Ogie Alcasid Transfers to TV-5 | Will Wife Regine Velasquez Follow Suit and Leave GMA Network?

Comedian and singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid is leaving GMA-7, his home for 18 years, to transfer the country's number 3 network TV-5, entertainment website PEP.ph reported on Wednesday.

According to the report, Ogie Alcasid met with GMA Network executives last week to tell them his decision of switching networks. Ogie said that the conversation went well and that GMA-7 big boss Felipe Gozon appreciated his honesty.

Meanwhile, GMA Network has released its official statement regarding Ogie Alcasid's transfer to TV-5. The statement reads:

"As Ogie Alcasid moves on to explore new grounds, GMA Network, his home for almost two decades, wishes him all the best. We thank him for being a part of the Network's success all these years.

"His achievements as a singer, songwriter, comedian, host and actor make Ogie the icon that he is now. And the Kapuso Network is proud to have been with him throughout this journey."

Even without prior confirmation on Ogie's decision, rumors abound said that his wife Regine Velasquez will follow him in the Kapatid network once her contract with GMA-7 expires. The Asia's songbird, however, denied speculations that she will transfer while defending Ogie from bashers.

"At sino ba kasi ang nagsabi na lilipat ako ha may alam ka ba na hindi ko alam?? nakausap mo ba si MVP o si mr Gozon o si Gabby Lopez kaya?? Nakita nyo ba ako sa tv na nagsabing i'm moving??," Regine answered the basher who keeps on saying that Ogie caused Regine's downfall.

It is not clear yet what projects await Ogie in the Kapatid network but certain talks claimed that he might be one of the hosts in a new TV-5 noontime show which will replace Wowowillie after Willie's show bids goodbye this October.

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Ogie Alcasid Launches 25th Anniversary Album 'The Songwriter and The Hitmakers'

In celebration of his 25 years into the business, singer-actor and songwriter Ogie Alcasid has released his most ambitious project, an 18-track album titled "The Songwriter And The Hitmakers."

The album gathers all the biggest singing and recording artists in the country to breathe life to Ogie’s compositions, including both his biggest hits and new songs. Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, Martin Nievera, Piolo Pascual, Christian Bautista, Sarah Geronimo, Arnel Pineda, Angeline Quinto, Noel Cabangon, Richard Poon, Jed Madela, Kuh Ledesma, Rachelle Ann Go, Kyla, Jay-R and Jaya are part of the album.

Ogie Alcasid said his guests artists in the CD are really close to his heart.

"Lahat kasi 'yan kaibigan ko and at the same time gusto din sila ng Universal Records. Malaking bagay din na parte sila ng Universal Records. Kaya ako I'm really happy na I became part of the album kasi 'yung soul ng album ay nandoon sa pag-interpret nila," Alcasid said.

“Gathering all these friends in one project gives me pure joy, and I would like to thank all of them for being a part of this milestone project,” adds Ogie. “I hope everyone will enjoy this 25th anniversary offering.”

The CD features 18 tracks including "Sino Ako (Regine Velasquez)," "Kailangan Kita (Gary Valenciano)," "Pangako (Martin Nievera)," "Walang Iba (Kuh Ledesma)," "Tanging Ikaw Lamang (Sarah Geronimo)," "Ikaw Lamang (Christian Bautista)," "Kailangan Lo'y Ikaw" (Arnel Pineda), "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka (Angeline Quinto)" and Ogie's duet with wife Regine, "Tayong Dalawa."

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Angelica Panganiban and John Lloyd Cruz Cover YES! Magazine November 2012 Issue

Angelica Panganiban and John Lloyd Cruz are on the cover of YES! Magazine's November 2012 issue together with Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and their son Baby Nate Alcasid.

YES! November 2012 issue reveals what they know about the relationship of Angelica and John Lloyd. Just recently, Angelica's director in Madaling Araw, Mahabang Gabi broke the news that the two were together for four months already.

