Charice has come a long way since American talk show hosts Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres discovered her through YouTube. It paved the way for Charice to become an international recording artist, perform in different parts of the world and even bag a recurring role in the hit TV musical “Glee.”

Her debut international album called “Charice” was very successful. Upon its release in 2010, the album entered the Billboard 200 at number-eight, making Charice the first Asian singer in history to land in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 albums chart.

And now Charice is back for her second international studio album titled “Infinity.” The said album was actually released exclusively early in Japan on October 5, 2011 by Warner Records. And in preparation for its official worldwide release, Charice will be launching a seven-city tour across Asia. The tour will begin on March 2, 2012, in Dubai and then in Manila (Philippines), Hong Kong (China), Seoul (Korea), Tokyo (Japan), Singapore (Singapore) and Hawaii (USA.)

The Bruno Mars composition–”Before It Explodes”–was released as lead single of “Infinity” last April 18, 2011. “Louder” was released as the album’s second single bundled with another track titled “Lost the Best Thing” on May 20, 2011. “One Day,” on the other hand, was released as promotional single as a part of Acuvue’s “ACUVUE® 1•DAY Contest”. Both “Louder” and “One Day” have an accompanying music video released in later dates.

In the exclusive Japanese release of the album, “Far as the Sky” was released as a promotional single in Japan on July 27, 2011. The track was also the theme song of the popular Japanese drama series, “Bull Doctor.” “New World” was then released as the second promotional single in Japan and will be featured on the upcoming Square Enix RPG Final Fantasy XIII-2.

It’s interesting to note that Japan is the 2nd biggest market in music in the world next to the US. Charice‘s “Infinity” peaked at no. 8 on Billboard Japan album chart.

Here is the track listing for Charice’s “Infinity” album:

1. “Louder”
Daniel Jamas, Leah Haywood, Shelly Peiken

2. “New World”
Koichi Tabo

3. “Bounce Back”
Lars Halvor Jensen, Kasia Livingston, Johannes “Josh” Joergensen & Daniel “Obi” Klein

4. “Far As the Sky”
Yusuke Tanaka

5. “Lost the Best Thing”
Carsten Schack, Sean Hurley, Cathy Dennis

6. “Heartbreak Survivor”
Rico Love, Wayne Wilkins, Joanna “JoJo” Levesque

7. “Before It Explodes”
Bruno Mars, Ari Levine, Phillip Lawrence

8. “Lesson For Life”
Jason Derulo, Kara DioGuardi, Alex Francis, Dinavon Bythwood, Jordan Kyle, Joseph Angel

9. “Never Always”
Frankie Storm, Warren “Oak” Felder

10. “One Day”
Nick Jonas, Dan Muckala, Jason Ingram

11. “Lighthouse”
Natasha Bedingfield, Mike Elizondo, Danielle Brisebois

Charice to Release 2nd International Album ‘Infinity’ originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

“The Bourne Legacy” is the fourth installment to the “Bourne” franchise based on the novels by Robert Ludlum and Eric Van Lustbader. Tony Gilroy, the screenwriter of the first three films starring Matt Damon, is at the helm.

Taking the role of Matt Damon for the fourth film is Jeremy Renner (Marvel’s The Avengers, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol).

Also starring in the movie are Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Joan Allen, Albert Finney, Scott Glenn, Stacy Keach and Oscar Isaac.

From YouTube:

The narrative architect behind the Bourne film series, Tony Gilroy, takes the helm in the next chapter of the hugely popular espionage franchise that has earned almost $1 billion at the global box office: The Bourne Legacy. The writer/director expands the Bourne universe created by Robert Ludlum with an original story that introduces us to a new hero (Jeremy Renner) whose life-or-death stakes have been triggered by the events of the first three films. For The Bourne Legacy, Renner joins fellow series newcomers Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Stacy Keach and Oscar Isaac, while franchise veterans Albert Finney, Joan Allen, David Strathairn and Scott Glenn reprise their roles.

