Philippine Consulate in New York Urges Filipino-Americans to Vote for Ramiele Malubay

Yes, American Idol is of national importance in the Philippines. But who wouldn't???

(Where was the Nigerian Consulate for Chikezie???)

[quote]

Dear Friends in Media and Community:

Please find below letter of Mr. Joseph Zing requesting for assistance in promoting Ramiele Malubay - the Filipina contestant on Americal Idol.

Your support to our very own kababayan would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Philippine Consulate General New York

* * *

The Honorable Ms.Rebong:

We write to your honorable office asking for your valuable help in promoting and supporting your very own Ramiele Malubay - the Filipina contestant on American Idol.

She has the talent and charisma to reach all the way to the top. However, as she struggles against insurmountable odds, she needs the very committed support of her fellow countrymen in this battle. In fact, she is the only genuine Amateur competing against seasoned professionals.

Any help your office can extend will be greatly appreciated by her committed fans, including the thousands of Filipinos living here in the USA and in the Philippines. Should you have the time, please visit her official fan site at http://www.ramiele.com.

Thank you very much for whatever manner of assistance you may be able to extend to her.

Sincerely,

Joseph Zing

[/quote]

Source: rickeydotorg

Philippine Consulate in New York Urges Filipino-Americans to Vote for Ramiele Malubay

Yes, American Idol is of national importance in the Philippines. But who wouldn't???

(Where was the Nigerian Consulate for Chikezie???)

[quote]

Dear Friends in Media and Community:

Please find below letter of Mr. Joseph Zing requesting for assistance in promoting Ramiele Malubay - the Filipina contestant on Americal Idol.

Your support to our very own kababayan would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Philippine Consulate General New York

* * *

The Honorable Ms.Rebong:

We write to your honorable office asking for your valuable help in promoting and supporting your very own Ramiele Malubay - the Filipina contestant on American Idol.

She has the talent and charisma to reach all the way to the top. However, as she struggles against insurmountable odds, she needs the very committed support of her fellow countrymen in this battle. In fact, she is the only genuine Amateur competing against seasoned professionals.

Any help your office can extend will be greatly appreciated by her committed fans, including the thousands of Filipinos living here in the USA and in the Philippines. Should you have the time, please visit her official fan site at http://www.ramiele.com.

Thank you very much for whatever manner of assistance you may be able to extend to her.

Sincerely,

Joseph Zing

[/quote]

Source: rickeydotorg

3 Pinoys Make It To Australia’s "So You Think You Can Dance"

3 Filipino-Australians made it to the Down Under’s edition of So You Think You Can Dance. The hit reality show is like American Idol for dancers and Australia bought the franchise from Fremantle Media for its local version. From thousands who auditioned, 10 girls and 10 guys made it to the final cut including 2 pinays and one pinoy!

The 3 Filipinos who made it to the Top 20 are:

Rhiannon Villareal

Joel De Carteret

Demi Sorono

So You Think You Can Dance - Australia is already half-way of its first season as half of the Top 20 were eliminated in previous episodes. Our very own Joel de Carteret has just been eliminated last week, however, Demi and Rhiannon made it to the Top 10 and still in the running to win the title of Australia’s most favorite dancer.

Know more about Joel de Carteret.
Know more about Demi Soronon.
Know more about Rhiannon Villareal.

3 Pinoys Make It To Australia�s "So You Think You Can Dance"

3 Filipino-Australians made it to the Down Under�s edition of So You Think You Can Dance. The hit reality show is like American Idol for dancers and Australia bought the franchise from Fremantle Media for its local version. From thousands who auditioned, 10 girls and 10 guys made it to the final cut including 2 pinays and one pinoy!

The 3 Filipinos who made it to the Top 20 are:

Rhiannon Villareal

Joel De Carteret

Demi Sorono

So You Think You Can Dance - Australia is already half-way of its first season as half of the Top 20 were eliminated in previous episodes. Our very own Joel de Carteret has just been eliminated last week, however, Demi and Rhiannon made it to the Top 10 and still in the running to win the title of Australia�s most favorite dancer.

Know more about Joel de Carteret.
Know more about Demi Soronon.
Know more about Rhiannon Villareal.

KC CONCEPCION Working on Her First Music Album

KC Concepcion is now a multi-hyphenate. She started out as a commercial model, and later tried her hand at theater and television acting. Now, she's giving recording a shot, via her still untitled debut album under Sony BMG. This album will be released in May 2008.

KC's participated in the whole creative process of making the album. She's proud of what the album will become.

"Maganda po 'yong feel ng album kasi gusto naming mangyari 'yong music niya—‘pag bumiyabiyahe kayo or long road trip—‘yon ang nilalagay n'yo sa CD player n'yo. Para siyang easy listening na very relaxed, very masarap pakinggan. Hindi siya bumibirit, hindi siya masyadong nag-i-impose sa listener," said KC.

So far, she has recorded about one fourth of the whole album. It will offer some originals and revivals, like a Top 40 popularized by Barbadian singer Rihanna.

"Gumawa kami ng bagong version ng ‘Umbrella' na very ethereal, pinatong-patungan namin ng vocals ko. Umiba 'yong tunog ng ‘Umbrella' dito. Ballad pa rin po siya, parang naging very mystical siya."

There are also some hit songs from the '80s and early '90s. "We also have ‘Just Can't Get Enough,' ‘80s, na ang tumugtog po don Pinikpikan. And we have ballads like ‘It Must Have Been Love' at marami pang iba mga Tagalog songs na surprise. One is from my favorite artist Joey Ayala, na favorite song ko from his collection."

Her mom Sharon Cuneta has listened to some of the raw tracks that KC has recorded so far. "Nasa iPod po niya [‘yong songs], pero hindi pa kasi tapos. Every time naririnig namin, meron kaming gustong idagdag or bawasan. Marami pang mangyayaring mixing, so hindi pa final 'yong tracks."

