American Idol > NewsMapua Idol Giovanni Paolo J. Yazon IDOL has become one of the most successful global television formats, with 81 series in 34 territories and over 1.7 billion votes. Its one of the most highly publicized music competitions in the world. In fact, more pe... November 18, 2006, Manila Standard Today Entertainment writers booted out of Philippine Idol live telecast Isah V. Red Small wonder, this local edition of the popular American Idol isnt even close to licking the likes of Pinoy Pop Superstar and more recently Pinoy Dream Academy, the organizers cant even be polite with members of the press who wanted to watc... November 17, 2006, Manila Standard Today 'PDA' nina Juday at Ryan, kinaiingitan! Alfie Lorenzo PDA, is this PINOY DREAM ACADEMY? Nope, we never called that non-show of singing talent a DREAM but a NIGHTMARE as proven now by the fact that its Executive Producer was mercilessly murdered by a mysterious killer. Malayo ring i-endorse ni Ryan Agonci... November 15, 2006, Abante Philippine Idol changes rules on voting; Jeli and Arms now out Iza Santos Fremantle [Idol franchise owner] and ABC-5 have implemented new rules on voting for Philippine Idol. Instead of allotting 22 hours to the voting period, Idol fans now only have two hours—from Sunday night right after the performance show until 12... November 07, 2006, 08:11 AM, Philippine Entertainment Portal Brooks & Dunn dominate 40th Country Music Awards GMANews.TV NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Kenny Chesney won entertainer of the year and Brooks & Dunn's inspirational song "Believe" won three trophies, including single and song of the year, at the 40th Annual Country Music Association Awards Monday night. "This year has i... November 07, 2006, GMANews Wanted: Lalake! Billy Balbastro About two years ago, Nia-Deen Lim was already a "veteran" and "consummate entertainer" when she moved from her home in Guam to Los Angeles to start college. She recorded CDs in L.A. and two songs were used for TV hit series, America�s Next Top Model... November 07, 2006, Abante Parents' watchdog: Reality shows among best for children GMANews.TV NEW YORK - Reality shows are among the best on television for children, a parents' watchdog group says. Of the shows currently popular among young people, "American Idol," "Dancing with the Stars" and "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" are the most suit... November 02, 2006, GMANews Whitney Houston says she feels `great' GMANews.TV NEW YORK - Whitney Houston, who has announced her split from Bobby Brown after a tumultuous 14-year marriage, is stepping out as a new woman. Houston, 43, was escorted to a benefit for juvenile diabetes research in Beverly Hills, California, by her lo... October 31, 2006, GMANews Allan Pineda, FAL's Role Model! Alfie Lorenzo Para sa mga nagtatanong kung kumusta na ang mga kababayan natin sa Amerika, lalo na `yung mga artist a na doon piniling manirahan, narito ang e-mail ni Marilyn Carillo (marlyn_ carrillo @health.state.ak.us), na in-e-mail naman sa kanya ng aktor-direkto... October 31, 2006, Abante Aiken to sing on 'Days of our Lives' GMANews.TV NEW YORK - Clay Aiken is about to enter a world of back-stabbing, scandal and diva fits - and no, it's not backstage at "American Idol." He's taping an appearance on NBC's "Days of our Lives." The 27-year-old Aiken, from Raleigh, N.C., will perform tw... October 28, 2006, GMANews Dick Clark returning for '07 show GMANews.TV NEW YORK - As he did last year, Dick Clark will co-host the annual "New Year's Rockin' Eve." The former "American Bandstand" host, now 76, will join Ryan Seacrest and musical guest Christina Aguilera to ring in 2007 before a national TV audience of mi... October 28, 2006, GMANews Pamilyar sa Pinoy! Billy Balbastro KATELYN Tarver, the new teen pop sensation from small town, Glennville, Georgia, in southeast USA, struck me as a younger version of Britney Spears at 16. The tall, long-haired blonde came here last Tuesday (Oct. 24) after a week in Japan to promote h... October 27, 2006, Abante Tyra Banks, naaliw sa Pinoy! Ruel Mendoza BILIB na talaga kami sa tapang ng Pinoy. Kahit saan mo ilagay ang Pinoy ay tiyak na makikipagtagisan ng husay kahit na alam mong nasa