Released by Universal Pictures, “The Bourne Legacy” is set to open in theaters on August 3, 2012.

Watch the trailer here:

Bourne Legacy – Official Movie Poster and Trailer Released originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

Sarah Geronimo‘s new weekly show on ABS-CBN is set to premiere on February 26, 2012. Her co-host in the said program is Luis Manzano.

There are reports saying that it will be shown in an earlier Sunday evening timeslot contrary to previous reports that it will take the 9:30pm timeslot of “Gandang Gabi Vice.”

More information about the show to be announced.

For the meantime, watch the teaser here:

Sarah G Live – Teaser originally appeared on Starmometer on February 9, 2012.

Australian scientists have discovered that the oldest living thing or living organism in the planet is the giant patches of seagrass found in the Mediterranean sea which is believed to be 200,000-year-old.

In a report by the Huffington Post, scientists was able to determine the age of the oldest living thing by a process called “DNA sequencing,” or ascertaining 40 different sites over a 2,000 mile range from Cyprus to Spain.

Scientifically named Posidonia oceanica or commonly known as Mediterranean tapeweed or Neptune Grass, the patches of seagrass was between 12,000 and 200,000 years old and was most likely to be at least 100,000 years old beating the current holder of the title “oldest living thing,” which is the Tasmanian plant.

The separate patches of seagrass in the Mediterranean span almost 10 miles and weigh more than 6,000 tons.

Oldest Living Thing on Planet Earth Discovered in the Mediterranean Sea originally appeared on Starmometer on February 8, 2012.

Based from the Mega Manila Household Ratings of AGB Nielsen last February 6, 2012, Monday, the pilot episode of “Broken Vow,” “Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis” and “Biritera” bested their respective rival programs:

Broken Vow (GMA-7) 16.3% vs Pinoy Big Brother Unliday (ABS-CBN) 8.7%

Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (GMA-7) 16.3% vs Maria La Del Barrio (ABS-CBN) 12.3%

Biritera (GMA-7) 24.8% vs E-Boy (ABS-CBN) 19.6%; Budoy (ABS-CBN) 21.5%

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs in Mega Manila for February 6, Monday:

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 26.2%
2. Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (GMA-7) – 19.2%
3. Chef Boy Lagro: Kusina Master (GMA-7) – 17.3%
4. Broken Vow (GMA-7) – 16.3%
5. Kokak (GMA-7) – 15.7%
6. Kapuso Movie Festival: You To Me Are Everything (GMA-7) – 13.3%
7. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 11.7%
8. Angelito Batang Ama (ABS-CBN) – 11.6%
9. Knock Out (GMA-7) – 11.3%
10. Detective Conan (GMA-7) / Love You (GMA-7) – 11.2%

Primetime:

1. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 25.5%
2. Legacy (GMA-7) – 25.4%
3. Biritera (GMA-7) – 24.8%
4. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 23.7%
5. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown (GMA-7) – 23.6%
6. Budoy (ABS-CBN) – 21.5%
7. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 20.4%
8. E-Boy (ABS-CBN) – 19.6%
9. Dongyi (GMA-7) – 18%
10. Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (GMA-7) – 16.3%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils. via PEP

‘Biritera,’ ‘Alis Bungisngis’ and ‘Broken Vow’ Beat Rival Programs in Mega Manila originally appeared on Starmometer on February 8, 2012.

According to the New York Festivals official website, NYF’s World’s Best Television & Films honors programming in all lengths and forms from over 40 countries. Dedicated to both the TV and Film industries, categories mirror today’s global trends and encourage the next generation of story-tellers: News, Sports, Documentary, Reality, Drama, Feature Films, Telenovelas, Webisodes, Promo, Music Videos, Corporate Films, and Animation.

