LOOK: Nadine Lustre sizzles in a bikini

MANILA -- Photos of actress Nadine Lustre in a bikini are now making rounds online.

Photos of the "Till I Met You" actress enjoying her holiday break in San Juan, La Union were uploaded on Instagram.

Lustre was with her boyfriend James Reid and some of their friends including Bret Jackson and Sam Concepcion.

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Sam wins Week 5 of 'Your Face' as Dong Abay

MANILA -- Singer Sam Concepcion won the fifth week of ''Your Face Sounds Familiar'' for his impersonation of Filipino rocker Dong Abay.


 An intense Concepcion, who even took off his t-shirt, performed the hit song "Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo," earning raves from the jurors and studio audiences.

"Wala akong maisulat dito sa notes ko kasi sobrang intense ang performance mo. Parang 'yun na 'yun. Kung anong dapat gawin, kung anong dapat expression lalong lalo na sa boses, it was not you, Sam. You delivered it, and you delivered it with such class and success. Wala eh, kulang na lang ang gagawin ko sa 'yo, bow," Gary Valenciano told Concepcion.

Jed Madela, for his part, praised Concepcion for always absorbing the personality of the icon he is impersonating.

"Ang napansin ko talaga, whenever you perform, talagang ina-absorb mo lahat, tapos 'yung 'pag pine-perform mo na siya, very natural, saka lumalabas lang siya, hindi siya mukhang aral. Parang ikaw na ikaw 'yun eh, parang mismong ikaw 'yung icon na ginagawa mo. Great job, Sam," he added.

"Sam, tonight, I understand, why they call you certain things. Artist to artist, I give you my respect, sincerely from the bottom of my heart. There are many talented people, not everyone is of the rare kind. You are," Sharon Cuneta told Concepcion.

Concepcion's performance earned him a total of 27 points, enough to bring home the P100,000 cash price. He will be donating half of his prize to World Vision.

This is Concepcion's second win on the show. He also won during the second week for his Jason Derulo impersonation.

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Sam Concepcion confirms relationship with Jasmine

MANILA – “I guess so. Oo.”

This was the confirmation from Sam Concepcion when asked on “Buzz ng Bayan” on Sunday if he and Jasmine Curtis are now officially a couple.

Host Boy Abunda asked the singer-actor the candid question to clarify surrounding reports that Jasmine’s elder sister, actress Anne Curtis, confronted him at Vice Ganda’s birthday party last month.

Although he has already spoken about it before, Concepcion reiterated that he and Anne have already settled the issue and are now okay.

“Yes, there was a confrontation that happened. She did go up to me and she talked to me. Hindi ko naman po sasabihin na hindi nangyari 'yun. Pero all for the good of everybody, naiintindihan ko siyempre. Kasi kung ako may nakababatang kapatid, siyempre gusto kong i-test 'yung manliligaw,” he said.

The singer-actor, however, explained that he did not expect it to happen that’s why he appeared shocked as was earlier reported by an online entertainment site.

“Nung nangyari po 'yun, my friends who were also in the party said, ‘Halika na, I think we should go.’ I was a bit of shocked and I just kind of… umalis na lang din ako,” he said.

As far as he knows, Jasmine’s family likes him as he has a good relationship with the actress’ parents.

Prodded if he thinks Anne also likes him for her sister, he said, “I think she’s for Jasmine’s happiness naman. Siyempre she does her part to stand up for her.”

Meanwhile, Concepcion played down intrigues linking him to his “Mirabella” co-star Julia Barretto.

“[Julia and I] work with each other for ‘Mirabella.’ Lumaki nang lumaki 'yung storya. Even she said hindi niya alam kung saan nanggagaling 'yung intriga,” he said.

In an earlier interview, Barretto said she only sees Concepcion as a big brother since they have worked together back when she was still young.

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Jasmine admits talking to Anne, Sam Concepcion

MANILA – Jasmine Curtis-Smith admitted talking to rumored boyfriend Sam Concepcion and sister Anne Curtis after the two celebrities' alleged confrontation at Vice Ganda’s birthday party.

In an interview with the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), Jasmine said she heard from both sides and that they were “very open and very honest” with her.

“I want to understand everyone that was involved, that’s all. Okay naman, they’re both very open and very honest to me,” she said.

