Prior to his television debut, the pictures of Nathaniel James have already surfaced Facebook, Twitter and Yahoo!

Earlier today, proud dad Ogie Alcasid performed his latest composition in Party Pilipinas–a special song for his son Nathaniel James.

Watch the video here:

Nathaniel James, was born on November 8th, 2011.

Nathaniel James Velasquez Alcasid Introduced in ‘Party Pilipinas’ originally appeared on Starmometer on November 20, 2011.

Anticipation grows for this superstar search that defies the conventions of reality-based genres for its game-changing formula of finding the ultimate protégé from a broader search range for would-be-stars. The competition is open to all music artists—solo performers, duos, trios or groups with a maximum of 5 members—and the search has no age limit!

Singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid is the Journey Host of Protégé while Kapuso Network’s Multi-Awarded Drama Actor Dingdong Dantes is the Gala Presenter.

This search is said to be the biggest yet as Protégé taps the professional guidance of celebrity mentors who would scour the entire archipelago to find genuine and rare singing aspirants to battle it out for a chance to enter the highly-acclaimed gateway to musical stardom.

The impressive roster of high-profile and formidable mentors who would lead the hunt for their respective Protégés in the key provinces and cities around the country—Naga, Cebu, Iloilo, Batangas, Cabanatuan, Pampanga, Davao, Dagupan, Cagayan de Oro and Manila—are Janno Gibbs, Jaya, Jay-R, Rachelle Ann Go, Aiza Seguerra, Joey Generoso of Side A, Imelda Papin, Claire dela Fuente, Rey Valera, and Gloc 9.

The nationwide auditions will be held on the following dates and venues: SM Naga (July 15); SM Cebu (July 17); SM Iloilo (July 22); SM Batangas (July 24); NE Pacific Mall Cabanatuan (July 29); SM Pampanga (July 31); SM Davao (August 5); CSI Mall Dagupan (August 7); SM Cagayan de Oro (August 10); and SM Mall of Asia Music Hall (August 13). Auditions will be from 10am-6pm.

Aspirants need to bring the certified true copy and photocopy of their birth certificate and two photos (1 full body and 1 close-up). Those below 18 years need a written consent from their parents, and original and photocopy of their parent’s valid ID in order to qualify for the auditions.

They need to prepare at least two songs for the audition with minus-1 or perform with musical instruments. Applicants are encouraged to be in their most impressive outfits (dress to impress).

Catch this September the unparalleled display of singing sensations in Protégé only on GMA-7.

GMA-7′s ‘Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break’ Begins Nationwide Auditions originally appeared on Starmometer on July 13, 2011.

Both Ogie Alcasid and Dennis Trillo are not new to cross-dressing as they have portrayed such role in the past.

Ogie has done it several times. In Oh My Girl (OMG), he portrayed the role of a man who disguised as the aunt of the woman he loves. In Yaya and Angelina, he played a spoiled brat girl.

Dennis Trillo, on the other hand, got his first acting awards in the film Aishite Imasu (Mahal Kita) 1941 where he portrayed a cross-dressing spy.

In the upcoming “Mahinhin vs Mahinhin”, Ogie and Dennis will cross-dress once again as they portray the role of 2 rival gays.

Ogie Alcasid and Dennis Trillo to Portray Gay Rivals in ‘Mahinhin vs Mahinhin’ originally appeared on Starmometer on January 4, 2011.

The wedding, which was covered exclusively by GMA-7, was attended by Ogie and Regine’s relatives and close friends.

Ogie’s bestman was Antonio Alcasid while Regine’s bridesmaid was Leila Isabel van Eimeren Alcasid.

Their vow bearers were no less than George and John, Ogie and Regine’s pet dogs.

President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III was part of the entourage along with Janno Gibbs, Jose Mari Chan, German Moreno, Michael V, Vicky Belo, Megastar Sharon Cuneta, Viva’s Vic del Rosario, Regal’s Mother Lily Monteverde, TV5′s Manny Pangilinan and GMA’s Felipe Gozon and Wilma Galvante.

