Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross

Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner will not be portraying as Jason Bourne, Matt Damon's character in the past "Bourne" films, in "Bourne Legacy", Renner revealed in an interview last November. He will be playing the role of Aaron Cross, a new CIA operative.

"This is not a reboot or a recast or a prequel," director Tony Gilroy explained to Mania.com "No one’s replacing Matt Damon. There will be a whole new hero, a whole new chapter…this is a stand-alone project."

"The easiest way to think of it is an expansion or a reveal… Jason Bourne will not be in this film, but he’s very much alive." Gilroy continued. "What happened in the first three films is the trigger for what happens. I’m building a legend and an environment and a wider conspiracy… the world we’re making enhances and advances and invites Jason Bourne’s return [down the road]."

Renner, however, promised that "Bourne Legacy" will have the "same tempo and pace but more expansive and bigger" than the previous "Bourne" movies.

The 41-year-old actor arrived a week ago in the Philippines where forty percent of the film will be shot.

The movie's cast and crew have started filming last Wednesday. The shooting in the country will reportedly last for 40-45 days.

The film, which will also feature Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Joan Allen and Albert Finney, is scheduled for theater release in August.

Renner, who appeared in "The Hurt Locker", has also other movies coming out this year, including "The Avengers" and "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters".

Coco Martin and Kris Aquino | C/o Lui Andrada

Coco Martin is set to guest on Kris Aquino's morning talk show KrisTV on Friday, January 13, 2012 (the first of the three Friday the 13th's this year). Apparently, Coco will be there to promote his upcoming teleserye, "Walang Hanggan", but for many fans, the guesting is quite interesting since the award-winning actor was predicted he will father Kris Aquino's child this year.

Coco had said in an interview that the prediction is impossible to happen.

"Parang pamilya na rin kasi ang turing sa akin ni Ms. Kris. Kumbaga, ate ko 'yan, e. Parang respeto ko 'yan, parang imposible. Sobrang malabo." Coco had told PEP.

In 2010, Coco's name surfaced during Kris Aquino's break-up with her former husband James Yap. He was romantically linked then to the actress-television host and identified as the cause of the split. Coco denied the rumors and was consistent in saying he treats Kris as his big sister.

David Archuleta

"American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta is now a Kapatid!

TV5 announced earlier today that the pop singer will be Jasmin Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero's leading man in an upcoming TV series.

"American Idol star David Archuleta is scheduled to arrive in Manila on Jan. 13 to do a primetime series for TV5 with homegrown Kapatid stars Jasmin Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero." the announcement reads.

Just last month, David Archuleta announced that he will be taking a break from his singing career to serve a two-year proselytizing mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But it appears that he will be taking a detour or perhaps he will be doing his missionary work here in the Philippines while shooting his series.

David Archuleta staged his solo concert in the country in July, 2011. He was with David Cook during his first concert in Manila back in 2009.

After his hit impersonation of Willie Revillame, Jose Manalo may once again have another viral video. This is after doing another spoof, this time of "Budoy", Gerald Anderson's mentally challenged character on his top-rating primetime series on ABS-CBN.

It happened during the charity basketball game for Sendong victims held at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan City on Friday. Gerald Anderson was also there and also acted as his TV character. Check out "Budoy" and "Unggoy's" encounter below:

Just last month, Jose Manalo's Willie Revillame impersonation on "Eat Bulaga" became a viral hit. A copy of the episode has amassed more than 2 million views on Youtube.

Friday's charity game featured UAAP stars and local celebrities including Kiefer Ravena, Nico Salva, Joshua Webb, Sam Marata, Xian Lim, Jhong Hilario, Rico Blanco, and more. The proceeds of the one-day fundraising event, dubbed Fastbreak, will be donated to the victims of Bagyong Sendongs in Northern Mindanao.

Tyron Perez dead

Actor Tyron Perez (born Jojo Perez) was found dead inside a black Toyota Altis in Barangay Ugong, Valenzuela City Thursday night, according to reports.

He was 26.

