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RuPaul's Drag Race Pinoy Contestant Releases Music Video 'Hot Couture'
RuPaul's Drag Race season 3 runner-up Manila Luzon has released his debut single "Hot Couture" with an accompanying music video.Manila Luzon's real name is Karl Westerberg and he is a Filipino American drag queen in Minnesota who placed 2nd in RuPaul's Drag Race season 3. His drag name is a play on words of the capital city (Manila) and the largest island (Luzon) of the Philippines, where his mother was born. His father is American of German/Swedish ancestry.
Watch his music video here:
ABS-CBN Wins Most Development-Oriented TV in 2012 Gandingan Awards
ABS-CBN opens the year with a bang by bagging the top awards and being the most-awarded TV network in the in this year’s “Gandingan: The UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice Awards,” where it won a total of 22 awards including the coveted Most Development-Oriented TV award and the Best FM station for Tambayan 101.9.
Solenn Heussaff is Ogie Alcasid's Leading Lady in 'Boy Pick Up' Movie
Solenn Heussaff is starring opposite Ogie Alcasid in the upcoming comedy movie from GMA Films "Boy Pick Up," a character popularized by the latter on the weekly gag show "Bubble Gang."The original leading lady of Ogie Alcasid in the "Boy Pick Up" segment in Bubble Gang is Sam Pinto that's why some people wondered why the role in the movie spin-off went to Solenn.
In an interview by PEP, Solenn herself was baffled why she got the role.
"Oo nga. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang nangyari. But I love you, Sam, I didn't take your place!" she said.
The camera for "Boy Pick Up" will start rolling this February as the movie is scheduled to be released on April.
KC Concepcion Off Cam on X-Factor Philippines Shooting in Batangas
KC Concepcion is currently shooting some segments for the upcoming realtiy competition X-Factor Philippines.
Take a sneak peek at KC Concepcion during the X Factor auditions in Batangas last weekend:
Puerto Princesa Underground River Will Now Boost Puerto Princesa's Bid for New7Wonders Cities
The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in Palawan has just been declared as among the official New7Wonders of Nature winners. The recognition will now pave way for a new campaign - to vote Puerto Princesa as one of the New7Wonders Cities in the World!
No less than New7Wonders (N7WN) President Bernard Weber came here to the Philippines to formally announce the inclusion of Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in the New7Wonders of Nature, as reported by GMA News on Saturday, January 28, 2012.
After the announcement, Mr. Weber congratulated the Filipino people during the press conference held at the Heritage Hotel in Pasay City.
“When your very own President Aquino came out in support of the PPUR campaign, I knew that this country was taking the New7Wonders of Nature seriously,” he said.
“Fans of PPUR all over the world responded to his call for action by voting in record numbers and today’s confirmation is the well-earned reward for this extraordinary display of enthusiasm,” he added.
Here are the Privisional Winners of New7Wonders of Nature in alphabetical order (official winners are in bold letters) as the announcement for the remaining 5 is still pending:
1. Amazon Rainforest – Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela
2. Halong Bay – Vietnam
3. Iguazu Falls – Argentina, Brazil
4. Jeju Island – South Korea
5. Komodo National Park – Indonesia
6. Puerto Princesa Underground River – Palawan, Philippines
7. Table Mountain – South Africa
When all the New7Wonders of Nature are officially proclaimed, a new global poll is set to begin.
This is the "New7Wonders Cities" in the world!
And since Puerto Princesa Underground River became popular for its inclusion in the New7Wonders of Nature, it will pave the way for Filipinos around the world to vote for Puerto Princesa in the new poll that will distinguish the 7 most wonderful cities in the world.
Beginning March 7, 2012, the next phase for the selection of “New7Wonders Cities” will begin. To vote for Davao, Manila, Cebu, and of course, Puerto Princesa, click here.
Images courtesy of New7Wonders
Charice to Conquer SMART Araneta this March
Charice Pempengco's Infinity Tour 2012 is happening at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 9, 2012.Charice is also set to hold a concert in Hawaii, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Korea, and Dubai for her "Infinity Tour" 2012. We all know that the concert will be a hit in the said countries but can Charice fill the Smart Araneta Coliseum like Anne Curtis?
Annebisyosa Concert Proves that Anne Curtis is the Princess of All Media
The Annebisyosa concert was the talk of the town over the weekend because a non-professional singer like Anne Curtis has filled the Smart Araneta Coliseum when most professional singers can't.
Anne Curtis filled the Big Dome Saturday night, January 28, with the sensational staging of her first major concert titled "Annebisyosa: No Other Concert."
Aside from showcasing her "vocal prowess" in “Annebisyosa: No Other Concert," Anne Curtis also shared the stage with the Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo, her sister Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Comedian Vice Ganda and Rockoustic Heartthrob and ex-boyfriend Sam Milby.
Also gracing the concert with their special participation were Anne's friends Solenn Heussaff, Isabelle Daza, and Georgina Wilson along with her “Showtime” family members Karylle, Jhong Hilario and Ryan Bang.
Another highlight of the concert was a funny sketch with her “No Other Woman” co-stars Cristine Reyes and Derek Ramsay who brought their characters from the said monster hit movie.
Watch Anne Curtis singing Adele's "Someone Like You" here:
And here's Anne singing the difficult song "Alone":
Maxene Magalona Gets Off-Tune in 'Party Pilipinas'
Maxene Magalona performed together with her brother Hero Magalona on Party Pilipinas yesterday, January 29, 2012.The siblings sang "Pare Ko."
After the performance, Maxene Magalona became a trending topic on Twitter. And why, you ask? It's because netizens are talking about how Maxene got off-tune with her singing that Anne Curtis can definitely give her a run for her own money.
Watch the video below. Fortunately for Maxene, some "off" parts were not captured:
Adele's 'Someone Like You' by Anne Curtis (ANNEBISYOSA: No Other Concert)
Anne Curtis' sang Adele's "Someone Like You" in her very successful "Annebisyosa: No Other Concert" Saturday night, January 28, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.Watch the video here:
'My Cactus Heart' Holds Premiere at Pinoy Big Brother House
Check out some photos from the premiere night of the romantic movie "My Cactus Heart" at the Pinoy Big Brother house.
9 Pinoys Among 2012 'Young Global Shapers'
Nine outstanding young Filipinos were chosen as among the 2012 “Young Global Shapers” of the World Economic Forum (WEF).The young achievers are Anna Rosario Oposa, Mayor Maria Carmela Alvarez of San Vicente in Palawan, Ponce Ernest Samaniego, Jay Michael Jaboneta, Dr. Bryan Albert Lim, Eleanor Rosa Pinugu, Mildred Ople, television host Bianca Gonzalez, and Alexandra Amanda Eduque.
