Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Anoop Desai March 31 Performance - Anoop Desai "Caught Up"

Anoop Desai in American Idol 3/31/09 performed Usher's Caught Up. For me, Anoop sounded and looked strangely like himself in the My Prerogative performance he did 2 weeks ago, including the gestures and dance moves. Does Anoop know what variety means? Probably not, as Simon Cowell lashed out that Anoop was "a horrible mess" in his March 31 performance. So I might say that song should be titled "Messed Up", instead of "Caught Up". Watch video after the jump.
Anoop Desai March 31 I'm Caught Up

Danny Gokey - "What Hurts the Most" American Idol Top 9 March 31 Performance

Danny Gokey is in his element again this week when he sang "What Hurts The Most" by Rascal Flatts. The song is just reminiscent of all the loss he had -- first his wife and now his grandfather had passed away recently. See video after the jump.
Danny Gokey What Hurts the Most AI Top Performance March 9
Is it me or is Danny Gokey getting fat? I mean he's starting to get plump on the TV screen. Anyway, good week again for Danny and he's on top of all polls.
 

Allison Iraheta - "Don't Speak" American Idol 8 Performances 31 March 2009

Allison Iraheta gives us another smashing performance by singing No Doubt's Don't Speak, save for the fuchsia dress that was dissed by the judges. Although Allison could have used some techniques to differ from sounding too much like Gwen Stefani, Allison gives it her all. I hope everyone will vote for Allison because it seems she's lagging behind in terms of the votes.
Allison Iraheta Don't Speak American Idol 03-31-09

Kris Allen - Ain't No Sunshine American Idol 3/31/09 Performance

Kris Allen delivers another good performance just like his roomie Adam Lambert. Hmmm.. Is there something going on between them? Well, let's just hear Kris Allen's version of the Bill Withers original "Ain't No Sunshine” after the jump.
Kris Allen Aint No Sunshine

American Idol March 31 - Adam Lambert "Play That Funky Music"

Adam Lambert in American Idol 3/31/09 was spectacular as ever. However, i don't know if everyone will like his performance of Wild Cherry's Play That Funky Music, it seems like he's shrieking like an 80's band vocalist. Watch the video after the jump.
Adam Lambert Play That Funky Music
If you enjoy the Firehouse and Heart type of singing, you might as well enjoy Adam Lambert's vocal calisthenics here:

Anne Curtis as Galema in ABS-CBN's "Anak ni Zuma"?

From a goddess to a snake queen -- that seems to be the fate of Anne Curtis as she is being tapped to play the lead role in Anak ni Zuma. In a Journal Online report, ABS-CBN has already brought the rights of Anak ni Zuma from its maker Jim Fernandez who's currently in the United States.
Anne Curtis as Galema in "Anak ni Zuma"
Zuma has been a popular comic character in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The intensity of its popularity propelled two Zuma movies in the 1980s. In the Anak ni Zuma sequel, Snooky Serna played the role of Galema, the daughter of Zuma. Many people are excited that Jim Fernandez gave the TV rights of the Anak ni Zuma to ABS-CBN. 

In that same Journal Online report too, the article declared the Zuma maker Jim Fernandez is allegedly seeking legal action towards Zuma movie remake wherein Dingdong Dantes plays the title role and Carlo Maceda is one of the producers. It appears that the film rights for the Dingdong Dantes movie have not been ironed out yet. We hope this can be done immediately as the Zuma film is reportedly scheduled on December 2009 in time for the Metro Manila Film Festival!

Idina Menzel: Taye Digg's Wife Idina Menzel Infanticipating

Idina Menzel, an award winning Broadway stage actress, is now on her third month of pregnancy. People Magazine reported that Taye Diggs' wife Idina Menzel will be indeed join the baby bandwagon late this year.
Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs
Both Taye and Idina are said to be ecstatic about this pregnancy. The couple have met in 1996 in the Broadway play Rent and they married in 2003. That's 13 years of being together and six years of being married and now they're finally having their first ever baby! Idina Menzel revealed in an interview that the Private Practice star Taye Diggs is said to be really comfortable with kids and both of them are really looking forward to become parents.

Chace Crawford Fills In Zac Efron's Role in Footloose

Zac Efron's loss might just be Chace Crawford's gain. Yep, this Gossip Girl hunk has allegedly been offered the role emptied by Zac in the upcoming remake of Footloose. According to an E! Online report, Chace have auditioned last week to cop the role originally portrayed by Kevin Bacon and the source happily informed that "he did really well". Oh yeah, Chace can indeed dance and carry a tune! Does that mean he's giving Zac Efron a run for his money when this Footloose remake becomes a success?
Chace Crawford Replacing Zac Efron in Footloose?
Zac Efron backed out of the Paramount-produced Footloose remake Monday last week because the High School Musical heartthrob said he does not want to do another musical for the mean time. I guess if Nate Archibald can score this role, I believe his stellar status would be a thing we should all watch out for in late 2009.
Chace Crawford Zac Efron Kevin Bacon

