In an interview with Showbiz News Ngayon (SNN) Friday night, Coco Martin is grateful to his fans for making him win in Starmometer’s 100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines for 2010 poll.

In the fourth edition of Starmometer’s exclusive poll “RP’s Sexiest Men,” Coco Martin received the most number of votes besting previous winners Sam Milby (2007), Piolo Pascual (2008) and Aljur Abrenica (2009). The said poll was conducted through Starmometer’s official Facebook fanpage where every participant (registered online voter) can only vote once and everyone can see who voted for whom in real time. The poll was opened last April 6 and ended last May 2.

It’s interesting to note that Starmometer received its all-time highest number of hits in one day last May 3 when we posted the results of RP’s Sexiest Men of 2010. Last May 3 (Monday), we got 30,627 unique hits and 62,271 page impressions for the whole day. The next day, May 4 (Tuesday), Starmometer surpassed the 30,000 unique hits bracket/day for the second time.

Coco Martin is very happy and grateful with the triple blessings that he received this week. First, he won Best Actor at the Golden Screen Awards for his performance in “Kinatay.” Second, he bagged a very important role in the highly-anticipated Star Cinema movie “Sa ‘Yo Lamang” co-starring him with Lorna Tolentino, Christopher De Leon, Bea Alonzo, Diether Ocampo and Enchong Dee who ranked 2nd to him in this year’s RP’s Sexiest Men. And thirdly, he was voted as no. 1 Sexiest Man in the Philippines.

In an interview with Showbiz News Ngayon which was aired Friday night, Coco is grateful with these blessings.

“Actually, nabalitaan ko rin yan. Nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng mga bumoto sa akin, sa lahat ng Cocoholics, maraming maraming salamat. Sobra kong thankful pero hindi ko inexpect na mananalo ako,” he said.

Watch the video here:

Coco Martin on Being Voted RP’s Sexiest Man of 2010 – ‘Di Ko Inexpect na Mananalo Ako’ originally appeared on Starmometer on May 8, 2010.

In a report by Showbiz News Ngayon, Irene Kho alleged that actress Katrina Halili was following a “script” when she came out in the open in connection with her sex video with Hayden.

“Ms. Katrina Halili, nabili na yang arte mo,” she said. Irene Kho also claims that Katrina Halili influenced Hayden to use illegal drugs.

“Ang anak ko, katino-tino hanggang matapos siya sa medisina, mabait na bata. Anong ginawa mo? Nilulon mo sa droga. Anong klase kang babae na tatawagin mo ang mga Gabriela, lahat,” she said.

And to Senator Bong Revilla, she said:

“Nasasaktan lang ako sa inyo kagalang-galang na senador Bong Revilla, na kung bakit pati ako ay dinadamay mo dito. Ang sakit mong magsalita. Para bang wala na akong ginawang kabutihan sa aking anak. Ako nanginginig, hindi na ako makapagkatulog dahil ang anak ko ay pinaglalaruan…”

She also accused talent manager Lolit Solis:

“Miss Lolit Solis eto lang masasabi ko sa iyo. Pagkatapos ng birthday ng anak ko, pinakumbida ako sa isang bahay dahil may inuutos sa aking script. Miss Solis, kumanta ka na. Ang ginawa mo kay Katrina Halili ay ini-script mo–kung kailan iiyak, kung anong a-artehan…. hindi ko alam kung sinong kasabwat mo,” Irene said.

After Irene Kho’s statement on TV Patrol Monday evening, Showbiz News Ngayon was able to get the official statement of Senator Bong Revilla and Lolit Solis regarding the matter.

Senator Bong Revilla said:

“I sympathize with Mrs. Kho. Bilang isang magulang din, naiintindihan ko ang sakit at dalamhati na pinagdaraanan niya bilang ina, lalo na sa mata ng isang ina, ang anak ay habangbuhay na inosente at di makabasag pinggan. Pero mayroong mga biktima dito na kailangang bigyan ng hustisya at ito ang mahalaga. Suportado ito ng ebidensiya at mayroon na ring pag-amin.

And for the record, para lang malinaw, ni minsan ay hindi ko idinawit, much less binanggit si Mrs. Kho sa problema ng kanyang anak. And as I have said, Hayden must be held responsible. Justice for all the victims of HAYDEN KHO!”

