shut out!) get off (shut off!) si ggeu reo!!

Chorus)
Cause your life, Cause your mind,
nae ap-eh seo sa ra jyeo (jeh bal sa ra jyeo)
Cause your life, I'll Just Say
deo ee sang neh ga byun hal gi dae neun jeol dae mot-hae Good Bye!

Hook)
si ggeu reot!!
si ggeu reot!!
si ggeu reot!!
si ggeu reot!!

Ending)
wae ja ggu na reul but jap eu ryeo hae
wae ja ggu nun mool eun heul ri neun deh

oppa neun ni ga neo mu sil-da
oppa neun na-bbeun yeo jan sil-da


English

Oppa really hates you,
Oppa doesn't want to listen to you anymore.

Verse 1)
Throw away that useless love
Throw away your useless words
Your unmatching stories, your selfish love,
The repeating lies, throw them away

Hook)
Shut Up!! Shut Up!!
Shut Up!! Shut Up!!

Verse 2)
Take away those teasing lips
Throw away your tears full of hatred and desire
I won't fall for your sweet "I Love You's"
I don't want to hear your fake lies

Hook)
Shut Up!!
Shut Up!!
Shut Up!!
Shut Up!!

Chorus)
Cause your life, cause your mind
Walk away (Please leave) from me
Cause your life, I'll just say
I don't anticipate change from you
Goodbye
Oppa really hates you
Oppa hates you now (Hates Hates)

Hook 2)
Why do you keep holding on
Why do you keep spilling tears


Rap)
Yea this is how it goes / Here we go again / Let�s do it
Hey yo check the way that you speak and the way you sound
Being like a freak invading my soul
I don't like you, Girl you�re pissin me off
I'm tired and sick of you
Creak creak creak creak I, I/ Creak creak creak creak creaking
Oppa's tired of you you you you / You're really too much, disappear
Hurry and leave, disappear, leave my sight, Get away, leave me
No more lies Get out! (shut out!) get off (shut off!) Shut Up!!

Chorus)
Cause your life, Cause your mind
Run away from me (Leave, leave)
Cause your life, I'll just say
I don't anticipate change from you, Good Bye

Hook)
Shut Up!!
Shut Up!!
Shut Up!!
Shut Up!!

Ending)
Why do you keep holding on
Why do you keep spilling tears
Oppa really hates you
Oppa doesn't like bad girls

�Young Global Leader� Karen Davila Returns To Harvard

Multi-awarded broadcast journalist Karen Davila is at the Harvard University in the United States to take a short course on �Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century� at the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School.

Karen is the only Filipina and one of only three delegates from the Philippines who were invited to the program, which is exclusively for the World Economic Forum�s Young Global Leaders of 2010.

Because of this, Karen said she may be absent for three weeks from the ABS-CBN late night newscast �Bandila� and the early morning news program �Headstart� on ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel. Her course started on March 22.

This is not Karen�s first trip to Harvard. In 2009, she was one of the speakers at the annual conference of the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations. Her talk on Gender Equality in Asia was one of the most attended that year.

The Young Global Leaders are selected yearly by a committee led by Jordan�s Queen Rania. Through this project, the World Economic Forum aims to recognize and further equip professionals under 40 years old, who have made significant achievements and contributions in their respective countries.

Solenn Heussaff Featured in FHM Philippines 11th Anniversary Issue

Kapuso sexy singer-actress Solenn Heussaff is the featured sexy babe of FHM Philippines Magazine 11th Anniversary issue.

Rico J. Puno an �Unwelcome Persona� in Cebu

Rico J. Puno is known for his jokes and double entendres, especially during live performances, but it seems this sort of thing would not fly with some Cebuanos. As such, two provincial board members have sponsored a resolution to have Puno declared an �unwelcome persona� in Cebu.

In a report by Bomboradyo on March 26, Puno apparently insulted Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia during his performance at the opening of a hotel in Mandaue City, a gathering attended by politicians and other well-respected personalities - among them Senators Gringo Honasan, Vicente Sotto III and Miguel Zubiri. Prior to his number, Puno reportedly went up to Gov. Garcia and was quoted to have said, �You�re the most beautiful governor in the Philippines.� But followed by a question, intended as a joke, on who is the lady Governor's doctor, is it Dr. Vicky Belo or Dr. Pie Calayan?

This was viewed insulting by some of those present, which led to Provincial Board members Arleigh Sitoy, of Cebu�s 6th district, and Jose Ribomapil Holganza, Jr. to file a resolution to declare Puno as �persona non-grata,� as noted in Bomboradyo�s report.