Reports say that the apparent cause of Tyron Perez' death was suicide. However, there is no official police report yet regarding the cause of death as of posting time.

Developing story...

Update: According to ABS-CBN,  police are still investigating on the cause of death.

The police reportedly found a fatal gunshot wound on the actor's right temple as well as a .22-calibre firearm beside his lifeless body.

Tyron Perez started his showbiz career as a member of MSP Teenstars of "Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman" in 2001. He then joined the pioneering batch of GMA-7's reality star search "Starstruck" in 2003. After that, he appeared on a number of shows on GMA-7, then on TV 5.

Just last June 2010, he transferred to the Kapamilya network. One of his last projects in ABS-CBN was "Mula Sa Puso" remake where he played the role of "Gilbert".

Celebrities' tweets

Some celebrities tweeted about Tyrone Perez' death. Among them were the following:

Tim Yap

"RIP, young actor Tyrone Perez."

"Reports say that actor Tyrone Perez committed suicide. #RIPTyrone"

Chokoleit

"Tyrone Perez, RIP. Had a chance to work with him in the indie film, METLOGS w/ Paolo Ballesteros. Prayers for the eternal peace of his soul."

Bekimon

"Shocked ako sa news about Tyron Perez... OMG! Magkakatext pa kami kagabi"

"Nagriring pa phone ni Tyron. Huhuhu Kaninang 2:11am, out of the blue, nagtxt sya sa akin sabi nya "Moveyahbody" then wala na sya reply"

Sarah Lahbati

"R.I.P Tyron"

Francine Prieto

"RIP Tyrone Perez salamat sa maasim na mangga at bagoong na may baboy at sa hopia from binondo, isa kang mabait na tao."

Coleen Garcia

"RIP tyron perez ? you will definitely be missed."

Ram Revila-Janelle Manahan scandal video surfaces

A scandal video of late actor Ram Revilla and his girlfriend Janelle Manahan has leaked online. It was first uploaded on Facebook but was later deleted. However, copies of it have made their way in other sites.

The video shows Ram Revilla and Janelle Manahan in a very intimate moment inside a bathroom. On the video, Ram is holding a digital camera while Janelle is letting her boyfriend to record them.

It is not yet known who uploaded the video which runs for 1 minute and 37 seconds.

Ram Revilla and Janelle Manahan were attacked by masked men inside Ram's home in Parañaque City in October this year. Ram was killed while Janelle survived the attack and now pursuing a case against the suspects who include some of Ram Revilla's siblings.

Justin Bieber's gift to his friend Ryan Butler

If there would be a reason why haters should start befriending Justin Bieber, it would have to be because the teen pop star treats his dear friends extra special during Christmas - he does not mind the price tag when it comes to his gifts to them, at least to his BFF.

Justin Bieber, one of the richest teenagers in the world with his net worth of $85 million, has just bought his childhood best friend Ryan Butler a two-door cream-colored Ford Mustang as Christmas gift.

Ryan Butler tweeted on Monday a photo (the one on the right) of his luxurious Christmas present from his friend with a short message saying "Justin got me a present. #swag!!!"

Justin didn’t post anything about his generous gift on his official Twitter account, but he did post photos of himself at home with his family.

Justin and Ryan grew up together in Stratford, Ontario of Canada. Ryan's parents provided additional parenting for Justin when he was only five years old.

Sam Milby and his abs are on the cover of the January 2012 issue of Men's Health Philippines.

If you've eaten too much during the holidays and grew Santa's belly, you might want to grab a copy of Sam's cover to serve as your goal for 2012. Check out Sam's perfect abs below:

Sam Milby flauting his abs on Men's Health Magazine's January 2012 cover

This issue also features how-to articles including how to get back in shape, how to build abs, how to look great in six ways, how to seduce a woman in one minute, how to fast-track your career and many more.

The issue is out in newsstands and stores in January 2012.

Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo prove that they're one of the hottest real-life couples in local show business right now by posing sexy on the cover of Metro Magazine's January 2012 issue.

