Top of the Morning: Jodi Sta. Maria Opens Up About Separation, Helping Thirdy Cope

1. Jodi Sta. Maria opens up about separation, helping Thirdy understand

How Jodi patched things up with ex-husband Pampi https://t.co/46amzbf92h pic.twitter.com/1KaPvzDRHH

— ABS-CBN News Showbiz (@ABSCBN_Showbiz) February 10, 2016

In a recent episode of the show Tonight with Boy Abunda, the Pangako Sa'Yo star revealed how she and ex-husband Pampi patched things up. "It's not something na pinilit namin, si Lord lang po talaga ang nag-restore nung aming relationship. Nakakatuwa lang na God makes everything beautiful in His own time," she said. Jodi shared that both of them are mature enough and that they are okay, and "kahit papano, we're better than before, she said. The two are parents to their son Thirdy, whom Jodi said had a tough time dealing with their separation. ”We explained to him that it's not his fault. And that our love for him will never change," she added. (abs-cbn.com) 


2. Ryan Reynolds is "Sexiest Dad Alive"

EXCLUSIVE: #SexiestDadAlive! @VancityReynolds gets personal about fatherhood https://t.co/lOEHK3RFoz pic.twitter.com/YdSzsCOlUA

— People Magazine (@people) February 10, 2016

The Deadpool star unveiled his Sexiest Dad Alive cover for People at The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Ryan Reynolds has been named "sexiest man alive" six years ago, and a lot has changed, including daddy duties such as changing nappies and getting only a few hours of sleep. He said in an interview with People that having a daughter was a dream come true for him, who grew up with three brothers. His wife Blake Lively gave birth to their daughter James in December 2014. (people.com)


3. Pope Francis "hangs out" with kids with disabilities
The Pope hosted a Google Hangout with children with disabilities from Brazil, India, Spain, and the U.S. last February 5. The new-age dialogue was to build bridges with kids. "Each one of us has a treasure inside. If we keep it inside, it just stays there inside. If we share it with others, the treasure multiplies itself. Don't hide the treasure that you all have," The Pope said according to the video's subtitles. This is Pope Francis' second Google Hangout session with children; the first one was held in September 2014, which he had with students. (deseretnews.com) 


4. Disney's Frozen is set to debut in Broadway
The new stage musical based on the Disney blockbuster movie hit Frozen is set to premiere in Broadway in Spring 2018. Director Alex Timbers (Mozart in the Jungle) was tapped to direct, Peter Darling (Billy Elliot) is set to choreograph. Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, who were behind the movie's music, will also be back to "beef up" a score for the play. Disney Theatrical Productions will also play an out-of-town tryout before Broadway in the summer of 2017 at a theater and in a town, but specifics have not yet been announced. (ew.com) 


5. Princess Charlotte has a lipstick shade named after her

The Royal Princess, at nine months old, already has a lipstick shade named after her. Marc Jacobs Beauty has named a lippie in her honor as part of the Le Marc lip crème collection, and it was "inspired by the deepest saturated pink tones of an English Rose." The limited-edition lipstick is priced at 24 Pounds Sterling and is exclusively available at Harrods in London. Purchasing it online will cost about $67, inclusive of shipping fees. (mashable.com)