What remains sure is that what KC has done in her yet-to-be-released album has pleased her mom. Says KC: "Excited siya at gusto niya 'yong mga kanta."

KC CONCEPCION Working on Her First Music Album

KC Concepcion is now a multi-hyphenate. She started out as a commercial model, and later tried her hand at theater and television acting. Now, she's giving recording a shot, via her still untitled debut album under Sony BMG. This album will be released in May 2008.

KC's participated in the whole creative process of making the album. She's proud of what the album will become.

"Maganda po 'yong feel ng album kasi gusto naming mangyari 'yong music niya��pag bumiyabiyahe kayo or long road trip��yon ang nilalagay n'yo sa CD player n'yo. Para siyang easy listening na very relaxed, very masarap pakinggan. Hindi siya bumibirit, hindi siya masyadong nag-i-impose sa listener," said KC.

So far, she has recorded about one fourth of the whole album. It will offer some originals and revivals, like a Top 40 popularized by Barbadian singer Rihanna.

"Gumawa kami ng bagong version ng �Umbrella' na very ethereal, pinatong-patungan namin ng vocals ko. Umiba 'yong tunog ng �Umbrella' dito. Ballad pa rin po siya, parang naging very mystical siya."

There are also some hit songs from the '80s and early '90s. "We also have �Just Can't Get Enough,' �80s, na ang tumugtog po don Pinikpikan. And we have ballads like �It Must Have Been Love' at marami pang iba mga Tagalog songs na surprise. One is from my favorite artist Joey Ayala, na favorite song ko from his collection."

Her mom Sharon Cuneta has listened to some of the raw tracks that KC has recorded so far. "Nasa iPod po niya [�yong songs], pero hindi pa kasi tapos. Every time naririnig namin, meron kaming gustong idagdag or bawasan. Marami pang mangyayaring mixing, so hindi pa final 'yong tracks."

What remains sure is that what KC has done in her yet-to-be-released album has pleased her mom. Says KC: "Excited siya at gusto niya 'yong mga kanta."

BRITNEY SPEARS Delivered the Highest Rating Ever for "How I Met Your Mother"

The first television appearance of Britney Spears in the CBS comedy “How I Met Your Mother” drove up a record-breaking 10.62 million viewers for the series according to Nielsen Media Research.

The figure is up more than 1 million viewers from the week before, and some 2.4 million from what the sitcom averaged before the season was upended by the Hollywood writers strike.

Monday’s much-awaited telecast also generated the largest audience between the ages of 18 and 49 in the show’s three-year history.

Watch the video clip of How I Met Your Mother - All Britney Spears parts:

BRITNEY SPEARS Delivered the Highest Rating Ever for "How I Met Your Mother"

The first television appearance of Britney Spears in the CBS comedy �How I Met Your Mother� drove up a record-breaking 10.62 million viewers for the series according to Nielsen Media Research.

The figure is up more than 1 million viewers from the week before, and some 2.4 million from what the sitcom averaged before the season was upended by the Hollywood writers strike.

Monday�s much-awaited telecast also generated the largest audience between the ages of 18 and 49 in the show�s three-year history.

Watch the video clip of How I Met Your Mother - All Britney Spears parts:

2008 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award Winners

The big winner as almost anyone could have predicted in this year's Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award (KCA) is teen sensation Miley Cyrus who took home awards for Favorite TV Actress and Favorite Female Singer.

Here is the KCA Winners as Voted on by Kids:

* Favorite TV Show: Drake and Josh
* Favorite Reality Show: American Idol
* Favorite TV Actor: Drake Bell
* Favorite TV Actress: Miley Cyrus
* Favorite Cartoon: Avatar: The Last Airbender
* Favorite Movie: Alvin and the Chipmunks
* Favorite Movie Actor: Johnny Depp
* Favorite Movie Actress: Jessica Alba
* Favorite Animated Movie: Ratatouille
* Favorite Animated Voice: Eddie Murphy (Shrek The Third)
* Favorite Music Group: The Jonas Brothers
* Favorite Song: “Girlfriend” by Avril Lavigne
* Favorite Female Singer: Miley Cyrus
* Favorite Male Singer: Chris Brown
* Favorite Male Athlete: Tony Hawk
* Favorite Female Athlete: Danica Patrick
* Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series
* Favorite Video Game: Madden NFL 2008
* Wannabe Award: Cameron Diaz

2008 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award Winners

The big winner as almost anyone could have predicted in this year's Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award (KCA) is teen sensation Miley Cyrus who took home awards for Favorite TV Actress and Favorite Female Singer.

Here is the KCA Winners as Voted on by Kids:

* Favorite TV Show: Drake and Josh
* Favorite Reality Show: American Idol
* Favorite TV Actor: Drake Bell
* Favorite TV Actress: Miley Cyrus
* Favorite Cartoon: Avatar: The Last Airbender
* Favorite Movie: Alvin and the Chipmunks
* Favorite Movie Actor: Johnny Depp
* Favorite Movie Actress: Jessica Alba
* Favorite Animated Movie: Ratatouille
* Favorite Animated Voice: Eddie Murphy (Shrek The Third)
* Favorite Music Group: The Jonas Brothers
* Favorite Song: �Girlfriend� by Avril Lavigne
* Favorite Female Singer: Miley Cyrus
* Favorite Male Singer: Chris Brown
* Favorite Male Athlete: Tony Hawk
* Favorite Female Athlete: Danica Patrick
* Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series
* Favorite Video Game: Madden NFL 2008
* Wannabe Award: Cameron Diaz

Vote For FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2008

Yes, it's back! Who will top the FHM Top 100 Sexiest Women list this time? Will it be Katrina Halili (possibly her 3rd time in a row?), Angel Locsin (revenge!), Ehra Madrigal, Angelica Panganiban, Bianca King or another girl will surprise us?!....which goes by the name of Marian Rivera.

