Daniel Padilla of 'Growing Up' (ABS-CBN) | Bio and Pictures

Daniel Padilla (born Daniel John Ford Padilla) is a teen actor currently seen on "Growing Up", a youth-oriented series on ABS-CBN. Born on April 26, 1995, Daniel Padilla is the son of actor Rommel Padilla (brother of Robin) and former actress Karla Estrada.

Daniel Padilla, "Growing Up" teaser | Courtesy of ABS-CBN

The 16 year-old replaced his friend Albie Casino in "Growing Up", taking the role of Patrick - a bad boy heartthrob. Daniel said he and Albie are still friends and that Albie is showing his support for him. "Growing Up'" airs Sundays on ABS-CBN.

In his interview with PEP.ph, Daniel expressed being pressured having celebrity parents.

"Mommy ko singer at actress po. Dad ko po, actor rin po. Yung expectation po sa amin mataas." Daniel said.

Daniel had also told the Press that it was always his dream to be star.

"Bata pa lang ako gusto ko na talagang mag-showbiz. Gusto kong i-try yung ginagawa ni Mama and Papa."

Daniel Padilla was also part of the cast of now defunct ABS-CBN show "Gimik 2010." He is a member of a band named Parking 5.

Check out photos of Daniel Padilla of Growing Up below:

Pictures of Daniel Padilla courtesy of DJsters and their respective owners

Star Magic Ball 2011: More photos of your favorite stars at the big Kapamilya event

The Star Magic Ball 2011 was successfully held at the Manila Peninsula Hotel in Makati, last night (September 3, 2011). It was attended by the brightest stars of ABS-CBN as well as other guests.

In addition to the Star Magic Ball 2011 photos posted HERE, check out some more photos from the big Kapamilya event below:

Maja Salvador and Kim Chiu | Star Magic Ball 2011

Coco Martin, Maricar Reyes and Gerald Anderson | Star Magic Ball 2011

Jeffrey Tan, Venus Raj and Andrei Felix | Star Magic Ball 2011

Pokwang and Angelica Panganiban | Star Magic Ball

Zanjoe Marudo and Bea Alonzo | Star Magic Ball 2011

Sam Milby | Star Magic Ball 2011

Rayver Cruz and Cristine Reyes | Star Magic Ball 2011

Gabby Concepcion and Pokwang

Gretchen Barreto | Star Magic Ball 2011

Heart Evangelista | Star Magic Ball 2011

Kathryn Bernardo and Enrique Gil | Star Magic Ball

Jodi Sta. Maria and Rafael Rossell

Angeline Quinto | Star Magic Ball

Melissa Ricks and Matt Evans | Star Magic Ball 2011

Paulo Avelino and Kim Chiu | Star Magic Ball 2011

Julia Montes | Star Magic Ball 2011

Now on its 5th year, the Star Magic Ball is an annual gathering of ABS-CBN talents.

Photos courtesy of Chocoleit, Eric John Salut, Facebook fan pages, and to their respective owners.

Mario Maurer starrer 'Bangkok Ghost Stories' to hit Philippine theaters this September

Mario Maurer fans in the Philippines have something to look forward to before their idol's forthcoming visit in the country. Given the new title "Bangkok Ghost Stories," Mario Maurer's movie "Rahtree Reborn" ("Buppha Rahtree 3.1") is set to be shown in Philippine theaters this September 7, 2011.

Marion Maurer starrer "Bangkok Ghost Stories" movie poster

Mario Maurer's "Bangkok Ghost Stories" is part of a horror movie series in Thailand, "Buppha Rahtree." It tells the story of a boy who fell in love with a dead girl. Check out its trailer below:


Here's the plot of "Bangkok Ghost Stories":

Ten years passing by, Buppha is reincarnated as a young girl who is deserted by her mother to the stepfather barber. With anger, he often beats her. She  turns to be a problem child who also does not get along with classmates. One day, she snatches a razor from her stepfather's barborshop and starts the killing in the school. She leaves the school to Buppha 's room in Oscar Apartment. Unexpectedly, she encounters a man who is masturbating himself. She is killed and becomes a ghost to haunt in Buppha's room. noypistuff. In fact, she awakes Buppha and controls over her to revenge against all men.

Oscar Apartment becomes a secret casino after its haunting rumours. But a young good-looking boy Rung who has a sixth sense to see ghost moves in. One day, she meets the ghost Buppha who used to be his tutor when he was a kid.

