Pilipinas Got Talent – Loverkada Kids and Twin Divas Make it to Grand Finals

Pilipinas Got Talent’s 4th semi-finals week was dominated by kids after the group Loverkada Kids topped the nationwide votes thereby, making them official grand finalists this season.

The group definitely captivated the viewers with their charming dance routine and intense stunts.

Meanwhile, the judges chose the Twin Divas to advance to the next and final round of the competition over Rowell Quizon, who earlier made a buzz as he is the grandson of Comedy King Dolphy. Will one of them emerge as the grand winner for this season of PGT?

Keep watching “Pilipinas Got Talent,” hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford, airing live at the PAGCOR Grand Theater Airport Casino Filipino Paranaque City every Saturday, 9:15 PM, and Sunday, 8:30 PM, on ABS-CBN.

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China axes popular TV talent show

19 September 2011 Last updated at 10:58 GMT By Michael Bristow BBC News, Beijing Super Girl has proved a ratings hit in China Chinese regulators have told a TV station to stop broadcasting a popular talent show called Super Girl.

The authorities say the programme is too long - although many suspect other reasons.

Hunan Satellite Television, which makes the programme, said it would air shows that promote moral ethics and public safety instead.

Chinese officials often ban programmes they think are too vulgar or not suitable.

The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) told the Hunan station that Super Girl broke time rules for this kind of show.

They should be no more than 90 minutes long, but episodes of Super Girl - in which women of all ages compete in a singing contest - can last more than three hours.

But a senior employee at the station told the BBC that regulators were jealous of the popularity and financial success of Super Girl.

"It is widely believed that the real reason for the ban is that Hunan TV's talent programmes have been extremely popular," she said.

"Sometimes its audience can exceed that of the national broadcaster, something that causes unhappiness in SARFT. It's all down to interests."

Some also suggest that the programme was too low-brow or in bad taste - a reason often given by regulators for banning a programme.

'Moral ethics'

The authorities have just taken a whole channel off air for a month because it broadcast a show that it said had caused a "negative impact on society".

The station, in Shijiazhuang in Hebei province, got into trouble for putting out a drama showing a son abusing his father.

Regulators said they had taken action because it had misrepresented events, magnified family conflict and depicted disrespect to an elderly parent.

The production company involved has had its licence revoked for three years.

Hunan Satellite Television said it would abide by the regulators' decision to ban Super Girl next year and would instead show more uplifting programmes.

"The channel will air programmes that promote moral ethics and public safety, and provide practical information for housework," Li Hao, the station's deputy editor-in-chief, was quoted as saying.

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China axes popular TV talent show

19 September 2011 Last updated at 10:58 GMT By Michael Bristow BBC News, Beijing Super Girl has proved a ratings hit in China Chinese regulators have told a TV station to stop broadcasting a popular talent show called Super Girl.

The authorities say the programme is too long - although many suspect other reasons.

Hunan Satellite Television, which makes the programme, said it would air shows that promote moral ethics and public safety instead.

Chinese officials often ban programmes they think are too vulgar or not suitable.

The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) told the Hunan station that Super Girl broke time rules for this kind of show.

They should be no more than 90 minutes long, but episodes of Super Girl - in which women of all ages compete in a singing contest - can last more than three hours.

But a senior employee at the station told the BBC that regulators were jealous of the popularity and financial success of Super Girl.

"It is widely believed that the real reason for the ban is that Hunan TV's talent programmes have been extremely popular," she said.

"Sometimes its audience can exceed that of the national broadcaster, something that causes unhappiness in SARFT. It's all down to interests."

Some also suggest that the programme was too low-brow or in bad taste - a reason often given by regulators for banning a programme.

'Moral ethics'

The authorities have just taken a whole channel off air for a month because it broadcast a show that it said had caused a "negative impact on society".

The station, in Shijiazhuang in Hebei province, got into trouble for putting out a drama showing a son abusing his father.

Regulators said they had taken action because it had misrepresented events, magnified family conflict and depicted disrespect to an elderly parent.

The production company involved has had its licence revoked for three years.

Hunan Satellite Television said it would abide by the regulators' decision to ban Super Girl next year and would instead show more uplifting programmes.

"The channel will air programmes that promote moral ethics and public safety, and provide practical information for housework," Li Hao, the station's deputy editor-in-chief, was quoted as saying.

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Son of 80s Actress, Auditions for ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’

A son of a popular actress in the 80s tries his luck in the country’s number one talent-reality show “Pilipinas Got Talent.”

Watch 22-year-old Kenzo Ortiz, son of actress Olivia Ortiz, showcase his singing talent in hopes of getting the votes of the Big Three judges. Dolphy’s grandson Rowell earlier auditioned for the show and already made it through the next round. Will Kenzo share the same fate?

This season, PGT went to almost 80 cities and municipalities in search for distinct, world-class Pinoy acts. Find out if Kenzo makes the cut this Saturday (Aug 20) in “Pilipinas Got Talent,” 9 PM, hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford, on ABS-CBN. It also airs Sundays at 8:30 PM.