Voting period is from April 1 to June 15 only.

How to vote? Here's how:

1. Register online at: http://www.fhm.com.ph/beamember/beamember

2. Or thru your mobile phone:

Instructions:

1. The FHM 100 Sexiest poll is open to all Smart, Globe, Sun, Talk N’ Text and Addict Mobile subscribers.

2. To vote, the texter must text in FHM100 and send to 2948. Example: FHM100 Marian Rivera. Texting of votes costs P2.50 for Smart, Talk N’ Text, Globe and Addict Mobile while P2.00 for Sun.

3. 1 text vote = 5 entries

4. To get a complete list of all keywords, text FHM100 to 2948.

5. Send all keywords to 2948 for Smart, Globe, Sun, Talk N’ Text and Addict Mobile subscribers.

Vote For FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2008

Yes, it's back! Who will top the FHM Top 100 Sexiest Women list this time? Will it be Katrina Halili (possibly her 3rd time in a row?), Angel Locsin (revenge!), Ehra Madrigal, Angelica Panganiban, Bianca King or another girl will surprise us?!....which goes by the name of Marian Rivera.

Voting period is from April 1 to June 15 only.

How to vote? Here's how:

1. Register online at: http://www.fhm.com.ph/beamember/beamember

2. Or thru your mobile phone:

Instructions:

1. The FHM 100 Sexiest poll is open to all Smart, Globe, Sun, Talk N� Text and Addict Mobile subscribers.

2. To vote, the texter must text in FHM100 and send to 2948. Example: FHM100 Marian Rivera. Texting of votes costs P2.50 for Smart, Talk N� Text, Globe and Addict Mobile while P2.00 for Sun.

3. 1 text vote = 5 entries

4. To get a complete list of all keywords, text FHM100 to 2948.

5. Send all keywords to 2948 for Smart, Globe, Sun, Talk N� Text and Addict Mobile subscribers.

GMA 7's PINOY IDOL Premiers on April 5, Saturday

All systems go for the premiere of Pinoy Idol, the Philippines franchise of the no. 1 tv program in the land! The pilot episode is going to be aired this Saturday, April 5, 2008, on GMA 7 Kapuso network, right after Pinoy Records.

As part of the upcoming pilot episode of Pinoy Idol on GMA 7, SOP Constellation of Stars performed a medley of Idol songs by Carrie Underwood to Clay Aiken, from Guy Sebastian to Chris Daughtry. And the finale - the wildly popular “I Am Your Brother” by Filipino-American Reynaldo Lapuz (Pambihira!).

Jaya - I Believe by Fantasia Barrino

Kyla - This is My Now by Jordin Sparks

Regine Velasquez - Jesus Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood

Janno Gibbs - Do I Make You Proud by Taylor Hicks

Ogie Alcasid - Angels Brought Me Here by Guy Sebastian

Jay-R - Home by Chris Daughtry

Jolina Magdangal - A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson

(Jay-R and Jolina Magdangal’s part were not included in the video)

GMA 7's PINOY IDOL Premiers on April 5, Saturday

All systems go for the premiere of Pinoy Idol, the Philippines franchise of the no. 1 tv program in the land! The pilot episode is going to be aired this Saturday, April 5, 2008, on GMA 7 Kapuso network, right after Pinoy Records.

As part of the upcoming pilot episode of Pinoy Idol on GMA 7, SOP Constellation of Stars performed a medley of Idol songs by Carrie Underwood to Clay Aiken, from Guy Sebastian to Chris Daughtry. And the finale - the wildly popular �I Am Your Brother� by Filipino-American Reynaldo Lapuz (Pambihira!).

Jaya - I Believe by Fantasia Barrino

Kyla - This is My Now by Jordin Sparks

Regine Velasquez - Jesus Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood

Janno Gibbs - Do I Make You Proud by Taylor Hicks

Ogie Alcasid - Angels Brought Me Here by Guy Sebastian

Jay-R - Home by Chris Daughtry

Jolina Magdangal - A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson

(Jay-R and Jolina Magdangal�s part were not included in the video)

Fit ‘n Right Got 2B Fit Challenge 2008 Winners

JR Marfori and Julie Puentenegra bested 8 other finalists to become the fit, fab, firm, and famous ambassadors of Del Monte Fit ‘n Right Got 2B Fit Challenge 2008.

Male Goldilocks Go Lite Special Winner:

JR Marfori

Before: 221 lbs.

Now: 194 lbs.

Female Goldilocks Go Lite Special Winner:

Julie Puentenegra

Before: 156 lbs.

Now: 141 lbs.

The Non-Winning Finalists:

Male Contestants

Alex Lindenberg

Jim Oller

Elmer Sanga

John Seprado

Female Contestants

Joanne Ignacio

Angel Landayan

Amy Macuto

Gayle Valencia

Fit �n Right Got 2B Fit Challenge 2008 Winners

JR Marfori and Julie Puentenegra bested 8 other finalists to become the fit, fab, firm, and famous ambassadors of Del Monte Fit �n Right Got 2B Fit Challenge 2008.

Male Goldilocks Go Lite Special Winner:

JR Marfori

Before: 221 lbs.

Now: 194 lbs.

Female Goldilocks Go Lite Special Winner:

Julie Puentenegra

Before: 156 lbs.

Now: 141 lbs.

The Non-Winning Finalists:

Male Contestants

Alex Lindenberg

Jim Oller

Elmer Sanga

John Seprado

Female Contestants

Joanne Ignacio

Angel Landayan

Amy Macuto

Gayle Valencia

GERALD ANDERSON Chosen to Play JULIAN in the Pinoy Version of "My Girl"

Binigyan ng solo presscon ng ABS-CBN ang young actor na si Gerald Anderson para sa official announcement ng pagkakapili sa kanya bilang leading man ni Kim Chiu na gaganap sa kauna-unahanang Koreanovela franchise na gagawan ng Pinoy version ng Kapamilya network, ang My Girl. This is another first na handog ng ABS-CBN sa kasaysayan ng telebisyon sa buong Asya.

