Manny Pacquiao And Floyd Mayweather Talked At Miami Heat And Milwaukee Bucks Game

A long-awaited welterweight fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has long been talked about, but a deal has yet to be agreed.

Filipino Pacquiao, 36, is the WBO belt holder, while American Mayweather, 37, is the WBC and WBA champion.

Pacquiao said at the Miami Heat game that Mayweather gave his number so they could communicate with each other.

Pacquiao, an eight-division world champion, and Mayweather, who has been world champion at five weights, are considered the best fighters of their generation.

The fighters were both sitting courtside as Miami took on Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

The stadium put photos of both fighters on their video screens during a first-half stoppage in play, with the caption "Coming in 2015?"

Pacquiao's publicist Fred Sternburg recently said a bout between the two still has "a long way to go" but that there has been movement "in a positive direction".

It followed reports Pacquiao had agreed terms on a May 2 bout in Las Vegas.

One stumbling block has been Mayweather's insistence on a strict blood-testing programme during training, but Pacquiao said those demands cast him in a bad light as a suspected cheat.

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Miss Jamaica's Kaci Fennell Has Filipino Roots?

Miss Universe fourth runner-up Kaci Fennell of Jamaica has Filipino roots, according to entertainment columnist Ricky Lo.

Citing an online report, Lo said in his Philippine Star column published Tuesday that Fennell, who was a fan favorite in the recently concluded pageant, "has Jamaican, African and Filipino roots."

The 22-year-old professional model, who reportedly won "Jamaica's Next Top Model," was quoted to have credited her Filipino mother for helping her bring home the title.

Referring to the Philippines' Mary Jean Lastimosa only finishing in the top ten of Miss Universe, Lo said in his column that the country was still "a virtual winner, thanks to Miss Jamaica."

However, in an August 2014 post on Instagram, Fennell had already denied having Filipino roots after being asked by a follower on information shown on her Wikipedia entry.

Contrary to the circulating report online, Fennell's mother did not have pageant stints in the Philippines. In Fennell's official Miss Universe profile, her mother is described as a baker from whom she got her "culinary talents."

In another Instagram post, Fennell named her maternal grandparents as Rubina Melvina and Phillip DeMontagnac.

Fennell became a top trending topic on Twitter in the Philippines and worldwide on Monday, after netizens protested the results of the Miss Universe coronation night held in Miami, Florida.

Paulina Vega of Colombia was crowned Miss Universe 2014, but many believed that Fennell deserved to win the crown for Jamaica in what would have been a first in the country's history.

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Kamikazee Announces Break Up

Filipino rock band Kamikazee, best known for their hits "Narda," "Chiksilog" and "Wala," announced their break up on Sunday.



The group made their farewell via a video posted on their official Facebook page.

In the video, each member thanked their fans and all those who supported them for 14 years.

The group also assured fans that the break up was a decision made by all the members and not because of an argument among them.

Kamikazee is composed of Contreras, Jomal Linao and Led Tuyay on guitars, Jason "Puto" Astete on bass, and Allan "Bords" Burdeos on drums.

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James Reid And Nadine Lustre Went Out On A Concert Date

Popular onscreen partners James Reid and Nadine Lustre went on a date night on Saturday, sending their supporters abuzz.



The two Kapamilya stars watched the concert of the British band The 1975 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday night.

On a video, Reid and Lustre were seen singing along to the group’s hit “Chocolate.”

A lot of fans said they are glad to see the two having a great time outside work. Some also said that Reid and Lustre would really make a good couple.

Aside from “Chocolate,” The 1975, which is composed of Matty Healy, Adam Hann, George Daniel and Ross MacDonald, also performed "Heart Out", "Girls" and "Sex."

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Karlo Mojica Poked Fun At Himself Performs 'Footloose' In The Voice PH

Karlo Mojica poked fun at his medical condition by choosing an upbeat dance song for his live performance on "The Voice of the Philippines" on Saturday.



Mojica performed "Footloose", a song he deliberately chose because of his condition.

His performance received a standing ovation from all the coaches.

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Piolo Pascual Suffered Minor Bike Accident During Shooting

Actor Piolo Pascual suffered scratches on his face and a fracture in his finger after a minor bike accident last Thursday.

