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Reuters 9/2/2007 4:16:26 PM

LOS ANGELES - A remake of the classic slasher movie “Halloween” took a commanding early lead at the North American weekend box office, according to preliminary estimates issued on Saturday.

The movie, directed by rock star Rob Zombie, earned almost $11 million during its first day of release on Friday, said box office tracking firm Box Office Mojo.

Based on its strong start, the film should easily surpass observers’ forecasts of a $20 million haul for the four-day US Labor Day holiday weekend.

“Halloween,” the eighth film to be spun off from John Carpenter’s 1978 original, focuses on the grim childhood of its villain, Michael Myers.

The teen comedy “Superbad,” which had led the field for the last two weekends, slipped to No. 2 with $3.5 million for the day; the hit film has earned $80.3 million to date.

It was closely followed by another new release, “Balls of Fury,” with $3.4 million. A martial arts movie parody set in the world of underground ping-pong, “Balls” got a head start on its fellow rookies by opening on Wednesday; its total since then stands at $6.4 million.

Rounding out the top five were two former champs, the action-thriller “The Bourne Ultimatum” with $2.6 million, and the comedy “Rush Hour 3″ with $2.1 million.

The top 10 contained only one other new release — the Kevin Bacon vigilante thriller “Death Sentence.” It was dead on arrival at No. 8 with just $1.4 million.

“Halloween” was produced by New York producers Bob and Harvey Weinstein’s Dimension Films, and released by closely held Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.

“Superbad” was released by Columbia Pictures, a unit of Sony Corp.. “Balls of Fury” was released by Rogue Pictures, the genre division of NBC Universal’s Focus Features. “The Bourne Ultimatum” was released by NBC Universal’s Universal Pictures. “Rush Hour 3″ was released by New Line Cinema, a unit of Time Warner Inc. “Death Sentence” was released by 20th Century Fox, a unit of News Corp.

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Reuters (9/1/2007 3:48:43 PM)

LOS ANGELES - Troubled pop star Britney Spears has released her first new song in years on the Web, a single called “Gimme More” that is expected to hit radio airwaves as early as next week.

The song was officially released late on Thursday on the Web site of New York radio station Z100, and by Friday it could be heard on YouTube.

Music industry magazine Billboard said the single is expected to get its first radio play next week, and several other media reports said Spears could have a new album out in early November.

A spokeswoman for Jive Records, Spears’ label, was not immediately available for comment.

Spears, 25, is attempting to resurrect her flagging career, and the new single could be the first salvo in a media blitz. Rumors have been rampant that she will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas on September 9, and for months she has been saying she is at work on a new album.

The singer has become a major subject for tabloid coverage for public behavior that has included being photographed with no underwear under her miniskirts, shaving her head bald, attacking paparazzi with an umbrella and performing in local nightclubs where she was accused of lip-syncing songs.

Earlier this year, she checked into a rehabilitation facility in Malibu, California, and more recently her divorce from second husband Kevin Federline was finalized. The pair remain embroiled in a bitter custody battle over their two sons.

Back in the early 2000s, Spears was a top-selling artist. Her records had sold more than 70 million units, and in 2002 she was ranked as the most powerful celebrity in the world by Forbes magazine.

Spears’ first album was 1999 CD “…Baby One More Time,” which featured hit songs like “Sometimes.” Her most recent album of original music was 2003’s “In the Zone.”

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Can you go head to head against a hundred people? This is the question, “1 vs.100″ poses, ABS-CBN newest, and most expensive game show to date!

“Ang galing ng isa ay kayang tapatan ng isang daang tao,” says Alou Almaden, ABS-CBN Business Unit Head. “It’s a modern day version of David versus Goliath, where the studio player brings home the cash prize, of the mob members split it.”

“1 vs. 100″ is franchised from the Dutch production company Endemol, who gave us “Deal or No Deal”, “Fame Academy” and “Big Brother”, and the Philippines is the second Asian country to have its local version.

In this game, a studio player is faced with a mob of 100 people, whom he or she has to outwit by answering various questions, each with a corresponding cash value. A mob member who answers incorrectly gets eliminated, and every mistake increases the pot money. However, if the studio player makes a mistake, the remaining mob members get to split the cash prize, and play in the next game. The remaining mob members will then be called “The Unbeatables”, and one of them will be selected as the next studio player.

But the mob members don’t exactly play the enemy all the time, as the studio player can ask for help from them thrice, when in doubt of an answer. At the end of each round, the lucky studio contestant may opt to bring home the pot money, or challenge the mob for the P2 million peso jackpot!