In a March 27 article published on local paper, Sun Star Cebu, Sitoy and Holganza said Puno made a �downright disparaging remark� and, thus, disrespecting the Governor.

Although the one-page resolution did not specify what Puno had done, Sitoy nevertheless told Sun Star that Puno was �his usual comedic self� but that he should have known better - citing that he, too, was once an elected public official.

According to their proposed resolution, which the provincial board deliberated yesterday, Monday, March 28, "The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cebu acknowledges the fact that beyond political lines and affiliations is the honor and respect that must be accorded at all times to the office of the Governor of the Province of Cebu.

In another article published on Sun Star Cebu, also dated March 27, a writer - who admitted to being a stand-up comic himself - noted, �It is unfortunate and highly unethical for a veteran entertainer to humiliate another person, whether intentional or not, just to please his or her fans, or the audience.

�A performer doesn�t have to comment on somebody�s physical attributes or defects, as the case may be, because doing so would only embarrass the butt of the joke, depending on how the praise or criticism is being delivered��

To the writer, Puno committed what he called a �cardinal sin� as an artist and, as his article said, he �should also be embarrassed for doing it because the crowd was booing him instead of applauding him.� He pointed out that it was a �mistake that should be made as basis not invite him [Puno] again to perform in Cebu.�

Note that this is not the first time Cebu had already declared someone persona non-grata in recent months. Just last September, Cebu�s vice mayor�s league declared former Miss Universe Gloria Diaz as such after, as the paper reports, �she reportedly made disparaging remarks about the Cebuano�s ability to speak Tagalog or English.� Diaz refuted disparaging the Cebuanos, saying she was misunderstood.

Meanwhile, Puno has yet to comment on this resolution against him.

TV5 Official Statement on Willing Willie 'Jan-Jan Suan' Issue

Showbiznest has just received TV5's official statement regarding the recent controversy involving the show Willing Willie, its main host Willie Revillame and 6-year-old contestant Jan-Jan Suan.

The full statement reads:

Mr. Willie Revillame, the producers of �Willing Willie� and TV5 sincerely and deeply apologize for the segment of the show featuring 6-year-old Jan-Jan Suan which viewers may have found offensive or in bad taste. We wish to stress that there was never any intention to humiliate or abuse Jan-Jan or any contestant on the show.

�Willing Willie� is a program that was conceptualized to bring joy and hope and shine the spotlight on ordinary Filipinos. The program aims to provide a venue for everyone to show their talents, tell their stories and make their dreams come true. This is the thrust of everyone involved in the program, particularly its host, Willie Revillame.

Like most contestants on the show, Jan-Jan, accompanied by his aunt, joined the program to showcase his talent and play in a game segment in the hope of bringing home big prizes. He has performed in the past in school programs and mall contests, and his performance in �Willing Willie� was completely voluntary and with the blessings of his parents. He appeared to be sad or even in tears, not because he was being forced to dance, but because he felt the dance was �serious� and he was playing a role. He did not want to smile because of his missing upper front teeth and because of the presence on the set of former basketball player Bonel Balingit who Jan-jan thought was a scary �giant�.

Again, TV5 and Wil Productions express profound regret for any insensitivity on their part, and wish to thank all those who have expressed concern. We are always grateful to be reminded of our obligations to the viewing public. In turn, we hope to make clear that the objective of the show has always been to bring joy and hope to Filipinos, whether they are participating on the show or viewing at home."

Miguel Villafuerte, Sarah Geronimo's Rumored Suitor

The news that Sarah Geronimo is being wooed by the handsome son of Camarines Sur�s Governor LRay Villafuerte at this point in her life status is a good news and welcomed change for both Sarah, her family, friends and supporters and for those who expresses their sympathy with the two-time box-office queen over the fallen love story she had with Rayver Cruz.

22-year-old Miguel Villafuerte is said to have smittened by Sarah's charms. In fact, he even sent Sarah and Mommy Divine a bouquet of flowers during the premiere night of Sarah�s latest Star Cinema movie, "Catch Me, I�m in Love" with Gerald Anderson. He failed to attend though, because he was in New York.

The Villafuertes is kind of close to the Geronimos. Gov. LRay has produced shows of Sarah in their province several times. The governor also got Sarah to do his tourism plug for CamSur last year. It was during these times that Mrs. Lara Villafuerte (wife of Gov. LRay) began to like Sarah and has told their three boys what a nice young lady Sarah is in real life. Mrs. Villafuerte could have influenced Miguel who, reportedly, has had a crush on Sarah since last year.

