It's Showtime 2014 Holy Week Special Features Stories of Five Contestants

The hosts of the country’s number one noontime show “It’s Showtime” will venture into acting once again to inspire viewers in its Holy Week drama special that airs this Monday until Wednesday (April 14-16).

On Monday, catch the life story of “Stars on 45” grand champion Haydee Manosca, to be portrayed by Karylle, and second runner-up Charlie Fry, to be portrayed by Billy Crawford.

Vice Ganda, meanwhile, will showcase his dramatic chops on Tuesday to bring to life what “Stars on 45” wildcard finalist Reuben Quilantang had to go through before taking the limelight on the “Showtime” stage.

For the first time ever, Coleen Garcia will depict a lesbian in the life story of “That’s My Tomboy” finalist Chucks Ledbetter on Wednesday. This will be followed by the inspiring tale of Vhong Navarro “Kalokalike” Mark Tyler Dela Cruz. The character will be played by Vhong himself, who remarked that he didn’t expect he would find it hard to interpret and act out his Kalokalike’s life experiences.

Also featured in the drama special are hosts Jhong Hilario, Kuya Kim Atienza, Teddy Corpuz, Jugs Jugueta, Ryan Bang, and Eruption, and some of the industry’s most veteran actors and actresses as special guests in roles that are sure to touch viewers’ hearts.

Don’t miss “It’s Showtime’s” Holy Week Special, 12:30 PM this Monday to Wednesday (April 14-16) on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, follow @ItsShowtimena on Twitter, @ItsShowtimeOfficial_IG on Instagram, or like www.facebook.com/itsShowtimena. For more exclusive photos and videos, visit “It’s Showtime’s” official website itsshowtime.abs-cbn.com.

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Vice Ganda and Karylle Reconcile; ViceRylle Ends Rift (Video)

It's Showtime hosts Vice Ganda and Karylle has reconciled Tuesday during the 'Sine Mo' To' segment of the noontime show. Vice Ganda and Karylle hugged each other while the comedian admitted how he missed Karylle.

In the said acting segment, Vice Ganda also gave Karylle a bouquet of flowers after shouting 'I love you, Ginny,' Karylle's role in the show's Starting Over Again spoof. The It's Showtime hosts then requested for a group hug.

Read: Why Vice Ganda and Karylle Fall Apart

Vice Ganda said that he doesn't want to leave for his concert abroad with a heavy heart so it's high time for him and Karylle to kiss and make up. After the reconciliation, the hashtag #BatiNaAngViceRylle trended on Twitter. Watch the video below.

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Bench Summer 2014 Campaign - Live Life With Flavor (Bench Body Photos)

Global brand Bench has unveiled the photos for their summer 2014 ad campaign titled 'Live Life With Flavor.' The said ad campaign features the brand's hottest endorsers wearing their BENCH’s summer 2014 collection.

With the summer heat settling in, these Benchsetters show us enough reasons to strip down. BenchBODY keeps its Summer 2014 collection light and bright like the season—all fun pieces good enough to walk around in, maybe even ditch the swimsuit for. 

BENCH SUMMER 2014 PHOTOS: Boys of Summer—Girls of Summer

Check out the Bench 2014 ad campaign 'Live Life With Flavor' photos below featuring the hot Bench Body models:

Photos courtesy of Bench

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Vice Ganda Reacts on Yael Yuzon: 'Akala ko, ok kami' (Video)

Comedian Vice Ganda shared why he got offended with It's Showtime co-host Karylle on Aquino and Abunda Tonight Thursday night. Aside from Karylle's absence from his victory party, Vice Ganda also revealed that he felt bad with what Karylle's fiance Yael Yuzon allegedly said (read more here).

According to Vice, Karylle told Direk Bobet Vidanes that Yael did not like the idea of his girlfriend being paired with a gay man. This hurt Vice's feelings which led to a more serious rift between him and Karylle.

