Kris Aquino has a new album out called The Greatest Love. But don’t fret much, it is not Kris Aquino singing on the CD but is a star-studded compilation album by various artists. Kris Aquino only have inspirational messages in the CD. Much like her two previous platinum selling albums, Kris Aquino: Songs of Love and Healing and Kris Aquino, Love and Inspiration. The Greatest Love is Kris Aquino’s tribute to her mom, former President Corazon Aquino and to all moms. And mind you, even before The Greatest Love was released, it already attained Gold Record status from the advance orders it received. The first single of The Greatest Love is the one sang by Billy Crawford entitled ‘How Sweet It Is.’

Here is the Track Listing of Kris Aquino’s The Greatest Love:

1. Regine Velasquez and Lani Misalucha (”When You Believe”)
2. Gary Valenciano (”Isn’t She Lovely”)
3. Martin Nievera (”The Greatest Love of All”)
4. Ogie Alcasid (”Sa Ugoy ng Duyan”)
5. Piolo Pascual (”No Matter What”)
6. Mark Bautista (”Because You Loved Me”)
7. JayR (”A Song for Mama”)
8. Jed Madela (”I’m Your Angel”)
9. Ronnie Liang (”Iingatan Ka”)
10. Mcoy Fundales (”Bless the Beast and the Children”)
11. Kris Lawrence (”Thanks to You)
12. Sam Concepcion (”Mama”)
13. Billy Crawford (”How Sweet It Is”)

Kris Aquino tops the 2008 YES! magazine’s Top 20 Celebrity Endorsers. Ranking is based on the most money earned by the celebrity endorser. What is surprising is the six degrees( or even closer) of separation in the Top 20 Celebrity Endorsers, like mother and daughter Sharon Cuneta and KC Concepcion; former husbands and wives, Movie Queen and now Batangas Governor Vilma Santos and OMB Chair Edu Manzano, not to mention former wife Maricel Soriano; brother and sister Richard and Ruffa Gutierrez, among others, such an interesting mix..Here is the rest of the Top 20 Celebrity Endorsers of 2008:

1. Kris Aquino - 22 tri-media endorsements
2. Sharon Cuneta - 5 tri-media endorsements
3. Marian Rivera - 25 tri-media endorsements (tied with)
KC Concepcion - 9 tri-media endorsements
4. Aga Muhlach - 6 tri-media endorsements
5. Piolo Pascual - 15 tri-media endorsements
6. Judy Ann Santos - 24 tri-media endorsements
7. Vilma Santos - 4 tri-media endorsements
8. Robin Padilla - 5 tri-media endorsements
9. Richard Gutierrez - 9 tri-media endorsements (tied with)
Maricel Soriano - 7 tri-media endorsements
10. Dingdong Dantes - 9 tri-media endorsements
11. Dawn Zulueta - 7 tri-media endorsements
12. Lucy Torres-Gomez - 10 tri-media endorsements (tied with)
Angel Locsin - 11 tri-media endorsements
13. Manny Pacquiao - 9 tri-media endorsements
14. Sarah Geronimo - 10 tri-media endorsements
15. Lea Salonga - 4 tri-media endorsements
16. Edu Manzano - 10 tri-media endorsements
17. John Lloyd Cruz - 8 tri-media endorsements
18. Toni Gonzaga - 8 tri-media endorsements
19. Anne Curtis - 5 tri-media endorsements
20. Ruffa Gutierrez - 7 tri-media endorsements

Because of so many complains on the results, particularly from Angel Locsin fans, YES! Magazine through Summit Media President Ms. Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng, answered the hullaballoo:

“I have spoken to Ms. Maglipon, our Editor-in-Chief, and this is how they computed for the results. They actually counted the number of endorsements that Ms. Locsin has 12 active endorsements and then asked around the industry about her talent fee. The YES! team then multiplied the number of endorsements versus the rate card in order to come out with an annual number. Please read YES! and tell us if we got the number of endorsements wrong. If you can give us facts, we will definitely print your letter and admit our error.”

