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Alden Richards says ‘No’ on endorsing politicians “Pambansang Bae” Alden Richards of the acclaimed social media loveteam “AlDuB” says he won’t endorse any politicians in the upcoming 2016 elections.

This after a rumor that Richards “Allegedly” received a P100million peso offer to endorse a presidentiable candidate.

As Posted on PEP.PH

According to Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP.ph), Richards denied the said P100-million peso offer.

Saying, “ Hindi po totoo ‘yun.”

Richards also added that he hasn’t met anyone who has offered that much of an amount.

As quoted saying, “ Wala pong lumalapit to offer that much money.”

When PEP.ph asked if he is allowed to endorse a politician, Alden answered: “Ako po, personally, I really don’t want to endorse po.”

“Kasi, kumbaga, let them be. Iba po ‘tong showbiz sa politics.

I don’t wanna mix it po.”

Furthermore, Richards said, “Personally, the management din po, may mga offers din po before, during first two months ng AlDub. “There have been offers to endorse political party or political person.

“Pero sinabi ko po na baka puwedeng dito na lang tayo sa showbiz mag-concentrate, not the other side po.”

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philippine showbiz news Sarah Geronimo denies rumored breakup with Matteo Guidicelli: “Hindi po kami naghiwalay ni Matt.”

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Passion mellows with music is what ‘Music is According to Jon’

By Zsa-zsa C. Zorilla bringing the entire theatre community together, performers, productions and fans alike.

The catch and what makes ONS special is that there are No Repeats, No Reruns policy, which guarantees a show will only be staged once. See what they did there? Hence the name, One Night Stand.

Luckily, Team Filipino Star Magazine (FSM) was invited (pleasure’s all ours) to see JMVP and Rank One Productions’ talents perform together on stage.

Mind you, the show was superb!

So who is Jon Meer Vera Peer or what others refer to him as “JMVP”?

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ast November 3 at Monkeys Music Hall at the Century City Mall in Makati, some of the top, if not longstanding performers and singers have gathered to perform OPM originals, contemporary pop and Broadway music as composed, arranged and produced by none other than Mister Jon Meer Vera Perez.

For someone who doesn’t speak much in Filipino language, as he has admitted on stage, Jon Meer Vera Perez or “JMVP” is one heck of a “passionate lover and a “hopeless romantic”, at least on the manner of how he wrote his songs and arranged the music.

The event was called “One Night Stand” which happens every first Tuesday of the Month and is the first cabaret series in Manila.

ONS was created and curated by theatre practitioners Joaquin Valdes, Mica Pineda and Chinie Concepcion and they feature top local singers, writers, composers and directors, in the aims of 6

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JMVP was recently nominated for a 2015 Aliw Award as “Best New Male Artist”. He is already an internationally renowned music producer, composer, music director, and performer (singer/ actor, pianist).

He graduated Magna Cum Laude with highest honors from Ivy Dartmouth College, with a BA in Music Theory/ Composition and Government (Political Theory). He completed his graduate studies in composition and vocal performance from the New England Conservatory of Music and the Longy School (Boston, MA).

In 2012, he composed the score for the ballet Passion of the Christ, presented

by Southern California's Inland Valley Classical Ballet Theater.

Jon has performed leading roles in opera, oratorio, and musical theater - spanning repertoire from Mozart to Sondheim.

In the Philippines, Jon has worked with such luminaries as the choreographer Douglas Nierras, director Floy Quintos, director and actor Audie Gemora, and composer/music director Louie Ocampo.

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Maker” Doc Jose Perez of Sampaguita Pictures.

He has coached and/or directed/worked with the singers Morissette Amon, Aicelle Santos, Shiela Valderrama, Christian Bautista, Nyoy Volante, Gian Magdangal, Dennis Trillo, Marian Santiago, David Bianco, Timmy Pavino, Stephanie Reese, Thor Dulay, Jonathan Wagner, Ken Alfonso, Elmo Magalona, Janine Gutierrez, Tricia Amper Jimenez, and Karla Gutierrez.

In 2014, he had the distinction of being the only composer to have 4 teleserye theme songs being played simultaneously on any major network in the Philippines - on GMA7, Hiram na Alaala (“Sa Iyo Na Lang Ako” and “Hiram na Alaala”), More Than Words (“More Than Words”), Jewel in the Palace (“Kailan Pa Kaya”).

This year, JMVP was again asked to compose the theme song of the primetime GMA teleserye “Beautiful Strangers”, entitled “Nasaan".

Just last September, Jon performed the leading role of Emile de Becque in Resort World Manila’s concert production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “South Pacific”, with the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, and alongside Broadway and West End veterans Joanna Ampil, Marla Bautista, and Ima Castro, to critical acclaim: “ 'Truly affecting'…

'A charismatic, alluring presence'… 'An awe-inspiring voice', 'Soaring through the music’, with... 'a tone that rings with masculinity, valiance, and honor...' ” (Philippine Star, Phillippine Inquirer, Theaterfans Manila).

