Daiana Menezes Brazilian sensation

Daiana Menezes, the Brazilian singing sensation with what I think is the most beautiful smile on Earth, was honored with a mini-concert by Eat Bulaga yesterday with a grand medley of songs.

Pilita Corrales 'I Say A Little Prayer'

Pilita Corrales, legendary Filipina singer and actress, sings her cover of 'I Say A Little Prayer' from her hit album 'This is Pilita'. For those of us under the age of 30, this was the popular song they were singing at the restaurant in the movie 'My Best Friend's Wedding' starring Julia Roberts.

Thanks to Roy Royce.

Howie Dorough Philippines

Sarah Geronimo met Howie Dorough of the US boy band Backstreet Boys who arrived in Manila, Tuesday, September 23rd to record a music video with her and help promote her newest album entitled "Just Me."

Howie Dorough and Sarah singing 'I'll Be There' on ASAP 08 yesterday. Howie also talked to Toni and Billy about his godmother being Filipina.

Howie Dorough and Sarah Interview TV Patrol

In an interview with the two, Geronimo and Dorough revealed that it was their first time to meet since they recorded their song “I'll Be There” separately.

"Actually this is the first time I got to meet Howie. We didn't record together," Geronimo said.

"Unfortunately that time I was in between Backstreet Boys tours and I had a very short time to do it. So, Christian de Walden actually came to me in Orlando where I was back home with my family for a couple days off and I recorded my vocals there. I already heard her sing on it and I was already singing with her on the demo," Dorough said.

Dorough said that he is very happy to do a project with Geronimo.

"She's a lovely lady. When I was asked about doing a project with her about four or five months ago by Christian de Walden I was very honored. I went online and I checked out on the internet and realized that she's a huge superstar here and around the world," he said.
"I was in Canada for Backstreet Boys on tour just a month ago in two different areas. I was at a different place where I bumped into some people from the Philippines and I said I was going to the Philippines they said 'ah for vacation' and I said 'I'm actually working with a girl name Sarah Geronimno' and they said 'Oh Sarah Geronimo!'. She's very popular, very, very famous around the world," said Dorough.

The male singer said that he finds Geronimo to be a very humble and sweet girl, while Geronimo confirmed her admiration for the Backstreet Boy.

"I'm a big, big fan super. Very happy. Isn't it obvious that I'm very happy. Happy and honored to work with you Howie Dorough," said Geronimo.

She said that it's actually another dream come true for her to be working with Dorough.

"I can't believe before I'm just listening to my walkman.... 'I want it that way'. Another dream comes true. I've only daydreamed about this and I never thought this would happen," Geronimo said.

Geronimo asked Dorough to try and eat the best Filipino dishes like chicken adobo, pork adobo, sinigang and kare-kare.

Dorough who just got married said that he will take time to try the dishes with his lovely wife. He said he hopes that he could go back to the country for another project.

"You have beautiful islands and people. We're here last time for our tour two or three years ago. I would love to come here and do more projects in the future," he said.

Before the interview ended Geronimo and Dorough invited the people to grab a copy of "Just Me."

"I think this album is a great album. It has original songs and I'm hoping everybody will get a copy of 'Just me,'" Geronimo said.

Geronimo and Dorough will have a music video of their song "I'll Be There."

On Sunday they will be together for autograph signing and a show at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Geronimo, who started her career by joining a singing contest on television, has her next concert dubbed as "The Next One" set on November 8.

"The Next One" is directed by Johnny Manahan with Louie Ocampo as the musical director.

Aside from her weekly performances on the entertainment show, ASAP ’08, viewers can also watch Geronimo in her out-of-town shows.

ABS-CBN

Celine Dion and Charice on Oprah

Celine Dion suprised Charice Pempengco on Oprah Winfrey today Sept. 9 with a special live satellite transmission, and the Canadian singer also invited the young Filipina songstress to perform with her live at her concert next week at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This was a huge deal for Charice, as Celine is her idol. Hit producer David Foster, Andrea Bocelli, and Michael Buble were also featured in the show to support Charice. The crew of the show visited Charice's hometown in the Philippines, and aired her life story. For those in Los Angeles who missed the episode, my tiVo says it will re-air this Sunday at 11:35 p.m. on ABC. I was able to record it in widescreen HDTV on my dvd recorder, which was amazing seeing the Philippines right in front of me in high def, so make sure you turn that option on on your DVR, dvd recorder, or video card when you record it.

