Chelsea Clinton Gets Married

New York Post

Theyre hitched!

Chelsea Clinton and her longtime boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky said their "I dos" tonight at a lavish ceremony on a 500-acre estate overlooking the Hudson River.

The couple got married in front of a close-knit group of friends and family as the sun set at the historic Astor Courts building in Rhinebeck, New York.

The brides proud parents Bill and Hillary Clinton confirmed their daughters newly-married status in an emotional statement released around 7: 20 p.m.

PHOTOS: THE CEREMONY

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PHOTOS: RHINEBECK PREPS FOR CHELSEA'S WEDDING
"Today, we watched with great pride and overwhelming emotion as Chelsea and Marc wed in a beautiful ceremony at Astor Courts, surrounded by family and their close friends," the Clintons said.

"We could not have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the beginning of their life together, and we are so happy to welcome Marc into our family."

The couple had a rabbi and a reverend perform their interfaith ceremony. Chelsea was raised Methodist, and Marc is Jewish.

Details of the wedding were highly guarded in the weeks leading up to the marriage, with vendors told to sign confidentiality agreements and guests being sworn to secrecy.

More than 400 guests were at the historic estate, and some of the celebrities spotted in Rhinebeck for the event included actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, fashion designer Vera Wang and Madeleine Albright, who was secretary of state during Bill Clintons second term as president.

The wedding capped off a star-studded frenzy in sleepy Rhinebeck, N.Y.

"I’ve known her since she was a baby, so this is a big moment," Steenburgen, a pal of former President Bill Clinton since his days as Arkansas governor, said earlier this afternoon.

She is a lovely girl."

Hubby Danson of "Cheers" fame blurted out, "I’m certainly excited!"

Earlier today, Rep. Anthony Weiner of Queens – who is married to one of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s closest aides – was spotted lunching with Steve Bing, movie producer and longtime Clinton friend.

"I’m very happy for them. I hope they have a wonderful time," said Weiner, as the two men downed beers and fried food at an outdoor table.
Roads and airspace around Rhinebeck were closed today as security officials prepared to handle throngs of well-wishers lining the streets, hoping for a glimpse of the blushing bride.

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Iya Villania Performs for Princess Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah of Brunei

Iya Villania flew to Brunei to sing for the birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah, daughter of Brunei Sultany Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, at the Istana Sports Club.

With mostly family members, the intimate barbecue dinner party was also attended by the Crown Prince HRH Al-Muhtadee Billah (successor to the Sultan) and his wife HRH Princess Sarah. Also present were the husband of Princess Rashidah, HRH Yang Amat Mulia and the sultan’s other younger son, HRH Prince Malik.

"I am so overwhelmed with this experience. This is the first time I’ve come face to face with real prince and princesses. They treated us so well. I had so much fun and they are genuinely nice people. I will never ever forget this weekend I had with the royal family for the rest of my life." says Iya.

Iya’s rendition of Love Song, Bad Romance, Love Story, Money Honey, Smile and Last Dance was warmly received. The evening’s program also had group numbers by the children of the royal families. Other invited celebrities were two popular film actors from Indonesia — Joshua and Dimas, who sang famous Bahasa songs.

Iya also enjoyed a short tour around the city with members and friends of the royal family at the Empire Hotel, the famous Water Village and some of the malls and mosques.

Another Barbadian Beauty. . . .

Ms. Shontelle Layne originally from Saint James, Barbados, seems to have a hit on her hands . . . “Impossible”.

Now this Singer, Songwriter, is actually not new to the scene. Her first debut album “Shontelligence” was released in November 2008, however, that album didn’t quite catch B’wood’s attention. But her sophomore album, “No Gravity” which is scheduled to be released on August 24, 2010 might just do the trick.

Hopefully, if she has three or more singles like “Impossible” on this new album she may be the new princess of Barbados.

Ms. Shontelle just needs to break into the U.S. Market because in the UK (United Kingdom) she’s doing A-Okay.

“Shontelle was Beyoncé’s opening act for her I AM… Tour from May to June 2009 during the UK leg”... so yeah, she's on the right track.

So Rihanna introduce your fellow Barbadian and friend to the U.S. and make her a world renown star.

Their always enough room for a Barbados beauty!

Omar Minaya is Worst GM in Baseball

I got something for you Omar, right here!

You suck!

You’re a bum!

You’re the genius who gave Luis Castillo a 4 year deal. You’re the idiot who signed Ollie Perez when nobody else wanted him.

You’re the guy who put the 2007 Mets together who choked a 1st place lead away in September. You kept the same together in 2008 and they choked again.

Again no changes in 2009 and the team this time physically fell apart.

Now, in 2010 you sit with your thumb up your ass and do nothing to improve the team.

You’re a bum!

You suck, Omar!


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A Mets Fan’s futile Plea to Fred Wilpon: Sell the New York Mets and Get Lost!

As the trade deadline passed at 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, the New York Mets did nothing to improve the team.

So what else is new?

Rumors are that Fred Wilpom, owner of the Mets has been financially devastated by swindler and con man Barnie Madoff who is currently serving a 150 year prison term.

And to add to that miserable news, former Wilpon employees filed a lawsuit against the Mets owner for lost retirement funds that has left them with no nest egg for their retirement years.