“The Young Global Shapers are exceptional achievers who initiated projects that have positive impact in the community,” said ABS-CBN news anchor Karen Davila, WEF Young Global Leader 2010 and Founding Curator for the YGS Manila Hub.
The nine individuals – whose ages range from 20 to 30 – have been accepted by the WEF as potential leaders because of their positive impact in their communities, said Davila.
Oposa, 23, co-founded the Save Philippine Seas movement to protect the world’s richest marine life, and “Isko Cleans UP,” a waste management program in the University of the Philippines-Diliman. She is the daughter of Ramon Magsaysay awardee, environmentalist lawyer Tony Oposa.
Alvarez, 24, the youngest female mayor of San Vicente, has a degree in International Business Administration with a concentration in Environmental Technology and Global Marketing Management from Babson College in Boston. She aims to transform the town into a tourist destination municipality using sustainable development technology to preserve its natural environment and help residents become self-reliant in terms of its present and future needs.
Samaniego, 21, is co-founder and chief executive officer of Outliers, a social enterprise that serves as an outsourced business expertise for non-profit organizations.
Jaboneta, 30, founded the movement Philippine Funds for Little Kids that helps schoolchildren in Zamboanga City who had to swim to go to school. He was the first and former New Media Head of the Presidential Communications Operations Office under President Aquino. He is also a board member of the Kabayanihan Foundation and Team Pinoy, Inc.
Lim is a practicing physician in San Pablo, Laguna. He is a program consultant of the Asian Institute of Management Zuellig Center for Asian Business Transformation, a research associate of the UP Universal Health Care Study Group, and the proponent of the Quisumbing-Escandor Film Festival for Health and serves as adviser in various health-related projects.
Pinugu is the founder of Mano Amiga Academy, Inc, a non-profit school that provides underprivileged Filipino children access to fourteen years of high quality education (K-12th grade), and all other support they need to have a better life. After two years of raising funds for the students’ scholarships through private donations and corporate partnerships, she decided to establish a social enterprise that would generate a steady income for Mano Amiga, and at the same time give employment opportunities to the mothers of the students.
Ople, 25, is an advocate of countryside development through the adoption of innovative agricultural technology with profitable business concepts and ideas. She is also one of the founders of the Hagonoy Young Leaders Program and has worked with the Ayala Foundation on youth leadership and development projects. She is currently taking up law.
Gonzalez was recently appointed as Special Advocate for Children for the United Nations Children’s Fund-Philippines.
Eduque, 21, is involved with various humanitarian projects and endeavors in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Philippines. She has been working with the organization for about seven years now, and is the founder and chairperson of the Habitat for Humanity Philippines Youth Council.
Davila said of the nine achievers, only Oposa, Pinugu and Alvarez were invited by the WEF to the 2012 conference in Davos, Switzerland next week.
The WEF is a Geneva-based non-profit organization best known for its annual meeting in Davos. It is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
The organization launched last year the Global Shapers community aimed at providing the youth with a global platform to shape the future – integrating personal, community and global dimensions. This community will help youth develop their leadership potential to serve society.
The Global Shapers community includes extraordinary young individuals with great potential for future leadership roles in society. Aged between 20 and 30 years, they represent all walks of life and share a spirit of entrepreneurship in the global public interest, the WEF said.
(Article courtesy of Helen Flores of the Philippine Star)
Matteo Guidicelli Releases Music Video for 'Kaba' (My Cactus Heart OST)
Matteo Guidicelli revives "Kaba," a Tootsie Guevarra original, for the theme song of the star cinema romantic comedy "My Cactus Heart."The film also stars Matteo Guidicelli with real life GF Maja Salvador and My Binondo Girl star Xian Lim.
"Kaba" Lyrics:
Di ko malaman ang nadarama
Sa tuwing ikay aking nakikita
May kung ano sa damdamin
At abot-abot ang kaba
Sa araw-araw ay nagtataka?
Ang puso kong ito, o bakit ba?
Ang kilos koy nababago,
Na halos naandiyan ka na.
[CHORUS:]
Di makatulog sa gabi sa kaiisip
Sa diwa koy ikaw ang aking panaginip.
O bakit ba ikaw ang siyang laging laman ng isip ko
Sa bawat sandali ay nais kang makita
Kapag tumitig na sa akin ay ligaya
Anong hiwaga ang nadarama anong kaba
Paano mo kaya ako mapapansin?
Malaman mo kaya ang aking damdamin?
Ano ang dapat sabihin ng puso kong may pagtingin?
Sa araw-araw ay nagtataka?
Ang puso kong ito, o bakit ba?
Ang kilos koy nababago,
Na halos naandiyan ka na.
[CHORUS:]
Di makatulog sa gabi sa kaiisip
Sa diwa koy ikaw ang aking panaginip.
O bakit ba ikaw ang siyang laging laman ng isip ko
Sa bawat sandali ay nais kang makita
Kapag tumitig na sa akin ay ligaya
Anong hiwaga ang nadarama anong kaba
(Instrumental)
Sa araw-araw ay nagtataka?
Ang puso kong ito, o bakit ba?
Ang kilos koy nababago,
Na halos naandiyan ka na.
[CHORUS:]
Di makatulog sa gabi sa kaiisip
Sa diwa koy ikaw ang aking panaginip.
O bakit ba ikaw ang siyang laging laman ng isip ko
Sa bawat sandali ay nais kang makita
Kapag tumitig na sa akin ay ligaya
Anong hiwaga ang nadarama anong kaba
Di makatulog sa gabi sa kaiisip
Sa diwa koy ikaw ang aking panaginip.
O bakit ba ikaw ang siyang laging laman ng isip ko
Sa bawat sandali ay nais kang makita
Kapag tumitig na sa akin ay ligaya
Anong hiwaga ang nadarama anong kaba
Di makatulog sa gabi Ooo Ooo
Sa diwa ko sa isip ko
Sarah Geronimo to be Paired with Richard Gutierrez in Upcoming Film?
Sarah Geronimo will team up with Kapuso top leading man Richard Gutierrez according to a report by Manila Bulletin.
After the successful pairing of Kapuso hunk Richard Gutierrez to Kapamilya stars Anne Curtis and KC Concepcion in the past, it looks like Sarah Geronimo is next to the line-up.
If a Kim Chiu-Aljur Abrenica team-up is impossible, the Richard Gutierrez-Sarah Geronimo pairing will be made possible by Viva Films since the Survivor Philippines host, together with his siblings Raymond and Ruffa, signed a contract with film outfit last January 25. And since Sarah Geronimo is a Viva talent, there will be no problem with the project.
Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes: Among Inside Showbiz' 'Sweetest Celebrity Couples'
Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, GMA-7's hottest primetime loveteam, make it to Inside Showbiz' cover featuring the Sweetest Celebrity Couples in their Valentine 2012 issue.
Also on the cover as the one of the "Sweetest Celebrity Couples" is the tandem of cosmetic surgeons Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho.
But how about Aga Muhlach-Charlene Gonzales, Matteo Guidicelli-Maja Salvador, Richard Gomez-Lucy Torres, Judy Ann Santos-Ryan Agoncillo? Do these couples made it to the list also?
The Valentine issue also features the Battle of the Best Loveteams as headlined by Kim Chiu-Gerald Anderson and Erich Gonzales-Enchong Dee.
Inside Showbiz February 2012 issue is (probably) out now.
Matteo Guidicelli and Maja Salvador Spell Chemistry in Bold Letters
Matteo Guidicelli and Maja Salvador showcase an infectious chemistry in the romantic comedy "My Cactus Heart," which is one of strongest elements in the movie.
Puerto Princesa Underground River Now One of the Official New7Wonders of Nature
The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in Palawan is now officially declared as one of the New7Wonders of Nature winners.
Anne Curtis Conquers Smart Araneta with Her 'Annebisyosa: No Other Concert'
Anne Curtis filled the Smart Araneta Coliseum with the successful staging of her first major concert titled "Annebisyosa: No Other Concert" Saturday night, January 28, 2012.Aside from showcasing her vocal prowess in “Annebisyosa: No Other Concert," Anne Curtis also shared the stage with the Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo, her sister Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Comedian Vice Ganda and Rockoustic Heartthrob and ex-boyfriend Sam Milby.
Also gracing the concert with their special participation were Anne's friends Solenn Heussaff, Isabelle Daza, and Georgina Wilson along with “Showtime” co-hosts Karylle, Jhong Hilario and Ryan Bang.
Another highlight of the concert was a funny sketch with her “No Other Woman” co-stars Cristine Reyes and Derek Ramsay who brought their characters from the said monster hit movie.
Cinema One Originals Festival to Invade Cebu
After filmmaker Remton Siega Zuasola bagged international recognitions for his film “Ang Damgo Ni Eleuteria,” it’s now the time for his fellow Cebuanos to celebrate filmmaking excellence via the Cinema One Originals Festival in Cebu City this February 11 to 16, at the SM City Cebu Cinema 8.
Among the films to be shown in the South installment of the festival are Cebuano-made “Di Ingon ‘Nato [Not Like Us],” “My Paranormal Romance,” “Ang Damgo Ni Eleuteria” and “Confessional.” Mindanaoan film “Imburnal,” which is also in Visayan dialect, is in this powerful lineup.
Also featured in the filmfest are titles that recently bagged awards in the 2011 Cinema One Originals Festival such as “Ka Oryang,” “Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay,” “Mga Anino Sa Tanghaling Tapat,” “Cartas de la Soledad,” “Sa Kanto Ng Ulap at Lupa,” “Sa Ilalim ng Tulay,” and “Big Boy.”
Stars of the 7th Cinema One Originals films like the festival’s Best Actress Lilia Cuntapay, Mercedes Cabral, Franco Reyes, Phoebe Kaye Fernandez, Paul Jake Castillo, Publio Briones III, Van Roxas and others will grace this big event. Of course, award-winning filmmakers such as Sari Dalena of “Ka Oryang” and Antoinette Jadaone, together with some Cebuano filmmakers and actors will also be there.
It can be recalled that “Ang Damgo Ni Eleuteria” recently took home two awards at the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival in Indonesia such as Golden Hanoman (for best Asian feature film) and Geber (given by the Indonesian film communities). ” It also won the Special Jury prize in the 12th Jeonju International Film Festival in South Korea. In the local scene, the Cebuano-made film was also a big winner in the 34th Gawad Urian—bagging the most coveted Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography (by Christian Linaban) and Best Music (by Jerrold Tarog)—and was hailed Best Picture in the Cinemanila 2010 (Southeast Asian Category).
“Brave, bold and original,” goes the description on the featured films. The talents are also a mix of flag bearers and an emerging new breed.
Catch all of the films in the Cebu leg of the Cinema One Originals festival. These movies are produced and owned by Cinema One cable channel and the Creative Programs, Inc. For more info, log on to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cinema-One-Originals/
Philippine Games Community Supports DOT's Campaign
ABS-CBN Multimedia has recently culminated its “Amped4Fun” awareness campaign where players of Shaiya and WarRock Philippines submitted their own cheeky spin-off of DOT’s popular viral “It’s More Fun in the Philippines.”
Rare weapons and enhancements such as a red FAMAS weapon for WarRock and a +2 enchant for Shaiya were awarded to 11 players whose entries garnered the most ‘likes’ on Amped’s official Facebook page. Among the 109 entries from Shaiya and 183 from WarRock, Mark Achel Bacsafra Gagalac, Jerick Ebanreb, Jezreel Recolito, Clarisa Joyce Velasco, Drakken Joe, Noel Seblos, Geass Gelizon, Allan Abelada, Mark Dave Gregorio, Nikko Treveno, and Jhun Del Rosario emerged as winners last January 25.
Shaiya features a rich and expansive back story, clean graphics, immersive gameplay, tons of dungeons, and quests. Players can also choose which race their characters will come from including Human, Elves, Vail, and Nordein.
WarRock, on the other hand, gives players a fresh alternative to the various Role Playing games in the country with five different military character classes—Military Engineer, Scout, Combatant, and Heavy Weapons unit. Players can also enjoy technologically advanced vehicles and weapon systems.
Watch out for more exciting contests from ABS-CBN Multimedia’s gaming brand, Amped. For more information and updates, check out www.amped.ph, www.shaiya.ph, and www.warrock.ph.
Grace Ibuna a.k.a Ex of Gabby Concepcion Might Face Court Over Iggy Arroyo's Sudden Death
Grace Ibuna, the common-law wife of the late Rep. Iggy Arroyo of Negros Occidental, may be sued by Alicia Arroyo, the legal wife, for allegedly claiming she is the spouse and giving the go-signal to remove the life-support system on their clinically-dead husband.Alicia said she would never have pulled the plug on Iggy.
Atty. Lorna Kapunan, Alicia Arroyo's lawyer, said they are planning to file charges against Grace Ibuna for declaring that she is the legal wife of the late congressman.
"To misrepresent that you are the spouse, when in fact you are not, to misrepresent or to actually go ahead and pull the plug, these are all multiple criminal offenses," Kapunan said.
Alicia and Iggy filed for marriage annulment in 2005 but it was never approved by court making her the present legal wife.