Bamboo's 'Kailan', New Album

Bamboo's 'Kailan' is the Music Video of the Week. The band has embarked on it's world tour this month to promote their new album coming out September 19. The performance above is from their San Diego concert 3 days ago.

Miss Ganda's 'Payong'

Miss Ganda's Payong is the Music Video of the Week. People can say what they want, but the girl who sings it is beautiful and sings great, and the Tagalog translation is amazing, and it has struck a chord among the Philippine public becoming one of the most requested songs on radio. The video above is from the live taping of the music video.

Rogelio dela Rosa and Rosa Rosal 'Sarung Banggi' 1947

Rogelio de la Rosa as Fernando Flores singing the title song of the Filipino motion picture "Sarung Banggi"(One Evening -LVN Films 1947) to Rosa Rosal, as his girlfriend Marina (Mila del Sol) and the rest of his friends back in Bicol listen in on their radio. At the end of his song number, Fernando dedicates his song to the woman who has inspired him the most, but it's not who you might have expected...
Thanks to happyslix.
The legendary Rosa Rosal was portrayed by Iza Calzado in a recent episode of Magpakailanman. Rosa's daughter is the also stunningly beautiful Toni Rose Gayda of Eat Bulaga.

Carmen Rosales and Rogelio de la Rosa
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Carmen Rosales was dubbed the "Greta Garbo" of the Philippines. She was the highest paid actress of her time. One of her unforgetable movies was "Maalaala Mo Kaya" together with Rogelio De La Rosa, under Sampaguita Pictures. Her career started in the 1930's and she stayed in pictures until 1965 in her last movie "Gintong Recuerdo". She received her first FAMAS Best Actress Award in 1953. She died on December 11 1991, at the age of 73. Original photo thanks to San Miguel de Mayumo.

Julio Iglesias Jr. Nuevo Album

Julio Jr, son of Filipina journalist Isabel Preysler, has a new album coming out, and he performed a concert in Naves, Asturias, Spain this past August 4. Here he is singing one of my favorite songs from his previous album, 'Ojos Negros' (Black Eyes).
Julio Iglesias Jr. talks about his Filipino heritage to Interview Magazine USA

Y es que son sus ojos negros
(And it's your black eyes)
que me hacen temblar noches sin final
(That make me tremble all the endless nights)

Sampaguita's 'Bonggahan'

Sampaguita's 'Bonggahan' is the Music Video of the Week. The Reyna of Rock and Roll.
Lyrics after the jump.

Bonggahan

Panahon na para magsaya
Forget mo na ang problema
Pa-dance dance, para sumigla
Rock 'n' roll hanggang umaga
Wa ko type ang magpa-cry cry
Type ko ay todo bigay
Kaya join na lang kayo
Let's all have a good time.

Refrain
Di ko say na magwala ka
Ang say ko lang ay magpabongga ka
Stop ka na sa pagdurusa
Ride ka lang sa problema.

Di ko trip ang magpasabog
Hate na hate ko ang matulog
Trip ko lang na umiksena
Heto ay sobrang pilya
Wag ka say na lang, kumadre
Bow ka lang ng bow
Pa-sing sing ka lang
Para ikaw ay sumaya.

Repeat Refrain & 1st verse

Kaya join na lang kayo
Let's all have a good time
Kaya join na lang kayo
Let's all have a good time.

Pilita Corrales, ¡Bravo Filipino!

Pilita Corrales and Celeste Legaspi performed at the ¡Bravo Filipino! Music Celebration for the Filipinas Heritage Library last week. Ms. Corrales sang her hit songs 'Kapantay ng Langit' and 'Minsan Minahal'. Also singing with the divas were Rachel Alejandro, Gian Magdangal, Jan Nieto, and Frenchie Dy.

During this video where they were honoring world famous musicians and artists of Filipino descent, they left out quite a few world famous artists: Enrique Iglesias, Junior and his daughter Shaila Durcal, also a singer, Mig Ayesa, Lalaine, Miranda Cosgrove of iCarly, and Kirk Hammett of Metallica.
And Vanessa Hudgens especially, pictured here with her mom and sister.

Vanessa Hudgens Sexy Wallpapers

Vanessa Hudgens has revealed to Glamour magazine in it's June 2008 issue the inspiration behind her sultry new image, explaining that she dresses to look “sexy.”Download FREE Vanessa Hudgens Wallpapers

The “High School Musical” star, which admits to being “Christian Louboutin freak,” revealed that she’s prepared to splash the cash when it comes to looking good.

