This week on Pinoy Idol, the remaining 16 Idol hopefuls will sing songs of their musical influences.

Here are their song choices.

Boys

Ram Chavez- Kung Ayaw Mo Wag Mo by Rivermaya
Daryl Celis- Because of You by Ne-yo
Robby Navarro- Wildflower by Color Me Badd
Toffer Rei- Something To Say by Harem Scarem
Kid Camaya- Love Always Finds A Way by Peabo Bryson
Warren Antig- Billie Jean by David Cook
Walton Zerrudo- Hello by Lionel Richie
JJ Jr.- Wish by Stevie Wonder

Girls

Gretchen Espina- Superwoman by Karyn White
Carol Leus- The Voice Within by Christina Aguilera
Penelope- One Step At A Time by Jordin Sparks
Jayanne Bautista- Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
Meryl David- Killing Me Softly by Lauryn Hill
Mae Flores- Walk Away by Kelly Clarkson
Jeni Rawole- Too Darn Hot by Ella Fitzgerald
Sue Ellen- Love Like This by Natasha Bedingfield

Five Kapuso and four Kapamilya artists grace the cover of Preview Magazine’s June 2008 issue for the very first time in celebration of its 13th Anniversary.

Kapuso stars Yasmien Kurdi, Rhian Ramos, Lovi Poe, Glaiza De Castro and Jewel Mische together with Kapamilya princesses Maja Salvador, Kim Chiu, Melissa Ricks and Carla Humphries donned Prada’s 2008 Spring/Summer Fairy Collection in a two-day photo shoot at the Heritage Park.

Preview Magazine’s 13th Anniversary issue is now available in magazine outlets and bookstores nationwide.

After Karylle, it’s Rhian Ramos’ turn to host Pinoy Idol Extra.

And the verdict?

She passed the test with flying colors.

Though a first timer in TV hosting, Rhian was able to connect to the viewers. Her unique and ‘very girly’ approach sets her apart from the others who sound like fish vendors in a crowded public market.

Although Rhian and Karylle have contrasting hosting styles, they were still able to pull it through and put to rest the questions regarding their abilities to host Pinoy Idol Extra.

We are proud to play dirty.

It’s probably the guiding words of the people behind the demolition job against Dyesebel Star and reigning queen of Philippine primetime television, Marian Rivera.

After the controversial YouTube video showing her confronting an unknown man in the set of Dyesebel, the demolition job continues and this time they even went to her hometown in Cavite to find flaws that they could use to destroy her character.

Unfortunately for them, all they’ve heard are positive testimonies about Marian.

As an old tagalog saying goes “Ang punong hitik sa bunga, binabato di ba.”

As Marian’s star shines the brightest, as she continue to reap successes here and there. From the high ratings of her primetime soap Dyesebel, back-to-back commercial endorsements, blockbuster movies and multi-platimum records who could possibly argue that she’s indeed the No. 1 female celebrity in the country today.

Kapuso shows continued its dominance over Kapamilya shows in both daytime and primetime.

Da Big Show hosted by Ogie Alcasid scored 14.6% to edged out rival game show Pilipinas, GKNB? hosted by Edu Manzano with 14.1%.

Kapuso game show Gobingo hosted by Arnel Ignacio is also going strong although its 11.8% rating still wasn’t enough to beat Kris Aquino’s Wheel Of Fortune with 13%.

Here are the comparative ratings of GMA 7 and ABS-CBN shows last Wednesday, June 04, 2008 based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines on Mega Manila households.

SiS 12.9%
Boy and Kris 6.7%

The Big Show 14.6%
Game Ka Na Ba 14.1%

Eat Bulaga 21.7%
Wowowee 18.5%

Daisy Siete 23.8%/Magdusa Ka 25%
Ligaw na Bulaklak 15%

Kaputol ng Isang Awit 22.6%
El Cuerpo del Deseo 20%

Gobingo 11.8%
Wheel of Fortune 13%

24 Oras 28%
TV Patrol 19.5%

Joaquin Bordado 37.3%
The Singing Bee 24.8%

Dyesebel 40.3%
Lobo 25.1%/My Girl 23.2%

Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita 34%
PBB Teen Edition Plus 28.1%

Pinoy Idol Extra 19.8%/Kung Ako Ikaw 16%
Lovers 17.8%/Bandila 9.1%

Last June 4, during the taping of the ninth installment of GMA 7’s Sine Novela presents Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan, lead actress Sunshine Dizon got vey sick.

As of the moment, there’s still no details about the sickness of the young actress.
They can’t postponed the taping though because they only have a week’s head start as the show is already scheduled to pilot this coming June 17.

The GMA 7 management already arrived at a decision to replace Sunshine Dizon to give her enough time to rest and recover. They also said that they will give her another project as soon as she’s already fit and healthy to work.

There’s still no official statement coming from Sunshine’s camp but rumor has it that Camille Pratts will replace her. And if the talks will push through, Camille will have her pictorial tomorrow.

Marvin Agustin and Diana Zubiri will remain.

Dennis Trillo said that he’s very excited for his new project on GMA 7, the superhero-themed Gagambino, where he will play the lead role.

In an interview with Chika Minute, Dennis said that he’s having mixed emotions for his new project.

“Magkahalong kaba, nerbyos, excitement, overwhelm, lahat-lahat na nun. Una hindi ko na-absorb hindi ko alam na sa akin ibibigay (ang project),” he revealed.

Aside from building a superhero physique, he is also undergoing intense training in capoeira, one of the many forms of martial arts. He said that capoeira’s graceful movements fit his character in Gagambino.

“Kasabay na dun ang pampapalaki ng katawan kailangan mong ma-build yun superhero physique. Yun requirement na yun kapag gaganap ka na superhero dapat maganda ang pangangatawan,” he added.

When the taping for Gagambino starts, Dennis will be very busy because he will be working with two projects by then, the other one is his afternoon soap Sine Novela presents Magdusa Ka with Katrina Halili.

After his controversial macho dancing scene, he made news again with his daring love scene with Katrina in that particular afternoon soap.

“Yun ginawa namin iba sya. Kung baga ngayon lang ako nakagawa ng love scene na ganoon kadetalye talaga,” he said.

And how do they prepared for that scene?

“Pinaghandaan namin yun ni Katrina. Umaga pa lang nagbo-bonding na kami para pagdating ng eksena kinagabihan kumportable kami sa isa’t isa,” he ended.

Chynna Ortaleza was sporting a new look when interviewed by PEP recently at the opening of POP! Nostalgia photo exhibit last June 3 at Crucible Gallery in SM Megamall.

She said that her short hair fits her as well as her new role as kontrabida to Richard Gutierrez in Codename:Asero.

Their last project together was Sugo where she played one of Richard’s leading ladies together with Isabel Oli. But this time, she won’t be a leading lady to Richard but one of his opponents.

She said that it’s okay with her playing villain roles. She said that she’s happy because she’s given complex roles that she can play with once the taping starts.

This will be her second time to play a villain. She first played a kontrabida role in Atlantika starring Dingdong Dantes.

She also said that she got this new look to set her apart from other female actors on the show.