Author: Jeman Villanueva

“Moon of Desire” sexy actress Ellen Adarna goes completely nude on the cover Esquire Philippines April 2014 issue. The soon to be controversial cover,features a naked Ellen Adarna lying on the ground, with only the texts “Power,” “Love,” and “Pain” covering her private parts. An alternate cover shows a silhouette of the Kapamilya actress, who still appears to be nude, this time with the words “God,” “Sex,” and “Death” covering her. A blurb accompanying the cover reads “Search engine candy and social media mystery Ellen Adarna is a creature of her own making, an inexplicable phenomenon of desire. Everyone is dying to…

H&M and David Beckham will be launching this week its collaborative swimwear collection for summer 2014. The new David Beckham for H&M Swimwear Collection consists of three styles – boardshorts, swimshorts and trunks. As with the bodywear line, form, function, comfort and style all unite in the new swimwear range. The collection will launch from select H&M stores and online on May 22. Each silhouette in the collection is presented in three colorways, including navy, olive and white.

Five years after the death of the “King of Pop,” a posthumous Michael Jackson album is due for release this May. The announcement was posted on Michael Jackson’s Facebook Page last March 31 which already thrilled millions of his fans! His new album entitled XSCAPE, will be showcasing eight previously unreleased Michael Jackson songs. XSCAPE comes out May 13 and available for pre-order April 1. For more information, visit www.michaeljackson.com

It is undeniable that Kapamilya actor Richard Yap’s rise to fame has been quite monumental. From playing Papa Chen in the primetime soap Binondo Girl, Richard Yap is now known as the well-adored Ser Chief in the daytime “kiligserye” Be Careful with My Heart. His love story with Maya, played by Jodi Sta. Maria, has become the talk of the town and trending topic in various social media sites: from their first hug to their first kiss to their eventual marriage. It’s no wonder that the soap has been going strong in Philippine television for almost two years now (his show was launched…

Two of the adorable characters from “RIO 2” are here in the Philippines for a meet & greet in your favorite mall. Follow Nico and Mico on the following schedules: MARCH 28, SATURDAY Sta Lucia East – 12:30 – 1:30pm Robinsons Metroeast – 2:30 – 3:30pm SM Marikina – 5:00 – 6:00pm Eastwood City Walk – 7:30 – 8:30pm Eastwood Mall – 7:30 – 8:30pm MARCH 29, SUNDAY Moa Toy Kindom – 2:00 – 3:00pm Moa Department Store – 3:30 – 4:30pm SM Mall of Asia – 5:00 – 6:00pm Newport – 7:30 – 8:30pm APRIL 5, SATURDAY SM Megamall…

Summer is slowly kicking in!  Are you ready? No fuss! Solo’s Summer Collection 2014 is up to complete your summer essentials and set your summer vibes high! Solo’s Summer Collection 2014 is composed of wide-range swim wear pieces that cater to different types of young. Boasting variety of looks for Him and Her such as tribal prints, floral patterns, retro feels, and solid colors strategically placed on bandeau, bikini tops and high-waisted bottoms creating fun statement, the Summer Collection 2014 is sure to tick off your checklist complete with flattering cover ups and stylish eyewear for ladies and gents to…

With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get a move on and appreciate what the country has to offer. It’s also the perfect time to get ready for all the adventures that are well on the way—something that you can definitely do at the upcoming Great Outdoors Sale, where you can not only gear up for taking on the country’s natural wonders but also support and be proud of the Philippines through ABS-CBN’s merchandise featuring ABS-CBN Pintados, and the PINASmile and Choose Philippines campaigns. Featuring apparel and accessories that showcase what local wonders the country has,…

The past year saw walls being torn down in the local music scene, where songs and music videos went past what the Philippine audience is used to. When it comes to music, even borders between local television networks and record labels don’t seem to exist anymore. This year, not only the country’s top bands and musicians who are nominated for different awards will be part of putting together the Philippines’ biggest awards night for music—even showbiz’s stars who are dedicated fans and followers of the local music scene will be taking on the stage to show their support at the…

Aga Muhlach’s first stint as a game show host has proven to be a great success as the first season of TV5’s Let’s Ask Pilipinas received positive feedback and encouraging viewership ratings throughout its five-month extended run (with an extension of more than two months from its initial three-month season). Let’s Ask Pilipinas is TV5’s daily game show wherein the contestants are asked to answer survey-based questions where there are no right or wrong answers. A contestant just needs to predict the answer regarding various day-to-day situations as given by the majority of Pinoy respondents. A lucky contestant may take…

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) comes up with a catchy video info-graphic to help Filipinos understand more about their responsibility as taxpayers. The online video showcase how paying your taxes right is as easy as RFP — Register, File and Pay. This ads is part of the  “I love the Philippines, I pay my taxes right.” campaign.  For this year, the tax collection target for the country is P1.456T, that’s 1Trillion and 456Billion pesos for the entire Philippines. For a more detailed explanation all you have to do is go to the website http://knowyourtaxes.ph/ and click on the letters for the…

After more than two decades, stars of “Ang TV” will once again perform on one stage via the hit musical game show “The Singing Bee.” Antoinette Taus, Lindsay Custodio, Roselle Nava, and Gio Alvarez have already proven their talents, but do they also have what it takes to conquer Philippine television’s popular videoke challenge? Find out in “The Singing Bee’s” Thursday (Mar 27) episode this week.