Charice sings "Jingle Bell Rock" at NBC Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2010 Special

Asian Pop Star Charice, with a new hairstyle, did a pretty amazing version of "Jingle Bell Rock" last night, November 30, 2010, at the Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2010.

Charice with Boyz II Men, Jessica Simpson, Josh Groban & Kylie Minogue

The Christmas in Rockefeller Center is an annual special by NBC and for 2010, Charice was among the topnotch performers along with Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, Josh Groban, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Susan Boyle and many others.

It was shown at 8PM Tuesday on NBC (Wednesday morning in Manila).

Watch a Youtube video of Charice singing "Jingle Bell Rock" at NBC Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2010:

Photo Credits: Jethro Parcon on Tumblr / Video courtesy of NBC / Upload by Raytatlo

Georgina Wilson graces Cosmopolitan Philippines cover this December 2010

The super gorgeous Georgina Wilson lands on the December 2010 issue of Cosmopolitan Philippines.

She's so lovely, isn't she? Cosmo describes Georgina as someone who has both beauty and brains. I totally agree.

It's actually refreshing to see Georgina, a model and VJ, on Cosmopolitan cover 'coz the mag has always featured teleserye or movie stars in the country, or any extra famous celebs from Hollywood on its
cover.

I actually thought that a Kapuso star will be Cosmo's last cover girl for 2010 'coz it had mostly Kapamilya stars on its cover this year and
only 1 Kapuso (Marian Rivera).

With Georgina as its cover girl, Cosmo has actually made its smartest choice this 2010.

I'll definitely grab a copy of Cosmopolitan December 2010 issue, which also has the super nice and super hot Fabio Ide as its Man on Fire for
the month.

Iya Villania poses sexy as Tanduay Rhum 2011 Calendar Girl

TV host-actress Iya Villania shed off her wholesome image as she posed sexy for Tanduay Rhum 2011 Calendar.

Wearing 6 different swimsuits, Iya is photographed also in various
shots and poses for the 2011 calendar.

Her poses are actually not so provocative but the Aussie-raised
Filipino is so seductive, saucy hot, sexy and very classy.
Did I miss any adjective to describe her?

And the very fact that Iya is showing lots of skin for the first time,
her Tanduay Rhum 2011 Calendar definitely would leave many jaws dropping for her.

Expect a lot more daring Iya Villania in 2011. An FHM cover perhaps would be next for her.

Check out more Iya's photos for Tanduay Rhum 2011 calendar:

Previous Tanduay Rhum Calendar Girls were Katrina Halili (2007), Ehra Madrigal (2008), Bangs Garcia (2009) and Niña Jose (2010).

Photos courtesy of Tanduay Rhum / Boy Borja

12 pairs of stars take on the "Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge"

"Puso ng Pasko Artista Challenge" will be replacing Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown which will air its grand finale on December 3, 2010.

Starting December 6 on GMA Telebabad, 12 pairs of celebrities will take on the challenge in "Puso ng Pasko", the 1st ever reality Krismaserye on Philippine TV.

They will all compete in various challenges and win for the 12 families and communities (1 for each pair). Over 5 million worth of prizes are at stake in the competition.

Original hosts of "Puso ng Pasko" were reportedly real-life lovers Dingdong Dantes-Marian Rivera and Drew Arellano-Iya Villania.

But we all know what happened to Iya right? She stayed with ABS-CBN, leaving Drew as host in the show.

Richard Gutierrez meanwhile was supposed to be one of the 12 challengers with Solenn Heussaff as his partner. But Chard eventually backed out. Why? (For sure, you guys could guess the reason why!).

On Showbiz Central yesterday, it was announced that the official hosts of Puso ng Pasko Artista Challenge are Drew Arellano, Rhian Ramos, Vicky Morales and Richard Gutierrez.

Husband-and-wife Cesar Montano and Sunshine Cruz are last-minute addition as one of the 12 pairs, taking over the slot of Richard & Solenn.

Mykiru is FIRST to have the complete list of the 12 celebrity challengers. Meet them:

Rocco Nacno & Kris Bernal, Ynna Asistio & Mark Herras


Heart Evangelista and Ervic Vijandre


Bianca King and Aljur Abrenica


Rachelle Ann Go and Kris Lawrence


Bubbles Paraiso & Benjie Paras, Carla Abellana & Geoff Eigenmann, Sam Pinto & Paolo Contis, Mariz Umali & Raffy Tima

Not in Pictures: Cesar Montano & Sunshine Cruz, Gwenn Zamora & Fabio Ide, Aljur Abrenica & Bianca King and Jennica Garcia & Carl Guevarra


Photos courtesy of Ynna Asistio, @lucy_n_d_sky on Twitter and the Samistas

Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) 2010 winners: 2NE1, 2PM, Miss A, Rain and more

The 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards or the MAMA 2010 was successfully held Sunday night, November 28, at the Venetial Hotel in Macau.

The MAMA is Korea's grandest music awards but for the first time, it was presented this 2010 not in South Korea but in Macau.

Biggest winner in the Mama 2010 was the female group 2NE1 who won 4 awards followed by 2PM and Miss A, both with 3 honors.

