Fil-Am Bryant Tadeo performed Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind" on American Idol 12 Las Vegas round and received standing ovation from the audience. However, 3 of the judges didn't like him.
What dream do you have that remains unrealized today? In Let Go of Whatever Holds You Back, bestselling author John Mason ("An Enemy Called Average," "Believe You Can") offers you 52 nuggets of truth that will break down the barriers to excellence in your life.
Our DVD Giveaway no. 11 from MagnaVision Home Video consists of an inspiring musical, high-octane action and Oscar-winning thriller. 3 sets of 'Sparkle,' 'Premium Rush,' and 'Argo' DVDs are up for grabs!
Fil-Am Jett Hermano who lives in Seattle performed Rihanna's "Only Girl (in the World)" on American Idol season 12 Top 40 Las Vegas Show. Can she survive this round?
Wireless leader SMART Communications brought together four OPM Icons Rico Blanco, Barbie Almalbis, Raimund Marasigan and Ely Buendia to re-create the classic Filipino rock song "Tayo'y Mga Pinoy." Check out the full music video here!
Anne Curtis hit the "ASAP" stage again last Sunday for her 28th birthday celebration. She performed Rihanna's "Diamonds" and it became talk of the town.
The song “Ano’ng Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa” written by Jovinor Tan of Malabon City and interpreted by Aiza Seguerra won first place in the country’s largest multimedia songwriting competition, “Himig Handog” with the theme, “Pinoy Pop (P-POP) Love Songs: Mga Awit at Kwento ng Pusong Pilipino” from ABS-CBN and Star Records.
Oscar Winners 2013 include Jennifer Lawrence, Daniel Day-Lewis and Ang Lee. "Argo" became the biggest Oscar contender by beating "Lincoln" and 7 others for the Best Picture plum.
Other Winners for the 2013 Academy Awards include Christoph Waltz for Django Unchained, Anne Hathaway for Les Miserables and Austria's entry for Best Foreign Language Film category "Amour."
Which film won the most Oscar awards:
4 Oscars:
"Life of Pi" - Best Director for Ang Lee, Best Visual Effects, Best Cinematography and Best Original Score.
3 Oscars:
"Argo" - Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.
"Les Misérables" - Best Supporting Actress for Anne Hattaway, Best Sound Mixing and Best Make-up.
2 Oscars:
"Django Unchained" "Lincoln" "Skyfall"
1 Award:
"Silver Linings Playbook" "Brave" "Zero Dark Thirty" "Anna Karenina" "Searching for Sugar Man" "Inocente" "Curfew" "Paperman"
Other Triva:
Jennifer Lawrence's win as Best Actress for her role in "Silver Linings Playbook" makes her the second youngest winner in the category.
Daniel Day-Lewis' win for Best Actor for his role in "Lincoln," his third Oscar, makes him the most victorious for any actor for that matter.
Films with Most Nominations
12 nominations: Lincoln 11 nominations: Life of Pi 8 nominations: Les Misérables and Silver Linings Playbook 7 nominations: Argo 5 nominations: Amour, Django Unchained, Skyfall, and Zero Dark Thirty 4 nominations: Anna Karenina and Beasts of the Southern Wild 3 nominations: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Master 2 nominations: Flight and Snow White and the Huntsman
Oscar Winners 2013: "Life of Pi" leads this year's Academy Awards with 4 Oscars including Best Director for Ang Lee (his second). But the Best Picture plum went to Ben Affleck's "Argo." The historical thriller went home with 2 more Oscars: Best Adapted Screenplay and Achievement in Film Editing.
After conquering the world with her topnotch musical talent and artistry, Broadway diva Lea Salonga soon returns to Philippine TV as one of the coaches in the highly-anticipated singing competition The Voice of the Philippines.
Kapamilya teen actress Jane Oineza bagged a prestigious Best Actress nomination from the 2013 New York Festivals for her performance in an episode of the drama anthology on ABS-CBN, "Maalaala Mo Kaya."
Despite hitting bottom two a record 5 times before making it to the final three, Stephanie Retuya of the Philippines finished strong and almost won the first ever "Asia's Next Top Model" title.
The trailer of "Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey,” a documentary about how rock band Journey found their new lead singer Arnel Pineda, has been released. Check it out!
After Charice last year, the Philippines got another nomination for the Favorite Asian Act category of Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. This year, it's Sarah Geronimo and she's vying against Psy for this award!
Philippine bet Stephanie Retuya made it to the final 3 of "Asia's Next Top Model." The winner will be revealed this Sunday, February 17, on Star World.
Check out the first teaser trailer for the upcoming action comedy adventure "Kung Fu Divas" starring Primetime Queen Marian Rivera and Comedy Queen Ai Ai delas Alas.
Remember "random girl" Zendee Rose Tenerefe? From singing at a videoke store in Megamall to gracing the "Ellen DeGeneres Show," she's come a long way. Now she's releasing her debut album!
Two heartthrobs are going to perform this Saturday on TV5's "Kanta Pilipinas." Former American Idol finalist AJ Tabaldo and YouTube sensation Isaiah Antonio. Can they make it to the show's Top 12?
Adriana Latonio is one of the three Filipino-Americans rumored to have cracked the Top 40 of American Idol Season 12. Check out her Road to Hollywood video and Pre-Idol performances.
Bryant Tadeo is one of the three Filipino Americans rumored to have cracked the Top 40 of American Idol Season 12. Check out his 'Road to Hollywood' interview, audition video and Pre-Idol performances.
Bridget ‘Jett’ Hermano is one of the three Filipino Americans rumored to have cracked the Top 40 of American Idol Season 12. Check out her Road to Hollywood video and Pre-Idol performances.
Dino Ferrari represented the Philippines on Asian Food Channel's reality cooking competition "Next Celebrity Chef" where he bested 34 other finalists from across Asia. Check out his journey via a series of videos.
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) ordered a six-month probation on Party Pilipinas over a "sexually-charged" dance number of Lovi Poe and Rocco Nacino during its January 27 episode.
American Idol season 11 runner up, Jessica Sanchez, is staging a solo concert on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2013, 8pm at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is preparing another "sea of red" this Sunday, February 10, for the 2nd Red Cross Million Volunteer Run (MVR) which will be held simultaneously in Metro Manila and key Philippine cities for the benefit of Volunteers 143 chapters in the country.
"Para sa Hopeless Romantic" by Marcelo Santos III is a novel composed of 5 love stories of people who embark on a romantic search of their own happy ending.
TV5 is proud to announce that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines (EMHE Philippines) was recently a Finalist to the 2013 New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards (more commonly known as the New York Festivals). Hosted by seasoned host and TV personality Paolo Bediones, EMHE Philippines was shortlisted among entries from over 50 countries.
ABS-CBN’s investigative program “Failon Ngayon” anchored by veteran broadcast journalist Ted Failon, made it is an official finalist in the Current Affairs category in this year’s prestigious New York Festivals for its extensive expose on the negative effects of mining spills caused by abandoned mines in the country.
The weekly musical-variety show "Sarah G Live" of Sarah Geronimo will air its final episode this Sunday, February 10, 2013. The network announced that the Pop Star Princess will have new and exciting projects this year.
Beyond information and education, the role of media is to serve and love the country. This was the key message imparted to about 700 student delegates who attended the eight edition of “Pinoy Media Congress,” ABS-CBN’s annual media conference for communications professors and students from all over the Philippines.