Iggy, according to her, stopped going to their family home in La Vista, Quezon City since then.
Grace Lee on Dating P-Noy Rumor: 'I Have Never Spoken of Him Publicly Yet'
Grace Lee denied the rumor on Friday that she allegedly dated President Noynoy Aquino III.Grace Lee is a 28-year-old radio and tv personality of Korean descent. She grew up in the Philippines and considers herself a Filipina in heart.
The rumor was started by DJ Mo Twister, who is currently in the US, via a simple tweet last January 26:
"We are talking about Grace Lee's date last night with President Aquino. #itsmorefuninthephilippines."
In an interview with "Balitanghali" on GMA News TV on Friday, the Radio and TV host Lee denied that she started the rumor herself but she did not say that it's not true.
"Wala pa akong nirerelease na statements and I have never spoken of him [P-Noy] publicly yet,” she said.
Grace Lee did not comment any further and passed the ball on the President's court.
“You know, I have the highest respects for the President and I respect his privacy. I leave it up to him to speak on the matter...best thing to do now ay abangan na lang nila [kung] ano ang sasabihin ni President,” Lee added.
Grace Lee first met President Noynoy in June last year during the inauguration of the Korea Electric Power Corp. power plant in Cebu, where she served as host.
P-Noy was quoted by the media describing Lee "Guapa" or beautiful.
Showtime Aired Final Episode Today
Showtime bids goodbye to the madlang people...for the meantime.
Paulo Avelino Takes Lead from Aljur Abrenica - '100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines for 2012' 4th Update
Paulo Avelino captures no. 1 position overtaking previous leader Aljur Abrenica in our 4th update for the online poll "100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines for 2012."
'Happy Yipee Yehey' Gets Axed, Final Episode on February 4
Happy Yipee Yehey is set to air its final episode on February 4, 2012.
'Prison Dancer: The Musical' to Hit the Web on March 2012
Prison Dancer: The Musical is an interactive musical web series & musical stage play inspired by the viral Youtube phenomenon, the “Dancing Inmates of Cebu.”
Rogue Magazine Fake Cover Hits the Net
Rogue Magazine is trending online because of its controversial cover featuring KC Concepcion in white swimsuit holding a snake and a man's head.And because the said issue is being discussed by netizens on Twitter and Facebook, it's inevitable that a fake version of the cover rapidly spreads on the internet.
Compare the two covers below...
FAKE:
ORIGINAL:
Can you spot the difference?
Park Min Young and Lee Min Ho of City Hunter Break Up
Park Min Young and Lee Min Ho started dating while shooting the Koreanovela "City Hunter" six months ago.
Park Min Young's camp has announced on Wednesday that the beloved "City Hunter" couple have called it quits since December 2011 and the reason: busy schedules!
Young's publicist said in a statement that both his client and Asian superstar Lee Min Ho had very limited time to spend with each other that's why they hold their relationship for now.
KC Concepcion Goes to Batangas this Saturday for 'The X Factor Philippines' Auditions
KC Concepcion will head to First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities in Batangas this Saturday (Jan 28) to test who among Batangueno hopefuls got the ‘x factor.’
Ellen Adarna Covers Total Fitness
Ellen Adarna is on the cover of Total Fitness January-February 2012 issue.
After gracing the cover of FHM this month, Ellen Adarna scored another magazine cover stint, this time for Total Fitness Magazine.
The Kapuso starlet is definitely starting strong this 2012. With her Survivor Philippines stint and appearance in the MMFF blockbuster "Enteng ng Ina Mo," Ellen is definitely one of the women to watch for this year.
Last month, Ellen's fellow Kapuso Aljur Abrenica was on the cover of Total Fitness:
John Pratts and Bianca Manalo Topbill 'Wansapanataym' this Saturday
Feel the magic of love this Saturday (January 28) as John Prats and Bianca Manalo star in the romantic comedy episode of "Wansapanataym" entitled 'Mini Mimi.'
Ex-Housemates Want Wendy and Carlo Out of Big Brother House
The votes of “Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited” viewers will determine who among this week’s nominees and Team High Voltage members Carlo, Divine, Joya, and Wendy will be kicked out of the Big Brother house in the program’s seventh eviction night this Saturday (Jan 28).
'Legacy' Defeated Rival Network's Programs in Mega Manila
GMA’s glossy-drama masterpiece "Legacy" continues to score higher ratings against its contending programs.
Joey Marquez Walks Out as Judge of 'My Girl' Pageant on Happy Yipee Yehey
There are only a few weeks left before the much-awaited grand finals of the “My Girl” pageant on “Happy Yipee Yehey.”
Angeline Quinto Goes on a US 'Dream' Tour with Sam Milby
Angeline Quinto goes on a US tour this Valentine season with the Rockoustic heartthrob Sam Milby.
Dubbed “The Dream Tour 2012,” the Angeline and Sam concert tour has 3 venues as follows:
1. February 19, 2012 at Anchorage, Alaska
West High School Auditorium
2. February 25, 2012 at Reno, Nevada
Grand Theater, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
3. February 26, 2012 at Juneau, Alaska
Centennial Hall
Sam Pinto Paired with Cesar Montano in Upcoming Action Flick 'Hitman'
Sam Pinto is the leading lady of Cesar Montano in the upcoming action movie from Viva Films - "Hitman." The movie also stars Phillip Salvador, under the direction of Cesar Montano.
Iza Calzado Inks Exclusive Contract with ABS-CBN
Iza Calzado is now a Kapamilya!
Iza Calzado officially signed an exclusive three-year contract with ABS-CBN yesterday, January 24, 2012 (Tuesday).
Present during the contract signing were Iza's manager Noel Ferrer and ABS-CBN executives Charo Santos-Concio, Linggit Tan, Cory Vidanez and Laurenti M. Dyogi.
Iza said her decision to transfer to the Kapamilya network is just a career move.
"It's just a business and at some point we will make a certain decision and hopefully without burning bridges," she said.
Iza's upcoming projects on ABS-CBN include a hosting stint for the second season of "Pinoy Biggest Loser" formerly hosted by Megastar Sharon Cuneta who is now with TV5, two teleseryes a year, and a movie with John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo under Star Cinema.
Her welcome party as the newest Kapamilya will be held this Sunday on ASAP 2012.
Fil-Am UFC Fighter Mark Muñoz Injured, Sonnen Gets Another Opponent
The upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event dubbed “UFC on Fox 2” has undergone a major change, as Filipino-American Mark "The Filipino Wrecking Machine" Muñoz is pulled off the fight card due to injury. His opponent Chael Sonnen will face English middleweight contender Michael Bisping instead.