Here's the list of winners in the 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA 2010):

2NE1 (4 awards) [Album of the Year for "To Anyone", Artist of the Year, Best Female Group, Best Music Video for "Can't Nobody"]

2PM (3) [Best Male Group, Best Dance Performance for "I'll Be Back", The Shilla Duty Free Asian Wave Award]

Miss A (3) [Song of the Year for "Bad Girl, Good Girl", Best New Female Artist/Group, Best Dance Performance by a Female Group for "Bad Girl, Good Girl"]

Gummy (2) [Best Female Singer, Best Solo Vocal Performance for "Because You're A Man"]

Rain (1) [Best Solo Dance Performance for "Love Song"]

DJ Doc (1) [Best Rap Performance for "I'm This Kind of Person"]

iMe (1) [Best Asian New Artist]

Zhang Jie - China (1) [Best Asian Artist]

CN Blue (1) [Best New Male Artist/Group]

BoA (1) [Best Female Artist]

Park Bom (1) [Best Digital Single for "You and I"]

Ga-In & Jo Kwon (1) [Best Collaboration for "We Fell In Love"]

2AM (1) [Best Group Vocal Performance for "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die"]

Perfume - Japan (1) [Best Asian Pop Artist]

Taeyang (1) [Best Male Singer]

Hot Potato (1) [Best Band Performance for "Confession"]

Far East Movement (1) [Best International Artist]

Chemistry (1) [Best R&B Group]

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*Talents of SM Entertainment, such as Super Junior, Girls' Generation, Shinee and many other, did not attend the Mama 2010. In other words, they boycotted the event.

*Rain, an artist of Y Tune Entertainment, was not present to accept his award. He only had a pre-recorded video message.

Jessy Mendiola gets biggest break as "Sabel" | Her leading men: AJ Perez & Joseph Marco

Pretty young actress Jessy Mendiola will play Sabel in the TV remake of the 1981 Joey Gosiengfiao film "Bata Pa Si Sabel" which starred Snooky Serna and Albert Martinez.

The 2010 remake is now simply titled as "Sabel" which marks Jessy's most daring role and her biggest break since being launched as Star Magic Batch 15 member in 2007.

But prior to "Sabel", Jessy actually was already getting good breaks. She played leading lady to the Giggerboys in "Your Song Presents: Boystown", was paired with Coco Martin in "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" and led the young cast of "Gimik 2010".

Also getting their biggest breaks in "Sabel" are Giggerboys member AJ Perez and former GMA Artist Center talent Joseph Marco as Jessy's leading men.

Both attractive young men, here's how Jessy describes them on Twitter when asked by one of her followers as to who's more cute between AJ and Joseph: "cute si AJ, hunk si Joseph. Ha ha!"

A teaser is already being shown on TV and many have noticed that it's
like "Katorse" aired last year and starred Erich Gonzales as Nene,
Ejay Falcon, Enchong Dee and even Jessy herself in a guest role.

Even the promo shots above remind us very much of the said hit soap, which was also a remake of an 80's movie.

But Jessy is quick to differentiate "Sabel" from "Katorse" on Twitter
and she said, "Parehas pong daring pero iba story and characteristics
ni Nene at Sabel".

"Sabel" also stars Tonton Gutierrez, Glydel Mercado, Rita Avila and Raymond Bagatsing. It will replace Kokey @ Ako starting December 6,
just 3 days after Jessy's 18th birthday.

Catch full trailer of "Sabel" tomorrow, November 29, after Mara Clara.

Photos courtesy of ABS-CBN via MaderBibs

K-Pop star Rain performs tonight at Asian Games 2010 Closing Ceremony

The 16th Asian Games or the Asiad 2010 in Guangzhou, China is going to end tonight via a closing ceremony, which is reported to be
extravagant and fantastic, and will be televised across Asia.

Announced as main performer during the closing ceremony is Korean pop star Rain, who will perform 3 of his hit songs.

The 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, Korea is definitely being promoted already in the 2010 Asiad with Rain as the performer at the closing
ceremony later and another Kpop star Kim Hyun Joong during the opening ceremony last November 12.

Also performing tonight are India's Ravi K Tripathi, performing "Jai
Ho", and a number of Chinese performers.

Photo courtesy of Rain's FB Page

New Kapamilya Jewel Mische starts workshop with Star Magic, to be paired with Gerald Anderson in "Bagwis"

Former GMA / Kapuso artist Jewel Mische has started her first assignment as a new ABS-CBN / Kapamilya talent, and that is to undergo
an extensive workshop.

Last Thursday, Jewel already submitted herself for a workshop under
Star Magic, her new management, along with other talents.

Jewel is the latest "Starstruck" graduate to transfer to ABS-CBN following Paul Salas, Megan Young, Cristine Reyes, Johan Santos, Tyrone Perez and Piero Vergara.

But unlike them, Jewel was a grand winner of StarStruck, during its 4th Season, which also had Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal and Mart Escudero as winners or what the show called as Ultimate Survivors.
Thus, Jewel is the 1st StarStruck winner to move to ABS-CBN.

It's understandable why Jewel has always wanted to switch networks since 3rd quarter of 2010 because she was never given the best break while with GMA 7, where she was under contract for more than 3 years.

Other than being a StarStruck winner, the 20-year-old actress is only best known as the ex-girlfriend of Richard Gutierrez.

So maybe with ABS-CBN, Jewel will finally shine at her brightest.

Nothing is final yet, but she is said to be joining an existing
primetime Kapamilya teleserye soon.

And for a potential loveteam, Jewel is going to be paired up with Gerald Anderson in the action-drama-serye "Bagwis".

Kapamilya(s) out there, how do you find the new loveteam?

Photo courtesy of UNO Magazine

Men's Health cover features Richard Herrera of The Amazing Race Asia 4

Richard Herrera, the Fil-Am finalist in The Amazing Race Asia 4, is on the cover of Men's Health Philippines this December 2010.

Grab a copy now!

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Richard Herrera and his buddy, Richard Hardin, are representing
Philippines in The Amazing Race Asia 4.

Dubbed as "The Riches", the pair is currently in the Top 3
of the show along with Hussein & Natasha of Indonesia and Claire &
Michelle of Singapore.

The Amazing Race Asia 4 ends on December 2. Let's all hope for The Riches to win!

Photos courtesy of Summit Media / Amazing Race Asia

"Shoutout" loveteam? Sam Concepcion & Ivan Dorschner, so sweet and tight!

Teen cutie Sam Concepcion spotted giving another cutie Ivan Dorschner an extra sweet and tight hug. And obviously Ivan liked it!

It reminds me of a scene from "Titanic" and "Brokeback Mountain".
Sobrang cheesy!

Is SamVan the next loveteam to rival TriVan, BretZie, JamLi or JaeVon? Pwede!

But seriously...

The photo was taken during their pictorial for "Shoutout" early this week.

Sam is one of Shoutout's daily hosts while Ivan will be part of the
Friends-Thurs group.

Catch Sam and Ivan on "Shoutout" every weekday afternoon, starting Monday, November 29, right after Down With Love.

Photo courtesy of Sam Concepcion

19th KBP Golden Dove Awards (2010) winners | ABS-CBN bags 22 trophies | Coco Martin, Judy Ann Santos win Best Actor, Actress awards

MYKIRU'S FIRST CATCH

The 19th KBP Golden Dove Awards Night was held Thursday, November 25, 2010, at the Taal Vista Lodge in Tagaytay City.

It was hosted by Boy Abunda with DJ Laila Chikadora and the performers included Guji Lorenzana, Princess, XB GenSan and Young JV.

As expected, ABS-CBN (including its affiliates Studio 23, DZMM, WRR) reaped most of the awards, winning 22 trophies, and scooped once again the Best TV Station award.

Among the Kapamilya individuals who won awards last night were Ces Drilon (the highest award - Broadcaster of the Year), Boy Abunda (Best Public Affairs Program Host), Coco Martin (Best Actor) and Judy Ann Santos (Best Actress).

Check out the list of winners in the 19th KBP Golden Dove Awards (2010):

OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUALS

Ka Doroy Valencia Broadcaster of the Year - Ces Oreña-Drilon (ABS-CBN Broadcasting)

Lifetime Achievement Award - Manuel Galvez (Vanguard Radio Network)

Lifetime Achievement Award (posthumous) - Cerge Remonde (former Press Secretary)

BEST STATIONS
TV - ABS-CBN 2
AM Radio - DWIZ 882
FM Radio - RX 93.1

BEST PROGRAMS

TV

Newscast - Bandila (ABS-CBN)

Public Affairs Program - Y Speak (Studio 23)

Games / Variety Program - Talentadong Pinoy (TV5)

Comedy Program - Lokomoko U (TV5)

Drama Program - MMK (ABS-CBN)

Documentary Program - USI: Under Special Investigation (TV5)

Public Service Program - Salamat Dok! (ABS-CBN)

Magazine Program - Rated K (ABS-CBN)

Specials - Harapan: The Vice-Presidential Debate (ABS-CBN)

Sports Program - Sports Unlimited (ABS-CBN)

Public Service Announcement - Isang Araw Lang "Drugs" (UNTV)

RADIO

Newscast - Radyo Patrol Balita (DZMM)

Public Affairs Program - Pasada Sais Trenta with Karen Davila & Vic Lima (DZMM)

Games / Variety Program - Concert Series (RX 93.1)

Drama Program - MMK (DZMM)

Science & Technology Program - Sa Kabukiran (DZMM)

Children's Program - Musmos Tuklas (DZJV)

Culture & Arts Program - Art 2 Art (DZRH)

Public Service Program - Search for the Monster Scholar (RX 93.1)

Comedy Program - The Morning Rush with Chico and Delamar (RX 93.1)

BEST PERSONALITIES

TV

Newscaster - Henry Omaga-Diaz (Bandila, ABS-CBN)

Public Affairs Program Host - Boy Abunda (The Bottomline, ABS-CBN)

Public Service Program Host - Susan K (Bantay OCW, NBN)

Drama Actor - Coco Martin (Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo, ABS-CBN)

Drama Actress - Judy Ann Santos (Habang May Buhay, ABS-CBN)

RADIO

Newscaster - Alex Santos (DZMM)

Field Reporter - Edwin Sevidal (DZMM)

Public Affairs Program Host - Ted Failon (DZMM)

Games / Variety Program Host - Francesca (RX 93.1)

Music Radio Jock - China Heart (DWRR 101.9)

Magazine Program Host - Rafael Reyes (RX 93.1)

Sports Program - Sports Talaga (DZXL)

Science & Technology Journalist - Ka Louie Tabing (DZMM)

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDEES

AM RADIO

Bombo Radyo (Tuguegarao, Iloilo, GenSan, Cauayan, Vigan, Roxas, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Laoag, Baguio, Dagupan, Legazpi, Naga, Koronadal)

DZEC 1062 Manila

DZMS Kadamay Sorsogon

FM RADIO

Star FM (93.9 Zamboanga, 99.5 Iloilo, 103.7 Roxas, 93.3 Dipolog)

Energy FM (91.5 Manila, 83.3 Davao, 106.3 Naga)

M.O.R. 93.9 Legazpi

Wave FM 101.5 Sorsogon

Wild FM 99.1 GenSan

Wild Zee FM 94.3 Cagayan de Oro

ASAP XV in Baguio this Nov. 28 | Giggerboys to welcome new member Benjamin De Guzman

ABS-CBN's musical variety show ASAP XV will be having a live presentation in Baguio City this coming Sunday, November 28, 2010.

If I'm not mistaken, this is the 2nd time that ASAP will be staging a show in Baguio. The first time was in March 30, 2003.

And just like the first one, this Sunday's show will be held at the Melvin Jones Grandstand in Baguio's famous landmark Burnham Park.

For sure, the temperature now in Baguio is so cold, but the ASAP artists will definitely turn on the heat there just like what they did on their Boracay Summer Special last March.

A lot of Kapamilya stars will show up in the Baguio Special including the PBB Teen Clash Loveteams. And it's exciting to know who will be doing a prod with James Reid? Devon Seron or Ann Li? Or both?

Giggerboys will also welcome its newest member and they're still keeping it a secret until Sunday.

But you'll know it here first, only here on Mykiru, that the new Giggerboys member to be launched this Sunday is new Kapamilya Benjamin De Guzman.

If ever it's not Benjamin, that could only mean they've changed their mind. Lol!

Benjamin will also be part of "Shoutout" as member of the Friends-Thurs group.

Formerly JR De Guzman, he is a former Kapuso talent (Daisy Siete: Adam or Eve; Ka-Blog) and also from the Kapatid Network (Midnight DJ, My Driver Sweet Lover, BFGF, P.O.5).

In the 2009 PMPC Star Awards for TV, Benjamin won as Best New Male TV Personality tied with Zaijian Jaranilla. Just last month, he was named by Candy Mag as one of its Top 10 Regular Candy Cuties.

A main endorser of Olive-C soap and a familiar face on TV commercials, he already had major appearances on TVCs for Jollibee, Judge Chewing Gum, Smart, Coca-Cola, Argentina Beef Loaf, Poten-Cee Forte and (still airing) Buddy Crackers.

So what can you say about the new Giggerboys member?

Mondeerifics, Tuesdelicious, Miyerkulitz or Friends-Thurs: What's your favorite "Shoutout" group?

The excitement is high for ABS-CBN's daily teen variety show
"Shoutout" which premieres Monday, November 29, 2010, at 5:15 PM.

From Mondays thru Fridays, teens and youngsters have lots to look forward to in "Shoutout" which features some of the brightest and
promising Star Magic artists, led by its daily hosts Enchong Dee, Sam Concepcion, Robi Domingo, Arron Villaflor, Enrique Gil, Empress and
Erich Gonzales.

Four groups of 9 will be featured each day, Monday to Thursday, then a grand showdown of the 4 groups will happen every Friday.

Meet the 4 groups and pick your favorite:

Mondeerifics (Monday Group): Aria Clemente, Ann Li, Julia Montes, Jenny Kim, Tippy Dos Santos, Rhap Salazar, Patrick Sugui, Ryan Bang,
Makisig Morales



Tuesdelicious (Tuesday Group): Mica Caldito, James Torres, Kyle Amor, Emmanuelle Vera, Piero Vergara, Imelda Schweighart, Devon Seron, James Reid, Inno Martin



Miyerkulitz (Wednesday Group):
Sue Dodd, Paul Salas, Miles Ocampo, Bret Jackson, Fretzie Bercede, Jane Oineza, Mikylla Ramirez, John Manalo, Kathryn Bernardo



Friends-Thurs (Thursday Group): Benjamin De Guzman, Linn Oeymo, Anna
Bianca Casado, Ivan Dorschner, Tricia Santos, Nel Gomez, Yen Santos, Jaco Benin, Young JV

Photos courtesy of Happy Dos Santos and Fretzie Bercede

Couple JayR and Krista Kleiner naughty on video

RnB Prince JayR and beauty queen girlfriend Krista Kleiner caught on video getting a bit naughty at 3 o'clock in the morning.


Such a lovely and "arousing" couple!

Video courtesy of MrJayrsmusic on Youtube

Sid Lucero loses to British actor Bob Hoskins at International Emmy Awards 2010

Filipino actor Sid Lucero failed to win as Best Actor at the 38th International Emmy Awards held last night, November 22, 2010, at the Hilton New York Hotel.

