Diether Ocampo Covers Reader’s Digest December 2009 Issue

After Michael V. and Manny Pacquiao, another Philippine showbiz celebrity made it to the cover of Reader’s Digest Asia. Yes, Diether "Diet" Ocampo - the founder of KIDS Foundation is on the cover of Reader's Digest Asia December 2009 issue.

Identified in the story as "the Filipino actor and activist," Diet is prolific in his work as the founding president of the K.I.D.S. foundation to help children and puts his philanthropic nature down to the principle of "paying it forward."

"I haven’t forgotten that I come from a poor family," he said in the interview. "This keeps me grounded and grateful for what I have today."

The Reader’s Digest Asia recognizes his efforts and makes him (and others) the cover story of the December issue.

The article My Wish for the New Year explores what celebrities and children want to see for 2010.

Aside from Diet, the magazine also features such other inspirational Asians as Malaysia’s Datin Paduka Sharifah Mazlina, the first Asian woman to trek the Arctic and Antarctic; and Marina Mahathir, columnist, women’s rights activist and blogger; and Singapore’s Dr. William Tan, paraplegic and world record holder for fastest person to complete seven marathons in seven countries. These people share their wishes for the new year.

For the full story, get your copy of the Reader's Digest Asia December 2009 issue available now in magazine stands all over Asia.

Beware of Liberal Assassination Conspiracy to Make Obama a Martyr for the Liberal Agenda

Geerge Soros


As Richard Nixon used to say, “Let me make myself perfectly clear!” Although I vehemently disagree with President Barack Obama’s policies, I just as adamantly want him to serve the rest of his term in office whether it be through 2012 or 2016 in safety without any harm coming to him.

I’m an American who is proud that we always have a peaceful transfer of power as a result of what happens at the ballot box and not with bullets.

But, in the wake of the White House Party Crashers incident, and how ridiculous or embarrassing it may be for the administration, I have to say something crazy and devious because I put nothing past desperate Liberals wanting to pass the Liberal laundry list of policies that is representative of the Obama administration.

After John F. Kennedy was assassinated, Barry Goldwater instinctively knew that he had no shot of winning the presidency because he felt the country would rally around Lyndon Johnson to fulfill the agenda of a young charismatic president in John F. Kennedy.

Johnson won by a landslide and he went on to fulfill what Kennedy started.

Today, we have another young charismatic president in Barack Obama with sinking approval ratings.

My fear is that the movers and shakers that lurk in the shadows of the Democrat Party like billionare George Soros and others will arrange to have Obama taken out and sacrificed for the greater cause of ObamaCare, Cap and Trade, Card Check ect…

Of course laying the blame on Right Wing survivalists, tea baggers, birthers, or returning war vets will be part of the charade to hide the actual culprits.

Sounds crazy?

Yes, it does. But, I feel I have to put this crazy notion out there because Liberals are known for their deceit and they would stop at nothing to achieve their aims.

Some may feel that desperate times call for desperate measures.

Keep our president safe!

From The Last Tradition

Power Outage Fo Yo A$$!

See this is some Bull-ish. . .

It’s November 30, 2009, 11:21 a.m. and why the power just went out in my building!

Now first and foremost, I don’t want to be at work anyway. But, then again a brotha is grateful he does have a J-O-B, however, damn-it not today.

I was working so diligent on this notice and my monthly reports . . . then SHAJAMM . . . my screen goes blank and looks pitch black.

I just lost all composure and hollered . . . HELL NAW!!!!

Now ordinarily Black is my favorite color, but, pure Black and no writing on my screen was not complimenting my “be a good worker swag” right about now.

I was on page three, all in my work groove, and my dumb a** didn’t click file SAVE!

Lawd, if AUTO-RECOVERY kicks in….. WHOA NELLY. . . I will do a

HOLLA-LU-JUS

praise right here at work LAWD!

Now, a kidd works for the good ol’ government, and ya’ll know our system is old and out-dated. But, haven’t they heard of power generators?

I mean dang JEEDA! Is that too much to ask?

“Attention, Attention, our system may be down for an hour or more.”

Hmm, alrighty then, well I guess a two-hour lunch break will suite me just fine today.

Ummm, Bookie, are you down for a noon-time, sweaty, quickie?

Answer your phone, or answer my text, I need some stress relief goody, goody!

Side Bar: (See Bookie look at me all moist and stuff, you know that turns you on!)

Lea Salonga is Grizzabella in the Musical "Cats"

Andrew Lloyd Webber was absolutely delighted when told that Filipino international singer/actress Lea Salonga would play Grizzabella in the musical Cats. This is according to Tim McFarlane, producer of The Really Useful Company Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. McFarlane was in town for the launching of Cats in Manila.