Vice Ganda also said that he's now somehow talking to Karylle, which was evident on the noontime show's Thursday episode. Watch the full interview of Vice Ganda in Aquino and Abunda Tonight (February 20):

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Why Vice Ganda and Karylle Fall Apart: Vice Ganda Shares Reasons of Rift with Singer

Comedian Vice Ganda admitted that he and It's Showtime co-host Karylle have an ongoing rift. According to Vice Ganda, the gap between him and Karylle started when the singer failed to attend his victory party for Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy. 

Vice Ganda said that he was hurt by Karylle's reasons for not attending the party.

"Ang una niyang sinabing dahilan, 'Hindi naman ako invited.' Tapos sabi niya, 'Wala akong driver.' Iyon ang sumunod niyang dahilan. 'Wala akong ride.' Tapos nung sumunod na dahilan niya, 'Tinatamad kasi ako, e.' Iyon 'yung nasa chat. So ako, na-offend ako, bilang malapit na kaibigan niya," Vice said in an interview Wednesday (watch the video here).

"Sabi ko, 'Kung hindi ko 'to mahal si K, hindi ako ma-o-offend at all.' Kasi hindi naman lahat nakapunta, e. Pero dahil sobrang mahal ko 'to at malapit sa akin, nagtampo ako nang kaunti," he added.

The two, according to Vice Ganda, were in speaking terms when the Vhong Navarro mauling incident came. However, a comment from Karylle's boyfriend Yael Yuzon hurt his feelings further.

"Parang nahi-hurt siya at 'di niya matanggap na sa dinadami na pwedeng i-pair up sa girlfriend niya, bakit bakla pa? Tapos sobra na siyang pissed off na anytime sasabog na at susugod na siya sa studio," Vice narrated.

Vice said that he was offended by that remark and decided not to speak with Karylle nor interact with her in live shows. He also said that his pairing with Karylle is more of help to the latter, so he was saddened by what he heard.

"Kung gano'n pala, sige, iiwas ako, hindi ako titingin sa kanya dahil baka bugbugin pa ako ng dyowa niya. Baka sumugod pa dito. Para wala nang isyu, iiwas nalang ako," he said.

According to Vice Ganda, Karylle has since apologized to him and the singer even sent flowers. 

"Actually pinadalhan niya ako ng flowers kanina. Aminado naman siya, e. Nagpadala na siya ng flowers, nagpadala na siya ng sulat, nag-text siya sa akin. Sabi ko, 'Okay na, pero huwag natin pilitan na mag-swet-sweetan tayo, maglandian tayo. Let's just all be real, huwag tayo mameke ng tao.'"

When sked if he will attend Karylle's wedding on March, Vice said: 

"Hindi ko alam kung pupunta ako, kasi unang-una, hindi ko alam kung kailan 'yung kasal. At pangalawa, depende siguro. Kung hindi po ako masyadong okay sa emosyon ko, ayokong makipag-plastikan doon. Pero I wish them well."

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Vice Ganda and Karylle Rift | Gap Between ViceRylle Now Showing

Many fans viewers are now noticing the gap between It's Showtime hosts Vice Ganda and Karylle. The two are formerly paired as ViceRylle but recently, there's a feeling of estrangement between the two which bugs the madlang pipol.

The speculations started during Karylle's wedding announcement on the noontime show last February 8. Karylle's male co-hosts were all present to serenade and wish her the best except for Vice Ganda, who came late (watch the video here).

Vice Ganda, however, wished Karylle well in her upcoming wedding in an interview with ABS-CBN News following Karylle's announcement. The interview was also aired in TV Patrol and somehow invalidates the talks about a rift between the two.

Update: Vice Ganda Admits Rift with Karylle, Shares Reasons

"Good luck sa kanyang napipintong pagpapakasal at pag-aasawa. Sana magsama sila habambuhay at maging happy forever. Mukha naman silang masaya, masayang masaya naman sila," Vice said then.