Star Magic Ball 2011 Red Carpet Photos

Star Magic Ball 2011, which is being held at the Manila Peninsula right now, has just started and photos from the big event are now being uploaded online.

Update: Check out more Star Magic Ball 2011 photos here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/09/star-magic-ball-2011-more-photos-of.html

Take a look at the following Star Magic Ball 2011 Red Carpet photos courtesy of Marinel Cruz:

Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Boy Sotto | Star Magic Ball 2011

Angelica Panganiban and Derek Ramsey | Star Magic Ball 2011

Rayver Cruz and Cristine Reyes | Star Magic Ball 2011

Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo | Star Magic Ball 2011

KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual | Star Magic Ball 2011

Jake Cuenca and Lovi Poe |  Star Magic Ball

Billy Crawford and Nikki Gil | Star Magic Ball 2011

John Lloyd Cruz and Shaina Magdayao | Star Magic Ball 2011

Melason | Star Magic Ball 2011


Vhong Navarro, Iya Villania and Ryan Bang | Star Magic Ball 2011


Kim Chiu | Star Magic Ball 2011


Gerald Anderson | Star Magic Ball 2011


Maja Salvador | Star Magic Ball 2011


Jewel Mische | Star Magic Ball 2011


Pokwang | Star Magic Ball 2011

Yeng Constantino | Star Magic Ball 2011

Desiree del Valle | Star Magic Ball 2011

The Star Magic Ball is an annual gathering of ABS-CBN talents and bosses. Special awards such as "Most Glamourous" (took home by Anne Curtis last year) and "King and Queen of the Night" (awarded to John Lloyd Cruz and Maricar Reyes in 2010) are to be handed out during the event.

Update: Here are the winners of the special awards:

Star Magic Icon: John Lloyd Cruz
Favorite Couple of the Night: Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales
Choice Fashionista: Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion
Choice Stylista: Diether Ocampo and Maricar Reyes
Star Magic Breakout Style: Enrique Gil and Jessie Mediola
Star Magic Standout Star: Cristine Reyes
Star Magic Drop Dead Stunner: Kim Chiu
Moet & Chandon's Fab Pair: Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo

Update: As requested here's a photo of Kathryn Bernardo with Julia Montes (not on the Red Carpet, though)

Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes | Star Magic Ball 2011, Courtesy of Chocoleit

Bea Alonzo spotted at 'Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi' premier night

Bea Alonzo is not part of the cast of the movie "Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi" but the she was spotted at the movie's Premier Night earlier this week.

 Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo during last year's Star Magic Ball | Photo courtesy of BeaJoe's Facebook fan page and to its original owner

It appears that it was Bea's way of showing her support to Zanjoe Marudo who is one of the leading men in the movie.

Bea and Zanjoe had been rumored to be a couple for quite some time now. But in his interview with SNN last night, Zanjoe said they have not reached that status in their relationship yet. They are still dating, he said.

Zanjoe had also invited Bea to be his date at the Star Magic Ball 2011 happening later at the Manila Peninsula. Bea has reportedly said "yes."

'A Christmas Home' to star ABS-CBN's biggest child stars

"A Christmas Home" soon on ABS-CBN

Three of the brightest and very talented child wonders of today are going to work together in a project in ABS-CBN.

Zaijan Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat and Mutya Orquia are all part of the lead cast of the upcoming TV series this Christmas on ABS-CBN. The series is titled "A Christmas Home."

Zaijan played as an orphaned boy named Santino in the top-rating teleserye "May Bukas Pa." Xyriel is currently seen on TV as the young "Anna Manalastas" in "100 Days To Heaven." Meanwhile, Mutya was well-loved for her character as a little mermaid in the defunct hit primetime series "Mutya."

The upcoming series of the three child stars was announced last night during the ABS-CBN Trade Launch.

*Photos courtesy of their respective owners

Paulo Avelino to attend the 'Star Magic Ball 2011'

Paulo Avelino, who recently transferred to ABS-CBN, reportedly will be attending the Star Magic Ball 2011 on Saturday, September 3, 2011. This marks the hunk actor's first public debut as a Kapamilya after inking his 3-year contract with network in mid-August this year.

Paolo Avelino for Bench | Photo courtesy of Bench

Projects for Paulo are still under wraps and as of the moment he is still doing several acting workshops. He is also finishing his movie "Aswang" with Lovi Poe.

In his recent interview, Paulo said of all the Kapamilya leading ladies it is Kim Chiu that he wants to work with in the future.

