Nikki Gil dispels pregnancy and network switching rumors

As a happy Kapamilya, Nikki dispelled rumors that spread online claiming that she is being considered for a teleserye on another network. “Fake ‘yung Facebook account na ‘yun. Pero at least nabigyan ako ng publicity, thanks to the fake account, ha ha ha! But it’s not true. Hindi naman nag-panic ang ABS-CBN because they knew that I just signed a contract with them. Hindi ko na hinanap kung sino ‘yung gumawa ng fake account. Basta alam ko naman na hindi totoo ‘yung sinabi. Hindi rin naman derogatory ‘yung sinabi so hindi ako napipikon.” FULL STORY

Sandara Park meets Gu Jun Pyo of Boys Over Flowers

The rumors are true, Boys over Flowers fame Lee Minho and 2NE1's Sandara Park filmed a new CF for OB Beer's Cass 2X alcoholic beverage. FULL STORY

John Lloyd Cruz doesn’t want to hype on his kissing scene with Luis Manzano

Ever since John Lloyd Cruz signed on to play a gay man in the Star Cinema offering In My Life co-starring Vilma Santos, many have been intrigued about the kissing scene involving him and the actor playing his lover in the film Luis Manzano. But at the press conference for the movie, John Lloyd admitted that he is concerned with the public’s overexcitement about the scene, which was shot at the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. “Natatakot kaming ma-label ‘yung eksena as ‘kissing scene.’ Hindi kasi siya basta kissing scene, it was an intimate scene. Napakaganda ng setting, hinintay talaga namin ‘yung tamang oras para ma-capture ‘yung the best lighting. Pinagsama-sama lahat ng factors and we were able to create a very beautiful scene. Sana kapag pumunta kayo sa sinehan hindi kayo nagaabang lang na ‘Uy! Magbra-brush na ‘yung lips nila!’ Sana makita niyo ‘yung tunay na intensyon ng eksena at ‘yung laman ng puso ng dalawang characters.” FULL STORY

How to achieve your 'Dream House'?

In an episode of The Correspondents, Bernadette Sembrano finds out the convenient ways into getting your 'Dream House.'

Jason Abalos is not envious about Gerald Anderson and Jake Cuenca’s success

Jason Abalos is gearing up for his biggest project so far as he top-bills the upcoming teleserye Nagsimula sa Puso. As early as now, many are saying that this drama series will be Jason’s time to shine as one of the best young actors of today. ABS-CBN.com spoke with Jason during the ABS-CBN Trade Launch last August 13 at the NBC Tent where Nagsimula sa Puso was unveiled. He said that he is thankful that after five years in showbiz he has been finally given the chance to play the lead on TV. “Sa dami ng artista sa Star Magic hindi naman lahat pwedeng bigyan ng break ng sabay-sabay. Isa isa kaming binibigyan ng chance at ngayon dumating na ‘yung akin kaya dapat lang na ibigay ko ‘yung best ko para mapatunayan na hindi nagkamali ang management. Baka kasi after nito wala nang dumating, hindi natin masabi. Happy ako na dumating sa wakas.” FULL STORY

David Celdran talks about Ninoy Aquino's herosim

In an episode of YSpeak, veteran journalist and EDSA 1 participant David Celdran talks about the legacy that Ninoy Aquino left to the youth of today. (video courtesy of TFCnow)

Jericho teases Ruffa Gutierrez to John Lloyd Cruz

Jericho Rosales turns the table around and makes Ruffa Gutierrez blush by mentioning the name of John Lloyd Cruz. The Buzz - August 16, 2009

Sitti admits she finds Richard Poon attractive

The Bossanova Diva has been praised not just for her unique singing style but with her interesting chemistry with Richard during their performances on ASAP every Sunday. Now many people are speculating that romance may be brewing between the two, but Sitti clarified that she and Richard are just friends. “Kasi when Richard and I sing together people see a different chemistry kaya akala talaga nila there’s something romantic going on. But the truth is sa bawat performance namin we’re just feeling the song. Also ilang beses na kaming nagkakasama sa mga shows kaya malalim na ‘yung friendship namin at ‘yung pagiging comfortable namin sa isa’t isa.” FULL STORY

Sandara Park returns to the Philippines for a short vacation

Magbabakasyon si Sandara Park ng tatlong araw sa bansa mula Agosto 13 hanggang 15. Vacation mode kasi ang kanyang all girl-group na 2NE1 ngayon sa South Korea at lahat ng miyembro ay magbabakasyon din. Napiling gugulin ni Sandy ang kanyang oras dito sa bansa dahil dito siya lumaki, nagkaroon ng mga kaibigan at unang nakilala sa mundo ng showbiz. FULL STORY

Jericho Rosales knows his limitation with Kristine Hermosa

Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa are reunited in the upcoming teleserye Dahil May Isang Ikaw. The former real and reel life lovers faced the media for a mini-press conference of the new series where they candidly revealed details of their past relationship. The two were visibly comfortable with each other, something which Jericho beleieved came about because he and Tin have both matured over time. “We’re cool. Resolved na lahat ng kaso sa amin. Sobra ko siyang minahal. Masaya kami nung habang kami. Masasabing kong solid talaga ‘yung naging relasyon namin. No regrets. Happy kami ngayon pareho.” FULL STORY

Charo Santos is a much fulfilled working mom

Maalaala Mo Kaya having been a consistent top-rater in the past 18 years is one of the milestones that Charo Santos values in her career. Charo, host and producer of MMK, can still remember the time when the concept of this drama anthology was born in a spur of a moment. She tells Working Mom magazine that in 1987, when she was beginning to venture into the corporate world, then ABS-CBN President Freddie Garcia called her into his office and asked her to come up with a concept for a new show. A paper clip lying on the table saved her. “This is small. This is ordinary. But to someone, it means something. This is ordinary. But to someone, it means something. It can mean his own life. Why?” she told Mr. Garcia. FULL STORY

The cast of ‘May Bukas Pa’ pay their respects to the late Cory Aquino

The cast and crew of May Bukas Pa went to the wake of the late Corazon Aquino at Manila Cathedral last August 3 to pay their respects to the former president. ABS-CBN.com spoke with Dominic Ochoa, Precious Lara Quigaman, Rayver Cruz, Albert Martinez, Maja Salvador, and Dina Bonnevie during the show’s thanksgiving press con that happened on the same day to get their thoughts on the death of the icon of freedom and democracy. FULL STORY