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ABS-CBN continues its winning streak at the New York Festivals (NYF) International TV and Film Awards 2012 after its News and Current Affairs programs bagged awards at the prestigious competition.


“Krusada” bagged a Bronze World Medal in the Social Issues/Current Events category for its report on the condition of elderly and ailing inmates who were expected to be released from prison but were denied parole.
Abner Mercado, who anchored the documentary titled “Laya” aired in June last year, said it is an honor as a journalist and a documentarist to be recognized by a respected award-giving body.
“This award is the result of the ‘Krusada’ team’s collective team effort. This inspires us to present more stories that are greatly relevant to Filipinos,” he said.
For years, Abner has tracked stories concerning elders who are sick and dying in jail who wished to be granted executive clemency so they can spend the end of their days with their families.
“Krusada,” which airs on ABS-CBN and DZMM …

Kris Allen, the 2009 Winner of American Idol has a new single. This is called "Vision of Love" and is part of his upcoming album “Thank You Camellia.”
Here is the music video of his new song. Let's all watch this: 


Another cool one from my number 1 American Idol Kris Allen! Kris is really my favorite AI superstar! Love you Kris Allen! Keep it up!

The Chinese Cutie singer Jason Chen is well-known for giving his very own cover version of the different hit songs. And one of these songs is "It Will Rain," this is the Bruno Mars song which is also used as the OST of "Breaking Dawn"  
Here is his cover version. Let's listen to it and watch his very own music video. Here it goes: 


So cool! Very nice Jason! Two thumbs up to your talent! Keep it up dude!

Shaina Magdayao covers METRO magazine’s “Color” issue.

 Wearing a Salvatorre Feragamo creation, Shaina Magdayao banners the magazine’s “Sexiest Trends to Wear” special.

METRO’s April 2012 issue is now available nationwide wherever magazines are sold!

Check out the behind the scene video of Solenn Heusaff's Rogue magazine cover. Here it goes:

Rogue’s April issue features the nine lives of Solenn Heussaff.


On the cover, Solenn Heussaff was photographed by Mark Nicdao with production design by Erik Manalo. Styling was done by LA Consing Lopez, Make Up by Paolo Maranan and Hair by Mark Baquiran.

Other features inside this ish includes “My Secret Life as a Celebrity Ghost Writer,” “How Nick Joaquin Shocked Polite Society,” “Plagiarism, Patronage and Prizes,” and more!

Preview goes tribal mode in their April 2012 issue featuring Divine Lee on the cover.


Divine Lee sports a Kermit Tesoro creation on the cover of Preview’s April issue.

Other credits: Photographed by Bj Pascual, Styling by Liz Uy, Creative direction by Vince Uy, Makeup by Jake Galvez and Hair by Buern Rodriguez.

Check out the latest cover of Pinoy magazine featuring today's hot teen stars Julie Ann San Jose and Sam Concepcion. Here it goes:


The said mag features the latest hit OPM songs!

Kapamilya hunk actor Paulo Avelino turns off his shirt in the April 2012 issue of Garage Magazine.
In the said cover, Paulo dares to show his abs and sexy hot body! Here is the said sizzling hot cover of Garage featuring Paulo. Let's take a glance on it:


The banner title of the said cover is called "Summer Fantasy." And it seems Paulo feeds our fantasy with his hot cover!

Garage Magazine is a fashion magazine which features different trends in fashion for males. And for the first time, they gave us a sexy hot cover featuring Paulo!
Paulo is currently seen in the hit Primetime TV series "Walang Hanggan." He is so effective in portraying the character of Nathan, the husband of Katerina (Julia Montes) and the threat to Daniel-Katerina romance!
Nice one Paulo! You are definitely scorching hot!

Anne Curtis is on the cover of Women’s Health Philippines’ April 2012 issue. Women’s Health Philippines reveals Anne Curtis‘ secrets for having amazing skin, trim bod, and killer confidence inside their April 2012 issue. Plus more self-help topics like “Bikini Body Now!,” “Eat Up, Slim Down,” “31 Hot New Swimsuits for Your Shape,” “The Surprising Pleasure Zone You Must Know Well,” “Be a Beach Babe” and more! Women’s Health Philippines’ April 2012 issue is now available nationwide wherever magazines are sold.

Heart Evangelista is on the cover of Maven’s April-May 2012 issue. Legacy star Heart Evangelista shares with Maven Magazine how she dealt with bullies, heartbreak, and finding love. Other topics inside this ish includes “13 Foreplay Essentials You Need to Learn,” “Four Yoga Moves to Get Bikini Ready,” “Boyfriend Blues,” plus featured hunk Andrew Wolff: