Kris Allen is the American Idol Season 8 Winner!

Kris Allen is the American Idol Season 8 winner! The American Idol Finale took place yesterday with Kris Allen and Adam Lambert fighting for the title, and their fate was decided by almost 100 million votes.

It was almost imposible for Kris to win the competition or even getting in the finals because he seemed to be the underdog. Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert were always the favorite but Kris Allen managed to pull a huge upset and bring home the victory.

The American Idol Finals was star studded as usual. The Idols were joined by top performers such as The Black Eyed Peas, Rod Stewart, Jason Mraxx, Rod Stewart, Carlos Santana and many more. AI also presented a couple of special awards for Idols who did'nt made it in at least in the Final 12 but managed to draw attention like Tatjana del Toro, Nick Mitchell aka Norman Gentle and Ms. bikini girl Katrina Darrell. American Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi had a showdown with Katrina and to the surprise of everyone revealed herself.

Finally when the winner was announced and thats Kris Allen, he performed the song "No Bounderies" which was the official Idol theme and was co-written by Kara DioGuardi. This song will also be Kris' first single. Congratulations Kris Allen!

Justin Timberlake is Fearless Production's next in Line

After the success of the David Cook and David Archuleta Back to back concert, Fearless Production is planning to bring Justin Timberlake here in Manila for a concert.

Jomari Yllana and his associates are he ones who brought us the two Davids, if they could also bring Justin Timberlake in the Philippines, they have truly gone big time in the concert production scene, Justin Timberlake is a world reknown popstar and he have released major hits and sold multi platinum albums around the world and bringing him here for a concert could mean millions of dollars, but if that concert will be a huge success, Jomari and his partners will have their spending worth it. I'm keeping my fingers cross for this one, hope it happens.

I have a piece of trivia for all of you, Justin Timberlake came here in the Philippines back in 1996, during that time he was still with the boyband N'sync, they performed live in ABS-CBN's defunct noontime show "Isang Linggo Na Po Sila", they sang their first big hit "I Want You Back". I searched all over the internet and even in Youtube for a video footage of that performance but I did'nt found one, maybe the ABS-CBN's website archives has that, I'n not sure though.

Jennylyn Mercado Portrays Jodi in GMA's Stairway to Heaven

After a the success of her afternoon drama "Paano Ba Ang Mangarap" with Mark Herras, Jennylyn Mercado is now eyeing for her return on primetime. And this time she will be teaming up with Dingdong Dantes in GMA's adaptation of the hit Korean Series "Stairway to Heaven".

Jennylyn Mercado was chosen by GMA 7 to portray the role of Jodi who was originaly played by Choi Jee Woo in the original Korean series, and Dingdong Dantes who was earlier being chosen to play Cholo was originally portrayed by Korean heartrob Kwon Sang Woo. This is the first time for Jennylyn and Dingdong to work together as love team, and this is also Jennylyn's first mainstream project in primetime after she gave birth to her baby Alex Jazz.

GMA 7 is cooking a new loveteam in primetime, does Dingdong and Jennylyn have the chemistry to bring "kilig" to televiewers? What do you think?

Sarah Geronimo Collaborates with Mark Herras

Sarah Geronimo and Mark Herras will be working together but not in a movie or teleserye. The two of them will be touring the Philippines for a series of show. Mark Herras was borrowed by VIVA to join Sarah for this mini concert tour.

This is interesting, not only because this two talented young stars were from the rival network, but the fact that Mark Herras was known for being always linked with actresses that he worked with, the likes of Jennylyn Mercado, Marian Rivera, Ryza Cenon, and Rhian Ramos. Will Sarah Geronimo fall for the Starstruck 1 Survivor's charm? we'll find that as things goes in progress.

SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Suspetsa

GMA is launching the second season of SRO Cinemaserye, and it's entitle "Suspetsa". The new season of the telemovie will be top billed by three of the most successfull Starstruck 1 finalists, Jennylyn Mercado, Yasmien Kurdi, and Nadine Samonte. Plus, three of the countries most talented actor will be playing their leadingmen, Paolo Contis, Ryan Eigenmann and the controversial Baron Geisler.

