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KC Concepcion searches for the next singing superstar

By Pinoy Gossip Boy | Published: Mar 1, 2012

KC Concepcion during the Bacolod auditions

The long wait is over as the highly-anticipated singing competition “The X Factor Philippines” finally invades the country’s capital for its one-day audition in search for the next singing superstar.

Join host KC Concepcion at the Trinity University of Asia (High School campus) in E. Rodriguez Blvd. in Quezon City this Saturday (Mar 3).

“The X Factor Philippines” is open to all Filipinos, aged 16 and above, who can sing and who thinks he or she has the ‘x factor.’ Those interested can audition solo, duo, trio, or group acts. Those auditioning should bring a minus one CD of their audition piece.

First introduced in the UK, “The X Factor” has conquered more than 30 countries as of mid-2011 and produced more than 50 winners around the world, including Melanie Amaro, who became the first season winner of “The X Factor USA” last month. Read More »

Atty. Mike Templo samples mortician’s life this Thursday on Insider

By Pinoy Gossip Boy | Published: Feb 29, 2012

Mike templo sees life of embalmer on Insider

This week on Insider, Atty. Mike Templo gets a crash course in being a mortician or embalmer—a profession more commonly feared or dreaded rather than respected. Catch the second documentary of the AKSYON Weekend anchor following his high rating Insider episode “Bilibid” this Thursday (March 1) on TV5 and Aksyon TV.

With the help of Manay Glo, a 64-year-old on-call mortician, Mike learns the ropes on the proper handling of the remains of departed ones. He also realized that being in the industry requires more than just a tough gut as the veteran of 46 years shares why she stayed in the business for more than four decades now.

Our insider also meets Chris Tia who, despite having decorated himself with a masters and doctorate degree, has chosen to make a living out of the dead. Like Manay Glo, he finds fulfilment in being a mortician and is convinced that this job pays better than any other job out there. Chris also believes that the profession he has chosen will be his ticket to a better life abroad.

Since its premiere last February 2, this trailblazing documentary program has delivered compelling stories behind the most interesting places, institutions and how they operate, showcasing the seasoned anchors of NEWS5 including Cherie Mercado (“Slaughterhouse” episode), Cheryl Cosim (“Fish Port” episode) and Martin Andanar (“Philippine National Police Academy” episode). Also lined up in the upcoming episodes are NEWS5 chief Luchi Cruz-Valdes, Raffy Tulfo, Paolo Bediones, Lourd De Veyra and NEWS5 head of news production Patrick Paez.

Last February 9, insider Mike Templo stepped into the other side of the thick walls of the Read More »

Gabby Lopez opens ABS-CBN’S 7th Pinoy Media Congress for Students

By Pinoy Gossip Boy | Published: Feb 27, 2012

ABS-CBN chair Eugenio Lopez III

ABS-CBN chairman and CEO Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III will open this year’s Pinoy Media Congress (PMC) that brings together top-caliber ABS-CBN executives, industry experts, and almost 1,000 students and academicians of mass communications and journalism from all over the country in a two-day summit on Thursday (March 1) and Friday (March 2) at the Blessed Antonio Varona Gymnasium, Colegio De San Juan De Letran.

Now on its 7th year, ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Media Congress will be engaging the future media practitioners in discussion of current issues and case studies on media and communications, specifically on the convergence of media for social responsibility.

ABS-CBN executives and subject matter experts such as digital terrestrial TV marketing head Miguel Mercado will talk about the exciting future of television as it goes digital, while ABS-CBN news and current affairs head Ging Reyes will explain media convergence in news. As Star Cinema concept development group head Enrico Santos will tell the delegates how Philippine cinema can be socially responsible, ABS-CBN head of creative communications Robert Labayen will discuss how to connect with the Filipino viewers via advocacy plugs.

ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. managing director Gina Lopez will speak about advocacies that respond to people’s needs. ABS-CBN Manila radio division head Peter Musngi will share how radio responded to the changes in media technology, while regional network group head Jerry Bennett will present the case study about ‘Choose Philippines.’ March Ventosa, head of Studio 23 and Cable Channel and Print Media Group (CCPMG) will tackle the emerging market trends; customer business development head Vivian Tin will help the delegates understand the Filipino audience more; and TV entertainment production head Linggit Tan will share what kinds of TV entertainment that Filipinos want.

Industry officials and experts who will be speaking at the event include Read More »

TV5’s Kanta Pilipinas begins nationwide search

By Pinoy Gossip Boy | Published: Feb 21, 2012

Kanta Pilipinas gives new hope to talented Filipinos who can rise above the challenges to live their dreams

TV5’s nationwide musical reality search, Kanta Pilipinas, is slated to make many firsts in Philippine TV as it begins its series of auditions all over the country starting this Friday, February 24, at SM Cagayan De Oro.

Aimed at helping aspiring singers maximize their potentials and achieve their dreams, Kanta Pilipinas will provide chosen contestants with mentors in singing, stage performing, personality development, style and fashion to help package them into the next singing sensations.

With its first leg of auditions to be held in disaster-stricken Cagayan De Oro this February 24, Kanta Pilipinas is giving new hope to talented Filipinos who can rise above the challenges to live their dreams. The series of nationwide auditions continues in SM Cebu on March 2, SM Davao on March 10, SM Baguio on March 16, SM Iloilo on March 23, SM North EDSA on March 30, and SM Batangas on April 20.

