Philippine international singing sensation Charice performed in America’s top-rating morning show “Good Morning America.”

Charice appeared in the show to promote David Foster’s new CD-DVD “Hitman: David Foster & Friends.” Charice has two tracks in the album together with music icons Kenny G., Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Brian McKnight, Katharine McPhee, Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion.

Charice performed the award-winning hit songs “I Have Nothing” and “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston and received enthusiastic applause from the American audience.

David Foster is now producing the very first international) album of Charice which is set for release in the U.S. on early part of 2009.


The Amazing Race Asia Season 3 (TARA 3) official winner is best buddies Sam and Vince of Hongkong. They won the race’s cash prize of 100,000 U.S. dollars.

Philippine's Geoff Rodriguez and Tisha Silang, tagged as "dating couple", finished second. While friends Ida and Tania of Malaysia came in third place.



The Amazing Race Asia 3 started with 10 teams—which also include pairs from India, South Korea, and Thailand—but only three teams made it into the finish line.

The race began in Bangkok, Thailand and it ended in Phuket, Thailand. In between, the teams were able to go to Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, India, and Oman.

TARA is hosted by Allan Wu.

Dyesebel ended its run last October 2008 by being the no. 1 tv series nationwide.

After getting beaten by the Singing Bee last September, Dyesebel grabbed the lead again last October with 33.6% and topped the NUTAM race for Weekday primetime programs. On the daytime race, Wowowee still the no. 1 spot nationwide despite strong showings of GMA afternoon soap operas.

Another TV special ruled the weekend primetime race, this time it’s the grand dream night of Pinoy Dream Academy Little Dreamers. In the weekend daytime race, it’s still Wowowee on top.

Here are the Top 10 weekday and weekend programs for the month of October based on a survey conducted by AGB Nielsen among NUTAM households:

Top Weekday Programs (Daytime)

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 22.6%
2. Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) - 20.7%
3. Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 20.3%
4. El Cuerpo Del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 19.7%
5. Pieta (ABS-CBN) - 19.2%
6. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 18.7%
7. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 18.6%
8. Street Fighter (GMA-7) - 18.1%
9. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 18%
10. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 17.7%

Top Weekday Programs (Primetime)

1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 33.6%
2. Dyosa (ABS-CBN) - 33%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 32.3%
4. I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - 30.9%
5. Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN) - 30.1%
6. Gagambino (GMA-7) - 29.5%
7. Codename: Asero (GMA-7) - 29.4%
8. Ako Si Kim Samsoon (GMA-7) - 27.7%
9. La Lola (GMA-7) - 26.4%
10. Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (ABS-CBN) - 25.9%

Top Weekend Programs (Daytime)

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 22.3%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.1%
3. ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) - 19%
4. Dragon Ball Z (GMA-7) - 18.7%
5. Your Song (ABS-CBN) - 17.6%
6. Cinema FPJ Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 17.1%
7. Bakugan Battle Brawlers (GMA-7) - 15.6%
8. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) - 15.4%
9. Takeshi’s Castle (GMA-7) - 15.2%
10. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 14.1%

Top Weekend Programs (Primetime)

1. Pinoy Dream Academy Little Grand Dream Night (ABS-CBN) - 37.5%
2. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 31.1%
3. Komiks (ABS-CBN) - 30.4%
4. Pinoy Dream Academy Little Dreamers (ABS-CBN) - 28.1%
5. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 26.7%
6. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 26.3%
7. Bitoy’s Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 25.7%
8. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 24.9%
9. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 23.6%
10. That’s My Doc (ABS-CBN) - 23.4%

Figures courtesy of AGB Nielsen via PEP

GMA Films and Regal Entertainment reportedly announced that the movie “One True Love” starring Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, and Iza Calzado earned 10 million pesos in gross sales on its opening day.

One True Love was given a "B" grade by the Cinema Evaluation Board and rated PG-13 by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).

It will also be sh0wn in Guam starting November 21 up to December 5. There will also be screenings in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Las Vegas, and Hawaii.

Check out Rihanna’s new commercial for Gucci!

Gucci creative director Frida Giannini has said, “I wanted Rihanna on board with this project because she’s so young, so modern, and so iconic.”

Rihanna adds, “I have always been a fan of the Gucci brand and the products, especially their handbags. But most of all, I’m very very intrigued by what they’re doing with UNICEF. As an artist, I feel like it’s our duty to make it a better place if we can. I’m blown away by what UNICEF has been able to accomplish in Africa with the money that Gucci has donated to them. I’m very fortunate to be part of this wonderful collaboration.”

