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Thousands of crowds roared at the venue as SHOWTIME held its first season’s ultimate showdown. Its main hosts (Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Kim Atienza, Jugs Jugueta and teddy Corpuz) took the center stage with their amazing production numbers. It took a lot of guts and courage for Ann Curtis to sing “On the Wings of Love” live with harness and Kuya Kim’s once of a lifetime performance with his rendition of “Kiss”.  Everybody was caught by surprise when Ann Curtis flew up high at the middle of the song. The big event also marked the first ever reunion of former “hurados” who played a very significant and challenging role in choosing the best of the best for the season.

However, the highlights of the event were the breathtaking performances of the grand finalists. All the sacrifices and hardships they’ve been through just to reach the finals have paid off by how people screamed with joy and satisfaction. It was all worth watching. At the end of the show only one group prevailed that brought great impact to madlang people and the hurados.  The best of the best has been chosen and from wildcard XB Gensan Dance Group hailed as the 1st Showtime’s Grand Winner for this season garnered an average score of 9.875 from the judges.

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Showtime grand finalists are all set for the first ultimate showdown on July 24, 2010, Saturday at Ynares Sports Center, Antipolo City. This ultimate competition will showcase the best of Pinoy talent in dancing and their creativeness in doing stunts.

Among the finalists are as follows:

Kasibulan - Black Light Handmine Performers

Perlas ng Silangan - Street Dancing

Mortal Combat and the Showgays - Comedians and Dance Group

Beat Guys - Dance Group

Sensei - Dance Group

Savannah Kids Ballroom Dancers - Ballroom Group

Philippine Islands Assasin - Mixed Martial Arts Dance Group

E-Crew - Dance Group

Enlighten Black Theatre Group - Black Light Handmine Performers

Boys Unlimited Dancers - Dance Group

XB Gensan - Dance Group (Wild Card)

Pambansang “hurado” Vice Ganda is a bit sad since only one will be chosen among the finalists. This will be tough and challenging task for him being the resident judge of the show who witnessed every performances of the group. Nevertheless, reaching the grand finals itself is already a victory for many of the groups that qualified.

The winning group will receive a P1 million cash plus the title to be the 1st Showtime Grand Champion.

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The pilot episode of Noah has began unveiling each of its characters. The story started with how Gabriel’s (Piolo Pascual) fate changed in an accident brought by his job as a police officer. An accident which put him in coma and lost his 2 year old son Jacob (Zaijan Jaranilla). Out of desperation, his wife Ruth (Jodi Sta. Maria-Lacson) left and married a wealthy man Judah(Joem Bascon).

Five years after, Gabriel was brought back to consciousness and learned what he lost. His quest to bring back his family began and search for his lost son intensified whom he believed was still alive. Jacob wafted away to an isolated island called Noah and grew up with the Ungtas, a group of ape-like beings who live there. He was raised by the group’s leader Gideon(Nonie Buencamino) and Adah(Ana Capri) and renamed Eli.

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After their successful series of concerts last year 2009, two of the music industry pillars Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano will once again join forces as they will conquer the country for their “AS ONE” repeat concert.

The two concert icons’ sons (Ram and Robbie Nievera, Paolo and Gab Valenciano) will also do their stuffs as part of the show. Their respective talents will add more excitement as they would not just sing and dance as what their dads do, but will get more innovative in playing different musical instruments. This will definitely a must see event and worth looking forward to.

The most-awaited repeat concert by Mr. Pure Energy and the Concert King will be on July 16 at Araneta Coliseum. Aside from their upcoming concert, Nievera and Valenciano are also busy doing their own game show “Twist and Shout” during weekends.

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After Kris Aquino left the Kapamilya Sunday top rater showbiz talk show”The Buzz”,  people are looking forward as to who will vacate the spot and would equal or surpass what the queen of all media made for the said show. There are names coming out and speculations for several weeks. But was then revealed that not only one but two beautiful personalities will join Boy Abunda and KC Concepcion on the said talk show. Former beauty queen Charlene Gonzalez-Muhlach accepted the offer and said she’s ready to face the challenges ahead. For Charlene and Boy, working together is like a dream come true. Along with her is one of the sought actress and best TV host in her generation, none other than Toni Gonzaga. Toni is honored and privileged to work with Boy Abunda and to be part of the top rating talk show.

Aside from The Buzz’s new wonderful hosts, the show also introduced new interesting segments which include “TGIS” of Toni Gonzaga with her first one on one interview with Piolo Pascua, “EmBuzztigador” of Jobert Sucaldito with his investigation about veteran actor Dick Israel’s latest condition after he had a heat stroke, and “The Abunda Challenge” of Boy Abunda with Gretchen Barretto first on the hot seat.