The following days though, netizens already felt the coldness of Vice Ganda to Karylle. In the 'Stars on 45' segment where Karylle is one of the judges, Vice seemed to not care when it is Karylle's turn to give comments. 

The comedian also keeps on snubbing the singer during the I Am PoGay Q&A portion and is not asking Karylle on what's her take on the hidden object. Vice Ganda can also be seen distancing from Karylle during live shows, and standing closer next to Billy or Anne.

According to some sources, the It's Showtime hosts and staff are well aware of the ongoing rift between Vice and Karylle. About the real cause of the rumored rift, many also speculate.

Some reports said that the gap between ViceRylle started when Karylle failed to make it to a victory party that Vice Ganda organized for the success of one of his projects while there are some who said that Karylle gave a negative remark to Vice which further hurt the gay comedian's feelings.

On Wednesday night, Vice Ganda has spoken up on the issue and admitted that he and Karylle are not in good terms (watch video).

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Karylle Reveals Wedding Details

After the big announcement last Saturday on the noontime show It's Showtime, singer-actress Karylle revealed some details of her upcoming wedding with Sponge Cola vocalist Yael Yuzon.

Karylle and Yael to wed soon [Photo courtesy of Philstar.com]

Karylle and Yael got engaged last year in time of their third anniversary. The private pamanhikan of Yael Yuzon's family to Karylle's dad, Dr. Modesto Tatlonghari is scheduled February 10.

Watch: Karylle's emotional wedding announcement on It's Showtime

Meanwhile, in an interview with ABS-CBN News, Karylle revealed their wedding sponsors, which includes her It's Showtime co-host Kim Atienza, Kris Aquino, Sharon Cuneta, Jose Mari Chan, mother Ricky Reyes, maestro Ryan Cayabyab, Gary Valenciano, and Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, among others.

Karylle's mother, Diving Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla will be singing one of the wedding songs titled Pagmamahal Na Walang Wakas. It can be recalled tha it was Zsa Zsa who revealed to the public the romance between her daughter and the band vocalist.

Related: Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes React on Karylle-Yael Wedding

According to a source of ABS-CBN News, the wedding of Karylle and Yael will happen on Friday, March 21 in a private resort in Tagaytay.

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Marian Rivera Reacts on Karylle-Yael Wedding: "Eh, di mabuti."

Kapuso star Marian Rivera and boyfriend Dingdong Dantes reacted on the wedding of Karylle to boyfriend Sponge Cola vocalist Yael Yuzon. Karylle herself confirmed the news Saturday on It's Showtime (read here).

In an interview with Manila Bulletin, Marian and Dingdong said that they were very happy hearing the news about the wedding of Karylle and Yael. The 32-year-old singer-actress will be tying the knot with 30-year-old band vocalist next month.

"Ikakasal na ba siya? Ay, hindi ko alam. Eh, ‘di mabuti. Masaya ako para sa kanya," Marian told the members of the press.

In another interview, Dingdong said, "Talaga? That’s nice. I’m happy for her."

It can be recalled that Dingdong Dantes is the ex-boyfriend of Karylle. The two had been a couple for three years before their much-publicized break up in 2008. 

Karylle transferred to ABS-CBN following the break up, which was more sensationalized with the rumors linking Dingdong to his leading lady then Marian Rivera. There was also one interview wherein Karylle was asked if Marian was pregnant, and the It's Showtime host just answered with a smile.

Dingdong and Marian admitted their relationship later on and is now also rumored to be tying the knot.

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Karylle and Yael Yuzon Wedding Set On March 2014

Singer Karylle and boyfriend Yael Yuzon of Pinoy band Sponge Cola will be tying the knot this March. The singer herself confirmed the news of her wedding Saturday on ABS-CBN noontime show It's Showtime, to which she is one of the hosts.