Let me speak for all Mets fans by saying we don’t care about Fred Wilpon’s financial problems.

For far too long before the Madoff thing ever happened, Mets fans has suffered the pain of having an owner who has always operated the Mets as if he were living in Kansas City instead of New York.

We have to suffer the indignity and the taunts by Yankee fans year after year for having a team that is just good enough to be mediocre.

We are tired of this and are tired of the Wilpon regime!

Fred, I have a solution for you.

If you no longer have the financial wherewithal to compete in New York as a big market team, then sell the Mets to some other wealthy New Yorker who does.

You’ve owned the Mets for nearly 30 years and have only 1 championship to show for it. That may be better than what the Chicago Cubs have done, but it’s not good enough for Mets fans anymore.

Sell the team, repay the money you lost for your employees, and free Mets fans from the purgatory you have us all in.

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Immigration Law Protesters Interrupt Mets Game

How dare these two idiots run out in the field in my house! Bad enough I have to suffer through the Mets falling apart as usual.

Hey, maybe Jeff Wilpon could sell the Mets to Carlos Silva, the country’s richest man who is from Mexico. It isn’t like he’ll have a hard time getting across the border.

CBS News

Two men carrying Mexican flags in protest of Arizona's immigration law ran into the outfield during the seventh inning of the New York Mets' game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Citi Field.

The men were apprehended by security fairly quickly without much incident.

Prior to the game, about 40 people across the street from the ballpark chanted "Oppose racism!" and "Boycott Arizona!"

Others stationed closer to the subway exit handed out leaflets that requested Major League Baseball move next year's All-Star game out of Phoenix.

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Jake Cuenca and DJ's Andi 9 and Jessica Covers MEG August 2010 Issue

MEG Magazine, the Fashion and lifestyle magazine for the young Filipinas, released their August 2010 issue with Jake Cuenca and DJ's Andi 9 and Jessica on the cover. The tagline for their latest issue is "Chart-Toppers".

Other exciting topics discussed in this latest issue of MEG are "How to be the next big thing in music," "Talk Points: A hard look at teen beating," "310+ must-have add-ons," "Country Dressing," "Pop + Fashion" and many more inside.

MEG Magazine August 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

"Yogi Bear" Movie Poster and Trailer

Warner Bros. has released the movie poster and trailer for their newest animated film"Yogi Bear" in 3D live-action, CG-animated hybrid.

Plot:

Jellystone Park has been losing business, so greedy Mayor Brown decides to shut it down and sell the land. That means families will no longer be able to experience the natural beauty of the outdoors — and, even worse, Yogi and Boo Boo will be tossed out of the only home they’ve ever known. Faced with his biggest challenge ever, Yogi must prove that he really is “smarter than the average bear” as he and Boo Boo join forces with their old nemesis Ranger Smith to find a way to save Jellystone Park from closing forever.

Yogi Bear - Trailer:

Dan Aykroyd and Justin Timberlake lend their voice for Yogi and Boo Boo respectively. Anna Faris, Tom Cavanagh, T.J. Miller and Andrew Daly are also among the cast ensemble to play live-action characters.

Sarah Geronimo, Sam Milby and Coco Martin Star in "Idol"

Aside from singing, the Kapamilya network is cooking a new primetime program for Sarah Geronimo that could showcase what she can also do good - acting.

After starring in two musical-drama series, "Bituing Walang Ningning" and "Pangarap Na Bituin", Sarah once again in another musical teleserye ala-Glee titled "Idol".

But unlike the first two series which are a remake of Sharon Cuneta's previous movies, Idol is an original project especially written for the Popstar Princess.

Acting as her love interests are Sam Milby and Coco Martin. Also part of the cast are Matteo Guidicelli, Sam Concepcion, K Brosas, Jon Avila and PGT grand champion Jovit Baldivino.

Idol is set to premiere on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida by September 2010.

Angelina Jolie New Scandal: The Photos That Will Tear Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Apart

Star Magazine has revealed a shocking old pictures of Angelina Jolie which were allegedly sold to Star by Jolie's former drug buddy.

With the nude Angelina on the cover, Star bravely predicts that these scandal will surely shake the blissful relationship of the most influential couple in the world - Brangelina. Star even featured other 8 scandalous pictures of Angelina that can be found in the mag.

Angelina and Brad Pitt are yet to react on the said scandal pictures.

Photo credit: Star Magazine

Eugene Domingo Stars as "Jejemom"

Eugene Domingo is one of the most bankable comediennes today, juggling her time among her numerous showbiz commitments for both television and film.

Despite the lack of an exclusive contract with GMA-7, Eugene is most visible on the Kapuso Station where she has three programs at present: Wachamakulit, Comedy Bar, and the upcoming weekly comedy series Jejemom.

In Jejemom, the box office comedienne plays Gigi, a single mother who works as a Barangay Secretary. A text-addict dressed up in multicolored outfits, Gigi manages to keep their household running while fulfilling her civic duties at the same time. Her life will turn upside down after she gets involved in a kidnapping incident and becomes the star witness of the case.

Under the direction of Dominic Zapata, the program features the modern Filipino family and uses the "Jejemon" culture as backdrop. It also stars Wendell Ramos, Ricky Davao, Gelli de Belen, Jennica Garcia, Buboy Villar, Chariz Solomon, Carl Guevarra and Bayani Agbayani.