This was announced by UFC president Dana White recently. Supposedly, the winner of the Muñoz - Sonnen bout will face Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight title in a proposed stadium-sized UFC event in Sao Paolo, Brazil, while Bisping and Damian Maia will headline the third installment of the UFC on Fox series. Now, Maia will fight Chris Weidman to complete the 3-fight card.
Meanwhile, the main event featuring former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and Phil Davis will go on as scheduled. Balls (SkyCable Channel 34), the home of the UFC in the Philippines, will broadcast the event on January 29 at 11:30am.
The orthodox Evans, 16-1-1, is currently riding a three-fight win streak, including a second-round technical knockout victory over Tito Ortiz in August last year. Davis, 9-0, on the other hand, considers Evans as his toughest competitor so far. The two fighters were previously scheduled to headline UFC 133 but David suffered a knee injury and pulled out of the fight with Ortiz sliding in to take his spot.
Top middleweights Sonnen and Bisping are both known for their gift of gab. Both fighters already produced notable soundbites in the run-up to the fight. Fans expect fireworks in and out of the Octagon.“I am going to knock the teeth out of this snot nosed Brit who calls himself royalty, who calls himself a Count,” Sonnen said.
Get your UFC fix on Balls! Balls channel is available on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and over 200 quality cable operators nationwide. For more updates, visit www.ballschannel.tv and follow us on facebook.com/BallsChannel and @ballschannel on Twitter.
'MYX Charts' Now the World's Most Downloaded Free Music App in Android Market
In less than a month after it was launched by MYX, the country’s no. 1 music channel, the MYX Charts application has skyrocketed its way through other free music apps, as it is now the no. 1 most downloaded app in the Android Market’s free music offerings, surpassing even the Android Music Player.
Abner Fights Anew for Freedom of Ailing Inmates
Broadcast journalist Abner Mercado will once again campaign for the freedom of the elderly and ailing inmates in different correctional institutions this Thursday (Jan 26) on “Krusada” following the recent deaths of some of these convicts.
In 2008 and 2011, Abner told of the stories of the elderly and seriously sick inmates whose only wish was to be granted executive clemency so they could spend their dying days with their loved ones.
This advocacy is close to Abner’s heart. He shares, “I empathize with those who have been doomed to spend the rest of their days behind bars in a decrepit condition, and whose only way out is death.”
Abner met Esmarie “Cheng” Salazar in June 2011. Cheng was a 52-year old inmate at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong who was suffering from stage four of breast cancer. She applied for a pardon, but didn’t live to see her request granted.
Cheng’s story is similar to that of Querubin Libo-on, a convict at the New Bilibid Prison. With his request for clemency not granted, Querubin died of throat cancer inside the prison.
Did President Benigno Aquino III free any ailing inmate last Christmas? Will terminally ill convicts ever be given executive clemency in order for them to spend their last days with their families?
Listen, take part, and be one with Abner’s crusade because it takes more than words to make a stand. Watch “Krusada” this Thursday (Jan 26) after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN, or earlier on DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable Channel 26), 9:15 PM.
Kim Chiu and Xian Lim are on the Cover of StarStudio's 'Love Issue'
My Binondo Girl loveteam Kim Chiu and Xian Lim are on the cover of StarStudio Magazine's "Love issue."
Chinese New Year 2012 in 'Patrol ng Pilipino' Tonight
Chinese New Year 2012 in "Patrol ng Pilipino" tonight (Jan 24). Gretchen Malalad will join the Chinese community in welcoming the Chinese New Year.
Shalani Soledad and Roman Romulo are Paris-Bound to Spend Their Honeymoon
Shalani Soledad and Roman Romulo, the newlywed power couple, are off to Paris today to spend their honeymoon.
Soledad and Romulo tied the knot last Sunday, January 22, in a simple and solemn wedding ceremony at the St. Benedict Church in Ayala Westgrove Heights in Silang, Cavite.
The wedding was attended by renowned political, business, and showbiz personalities.
The 44-year-old former Foreign Affairs Secretary (Romulo) met the 31-year-old Valenzuela City Councilor and Wil Time Bigtime co-host (Soledad) during the Valenzuela Day celebrations last July 11, 2011.
Two months after they met, September 14 to be exact, Romulo announced to the media that he and Shalani were engaged to be married.
The power couple is now bound to Paris, France, to spend their honeymoon.
Photo credit: Inquirer
Roman Romulo on Marriage with Shalani Soledad: 'At Last I Found Happiness'
Roman Romulo, after his wedding with Shalani Soledad, declared that he finally found happiness after more than a decade of searching.
Shalani Soledad Wedding Snubbed by P-Noy and Willie Revillame?
Shalani Soledad wedding with Rep. Roman Romulo on Sunday, January 22, 2012, in Cavite was said to be simple and solemn.
Shalani Soledad became Mrs. Roman Romulo officially at around 6:45 pm today.
Renowned personalities from showbiz and politics witnessed the simple wedding ceremony which was held at the St. Benedict Church in Ayala Westgrove, Silang, Cavite. The wedding reception was held at the Evoliving Center Dockside in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna, afterwards.
Present at the Romulo-Soledad Nuptial were Richard Gomez and wife Lucy Torres-Gomez, Marco Alcaraz, Lara Quigaman, Valerie Concepcion, Mariel Rodriguez, TV5 bosses Bobby Barreiro and Jude Sta. Ana, Karen Davila, Valenzuela Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian and Ronald Singson.
Among the principal sponsors were Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Albert del Rosario, former House Representative Cynthia Villar, TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, businessmen Ramon Ang and Ben Chan.
It's interesting to note that Shalani's ex-boyfriend, President Noynoy Aquino, and Willie Revillame who was being linked to her when she started co-hosting the defunct "Willing Willie" and now "Wil Time Bigtime," were not present during the wedding. Both P-Noy and Willie were invited by Shalani and Roman.
Pinay Jessica Sanchez Makes It to American Idol Season 11 Top 24?
The American Idol season 11 Top 24 spoilers are out now and another Pinay, by the name of Jessica Sanchez, reportedly made it!
Sarah Geronimo's 'Bakit Pa Ba?' Tops Pinoy MYX Countdown this Week
Sarah Geronimo captured the top spot of Pinoy MYX Countdown this week with her latest single "Bakit Pa Ba?"
Charice's 'In This Song' Murdered by an American Idol Contestant
Check out this funny clip! An American Idol contestant auditioned singing Charice Pempengco's "In This Song."
Katy Perry and Ivan Dorschner Kissing Photos and Video Hit the Web
Katy Perry picked Pinoy Big Brother alumnus Ivan Dorschner from the crowd and kissed him during the Manila leg of her California Dreams tour at the SM MOA Concert Grounds in Pasay City Sunday night.