Monday, March 30, 2009

Vin Diesel Girlfriend: Vin Diesel Talks About Girlfriend Paloma Jimenez and Fatherhood

Vin Diesel girlfriend Paloma Jimenez is certified a hot mama. Paloma gave birth 11 months ago to their daughter named Hania Riley. In an interview, Vin Diesel was quite exuberant to become a father saying that fatherhood made him a "changed man". Vin explained, "You can’t pull me away from my house as easily as you used to, because I’ve got a nine-month-old thing on me and it’s heaven. I love it. I love being a dad."
Vin Diesel with Girlfriend Paloma Lopez

Although Vin Diesel and girlfriend Paloma Jimenez is yet to go down the aisle, Vin is already eyeing on giving little Hania a playmate as he is setting eyes on having "12 kids". Whoa, that's a lot of job for you Vin! And with a girlfriend who looks like that, it wouldn't be difficult to attain your fervent wish. Anyway, Vin Diesel is currently in Fast & Furious 4 slated to be shown on April 3.
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Below is the trailer of Vin Diesel's new movie:

Sunday, March 29, 2009

KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual Hies Off to Rome After "Lovers in Paris" Shoot

KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual took off to Rome after shooting some scenes in their upcoming ABS-CBN soap Lovers in Paris. KC needed to be in Rome to attend an official function as an ambassador against hunger in the Philippines at the World Food Program (WFP) headquarters located there.
KC_Concepcion_Rome
In the TV Patrol Linggo report by Gretchen Fullido, Piolo Pascual accompanied KC in Rome to support her WFP ambassador duties in asking for funds to help eradicate hunger in Mindanao. Although Piolo did not come with KC at the WFP headquarters, it seems KC is happy that Piolo is "praying" for her. The cast and crew of Lovers in Paris are now on their way back to the Philippines. Below is the TV Patrol report:

Richard Gutierrez and Michael Flores: “No Heated Altercation or Gun-Toting Happened!”

Richard Gutierrez and his companions vehemently denied that he and Michael Flores got into a "heated argument" at the 40th birthday party of director Mark Reyes in the Oceana Restaurant in Pasay. According to the verification done by showbiz reporter Jun Lalin, Bubbles Paraiso, Richard's PA Nomer and even the birthday celebrator himself supported Richard's statement that no "gun-toting" or "heated arguments with Michael Flores" ever happened as reported by the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP) (See related article for more info about the PEP report).
UPDATE! PEP editor Jo-Ann Maglipon published a letter of "clarification, correction and apology" addressed to Richard Gutierrez, Michael Flores, Epy Quizon and their readers for failing to fully investigate the veracity of a "reported" incident before uploading it to their website (Read the whole PEP LETTER FROM THE EDITOR)
Richard Gutierrez and Michael Flores Denies Gun-Toting Incident
For this erroneous report, PEP editor Jo-Ann Maglipon is set to release an apology for that article. Below is the whole Jun Lalin report regarding this incident:
NAGTUTUKAN DAW NG BARIL?!

Richard at Michael, ‘pinag-away’ ng PEP

by Jun Lalin (Courtesy of xandrite)


PAGKAGALING KO kahapon sa teaser shoot ng isang bagong project ni Richard Gutierrez kasama ang isang sikat na aktres, tinawagan ako ni Mimi (taga-California), isang loyal fan ng bida ng Zorro.
Umiiyak si Mimi na nagtanong sa akin kung ok lang ba ang kanyang idolo.
“Nagkakagulo kasi kami sa thread. Nag-iiyakan kaming fans ni Richard dahil lumabas ngayon sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na nagkaroon daw sila ng away ni Michael Flores pagkaalis niya sa party ni Direk Mark Reyes. Ok lang ba si Ri*chard? Please, Kuya Jun, tell me the truth.
“Ano bang gulo ‘yon at may tutukan pa raw ng baril, pero hindi lang alam kung sino ang nanutok at kung sino ang natutukan,” umiiyak na kuwento ni Mimi. Nag-online si Mimi para basahin sa akin ang lumabas sa pep.ph.
“Nag-iiyakan kaming mga fans ni Richard dahil kung anu-anong comment ang nakalagay roon,” sey pa ni Mimi.
Sinabihan ko si Mimi na maghinay-hinay. Walaang naikukuwento sa akin si Richard na na-involve siya sa anumang gulo.
“Imposibleng totoo ‘yan. Dapat may sinabi na sa akin si Richard kahit paano. Ang saya-saya pa nga niya sa tea*ser shoot ng bagong project niya,” sey ko kay Mimi para makalma ito.
Maya-maya lang ay may iba pang fans na nag-text sa akin tungkol sa inilabas ng PEP.
Ifinorward ko kay Annabelle Rama ang ilang text message ng fans at tinawagan ako ng nanay ni Richard.
“Hindi ko alam ‘yan. Tatawagan ko si Chard!” sey sa akin ni Tita Annabelle.