Jejemom will premiere this August on GMA-7.

Rift in Democrat Party Over Charlie Rangel: Obama Wants Him Out But Hill Dems Eyes Only a Wrist Slap

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Although you won’t find this reading in the Obama suck up media, I don’t see how anybody can interpret the president’s comments yesterday concerning the situation New York Rep Charlie Rangel is in facing an ethics trial as anything other than, “Resign now and go far away from here!”

Obama’s approval ratings continue to plummet thanks to his job-killing, big government policies and the last thing he needs is for Charlie Rangel to be given only a slap on the wrist despite the mountain of evidence pointing to his sleazy corruption.

Has Obama lost that much juice within the Democrat Party that his call for Rangel’s resignation as subtle as it was, falls totally on deaf ears?

Personally, I hope Rangel fights tooth and nail because it will be better than watching Snooki falling down drunk on Jersey Shore.

But, this is defiantly a rift in the Democrat Party that “state controlled” media doesn’t want to report it as such.

New York Post

If Rep. Charles Rangel was looking for support from President Obama, he'd better not get his hopes up.

Obama last night called the ethics charges against Rangel "very troubling" and sharply noted that the embattled Harlem Democrat is "at the end of his career."

"I think Charlie Rangel served a very long time and served his constituents very well. But these allegations are very troubling," Obama said on the "CBS Evening News" in his first comments on the Rangel scandal.

"He's somebody who's at the end of his career. Eighty years old. I'm sure that what he wants is to be able to end his career with dignity. And my hope is that it happens."

Earlier, it was revealed that the House ethics panel has recommended only a slap on the wrist for Rangel -- a formal reprimand.
Government watchdog groups and other critics ripped the proposed punishment -- the weakest in the House's arsenal -- as outrageously lenient given the severity of the allegations.

"The substantial number of violations against Congressman Rangel make a reprimand totally inappropriate. It's ridiculous," said Melanie Sloan, director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.

The charges include failing to pay taxes on the villa he owned in the Dominican Republic; not reporting huge amounts of assets and income on his financial disclosure statements; improperly soliciting funds from entities with business before his committee to finance a "Charles Rangel Center" at CCNY; and receiving a rent-stabilized apartment that he improperly used as a campaign office.

The House ethics committee report showed that Rangel failed to report as much as $1.7 million in personal assets over the past 12 years.

That's much higher than previous estimates of less than $1 million based on the congressman's financial disclosure forms for 2002 to 2007.

Meanwhile, nervous Democratic Congress members are beginning to abandon Rangel's shaky ship.

Two -- John Yarmouth (Ky.) and Zack Space (Ohio) -- yesterday called on Rangel to resign.

But the head of the investigatory panel that conducted the two-year probe of Rangel revealed that they want to let him off with only a reprimand.

"The recommendation that we have is a reprimand," Rep. Gene Green (D-Texas) told reporters.

A reprimand would have to be approved by the full House ethics committee and then the House itself.

The light admonishment falls short of censure or expulsion from Congress and doesn't even require an apology.
Full story

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Priscilla Meirelles Covers FHM Philippines August 2010 Issue

Priscilla Meirelles, Miss Earth 2004 and soon-to-be Mrs. John Estrada, graces FHM Philippines August 2010 magazine cover.

Aside from the "Goodness Gracious" Priscilla, FHM Philippines latest issue also features "The Nest Top Male Models," "Internet Invasion," and their 3D features of FHM's Sexiest' Angel Locsin, Christine Reyes, Katrina Halili, Angelica Panganiban, Iwa Moto, Bangs Garcia, Jackie Rice among others.

FHM Philippines August 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Video to Watch: "Pilipinas Win Na Win" Pilot Episode - July 31, 2010

Nag-start na 2-hours ago ang pinakabagong Kapamilya noontime show, "Pilipinas Win na Win".

For the first time on Philippine TV, nagsama sa isang noontime show ang dalawa sa biggest and brightest stars ng Philippine showbiz na sina Queen of All Media Kris Aquino at ang "Pambansang Utol" Robin Padilla. Kasama nila ang tatlong "Paborito sa Pananghalian" na sina Mariel Rodriguez, Valerie Concepcion at Pokwang.

OPENING NUMBER

Sa opening number, pinatugtog ang "I Gotta Feeling" ng Black Eyed Peas at sinabi ni Robin sa mga manonood na "It's nice to be back!" Nagpakitang-gilas din ang action star sa pamamagitan ng pagtalon mula sa railing at mag-front roll. Nagkaroon naman ng fireworks sa stage bago lumabas si Kris at nagsabi sa audience: "Kung sabi ni Robin na he's back, I'm here to stay!"



STAR-STUDDED PILOT EPISODE

Aside sa exciting line-up of new games, marami ring big star ng Kapamilya network and dumalaw, nag-perform, at nagbigay ng kanilang wishes para sa show.

Una sa listahan si Piolo Pascual na dumaan lang para batiin ng host at staff ng show.

Join naman si Jericho Rosales, Christian Bautista and Bianca Manalo sa bago nilang game na "Yaman ng Bayan" kung saan sila Karylle at Duncan Ramos naman ang naging singer para sa segment.