Perhaps you are wondering what a Kapamilya star Baron Geisler is doing on a Kapuso show. Did he transferred to GMA? The answer is "No". GMA 7 just borrowed him from ABS-CBN for this one show, that's what I know. How about Nadine Samonte who was rumored to be transferring to the Kapamilya Network since her contract with Kapuso expired? I guess the answer is also a big "No" because she accepted this project.

"Suspetsa" is under the direction of Mark Reyes, and just by the title itself, you can tell that this mini series is jam packed with lots of acting and drama so Kapuso fans, watch out for it starting May 28 after GMA Telababad.

Danny Gokey goes home. Adam Lambert and Kris Allen are in the Finals!

On the last elimination night before the American Idol Finale, a big twist happened that left everyone shocked. Over 88 million votes came in and made a huge upset, Danny Gokey who has been America's favorite eversince the start of season 8 was eliminated.

Shocking indeed for Danny Gokey, because as far as I can remember he was never been in the bottom group, all four judges agrees that he is the next American Idol and it seemed that everything he does is right from song choices to musical arrangement to being so charismatic he has it all. But tonight, the black clouds were all over his head.

Before announcing the result, AI host Ryan Seacrest called Danny Gokey, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen one at a time and showed the their entire Idol journey. And at the end of the night started announcing the result by putting Kris Allen to safety then Adam Lambert, and in that very moment everybody knows that Danny Gokey is the one going home.

So next week is the American Idol Grand Finale, who will be the next American Idol? Is it the Rock god Adam Lambert or the soleful guitarist Kris Allen?

The two Davids arrives in Manila

Cookie (David Cook) and Archie (David Archuleta) arrived yesterday here in Manila, and they're all set for their back to back concert on Saturday, May 16 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Ground. And as expected, fans awaited their arrival at the airport and went gaga to see the two Davids.

American Idol Season 7 Champion David Cook arrived first and the concert producer and actor Jomari Yllana fetched him. David cook just said that he is excited to be here in the Philippines. According to Jomari Yllana Cook was supposed to give a statement but because of security reasons they decided not to. After Cook, his runner up David Archuleta arrived and said that he is excited and happy to be here and mention that he is looking forward to meeting one of the singer that he admires in Asia, that's no less that Regine Velasquez.

The two American Idol winners will be busy during their stay here in Manila, they are scheduled for some tv guestings in Kapuso shows like Sis and Eat Bulaga, and on Friday they will have a live interview and 24 Oras. And finally on Saturday, it's their highly anticipated back to back concert. This is the first time that the two Davids will be on one concert and only Fearless production was able to make it happened.

Dingdong Dantes is Cholo in Stairway to Heaven Pinoy Version

GMA 7 will be making a Pinoy adaptation of the hit Koreanovela "Stairway to Heaven", and the network has just picked the one who will portray the leading man Cholo, it's none other that Kapuso hearthrob Dingdong Dantes. "Stairway to Heaven" is the story of the neverending and unconditional love of Cholo and Jodi, how they went through all odds to be together.

The Kapuso executive gave Dingdong Dantes a surprise presscon to announced that he got the role, and Dingdong was happy about it. Cholo in the original "Stairway to Heaven" was portrayed by Korean actor Kwon Sang Woo who became famous in the Philippines because of the Korean series and was also seen in other koreanovelas in GMA. This one could be another huge project for Dingdong after "Marimar", "Dyesebelle", and "Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang".

GMA has chosen who will play Cholo, and the one to portray Jodi who was originally portrayed by Choi Ji Woo is yet to be revealed. I wonder who will be the lucky girl? And could this new pair match the popularity of the Dingdong Marian love team?

Anne Curtis is Galema: Ang Anak ni Zuma

Anne Curtis was chosen to portray the title role for ABS-CBN's latest fantaserye "Galema: Ang Anak ni Zuma". It was a Komiks novel created by Jim Fernandez and had a movie adaptation which became a blockbuster hit during the 80's and now it's on free tv.

The plot of the story revolves around it's main character Zuma an Aztec god with a two headed snake wrapped around his shoulders, Dino, the son of Zuma which is a half man and half beast, and finally Galema, the kind hearted daugther of Zuma.

Zuma was portrayed by Max Laurel in the movie, and Galema was played by an actress named Jenny Lyn, I don't remember her so much but I thought she was one of the popular teenstar during that time, I'm not so sure. This was the first movie I've seen when I was just 4 years old I think, and I was fascinated by the two headed snake around Zuma's shoulder and it became one of may favorites.