25% of all handbag proceeds from the “Tattoo Heart Collection” will benefit UNICEF.

Check out the commercial below and the behind-the-scenes video on YouTube.





Source: jared

After watching (ho-hum!) both Anne Curtis and Sam Milby's much publicized break-up at the Buzz (on a separate occassion), the love triangle between them and KC Concepcion is now getting hotter, bigger, and more interesting. Why? Because Sharon Cuneta, KC's mega mom, is now part of this brouhaha.


According to showbizjuice.com, Sharon can't contain her anger when she learned that Anne continuous to badmouth KC about stealing her boyfriend Sam. Sharon furiously said, "Huwag niyang idamay and anak ko sa problema niya kay Sam, kung hinde ako ang makakalaban niya.

Kung sakaling ligawan ni Sam ang anak ko, kasalanan ba niya 'yun?!!!"

Actor Jericho Rosales is very happy that the Metro Manila Film Fest (MMFF) committee is giving him a chance to work with KC Concepcion in the revival of the musical Katy. With music done by Jose Javier Reyes and conducted by Ryan Cayabyab, Katy will be staged at the Hotel Sofitel right after the MMFF Awarding Ceremonies on December 27.

Queen of Vaudeville Katy dela Cruz will be played by KC while Jericho will be portraying the role of Pepe, Katy’s one true love. “I feel very blessed to be working with very talented people, beautiful people…wow, that’s good news. Thank you,” Jericho stated.

GQ magazine has published the list of GQ Men of the Year 2008. The four magazine covers are available on newsstands now and feature President-elect Barack Obama, Mad Men star Jon Hamm, leading man Leonardo DiCaprio and Olympic athlete Michael Phelps.



Michael Phelps, the world's greatest swimmer who won eight gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has been honored as the 'Golden Boy of the Year' by GQ Magazine.

Other notable honorees in different fields include Leonardo DiCaprio "The Leading Man of the Year', James Franco 'Screen Idol of the Year', John Malkovich 'Mad Genius of the Year', Jason Statham 'Action Hero of the Year', and the newly-elected U.S. President Barack Obama 'Game Changer of the Year' award.

The only rose among the thorns is Megan Fox who was bestowed with the 'Obsession of the Year' award.

Here's the complete list of honorees for GQ Men of the Year Awards 2008:

CHAMPIONS: The Boston Celtics

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR: Thom Browne

LEADING MAN: Leonardo DiCaprio

VILLAIN: Aaro Eckhart

THE ARTIST: Shepard Fairey

KILLER YEAR: Brandon Flowers

SCREEN IDOL: James Franco

COMEBACK KID: Josh Hamilton

BREAKOUT: Jon Hamm

LEGEND: Ted Kennedy

THE MOGUL: Seth MacFarlane

MAD GENIUS: John Malkovich

FUNNYMAN: Danny McBride

RADIO GODS: MGMT + M.I.A.

COURT KING: Rafael Nadal

GAME CHANGER: Barack Obama

HEAVY MEDAL HERO: Chris Paul

DRAMA QUEEN: Sean Penn

LEADER OF THE YEAR: General David Petraeus

GOLDEN BOY: Michael Phelps

PRICK: Gordon Ramsay

DAREDEVIL OF THE YEAR: Alain Robert

ICON OF THE YEAR: Philip Roth

ACTION HERO: Jason Statham

LOCAL HERO OF THE YEAR: Neil Willenson

TOUGH GUYS OF THE YEAR: The Men Behind 'The Wire'

BOY GENIUS OF THE YEAR: Mark Zuckerberg

OBSESSION: Megan Fox

Diether Ocampo has jumped ober da bakod from being Kapamilya to being Kapuso. Last Monday night, Diether signed a maximum four-year contract with GMA Network.

Diether is set to do a Koreanovela adaptations. His first project is All About Eve with Iza Calzado, Sunshine Dizon, Jean Garcia, Eula Valdez and Richard Gomez.

Before signing up with GMA, Diether very kindly informed his bosses at ABS-CBN, the studio that discovered him and groomed him as member of Star Circle. His last project for ABS-CBN was the just-concluded soap Iisa Pa Lamang with Susan Roces, Gabby Concepcion and Claudine Barretto.

He will also do movies for GMA Films, the network’s sister company, and hosting jobs.

Diether will now join other former homegrown Kapamilya stars who also made the big switch. The list includes Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin, Paolo Contis, Camille Prats, and Heart Evangelista, to name a few.