***

Bago ako natawagan uli ng nanay ni Richard ay nakatanggap ako ng text message mula kay Bubbles Paraiso na nasama ang pangalan sa report ng PEP.
“Nakakaloka, PEP has an article now na Chard daw got into a fight last night with Michael Flores. My name, Mitch (Michelle Madrigal) and Epy Quizon are there, too.
“And a gun daw was involved. Hellooo??? Us Zorro peeps (people), we’re together the whole time and no such thing ensued. Walang away o argument na nangyari,” sey ni Bubbles sa kanyang text message.
Nang tawagan uli ako ni Tita Annabelle, hindi pa niya nakakausap si Richard dahil pagdating daw ng anak sa condominium unit nito ay nag-shower kaagad ang binata.
“Hindi ko pa nakakausap si Chard. Tinanong ko na ang mga alalay niya, wala raw silang alam na may ganoong nangyari kagabi.
“Sinabihan ko si Nomar (Richard’s P.A.) na magsabi siya ng totoo, pero wala raw talaga,” sey ni Tita Annabelle sa kabilang linya at pinayuhan ko siya na kausapin si Bubbles dahil nabanggit ang pangalan ng isa sa mga alaga niya sa report na lumabas sa nabanggit na website.

***

Tinawagan ko si Erwin Santiago, ang editor ng PEP, para linawin ang report na inilabas nila sa kanilang website. Day-off nito kahapon, pero aalamin daw niya ang tungkol sa bagay na ‘yon.
Ipinaalam ko kay Erwin na hindi man lang nagtanong sa akin ang kanyang writer bago inilabas ang report na ‘yon.
Pinayuhan ako ni Erwin na tawagan si Karen Pagsolingan tungkol sa bagay na ‘yon pero hindi ko naman ma-contact ang isa sa mga namamahala sa PEP.
Tinawagan din ako ni Richard para sabihing wa*lang gulong nangyari sa kanila ni Michael Flores.
“Walang gulo. Walang ganoong pangyayari, bakit may ganoong lumabas sa PEP. Walang katotohanan ‘yon. Tanggalin nila ‘yon!” ang pahayag ni Richard, na halatang galit dahil sa nakakasirang-puring report na ‘yon.
Nang mag-check ako sa PEP para basahin ang report na ‘yon na na-post ng 4:01 PM ay hindi ko na mabuksan pa at tanging titulo na lang ang naiwan.
Maya-maya lang ay nawala na rin ang titulo.

***

May ilang tao akong pinagtanungan tungkol sa report na lumabas.
Ayon kay Lhar Santiago, naunang umalis ang grupo ni Richard sa party at wala siyang napansin na anumang gulo sa pagitan ng binata at ni Michael.
“Hindi ko rin nga alam kung bakit may ganyang intriga,” sey ni Lhar sa akin.
Tinawagan ko rin si Direk Mark kaugnay ng intrigang ito kay Richard.
“Imposibleng nangyari ‘yan! Hindi totoo ‘yan! Umalis lang si Michael sa party nang nag-alisan na ang lahat. No’ng time to go na. Walang nangyari talagang ganyan at kawawa naman si Richard!
”Iyung sinasabi nilang reliable source raw na nagkuwento na may ganyang gulo, ilabas nila at kokomprontahin ko.
“Nag-usap na kami ni Michael at willing kaming magpainterbyu para ma-clear ang pangalan ni Richard.
“Nahihiya rin ako at may ganyang intrigang nangyari sa birthday party ko, pero alam ko sa sarili ko na wala akong tsismosong inimbita para magkaroon ng ganyang imbentong kuwento!” paliwanag ni Direk Mark.

***

Habang tinatapos ko ang column na ito ay muling tumawag si Tita Annabelle.
“Si Jo-Ann (Maglipon) pala ang nagpatanggal ng article na ‘yon. Siya raw kasi mismo ang nagsabi sa mga tao niya na huwag ilabas ‘yon hanggang hindi sigurado kung totoo nga.
Nahihiya nga raw sa akin si Jo-Ann. Nag-sorry nga siya.
“Maglalabas daw sila ng apology dahil doon,” medyo kalmado nang pahayag ni Tita Annabelle.
Tinawagan din ako ni Bubbles para ikuwentong pagkaalis nila ng party ni Direk Mark ay nagtuloy pa sila sa bahay ni Richard para magkuwentuhan at lahat sila ay masaya roon.
“Kung may ganyang pangyayari, sana napag-usapan na namin, pero talagang wala!” sey pa ni Bubbles.
Ang payo naman ni Tita Annabelle sa gumawa ng intriga kay Richard ay, “Hindi niya o nila kayang i-down ang anak ko. Sa ginagawa nila kay Richard, lalo siyang mamahalin ng mga fans.
“Lalong susuportahan ng fans ang Zorro!”
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Vic Sotto New Host of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" in TV5?