Kabilang naman sa mga nag-perform ay sina: Cristine Reyes to promote her upcoming teleserye "PHR Kristine", Concert King Martin Nieverra sings with Christian Bautista, Charlene Gonzales dances with King of Talk Boy Abunda na isa sa sorpresa ng show kay Kris na kilalang close friend ng Presidential sister.

Kasama rin sa nag-perform ay sina KC Concepcion, Juris, Xyriel "Momay" Manabat, Zaijian "Santino" Jaranilla, Ejay Falcon at ang daughter ni Robin na si Queenie Padilla na very proud sa kanyang daddy na hinde lang daw action star, singer kundi host na din.

Sa umpisa pa lang ng show ay nabanggit na ni Kris na gusto nyang i-play ng DJ ang favorite song nya this days. At di pa nga natatapos ang show, napilit na nyang ipakanta ang "It Must Have Been Love" kay KC. Di naman nagpatalo si Mariel, pinakanta din nya kay Juris ang song nya na "Kapag Ako ay Nagmahal" na patungkol kay Robin.

AUDIENCE

Kabilang sa mga nanood ng pilot episode ng Pilipinas Win na Win sa studio ay ang anak ni Kris na sina Josh at Baby James, business unit heads Lauren Dyogi, Deo Endrinal, Corporate Communications head Bong Osorio at ang members of the press.

STUDIO SET, GAMES, STAFF

Nang tanungin ang business unit head ng show na si Jay Montelibano kung ano ang mga bago sa Pilipinas Win na Win, sinabi nitong tiyak na maraming masisiyahan sa mga mapapanood nila. "The set will stay. Yung staff naman saka yung mga dancers, they will stay. Pati si 'Congratulations' [April Gustilo], she'll stay. It's the game segments that will see really total change. Naka-tailor fit talaga yung segments for Kris and Robin at kino-complement pa rin naman nina Mariel, Valerie at Pokwang."

Dagdag ni Jay, magiging kaabang-abang ang bagong kombinasyon ng mga hosts. "We know, of course, Kris as being the Media Queen, and bihasa na siya sa pagho-host ng mga ganyang palaro. Robin has the charisma. It would actually be an interesting combination. Iisa kasi yung adhikain nila, yung mapasaya yung tao. So both have the heart. Both have the passion. It's very, very interesting to see the mix."

Ngunit higit pa sa mga hosts, inihayag ni Jay na ang bagong hatid na palaro at papremyo ang mas lalong magbibigay-saya sa mas maraming Pilipino. "Focused ang Pilipinas Win na Win sa indibidwal, barangay, pamilya at sa lahat ng Pinoy sa buong mundo. Mamimigay pa rin siyempre ng milyong papremyo. Pero ngayon, mas maraming mananalo. Kasi kung dati, yung games ay one-is-to-one. Ngayon, mas pampamilya at mas pangmaramihan. It's interactive with the barangay at may palaro para sa pamilya," ani Jay.

Mapapanood ang Pilipinas Win na Win, mula Lunes hanggang Sabado, 12nn, sa ABS-CBN.

Kim Atienza Lives the Reptile Life in "Matanglawin"

Can Kim Atienza live like a lizard, a crocodile and a snake? Join the Trivia King as he imitates the moves and behavior of a real reptile this Sunday, August 1, in "Matanglawin".

Witness how Kim Atienza performs crocodile stunts such as gallop, highwalk and deathrolls and how he attempts to catch and eat a cricket using his tongue.

Also, learn about the Mexican Kingsnake that can live despite heavy sandstorm in the desert and the molting stage of a snake wherein it changes skin without even hurting.

All these and more in the exciting episode of "Matanglawin" this Sunday (August 1) 9:30 in the morning on ABS-CBN.

Momay's Life on Earth, Numbered!

Bilang na ang mga nalalabing sandali ni Momay (Xyriel Manabat) sa daigig. At ngayong, tanging ang "Bulaklak ng Buhay" na lamang ang makapagsasabi ng itatagal niya sa mundo, magagawa pa nga kaya niyang baguhin ang buhay ni Justin (Ejay Falcon) bago pa maubos ang kanyang oras?

Sa pagbabalik ni Lorna Tolenito sa nasabing primetime serye, marami ang naluha sa eksena nila ni Xyriel kung saan nayakap ni Momay ang kanyang matagal nang hinahanap na ina habang lumuluha ng todo todo. Sa kabilang dako, mapupuno ng mga makipigil-hiningang eksena at kagulat-gulat na pangyayari ang mga susunod na tagpo ng 'Momay' habang patuloy niyang isinasakatuparan ang kanyang misyon bago malanta ang Bulaklak ng Buhay. Sa nalalabing buhay ni Momay sa daigdig, hindi pa rin siya natitinag sa paghahanap ng makakasama ng kanyang kapatid sa mundo bago siya tuluyang maglaho.

Samantala, patuloy pa rin si Momay sa paghahanap sa kanyang inang si Shirley (Lorna Tolentino). Maiisahan kaya muli Hillary (Glydel Mercado) ang magkapatid na si Momay at Justin? Mahahanap pa nga kaya niya ang kanyang ina bago niya tuluyang lisanin ang daigdig?