I'm just wondering why ABS-CBN handed this project to Anne Curtis and not to Angel Locsin. I think it will be great to see Angel as Galema goes head to head against Marian Rivera as Darna. Imagine to mythical beings getting it on on primetime tv.

Power of 10 on GMA 7

Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5's season had wrapped up yesterday, May 9 2009. But we will not miss it's host Janno Gibbs because tonight we will see him in a whole new game show that will give away the biggest price on Philippine game show history, and that's upto a whopping P10,000,000. This is "Power of Ten".

"Power of Ten" is an internationally known game show in the U.S hosted by Drew Carey. It has adaptations accross many countries and now it's finally hitting the Phillipines. The mechanics of the game is simple, it's like "Family Fued" where the contestants needs to predict the percentage result of a poll question. That's how I know about the games mechanics, watch it tonight to to find out how the game is played entirely.

"Power of Ten" begins tonight on GMA 7 after "Kap's Amazing Stories" rreplacing "My Dad is Better Than Your Dad" that just went off season last Sunday.

Are You The Next Big Star? on GMA 7

GMA has just launch it's newest reality singing competition "Are You The Next Big Star?". Auditions for the said singing competition are on going and nationwide.

This one is just like GMA's "Pinoy Pop Superstar" but some spices were added to make itdifferent and more intense than ever. "Asia's Songbird" Regine Velasquez will be hosting the newest singing contest and Keempee De leon will be her co-cost. Other people that consist the show are Danny Tan as on of the judges, Randy Santiago and Pops Fernandez will be the vocal coaches of the contestants and will act as mentors.

"Are You The Next Big Star?" is different from the singing coompetitions that GMA did before, this is the reality singing competition that is open to amateurs and even for professional recording artists  for as long as they do not have an existing recording contract and mainstream appearances from last year upto the present.

Allison is out! Kris Allen, Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert are in the Final 3!

Allison Iraheta from Los Angeles has just been eliminated from American Idol last week. And that leaves Danny Gokey, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert in the final 3. 64 million votes decided from America decided for Allison's fate, that is the highest voter turn out of the season so far.

Because American Idol is just down to only four contestants, Ryan Seacrest did'nt announced the usual bottom 3, instead he just asked all four of them to line up the send 3 Idols to safety. Kris Allen was the first to be put to safety, followed by Adam Lambert leaving just Danny Gokey and Allison Iraheta. Lastly Ryan Seacrest annouced that Danny is safe and Allison is going home, Allison sang his final song "Cry Baby" and the crowd and two American Idol lady judges Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi were on their feet singing with her.

So, it's done to just 3 all male finalists, the finale is nearing!

JC de Vera Kay Heart Evangelista Naman

After the all controversies that went on between Kapuso heartrob JC de Vera and GMA 7, the young actor is back via GMA's daytime soap opera "Ngayon At Kailanman". This time JC de Vera will be teaming up with Heart Evangelista.

"Ngayon At Kailanman" is a tv remake of a classic movie topbilled by Richard Gomez and "The Megastar" Ms. Sharon Cuneta. JC will portray the role of  a rich "Haciendero" which was portrayed by Richard Gomez in the movie, and of course Heart will portray The Megastar's role.

This is the first time that JC and Heart will be paired, and this soap will join the league of GMA's top rating afternoon soaps "Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?" and "Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?"

Martin Nievera vs. The National Historic Institute

Martin Nievera's rendition of "Lupang Hinirang" has been the talk of the town diring the last couple of days since he sang it at the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton bout. The National Historic Institute strongly says that Martin Nievera have mocked the National Anthem of the Philippines. According to the section 37 of the Republic Act. 8491, "Lupang Hinirang" should be sang in accordance with the arrangement of it's composer Julian Felipe, any other arrangement done to it is against the law, now the NHI is asking Martin to issue a public apology.

The issue got even worst when Martin Nievera stated that there's nothing wrong with what he did and that he will never apologize. Before Martin Nievera several artist was criticized by the National Historic institute for tweaking our National Anthem, Jennifer Bautista, Christian Bautista, and even Charice Pempenco. Only Lea Salonga and Kyla have sang the song correctly.