In the June issue of Glamour magazine, she revealed, “If something’s cool and funky and I like it, it doesn’t matter how much it costs that a great dress makes her feel “feminine and sexy - just how a girl should!”

If looking sexy is Vanessa Hudgens’ goal, then she may want to re-think her style icons, which include fashion-flop Victoria Beckham.
Vanessa Hudgens revealed that she looks up to “Mary-Kate Olsen, Victoria Beckham and Nicole Richie” because “[They] have fun with fashion.”

Michelle Branch's 'Everywhere' Music Video

Michelle Branch's 'Everywhere' is the music video of the week.

Karaoke lyrics and bio after the jump.

Turn it inside out so I can see
The part of you that's drifting over me
And when I wake you're never there
But when I sleep you're everywhere
You're everywhere

Just tell me how I got this far
Just tell me why you're here and who you are
'Cause every time I look
you're never there
And every time I sleep
you're always there

'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know
that makes me believe
I'm not alone
I'm not alone

I recognize the way you make me feel
It's hard to think that
you might not be real
I sense it now, the water's getting deep
I try to wash the pain away from me
Away from me

'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know
that makes me believe
I'm not alone
I'm not alone

I am not alone
Whoa, oh, oooh, oh

And when I touch your hand
It's then I understand
The beauty that's within
It's now that we begin
You always light my way
I hope there never comes a day
No matter where I go
I always feel you so

'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know
that makes me believe
I'm not alone
'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I catch my breath
it's you I breathe
You're everything I know
that makes me believe
I'm not alone

You're in everyone I see
So tell me
Do you see me?

Michelle Jacquet Branch-Landau (born July 2, 1983) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. She made her debut in 2000, and released the platinum-selling albums The Spirit Room and Hotel Paper in August 2001 and June 2003 respectively. During this period, she collaborated with Santana on the single "The Game of Love", which won a Grammy Award. In 2004, she formed the musical duo The Wreckers with fellow musician Jessica Harp. Michelle Branch will release her fourth solo album, Everything Comes and Goes, in the summer of 2008.

Biography

Early life and solo career

Michelle was born seven weeks premature in Phoenix, Arizona on July 2, 1983, and was named after the Beatles' song "Michelle". Though the surname Branch is French, her father is of Irish ancestry while her mother was born in the Netherlands; her maternal grandmother was a Dutch Indonesian and was held by the Japanese in an internment camp during World War II, while her maternal grandfather was French and Indonesian.[1] She has an older half-brother, David, and a younger sister, Nicole.

Branch started taking voice lessons at a local university when she was 8 years old. She received a guitar for her fourteenth birthday from her uncle. She locked herself in her room and taught herself chords; within a few days she had composed her first song. She focused on the arts during high school, and was writing songs extensively. She attended Sedona Red Rock High School in Sedona but with the support of her parents, decided to continue her high school education through homeschooling, which allowed her to follow her dreams of becoming a singer-songwriter. She had begged her parents to allow her to leave regular high school, and one night at dinner she asked why she had to go back to school, and to her surprise, her father replied with, "Yeah, why does she?" She played at clubs for years and released her debut album Broken Bracelet independently in 2000.

She signed a record deal with Maverick Records while opening for Hanson in December 2000. Her first album under Maverick, The Spirit Room, was released in August 2001 and went on to sell over one million copies in the U.S. The single "Everywhere" became a worldwide top-twenty hit, and was followed by the U.S. top-ten hit "All You Wanted" and the top-forty single "Goodbye to You". Branch was frequently compared (both positively and negatively) to other singer-songwriters like Norah Jones, Avril Lavigne, and Vanessa Carlton who rose to prominence at around the same time as she. In 2002 Branch was the lead vocalist on Carlos Santana's song "The Game of Love", which became her first single to reach the U.S. top five; it went on to win a Grammy Award for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals".

In 2003, she released her second full-length album, Hotel Paper, which became her second RIAA-certified platinum album but was met with mixed reviews. The lead single "Are You Happy Now?" became another top-twenty hit for Branch in the U.S., but follow-up singles "Breathe" and "'Til I Get over You" failed to achieve substantial success. In June 2004 she hosted MTV's Faking the Video alongside Nick Lachey and JC Chasez.[2]

Branch married her bass player, Teddy Landau, 19 years her senior, in Mexico on May 23, 2004. On August 3, 2005, Branch gave birth to a 7 lb (3.2 kg). 12oz. (3.5 kg) baby girl named Owen Isabelle.

