American Idol 9 Results: Janell Wheeler, Ashley Rodriguez, Joe Munoz and Tyler Grady Were Eliminated

American Idol 9 had it's first result night last Friday. I have here the full recap of the show. Ryan Seacrest started the show by announcing that over 24 Million votes came in for that week. And the judges gave some assesments. The Top 24 performed "American Boy" by Estelle in the opening number.

Ryan proceeded with the elimination process starting with the girls, the same plot as usual dim the lights, back row stand up. Siobhan goes first...she's safe, Haeley was next...she stays for another week, Michelle...is safe too, Katelyn's turn...she is safe, Katie and Janell were left standing, who goes home? It's Janell Wheeler. Janell sang her final song.

American Idol 9 Recap: Top 12 Boys Performance

Last Thursday on American Idol 9, it was the Top 12 boy's time to take the centerstage and impress the judges and the people of America to get votes. And I think it's safe to say that the boys are better than the girls.

Todrick Hall - "Since You been Gone" (Kelly Clarkson) - Ellen said "You're such a great performer...I live that you did something diffrent with it". Kara and Randy thought that the song was over re-arranged. Simon said “I thought it was a crazy arrangement of the song..murdered the original song…it was verging on stupid what you just did.”.

Aaron Kelly - "Here Comes Goodbye" (Rascall Flatts) - Simon said "It actually was quite a good performance...you look as if you're embarassed to be there". Kara, Randy and Ellen liked it.

American Idol 9 Recap: Top 12 Girls Performance

I have the here transcribed recap of the American Idol 9 Top 12 Girls performance, this is American Idol's first live episode for this season. The girls took the center stage, let's take a recap and see who stepped up and who did not?

Paige Miles - "Alright Now"(Free) - Simon said "I Think you have the best voice"..."I would'nt have chosen that song", and called it a wedding singer kind of song. But the other judges Randy, Ellen and Kara thought it was a great performance.

Ashley Rodriguez - "Happy" (Leona Lewis) - Kara said "Big song...nice moments...you hit those notes...but there were moments that were'nt great...I want you to take on diffrent songs" Randy and Ellen thought it was'nt original and Ellen thought that Ashley should take a risk. Simon said "I thought it was clumsy...I think you're going backwards.

"Full House", The Kilig-Filled Finale

"Full House" starring Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista on GMA-7 ended last night and it lived up to it's billing "The Kilig-filled Finale". Of course Justin (RichardGutierrez) and Jessie (Heart Evangelista) got married for real. Justin and Jessie dropped out the charges against Elaine (Isabel Oli), while Luigi (Patrick Garcia) accepted his defeat and went off to New York to continue his business.

Charice's Single "Pyramid" feat. Iyaz is Now Available on Amazon

Charice Pempenco or just call her Charice has he first official international single out. Charice's single is called "Pyramid" featuring Iyaz and it's now availabe on Amazon for download. You can download it here now.

Party Pilipinas Replaces SOP Fully Charged

After 13 years of airing, GMA-7's Sunday variety show SOP Fully Charged will be axed. SOP Fully Charged will have it's final aring on February 28, 2010 but it will be replaced by a new program called "Party Pilipinas". But before "Party Pilipinas" premieres, SOP Fully Charged will be temporarily pre-empted by Kapuso Movie Festival for three weeks.

Backstreet Boys Live in Manila

The Backstreet Boys are back in Manila for their "This Is Us" world tour live at Araneta Coliseum this February 27, 2010. The Backstreet Boys are the biggest selling boyband of all time and just recieved another recognition as the second ever group to have their seven consecutive album to debut at the top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart after their 7th studio album "This Is Us" debuted #9 at the Albums Charts.

Darna's Low Finale Ratings

Darna has ended last week. For sure many anti-Marian wants to find out how it performed in the ratings. Well, it ended it the number 1 spot in Mega Manila, according to the datas presented by AGB-Nielsen Philippines it registered a rating of 32.9%. It failed to surpass it's pilot rating of  44% last August 10 when it premiered. Darna's rating was highest at 47.5% last August 18.

Jolina Magdangal Answers her Critiques

Jolina Magdangal answered all her detractors in an interview with Philippine Entertainment Portal. Since Jolina changed her image, she gained negative criticisms regarding her new looks. There were also speculations that she hide from the press during the "Panday Kids" press conference to avoid being bombarded by questions regarding her new look. Finally Jolina Magdangal answered all this speculations.