On the cover, Bea Alonzo, who recently revealed losing 10 pounds of weight by following the so-called Cohen Diet, shows off her curves in one-piece swimsuit while beside her is her boyfriend actor-model Zanjoe Marudo who is flaunting his half-naked body.

Check out Bea and Zanjoe's Metro cover below:

Zanjoe Marudo and Bea Alonzo's Metro Magazine Cover - January 2012

Bea Alonzo, 24, and Zanjoe Marudo, 29, who are now on their 9th month of being a couple, are featured on the cover story titled "Dare To Bare".

Dubbed as the "The Body Issue", the January 2012 issue of Metro Magazine also features the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation team, Divine Lee and Victor Basa, Georgia and Arman del Rosario, Hideo Maraoka and Fatima Rabago and Daniel Matsunaga and Vanessa Matsunaga-Sunga.

Angel Locsin, Direk Cathy Molina and John Lloyd Cruz*

"Imortal"  lead stars Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz will be reuniting in an upcoming romantic-comedy flick this 2012.

Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, Angel and John Lloyd's new movie has been officially titled "Unofficially Yours". It will be released under Star Cinema this January 2012, according to reports.

"Unofficially Yours" is about two people who found themselves falling in love with each other despite being not ready to enter in a romantic relationship yet. In the movie, John Lloyd is portraying as Macky Galvez, a depressed young man who can't figure out the reason behind his failed relationships. Angel, meanwhile, is Ces, a modern-day woman who is afraid of committing herself into relationships.

Angel recently revealed that their movie is not just filled with the usual "kilig" and laughter of movies of this genre but it has a unique story and there are daring scenes as well.

“Iba siya, ibang story. Usually, hindi siya pinaguusapan, pero alam natin na nangyayari siya sa paligid natin. Very interesting yung topic.Tapos yung love scenes namin hindi naman siya yung tipong nakakainis panoorin. Sakto lang naman po. First time namin pareho gawin yung mga medyo maselang eksena dito sa pelikula.” she said.

Regarding their love scenes, John Lloyd said "Iisipin mo yun, ulit-ulitin mo. Nasa taas kami ng hagdanan nun ‘di ba? Simulan mo sa baba, tapos baba kayo ulit, ganon. Hunk [ako dito]. Gusto ko i-maintain lang yung body ko e. Mahirap lang talaga. Yun lang ang ma-i-o-offer namin ngayon. Sana abangan niyo.”

The tentative release date of "Unofficially Yours" will be on January 18, 2012.

*Photo courtesy of "Unofficially Yours" Facebook Page.

Model-actor Sebastian Castro made a big revelation today, which is his birthday!

Sebastian Castro | Photo courtesy of Sebastian's Facebook page and Cosmopolitan Magazine

Sebastian posted a video of himself on Youtube confiding about a secret he has never told anyone before. Check it out below:


Lol. I know. But yeah, people are starting to share the clip in social media sites. It may become viral soon. :D

Sebastian Castro was among the 69 bachelors featured in this year's Cosmo Bachelor Bash. He was also part of the cast of the award-winning indie film "Ang Babae sa Septic Tank".

Here are more photos of Sebastian posted on Facebook:
 Photos courtesy of their respective owners.

The Rhian Ramos - Mo Twister saga is not yet over...

Mo Twister and Rhian Ramos

Another controversial video was posted by "PrettyJenny55" on Youtube. If you can remember, the Youtube user is responsible for uploading the Mo Twister crying video titled "RepairedMovie.mov" which was widely talked about.

The new video named "Me and Mo.mov" now shows Rhian Ramos and Mo Twister making out and verbalizing their love to each other. The said video was online for some time on the video sharing site until the uploader deleted it after a while. It was then re-uploaded on the Youtube account of "cuteboi22". Check out the said video below:



Mo Twister had said he did not upload the first video and had appealed to the person in possession of his personal files to not upload any further videos that he and Rhian have made.

Jon Bon Jovi is alive and well contrary to online reports that he is dead!