All 101 players will try their luck in a single studio at ABS-CBN, together with imported equipment from Japan, China, Germany and the US, making it the most expensive game show set ever produced by ABS-CBN! So, get to see this exciting game show firsthand this Saturday, August 25, after John en Shirley only here on your Kapamilya, ABS-CBN!

Meryll Soriano is overwhelmed by the birth of her son Elijah last Monday, August 27. The actress described her reaction upon seeing Elijah for the first time.

“Narinig ko na yung uha. Nakita ko na siya, tarantang-taranta na ako kasi lumabas na tapos dinala siya sa akin. Hindi ko alam kung hahawakan ko ba, hindi ko alam ang gagawin. Tapos totoo nga ang sinasabi nila na lahat ng pagod mo mawawala, instant,” the new mom narrated.

It was actually a double blessing for Meryll because aside from having Elijah, she has also reconciled with her parents, specifically her mom Bec-Bec Soriano, sister of Diamond Star Marciel Soriano. Meryll and her mother had a gap after the actress married Bernard Palanca, but the marriage only lasted for four months.

In a taped interview with Entertainment Live yesterday, September 1, Meryll apologized to her mom. In tear, she said, “Humingi ako ng tawad… Humingi ako ng tawad, sinabi ko na nagkamali talaga ako. Sorry dahil matigas ang ulo ko. Sorry dahil hindi ako nakinig. Sorry po dahil sinunod ko po kung ano ‘yong gusto ko.”

However, Meryll was firm when she said that she did not have any regret for being a disobedient daughter. She explained, “Lahat ng iyon ay naging magandang tool para sa akin para marating ko kung ano iyong katapangan ko ngayon. Kaya nagso-sorry lang ako kasi nasaktan ko sila, pero wala akong pinagsisisihan.”

Meryll was also thankful to all the people who guided her to overcome the trials in her life.

“Salamat, Mama, dahil lahat ng ito hindi ko malalampasan kung hindi niya ako mahal. Salamat dahil tinanggap niya ako ulit, salamat sa pagpapatawad. Salamat dahil siya ‘yong nanay ko. Kung ano ‘yong ibinigay ng Mama ko para sa akin, at ngayon ko masasabi na hindi ko kaya kung wala siya,” said Meryll.

Aside from her mom, Meryll also showed her appreciation to her stepfather. Meryll said, “Kayo talaga ang mga magulang na inaasahan ko at tinatanaw ko ito ng sobra at wala akong masabi.”

Of course, she also said thanks to her real father, Willie Revillame. “At sa tatay ko din, nagpapasalamat ako kasi nakikita ko uli iyong pagmamahal niya sa akin na matagal ko nang hinintay.”

Meryll also described her current relationship with her estranged husband Bernard. She said that although she has already decided to raise Baby Elijah alone, she still has to be at least friends with his father.

She explained, “Desidido na kasi ako, e, na mag-isa lang ako, na tapos na kami. Kailangan lang na maging magkaibigan kami kasi kung ang focus ngayon ay maging mabuting kayong magulang… Kumbaga, isinantabi na namin iyong mga hindi magandang nangyari sa buhay namin.”

Meryll described her life right now as something that is very positive. She explained that now it is all for Baby Elijah: “Lahat ng mga dreams ko, pangarap ko, iba na, hindi lang para sa akin.” - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Jennylyn Mercado goes back to work as the leading lady of no less than Sen. Bong Revilla in the new film Resiklo, an official entry to the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival. This is after Jennylyn’s bout with depression after being caught in the middle of a rift between GMA-7 and her manager Becky Aguila as a result of Angel Locsin’s controversial transfer to ABS-CBN.

But in Resiklo, expect to see a sexier Jennylyn when the film hits theaters.

“Siyempre masaya,” replied Jennylyn when asked about working with Bong in an interview with Startalk. “It’s an honor to be paired with Mr. Bong Revilla. Masaya dahil ngayon ka-partner ko na siyempre ang hari ng pelikula.”

Meanwhile, the first StarStruck Ultimate Female Survivor also clarified rumors that she is running out of funds. She said that she has financial problems and that she also maintains a savings account.

Jennylyn also commented about her alleged ouster from a movie project that was supposed to pair her with F4 member Ken Zhu. But the role eventually went to Iza Calzado.

“Hindi ko po alam ‘yon, e,” Jennylyn said, although she admitted that the script of the movie was already given to her.