In late 2007, Branch sold her home in a Southern California gated community.[3] Branch purchased a home in the elite Belle Meade neighbourhood of Nashville in January 2008.[4]

The Wreckers

In July 2005, Branch announced the completion of an album with country singer Jessica Harp. The longtime friends and collaborators were dubbed "The Homewreckers" as a joke by Branch's husband, and they shortened it to The Wreckers. The album combined Branch's pop-rock sensibility with Harp's country-folk style. The album was originally due for release in June 2005 but was delayed because of promotional reasons surrounding Branch's pregnancy.

One of the songs Branch co-wrote with Harp for the album was featured on the original soundtrack to the WB television teen drama One Tree Hill. Branch and Harp made a brief appearance as themselves on One Tree Hill, and then went on a month-long concert tour with Gavin DeGraw. Branch has sung on the television shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer (in the episode "Tabula Rasa") and Charmed (in the episode "Centennial Charmed").

Branch closed down the message boards for The Wreckers' official website in December 2005 after being displeased by comments posted there.

The Wreckers' first single, "Leave the Pieces", was released in February 2006; the album Stand Still, Look Pretty was released that May. During this period, they joined country music stars Rascal Flatts and Gary Allan on a sold out U.S. tour.

In December 2006, the Wreckers were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for the song "Leave the Pieces".

Branch has written songs for other artists, including one for Mandy Moore's 2007 album Wild Hope. As of 2006, her biggest hits ("Everywhere", "All You Wanted", and "Are You Happy Now?") continue to be played in recurrent rotation on CHR and Hot AC radio stations.

As of early August 2007, Branch and Jessica Harp announced on the band's official message board that they were putting the band on hold while they went forward with solo albums. Branch and Harp have confirmed however that they remain good friends.

Everything Comes and Goes

On October 31, 2007, Branch announced that she was working on a new solo album. MTV has confirmed that the album will debut in summer 2008, followed by a tour.

On April 10, 2008, at her first solo concert in almost 4 years, Branch announced the title of her fourth studio album to be Everything Comes and Goes.

Musical style

Branch writes or co-writes all of her own material (except "The Game of Love"), and her music influences are the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Aerosmith, Patsy Cline, Cat Stevens, Stevie Nicks and Joni Mitchell.[citation needed] While her musical tastes lean more toward older musicians, she also enjoys contemporary bands such as Incubus, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Metallica, and Silverchair and current songwriters including Lisa Loeb, Sheryl Crow, and Patty Griffin. She has also expressed her admiration for classical music,[5] as well as older country music.[6][7]

Branch owns over fourteen guitars but mainly uses a Gibson Hummingbird after retiring her famous blue Taylor 614ce in 2002. In addition to the guitar, Branch plays instruments such as the piano, drums and mandolin.

Branch enjoys playing the Hummingbird more for live performances and recordings due to the fact that the sound quality is better than the Taylor. As of 2006, she has also been using an electric guitar during live performances of songs such as "Tennessee" and "Cigarettes."

Discography

Main article: Michelle Branch discography

Albums

* 2000: Broken Bracelet
* 2001: The Spirit Room
* 2003: Hotel Paper
* 2008: Everything Comes and Goes

Singles

from The Spirit Room

* 2001: "Everywhere"
* 2002: "All You Wanted"
* 2002: "Goodbye to You"

from Santana's Shaman

* 2002: "The Game of Love" (Santana featuring Michelle Branch)

from Hotel Paper

* 2003: "Are You Happy Now?"
* 2003: "Breathe"
* 2004: "One of These Days"
* 2004: "'Til I Get Over You"

from Santana's All That I Am

* 2005: "I'm Feeling You" (Santana featuring Michelle Branch and The Wreckers)

Filmography

* 2002: The Hot Chick (as DJ at dance club)

She also appeared in the episode "Tabula Rasa" of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as a guest singer.

In the episode "Centennial Charmed" of the show Charmed, she appeared as a guest singer for Piper's club, P3. She has also made appearances on One Tree Hill with friend Jessica Harp as The Wreckers.

She appeared as Lesley Gore on the NBC television show American Dreams.

Her song "Breathe" appears in Sex and the City, episode 82 "The Catch", where Carrie tries a catch on the trapeze but falls.

Branch has many music videos of her own songs. She often plays on a guitar or holds other objects during these videos, because of her tendency to (as her director described it) "have no clue what to do with her hands."

Her hit "Everywhere" is also in American Pie 2, while "You Set Me Free" was featured in Just Married.

References

1. ^ Mike Kai (November 25, 2003). A Conversation with Michelle Branch. asianconnections.com.
2. ^ http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/stars%20team%20up%20for%20new%20prank%20show Contactmusic.com Retrieved on 04-13-07
3. ^ "Singer, songwriter and guitarist Michelle Branch sells her five-bedroom, 5,296-square-foot (492.0 m²) house in Calabasas, CA for $2.94M; now lives in Nashville, TN", Big Time Listings, 2007-11-07. Retrieved on 2008-02-05.
4. ^ Wood, E. Thomas. "Headline homes: Nashville's top 10 sales, January 2008", NashvillePost.com accessdate=2008-02-05, 2008-02-05.
5. ^ [1] Rolling Stone magazine, 6/17/03 Retrieved on 02-24-08
6. ^ SingerUniverse Magazine - The Wreckers article
7. ^ CMT.com : Marty Robbins : The Wreckers Won't Stand Still

Sam Milby Leaving Showbiz?

Sam Milby when he gets tired of showbiz."Actually, gusto kong bumalik sa college, tapusin ang college. I want to take up Psychology. Pero hindi ko lang alam kung ano ang gagawin ko. Parang ngayon, I'm getting into a little business. Build and sell ngayon," said Sam to the media.
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Marian Rivera Wallpaper Dyesebel

Marian Rivera stars with Dingdong Dantes on 'Dyesebel', currently the top rating program in the country. She is also 'the hottest dance señorita' of the Philippines, and performed her hit 'Chiquita' from her platinum album 'Marian Rivera Dance Hits' on SOP this past Sunday. Superstar Rufa Mae Quinto even joined her in her performance.
Download FREE Dyesebel Wallpaper 1
Download FREE Dyesebel Wallpaper 2 'Chiquita, you taste like love!'
is one of the hottest lines in the Chiquita song, but unless you speak Spanish or Creole Spanish, it flew over your head since it was sung in Spanish, so since I understand Spanish fluently, I've translated the entire song for you. It's a bit racy, actually, with a lot of sexual innuendo.
Watch Official Chiquita Music Video

Chiquita
English translation after the jump.
Chorus:
How much love Chichiquita (fresh)
For this pretty girl (crazy)
How much love Chichiquita (rose)
You're what love tastes like
You're so hot, Chichiquita (fresh)
When you move really sexy (crazy)
How much love for this girl (rose)
You're what love tastes like

I want a girl
The pretty girl
I want us to have a crazy time
In the kitchen
Dance girl

Verse 1:
Chichiquita is a very pretty girl
And the guys always like to look at her
The maldita only likes to dance the cha cha
My chiquita of love

Chichiquita is a very hot girl
She's stronger than boiling water
You want her badly
Ay Chichiquita, it's hot!

Verse 2:
Chichiquita I ask you with affection
Do you feel like smoking a cigarillo?
You stare at her, but you don't talk to her
What a little boy you are!
Ay Chichiquita, what pain!

Ay guys look into her eyes
She dances all the night
And she feels alright
Bye bye chachacha is like
Chichiquita, the queen of chachacha
Chichiquita, she's beautiful

Special thanks to fellow Marianknight Serenemy for sharing her Dyesebel notebook pictures with everyone!

Isabel Preysler 20 años aniversario Hola

Isabel Preysler recently celebrated her 20 year anniversary with Miguel Boyer, and appeared on the cover of Hola magazine for April 2008, and celebrated her anniversary 1 million Euros richer, as that's how much Hola paid her for the exclusive.

Now that's what I call 'Filipina power'.
Isabel Preysler celebra su 20 aniversario de casada con una exclusiva mientras su hija Chábeli acude a un programa de televisión a contar lo mal que los pasó con el divorcio de sus padres, su madre posa con su marido y sus dos hijas en Hola!

