Ethel Booba calls Twitter account @IAmEthylGabison ‘fake’

MANILA—A Twitter account long thought by the public to be authorized by Ethel Booba apparently isn’t.

On Thursday, the comedian, known recently for her witty social commentary, took to Instagram to say that the Twitter account with the handle @IAmEthylGabison is fake. 

@IAmEthylGabison, which had 1.6 million followers, could not be accessed at the time this story was posted.

On a number of occasions, Ethel Booba had referenced the aforementioned account, opened in January 2012, and even talked about how she manages it with other administrators.

When she announced giving birth in February, it was done on @IAmEthylGabison. An image of her newborn daughter was also shared there.

In 2016, Ethel Booba released a book, “#Charotism: The Wit and Wisdom of Ethel Booba,” which contains her viral tweets. 

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Trainer spills secret to Nadine's sexy body

MANILA – Nadine Lustre is one of the actresses who has a body that a lot of girls aspire to have.


No wonder she has been hailed as this year’s sexiest woman in the country after all.

While she also maintains a healthy and controlled diet, another reason why she has a sexy body is because she regularly exercises.

In an article on Cosmopolitan Philippines, Lustre’s trainer talked about the actress's gym routine.

"I admire Nadine’s work ethic and time management skills. We all know how hectic her schedule is and as her trainer, believe me, she needs 48 hours in a day,” Mark Banta said.

He also admires Lustre’s discipline, especially her endurance

"Another thing I like about training Nadine is that she doesn’t have go-to moves. If she needs to endure an hour of ab workouts, she’ll do it," he said.

"If she can squeeze in a workout after taping in the morning, shooting in the afternoon, guesting at night, why can’t we make time for a 30-minute workout?” he added.

Currently, Lustre is currently one of the regular hosts of ABS-CBN’s “It’s Showtime.”

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Pregnant? Nadine Lustre speaks up

MANILA – Nadine Lustre laughed off rumors that she is pregnant.

In an interview on Wednesday, the actress said she doesn’t know where the fake news is coming from considering that she has lost a lot of weight lately.

“Hindi ko po alam. Baka pagkain lang po 'yung nasa loob ng tiyan ko,” she said, laughing.

Asked how she maintains her slim figure, Lustre said: “Nag-gi-gym po ako pero hindi siya regular. Controlled eating lang po ako talaga.”

The actress also shared how she deals with her bashers who spread lies about her on social media. “Depende. May times na dedma. May times talaga na kailangan mag-speak up ka,” she quipped.

Meanwhile, Lustre said she is excited be part of “It’s Showtime” as a regular host beginning next month. Currently, she co-hosts the show three times a week.

As to the best thing she’s learned so far in hosting, Lustre said: “Relax lang, maging open ka lang sa lahat ng sasabihin mo. Siyempre nakaka-relate ka sa iba’t ibang klase ng tao. Nakaka-relate ako kila Vice. Natututo ako mag-host.”

Aside from “It’s Showtime,” the actress is also working on a movie with her boyfriend and onscreen partner, James Reid, but they cannot reveal any details about it just yet.

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Former 'It's Showtime' winner to represent PH in Mr. Gay World

MANILA – Mister Gay World Philippines John Respado is off to Madrid to represent the country in the 2017 Mister Gay World pageant.

Respado, the winner of the Pogay segment of “It's Showtime” in 2014, said he is grateful to ABS-CBN for helping him conquer his fears.

“Maraming salamat po kasi without ‘Showtime’ po, hindi ko naranasan rumampa sa stage at hindi ko na-conquer 'yung fear ko sa stage. Doon kasi ako lumabas so malaking malaki po talaga ang pasasalamat ko sa ‘Showtime,’” he said.

He also asked for the program’s avid viewers to support him in this journey.

“Gusto ko nga po sana pumunta sa ‘Showtime’ para mag-invite din. Sa lahat po ng madlang people, sana po suportahan niyo ako sa upcoming Mister Gay World sa Madrid, Spain,” he said.

Mr gayworld ph john respado @ send off mr gayworld2017 pageant Madrid may10, grateful 2 abscbn as it's showtime pogay2014 winner @abscbnnews pic.twitter.com/3RvDLlRbS0

— Mario Dumaual (@mariovdumaual) April 24, 2017
With the pageant fast approaching, Respado vowed to do his best and apply everything he learned from his rigorous trainings.

 Asked what he thinks is his advantage over the other contestants, Respado said: “I think the greatest edge among other delegates is kapag Pilipino ka, 'yung support mo from the Filipino community, nandoon sila.”