Tunghayan kung paano niya mapaglalabanan ang patuloy na pagkaubos ng kanyang nalalabing oras at ang kanyang pakikipagsapalaran sa mga pagsubok na dumadating sa knanyang buhay. Abangan ang iba pang tagpo ng Momay pagkatapos ng TV Patrol sa ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

Kantar Media/TNS National Household TV Ratings (July 26 - 29): "Noah, Agua Bendita and Midnight Phatom Lead the Nationwide Rating"

Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA-7 programs on the overnight survey of Kantar Media (formerly TNS) among National households on July 26 - 29, 2010:

July 26, Monday

Daytime:
1. Boses ng Bayan: Ang Unang SONA Ni Pangulong Aquino (ABS-CBN) - 18.7%
2. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 18.3%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 16.7%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 16%
5. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 15.7%
6. SONA 2010 (GMA-7) - 15.6%
7. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 14.9%
8. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) / Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 14.1%
9. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 12.8%
10. Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) - 9.4%

Primetime:
1. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 36%
2. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 34.3%
3. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 33.6%
4. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 25.5%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 25.4%
6. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 24.7%
7. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 23.6%
8. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 23.3%
9. Diva (GMA-7) - 17.4%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%

July 27, Tuesday

Daytime:
1. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 16%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 14.3%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 13.4%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 13.2%
5. Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 12.6%
6. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 12.4%
7. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 11.7%
8. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 11.4%
9. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 11.3%
10. Panahon Ko 'To! (ABS-CBN) - 10.6%

Primetime:
1. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 37.8%
2. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 36.6%
3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 33.5%
4. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 26.3%
5. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 24.4%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24%
7. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 23%
8. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 22.4%
9. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 18%
10. Diva (GMA-7) - 17.3%

July 28, Wednesday

Daytime:
1. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 14.6%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 14.2%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 13.8%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 13.2%
5. Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 12.7%
6. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 12.6%
7. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 12.4%
8. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 12.1%
9. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 12%
10. Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 11.8%

Primetime:
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 37.2%
2. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 36.4%
3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 32.5%
4. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 25.5%
5. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 24%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 23%
7. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 20.4%
8. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 20.1%
9. Diva (GMA-7) - 17.5%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%

July 29, Thursday

Daytime:
1. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 17.6%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 14.5%
3. Showtime (ABS-CBN) / Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%
4. Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 13.5%
5. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 13%
6. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 12.8%
7. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 12.6%
8. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) / Panahon Ko 'To! (ABS-CBN) - 12.1%
9. Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 11%
10. Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) - 10.7%

Primetime:
1. Noah (ABS-CBN) / Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 37.6%
2. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 33.4%
3. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 28.3%
4. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 24.8%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 23.1%
6. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 21.5%
7. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 20.8%
8. Diva (GMA-7) - 18.3%
9. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 17.7%
10. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 15.2%

Source: Kantar Media (TNS)

Drama Queen Anthony Weiner (D NY) Throws a Hissy Fit on the House Floor

And the winner for the Best performance by a male actor in a leading role goes to….Anthony Weiner my homebody from Brooklyn.

The House voted down a bill to help 911 First Responders.

But, the Democrats who can’t run on Barack Obama’s agenda because the president (community organizer-in-chief) has an approval rating in the low 40s and falling fast, desperately needed something to take to back home to the voters for the summer recess.

So the Democrats fabricated a set-up for the voting of the 911 bill by requiring a 2/3 majority vote for passage instead of a simple majority of 50% plus one.

Thus, the deceitful Democrats knew all along that they wouldn’t get the 2/3 they needed, by design, to pin the blame on the Republicans.

This is what’s known in New York as a Charlie Rangel special screw.

Ladies and Gentlemen, here is Weiner Theater



Did you see the spit flying off his face?

Outstanding, Anthony, Bravo!!!

Today, Weiner and Pete King both appeared on Fox, and Weiner continues to make Charles Rangel proud by lying his ass off concerning the bogus vote.


It’s Friday, and the Democrats needed a bone thrown their way.

Croos ref Memorandum Memeorandum

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Jennifer Lopez Signs Deal to Judge on American Idol

I’ve stopped watching A.I. for a couple of years. But, if they snatched up Jennifer Lopez, I may have to find my way back for a looksee.

The National Enquirer is reporting that with Ellen DeGeneres' abrupt departure from the show, sources say JENNIFER LOPEZ is close to inking a deal to be a judge on the declining star making show.

The superstar was close to signing, a source divulged after DeGeneres announced her sudden departure.yesterday."

A couple months ago, I let Fox and the `American Idol' producers know that this didn't feel like the right fit for me,"

DeGeneres said in a statement. She was brought on to replace Paula Abdul as judge.But with creator Simon Cowell now gone as well, there's a quest to replace him as well.Reports of folks like Elton John or Jessica Simpson have been fueling the media guessing game.

J.Lo first made her mark in show biz as one of the original Fly Girl on In Living Color on Fox before becoming a back up dancer for Janet Jackson. She launched her first hit album in 1999. With audition episodes looming in September, the pressure is on for Fox to sign new judges ASAP. Full story




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Drunk as a Skunk Jersey Shore’ Star (Snooki) Busted for Disorderly Conduct

The no talent little guidette got pinched for acting the fool. Isn’t that basically how she earns her money in the first place?



Nothing like a little “cuff time” to gain some more street cred and pump up more interest in the show.







