Star MoviesA more aggressive Star TV in the Philippines Isah V. Red Last month, I was in Singapore upon the invitation of Star TV for its annual Star Conference, which usually brings together some 300 guests that include members of the press from the Asean countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia) and advert... July 17, 2008, Manila Standard Today Starry, starry world Maridol Rañoa-Bismark SINGAPORE -- Leaving your comfort zone for three days and two nights to spend time with the movers and shakers of the wildly successful American Idol entails high expectations.You can't help it. After all, who doesn't know the hit reality show that kep... July 04, 2008, The Philippine Star Aktor nagparamdam na sa kabilang network Lolit Solis Happy Easter! O di ba, ilang araw na tahimik ang showbiz dahil nagbakasyon din ang mga showbiz personality?May mga nagpunta sa probinsya at mga beach resort. Sa abroad naman ang drama ng mga can afford na sinamantala ang mahaba-habang bakasyo... March 23, 2008, The Philippine Star Free-to-air TV more popular than cable Isah V. Red The audience still prefers to watch programs on free-to-air TV channels. This is what the recent survey conducted by AGB Nielsen Media Research says. In fact, combined channel share of major TV stations ABS-CBN and GMA in Metro Manila rose by 5 percent... March 07, 2008, Manila Standard Today Jessa on Rufa Mae's 'tell-all' Yes! interview: Bunch of lies! Ricardo F. Lo So you think that the "love triangle" involving Rufa Mae Quinto and now Mr. and Mrs. Dingdong Avanzado (nee Jessa Zaragoza) has had a closure, with Jessa emerging as the "winner"?Think again.In the latest issue of Yes! magazine, Rufa Mae chronicles her... February 04, 2008, The Philippine Star Vic at Pia kampante na ang bakasyon Lolit Solis Tahimik pa rin ang showbiz dahil may Christmas hang-over pa ang mga artista.Ang bilis-bilis ng takbo ng araw. Tapos na ang Pasko, looking forward naman ang lahat sa papasok na taon, ang 2008. I'm sure, in demand ang mga manghuhula... December 27, 2007, The Philippine Star The kid is world-class talent Isah V. Red I must confess I am not hot on live performances either by a foreign act or some hot local band, more so a pop singer. I get bored too easily, I always fight an urge to leave the hall, and if I do, I find myself lingering at the lobby or sipping latte ... October 19, 2007, Manila Standard Today Good luck, Direk Joey Mario E. Bautista AFTER getting her business degree from Griffin University in Gold Coast, Australia, Joyce Jimenez is once again making her presence felt in local showbiz. Shes on the cover of FHM and looks sexier than ever. We also saw her doing a sizzling dance num... July 10, 2007, Malaya On the Lot picks Direk Joey as local ambassador Malaya Jose Javier Reyes, one of the Philippines most successful and respected directors, joins the ranks of prominent ASEAN filmmakers after being named local ambassador for the new reality series "On the Lot."Reyes talent in writing and directing the mo... July 09, 2007, Malaya Spielberg, Burnett inspire filmmaker wannabes Malaya Yes, its true. Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett have had their fair share of humble pie before making it big as "the most important filmmaker in history" and "the hottest producer in Hollywood," respectively.Steven and Mark will be the first to tell... May 21, 2007, Malaya Mark smitten by dancer Mario E. Bautista AMONG the EB Babes, Lian Paz is easily its most controversial member. She is reportedly the reason why Gladys Guevarra resigned from "Eat Bulaga." Gladys was allegedly playing beautiful music then with Janno. When they went to Hong Kong, Janno asked he... March 27, 2007, Malaya |