Miguel is US-based and will graduate from his Political Science course in a New York university this year. He will soon be re-settling in the country to pursue business or politics.

Let�s see how Sarah responds to Miguel�s suit. After all, she said she has already moved on and her heart is no longer broken.


Facts about Miguel Villafuerte:

Full Name: Miguel Luis Villafuerte
Age: 22
Occupation: Full-time Student, Part-time Entrepreneur - Founder and President of REPUBL1C Inc (exporter of Republic shoes and accessories to the Philippines)
Sports: Billiard and Table Tennis
Favorite Athlete: Manny Pacquiao
Favorite Singer/s: Kanye West and Sarah Geronimo (of course!)
Photos:

(with Dad, Governor LRay Villafuerte)

DSWD Sec. Soliman Releases a Letter Addressed To TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan on The Case of Jan-Jan - Willing Willie March 12 Episode

In reaction to the recent controversy surrounding Willie Revillame, the main man of TV5's Willing Willie, regarding child contestant Jan-Jan Estrada on the show's March 12 episode (see video post HERE), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman released a press statement address to TV5 Chairman Manny v. Pangilinan.

Read the full statement below:

March 28, 2011

MR. MANNY V. PANGILINAN
Chairman
ABC Development Corporation

Dear Mr. Pangilinan:

This is with regard to the 12 March 2011 episode of your show �Willing Willie�, which was brought to my attention by several concerned citizens and groups. In the said episode, a six year-old boy named Jan-Jan Estrada was made to repeatedly perform dance moves usually done by adult dancers in indecent shows. The poor child was in tears and looked scared the entire time, as show host Willie Revillame poked fun at him and the audience laughed and cheered.

Under Republic Act No.7610, also known as �Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act�, the term �child abuse� includes the following acts: �psychological and physical abuse, neglect, cruelty, sexual abuse and emotional maltreatment,� and �any act by deeds or words which debases, degrades or demeans the intrinsic worth and dignity of the child as a human being.�

Given that definition, it is unmistakable that what happened last 12 March 2011 to Jan-Jan Estrada was child abuse.

Persuading a little child to dance sexy adult dances in exchange for a measly sum, while he is being laughed at and ridiculed will definitely traumatize the child. What kind of values are we teaching our children through these shows, especially after Willie Revillame pushed Jan-Jan to do something against his will and then told him that it�s alright because he will receive money in exchange for it?

Given the foregoing, I am requesting that:

(1) Young children not be allowed to appear in Willing Willie and other similar shows in the network that cashes in on poverty;

(2) Host Willie Revillame be rebuked for his insensitive and deplorable actions.

There are limits to children appearing on television, and clearly, your 12 March 2011 episode did not respect the rights of the child and traumatized the six year-old boy. I also wish to raise my concern that the show tends to cash in on the plight of the poor. There are other ways of helping the poor without having to degrade their dignity and earn money out of it.

I hope you can act on this swiftly and I would appreciate a response from your good office.

Thank you.

Very truly yours,

(sgd.)

CORAZON JULIANO SOLIMAN
Secretary

Cc: Mary Grace Poe-Llamanzares,
Chairman, MTRCB

Source: FACEBOOK of DSWD Staff

Owen Wilson, A Family Man Distracted By Beautiful Women in �Hall Pass�

Owen Wilson stars as Rick, a suburban dad easily distracted by beautiful women, in New Line Cinema's raunchy comedy �Hall Pass.� �Most guys can�t help noticing a good-looking woman walk by, but some of them do a better job at being subtle about it,� explains Wilson. �With others, like Rick, it�s like they have their heads on a swivel.�

In the film, best friends Rick and Fred (Jason Sudeikis) have both been married for a long time. They love their wives, but, like some guys, just can�t help checking out every other woman who crosses their paths. Fed up with this habitual rubber-necking, their wives (Jenna Fischer and Christina Applegate) take a bold approach to revitalize their marriages by granting their husbands a �hall pass�: one week of freedom to do whatever they want, no questions asked. Seven days to see exactly what it is out there they think they�re missing�or stop looking once and for all.

�Rick is happily married, with kids and a wife he loves. He has a good job, a nice existence but, like a lot of men, he can�t help noticing women and this irritates his wife,� says co-director Peter Farrelly.

�It�s more Rick�s emotional arc that propels the story so it�s important that the audience likes him,� notes co-director Bobby Farrelly. �That�s one of the reasons we cast Owen Wilson, because he has such an inherent likeability and decency. He�s very funny, but also someone you can get behind and want to support.� In such a potentially polarizing role, being able to convey that core decency is key.