New York Post



“Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi was reportedly taken into police custody earlier today for disorderly conduct.



The pint-sized guidette was nabbed by police in Seaside Heights, NJ, at about 3:45 p.m., but the details of her arrest remain unclear, according to TMZ.com.



The celebrity gossip site also reported that Snooki was partying on the beach with a beer bong, but she was only filling it with Coca-Cola. She was also reportedly seen taking body shots at a local bar earlier in the day.



MyFoxPhilly.com reports she appeared to be intoxicated as she was taken away by police.



“She didn’t hurt anyone or get in a fight,” a source told People magazine's website. “She just needs to be in a drunk tank for two hours.”



A rep for the show declined to comment.

This isn’t the first time a member of the cast has been arrested while filming the hit reality TV show.









In season one last year, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was taken into custody after punching a heckler in the street.



Snooki’s arrest comes one day after the season premiere of “Jersey Shore,” which became the most-watched cable television show of 2010, bringing in 5.3 million viewers



UPDATE:



America's beloved pint-sized troublemaker Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, the breakout star of MTV's hit reality show "Jersey Shore," was arrested for disorderly conduct in her Seaside Heights roaming grounds yesterday while she was staggering around drunk, sources told The Post.



An intoxicated Snooki spent the day boozing on the New Jersey beach with cast members when her antics attracted the attention of cops.



Cameras were rolling for Season 3 of the insanely popular show -- which embraces "Guido" culture, hedonism and rock-hard abs -- for Snooki's embarrassing arrest at 3:30 p.m.



PHOTOS: NICOLE "SNOOKI" POLIZZI

VIDEO: SNOOKI ARRESTED AT THE JERSEY SHORE



"She was drunk in public and had an argument with the officers," a source close to the cast told The Post. "This is 100 percent real, and not a set-up for the show."



She was so drunk "she couldn't stand up," E! Online reported.



The "guidette" was dressed in a tight pink leopard print tank top with the word "Slut" and an even tighter miniskirt that revealed the bottom of her buttocks.



One witness said: "She was on her knees and kept falling on the beach. People were laughing and taking pictures of her before the cops arrested her."

MTV spokeswoman Emily Yeomans declined to comment.



"When our police went to deal with the situation -- not Mike 'The Situation' -- they found the need to arrest her," Seaside Heights Borough Administrator John Camera told The Star-Ledger of Newark.



Camera said the 4-foot-9 Snooki had been "bothering" people not involved with the show.

Seaside Heights police said poof-sporting Polizzi was charged with disorderly conduct and was "under the influence."



"When she got in [the station house] she got a little better, but her behavior wasn't good," a source said.



She was issued a summons and was released.



Last night Snooki dined with housemates Jenny "JWOWW" Farley, and Dina at a swanky Italian restaurant. Afterwards, the trio strolled back to their house flanked by police.



Earlier, paparazzi snapped pictures of Snooki, 22, sitting on a bench and pouring liquid into a beer bong.

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NAACP Big Booty Friday

Last week’s NAACP Bikini Friday was a smash hit.

So, once again to honor the organization that is a rubber stamp for the Democrat Party and is always on the lookout to find racists in every dark corner of the country, especially come election time, these lovely booties are for you!











UPDATE 12-26-10



WARNING STRONG LANGUAGE






Next week back to regular Bikini Friday

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Sandra Rose Dun' Spilled The T . . . GO GET UR MASON JAR!

Courtesy of SandraRose.Com . . . (G'rl I just didn't see this one coming!)

Mr. Khaliloeron Kain aka Khalil Kain is part of the family ya’ll.

Umm, Hmm . . .

At 45 years young brotha is so handsome and I fell in love with him back in the day as Raheem in the movie “Juice” … But I want to beat his ass evertime I watch my favorite movie “Love Jones” … You know you did Nina Mosley (Nia Long) wrong in that movie!

But, now … Bey-Bey … you playin' for the same team adds a lil’ kick to my Hawaiian Punch!

Well according to SandraRose.com Mr. "OOH SO FINE, BLOW YO MIND" Merwin Mondesir put Mr. Khalil Kain business all out on front street.

YEP, SHO NUFF' DID

I was just sitting on my stoop, suckin’ my Sunflower seeds minding my business...

THEN SHAZAMMM!!!!!

Merwin started Throwin' BOWS!

Read what Merwin put on his Facebook:

Merwin Mondesir: Saw this human garbage on a milk carton the other day…

…there’s only one reason a good looking, decent actor like him would get left behind after “juice” while so many others suceeded, do the math.

…truly a lost soul… and i’m not one to call out ppl but he deserves no civility from me. One of the worst human beings i ever met… Now I can put it to rest!

…How’s buying drinks under my room # and forging my name at the hotel we were staying at while filming for three months simply because we had a falling out over an incident he started. That’s just for starters.

…you know he’s Maino’s brother right… the rapper that went to jail for ten years for armed kidnapping and extortion. Must run in the family.

He had the nerve to tell me that the only reason Omar Epps has gotten all that work is because he’s a prototypical black man… hating much buddy!? and also that he was pac’s bitch on juice.