Source: RFL

The newest fantaserye “Luna Mystika” starring Heart Evangelista and Mark Anthony Fernandez registered the all-time fifth highest pilot rating of 38.9% among GMA series next to Darna’s 47.1%, Encantadia’s 45.9%, Asian Treasures’ 41.8% and Codename: Asero’s 40.1%.

Luna Mystika registered the 3rd highest pilot rating this year, however, its 38.9% rating last Monday night was only good for second place with Gagambino registering its peak rating of 39.3%. Dyesebel still holds the record for the highest pilot rating in 2008 with 44.9% followed by Codename: Asero with 40.1%.

Codename: Asero, on the other hand, wasn’t able to maintain its pilot rating by ending last Friday with a lower than usual 32.5 percent.

Here are comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 shows from November 14 to 17, based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

November 14, Friday

Non-Primetime:
SiS (GMA-7) 9.2%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 9.3%
Rosalinda (GMA-7) 14%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 15.7%
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 23.7%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 16.3%
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 17.9%; Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) 19.9%; Pieta (ABS-CBN) 14.9%
Saan Darating ang Umaga? (GMA-7) 17.6%; El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) 14.8%; Las Tontas (ABS-CBN) 7.3%

Primetime:
Family Feud (GMA-7) 21.9%; Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) 16.1%
24 Oras (GMA-7) 28.2%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 23.4%
Codename: Asero (GMA-7) 32.5%; Dyosa (ABS-CBN) 24.4%
Gagambino (GMA-7) 32.6%; I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) 22.7%
La Lola (GMA-7) 30.8%; Pinoy Fear Factor (ABS-CBN) 23.4%
Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) 32.2%; Kahit Isang Saglit (ABS-CBN) 17.7%
Bubble Gang (GMA-7) 24.8%; Daboy Sa ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) 9.3%
Saksi (GMA-7) 11.6%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 5.2%

November 15, Saturday

Non-Primetime:
One True Love: The Making (GMA-7) 14.6%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 8.2%
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 22.9%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 15.3%
Startalk (GMA-7) 11.6%; Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) 8%
Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) 19.3%; Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) 10.7%
Pinoy Records (GMA-7) 22.3%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 20.2%

Primetime:
Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5? (GMA-7) 27%; Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo’s Tiny Tony (ABS-CBN) 19.4%
Bitoy’s Funniest Videos (GMA-7) 26.7%; Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) 24.6%
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) 30.8%; Banana Split (ABS-CBN) 17.5%
Imbestigador (GMA-7) 24.1%; XXX (ABS-CBN) 15%
Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7) 12.2%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 7.6%
Sine Totoo (GMA-7) 8%; Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN) 4.6%; Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (GMA-7) 3.7%

November 16, Sunday

Non-Primetime:
Takeshi’s Castle (ABS-CBN) 13.2%; Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) 9.6%
SOP (GMA-7) 15.3%; ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) 14.2%
Dear Friend (GMA-7) 12.3%; Your Song: My Only Hope (ABS-CBN) 13.3%
Showbiz Central (GMA-7) 14.3%; The Buzz (ABS-CBN) 11.2%

Primetime:
Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) 20.8%; The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) 18%
Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) 21.3%; Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) 20.6%
Mel & Joey (GMA-7) 25.6%; Rated K (ABS-CBN) 23.7%
All Star K (GMA-7) 26.1%; Sharon (ABS-CBN) 17.5%
Ful Haus (GMA-7) 20.2%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 13.1%
SNBO (GMA-7) 6.8%; Sunday’s Best (ABS-CBN) 3.6%

November 17, Monday

Non-Primetime:
SiS (GMA-7) 10.6%; Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) 7.9%
Rosalinda (GMA-7) 12%; Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) 14.9%
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) 24.5%; Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 15.9%
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) 20.1%; Pieta (ABS-CBN) 13%
Una Kang Naging Akin (GMA-7) 24.4%; La Traicion (ABS-CBN) 10.9%
Saan Darating ang Umaga? (GMA-7) 20.4%; Las Tontas (ABS-CBN) 6.6%

Primetime:
Family Feud (GMA-7) 19.6%; Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) 15.4%
24 Oras (GMA-7) 32.2%; TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) 24.7%
Luna Mystika (GMA-7) 38.9%; Dyosa (ABS-CBN) 20.7%; I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) 23.6%
Gagambino (GMA-7) 39.3%; Pinoy Fear Factor (ABS-CBN) 24.2%
La Lola (GMA-7) 36.3%; Kahit Isang Saglit (ABS-CBN) 15.6%
Survivor Philippines (GMA-7) 34.2%; Ripley’s Believe It Or Not (GMA-7) 21.7%; Bandila (ABS-CBN) 8.9%; Saksi (GMA-7) 11%

Source: AGB Nielsen via PEP

18-year-old Alejandra Andreu of Spain was crowned Miss International 2008. Miss Spain also won the Miss Photogenic award and her victory marked the third Miss International crown for Spain.

