E! features Hollywood A-list personalities

MANILA, Philippines - Enjoy a major serving of Hollywood news and entertainment this Yuletide season with E!’s week-long holiday marathon. From Dec. 19 to 25, E! showcases the A-list personalities and their stories, making your Christmas TV viewing truly entertaining.

For pop culture fans, tune in on Dec. 19 as E! presents Pop Stars. No less than Britney Spears gets the marathon started at 9 a.m. as E! profiles the famously troubled talent. At 11 a.m., E! turns the spotlight on music’s most fabulous newcomer, Taylor Swift, a multi-awarded singer who definitely has the talent to make it last in the industry. Of course, with Britney around, her contemporary Christina Aguilera, also has to be there and you’ll get to know intimate details about the iconic music diva at 1 p.m.

Keeping the pop star theme going is Miley Cyrus, whose spectacular rise to fame was not without its share of intrigues and controversy. Know her story at 2:55 p.m. If you’re talking about R&B music, Usher stands out in the genre thanks to his songwriting and dancing skills, making him everyone’s R&B King. The spotlight’s on him at 3:50 p.m.

Following Usher is his protégé, Justin Bieber, as E! takes you inside the world of the prodigiously charismatic singer at 4:50 p.m. Finally, it’s the turn of everyone’s California Gurl as E! reveals the real story behind Katy Perry at 6:45 p.m.

Hollywood won’t be complete without the celebrities who are notoriously famous for their lives off cam. Unlock the mysteries in E! True Hollywood Stories on Dec. 20. Get an in-depth look at Michael Jackson’s life and his unparalleled music career at 9 a.m. At 11 a.m., the spotlight is on Heath Ledger’s personal life and his remarkable career that abruptly came to a sad end. Those who fell in love with Dirty Dancing must tune in at 12 noon as E! profiles the enigmatic Patrick Swayze. Next, get an inside look into one of Hollywood’s “desperate housewives” as E! gives you the scoop on Eva Longoria-Parker at 1 p.m., from her humble beginnings till she landed the role of Gabrielle Solis in Desperate Housewives that catapulted her into super stardom.

Step into the world of supermodels when E! unveils the story behind German bombshell and fashion icon Heidi Klum at 1:30 p.m. More than just a pretty face, the Project Runway producer has graced the cover of practically every well-known fashion magazine while dominating the world’s fashion runways. Then at 2:55 p.m., E! gives everyone the details about Will Smith, one of Hollywood’s most talented actors. E! True Hollywood Stories marathon then wraps up in a big way, by revealing intriguing tidbits about two of Hollywood’s most glamorous personalities, Nicole Kidman at 3:50 p.m. and Angelina Jolie at 4:50 p.m.

On Dec. 21, E! gives you an all-access pass into the life of former Spice Girl Melanie Brown via the Mel B: It’s a Scary World marathon from 9 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. Follow the never-dull life of Mel as she deals with her daily life as an entertainer, businesswoman, wife and mother. Experience the glitz and glamour of Mel’s business life alongside the trials and tribulations faced by a busy working mom while raising two children.

On Dec. 22 and Dec. 23, catch up with the Rancics by enjoying a Giuliana and Bill marathon from 9 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. Expect laughter, romance and the occasional surprises as the lovely couple enthralls viewers with the ups and downs of their married life.

Finally, make Christmas Eve and Christmas Day very special by Keeping Up with the Kardashians on Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 8:40 p.m. and on Dec. 25, 8 a.m. to 8:40 p.m. From their relationships, squabbles, travails and triumphs, the Kardashians continue to keep viewers spellbound.

So stay close to the boob tube this Christmas and enjoy quality entertainment that can only come from E!