Vic Sotto is rumored to be the new host of the revived hit Philippine version game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire? (WWTBAM) in TV5. The last time the Philippine WWTBAM aired was in 2003 and it was hosted by dramatic actor Christopher de Leon in IBC 13 under Viva Television. Actually, there was a clamor to air this game show again before in ABS-CBN because of its partnership with Endemol, but it fell on deaf ears because the format is similar to ABS-CBN's Game KNB? Now, TV5 has confirmed that it bought the rights for WWTBAM and it will air this game show as TV5's highlight in its 5th season.
Vic Sotto host of WWTBAM?
If indeed the tapping of Vic Sotto as host for WWTBAM is true, then ABS-CBN and GMA should gird their loins because the last time WWTBAM aired -- it had beaten almost every prime time show it faced. WWTBAM was the game show that initiated the game show fever in Philippine television in the early 2000s. However, the WWTBAM stopped airing for awhile because its studio got burnt down. After returning, the WWTBAM lost its momentum against other game shows that sprouted until was canceled in 2003. After the success of Slumdog Millionaire in the 2009 Oscar Awards, WWTBAM is again on the spotlight. Will the revived WWTBAM hit it big again this year? For me, this sounds exciting because WWTBAM will give viewers a choice against other inane game shows in GMA and ABS-CBN. We hope that Vic Sotto will give life again to Who Wants to be a Millionaire? and TV5 will have stronger bullet to battle with in the ratings game.

Richard Gutierrez and Michael Flores in Heated Confrontation

Richard Gutierrez seems to never grow tired of being involved in near-brawls with other celebrities. After allegedly nudging Aljur Abrenica before in Fiama Bar, PEP has reported that Richard Gutierrez again dipped his name in another controversy as he is involved in a violent confrontation with former TGIS Star Michael Flores. According to reports, a "gun-toting" incident took place after Richard and Michael argued intensely about something. This incident occured last March 29 midnight at the parking lot of Oceana Restaurant in Pasay. The two actors are supposedly on their way home when the confrontation sparked up after attending the 40th birthday party of director Mark Reyes.
Richard Gutierrez and Michael Flores Controversy
Although that it is not yet confirmed who the owner of the guns is or who poked the gun at whom, sources informed that Epy Quizon, Michelle Madrigal and Bubbles Paraiso are present during that incident. Both actors have already worked together in GMA 7's Kamandag and Michael is the husband of beauty queen Nina Ricci Alagao. Let's just wait for more details regarding this incident before passing some judgment.

UPDATE - PEP removed the Richard Gutierrez-Michael Flores report in their website! Is it for damage control? Just asking...

UPDATE! - New developments in the Richard Gutierrez vs. Michael Flores "squabble" here

Michael Flores

Angel Locsin Tops the Battle of the Billboard Web Survey

Angel Locsin has once again proven that she is the most stylish among the leading female billboard endorsers in our country. Recently, Angel Locsin copped the Reader's Choice award in the Stylebible.ph Battle of the Billboard 2009 web survey. In this survey that garnered 5 million votes, Angel bested other stylish celebrities like Carmina Villaroel, Gretchen Barreto, Melissa Ricks, Lucy Torres, Kristine Hermosa and Anne Curtis.
Angel Locsin Folded and Hung
In an interview, Angel Locsin beamed that she's definitely proud about this achievement as people appreciated her efforts. Angel is currently in Korea to shoot their new soap "Only You" with Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo. Below are Anne Curtis and Kristine Hermosa:
Kristine Hermosa Cinderella Anne Curtis Freeway

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice 2009 Winners Revealed - Vanessa, Miley, Jesse and Jonas Brothers Are In!

Miley Cyrus, Vanessa Hudgens, Jesse MacCartney and the Jonas Brothers win in the 2009 Kids' Choice Awards (KCA) sponsored by the Nickelodeon Channel. Despite the popularity of these stars to the younger generation, Miley, in particular, has been embroiled with too much controversy about being a Kid's Choice because of her Asian chinky-eyed scandal and lately the Salmonella scare in the peanut butter-laced snack she's endorsing.
Kids' Choice Awards Winners
The Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards is an annual event and is considered as the biggest television, movie and music awards where kids vote on their favorite artists. Here are the complete list of winners from the 2009 Kids Choice Awards:
    Favorite Movie: “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.”
    Favorite Movie Actor: Will Smith, “Hancock.”
    Favorite Movie Actress: Vanessa Hudgens, “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.”
    Favorite Animated Movie: “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.”
    Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie: Jack Black, “Kung Fu Panda.”
    Favorite Song: Beyonce, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).”
    Favorite Male Singer: Jesse McCartney.
    Favorite Female Singer: Miley Cyrus.
    Favorite Music Group: Jonas Brothers.
    Favorite TV Show: “iCarly.”
    Favorite Reality Show: “American Idol.”
    Favorite TV Actress: Selena Gomez, “Wizards of Waverly.”
    Favorite TV Actor: Cole Sprouse, “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.”
    Favorite Cartoon: “SpongeBob SquarePants.”
    Favorite Male Athlete: Peyton Manning.
    Favorite Female Athlete: Candace Parker.
    Favorite Video Game: “Guitar Hero World Tour.”
    Favorite Book: “Twilight” series.