He lost the award to 68-year-old British actor Bob Hoskins, who was already a Golden Globe winner and an Oscar nominee.

Sid, who travelled to New York for the event, was nominated for his role in ABS-CBN's "Dahil May Isang Ikaw", which was also competing for the Best Telenovela award but it also lost to Portugal's "My Love".

The 29-year-old actor was the 3rd Filipino and the first Filipino actor to score an acting nod at Int'l Emmy nomination and that alone makes him a winner.

He shared on Twitter that he got the chance to shake hands with American Idol ex-judge Simon Cowell, who was there to receive the International Emmy Founders Award.

There were 10 awards at stake in the said event and half of them were won by the United Kingdom while the rest was won by Romania, Israel, South Korea, Argentina and Portugal.

Brazil had 5 nods but won nothing.

Check out the winners:

Arts & Programming - "The Word According to Ion B" (Romania)

Best Performance by an Actor - Bob Hoskins "The Street" (UK)

Best Performance by an Actress - Helena Bonham Carter "Enid" (UK)

Children & Young People - "Shaun the Sheep" (UK)

Comedy - "Traffic Light" (Israel)

Documentary - "Mom and the Red Bean Cake" (South Korea)

Drama - "The Street" (UK)

Non-Scripted Entertainment - "CQC" (Argentina)

Telenovela - "My Love" (Portugal)

TV Movie / Mini-Series - "Small Island" (UK)

"Idol" Robin Padilla bares all on StarStudio Plus

A shirtless Robin Padilla appears on the cover of StarStudio Plus: Idol, a special edition of StarStudio Magazine.

Robin Padilla shares his secrets and the untold stories about him in the said special issue of StarStudio.

It also features photos of Robin and wife Mariel Rodriguez while filming in India, his bonding with son Ali at the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) and many more.

Get a copy now on your favorite newsstands and magazine stores.

Scans courtesy of Roxy Liquigan via Twitter

Moi Marcampo is out! Survivor Philippines now down to its Final 4

Piolo Pascual's former yaya Moi Marcampo has been voted off tonight from Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown.

It was a surprising elimination for the viewers who never thought that it would be Moi.

Though he voted against Moi, Akihiro Sato was visibly shocked with the results. He thought he's next to exit the game following the immunity challenge, which caused conflict between him and Aubric (Aubrey Miles-Ervic Vijandre). (Related story HERE)

Aubric, Aki and Solenn Heussaff are now the Final 4 of Survivor
Philippines Celebrity Showdown.

Moi's failure to reach Top 4 disproves the rumor which circulated when the show premiered August 30 that she's the Sole Survivor of the season.

The rumor was believed to have started from 2 "Kapamilya" Twitter users (one is a comedian) who probably wanted to spoil the show.

Tonight's episode was full of excitement as Ervic and Akihiro were confrontational as they shared how they feel about each other, still in connection with their face-off during the immunity challenge.

Aki said that he should have not joined Survivor Philippines if he knew that it's gonna be a dirty game. When asked by host Richard Gutierrez about what he learned from the game, he said, "I've learned 3 things that in this game, you have to be plastic, you have to be selfish and you have to be liar."

Ervic meanwhile had these words against Aki: "Parang pinapalabas nya na may utang na loob ako sa kanya. Wala ba akong ginawa para sa sarili ko kaya nandito ako? Sumakay lang ba 'ko sa likod ni Akihiro? Akala ko talaga noong una, ang nice nya, ang bait nya, pero hindi pala."

But surprisingly, despite that heated exchange of words, the two didn't vote off each other.

Ejay Falcon faces naked photo scandal on his 21st birthday

It was Ejay Falcon's 21st birthday yesterday, November 21, and in the Philippines, 21st birthday is a "debut" celebration for men.

Ejay, who just came from India after shooting a movie with Robin Padilla, Mariel Rodriguez and Queenie Padilla, for sure had a special celebration yesterday.

But in time for his birthday, Ejay received a "special gift", a gift that he wouldn't want to receive...and that is the issue about a scandalous photo of him, which was reported on The Buzz yesterday.

It's actually an old photo scandal being revived by The Buzz. In fact, I already blogged about it back in May 2009, during his "Katorse" days. (Read: Ejay Falcon Photo Scandal)

The scandal is very much like that scene above from one of his teleseryes where he's caught sleeping. He actually has some "sleeping" pictures over HERE but I've always believed that the guy in the alleged scandalous picture is not really Ejay.

But at least, Ejay was finally able to react on that for the first time. He vehemently denied that he's the one in the photo scandal.

“Matagal na po ‘yon. Pagkalabas ko ng PBB, lumabas na ‘yon. Dalawa ‘yon. May video pa na ako nakatalikod naman daw. Pero ako, alam ko sa sarili ko na hindi po ako ‘yon. Mas kakabahan ako kung mukha ko talaga ‘yong nakikita. Marami naman po akong kamukha. Hindi nila mapapatunayan na ako talaga ‘yon,” he told The Buzz.

Ejay Falcon, who's proving to be one of the hottest Kapamilya leading men, will soon be paired with Empress Schuck in a Robin Padilla-Bea Alonzon teleserye. He's also part of "Father Jejemon", an official entry in the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Angelica Panganiban, Marian Rivera topbill "Temptation Island" 2011 remake

Angelica Panganiban and Marian Rivera will topbill the 2011 remake of "Temptation Island", a hit movie during the 80's directed by Joey Gosiengfiao under Regal Films.

