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Bryant Tadeo Receives Standing Ovation from the Audience for his 'AI' Las Vegas Round Performance

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.

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Break Down the Barriers to Excellence in Your Life with 'Let Go of Whatever Holds You Back'

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.

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Win These: 'Premium Rush,' 'Sparkle' and 'Argo' DVDs

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!

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Jett Hermano Sings 'Only Girl (in the World)' on American Idol Top 40 Sudden Death

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?

Full Music Video of 'Tayo'y Mga Pinoy' Released

Full Music Video of 'Tayo'y Mga Pinoy' Released

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!

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Aiza Seguerra's 'Anong Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa' Wins Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs

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.

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Oscar Winners 2013 - Interesting Oscar Trivia for the 2013 Academy Awards

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
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Oscar Winners 2013: 'Life of Pi' Wins 4 Oscar Awards, 'Argo' Bags Best Picture

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.

Lea Salonga is 3rd Coach in 'The Voice of the Philippines'

Lea Salonga is 3rd Coach in 'The Voice of the Philippines'

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.

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Stephanie Retuya Finishes 2nd in Asia's Next Top Model

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.

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Sarah Geronimo is Nominated in the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards

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!

Marian Rivera and Ai Ai delas Alas Join Forces in 'Kung Fu Divas'

Marian Rivera and Ai Ai delas Alas Join Forces in 'Kung Fu Divas'

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.

Isaiah Antonio and AJ Tabaldo, Early Favorites to Win 'Kanta Pilipinas'?

Isaiah Antonio and AJ Tabaldo, Early Favorites to Win 'Kanta Pilipinas'?

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 – ‘Road to Hollywood’ Interview on American Idol Season
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Adriana Latonio – ‘Road to Hollywood’ Interview on American Idol Season 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 - Road to Hollywood’ Interview on American Idol Season 12

Bryant Tadeo - Road to Hollywood’ Interview on American Idol Season 12

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.

Fil-Am Jett Hermano - 'Road to Hollywood' Interview on American Idol
Season 12

Fil-Am Jett Hermano - 'Road to Hollywood' Interview on American Idol Season 12

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.

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MTRCB Puts 'Party Pilipinas' Under Probation Because of 'Sexually-Charged' Number (Video)

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.

2nd Philippine Red Cross Million Volunteer Run this Feb 10

2nd Philippine Red Cross Million Volunteer Run this Feb 10

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.

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'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines' Makes It as Finalists in the 2013 New York Festivals

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.

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'Failon Ngayon' Gets Nominated in the Current Affairs Category of 2013 New York Festivals

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.

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'Sarah G Live' Airs Final Episode, Sarah Geronimo Preps Up for New Projects

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.

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ABS-CBN Urged Students to Serve and Love Country in 'Pinoy Media Congress'

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.

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