Pascual suffered abrasions on his right cheek and a cast was wrapped on his wrist.

The actor sustained the injuries while shooting an ad for ABS-CBN Mobile.

ABS-CBN Mobile released a statement saying that Pascual already received proper medical attention for his injuries and has been cleared by the doctors to go home and rest.

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Manny Pacquiao And Wife Jinkee Meets Prince Harry

Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao and his wife, Jinkee, had dinner with Prince Harry in London on Thursday (Friday in Manila).

They had dinner with the youngest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana.

Jinkee Pacquiao described Prince Harry as “a humble person to know,” saying that meeting him “was a great experience.”

Shortly before their dinner with Prince Harry, Pacquiao signed autographs and interacted with his fans in London.

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Mary Jean Lastimosa Wows Crowd In Miss Universe Preliminaries

Mary Jean Lastimosa made sure she’s not left behind when she flaunted her spectacular body during the Miss Universe preliminary competition.

Along with 87 other contestants, Lastimosa participated in the pageant’s evening gown and swimsuit competitions on Wednesday night (Thursday morning in Manila).

For the evening gown portion, Lastimosa donned an elegant white gown, which according to her mentor, was designed by Colombian fashion designer, Alfredo Barraza.

She also displayed her fierce catwalk skills when she came out on stage wearing a pink two-piece bikini.

Many Filipinos who were in the audience erupted in cheers each time Lastimosa walked the runway.

Based on the contestants' performance in the preliminary round, the judges will pick the Top 15 hopefuls who will advance to the Miss Universe finale to be held on Sunday in Florida.

The preliminary round judges were Azeucena Cierco, Lloyd Boston, Corinne Nicolas, Michelle McLean-Bailey, Jeneine Doucette White, Tyler Tixier and Jimmy Nguyen.

Hosted by TV presenter Roxanne Vargas and reigning Miss Universe Gabriela Isler, the preliminary round was streamed live on the official website of Miss Universe Organization.

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Joniver Robles Denied 'The Voice PH' Contacted Him To Discuss About His Dismissal

Joniver Robles denied that “The Voice” Philippines has contacted him to discuss why he was removed from the show.

Joniver was with Team Bamboo. On the January 19 episode of the show, Joniver was able to continue on with the show after the Knockout rounds. Yet at the last part of the show, Bamboo announced that Joniver cannot continue with the competition due to personal reasons and which that both the show and Joniver agreed to.

Yet on Joniver's Facebook post on Saturday, he claimed that the management or even his coach didn't reach out to him.

He also claimed that people make up lies to be used against him and this resulted for him to be removed from the competition.

On another post, he dared the people who said that he “broke some rules or did something for the show to have some problems.

With the turn of events and based on the rules laid by Talpa, the owner of the “The Voice” franchise, Joniver's spot in the competition will be taken over by Rita Martinez.

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Nora Aunor Fears For Life As She Receive Threats

Nakakatanggap umano ng text messages ang aktres na si Nora Aunor laman ang banta sa kanyang seguridad nitong mga nakaraang araw.



May kinalaman daw ito sa kasong isinampa niya kay Saturnino Aunor.

Aminadong nangangamba rin ang aktres pero wala na umanong atrasan ang laban niya sa sariling pinsan.

Bandang alas 10 ng Miyerkules dumating sa municipal trial court sa Iriga City si Aunor para sa arraignment o pagbasa sa mga kasong perjury at false testimony laban kay Saturnino na nanindigan sa "not guilty" plea.

Pero paglabas ni Saturnino sa korte, muli itong pinosasan ng pulis dahil sa isa pang kasong perjury na isinampa sa Naga City.

Nag-ugat ang away mag-pinsan sa umano'y pagbenta ni Saturnino ng 10 ektaryang lupain na pag-aari ni Aunor sa Iriga.

Ayon sa kampo ng aktres, posibleng masampahan ng panibagong kaso si Saturnino dahil sa mga text message.

Nakabalik na sa Maynila si Aunor Miyerkules ng hapon, pero ipinaalam nito na may gagawin siyang pelikula sa Bicol sa mga susunod na buwan.

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Mystica Accepts Marlene Aguilar's Challenge To Pope Francis

Singer Mystica has accepted the challenge posed by Marlene Aguilar, the sister of OPM icon Freddie Aguilar, to a sparring match.