Iba-iba ang pangalan na lumutang kung sino ang magiging kapareha ni Kim sa My Girl pagkatapos i-announce sa presscon ng "Dream Big Kapamilya"—to launch the new seasons of Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus at Pinoy Dream Academy—na si Kim ang gaganap bilang Jasmine na lead sa naturang Koreanovela.

Pero nilinaw ng executive at business unit head ng ABS-CBN na si Mr. Deo Endrinal sa presscon na bago pa man i-announce na si Kim na ang napili nila para sa My Girl, napagdesisyunan na rin nila that time na si Gerald ang makakapareha niya at gaganap bilang 21-year-old na si Julian. Hindi lang daw nila agad in-announce na kasama rin si Gerald sa My Girl dahil presscon nga ni Kim 'yon para sa Dream Big Kapamilya shows.

"Happy po ako siyempre and excited din ako. It's my first time kasi. Oh, I have to go through some workshop para mag-mature ang acting ko and internally na rin," sabi ni Gerald sa interview.

Sinimulan na rin daw ni Gerald na panoorin ang Korean version ng My Girl and so far, nasa seventh episode na siya.

"It's very good. I really like Julian's character. He's very strong and affectionate also," sambit ng young actor.

Sinorpresa naman si Gerald ni Kim nang umapir din ang young actress sa solo presscon ng ka-love team. Natanong tuloy si Gerald kung ano ang ireregalo niya sa nalalapit na 18th birthday ni Kim sa April 19.

"Surprise," ngiti ni Gerald. "Basta malalaman din ninyo 'yon."

Anytime now ay magsisimula na sina Gerald at Kim sa taping ng My Girl, na nakatakdang ipalabas sa May. Pero sa April, mauunang ipalabas ang isa pang show ng pares na pagbibidahan ni Claudine Barretto, ang Maligno.

"Hindi sila mag-overlap," paniniguro ni Gerald.

GERALD ANDERSON Chosen to Play JULIAN in the Pinoy Version of "My Girl"

Binigyan ng solo presscon ng ABS-CBN ang young actor na si Gerald Anderson para sa official announcement ng pagkakapili sa kanya bilang leading man ni Kim Chiu na gaganap sa kauna-unahanang Koreanovela franchise na gagawan ng Pinoy version ng Kapamilya network, ang My Girl. This is another first na handog ng ABS-CBN sa kasaysayan ng telebisyon sa buong Asya.

Iba-iba ang pangalan na lumutang kung sino ang magiging kapareha ni Kim sa My Girl pagkatapos i-announce sa presscon ng "Dream Big Kapamilya"�to launch the new seasons of Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus at Pinoy Dream Academy�na si Kim ang gaganap bilang Jasmine na lead sa naturang Koreanovela.

Pero nilinaw ng executive at business unit head ng ABS-CBN na si Mr. Deo Endrinal sa presscon na bago pa man i-announce na si Kim na ang napili nila para sa My Girl, napagdesisyunan na rin nila that time na si Gerald ang makakapareha niya at gaganap bilang 21-year-old na si Julian. Hindi lang daw nila agad in-announce na kasama rin si Gerald sa My Girl dahil presscon nga ni Kim 'yon para sa Dream Big Kapamilya shows.

"Happy po ako siyempre and excited din ako. It's my first time kasi. Oh, I have to go through some workshop para mag-mature ang acting ko and internally na rin," sabi ni Gerald sa interview.

Sinimulan na rin daw ni Gerald na panoorin ang Korean version ng My Girl and so far, nasa seventh episode na siya.

"It's very good. I really like Julian's character. He's very strong and affectionate also," sambit ng young actor.

Sinorpresa naman si Gerald ni Kim nang umapir din ang young actress sa solo presscon ng ka-love team. Natanong tuloy si Gerald kung ano ang ireregalo niya sa nalalapit na 18th birthday ni Kim sa April 19.

"Surprise," ngiti ni Gerald. "Basta malalaman din ninyo 'yon."

Anytime now ay magsisimula na sina Gerald at Kim sa taping ng My Girl, na nakatakdang ipalabas sa May. Pero sa April, mauunang ipalabas ang isa pang show ng pares na pagbibidahan ni Claudine Barretto, ang Maligno.

"Hindi sila mag-overlap," paniniguro ni Gerald.

KATRINA HALILI has a New Coffee Table Book

Aminado ang sexy young actress na si Katrina Halili na isang malaking sugal ang kanyang pagpu-produce ng sarili niyang coffeetable book. Dito, ipapakita niya raw ang lahat ng kanyang makakakaya bilang isang sexy model. Pangarap daw kasi ni Katrina ang ma-feature sa ganitong klaseng babasahin.

“Kasi nung bata pa ako, mahilig akong tumingin ng magazines. Tapos ngayon nagshu-shoot ako na ako ng FHM, ‘tapos nakahiligan ko na rin siya. Naisip ko, bakit hindi ko gawin,” kuwento ni Katrina sa GMA News.

Boracay Island ang napiling location ni Katrina sa kanyang unang layout. Sa isang cove malapit sa Station 1 ng Bora naganap ang pictorial. Hindi maikakaila na nakikipagsabayan ang kaseksihan ni Katrina sa ganda ng lokasyon.

Isang sea goddess at isang socialite shipwreck survivor ang drama ni Katrina sa kanyang unang mga layout.

Read the rest of the story HERE

KATRINA HALILI has a New Coffee Table Book

Aminado ang sexy young actress na si Katrina Halili na isang malaking sugal ang kanyang pagpu-produce ng sarili niyang coffeetable book. Dito, ipapakita niya raw ang lahat ng kanyang makakakaya bilang isang sexy model. Pangarap daw kasi ni Katrina ang ma-feature sa ganitong klaseng babasahin.