Meanwhile, music's royal couple Ogie and Regine allow the public a rare peek into their home to share their experience as parents to a new bundle of joy. YES also had exclusive Singapore vacation photos where Nate meets sisters Sara and Leila for the first time!

MVP also welcomes YES! to his private mountain retreat in Hong Kong and to his stunning office in that city's central business district.

Other features inside YES! November issue:

Bravo! - Derrick Monasterio

Now Showing - 24/7 In Love

Hurray! - Jodi Sta. Maria

Indie Films - Mohammad Abdullah • Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir

Travels - Sarah Lahbati

Beauty - Bea ALonzo

YES! November 2012 issue is available at your favorite stands for only P100. Grab your copy now!

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The Mistress Grosses P231-M, Aga and Regine's Of All the Things Rakes P14.5-M on First 5 Days - Box Office Mojo

Star Cinema's The Mistress starring John Loyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo had now a total 3-week gross of P231 million according to Box Office Mojo (BOM). The film is now Direk Olive and John Lloyd and Bea's highest-grossing film to date, which according to Star Cinema had already grossed P300 million worldwide.

Meanwhile, Aga Muhlach and Regine Velasquez's reunion movie, Of All The Things  grossed P14.5 million on its first 5 days, a figure which was way lower than their films together which made Regine a box office queen.

Other Pinoy films which include Coco Martin's Cinemalaya movie, Sta. Niña and Regal Films' Pridyider starring Andi Eigenmann and JM de Guzman raked in P0.33 million (5 days) and P4.88 million (2 weeks) respectively.

Here are the top 10 movies in the Philippines for the period September 26-30 according to BOM. Click here to see last week's ranking.

TW	LW	Movie	Studio	Weekend Gross	Gross-to-Date	Week
1	N	Hotel Transylvania	Sony	25,181,599 PHP	25,181,599 PHP	1
2	1	The Mistress (2012)	Star Cin.	20,602,775 PHP	230,988,832 PHP	3
3	N	Of All the Things	n/a	14,524,958 PHP	14,524,958 PHP	1
4	2	Resident Evil: Retribution	Sony	10,650,322 PHP	117,099,259 PHP	3
5	N	The Perks of Being a Wallflower	Pioneer	3,233,047 PHP	3,233,047 PHP	1
6	N	Get the Gringo	Pioneer	2,091,989 PHP	2,091,989 PHP	1
7	3	Dredd	Pioneer	2,080,101 PHP	9,617,920 PHP	2
8	N	Quick	Viva Int.	653,726 PHP	653,726 PHP	1
9	4	Pridyider	n/a	505,165 PHP	4,883,261 PHP	2
10	N	Sta. Niña	Star Cin.	332,828 PHP	332,828 PHP	1

Highest Grossing Pinoy Films for 2012
(as of September 30, 2012)

1. The Mistress - P231 M 2. Unofficially Yours - P157.25 M 3. Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme - P133.34 M 4. The Healing - P104.6 M 5. The Reunion - P68.1 M 6. Moron 5 and the Crying Lady - P64.6 M 7. Born To Love You - P52.37 M 8. Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang - P51.4 M 9. Every Breath U Take - P50.2 M 10. The Mommy Returns - P30.6 M

11. Amorosa: The Revenge - P25.2 M 12. Boy Pick-Up: The Movie - P24.99 M 13. A Mother's Story - P24.81 M 14. My Cactus Heart - P23 M 15. Of All The Thins - P14.5 M 16. My Kontrabida Girl - P13.09 M 17. I Do Bidoo Bidoo - P12.85 M 18. The Witness - P8.6 M 19. Just One Summer - P6.16 M 20. Hitman - P5.75 M

21. Pridyider - P3.6 M 22. Bwakaw - P1.55 M 23. Ang Nawawala - P1.24 M 24. Captive - P1.11 M 25. Mga Mumunting Lihim - P0.77 M 26. Sta. Niña - P0.33 M

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Trailer: 'Of All The Things' Movie Starring Aga Muhlach and Regine Velasquez

At last, the reunion movie of Aga Muhlach and Regine Velasquez will soon hit theaters. The movie, titled Of All The Things is Aga and Regine's third movie together after their hit tandem in Dahil May Isang Ikaw (1999) and Pangako... Ikaw Lang (2001).