Derek Ramsay Fooling Angelica Panganiban, Eyewitness Confirms

After Derek Ramsay strongly denied accusations that he is cheating Angelica Panganiban on SNN, an anonymous reader who goes by the name of Gossipboi confirmed that he allegedly saw Derek Ramsay in a hotel, along with two beautiful women. This happened in December last year and Gossipboi says he is sure of this as he is working in this hotel. In fact, one of their hotel staff even claimed that he saw Derek "nakikipaglaplapan" (French kissing) with one of the girls inside the hotel room!
Derek Ramsay Cheating Angelica Panganiban
Hmmm, gossips are good but we need proof to validate these claims, yeah? Unless there is evidence of a picture or a video, we can always think that these Gossipboi reports are just mere hearsays. Anyway, as a girlfriend, Angelica should have a gut feel whenever her boyfriend is two-timing her. For whatever it's worth, Derek seems convincing that he's faithful to Angelica -- if ever he's two timing her then proof would always come out in the open real soon. We'll just be waiting for proof to be dished out by on-lookers who will catch Derek guilty as charged!

Friday, March 27, 2009

Kim Chiu's Chanel Quilted Bag - Estimated to Cost $2,000 (Php 96,000)!

Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition winner Kim Chiu was caught literally red-handed when the SNN staff curiously accosted to raid her fabulous Chanel quilted bag. Although Kim Chiu did not reveal the price tag of her bag, our research suggested that this Chanel quilted leather bag would cost Kim a minimum of $2,000 (Php 96,000)! This is roughly the same style of Chanel bag that Lindsay Lohan and Katherine Heigl of Grey's Anatomy were spotted wearing (see photos below).

Kim Chiu Chanel Quilted Bag

Lindsay Lohan and Katherine Heigl Chanel Quilted Bags

Like any regular young girl, Kim's bag contains a kikay makeup kit, a Gameboy DS and a cellphone Gerald Anderson gave her last Christmas.  Kim also revealed that she has a checkbook and several IDs like a Bench discount card, ABS-CBN ID and even a Makro ID! Kim is even giggling at the fact that she has a bra strap in her bag! With this interview, we can clearly see how simple and transparent Kim Chiu can be. We can only hope she stays away from Lindsay Lohan's idiosyncracies even if they virtually have the same fabulous Chanel quilted bag!

Here's Kim Chiu's interview about her Chanel bag in SNN with Gerald Anderson:

Thursday, March 26, 2009

American Idol Results March 26 2009 - Who was Eliminated in the Top 10 3/26/09?

Who was voted off in American Idol 8 Top 10 Motown Week? Who went home among the AI 8 Top Ten Finalists? Well, the  the Bottom Three were three guys - Scott MacIntyre, Matt Giraud and Michael Sarver.

Bottom Three Motown Week March 26 2009


No need for a drum roll because Michael Sarver was lagging in all polls for the Motown Week, with his lackluster performance of "Ain't Too Proud to Beg". The judges themselves have no qualms of Michael going home (even if he "begs") as it was unanimous that Michael Sarver should have been voted off last week. And then, there were 9 finalists -- next week's theme would be iTunes downloads -- maybe the Top 9 will be singing any of the Top 100 iTunes downloads(?). Good luck!

American Idol Top 9

2009 Time 100 Finalists Out: Two Pinoys In (Manny Pacquiao and Pregnant Man Thomas Beatie)!

Time Magazine has once again rounded up their list of finalists for their 2009 Time 100 newsmakers. Jotting down the "world's most influential people in government, science, technology and the arts", Time came up with 203 finalists (comprised both the notorious and the heroic) which will be whittled down into 100 people through web votes. Two Filipinos are in the list -- Manny Pacquiao currently at #6 and Thomas Beatie (Tracy Lagundino) or more known as the "Pregnant Man" who is currently at #112.
Manny Pacquiao and Thomas Beatie Time 100

Unless you've been living under a rock, you now know that Manny Pacquiao gained some media mileage after defeating Golden Boy Oscar dela Hoya. Time noted how Pinoys love Manny Pacquiao but we are turned off by his political ambitions. Ditto for Filipino-American Thomas Beatie (former Pinay Tracy Lagundino picture below). Transgendered Beatie gained notoriety after giving birth as a "man". However, Time lamented that thanks to Octo-mom Nadya Suleman, Beatie is now overshadowed by her as "America's strangest parent"!

Tracy Lagundino aka Thomas Beatie Pregnant Man

Currently topping the Time 100 list are Rwandan president Paul Kagame, 4chan.org founder Moot (Christopher Poole) and Korean superstar Rain. Incidentally, Rain placed number two last year but he "has still not broken big in the United States", according to Time.



If you want to vote, you can visit the Time 100 website. Well, before voting for these Pinoys, you have to remind yourself that this is not "Vote for the Worst" contest, okay?

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Dingdong Dantes as Zuma?

Zuma was a famous Pinoy comic book hero who appeared in Aliwan Komiks from 1976 to 1984. In 1987, the film Zuma graced the silver screen, with Max Laurel in the title role, and it was big hit during that time. Actually, the film was followed by a sequel Anak ni Zuma where Snooky Serna played her daughter Galema. In 2009, a new film to be shown in the Metro Manila Film Fest will revive Zuma and the actor who was offered to do the role is Dingdong Dantes.