“Sa mga babae gusto kong maka-work si Kim Chiu. Aside sa galing niya sa pag-arte, napaganda talaga niya. Nakikita kong napakabait niyang artista. Napanood ko siya sa Tayong Dalawa. Hi hello lang kami sa ilang Bench fashion shows. Laging nakaka-star struck kapag nakakakita ka ng artistang hindi mo madalas makita,” Paulo told Push.

The 23-year-old actor started out his career in 2006 via "Star Struck", a reality star search on the rival network GMA-7. He has also modeled for local clothing brand Bench. He is the father of Kapuso actress' LJ Reyes' son.

Star Magic Ball 2011

Star Magic Ball 2010's "Most Glamorous"*

 Update: Check out the Star Magic Ball 2011 photos here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/09/star-magic-ball-2011-red-carpet-photos.html

The Star Magic Ball 2011 is going to be held on Saturday, September 3, 2011. The past days, ABS-CBN talents have been busy gearing up for this big Kapamilya event where they get to party with all the brightest stars in the network. Yesterday, many of them were spotted fitting their outfits for the event.

The annual Star Magic Ball is being anticipated by fans not just for their favorite celebrities' glamorous looks but as well as their fave stars' dates.

So who's dating who this year?

According to reports, real life couple KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual will be arriving in the event together.

Surprisingly, Jake Cuenca has chosen Kapuso actress Lovi Poe as his date. They worked together in the 2011 movie "My Neighbor's Wife."

Diether Ocampo has invited Kris Aquino. There are no reports yet of whether the Queen of All Media has accepted his invitation.

Via Twitter, "PGT's" Markki Stroem said he will be dating "Mara Clara's" Kiray Celis. (Lol)

Zanjoe Marudo has gotten Bea Alonzo's "yes" to be with him in the event. The two have been dating for several months now.

As of last night, Kim Chiu said she has no date yet.

Current on-screen love teams (i.e. Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales) and off-screen couples (i.e. John Lloyd Cruz and Shaina Magdayao) will most probably be seen together on the red carpet.

Meanwhile, last year's Star Magic Ball's "Most Glamorous" Anne Curtis and Tatt Awards "Most Likable" Vice Ganda are still abroad so they will be missing this year's ball.

Are you excited for the Star Magic Ball 2011?

*Photo courtesy of Paul Cortes

Neil Etheridge's Folded and Hung underwear ad pictorial video makes its way online

The behind-the-scenes video of Neil Etheridge's much talked-about Folded and Hung underwear ad campaign pictorial has been uploaded on Youtube and is generating so much buzz.

Neil Etheridge for Folded and Hung | Courtesy of F&H

With Mike Posner's hot "Rolling in the Deep" cover playing in the background, the video is making fans breathless seeing the Azkal's goalkeeper posing sexy in his shots.

Check out Neil Etheridge's Folded and Hung video below:

Video courtesy of Folded and Hung

Just a little update...

The Philippine Azkals are now prepping for the Long Teng Cup 2011 which will be held this September. Neil Etheridge will not be playing since he has a prior commitment with his European team. 

Via Twitter, Etheridge said: “Sorry I won’t be able to make the Long Teng Cup I’m sure that the team will do great! Will be supporting them all the way."

Robin Padilla, Vhong Navarro reunite in "Todomax"

Action star Robin Padilla and comedy actor Vhong Navarro, who first worked together in defunct sitcom "Pwedeng-pwedeng," are going to reunite in an upcoming sitcom on ABS-CBN titled "Todomax."

 Robin Padilla and Vhong Navarro prepping up for their second sitcom together, "Todomax"

Robin said "Todomax" is going to be action-packed as well as fun-filled especially that comedienne Pokwang will also be part of the cast. He added that viewers can also learn values from their show.

“Si Vhong ang bahala sa comedy saka si Ms. Poks (Pokwang). May aksyon din ‘to, pero siyempre ang importante dito yung values,” Robin told SNN.

Robin. Vhong and Pokwang has reportedly started preparing for "Todomax," They had done doing a photo shoot the show, according to reports.

Are you excited for this?

Tom Taus all grown up, now a popular DJ in Hollywood

Tom Taus shows off his toned body

Tom Taus is all grown up and is now rocking the club scene in Hollywood as Dj Tommy T.

"I guess I just wanted a change. I wanted to experience something new in my life, go to a different country, be somebody totally different," Tom told ABS-CBN.