Jennylyn also answered the issue about the lead role in GMA-7’s new afternoon soap opera Pasan Ko ang Daigdig. It was earlier reported that she was supposed to do the Sharon Cuneta role, but it instead went to StarStruck batch mate Yasmien Kurdi. Jennylyn explained that the role wasn’t really for her and as she has said earlier, it was up to GMA-7 to give out her projects. Philippine Entertainment Portal

Actress Lorna Tolentino got an invitation to pose for the number one men’s magazine in the country, FHM. Good news is that the multi-awarded actress got the approval of hubby Rudy Fernandez and their kids. Even her manager, Lolit Solis approves of it. Manay Lolit thought that Rudy wouldn’t allow it, but she was surprised to learn that Rudy was even the first to give the go-signal for the shoot.

Unfortunately, Lorna has declined the offer.

“Ayoko, ayoko muna,” Lorna finally answered amidst teasing from her Startalk co-hosts yesterday, September 1. “Huwag na sana. Kasi para sa akin, tapos na ‘yon. Pinagdaanan ko na ang pa-sexy-sexy. Maraming salamat, nakaka-flatter talaga ‘yon.”

Before becoming one of the country’s best actresses, Lorna was one of the hottest sexy stars in the late ’70s up to early ’80s.

Through a phone-patch interview, Rudy explained why he gave his approval for his wife to pose for FHM.

“Well, siyempre noong in-offer sa kanya, na-flatter ako dahil ibig sabihin, e, sexy pa at maganda ang asawa ko. Kaya nga sabi ko na ‘Babe, pumayag ka na.’ Anyway, madalas ako bumili ng FHM,” said Rudy, who is now recovering from his battle with cancer.

After the laughs have died down, Rudy, in a more thankful note, gave out a message to everyone who prayed for him: “Nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng nag dasal para sa akin. Dahil ito, effective at hindi ko na mapigilan ang pag lakas. Gumagaling na ako talaga kaya salamat ng marami sa nagdasal para sa akin.” - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Wala pang isang araw pagkatapos makipag-meeting kay Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) Chairman Consoliza Laguardia, kapansin-pansin noong September 1, sa noontime show na Wowowee ang kagustuhan ng host nitong si Willie Revillame na makipag-ayos na sa nakaalitan nitong si Joey de Leon.

Sa kalagitnaan ng show, nagpasalamat si Willie kay Chair Laguardia para sa mga payo nito sa kanya sa kanilang closed-door meeting. Bukod dito, humingi rin ng paumanhin ang TV host-comedian sa pagiging emosyonal niya noong Martes, August 28.

Ani Willie, “I’d just like to thank Chairman Laguardia, kinausap niya ako kagabi. Tama, peacemaker po talaga [siya]. Chairman, maraming salamat sa mga payo ninyo sa akin at susundin ko po iyon.

“Pasensiya na po kung nagiging emosyonal ako sa mga pangyayari sa buhay ko. Sa araw-araw po kasi na nandito ako, siyempre sa pagod, sa lahat na po, nadadala kami sa emosyon. Pero magmula po ngayon, open na ako.”

Bukod pa rito, idinaan din ni Willie sa kanta ang pagnanais niyang makipagbati sa kaniyang “kaibigan” na si Joey.

“Magbati na tayo, aking kaibigan. Pasensiya ka na, nadala lang ng emosyon. Pero ikaw pa rin ang aking inspirasyon dahil ikaw ang tunay na institusyon. Eat Bulaga! kayo ang tunay na number one…” bahagi ng awitin ni Willie patungkol kay Joey.

Matatandaan nagbuhos ng sama ng loob si Willie sa kanyang programa noong August 28 laban kay Joey, na aniya ay pinapasaringan siya bunsod ng nangyaring “pagkakamali” sa “Wilyonaryo” segment ng Wowowee noong August 20.

SENATE HEARING NOT NEEDED Samantala, hindi naman sang-ayon si Senator Bong Revilla, chairman ng Senate Committee for Public information and Mass Media, na paabutin pa sa Senado ang sinasabing iregularidad sa segment na “Wilyonaryo” ng Wowowee.

Para sa senador, “It is within the power of DTI [Department of Trade and Industry] to suspend, to investigate. Nasa kanila na iyon kung ano ang magiging desisyon nila. Pero para paratingin natin sa Senado, sa tingin ko hindi pa, hindi pa napapanahon.”