Kanta Pilipinas is open to male and female singers, 14-30 years old, with Filipino or dual citizenship status. Acts can be a Solo, Duo, Trio or Group with a maximum of five members. Auditions are open to all genres including pop, acoustic, rap/hip-hop, rock/alternative, R&B, dance, novelty, among others.

Applicants must come to the audition venue and render a two-minute acapella performance. Read More »

The Cranberries are back in Manila for “Greatest Hits” concert

By Pinoy Gossip Boy | Published: Feb 20, 2012

Vocalist Dolores O'Riordan, guitarists Noel Hogan and Mike Hogan, and drummer Fergal Lawler

The Cranberries are back in Manila for their much-awaited “The Greatest Hits Concert” on April 10th at the Araneta Coliseum. The Irish rock band, one of the world’s biggest rock acts in the 1990s, first staged a concert in the Philippines in 1996. They attained a worldwide fan base after releasing their hit songs, which are now rock and roll classics: “Linger”, “Zombie”, “Ode To My Family”, “Animal Instinct”, “Ridiculous Thoughts”, and a lot more.

Stephanie Uy, President of Karpos Multimedia Inc., the producer of the said concert, shares that they are very excited to bring The Cranberries here in the Philippines.

“The Cranberries are going to tour starting March until July, and we’re very lucky because Philippines is the only country that they’ll visit in Asia. We can’t wait to have them here,” she says.

“So if you love rock and you miss the music of the 90’s, this is an event you shouldn’t pass up,” Uy adds.  Read More »

Kyle crowned first ever Pinoy Junior MasterChef

By Pinoy Gossip Boy | Published: Feb 20, 2012

Junior MasterChef Kyle serves his dream dish, Asian fusion shrimp and scallops to the judges

Twelve-year old Kyle of Marikina was named the country’s first Junior MasterChef after leading the “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition” finale’s two-part cooking challenge last night (Feb 18) with his oyster ravioli and Asian fusion shrimp and scallops, which had the judges raving.

Kyle proved his culinary supremacy over fellow kiddie cooks Philip, Mika, and Jobim with an overall score of 91.8 points in the “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition Finale: The Live Cook-off” at the Treston International College and took home the P1 million cash prize and P1.5 million worth of culinary scholarship.

Trailing by only 0.7 points was the Cebu native and second placer Philip (91.1 pts) who won P500,000 and P1.5 million worth of culinary scholarship. Mika (84 pts) and Jobim (73.4 pts) got third and fourth places, respectively, and were both awarded with P250,000 and P500,000 worth of culinary scholarship.

Kyle burst to an early lead in the first challenge, which asked the Final Four kiddie cooks to prepare wow-worthy dishes under a P300 budget. Kyle’s astounding oyster ravioli obtained the highest average score from Read More »

Pilipinas News changes late-night newscast landscape starting Monday on TV5

By Pinoy Gossip Boy | Published: Feb 19, 2012

Paolo Bediones, Cherie Mercado, and Jove Francisco

Recognizing that compelling stories are no longer confined to traditional sources, NEWS5 introduces a new kind of late-night newscast that presents news from all platforms bannered by Paolo Bediones, Cherie Mercado and Jove Francisco starting Monday (February 20) at 11pm on TV5.

Pilipinas News (P-News) gives a full and balanced account of all that’s happening in and around the country today. The national late-night newscast will report on solutions and ask questions instead of solely delivering issues and problems. As Filipinos grow tired and weary of bad news and political deadlock, P-News will aim to deliver untold stories of citizens finding ways to change their lives and impact on the lives of others.

NEWS5, the fastest growing and most aggressive news organization in the Philippines, is geared up to present to the late-night viewing public all the news that defined the day. Led by its anchors who don’t just read but also gather news—Paolo, Cherie and Jove—Pilipinas News banners the current events gathered by its anchors and more than 50 reportorial teams that are deployed across the country. The late-night newscast also takes a look at the gripping stories that highlight NEWS5 Imbestigasyon, the public affairs block of the organization.

Aimed at keeping the public safe through information and action, Pilipinas News also presents stories that Read More »

TV5 premieres David Archuleta-starrer Nandito Ako, Super Sine Prime, Pilipinas News this Monday

By Pinoy Gossip Boy | Published: Feb 18, 2012

Nandito Ako stars Jasmine Curtis-Smith, David Archuleta, and Eula Caballero

TV5 further strengthens its primetime block with the premiere of the much awaited mini-serye Nandito Ako, starring international singing sensation David Archuleta alongside TV5’s primetime princesses Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.

Nandito Ako tells the story of young love, its joys and pains as related by the endearing characters of Josh (David Archuleta), Anya (Jasmine Curtis Smith) and Holly (Eula Caballero). Josh Bradley is an international singer who holds his final leg of concerts in the Philippines. This venture is also a quest to find his real identity. He will meet Holly through one of the promotional activities of his concert.

The innocent hearts will brew romance and will soon learn the ways of love. But love has its twists and turns and they’ll soon uncover realities that will change their hearts and minds. Anya, a boyish and carefree lass, is Holly’s best friend. With a twist of fate, will Josh fall for Anya instead?

The highly anticipated mini-serye will air this Monday, February 20, after Wil Time Big Time and back-to-back with Valiente.

Another primetime treat awaits Kapatid viewers because every night exciting Read More »