Pegging Rick as �kind of a schlub,� Wilson explains, �It�s not that his marriage is bad, just a little predictable, and he has this illusion that if he was still out there, single, he�d just be crushing it. But that�s not necessarily the case. He really has no idea what it�s like anymore. Besides, you have to wonder if he was ever that great to begin with.�

As Rick, Wilson got the opportunity to portray a character not as successful with women as he imagines - in contrast to some of the actor�s best-known roles. Says Peter, �Owen is usually Mr. Slick on screen, the charming, good-looking dude, but he can also be goofy. We thought it would be interesting for him to play a guy who struggles to be noticed.�

Owen Wilson is one of contemporary cinema�s most successful actors, and has won great acclaim for his memorable turns in mainstream and independent films. His string of box office successes includes the recent �Marley & Me,� with Jennifer Aniston, based on the popular memoir by John Grogan; the acclaimed Disney/Pixar animated feature �Cars,� �Night at the Museum� and its sequel �Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian,� opposite Robin Williams and Ben Stiller; and the smash hit comedy �Wedding Crashers,� opposite Vince Vaughn.

Wilson will soon reprise his role as the voice of Lightning McQueen in �Cars 2,� scheduled to open in August 2011.

Opening across the Philippines on April 6, �Hall Pass� is a New Line Cinema presentation to be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Aly Michalka, The Wild Party Girl in �The Roommate�

Aly Michalka, who recently appeared in �Easy A� opposite Emma Stone and stars in the hit TV series �Hellcats,� now plays Tracy, the high-energy party girl in Columbia Pictures� new suspense thriller �The Roommate.�

A finely tuned tale of madness and role reversal, �The Roommate� is packed with ingenious twists and heart-stopping surprises as Sara (Minka Kelly), a na�ve college freshman begins to suspect that her roommate, Rebecca (Leighton Meester) is not what she appears to be.

Dorm mate to both Sara and Rebecca, Tracy is the first obstacle for Rebecca in her friendship with Sara. �Tracy is a wild girl,� says Michalka. �She has a great personality, and likes to drink and meet guys. She makes it her job to ensure Sara has a social life. Rebecca does what she has to in order to put the kibosh on the friendship, because it gets in her way.�

Michalka was attracted to the script�s edgy, dark look at campus life. �It�s a creepy story, without crossing over into the horror genre,� she says. �It�s still in the realm of reality, but it takes you into this world that is uneasy and unsettling from the very start. As Rebecca, Leighton definitely has a crazed look in her eyes. From what I�ve seen, she definitely scares me.�

The actress, who has not attended college, says that working on the movie was an education in itself. �It was a very chill set,� shares Michalka. �I was excited to be able to be part of a young and up-and-coming cast. Doing this film made it seem like I was going to college - minus the whole creepy roommate thing.�

Also a musician and songwriter, Aly Michalka is a star on the rise with several exciting projects on the horizon. She currently stars in the lead role of the new CW drama series �Hellcats� opposite Ashley Tisdale. She plays �Marti� a college student that is forced to join the competitive Hellcats cheerleading squad in order to save her scholarship and stay in school. She also recently starred in the Screen Gems comedy feature �Easy A� opposite of Emma Stone. In addition to her many film roles, she is also working on another album with her sister AJ Michalka. The duo is now known as �78violet.�

Michalka began her acting career with a starring role on The Disney Channel�s �Phil of the Future� about a family from the future trying to live in the modern world. She next starred in two Disney Channel films, �Now You See It� and �Cow Belles,� as well as the Disney pilot �Haversham Hall.� She also starred in the MTV original movie �Super Sweet Sixteen: The Movie.�

Most recently Michalka was seen starring in Summit Entertainment�s �Bandslam� opposite Vanessa Hudgens and Gaelen Connell.

Opening across the Philippines on April 6, �The Roommate� is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

Amy Adams is Lois Lane in Superman Reboot

Actress Amy Adams has landed the role of Daily Planet journalist Lois Lane in Zack Snyder's upcoming 'Superman' reboot.

According to the L.A. Times, Director Zack Snyder called the 36-year-old actress on Sunday morning, March 27, to inform her of the good news.

Zack Snyder said, �There was a big, giant search for Lois. It was obviously a really important role. We did a lot of auditioning but we had this meeting with Amy Adams and after that I just felt she was perfect for it,� and added, �It goes back to what I�ve said about Superman and making him relevant and empathetic to today�s audience. That applies to Lois as well. She has to be in the same universe as him.�

British actor Henry Cavill has already been cast as the new Man of Steel and alter ego Clark Kent.