As for his talent and Season 1 The Voice of the Philippines finalist, Miss Morissette Amon, JMVP to her was a superb mentor. Saying that JMVP not only teaches you music but has encouraged her to bring out and keep her passion going.

Music According to Jon as what was shown in the performances was all about the different sides of “Jon”, just the same, it is music in OPM originals, contemporary pop and Broadway music.

Should you want to know more about JMVP and what he does, you can check their website at www.

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Paolo Ballesteros transforms into Maine Mendoza, Vic Sotto, Regine Velasquez, and Jinkee Pacquiao Jenner, formerly Bruce Jenner, after the latter unveiled her new identity on the cover of Vanity Fair last June 1.

A day before Manny Pacquiao’s big fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 3, Paolo transformed himself into Manny's wife Jinkee Pacquiao.

Netizens and viewers lauded Paolo when he did his first male celebrity make-up transformation as Bossing Vic for Vic Sotto's 60th birthday celebration in Eat Bulaga!

Paolo actually sat next to Vic during the show, and mimicked his movements.

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he latest transformations of Paolo Ballesteros will leave you gaping in awe!

Through make-up, contouring skills, wigs, and contact lenses, he has mastered the art of copying the looks of popular stars and TV characters.

character in Eat Bulaga!'s kalyeserye.

Last July, he even caught the attention of international magazines and U.S. talk show Entertainment Tonight.

On August 25, Paolo became a trending topic when he was introduced as Lola Tidora, the twin sister of Lola Nidora played by Wally Bayola in the AlDub (Alden Richards and Yaya Dub) segment.

Paolo made himself look like Maine Mendoza when he played as Isadora, the grandmother of Yaya Dub, Maine's

Maine wrote on her Instagram, "The funny thing about this picture is... mas nakikita ko pang kamukha ko si Isadora kesa sa sarili ko. Bakit ganon? Nakakaloka! Ang galing galing."

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Maine

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o who is she?

We’ve seen her make people laugh and kilig every Mondays to Saturdays in the long running noontime show “Eat Bulaga”.

We’ve seen her commercials too. From McDonald’s to Bearbrand to 555 Tuna and Hapee toothpaste to Talk N’ Text, did I forgot any?

And… She is to star alongside the ‘other half’ of the tandem, Alden Richards for the 41st Metro Manila Film Fest (MMFF) entry, My Bebe Love.

And this has happened in less than 4 months.

YESSSS!! F-O-U-R months.

In an interview shown during the “Tamang Panahon” episode of Eat Bulaga last October 24 at the Philippine Arena, Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza’s mother recalled telling her daughter, “Ano ba ‘yan anak? Natulog lang tayo paggising natin ganyan ka na kasikat!”

FYI, she really is HUGE and very popular.

Mind you, not only in the Philippines but WORLDWIDE! BuzzFeed, BBC and CNN has caught up with the “AlDub fever.”

But going back, who is she? Who is Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza?

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Mendoza:

‘AlDub’ who took social media by storm 10 QUICK FACTS (As compiled by M.A. Santos of coorms. com) 1. Her real name behind Yaya Dub, Dubsmash Queen, Divina Ursula or anything else is Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza or Maine for short and is hailed in Sta. Maria Bulacan nothing else or nothing more.

2. She loves to cook!

Despite admitting she never enjoyed college, she said she took the course to help her learn how to cook.

She finished college with a degree in Culinary Arts at De La Salle College of St. Benilde and High-school in St. Paul College.

3. She loves FOOD. Aside from her food havens Ramen Nagi and Ikkoryu Fukuoka, she also finds happiness in Filipino junk foods such as Mik-Mik and HawHaw where she admitted on Twitter.

4. According to her interview in the news magazine television show, ‘Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho’ she only had one boyfriend named Miggy throughout her life and lasted for five years.

5. Before invading the country with her natural talents, Maine lived in New York for six months as part of her on-the-job training.

She admitted that it was so hard and almost made her give up. She also said that her head chef at The Breakfast Club made her cry, but the experience made her a better person in exchange.

6. She loves taking pictures of herself with funny and humorous facial expressions, editing and posting it online since college.

It’s no wonder why she crossed on to the popular app Dubsmash.

7. Aside from portraying in various facial expressions, Maine is fond of blogging, where she spends her Sundays, sharing her thoughts and experiences.

She also wrote several poems, that has touched a lot of her avid readers. Why? Because of her straight from the heart words.

8. Her secret ultimate dream is to become a celebrity artist but doesn’t have the talents required to fit in.

9. She can live independently with her friends around.

Maine Mendoza cherishes every moments with friends.

