Kris Aquino 'My Heart's Journey' album released

Kris Aquino has released a new album entitled 'My Heart's Journey', which is already her 5th spoken-word album.

Two of her previous 4 albums reached platinum sales, so we'll see if this new album will also reach that mark.

There are 15 tracks in the new album featuring 10 artists. Jed Madela is singing 5 of them.

1. GOD BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD - Toni Gonzaga
2. WHAT ABOUT LOVE - KC Concepcion
3. LOVE MOVES IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS - Christian Bautista
4. ONLY LOVE - Jed Madela
5. IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE - Karylle
6. TO WHERE YOU ARE - Jed Madela
7. CHANGES IN MY LIFE - Jed Madela
8. I WILL BE HERE - Gail Blanco
9. WHEN YOU BELIEVE - Regine Velasquez & Lani Misalucha
10. IN YOUR EYES - Gail Blanco
11. I'D REALLY LOVE TO SEE YOU TONIGHT - Zsa Zsa Padilla
12. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS - Nina
13. HEALING - Jed Madela
14. BEAUTIFUL IN MY EYES- Jed Madela
15. ARAW MO- Christian Bautista

"My Heart's Journey" is under Universal Records and is now available in record bars nationwide.

Regine Velasquez pregnant, cancels live chat on April 6

Regine Velasquez has cancelled her scheduled live chat on GMA Network's igma.tv/livechat website.

The cancellation was made just this afternoon thru Igma Kapuso Facebook Page and it said, "ANNOUNCEMENT: Paumanhin po mga Kapuso, ngunit CANCELLED na po ang iGMA Live Chat with Regine Velasquez. Hindi po makakarating si Regine due to health reasons. Salamat po sa pag-unawa at abangan ninyo ang aming next live chat."

Regine's live chat was supposed to happen tomorrow, April 6, 2011, at 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

That's somehow a confirmation that Regine is indeed pregnant.

Though Jun Lalin already confirmed last Sunday on TV5's Paparazzi that Regine Velasquez is 5 weeks pregnant, Regine and husband Ogie Alcasid haven't confirmed anything yet.

The couple will spearhead a Celebrity Ukay-Ukay this coming April 15-17, 2011 for the benefit of the GMA Kapuso Foundation and we'll have to see if Regine will be able to attend the event or Ogie might just go solo.

Regine Velasquez is 5 weeks pregnant

Regine Velasquez is pregnant, as confirmed earlier by entertainment columnist Jun Lalin on TV5's showbiz-oriented program Paparazzi.

It was indeed the most explosive revelation on today's 1st Anniversary episode of Paparazzi.

The major "pasabog" was part of Paparazi's new segment "Paparasabog", a replacement of the show's "Hulaan" segment.

And according to Lalin, Regine Velasquez is now 5 weeks pregnant, confirming the pregnancy rumors which broke out just recently after Regine was reportedly seen visiting a doctor for check-up.

Paparazzi host Ruffa Gutierrez happily shared the pregnancy news to her Twitter followers:

Regine Velasquez got married to Ogie Alcasid in December 22, 2010.

While it will be Regine's first baby, it will be Ogie's 3rd. He has 2 daughters with Aussie ex-wife Michelle Van Eimeren.

It's an early birthday gift for Regine who turns 41 this coming April 22.

She will soon join the list of local and Hollywood celebs who gave birth at the age of 40 and above. Among them are Dawn Zulueta (40), Vilma Santos (at 42), Nicole Kidman (at 40), Brooke Shields (at 40), Helen Hunt (at 40), Madonna (at 41), Julianne Moore (at 41), Halle Berry (at 41), Salma Hayek (at 41), Celine Dion (at 42) and Susan Sarandon (twice, at age 42 and at 45).

Mariah Carey (41) and Jennifer Connelly (40) meanwhile are also expecting babies this year.

Congrats Ogie and Regine!!!!

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2: Marcelito Pomoy, who sings like Regine Velasquez, is an early favorite

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 contestant Marcelito Pomoy from Imus, Cavite, has become an instant favorite by the viewers of the said reality talent search after his audition was shown last night, March 5, 2011.