�Kasi nung bata pa ako, mahilig akong tumingin ng magazines. Tapos ngayon nagshu-shoot ako na ako ng FHM, �tapos nakahiligan ko na rin siya. Naisip ko, bakit hindi ko gawin,� kuwento ni Katrina sa GMA News.

Boracay Island ang napiling location ni Katrina sa kanyang unang layout. Sa isang cove malapit sa Station 1 ng Bora naganap ang pictorial. Hindi maikakaila na nakikipagsabayan ang kaseksihan ni Katrina sa ganda ng lokasyon.

Isang sea goddess at isang socialite shipwreck survivor ang drama ni Katrina sa kanyang unang mga layout.

Read the rest of the story HERE

Rediscovering DINGDONG DANTES

Can’t get enough of this season’s “King of Briefs”?

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Rediscovering DINGDONG DANTES

Can�t get enough of this season�s �King of Briefs�?

Click here for more!

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DINGDONG is now a Bench Body Endorser

YILMAZ BEKTAS Reportedly Dating 2006 Miss Universe ZULEYKA MENDOZA

MOVING ON?
Matagal-tagal na ring walang naririnig mula sa estranged Turkish husband ni Ruffa Gutierrez na si Yilmaz Bektas pagkatapos niyang bisitahin ang asawa at ang kanilang dalawang anak dito sa Pilipinas noong August 2007.

Pero ngayong linggo ay lumabas sa mga pahayagan at magazines sa Turkey, kagaya ng Hurriyet, na may bagong babaeng idini-date si Yilmaz. Ang bagong babae sa buhay ng Turkish businessman, ayon sa mga reports, ay si Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza—ang 2006 Miss Universe mula sa Puerto Rico.

Sa isang issue ng Hurriyet ay may artikulo tungkol sa relasyon nina Yilmaz at ng 20 years old na si Zuleyka. Nabanggit din ang pangalan ni Ruffa, ang 1994 Miss World 2nd Runner-up, na asawa nga ng Turkish businessman. Sa kasalukuyan ay inaayos na nina Yilmaz at Ruffa ang kanilang divorce upang mapawalang-bisa ang kanilang kasal.

Kasama rin sa naturang artikulo ang isang solo picture ni Zuleyka at dalawang litrato na magkasama sila ni Yilmaz na tila kuha sa isang party. Sa isang larawan ay parehong naninigarilyo ng tobacco sina Yilmaz at Zuleyka, samantalang sa isa naman ay tila may ibinubulong si Yilmaz kay Zuleyka habang hawak-hawak ng Turkish businessman ang leeg ng dating Miss Universe.

Pagkatapos ng kanyang reign bilang Miss Universe, susubukan naman ngayon ni Zuleyka ang mundo ng pag-arte bilang television actress. Kasama siya sa Telemundo soap opera na Dame Chocolate.

RUFFA KNOWS.

Pagkatapos lumabas ng balitang ito tungkol kina Yilmaz at Zuleyka, marami ang nagtatanong kung alam na ito ni Ruffa. Ayon sa mga nakapaligid sa TV host-actress ay alam na ito ni Ruffa at ng kanyang pamilya.

Ayon sa malalapit na kaibigan ni Ruffa, naiyak ang TV host-actress nang mabalitaang may girlfriend na si Yilmaz.

Nag-aalala ang mga kaibigan ni Ruffa na baka sa mga bagong pangyayaring ito ay magkabalikan pa ang mag-asawa. Sabi nila, ganun daw kasi talaga ang ugali ni Yilmaz. Pinapagselos lang nito si Ruffa sa pamamagitan ng pagpapakita na may iba nang babae sa buhay niya bilang pang-akit ulit sa asawa.

Kung si Yilmaz ay may bago nang minamahal, sa tingin naman ng mga kaibigan ni Ruffa, ay wala pa ring ipinapalit ang TV host-actress sa kanyang asawa ng ilang taon.

ANNABELLE IS HAPPY.

Pero kung meron namang natutuwa sa balitang tungkol sa relasyon diumano nina Yilmaz at Zuleyka, ito ay walang iba kundi ang ina ni Ruffa na si Annabelle Rama. Hindi naman kaila sa lahat ang kagustuhan ni Annabelle na tuluyan nang iwanan ng kanyang anak si Yilmaz.

Inaamin pa nga ni Annabelle sa mga malalapit sa kanya na araw-araw niyang ipinagdadasal sa Sto. Niño niya na huwag nang balikan ni Ruffa si Yilmaz. At ang isang paraan na nakikita niya upang mangyari ito ay ang makahanap ng ibang pag-ibig si Yilmaz, na tila nagkaroon na ng katuparan ngayon.

Tungkol naman sa mga anak nina Ruffa at Yilmaz na sina Lorin at Venice, ayon sa malalapit na kaibigan ng TV host-actress, tila hindi na nabibigyan ni Yilmaz ng atensiyon, panahon, at suporta ang mga bata. Ayon sa mga kaibigan ni Ruffa, ito raw ang ikinalulungkot ni Ruffa.

Source: pep

YILMAZ BEKTAS Reportedly Dating 2006 Miss Universe ZULEYKA MENDOZA

MOVING ON?
Matagal-tagal na ring walang naririnig mula sa estranged Turkish husband ni Ruffa Gutierrez na si Yilmaz Bektas pagkatapos niyang bisitahin ang asawa at ang kanilang dalawang anak dito sa Pilipinas noong August 2007.

Pero ngayong linggo ay lumabas sa mga pahayagan at magazines sa Turkey, kagaya ng Hurriyet, na may bagong babaeng idini-date si Yilmaz. Ang bagong babae sa buhay ng Turkish businessman, ayon sa mga reports, ay si Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza�ang 2006 Miss Universe mula sa Puerto Rico.