After following home to school routine, she thinks she’s old enough to explore the world out there.

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own business.

10. She’s a good daughter to her family, while she was fourth from the five siblings, at a young age; Yaya dub has contributed a big help to her family’s

What you see is what you get In an interview with PhilStar, Maine told the reporters that she is the “what you see is what you get” type.

“Off television, I am still the same,” admits Maine.

“I make faces even in public, mahilig talaga ako sa ganoon, that’s why hindi pilit ang ginagawa ko kaya natural na natural.”

Adding, “I am happy with what I’m doing because that’s what I have been doing for a long time now.”

She was in college when she started uploading videos and pictures online.

“I love editing videos and pictures and then I started uploading my compilation on my Facebook.” The compilation included her Dubsmash impersonation of Kris Aquino and that catapulted Maine as aYouTube star. Now she’s known as “the Queen of Dubsmash.”

It didn’t take long for her to catch the attention of those behind Bulaga. Maine joined dozens of aspirants and handily won the plum by, well, just being herself.

So take it from Maine Mendoza a.k.a ‘Yaya Dub’. What a nice way to encourage people to be themselves.. She is as real as it can get and that’s what made her sweep the social media by storm.

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Lea Salonga condemns ‘laglag-bala’ modus operandi in NAIA: “Nakakahiya. Sobrang nakakahiya.”

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inatikos ng Broadway star na si Lea Salonga ang diumano'y nangyayaring kurapsiyon sa ating gobyerno, partikular na sa isyu ng ‘hulog bala gang’ sa mismong Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Ito ay matapos lumabas ang balitang may Japanese tourist na paalis ng bansa noong nakaraang October 25, ang nahulihan ng dalawang bala ng baril sa loob ng kanyang luggage sa NAIA. Noong hapon ng October 28, nag-post si Lea sa Facebook ng kanyang pagkadismaya sa mga namamahala sa gobyerno.

Sabi ng Pinay international singer, “Until the authorities get to the bottom of this, I would suggest being extremely careful in traveling to the Philippines.

“Reportedly, airport employees are planting

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bullets into the luggage of unsuspecting travelers and demanding payment.

“Nakakahiya. Sobrang nakakahiya.

“Yes, folks, this is the country from which I hail.

"The country that has birthed the heroic and artistic, as well as the criminal and corrupt.

“Right now, it looks like the latter is outnumbering the former.

“Ang kawawang bayan ko. Paano na ito?”

Maliban sa Japanese tourist, isang OFW rin ang nahulihan diumano ng bala sa airport, ngunit nakalabas na ito kahapon dahil iba ang bala na naipresenta sa Pasay City Prosecutor’s Office.

Filipino Star Magazine. Vancouver Edition. November, 2015

Daniel Padilla’s endorsement of Mar Roxas’s presidential bid draws mixed reactions

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aniel Padilla’s formal endorsement of Mar Roxas’s presidential bid in the 2016 elections drew mixed reactions from the Kapamilya star’s solid supporters.

It can be recalled that it was mentioned during PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal)'s forum early this week that Daniel would be endorsing a presidential candidate in the 2016 elections.

In his Twitter post last Friday, November 6, the 20-year-old actor reposted a YouTube video of his interview with former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas with the hashtag "#DanielMarpamore."

Titled as “traffic episode,” Mar speaks about the so-called “NLex-SLex [North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway] connector” as one of the solutions the government has come up with to address the daily heavy traffic in EDSA. Shot at Daniel’s Quezon City home, it is said to be part of a series of videos, where the young actor quizzes Mar about various problems Filipinos are often faced with.

The video in question was uploaded by a YouTube user with a handle name "Carla Ford."

Carla Ford is the real name of Daniel's mom, Karla Estrada.

NETIZENS’ REACTION. But based on the comments from Daniel’s tweet, some netizens expressed their disapproval over the young actor’s decision to formally endorse a presidential candidate in the 2016 elections.

Some of Daniel’s followers stated that they wouldn’t mind supporting his commercial endorsements, but not necessarily his choice for the next president of the Philippines.

On the other hand, a number of fans assured Daniel of their all-out support, saying that they respect his decision to support Mar’s candidacy. www.filipinostarmagazine.com

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JC de Vera on his dating status: “Nagdi-date pero hindi pa girlfriend level.”

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hile he’s admittedly dating a non-showbiz girl, Kapamilya actor JC de Vera maintained that they are not officially in a relationship yet.

“Hindi ko naman itinatanggi na nagdi-date ako ng non-showbiz [girl], pero hindi pa naman girlfriend level,” said JC when asked about his relationship status.

PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) was able to interview JC at the press launch of Imono Stainless Jewelry, held at Unit 27 Apartment Bar and Café, last October 27.