To know more about the List and many other celebrities, grab a copy of the October 2008 issue of YES! Magazine, with Dawn Zulueta on the main cover, available now in your favorite magazine stands and bookstores.

Charlene Gonzales finally speaks up about her alleged confrontation with Kris Aquino saying the issue is settled already. Last night, September 23, in the thanksgiving party for Q Channel 11, Charlene Gonzales, host of Proudly Filipina, were asked about what really happened with her rift with Kris Aquino. Charlene Gonzales was still mum about the details saying only that Philippine Showbiz is a small world, she could work or bump into Kris Aquino again, that’s why she does not want to elaborate further about it.

“I wish everyone well… so it’s not worth burning any bridges with anyone. I have nothing but good intentions for everyone and ever since, ganoon talaga ang naging belief ko sa buhay.” Charlene softly and calmly said..

Charlene expressed her surprise at the amount of support she got from the general public, (staff showed her the comments section of this blog). “Pero nagulat lang talaga ako with the support that people gave to me and nakakataba lang ng puso that through the years, I also have siguro planted good seeds din siguro sa iba’t ibang tao and I have the opportunity to meet wonderful friends.”

Charlene also commended designer Randy Ortiz for handling the issue well. “Randy is very fair, [he's] not taking sides with anyone.” Charlene Gonzales enthuses.

Richard Gomez will host the Philippine version of Family Feud. Family Feud will replace the current game show, Gobingo hosted by Arnell Ignacio. Family Feud is up against ABS-CBN’s hosted by Kris Aquino. Richard Gomez said Kris Aquino also wanted to host Family Feud but unfortunately for her GMA Channel 7 bagged the rights to the show.

10 celebrities auditioned for the hosting job and Richard Gomez was the one chosen by the foreign franchise owner Fremantle Media. Richard Gomez is excited of his first game show hosting job, “I’ve been wanting to do a game show on TV at natuwa akong mapili, ngayon lang ako nabigyan ng chance. The whole show ang ginawa namin sa audition. Nag-research ako sa YouTube at pinanood ang FF UK. Binasa ko rin ang template bible na kailangang sundin.”

When asked what does he feel that he is up against Kris Aquino, Richard Gomez said:

“It’s a big task, considering na established na si Kris as game show host at mataas ang rating ng show niya. May kaba, and hopefully, mataas ang rating namin.”

What show will you watch?

Check out the photos! This is the controversial fashion event this season, the Samsung Metrowear Presents Aspirer of Randy Ortiz. In the said event, it can now be said, the controversial confrontation between Kris Aquino and Charlene Gonzales - Muhlach happened. Refer to my earlier blog entry for the details. Anyway, Kris Aquino allegedly said to Charlene Gonzales, “pa-star ka!” four times. To which Kris Aquino - Yap said she was just joking and she was sorry she cracked a joke at someone who is not a close friend and who did not get her joke. Allegedly, Charlene Gonzales waited until after the fashion event to confront Kris Aquino saying, “Kris, do you have a problem with my dress?!” and within the earshot of Ruffa Gutierrez, Phoemela Barranda, Claudine Barretto, among others (kaya kumalat ang tsismis!). Charlene Gonzales - Muhlach has not issued any statement regarding the incident while her mom Elvie Gonzales had, saying may it serve daw as a lesson for everyone, choose the person you will crack a joke with.

And contratry to earlier reports, Designer to the Stars, Randy Ortiz, denied that there was a color motif to the said event. BUT, judging from what Kris had known, there was a color motif. Evidence is that as earlier reported, Randy Ortiz made 3 different designs for the 3 Philippine Showbiz notables, Kris Aquino-Yap, Lucy Torres-Gomez and Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach. While Kris Aquino and Lucy Torres were of the same color of glossy silver black with same style/design, Charlene Gonzales wore the same design but in dark baby blue! Check the photos..