Runner-ups:
1st Runner-up: Colombia, María Cristina Díaz-Granados
2nd Runner-up: Poland, Anna Tarnowska
3rd Runner-up: China, Chang Wei Liu
4th Runner-up: Czech Republic, Zuzana Putnářová

Special Awards:
Miss Photogenic: Spain, Alejandra Andreu
Best National Costume: Aruba, Nuraysa Lispier
Miss Natural Beauty: Belarus, Tatiana Ryneiskaya
Miss Friendship: El Salvador, Georgina Cisneros

Miss Philippines Patricia Fernandez was one of the Top 12 finalists.

The recently concluded event was staged last November 8 at the Venetian Hotel in Macau, China.
Photo credit: Miss-International.org

There is really no stopping Marian Rivera.

After showing her dancing skills on Marimar and swimming her way to the top on Dysebel. Will Marian finally decided to bare flesh this time? I hope she does.

Before she even covers FHM, Uno, Maxim, or Playboy magazine, Ginebra San Miguel is lucky enough to have Marian as their calendar girl for 2009.

According to Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) marketing head Nelson S. Elises, "Napili namin si Marian dahil siya ang isa sa mga pinakakilalang artista sa panahong ito. Tulad ng Ginebra, alam naming lalong pang sisikat si Marian.”

The said calendar will be available in selected Metro Manila stores starting December of this year.

Former Ginebra calendar girls are Iwa Moto, Angelica Panganiban, Maureen Larrazabal, Belinda Bright, Maricar de Mesa, Aubrey Miles, Rica Peralejo, Geneva Cruz and Patricia Javier.

Is this the same product endorsement which is said to be the cause of Marian's break-up with her 7-year boyfriend Ervic Vijandre?

Right after Dingdong Dantes and Karylle admitted in public that they finally put an end to their relationship and that Marian Rivera is not the reason for their break-up, rumors about Marian being the third party and the reason for the break-up still persist.

In an official statement sent by Marian's camp to Showbiz Central last Sunday, November 9, Marian said that she is hurt by the accusation but still insist that she has nothing to do with the break-up.

Here is Marian's official statement:

"Aaminin ko na po na naaapektuhan na ako sa mga usap-usapan na ako ang dahilan ng breakup nina Dingdong at Karylle. Please lang po, huwag naman sanang gano'n.

"
Kahit ako o kahit sino siguro sa atin, walang makakaalam, makakaunawa, at higit sa lahat walang dapat manghimasok sa pinagdadaanan nilang dalawa. Silang dalawa lang po ‘yan. At kahit ako nga, walang nalalaman sa totoong namagitan sa kanilang dalawa.

"
Ang katatagan po ng kahit anong relasyon ay nakabase sa kung paano kayo makisama sa isa't isa, at kung paano ninyo haharapin ang mga pagsubok. Puwede kayong mag-fail o puwede kayong mag-stick together lalo. Nasa inyo na po ‘yon, di ba?

"
Kung tunay at wagas ang pagtititnginan ninyo sa isa't isa, at you can stand the test of time, hindi kayo maghihiwalay. Pagsubok kasi ‘yan. Walang isa na may kasalanan o masisisi pag nagkahiwalay. Alam ko po ‘yan dahil naranasan ko din kasi.

"
Masakit mapagbintangan, lalo na't hindi totoo. Sinasabi ko nang hayagan, wala po kaming serious relationship ni Dingdong. Ang meron kami ay isang magandang love team, isang magandang samahan, na salamat sa Diyos ay naging effective naman at tinanggap ng mga nanonood sa amin. Gusto ko pong alagaan at ipagpatuloy ‘yan hangga't binibigyan kami ng pagkakataon.

"Maraming salamat."

Here are the winners of the 21st Aliw Awards held at the Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavilion last November 11:

Best Child Performer:
Mauna Kea Chan

Best New Artist - Male:
Lex Lopez

Best New Artist - Female:
Charice

Best Choral Group:
UP Concert Chorus

Best Instrumentalist:
Nonoy Libanan

Best Dance Company:
Halili-Cruz Dance Co.