Sponge Cola vocalist Yael Yuzon to wed singer Karylle this March

Karylle was very emotional as she read her announcement written in a piece of paper. She thanked her It's Showtime family for being there for her ever since she joined the show. She then revealed that she and Yael will wed soon.

Watch: Karylle's Wedding Announcement on It's Showtime

Karylle was given a sort of bridal shower (ala-Despedida de Soltera) in the noontime show where her male co-hosts Billy Crawford, Kim Atienza, Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz and Jhong Hilario each offered a song for the soon-to-be Mrs. Yael Yuzon (watch the video here).

Before the announcement, Karylle and Yael were both mum and remained evasive when asked about the circulating rumors about their wedding. 

"I think it’s in recognizing that you have great things in your life and you start being thankful and everything flows easily. Wala nang mga blocks. Life is great," Karylle told ABS-CBN News.

"Basically, every day is an ultra blessed... Kasal, eventually. It will get there. Very soon maybe, you’ll never know," Karylle's boyfriend Yael Yuzon said in a follow up.

Karylle and Yael became close in 2010 and eventually became a couple three years ago. It was Karylle's mother Zsa Zsa Padilla who opened to the public the romantic relationship between the two.

If the circulating rumors will serve us right, the wedding of Karylle and Yael will be happening on March 22, 2014.

Photo courtesy of Philstar.com

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Jhong Hilario Walks Out on It's Showtime During That's My Tomboy Segment

Actor-dancer Jhong Hilario walked out on the noontime show It's Showtime during the That's My Tomboy segment on Tuesday, January 28. Click here to watch the video.

That's My Tomboy is currently having a week-long presentation of the 39 grand finalists. Jhong is one of the hurados in the said segment along with comedy queen Ai Ai Delas Alas and Brapanese model Daniel Matsunaga.

In the segment, the That's My Tomboy grand finalists will present a privilege speech to the madlang pipol. One of the finalists in the first batch of 8 finalists for the day talked about losing a friend who always believed in her.

When it was Jhong's time to comment, he lauded the strength showed by the contestants, specially the one who gave the speech about her friend who died. He later became emotional, thinking of what happend to his friend Vhong Navarro, who was recently mauled by a group of men and currently recuperating in the hospital.

"Kasi kapag pinag-uusapan ang kaibigan..." an emotional Jhong said. "Hindi ho madali ang ginagawa namin dito sa Showtime," he continued while grabbing his forehead and starting to cry. 

The It's Showtime co-hosts Karylle, Billy Crawford, Vice Ganda and Anne Curtis also became emotional until Jhong Hilario walked out of his seat, apologizing to the director. The other co-hosts then regained their composure before the commercial cue.

Jhong Hilario was replaced by the tandem of Jugs and Teddy, who were seated as judges to give comments on the second batch of 8 finalists for the day. [WATCH THE VIDEO HERE]

It's Showtime That's My Tomboy will culminate in a grand finals on Saturday (February 1) with the announcement of winner who will take home P300,000 in cash.

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Kim Chiu, Charice, Rico Blanco, Iza Calzado, Karylle et al. on Metro Magazine December 2013 Cover

In the last three months, the country was hit by calamities that caused serious damage and devastation to our fellow Filipinos in central Visayas, Palawan, and Mindanao: The war in Zamboanga, the earthquake in Bohol and Cebu, and typhoon Yolanda, one of the strongest typhoons in world history.

It is in this light that Metro decided to bring together 10 personalities from the fields of entertainment, music, and sports—to inspire everyone to help out and make a difference in their own way.

Charice, James Younghusband, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Kim Chiu, Liza Soberano, Marc Abaya, Phil Younghusband, Richard Gomez, and Rico Blanco grace Metro’s very special and meaningful holiday issue cover this December, and share their thoughts on giving back and touching other people’s lives. Each of them has an inspiring story to share, which would motivate you even more to take part in helping rebuild the homes and the lives of those who have been affected by those calamities—they also give you concrete tips on how to help.