…so let’s see how he feels when someone does that to him. he broke the cardinal rule… After cock blocking, speaking ill about another in the biz that’s doing there thing is a no no, what happens on set stays on set. that’s the paparazzi job. being seeing that he is no longer an actor or atleast a working one… well her you go…

…he played himself playing someone named darnell… every role he does he is exactly himself just as a different character. what range!!! lolol. There’s more to acting than just being able to deliver lines naturally as you would in real life. don’t believe me, watch all his roles. If he played a UN diplomat he would still speak ghetto!

…And i’m leaving out all the real asshole stuff he did out of respect for the craft.

…one last tidbit, with the exception of Renassance man, his only two other big films were Bones and Juice, both directed by Ernest Dickerson. you figure it out, can we say freebee!

…Ernest is such a sweetheart.



You remember Mervin Mondesir as bartender on Noah's Arc:



Rapper Maino's brother... REALLY ... Well dayumm now that you mention it . . . Yep I see the resemblance.



Side Bar - Needless to say I think their relationship is a wrap!

LAWRENCE FISHBURNE'S LIL PRINCESS IS BUSS DAT, BUSS DAT WIDE OPEN!

Courtesy of Howard University's Own (Carlton Jordan.com)

Oh nooooooo... Lawrence Fishburne’s 19-year old daughter, Montana has decided to pursue a career in acting, just like her father ... Unfortuantely, for Larry it means seeing her “act” like a porn star.


Porn!!! Yep daddy’s lil girl has enrolled to the Kim Kardashian academy for fame, by insisting to pop that thing for Vivid entertainment in her very own sex tape and her co-star none other then MR. BRIAN PUMPER (BUMP-HER...whichever u prefer) himself. She says, “I’ve watched how successful Kim Kardashian became and I think a lot of it was due to the release of her sex tape.”

Wow! Larry must be oh so proud! On the bright side ... she won’t have to learn any pesky lines ... Wait ... do groans count?

Side Bar ~ Damn her...I just like lookin' at Brian Thick Sexy A**!

COLOR ME BADD MUG SHOT

I wanna beat you up!

It's Badd news for Nineties R&B singer Bryan Abrams.
The lead singer of Color Me Badd, famed for their hit "I Wanna Sex You Up", was arrested after he allegedly had a fight with his wife.

The singer got into an argument with his wife in Hawaii and threw her across their hotel room in Waikiki, according to police.



He had just performed with the group in Honolulu over the weekend.
Abrams was arrested on suspicion of harassment and released, according to TMZ.
This is the latest bout of legal troubles for the singer.

THIS IS WHY AUNT VIV LEFT FRESH PRINCE

"If you wanted me to kiss your ass then you should have put it in my contract”

Janet Hubert who rose to fame as Will Smith’s first “Aunt Viv” in his popular Fresh Prince of Bel Air series talks about her experience working on the show, and how they forgot to put that "ass kissing" clause in her contract.

“No, I will not come to your dressing room and dance! I’m not a groupie, I’m a grown mature 38 year old woman” she said of her working relationship with Will. She’s also planning on releasing a tell-all book titled “Perfection is not a sitcom Mom” in which she airs Will out as a diva."

AARON HALL ADDRESSES THE STATE OF R&B

AGB Mega Manila People's Ratings (July 26 - 29): "Noah and Agua Bendita Race to The Top Spot"

Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA-7 programs on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila Households on July 26 - 29, 2010:

July 26, Monday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 8.8%
2. SONA 2010 (GMA-7) - 8.5%
3. Boses ng Bayan: Ang Unang SONA ni Pangulong Aquino (ABS-CBN) - 5.9%
4. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 5.8%
5. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 5.6%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 5.3%
7. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%
8. Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 5%
9. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 4%
10. Danz Showdown (GMA-7) - 2.6%

Primetime:
1. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) / Noah (ABS-CBN) - 14.8%
2. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 14.5%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 14.4%
4. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 12.4%
5. Diva (GMA-7) - 12.3%
6. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 12.2%
7. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 10.5%
8. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 9.6%
9. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 7.9%
10. Langit Sa Piling Mo (GMA-7) - 5.6%

July 27, Tuesday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 8.9%
2. Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 6.9%
3. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 6.4%
4. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 5.7%
5. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 5.5%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 4.8%
7. Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) / Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 4.3%
8. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 4%
9. Wipeout (GMA-7) - 3.9%
10. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 3.6%

Primetime:
1. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 15.2%
2. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 14.9%
3. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 14.3%
4. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 13.8%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 13.6%
6. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 13.5%
7. Diva (GMA-7) - 12.1%
8. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
9. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 10.9%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 10.4%

July 28, Wednesday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 8.3%
2. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 6.5%
3. Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 5.9%
4. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 5.3%
5. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 5.2%
6. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%
7. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 5%
8. Impostor (ABS-CBN) - 4.9%
9. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 4.7%
10. Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 4.3%

Primetime:
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 14.4%
2. Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 13.4%
3. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%
4. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 12.9%
5. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 12.5%
6. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 12%
7. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 11.6%
8. Diva (GMA-7) - 11.5%
9. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 11%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 10.2%

July 29, Thursday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 7.9%
2. Basahang Ginto (GMA-7) - 7%
3. Trudis Liit (GMA-7) - 6.8%
4. Midnight Phantom (ABS-CBN) - 6.5%
5. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) - 5.5%
6. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%
7. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 4.9%
8. Ripley's Believe It Or Not (GMA-7) - 4.7%
9. Hole in the Wall (GMA-7) - 4.6%
10. Rosalka (ABS-CBN) - 4.2%

Primetime:
1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 14.7%
2. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / Pilyang Kerubin (GMA-7) - 14.3%
3. Endless Love (GMA-7) - 14%
4. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 13.3%
5. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%
6. Diva (GMA-7) - 12.1%
7. Magkaribal (ABS-CBN) - 11.5%
8. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 10.8%
9. Momay (ABS-CBN) - 10%
10. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 9.3%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

Ellen DeGeneres Quits as "American Idol" Judge

Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres announces a sudden exit as judge of "American Idol" after just one season on the judge's panel.

Ellen said in a statement that her job as judge "didn't feel like the right fit for me" and added that she told Fox and the producers of the show that she would like to leave.

"It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for," she said.

Fox, which broadcasts the top-rated TV singing contest, said it supported her decision.

"We love Ellen and understand and support her decision to bow out of Idol," said Peter Rice, chairman of entertainment, Fox Networks Group. "We were fortunate to receive the humor, energy and love for talent that she brought to the show."

Jennifer Lopez is rumored to replace Ellen De Generes as new American Idol judge.

Vice Ganda Says Goodbye To "Showtime"

...but only for a while!

Vice Ganda, the unevictable judge of ABS-CBN's hit morning talent show "Showtime" is taking an "indefinite leave" to rest, recharge and learn again.

"Oo magpapahinga muna ako. Hindi ko alam kung sino ang papalit. Nagpaalam na ako," Vice said.

He added"Ako mismo sa sarili ko gusto kong magpahinga. Hindi ako ganoon kagaling na entertainer, yong mga alam ko, ang mga pondo ko, nagamit ko na so ngayon kailangan kong mag-ipon ulit para may b, ago akong maipakita sa tao. Ayaw ko naman kasing pagsawaan nila ako,"

The actor-comedian also put an end to speculations that he will be moving to a rival network.

"Hindi, hindi ako lilipat ng ibang istasyon. Dito lang ako hanggat gusto nila ako dito sa ABS-CBN," he said.

Vice Ganda also extended his appreciation to all his supporters and viewers of Showtime.

"Sa mga sumusuporta sa akin, maraming salamat. Malungkot man eh mami-miss muna natin ang isa't isa. Mas magandang ma-miss niyo ako kaysa magsagawa kayo sa akin," he said.

A statement from ABS-CBN Corporate Communications said Vice Ganda will return to the show after taking a short break.

"Just like any other artist, Vice Ganda is taking a short leave of absence from Showtime. He will be back in the program after his leave," said Bong Osorio, head of ABS-CBN Corporate Communications.

"Sharon" Will Soon Goes Off-Air

After 6 years of airing, Sharon Cuneta's weekly musical talk show "Sharon" will soon bid goodbye to its loyal viewers.

The news came straight from Jose Javier Reyes, the show's creative head writer, on last night's episode of TV'5 Juicy where he temporarily replaced its main host Mo Twister.

According to Direk Joey, "Sharon will be reformatted to a new format na babagay na sa status ni Sharon ngayon as an artist. It will become now a reality show. Bagama’t si Sharon pa rin naman ang magiging host nito, tsugi naman ang buong creative team nito. As in bago lahat ng staff."

He added that the ending of "Sharon" will also mark as the end of his professional ties with the Kapamilya network after his 24 years of service with them.

Tokyo’s 'oldest man’ dead for 30 years

UK Telegraph

Sogen Kato was born July 22, 1899, which would have made him 111, Tokyo's oldest man

Police visited the home of Sogen Kato at the request of ward officials updating their list of centenarians ahead of Respect for the Elderly Day in September. Kato was born July 22, 1899, which would have made him 111.

Japanese welfare officials have tried to meet Kato since earlier this year, but his family members repeatedly chased them away, saying Kato was well but didn’t want to see anyone, said Tomoko Iwamatsu, an official at Tokyo’s downtown Adachi Ward, where Kato lived.

Officials grew suspicious and sought an investigation by police, who forced their way into the house Wednesday. Police said the mummified body believed to be Kato was lying in his bed, wearing underwear and pyjamas, covered with a blanket.

His granddaughter told investigators Kato holed up in his room about 30 years ago after declaring he wanted to be a living Buddha, police and Tokyo officials said. They believe Kato died soon after that.

Tokyo police were investigating possible crimes on suspicion Kato’s family received pension money of the man and his dead wife.
“His family must have known he has been dead all these years and acted as if nothing happened,” said Tokyo metropolitan welfare official Yutaka Muroi.

“It’s so eerie.”


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Diether Ocampo Covers the Second Anniversary Issue of GARAGE Magazine

Actor-Entrepreneur-Philanthropist Diether Ocampo is on the cover of GARAGE Magazine August-September 2010 issue where he emerged on top of the magazine's best dressed list.

Other features in the said issue include "100+ Best Runway Looks," "Cool Fall Styles," "Get a Model's Body Now!" "The Best Dressed Share Their Style Secrets" and more.

The second year anniversary issue also marks the maiden issue of GARAGE GIRL Magazine which comes for free when you buy Garage with Diether Ocampo on the cover.


Garage Magazine August-September 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.