Dindong Dantes as Zuma

Actor Carlos Maceda is said to be one of the producers of the Zuma 2009 comeback film. Carlo already approached Dingdong about this project and Dingdong was said to be interested about it. So are we seeing Dingdong play the Pinoy Snake King this December? Well, Dingdong is fit for the role which would require him to shed a lot of skin!




Here's a teaser of the movie I found on Youtube:



Bayani Agbayani Scandal

An anonymous reader sent to me a Youtube video exposing comedian Bayani Agbayani having an altercation in front of Pier 1. Of course, celebrities are just like ordinary people who can sometimes lose grip when they're drunk. But certainly, he's got company right? They should have not let Bayani lose composure and hurl invectives like that. For whatever the cause of altercation was, Bayani will now be gaining infamy for himself and ignite some negative spark in his slowly dying showbiz career. See the video after the jump.

Bayani Agbayani scandal



Not only did Bayani threw some fit and insults, but he also blurted out some murderous threats he could be in trouble with. Well, good luck Bayani! And we hope you "settle" your "settlement" regarding this issue. Haha!

Thursday, March 19, 2009

American Idol 8 Results - Alexis Grace Voted Off

I got it right with the Bottom Three. But my prediction that the judges will save Alexis Grace did not come true. It's kind of sad that it is too early to see a good singer go. Michael Sarver should be the one who should have gotten the boot!







Oh well.. Next week the American Idol Top 10 will be singing Motown songs.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Will Charice Appear in the "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakel"?

In TV Patrol World, a news clip featured young diva Charice leaving for Hollywood as she is all set to do a "Hollywood film" she refused to reveal. However, Charice gave away a clue that the film will feature three animated characters. Of course, Alvin and the Chipmunks which grossed $358 million worldwide in 2007! Alvin and the Chipmunks will reportedly release a new film to be shown on December 25 2009 entitled Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakel.

Charice with Alvin and the Chipmunks

The said Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakel will have Zachary Levi as the lead role emptied by Jason Lee. In this movie too, Alvin, Simon and Theodore will face off a singing girl group named "The Chippettes". Will Charice be one of the voices of the Chippettes? Or will Charice take on a real acting role in the movie itself? I am sure all Filipinos are proud of Charice's new feat. But before that, Charice will be busy too with David Foster and Friends Concert on April 25, 2009 at Foxwood Casino Connecticut and May 9, 2009 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Here's the video of the TV Patrol on Charice:



Tuesday, March 17, 2009

American Idol Top 11 After-Performance Recap - Grand Ole Opry Week

The American Idol 8 Top 11 finalists have finished their Grand Ole Opry performances. Some of them struggled with the country music theme, like Danny Gokey and Alexis Grace. Adam Lambert remains consistent in offering a stellar performance. Anoop Desai got his rightful vindication as he exhibited an above average performance this week. So, who will be voted off tomorrow? American Idol predictions by Dial Idol assumes that Michael Sarver, Alexis Grace, Allison Iraheta and Scott MacIntyre are on the bottom list, while Danny Gokey seemed to have garnered the most votes for this week.

Grand Ole Opry Bottom 4

Let's see, if Alexis Grace will be voted off -- I think the judges will save her because this was just the occasion wherein Alexis showed a weaker performance. Plus a girl can't probably go home because there's just four of them left. Scott MacIntyre would also not go home, that's for sure. Mercy votes from people will be numerous and the judges will also save him in if he gets the boot. Now by process of elimination, Michael Sarver and Allison Iraheta are wound up to say their goodbyes tomorrow. I am sad with Allison because she has a lot of potential but she just does not shine with her song choices lately. Michael Sarver is a weak performer compared to others. So, that's it... My fearless forecast for tomorrow -- either Michael or Allison will go home.

American Idol Top 11 - Anoop Desai -"You Are Always on My Mind"

American Idol 8 - Alexis Grace "Jolene"

From being a front-runner, Alexis Grace is now on the verge of being eliminated tomorrow because of her lackluster performance in the Grand Ole Opry Week. She is at the bottom of the Dial Idol predictions! Alexis' performance is teetering in Okay-ish to Bad. See video after jump.