The 2012 TV & Film Awards ceremony for The World’s Best TV & Films will be held on April 17th in conjunction with The NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Here are the 2 programs from TV5 which made it as finalists in the 2012 New York Festivals TV and Film Awards Competition:

Community Service Programs:
Wanted – Child Special
Associated Broadcasting Company (TV5)

Politics:
News 5 Debates – A Challenge For Change
Associated Broadcasting Company (TV5)

2 TV5 Programs are Finalists in New York Festivals 2012 originally appeared on Starmometer on February 7, 2012.

According to the New York Festivals official website, NYF’s World’s Best Television & Films honors programming in all lengths and forms from over 40 countries. Dedicated to both the TV and Film industries, categories mirror today’s global trends and encourage the next generation of story-tellers: News, Sports, Documentary, Reality, Drama, Feature Films, Telenovelas, Webisodes, Promo, Music Videos, Corporate Films, and Animation.

The 2012 TV & Film Awards ceremony for The World’s Best TV & Films will be held on April 17th in conjunction with The NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Here are the 5 programs from ABS-CBN which made it as finalists in the 2012 New York Festivals TV and Film Awards Competition:

Best Newscast
TV Patrol – Storm Juaning
ABS-CBN Corporation

Biography/Profiles
Storyline
ABS-CBN Corporation

History & Society
EDSA25: Sulyap sa Kasaysayan (A Glimpse of History)
ABS-CBN Corporation

Magazine Format
Rated K / Kwento ng Buhay Ko (This is my Life)
ABS-CBN Corporation

Social Issues/Current Events
Krusada / Crusade
ABS-CBN Corporation

5 ABS-CBN Programs are Finalists in New York Festivals 2012 originally appeared on Starmometer on February 7, 2012.

According to the New York Festivals official website, NYF’s World’s Best Television & Films honors programming in all lengths and forms from over 40 countries. Dedicated to both the TV and Film industries, categories mirror today’s global trends and encourage the next generation of story-tellers: News, Sports, Documentary, Reality, Drama, Feature Films, Telenovelas, Webisodes, Promo, Music Videos, Corporate Films, and Animation.

The 2012 TV & Film Awards ceremony for The World’s Best TV & Films will be held on April 17th in conjunction with The NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Here are the 9 programs from GMA Channel 7 and GMA News TV which made it as finalists in the 2012 New York Festivals TV and Film Awards Competition:

Biography/Profiles
Front Row: Bente Dos (Twenty-Two)
GMA Network, Inc.

Community Portraits
Report Card
GMA Network, Inc.

History & Society
Pluma: Si Rizal, Ang Dakilang Manunulat (Rizal, The Great Writer)
GMA Network, Inc.

Nature & Wildlife
Born to be Wild: The Born Expeditions Finale The Monster of Mae Klong and The Great White Shark
GMA Network, Inc.

Social Issues/Current Events:

Front Row: Yaman Sa Basura (Child Urban Miners)
GMA Network, Inc.

I-Witness: Gintong Putik
GMA Network, Inc.

I-Witness: Lapnos (Burn)
GMA Network, Inc.

Reel Time: Lusong (Live to Dive)
GMA Network, Inc.

Reel Time: Tira (Infected)
GMA Network, Inc.

9 GMA Network Programs are Finalists in New York Festivals 2012 originally appeared on Starmometer on February 7, 2012.

Because of his achievements in art, business, politics, and philanthropy, our Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao is the only sports personality in Asia Tatler’s list of Most Influential Individuals in Asia for the last 12 months.

The list included prominent philanthropists from Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and other Asian countries.

Manny Pacquiao Among 28 Most Influential Individuals in Asia originally appeared on Starmometer on February 7, 2012.

The former President and now Congresswoman is currently in hospital arrest pending trial on a charge of electoral sabotage by the COMELEC.

According to Inquirer, the COMELEC demanded that the request should be made specific.

This is because there were reports that Grace Ibuna, Iggy’s live-in partner, plans to cremate his remains in London in contrast to legal wife Aleli Arroyo‘s plan to bring home his remains.