Celebrate the season in style with our holiday fashion and beauty advice, along with a wide array of products you can choose from to make this time of the year merrier. Don metallics for a truly festive feel, and learn the new take on workwear that would transcend you seasons. We’ve also got loads of beauty stocking stuffers for you and your loved ones, plus an exclusive interview with international superstar, Rihanna.

Rounding up Metro’s Holiday Issue is our list of exciting things to try now, from restaurants to fun photo booths. Grab a copy of Metro’s December issue for only P150. 

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Star-Studded 'One Run, One Philippines' All Set on October 6

The brightest Kapamilya stars are set to join ABS-CBN’s advocacy run across five cities in the Philippines and the United States (US) dubbed as “One Run, One Philippines” to support and clamor for the protection of various environmental advocacies this October 6.

To be held simultaneously in Quezon City, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod and Los Angeles (USA), the country’s biggest eco-run has been launched as part of ABS-CBN’s 60th anniversary celebration.

Trivia King Kim Atienza and Primetime Princess Kim Chiu will again lead thousands of runners in the fifth “Run for the Pasig River” at the Quezon City Memorial Circle along with Anne Curtis and Karylle, and model-blogger Erwann Heusaff to support the campaign for cleaner Pasig River and its tributaries.

Hunk actors Paulo Avelino and Jason Abalos will represent the Cebu leg, wherein proceeds will go to the coastal conservation in Daan Paz, Cebu.

Maja Salvador, Aaron Villaflor and Bryan Termulo will run in the Davao leg for the benefit of ecotourism projects in Marilog Tourist Center, Davao.

Joem Bascon, Paul Jake Castillo and Bangs Garcia will take part in Bacolod leg, which will raise funds for the mangrove and livelihood projects in Punta Taytay, Sum-ag River rehabilitation, and ecotourism projects in Bacolod City Water District Campuestuhan Watershed.

The Filipino community living abroad will also be united in this move towards better environment as “One Run, One Philippines” will also happen in the US. Hunk actor Jake Cuenca along with The Filipino Channel’s Michi Valeriano, Lee Robin Salazar and Gelo will lead the Los Angeles leg, which will benefit the Green Initiative of Bantay Kalikasan in LA.

Watch out for other celebrities and personalities who will join the event.  The registration for the “One Run, One Philippines” is still ongoing until October 5.

To sign-up for the “Run for the Pasig River” (Quezon City leg), go to the booths located at SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, SM North EDSA-The Annex, SM Megamall, SM Manila, SM Fairview, Chris Sports Glorietta, Chris Sports Festival Mall and Fitness & Athletics BGC. For the Cebu leg, register at ABS-CBN Cebu; for the Davao leg, register at ABS-CBN Davao, Abreeza Mall or Holiday Gym and Spa; and for the Bacolod leg, register at ABS-CBN Bacolod. Online registration for the Los Angeles leg is open at https://racewire.com/register.php?id=3348.

Log on to www.onerunonephilippines.com for other updates.

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ViceRylle on GGV (June 30) with Dominic Roque, Joseph Marco and Alex Medina

Get ready for another epic episode of Gandang Gabi Vice this Sunday (June 30) as Vice Ganda will have Karylle as his very special guest.

ViceRylle should never miss this episode with another kilig moment from their idol Vice and Karylle. Find out Karylle's suprised to her 'baby' Vice Ganda.

Aside from Karylle, Vice Ganda will also have young Kapamilya heartthrobs Dominic Roque of Aryana, Joseph Marco of Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala and Alex Medina of Ina Kapatid Anak. 

Don't miss Karylle, Dominic Roque, Alex Medina and Joseph Marco on Gandang Gabi Vice this June 30 after The Voice of the Philippines. Watch the teaser below.

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Yael Yuzon Confronts Dingdong Dantes Over Karylle

Spongecola vocalist Yael Yuzon confronted actor Dingdong Dantes over Karylle. Not the real ones though because it happened on the Kalokalike segment of ABS-CBN noontime show It's Showtime.