Best Modern Dance Company:
Air Dance

Best Cultural Group:
Pagdungawan Cultural Group of Mati, Davao Oriental

Best Emcee - Male:
Ryan Agoncillo

Best Emcee - Female:
Miriam Quiambao

Best Stand-Up Comedy Act - Male:
John Lapus

Best Stand-Up Comedy Act - Female:
Pokwang

Best Male Classical Performer:
Ramon Acoymo

Best Female Classical Performer:
Rachel Gerodias

Best Stage Actor in a Musical Play:
Robert Seña

Best Stage Actor in a Non-Musical Play:
Joey Paras

Best Stage Actress in a Musical Play:
Rachel Alejandro

Best Stage Actress in a Non-Musical Play:
Shamaine Buencamino

Best Stage Director in a Musical Play:
Nor Domingo

Best Stage Director in a Non-Musical Play:
Ricky Abad

Best Musical Production:
“Pagong At Matsing”

Best Non-Musical Production:
“The Death Of Memory”

Best Male Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars:
Richard Poon

Best Female Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars:
Olivia

Best Group Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars:
Retrospect

Best Musical Director:
Gerard Salonga

Best Stage Director:
Freddie Santos

Best Performance in a Concert - Male:
Ogie Alcasid

Best Performance in a Concert - Group:
Loboc Childrens Choir

Best Major Concert - Male:
Martin Nievera

Best Major Concert - Female:
Lea Salonga

Best Collaboration:
Nonoy Libanan, Verni Varga, Isay Alvarez, May Bayot for “Music from the Heart”

Special Honor as World-Class Performer:
Arnel Pineda

Discovery of the Year:
Cardona Youth Musical Ensemble

Lifetime Achievement Awardees:
Ryan Cayabyab
Sining Kambayoka of Mindanao State University
Ingrid Santamaria
Reynaldo Reyes

Entertainer of the Year:
Ogie Alcasid

Star Cinema’s “My Only You” earned 62.2 million pesos on its 2nd week run. The movie is also at no. 10 spot of biggest pinoy movies for 2008, just right after Mag-Ingat Ka Sa Kulam which ended its run with a gross of 64.26 million pesos.
The Vhong Navarro-Toni Gonzaga movie is currently on track to surpass My Big Love’s (which also starred Toni Gonzaga) 68 million pesos and Supahpapalicious‘ (which also starred Vhong Navarro) 66.98 million pesos.

My Only U received a "B" grade from the Cinema Evaluation Board.

Philippine Box Office
(November 5-9, 2008)

1. Quantum of Solace - P53.63 M
2. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa - P30.37 M
3. My Only U - P15.34 M
4. High School Musical 2: Senior Year - P3.29 M
5. Max Payne - P581,446.03
6. City of Ember - P504,860.00
7. The House Bunny - P272,947.63
8. Body of Lies - P208,750.58
9. Eagle Eye - P165,315.96
10. Tropic Thunder - P66,008.86

“Tayong Dalawa” is an upcoming teleserye on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida featuring the loveteam of Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu with Jake Cuenca as the third wheel.

See preview below:

Nora Aunor’s 1982 classic movie “Himala” (Miracle) is CNN's Best Film of All Time in the Asia Pacific via a poll conducted by CNN.

Himala is about a girl who claims to have been chosen by the Virgin Mary as the messenger of good faith in a backward town. It’s a masterpiece of award-winning director Ismael Bernal starring erstwhile superstar Nora Aunor.

During the Asia Pacific Screen Awards on Tuesday in Australia’s Gold Coast, “Himala” was announced as the best film in the region. The film
won via online voting through CNN’s website.

Himala bested tough competitors, namely Oscar-winning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon from China; The Seven Samurai from Japan; Gabbeh from Iran; Gallipoli from Australia; Pather Panchali from India; Oscar-winning Spirited Away from Japan; Oldboy from South Korea; Internal Affairs from Hong Kong/China; and Chungking Express from China.

Himala was the Best Picture in 1982 Metro Manila Film Festival and 1983 Catholic Mass Media Awards. It also raked numerous awards that time from Famas to Urian. It also won the Bronze Hugo Price at the Chicago International Film Festival.

Karla Henry Paula of Philippines has been crowned Miss Earth 2008 on Sunday, November 09 (Manila time) at The Clark Expo Amphitheater, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines.