JC was careful not to disclose details about the girl’s identity, except to say she’s “younger” than him and has “no connection” in showbiz at all.

At the same time, JC said that he’s not in a rush to enter a commitment, especially now that he’s busy with the upcoming drama series You're My Home and the weekly gag show Banana Split.

The 29-year-old actor explained, “Tinatantiya ko kung kaya ba o hindi.

and-leave-them kind of guy.

“Hindi [ako serial dater]. Ano lang yun, [part ng] kabataan.

“Never naman ako nagsabay [ng girlfriend]. As in, one by one lang talaga,” he beamed.

If there’s one thing he learned about handling relationships, it’s the importance of a couple’s willingness to make things work despite their differences.

“Kailangan mo maging flexible kasi may person beside you na talagang walang alam sa industry.

“So, this time, talaga kailangan ng assurance ng girl na very honest ka, very sincere.”

Since the girl he’s currently dating is not from showbiz, JC said that he tries his best to win her trust.

“Natutunan ko kailangan mong mag-build ng circle of trust.

“Kasi pag artista na, alam nila yung do’s and don’t’s. Eto fresh, wala talagang alam, e.

“So, you have to explain every single detail na ginagawa.

“Kasi first time ko mag-date ng non-showbiz talaga. [Someone na] totally walang alam sa work ko.

"Kahit yung pinag-uusapan natin, i-explain mo pa bakit ganun answer mo, why you need to go to a presscon."

“So far so good. Slow pace lang.”

Based on JC’s dating history, he previously admitted to having had romantic relationships with more or less 10 female celebrities.

Is the girl demanding when it comes to his time?

But the actor stressed that this doesn’t mean he’s a love-them-

JC answered, “No. Mas matured siya mag-isip sa akin.

Mas understanding.

"Yun nga kasi, kapag nasimulan niyo na trustworthy kayong dalawa, yung pag-intindi sa maraming bagay, mas madali." www.filipinostarmagazine.com

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Jessy Mendiola finally speaks up about second breakup with JM de Guzman As Posted on PEP.ph

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agkatapos ng ilang linggong pananahimik at pagiging mailap sa media, nagsalita na rin sa wakas si Jessy Mendiola tungkol sa napapabalitang pangalawang hiwalayan nila ng aktor na si JM de Guzman.

Unang lumabas dito sa PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang balita tungkol sa pangalawang hiwalayan nina Jessy at JM noong October 22.

Sa panayam ng PEP at ni MJ Felipe ng ABS-CBN News noong gabi ng November 5, kinumpirma ni Jessy na nagtapos na ang ilang buwan nilang relasyon matapos silang magkabalikan ni JM nitong taon.

Panimula ng 22-year-old Kapamilya star, “We're in the position where we would like to prioritize other things.

“We really think that our relationship basically won’t help with our respective focus and priorities.

“So, napag-usapan naman namin na it's better huwag na lang muna [ituloy].”

Bakit ganun na lamang ang pagmamahal niya sa ex-boyfriend?

Maluha-luhang sabi ng dalaga, “Kasi siya talaga ang taong naniniwala sa akin, e, lagi.

"Naku, napaiyak mo ako!"

Patuloy ni Jessy, “Siya [yung naniniwala].

At sobrang bait niyang tao. Sobrang… he has a good heart.

“So, wala talaga akong masasabing masama sa kanya.”

Nakausap ng PEP at ABS-CBN News si Jessy sa presscon ng Banana Sundae, ang bagong bihis na Banana Split, noong November 5.

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PRIORITIZING OTHER THINGS. Marami ang nanghihinayang sa muling pagkawasak ng relasyon nilang dalawa.

Nanghinayang din ba si Jessy at muli silang naghiwalay ng landas ni JM? Sagot ng You’re My Home star, “Siyempre, pero wala din naman din akong magagawa if it’s not good for the both of us.

“Then, I’d rather be not in his life for him to be okay.”

Aminado naman itong na-miss na niya si JM. Sabi ni Jessy, “Oo naman.

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Ano ba ang iba pang dahilan ng kanilang breakup?

Saad ni Jessy, “Ako, wala akong falling out, pero alam mo yun, siguro may certain time na dadating na mas magiging okay ako.

“Siguro ngayon, mas mabuti nga...

"Its' God’s way of saying that you have to prioritize other things more than this [relationship].

“So, nandun ako. Susunod lang ako sa daloy talaga kung anong nangyayari sa amin.

“May mga bagay talaga na, di ba, pag sinasabi mong kapag hindi talaga para sa 'yo, huwag mong ipilit.

“Well, I can’t really say we’ve parted ways totally kasi we still talk.”

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Is Jessy Mendiola the next Darna?

With many of her Instagram posts showing workout photos, some netizens are thinking that Jessy Mendiola could be the lucky actress to don the costume of Darna in a new film about the Pinay superhero.