Actress Diane Lane is also attached to this film as she is set to play as Martha Kent.

Warner Bros. is targeting December 2012 for the film's release.

Willing Willie's March 12 Episode Featuring Willie Revillame and Jan-Jan Causes Anger in Cyberspace

The video clip of ''Willing Willie'' contestant ''Jan-Jan'' has triggered a new round of controversy for the show's host Willie Revillame. Dated March 12 and has since circulated on Facebook and Twitter, it shows a six-year-old boy crying while dancing seemingly like a macho dancer. The video has had 273,120 hits as of press time.

Revillame was quoted as commenting on the routine, thus: ''Ganyan ho ang hirap ng buhay ng tao...pinahanga mo ako Jan-Jan. ... Ibang klase ka Jan-Jan... (laughs) May luha pa iyan ha... Kaya niya ginagawa 'yon para sa pamilya.''

Some netizens are outraged over the matter, labeling it ''stupid,'' ''degrading'' and maybe an act of ''child abuse.''

''watch guys. you don't do this to a kid!! shame on willing willie! shame on all the STUPID PEOPLE who clapped!! SHAME!!'' one user said.

''this video shows how WILLING WILLIE made fun with a 6 year-old kid! grabeh! binabastos na yung batang walang alam sa nangyayari sa kanya! tsk! pinilit lang nga siguro yung bata na gawin yung talent niya na yun! tsk! at etong walang PAKIALAM na HOST eh lalong PINAG-LARUAN ANG BATA!!! SHAME ON YOU WILLIE REVILLAME!'' said another.

Even some celebrities tweeted their comments about the viral video.

''iamsuperbianca (Bianca Gonzalez): sad to hear about this youtube clip circulating. this bullying has gone too far.''

''gangbadoy (Gang T. Badoy): I've heard a lot of stories abt Willie Revillame, many say he is kind & generous, some say he isn't. All I know is oncam he bullied a kid; I wonder if TV5 is proud of this clip? TV5, your biggest star picks on a kid. Think about it; I hope MVP sees that video clip of Willie bullying the kid and not ignore nor shrug it off, maski privately reprimand man lang.''

''momblogger (Noem Lardizabal-Dado): I think What Willie Revillame did to this 6 year old kid may be in violation of R.A. 7610 Section 3 (b) ''Child abuse''''

''jimparedes (Jim Paredes): i was disgusted by it. It is child abuse and degrading.''

''KatDeCastro (Kat De Castro): Basta all I can is: kids/minors should never be humiliated on TV. There should be a law on this. Protect the rights of the child.''

One YouTube user posted: ''For those who believe this is an appalling child abuse, please email your concerns to Sec. Dinky Soliman of DSWD (dinky@dswd.gov.ph) and MTRCB (admin@mtrcb.gov.ph) so that appropriate actions may be done... Thank you and let's hope nobody ever humiliates a child like this ever? again, may it be on national TV or not.''

But Jan-Jan's camp is not filing any complaint against Willie Revillame or ''Willing Willie,'' according to ''Paparazzi.''

Lea Salonga tweeted the news March 27, ''The latest c/o Paparazzi: Confirmed that the 6yr old boy that guested on WW is not filing a complaint. He & fam is ecstatic that he made it.''

- Source

Mila Kunis Named as Cosmopolitan's Fun Fearless Female of 2011

The 27-year-old Black Swan star Mila Kunis was awarded by Cosmopolitan Magazine as Fun Fearless Female of the Year in the ceremony held last March 7 at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.

During her acceptance speech, Mila shared that she subscribed to Cosmopolitan when she was 15.

'Arthur' star Russell Brand, meanwhile, took home the magazine's Fun Fearless Male of the Year title.

Cristine Reyes Believes Sarah Geronimo's Peace Offering

The camp of Cristine Reyes has finally spoken on the reported reconciliation between her and Sarah Geronimo amid speculations that the Pop Star Princess�s move to iron things out with her was a mere publicity stunt.

Sarah's former boyfriend and now Cristine�s boyfriend, Rayver Cruz, said he wants to put all speculations to rest.

�Happy ako para sa kanila, para sa aming lahat. Let�s put it sa past, hindi na kailangang ibalik,� said Rayver.

Rayver was in the middle of the much publicized misunderstanding between the 2 actresses last year.

