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Pilipinas Got Talent on ABS- CBN

ABS-CBN announced their recently acquired licence to air the Pinoy Version of the Britain’s Got Talent which is dubbed as Pilipinas Got Talent.

Before PGT, TV5 is already airing a show named Talentadong Pinoy which has a very similar format when compared to British Got Talent.

According to reports, Kris Aquino will be the host of the talent show but as to the Jurors, will it be a surprising set? Pilipinas Got Talent will air in 2010 on the Philippines largest TV Network – ABS-CBN.

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Kris Aquino Plans To Have Wedding Ceremony at the Manaoag Shrine

Kris Aquino and James Yap have been married civilly however the couple still wants to get married in a church. This is what the late president and mother of Kris, Cory Aquino wanted before she died a month ago. Kris is planning to have the wedding at the Manaoag Shrine in Pangasinan. According to Kris, they have already visited the shrine when they were still on their third month together. But with the recent death of her mom, it would be impossible for them to get married this year. They would have to wait after one year for the “babang luksa”.

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Noynoy Aquino’s Rumored Girlfriend

Noynoy Aquino has always been silent about his relationships. The popular ones the public know about were broadcasters Korina Sanchez and Bernadette Sembrano. He was also rumored to be dating sexy actress Barbara Milano but Noynoy has never confirmed about them.  He’s still single at 49 but there are rumors that he has a girlfriend named Shalani Soleded who is a councilor in Valenzuela City. She went to the wake of former President Cory Aquino but stayed at the back of the limelight. Sometimes she would sit beside Noynoy’s sister Kris.

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“Last Supper No. 3″ Won Best Film in Cinemalaya

Cinemalaya Cinco awards night was held today, Sunday at the CCP Main Theater. The awards night also marks the end of the 10 day showcasing of the Cinemalaya contenders.

“Last Supper No. 3″ won Best Film in Cinemalaya while “Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe” and “Colorum” both won the special jury award. Lou Veloso won the Best Actor award for his portrayal in “Colorum” and Ina Feleo won the best actress award for her portrayal in “Sanglaan”.

On the other hand, “Bonsai” won the Best Short Film.

Below is the complete list of winners for the 5th Cinemalaya Film Festival:

Best film: “Last Supper No. 3″
Special Jury Award: “Ang Panggagahasa kay Fe” and “Kolorum”
NETPAC Award: Baseco Boys
National Council for Children’s Television: “Dinig Sana Kita”
Audience Choice: “Dinig Sana Kita”

Best Director: GB San Pedro (Astig)
Best Actress: Ina Feleo (Sanglaan)
Best Actor: Lou Veloso (Colorum)
Best Supporting Actress: Tessie Tomas (Sanglaan)
Best Supporting Actor: Arnold Reyes (Astig)

Best Screenplay: “Nerseri”
Best Cinematography: “24K”
Best Production Design: “Mangatyanan”
Best Editing: “Astig”
Best Musical Score: “Dinig Sana Kita”
Best Sound Recording: “Astig”

Best Short Film: “Bonsai”
Special Jury Award: “Blogog”
Audience Choice (shorts): “Tatang”
Best Director (shorts): Dexter Cayanes (Musa)
Best Screenplay (shorts): “Behind Close Doors”

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Stage Being Built for Madonna’s Tour Collapsed, 1 Dead

Madonna’s stage collapsed while it is being built for her tour in Marseille, France. One person was killed and injured 6 workers. Madonna felt sad about this news. Her statement goes: “My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families, along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news.”

The fire brigade is already investigating the cause of the accident. Until now the cause of the accident is still unknown.

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Rachel Ray Underwent Vocal Chord Surgery

Lifestyle host Rachel Ray underwent a vocal chord surgery. The host has been struggling to correct this situation since last yer. If you’ve noticed her when she hosts in her show, her voice eventually deteriorates towards the end of the show. She was advised by her doctor to undergo benign cyst surgery to correct the problem.

As of this moment, she has been resting in her home. All she needs to do is to rest her voice for a while.

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