Rayver and Rodjun Cruz Shirtless on Garage Magazine April 2014 Cover

Brothers Rayver and Rodjun Cruz grace the cover of Garage Magazine April 2014 issue. The two flaunted their well-defined abs on the cover photo by BJ Pascual.

The Cruz brothers, Rayver and Rodjun, headline Garage Magazine's Big Summer Issue. Wearing tribal sportswear, the two ushers the summer heat with the beach at the background.

See more of the biggest trends for the season in the all new Garage Magazine. Don't forget to grab a copy of the April issue of Garage with the hot Rayver and Rodjun on the cover.

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Kurt Bringas of PGT Grand Finalist Bringas Brothers Dies of Cancer

Dvao del Sur's pride, Kurt Bringas of the Bringas Brothers passed away on Sunday after seven years of battling with bone cancer, ABS-CBN News reported.

Kurt Bringas is the other half of the singing duo Bringas Brothers (the other one is the older brother Jefferson) who finished third place in the third season of Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT). Maasinhon Trio was declared the champion of the batch.

"Alam niya na mahal na mahal namin siya. Alam namin na masaya na siya, wala na siyang sufferings. Hindi na namin siya makikita na nagsa-suffer pa sa sakit," Jefferson, who was beside Kurt when he died, told ABS-CBN News

Kurt's parents, Helen and Amado were both in grief with the singer's death. Her mother even recalled seeing her son in pain during his last moments in the hospital while his father revealed how he established a strong front so as not to discourage Kurt about his worsening condition.

"Sa ospital, talagang umiyak ako. Sinabihan ko si Kurt, 'Mahal ka namin, huwag mo kaming iwanan.' Sabi niya, 'Mama, hindi ko na talaga kaya,'" Kurt's mother said.

Kurt Bringas first knew of his condition in 2006 when the cancer was already at stage 4. He's been on continuous medication when he joined PGT, and even recalled being given only one month to live after the cancer cells reached his lungs and liver.

Last year, Maalaala Mo Kaya featured the story of the Bringas Brothers with real life brothers Rodjun and Rayver Cruz playing Jefferson and Kurt, respectively.

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It's Showtime Bida Kapamilya (Celebrity Round) Grand Finals Winner: Isabel Granada and Kapamilya

The It's Showtime Bida Kapamilya Celebrity Round Grand Finals culminated April 13 in a stiff battle between three celebrity familes and in the end it was Isabel Granada and Kapamilya who emerged victorious and claimed the title of Bida Kapamilya Celebrity Round Grand Champion.

Related: It's Showtime Bida Kapamilya Round 2 Grand Finals Winner is Agravante Family

Isabel Granada and Kapamilya did a fiery number during the Bida Kapamilya Celebrity Round ultimate grand finals on Saturday, April 13. The group beat siblings Gem and Duncan Ramos and Kapamilya (2nd placer) and AKA Jam and Kapamilya (3rd placer).

From April 8-12, twelve celebrity grand finalists showcased their grand finals performances. Last Monday, the family of Regine Tolentino faced off with girl group Sexbomb, while Isabel Granada’s challenged young star Francis Magundayao’s on Tuesday.

The families of Rodjun Cruz and celebrity siblings Gem and Duncan Ramos preformed on Wednesday while on Thursday, dancer Saicy Aguila’s clan went against popular dance group The Manoeuvres.

A three-way race happened on Friday when Manuel Chua’s family clashed with Viva Hotbabes and wildcard winner AKA Jam. The top 3 finalists were also announced on Friday.

The grand champion of the Bida Kapamilya Celebrity Round took home P1 million, which they will be sharing with their chosen charity, while the second placer and third placer bagged P200,000 and P100,000, respectively.

Photo courtesy of It's Showtime official Facebook page

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It's Showtime 'Bida Kapamilya' Grand Finals (Celebrity Edition), Weeklong

Twelve celebrity families and groups are set to impress the ‘madlang people’ in their final talent showdown in the week-long Bida Kapamilya Celebrity Round: The Finals in “It’s Showtime” from April 8 to 13 on ABS-CBN.

