Simon Cowell Wants X Factor to be More Successful than American Idol

Simon Cowell wants the US X Factor to be more successful American Idol.

Camille Prats' Husband Anthony Linsangan 32, Succumbs to Cancer

Anthony Linsangan, Camille Prats‘ husband, died this morning, September 23, at St. Luke‘s Medical Center Global City.


Anthony Linsangan succumbed to nasopharyngeal cancer (cancer in the upper part of the throat) one year after being diagnosed of the disease. He was 32.

The wake will be at Heritage Park, Fort Bonifacio. The family has not yet decided on the interment date.

Anthony and Camille had a civil marriage last January 5, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. A church wedding followed on March 5, 2010 at the Santuario de San Antonio, McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati City.

Anthony is survived by his wife Camille and a 3-year-old son named Nathaniel Caesar.

Heart Evangelista and Geoff Eigenmann Topbills "Legacy"

"Legacy" is an upcoming drama series on GMA-7 starring Heart Evangelista and Geoff Eigenmann.

Philippines to Host Miss Universe 2013?

Beauty pageant enthusiast out there will be glad to if the Philippines will host another Miss Universe Pageant. The Philippines hosted the Miss Universe Pageant twice, that was in 1974 and 1994 and it may happen again in 2013.

Richard Gutierrez Prepares for "Survivor Philippines"

Richard Gutierrez is now preparing for the return of Survivor Philippines which he will be hosting.

“It’s an exciting season and I can’t wait to begin my work (as host),” he says. “But there’s a bit of nervousness and excitement. I’ll be (in the island) for around 40 to 45 days and (living there) won’t be that easy. However, I now have expectations (and the idea of) how it goes. Last year, I found it difficult because it was my first. Now, I already experienced (how it was like doing the show). Things will be easy. I’m more aware of possibilities and what might happen. For this year, there will be more twists. We have a good line-up of celebrity castaways. The challenges are bigger (and more difficult).”

American Idol Season 10 Finalists Live in Manila!

Photos by Voltaire Domingo/NPPA Images

The Top 11 Finalists of American Idol Season 10 are here in the Philippines for a two night concert as a part of the American Idol Tour.

Charice Sings the Them Song of "Final Fantasy XIII-2"

Those playing Final Fantasy XIII-2 will soon be able to hear the voice of Charice as they navigate the Japanese role-playing game. 

ABS-CBN to Produce a Philippine Adaptation of "X Factor"?

We now know that Studio 23 will air the first season of the "X Factor" U.S edition. The question now is, will ABS-CBN also do the Philippine version of the hit reality talent search?

"X-Factor" U.S. Edition Airs on Studio 23

Simon Cowell is back on television with his phenomenal hit singing competition “The X Factor” finally invading the United States and seen in different parts of the world including the Philippines this Thursday (Sept 22) and Friday (Sep 23) via satellite on Studio 23.

Tweens Academy Class of 2012 Earns P30.34 Million in 2 Weeks

Sa wakas ay inilabas na rin ang Box Office report para sa "Tweens Academy Class of 2012" ng GMA Films. Hindi naman pala flop ang naturang pelikula gaya ng mga haka haka ng ilan.

Heart Evangelista, Frozen Delight sa GMA-7?

Iniipit yata talaga ng GMA-7 Executives si Heart Evangelista. Pagkatapos kasi ng huli niyang soap sa Kapuso Network na "Dwarfina" ay wala pa rin siyang regular na show hanggang ngayon.

Miss Angola is the 2011 Miss Universe, Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup is Third Runner Up!

Miss Angola Leila Lopes was crowned as the 60th Miss Universe in the pageant recently held at the Credicard Hall in Sao Paolo Brazil, Monday evening September 12, 2011 (September 13, 2011 Manila Time)

Barbie Forteza at Joyce Ching, Bida sa Remake ng "Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin"

Si Barbie Forteza at Joyce Ching ang mga bida sa pinakabagong afternoon soap ng GMA-7 na "Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin".