It's a lot exciting that these two actresses, who are both known as "palaban", will be working together in one movie.

Both are also regarded as a "queen" in their respective network. Marian is Kapuso Primetime Queen, while Angelica is one of the two Queens of Star Magic, along with Bea Alonzo, a title vacated by Claudine Barretto.

Angelica will be replacing Andi Eigenmann, who was the very first to be reported as cast member of Temptation Island 2011. It's still unknown why Andi, a contract star of Regal, has been removed from the cast.

Joining Angelica and Marian in the film are Carla Abellana, Lovi Poe and Pokwang plus Zanjoe Marudo, Jake Cuenca and three more leading men. Also starring are John Lapus, Tim Yap, Tessa Prieto-Valdes and more.

But the question is: Who between Angelica and Marian will get a top billing over the other?

"Billing" is very important because it shows the star status of an actor or an actress. And even if both actresses will have stellar billing in the movie, it's going to be an issue as to whose name will appear after the word "and" in the poster and whose name gonna appear first as the "cast of characters" rolls at the end part of the movie.

How true that Angelica accepted the movie offer in a condition that she will get top billing over Marian?

And also, how true that Marian is now hesitating to do the movie because she doesn't like being just second on the billing?

I think both are not true.

I believe that Angelica grabbed Regal's offer because it will be directed by Chris Martinez, her director in "Here Comes The Bride", the 2nd top-grossing film so far this 2010.

It's also her wish to work with Marian. In fact, on Twitter, she had this post last September 1 and it clearly says that she admires Marian a lot and she wished for a movie with her:

As for Marian, a contract star of Regal, she can actually demand to be on top of the billing but I don't think she will have issue on that.

At the MMFF 2010 presscon held last week, she happily announced that she'll be doing Temptation Island and for sure, she already knew by then that Angelica will be joining her in the film.

It's actually too early to dwell on this issue and I hope it's not really gonna be an issue because it's a lot exciting that they're gonna be starring in one movie, something that will only happen in a Regal-produced movie.

ASAP XV unveils Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2010 winners | Sarah Geronimo, big winner with 5 awards

The 6th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards was presented today, November 21, 2010, on ABS-CBN's ASAP XV.

Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo was the big winner, taking home 5 awards. She actually won all of her nominations.

The controversial Kimerald loveteam meanwhile has proven that it still has the strength of a hit loveteam by winning in 3 categories, which include Pop Kiss, Pop TV Characters and the Pop TV Show award for their soap "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo".

But sadly, the Pop Loveteam award went not to the Kimerald, but to Sam Milby and Anne Curtis. And the Pop Fans Club category, where Kimerald was also nominated, was won by Melason.

Here's the complete list of winners for the ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2010:

(winners are highlighted)

POP MALE FASHIONISTA:
John Lloyd Cruz 43.19%
Enchong Dee 34.46%
Jake Cuenca 18.52%
Vhong Navarro 3.83%

POP FEMALE FASHIONISTA:
Kim Chiu 81.88%
Anne Curtis 13.31%
Angel Locsin 4.54%
Gretchen Barretto 0.27%

POP PIN-UP BOY
Sam Milby 47.37%
Gerald Anderson
Coco Martin
Rafael Rosell

POP COVER GIRL
Bea Alonzo 82.41%
Anne Curtis
Angel Locsin
Cristine Reyes

POP MOVIE
Miss You Like Crazy 35.59%
Paano Na Kaya 34.56%
I Do 25.31%
Petrang Kabayo 4.55%

POP MOVIE THEME SONG
"Love Will Keep Us Together" by Sarah Geronimo for Hating Kapatid
"Miss You Like Crazy" by Erik Santos
"Paano Na Kaya" by Bugoy Drilon
"I Love You Goodbye" by Juris

POP SCREEN KISS
Kim Chiu & Gerald Anderson in "Paano Na Kaya 44.91%
Bea Alonzo & John Lloyd Cruz in "Miss You Like Crazy" 44.87%
Sam Milby & Anne Curtis in "Babe, I Love You" 7.92%
Luis Manzano & Vice Ganda in "Petrang Kabayo" 2.30%

POP LOVETEAM
Sam Milby & Anne Curtis in "Babe, I Love You" 51.19%
Kim Chiu & Gerald Anderson in "Paano Na Kaya 21.54%
Bea Alonzo & John Lloyd Cruz in "Miss You Like Crazy" 15.23%
Erich Gonzales & Enchong Dee 12.05%

POP BAND
6CycleMind 93.93%
Parokya ni Edgar 4.52%
Callalily 0.91%
Hale 0.84%

POP MALE ARTIST
Christian Bautista 54.02%
Erik Santos
Piolo Pascual
Jovit Baldivino

POP FEMALE ARTIST
Sarah Geronimo 87.13%
Toni Gonzaga 6.38%
Yeng Constantino 6.12%
Charice 4.37%

POP SONG
My Love Is Here by Erik Santos 64.69%
Pyramid by Charice 23.45%
Faithfully by Jovit Baldivino 6.53%
Di Lang Ikaw by Juris 5.33%