Sa isang issue ng Hurriyet ay may artikulo tungkol sa relasyon nina Yilmaz at ng 20 years old na si Zuleyka. Nabanggit din ang pangalan ni Ruffa, ang 1994 Miss World 2nd Runner-up, na asawa nga ng Turkish businessman. Sa kasalukuyan ay inaayos na nina Yilmaz at Ruffa ang kanilang divorce upang mapawalang-bisa ang kanilang kasal.

Kasama rin sa naturang artikulo ang isang solo picture ni Zuleyka at dalawang litrato na magkasama sila ni Yilmaz na tila kuha sa isang party. Sa isang larawan ay parehong naninigarilyo ng tobacco sina Yilmaz at Zuleyka, samantalang sa isa naman ay tila may ibinubulong si Yilmaz kay Zuleyka habang hawak-hawak ng Turkish businessman ang leeg ng dating Miss Universe.

Pagkatapos ng kanyang reign bilang Miss Universe, susubukan naman ngayon ni Zuleyka ang mundo ng pag-arte bilang television actress. Kasama siya sa Telemundo soap opera na Dame Chocolate.

RUFFA KNOWS.

Pagkatapos lumabas ng balitang ito tungkol kina Yilmaz at Zuleyka, marami ang nagtatanong kung alam na ito ni Ruffa. Ayon sa mga nakapaligid sa TV host-actress ay alam na ito ni Ruffa at ng kanyang pamilya.

Ayon sa malalapit na kaibigan ni Ruffa, naiyak ang TV host-actress nang mabalitaang may girlfriend na si Yilmaz.

Nag-aalala ang mga kaibigan ni Ruffa na baka sa mga bagong pangyayaring ito ay magkabalikan pa ang mag-asawa. Sabi nila, ganun daw kasi talaga ang ugali ni Yilmaz. Pinapagselos lang nito si Ruffa sa pamamagitan ng pagpapakita na may iba nang babae sa buhay niya bilang pang-akit ulit sa asawa.

Kung si Yilmaz ay may bago nang minamahal, sa tingin naman ng mga kaibigan ni Ruffa, ay wala pa ring ipinapalit ang TV host-actress sa kanyang asawa ng ilang taon.

ANNABELLE IS HAPPY.

Pero kung meron namang natutuwa sa balitang tungkol sa relasyon diumano nina Yilmaz at Zuleyka, ito ay walang iba kundi ang ina ni Ruffa na si Annabelle Rama. Hindi naman kaila sa lahat ang kagustuhan ni Annabelle na tuluyan nang iwanan ng kanyang anak si Yilmaz.

Inaamin pa nga ni Annabelle sa mga malalapit sa kanya na araw-araw niyang ipinagdadasal sa Sto. Ni�o niya na huwag nang balikan ni Ruffa si Yilmaz. At ang isang paraan na nakikita niya upang mangyari ito ay ang makahanap ng ibang pag-ibig si Yilmaz, na tila nagkaroon na ng katuparan ngayon.

Tungkol naman sa mga anak nina Ruffa at Yilmaz na sina Lorin at Venice, ayon sa malalapit na kaibigan ng TV host-actress, tila hindi na nabibigyan ni Yilmaz ng atensiyon, panahon, at suporta ang mga bata. Ayon sa mga kaibigan ni Ruffa, ito raw ang ikinalulungkot ni Ruffa.

Source: pep

Entertainment Live's Detailed Report on IRA EIGENMANN's Alleged Nude Photos

See video report below courtesy of ABS-CBN's Entertainment Live!

Entertainment Live's Detailed Report on IRA EIGENMANN's Alleged Nude Photos

See video report below courtesy of ABS-CBN's Entertainment Live!

PBB Teen Edition Plus Housemate's Guardians Enter the Big Brother House

As what Lauren Dyogi announced as a first in any Big Brother shows around the world, the guardians of the 14 teen housemates of PBB Teen Edition Plus entered the house but in a separate location. Big Brother’s first reminder for them: if any one of them quit, go outside the house for medical reasons or any other reason not mentioned in their agreement, their corresponding teen housemate will be evicted automatically.

Carina - Mommy ni Beauty

Rose - Mommy ni Rona

Sandy - Mommy ni Nicole

Ningning - Mommy ni Linda

Gerry - Daddy ni Jieriel

Boy - Daddy ni Robi

Anna - Tita ni Josef

Ike - Tatay ni Jolas

My Love - Mommy ni Nan

Erning - Tatay ni Ejay

Violy - Pangalawang Nanay ni Valerie

Jinky - Mommy ni Priscilla

Minda - Mommy ni Alex

John - Kevin’s Dad

Source: starmometer.com

PBB Teen Edition Plus Housemate's Guardians Enter the Big Brother House

As what Lauren Dyogi announced as a first in any Big Brother shows around the world, the guardians of the 14 teen housemates of PBB Teen Edition Plus entered the house but in a separate location. Big Brother�s first reminder for them: if any one of them quit, go outside the house for medical reasons or any other reason not mentioned in their agreement, their corresponding teen housemate will be evicted automatically.

Carina - Mommy ni Beauty

Rose - Mommy ni Rona

Sandy - Mommy ni Nicole

Ningning - Mommy ni Linda

Gerry - Daddy ni Jieriel

Boy - Daddy ni Robi

Anna - Tita ni Josef

Ike - Tatay ni Jolas

My Love - Mommy ni Nan

Erning - Tatay ni Ejay

Violy - Pangalawang Nanay ni Valerie

Jinky - Mommy ni Priscilla

Minda - Mommy ni Alex

John - Kevin�s Dad

Source: starmometer.com

PBA Star ROMMEL ADDUCUL Stricken with Cancer

'BIG C' ON A RAMPAGE.
Days after the Aquino family issued a statement announcing that former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino has colon cancer, comes the news that basketball superstar Rommel Adducul is suffering from nasopharyngeal cancer.