Here are the official results:

MISS EARTH 2008: PHILIPPINES, Karla Henry Paula

Miss Earth Air: TANZANIA, Miriam Odemba

Miss Earth Water: MEXICO, Abigail Elizalde

Miss Earth Fire: BRAZIL, Tatiane Alves

TOP 8 FINALISTS:
COLOMBIA, Mariana Rodríguez
SPAIL, Adriana Reverón
SWITZERLAND, Nasanin Nuri
VENEZUELA, Daniela Torrealba

TOP 16 SEMI-FINALISTS:
CZECH REPUBLIC, Hana Svobodová
KOREA, Seo Seol-hee
NIGERIA, Uko Ezinne
POLAND, Karolina Filipkowska
ROMANIA, Ruxandra Popa
RUSSIA, Anna Mezentseva
THAILAND, Piyaporn Deejing
USA, Jana Murrell

SPECIAL AWARDS:
Miss Photogenic - Miss Philippines
Best in National Costume - Miss Panama
Best in Swimsuit - Miss Mexico
Miss Talent - Miss Australia
Best in Long Gown - Miss Venezuela
Miss Friendship - Ecuador

85 CANDIDATES:
Albania, Rudina Suti
Argentina, Camila Solórzano Ayusa
Australia, Rachael Smith-Como
Bahamas, Garnell Storr
Belgium, Debby Gommeren
Bhutan, Tsokye Karchung
Bolivia, Carolina Urquiola
Bosnia & Herzegovina, Alisa Zlatarevic
Botswana, Nametso Ngwako
Brazil, Tatiane Alves
Canada, Denise Garrido
China, Ying Kun Zhou
Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), Yin Yin Tsai
Colombia, Mariana Rodríguez
Congo Republic, Katissia Kouta
Congo, D.R., Olga Tkishala Yumba
Costa Rica, Wendy Cordero
Cuba, Jessica Silva
Czech Republic, Hana Svobodová
Dominican Republic, Diana Flores
Ecuador, Andrea Carolina León
El Salvador, Teresita Gomez
England, Caroline Duffy
Ethiopia, Kidan Tesfahun
Finland, Minna Nikkila
France, Charlotte Lagauzere
Georgia, Sopiko Svimonishvili
Germany, Dayana Schult
Ghana, Sara Adoley Addo
Greece, Ria Antoniou
Guadeloupe, Jennifer Desbouiges
Guam, Jennifer Neves
Honduras, Kenia Melissa Andrade
Hungary, Krisztina Polgár
India, Tanvi Vyas
Indonesia, Hedhy Kurniati
Israel, Lin Mor
Italy, Caterina Pasquale
Jamaica, Simone Burke
Japan, Akemi Fukumura
Korea, Seo Seol-hee
Kosovo, Yllka Berisha
Latvia, Anita Baltruna
Lebanon, Sara Assi
Liberia, Marit Woods
Lithuania, Ingrida Kazlauskaite
Luxembourg, Nadia Neves Pereira
Macau, Qian Wei Na
Malaysia, Audrey Ng
Malta, Maria Galea
Martinique, Violene Grainville
Mexico, Abigail Elizalde
Netherlands, Melanie de Laat
New Zealand, Rachel Crofts
Nicaragua, Thelma Rodríguez
Nigeria, Uko Ezinne
Northern Ireland, Gemma Michelle Walker
Pakistan, Nosheen Idrees
Panama, Shassia Ubillus
Peru, Giuliana Zevallos
Philippines, Karla Paula Henry
Poland, Karolina Filipkowska
Romania, Ruxandra Popa
Russia, Anna Mezentseva
Rwanda, Cynthia Akazuba
Scotland, Courtney St. John
Serbia, Bojana Traljic
Singapore, Ivy Leow Kian Peng
Slovak Republic, Martina Tóthová
Slovenia, Sara Franceskin
South Africa, Matapa Maila
South Sudan, Nok Nora Duany
Spain, Adriana Reverón
Suriname, Priscilla Yhap
Sweden, Fanny Blomé
Switzerland, Nasanin Nuri
Tahiti, Vahinetua Flaccadori
Tanzania, Miriam Odemba
Thailand, Piyaporn Deejing
Turkey, Demet Karadeniz
Turks & Caicos, Sessily Pratt
Uganda, Victor Daisy Nabagereka
USA, Jana Murrell
Venezuela, Daniela Torrealba
Wales, Jamie Lee Williams

The news about former actress Criselda Volks sex video scandal is the talk of the town in different talk shows and on the internet. Although Criselda admitted on The Buzz that she is the girl on the four-part video, she said that it's a personal video and should not leaked the internet.

