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Gary Lising now in stable condition

MANILA - Comedian-entrepreneur Gary Lising is now in stable condition after he was rushed to a hospital last week due to a heart attack. Lising, who underwent angioplasty early this week, is now recuperating at Makati Medical Center.

abs-cbnNEWS.com 11/17/2009 7:25 PM


Ronan Keating's grief attacks

Ronan Keating has suffered anxiety attacks since Stephen Gately's death.

The Boyzone singer has been devastated since his bandmate passed away last month and admits he is still struggling to come to terms with his grief and has been left emotionally exhausted by the tragedy.

Bang Showbiz 11/17/2009 7:05 PM


Like Pinky Webb, Luis surprised by Edu’s VP bid

MANILA – The celebrity son of actor-host Edu Manzano was also “caught by surprise” after his father announced his vice presidential bid in 2010 elections. In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN North America News Bureau, Luis Manzano admitted that he only learned about his father’s VP bid through friends.

abs-cbnNEWS.com 11/17/2009 6:53 PM


Robert Pattinson's strip vow

Robert Pattinson would get naked on screen for the right role. The British actor - who plays vampire heartthrob Edward Cullen in the "Twilight" movies - would consider taking his clothes off if he thought the part required it.

Bang Showbiz 11/17/2009 6:20 PM


Megan Fox no Angelina

Megan Fox doesn't want to be like Angelina Jolie. The sexy "Jennifer's Body" actress has frequently been compared to the "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" star since her break-through role in 2007's "Transformers."

Bang Showbiz 11/17/2009 6:17 PM


‘La Diva's’ rendition of RP anthem defended

MANILA – Composer Danny Tan has spoken up about the controversial rendition of the country’s national anthem by all-female group “La Diva.” Tan, who is "La Diva's" vocal arranger, defended the group from critics who claimed that the trio improperly sang “Lupang Hinirang” during the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto “Firepower” clash in Las Vegas, Nevada Sunday (Manila time).

abs-cbnNEWS.com 11/17/2009 5:57 PM


Susan Boyle reveals she was hit, bullied as a child

LONDON - Scottish singing star Susan Boyle revealed Tuesday how she was hit as a child at school by teachers. Boyle, whose frumpy appearance hid a soaring voice which made her a global star, said she was also bullied by other students.

Agence France-Presse 11/17/2009 1:35 PM


Gina Alajar clams up on Pacquiao-Krista 'affair'

MANILA - Veteran actress and director Gina Alajar was evasive Tuesday when sought for comment on the alleged affair between People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao and young sexy star Krista Ranillo. In a phone interview, Alajar refused to further comment on the issue, saying she already issued a statement to a popular newspaper.

by Reyma Buan-Deveza, abs-cbnNEWS.com 11/17/2009 12:53 PM


Cinema One filmfest winners bared

MANILA - From among the many, major national film festivals, Cinema One Originals Digital Movie Film Festival also stands out. For this year alone, it has only five official entries namely “Si Baning, si Maymay at ang Asong si Bobo,” “Bala Bala,” “Paano Ko Sasabihin?” “Wanted Border” and “Maximus & Minimus.”

by Boy Villasanta, abs-cbnNEWS.com 11/17/2009 11:43 AM


Time Warner to spin off AOL on December 9

NEW YORK – Media conglomerate Time Warner Inc said on Monday it will spin off its AOL unit to shareholders on December 9, nine tumultuous years after one of the most disastrous corporate mergers in history.

Reuters 11/17/2009 7:26 AM