Lea, who will get to sing Memory, once again captivated the audience when she sang the song during the media launch. "This is my first time to sing Memory in public. I have not done it, not even in previous concerts," Lea declared.

"We have long wanted to bring Cats to Manila," McFarlane said. The musical which first opened in London in May 11, 1981 to rave reviews, went on to win record-breaking number of awards worldwide including two Olivier Awards for Musical of the Year and Outstanding Achievement of the Year in Musicals and seven Tony Awards. It will be staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater in July 2010.

James Cundall, CEO of Lunchbox Productions and who also served as moderator of the launch said that Lea’s appearance is a triple treat as the actress/singer would be acting, singing and dancing.

Fiz Shapur, the musical supervisor of Cats, played on the piano some excerpts from the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber including Don’t Cry for Me Argentina, Phantom of the Opera and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Cats tells the imaginative tale of a tribe of Jellicle Cats as they gather together for the annual Jellicle Ball. Each cat tells his story for the entertainment of Old Deuteronomy who must choose one of the Cats to journey to the Heavyside layer to be reborn into a new life.

It is based on T.S. Elliot’s book of poems, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats which was first published in 1939. Andrew Lloyd Webber used Elliot’s poems as lyrics and set them to music to create a musical. Some elements from Elliot’s other unpublished writings brought to life the glamour Cat Grizabella who provides the pivotal storyline for the musical.

Cats held the record for the longest-running musical in the history of West End Theater, a position it held until October 2006 when it was surpassed by Le Miserables. It closed in London in May 11, 2002 with 8,950 performances. Cats opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theater in Oct. 7, 1982 and continued to play until Sept. 10, 2000 after 7,485 performances. It was one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway surpassed only by Phantom of the Opera.

Memory, the most popular song in the musical has been recorded by over 150 artists including Barbra Streisand, Johnny Mathis and Liberace. Barry Manilow’s rendition became a Top 40 hit in the US, while I consider Barbra’s version to be the most heart-wrenching.

Undoubtedly one of the most popular musicals in history, Cats has played in 26 countries and over a hundred cities and has been translated into 10 languages including German, Spanish, Japanese, French, and Swedish, among others.

But why is Cats so popular? McFarlane explained, "It is because of its music, the highlight of which is the song Memory. Second, the show is great and appeals to people of all ages and all cultures."

Cats Now and Forever in Manila is produced by Lunch Box Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises, Concertus and All Youth Channels in association with The Really Useful Company Asia Pacific.

Lea rose to international fame via Miss Saigon where she won the Tony Award for Outstanding Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, the Outer Critics Circle Award, the Drama Desk Award and the Laurence Olivier Award. She played Eponine as well as Fantine in Les Miserables, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, the Witch in Into The Woods, Cinderella, among others. She has several recordings to her name and is the singing voice behind Princess Jasmine in the blockbuster Disney hit Aladdin, and in Mulan and Mulan 2.

I am certainly not going to miss this musical even if it plays at midnight, when there is no sound at the pavement. How can you miss the great Lea Salonga singing this song, not in a thousand midnights.

Nikki Gil is Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde: The Musical"

Elle Woods is Barbie incarnate. The doll and the vixen sport blonde hair and love anything pink. Stepping into Elle’s uber feminine world is Nikki Gil who leads the cast of Legally Blonde The Musical’s local staging. Atlantis Productions will present the movie-turned-musical in June 2010 at the Meralco Theater. Chari Arespacochaga directs.

"I like pink," replies Nikki when asked how she feels playing the Reese Witherspoon big screen role. "If you watch MYX, it’s their favorite character for me. I would play someone who is maarte and mouths, ‘Oh my God… what’s that?’ It is something I can do for a full-length play."

Although the singer-actress can relate to Elle with all her heart, Nikki has started preparing for the role this early.

"I got the material and I started reading the script and memorizing the songs," Nikki shares.

This shows how Nikki is serious with this new challenge in her career. Nikki has done one formal production with Atlantis and relies a lot on her singing experience on TV and in concert tours for the past years. Nikki is aware of the responsibility and the pressure of playing the Broadway character. Unlike actors who are trained for years, Nikki will put all her acting and singing know-how in seven months to act, think and sound like Elle come next year.

"I’m excited," shares Nikki. "It’s a fun gig. It speaks of something true. It also speaks of a sentiment like. I think I can be so much better than what I really am right now. I think it’s very timely." That’s the same scenario Elle has gone through in the movie. The sorority star proves that there’s much more to her than good looks.

"I’m more worried with singing than in acting," says Nikki. "Back in high school, I used to compete in dramatic monologues and one-act plays for inter-school competitions.