"Actually, bago pa namin ginawa 'to, inisip ko na magkakaroon ng ganyan. Alam niyo, sa totoo lang, noong nag-aayos-ayos pa 'ko dati, yun ang sinabi sa akin ng mommy ko... na i-expect mo na yun.

"So, nagawa ko na dati. Wala akong pakialam sa mga sasabihin nila... Alam mo yun, masarap lang na nag-aayos ka ulit. Ginagawa mo or sinusuot mo ang mga gusto mong suutin. E, lahat naman talaga may masasabi sa 'yo. Kahit ayos na nga ang damit mo, may masasabi pa rin sa 'yo, di ba? Hahanapan at hahanapan ka ng butas. So, alam na alam ko na 'yan na may mga lalabas na ganyan."
                                                                                                                  -Jolina Magdangal-

Steven Silva and Sarah Lahbati are the Starstruck V Ultimate Survivors

Steven Silva and Sarah Lahbati were declared as the Ultimate Survivors last in night's Starstruck V Final Judgement at the Araneta Coliseum. Each of them won P1.5 Million and an exclusive contract with GMA-7.

Meet the Whole Cast of "Panday Kids"

Make way for GMA Network's newest telefantasya to conquer primetime, prepare to meet the "Panday Kids". "Panday Kids" is a spin-off of Carlo J. Caparas' "Ang Panday". "Panday Kids" is top-billed by Robert "buboy" Villar (as Oliver), Sabrina Man (as Charlie), and Julian Trono (as Hadji).

TV Updates 2/21/2010

24 Oras 24/7- Starting today, February 29, 2010 GMA-7's top-rating newscast 24 Oras will now be seen on weekends. It's called 24 Oras 24/7. 24 Oras will be anchored by Mike Enriquez and Mel Tiangco from Monday to Friday and during Saturdays and Sundays Pia Arcangel and Jiggy Manicad who are in-charge. This is a part of GMA Network's continious commitment to deliver us "Serbisyong Totoo"

Richard Gutierrez, Anne Curtis and Claudine Barretto Top-bills "In Your Eyes"

Last year, it was reported that Richard Gutierrez and Anne Curtis will reunite in a movie with a working title "Maybe This Time", produced by GMA Films and VIVA Films. But for some reasons that movie did'nt pushed through. Instead, Richard Gutierrez did the movie "Patient X" opposite Cristine Reyes which was co-produced by VIVA Films and Richard himself. But this year, the highly anticipates reunion of Richard Gutierrez and Anne Curtis will finally happen, as the two will star in the movie "In Your Eyes", and they will be joined by drama princess Claudine Barretto.

JC de Vera Will Transfer to TV 5?

JC de Vera is one of the main casts of GMA-7's newest Telefantsya "Panday Kids" which will premiere this coming Monday, February 22. This is JC de Vera's return to primetime television since "LaLola" where he co-stars Rhian Ramos. JC has been in a blind item this past couple of week. The blind item is about a network's home grown young actor who will transfer to TV5 after his contract expires this year.

The American Idol Season 9 Top 24

Photo Source: MJ's Big Blog

The long wait is over, the American Idol Season 9 Top 24 has finally been revealed. This 24 Idol hopefuls will compete with each other, and this 24 contestants will be chopped into the Top 12 Finalists to determine the next American Idol. And just earlier today, AI host Ryan Seacrest confirmed on his Twitter account that Chris Golightly have been disqualified from the Top 24 after it was dicovered that he had an old contract with a boyband, although that contract have expired he was still disqualified for keeping it a secret. Chris Golightly was replaced by Tim Urban.

Judy Ann Santos and Sarah Geronimo Top-bills "Hating Kapatid"

Fans will be happy to hear that the Teleserye Queen Judy Ann Santos and Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo will be working together for a film to be produced by VIVA Films. The movie has a working title "Hating Kapatid".

"Ito ang first time that Juday and Sarah will be seen in one movie that is a casting coup itself. Pero bukod sa kanilang dalawa, we also enlisted veteran actress Gina Pareno and young actor Luis Manzano to join the cast" 

                                                                                                                               -Boss Vic del Rosario

The Announcement of the American Idol 9 Top 24 Contestants

American Idol Season 9 is getting more exciting as it reveals some of the Top 24 contestants this week in a special two part episode. It was also revealed that for the semi-final round, the Top 24 contestants are gonna sing Top 10 songs from the Hot 100 Chart.