Kami ‘yon ng boyfriend ko ng five years. Kami ang magkasama so automatically siyempre nagvi-video-han kami. So, it was supposed to be a video na hindi kumalat. It’s a personal video,” she said while crying.

She also believes that her former boyfriend was not behind the proliferation of the video.

I don’t regret making the video because it was supposed to be a personal file, personal namin ‘yon. Sumasama ang loob ko doon sa naglabas ng video. Alam ko basically kung ano'ng laman ng video. Nakita ko ‘yong video sa phone at that time. Matagal na ‘yon, pero hindi ko inisip na lalabas ‘yon.” she added.

According to the article written by Rommel Llanes, "Apat ang sex videos, at sa apat na yun, pawang may close-up shots pa ang babaeng nasa video. May mga closeup shots din ang lalaking ka-sex ng babae sa video, bagama't bahagyang kita lamang ang mukha nito sa mga kuha dahil nasa akto ng pakikipag-sex."

Amidst the issue that real-life sweethearts Dingdong Dantes and Karylle have broken up because of Marian Rivera, the three have yet to speak to confirm what the real score is. Dingdong and Karylle continue to deny that they have decided to separate ways, with the actor even clarifying that Marian has nothing to do with the issue. News reports say that Marian and constant leading man Dingdong have developed feelings towards each other and the actress' recent breakup with her non-showbiz boyfriend has given way for the two celebrities to pursue their alleged romance.

Meanwhile, on the Points, Opinions and Violent Reactions (POV) segment of The Buzz last Sunday, November 2, the three hosts Boy Abunda, Kris Aquino and Ruffa Gutierrez all shared bits of information in an effort to solve the puzzle. Ruffa went on to say that staff members from her previous film, Desperadas, who are now also the staff of Dingdong and Marian's upcoming movie said that the two are very close on the set. "Sila (staff) ang nagkukuwento na super-sweet daw ang dalawa kahit na walang press," Ruffa revealed.

Kris on the other hand shared that her friend Popoy Caritativo, who is also Marian's manager, told her that the actress and Dingdong aren’t a couple yet. "Hindi sila ni Dingdong pa," Kris quoted Popoy. Popoy also told Kris that Marian is currently happy now, to which Ruffa interjected, "'Yung staff ng Desperadas said, si Marian daw has never been happier in her life." However Kris emphasized there’s nothing wrong with being happy but not at the cost of someone getting hurt. Kris also said that Marian has indeed broken up with her boyfriend because of a commercial deal he did not approve of.

Boy on his part said there shouldn’t be any difficulty for Karylle and Dingdong to say if the relationship has ended and it would definitely simplify their problems. Boy also added another juicy tidbit to the topic by saying he has talked to Marian's ex-boyfriend and he was told that there is no truth in rumors saying that he made Marian chose between him and the project.

The three hosts end the topic by saying that hopefully the issue between the couple and Marian be cleared up soon. Kris even added that she’ll ask Popoy if The Buzz can interview Marian to get her side on the controversy.

Unidentified men broke into the house of Wowowee host Willie Revillame at 516 Cameron Street in Corinthian Hills subdivision, Barangay Ugong Norte in Quezon City reportedly taking with them 3 million worth of watches and jewelry.

Nanakawan ako. Nakapasok doon sa likod, pero anyway dito sa Corinthian Hills eh nakuha iyong aking mga kaunting naipon na relos, alahas, eh hindi naman ako mahilig sa relos kaya nakatago lang lahat,” he said in an interview on ABS-CBN’s Umagang Kay Ganda.

Hindi ko naman ito kailangang ipublish. Pero ang importante dito, bumibili ka ng mamahaling bahay tapos iyong security mo, iyon ang nakakatakot. Hindi na iyong gamit, balewala na sa akin iyan, pero iyong papasukin ka sa madaling araw tapos may sasaksak o babaril sa yo, iyon mabigat iyon,” he added.

Investigators said the crime may have been committed between past midnight of November 1 and 6AM of November 3. Revillame was away during the weekend and only discovered the incident past 3AM Monday.

The Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) once again pays tribute to those who have promoted Christian values in an outstanding way, in radio, press, advertising, television, and film.