The 2017 Mister Gay World pageant will happen from May 5 to 10.

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Ex-Sexbomb dancer admits lesbian relationship

MANILA, Philippines — Former Sexbomb dancer Louise Bolton said she's in love with a 19-year-old woman, Nathalie Danielle Padilla.

In an interview with Pep, Bolton said that she wanted to make the relationship public as proof that she cares more about Padilla than her showbiz career and image.

"Si [Padilla], ayaw niyang i-out, kasi baka raw kasi masira ang pangalan ko," shared Bolton. "Sabi ko, hindi. Kasi kung mahal ka talaga ng mga sumusuporta o ng mga fans mo, kahit anong gawin mo tanggap ka nila. So kung may magba-bash man, hindi ko mga followers yun."

Padilla was part of a 2015 "It's Showtime" segment that showcased talented lesbians.

And while Bolton said that she has been with Padilla for only two months, she revealed that she and her girlfriend have been talking about having kids in the near future. She told Pep about their plans to get her pregnant using the sperm of Padilla's brother.

"Ang gusto niya kasi sa kuya niya, hihingi lang kami ng sperm," Bolton said.

Padilla, in the same interview, added: "Parang yung egg cell niya at yung sperm ng kuya ko."

Meanwhile, Bolton was also asked about her new short-haired look. She said that she wanted to announce her lesbian side after her contract as a Sexbomb dancer expired last May.

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Zeus admits: 'Na in-love ako kay Dawn'

MANILA -- Former "Pinoy Big Brother" housemate Zeus Collins admitted that he fell in love with fellow housemate Dawn Chang inside the famous yellow house.

However, he said he really tried to control his feelings because they both have their respective partners waiting for them outside.

"Nagustuhan ko po si Dawn kasi po siyempre magaling po siyang sumayaw at lagi po kaming magkasama sa bahay. Na-inlove din po ako kay Dawn. Pero pinigilan ko din po ang sarili ko kasi alam ko na may boyfriend po siya," Collins told reporters on Tuesday at the launch of his dance group Hashtags, who will join the growing family of the noontime show "It's Showtime."

"Pero ngayon po ay magkaibigan po kami," he added.

In a recent interview, Collins confirmed that he and her girlfriend Princess Lerio have split up.


Before the was evicted from the show, Collins made headlines when he revealed to Chang that he is in a relationship and that he was asked to keep it hidden by his manager. 


Yesterday, Zeus and Chang, who finished fourth, were reunited as they performed "Love Me Like You" on "It's Showtime."

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'Ansabe?!' Why new 'Showtime' segment trended online

MANILA - Are you wondering why "Ansabe" trended nationwide on Twitter Friday?

In its live episode that day, "It's Showtime" launched a new segment dubbed "Ansabe," where contestants guess words mouthed by Korean co-host Ryan Bang from a separate area.

The players, who can see but not hear Bang, can guess up to five words in two minutes. They are not allowed to skip words. Each correct answer corresponds to a cash prize of P1,000. The contestant with more correct guesses will win an additional P5,000.

For the segment's debut, "Banana Split" mainstay Pooh and Brazilian model-host Daiana Menezes took turns guessing words, which were divided into three sets they could pick from.

Pooh only got one word right, while Menezes won with three correct guesses.

At the end of the segment, it was announced that co-hosts Anne Curtis and Vhong Navarro will be the players for Saturday's edition, catching the two by surprise as they watched from the audience area.

Moments after "Ansabe" debuted, the term ranked among the top trends on Twitter in the Philippines, with many viewers expressing amusement with the segment's mechanics, as well as Curtis and Navarro's reactions.

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How Dingdong reacted to Karylle's 'two-timer' remark

MANILA – Dingdong Dantes is not affected that some people think he was the former boyfriend who Karylle was referring to when she revealed that she had been “two-timed” by her ex.

In an interview with entertainment site Pep, Dantes said he does not want to assume that Karylle was referring to him since the singer-actress did not mention any name.

“Wala naman sigurong sinasabing ako 'yun. So I don’t want to assume din naman. If I react prematurely about a statement that’s not clear, hindi rin naman maganda. Basta para sa akin, ipagdarasal ko na lang sila,” he said.

Dantes said he would rather focus on how happy he is with his personal life right now.

“I’m not puzzled, I’m happy. I’m happily married. So, you know, baka hindi talaga maaalis 'yun. But the happiness and the love supersede all the negativity, and that’s all that matters," he said.