Lolit Solis’ statement:

“Natutuwa ako sa paglabas ng mother ni Dr. Hayden Kho dahil alam ng tao kung kanino nagmana si Dr. Hayden. Kung iimbestigahan ang tao since October last year ay jobless na si Dr. Kho. Paano niya naa-afford ang lifestyle niya. Nakatira sa Pacific Plaza sa Fort, bago ang kotse at nakaka-travel. Hindi ba tinatanong ng kanyang magulang kung saan nanggagaling ang lahat ng ito? Kinokonsinte ba siya? Huwag nilang i-sidetrack ang tunay na isyu. Ang isyu ay si Dr. Hayden Kho ang kumuha sa mga video na kumakalat ngayon at tinanggap niya ito.”

Irene Kho stated that her family is ready to face any investigation to be conducted by Senate and the NBI regarding the video scandal.

Video Link: SNN: Hayden’s Mom Blames Lolit, Katrina for Sex Video

Hayden’s Mom Irene Kho Blames Katrina Halili, Sen. Bong Revilla and Lolit Solis for the Sex Scandal originally appeared on Starmometer on May 26, 2009.

The young actor’s sister, Ruffa Gutierrez, confirmed on Showbiz News Ngayon Friday night that Richard is already out of danger although he’s still in a state of shock and traumatized because of the accident. She said that the airbag of Richard’s vehicle, a Nissan Skyline GTR, saved his life.

The actress also revealed that her brother sustained cuts and bruises all over his face and that he underwent a two-hour operation. Ruffa also announced that Richard will no longer need a cornea operation because the doctor successfully removed some pieces of glass that went in his eye.

Richard was rushed to the Asian Hospital Medical Center in Alabang after his car crashed into a post at 1:30 am at Tagaytay-Sta. Rosa Road, Silang, Cavite province.

An initial report from Puting Kahoy Police Station in Silang said that Richard, with his two companions, his personal assistant and bodyguard, were on their way to Manila when their vehicle crashed.

The authorities from Puting Kahoy Police Station in Silang said Gutierrez was driving with his personal assistants and bodyguard George Mastura and Norman Pardo and may have over-sped while traversing a semi-curved road before crashing onto a post. They were both rushed to Olivares Hospital and was then moved to Asian Hospital in Alabang.

One of Richard’s two companion, identified as Norman Pardo, was declared dead on arrival at Adventist University of the Philippines.

Richard’s mother, Anabelle Rama, said his son was on his way home from a shooting of a cinema plug of his new TV show Full House with his two companions when the accident occurred.

Annabelle added that her family are still in shock over what happened.

Video Link: Ruffa Gutierrez Narrates Richard’s Accident on SNN

Richard Gutierrez Car Accident – Latest Updates originally appeared on Starmometer on May 23, 2009.

Last Sunday, Vicky Belo took the hot seat on GMA’s Showbiz Central. In the said program, Vicky made the following statement: If you want to look like Boy Abunda, go to Calayan. But if you want to look like Dingdong Dantes and Piolo Pascual, then come to Belo.

On the Monday episode of SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon, Boy Abunda expressed his feelings regarding the insult made by Vicky Belo in Showbiz Central. Boy’s final statement was: “…Vicki, wala akong ilusyong maganda ako, wala akong ilusyon. Pero wala rin sinumang may karapatang manlait sa aking pagkatao.”

The day after, Boy’s talents Ai Ai delas Alas and Mariel Rodriguez expressed their support to their manager in their respective programs “Ruffa and Ai” and “Wowowee” respectively.

Respected comlumnist Ricky Lo also said his piece. In his article “Isang Pagkondena sa Ginawang Panlalait ni Vicky”, he said: Last Sunday the Doktora showed bad taste by making the offensive tackless, unkind, unprofessional, and uncalled-for remark.”

And finally, Dr. Manny Calayan retaliated to the slur made by Belo and released the following statement via PEP:

“We are behind Boy Abunda, 101 percent. We understand his feelings and reactions to the ridiculing and insulting remarks he sustained from Dra. Belo. Promoting one’s business or services by stepping on someone was uncalled for. Besides, Dingdong Dantes used to be our endorser and part of what he has become came from our services, and so did other of her big named endorsers: Claudine Barretto, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Katrina Halili.

“There’s a simple reason for our ‘TO C TO BELIEVE’ campaign and that’s more about inner beauty that’s from a good and sincere heart like Boy Abunda, which transcends outward a person’s life and touches other people’s lives. And through that inner beauty, we see and believe in the beauty of other people and we believe in their goodness! We accept whoever you are, we make you feel good. That’s the Calayan experience and that’s TO ‘C’ IS TO BELIEVE!”