"Pop singing is different from theater singing. Theater actors have a different lifestyle compared to showbiz actors. TV work requires one to stay till the wee hours of the morning. I have to take a break from what I usually do because my voice might not stand the demands of musical theater."

It’s a wise decision for Nikki because there’s so much dancing and singing in Legally Blonde. It means she has to work on her physical stamina and vocal strength. Nikki will play the part for 20 shows and she has no understudy.

Legally Blonde The Musical begins when Elle’s boyfriend breaks up with her and falls for another girl who is more “serious.” To win back her man, she leaves her fabulous life to study law in Harvard. The intellectual community welcomes an unexpected visitor.

Elle’s journey to Harvard helps her find who she is and what she can do. As Atlantis puts it, being true to one’s self never goes out of style.

Legally Blonde won Best New Touring Musical, Best Design and Best Music. It will tour the US for the next two years.

Asked what she will do if a good soap opera comes her way, Nikki answers, "I have to finish first what I have started. And I have to avoid (doing) things that will ask me to stay long on the set."

For more details about Legally Blonde The Musical in Manila call 892-7078 or 840-1187.

MMFF 2009: "I Love You Goodbye" Movie Trailer

I Love You Goodbye is Star Cinema's official entry in the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

The movie stars real-life sweetheart Angelica Panganiban and Derek Ramsay. It also marks the silverscreen comeback of Gabby Concepcion and the first kontrabida role of young actress Kim Chiu.

Directed by Laurice Guillen, I Love You Goodbye is showing on December 25, 2009.

I Love You Goodbye - Full movie trailer:

MMFF 2009: "Ang Darling Kong Aswang" Movie Trailer

Vic Sotto and Cristine Reyes team up in the fantasy horror comedy entitled "Ang Darling Kong Aswang".

"Ang Darling Kong Aswang" also stars Richie d'Horsie, Wally Bayola and a guest appearances of Joey de Leon, Rafael Rosell, Allan K, Agot Isidro, Jean Garcia, Alfred Vargas and many more.

Ang Darling Kong Aswang opens nationwide on Christmas Day.

Ang Darling Kong Aswang - Full movie trailer:

LJ Reyes Covers FHM Philippines December 2009 Issue

Starstruck Season 2's First Princess LJ Reyes is a sexy angel on the cover of FHM Philippines December 2009 issue.

FHM Philippines December 2009 issue is now available in all magazine stands nationwide.

Starstruck 5: Final 14 Hopefuls

From thousands who auditioned, only 7 girls and 7 boys remain vying to become the ultimate Male and Female survivor of Starstruck V. Here they are:

Ian Batherson is the self-proclaimed funny guy from Germany who dreams to become an artista in the Philippines.

Sef Cadayona is the boy from Manila who dreams to entertain people with his talent and passion.

Rocco Nacino is Baguio-born but considers himself a Laguna-native who wants to fulfill his dreams of becoming an artista.

Enzo Pineda is a Makati-based aspiring actor who dreams of becoming a superhero.

Steven Silva is the Davaoeño who wants to make his parents proud through his love for singing.

Piero Vergara is the happy-go-lucky guy from Davao who also wants to be known as a journalist, a songwriter and an author.

Fianca Cruz is the impassioned dancer from Pasig who has dreamed to be an artista since she was a kid.

Sarah Lahbati is the girl who hails from Switzerland, who has left everything behind to try her luck in StarStruck.

Diva Montelaba is the Cebuaña whose wants to make her grandmother’s dreams come true.

Rox Montealegre is the Dean’s lister from Makati who wants the fast-paced (and never dull) life that only showbiz can provide.

Princess Snell is the cutie from Laguna whose showbiz-oriented dreams is rooted in the desire to give her family a good future.

Rye Burgos is a US-grown aspirant who wants to inspire through laughter.

Nina Kodaka is the contender from Japan who has always known that she wants to be an artista.

Zeryl Lim has come all the way from Bahrain to enhance her talents in entertaining people.

My Cootie-Patootie!

My favorite lil’ man Jaden Christopher Syre Smith, youngest son of the hottest man in Hollywood, Will Smith with be staring in the remake of “The Karate Kid” costarring martial artist extraordinaire Jackie Chan.

"The Karate Kid" is expected to hit theaters June 11, 2010.

Jaden is only eleven years old and stole my heart when he played Christopher in the 2006 movie “The Pursuit of Happyness.”

“He along with his sister Willow Smith are youth ambassadors for project Zambia along in conjunction with the Hasbro Corporation-which helps children orphaned by AIDS in Africa.”

This heart-throb in the making definitely is on the right path to stardom!

2009 PMPC Star Awards For Television – Winners

The 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television was held on Sunday night, November 29, at the Pagcor Grand Theater, in Paranaque City with ABS-CBN taking home the Best TV Station award.

