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.

Here is the complete list:

1. Regine Velasquez
2. Charice
3. Aiza Seguerra
4. Sarah Geronimo
5. Pops Fernandez
6. Nina
7. Agot Isidro
8. Angeline Quinto
9. Vina Morales
10. Kyla
11. Nikki Gil
12. Lea Salonga
13. Rachelle Ann Go
14. Zsa Zsa Padilla
15. Bituin Escalante
16. Juris
17. Toni Gonzaga
18. Karylle
19. Sitti
20. Sharon Cuneta
21. Jaya
22. Lani Misalucha
23. Rachel Alejandro
24. Yeng Constantino
25. Kuh Ledesma

Regine Velasquez Tops Best Filipina Singers Survey originally appeared on Starmometer on September 10, 2011.

“Totoo po na Ogie and I are going to have a baby,” Velasquez declared on a video clip after her birthday tribute on “Party Pilipinas” Trip episode yesterday, April 17.

“Marami na po kayong naririnig pero siyempre mas maganda na sa amin na mismo manggaling kung ano na talaga ang nangyayari,” the 41-year-old singer said. She also apologized for not sharing the good news immediately.

Last April 10, everybody was expecting Regine to announce that she’s pregnant but made a different declaration instead, saying that’s she’s leaving “I Heart You Pare” and she’s to be replaced by Iza Calzado.

Yesterday, Ogie and Regine confirmed the rumors saying they want to be 100% sure first before making the big announcement.

Watch the said segment of Party Pilipinas here:

Regine Velasquez Confirms Rumored Pregnancy on ‘Party Pilipinas’ originally appeared on Starmometer on April 18, 2011.

Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez can’t help but be moved in tears as her husband singer/songwriter and Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM) president Ogie Alcasid performed and fetched her from the audience to receive this year’s MYX Magna Award, the most coveted recognition in the recently held I ♥ MYX Music Awards (MMA) 2011. Catch this exciting scene on the much-awaited re-airing of MYX Music Awards 2011 on March 28, 3:30 p.m. and April 10, 8:00 p.m.

Before Regine took the centerstage to thank all the people behind her historic win, most sought after young OPM artists who definitely idolize the Songbird, gave their best and enthralled everyone in their performance of some of of Regine’s best hits. Among these singers were MYX Music Awards 2011 biggest winner Yeng Constantino, Frencheska Farr, Julie Ann San Jose, Kyla, Mark Bautista, Christian Bautista and Rachelle Ann Go.

Now on its 25th year in the music industry, Regine is overjoyed with the very touching homage she received from MYX, the country’s No.1 music channel. “Hindi ko alam na ganito pala kahalaga itong ginagawa ko,” said the Songbird in tears.

Regine was hailed MYX Magna Awardee alongside other OPM legends such as the Megastar Sharon Cuneta, Apo Hiking Society, Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, The Eraserheads and Jose Mari Chan, who were awarded in the previous years. “I love Myx! Nag-iisa ka Myx! Salamat!,” ended Velasquez during her speech after receiving the award.

With all the music artists who attended—from all walks of the industry regardless of media organization they belong to—MYX Music Awards is, indeed, this year’s biggest gathering of the best of the best in Filipino music.

For the organizers of the MYX Music Awards, the whole thing—from the selection of the nominees to the awards night itself—was tiring yet worth it. In an interview right after the show, MYX Channel Head Andre Allan Alvarez said that with the positive feedback he got, not only from the spectators but from the artists themselves, his worries on the event all vanished.

“With the very limited time and resources, we were able to assemble all these worthy performances, which all turned out to be very memorable. So, for us, we return all the praises we received to all the artists who participated. It’s indeed a celebration of local music that defies any network affiliation,” said Alvarez.

With the tagline “Your Choice. Your Music,” MYX has always been commended for being the venue of the still-growing to the now very popular artists. Alvarez wants to continue this legacy. He believes every music and artist—be it rock, pop, R&B, etc.—has its own potential of getting known worldwide.

“As a music channel, MYX takes pride in letting artists perform no matter which network or station they belong. So long as you’re a performer or a musician, you’re welcome in our network. And tonight is a recognition for both the viewers and the artists – yung mga nanalo at yung mga nag-perform. Hindi ko alam kung ano’ng mararamdaman ko. I’m overwhelmed with the support and the success of the awards night,” Alvarez added.