Jon Bon Jovi released the photo above to belie reports that he died of heart attack Monday.

On his Facebook page, the 49-year-old rock star posted a photo of himself to dismiss the false reports. The photo shows Jon Bon Jovi holding a huge grin on his face while standing in front of a Christmas tree and holding a sign that reads "Heaven looks a lot like New Jersey."

The same picture was also posted on Bon Jovi band's Twitter page, accompanied by a message saying, "Rest assured that Jon is fine - this photo was just taken."

A website called "dailynewbloginternational" had wrongly claimed the singer-actor suffered a cardiac arrest at Empress Hotel in New Jersey and later died in Jersey Shore Medical Center Monday. The report contains the following:

Rockstar Jon Bon Jovi (John Francis Bongiovi, Jr) was pronounced dead  today after paramedics found him in a coma at his Empress Hotel, city  and law enforcement of Asbury Park, NJ sources told The Times after  World Christmas Tour concert on The Bamboozle Festival,North Beach Asbury Park.

New Jersey Fire Department-First Aid Captain Douglas Gray told The  Times that paramedics responded to a 911 call from the home. When they  arrived, Bon Jovi was not breathing.

The paramedics performed CPR and took Bon Jovi to Jersey Shore  Medical Center, Ruda said. Hundreds of reporters gathered at the  hospital awaiting word on his condition. The sources, who spoke on the  condition of anonymity, said Bon Jovi team rushed to Bon Jovi’s bedside,  where he suffered Cardiac arrest.

The detectives plan to interview relatives, friends and Bon Jovis’s  doctors to try to figure out what happened. The N.J. County coroner’s  office will determine a cause of death. A New Jersey Fire Department  source told The Times that Bon Jovi was in full cardiac arrest when  rescue units arrived.

Apparently, the fake report was copied from a Los Angeles Times announcement of the death of Michael Jackson in 2009.

The Jon Bon Jovi hoax is just the latest in a long line of notable faux-fatalities including Jackie Chan, Denzel Washington, David Guetta, Kevin Bacon, Charlie  Sheen and Jared Leto.

Xian Lim graces on Chalk's cover

"My Binondo Girl" star Xian Lim has been named the "Hottest Guy of the Year" by Chalk Magazine.

Xian is on the cover of December 2011-January 2012 issue of the magazine which is now available in your favorite stands and stores.

In a special feature, Xian shared about the different facets of his life - being a musician, an actor and athlete.

Also featured in the yearbook issue are Chalk's 50 Hottest Guys of 2011 and write-ups about make up trends on and off the runway, how to celebrate the holidays without gaining weight, All Time Low, Albie Casino, Neil Coleta and many more.

Meanwhile, the 22-year-old actor-musician recently released the music video of his song "Ako'y Sa 'Yo Lamang". Check it out here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/12/xian-lim-akoy-sa-yo-lamang-lyrics-and.html

Showtime hosts | Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN

Showtime has proclaimed the winner of its 4th season during the grand finals held at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo City over the weekend.

Besting 13 other Showtime finalists, Astig Pinoy, a dance group from Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental who came up with combining modern and folk dances together, took home the title after the judges gave them the highest and almost perfect score of 9.933/10.

Astig Pinoy bagged the P1 million cash prize as well as another P1 million cold cash for their home barangay.

Although they failed to win, UDC of Pasig City grabbed P100,000 after selected as Madlang Pipol’s Choice.

Bailes De Luces of Negros Occidental, Buli Kidz Incredible of Batangas, D’ Shots of Caloocan, Kingz Gambit of Cebu, FMD Extreme of Marikina, Kalumon Performing Ensemble of Davao, Neutron Acrobats of Bulacan, Pinoy Hiphop of Antipolo, Prime Machine of Negros Oriental, Racing Chat of Sampaloc, Spy of Maynila, and Teatro Ambahanon of Quezon City also competed in the grand finals.