In Of All The Things, Aga will be playing the role of Emil Arellano a.k.a Umboy (umbrella boy), a law graduate who is very unfortunate when it comes to passing the bar exam. He had his notary public office under an umbrella and a minimart business.

Meanwhile, Regine Velasquez is Bernadette Pamintuan a.k.a Berns, an ambitious and overbearing woman.  She calls herself a 'liaison officer' when the truth is, she's a social climbing class-A fixer 'well connected' with the top government officials and politicians. 

And the two met and connive until love conquers them.

Also starring John 'Sweet' Lapus (as Regine's sidekick ), Mark Bautista (as Aga's sidekick ), Gina Pareño, Tommy Abuel, Pinky Marquez, Ariel Ureta, Nikki Bacolod, Raymond Lauchengco, Jojo Alejar, and Jay Perillo, Of All The Things is directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal.

From the producers of Aga and Regine's first two movies (the latest earning Regine a Box-Office Queen award from the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation), Viva Films, Of All The Things will hit theaters this September 26, 2012.

Watch the official trailer of Aga and Regine's reunion movie, Of All The Things below.

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Rachelle Ann Go to Headline Self-Produced Concert, will Reunite with Sarah Geronimo

Singer Rachelle Ann Go is set to headline her self-produced major concert entitled R.A.G.: Raising Against Gravity this September 19. 

Rachelle Ann, who became a part of ASAP before transferring to GMA-7 will be reunited on stage with her friend and co-champion Sarah Geronimo in the said concert. She will also perform with the Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez who was the host of Search For A Star, the singing competition where Rachelle emerged as champion eight years ago.

Rachelle Ann said that she's very excited to work again with Sarah Geronimo, and to have the honor of performing again on-stage with Regine Velasquez-Alcasid.

"First time ko po 'tong magpo-produce ng sarili kong concert. I'm very excited dahil 'yung mga makakatrabaho ko dito 'yung mga taong mahal ko, at mga kaibigan ko talaga."

"Sobrang thankful ako kasi pumayag po sila maging part nitong concert ko. Nakakatuwa kasi si Sarah, kapatid ko na 'yan, si Ms. Regine, kumbaga doon kami nanggaling sa competition niya, so sobrang nae-excite ako. At first time ko sila makakasamang dalawa sa isang concert." 

The said concert, in celebration of her 8th year anniversary in the industry will reflect the challenges and triumphs she had for the past years.

Directed by Rico Gutierrez, "R.A.G.: Rising Against Gravity" will be staged at the Resorts World Newport Performing Arts Theater. 

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Daniel Padilla Covers StarStudio August 2012 Issue

It’s a back-to-back superstar special for StarStudio’s August 2012 issue with two exclusives: hot young teen idol Daniel Padilla, who poses for his first magazine cover, and the first magazine shoot of Regine Velasquez and eight-month-old son Nathaniel James.

Twenty-five pages are devoted to everything Daniel, from his family history to his sudden rise as one of the most popular teen stars today. The seventeen-year-old’s successful team-up with screen partner Kathryn Bernardo is also part of the special Daniel Padilla package.

Regine sits down for her first interview and magazine shoot since giving birth to Nate. The Songbird shares the intimate story of her pregnancy and birth, how she and Ogie are raising Nate, and her own plans for a showbiz comeback.