Sunud-sunod ang pag-post ng aktres na si Jessy Mendiola sa kanyang Instagram account ng workout photos niya nitong nakalipas na mga linggo.

Kaya naman maraming netizens ang nagtatanong at nag-iisip kung paghahanda ba ito ng aktres para sa kanyang pagganap bilang Darna sa pelikula.

Kamakailan, kinumpirma ni Angel Locsin na nakapili na ang ABS-CBN ng bagong Darna.

Ito ay matapos ianunsiyo ng Kapamilya actress na hindi na siya ang gaganap muli

mug na may larawan ni Wonder Woman: “FYI: this is my favorite mug, walang basagan ng trip.

Kaloka.”

express.

"Marami ring nagagalit sa akin, sinasabi nila na 'wannabe.'

Sa sumunod na post kung saan makikita siyang nagwo-workout, isang netizen ang nagsabing magiging masaya si Angel kung bilang Pinay superhero dahil si Jessy ang susunod na maging nagkaroon siya ng disc bulge, Darna. sanhi ng kanyang pag-eensayo para sa nasabing role sa Sagot dito ni Jessy: “She's my nakalipas na dalawang taon. one and only Darna.”

"For me, si Darna talaga ang isa sa mga heroine ng mga Pinoy.

Gusto ko kasi yung feminine but strong.

Hindi pa pinapangalanan ni Angel at ng ABS-CBN kung sino ang gaganap bilang bagong Darna.

"Kung ako, yung nakarinig na ako ang magda-Darna, iko-confirm ko 'yan. Pero wala pa talaga, e."

Subalit sa interviews ni Angel, sinabi niyang kailangan nang simulan ang shooting para sa muling paglipad ni Darna.

Bukod kay Jessy, ilan pa sa mga pangalang lumilitaw para sa role na Darna ay sina Liza Soberano, Nadine Lustre, Julia Montes, at Maja Salvador.

Noong 1994 pa nang huling magkaroon ng Darna sa pelikula na ginampanan ni Anjanette Abayari, samantalang ginampanan ni Angel ang superheroine character noong 2005 sa GMA Network.

Kabilang si Jessy sa upcoming ABS-CBN drama series na You’re My Home, na pinangungunahan nina Richard Gomez at Dawn Zulueta.

Bago ianunsiyo na gaganap ulit si Angel bilang Darna noong 2014, sa isang artikulo sa PEP ay sinabi ni Jessy na aminado siyang gusto niyang maging superhero.

“Gusto ko talagang maging superhero, dati ko pa 'yan ini-

"Si Darna, puwede siyang maging example sa mga kababaihan dahil matapang siya pagdating sa pagiging babae.

At ngayong kinumpirma na ni Angel na ipapasa na niya ang bato, malaking palaisipan pa rin sa fans kung sino ang susunod na magiging Darna.

At dahil malapit na ring simulan ang shooting, asahan na papangalanan na sa mga susunod na araw kung sino ang gaganap bilang bagong Darna.

Ang huling gumanap na Darna ay ang Kapuso Primetime Queen na si Marian Rivera noong 2009.

Sa comments section ng mga post ni Jessy, may mga nagsabing dahil sa workout photos ng aktres ay tila pinaghahandaan na nito ang role bilang Darna.

Sa isang post niya ngayong Biyernes, October 30, sinabi ni Jessy na kahit inaantok siya ay kailangan niyang mag-workout.

Sa nasabing post ay hawakhawak ni Jessy ang isang mug na may larawan ni Wonder Woman, ang American female superhero at paboritong superhero character ng Kapamilya actress.

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Jennifer Lawrence Recalls Final Moments Playing Katniss, Participates in Hunger Games Handprint Ceremony

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s the anticipation continues to build for the release of the final film in The Hunger Games franchise, Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth found a reason to celebrate this Halloween when they participated in a handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

“I’m very grateful,” Lawrence shared with the crowd. “I think I can say that on behalf of everyone here for the Hunger Games, I can’t remember your names.

I’m just kidding, I know your names.

Anyway, Liam?”

Hemsworth added, “I’m going to say to you guys that I’m honored to share it with you. Let’s just be friends forever.” The three co-stars would sign their names, place their hands and feet in the cement and give a few autographs for fans before leaving.

Later on in the afternoon, the trio traveled to a press conference for the upcoming

film before its release on Nov. 20. While answering questions from reporters at the Four Seasons Hotel, Lawrence was asked to reminiscence about her final moments as Katniss.

“I feel that I had two endings with Katniss. One when we wrapped the film in Berlin and that was kind of saying goodbye to the movie and then I had a moment with my nephews about a year later,” she explained.

“They played my children in the scene that we shot so it was an amazing closure to this character that I’ve loved for so many years to have my family there, my blood family, I got to say goodbye to both.”