Video Link: Ai-Ai, Mariel, Ricky Lo and Calayan Defend Boy Abunda

Calayan, Ai Ai, Mariel & Ricky Lo Defend Boy Abunda Against Belo originally appeared on Starmometer on February 25, 2009.

Here’s the sitch: Dra. Vicky Belo took the hot seat for the “Gimme Mo” segment of Showbiz Central Sunday afternoon. Questions from Regine Velasquez, Lorna Tolentino, Lolit Solis, Butch Francisco and Richard Gomez were selected for the show, for Mo Twister to ask Vicky Belo.

The first question was: “Sa lahat ng mga artista, kanino ka pinakanahirapan dahil sa dami ng dapat baguhin sa katawan niya?”

The famous doctor replied, “Number one, never na nahihirapan ang Belo Medical Group dahil napakagaling namin at kumpleto kami sa mga laser. Number two, kahit meron man artista na ganoon, hindi ko rin masasabi dahil sa patient-doctor confidentiality.”

And then Belo was asked to comment about her biggest rival’s claim (Calayan) that they have better-looking endorsers than Belo Medical Group. She said:

“Well, first of all, I feel kinda bad. Kasi, ako naman ang nag-umpisa ng mga bati-bati ng mga artista. I feel bad, kasi parang ginagaya lang nila ako. Sana naman, maghanap naman sila ng unique marketing… And I’d like to say, if you want to look like Boy Abunda, then go to Calayan. But if you like to look like Dingdong Dantes and Piolo Pascual, come to Belo.”

Monday night on SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon, Boy Abunda tearfully answered Belo’s statement on Showbiz Central. He said:

“Nasindak po ako, na-surprise po ako, di po ako makapaniwala…kaibigan ko pong matalik si Dra. Vicky Belo for years. Vicky if you’re watching alam mo na kahit kailan hindi ako namuhunan sa gandang panlabas dahil alam ko wala ako masyado nun. Alam mo na namuhunan ako ng lakas ng loob, sipag at tiyaga, dasal, at Vicky wala akong ilusyong gumanda. At wala ring ninumang may karapatan na manlait sa aking pagkatao.”

Boy narrated that his mom called him late Sunday night from Samar and asked him if he did something wrong to Vicky Belo and why she insulted him on national tv. Boy assured her mom that he did not do anything against the famous cosmetic doctor.

“Vicky if you’re watching, you know i did not do anything bad to you to deserve this insult. Wala akong ginawa sa ‘yo. And ma if you’re watching, wala po akong ginawa. Narating ko po ang maliit na espasyo ko dito sa industriya na wala po akong tinapakan. At mga kaibigan, hindi po tayo kinakailangang kasing-ganda o kasing-gwapo ni Dingdong Dantes para maging masaya at para maging mabuting tao,” he added.

Video Link: Boy Abunda Strikes Back

‘You Don’t Have the Right to Insult Me’ – Boy Abunda to Vicky Belo originally appeared on Starmometer on February 24, 2009.

The Wowowee host toured Kris Aquino inside his 94-footer yacht named M/Y Wow Cruiser. Willie bought the yacht 6 months ago costing between P50 million to P70 million.

The M/Y Wow Cruiser has four rooms in the lower deck including a master’s bedroom, elegant comfort room and shower room and a living room complete with entertainment amenities. Kris Aquino was highly impressed on every part of the yacht that she saw, most specially when she learned that the yacht runs in auto-pilot.

Apparently, there is a part 2 of the exclusive SNN interview wherein Kris Aquino asked Willie if he’s already worth P1 billion pesos and if he is indeed the highest-paid entertainer in the country. The answer will be revealed tonight on Showbiz News Ngayon, after Tayong Dalawa.

Video Link: Willie Revillame Showcases His Luxury Yacht on SNN

Willie Revillame Shows His P70 M Yacht on SNN originally appeared on Starmometer on February 17, 2009.

It’s true that Boy and Kris will be replaced with a new show with Ai Ai delas Alas and Ruffa Gutierrez as hosts. The new show is called “Ruffa and Ai” and it will begin on February 16, 2009.

So what will happen to Boy and Kris? The Philippines King and Queen of talk is moving to the primetime block to change the Philippine primetime TV experience with the first primetime entertainment news program titled SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon.

As ABS-CBN Business Unit Head Deo Endrinal said, “the witty and weighty repartee of the king and queen of talk, the nights of ABS-CBN Channel 2 viewers are bound to be livelier.”

Video Link: Showbiz News Ngayon – Teaser

SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida originally appeared on Starmometer on February 5, 2009.