Here is the complete list of winners for the 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television:

Best TV Station:
ABS-CBN

Best Primetime TV Series:
May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Actor:
Coco Martin (Tayong Dalawa, ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Actress:
Gina Pareño (Tayong Dalawa, ABS-CBN)

Best Single Performance By An Actor:
Joross Gamboa (Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Bisikleta" episode, ABS-CBN)

Best Single Performance By An Actress:
Gretchen Barretto (Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Salamin" episode, ABS-CBN)
tied
Sunshine Dizon (Obra Presents: Sunshine Dizon, "Butch" episode, GMA-7)

Best Children Show:
Art Angel (GMA-7)

Best Children Show Host:
Pia Arcangel, Tonipet Gaba, and Krystal Reyes (Art Angel, GMA-7)

Best Educational Program:
Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)

Best Educational Program Host:
Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. (Kap’s Amazing Stories, GMA-7)

Best Travel Show:
Balik-Bayan (QTV 11)

Best Travel Show Host:
Drew Arellano (Balik-Bayan, QTV 11)

Best Reality Program:
Dare Duo (QTV 11)

Best Reality Program Host:
Paolo Bediones (Survivor Philippines, GMA-7)

Best Lifestyle Show:
Events Incorporated (QTV 11)

Best Lifestyle Show Host:
Tim Yap and Sam Oh (Events Incorporated, QTV 11)

Best Morning Show:
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)

Best Morning Show Host/s:
Edu Manzano, Pinky Webb, Bernadette Sembrano, Rica Peralejo, Donita Rose, Kim Atienza, Alex Santos, Anthony Taberna, Winnie Cordero, and Ginger Conejero (Umagang Kay Ganda, ABS-CBN)

Best Public Affairs Program:
Probe Profiles (ABS-CBN)

Best Public Affairs Program Host:
Cheche Lazaro (Probe Profiles, ABS-CBN)

Best Magazine Show:
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7)

Best Magazine Show Host:
Jessica Soho (Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, GMA-7)

Best Public Service Program:
Imbestigador (GMA-7)

Best Public Service Program Host:
Ben Tulfo (Bitag Live, UNTV 37)

Best News Program:
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN)

Best Male Newscaster:
Julius Babao (TV Patrol World, ABS-CBN)

Best Female Newscaster:
Vicky Morales (Saksi, GMA-7)

Best Youth-Oriented Program:
Ka-Blog (GMA-7)

Best Talent Search Program:
Talentadong Pinoy (TV 5)

Best Talent Search Program Host:
Ryan Agoncillo (Talentadong Pinoy, TV 5)

Best New Male TV Personality:
Zaijian Jaranilla (May Bukas Pa, ABS-CBN)

Best New Female TV Personality:
Maricar Reyes (Precious Hearts Romance Presents Presents: Bud Brothers, ABS-CBN)

Best Celebrity Talk Show:
Sis (GMA-7)

Best Celebrity Talk Show Host:
Janice de Belen (Spoon, Net 25)

Best Variety/Game Show:
Wowowee (ABS-CBN)

Best Game Show Host:
Richard Gomez (Family Feud, GMA-7)

Best Gag Show:
Banana Split (ABS-CBN)
tied
Bubble Gang (GMA-7)

Best Showbiz-Oriented Show:
SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN)

Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Show Host:
Boy Abunda (SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon, ABS-CBN)

Best Female Showbiz-Oriented Show Host:
Toni Gonzaga (Entertainment Live, ABS-CBN)

Best Comedy Show:
Ful Haus (GMA-7)

Best Comedy Actor:
Pooh (Banana Split, ABS-CBN)

Best Comedy Actress:
Rufa Mae Quinto (Bubble Gang, GMA-7)

Best Daytime Drama Series:
Pieta (ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Mini-Series:
Your Song Presents: My Only Hope (ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Anthology:
Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN)

Best Musical Variety Show:
ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN)

Best Male TV Host:
Luis Manzano (ASAP ‘08, ABS-CBN)

Best Female TV Host:
Valerie Concepcion (Wowowee, ABS-CBN)

Faces of the Night:
Male – John Lloyd Cruz
Female – Sunshine Dizon

Stars of the Night:
Male – Piolo Pascual
Female – Anne Curtis

Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award:
Mr. Johnny Manahan

Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award:
Vice President Noli de Castro

Hall Of Fame
Eat Bulaga

Tiger . . . She was gonna Whoop That ASS!

Mr. Woods issues a statement:

“This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way,” Woods said. “Although I understand there is curiosity, the many false, unfounded and malicious rumors that are currently circulating about my family and me are irresponsible. …

“I appreciate all the concern and well wishes that we have received,” the statement concluded. “But, I would also ask for some understanding that my family and I deserve some privacy no matter how intrusive some people can be.”