While the cast agrees that the end likely won’t sink in until the film comes out, Lawrence is proud of the character she was able to portray.

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“I feel the impact of being part of such a huge movie that has meant so much for so many people,” she shared. “This character is overwhelmingly supportive of women, obviously, and this iconic, I don’t feel a personal impact, I think if you ever become aware of that it takes away from that a little bit, it’s the movie, and the characters… it’s kind of like your avatar self.”

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Ariana Grande Gets Phone Thrown at Her at iHeartRadio Concert and Handles It Like a Pro

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he night before Halloween, Ariana Grande had quite the scare.

The 22-year-old pop singer gave a concert on the Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater in Burbank, where she performed her new single “Focus” for the first time, a day after it was released.

While sitting down for a Q&A, a person from the audience threw a smartphone at her. No one was injured, as seen in videos posted online.

“Did someone throw a phone at me?” she asked. “Did someone just throw a phone on stage? That’s so dangerous. What if your screen cracked?”

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LeAnn Rimes Looks Youthful Without Makeup

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The singer took to Twitter Friday morning to show off her fresh face as part of a social media campaign “to empower students in need.”

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Only this Mississippi native could rock the straight-out-of-the-shower look with no hair or makeup done and still look this good.

While we’re used to seeing the “What Have I Done” singer all dolled up on the red carpet, this new look proves that less is more.

Judging by the flirty smirk on her face as she bats those baby blues, LeAnn knows she looks good too. I mean, can we blame her? Whatever you’re doing to stay this naturally beautiful, teach us your ways!

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janella salvador

opening up about meeting with father juan miguel salvador after six long years.

- As posted on PEP.ph

D

id you know Janella Salvador was father again after six years.

“Actually, noong nag-start ako sa Be Carediscovered in Eat Bulaga!? ful, I haven’t seen him for six years.

Janella is the daughter of singer-actress “The first time I saw him, recently only, Jenine Desiderio and musician Juan Mi- was noong August.” guel Salvador. “Actually na-discover ako She then related her touching encounter sa kabila, sa game show. Parang sinali with Juan Miguel.

“Kasi nagpeperform siya sa Strumm’s, so ako sa Eat Bulaga!. every Thrusday ‘yon.

“You know ‘Sa Pula, Sa Puti’? Kasi yung mom ko yung artist, di ba? Parang “E, we were around the area. Sabi ko sa mama ko, ‘Mama, what if we drop by? sabi nila, ‘O kunin natin mga anak ng Huwag na lang natin sabihin na pupunta artista.’ tayo?’

“Ang kasama ko dun sila Janine Gutierrez, sila Winwyn Marquez, pinakanta ako doon. And then after that segment, kahit natalo ako and mahiyain ako, bigla akong tinawagan ni DMD [Dondon Monteverde, son of Regal Films matriarch Lily Monteverde], ‘tapos sinabi, ‘We’re interested.’”

Noong 2013, naging Kapamilya siya.

Sa pagpapatuloy ng kuwento ni Janella, “After that, nag-Star Magic naman. So ayun, when I met up with Star Magic, sinabay na rin yung auditions [for Be Careful With My Heart] during that day.

“Pagbaba ko sa auditions, malapit na siya mag-close. ‘Tapos super mahiyain ako, awkward in front of the camera, di ko inexpect na yung Be Careful, makukuha na ‘ko.

“They made me read a script na sabi ko, ang haba paano ko to ime-memo“So nagtago kami para ma-watch siya. rize?

Na-watch ko siya for the first time in my “Awkward, I was so awkward. I didn’t life. really expect. I was fourteen.”

“Never ko pa siya na-watch mag-perform REACHING OUT TO HER FATHER. Next year, on March 30, Janella will be kasi everyone tells me, ‘Ang galing galing ng dad mo,’ hindi ako makarelate. Gusto turning 18. ko siya ma-watch.

Will she be inviting her father Juan “Finally, na-watch ko siya. Na-overwhelm Miguel to her debut? ako kasi ang galing-galing niya at his age She answered, “Well, oo naman. Defipa rin.” nitely, I will invite him.

“Dad ko siya and he has the right to see But, of course, even though her visit was unplanned, she let her father knew about that grand celebration. It’s up to him it. kung pupunta siya.”

“Nalaman din niya, so parang it would be It can be remembered that in 2002, impolite naman kung hindi ako bumati.

Jenine and Juan Miguel separated.

“So pagkatapos niya magperform, when Janella was only three years old then. he went down, paalis na kami, nag-hi The young actress revealed that it was ako. Nag-talk na kami. Di ako makahinga only last August when she saw her www.filipinostarmagazine.com

no’n!”

Did she cry during their meet up?