Until there’s no clear venue for Iggy’s wake as pointed by the COMELEC, the request of Gloria Arroyo to visit his remains is deemed premature.

Gloria Arroyo Intends to Attend Iggy Arroyo’s Wake originally appeared on Starmometer on February 7, 2012.

The latest issue of The Buzz Magazine (February 2012) features an interview with Kapuso star Katrina Halili.

Here is the sexy actress’ statement regarding the possibility of Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho getting married:

“Happy ako para sa kanila kung masaya sila di ba? Hindi tayo puwedeng maging bitter kasi parang nagi-invite tayo ng bitterness sa buhay.”

It can be remembered that Halili filed voyeurism charges against Kho for capturing their intimate moment using a video camera in 2009 without her consent.

Meanwhile, Katrina Halili is set to reunite with Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the upcoming GMA-7 fantaserye “My Beloved.” The three portrayed a love triangle in the teleserye “Marimar” 5 years ago and on “My Beloved,” they are set to form another “love triangle” angle in the story.

“My Beloved” is set to premiere this Monday, February 13, on GMA-7.

Katrina Halili on News that Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho are Getting Married: ‘Happy Ako sa Kanila kung Masaya Sila’ originally appeared on Starmometer on February 7, 2012.

The Wansapanataym episode that ruled last Saturday’s TV ratings was the Zaijan Jaranilla-starrer titled “Water Willy.” Top Rank Live – Donaire vs. Vasquez fight, on the other hand, was most-watched last Sunday (26.2%) as expected.

It’s interesting to note that no. 1 weekend programs for the whole month of January–”MMK” and “Rated K“–dropped significantly last weekend. “MMK” placed 5th and trailed behind “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition” (#2), “Eat Bulaga!” (#3) and “TV Patrol Weekend Edition” (#4). Rated K, meanwhile, placed 4th, trailed behind “Pepito Manaloto” (#2) and “TV Patrol Weekend” (#3).

Meanwhile, “Happy Yipee Yehey” had a strong final episode scoring 17.3% last Saturday.

And with regards to new programs, “Okat2kat” and “Showbiz Inside Report” premiered last Saturday beating their rival shows.

Here are the Top 20 programs and comparative TV ratings nationwide from February 3 to 5, 2012 according to Kantar Media:

February 3, 2012 (Friday):

Daytime:

Kape’t Pandasal (0.1%)
Krusada (0.6%) vs. Rescue (Replay) (0.5%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (4.7%) / Sailormoon (5.5%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.6%)
Naruto Shippuuden (Season 4) (4.9%) vs. Tom And Jerry (6.7%) / Detective Conan (8.2%)
Kris TV (6.8%) vs. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (8.8%) / Bleach (8.0%) / Knock Out (8.7%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters (10.8%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival (11.4%)
Mundo Man Ay Magunaw (14.4%) vs. Chef Boy Logro Kusina Master (15.1%)
Happy Yipee Yehey! (9.5%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (21.3%) / Kokak (16.6%)
Angelito Batang Ama (12.0%) vs. Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (20.8%)
Pinoy Big Brother Unliday (9.7%) vs. Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (21.7%)
Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin (11.6%) vs. Love You (11.9%)

Primetime:

Maria La Del Barrio (17.3%) vs. Daldalita (15.9%)
TV Patrol (24.9%) vs. 24 Oras (20.7%) vs. Wil Time Bigtime (9.1%)
Eboy (24.3%) vs. Munting Heredera (24.8%)
Budoy (24.7%) vs. Legacy (19.9%)
Walang Hanggan (27.2%) / Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight (18.0%) vs. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Double Showdown (18.3%) vs. Glamorosa (4.1%) / PS I Love You (2.4%) / Bitag (2.5%)
City Hunter (12.4%) vs. Bubble Gang (14.0%) vs. Aksyon Journalismo (1.4%) / Juicy! (0.6%)
Bandila (5.7%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (6.0%) vs. Jojo A. All The Way!!! (0.2%)
S.O.C.O. (A Scene Of The Crime Operatives) (3.9%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (2.6%)

