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Tabing Ilog, ABS-CBN’s youth-oriented show in the late ’90s, will soon become a musical! “Your favorite show, now a barkada musical. Coming soon! #TabingIlog2020,” said the announcement that was posted on the social media accounts of ABS-CBN’s Star Hunt on Thursday night. It didn’t give a clue as to who the stars are nor did it provide any further details about the 2020 production. It only showed a “half-body” photo of youngsters sitting on a wooden walkway beside a river. Nevertheless, some comments on the post have speculated that the cast will come from Star Hunt, which is the global…

ABS-CBN has apologized after its teleserye A Soldier’s Heart was slammed for “offensive, unreal depiction of Butuan.” Earlier today, Agusan del Norte Rep. Lawrence Fortun denounced a scene in the ABS-CBN primetime series that portrayed Butuan City as a hub of terrorists. “As a Butuanon who was born and raised in a city that was and has never been known to be a hub of extremism and terrorism, I am dismayed by the portrayal of Butuan as a hotbed of chaos. The depiction is not only unrealistic, it is offensive because it is destroying the collective efforts of the people…

After Joshua Garcia’s social media posts for his The Killer Bride co-star Janella Salvador, it was Janella’s turn to write a sweet appreciation post dedicated to her leading man. “Thank you for being such a wonderful leading man. You are absolutely talented and you deserve all the recognition and praises you are receiving. I’m glad I found a friend in you— one that is so much like me. Keep shining,” Janella wrote on Instagram. “PS thank u for feeding me all the time.” Joshua was quick to respond in the comments thread, “Thank you miss ko na kayo. Ingatan mo…

(UPDATED) It’s JaDine no more. Reel to real-life couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre confirmed that they have called it quits. In a joint statement sent to the ABS-CBN show Tonight With Boy Abunda on Monday, the stars, both 26, announced they have gone on separate ways, citing the reason that they decided to focus on themselves for “personal growth”. They thanked their fans, the JaDines, for their “undying support” but also appealed to them to continue standing by them as they remain “really good friends” and are set to still work with each other in music projects. James runs…

Asian artists, talents, directors and producers took the spotlight at the red-carpet awards ceremony of the 24th Asian Television Awards, held at Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila on Saturday, January 11. The annual event, which was held in the Philippines for the first time, handed out a total of 18 awards as recognition of the best performances, TV programs and networks in the region, as determined by panel of more than 50 judges from all over Asia. The Philippines won three awards on Saturday. Actor Martin del Rosario won the award for Best Leading Male Performance –…

Is KC Concepcion dating Apl.de.ap, the Filipino-American member of the Grammy-winning hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas? KC’s mom Sharon Cuneta is clueless about the dating rumors. She looked genuinely surprised when asked about it on the sidelines of the presscon for her contract renewal with ABS-CBN on Thursday. “What do you mean? Again, again, again, can you ask me the question?” Sharon threw the question back at reporters. But it was a firm “no” from her when asked again if she had any idea at all. “But I have a lot of respect for Apl.de.ap,” the megastar was quick to…

Sharon Cuneta wrote on Wednesday a lengthy and moving open letter addressed to her daughter KC Concepcion, whom she described as “the first to ever make me a Mommy and the first to allow me to feel all of its joys and rewards.” Sharon explained that her three-part open letter was in response to KC’s Instagram post that explained her absence at her birthday celebration on ABS-CBN’s ASAP Natin ‘To on Sunday. The actress-singer’s eldest child cited “personal reasons” for not showing up on the variety show’s special fete for her mom, which gathered the Megastar’s immediate family and closest…

Maine Mendoza just won’t take the negative tweets against boyfriend Arjo Atayde sitting down. She came to the actor’s rescue after “some fans” made the hashtag #NoToArjoTheUser trend on Twitter today. “Wow, some ‘fans’ made #NoToArjoTheUser trend today. Congrats! But I say #YesToArjo,” the TV host-actress said in a tweet to her over five million-strong followers and punctuated it with a heart emoji. It is believed that #NoToArjoTheUser emanated from the hardcore fans of her erstwhile “phenomenal love team” with Alden Richards. The hashtag comes on the heels of Maine and Arjo’s dance cover of Sarah Geronimo’s hit song Tala…

Starting on Monday, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray will be seen as a co-host on ABS-CBN’s noontime show It’s Showtime. Earlier, the show posted a teaser video on its Facebook hinting that viewers can expect the Fil-Aussie beauty queen on the variety program. On Sunday, it released a video officially confirming Catriona joining It’s Showtime, along with the announcement of new segments including Mini Miss U: The Search for the Next ABS-CBN Child Superstar. According to ABS-CBN showbiz reporter MJ Felipe, Catriona’s co-hosting stint will be for a limited engagement. Nevertheless, Catriona’s presence will be a welcome addition to the…

Yassi Pressman expressed her appreciation for FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano main star Coco Martin, saying there’s a lot to thank him for. “Hihi, nakapasyal din ang on screen partners na sina Cardo at Alyana! ☺️,” she began her appreciation post for her leading man on Instagram. Yassi went on to praise and thank her “partner” for being one of her “bestest friends ever”. “Pero sa totoong buhay din naman, napakarami kong ipagpapasalamat sa partner kong ito. “Thank you for being one of my bestest friends ever. ??❤️ “You’re truly a blessing to everyone, at mahal ka naming lahat ?✨@mr.cocomartin,” she ended.…