ABS-CBN To Launch its 2011 TV Shows on December 2 Trade Event

This Thursday, December 2, ABS-CBN will be launching its new shows for 2011 via Kapamilya Trade Event.

Here are the list of ABS-CBN 2011 shows:

* I Dare You: The Kapamilya Challenge - a franchise from AXN's I Dare You : The Ultimate Challenge which will be hosted by Melissa Cantiveros, Jericho Rosales and Iya Villania

* Your Song Presents: Kim - featuring Kim Chiu portraying different roles weekly

* Sabel - which will launch a new Kapamilya leading lady in the presence of Jessy Mendiola. Also part of this project are Joseph Marco and AJ Perez as Jessy's leading men

* Guns and Roses - an action drama project starring Bea Alonzo and Robin Padilla. Joining them are Ejay Falcon, Empress Shuck and Diether Ocampo

* Green Rose - a remake of Koreanovela action drama series of the same title. Anne Curtis will be paired with Jericho Rosales and Jake Cuenca in this project

* Minsan Lang - a family drama series featuring Andi Eigenmann, Coco Martin, John Estrada, Amy Austria and Lorna Tolentino

* Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 - hosted by Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano. Judges are Kris Aquino, Ai Ai Delas Alas and Freddie Garcia

* ShoutOut - a youth-oriented show featuring the Kapamilya network’s teen stars from Monday to Friday beginning November 29, at 5:15 p.m.

* Star Circle Kid Quest - ABS-CBN's search for the next Kiddie Superstar which will be hosted by KC Concepcion

* Laugh Out Loud (LOL) - TV comedy reality show featuring the wacky tandem of Luis Manzano and cosplay queen Alodia Gosiengfiao

* The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition - a reality show that centers on overweight contestants attempting to lose weight to fight for a cash prize. This show will be hosted by Megastar Sharon Cuneta

Pretty exciting list of shows, huh! What do you think?

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Denise Laurel, Pregnant?

It is everywhere - tabloid columns, online journals and blogs. Netizens are talking about it. Denise Laurel is pregnant. The culprit? Her basketball player boyfriend Diamon Simpson, who is now playing at Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

But Arnold Vegafria, the Kapamilya actress' talent manager, on Tuesday said there is no truth to the rumors that Denise is pregnant.

According to Arnold, Denise is laughing off the rumors. He said Denise, who just arrived home from a family trip to Vietnam, is far from being pregnant and she’s sexier than ever.

"'Yong pregnancy rumor about kay Denise, as of last week when we were together, I didn't see any changes sa katawan niya. Then, I asked her about it, sabi niya sa akin, 'No. Look at me, I'm still sexy. I know na may lumalabas na mga rumors that I'm pregnant.'" he said.

Arnold added, "Then, I asked her family. The family naman never said anything, kasi we were together sa family function nila. So, wala naman akong nakitang anything, and I asked them, wala."

The rumors, according to Arnold, started after Laurel’s character on teleserye “Kristine” suddenly disappeared.

Aside from the pregnancy issue, some speculated that the actress was taken out of the show because of attitude problems. But this was also disputed by her manager.

He disclosed that, based on the script, Laurel’s character would be taken out of the series. He did not reveal though if she will still come back or not.

"[Denise] is out of Kristine because it's part of the story of the teleserye. But I don't know kung kailan ang balik niya. May balik 'yan, e, hindi ko lang alam kung ano ang plano sa Kristine.

"But on Thursday or tonight, I'll try to get in touch with Lauren Dyogi kung ano ang plano nila sa show. One of my artists din kasi papasok sa Kristine." he clarified.

Arnold also admitted that what makes his ward uncomfortable is the fact that her role in the TV series is too sexy. "[We have] some complaints. Actually, it's not a complaint, it's just a little ano lang, sa role niya, because nagiging daring na daring yata ang role niya.

"Some of their themes, hindi niya magawa, uncomfortable pa siya." he said.

Video to Watch: Sabel - Full Trailer Starring Jessy Mendiola

Pretty young sexy Kapamilya actress Jessy Mendiola will play Sabel in the TV remake of the 1981 Joey Gosiengfiao film "Bata Pa Si Sabel" which starred Snooky Serna and Albert Martinez.

The 2010 remake is now simply titled as "Sabel" which marks Jessy's most daring role and her biggest break since being launched as Star Magic Batch 15 member in 2007.

But prior to "Sabel", Jessy actually was already getting good breaks. She played leading lady to the Giggerboys in "Your Song Presents: Boystown", was paired with Coco Martin in "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" and led the young cast of "Gimik 2010".

Also getting their biggest breaks in "Sabel" are Giggerboys member AJ Perez and former GMA Artist Center talent Joseph Marco as Jessy's leading men.

Both attractive young men, here's how Jessy describes them on Twitter when asked by one of her followers as to who's more cute between AJ and Joseph: "cute si AJ, hunk si Joseph. Ha ha!"

A teaser is already being shown on TV and many have noticed that it's like "Katorse" aired last year and starred Erich Gonzales as Nene, Ejay Falcon, Enchong Dee and even Jessy herself in a guest role.

Even the promo shots above remind us very much of the said hit soap, which was also a remake of an 80's movie.

But Jessy is quick to differentiate "Sabel" from "Katorse" on Twitter and she said, "Parehas pong daring pero iba story and characteristics ni Nene at Sabel".

"Sabel" also stars Tonton Gutierrez, Glydel Mercado, Rita Avila and Raymond Bagatsing. It will replace Kokey @ Ako starting December 6, just 3 days after Jessy's 18th birthday.

Sabel - Full Trailer:

"The Janno Gibbs Anthology" Album, Out Now!

Janno Gibbs - the King of Soul brings a collection of hits spanning close to two decades of his music artistry in an album called "The Janno Gibbs Anthology".

The album comprises of Janno's 18 hit songs like "Fallin'", "Ipagpatawad Mo", "I Believe in Dreams", "Moments of Love", "Ikaw Lamang", "If I'm Not in Love with You", "Pinakamagandang Lalaki" and so much more!

"The Janno Gibbs Anthology" is now available nationwide at SM Music Box, Odyssey, Astroplus, Astrovision and The Landmark.

Jake Cuenca Covers GARAGE Magazine December 2010 - January 2011 Issue

Jake Cuenca is GARAGE Magazine's coverguy for its December 2010 - January 2011 issue.

Garage’s latest issue features “Retro Sleek: How to Rock the Total Look from Fashion to Hairstyle”, “Top Holiday Styles”, “Party Time!”, “Super Trooper” and more!

Other celebrities inside this issue include the Half-Pinoy Billboard charttopper Bruno Mars, 127 Hours star James Franco and the Korean drama actor Lee Byung Hun.

Garage Magazine December 2010 - January 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Solenn Heusaff Covers PREVIEW Magazine December 2010 Issue

Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown finalist - Solenn Heusaff–is on the cover of Preview Magazine December 2010 issue.

Solenn is a model and make-up artist who is making a showbiz splash via her participation in the GMA-7 reality program Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown in which she is among the final four castaways. She is currently being rumored to have a secret romantic relationship with the show’s host, Richard Gutierrez.

Aside from Solenn, features inside Preview’s December issue include “123+ Editors Picks for the Hoidays”, “Party Hearty”, “Who’s Who in Korean Pop”, “Cary Santiago vs. Furne One”, “OMG! This Cover is Alive!” and more!

Preview Magazine December 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.