To end the interview, Pep asked Dantes if things are now well between him and Karylle since it has been years since they separated.

“I don’t want to answer also questions about her. Because again, I’ve not answered din before anything about it. Although, I spoke once in a magazine about it and para sa akin, okay na 'yun, tama na 'yun,” he said.

Karylle admitted on “It’s Showtime” last Friday that she had been “two-timed” by a former boyfriend.

Vice Ganda brought up the topic during his eponymous love advice segment, "AdVice Ganda," after an audience member shared that her boyfriend of three months has another girlfriend of six years.

The comedian then enlisted the help of Karylle and another co-host, Anne Curtis, to give their advice.

"Nangyari na ba sa iyo 'yan," Vice Ganda asked Karylle, "na meron kang boyfriend tapos tinwo-time ka? Para totoo ang hugot. Nangyari na ba 'yan, na-two-time ka, 'yung hindi mo alam, may dyowa na?"

The question prompted cheers from the audience. Karylle tried to change the topic, but when pressed to answer, said, "Nangyari!"

When asked when it happened, Karylle said she no longer remembers as she tried to divert the conversation especially when Vice Ganda asked her directly who cheated on her.

Karylle is now married to Yael Yuzon, while Dantes is married to Marian Rivera.

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Fresh from 'Voice' win, Jason Dy covers Sam Smith

Fresh from his "The Voice of the Philippines" win, Jason Dy took the "It's Showtime" stage on Monday with a rendition of the Sam Smith hit "I'm Not the Only One."

In his blind audition, which turned three chairs, Dy similarly took on a tune from the English singer, "Stay With Me."

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Vice Ganda to undergo operation in January

MANILA – "It's Showtime" host Vice Ganda has opted to postpone an operation to remove a polyp in his throat to January next year.

Although he is currently doing fine, the comedian said he still needs the surgery to remove the polyp, which is affecting his vocal cords.

“Sa ngayon okay naman pero kailangan kong operahan sa January kasi hindi natanggal 'yung polyps ko eh. Hindi ako pwede magpaopera ngayon kasi ginagawa ko pa 'yung ('The Amazing Praybeyt) Benjamin.' Kailangan ko mag-total voice rest after nun (operation),” he told ABS-CBN News on the sidelines of the 28th PMPC Star Awards on Sunday.

With his extremely hectic schedule -- aside from “It’s Showtime” and “Gandang Gabi Vice,” the comedian is rushing to finish the “Praybeyt Benjamin” sequel for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival -- Vice Ganda said he is just praying that he be given enough strength so he may fulfill all his responsibilities.

“Idinadaan ko na lang sa dasal na wag mawala yung katinuan ng utak ko kasi minsan nakakapagod din yung stress at pressure ng lahat pero mas nangingibabaw yung nag-e-enjoy pa ako,” he said.

“Iisa lang naman ang inspirasyon ko lagi -- ayaw ko na bumalik sa kahirapan. Mas gusto ko na mapagod sa trabaho kesa mapagod sa kakahanap ng trabaho na hindi makita,” he added.

Asked if he feels pressured to replicate the success of the original "Praybeyt Benjamin" movie, Vice Ganda said: “Siyempre lahat naman ng tao, goal mag-succeed pero ang pressure kailangan i-take mo ng positibo sa sarili mo. Alam naman ng Diyos kung ano ang intensyon namin sa proyektong ito kaya hindi kami pababayaan ng Diyos.”

Aside from Vice Ganda, “Praybeyt Benjamin 2” also stars Alex Gonzaga, Richard Yap and James “Bimby” Aquino-Yap Jr.

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Anne Curtis reveals "Annekapal" concert date

The actress-host broke the news of her return concert after her birthday performance on "It's Showtime" on Saturday.

"What I'm going to announce is that I'm gonna be having another concert!" she said to the cheers of the studio audience. "Abangan ninyo po yan!"

Made possible by Viva Live and Annebisyosa Productions Inc., "Annekapal" will be held on May 16 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Tickets is available in all Ticketnet outlets. For inquiries and reservations, call 912-5555.

What to expect

Like her previous concert series, "Annekapal" will coincide with the release of her latest CD, "The Forbidden Album."




According to the actress, fans can expect "a lot of legit singers" who contributed their songs for her new album, including Christian Bautista, Billy Crawford, Marcus Davis and Teddy Corpuz.

"May original tapos meron ding covers," Curtis revealed during a press event celebrating her 29th birthday.