On her Facebook page, Mystica, who is known for doing splits in her performances, announced that she has accepted Aguilar's dare.

Mystica also added that she had been blocked by Aguilar from posting the dare on her Facebook wall.

Aguilar has been in hot water since she challenged Pope Francis to a sparring fight at Elorde Gym, adding that she's also extending the dare to those who are against her views.

It seems Mystica didn't like that Aguilar is "attacking Catholics and Pope Francis with her libelous speech."

It has also been reported that Mystica is also a black belt in jukado (judo-karate-aikido) and kick-boxing.

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Marlene Aguilar Calls Pope Francis 'Evil' And Wants To Face Pontiff In UFC Match

Marlene Aguilar, the sister of OPM icon Freddie Aguilar, has earned the ire of some netizens after calling Pope Francis "evil" in a series of Facebook posts.

Aguilar, who refers to herself as "She Dragon," have been posting videos and articles on her page that claim the pontiff is involved in Satanic rituals, which supposedly include eating babies.

Marlene's Facebook Posts:
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She also alleged that Pope Francis is facing criminal charges in international courts because of these supposed rituals, getting mixed reactions from her followers.

Some laughed at Aguilar's claims, while others were furious in defense of the Catholic leader, who is currently in the Philippines for a five-day apostolic visit centered on mercy and compassion.

Aguilar clarified that she believes in God, but not in religion. She added that "the utter ignorance of the masses equals the great power of the Church."

She went on to challenge those "attacking" her opinions to face her at Elorde Gym in Katipunan. Citing her supposed experience in mixed martial arts, Aguilar said she can easily knock out her detractors.

Aguilar even extended the challenge to Pope Francis himself.

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Yeng Constantino Was Treated To A Bridal Shower

Pop-rock singer Yeng Constantino was treated to a bridal shower by her friends and colleagues on Thursday.

Constantino is set to marry her first-ever boyfriend, Victor Asuncion, in Tagaytay on February 14.



Constantino said before that she and Asuncion will go to Maldives for their honeymoon.



The two got engaged last March, after eight months of being a couple.

Constantino, who got her big break when she won ABS-CBN's "Pinoy Dream Academy" in 2006, met Asuncion in 2013 through a common friend.

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Lyca Gairanod Will Sing For Pope Francis

"The Voice Kids" champion Lyca Gairanod has been chosen to perform during Pope Francis' meeting with families on Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.



The 10-year-old will take the stage with "Tell the World of His Love," the theme song of the 1995 World Youth Day, which was presided by Pope Saint John Paul II in Manila.

In an interview, Gairanod performed a part of the song by composer Trina Belamide, which was heard by some 5 million attendees of the youth festival's culminating mass at Luneta Park.

Gairanod, who admittedly struggles with English songs, said she has been undergoing lessons to perfect her pronunciation of the lyrics of "Tell the World of His Love."

The gathering of families on Friday will highlight the experiences of those who live in poverty, those whose members are working overseas, and those caring for persons with disabilities.

Gairanod, who used to help her mother scavenge junk to sell in a fishing village in Tanza, Cavite, said that if given a chance, she would ask Pope Francis to pray for her family's good health.

According to Gairanod, she has always dreamt of meeting the Pope. She added that, if allowed, she hopes to take a selfie with Pope Francis when she meets him this Friday.

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Alex Gonzaga Rushed To A Hospital

Actress-host Alex Gonzaga is now in a stable condition after she was rushed to a hospital on Sunday.

The actress's mother, Crisanta "Pinty" Gonzaga, confirmed that her daughter is set to leave St. Luke's Global Monday night.


Pinti said, Alex's fever is on and off that's why they rushed her to the hospital to make sure it's not dengue and good thing it's not.

On Sunday night, Gonzaga's fans expressed concern after she posted on her official Instagram account a photo of her arm with a hospital tag.

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Gab Valenciano Directed Jessica Sanchez's New Music Video

Gary Valenciano said he is extremely proud of his son Gabriel, who is now venturing into directing music videos.



The latest project of Gabriel was the music video of Jessica Sanchez’s new single, “This Love.” It was officially released online by the "American Idol" runner-up on Thursday.