Tulad ng iba pang artista, nais din ni Bong na magkaayos na lamang ng personal sina Willie at Joey sa halip na magpatuloy na magbangyan sa telebisyon.

Bukas at handa naman daw ang pamunuan ng ABS-CBN sa anumang imbestigasyon kaugnay ng diumano’y iregularidad sa larong “Wilyonaryo.” - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Meryll Soriano is overwhelmed by the birth of her son Elijah last Monday, August 27. The actress described her reaction upon seeing Elijah for the first time.

“Narinig ko na yung uha. Nakita ko na siya, tarantang-taranta na ako kasi lumabas na tapos dinala siya sa akin. Hindi ko alam kung hahawakan ko ba, hindi ko alam ang gagawin. Tapos totoo nga ang sinasabi nila na lahat ng pagod mo mawawala, instant,” the new mom narrated.

It was actually a double blessing for Meryll because aside from having Elijah, she has also reconciled with her parents, specifically her mom Bec-Bec Soriano, sister of Diamond Star Marciel Soriano. Meryll and her mother had a gap after the actress married Bernard Palanca, but the marriage only lasted for four months.

In a taped interview with Entertainment Live yesterday, September 1, Meryll apologized to her mom. In tear, she said, “Humingi ako ng tawad… Humingi ako ng tawad, sinabi ko na nagkamali talaga ako. Sorry dahil matigas ang ulo ko. Sorry dahil hindi ako nakinig. Sorry po dahil sinunod ko po kung ano ‘yong gusto ko.”

However, Meryll was firm when she said that she did not have any regret for being a disobedient daughter. She explained, “Lahat ng iyon ay naging magandang tool para sa akin para marating ko kung ano iyong katapangan ko ngayon. Kaya nagso-sorry lang ako kasi nasaktan ko sila, pero wala akong pinagsisisihan.”

Meryll was also thankful to all the people who guided her to overcome the trials in her life.

“Salamat, Mama, dahil lahat ng ito hindi ko malalampasan kung hindi niya ako mahal. Salamat dahil tinanggap niya ako ulit, salamat sa pagpapatawad. Salamat dahil siya ‘yong nanay ko. Kung ano ‘yong ibinigay ng Mama ko para sa akin, at ngayon ko masasabi na hindi ko kaya kung wala siya,” said Meryll.

Aside from her mom, Meryll also showed her appreciation to her stepfather. Meryll said, “Kayo talaga ang mga magulang na inaasahan ko at tinatanaw ko ito ng sobra at wala akong masabi.”

Of course, she also said thanks to her real father, Willie Revillame. “At sa tatay ko din, nagpapasalamat ako kasi nakikita ko uli iyong pagmamahal niya sa akin na matagal ko nang hinintay.”

Meryll also described her current relationship with her estranged husband Bernard. She said that although she has already decided to raise Baby Elijah alone, she still has to be at least friends with his father.

She explained, “Desidido na kasi ako, e, na mag-isa lang ako, na tapos na kami. Kailangan lang na maging magkaibigan kami kasi kung ang focus ngayon ay maging mabuting kayong magulang… Kumbaga, isinantabi na namin iyong mga hindi magandang nangyari sa buhay namin.”

Meryll described her life right now as something that is very positive. She explained that now it is all for Baby Elijah: “Lahat ng mga dreams ko, pangarap ko, iba na, hindi lang para sa akin.” - Philippine Entertainment Portal

Young actress Anne Curtis and her family are now in grief after her four-month-old baby sister, Clare, died last August 28 due to viral infection that severely affected the baby’s heart. Clare was confined at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Philippine Heart Center.

Understandably, Anne had to cancel all her showbiz commitments because of her sister’s early demise.

As a way of saying goodbye, Anne prepared a poem for her baby sister, who was buried yesterday, September 1, at the Magalang Memorial Park in Pampanga.

An excerpt of the said poem was read in Entertainment Live yesterday, September 1: “I love you all and miss you so, I’ll always be nearby. My body’s gone forever, but my spirit will never die. And so you must go on now, and live, and understand… God did not take me from you, He only took my hand.”- Philippine Entertainment Portal

1. DingDong Dantes

2. Piolo Pascual

3. Richard Guttierrez

4. Sam Milby

This 4 men here is one of the hottest, hunk and sexy in our local television. Every girl is been dreaming them and some of men envy them. Now this is your chance to voice out your choice and what is in your mind. Are these 4 have the right to call hottest, sexy and hunk? Will this title fit to them? Who is your number one?