And this year's winners are:

Radio

Best Counseling Program: Dr. Love (DZMM 630 / ABS-CBN)
Best Public Service Program: Sugpuin Ang Korupsyon (DZRH / CCP)
Best Drama Program: Nagmamahal Manay Gina (DZBB / GMA); Sugpuin Ang Korupsyon (DZRH / CCP)
Best Educational Program: Konsyumer at iba pa (DZMM 630 / ABS-CBN)
Best Entertainment Program: Back To The Eighties (Monster Radio RX 93.1)

Television

Best Adult Educational/Cultural Program: I-Witness The GMA Documentaries (GMA-7); Jay Taruc’s “Batang Kalabaw” and “Sandra Aguinaldo’s Iskul Ko No.1″
Best Business News/Feature: Asenso Pinoy TV (ABC-5)
Best Children’s Program: Kids On Q (QTV-11)
Best Drama Series/Program: Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN)
Best Entertainment Program: Day Off (QTV-11)
Best News Magazine: Rated K (ABS-CBN)
Best News Program: TV Patrol Central Visayas (ABS-CBN Cebu)
Best Public Service Program: Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7)
Best Special Event Coverage: Simbang Gabi Sa ABC (2007) (ABC-5)
Best Sports Show: Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN)
Best Talk Show: Mel and Joey (GMA-7); The Sweet Life (QTV-11)
Best TV Special Habilin: Ang Pitong Huling Wika ni Hesus (ABS-CBN)

Music

Best Album, Religious: Bukas Palad Hindi Kita Malilimutan (Jescom-Jesuit Music Ministry)
Best Album, Secular: Isang Kinabukasan (Wency Cornejo/GMA Records)
Best Music Video: Isang Kinabukasan (Wency Cornejo/GMA Records)

Special Citation

Best Entertainment (TV): Sharon (ABS-CBN)
Best Drama (TV): Mga Mata ni Angelita (GMA-7)
Best Album, Secular: H.O.P.E. (Star Records, mixed artists)
Best Album, Religious: Rebirth (Universal Records, Gary Valenciano); Acoustic Recollection (Emmanuel Music)
Best Music Video: Balik SaBayan (Star Records)
Best Entertainment (Radio): Wan Dey Isang Araw (DZAS-AM)
Best Business News (Radio): Sikap Pinoy (DZMM 630 / ABS-CBN); Radyo Negosyo (DZMM 630 / ABS-CBN)
Best News Program: Radyo Patrol Balita (DZMM 630 / ABS-CBN)
Best Education Program: Sa Kabukiran (DZMM 630 / ABS-CBN); Sulyap Kultura (DZRM 1278 Radyo Magasin & DZRP Radyo Pilipinas Overseas); Art 2 Art with Liza Macuja (DZRH)
Serviam Award - Fr. Salvatore Putzu of the Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Foundation

19-year-old former barista and gym instructor Jace Flores is the 9th castaway to be eliminated from GMA-7’s Survivor Philippines.

In the first Tribal Council after the Naak and Jarakay merge (they are now known as Chalam), Jace was the first to be voted out in a close battle with castaway Kiko. Jace got 6 votes while Kiko got 4.

I was expecting na at least magka-tie pero something happened e pero di ko pa alam so ok lang. Parang betrayed na parang hurt, sobrang unexpected pero ok lang I still love you guys and good luck. It’s the game, I shouldn’t take it personally so ok lang.” said Jace in his exit interview.

21-year-old Valerie “Bangs” Garcia graces the cover of Maxim Philippines Magazine’s November 2008 issue.

As cover girl, Valerie says she is more than ready for this new kind of challenge. However, it doesn’t mean she’s dropping her wholesome image. She says that she wants to be sexy but sweet.

After being introduced in the action series “Palos” she will now play the role of Judy Ann Santos’ sister in the upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye “Humingi Ako Sa Langit.”

Five fast-rising and in-demand sexy models in the country are FHM's Special 100th Issue Blowout cover girls this November.

These girls are:


Precious Adona - BeBench model search finalist who was introduced in the sexy film “Torotot” opposite Baron Geisler.

Jacq Yu - Aubrey Miles’ partner in the Amazing Race Asia season 1.

Joyce So - Winner of Mossimo Bikini Summit in 2006.

Gail Nicholas - Winner of Mossimo Bikini Summit in 2007 and one of Pinoy Fear Factor “participantes.”

Cherry Ann Kubota - Gail’s runner-up in the 2007 Mossimo Bikini Summit.

FHM Philippines November 2008 issue is now available in magazine outlets nationwide.