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‘Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin,’ ‘MMK’ & ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ are Top Programs Nationwide (August 12 to 14)

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (August 12 to 14, 2011) – “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin,” “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” and “Pilipinas Got Talent” rule.

Here are the Top 20 programs and comparative TV ratings (ABS-CBN vs GMA) from August 12 to 14, 2011 according to Kantar Media:

August 12, 2011 (Friday)

Daytime:

Gising Pilipinas (1.4%) / Kape’t Pandasal (2.5%) vs. Rescue (Replay) (1.2%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (6.2%) vs. Unang Hirit (5.8%)
Spongebob Squarepants (6.6%) vs. Pokemon (8.3%)
Mr. Bean- The Animated Series (5.9%) vs. Detective Conan (11.2%)
Banana Split Daily Servings (5.7%) vs. One Piece (11.1%)
Kris TV (8.4%) vs. Slamdunk (12.8%)
Showtime (14.1%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival (11.6%)
Happy Yipee Yehey! (10.8%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (23.8%)
Reputasyon (13.1%) vs. Elena Patron’s Blusang Itim (17.0%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters (11.3%) vs. Sinner or Saint (15.4%)
The Fierce Wife (9.0%) vs. Sisid (17.0%)
I Dare You (13.9%) vs. Gourmet (9.7%)

Primetime:

Mula Sa Puso (26.0%) vs. Futbolilits (12.5%)
TV Patrol (26.5%) vs. 24 Oras (18.3%)
100 Days To Heaven (30.6%) vs. Amaya (21.2%)
Guns and Roses (27.7%) vs. Munting Heredera (21.8%)
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (31.1%) vs. Time Of My Life (20.9%)
The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (17.6%) vs. Big Thing (18.2%)
Pure Love (12.1%) / SNN Showbiz News Ngayon (7.6%) vs. Bubble Gang (13.1%)
Bandila (4.5%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.5%)
S.O.C.O. (A Scene of The Crime Operatives) (4.3%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (2.3%)
Urban Zone (2.5%)
M.U. Live (1.1%)

August 13, 2011 (Saturday)

Daytime:

Salamat Dok (3.3%) vs. Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (1.4%) / Pinoy MD Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (3.7%)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (4.0%) vs. Hanep Buhay (5.7%)
Honey Watch Out (3.7%) vs. Master Hamsters (5.8%)
Why Not? (4.6%) vs. Sabadabadog! (6.2%)
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius (6.2%) vs. Detective Conan (7.8%)
Avatar The Legend of Aang (7.2%) / Spongebob Squarepants (7.1%) vs. Dragon Ball (9.2%)
Boys Over Flowers Forever (8.0%) / I Love You So (Autumn’s Concerto)(Saturday) (7.9%) vs. Tropang Potchi (8.3%)
I Love You So (Autumn’s Concerto)(Saturday) (7.9%) vs. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! (10.4%)
Showtime (15.8%) vs. Maynila (Larawan Ng Bansa) (11.5%) / Mistaken Identity (12.4%)
Happy Yipee Yehey! (12.2%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (24.7%)
Entertainment Live! (6.8%) vs. Startalk (7.9%)
ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs Special Report (7.7%) / Failon Ngayon (9.8%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (11.3%)

Primetime:

The Price Is Right (12.2%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (10.7%)
TV Patrol Weekend (20.3%) / Wansapanataym (23.9%) vs. Manny Many Prizes (11.2%)
Maalaala Mo Kaya… (32.0%) vs. Spooky Nights Presents Da Mami (13.9%)
Pilipinas Got Talent (29.6%) vs. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (16.7%)
Banana Split Extra Scoop (14.3%) vs. Imbestigador (14.2%)
The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (3.5%) vs. Comedy Bar (7.4%)
Sports Unlimited (1.8%) vs. Walang Tulugan with Master Showman (1.6%)

August 14, 2011 (Sunday)

Daytime:

The Healing Eucharist (6.1%) vs. In Touch (0.7%)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (4.7%) vs. Pinoy MD Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (4.8%)
Salamat Dok (5.5%) vs. Dragon Ball (9.0%)
Power Rangers Jungle Fury (5.1%) vs. Pokemon (10.1%)
Jollitown (Season 4) (8.1%) vs. One Piece (9.7%)
Matanglawin (10.5%) vs. Aha (7.9%)
Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters (12.0%) vs. Time of My Life a Two Week Rewind (10.9%)
ASAP Rocks (15.4%) vs. Party Pilipinas (10.9%)
Good Vibes (9.5%) vs. Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (8.2%)
The Buzz (12.2%) vs. Showbiz Central (7.9%)

Primetime:

Tv Patrol Weekend (18.8%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (13.2%)
Goin’ Bulilit (22.1%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Reality Sitcom (18.0%)
Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (26.8%) vs. Kap’s Amazing Stories (19.3%)
Pilipinas Got Talent (30.7%) vs. Mind Master (14.7%)
Gandang Gabi Vice (20.3%) vs. Andres De Saya (10.8%)
Sunday’s Best (6.6%) vs. Sunday Night Box Office (11.3%) / Diyos At Bayan (1.1%)

Source: Kantar Media

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Dolphy’s Grandson Auditions in ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’

The grandson of comedy king Dolphy is trying his luck in showbiz.