PBB Double UP Update: Rob Stumvoll is Evicted

Fil-Austrian soldier Rob Stumvoll is the latest housemate to be evicted from Bahay Ni Kuya.

Here are the percentage of votes in the PBB Double Up 4th eviction night:

Rica Paras – 38.55%
Jason Francisco – 35.81%
Carol Batay – 15.11%
Patrick Villanueva – 6.21%
Rob Stumvol – 4.32%

Kris Aquino's "Kung Tayo'y" Magkakalayo" Full Trailer

The highly anticipated trailer of the follow-up telesereye to the hit "Tayong Dalawa" featuring the Kimerald loveteam and the comeback drama project of Kris Aquino titled "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" is now out.

Based from the classic ballad hit of Rey Valera, the upcoming teleserye will star Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Gabby Concepcion, Coco Martin, Gina Pareño, Jaclyn Jose, Maricar Reyes, Albert Martinez and Ms. Kris Aquino.

Incidentally, "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" is ABS-CBN's offering in celebration of the 60th year anniversary of Philippine soap opera.

Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo - Full TV Trailer:

Another Sex Tape - NUH-HUH, I'm Telling MOMMA!

"Sources say Busta Rhymes is having some major financial issues and is maxing out credit cards left and right. As if being broke isn’t enough, Busta also has an alleged sex tape with a tranny floating around."

Side Bar ~ Too many peeps know about your DL excursions. They, all can't be lies!

I Digress. . .

"An insider says that Busta is living on his mom’s credit cards and doing any show he can get now. His credit card most recently got declined at a 5 star hotel, some months back when he was checking in.

Debt isn’t his only problem; Busta also has about 6-7 kids. A source says he doesn’t like to use condoms despite the fact that he has herpes which he doesn’t disclose up front or at all. Now, there is a sex tape floating around with him and a well-known tranny. He is on the top.

Seeing how we’ve never seen Busta in a real relationship at all since he’s been on the scene, there may be some truth to this one."


Oh, and for the record I sho-nuff hope Busta lays it down. I swear I wanna see this session.

So Sorr-E, it's the freak in me!

New Video Trey Songz - LOL :) Smiley Face

IT LOOKS KIND OF CHEAP, BUT I GET IT

Before He Was BIG, BIG, SUPER-SIZED BIG PUN

Now me personally wasn't a BIG Pun fan . . . Now don't get me wrong he was a hottie in his hey-day, but, after I saw him beat his wife on video I was done!

Cool points just went right out the window!

Thanksgiving Beyonce Special

A Good Deed, INDEED!

The word is out about Mr. Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal.

"Mr. 7 feet 1 inch, 325 pounds softy paid for the funeral of a 5-year-old North Carolina girl after being moved by national news coverage of the case of Shaniya Davis, who police say was kidnapped and killed.

The Cleveland Cavaliers player was touched by the stories he saw and got in touch with the family to see what he could do to help, a spokeswoman for O’Neal said Thursday. More than 2,000 people attended the girl’s funeral Sunday. Her body was found Nov. 16 beside a rural road. Her mother, Antoinette Davis, who had reported the child missing six days earlier, is charged with human trafficking and child abuse involving prostitution. Mario McNeill is charged with murder, rape and kidnapping in the case.

I was sitting at home watching it on the news and the story brought a tear to my eye, O’Neal told The Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper. Corey Breece, of Rogers and Breece Funeral Home, which handled the service, declined to tell the Fayetteville Observer newspaper how much it cost but added that a child’s funeral averages around $4,500.

A man who answered the phone at the funeral home Thursday told the Associated Press that only the owner could comment and that he was away. Shaniya Davis’ father, Bradley Lockhart, and his family had set up a trust fund in memory of Shaniya to help raise money to pay for the funeral. Lockhart was not available to talk Thursday, said a man who answered the phone at his home."

Mr. O'Neal, thanks for rising to the occassion. You indeed are a big man with a even bigger heart!

Spotted: Michelle Van Eimeren and Mark Murrow Wedding Picture

In photo (Back, L-R): Michelle's ex-husband Ogie Alcasid, Bride Michelle Van Eimeren, Groom Mark Murrow, Ogie's girlfriend Regine Velasquez. (Front, L-R): Ogie and Michelle's daughters Leila and Sarah.

Islam Will Dominate the World if Christians Don’t Stand Up

Old Europe is dying and Islam is filling the void of a culture that is not sustaining itself.

Brothers and Sisters, we are in a war that is separate and apart from the conflict against radical Islamism.

This is a war to save souls for Christ and simultaneously protect our American culture that was built on Judeo-Christian beliefs.

We have a president of dubious Christian faith that seems more willing to downplay the role of Christianity in the founding of this country while at the same time inflating the importance of Islam in American history.

So, let’s be mindful of the threat that truly confronts us and refuse to let Political Correctness paralyze us from doing what needs to be done.



Pray and Don’t Be Afraid!

From The Last Tradition

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse – First Official Movie Poster

Summit Entertainment has released the first official poster for the third film of the Twilight Saga series, Eclipse.

In Eclipse, Bella (Kristen Stewart) is forced to choose between her love for Edward (Robert Pattinson) and her friendship with Jacob (Taylor Lautner) — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf.

Along with director David Slade (30 Days and Nights, Hard Candy), several new actors are joining Eclipse including Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria, Xavier Samuel as Riley, Catalina Sandino Moreno as Maria, Jack Huston as Royce King, Julia Jones as Leah, BooBoo Stewart as Seth, Jodelle Ferland as Bree and Kirsten Prout as Lucy.

Eclipse is set for June 30, 2010 release.

The Muppets Does The "Bohemian Rhapsody" Parody

The Muppets just launched a viral parody of Queen’s classic "Bohemian Rhapsody".

The launch of the viral video, which features over 40 of your favorite Muppets, coincides with the release of Queen’s new album on Hollywood Records.

Video credit: MuppetsStudio via YouTube

When Are You Too Old To Hook Up?

THIS IS BEFORE I MET MY BF WHO IS FROM NEW YORK.

A good friend (let's name him James) of mind told me that I am getting too old to be hooking-up with guys. I just turned 30 at that time and he told me that I should be in the "find a husband" mode.

I asked him, "Why do you think I'm too old?"

He believes that no good man would want a barfly over the age of 30. A good man wants another good man. Now, mind you that James is from the South, so he has weird and ancient views of morals and virtue. On the other hand I'm from the West Coast so we don't always see eye to eye on things.

I told him that a good man would accept everything about me if he is really into me. But my friend disagrees with me; he still thinks if your whoring it out after 30, you're damaged.

I can't really explain his logic, plenty of single men over 30 have active sex lives and they are not damaged. I just don't get why he's holding on to this foolishness. If you like a guy and the mood is right, there's nothing wrong with a little "pudding tasting". That's 2 grown men making a decision that is usually good for the both of them (sometimes).

The fact that you are considered "damaged" is crazy. I told James that he should lighten up plenty of guys and girls would still like me. I told him I still have my standards, but at the same time I wanna have a little fun too.

I don't think I am damage at the age of 31. What do you guys think??

THIS IS AT THE GYM

22nd Aliw Awards - Winners

The 22nd annual Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. recently culminated its search for the best of 2008’s live entertainers at the Mega Tent on November 17 with former Rep. Prospero Pichay as Chairman of the Executive Committee.

The affair's part of the proceeds will be donated to the victims of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng, according to outgoing President Rema Manzano.

Here are the winners of 22nd Aliw Awards:

Entertainer of the Year – Regine Velasquez

Best Major Concert (Female) – Regine Velasquez

Best Major Concert (Male) — Gary Valenciano (Gary Live @ 25)

Best Collaboration for a Major Concert — Kuh Ledsma/Pops Fernandez/Regine Velasquez/Zsa Zsa Padilla (Divas for Divas)

Best Child Performer — Gabby Bautista

Best New Artist (Male) — Gab Valenciano

Best New Artist (Female) — Christine Love

Best Choral Group — UP Concert Chorus

Best Dance Company (Classical Folk) — Halili-Cruz Dance Company

Best Dance Company (Modern) - Bugkos Palay

Best Cultural Group — Sining Kadidilimudan (Maguindanao)

Best Instrumentalist — Nonoy Libanan (Guitar)

Best Emcee (Female) — Iya Villania

Best Emcee (Male) — Ryan Agoncillo

Best Stand Up Comedy Act (Male) — Chokoleit

Best Stand Up Comedy Act (Female) — Beverly Salviejo

Best Classical Performer (Male) — Dondie Ong

Best Classical Performer (Female) - Camille Lopez-Molina

Best Stage Actor (Musical) — Franco Laurel (Isang Panaginip na Fili)

Best Stage Actor (Non-Musical) — Lou Veloso (Hiblang Abo)

Best Stage Actress (Non-Musical) — Liezl Batucan (Portrait of an Artist as Filipino)

Best Stage Actress (Musical) – Ayen Munji-Laurel (Atang)

Best Stage Director (Musical) — Vince Tañada (Ako Si Ninoy)

Best Stage Director (Non-Musical) — Jose Mari Avellana (Portrait of an Artist as Filipino)

Best Musical Production — Ako Si Ninoy (Philippine Stagers Foundation)