SQUARE OFF - Marian Rivera vs. Angel Locsin vs. Bea Alonzo vs. Anne Curtis

Marian, Angel, Bea and Anne - they are the hottest female stars with somewhat the same stellar status. I gained this idea of having these four promising young actresses in a  Square Off poll survey after Boy Abunda in SNN compared Bea Alonzo last night with her contemporaries Anne and Angel -- of course, Marian was not mentioned because she's from GMA. Let's admit, KC Concepcion and Sarah Geronimo have gone past their league because KC and Sarah have already proven their box office clout TWICE. Plus the fact that Sarah and KC could sing, while these four girls could not. This is why they have to rely on their acting skills and charisma alone, like Claudine and Judy Ann to attain superstardom. To put it bluntly, these four ladies are somewhat in the same footing with each other as to the "almost there" big star status -- but not quite.
Marian Anne Angel and Bea

Let me elaborate -- for example, Marian Rivera has had a string of number one prime time shows and commercial endorsements but her pull at the box office is still yet to be proven if the viewing public would pay real money to see her films. On the other hand, Bea Alonzo has not gone sexy, unlike the three other girls, but she already has one box office hit (One More Chance) under her belt. Anne Curtis has already one best actress trophy (Baler), yet she still also lacks the box office proof to make her at par with KC and Sarah. Lastly, Angel Locsin, like Marian, was the former Alpha Female of GMA before she left. Yet, the dismal performance of Love Me Again proves that she still needs to work it out in the box office. Who among them would transcend the stellar status of Judy Ann Santos and Claudine Barretto level after 4 to 5 more years? Who is just a passing fad and who among them can attain consistency and durability of a superstar? You can vote below:

Monday, March 16, 2009

Zac Efron Gets Down and Dirty

Zac Efron seemed to have shook off his wholesome image in a pictorial by Interview Magazine. Not only did Zac got down and had his whole body soiled with mud but  he has also posed with a nekkid Lithuanian model. See more pics after the jump.

Zac Efron


Zac Efron Dirty

Zac Efron and topless model

The magazine will be released on March 24. Zac's interview in the magazine was made by renowned director Gus Van Sant. Here's the trailer of his new movie "17 Again":



Gerald-Sarah, Richard-Sarah or Piolo-Sarah?

After the huge back-to-back success of movies opposite John Lloyd Cruz, Sarah Geronimo is indeed being honed to follow the footsteps of Sharon Cuneta and Regine Velasquez as Viva Film's box office bet. As of this time, Boss Vic del Rosario is reportedly looking for Sarah's next potential leading man. Rumors has it that Gerald Anderson is being tapped to play Sarah Geronimo's next leading man. See video after the jump.

Sarah Geronimo

Here's the video of The Buzz tackling the possible Gerald-Sarah tandem:


Seeing Gerald's reaction, it seems he is still half-hearted to that idea. Boy and Kris is right -- the Kim-Gerald love team is still on the rise and pairing him with Sarah would be anti-climactic. With Sarah Geronimo's status, Richard Gutierrez would seem to be the most promising leading man she could have. However, another big hurdle for that tandem to happen is that both Sarah Geronimo and Richard Gutierrez are handled by rival networks. Another suggestion was to pair Sarah with Piolo Pascual -- which I think has no chemistry at all.



What do you think? Who would be perfect to be Sarah's next leading man? You can vote at the sidebar.


Wahaha! Looks like we have an new box office love team!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

What did Piolo and Richard Give KC? Ruffa Squeals it All

As Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion are shooting their new series "Lovers in Paris" in France, people here are excited about the growing closeness of the two. In The Buzz, Ruffa Gutierrez revealed what KC texted her about how Piolo is treating her there. Know what Piolo and Richard Gutierrez gave KC to win her heart!

KC and Piolo Paris



If you have not seen the KC and Piolo in Paris interview, you can view it here.



Hihihi... it turns out that Piolo gave KC Concepcion a lot of gifts like a new phone, Bluetooth earpiece for her I-phone, roses after jogging and a tracksuit for jogging. Richard Gutierrez, on the other hand, gifted KC with a Hermes blanket. So there... Wonder what Mark Bautista have to say for all of KC and Piolo's sweetness....

Mark Bautista shirtless


Blind items courtesy of Anjuna123

BAKLITANG AKTOR AT JOWANG SINGER, HULING NAGLA-LAPLAPAN SA ELEVATOR
ni Alex Brosas, Police Files Tonite


Ka-loka talaga itong baklitang aktor na ito. Talagang hindi niya mapigilan ang sarili sa
panggi-gigil sa kanyang jowang singer.

Ang chika, hindi nakapagpigil ang dalawa sa kanilang nararamdaman kaya naglaplapan sila habang sakay ng elevator. Ang di nila marahil alam ay may camera sa elevator na kuhang-kuha ang naganap between them.

Isa pa, nagulat daw sila nang biglang bumukas ang pintuan ng elevator. May bigla kasing sumakay at dahil naglalaplapan, hindi nila siguro na-isip na maaaring may sumakay pa. Kampante kasi ang dalawa dahil dis-oras na ng gabi nang sumakay sila sa elevator.

Hindi pa masyadong ma-tagal ang pagiging mag-jowa ng dalawa. Ilang buwan pa lamang daw ang kanilang relasyon, pero mukhang nagka-kasundo ang singer at ang aktor. Parehong may appeal ang mag-jowa sa female fans.


NAGIGING ISSUE ANG PAGBISITA NI MARK BAUTISTA SA CONDO NI PIOLO!
ni Joey De Castro, Bomba Balita


Isang avid texter ng aming radio program sa DWIZ ang nag-padala sa inyong lingkod ng sunud-sunod na messages tungkol sa madalas na pag-punta-punta ng singer-actor na si Mark Bautista sa tinitirhang condominium ni Piolo Pascual.

