Misalucha is back, happy for newlyweds Ogie, Regine

MANILA, Philippines - Asia's Nightingale Lani Misalucha said she's happy for her celebrity friends, Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez and singer-composer Ogie Alcasid, who recently tied the knot.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, the Las Vegas-based diva congratulated her former defunct Sunday afternoon show co-hosts, who she said are very close to her heart.

"I couldn't be any happier for them. It's a long overdue event for both of them and marriage is one institution that God gave us. It's something very sacred, it's something that we should treasure and it’s something that we should take really seriously. And I'm very, very happy that they took this road," she said.

When asked to give an advice to the newlyweds, the former Kapamilya star said: "They've been friends at iyon ang magandang bagay sa kanilang relationship. They've been friends first and 'pag kayo magkaibigan,'yon yung point na mas malalaman ninyo ang bawat isa, makikila ninyo ‘yong bawat isa, ‘yong ugali ninyo. I guess hindi sila magkakaroon ng problema kasi click na click sila."

Misalucha returned to the Philippines for her one-woman show slated on January 25. She said she opted not to hold a Valentine concert here to avoid clashing with the likes of Taylor Swift and other foreign acts.

Although she is enjoying fame in the United States, with Las Vegas declaring Dec. 4, 2009 as Lani Misalucha Day, the Filipino singer said she still loves to perform in the Philippines.

While in the Philippines, meantime, Misalucha will appear in some ABS-CBN shows like "Showtime," "ASAP XV" and "The Buzz." (report from ABS-CBN News)

Mga KaJoyfulnesses, nangangambang maapektuhan ang kanilang pamilya at ang kanilang tirahan

Iilan sa mga KaJoyfulness talents ay pinangangambahang bumaha sa kanilang tahanan maging ang kanilang pamilya ay naapektuhan.

Ang iilan sa mga KaJoyfulness ay sina Shirley Sombilon, Jean Rellon Casis, Melissa Jangao, Evelyn Maravillas, Ivy Purisima Momo, Merry Christine Tabacon, Ginalyn Salazar, Arshel Cervantes, KC Ryan Sayon, Michelle Mendoza at ang mga datihang sina Flordelina Macabiog, Verna Rellon, Jean Taboco, Glaiza Estrada, Marialyn Jadraque, Ivy Rose Purisima Momo at iba pa.

Ang mga lugar na naapektuhan sa baha at landslide bukod sa Davao City ay ang Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Agusan del Sur at Surigao del Sur at nanawagan rin ng pre-empted evacuation mula sa NDCC Region-XI at Caraga Region Office.

Patuloy na tututukan ang KaJoyfulness network sa mga pinakahuling detalye ukol sa pagbaha at paglikas ng mga residente.

Pamilya ni Jean Taboco, naapektuhan ng baha

Sa kalagitnaan ng patuloy na pagbaha sa iilang barangay sa Sta. Maria, Davao del Sur, labis na naapektuhan ang pamilya ng dating kasamahan ng KaJoyfulness network na si Jean Taboco sa kanilang bahay sa isang barangay ng nasabing lungsod.

Nanawagan ang 10th ID na mag pre-emptive evacuation sa mga naapektuhan ng baha. Hindi pa ito kumpirmado ang KaJoyfulness network ang nasabing balita.

Ang iilan sa mga kasamahan ng KaJoyfulness network, nag-aalala sa kanilang pamilya kung anong balita sa pagbaha ng kanilang tirahan sa iilang lugar sa Davao del Sur.

Charice makes it to EW.com's '11 to Watch in 2011' list

MANILA, Philippines - The country's pride and joy Charice has joined the list of rising celebrities in the United States that are expected to shine in 2011.

On its introduction of its “11 to Watch in 2011” list, “Entertainment Weekly (EW)” wrote, “Familiar with Sky Ferreira? Alex Pettyfer? Charice? We have a feeling by 2012, that'll be a silly question.”

EW noted that “this pint-size star with the powerhouse pipes” might have had the backing of big personalities such as Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey, but Charice’s debut on “Glee 2” has proven that she got what it takes to make it big in Hollywood.

"YouTube, Ellen, and Oprah may have helped bring us this pint-size star with the powerhouse pipes, but the 18-year-old (last name: Pempengco) made her own splash on Glee's season 2 premiere playing Sunshine Corazon. She'll be back this spring to wow us," it said.

Also on the list was Tom Hardy, who got noticed for his "scene-stealing turn in 'Incepcion,'" and Rooney Mara, who played Mark Zuckerberg's girlfriend in "The Social Network."

Below is the complete list of EW.com’s "11 to Watch in 2011."

11. Sky Ferreira
10. Alex Pettyfer
9. Charice
8. Michael Fassbender
7. Wiz Khalifa
6. Daniel Sunjata
5. Tom Hard
4. James Newman
3. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
2. Adam Scott
1. Rooney Mara

(report from ABS-CBN News)

Janet Jackson coming to Manila: report

MANILA, Philippines – Janet Jackson is coming to the Philippines this year.

The Philippine Star reported that Jackson will kick off her world tour, dubbed “Number Ones – Up Close and Personal World Tour,” in Asia via a concert at the PICC Plenary Hall on February 4.

The report said she will sing 35 of her No. 1 songs in 35 global cities, including “Let’s Wait Awhile,” “Miss You Much,” Escapade,” “Runaway,” and “Doesn’t Really Matter.”

“In each of the 35 cities, Janet will dedicate one of her No. 1 songs to the city and will recognize 20 young people whose lives and work have enriched their communities in a major way around the world,” the report said.

Jackson joined the list of foreign artists who are lined up to perform in the Philippines this year, prompting local artists to call on the government to regulate foreign acts in the country.

The list includes Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars. (report from ABS-CBN News)