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Filipino-Australian actor James Reid is not just into acting but he is also focused on music. In fact, Reid has come up with his own music label called "Careless Music" where he is the Chief Executive Officer and President. "I wanna have my own record label so that I can have my own creative freedom," said Reid, during an interview on Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "It started as an inside joke. A lot of people call me careless so I decided to use it." Reid is also up for several awards at the Myx Music Awards 2018 which will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on May 15. His song "The Life" directed by his girlfriend Nadine Lustre and Petersen Vargas has been nominated for Music Video of the Year. He is also nominated for Song of the Year (Cool Down), Artist of the Year, and Male Artist of the Year. The 24-year-old actor-singer said that he used to cook but not anymore. "That was my...

Newly crowned Mrs. Asia Pacific Tourism 2018 Mitzie Go Gil couldn't believe what a monk had told her days before she competed for the international pageant. "I attended an event and actress Ara Mina introduced me to a monk. Then the monk told me that he saw a vision where I would be holding a trophy or a torch in gold," said Gil during her homecoming and victory party in Pasig City recently. Gil, 40, said that she was surprised when the vision of the monk became a reality and she won Mrs. Asia Pacific Tourism 2018. "I didn't take his words seriously. In fact, I didn't tell him I was joining a beauty contest." She went home with a gold-plated trophy from the pageant. During her victory party, Gil encouraged married women to join the pageant that advocates women empowerment. "It's always an honor to represent the country and win for the Philippines in a pageant abroad. If I can do it, so can you," said Gil who won the crown ...

Matapos ang natagumpay na Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant na ginanap sa Smart Araneta Coliseum noong March 18, marami ang nagtatanong kung kaninong beauty camp nag-training si Catriona Gray ang magiging pambato ng Pilipinas sa darating na Miss Universe 2018 beauty pageant. Sa tutoo lang, idineklara na ni Gray na wala syang beauty camp na kinabibilangan. Isa syang independent candidate noong sumali sya sa Bb. Pilipinas contest. Sa mga hindi nakaka-alam, ang mga beauty camp sa ngayon ang mga nagte-train sa mga kandidata na sasabak sa mga beauty contest. Ilan sa pamosong beauty camp ay ang Aces and Queens ni Jonas Gaffud at Kagandahang Flores ni Rodgil Flores. Maraming beauty queen ang nag-train sa kanila at nag-uwi na ng korona mula sa mga prestihiyosong international beauty pageants. Sa Instagram pinasalamatan nya ang kanyang mga personal trainers pero ayaw raw nilang pabanggit ang mga pangalan nila. "To my angels who have dedicated their passion to training me but...

Kapamilya star Richard Gutierrez has finally reacted to reports that he was in shouting mode while he hosted the Bb. Pilipinas 2018 beauty pageant last March 18. Gutierrez, 34, gave his reaction in a post on Instagram on March 20. "It was an honor for me to host Binibining Pilipinas last Sunday with our queen, miss @piawurtzbach. Congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Catriona Gray who will represent our country in the upcoming miss universe beauty pageant; "To all of the beautiful women who were part of Bb. Pilipinas, congratulations on your amazing work! Now, allow me to clarify some issues; "First, the audio. What people might not know is that our audio system was perfect during rehearsals but as soon as I stepped on stage during the live show to do my opening spiels, the microphone kept turning off, this was edited out during the telecast; "All throughout the show, Pia & I couldn’t hear ourselves, that’s why I had to raise my voice a few tim...

Megastar Sharon Cuneta hit back at people who criticized her after she had private dinner with President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacanan last March 20. "I stopped explaining myself when I realized other people only understand  from their level of perception," said Cuneta on Instagram. Some netizens were surprised at the meeting especially when Cuneta's husband Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan belongs to the political opposition. Pangilinan is the current President of the Liberal Party. Cuneta said that Pangilinan was not bothered with the meeting at all. Joining Cuneta in the private dinner was her brother Chet. "My beloved only brother with the exact same DNA as mine, Chet, @chetdc9 finally met his idol and hero tonight. My Daddy was a good friend of the President’s. Kuya and I always find ways to make each other happy; "Tonight, I was not only happy and honored to have dinner with Pres. Duterte, but also to make my Kuya the happiest I’...