Nu'ng una, ayaw naming kagatin ang kanyang kuwento through text, pero naging insistent ito kung kaya wala kaming choice kundi hamunin siya na tumawag, which exactly he did. Halos isang oras kaming nag-usap.

"Matagal ko nang naki-kita na pumu-punta dito sa condo 'yang si Mark," umpisa ng aming source na may inuupahang unit sa na-sabi ring condominium. "Sa pagkakaalam ko kasi, magkaibigan lang sila ni Piolo kung kaya hindi naman kataka-taka na bumisita siya."

Nagtataka nga ang aming source kung bakit kalat na kalat ang mga intriga na ka-relasyon raw nitong si Mark si Piolo, na ma-tagal na raw naba-balitang bading. Na-kumpirma lang ng aming kausap na may katotohanan palang talaga ang mga sabi-sabi.

"Galing ako sa grocery nu'ng time na 'yun, at dahil sa may mga bitbit akong pinamili, medyo natagalan ako sa parking area," pagpa-patuloy ng aming kausap.

"Na-gulat ako nang ma-kita ko si Piolo, dahil bihira namin siyang makita sa condo na 'yun, although we knew from the start na ka-tenant namin siya. Naka-hubad siya sa pang-itaas at naka-boxer shorts lang at merong ini-hatid sa labas. Hinalikan niya 'yung guy, tapos, niyakap nang ma-higpit. Tapos, pumasok na."

Ayon pa sa aming trusted source, na-shock daw siya nang humarap sa kanya 'yung lalaki na walang iba raw kundi si Mark Bautista, na biglang natigilan, dahil na-kita niya ang source namin sa parking lot na iyon.

"Mark was in a transfixed gaze, looking at me, medyo naka-smile. Tapos, bigla niyang sinabi kung gusto ko raw magpa-picture with him. I had to look for my cell phone na may camera para makunan ko siya ng picture," kuwento pa ng aming kausap.

Anyway, wala namang masama kung bumisita si Mark kay Piolo sa condo nito, dahil ever since naman, alam na alam sa buong showbiz na mag-bespren ang dalawa. Kung lalagyan man nila ng malisya ang paghalik at pagyakap ni Piolo kay Mark to bid him goodbye, eh, so what naman, 'di ba?

Mga renewed Christians ang dalawa at ang isang pamamaraan para sa kanila ay ang mag-engage sa brotherly kiss and embrace sa tuwing magkikita o maghihiwalay. We shoud know, because miyembro kami ng Oasis Of Love kung saan ay kami mismo ay niya-yakap, hinahalikan at kung minsan ay binubuhat ni Christopher De Leon na siyang Servant Leader ng aming community.


Annabel Rama on The Buzz Tough Ten

Tough ten questions for a certified tough lady is a very interesting combination indeed. Annabel Rama is taking a break from the word wars with Wilma as she guested on The Buzz. Interviewing her for the Tough Ten segment was her daughter Ruffa. I swear that I could not help but laugh at Annabel's antics. Watch her video after the jump.

Annabel and Ruffa

Here is Annabel Rama for the Buzz Tough Ten:


If you ask me who will be suitable to take in the role as the young Annabel if her life was made into a movie is Alessandra de Rossi. Although Alessandra's skin tone does not match Annabel, her demeanor would certainly level up the feisty Monster Mom. What do you think?

Saturday, March 14, 2009

WHITE OF AN EGG - Uses of Egg White

White of an egg? That is scientifically known as the albumen (also spelled albumin). Although this substance has no cholesterol unlike the egg yolk, the white of an egg is oozing with 584 amino acids and no carbohydrate. This is why, the white of an egg can be safely eaten without fear of having hypertension after consuming it. You might be wondering why am I blabbering about the white of an egg? Well, many people are searching about it so I might as well inform them what I know.

white of an egg

Don't you know that a meringue (pronounced as merang) is made up of beaten egg white? In brazo de mercedes, the outer covering is made up of the meringue also. Also, you can make an icing using the white of an egg. However, you have to use the powdered sugar to sweeten it. Here's a video how to make meringue out of the white of an egg:


DANIELA KRSTIC - Miss Oregon Daniela Krstic Father in Visa Fraud

Daniela Krstic is the current Miss Oregon, but her father's allegiance to the United States is being questioned for the alleged visa fraud he committed in 1998. Milenko Krstic, Daniela's father, apparently hid the truth about his involvement in the Bosnian-Serbian military. Yet, an international tribunal revealed that Krstic was an officer in a military unit who had decimated unarmed Muslims in 1995. Because of this Krstic, including his family, may be deported out of the United States.
Daniela Krstic

In an interview, Daniela Krstic is appealing to the public that his father is innocent. Krstic's lawyer unveiled that he was just a clerk in that military unit. However, documents proved that Krstic was a member of the "Zvornik Infantry Brigade for the Army Republic of Srpska from 1992 through 1995". More details bout this news is available in the FOX Oregon website. You can also view the news report here.

Daniela Krstic