Last Sunday (Aug 7), 28-year old Rowell Quizon surprised everyone when he auditioned in the country’s number one talent-reality show “Pilipinas Got Talent” and showcased his singing talent before judges Kris Aquino, Ai Ai Delas Alas, and Freddie M. Garcia. The moment he entered the stage, Kris quickly quipped “I think I know you.” The young quizon then revealed that he is the son of Freddie Quizon and grandson of Dolphy. Despite being a showbiz royalty, Rowell underwent the whole audition process and waited in line just like everybody else. He didn’t tell Dolphy about his plan so as to surprise him. With his balladeer voice and natural charisma, Rowell got all judges’ votes and will proceed to the next round. Will he be the next grand winner?

This season, PGT went to almost 80 cities and municipalities in search for distinct, world-class Pinoy acts. Get to see all of these in “Pilipinas Got Talent,” with Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford as hosts, airing every Saturday, 9PM, and Sunday, 8:30 PM on ABS-CBN.

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Rebecca Black is Back with a Vengeance on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Rebecca Black had her network TV debut on America’s Got Talent singing a medley of her latest song “My Moment” and America’s most-hated song “Friday.”

Although Black’s song “Friday” is being touted as the worst song ever, it became a massive YouTube hit! People who said they hate the song’s music video found themselves drawn watching it from beginning to end out of curiosity. I think it’s the song’s catchy melody that made it a “hit.”

Watch Rebecca Black‘s stint on America’s Got Talent here:

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James Yap Former Schoolmate, Shows Off Talent to Kris Aquino in ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’

James Yap‘s classmate meets Kris Aquino.

Queen of All Media Kris Aquino was surprised by “Pilipinas Got Talent” hopeful Ramul Lopez and Seedz band front man, who revealed that he was a former schoolmate of Kris’ ex-husband James Yap. The crowd went rowdy and waited for Kris’ reaction. What will Kris say? Will she call James to confirm if the young vocalist is telling the truth? Will this bit of information help his band make it through the next round of the competition?

This season, PGT went to almost 80 cities and municipalities in search for distinct, world-class Pinoy acts. Get to Kris’ reaction this Sunday (Aug 7) in “Pilipinas Got Talent,” with Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford as hosts, airing every Saturday, 9PM, and Sunday, 8:30 PM on ABS-CBN.

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Kiddie Acts Level Up in ‘Pilipinas Got Talent 3′

As the country’s number one talent-reality show levels up this third season, “Pilipinas Got Talent” kid auditionees also show that they’ve got more talents to show apart from the usual acts seen in the program. Seven year old hopefuls Dustin Mariano and Ivan Richard Catubig, both from Antipolo City, proved this when they wowed the judges with their unique performances. Dustin showed off his fire dancing skills while, Ivan Richard amazed everyone with his magic tricks. The two will now advance to the next round of the competition. Will one of them be the next and first ever kid grand winner? This season, PGT went to almost 80 cities and municipalities in search for distinct, world-class Pinoy acts. Get to see them in “Pilipinas Got Talent,” with Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford as hosts, airing every Saturday, 9PM, and Sunday, 8:30 PM on ABS-CBN.

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Puppeteer Wowed ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ Judges

Judges Kris Aquino, Ai Ai Delas Alas, and Freddie M. Garcia were like kids in a children’s party as they watched “Pilipinas Got Talent” auditionee Kim Tenorio do his puppet acts. The Big Three judges were very much entertained when Kim made his dwarf puppets do a dance routine to the tune of the hit song “Waka Waka.” Kim unanimously got the judges’ votes and will advance to the next round. Will Kim be the next grand winner? This season, PGT went to almost 80 cities and municipalities in search for distinct, world-class Pinoy acts. Filipinos definitely can do more than just singing or dancing so get to see all of these in “Pilipinas Got Talent,” with Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford as hosts, airing every Saturday, 9PM, and Sunday, 8:30 PM on ABS-CBN.

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Security Guard Tries Out for ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’

He was on the set of “Pilipinas Got Talent” when it had one of its auditions, but only as a security guard.

Mark Galido thought there was no harm in trying and so he stepped on the PGT stage and became an official auditionee for season three. Will he surprise the judges with his talent or will he be better off with his current job?

Watch Mark tonight (July 31), 8:30 PM in the country’s number one talent-reality show. Mark is only among the many Filipnos who tried their luck to be the next winner of “Pilipinas Got Talent.” This season, PGT went to almost 80 cities and municipalities in search for distinct, world-class Pinoy acts. Will he make it through the next round?

Find out this Sunday (July 31) in “Pilipinas Got Talent,” hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford, airing every Saturday, 9PM, and Sunday, 8:30 PM on ABS-CBN.

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