�The Buzz� tried to get Cristine�s comment, but she declined to discuss the controversy. But �The Buzz� sources, however, said Cristine has never questioned Geronimo�s sincerity.

Derek Ramsay Caught Kissing Another Girl in Dumaguete

Couple Derek Ramsay and girlfriend Angelica Panganiban have vehemently denied that the actor has a girlfriend in Dumaguete.

Rumors have it that Derek was seen kissing a girl at the lobby of a hotel in Dumaguete. It was also said that they checked in very drunk and called room service the next day.

Derek admitted that he went to Dumaguete to recruit players for a frisbee team.

�Theres no truth to this thing. Nagpunta ako ng Dumaguete para magrecruit ng players tapos may girlfriend na ako? Chineck in daw ako sa hotel na kaming dalawa lang,� he said.

He said the woman the rumors were referring to �is a very nice girl who comes from a decent family. I�ll be going back to Dumaguete regularly coz I�m sponsoring 5 kids from there to play.�

He said she and her friends showed him around the city.

He also appealed to his detractors to stop making up stories.

�Nasasaktan din ako guys sa mga nangyayari, sa mga nagagawa ninyo. I know I smile it off but kinda insulting na lagi na lang may babae ako kahit saan ako pumunta,� he said.

Angelica, on the other hand, said she is standing by the actor.

�Mahirap po kaming patumbahin, pinatibay na kami ng panahon at pinatibay niyo kami, kung patuloy niyo kaming hihilahin pababa, patuloy naman kaming lalaban pataas,� she wrote on her blog.

Derek, meanwhile, thanked all their fans for their continued support.

�Sa fans namin ni Angel thanks for supporting us. Angel and I are very happy. If you don�t like me for Angel sana naman isipin ninyo na lang ang happiness ni Angel. Maybe she�s happy with me. You're entitled to your opinion. You can say whatever you want to say. At the end of the day, decision namin ni Angel if masaya pa kami sa isa�t isa,� he said.

Reese Witherspoon - Jim Toth Wedding Details

Oscar winning actress Reese Witherspoon and Hollywood agent Jim Toth who got engaged last December finally exchanged "i dos" last Saturday night, March 26, 2011.

The small intimate "Southern-themed" ceremony with around 140 guests happened at the actress' six-acre ranch home in Ojai, California

"The Southern theme reflects her roots. Candles and flowers, mostly roses and calla lilies, will be everywhere in white and soft pastels for an intimate feel," a source explained.

"Reese knows exactly how she wants the wedding to be. Comfortable, but very classy and incredibly romantic." the source added.

Celebrity friends including Renee Zellweger, expectant mom Alyssa Milano and her CAA agent husband, Robert Downey, Jr. and his wife, Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves and Tobey Maguire and his wife, Jennifer, as well as Salma Hayek were among the 140 guests who watched the Water For Elephants star wed the Hollywood agent wearing a custom-designed Monique Lhuillier dress.

Reese's children Ava, 11, and Deacon, seven, from her seven-year marriage to actor Ryan Phillippe took part in the ceremony and the her best friend Heather Rosenfield was matron of honour.

The bride walked down the aisle to traditional wedding song 'Here Comes the Bride' but a southern feel was added with 'Tennessee Waltz' playing during the procession.

The happy couple were married by Reverend Jimmy Bartz, founder of Thad's church in Santa Monica where the couple attends weekly Sunday services, in a 20-minute ceremony and exchanged wedding rings designed by jeweller William Goldberg.

This is the second marriage for 35 year-old Reese and the first for 40 year-old Toth. Reese began dating Toth in early 2010 after breaking off a three-year relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal. Toth hails from the former steel mill town of Aliquippa, Pa., and works as a co-head of the motion picture division of the CAA talent agency.

Love or Duty? Enemies To Turn Into Lovers in �My Princess�

A royal welcome is about to take place on Monday, March 28, as the year�s biggest Korean drama �My Princess� finally arrives on Philippine TV.

Topbilled by Asia�s premiere actor Song Seung Hun as �Ethan� and Korea�s most beautiful woman Kim Tae Hee as �Lizelle,� �My Princess� promises to heat up the season with 100% kilig and romance.

Find out what happens when Lizelle, an ordinary student who makes a living from dressing up like a princess, turns out to be a real princess.

Lizelle�s dream to be with her father crumbled upon learning that he's already dead. But what really turned her life around was the discovery that she has royal blood! She will meet Ethan, a rich diplomat and the grandson of the man that destroyed her and her father�s lives.