Don’t miss the much-awaited re-airings of the MYX Music Awards 2011 on March 28, 3:30 p.m. and April 10, 8:00 p.m. MYX is exclusively available on SkyCable channel 23 in Metro Manila and in quality cable systems across the Philippines.

Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez Hailed as MYX Magna Awardee originally appeared on Starmometer on March 22, 2011.

“True Romance” is written by Janno Gibbs for Regine Velasquez’s latest album “Fantasy”. It’s also the theme song of GMA’s newest rom-com primetime series “I ♥ You Pare” which is set to premiere tonight.

Watch the music video here:

‘True Romance’ by Regine Velasquez (I ♥ You Pare OST) originally appeared on Starmometer on February 7, 2011.

Regine Velasquez is Tonya, a conservative, old-fashioned probinsyana who works in a funeral parlor. She encounters a serious problem in her work that compels her to run from the people who are after her.

While hiding from her misfortune, she impersonates as a drag queen in a bar that Dingdong Dantes’ character Kenneth manages. A crazy love story will develop between the flamboyant Tonette and the alpha male Kenneth in this exciting romantic comedy series that will premiere this Monday night.

Si Regine Velasquez ay si Tonya (sino ‘yun). Girlash na ang hanapbuhay ay hanap patay. Pero siya ang hinahanap ngayon (Patay tayo diyan). Kaya nagpanggap!

Regine Velasquez – ‘I ♥ You Pare’ Character Trailer:

Images courtesy of GMA-7

Regine Velasquez – ‘I ♥ You Pare’ Character Trailer originally appeared on Starmometer on February 3, 2011.

Philippine primetime’s most awaited romantic-comedy series is set to air its pilot episode this Monday night!

Beginning February 7, GMA Network takes a bold step towards revolutionizing the landscape of local TV programming this year by introducing a refreshingly out-of-the-ordinary primetime offering that will definitely leave audiences in awe of its wildly inventive and amusing storyline. Viewers will be delighted to watch their favorite stars playing unusual roles in the romantic-comedy series, I ♥ You Pare (I Heart You Pare).

Starring the blockbuster leads of Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and 2010 Star Awards for TV Best Actor Dingdong Dantes, this lighthearted Telebabad series features Regine in an offbeat role as Tonya/Tonette, a conservative, old-fashioned probinsyana who crosses paths with the carefree, impulsive guy Kenneth played by Dingdong.

I ♥ You Pare is the first primetime team up of both stars, who underwent major makeovers not just with their looks but also in the characters they portray, something that their fans and supporters should watch out for. Regine has been the reigning queen of the romantic comedy genre, with her star power expected to shine ever more as she reinvents herself with an entirely new role in the series. Dingdong, who was recently nominated as Best Actor at the 15th Asian Television Awards, displays his versatility as he dabbles in comedy for the very first time.

Leading the grand ensemble of cast is a pool of talented actors whose characters are very close to Tonya’s heart: witness a surprising performance from veteran actor Tirso Cruz III who plays a gay role for the first time, as Uncle Cesar, Tonya’s protective uncle ; comebacking actors Boy Alano as Coka and Joel Saracho as Pepsi, the close friends of Uncle Cesar known as Soft Drink Beauties; heartthrob Marc Abaya, who won the Best Supporting Actor Award for his latest indie film, makes hearts flutter as he assumes the character of Joel, a friendly and flirtatious hunk who would fall in love with Tonya; and theater actress Via Antonio unleashes her comedic genius and acting prowess as Polly, Tonya’s queer bestfriend.

Playing equally vital roles are the characters associated with Kenneth including Ian Veneracion as Ramon, Kenneth’s “perfect brother”; Luz Valdez as Charito; Kenneth’s religious Tita; Butz Aquino as Henry, Kenneth’s domineering father; and Luane Dy as Nikki, the woman torn between brothers Kenneth and Ramon.

Spicing up Kenneth and Tonya’s lives are Ehra Madrigal as Mandy, Kenneth’s obsessive lover; Antonio Aquitania as Sonny Boy, Mandy’s gangster brother; Kevin Santos as Joni, Kenneth’s homophobic bestfriend; and Carlo Gonzales as Caloy, Sonny Boy’s henchman who is in love with Mandy.