She answered, “Not in front of them, pero it was emotional din naman for me.”

But what was her father’s reaction upon seeing her?

“Nagulat siya siyempre, siguro. Kasi I don’t think he’s comfortable with me and my mom watching him.

She added, “Wala naman talaga akong galit sa kanya. Naiyak talaga ako after.

It was short lang.

“He said bakit hindi ako nagte-text kasi we don’t really communicate din.

“Binigay [naman yung number] pero hindi ko alam sasabihin ko, e. Birthdays lang ako, Christmas. Then nag-hug kami.”

She also related, “Actually, nakakatawa kasi naka-ilang attempt kami to watch before that.

“Yung bago yun, epic fail talaga. It was Father’s Day, magpe-peform siya sa McKinley Hill.

“Noong papunta kami, ‘Uy, magpe-perform siya.

“Pagtanong namin sa guard, 7 p.m,.

[Sabi ng guard], ‘Ha? Tapos na po yung banda.’ “[Sagot namin,] ‘Ha? Anong tapos na e nakalagay doon, 7 p.m.?

“Yun pala, kahapon. So na-miss namin siya!”

RELATIONSHIP WITH MOM. Janella clarified that her mom Jenine never stopped her from reaching out to her father.

However, she admitted that her mom is strict, and just like most moms, they have theor share of petty fights.

“Ever since naman bata ako, medyo upright yung bringing niya sa akin.

“So medyo traditional din siya with some things. So it’s normal naman for my mom na medyo maging strict siya.”

“I think it’s normal rin for people my age to have misunderstandings so ayun lang yun.”

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Sam Milby dating Fil-British model named Mari Jasmine As Posted on PEP.ph

model, the 31-year-old actor refused to put a label on their relationship to date.

Sam said, “It’s too early. I don’t wanna share too much kasi masyadong maaga [pa].

“But I’m inspired naman.

“I don’t think I would pursue a girl kung wala akong nakikitang future.”

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fter much speculation, Sam Milby’s “mystery girl” has been identified as Fil-British model Mari Jasmine.

“If something happens, if something develops, you can’t help it naman.

“But, you know, it’s always my preference for five years [now], para mas tahimik at mas separate yung dalawa [career and love life],” Sam explained.

At the same time, Sam has been vocal about wanting to settle down in five years’ time.

“In ten years, I would still love to act and sana may family na din ako.

Given the nature of his work, Sam admits that there’s a possibility that he and his new leading lady Julia Montes will be romantically linked to each other.

"And I would venture into business as well," he concluded.

“Within five to ten years, sana may family na.

But he’s confident that the non-showbiz girl he’s seeing won’t feel jealous of his teleserye co-star.

Sam said, “No, I’m not worried.

“You know, if that does push through, I’m sure she [non-showbiz girl] would understand naman.

This is according to entertainment columnist Reggee Bonoan’s Balita report last November 5.

"This is work, e."

While he’s admittedly seeing a Fil-British

“But you can’t help naman na kung sino ang ka-love team, katrabaho mo, magkikita kayo every day.

PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) and other reporters were able to interview Sam at his solo presscon for Doble Kara, held at Dong Juan restaurant in Quezon City, last November 4.

The non-showbiz girl in question reportedly holds an Australian passport and has modelling stints abroad.

NO RELATIONSHIP LABEL YET. Sam, for his part, has been very evasive about the status of his love life.

I had], it was more my preference na I would like it to be non-showbiz to separate my personal life and work.

DATING PREFERENCE. Sam further shared why he’d rather date a nonshowbiz girl this time around.

“It has always been my preference.

"I think after the last [serious relationship

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Sen. Tito Sotto speaks up about Halloween-costume controversy

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umikha ng kontrobersiya ang suot na thobes nina Senator Tito Sotto at Joey de Leon sa Holloween episode ng Eat Bulaga! noong October 31.

Hindi nagustuhan ni Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor Mujiv Hataman ang ginawang ito nina Tito at Joey.

Binatikos ng gobernador ang dalawang beteranong TV hosts at gusto nitong magbigay sila ng public apology.

Ngunit ayon sa ilang masugid na tagasubaybay ng Eat Bulaga, halos taun-taon na suot ni

Tito Sen ang thobe costume nito tuwing Halloween special ng kanilang noontime show.

Hindi raw nilapastangan nina Tito Sen at Joey ang mga Muslim sa pagsusuot nila ng thobe dahil hindi sila naglagay ng nakakatakot na make-up.

Sabi pa ng iba, normal namang kasuotan ng mga lalaking Muslim ang thobe, lalo na sa Arab countries.

TITO SEN SPEAKS UP. Sa unang pagkakataon ay sinagot ni Tito Sen ang isyu sa pamamagitan ng text message na ipinadala nito sa PEP contributor na si Gorgy Rula noong November 2.