Celebrities who graced the ceremony were Kris Aquino, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Senator Bong Revilla, Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, John Prats, Rachelle Ann Go, Director Louie Ignacio, Director Dante Nico Garcia, Dennis Trillo, Pia Magalona, Kuh Ledesma, Eddie Gutierrez, Annabelle Rama, Ruffa Gutierrez, Richard Gutierrez, Richard Gomez, Lucy Torres, Hayden Kho, Bing Loyzaga, Lea Salonga, Ogie’s first wife Michelle Van Eimeren, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera.

The wedding is going to be aired via a TV special on GMA-7 this Sunday night, December 26, titled “A Duet To Forever”

Images courtesy of Rajo Laurel. More images here.

Ogie and Regine Finally Tie the Knot originally appeared on Starmometer on December 22, 2010.

The Honorio Veruca Alcasid, Jr. (Ogie) and Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez (Regine) wedding is happening today, December 22, at The Peak, Terrazas De Punta Fuego, Nasugbu, Batangas.

(CLICK HERE FOR THE WEDDING ENTOURAGE)

Apparently, GMA-7 has sent a letter to ABS-CBN forbidding the Kapamilya network in covering the “wedding of the year.”

According to the letter, GMA-7 is the exclusive and only network allowed to cover Ogie and Regine’s wedding since they will air a tv special on December 26.

Can the Kapuso Network stop ABS-CBN’s or other TV network’s reporters and camera men who are most likely present in one of the year’s biggest events in showbiz?

What do you think?

GMA Forbids ABS-CBN to Cover Ogie and Regine’s Wedding originally appeared on Starmometer on December 22, 2010.

THE WEDDING ENTOURAGE

Bible Bearer: Sarah Kate van Eimeren Alcasid

Ring Bearer: James Roque

Vow Bearers: George and John (Ogie and Regine’s pet dogs)

Candle Bearers: Mr. Mark Morrow and Mrs. Michelle Morrow.

Flower Girls: Charlize Jolene Velasquez, Sabriya Ramsey Gotidoc, Isabella Gianna Danielle Sese and Elisha Pineda.

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

Mr. Jose Mari Chan & Ms. Victoria Belo
Mr. Felipe Gozon & Mrs. Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan
Mr. Ronnie Henares & Mrs. Ida Henares
Mr. Orlando Ilacad & Mrs. Wilma Galvante
Mr. Michel Lhuillier & Mrs. Amparito Lhuillier
Mr. German Moreno & Ms. Nanette Inventor
Mr. Manny Pangilinan & Mrs. Ma. Rosario Legarda
Mr. Vic del Rosario & Mrs. Lily Monteverde
Mr. Freddie Santos & Ms. Anastacia Puno
Mr. Antonio Tuviera & Mrs. Crisanta Villanueva

Best Man: Mr. Antonio Alcasid

Maid of Honor: Ms. Leila Isabel van Eimeren Alcasid

Groomsmen: Pres. Benigno Aquino III, Mr. Jose Roberto Adriano, Mr. Fernando Avanzado, Mr. Ruben Lugtu, Mr. Jose Avelino Flores, Mr. J. Antonio Nazareno, Mr. Beethoven Bunagan, Mr. Janno Gibbs and Mr. Archimedes Castillo

Bridesmaids: Ms. Svetlana Tasha Mitra, Ms. Janelle Amanda Avanzado, Ms. Leanna Julia Mitra, Ms. Yleina Ezri Mitra, Ms. Alliyah Roque, Ms. Alannah Kirsten Mitra, Ms. Maria Brianna Bunagan, Ms. Michaela Celine Adriano and Ms. Nicole Diane Manieo Flores

The Ogie Alcasid – Regine Velasquez’ Wedding Entourage Revealed originally appeared on Starmometer on December 18, 2010.

It was a love-filled afternoon today on Party Pilipinas in line with the anticipated and most talked about wedding of Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez and Singer-Songwriter Ogie Alcasid through a star-studded “Shower Party Pilipinas”.

Ogie seranaded her Regine with a very romantic violin music from the Legatto Strings. A video montage was also shown reminiscing the romantic journey of the musical couple.

Watch the video here:

Ogie Alcasid Serenades Regine Velasquez on Shower Party Pilipinas originally appeared on Starmometer on December 5, 2010.