During the audition, Marcelito Pomoy sang Regine Velasquez's 'Narito Ako' to the surprise of the judges and the audience 'coz he sounds very much like Regine.

Yeah, and he is not an 'Anton Diva' 'coz when judge Kris Aquino asked, "Lalake ka talaga?" Marcelito said "yes".

He was also asked to sing more. He sang another Regine hit 'Sana Maulit Muli' and the song "Hanggang Ngayon", a duet of Ogie Alcasid and Regine.

For 'Hanggang Ngayon', he was able to do "doble-kara", sounding like both Ogie and Regine.

Marcelito's got an incredible talent that even judge Ai-Ai delas Alas commented, "Tapos na ang contest. May winner na."

Watch Marcelito Pomoy's audition video for Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 and be amazed:


Video upload courtesy of pgt2011season2

Angeline Quinto looks like Regine Velasquez or Vice Ganda?

Many people claim that Angeline Quinto looks and sounds like Regine Velasquez.

In a new article posted this morning on PEP, Angeline Quinto reacted on the issue that she is imitating / copying the voice of the Asia's Songbird.

"Madami nga pong taong nagagalit sa akin, kasi ginagaya ko daw po si Ms. Regine Velasquez, Angeline Quinto said. "Di ko naman po kasalanan na ganito po yung boses na binigay sa akin ni Lord. Sana po 'wag na po sila magalit. Sobrang flattered nga po ako kasi isa rin si Ms. Regine sa mga iniidolo ko."

I'm pretty sure Ms. Regine Velasquez is also happy that Angeline won the contest. Angeline was among the grand finalists of "Star For A Night" which was hosted by Regine in 2002.

Angeline also revealed in her PEP interview that she also idolizes Gary Valenciano and Sarah Geronimo, who was the grand winner of "Star For A Night".

And if ever she's given a chance to do acting, Angeline wants to be paired with Piolo Pascual.

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While many people say that Angeline Quinto looks like Regine Velasquez, "Showtime" judge claims that Angeline also looks like him.

Not Vice Ganda actually, but it was his maid who's claiming that Angeline resembles Vice.

Vice was watching the Star Power Grand Finals when he posted this tweet:

And some people agreed, just like Twitter user ItsMeMoonRay who even posted: "HEADLINE: "Vice Ganda won over Lara Quigaman in Star Power!" hahaha. Congrats Angeline! :)"

[Lara Quigaman refers to Angeline's runner-up Krissel Valdez who looks like the former Miss International 2005]

Who does Angeline Quinto really look like: Regine Velasquez or Vice Ganda?

Angeline Quinto, Regine Velasquez, Vice Ganda

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Meanwhile, Angeline Quinto made her first guesting yesterday after winning on Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar.

She guested on Happy, Yipee, Yehey! and performed "Patuloy Ang Pangarap", her winning piece during the Star Power finals.

The beautiful song was originally composed just for her by Jonathan Manalo under Star Records.

Watch Angeline singing on Happy, Yipee, Yehey!:

I love Angeline's song! In fact, I already know how to sing it.

It reminds me of another beautiful song, "Lipad ng Pangarap", composed by Arnel De Pano.


Angeline's photo / video courtesy of "Angeline Quinto (Official) Facebook Page / Regine's photo courtesy of Abante / Vice's photo from ABS-CBN

GMA 7 reveals its Telebabad shows this 2011

Five new primetime series featuring the biggest Kapuso stars will
premiere this 2011 on GMA 7's Telebabad block.

A teaser of the 5 new shows has already started airing and it includes:

"Machete" starring Aljur Abrenica, Ryza Cenon and Bela Padilla

"Amaya" starring Marian Rivera


"Dwarfina" starring Heart Evangelista, Dennis Trillo, Pauleen Luna,
Iwa Moto, Mark Bautista, Angelika Dela Cruz, Derek Monasterio and Will
Devaughn.