Tom Taus, now 25, used to be a child star in the Philippines who started out his career in the 90's via ABS-CBN's kiddie gag show "Ang TV" together with his big sister Antoinette, also a former actress. He became more popular when he played the lead role in Star Cinema's "Cedie: Ang Munting Prinsipe." He was also well-loved for his remarkable character portrayal in 1997 adventure movie "Anak ng Bulkan."

At age 13, Tom and his family decided to move to the United States.

As it appears, Tom is now a popular DJ in the US. When his successful DJ stint was featured on "TV Patrol" last Wednesday, Tom immediately trended on Twitter as well as on Yahoo! Philippines the following two days.

Justin and Jessica spotted together in Canada anew

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel were spotted riding bikes together in Toronto, Canada over the weekend. Justin and Jessica also took brunch together at hip diner Swan restaurant.

A video report of Justin and Jessica being spotted together in Toronto | Courtesy of "PopSugarTV"

It is not the first time Justin and Jessica were seen in public together after splitting last March. On July 3rd this year, many saw them spending time together in Canada as well.

Are they back as a couple?

There are no official statement from the both sides, yet. But according to a report, the two "have a very strong love for each other" and thus it is possible that they might be reuniting.

Quoting a "close Timberlake ally", Sun Times reported, “Justin feels right about things with Jessica. He knows he’s tough to live with and has a mercurial personality, but the two of them have a very strong love for each other. … Justin also believes that she is the only woman who truly understands him and will be able to roll with the punches — able to keep their relationship going, living in the fishbowl existence that celebrities are forced to deal with.”

Singer-actor Justin Timberlake, 30, and model-actress Jessica Biel, 29, stayed as a couple for nearly four years before breaking up in March.

Apart from Jessica, Justin's former flames include Britney Spears and Cameron Diaz.

Prince Harry filmed diving fully clothed into pool at a club in Croatia (Video)

Prince Harry was caught on cam jumping with his clothes on into a pool at Veneranda Club on Croatia's trendy Hvar island.

An amateur video shows the British royalty dancing beside the pool and then diving right into it after he lost his balance a bit. He comes up from the water and dances again.

Check out the said video below:

Prince Harry spotted dancing at a club, diving into pool fully clothed | Video courtesy of Telegraph

"Harry was dancing around with his arms in the air. He was having a great time and seemed pretty tipsy," a fellow clubber told British tabloid The Sun. "Suddenly he just jumped into the pool and one of his friends jumped in after him. Everyone thought it was really funny and Harry was laughing his head off. He was soaked to the skin but he didn't care. He loved being the center of attention."

Another onlooker said, "Harry's dancing wasn't great. In fact it was embarrassing. But once they realized who he was, everyone wanted to have a photo with him."

Prince Harry, 26, who recently broke up with British lingerie model Florence Brudenell-Bruce, reportedly left the club at dawn arm-in-arm with two local models.

Hvar is said to be a favorite summer destination of celebrities. Gwyneth Paltrow, Gerard Depardieu and Steven Spielberg have reportedly visited the island in the past.

Justin Bieber involved in minor car accident

Justin Bieber | Photo: Justindrewbieberblog

Justin Bieber got into a minor car crash in Los Angeles, Tuesday afternoon.

According to several entertainment sites, a Honda Civic collided with Justin Bieber's super expensive black Ferrari. Justin was driving at that time and he was with a companion believed to be his assistant.

No one was hurt from the car accident. The teen pop singer is fine, so as his car and passenger.

"Justin Bieber was driving a Ferrari and the other car was a Honda... we have no injuries, no damages to either car," a Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman told AFP.

The LAPD added that Justin's car was "tapped" from behind by the Honda Civic.

Matthew Fox arrested after attacking a woman in Cleveland

Matthew Fox arrested in Cleveland

Matthew Fox was arrested Monday morning after allegedly attacking a female bus driver in Cleveland.

According to reports, Fox was accused of punching a lady driver named Heather Bormann, 29, in the chest and stomach after the latter blocked the entrance of the private party bus she was driving when the "Lost" actor attempted to hitch on the vehicle which was already rented out by someone else.

Fox reportedly received a blow to his mouth in return, sustaining a cut on his lips. He was briefly detained and was later released to a friend.

An American actor and former model, Matthew Fox's first major role was playing older brother and family patriarch Charlie Salinger on "Party of Five" in the 1990s, co-starring with Scott Wolf, Neve Campbell, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Lacey Chabert. He is also known for his role as Dr. Jack Shephard on the ABC drama series "Lost."