GMA-7′s Sunday musical program Party Pilipinas will be celebrating the Ogie Alcasid-Regine Velasquez pre-wedding special titled “Shower Party Pilipinas” this coming Sunday, December 5, 2010.

Watch the teaser here:

Shower Party Pilipinas – The Ogie Alcasid & Regine Velasquez Pre-Wedding Special on December 5 originally appeared on Starmometer on November 29, 2010.

Join the side-splitting duo of Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid as they lead the fun and excitement with the game show’s new set of team players who will twist and turn their bodies to fit through the oddly-shaped holes cut from gigantic walls.

This Saturday (October 2), Michael V. as Bruhaler and Ogie as Prinsipepe bring non-stop fun and surprises to the celebrity team players. It’s going to be a tough match between the Blue Team of Gene Padilla, Kris Bernal and Ryza Cenon against the Red Team of Marvin “Tado” Jimenez, Gwen Zamora and Rich Asuncion.

Whose team will face the Jackpot Wall and bring home the jackpot prize? Whose bodies will plunge straight to the pool at the end of the game?

Catch HOLE IN THE WALL on its new timeslot every Saturday, October 2 at 10:30am on GMA.

‘Hole in the Wall’ Moves to a New Timeslot originally appeared on Starmometer on September 30, 2010.

Makikipagkantahan at kwentuhan kina Cramina at Zoren sina Regine Velasquez at Ogie Alcasid tungkol sa mga theme song ng buhay nila.

Abangan ang mga nakakatuwang revelations tungkol sa kanilang ligawan, ang confessions tungkol sa kanilang relationship bago ito aminin sa publiko, at ang mga first-hand answers tungkol sa detalye ng kanilang engagement. Syempre pa lalong kikiligin sa musika na ginagawa ng singer-songwriter at ng songbird.

huwag ding palampasin ang special surprise sa couple at ang on-the-spot birthday celebration na rin ni Ogie.

Mornings will never be the same again dahil araw-araw ay happy morning sa Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis, 9:45 a.m. sa GMA Network.

Real-life Celebrity Couple Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid Guest in ‘Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis’ originally appeared on Starmometer on August 26, 2010.

What’s so special about December 22 that Regine Velasquez keeps on dropping the date in her TV interviews, hinting that something important might happen on that day? Asked for comment, Regine’s beloved Ogie Alcasid has this to say (courtesy of RFL):

TY so much, Ricky. Hahaha! Pag ok na ok na will let you know. In the meantime, I will give you three guesses: 1) Regine and Ogie will finally (finally?) get married; 2) Regine and Ogie will finally (finally?) get the legal document they have long been waiting for; and 3) Regine and Ogie will go abroad for a (conjugal?) vacation and “commit” something.

In a text message sent to YES! Editor-in-Chief Jo-Ann Maglipon, Ogie Alcasid said he will make an announcement on Party Pilipinas this Sunday, August 8. The singer added that “it’s going to be a happy one.”

Ogie Alcasid-Regine Velasquez Wedding Set on December 22? originally appeared on Starmometer on August 5, 2010.

Ogie Alcasid‘s latest album is called “Ngayon at Kailanman: A Tribute to George Canseco.”

Released under Universal Records, this new album will feature 14 tracks of pure George Canseco originals as sung by Ogie. Here is the tracklisting of the album “Ngayon at Kailanman : A Tribute to George Canseco”:

1. Yakap (originally popularized by Junior)
2. Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
3. Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan (originally popularized by Kuh Ledesma)
4. Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
5. Kaibigan (originally popularized by Anthony Castelo)
6. Siya Na Ba (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
7. Kapantay Ay Langit (originally popularized by Pilita Corrales)
8. Kastilyong Buhangin (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
9. Dito Ba (originally popularized by Kuh Ledesma)
10. Langis At Tubig (originally popularized by Sharon Cuneta)
11. Kahapon Lamang (originally popularized by Sharon Cuneta)
12. Ikaw (originally popularized by Sharon Cuneta)
13. Ngayon At Kainlanman (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)
14. Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)

The carrier single of the album is “Yakap (Embrace)”. Check out this album preview:

Ogie Alcasid Releases New Album ‘Ngayon at Kailanman’ originally appeared on Starmometer on July 19, 2010.