POP ALBUM
Music & Me by Sarah Geronimo 88.00%
The Jim Brickman Songbook by Erik Santos
Jovit Baldivino
Renditions of the Soul by Nina

POP MUSIC VIDEO
Right Here Waiting by Sarah Geronimo 80.59%
Jeepney Love Story by Yeng Constantino 11.12%
All Me by Toni Gonzaga 7.68%
Magkaibang Mundo by Hale 0.61%

POP CELEBRITY CAMEO IN A MUSIC VIDEO
Angel Locsin in Hale's Magkaibang Mundo 77.42%
Anne Curtis in Christian Bautista's Beautiful Girl
Piolo Pascual in Yeng Constantino's Jeepney Love Story
Cristine Reyes in Hale's Magkaibang Mundo

POP KAPAMILYA TV SHOW
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo 75.07%
Magkaribal 22.31%
Agua Bendita 1.80%
MMK 0.82%

POP KAPAMILYA TV CHARACTERS
Gwen & Robby in Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo 73.24%
Lia & Matteo in Imortal 22.80%
Agua & Bendita 2.70%
Vera & Victoria 1.17%

POP KAPAMILYA TV THEME SONG
Number 1 by Sarah Geronimo for iDOL 95.99%
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo by Gary V. 1.87%
Di Lang Ikaw by Juris for Rubi 1.36%
Malayo Pa Ang Umaga by Aria Clemente for Agua Bendita 0.78%

TWEEN POPSIES
JamLi (James Reid - Anne Li) 56.71%
Bretzie (Bret Jackson - Fretzie Bercede) 27.79%
Trivan (Tricia Santos - Ivan Dorschner) 15.21%
KimBang (Jenny Kim & Ryan Bang) 0.29%

POP CUTIE
Robi Domingo 55.44%
Sam Concepcion 37.88%
AJ Perez 4.02%
James Reid 2.66%

POP K-POP
Super Junior 61.60%
2NE1 15.25%
Wonder Girls 12.99%
One Way 10.16%

POP FANS CLUB
Melason 48.67%
John Lloyd-Bea Laberspark 41.83%
Kimerald 6.97%
EnRich 2.53%

Miss Vietnam Lưu Thị Diễm Hương named Best in Swimsuit at Miss Earth 2010 pageant

Miss Vietnam Lưu Thị Diễm Hương, the host delegate of Miss Earth 2010
pageant, scored the highest during the Swimsuit Competition held last night at the Morning Star Theatre of Thuan Thao Resort in Phu Yen, Vietnam.

Though Miss Vietnam was the most applauded candidate last night, it
still came as a surprise that she won as Best in Swimsuit.

Reportedly, even the Vietnamese crowd didn't expect it 'coz a Top 5
placement for Miss Vietnam in the Swimsuit Competition was already fine with them.

I was expecting Miss Venezuela Mariangela Bonanni to win this award, but at least, she was among the Top 5 along with Misses Czech Republic
(Carmen Justova), Ecuador (Jennifer Pazmiño) and Norway (Iman Kerigo).

Ecuador, Venezuela, Vietnam, Czech Republic and Norway

Venezuela, Czech Republic and Ecuador were also among the Top 5 in the Long Gown competition held a few days ago. Ecuador won that round.

That goes to show those candidates plus Vietnam are huge contenders in Miss Earth 2010.

Except in 2003, all previous Best in Swimsuit recipients in Miss Earth, since it started in 2001 thru 2009, made it to the semis. 7 of the 8 awardees finished in the Top 4 and 1 of them eventually won as Miss Earth (in 2005).

Photos courtesy of VNExpress

Slovakia's Peter Menky elected Manhunt International 2010

As the Mister International 2010 pageant (won by Great Britain) was being held in Indonesia last night, its rival pageant was also wrapping up at the same time in Taichung, Taiwan with another European country as the winner.

24-year-old Peter Menky from Slovak Republic has won the Manhunt
International 2010 last night, beating 49 other contestants, including heavy faves Mr. Gibraltar and Mr. Brazil, who finished in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.

Slovakia also won as Mr. Photogenic.

The official results:

MANHUNT INTERNATIONAL 2010: Slovak Republic, Peter Meňky

1st Runner Up: Gibraltar, Bogdan Brasoveanu

2nd Runner Up: Brazil, Marlon de Gregori

3rd Runner Up: USA, Daniel Guerra

4th Runner Up: Taiwan, Jerry Chaung

TOP 16 SEMI-FINALISTS:
Bosnia & Herzegovina, Voljen Gubeljic
China, Wang Zichao
India, Ahran Chaudhary
Indonesia, Obert Sharon Christian
Lebanon, Mrad Mouawad
Panama, Enrique Lukowsky
Singapore, Jovin Koh
South Africa, Jacques Fagan
Sweden, Calle Eriksson
Turkey, Yahya Demir
Venezuela, Henry Bolivar

SPECIAL AWARDS:
Mr. Internet Popularity - India, Ahran Chaudhary

Best National Costume - China, Wang Zichao
(Runners Up: Indonesia, Obert Sharon Christian and Bolivia, Sergio Bascope)

Best Runway Model - Gibraltar, Bogdan Brasoveanu
Mr. Photogenic - Slovak Republic, Peter Meňky
Mr. Physique - Singapore, Jovin Koh
Mr. Friendship - Korea, Park Hyun Woo
Mr. Personality - England, Vaughan Bailey
Mr. Alishan - Nicaragua, William Rodriguez

Generally, the pageant results were favorable as all of the Top 16
semi-finalists except Mr. Sweden were listed among Mykiru's Top 25 Favorites.