Heart Evangelista in Showbiz Central

It was Heart Evangelista's birthday yesterday, and her Kapuso family gave her a well deserved celebration in SOP, and later she was also in Showbiz Central's Intriga Crossfire Segment to answer a few intriguing questions.

Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio in Mel & Joey

My favorite love team Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio of GMA 7's "First Time" were in Mel & Joey" last night for a special valentine presentation. Both of them looks so cute specially Barbie, but they could not be linked together because both of them are so young, Barbie Forteza is just 12 years old while Joshua is 14. Enough for them to enjoy working with each other as love teams.

Dingdong Dantes Reacts on COMELEC's Fair Elections Act

Matinee Idol Dingdong Dantes reacted on the COMELEC's Fair Elections Act which is ordering artists who endorses candidates for the 2010 National Elections to take a leave or resign from their respective TV programs. Dindong Dantes endorses Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino as his presidential bet.

TV Updates 2/14/10

ALKRIS Beats Kimerald- the Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal(ALKRIS) finally toppled their rival loveteam Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu(Kimerald), after "The Last Prince" starring ALKRIS beat "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" starring Kimerald in the Mega Manila Ratings from February 9-11. February 9: "The Last Prince"-33.8% vs "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo"-32.4%, February 10: "The Last Prince"-32.4% vs. "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo"-28.1%, February 11: "The Last Prince"-32.1%  vs. "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo"-31.6%.

Angel Locsin Leaves her Long-Time Former Manager Becky Aguila

Angel Locsin left her former long-time manager Becky Aguila. It is now Ethel Ramos who manages her career contrast to the early reports that it was TV Host columnist Boy Abunda who is now handling her career. Angel Locsin clarified that there were no bad blood between her and Becky Aguila and that they had a well separation. Angel added that her decision to leave from Becky Aguila's management was never an issue between them.

"Sa akin kasi, ayokong ano, e...kasi may pinagsamahan kami ni Tita Becky. Siyempre si Manay din naman inirerespeto niya rin naman si Tita Becky. Ayaw naming pag-usapan kung why, why. Basta siyempre lahat naman parang moving on lang naman lahat. Pero walang isyu sa amin."

ABS-CBN and GMA Network's Official Statement About the New COMELEC Ruling

ABS-CBN and GMA released their official statements regarding the COMELEC ruling that stars who endorses candidates for the 2010 Elections should take a leave of absence or resign from their respective tv programs during the entire campaign period

ABS-CBN's statement:

The call for ABS-CBN talents who endorse candidates to go on leave during the campaign period is not required by the Fair Election Act or its implementing rules and regulations. Section 36 of Comelec Resolution No. 8758 in relation to Section 1(4) thereof and the Fair Election Act merely requires that media practitioners such as talents “shall not use his/her time or space to favor any candidate.” In this regard, it is ABS-CBN’s policy that its talents may not use any program to endorse or promote any candidate. This policy is strictly enforced by the network.

The provision of law cited by the PPCRV and Comelec that requires media personalities to either resign or go on leave applies to employees only. Talents are not employees of the network and, therefore, the said provision does not apply to them.

Ellen Degeneres Makes her Idol Debut

Ellen Degeneres finally made her debut as an Idol judge to take the place of the departed Paula Abdul, and Ellen did great on her first day in American Idol. Her opinions are honest and but not so harsh for the contestants and she also provided the contestants and the viewers with her funny antiques and well-timed punchlines.

Richard Gutierrez Reconciles with Philippine Entertainment Portal

Kapuso Heart rob Richard Gutierrez and the Philippine Entertainment Portal headed by it's editor-in-chief Jo-Ann Maglipon have finally reconciled via an amicable settlement last February 9, 2010. Richard Gutierrez aborted the libel case that he filed against PEP regarding a malicious article that appeared on the website last March 29, 2009.

Jolina Magdangal Unviels Her New Image

Jolina Magdangal unvieled her new image courtesy of her new manager Perry Lansigan. Jolina and her daddy Jun Magdangal ended their long time relationship as manager and talent to give way new opportunities for Jolens. Last Sunday, Jolina Magdangal finally came back on SOP and she had a one on one interview with John "Sweet" Lapuz in Showbiz Central to unviel her new image and discuss what pushed her to reinvent herself and she also clarified the issue that she and her Daddy Jun had some misunderstandings which led them to part ways as manager and talent.

