TITO Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon (or Tito Vic and Joey) as well as the so-called Eat Bulaga Dabarkads have cut off ties with
with TAPE lnc. One issue to be resolved is about copyright.

Tito said there has been offers from other networks and has yet to be made. They plan to return on the air on July 30. But new TAPE management says: TVJ departure is unfortunate, but life must go on. In fact, it has been announced (or have they aired live) that TAPE has tapped new hosts for ‘Eat Bulaga’?

So, who really lawfully owns the title ‘Eat Bulaga’?

Sarah collabs with Billy

SARAH Geronimo collaborates with Billy Crawford in a song. Versatile Sarah makes a return to R&B flavored dance pop on latest single “My Mind.” Collaborating with the popstar is host artist Billy Crawford, who co-writes the track alongside recent and frequent SG songwriter Jin Chan.

Sarah managed to release a slew of singles to pepper her 20th anniversary concert with new songs and hits. And “My Mind” sits well with the rest judging by it’s sound.

Vivamax marks 7 million subs as Viva launches Viva One

VIVAMAX, the video platform launched in 2021, now has 7 million subscribers, making it the undisputable no. 1 local OTT service in the Philippines.

The journey to 7 million has been nothing short of phenomenal. It took only eight months from when it was launched in February 2021 to reach 1 million subscribers in October. By January 2022 Vivamax had two million subscribers. By the end of 2022 it had 5 million subscribers. And in May 2023, the 7 million mark has been reached.

To date, Vivamax has 408 titles in it’s library and accessible in more than 100 countries and territories. It has solidified it’s reputation as the go-to platform for compelling content geared towards mature audiences.

In February, Viva introduced VIVA ONE which provides a more wholesome content geared for families and the general audience. It has already garnered 500,000; subscribers. And very soon, VIVA ONE will have it’s stand -alone app.

Viva One is set to produce a slew of new content, with Darryl Yap’s Martyr or Murderer as it’s initial offering. Now streaming on the platform is the hit new series The Rain in España, the first out of the six books included in the phenomenal University series on Wattpad that has amassed a whopping 580 million combined reads. ‘The Rain in España’ launches Viva’s hottest new loveteam, Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo.

Some of the new titles in 2023 for Vivamax and Vivaone: Brillante Mendoza’s “Hosto and “Japino (Japanese Pilipino)”, Joey Reyes’ “Secret Campu”, McArthur Alejandre’s “Call Me Alma” and “Burlesk Queen”, and “Erotica Manila 2.”

Viva One’s Originals include: “Roadkillers” and MMFF’s 2023 Award-winning Movie “Deleter”, starring Nadine Lustre. “Sa Muli” Starring Xian Lim and Ryza Cenon. “Hello, Universe!” Starring Janno Gibbs, “Always” Starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. “Deadly Love” Starring Louise Delos Reyes, Jaclyn Jose, Marco Gumabao, Mccoy De Leon. “Ikaw At Ako At Ang Ending ” Starring Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles. “Expensive Candy” Starring Julia Barretto and Carlo Aquino. “Kidnal for Romance” Starring Cristine Reyes and Empoy Marquez. By REMY UMEREZ.