Chinese New Year Festivities in 'Patrol ng Pilipino'
This Tuesday (Jan 24) in “Patrol ng Pilipino,” Gretchen Malalad will join the Chinese community in welcoming the Chinese New Year.
Eugene Domingo, 2 Other Pinoys Finalists in Asian 'Oscars'
Ace comedienne Eugene Domingo, 2 other pinoys bagged a nomination each from the 6th Asian Film Awards, dubbed as the Asian "Oscars."
Shalani Soledad is Now Mrs. Roman Romulo
Shalani Soledad tied the knot today, January 22, 2012, with Pasig representative Roman Romulo at the St. Benedict Church in Ayala Westgrove, Silang, Cavite.Shalani Soledad became Mrs. Roman Romulo officially at around 6:45 pm today.
Renowned personalities from showbiz and politics witnessed the simple wedding ceremony in Cavite and they are now at the wedding reception which is currently being held at the Evoliving Center Dockside in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
Present at the Romulo-Soledad Nuptial were Richard Gomez and wife Lucy Torres-Gomez, Marco Alcaraz, Lara Quigaman, Valerie Concepcion, Mariel Rodriguez, TV5 bosses Bobby Barreiro and Jude Sta. Ana, Karen Davila, Valenzuela Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian and Ronald Singson.
Among the principal sponsors were Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Albert del Rosario, former House Representative Cynthia Villar, TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, businessmen Ramon Ang and Ben Chan.
It's interesting to note that Shalani's ex-boyfriend, President Noynoy Aquino, and Willie Revillame who was being linked to her when she started co-hosting the defunct "Willing Willie" and now "Wil Time Bigtime," were not present during the wedding. Both P-Noy and Willie were invited by Shalani and Roman.
Dinagyang Festival 2012 Kicks Off
Dinagyang Festival is an annual religious/cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines held on the fourth Sunday of January, or right after the Sinulog in Cebu and the Ati-Atihan in Aklan. It is held both to honor the Santo Niño and to celebrate the arrival on Panay of Malay settlers and the subsequent selling of the island to them by the Atis.
This year, the Iloilo City Goverment and the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. are gearing up for a more peaceful and "greener" celebration where 1 million people are expected to participate.
According Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, he wants the city to be free from thrash, as well as crime.
This year's festival theme is “Beyond Awards: A Culture of Excellence.”
The Making of 'My Cactus Heart'
Maja Salvador, Matteo Guidicelli, Xian Lim and director Enrico Santos talk about their new Star Cinema movie "My Cactus Heart."
'Hitman' Starring Cesar Montano and Sam Pinto - Official Movie Poster and Full Trailer
"Hitman" is an upcoming action flick from Viva Films starring Cesar Montano, Phillip Salvador and Sam Pinto, under the direction of Cesar Montano.
'My Binondo Girl' Dragon Finale Becomes Trending Topic on Twitter Worldwide
“My Binondo Girl” aired its dragon finale last night and it became a trending topic on micro-blogging site Twitter not just in the Philippines but worldwide!
As a matter of fact, the hashtag #MyBinondoGirlFinale hit no. 1 on Twitter's trending topic worldwide at around 10:30 p.m. Friday night.
Breathtaking revelations and sweet surprises were the highlight of the final episode of "My Binondo Girl" as all existing conflicts in the story were resolved.
And followers of the primetime series got what they wanted in the end: Jade (Kim Chiu) and Andy (Xian Lim) wedding!
My Binondo Girl’s memorable characters include Matteo Guedicelli, Cherry Pie Picache, Gina Pareño, Ricardo Cepeda, Laureen Uy, Marina Benepayo, Eda Nolan, David Chua, Gillet Sandico, Simon Ibarra, and Jolo Revilla. “My Binondo Girl” is under the direction of Malu Sevilla and Francis Xavier Pasion.
Since the loveteam of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim became a hit among televiewers, their romance is now set to transcend to the big screen soon!
Contest: 3 Tickets to the Musical 'Mamma Mia!' are Up for Grabs!
The Philippine staging of the worldwide hit musical "Mamma Mia!" is set to begin on January 24, 2012. 3 Tickets are up for grabs!
American Idol Has Another Pinoy Talent this Season
American Idol has been a stepping stone for some Pinoys in the US to launch their music careers.Some of them who became a household name after making it to the semifinals of the show are Jasmine Trias, Camille Velasco, Ramiele Malubay, Clint Jun Gamboa, AJ Tabaldo and Thia Megia.
This year, one Pinoy is prominent in various lists of rumored Top 24 contestants of American Idol season 11 and she's none other than Jessica Sanchez.
Jessica Sanchez joined America's Got Talent season 1 when she was only 12 years old. She did not make it to the finals on that first season of the show where another 12 year old emerged as winner - Bianca Ryan.
Jessica is now 16 years old and according to reports, she auditioned on American Idol and she made it to Hollywood week. It's not yet clear, though, if she made it to the Top 24 (semifinals).
We will see in the coming days...
Rio dela Cruz Takes the Hot Seat this Saturday in 'The Bottomline'
Champion runner, coach, and marathon organizer Rio dela Cruz unravels his story full of hope and inspiration this Saturday (January 21) in “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda.”
Piolo Pascual's Special Birthday Episode in 'MMK' this Saturday
Ultimate Heartthrob Piolo Pascual topbills “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (January 21) in an action-packed episode where he portrays the role of a hired killer named Randy, who did everything just to support his family, especially his sick brother.
Eula Valdez, Empress Schuck, Nikki Gil & Ejay Falcon Topbill 'Mundo Man ay Magunaw'
"Mundo Man ay Magunaw" premieres January 30 on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold.
UPCAT Passers List for SY 2012-2013 Released
UPCAT results have been released!
The list of students who passed the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT Results) for the school year 2012 to 2013 has been released by the University of the Philippines on website.
Check out if you are one of them here: http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/
Around 10,000 senior high school students passed the test this year compared to last year's more than 13,000. Approximately 60,000 high school students took the five-hour examination in English and Filipino that includes subtests on language proficiency, reading comprehension, mathematics, and science every year. The passing ratio is 20/100.
Oblation scholarships were awarded to the Top 50 UPCAT qualifiers who will all enjoy miscellaneous and laboratory fees, a semestral book subsidy, a monthly incentive, and transportation allowance, aside from the free tuition.
Azkals-Incheon Citizens Match for ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya Airs on Studio 23
The Azkals are taking to the field for the team's second charity match this year as they face South Korean third-tier club Incheon Citizens on Saturday (Jan 21), 6 p.m. at the Rizal Memorial Stadium, to be aired live on Studio 23.