Kalokalike Level up Thursday episode saw Raven Portuguez, impersonating Yael Yuzon and Carlos Miguel Joaquin, Dingdong Dantes kalokalike competing not only for the Kalokalike title but also for host Karylle. Dingdong danced with Karylle during his performance and impressed the host by giving her a rose, which earned the ire of Yael kalokalike.

The Dingdong Dantes kalokalike, however, beat Yael kalokalike and won over the judges. He will be joining the finals on June 1. Watch the video below:

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Kathryn Bernardo, Kim Chiu Shine on Bench Back to School Denim Campaign 2013

Teleserye princesses Kathryn Bernardo and Kim Chiu lead the pack of Bench celebrity endorsers in the global brand's Back to School Denim campaign (watch the behind-the-scenes video here).

Aside from Kim and Kathryn, Benchsetters like Karylle, Aljur Abrenica, Georgina Wilson, Isabelle Daza, and Borgy Manotoc also showcased Bench's newest denim collections in the said campaign along with international Bench endorsers Jessica Sanchez, Adam Levine and Korean stars Lee Min Ho and Nichkhun (check their campaign photos here).

Check out other Bench Back to School Denim campaign in photos below:

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Bea Alonzo Shows 'Skin' in Metro Magazine April 2013 Issue

Bea Alonzo is on the cover of Metro Magazine April 2013 (Beauty Issue). The actress will share being confident and beautiful in her own skin as shown in the cover photo by Doc Marlon Pecjo. She will also inspire you to try on Spring/Summer 2013's most exciting beauty trends.

Aside from Bea, Metro April issue also features the glamorous transformations of TV favorites Karylle, Angeline Quinto, Gretchen Fullido, Julie Anne San Jose, Kylie Padilla, Alex Gonzaga, and Kris Bernal.

Grab a copy now of Metro Magazine April 2013 issue with Bea Alonzo on the cover, available in stands nationwide for only P150.

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La Salle and Ateneo Wage War in 'Bottomline' this February 16

After the successful run of “Rivalry: Ateneo-La Salle The Musical” last year, the most-celebrated rift between Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University is set to take the spotlight once again as the musical play returns on stage this February. 

On Saturday (February 16) in the “Bottomline With Boy Abunda,” the producer and musical director of the said play Ed Gatchalian is all set to share with the TV viewers his thoughts about the ever amusing Ateneo-La Salle feud in Philippine collegiate basketball. And to further heat up the discussion this Saturday, part of the show’s audience are DLSU students Japoy Lizardo, Johnny Sy, Henry Atayde, and Paolo Lucero; and Ateneans Karylle, Yael Yuzon, Nini Borja, Vin Dancel, Toto Malvar, Mike Go, and Kirk Long. 

When did the rift between Ateneo and La Salle start? What are the similarities and differences of Ateneans and La Sallians? After Gatchalian studied in both Ateneo and La Salle, can he say that the rivalry between the two universities helps its students become better individuals? 

Don’t miss the 2012 PMPC Best Public Affairs Program “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” this Saturday, 11:30 pm, after “Banana Split” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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The Hot Men and Women of Bench Body for Bench Summer 2013 Campaign

Check out the Bench summer 2013 ad campaign featuring the celebrity models and endorsers of Bench Body wearing the hot summer collection of underwear and lingerie. Watch the behind-the-scenes footage of the photoshoot here.

Photos: Hottest Kapamilya and Kapuso stars for Bench Summer Break 2013 ad campaign

The list include hot momma Jennylyn Mercado, Lovi Poe, Karylle, Georgina Wilson, Borgy Manotoc, the Semerad twins Anthony and David Semerad, Enzo Pineda, Jake Cuenca, Vince Ferraren, Pancho Magno, Pauline Prieto, Valerie Weigmann, Benjamin Alves and Bella Padilla.

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