Valenciano said he is happy that Gabriel is being given the opportunity to do the things he is passionate about.

In the nearly four-minute video of "This Love," the Filipino-American-Mexican singer is seen inside a recording studio, intercut with first-person footage showing Sanchez at a theme park.

The date at the park, which ends with Sanchez being brought to her home, appears to be taken from the point of view of a romantic interest.

On Twitter, both Sanchez and Valenciano expressed excitement over the release of the music video, which easily garnered 20,000 views within hours of being uploaded.

Valenciano recently made headlines when he was credited for "additional choreography" in the music video of Beyonce's "7/11," which saw the global superstar performing dance steps popularized by the Filipino in his viral "Super Selfie" series.

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Manny Pacquiao To Judge 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant

Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was named one of five judges for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.

On the Miss Universe official Facebook page, the organization revealed the names of celebrities who will be judges at the 63rd Miss Universe pageant.

Post by Miss Universe.

Joining Pacquiao as judges are television host-designer Kristin Cavallari; actor William Levy, reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump and fashion journalist Louise Roe.

The Miss Universe coronation will be held on January 25 at the U.S. Century Bank Arena in Miami, Florida.

Last month, Top Rank chief executive Bob Arum said that Pacquiao will judge a beauty pageant this year.

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Nikki Gil Is A Virgin, Stated By Iya Villania

"Nikki Gil is a virgin."

This was the statement of TV host and former "ASAP" performer Iya Villania as she came to the defense of her close friend, actress-singer Nikki Gil, amid criticisms questioning her virginity.

The statement was in response to an Instagram user's comment on one of Gil's photos, telling the actress to stop denying any sexual relations she had with Crawford.

Gil's vow to not have sex until marriage became public in the months following her split from Crawford in July 2013. At the time, it was speculated as one of the reasons behind the breakup.

In a July 2014 interview on "Aquino & Abunda Tonight," Gil, who is rumored to be in a relationship with businessman BJ Albert, said her decision to stay a virgin still stands.

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Daniel Padilla And Kathryn Bernardo Accused Of Walking Out From Fans In Italy

Star Magic has released a statement in response to the accusations of a disgruntled fan that teen stars Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo walked out from their meet-and-greet event in Italy.



The management wrote, "All Star Magic artists go to great lengths to please and satisfy the various audiences and fans. The meet and greets are a concession to the local producers who use them as a marketing device. They are run by the producers and often the artists have little or no control over how they are run."

"Nevertheless Star Magic regret that there is at least one disgruntled fan and said they will try and make sure that incidents like this are not repeated."

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KC Concepcion And Paulo Avelino Got Married On 'Exchange Gift'

Here's a treat for the fans of rumored sweethearts Paulo Avelino and KC Concepcion.

The two stars tied the knot in an episode of ABS-CBN's Christmas special "Exchange Gift" that aired on Tuesday.

The rumored couple made their fans happy as their characters Anna Salcedo and Christian Cabrera finally exchanged "I dos" in a civil ceremony.

On Monday, Avelino and Concepcion took Twitter by storm as ABS-CBN aired the first episode of "Exchange Gift."

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Daniel Padilla And Kathryn Bernardo Spends New Year In Dubai And Gets Cozy In Europe

Looks like Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo are off to a good start this year as they got to spend quality time together in between their Kapamilya concert tour in Dubai, Norway, and Italy.

In her latest Instagram post, Kathryn shared a snapshot of her and Daniel visiting some tourist spots in Oslo, Norway. The said photo garnered over a hundred thousand “likes” on Instagram from their avid followers.

Fans were ecstatic to see Daniel and Kathryn looking happy together, especially after all the negative publicity that the couple encountered late last year.

It will be recalled that Daniel even expressed his dismay when his dad Rommel Padilla got bashed on social media.

But it seems that Daniel suddenly had a change of heart and decided to post some photos during their trip.

That same day, Kathryn posted a wacky photo with Daniel, stating that the Kapamilya actor is “back on IG.”

Kathryn and Daniel left Manila last December 30 for a New Year’s countdown in Dubai, followed by a Kapamilya tour in Norway and Milan.

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Sarah Geronimo As Rapunzel From The Movie Tangled And Kim Chiu As Mulan

Disney Channel Asia on Monday officially released the posters of Sarah Geronimo and Kim Chiu dressed up as Rapunzel and Mulan, respectively.