Anne Curtis Leads a Flash Mob at Shopwise
Anne Curtis surprised one lucky shopper in Shopwise by leading a sing-and-dance flash mob.The event was sponsored, of course, by Palmolive!
Check out the video here:
Year of the Dragon Begins on January 23 - Chinese New Year (Holiday)
Year of the Dragon begins on January 23, 2011, Monday, which is a non-working holiday as declared by Malacanang!
January 23 is declared by Malacanang as a special non-working holiday in observance of Chinese New Year.
2012 is year of the Dragon.
Here is an excerpt from the Presidential proclamation:
“The Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines by both Chinese Filipinos and ordinary Filipinos as well; and the joint celebration is a manifestation of our solidarity with our Chinese Filipino brethren who have been part of our lives in many respects as a country and as a people; 23 January 2012 may be declared as a special (non-working) day without detriment to public interest.”
And for those who are born in the year of the dragon like me, check out what I've found on the internet:
THE DRAGON
Personality
Occupying the 5th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon is the mightiest of the signs. Dragons symbolize such character traits as dominance and ambition. Dragons prefer to live by their own rules and if left on their own, are usually successful. They’re driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. They’re passionate in all they do and they do things in grand fashion. Unfortunately, this passion and enthusiasm can leave Dragons feeling exhausted and interestingly, unfulfilled.
While Dragons frequently help others, rarely will they ask for help. Others are attracted to Dragons, especially their colorful personalities, but deep down, Dragons prefer to be alone. Perhaps that is because they’re most successful when working alone. Their preference to be alone can come across as arrogance or conceitedness, but these qualities aren’t applicable. Dragons have tempers that can flare fast!
Health
Considering their hard-working nature, Dragons are healthy overall. They do get stressed and suffer from periodic tension/headaches, likely because they take so many risks. Dragons could benefit from incorporating mild activity into their lives. Yoga or walking would be good as these activities can work both their minds and their bodies.
Career
Dragons prefer leading to being led. Jobs that allow them to express their creativity are good choices. Some good careers include: inventor, manager, computer analyst, lawyer, engineer, architect, broker, and sales person.
Relationships
Dragons will give into love, but won’t give up their independence. Because they have quick, sometimes vengeful tempers, their partners need to be tough-skinned. Dragons enjoy others who are intriguing, and when they find the right partners, they’ll usually commit to that person for life.
'Walang Hanggan' Beats 'Legacy' on Its Pilot
ABS-CBN’s newest Primetime Bida series, “Walang Hanggan,” reigned the national TV ratings last Monday (January 16) with 32.1% ratings beating the pilot episode of GMA’s 'Legacy' which only got 16.8%.
Karen Davila Leads Crusade for Work Opportunities of Persons with Disabilities
Award-winning broadcast journalist Karen Davila will stand up for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in “Krusada” tomorrow (Jan 19) as she advocates better employment opportunities for them through Ability Olympics competitions in the country.
'UnOfficially Yours' Final Movie Poster Released
Check out the final movie poster for the romantic comedy "UnOfficially Yours" as released by Star Cinema...
Anne Curtis' 'No Other Concert' Sold Out!
Anne Curtis, now dubbed as the "Princess of All Media," technically conquered the concert stage as tickets to her "No Other Concert" have been sold out already!
Carmina Villaroel Back 'Home' to ABS-CBN
Carmina Villaroel considers her transfer to ABS-CBN a return back home.
Carmina Villaroel started as a Kapamilya before settling her career with GMA-7 10 years ago.
Now after a decade, Carmina returns to where she started - on ABS-CBN!
Last Monday, Carmina signed a two-year exclusive contract with the Kapamilya Network.
According to reports, Carmina is doing a weekly showbiz talk show with Ogie Diaz and former "Sis" co-host Janice de Belen, a primetime teleserye and a movie ABS-CBN film outfit Star Cinema.
Carmina has this to say about her transfer:
"I’m just so happy that I’m back sa aking tahanan kung saan ako nagsimula. Yung ngiti ko, hangang tenga sobrang nakaka-miss and yung mga taong nakasama ko rin before."
Cristine Reyes' Facial Expression on 'Piolo Pascual Lalake?' Video is Priceless
Cristine Reyes was beside Boy Abunda when the latter asked Toni Gonzaga last Sunday on 'The Buzz' the question: "Kung ikaw naman ay magiging lalake sa totoong buhay, sino ka?"
Toni Gonzaga and Her Intriguing Quip About Piolo Pascual on 'The Buzz' is Getting Viral
Toni Gonzaga made an intriguing quip about Piolo Pascual last Sunday on the Buzz. The video clip of the said segment is getting viral on Facebook.
Pinoy Big Brother Update: Top 14 Named
Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited revealed the Top 14 housemates.
'Unofficially Yours' - Official Movie Poster and Cinema Trailer
Star Cinema has released the official movie poster and cinema trailer for the upcoming romantic movie "Unofficially Yours."
It's More Fun in the Philippines - The 'Pun' Continues...
"It's More Fun in the Philippines" - the Tourism slogan that became an outlet for the creativity of Filipinos is not just about fun. Some Pinoy "meme-makers" put "pun" in the fun and their crazy and outrageous online posters were also a hit!Check out some of them:
[300 by Ivan Guerrero/travelpod.com]
["Star Buko" by designpinoy.com]
["Saying Sorry" by Fol Rana, Jr.]
[Planking by Christian Iglesias]
["Pinoy Men" by Benito Vergara/sglinks.com]
["Insomnia" by Anonymous]
["Growing Old" by Anonymous]
["Fetching Water" by Edwin Soriano]
["Drinking" by Jason Drilon]
["Drag Abuse" by Ricci Chan and Janet Barbara]
["Dead Ends" by Roland Benzon]
["Yoda" by Flip Travels]
["Zombies" by Birdie Salva and Arlene Sy]
David Archuleta's 'Wait' is Now Climbing PHL Music Charts
The David Archuleta fever officially begins as his latest music video--"Wait"--is now climbing Philippine music charts!
Elma Nolla Wins Brand New Jeep in 'Happy Yipee Yehey'
Another life has changed on “Happy Yipee Yehey,” as the noontime show officially awarded the brand new jeep to “Susi ng Kapalaran” game winner Elma Nolla, 49, who’s a mother of seven kids.
Sarah Geronimo Releases Music Video for - 'Bakit Pa Ba?'
Check out Sarah Geronimo's music video for her latest single "Bakit Pa Ba?"
Janelle Manahan Exuded Extra-Ordinary Strength on 'Bottomline' Interview
Janelle Manahan, the girlfriend of slain actor Ramgen Revilla and star witness for the murder of the latter, guested on "The Bottomline" (aired last Saturday night) not just to talk about the murder case but also to discuss other matters like the leaked private video and being a battered girlfriend.