"I Heart You Pare" starring Regine Velasquez, Dingdong Dantes and Ryza Cenon

"Captain Barbel" starring Richard Gutierrez, Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff, Sam Pinto, Jillian Ward, Akihiro Sato, Ervic Vijandre and
Christopher De Leon

Watch a teaser of the said new Telebabad shows:

I've noticed that 4 of them are all telefantasya while the other one is a musical dramedy.

That just means, GMA 7 will still capitalize more on fantasy TV series this 2011 and producing non-fantasy drama shows on primetime is really
not their priority.

But those 5 shows look exciting. I'm most excited with Dwarfina, Amaya
and Machete. How about you guys?

Until now, no leading man yet for Marian Rivera in the epic-serye "Amaya". Kapamilya actor Zanjoe Marudo reportedly was offered to be Marian's leading man but I highly doubt if he's gonna switch networks.

Who do you think should be the best leading man for Marian in "Amaya"?

Video upload courtesy of tirso3rd | Photos courtesy of GMA 7 via Superschae on Facebook and jakegalvez on Twitter

Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez Wedding Photos | Regine in red wedding gown

Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez Wedding took place just this afternoon, December
22, 2010, at the beautiful Terrazas de Punta Fuego Beach Resort in Nasugbu, Batangas.

Two big names in showbiz industry, Ogie, 43, and Regine, 40, tied the knot in what has been dubbed by GMA 7 as "Wedding of the Decade".

Regine was so beautiful in her red Monique Lhuillier gown, which costs half a million pesos, and as you can see in the photo above, Regine was wearing a pair of black biker boots underneath.

As reported by GMA 7, President Noynoy Aquino was among the groomsmen along with Dingdong Avanzado, Michael V and Janno Gibbs.

No ABS-CBN execs were spotted at the wedding but GMA 7 bosses were of course there and even TV5 owner Manny Pangilinan, who were among the principal sponsors.

Other principal sponsors included Jose Mari Chan, Vicky Belo, Orly Ilacad, German Moreno, Vic del Rosario, Tony Tuviera and Sharon Cuneta (but didn't make it on the wedding day).

Ogie's ex-wife Michelle Van Eimeren was there as a candle bearer along with her new husband Mark Morrow while Ogie's two daughters were maid-of-honor and Bible bearer.

Ogie and Regine both cried when they exchanged their vows and even the guests were in tears as they witnessed that emotional moment.

Ruffa Gutierrez said on Twitter: "Bumabaha ng luha sa wedding nina Ogie and Regine! The wedding vows written themselves. Si Regine kumanta pa. Sarap pala ma-inlove!"

Watch a video during the couple's exchange of vows:


Feel the love between Ogie and Regine on these wedding photos:

THE GUESTS

Erik Santos, Sarah Geronimo, Rachelle Ann Go, John Prats, Mark Bautista


John & Christian Bautista


Richard & Ruffa Gutierrez

Also there were Kris Aquino, Lea Salonga, Sen. Bong Revilla Jr, Hayden Kho Jr, Dennis Trillo, Richard Gomez, Lucy Torres, Christian Bautista, Gian Magdangal, Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Rajo Laurel, Cristalle Belo and many more.

Lea, Sarah, Christian, Rachelle Ann and Gian were among those who performed at the reception.

GMA 7 got the exclusive rights to cover the event. Their coverage will be shown this Sunday evening, December 26, in a special called "A Duet To Forever: The Ogie and Regine Wedding Special".

Video courtesy of addicted2songbird / Photos courtesy of Pilipino Star Ngayon, Rajo Laurel, Cristalle Belo, Nix Alanon, John Prats & Ruffa Gutierrez

20 Stars who Ruled the Decade: Marian is 15th, Angel 17th

[MYKIRU'S FIRST CATCH]

20 celebrities have been ranked by Yes! Magazine as the 20 Stars Who
Ruled The Decade (2000-2009).

Yes! Magazine has ranked them according to who made TV networks rich,
who rang the tills, who earned the respect of the industry and who
defined pop culture in the last 10 years. The mag considered figures
from AGB Nielsen Media Research, the box office, record sales and
product endorsements.