ALKRIS in Showbiz Central

Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal or popularly known as ALKRIS were also in Showbiz Central yesterday. The stars of the "Last Prince" answered some intriguing questions about their love team.

Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, and Jhake Vargas in Showbiz Central

Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, and Jhake Vargas were in Showbiz Central yesterday to promote their teenserye "First Time" which premierd today. The three of them didn't got away from intriguing questions regarding their working relationship. Is this puppy love?

A Guy Howard Stern to Replace Simon Cowell on Idol

The search for Simon Cowell's replacement on American Idol had began. Simon Cowell is set to leave Idol in Season 10 but the producers are willing to pursue with American Idol even without the colorful judge. And the producer's prospect to replace Simon Cowell is a radio announcer guy named Howard Stern.

"First Time" Grand Launch at SOP

GMA's newest teen drama series "First Time" had a grand launch earlier on SOP. TV's youngest love team Joshua Dionisio and Barbie Forteza and Jhake Vargas sang "First Love", the theme song of their newest teenserye.

Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo in SOP

Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo were in SOP earlier for the grand launch of their newest Sinenovela "Gumapang ka sa Lusak". They sang the duet version of "Two Better Than One". Of course they were joined by the other cast of the sinenovela.

"Diz Is It", GMA 7's Newest Talent Show

ABS-CBN's talent show "Showtime" have been dominating the ratings eversince it started, in fact it is the reason why GMA's morning talkshow "SIS" got axed. The Kapuso Network have had enough, so they decided to do something to stop the bleeding. Here comes "Diz Is It".

American Idol: The Road to Hollywood

American Idol Season 9 had a very special presentation last night, it's called American Idol: The Road to Hollywood. They gathered together some of the best audition they had from the seven cities where AI conducted the auditions. It's the last road show for American Idol and next week it will be the Hollywood Week where the test are a lot tougher, because the judges will not only look for the Idol hopefulls with the best vocals but they will also look for those who has the star quality and x-factor. Next week we will see people crying and breaking down because of the excrutiating tests they had to go through.

Kris Allen Live in Manila

American Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen is here in Manila for his concert which will be held in February 5 and 6. The first one will be in SMX Concert Ground Taguig and the second one will be in Cebu. This concert is courtesy of Fearless Production the same team that also brought us the AI Season 7 winners David Cook and David Archuleta last year. For sure this will be another jam-packed concerts. I just think it will be much better if Fearless also brought Adam Lambert here in the Philippines. Adam Lambert may have just finished in American Idol as a runner-up to Kris Allen but Adam is making much noise and his debut album is doing much better in sales. But anyway Kris Allen is still the American Idol and it's great that he visited Manila.

Richard Gutierrez Tells Something About Bob Stewart

Kapuso Heartrob Richard Gutierrez tells something about Bob Stewart, the founder of GMA Network also known as Uncle Bob. This is in line with GMA Network's celebration of it's 60th Anniversary. Richard Gutierrez appeared in a spiel and tells a bit of trivia about GMA Network, how it started and how it got to where it is right now. Of course I was always there to take a snapshot from my TV.

"Whataya Want From Me" Is Currently My Favorite Song

Adam Lambert's latest single "Whataya Want From Me" is currently my favorite song. I downloaded it on my mobile phone and I got hooked to it and it has generated a Last Song Syndrome on me. Upto this moment I don't wanna listen to any song other than "Whataya Want From Me". The song is very strong and catchy and it seemed to be a hybrid of pop and glamrock.

Taylor Swift Dominates the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards

Taylor Swift dominated the 5nd Annual Grammy Awards which was aired live at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Taylor Swift bagged Album of the Year Award for her album Fearless, she also received the award for Best Country Album and Best Female Country Vocal for her single "White Horse".

Starstruck V Bid Farewell to Ian Batherson

Starstruck V bid farewell to Ian Batherson last night via the effectiveness of Factor1. The dreaded Factor1 rule automatically eliminates a Starstruck Survivor who have been in the bottom three for a thrid consecutive times, and last night was Ian's third time to be in the bottom group.