alanganin na sila, hindi pa rin nawawala ang confidence. Tulad na lang nang nangyari sa isang episode ng The Tyra Ba... October 23, 2006, Abante SHOWBIZ COUPLE HIWALAY NA! Jojo Gabinete HIWALAY na ang showbiz couple na sina OO at EN pero hindi pa sila nagsasalita tungkol sa kanilang split-up. Walang masyadong kumplikasyon sa paghihiwalay nila dahil hindi pa sila kasal. Besides, si EN ang nagsasabi sa kanyang mga kaibigan na hiwalay... October 09, 2006, Abante 'Idol' Carrie Underwood joins literacy campaign GMANews.TV OKLAHOMA CITY - "American Idol" Carrie Underwood is the latest celebrity to appear on a poster for the Oklahoma Library Association's "Read Y'all" literacy campaign. Posters featuring the country singer from Checotah will be distributed free to every ... October 03, 2006, GMANews Got talent? Regis Philbin wants you GMANews.TV LOS ANGELES - "America's Got Talent" will hold auditions in eight cities for its second season, which will include a "boot camp" that gives some contestants the chance to work with experts, NBC said Monday. The $1 million-prize contest hosted by Regis... September 26, 2006, GMANews Ikaw Pare, Sinong bakla ang kabit mo? Alfie Lorenzo IKAW, PARE, matanong nga muna kita, SINONG BAKLA ang kabit mo NGAYON? True? Swear! Hay naku, heto na naman tayo with the eternal question worldwide: "WHY does HISTORY repeat itself?" Ang genuine pong sagot: "Because YOU did not LISTEN the first time... September 20, 2006, Abante British reality TV show picks stage star to be new 'Maria' GMANews.TV LONDON - "The Sound of Music" has a new Maria - and the hills are alive with the sound of skepticism. An aspiring actress named Connie Fisher has been chosen to star as the novitiate-turned-nanny in Andrew Lloyd Webber's big-budget production of the mu... September 18, 2006, GMANews Pagsubok sa 'The Final Cut', patindi nang patindi! Billy Balbastro IT is the season of reality TV shows indeed. Local televiewers have been fascinated with such international shows as Survivor, The Apprentice, America�s Next Top Model and American Idol. If talent and personality -- not to mention, popularity to vi... September 16, 2006, Abante 'Idol' singer Clay Aiken may serve Bush GMANews.TV Aiken, a Raleigh native who gained fame as a runner-up on "American Idol," once worked as a YMCA counselor. The committee's Web site said it advises the president on issues pertaining to people with intellectual disabilities. The committee was establ... September 07, 2006, GMANews Brooks & Dunn, Paisley lead Country Music Awards nominees GMANews.TV Brooks & Dunn and Brad Paisley were both nominated for six Country Music Association Awards, but Ronnie Dunn emerged as the leader with seven nominations, including one for the group's inspirational song "Believe." Both Paisley and Brooks & Dunn were ... September 01, 2006, GMANews Jeremie Antiporda, karangalan ng 'pinas! Jun Nardo MALAKING karangalan ang dinala ni Jeremie Antiporda sa Pilipinas dahil sa pagwawagi niya bilang Overall Female World Champion for Vocals (Solo, Senior Category) sa World Championships of the Perfor ming Arts sa Hollywood. Si Jeremie ang kaisa-isang Pi... August 30, 2006, Abante Pinay maid sa Dubai, pasok sa 'PDA'! Billy Balbastro Instructions on a "master course for free" have starred at the ABS-CBN�s Pinoy Dream Academy where 16 have been chosen as scholars out of more than 20,000 who had auditioned for the enviable slots. In a country which prides itself of its world-class... August 29, 2006, Abante '24,' 'Office' win Emmys for best series GMANews.TV LOS ANGELES - The groundbreaking action series "24," which turns one dangerous day into a season, ended Sunday with a bang as it won Emmys for best drama series and best actor for Kiefer Sutherland. "The Office" was honored as best comedy although its... August 28, 2006, GMANews Britney's Federline raps at Teen Choice Awards; Verdict: Not half bad GMANews.TV UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - He danced, he clutched his bling, but could he rap? Apparently the answer is yes. Britney Spears' hubby Kevin Federline capped off the eighth annual Teen Choice Awards on Sunday with an enthusiastic version of his single "Lose ... 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