The panel of judges included celebrities Ara Mina, Vina Morales, Ina Raymundo, Kiray, Ryan Bang, Jhong Hilario, Dra. Vicky Belo, Dr. Manny Calayan, Joel Cruz, Luis Manzano, Joey Marquez, Chris Everingham and Liz Uy.

Justin Bieber continues to spread the yuletide spirit through his latest visual for "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" lifted from his Christmas album, "Mistletoe", while Taylor Swift has released the music video of "Ours", the fifth single off of her multiplatinum-selling album, Speak Now.

Victoria Justice, meanwhile, does a ballad version of "You Are The Reason" in her new music video for the song which she dedicated to her mom. The single is part of the soundtrack of "Victorious."

Check out the said music videos below:

Justin Bieber - "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"

Taylor Swift - '"Ours"

Victoria Justice - "You Are The Reason"

Words With Friends

Alec Baldwin was reportedly kicked off his flight for playing "Words With Friends" in Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon.

"Flight attendant on American reamed me out 4 playing WORDS W FRIENDS while we sat at the gate, not moving. #nowonderamericaairisbankrupt," Baldwin posted on his official Twitter account Tuesday.

Former MTV Networks President Michael J. Wolf, who was on the same New York-bound American Airlines flight, also tweeted about the incident.

"On an AA flight at LAX. Alec Baldwin removed from the plane We had to go back to the gate. Terrible that everyone had to wait,"

Developed by Zynga With Friends, the addictive Scrabble-like word game application “Words with Friends” is a multi-player game wherein players exchange turns forming words horizontally or vertically on the board, trying to score as many points as possible for each word. The game is available for cross-platform play on devices running the Android and iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) operating systems and is also available on Facebook. It has garnered support from celebrities including John Mayer, Rainn Wilson, Terrell Owens, and Eliza Dushku.

Apart from his first tweet, Alec Baldwin also told his Twitter "followers" the following:

"Now, as I was kicked off this flight, the word I was playing was UNITED.

"But, oddly, 30 Rock plays inflight on American.

"Now on the 3 o'clock American flight. The flight attendants already look.....smarter.

"#theresalwaysunited Last flight w American. Where retired Catholic school gym teachers from the 1950's find jobs as flight attendants," the actor added.

Less than a day after the incident, Baldwin deactivated his Twitter account to "focus on 30 Rock," his publicist Matthew Hiltzik said in a tweet. Baldwin, however, told his Followers that he planned to create a new account soon.

Meanwhile, American Airlines has posted the following on its Facebook account referring to the Alec Baldwin incident:

"Since an extremely vocal customer has publicly identified himself as being removed from an American Airlines flight on Tuesday, Dec. 6, we have elected to provide the actual facts of the matter as well as the FAA regulations which American, and all airlines, must enforce. Cell phones and electronic devices are allowed to be used while the aircraft is at the gate and the door is open for boarding. When the door is closed for departure and the seat belt light is turned on, all cell phones and electronic devices must be turned off for taxi-out and take-off. This passenger declined to turn off his cell phone when asked to do so at the appropriate time. The passenger ultimately stood up (with the seat belt light still on for departure) and took his phone into the plane’s lavatory. He slammed the lavatory door so hard, the cockpit crew heard it and became alarmed, even with the cockpit door closed and locked. They immediately contacted the cabin crew to check on the situation. The passenger was extremely rude to the crew, calling them inappropriate names and using offensive language. Given the facts above, the passenger was removed from the flight and denied boarding," American Airlines wrote.

RJ Rosales

After the news about the untimely demise of RJ Rosales broke earlier today, a number of Filipino celebrities expressed their shock and extended their messages of sympathy to the family of RJ via Twitter. Among them were "Maestro" Ryan Cayabyab, celebrated singer Ogie Alcasid, actress Pinky Amador, TV host Kim Atienza and many more.