Topping the list is the Queen of All Media Kris Aquino. She
immediately shared to her Twitter followers the good news: "I'm on Yes
cover, ranked #1 for the 20 stars who ruled the decade...Yes said they
based choice on hard stats, public perception, network assets plus the
intangibles of celebrityhood. All told, the stars who defined the
decade, its landscape concerns, tastes. Many thanks to Yes-out on
Sunday."

Browsing the list, Judy Ann Santos ranked higher than Claudine
Barretto and two even ranking higher than the Megastar Sharon Cuneta.
Marian Rivera meanwhile who only rose to fame recently sits
comfortably at #15 while Angel Locsin is only 17th.

Sarah Geronimo, who I think should be ranked higher, is only #18. Star
for All Seasons Vilma Santos isn't included as well as topselling
artists Gary V and Martin Nievera.

Here's the Top 20 list:
1. Kris Aquino
2. Judy Ann Santos
3. Vic Sotto
4. Aga Muhlach
5. Robin Padilla
6. Claudine Barretto
7. Sharon Cuneta
8. Regine Velasquez
9. Ai-Ai delas Alas
10. Piolo Pascual
11. Willie Revillame
12. John Lloyd Cruz
13. Richard Gutierrez
14. Bea Alonzo
15. Marian Rivera
16. Dingdong Dantes
17. Angel Locsin
18. Sarah Geronimo
19 & 20 (tie) Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid

'Diva' scores low pilot ratings; 'Diz Iz It' could not catch up on 'Showtime'

ABS-CBN ratings in Mega Manila (AGB Nielsen Survey) last Friday until Monday were so good as the Kapamilya network topped both on daytime and on primetime.

GMA 7, who usually tops in Mega Manila, has launched its latest Telebadad offering "Diva" last Monday but the Regine Velasquez kantaserye only scored 24.6% ratings way below than the rival programs. The figure is one of GMA 7's lowest debut ratings during the last 5 years.

Full House finale last Friday was somehow a winner with 29.8%.

Eat Bulaga has given up its supremacy in the daytime block as Showtime and Wowowee alternately occupy the top spot.

Diz Iz It is faring so low, with ratings that are less than half of Showtime ratings.

FEBRUARY 26, 2010 (FRIDAY)
Diz Iz It 7.5% vs. Showtime 19.3%
Eat Bulaga 20% vs. Wowowee 20.2%
Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me 16.9% Gumapang Ka sa Lusak 16.3% vs. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? 11.3%;
Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? 16.1% vs. Maria de Jesus 6.9% Banana Split 6.1%
Wow Hayop 8.5% vs. Pilipinas Got More Ta­lent 6.8%
Family Feud 10.4% vs. The Substitue Bride 10.8%
First Time 21.9% vs. Tanging Yaman 18.2%
24 Oras 27.1% vs. TV Patrol World 25.9%
Panday Kids 29.9% vs. Agua Bendita 31.2%
The Last Prince 29.6% vs. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo 30.4%;
Full House (finale) 29.8% vs. Habang May Buhay 27.2% Rubi 24.9%;
Queen Seon Deok 19.9% vs. SNN Showbiz News Ngayon 15%
Bubble Gang 13.3% vs. Bandila 7.7%

FEBRUARY 27, 2010 (SATURDAY)
Diz Iz It 6.2% vs. Showtime 22%
Eat Bulaga 19.5% vs. Wowowee 20%
Startalk 8.8% vs. Entertainment Live 10.1% Cinema FPJ 11.2%
Wish Ko Lang 13.2% vs. Failon Ngayon 10.5%
24 Oras 17.7% vs. TV Patrol Sabado 18.5% Pepeng Agimat 19.2%
Pinoy Records 14.2% vs. Tonyong Bayawak 20.5%
Bitoy’s Showtime 10.8% vs. Pilipinas Got Talent 24.9%
Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho 21.3% vs. MMK 18 17.6%
Imbestigador 22.2% vs. Melason 15.7%
Cool Center 8.9% vs. Banana Split 11.5% The Bottom Line 4.2%
Walang Tulugan: Mr. World Philippines 2010 2.2% vs. Sports Unli­mited 1.4%