Mykiru was actually able to predict 11 of the official Top 16. The 5 favorites who didn't make the cut were Misters Cuba, Greece, Spain, Hawaii and Belgium.

Photos and results courtesy of ERM Marketing Sdn. Bhd. and Mr. Slovakia

Ryan Terry from Great Britain is Mister International 2010

Mister Great Britain Ryan Terry has captured the Mister International 2010 title on Saturday night, November 20, at the Central Park in
Jakarta, Indonesia.

It was a well-deserved victory for Mister Great Britain, who was a
consistent favorite since Day 1 of the pageant. He also won the Best Body award last night.

Ryan just turned 22 last Wednesday, November 17, and indeed, the Mister International 2010 title is one extra special birthday gift for him.

Here's the official results of last night's pageant:

MISTER INTERNATIONAL 2010: Great Britain, Ryan Terry

1st Runner Up: Brazil, Caio Lucius Ribeiro

2nd Runner Up: Spain, Luis Alberto Maicas

3rd Runner Up: Indonesia, Thomas Sebastian

4th Runner Up: Greece, Leonides Sulai


TOP 10 FINALISTS:
6. Turkey, Efecan Dianzenza
7. Chile, Gustavo Garcia
8. Namibia, Barnabas Weyulu
9. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Adis Topalovic
10. France, Jordan Haag

TOP 15 SEMI-FINALISTS:
11. Venezuela, Francisco Sanchez
12. Austria, Juergen Aschauer
13. Belgium, Tuur Roels
14. Bolivia, Marco Antonio Rogriguez
15. Philippines, Raphael Carlos


SPECIAL AWARDS:
Best Body - Great Britain, Ryan Terry
Best in National Costume - Indonesia, Thomas Sebastian
Mister Photogenic - Sri Lanka, Singapullige Yasitha Dilshan Perer
Mister Congeniality - Honduras, Maynor Sandoval

Photos courtesy of photobysondhiar signature and Mr. Great Britain

Gladys Reyes gives birth to Baby Grant Carlin

Actress Gladys Reyes has given birth via Caesarian Section Saturday morning to a 6.5-lb baby boy, her 3rd child with Christopher Roxas.

Gladys gave birth 10am today at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, as reported by ABS-CBN News.

They named their new baby as Grant Carlin Sommereux.

I love the name! A website about baby names says that Grant is Scottish in origin and it means "tall, big or great" while Carlin is an Irish name meaning "little champion".

Gladys is already mother to Gian Christophe, 4, and Gianna Aquisha, 2.

Last month, her bestfriend and "Mara Clara" co-star Judy Ann Santos also gave birth to her first child Baby Lucho Agoncillo, also at the same hospital as Gladys.

Maybe someday, Baby Grant and Baby Lucho will also be best of friends just like their moms.

Mr. Brazil Marlon de Gregori, Mykiru's top choice for Manhunt International 2010

It's Manhunt International 2010 Finals tonight in Taichung, Taiwan
with exactly 50 gorgeous men competing for the title.

A good number of contestants are really deserving to win Manhunt International 2010 and for Mykiru Isyusero's list of favorites, Mr. Brazil Marlon De Gregori is the #1 favorite to win the title.

Marlon, 24, is a sought-after fashion model in Brazil. He is most often described in his country as the Brazilian Jake Gyllenhaal.

Aside from Brazil, other top favorites to win are Misters Gibraltar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cuba and Greece.

Here's Mykiru's Hot 16 Favorites for Manhunt International 2010:

[Swimwear photos courtesy of ERM Marketing Sdn. Bhd]

1. Brazil, Marlon de Gregori


2. Gibraltar, Bogdan Brasoveanu


3. Bosnia & Herzegovina, Voljen Gubeljic


4. Cuba, Yoan Gonzalez


5. Greece, Apostolos Ntokos

6. USA, Daniel Guerra
7. Slovak, Republic Peter Meňky
8. Singapore, Jovin Koh
9. Turkey, Yahya Demir
10. Spain, Antonio Million
11. Hawaii, Kash Kiefer
12. Lebanon, Mrad Mouawad
13. Belgium, Bram Demeyere
14. Panama, Enrique Lukowsky
15. Taiwan, Jerry Chaung
16. India, Ahran Chaudhary (Mr. Internet Popularity Fast-Track Winner)


CLOSE SHOTS
17. Australia, Stephen Musca
18. Indonesia, Obert Sharon Christian
19. Colombia, Juan Felipe Quiroz Vaargas
20. South Africa, Jacques Fagan


STRONG ALTERNATES
21. Puerto Rico, Joel Rod
22. Venezuela, Henry Bolivar
23. Denmark, Kristian Greiff
24. Canada, Dax Gramuglia
25. China, Wang Zichao