February 4, 2012 (Saturday)

Daytime:

Sa Kabukiran (0.7%) vs. Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (0.8%)
Salamat Dok (2.6%) vs. Pinoy Md Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (2.4%)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (3.6%) vs. Batman The Brave And The Bold (4.2%)
Honey Watch Out (2.2%) vs. Jewelpet (6.2%)
Why Not? (2.5%) vs. Tom & Jerry Kids (8.9%)
Go Diego Go! (4.9%) vs. Knock Out (8.8%)
The Penguins Of Madagascar (4.9%) vs. Tropang Potchi (7.5%)
The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius (6.2%) vs. Maynila (Larawan Ng Bansa) (9.0%)
Mundo Man Ay Magunaw Ang Simula A Marathon Special (8.7%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival (13.4%)
Happy Yipee Yehey! (17.3%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (23.7%)
Showbiz Inside Report (10.0%) vs. Startalk (8.6%)
Oka2kat (13.6%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (8.9%) / 24 Oras Weekend (9.8%) vs. Wil Time Bigtime (10.1%)

Primetime:

Failon Ngayon (19.2%) / TV Patrol Weekend (22.3%) / Wansapanataym (25.7%) vs. Manny Many Prizes (14.6%)
Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition (24.3%) vs. Spooky Valentine Presents Maestra (18.6%) vs. The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (8.5%)
Maalaala Mo Kaya… (21.8%) vs. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (18.7%) vs. Regal Shocker (7.0%) / Real Confessions (6.1%)
Toda Max (13.2%) vs. Imbestigador (11.5%) vs. Tutok Tulfo (3.6%)
Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited Weekend (10.2%) vs. Just For Laughs Gags (5.2%) vs. Aksyon Sabado (2.4%)
Banana Split Extra Scoop (5.9%) / The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (2.3%) / Sports Unlimited (1.1%) vs. Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (2.4%)

February 5, 2012 (Sunday)

Daytime:

The Healing Eucharist (4.1%) vs. In Touch (0.6%)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (3.1%) vs. Batman The Brave And The Bold (3.7%)
Salamat Dok (3.5%) vs. Jewelpet (6.2%) / Tom & Jerry Kids (9.4%)
Spider-Man (4.6%) vs. Detective Conan (10.0%)
The Incredible Hulk (5.0%) vs. Dragon Ball (9.5%)
Matanglawin (8.7%) vs. Aha (9.0%)
Top Rank Live (26.2%) vs. Kapuso Movie Sunday Festival (15.1%)
ASAP 2012 (15.0%) vs. Party Pilipinas (11.6%)
Growing Up (10.6%) vs. Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (10.8%)
The Buzz (12.9%) vs. Showbiz Central (7.4%)

Primetime:

TV Patrol Weekend (20.9%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (16.9%) vs. Pinoy Explorer (8.2%)
Goin’ Bulilit (19.3%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Reality Sitcom (22.1%) vs. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (9.0%)
Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition (19.8%) vs. Kap’s Amazing Stories (18.4%)
Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (20.1%) vs. I Bilib Featuring Wonders Of Horus (16.2%) vs. Talentadong Pinoy (11.0%)
Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited Weekend (12.9%) vs. Sunday Night Box Office (16.3%) vs. Wow Mali (5.1%) / Under Special Investigation (2.0%)
Gandang Gabi Vice (9.9%) / Sunday’s Best (3.4%) vs. Sunday Night Box Office (8.5%) / Diyos At Bayan (0.9%) vs. Aksyon Linggo (1.4%)

Source: Kantar Media

‘Wansapanataym’ and ‘Top Rank’ Rule Weekend Ratings Nationwide originally appeared on Starmometer on February 7, 2012.