Side by side with these two exclusives is an all-access pass to ABS-CBN’s primetime bloc and its stars. Go behind the scenes of your favorite shows and get to know their stars. Witness the fashion face-off of Gretchen Barretto and Dawn Zulueta, and find out what the Kapamilya network’s primetime leading men Gabby Concepcion, Richard Gomez, Dominic Roque, Kahlil Ramos, Enrique Gil and Zaijian Jaranilla have been up to on the sets of their top-rating shows.

Also in this issue are snaps from the birthday party of controversial star Ruffa Gutierrez, hosted by beauty guru Dr. Vicki Belo last June 30 and Maja Salvador’s victory party after winning the URIAN Best Actress award for the indie flick “Thelma”.

Not to be outdone, the stars of the upcoming Star Cinema coming-of-age film The Reunion namely Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil and Kean Cipriano are featured in a special supplement.

This month’s issue of StarStudio magazine is now available in bookstores and newsstands nationwide.

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OPM Icons Unite in Historic One-Night Concert at SM Arena this June 16

The biggest names in the Philippine music industry come together in a once-in-a-lifetime one-night grand concert titled “Icons at the Arena: Masters of OPM” to celebrate the greatness and ingenuity of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

World-class concert artists from various generations take part in the show including Lea Salonga, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Jose Mari Chan, ZsaZsa Padilla, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Basil Valdez, Freddie Aguilar, Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Juris, Jed Madela, Piolo Pascual, Bamboo, Arnel Pineda, and the singing group, The Company.

Hosted by Jim Paredes and Pops Fernandez, “Icons at the Arena: Masters of OPM” will also be graced by comic TV personalities Pokwang, Jose Manalo, and Wally Bayola, Staged ABS-CBN’s Star Events, this will be held on June 16 (Saturday), 8pm at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, with Johnny Manahan as director, and Ryan Cayabyab as musical director. 

TICKET DETAILS: PATRON VIP – Php 4,670 (Reserved Seats) PATRON – Php 4,160 (Reserved Seats) LOWER BOX – Php 2,640 (Reserved Seats) UPPER BOX – Php 1,630 (Reserved Seats) GENERAL ADMISSION – Php 610 (Free Seating)

For ticket inquiries, call 470-2222 or log on to www.smtickets.com. For more information, visit Star Record’s official fan page at www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

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Angeline Quinto Sophomore Album: Fall In Love Again

Angeline Quinto's 2nd album, Fall In Love Again has been released. Angeline sang the carrier single of the said album, Bakit Ba Minamahal Kita last March 25 on ASAP 2012 on the album's TV launching.

Angeline revealed that her new song will be used in an upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye, making her the rightful 'Queen of teleserye theme songs.' Fall In Love Again contains 15 tracks, most of which are ABS-CBN teleserye and movie theme songs.

One exciting feature in the album was a duet with Angeline Quinto's idol, Asia's songbird Regine Velasquez for the song Lipad ng Pangarap, which was once used as TFC theme song.

Here is the track listing for Angeline's sophomore album, Fall In Love Again

1. I Just Fall In Love Again  

2. Bakit Ba Minamahal Kita main version 

3. Lipad Ng Pangarap (duet with Regine Velasquez)

4. Nag-iisang Bituin  

5. Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo 

6. Maghihintay Sa’yo  

7. Hanggang 

8. Hulog Ng Langit 

9. If You Asked Me To

10. Saan Darating Ang Umaga  

11. Ngayon

12. You’re My Home 

13. You Light Up My Life  

14. Tanging Ikaw

15. Bakit Ba Minamahal Kita acoustic version 

Angeline's sophomore album (Fall In Love Again) is now available in leading record bars nationwide. You can also download the songs at www.starrecords.ph (PhP 30 per song download).

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Angeline Quinto Will Share Concert Stage With Regine Velasquez on February 14

Fast-rising star, Angeline Quinto will be performing again with Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez on Valentines Day. Angeline first share the concert stage with her idol way back in July in the former's first ever solo concert at the SM Skydome.