FEBRUARY 28, 2010 (SUNDAY)
Zooperstars 10.2% vs. Matanglawin 11.1%
SOP (Finale) 13% vs. ASAP XV 16.2%
Dear Friend: Almost A Love Story 8.7% vs. Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You 11.7%
Showbiz Central 8.8% vs. The Buzz 13
Kap’s Amazing Stories 14.5% vs. TV Patrol Linggo 19.1%
24 Oras 18.2% vs. Goin’ Bulilit 21.1% Rated K 23.6%
Mel and Joey 16.8% vs. Pilipinas Got Talent 28.6%
BandaOke 16% vs. Sharon 20.2%
Show Me Da Manny 14.2% SNBO: Binibing Pilipinas 2010 Pre-Pageant 11.2% vs. Sunday’s Best 5.8%

MARCH 1, 2010 (MONDAY)
Diz Iz It 5.8% vs. Showtime 18.5%
Eat Bulaga 16.4% vs. Wowowee 16.6%
Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me 12.5 Gumapang Ka sa Lusak 11.7 vs. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? 11%
Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? 14.2% vs. Maria de Jesus 8.7% at Banana Split 8.5%
Joey’s Quirky World 7.6% vs. Pilipinas Got More Talent 8.3%
Family Feud 10.8% vs. Precious Hearts: You're Mine, Only Mine 11.8%
First Time 16.5% vs. Tanging Yaman 16.7%
24 Oras 25.8% vs. TV Patrol World 23.3%
Panday Kids 26.6% vs. Agua Bendita 28.7%
The Last Prince 27.4% vs. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo 29.5% at Habang May Buhay 27.9%;
Diva (pilot) 24.6% vs. Rubi 24.9%
Queen Seon Deok 19.9% vs. SNN Showbiz News Ngayon 15%


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PILOT RATINGS OF GMA 7 PRIMETIME TV SERIES
for the last 5 years
Based on AGB Nielsen's Mega Manila ratings
(March 1, 2005 to March 1, 2010)
An Exclusive Compilation

1. Darna - pilot rating of 47.1% last April 11, 2005
2. Encantadia 45.9% May 2, 2005
3. Dyesebel 44.9% April 28, 2008
4. Darna 44.1% August 10, 2009
5. Kamandag 42.7% November 19, 2007
6. Asian Treasures 41.8% January 15, 2007
7. Codename: Asero 40.1% July 14, 2008
8. Luna Mystika 38.9% November 17, 2008
9. Etheria 38.5% December 12, 2005
10. Lupin 37.8% April 9, 2007
11. Captain Barbell 37.5% May 29, 2006
12. Totoy Bato 36.7% February 23, 2009
13.5 Joaquin Bordado 36.6 February 11, 2008
13.5 Marimar 36.6% August 13, 2007
15. Sugo 36.5% July 04, 2005
16. Super Twins 35.9% February 12, 2007
17.5 Zorro 35.8% March 23, 2009
17.5 La Lola 35.8% October 13, 2008
19. I Luv NY 35.4% May 15, 2006
20. Panday Kids 34.8% February 22, 2010
21. Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan 34.6% September 24, 2007
22. Gagambino 34.5% October 20, 2008
23. Bakekang 34.4% September 11, 2006
24. Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas 34.1% February 20, 2006
25. Majika 34.0% March 20, 2006
26. Ako Si Kim Samsoon 33.8% June 30, 2008
27. Stairway to Heaven 33.5% September 14, 2009
28. Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang 32.9% February 02, 2009
29. The Last Prince 30.9% January 11, 2010
30.5 La Vendetta 28.7 October 29, 2007
30.5 Mga Mata ni Anghelita 28.7% July 2, 2007
32. Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita 28.0% March 24, 2008
33. Impostora 27.5% June 4, 2007
34. Rosalinda 26.3% July 6, 2009
35. All About Eve 26.1% March 9, 2009
36. Atlantika 25.5% October 3, 2006
37. Adik Sa 'Yo 25.4% June 8, 2009
38. Diva 24.6% March 1, 2010
39. Full House 24.5% November 30, 2009
40. All My Life 23.6% June 29, 2009
41. First Time 22.5% February 8, 2010
42. Sana Ngayong Pasko 22.2% December 7, 2009
43. Ikaw Sana 16.0% September 21, 2009