Check out their tweets below:

"pause a minute for a comrade in the industry. so young. so talented. gone too soon." - Ryan Cayabyab

"i hope that the news that my friend RJ Rosales passed away is not true. he was a good man with a kind heart. we were together in singapore a few mos ago to perform for a charity event." - Ogie Alcasid

"RIP RJ Rosales...You will surely be missed. Love and light ...." - Pinky Amador

"So very sad to hear abt the passing of RJ Rosales, young singer/actor, artist. Rest in peace." - Jim Paredes

"may he rest in peace. he is a talented man." - Kim Atienza

"Naalala ko pa. Nag back up pa ko sa concert ni RJ Rosales the week before I auditioned for Star In A Million. RIP Kuya RJ." - Erik Santos

"Please say a prayer for my friend, RJ Rosales who passed on yesterday. He was a wonderful spirit, beautiful inside-out and my true angel." - Joanna Ampil

Star Magic, which handled RJ's career in the Philippines, also released a brief statement on the death of the talented actor.

"Star Magic sympathizes with RJ's family in his untimely demise. We ask everyone to pray for the eternal repose of RJ's soul," Star Magic said.

Meanwhile, on his blog, Australian theater actor Flip Simmons wrote: "I'm absolutely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of RJ Rosales."

He added: "I first met RJ when I did a musical with him, when I was 17 years old. I knew exactly who he was when he walked into the rehearsal room because, when I was 15, I saw him sing at the Grand Philippine Fiesta, in Sydney, where I was completely blown away by his song and the power of his voice. I was SO inspired. I taped his performance and used to sing along to it - I never told him this, out of sheer embarrassment. I wish I had... I'm sure he would have loved it."

According to RJ's cousin (@JaeRJM on Twitter), the 37-year-old Fil-Aussie singer and actor died the morning of December 5, 2011. The cause of his death, however, has not been confirmed by his family who requested for privacy while they mourn for the loss of their member.

Read more about RJ Rosales here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/12/rj-rosales-dies-in-australia.html

A rumor about Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling spotted surfing in Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte, Philippines is making the Twitter world abuzz right now. Even celebrities are tweeting about it.

"Just got a txt "Omgomgomgomgomg!!! Ryan Gosling is surfing in Siargao Island!"-800km southeast of Surigao del Norte. Is this truth or rumor?," beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez posted.

"@iloveruffag I think I just died. Ryan Gosling is in Siargao Island? I'm booking a flight right now." "Eat Bulaga" host Isabelle Daza tweeted.

"Is it true? Ryan Gosling is here in the Philippines, surfing in Siargao?? #trueorfalse help!!!" Kapuso star Maxene Magalona said.

However, there has been no one who confirmed the report with a visual proof as of this writing.

"Ryan Gosling" has climbed to the second spot on the list of the most talked-about topics in the microblogging site at the moment,

Canadian actor and singer Ryan Gosling is best known for his role in the 2004 romantic film "The Notebook" which earned him four Teen Choice Awards and a MTV Movie Awards recognition. His other movies are "Half Nelson", "Drive", "Blue Valetine", "All Good Things" and many more.

RJ Rosales

Filipino-Australian singer-actor and former ABS-CBN talent RJ Rosales passed away yesterday morning in Sydney, Australia, Ang Kalatas reported. He was 37 years old.

Details about his death are yet to be confirmed.

RJ Rosales (born Roseo José Rosales) kicked off his professional career in the Australian production of the popular musical "Miss Saigon" in 1996. He then moved to Singapore in 1998 where he landed title roles in several musicals including "Chang and Eng - the Musical", "The Student Prince", "Man of Letters", "Cabaret", and "Forbidden City". He also appeared on Singaporean shows such as "Spin" and "Style Doctors."

While successful in Singapore, Rosales extended his work in his home country, the Philippines, where he signed a contract with ABS-CBN. He became a part of the network's Sunday variety show "ASAP". He also appeared on now defunct Kapamilya shows like "Attagirl" and "Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka." In 2008, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his character portrayal in the Metro Manila Film Fest entry "Blue Moon."

RJ Rosales had been performing in musicals at the Esplanade Theatre in Singapore during the past year.

Check out below RJ's duet with Carol Banawa of the hit song "Together Forever."