Impecabel, como siempre. Con una sonrisa de anuncio y un estilismo casual de lo más estudiado, la reina de las revistas de corazón Isabel Preysler ha decidido celebrar su vigésimo aniversario de boda posando junto a su marido Miguel Boyer, en la revista Hola! La exclusiva, millonaria, consta de un amplio reportaje fotográfico en el que la pareja se mira embelesada y cuenta que cada día está más enomarada. Además, entre las fotos se puede ver a sus dos hijas Tamara y Ana en una isla caribeña.

La ex mujer de Julio Iglesias parece estar más joven que hace treinta años y es que la cirugía y el photoshop ayudan a la diva a seguir siendo una de las mujeres más envidiadas y elegantes del mundo.

Mientras, su hija mayor Chábeli ha acudido a un programa de Televisión Española para recordar la separión de sus padres. La joven de 38 años pretende tener otro hijo para el 2009 y confiesa que le gusta venir a España (ella vive en Miami) de vez en cuando para ver a su familia.

New Kids On The Block Boston KISS Concert

New Kids On The Block concert tickets to their East Coast concerts, Boston, and Chicago have already sold out, and they've added dates to their US tour. They also recently performed at the popular annual Zootopia concert in New York on the 17th with Miley Cyrus, Jesse McCartney and the Jonas Brothers. Watch the concert:

Part 1: Step by Step, Click, Please Don't Go Girl, Right Stuff

Part 2: Summertime with fireworks!

Part 3: Audience sings 'Happy Birthday' to Jordan Knight
Then they returned to their hometown Boston to perform at the Kiss Concert, along with the Jonas Brothers, Maroon 5, and Gwen Stefani. Watch the entire May 18 concert right here:

Part 1: Step by Step, Hangin Tough, Please Don't Go Girl, Right Stuff

Part 2: Summertime

Part 3: Tonight

Charice Pempengco on Sharon Cuneta

Charice Pempengco on Sharon Cuneta's weekly show.

Charice has also appeared on Ellen Degeneres, Oprah Winfrey, and Paul O' Grady.

Billy Crawford on ASAP '08

Billy Crawford is arriving in Manila next week to start his work in ABS-CBN. Aside from hosting Pinoy Dream Academy, he will also be part of ASAP '08.

Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby, Lolit Solis Scandal

Lolit Solis learns another life's lesson as she reaches 61 this May, and it has to do with Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby.

"Mabuti na sa part ni Piolo at Sam na pinatagal nila ito kasi na-realize ko talaga yung mistake sa parte ko. At least, nalaman ko talaga na mabubuti silang tao. Kaya maganda din ang nangyari, at least may natutunan din akong leksyon," says Lolit Solis.

Talent manager and columnist Lolit Solis has always said that if Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby were to file a letter of desistance, she will also take back what she wrote in her October 15, 2007 article in Pilipino Star Ngayon about her "Sofitel eyewitness account."



Looking back, Lolit reported that she saw Piolo and Sam whispering to each other at the poolside of Sofitel Hotel on October 12, 2007. In reaction to Lolit's report, Piolo and Sam slapped her with a P12- million libel case.



After seven months, Lolit retracted her statements in the article, saying, "There's no factual basis on my article which came out. I am extremely sorry for dragging the names of Sam Milby and Piolo Pascual. I am sorry for the hurt and embarrassment I've caused."



Last Wednesday, May 14, the exchange deal between the two parties was finally agreed. Together with Pilipino Star Ngayon entertainment editor Veronica Samio, Lolit signed the short statement of retraction at the special hearing of Branch 55 of the Manila Regional Trial Court, in front of presiding Judge Jose A. Medoza. Sam and Piolo subsequently filed an affidavit of desistance, dropping the libel case on the spot.



Piolo said he realized that it was good thing the case didn't end badly. Sam agreed by saying that he did not want to see Lolit in jail and that he was really happy and thankful that all ended well.



In a previous PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) report, it was said that Seiko films producer Robbie Tan was the key figure in easing the tension between the two camps. Robbie is reportedly close to Joji Alonso, Sam and Piolo's lawyer.



But after so many months, how come Lolit retracted her story only now?



"Siyempre noong una, ang feeling, di ba, na tama ako, tama ang ginagawa ko? Then, later on, after seven months, na-realize ko na baka nga mali. Yun, kaya ako, apologetic ako, nagso-sorry ako. Nagpapasalamat ako na naging understanding sila [Piolo and Sam]. Ipinakita talaga nila na Christians sila. Siguro, na-realize nila na kawawa naman yung 61 years old, umaakyat sa fourth floor ng walang elevator. Na-realize ko talaga na mababait silang tao."