GMA slightly recovers, thanks 'Totoy Bato'

GMA 7 has slightly recovered from the big disappointment caused by Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang with the pilot success of its new telebabad offering Totoy Bato, starring Robin Padilla, Manny Pacquiao and Regine Velasquez.

According to AGB Nielsen's ratings survey, Totoy Bato debuted last Monday, February 23, with a strong 36.7% Mega Manila rating beating all the primetime programs for that particular day.

However, just like the failure of Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, stars of Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang, Robin Padilla who plays the title role has somehow failed in matching the success of Asian Treasures, his first Kapuso drama series.

Totoy Bato's pilot rating of 36.7% is just less than 1 percent higher than Joaquin Bordado's first episode rating of 36.6% a year ago while it's over 5 percent lower than Asian Treasures in 2007.

Totoy Bato could have been GMA's big hope of regaining 40% ratings but the charms of Robin-Manny-Regine combined is not enough.

Luna Mystika, which is still airing on GMA primetime slot, had a pilot rating of 38.9%.

PILOT RATINGS OF GMA 7 PRIMETIME TV SERIES
for the past 3 years
Based on AGB Nielsen's Mega Manila ratings
(February 23,2006 to February 23, 2009)
An Exclusive Compilation

1. Dyesebel 44.9% April 28, 2008
2. Kamandag 42.7% November 19, 2007
3. Asian Treasures 41.8% January 15, 2007
4. Codename: Asero 40.1% July 14, 2008
5. Luna Mystika 38.9% November 17, 2008
6. Lupin 37.8% April 9, 2007
7. Captain Barbell 37.5% May 29, 2006
8. Totoy Bato 36.7% February 23, 2009
9.5 Joaquin Bordado 36.6 February 11, 2008
9.5 Marimar 36.6% August 13, 2007
10. Super Twins 35.9% February 12, 2007
11. La Lola 35.8% October 13, 2008
12. I Luv NY 35.4% May 15, 2006
13. Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan 34.6% September 24, 2007
14. Gagambino 34.5% October 20, 2008
15. Bakekang 34.4% September 11, 2006
16. Majika 34.0% March 20, 2006
17. Ako Si Kim Samsoon 33.8% June 30, 2008
18. Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang 32.9% February 02, 2009
19.5 La Vendetta 28.7 October 29, 2007
19.5 Mga Mata ni Anghelita 28.7% July 2, 2007
21. Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita 28.0% March 24, 2008
22. Impostora 27.5% June 4, 2007
23. Atlantika 25.5% October 3, 2006

120608: OPM MYX Top 20

PINOY MYX COUNTDOWN
Top 20 OPM Songs
December 06, 2008

20. Iya Villania - My Very First Broken Heart
19. MYMP - Set You Free
18. Side A - Die Just A Little
17. Sarah Geronimo feat. Howie Dorough - I'll Be There
16. Martin Nievera - Pasko Na Sinta Ko
15. Gary Valenciano - When I Hear You Call
14. Itchyworms - Freak Out Baby
13. MYMP - Now
12. Cueshe - There Was You
11. Rivermaya - Ligawan Stage
10. Rico Blanco - Yugto
09. Bamboo - Kailan
08. SpongeCola - Puso
07. The Dawn - Message In A Bottle
06. Christian Bautista feat. Sitti - Captured
05. Regine Velasquez - Tell Me That You Love Me
04. 6Cyclemind - Gusto Na Kita
03. Rico Blanco - Universe
02. Pupil - Disconnection Notice
01. Sandwich - Selos