“Again, I’m not in the position to talk, as much as people think that I’m the one who can clear this issue off or save people’s name. I don’t have the right because I don’t know what other’s really, truly, deeply feeling for what they went through that evening,” she stressed.

The article about the confrontation, which was similarly published on PEP last April 1, cited a "source" who "got the details from a party guest at the celebration."

PEP quoted the source as saying that Curtis "drank at the party," and that the actress told Concepcion: "Why are you here? Who invited you? You are not classy enough to be here!"

Curtis, the report added, then allegedly asked Concepcion: "Ba't mo niloloko ang kapatid ko?"

On that same day, the “Dyesebel” actress immediately posted her statement about the allegations on Instagram and denied that such words were spoken.

When asked if it is true that she and her sister had a misunderstanding because of what supposedly happened, Jasmine said: “It’s pretty silly. Well, people will talk eh. Gano’n talaga. Kung ano mang mahanap nilang lusot para magawan sila ng intriga. So okay. Bahala kayo diyan.”

Meanwhile, Jasmine said she appreciates the "Dyesebel" star for saying she will protect her at all cost.

“Of course, it’s a very natural feeling for sisters to want to protect her little sister. There’s no surprise there. I’m thankful that she’s willing to be judged for protecting me. And I love her. You know, people can judge all they want, but she’s an open book,” she said.

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Sam Concepcion opens up on Jasmine Curtis-Smith

Kapamilya singer gears up for 'new music, new image'

MANILA, Philippines -- Sam Concepcion has finally addressed his rumored romantic ties with actress-model Jasmine Curtis-Smith.

The 20-year-old Kapamilya singer said he intends to formally court the younger sister of "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" star Anne Curtis, and by extension their family members.

Concepcion said he has been visiting Jasmine and Anne's mother Carmencita Ojales at the hospital, where had been admitted for a hip surgery. After a successful operation, she was discharged from the hospital on Saturday.

"I still have to... ligawan syempre the family, her mom, and Anne and everyone else. It never ends, it doesn't stop there. Hindi naman siguro matatapos yung panliligaw ko sa kanila," Concpecion told ABS-CBN News at the sidelines of the recent launch of the first store of American Eagle Outfitters in the country.

Asked on the current status of his relationship with Jasmine, Concepcion only offered that they have been able to spend more time together recently, now that the 18-year-old actress is based in the Philippines.

Until this year, Jasmine had been based in Australia for her studies.

"We've known each other for a long time. She is special naman talaga to me. We've been seeing more of each other recently because she's here now," Concepcion said.

He also affirmed when asked if he is happy that Jasmine is staying in the Philippines now.

Meanwhile, Concepcion said he is gearing up for his music career launch in Indonesia. The singer was originally set to go on tour there in February, but had to put off the schedule due to recent floodings in Jakarta.

According to Concepcion, his latest album will offer an "all-new" image and music for him as a performer.

"My album is under Universal Records. It's going to be new music for me, something that you haven't heard me do. Bagong look. Just showing the audience na this is the new me. It's very different kung ano 'yung nire-release ko dati," he said.

He added that the shift in image is also a way to "graduate" from his being identified with the popular kiddie talent search "Little Big Star," which he won in 2005.

"Parang na-stuck 'yung mga tao sa idea na 'Little Big Star' pa rin ako eh, which is a long time ago. So I'll be presenting the new me which I hope they will like," he said.

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Jasmine Curtis-Smith mum on 'romantic' ties with Sam Concepcion

MANILA, Philippines -- Did Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Sam Concepcion become a couple at one point?


At the sidelines of a press conference held Thursday for her beauty services endorsement, the 18-year-old actress was asked on her rumored relationship with the 20-year-old Kapamilya talent.

"We're friends, we hang out, we watch movies, ganoon. Hangout-hangout lang. We're good friends," said Curtis-Smith, who is the younger sister of "It's Showtime" host Anne Curtis.

Asked whether Concepcion is courting her, she said: "Tanungin niyo na lang siya."

Curtis-Smith kept mum, merely saying "basta," when reporters noted that rumors have surfaced that she and Concepcion were actually a couple for a time.

"Basta we know each other, we hang out, basta 'yun na 'yun. I'm not denying we're really good friends," she said. "Somewhat, yes, somewhat we're special."

According to Curtis-Smith, she is set to stay for good in the Philippines to continue her showbiz career, having finished high school in Australia. The young actress said she will live with her older sister, Anne, to "establish [her] footing."

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