According to reports, the hardworking cager is currently undergoing chemotherapy sessions to prevent the cancer cells from spreading. Nasopharyngeal cancer is said to be rare in Western countries but common among Asians. The cancer cells develop in the nasopharynx which is the air space lying at the back of the nose and above the soft part of the palette.

Rommel, who plays for the Purefoods Giants, started exhibiting signs and symptoms of the disease during the recently concluded PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) finals where they lost to eventual champion the Sta. Lucia Realtors.

"I saw him really grasping for air and I didn't realized that one of his nostrils is already blocked," revealed Purefoods head coach Ryan Gregorio in an interview with ABS-CBN News.

Most of his teammates also noticed a prominent lump on Rommel's neck during the championship series.

Among those who learned first of Rommel's delicate condition is teammate Kirby Raymundo. "Honestly medyo naiyak ako parang pagpunta ko dito sa practice parang ang bigat, mabigat. Talagang malaking tulong siya sa team dahil siya yong center namin," said a distraught Kirby.

CALM BUT UNCERTAIN.

Despite his condition, the Tuguegarao native tried his best to maintain a brave face when sports reporter Bill Velasco cornered him for an interview.

"Hindi ako nagwu-worry," enthused the optimistic center. "Kasi I think ‘pag sinabi kasing cancer life and death na, e. Pero ‘yong sa ‘kin, mababang klase lang siya na 80 percent na hindi na siya magre-recur 'pag naundergo ko ‘yong chemo 'tsaka radiotherapy," he added.

Rommel's therapy would sideline him for the upcoming conference. Purefoods, however, opted to keep him in the roster thus explaining Rommel's presence during team practice and scrimmages.

The former San Sebastian College standout, however, is unsure on when will he be returning to hardcourt duty.

"Siguro next conference," he tentatively replied. "Sigurado na talaga na All-Filipino [Conference] talaga makakabalik na ako, pero itong conference na ‘to hopefully," he groped.

SHOWBIZ ROMANCE.

Even before joining the professional ranks, Rommel was already popular among local basketball aficionados. A three-time recipient of the NCAA Most Valuable Player plum, Rommel powered the San Sebastian Stags to five straight championships before jumping to the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) where he continued his dominance.

He surprised many people when he opted to join the Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA) instead of entering the more established PBA. Despite earning criticisms, Rommel's stint in the MBA proved to be fruitful as shown by the handful of awards he reaped during his stay. He finally made his long overdue PBA debut in 2003 when he was drafted by the Barangay Ginebra Kings. The 6'6" center was also a consistent fixture in the National Team.

Other than his stellar hardcourt achievements, Rommel was thrown more in the spotlight when he had a romantic relationship with Fil-Italian actress Assunta de Rossi. After their separation, Rommel made tabloid news again when he was rumored to be dating controversial actress and TV host Kris Aquino. Kris ended up marrying Rommel's Purefoods Giants teammate James Yap in 2005.

Rommel is married to Jocelyn Cobankiat.

PBA Star ROMMEL ADDUCUL Stricken with Cancer

'BIG C' ON A RAMPAGE.
Days after the Aquino family issued a statement announcing that former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino has colon cancer, comes the news that basketball superstar Rommel Adducul is suffering from nasopharyngeal cancer.

According to reports, the hardworking cager is currently undergoing chemotherapy sessions to prevent the cancer cells from spreading. Nasopharyngeal cancer is said to be rare in Western countries but common among Asians. The cancer cells develop in the nasopharynx which is the air space lying at the back of the nose and above the soft part of the palette.

Rommel, who plays for the Purefoods Giants, started exhibiting signs and symptoms of the disease during the recently concluded PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) finals where they lost to eventual champion the Sta. Lucia Realtors.

"I saw him really grasping for air and I didn't realized that one of his nostrils is already blocked," revealed Purefoods head coach Ryan Gregorio in an interview with ABS-CBN News.

Most of his teammates also noticed a prominent lump on Rommel's neck during the championship series.

Among those who learned first of Rommel's delicate condition is teammate Kirby Raymundo. "Honestly medyo naiyak ako parang pagpunta ko dito sa practice parang ang bigat, mabigat. Talagang malaking tulong siya sa team dahil siya yong center namin," said a distraught Kirby.

CALM BUT UNCERTAIN.

Despite his condition, the Tuguegarao native tried his best to maintain a brave face when sports reporter Bill Velasco cornered him for an interview.

"Hindi ako nagwu-worry," enthused the optimistic center. "Kasi I think �pag sinabi kasing cancer life and death na, e. Pero �yong sa �kin, mababang klase lang siya na 80 percent na hindi na siya magre-recur 'pag naundergo ko �yong chemo 'tsaka radiotherapy," he added.

Rommel's therapy would sideline him for the upcoming conference. Purefoods, however, opted to keep him in the roster thus explaining Rommel's presence during team practice and scrimmages.

The former San Sebastian College standout, however, is unsure on when will he be returning to hardcourt duty.

"Siguro next conference," he tentatively replied. "Sigurado na talaga na All-Filipino [Conference] talaga makakabalik na ako, pero itong conference na �to hopefully," he groped.

SHOWBIZ ROMANCE.

Even before joining the professional ranks, Rommel was already popular among local basketball aficionados. A three-time recipient of the NCAA Most Valuable Player plum, Rommel powered the San Sebastian Stags to five straight championships before jumping to the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) where he continued his dominance.

He surprised many people when he opted to join the Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA) instead of entering the more established PBA. Despite earning criticisms, Rommel's stint in the MBA proved to be fruitful as shown by the handful of awards he reaped during his stay. He finally made his long overdue PBA debut in 2003 when he was drafted by the Barangay Ginebra Kings. The 6'6" center was also a consistent fixture in the National Team.

Other than his stellar hardcourt achievements, Rommel was thrown more in the spotlight when he had a romantic relationship with Fil-Italian actress Assunta de Rossi. After their separation, Rommel made tabloid news again when he was rumored to be dating controversial actress and TV host Kris Aquino. Kris ended up marrying Rommel's Purefoods Giants teammate James Yap in 2005.

