Filmmakers told to be original

DAYS after the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) opened, a lawmaker urged local filmmakers to strive for originality and highlight Filipino values.

Ai-Ai, Dolphy lead MMFF awardees

THE country's comedy icons, Dolphy and Ai-Ai Delas Alas, were the biggest winners in Sunday's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Awards Night.

Pilipinas Win na Win to bid goodbye

NOONTIME variety show "Pilipinas Win na Win" (PWNW) will close its curtain on December 31, the ABS-CBN management said Sunday.

Bong, Lani proud of son's political career

SENATOR Bong Revilla and Congresswoman Lani Mercado are very proud on the political career of their son Jolo, a Board Member of Cavite.

Movie for Anne, Luis set

KAPAMILYA stars Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano will star together in a Valentine's Day movie entitled "Who's That Girl?"

Ai-Ai wants to do movie with Piolo

DURING the gala premiere of “Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na 'To”, many were surprised when comedy queen Ai-Ai De Las Alas arrived in the venue with Piolo Pascual.

MMFF fever sets in

IT IS the time of year when the local film industry boasts flicks especially made for the Christmas season.

Bea excited to work with Robin

AFTER her successful primetime soap "Magkaribal", Bea Alonzo is looking forward to work with action star Robin Padilla.

Nikki wants peace this Christmas

ACTRESS Nikki Valdez shared that she will be celebrating Christmas and New Year in Manila with her daughter.

Direk Wenn denies ‘tampo’ rumors

“ANG Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na 'To” director Wenn Deramas break his silence on rumors circulating the Internet now that he has problems with the promotion of his Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) movie.

Dolphy speaks up on boycott issue

THE King of Comedy Dolphy is taking full responsibility on the latest controversy of his upcoming movie “Father Jejemon”.

Valerie mum on noontime show’s fate

“PILIPINAS Win na Win” host Valerie Concepcion does not want to react on news that her noontime variety show will soon be axed from the network.

Aljur Abrenica plays ‘Machete’

KAPUSO actor Aljur Abrenica will try to go daring and sexy as he stars in the remake of the 1990 movie “Machete”.

Cristine says sorry via Twitter

AFTER the surprising revelation of dancer-turned-actor Rayver Cruz about the real score between him and Cristine Reyes, the latter expressed her apology on Twitter.

Akihiro to spend holidays here

SURVIVOR Celebrity Sole Survivor Akihiro Sato shared he will be celebrating Christmas in Manila.

Richard topbills ‘Captain Barbel’

KAPUSO network's ultimate leading man Richard Gutierrez is set to wow everyone this January with his upcoming new series “Captain Barbel”.

CBCP threatens boycotting Dolphy’s film

AN OFFICIAL of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said the public should boycott the movie of Comedy King Dolphy dubbed “Father Jejemon” if the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) will not remove some of its offensive scenes.

“If they do not remove that, we will be forced to boycott it. Don’t watch it. That is blatant disrespect,” said Fr. Francis Lucas, executive secretary of the CBCP’s Episcopal Commission on Social Communications and Mass Media.

Venus Raj talks about new life

MISS Universe fourth runner-up Venus Raj is thankful for all the blessings she got this year and hopes for a positive 2011.

Yayo 'not closing her doors' on William

ACTRESS Yayo Aguila said her estranged husband William Martinez is recovering very fast and a bit anxious to return to his showbiz commitments.

New show of Solenn, Richard soon

SURVIVOR castaway Solenn Heusaff admitted having difficulties picking a gift for soon-to-be on-screen partner Richard Gutierrez.

Iya welcomes daring roles

KAPAMILYA singer Iya Villania does not have qualms in accepting daring role in the primetime series "Kristine".

Kristel happy in working with JM

"MARTHA Cecilia's Kristine" newest actress Kristel Moreno is happy with actor JM De Guzman.

Kristel breathe life to the character of Jamin, a woman who would do anything for her family, especially for her siblings.

Melai to spend Christmas in General Santos

PINOY Big Brother Grand Winner Melai Cantiveros will be in General Santos City this Christmas to celebrate the holiday with her family.

According to Melai, her coming back to the province is one way of also taking a short rest before facing various projects in 2011.

Kim Chiu finds new friends

AFTER her team-up with the Gerald Anderson went through several controversies, Kim Chiu is now seen always hanging out with Maja Salvador, Matteo Gudicelli, and Jason Abalos when not at work.

Isabel breaks silence on James issue

ACTRESS and commercial model Isabel Oli denied rumors linking her to cager and Kris Aquino's estrange husband James Yap.

Sid moves on from failed relationship

"ALYNA" actor Sid Lucero shared that he and non-showbiz girlfriend ended their seven-year relationship three months ago.

Mariel congratulates Toni for ‘My Amnesia Girl’

AFTER her honeymoon in India, Mariel Rodriguez initiated a move to rekindle her friendship with Toni Gonzaga.

Albert Martinez talks about health of bro

“ROSARIO” director Albert Martinez confirmed that his brother William is recovering fast.

Anne Curtis hopes peace for co-Viva artists

“SHOWTIME” resident host Anne Curtis wishes a peaceful Christmas for both Cristine Reyes and Sarah Geronimo.

Aga, Charlene to celebrate Christmas abroad

ACTOR Aga Muhlach and wife Charlene Gonzales with their twins Atasha and Andres will be spending the Christmas season in the United States.