Angeline Quinto at Coco Martin, Magsasama sa Pelikulang "You Light Up My Life"

Tila gusto ring i-groom ng Kapamilya Network ang Star Power winner na si Angeline Quinto bilang movie star dahil balitang may upcoming movie sila ng Kapamilya actor na si Coco Martin.

Heart Evangelista Mananatiling Kapuso

Mananatitling Kapuso si Heart Evangelista. Ito ang pahayag ng aktres matapos pabulaanan ang mga bulung-bulungan na babalik siya sa Kapamilya Network kung saan nagsimula ang kanyang career.

"Nasaan ka Elisa" Premieres September 12, 2011 on ABS-CBN

Kapamilya Network's latest offering "Nasaan ka Elisa" will finally make it's Primetime TV premiere.

Jinkee Pacquiao is Featured in the Premiere of TV5's "Anggulo"

We see Jinkee Pacquiao lead a queenly life as Mrs. Pacman, the wife of one of the greatest boxers who ever lived, Manny Pacquiao. From Jinkee’s humble roots in Sarangani Province to a high life rubbing elbows with international celebrities like hotel heiress Paris Hilton, NEWS5’s Anggulo probes into the life of the woman behind the Filipino boxer’s success this Wednesday after AKSYON JournalisMO on TV5.

"Sundo"-Top-billed by Dingdong Dantes and Rhian Ramos

"Sundo" is the working title of GMA-7's upcoming TV Series starring Dingdong Dantes and Rhian Ramos.

Heart Evangelista Returns to ABS-CBN?

Heart Evangelista attended the recently held Star Magic Ball.

Christine Bersola Babao is Now a Kapatid!

Christine Bersola Babao is now a Kapatid.

Meet the Cast of "Growing Up"

"Growing Up" the newest teen oriented show on ABS-CBN begins this Sunday September 4. Meet the cast of this newest offering from the Kapamilya Network.

"100 Days to Heaven" Leads the Nationwide Ratings

"100 Days to Heaven" maintains leadership in the nationwide ratings despite the change of GMA-7's primetime line-up. Although the nationwide ratings of "Amaya", "Munting Heredera", "Time of My Life" and "Big Thing" have improve, still "100 Days to Heaven" remains to be the most watched primetime program nationwide.

"Amaya" and "Munting Heredera" Battles for Leadership in Mega Manila

"Amaya" and "Munting Heredera"are once again battling  for primetime leadership in Mega Manila.


Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs in Mega Manilafrom August 31 to September 1, 2011 according to AGB Nielsen People Ratings:

August 31, Wednesday

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 11.7%
2. Sisid (GMA-7) – 8.4%
3. Sinner Or Saint (GMA-7) – 7.3%
4. Pahiram ng Isang Ina (GMA-7) – 6.8%
5. Slam Dunk (GMA-7) / Kapuso Movie Festival: Pitong Dalagita (GMA-7) – 6.1%
6. One Piece (GMA-7) – 5.4%
7. Gourmet (GMA-7) – 5.1%
8. Super Sine 5: Cerberus (TV5) – 4.7%
9. Team Galaxy (GMA-7) – 4.3%
10. Showtime (ABS-CBN) / Face To Face (TV5) – 3.6%

Primetime:

1. Amaya (GMA-7) – 15.9%
2. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) – 15.7%
3. Iglot (GMA-7) – 12.2%
4. Time of My Life (GMA-7) – 11.9%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 10.3%
6. 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN) – 9.9%
7. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) / My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN) – 8.9%
8. Guns And Roses (ABS-CBN) – 8.4%
9. Wil Time Bigtime (TV5) – 8%
10. Big Thing (GMA-7) – 7.8%

Boy Abunda Joins "Bandila"

Boy Abunda joins "Bandila". This is according to a statement released by ABS-CBN.

Maria Aragon to Sing "Lupang Hinirang" in Manny Pacquiao's Fight

YouTube Singing sensation Maria Aragon was chosen by world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao to sing the Philippine National Anthem in his upcoming fight against Mexican Boxer Juan Manuel Marquez in November.

ABS-CBN's "Growing Up" Full Trailer

Check out the full trailer of ABS-CBN's upcoming youth-oriented program "Growing Up".