Update: Isabel Granada and Kapamilya hailed as Bida Kapamilya Celebrity Round Grand Champion

The week-long competition serves as a filter for the much tougher face-off that will conclude on Saturday (April 13) in which the best three of the 12 finalists deliver their finest performances.

Last Monday, the family of Regine Tolentino faced off with girl group Sexbomb, while Isabel Granada’s clan will challenge young star Francis Magundayao’s on Tuesday.

Prepping up for their match on Wednesday are the families of Rodjun Cruz and celebrity siblings Gem at Duncan Ramos. On Thursday, dancer Saicy Aguila’s clan will go against popular dance group The Manoeuvres.

It will be a three-way raceon Friday when Manuel Chua’s family clashes with Viva Hotbabes and wildcard winner and “The X Factor Philippines” finalist AKA Jam.

The grand champion will be awarded P1 million, which they will be sharing with their chosen charity , while the second placer and third placer will bag P200,000 andP100,000, respectively.

Serving as judges in the week-long competition are Ruffa Gutierrez, director Rowell Santiago, choreographer Maribeth Bichara, and hosts Vice Ganda and Jhong Hilario.

Don’t miss “Bida Kapamilya Celebrity Round: The Finals” in “It’s Showtime,” 12:30PM Mondays to Fridays on ABS-CBN. Watch the showdown of the top 3 finalists on (April 13), 12PM. For updates on the program, follow @ItsShowtimena on Twitter or like   www.facebook.com/itsShowtimena.

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Mario Maurer and Cacai Bautista Relationship Bared in 'SIR' this March 9

With its fresh approach to the latest showbiz news, ABS-CBN’s trending showbiz talk show “Showbiz Inside Report” (SIR) was recently awarded as Outstanding Showbiz Talk Program in the 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards. The same award-giving body also hailed one of the “SIR” hosts, Janice de Belen, as Outstanding Female Showbiz Program Host.

Aside from reaping awards, “SIR” also continues to rule its timeslot every Saturday as proven by the data from Kantar Media. In fact, last Saturday (March 2), “SIR” won the ratings game as it garnered 6.5% national TV ratings, compared to its rival showbiz talk show in GMA “Startalk,” which only scored 5.9%.

Read: Cacai Bautista Cries Over Mario Maurer in Showbiz Inside Report (March 9)

Meanwhile, “SIR” will share this Saturday (March 9) inspiring stories of friendships formed inside the world of showbiz, which include that of Thai heartthrob Mario Maurer and Filipina comedienne Cacai Bautista, actor-dancers Rodjun Cruz and Arron Villaflor, and Mega Daughter KC Concepcion and Teacher Georcelle of G-Force.

Don’t miss the award-winning showbiz talk show of ABS-CBN, “Showbiz Inside Report,” this Saturday, 2:30pm, after “It’s Showtime.” For more updates, log-on at www.abs-cbn.com, follow @SIRTVOfficial on Twitter, or like the Facebook fanpage www.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn.

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Gina Pareño and Dante Rivero Topbill MMK this November 3

Highly acclaimed veterans actors Gina Pareño and Dante Rivero will topbill “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (November 3). They will portray the roles of childhood sweethearts Eliza and Lito, who after 45 years, when their spouses died already, were reunited to fulfill their promises of love to each other. 

Amid the strong resistance of their children, how will Eliza and Lito realize their ultimate dream to walk down the aisle as each other’s first and last love? 

Together with Gina and Dante in this week’s “MMK” episode are Sunshine Garcia, Rodjun Cruz, Belle Mariano, Nathaniel Britt, Justin Cuyugan, Mike Lloren, Encar Benedicto, Gilleth Sandico, Paolo Serrano, Bryan Termulo, and Janica Pareño. It was researched by Alexandra Mae Martin, written by Joan Habana, and directed by Raz de la Torre.

Don’t miss the romantic love story of “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, and follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter and visit the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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