Rommel is married to Jocelyn Cobankiat.

ALESSANDRA DE ROSSI is FHM's April 2008 Cover Girl

At last, Alessandra De Rossi will grace the cover of FHM Philippines April 2008 issue.

And as part of the deal, you will get Alex' demo album when you buy a copy of FHM April issue. Not only that, in case you wanna take a glimpse of her very first music video, login to http://www.fhm.com.ph. Wow! It seems like Alex is also trying her luck in the music scene. Goodluck!

Alex's pictorial with Jun De Leon was done in Paul Del Rosario's yatch named Advance 92. Her make-up by Barbi Chan. Styling by Ana Kalaw and hair by Felicity.

ALESSANDRA DE ROSSI is FHM's April 2008 Cover Girl

At last, Alessandra De Rossi will grace the cover of FHM Philippines April 2008 issue.

And as part of the deal, you will get Alex' demo album when you buy a copy of FHM April issue. Not only that, in case you wanna take a glimpse of her very first music video, login to http://www.fhm.com.ph. Wow! It seems like Alex is also trying her luck in the music scene. Goodluck!

Alex's pictorial with Jun De Leon was done in Paul Del Rosario's yatch named Advance 92. Her make-up by Barbi Chan. Styling by Ana Kalaw and hair by Felicity.

Concert ni TONI GONZAGA May Repeat

Happy na sa lovelife, happy pa sa career. ‘Yan ang drama ng buhay ni Toni Gonzaga ngayon. Last Hollyweek ay magkasama sila ng boyfriend niyang si Paul Soriano sa kanilang bahay.

Samantalang ang career naman niya, hataw in fairness.

Masasabing successful ang 2008 ni Toni. Simula pa lang ng taon ay napakarami ng magagandang kaganapan sa kanya. Minahal ng bayan ang karakter niya bilang si Onay sa Maging Sino Ka Man, isang blockbuster ang My Big Love nila ni Sam Milby, may platinum album siya, kabi-kabilang product endorse­ments, mga hosting stints, at higit sa lahat sold out ang concert niya sa Aliw Theater noong Feb. 9. Kaya naman magkakaroon ito ng repeat na pro­duced ng Manio Events, MJM Production, and Nitram Entertainment, ang Catch Me Again, Toni Gonzaga sa Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, sa May 2, 8 p.m.

Muli ay patutunayan ni Toni sa concert na ito ang kanyang versatility bilang performer, singer, at dancer. Makakasama niya ang kanyang ka-loveteam na si Sam at mga kaibigang sina Vice Ganda, Gerald Anderson at Allan K. Si GB Sampedro ang magdi-direk ng show at si Marc Lopez naman ang musical director.

Ang mga tickets (P1,500, P1,000, P800, at P400) ay mabibili sa lahat ng SM Ticketnet outlets o tumawag sa 911-5555 at sa Nitram Entertainment sa 719-5726.

Concert ni TONI GONZAGA May Repeat

Happy na sa lovelife, happy pa sa career. �Yan ang drama ng buhay ni Toni Gonzaga ngayon. Last Hollyweek ay magkasama sila ng boyfriend niyang si Paul Soriano sa kanilang bahay.

Samantalang ang career naman niya, hataw in fairness.

Masasabing successful ang 2008 ni Toni. Simula pa lang ng taon ay napakarami ng magagandang kaganapan sa kanya. Minahal ng bayan ang karakter niya bilang si Onay sa Maging Sino Ka Man, isang blockbuster ang My Big Love nila ni Sam Milby, may platinum album siya, kabi-kabilang product endorse­ments, mga hosting stints, at higit sa lahat sold out ang concert niya sa Aliw Theater noong Feb. 9. Kaya naman magkakaroon ito ng repeat na pro­duced ng Manio Events, MJM Production, and Nitram Entertainment, ang Catch Me Again, Toni Gonzaga sa Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, sa May 2, 8 p.m.

Muli ay patutunayan ni Toni sa concert na ito ang kanyang versatility bilang performer, singer, at dancer. Makakasama niya ang kanyang ka-loveteam na si Sam at mga kaibigang sina Vice Ganda, Gerald Anderson at Allan K. Si GB Sampedro ang magdi-direk ng show at si Marc Lopez naman ang musical director.

Ang mga tickets (P1,500, P1,000, P800, at P400) ay mabibili sa lahat ng SM Ticketnet outlets o tumawag sa 911-5555 at sa Nitram Entertainment sa 719-5726.

American Idol 7 - Who Got Kicked Off?

Click inside to find out which contestant got stripped off of tonight’s American Idol.

VIDEO LINKS:

Group Song - “Right Back Where We Started From” (Watch here)
Carly Smithson - “I’m Not Pregnant” (Watch here)
Caller wants Ryan Seacrest’s job (Watch here)
Kimberly Locke performs (Watch here)

American Idol 7 - Who Got Kicked Off?

Click inside to find out which contestant got stripped off of tonight�s American Idol.

VIDEO LINKS:

Group Song - �Right Back Where We Started From� (Watch here)
Carly Smithson - �I�m Not Pregnant� (Watch here)
Caller wants Ryan Seacrest�s job (Watch here)
Kimberly Locke performs (Watch here)

JON AVILA as 'Kapitan Boom' on ABS-CBN's Komiks

Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2 Jon Avila will a superhero on ABS-CBN's weekly show 'Komiks'.

His debut television show is titled Kapitan Boom! created by the father of Pinoy superheroes Mars Ravelo.

JON AVILA as 'Kapitan Boom' on ABS-CBN's Komiks

Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2 Jon Avila will a superhero on ABS-CBN's weekly show 'Komiks'.

His debut television show is titled Kapitan Boom! created by the father of Pinoy superheroes Mars Ravelo.