Lizelle accepts the challenge of being a princess to clear her father�s name but it won�t be an easy task as Ethan is also dead set to prevent the restoration of the monarchy because this would mean giving up the fortune he grew up with.

Amid their petty quarrels and disagreements, something unexpected will happen between the two �mortal enemies� - and that�s falling in love with each other.

What will Lizelle choose, her duty as princess or her feelings for Ethan? Can Ethan give up everything for Lizelle?




Experience 100% kilig in the romantic love story of �My Princess,� starting this Monday, March 28, 5pm on ABS-CBN�s Kapamilya Gold, before �Mula sa Puso.�

Video to Watch: Bida Best sa Tag-Araw - Kapamilya Summer Station ID 2011

ABS-CBN has just revealed the network's 2011 Summer Station ID called �Bida Best sa Tag-Araw� on ASAP Rocks this afternoon, March 27, 2011.

The star-studded Kapamilya Summer Station ID 2011 features the biggest names and upcoming big stars of the Kapamilya network.

For more details about ABS-CBN 2011 Summer Station ID, click HERE.

Video to Watch: Halo-Halo Ang Summer Saya - Kapuso Summer Station ID 2011

GMA-7 releases the station's 2011 Summer Station ID called �Halo-Halo Ang Summer Saya� on Party Pilipinas' 1st Anniversary celebration this afternoon, March 27, 2011.

The plug features Kapuso network's upcoming programs like Captain Barbell, Family Feud: The Showdown Edition, Man vs. Beast, Star Box, Sisid, Jump, Amazing Cooking Kids, Munting Heredera, Spooky Nights Presents Bampirella, and Amaya.





To know more details about GMA-7 2011 Summer Station ID, click HERE.

Video to Watch: Party Pilipinas 1st Anniversary - Opening Number

Catch here the biggest and brightest opening production number of Party Pilipinas 1st anniversary celebration.

Dubbed as �PARTY BUONG PILIPINAS�, the celebration is currently happening live simultaneous in Cebu City, Davao City, Baguio City and in GMA Network in Quezon City.

Party Pilipinas - 1st Anniversary Opening Number March 27, 2011 (Part 1):

Party Pilipinas - 1st Anniversary Opening Number March 27, 2011 (Part 2):

Sam Milby - Marie Digby Back in Each Other's Arms?

Japanese-American YouTube sensation Marie Digby is currently visible in several ABS-CBN talk shows and hanging out with few Kapamilya actress. Will this mean that she will official be part of the Kapamilya network? Was Sam Milby, who was previously linked to her part of her decision to pursue a career locally?

In an interview, Marie said that her relationship with Sam was stalled due to the distance that separates the two.

�We live in two different countries. It's hard to make a normal relationship work out let alone a very long distance one. I'm sure that was the big factor.

"Who knows? It's hard to tell what's gonna happen in the future, what the circumstance are. I don't know but I'm not gonna close my door."

Sam Pinto Admits Kissing Photo With Simon Atkins; Simon Keeps His Silence on The Issue

DLSU Green Archer's basketball star-model Simon Atkins is still mum on the kissing photo that has circulated on the internet.

The photo showing Simon kissing a girl suspected to be Sam Pinto is the talk of the town for quite sometime now but neither he confirms nor deny if something is really going on with him and Sam.

However, Sam Pinto bravely faced the controversy and already shared her side of the story.

Sam admitted that the whole �kissing photo� is true and that she is indeed the girl in the said photo.

�All I can say is, it�s true. It�s me and that�s him.� she said.

But Sam further clarified that the photo was taken years ago and added that Simon was once his boyfriend but had broken up two years ago.




On the other hand, Simon who became more controversial recently when he expressed his eagerness to meet young Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu through twitter, were seen going out with another Kapamilya star Ni�a Jose. A photo of them was uploaded by anonymous_jane on Twitter and has become one of the hottest topics of discussion among the news-mongers.




Simon immediately reacted that Ni�a is just a friend.

"What�s wrong with the picture? They created something out of that picture that isn�t true,� he tweeted.




Simon was also vocal about his admiration of Kapuso actress Iza Calzado. He was also rumored to be Rhian Ramos ex-boyfriend but they both denied and reiterated that they were just friends during high school days.

Mmmm...chickboy much?!?

ShowbizBlogPh: Amazing Race Pinoy Edition Soon on TV5

Jun Lalin on Twitter: TV5 gets the local franchise rights of world's highest rating reality game show Amazing Race.

These news came straight from TV5 management when they made an announcement to advertisers during one of the station's trade launch.