During the January 14 episode of "The Bottomline with Boy Abunda," Janelle Manahan took the ‘hot seat’ and shed light on nasty rumors concerning the highly publicized murder case - from her thoughts on the development of the case they filed; her first-hand accounts on the the rift among the Revilla siblings, malicious uploading of a private video of her with Ramgen; and on the allegation that she was a ‘battered girlfriend.’
But among the issues tackled, Janelle surprised everyone when she admitted that she was a battered girlfriend and that she and Ramgen have more sex videos that could possibly make its way to the internet in the coming days.
Some 'Bottomline' panelists were awed at how Janelle handled her interview answering hard-hitting questions considering that she's still in recovery stage after surviving stab and gun shot wounds that almost took her life.
Janelle was calm all throughout the interview with occassional tears which she cannot hold.
But what impressed the panel the most (and probably the televiewers, too) was Janelle's determination to seek justice on the murder of her boyfriend and her willingness to forgive the people behind it.
Golden Globe Winners are Now Oscars Frontrunners
Golden Globe winners for the motion picture category are "The Artist" and "The Descendants."The French romance film "The Artist" tops this year's Golden Globe film winners for bagging the Golden Globe Best Picture for Musical/Comedy category. It also nabbed a best actor for musical/comedy trophy for Jean Dujardin and a nod for best musical score.
The Artist is a film Michel Hazanavicius, which takes place in Hollywood between 1927 and 1932 and focuses on a declining male film star and a rising actress, as silent cinema grows out of fashion and is replaced by the talkies. Most of the film itself is silent; it is shown in black-and-white, and has received wide praise from critics and many accolades. The film debuted at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival where its male star Dujardin won the Best Actor Award.
Alexander Payne's "The Descendants," on the other hand, won the Best Picture Drama and a Best Actor for Drama courtesy of George Clooney.
The Descendants is a film based on the novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings. The film also stars Judy Greer, Matthew Lillard and Shailene Woodley, and was directed by Alexander Payne, with a screenplay by Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash. The film premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival.
Despite the wins for Best Picture and Best Actor, both "The Artist" and "The Descendant" lost the Best Director award to Martin Scorsese (for "Hugo").
"The Descendants" won in the drama category, and took a best actor award for George Clooney, where he topped his buddie Brad Pitt. The two will compete against Dujardin for a fairly contested best actor Oscar.
Meanwhile, the Best Actress Drama trophy went to Meryl Streep ("The Iron Lady") and the Best Actress Comedy/Musical was given to Michelle Williams ("My Week with Marilyn").
The Best Supporting Actor winner was Christopher Plummer for "Beginners" and the Best Supporting Actress trophy went to
Octavia Spencer for "The Help."
Based on the results of the 69th Golden Globe Awards, we can expect the 2012 Oscars to be contested by the films "The Artist," "The Descendant," "The Help," "The Iron Lady," "Midnight in Paris" and "My Week with Marilyn."
The frontrunner for Best Animated Film would be "The Adventures of Tintin" while a shoo-in for Best Foreign Language Film is Iran's "A Separation."
Zaijan, to Touch John Lapus' Life in 'Ikaw ay Pag-ibig'
Kapuso showbiz talk show host John Lapus makes a guest appearance in ABS-CBN’s top-rating Primetime Bida series “Ikaw ay Pag-ibig,” playing the role of 'Max,' a mysterious man who kidnapped 'baby Rafa.'
Golden Globe 2012 Winners Revealed - 'The Artist,' 'Descendants,' 'Homeland'
Golden Globe winners for 2012 revealed during the ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, Sunday night.
The 69th Golden Globe Awards was hosted by comedian Ricky Gervais from the hit TV comedy series "The Office."
The Golden Globe Award is an annual accolade bestowed by the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign.
For this year's edition, "The Artist," and "Descendants" top the Golden Globe film winners while "Homeland" and "Modern Family" led the TV category.
Here is the complete list of winners for the 69th Golden Globe Awards:
MOTION PICTURES
Motion Picture, Drama: T
he Descendants
Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:
The Artist
Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama:
George Clooney, The Descendants
Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama:
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy:
Jean DuJardin, The Artist
Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy:
Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn
Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture:
Octavia Spencer, The Help
Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:
Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Director:
Martin Scorsese, Hugo
Screenplay, Motion Picture:
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Foreign Language Film:
A Separation, Iran
Animated Feature Film:
The Adventures of Tintin
Original Score, Motion Picture:
The Artist, Ludovic Bource
Original Song, Motion Picture:
"Masterpiece," Madonna, Julie Frost, Jimmy Harry; W.E.
TELEVISION
TV Series, Drama:
Homeland
TV Series, Comedy:
Modern Family
TV Movie or Miniseries:
Downton Abbey
Actor in a TV Series, Drama:
Kelsey Grammer, Boss
Actress in a TV Series, Drama:
Claire Danes, Homeland
Actor, TV Series Comedy:
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
Actress in a TV Series, Comedy:
Laura Dern, Enlightened
Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie:
Idris Elba, Luther
Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie:
Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce
Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or TV Movie:
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story
Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or TV Movie:
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
CECILE B. DEMILLE AWARD:
Morgan Freeman
Internet Addiction Has Similar Consequences to Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Study Says
Internet addiction affects the brain negatively just like alcohol and drug addiction according to a recent study in China.
The Internet addiction disorder (IAD) was found to disrupt the nerve wiring in the brains of a number of teenagers in the study causing a level of brain damage normally seen in heavy substance abusers.
17 internet addicts in China were compared with 16 who were not addicted, both groups consist of young people. The study shows that the brain of the teenagers who are addicted to the internet has alterations similar to the brain of people addicted to alohol and drugs; whereas there were no findings to the 16 teenagers who are not internet addicts.
Furthermore, when the IAD-diagnosed teenagers were denied access to their computers, some of them experienced distress and withdrawal symptoms similar to drug addicts.
Dr. Hao Lei from the Chinese Academy of Sciences claims that evidence of disruption to "white matter" nerve fibres connecting vital parts of the brain involved in emotions, decision making, and self-control manifested.
Scientists believe that the damage is caused by disrupted myelin, the fatty insulating covering that helps nerves work.
However, internet addiction is not yet considered as a "genuine" addiction because some scientists are questioning the validity of the study. For now, they just consider it as an "impulse control disorder."
One of the scientists who is skeptical about the Internet Addiction Disorder study is Professor Michael Farrell, director of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Australia. He said that the research is limited and that it’s possible that "illicit drugs, alcohol or other caffeine-based stimulants might account for the changes."
Image courtesy of Derek Berry
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