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 ”Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo,” has finally concluded on July 9, 2010 after 6 months airing on primetime. The teleserye’s high ratings which continues to climb until the end speak of its success with the intention to entertain its viewers. The finale episode was filled with so much emotions and intimidation. The main antagonist “Ringo” played by Coco Martin was defeated and was killed by “Robbie” played by Gerald Anderson. Out of desperation on his mother’s death “Astrud” Jacklyn Jose, Ringo blinded by hatred took revenge that puts his life to end.

All’s well that ends well to both Celine (Kris Aquino) and Steve (Gabby Concepcion) who are back on each others arms with daughter Gwen (Kim Chiu) and Celine’s son Michael (Baby James).

Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo’s equal huge success with Tayong Dalawa then only means that Kim and Gerald who are the common factors between the two shows remain to be peerless teleserye topraters regardless of the story or to whom they worked with.

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The one and only ultimate heartthrob Piolo Pascual was cornered by KC Concepcion on latter’s morning show “Simply KC”. His first time guesting on the show was a chance to get to know more about him especially off cam. Piolo once dropped by to visit KC on the set, and now he’s lucky to be her special guest. And the most interesting part of it, PJ and KC bonded together on screen that made the audience super “kilig”. KC surely knows a lot about of PJ which apparently shows that they are indeed close.

PJ and KC opted to keep silent about the real state of their “relationship” to prevent wrong interpretations and judgments. Their goal was to protect their “relationship” through silence. But even without words and verbal confirmations, their actions and gestures speak of it.

The multi-talented actor is also promoting his latest upcoming Teleserye “NOAH” with child-actor Zaijan Jaranilla which will be aired on July 12, 2010.

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Multi-awarded actor and film director Cesar Montano is the recent special quest host in noontime show “WOWOWEE”. Cesar finally accepted the offer and started hosting on July 3, 2010.

Rumors have scattered that Cesar will be replacing Willie Revillame who is currently on indefinite leave. The former kept his silence about the issue since no confirmation as yet. However, he is open to the idea and and the possibility to take Willie’s post. It would be an honor for him to host a show like this and at the same time very challenging.

Montano hosted hit musical game show “Singing Bee” which stopped airing after he decided to run for governor in Bohol but lost the race.

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Award-winning Actress Angel Locsin once again regained the title as the number one sexiest woman in the world by FHM Philippines. Angel garnered 284,156 votes which hailed her to topping the said men’s magazine trailed behind ChritineReyes and Marian Rivera.

FHM Philippines’s Sexiest Woman top 10 of 2010:

1. Angel Locsin (284,156 votes)
2. Cristine Reyes (227,390 votes)
3. Marian Rivera (218,742 votes)
4. Iwa Moto
5. Angelica Panganiban
6. Katrina Halili
7. Regine Velasquez
8. Bangs Garcia
9. Ehra Madrigal
10. Jackie Rice

Angel blissfully thankful for all her angels (referring to her fans) who believes in her and voted her to get to the first spot for the second time around after 5 long years. She was first crowned as the sexiest woman in the world by FHM last 2005.

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After the extensive preparations, the ground is now set for the formal inauguration of President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III as newly elected President of the Republic of the Philippines along with his elected Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay. For the record, President Aquino III is the 7th leader who delivered his inaugural address at the Quirino Grand Stand in Manila.
The inauguration day has been declared holiday to give way for this special event dated June 30, 2010. People from all walks of life from all over the country and outside have come to witness this very historical event with thousands of crowd as expected at the venue. The theme of the inauguration is “Tagumpay ng Taumbayan, Panata sa Pagbabago” (The People’s Victory, An Oath for Change).

As the formal last day of the incumbent administration, outgoing President Gloria M. Arroyo was given honor as the head of the State rendered by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. President Arroyo is the 2nd leader with 9 years, 5 months and 10 days longest term of service in the Philippine Government.

Traditionally, the oath taking should be on 12:00 high noon, however, the inauguration proper started early than planned, President Aquino himself left his house in Time Street with his convoy on time. So to follow tradition, several performers first serenaded the elected President Aquino and Vice President-elect Binay while waiting for the exact time. It is also interesting to note that one of his closest rival Ex-President Joseph E. Estrada accepted the invitation and attended the inauguration.

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile once read the final official act of the 14th congress which officially proclaimed the newly elect Vice President Jejomar C. Binay and President Benigno C. Aquino III respectively. For the first time, the oath of office was administered by Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Conchita Carpio-Morales.

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