The release of the official posters marks the end of Disney’s “12 Days of Princess” campaign. The 12 princess characters will be included in a still-unannounced project in Southeast Asia.

In her photo, Geronimo is seen with a blonde wig as she looks outside the window, similar to the popular scene of Rapunzel in the 2010 animated film "Tangled."

Chiu, on the other hand, is seen posing as Mulan in pink hanfu.

The first look at Geronimo as Rapunzel came a month after Disney debuted the music video of the pop star's version of "The Glow," the theme song of the popular Disney Princess franchise.

Chiu, meanwhile, confirmed in October last year that she had been selected to portray Mulan from the 1998 animated film in an unspecified project.

Disney has yet to reveal the major project the two Kapamilya actresses will be part of.

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Marian Rivera And Dingdong Dantes To Spend Honeymoon In Rome

After their grand wedding last week, celebrity couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera are all set to leave the country for their honeymoon.

In her official Instagram account, Rivera shared her excitement over her honeymoon with Dantes in Rome.



Over the weekend, Dantes and Rivera spent their first days as a married couple in the island paradise of Boracay.

The two tied the knot last December 30 at the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral in Quezon City.

In a previous interview, Rivera said that she wants to have a baby with Dantes immediately after their wedding.

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Marian Rivera And Dingdong Dantes Spend Honeymoon In Boracay

Newlyweds Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera spent their first few days as a married couple in the paradise island of Boracay.

The couple of over five years tied the knot in a ceremony widely publicized as a "royal wedding" last December 30 at the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral in Quezon City.

In her personal Instagram account, Rivera shared her photo with Dantes and her father sitting by the grotto on the famous white sand beach.

Television host Tim Yap also posted a picture of the two celebrities as they watch the setting sun.

In a previous interview, Rivera had said that she wants to have a baby with Dantes immediately after their wedding.

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German Moreno (Kuya Germs) Suffers Mild Stroke And Was Hospitalized

Veteran television host German Moreno, more popularly known as "Kuya Germs," was rushed to a hospital Friday after suffering from a mild stroke.

Moreno's son, Federico, said that his father is currently resting at the Acute Stroke Care Unit of St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City.

He added that his father is doing "okay."

Moreno, who is 71-years-old, is the host of the local late night television program "Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman."

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Marian Rivera And Dingdong Dantes Are Now Married

Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera are now officially married.

The couple was pronounced husband and wife at exactly 4:10 P.M. on December 30.

The wedding ceremony was officiated by Bishop Honesto Ongtioco at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cubao, Quezon City.

Marian was all smiles as she walked down the aisle on her own at first.

The Kapuso Primetime Queen was every inch the stunning bride in her Swarovski-studded Michael Cinco gown with matching bejeweled tiara as part of her headpiece.

But before reaching Dingdong’s side, Marian was ushered by her parents Francisco Javier Gracia and Amalia Rivera.

Marian was also greeted by her Lola Francisca, who shed tears upon seeing the radiant bride.

The groom, for his part, was obviously in high spirits as he waited for Marian at the end of the altar.

During the ceremony, Bishop Teodoro Bacani delivered the Homily about eternal love between a married couple.

For their wedding vows, Dingdong and Marian uttered the traditional Roman Catholic wedding vows.

When they were about to exchange their first kiss as husband and wife, Marian laughed a little before she and Dingdong finally sealed their promise of forever with a kiss.

The couple even fist-bumped and laughed at each other, proving that they’re not just lovers but also the best of friends.

After the mandatory photo-ops at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the couple went straight to the wedding reception at MOA Arena.

The main entrance of the venue featured a mobile bar where guests were welcomed with cocktail drinks.

Inside the lobby, Dingdong and Marian’s favorite food, movies, and date places were written in floor-to-ceiling calligraphy panels, which also served as a photo wall for new arrivals.

The patron area of MOA Arena was transformed into a huge ballroom with what seemed to be like handcrafted chandeliers, beautifully-arranged long tables and floral centerpieces.

Interestingly, the seven-course-meal includes “sinigang na hipon ni Marian,” which happens to be her specialty dish.

The program is hosted by Bettina Carlos and Gabby Eigenmann.

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