Making I ♥ You Pare even grander are the scene-stealing actors and actresses who join Tonette and Kenneth in Club Love: Paolo Ballesteros as Vodka, Club Love’s star performer and Tonette’s fiercest rival; Joey Paras as Serbeza, Tonette’s friend in Club Love; Peter Serrano as Brandy, Vodka’s partner in crime; and Miss Celia Rodriguez as Mama Marita, Kenneth’s aunt who owns Club Love.

During one fateful night, Tonya and Kenneth meet in a bar in Vigan. As they spend time at the bar drinking and getting acquainted, Tonya and Kenneth share an accidental kiss. After this unexpected encounter, Tonya and Kenneth part ways and lead separate lives. By some weird twist of fate, Tonya and Kenneth meet again, this time with Tonya posing as the gay Tonette in the bar that Kenneth manages.

While both Tonette and Kenneth share not just the same fate of hiding from their misfortunes but also each other’s secrets and inhibitions, will the truth find a way to spark romance between the unlikely lovers? Will there be a happily ever after ending for the conservative Tonya and the happy-go-lucky Kenneth, or will it be a crazy love story between the flamboyant Tonette and the alpha male Kenneth?

Directed by Andoy Ranay and Bb. Joyce Bernal together with Denoy Navarro-Punio as headwriter, I ♥ You Pare also showcases special musical and production numbers from Regine as she struts on stage with 15 professional drag performers known as Club Love Gays who were scrupulously selected from more than 200 professional impersonators and entertainers who auditioned to be part of the series.

I ♥ You Pare’s theme songs, True Romance from Regine’s latest album Fantasy and This Guy’s In Love With You Pare, which was originally sung by Parokya ni Edgar, gets a new interpretation from Regine and Dingdong.

Join the fresh tandem of Regine and Dingdong as they give the performance of their lives in I ♥ YOU PARE beginning Monday, February 7 right after Machete on GMA Telebabad.

Viewers worldwide can also catch the much anticipated premiere of I ♥ YOU PARE beginning February 9 only on GMA Pinoy TV.

Images courtesy of GMA-7

‘I ♥ You Pare’ Premieres February 7 on GMA-7 originally appeared on Starmometer on February 3, 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.

In just one week after its release on Party Pilipinas last November 28, Regine’s “Fantasy” album debuted at no. 1 in AstroChart, Astrovision/Astroplus Weekly Top Sellers list:

AstroChart: Astrovision/Astroplus Top Sellers
(November 29 – December 5, 2010)

OVERALL RANKING – FOREIGN & OPM

1. Fantasy – Regine Velasquez (Universal Records)
2. Speak Now – Taylor Swift (MCA)
3. I’d Do Anything For Love – Jovit Baldivino (Star Records)
4. Glee The Music: Volume 4 – Various Artists (Sony)
5. My Worlds – Justin Bieber (MCA)
6. Your Songs – Lea Salonga (Sony)
7. Faithfully – Jovit Baldivino (Star Records)
8. Ngayon Pasko Magniningning ang Pilipino – Various Artists (Star Records)
9. Have A Happy Reggae Christmas – Various Artists (Able Music)
10. Glee The Music: The Christmas Album – Various Artists (Sony)
11. Doo Wops and Holligans – Bruno Mars (Warner)
12. Hello – Shinee (Universal Records)
13. My Music, My Life – Carol Banawa (Star Records)
14. Merry Christmas II You – Mariah Carey (MCA)
15. The Magic of David Foster and Friends – Various Artists (Warner)
16. Charice – Charice (Warner)

Meanwhile, Kathleen Dy of Universal Records officially announced on Party Pilipinas yesterday that Regine’s “Fantasy” album has already achieved gold status in 2 weeks and it’s currently the no. 1 overall topselling album in all record stores nationwide!

Party Pilipinas also prepared a small tribute to Regine that compelled the Songbird to get emotional. What happened next was another tv moment.

Here is the Regine Velasquez Medley on Party Pilipinas yesterday (2nd video: Ogie and Regine TV moment):

Regine Velasquez’ ‘Fantasy’ Album Hits Gold Status in 2 Weeks originally appeared on Starmometer on December 13, 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.