Mariel Rodriguez Transfers to TV 5

It's official. Mariel Rodriguez, one of the hosts of the ABS-CBN noon time show is gonna jump over da bakod to TV 5. She acknowledge that it's ABS that gives her break and the exposures that made what she is now.

Rodriguez humbly acknowledged the fact that ABS-CBN played a big role in her career. In line with this, she also took the opportunity to thank everyone in the Kapamilya network.

Among the notable people she cited were ABS-CBN Chairman Gabby Lopez, President Charo Santos-Concio, Channel Head Cory Vidanes, TV Entertainment Head Linggit Tan and Corporate Communications Head Bong Osorio.

She also extended her sincerest gratitude to director Lauren Dyogi and "King of Talk" Boy Abunda who paved the way towards her big break.

“Direk lauren was the one who interviewed me when I was still in channel 7. Then direk lauren got me in his unit. I remember what tito boy told me when he said I was going to do pbb (Pinoy Big Brother)... Tito boy said 'mariel its not a lot of money but you are gna get the exposure of a lifetime' that's what tito boy told me. I never forgot.”

Rodriguez admitted that leaving ABS-CBN was a tough choice for her.

“This is the hardest decision I've ever had to make. The hardest,” she said.

However, she explained, “Sometimes there are things that u don't exactly want to do but have to do in order to grow.”

Despite her leaving, Rodriguez reiterated that she will always consider ABS-CBN as her home.

“Abs is home. I don't like saying goodbye. I'm hopeful that one day I will see them all again. I grew up in abs. They made mariel rodriguez. Thank you abs-cbn. Thank you for the wonderful years!

Lorna Tolentino Tansfers to TV5

Lorna Tolentino, a cast of the newly ended soap opera of ABS-CBN "Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin" decided to transfer to the Kapatid network, TV 5. Her transfer to TV5 was the reason why she did not renew her contract with ABS-CBN. Her reason for transferring is not about money but for more working days which means more exposure. She also wants to maximize her time and talent so she signed for an exclusive contract with TV5 starting October.

She revealed that she doesn't want a repeat with what happened to her in the Kapamilya Network wherein she was promised with 2 teleseryes and 2 movies in two years time but only did 1 teleserye and 1 movie. The offer of TV5 is more attractive than the offer of ABS-CBN. Good luck Miss LT. You are a good actress so wherever you are, you will really shine.

Jenniffer Aniston and Brad Pitt when they were Still Together

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Gerald Anderson Admits Having a Special Relationship with Kim Chu

As usual, my Sunday afternoon was spent on watching the latest buzz in the show business. In an interview with Boy Abunda, Gerald Anderson revealed that he and Kim Chu are having a special relationship. They have been a love team since the two got out from PBB teen edition and since then, they are inseparable, appearing on TV projects like soap opera and series and movies.

Gerald said that they both choose their careers as their priority now. With regards to the issue that Kim Chu hurt herself due to their break-up, Gerald said that he knows Kim Chu and she'll never do things to hurt herself.

Mother of James Yap Defends him

After so much brouhaha regarding the Kris Aquino-James Yap break-up, James' mom, Annie finally airs her side and speaks out. She appeared on Sunday in GMA's Showbiz Central, obviously hurting about the separation of her son B-Meg power player James Yap and TV host-actress Kris Aquino.

She said that Kris Aquino's comments on television brought so much pain to her and her family.“Ang lahat ng kasalanan binubunton niya (Kris) sa anak ko. Sana naman huwag naman kasi hindi naman tayo perfect, di ba? Ang Diyos lang ang perfect,” Mrs. Annie Yap told showbiz Central.“Kung may kasalanan ang anak ko, siguro natural naman sa mag-asawa ang mag-away. Pero huwag naman lahat ibunton sa anak ko. Malungkot talaga ako. Naa-awa ako sa anak ko,”


According to Kris Aquino, what triggered her decision to break up with James Yap was the ugly words James thrown to Kris in one of their arguments in front of their son Bimby.


Showbiz Central asked Mrs. Yap if James has the tendency to be verbally abusive when in a heated argument and she replied. “Hindi. Alam ko ang ugali ng anak ko. Alam ko talaga ang ugali ng anak ko. Mabait siya at di siya sumisigaw. Kahit umuwi siya rito, hindi siya ganoon,”


James Yap's mom also confirmed the rumor at the onset of Kris and James that the latter had impregnated a woman and that Kris Aquino knows it. James Yap chose to wed Kris Aquino over the girl he impregnated because James loves Kris Aquino.

James' mother revealed that she does not approve Kris for James.“Sa totoo lang, nagsasabi ako ng totoo kasi di ako plastic siyempre. Kasi sinabi niya sa akin ni James na sila na raw. Tapos okay daw ba ako? Sabi ko sa kanila, siyempre Kris Aquino, sabi ko, ‘No! Ayoko!,’ sabi ko sa kanya. ‘So bakit, Ma?’ sabi niya. Sabi ko, ‘Basta ayoko sa kanya,” Annie said.“Sa totoo lang, tutol talaga ako kasi alam mo naman si Kris, di ba? Pero sa huli, gusto ng anak ko. Wala kaming magawa, di ba?,” added Mrs. Annie Yap.

Despite James' mom disapproval for Kris, James tied the knot with Kris because he loved her. James mom told showbiz central that she was hurt because James did not inform her about their wedding.

“Nalungkot ako. Sa totoo lang, umiyak ako dahil sabi ko sa kanya nagulat ako kasi di ka nagpaalam sa amin. Pinaalam mo tapos na kayong kasal. Siyempre nagalit ako. Siyempre bilang nanay, ina niya ako tapos di niya (pinaalam) sa akin kaya nagalit ako. Hindi ako nakatulog. Umiyak ako hanggang umaga sa totoo lang.”

But what made it even more hurtful, Annie admitted, was that James married Kris. “Yun na yon,” Annie said. “Iba talaga kami. Mahirap lang kami. Sila mayaman. Tutol ako. Hindi naman ako tutol porke’t ganoon siya. Hindi, wala ako niyan. Sa buhay namin angat siya sa amin siyempre. Ayoko. Tutol ako ba.”

Annie's message to James is to focus his attention to his son.

It takes two to tango as it is said so in every break-up, there's always two people involved and you can't just throw all the blame to one person. Obviously, their marriage from the start is somehow bound to fail. Kris has a very domineering personality while James Yap seems to be the underdog. In marriage, it takes compromise, forgiveness, patience, understanding and not just thinking of oneself in order for the union to last which I believe one of them doesn't have. .

Carrie Underwood got Married

My favorite American Idol winner Carrie Underwood got married to hockey player Mike Fisher. Congratulations guys! Best wishes to you Carrie.