GMA-7: Mark Herras, Kris Bernal and Rocco Nacino whip up their one-of-a-kind dance moves for television's most-awaited danserye with the working title "Jump In". Soon on GMA-7.


ABS-CBN: Angel Locsin who is known to be an active advocate for the wellness of women said that she is neither pro- nor anti-RH bill but believes that the proposed law still needs to be checked further: �Ako, pro-life ako, as in pro-life. Ayaw ko i-entertain ang abortion. Pero ang pro-life, ang mabuhay ang tao ng disente...ako ay para sa planado, mulat at responsableng pagpapamilya. Kailangan i-dissect pa ang bill. Hindi lamang ito para sa family planning, kalusugan ng ina at anak. Hindi mangyayari ito kung walang education, social services,� she said.

Senator Ping Lacson Back in Manila After 14 Months of Hiding

Yes, at last...he's back!

Sen. Panfilo Lacson finally resurfaced after leaving the country over 14 months ago to evade arrest when he was tagged as the mastermind in the Dacer-Corbito murder case.

Lacson arrived in Cebu City on Saturday aboard a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong. Flight CX 921 landed at the Mactan International Airport at 11:42 a.m.

His return was unannounced but not unexpected. He went through the immigration process at the Cebu airport with travel documents. Previously, the legal impediments for his return have been cleared.

He later flew to Manila in the evening. Authorities from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport confirmed that Lacson arrived via RPC 2711, a Baron-type, twin-engine plane.

The private plane landed at 6:40 p.m. and taxied to the General Aviation area, away from other airport terminals for commercial airlines and out of sight of mediamen.

Airport authrorities said Lacson's son Allan and 4 escorts met the senator at the private hangar.

The senator will spend time with family, according to Gerry de Belen, a staff of Lacson.

Lacson reportedly went staight home to Ayala Alabang village in Muntinlupa City.

De Belen said Lacson will hold a press conference on Monday.

Lacson is expected to join his 22 colleagues at the Senate in May. The senators will convene and act as senator-justices in the impeachment trial of Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez.

- Source

Ayala Greenbelt Prohibits 'Poor People' From Entering Their Mall, A Hoax! According To Ayala Land, Inc.

Ayala Land Inc., has denied posting the signage which bears the message 'poor people and other disturbing realities are prohibited from entering the Greenbelt Mall'.

In a statement posted on their website, Ayala Land Inc. said the signage is a prank and they are investigating on the matter.

This is regarding the alleged signage that has been posted today, 24 March 2011, at the Greenbelt mall, a photo of which has been circulating online. This signage is not authorized and is not part of Greenbelt�s official mall signage.

The Ayala Malls Management does not tolerate such pranks and is currently investigating the matter. We shall be coordinating with the proper authorities for corresponding actions to be taken.

We would like to reassure everyone that Greenbelt is for the enjoyment of the public and the community it serves."

- Ayala Land Inc.

TV5's 'Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak' Flares Up on Its Pilot Week

TV5's most daring and intriguing dramaserye, Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak, continues to bag high ratings after its successful premiere last March 21. Viewers are definitely hooked on the intriguing scenes and captivating story the primetime series presented on its pilot week.

Highlights of Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak's debut included the controversial batis scene of Dahlia (Arci Mu�oz) and Daisy (Ritz Azul) and the two sisters' misadventures in chasing their lifelong dream of becoming star dancers.

Also making the TV screen sizzle with heated passion and rousing excitement were the accidental encounter and forbidden mutual understanding of Dahlia and Marco (Victor Basa), the intense illicit affair of Violet (Valerie Concepcion) and Mr. A (Richard Gomez), and the brewing conflict between Violet and Mr. A's watchful wife, Ms. O (Ruffa Gutierrez).

There is also the hard-line competition between Violet and Ivy (Carla Humphries) which will eventually reveal more aggressive scenes.




Expect more fiery revelations and interesting characters as Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak gets on the sensational plot points of its highly absorbing story. Don't miss out on the controversies that people are bound to talk about from every episode of Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak, airing weeknights after Babaeng Hampaslupa on TV5.

Solenn Heussaff, Akihiro Sato and Ygor Pignatari - Penshoppe Summer 2011 Ad Campaign

Catch here the behind the scenes and official Penshoppe Summer 2011 ad campaign photos featuring its prime models Solenn Heussaff, Akihiro Sato and Ygor Pignatari.

Solenn Heussaff




Ygor Pignatari




Akihiro Sato

Photos courtesy of Penshoppe