Lolit also told Piolo and Sam, "Thank you talaga. Kung kailangan ninyo ang tulong ko, may maitutulong ako."



For all her age and experience, Lolit admitted that she still learned something valuable from this ordeal.



"Mabuti na sa part ni Piolo at Sam na pinatagal nila ito kasi na-realize ko talaga yung mistake sa parte ko. At least, nalaman ko talaga na mabubuti silang tao. Kaya maganda din ang nangyari, at least may natutunan din akong leksyon," said Lolit.



Later on StarTalk, Lolit celebrated her 61st birthday—her actual birthday is on May 21. The lady who orchestrated the 1994 Manila Filmfest scam has learned another lesson in life with this incident involving Piolo and Sam.



She said, "Thankful ako, kasi ilang beses na akong nakagawa ng kasalanan, e. Ilang beses na akong nakagawa ng pagkakamali. Pero every time na nakakagawa ako ng pagkakamali, may mga taong sumusuporta sa akin. May mga taong nasa likod ko, pinapalakas ang loob ko.



"Akala ko noon, wala na ako pagkatapos ng scam. And yet, dahil sa suporta ng mga alaga ko, mga tao sa industriya na naging kaibigan ko, nalagpasan ko 'yon. 'Eto rin, napansin ko, nagkaroon ng polarizing. May naniniwala kay Piolo at Sam, may naniniwala sa akin. Pero in the end, ang mahalaga, sabi ko nga, may mga laban na ipaglalaban mo nang patayan. Pero may mga laban na, bakit ko ba ipinaglalaban 'to wala namang kakuwenta-kuwenta?



"At 61 years old, sabi nga ni Joey [de Leon], parang hindi na bagay na pumpunta ako sa mga hotel. Nangangako ako, hindi na ako papasok ng hotel!" she ended in jest. PEP

New Kids On The Block Today Show Videos

New Kids On The Block have returned and are as popular as ever as thousands of screaming fans nearly caused a riot in New York City to watch their live long awaited reunion concert on NBC's The Today Show this Friday morning. Even the pouring rain and the freezing cold of 8 degrees Celsius didn't stop the fans' dedication as the streets of New York were packed for this once in a lifetime event.

NKOTB interview, and performance of their #1 hit ' Tonight'

NKOTB perform new single 'Summertime'
The tickets to their Toronto concert sold out in 4 minutes, and tickets to the Chicago, Boston, and East Coast concerts reportedly sold out within 10 minutes after opening the sale to the public. To keep up with popular demand, they have added a list of tour dates to their upcoming tour. A full list after the jump. New Kids On The Block billboard in Times Square, New York City.


Fri 9/19 Toronto, ON Air Canada Center
Sat 9/20 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Sun 9/21 Toronto, ON Air Canada Center
Tue 9/23 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
Wed 9/24 Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Fri 9/26 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
Sat 9/27 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Hotel and Casino Event Center
Sun 9/28 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
Tue 9/30 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun
Thu 10/2 Washington DC Verizon Center
Fri 10/3 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
Sat 10/4 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena
Wed 10/8 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
Fri 10/10 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
Sat 10/11 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay
Mon 10/13 Phoenix, AZ US Airways Center
Thu 10/16 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Fri 10/17 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
Sun 10/19 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Tue 10/21 Minneapolis, MN Xcel Energy Center
Wed 10/22 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center
Fri 10/24 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena
Sat 10/25 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
Mon 10/27 New York City, NY Madison Square Garden
Wed 10/29 Atlanta, GA Gwinnett Center
Sat 11/1 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center
Sun 11/2 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
Wed 11/5 Philadelphia, PA Spectrum
Tue 11/11 Kansas City, KS Sprint Center
Fri 11/14 Denver, CO Broomfield Event Center
Sat 11/15 Salt Lake City, UT E Center
Mon 11/17 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
Fri 11/21 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place
Sat 11/22 Seattle, WA Tacoma Dome
Sun 11/23 Portland, OR Rose Garden Arena
Wed 11/26 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena
***** DATES AND CITIES SUBJECT TO CHANGE *****

For Philippine fans, there's still hope as Donnie revealed today that they'll be touring the world, but they're doing it based on demand, so if you want them to come to Asia, visit their official website and they ask a question 'Where do you want NKOTB to tour?' and answer Manila or Cebu, or wherever you are in the world, of course.