Box-office film director Cathy Garcia-Molina has confirmed that she is finally retiring from show business in 2019. "Yes I am. Matagal na actually ito. Every time I make films and every time they say I make people happy, alam ko na there are two children who are not, just because I am not with them," said Molina when asked if she was really retiring from the entertainment business, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS-CBN. "And these are the growing years of my kids, especially after my husband left.Parang ajko na lang ang meron sila. Hindi pa ako makapag-stay with them," Molina said. "Being a single mom it was hard because the kind of life that I want to give them, the kind of school that I want to send them to, it needed me to earn more. Hindi ko maiwan ang trabaho ko; "But I know things are happening for my children. Two months ago, I cannot tell this publicly. Pero meron nangyayari sa anak ko; "Right a...

Socialite and philanthropist  Peaches M. Oblena-Nasser has been appointed chairperson of the Mr. Universe Tourism 2018 contest as she promised to come up with the best production in this year's male pageant. Nasser is the president of the Legacy Group of Companies and Inner Wheel Club Philippines International. "Our theme for the Mr. Universe pageant will be fiesta since the Philippines is known for festivals. I told Gerald (Ortiz) that it's going to be full of banderitas outside the venue. There will be full force of fiesta theme," said Nasser during an interview at Kowloon House in Quezon City. She added: "Kung maganda 'yung production last year, this year is going to be the best production." Coinciding with Nasser's appointment was the crowning of Mr, Universe Tourism 2018 Ambassador Landjeet Karam. Nasser narrated how she became connected with the Mr. Universe Tourism contest. "Kasi napaka-simple kong tao, busy ako sa mga ...

Actress and television host Kris Aquino has left the country for a medical check up as she pointed out that she is not taking a social media break because of some negativity. "No, i’m not taking a social media break because of some negativity thrown my way...I have several health issues that need to be checked by specialists abroad," said Aquino on Instagram. "I owe all of you who support me in my digital endeavors to come back w/ answers & solutions so that i may continue functioning at my best, not just at work - but most especially for my kids," she said. But Aquino pointed out that her health issue is not terminal or life threatening. "Those who really can’t stand me, wag muna kayo magpa-party hindi pa life threatening or terminal ang condition ko," she said on IG. Aquino also said that she will continue to exercise her freedom of speech by posting on social media. "For those who say 'ignore them', 'dedmahin mo n...

A 24-year-old Filipino-Australian model earned the right to represent the Philippines in Miss Universe after she was crowned at the 55th Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City early Monday morning. Catriona Gray, of Albay, Bicol, has been a crowd favorite to win the coveted crown since Day 1 of the Bb. Pilipinas contest as she edged out 39 other girls for the title. Gray represented the Philippines in the 2016 Miss World beauty contest held in Maryland, USA where she finished in Top 5. It is rare for a Filipino beauty queen to compete in the Miss Universe pageant after she represented the country in its rival pageant Miss World. Loud cheers from fans of Gray echoed the Big Dome every time the Bicolana beauty queen-blogger appeared on stage. It is the second year in a row that a Bicolana will represent the country in Miss Universe. Last year, Miss Universe semi-finalist Rachel Peters represented Camarines Sur. Other Bicolan...

Tourism Promotions Board Chief Operating Officer Cesar Montano has honored 8 Filipino films that have showcased the beauty of the Philippines and have helped promote local tourism through movies. Movies honored were "Sakaling Hindi Makarating," directed by Ice Idanan and shot in Ilocos, Siquijor, Batanes; and Zamboanga; Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil's "Lakbay2Love," which showcases Timberland Heights and Benguet; "Camp Sawi," directed by Irene Villamor, set in Bantayan Island; "Patay na Si Hesus," directed by Victor Villanueva; "Apocalypse Child," set in Baler; "Siargao," directed by Paul Soriano, which showcases the island of the same name; "Requited," directed by Nerissa Picadizo, which features Mt. Pinatubo; and "Kiko Boksingero," directed by Thop Nazareno, shot it Baguio City. "Truly, we are in the midst of a growing phenomenon that is Film Tourism. Pilipino man o banyaga ay na-eengganyong du...