Best Non-Musical Production — Dula’ta (Sining Kapapagariya)

Best Musical Director — Lemuel dela Cruz (Yang Klasiks)

Best Concert Stage Director — Louie Ignacio (From Roots to Riches)

Best Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars (Female) — Olivia

Best Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars (Male) — Rico J. Puno

Best Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars (Group) — REtroSPECT

Best Performance in a Concert (Smaller Venue) (Male) — Nyoy Volante

Best Performance in a Concert (Smaller Venue)(Female) - Claire dela Fuente (Timeless)

Best Performance in a Concert (Smaller Venue)(Group) — The Angelos

Best Collaboration in a Concert (Small Venue) — Rico J/Ai-Ai delas Alas/Pilita Corrales (Love & Laughter on Valentines Day)

MMFF 2009: "Nobody Nobody But Juan" Movie Trailer

Watch the full movie trailer of RVQ Production and Kaizz Ventures official movie entry in the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) titled "Nobody Nobody But Juan".

This Metro Manila Film Fest entry was originally titled "Juan" but when the Wondergirls song "Nobody" became a big hit, Dolphy himself suggested that they add "Nobody, Nobody" to the title.

SYNOPSIS. Nobody, Nobody But...Juan tells the story of a U.S.-based senior citizen named Juan (Dolphy) who lives in a senior home run by his son (Eric Quizon) and daughter-in-law (played by G Toengi). Juan's favorite pastime is watching Wowowee on The Filipino Channel. However, he does not watch the show just for entertainment's sake. Aside from wanting to connect with the Philippines that he dearly misses, Juan is lonesome for his first love Aida whom he lost touch with during the Japanese occupation of Manila. Wowowee is Juan's way of coping with homesickness and reliving the past.

When watching Wowowee is banned in the senior home, Juan makes drastic measures to watch his favorite TV program. In his quest, he crosses paths with his old friend Tu (Eddie Garcia) who used to be his partner in the vaudeville duo Juan Tu. Pokwang is cast as the partner in crime of Tu.

Juan is then reunited with his long-lost love Aida (portrayed by Gloria Romero). Will they have a happy ending after all these years?

The young Aida is portrayed by Heart Evangelista, the young Juan is portrayed by Epy Quizon and the young Tu is portrayed by Vandolph Quizon.

Eugene Domingo plays a nurse who takes care of Juan in the senior home. Willie Revillame is also part of the movie as the host of Wowowee.

Nobody Nobody But Juan - Full movie trailer:

The movie is directed by Dolphy's son, Eric Quizon, from a screenplay by Bibeth Orteza and produced by Kaizz Ventures in partnership with RVQ Productions.

Nobody, Nobody But... Juan! opens nationwide this Christmas, December 25, 2009.

Know How Kris Embraces A Simpler Lifestyle in "The Kris Aquino Magazine" October - November 2009 Issue

The latest issue of K Magazine features how Kris Aquino embraces a simpler lifestyle and why Dingdong Dantes is dubbed as the new generation hero.

Ever since her mother died—and following the announcement of her brother Noynoy’s candidacy—Kris Aquino has embraced a simpler lifestyle. She talks all about these two life-changing events and how they have impacted her in the latest issue of K Magazine, now out on the market.


Also in this issue is an account of Kris’s recent family vacation to Hawaii, with captions written by Kris herself. The Hawaii vacation, which she took with husband James and sons Joshua and Baby James, was part of Kris’s promise to her mom that she would spend more time with her family. The ever-efficient Kris planned and organized the trip, and returned with nearly 50 exclusive photos that she is sharing with K Mag readers.

K Mag also offers helpful tips on how to fight stress either of two ways: with herbal remedies or with prayer. Research supports the theory that prayer can benefit not just your soul, but your body too.

Still on the subject of prayer, Annabelle Regalado-Borja of Star Records
talks about the making of the Rosary album that was recorded by the Aquino sisters Ballsy, Pinky, Viel and Kris. The album, which features the sisters reciting the mysteries of the Holy Rosary—an advocacy instilled in them by their mother, who was always known for her being prayerful—is already available on the market.

This issue also gives readers the first look at the new K Everyday line: a collection of items for the home and for daily use. The products were road-tested and approved by Kris and include items for the bedroom and kitchen, as well as everyday items like planners to help you get your life in order. Kris also shows you the latest items from the BENCH Pinoy Lab collection.

For those who share Kris’s passion for cooking, K Mag has some of Tita Cory’s heirloom recipes that you can now cook in your own home for a traditional, homestyle pre-holiday treat.

So get your copy of K Mag now, out wherever magazines are sold, from ABS-CBN Publishing.