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Vhong still traumatized, to undergo brain checkup

MANILA - Movie director Chito Roño admitted that his ward, "It's Showtime" host Vhong Navarro, is still afraid to be alone after he was mauled last week at The Fort in Taguig City.

Navarro earlier filed charges of serious illegal detention, serious physical injuries, grave threats, grave coercion and blackmail against businessman Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo and a few others.

The actor-host accused Lee and his companions of beating him up inside the condominium unit of Cornejo at the Forbeswood Heights last January 22.

In an interview on radio DZMM on Friday, Roño said that while Navarro is physically recovering, he is still traumatized and wants to be with his friends all the time.

"Physically he is getting better. Siguro I would say may moments pa siyang nararamdaman niya yung trauma niya. Natatakot pa din siyang mag-isa. Gusto niya may kaibigan palagi siyang kasama, kausap," said Roño.

When asked who is always with Navarro in the hospital, the director said: "Marami. In fact mararamdaman mo 'yung family niya, mga kaibigan niya laging nandoon. Father niya, mga tiyahin niya. Nung una hindi namin pinapayagan kasi hindi naman nakakausap, pinapahinga namin kasi masyadong traumatic."

Roño said that they already allowed Navarro's family to visit him, except for the latter's children.

He said they want to be sure that the actor-host will fully recover from what happened.

"The other day nagawa na 'yung surgery niya [sa ilong] so nung unang araw hirap na hirap siya kasi he was unable to use his nose to breathe. Nahihirapan siyang huminga, magsalita. At the same time, he is in pain. Yesterday he's much better, may tendency lang na lumalabas sa kanyang operasyon so medyo pinaiingat lang siya," he said.

"Siyempre it's under observation, mayroon siyang bagong iniindang sakit sa gilid so the doctor went yesterday to look at it also. We've been advised 'yung sa head to check it thoroughly, mas magandang ngayon pa lang matignan na kung may namaga sa brain niya mismo," Roño added.

Rape case

Roño refused to comment when asked of Navarro's reaction that Cornejo already filed a rape case against him.

"Hindi siya masalita, alam naman niya, sinasabi din niya 'yung totoo so hindi ko mararamdaman kung ano ang nararadaman niya," he said.

Asked to comment on the issue that there are other women claiming that they were also "victims" of Navarro, Roño replied: " Hindi niya alam 'yon kasi di namin pinaparinig sa kanya ang lahat ng news at 'di namin pinapanood ng TV para 'di na siya ma-upset, [sabi namin] magpagaling ka muna.

"Alam naman natin 'yan, so wala kaming comment doon. When you say marami, you just said marami, so I don't know kung ano 'yon, we are not concerned kasi we want to focus on what happened to him, on what they did to him."

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Why Deniece's family has yet to come out

MANILA - The legal counsel of Denice Cornejo has explained why no member of her family has come out in support of the now-controversial model.

Speaking on ANC's "Headstart" on Thursday, Atty. Howard Calleja said Cornejo has requested for the privacy of her parents amid her filing of rape charges against TV host and actor Vhong Navarro.

"The father, I was informed by Deniece, is an OFW working abroad. Some of the family members are here, some are also abroad, but she requested us to keep this private, to keep the privacy of the family.

"And that request, we accede to that. We also request the public to respect the privacy of the family... The support of the family is there, but it doesn't mean if they are not beside her on TV, they are not beside her in actuality," he said.

Cornejo formalized her rape complaint against Navarro on Wednesday, a day after the "It's Showtime" host filed criminal charges against her and seven other in relation to a January 22 mauling incident in Taguig.

In her complaint-affidavit, Cornejo claimed that the actor forced her to perform oral sex on him and tried to insert his penis in her vagina, but was "rescued" by businessman Cedric Lee and his group.

Navarro denied attempting to rape Cornejo and claimed that he was a victim of extortion. He said he was blindfolded and tied up before being attacked by at least six men including Lee.

The actor has since charged Lee, Cornejo and six others with serious physical injuries, grave threat, grave coercion, unlawful arrest, blackmail, and serious illegal detention -- a non-bailable offense.

As the controversy unfolded early this week, people on social media brought up the absence of Cornejo's family members.

But according to Calleja, their lack of presence on television does not mean his client does not have the support of her parents.

"May mga tao na ayaw mo lang magpa-TV, 'diba? But it doesn't mean na in my office or any other place that we see them or meet them and that we see the support of the family... All I'm saying is that they would like their privacy to be maintained, and that, we respect," he said.

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