Pahayag ng senator-TV host: "Una sa lahat, hindi totoong ang Muslim community ang nagre-react sa suot namin ni Joey.

"Pangalawa, hindi muslim outfit yun, ARAB costume yun at ilang taon ko nang sinusuot yun dahil natutuwa ang mga kaibigan kong mga Sheikh pag sinusuot ko yun na regalo nila sa akin.

Sa isang Instagram post naman ni Tito Sen, sinabi nitong ang pagsusuot niya ng thobe ay pagbibigay-pugay sa isang Muslim leader na nagbigay sa kanya ng naturang kasuotan.

Saad nito: “Sheikh SHAWAF of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia gave me that costume. He likes it everytime I get a chance to wear it. I wear it to honor him. @aldbunation.”

May nagtanong naman sa kanya kung siya ba ang nanalo sa Halloween costume contest ng Eat Bulaga.

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Lutong Nanay: Frozen mango yogurt ice cream.

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y daughter absolutely loves frozen yogurt and would always buy a scoop or two when we’re at the mall or the popular “fro yo” place downstairs in our village. Either way, each trip to the store would cost at least $5. Ouch. Aside from the cost of the fro yo, I was also concerned about the sugar content in a lot of frozen yogurt. In many cases, commercialized frozen yogurt actually contained more refined sugar than regular ice cream, to take away the tartness. I had to find a way to make a healthy version which we could all enjoy.

Here’s a quick and easy method using the Thermomix kitchen appliance.

I start off with the yogurt. I prefer buying the organic variety with probiotics. What are probiotics? These are millions of live organisms often referred to as good bacteria, which help in digestion, oral health, and helping our skin, brain, urinary tract and our immune systems.

Yogurt also contains a healthy level of proteins. I usually get either plain or vanilla flavor so I can mix it with my fruit of choice and have a different flavor every single time.

I then fill little jelly cups with yogurt and freeze them.

Each jelly cup will be 1 serving of this delicious dessert.

You can get jelly cups from the dollar store. The variety I bought had a removable lid on the top and bottom, making it easy to fill and empty out.

Once the yogurt is frozen, I can now mix it with my favorite fruits. In this case, I used frozen mangoes. Fresh fruit is obviously better in terms of taste, but having the fruits also frozen will allow the yogurt to keep cold and not melt too easily. Here are the ingredients for a serving of frozen mango yogurt ice cream. Simply double for 2 serving or triple for 3 etc.

1 cup frozen yogurt 2 cups frozen fruit 1 teaspoon xylitol as a sweetner, or honey.

Directions:

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Filipino transgender woman Trixie Maristela wins Miss International Queen 2015 As Posted on PEP.ph

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attaya, Thailand — Ang reigning Miss Gay Manila at Viva Artists Agency contract star na si Trixie Maristela ang idineklarang Miss International Queen 2015.

Sa interview ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Trixie pagkatapos ng pageant, sinabi niyang hindi siya makapaniwala sa kanyang tagumpay.

Ginanap ang coronation night sa Tiffany Show Theater, Pattaya, Thailand, noong November 6.

Saad niya, “I still can’t believe that I won.

Tinalo ni Trixie ang 26 candidates mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo; kabilang ang kapwa niya Filipino transgender women na sina Michelle Binas at Francine Garcia.

Si Francine ang Super Sireyna Queen of Queens 2013 grand winner ng Eat Bulaga.

"Right now, I don’t know what I’m gonna do next.

"But I’m very thankful to be given this chance to be Miss International Queen, a very prestigious pageant for transgenders like me.

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Pare-parehong pumasok sa Top 10 ang Filipina transgenders.

First runner-up ni Trixie ang crowd favorite na si Valesca Dominik Ferraz ng Brazil at 2nd runner-up naman si Supida Siriwattananukoon ng Thailand.

Si Trixie ang ikalawang Filipino transgender woman na nakapag-uwi ng Miss International Queen crown; ang una ay si Kevin Balot na nanalo noong 2012.

Bukod sa ganda at confidence, nanalo si Trixie dahil sa kanyang sagot sa final question na “How do you compare beauty inside and beauty outside?”

Ito ang naging sagot niya: “Beauty from the inside starts from the heart but beauty from outside is just a physical appearance.

"In the end, what matters is… beauty in the inside will radiate outside because a true queen does not want just a beautiful face or golden crown, but a true queen also possess a golden heart."

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transwomen like us because Thailand, especially the organizers of Miss International Queen, made us feel that we’re very important people.

"And because of that, we gained confidence and we’re empowered to do whatever it is…

“It feels overwhelming and I feel so blessed winning two crowns [Miss Gay Manila and Miss International Queen] at the same time.

"I dedicate this to my family and most especially to my transfamily, not just in the Philippines but in the world."

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