Judy Ann Santos and Derek Ramsay Star in ABS-CBN's "Habang May Buhay"

Rejoice all you Juday fans out there! The ABS-CBN nurserye titled "Habang May Buhay" starring Judy Ann Santos will finally have its airing date.

Habang May Buhay is the first-ever medical teleserye on Philippine television set in the dramatic setting of the medical world that mirrors life at its most intense. It revolves around the life of Jane Alcantara (played by Judy Ann Santos), a strong-willed nurse who undergoes family, career, and love challenges in the United States and in the Philippines. Our heroine’s quest for love and truth unfold in the backdrop of our very own Filipino medical cases, resonating to every Filipino who has ever had a loved one in danger.

Our heroine’s kind of love — selfless, sacrificing and unconditional — heals the wounds of her past and breathes new life to the patients she takes to her embrace. If heaven listens to our heartbeats, then her heart drives heaven to grant miracles to her loved ones.

The teleserye also marks the comeback of the "Bida-Kontrabida" tandem of Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes.

Habang May Buhay boasts of a stellar cast which includes Derek Ramsay, Will Devaughn, Gladys Reyes, Rio Locsin, Joem Bascon, Angel Aquino, William Martinez, Gina Alajar, Tetchie Agbayani, John Arcilla, Michael de Mesa, Melanie Marquez, Al Tantay, Candy Pangilinan, Mickey Ferriols, Bangs Garcia, Brent Javier, Marc Abaya, Maxene Eigenmann, Ina Feleo, Ruben Gonzaga, Dominique Roque, Jessy Mendiola, Macy Garcia, Giovannie Pico, and Makisig Morales.

Directed by Wenn Deramas, Jerry Sineneng, Andoy Ranay, and Mark Meily, Habang May Buhay is set to air finally as part of ABS-CBN’s first quarter opening salvo in 2010.

Habang May Buhay - Trailer:

It's Family Time, Ya'll!

Its Family Day Tomorrow Ya’ll . . .

Well B~wood doesn’t have a large group of friends, or a close knit family but, whoever, your, crew, peeps, clique, dawgs, familia, posse, hommies, *itches, or homeslice is, I hope you guys make it special.

Thanksgiving 09’ - Man, I can't believe I'm still here.

DL Style

I know this is a touchy subject, but I'm just curious.

The Down Low or DL notion has always bothered me. Ever since J.L. King blasted its existence on Oprah, it has become one of our biggest burdens to bear.

But sometimes...I feel that the 'Down Low' notion is welcomed or romanticized in our community. There are books, shows and sometimes parties encouraging the 'hotness' of DL men. I understand the allure of the issue, but I don't think we should be placing DL men as viable options for a mate.

Maybe I'm off here, but I have to ask...Do we romanticize the 'Down Low'?

I would love to hear y'all thoughts.

Was His Performance Too Much?

Adam Lambert made a statement on Sunday at the American Music Awards that would be unforgettable. Madonna and Britney Spears kissed and Diana Ross jiggled Lil Kim's breast then Justin Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson's breast at the 2004 Super Bowl. Since MTV doesn't show any of Janet's video's and Justin throwing her under the bus and FCC was going to fined her. I wonder if ABC is going to do anything to Adam Lambert after his performance on the AMA's.

Another Group Leaves Bad Boy

Diddy's stream of band fallouts is continuing as Day 26 formally announces that they've left his Bad Boy record label. While Diddy embarks on new territory with his recent signing to Interscope, his brain child of Quanell, Willie, Brian and Mike will do the same. The group has moved from Diddy's emblem to Atlantic Records. By doing so, hopefully they'll be able to salvage their career before their demise a la Danity Kane.

While their days with Bad Boy were numbered from the start, Willie is adamant that there's no bad blood between the group and the powers that be. He told TheBoombox,

“Bad Boy is always our family, but we're with Atlantic right now…we really want to get people focused on the artistry, on the music. I think a lot of people lost it with the entertainment of the show. So now, we really want to show people what we're all about, that we do our thing whether it's on stage, in the studio, writing and producing -- we do it all.”

The group isn't looking to put an album out until sometime next year, but in the meantime, ladies can invest in their women's shoe line. Released in September, Eight2Six shoes coincided with the groups single, “Your Heels.” The line's first product was the “Swagga Heel” featured in three different colors and priced at $99.99.

Am I the only one that's never heard of these shoes?!

No? Didn't think so….

It's the Diddy curse I'm telling you! I DO NOT want to work for Diddy!

Keyshia Cole Knocked Up?

Keyshia Cole was spotted in Cleveland with her boyfriend Cleveland Cavalier Daniel “Boobie” Gibson for a charity event. She was spotted rocking a baby bump and according to sources, she was unmistakably about 7 months pregnant. Keyshia denied pregnancy rumors back in September.