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Photo from @starmagicphils For film outfits, a Victory Party means a successful movie and 280M means Box Office Hit and that goes out to "Bride For Rent". The cast, crew and big bosses held a victory party specifically for the movie Bride For Rent which up until now people are still watching and still running on its third week plus International screenings were already announced for Australia, Canada and USA. During their thank you speech, Kim got teary-eyed thanking everyone for the success, she especially dedicated her thank you to her mom in heaven, she said she knows that her mom has been guiding her even before on their first movie which is "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo." Before this event day, there was a commotion online from the KimXI fans and it reached actually in some parts of the world wherein they also have fans. A soon to be TV teleserye is coming where Kim will be a part of it but this time it is no longer with Xian, the casts include Jake Cuenca,...

This is the question that people are talking about since Ms. Kris Aquino posted two photos on her Instagram Account claiming She'll be the soon-to-be "Ninang" on the wedding of Luis and Angel during the #ASAPinDubai shows. Excited or Not? (Photos courtesy of @krisaquino214)

Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (KathNiel) fans, went wild online and immediately the hashtag #SDTG trended. Summit Media and Star Cinema signed a contract yesterday for the making of this book into a movie. It was also announced that teen king and queen heartthrobs Daniel and Kathryn will be top billing this project. Though not yet sure if there will be alterations for the movie title from "The" to "A" but based on the Instagram post of Star Cinema AdProm Manager Sir Mico del Rosario it's "She's Dating A Gangster." Oh well, we'll just have to wait and see, but for sure whatever they will come up with, KathNiel fans are in full support. (Photos courtesy of Tumblr and @micodelrosario)

After winning third place in last years’ Star Record’s Himig Handog P-pop Love Songs with her song “If You Ever Changed Your Mind,” Marion Aunor was launched into the consciousness of music-loving Pinoys worldwide. This 2014, Marion joins Star Magic (Talent Management) and is set to make a mark in the music industry via her self-titled debut album under Star Records. “Marion Aunor” the album, already had a soft-launching last year in September at Glorietta and A.Venue, Makati, this year she will be officially presented on “ASAP 19” on January 26. The album contains 12 tracks which includes six original songs and six covers. Yes! She writes her own songs and that the original music on her album is mostly based on her personal experiences and that of the people around her. Marion is very grateful that she was given the freedom to include her original compositions in her album and was given a say in terms of cover songs’ arrangements. She hopes that people will get to relate with her song...

Rachelle Ann Go, now another Philippine pride will soon be leaving our country for London to fulfill one of her dreams to be included in one of the most known musical plays; Miss Saigon. But before that, we were invited to have a pocket interview with her after the photo shoot for her upcoming concert, yes she will have one, her personal choice which has the title "Miss Rachelle: The Send Off Concert" which will be held at the Meralco Theater on February 22. Rachelle talked about feeling excitement and nervous for Miss Saigon, excited because she has achieved one of her dreams in theater and nervous at the same time because she will be living by herself and admits she doesn't know much on household chores, but she sees this as a new and positive learning for her life. Rachelle is also looking forward to celebrate her send off concert with her friends, Erik Santos, Christian Bautista and Sarah Geronimo and hopes that schedules permit so they can all be together on that nig...

GMA and  GMA Artist Center opens their 2014 with a Blogger's Conference for their up coming tele serye offering " Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw " which stars the very refreshing cast of  Joyce Ching, Kim Rodriguez, Kristoffer Martin and Phytos Ramirez . Personally, I am interested on how the story will go about since we have these new faces conquering our television sets. I am most familiar with Joyce Ching, and I admire her chinita beauty, if you don't know her personally, you might think that she's "masungit", that's why her role here in Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw suits her on a physical aspect, but in reality she's soft spoken and bubbly. It is my first time to have met Kim Rodriguez, Kristoffer Martin and Phytos Ramirez, that's why at first, I was shy to talk to them but here are my immediate impressions of them during the quick chat. Kim is a Filipina beauty, no doubt about it: the height, body type, the hair and the talent, perfect package. Kristoff...

After the major success of Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo (BHKCNCM), Kim Chiu and Xian Lim will once again conquer the big screen in their latest movie offering Bride For Rent. I was one of those who watched BHKCNKM through a block screening invitation of Kim Chiu Global (KCG fans club - thank you!) and I must admit it was a very refreshing role for Kim, she indeed made me laugh and KimXi made me "kilig", yes, that night I remembered, I was giggling with KCG. So opening 2014 is another KImXi story, I felt excited during the blogcon seeing them together and feeling their good vibes. It is indeed a brand new year especially for Kim who has gone through so much from the previous year, I think she has it, that cute way and simple comedic "banat" that made us laugh during the event. Writer Carmi Raymundo and Director Mae Cruz both agrees that Kim and Xian did very good in this movie and their contributions were a big factor on why this flick will surely make moviegoers...

Photo lifted from itsmegracee.blogspot.com For those of you who were confused of what the real plan is for the upcoming Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, here is the official statement coming from the Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) committee. OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA (PIHABF) ORGANIZING COMMITTEE MANILA, Philippines – The organizers of the longest running balloon event in Asia – the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF): “A Weekend of Everything that Flies,” maintains its decision not to hold the 19 th PIHABF this year, but instead, prepare for a bigger event scheduled for February 12-15, 2015 . Amidst reports of a balloon event taking place in Clark, Pampanga in April 2014, spearheaded by Mr. Ronnie Tiotuico of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Office, the PIHABF Organizing Committee has issued the following statement: Preparation for the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is a major undertaking. The decisi...

Yes! A better blog, that is my wish for chubbychitchat.com. Don't get me wrong the past year was all good but it was a bit lazy on my end, I hate that I did have to write some articles with mixed thoughts and had the feel of "may maisulat lang". This time around I will push myself harder to write more meaningful ones, the kind of writing that I will be proud to share with my family and friends and would let my readers feel it too. I hope I would be able to adhere to this and be a better writer and author of this blog... Stay tuned and have a fab 2014! Cheers to living a Life in the Plus Lane!

Shoes! Having them is like having treasures. Do you dream to create your very own pair of shoes? And possibly seeing them on shoe racks in department stores? Imagine creating one with everything that you wanted, from the design, the sole, to the intricate details if you feel you can and you have the passion and creativity to do so, here is something you would not want to miss. Figlia, one of the Philippines proud shoe company is looking for young shoe designers to join their shoe making contest, maybe this is the big break you've been waiting for, here is the mechanics. Mechanics: ELIGIBILITY: Contest is open to all legal residents of the Philippines at least high school student. When submitting entries, entrants must submit a government-issued identification card. A photocopy of any of the following valid identification card with photo that may be used as proof (birth certificate, passport, postal ID, or any valid government ID). Employees of Charter International Inc. and ...

LG ELECTRONICS CONTINUES COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SUPPORT With the pledge to help rebuild the communities affected by Yolanda, global technology innovator LG Electronics installed LG Solar Panels in the areas of Tacloban. LG Philippines’ managing director Sung Woo Nam was among the group that visited the areas and facilitated the safe and strategic installations.  Installation areas in Tacloban included Tolosa Elementary School and Tanauan High School. In Manila, the LGEPH employees packed numerous relief goods to send to the destinations.  Instead of celebrating their 25th anniversary with a grand Christmas party, the employees gathered together to make their own contributions to aid those in need. “It has been over a month since Yolanda hit the nation, and it is disheartening to see how much Tacloban is still in need of help,” Mr. Nam shared.  “Even with the outpour of generosity and kindness from the rest of the world, there is still a lot that needs to be done.  ...