In my opinion, Martin sang properly in the first part but in the later part of his singing he seemed to have turned the event to American Idol when he rearrange the National Anthem and hit a high note at the end. However in the part of the NHI they should have done some orientation for artist who were chosen to sang the Anthem to avoid incidents like this.

Chicago's Greatest Hits Live In Manila

The Legendary pop/rock band Chicago is here in the Philippines for a three day series of shows starting tomorrow May 7. Former Chicago members Marty Grebb, Chris Pinnick, Kenny Cetera and Tim Scott reunites to perform their timeless hits like "Hard to Say I'm Sorry", "If You Leave Me Now, "Happy Man", "You're The Inspiration", "Wak Up Sunshine", and many more.

This special treat is entitled "Chicago's Greatest Hits Live In Manila". The show will start May 7 at the Hyatt Ballroom in Hyatt Hotel Manila, May 8 at the Aliw Theater, CCP Complex in Pasay City, and finally at the Central Bank Convention Hall in Davao City. Anna Grebb who is young singer from California will be the open act, I'm just not sure how she is related to Chicago Mamber Marty Grebb. Plus our very own Maricris Garcia, Aicelle Santos and Jonalyn Viray collectively known as "La Diva" will be there as special guest performers.

"Chicago's Greatest Hits Live In Manila" is presented by GMA Records and Steve O'neal Production and supported by the following sponsors:Hawaiian Airlines, Hyatt Hotel & Casino-Manila, Manila Bulletin, Chrysler, Business World, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, Tsikot.com, GetzMo.com, Rayban, Perez Optical, Baranggay LS, GMA 7, IFM and RJ100FM.

Pacquiao Has Defeated Hatton!

Manny Pacquiao defeated his opponent Ricky Hatton in their duel called "The Battle Of East And West". And it was a quick fight ended in just 2 rounds.

Contrary to the analysis of Boxing expert that Ricky Hatton is Manny Pacquiao's strongest adversary, Pacman needed just 2 rounds toincapacitate the IBO Welterweight Champion. Hatton was knocked down twice by our "Pambansang Kamao" in the early going of their duel in round 1. Then in round 2 Pacquiao completely finished the british fighter by leveling it with a huge uppercut to bring home the bacon.

What Pacquiao did is a huge upset because Hatton has never been knocked down in his career but Pacman did it not once but trice and he did it easily without a drop of sweat and blood. Congratulations Manny Pacquiao!

One Litre Of Tears on GMA 7

From the network that gave us the heartwarming asian drama series like Endless Love, Stairway to Heaven, My Husbands Woman comes another Asianovela that will make viewers shed more tears. A drama series from Japan called "One Litre Of Tears".

"One Litre Of Tears" is based on a true story Kitou Aya who at the age of 15 suffered from an incurable disease called Spinocerebellar Degeneration Disease. Aya wrote a diary to document how she struggled to fought against the disease. Before the girl died at the age of 25, her writings were published and gave hope to people who suffers from the same disease that she has.

And based on that published book comes this tv adaptation "One Litre Of Tears"(Ichi Rittoru no Namida). In this drama series Ikeuchi Aya lived in the modern 21st century(the original Kitou Aya lived between the 60's and 80's).

One Litre Of Tears is just another inspiring drama series showing people how to be strong during times of hardship. Teaching diseased people to live happy and optimistic and not to let any kind of disease overcome them. One Litre Of Tears will air on GMA 7 soon.

Matt Giraud Is Eliminated!

Matt Giraud has been eliminated from American Idol finally! Over 47 million votes decided  his fate in the competition.

Matt Giraud have earned the reputation of a "cat that has nine lives". Dahil kung matatandaan, this is not the first time Matt has been eliminated. During the top 36 days he was eliminated but was chosen by the judges to be in the top 13 via wild card phase. And a couple of weeks ago, Matt was voted off but because of his good performance, he was saved by the judges. But this time there is no more save. Matt Giraud was sent home finishing 5th in the competition.

But what makes the recent result night bothering is because crowd favorites Adam Lambert and Kris Allen was with Matt in the bottom 3. considering those 3 guys are the most talented performers for this year American Idol season. And that's how this competition goes, the fate of the finalists lies at the hands of the voters "walang sinasanto". The results for this week just make us wonder whose next? We'll find that out next week as the Idol enters the "Rock & Roll" week featuring the top 4 Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Danny Gokey, and Kris Allen.