Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Is Prince William marrying his nanny like good ole dad?



The National Enquirer reports that a new furor in the UK!



Prince William is following in his father's footsteps - by marrying a woman who's the mirror image of his childhood nanny!



The 28-year-old royal's fiance Kate Middleton bears an uncanny resemblance to his nanny, Tiggy Legge-Bourke, while his father Prince Charles' wife Camilla Parker Bowles looks strikingly similar to his nanny, Mabel



Anderson.William, who recently announced his engagement to Kate, has been close to Tiggy since she became his nanny in 1993 when the prince was 11. It was a time of turmoil for Wills as his beloved mother



Princess Diana had recently separated from his father. Tiggy's love helped him get through those difficult days.



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In the UK Higher tuition fees apply only to the English

Imagine if only Christian students in the United States were faced with higher tuition rates, but Muslims were exempt.



Sounds crazy?



Well a form of educational apartheid is going in the UK. Can the U.S. be far behind?



The UK Telegraph reports that English face a university education "apartheid" after Welsh students were told they would be exempt from a sharp rise in tuition fees.



The Welsh Assembly government announced that it would heavily subsidise the degree courses of about 90,000 students each year, even if they studied at universities in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland.



It means that Welsh students will pay about £3,200 a year to attend university, while the English will be charged up to £9,000 under Coalition reforms. English students taking courses at Welsh universities will still have to pay full fees.



The disclosure led to claims last night that English taxpayers would effectively be subsidising cheaper courses for Welsh undergraduates.



At present, the Welsh Assembly receives an annual grant of £15 billion from the Treasury to fund devolved services including health, education and housing. Spending per head was about £5,500 this year, compared with £4,800 in England.



The Welsh announcement coincided with growing conflict in the Coalition over higher education policy.



Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, said he would be prepared to abstain from the vote on raising tuition fees, despite being involved in drawing up the policy.



Thousands of students clashed with police in London in the third major protest against the fee rises, with children as young as 10 joining the marchers. Further demonstrations took place in Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester and Bristol.



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I can see it now. African American students will pay a third of tuition and the U.S. govt (the rest of us) will pick up the rest of the tab as a form of reparations.



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Eric Cantor believes in being a little bit pregnant: wants to keep some parts of ObmamCare



Attention!

The Pussies-R-Us Club will now take over the leadership of the House.

If you thought these leftover Republicans like Eric Camtor had the unabashed courage to stand up to the Obama agenda, this announcement today blows that thought out the water.

These feckless bastards haven’t even taken control of congress and they’re already caving in to keep parts of ObamaCare that quote “people like”.

So now we know what kind of leadership we having and I’ve been warning people since June that Eric Cantor, Mike Pence, and John Beohner are a bunch of punk-ass pussies that care more about pole testing than showing actual Reagan-like conservative leadership.

This is a very bad sign of things to come!

The Hill reports that House Republicans are looking to repeal the healthcare reform law and replace it with one of their own early next year without interrupting two popular parts the administration has already begun to implement.

They include a mandate that bars discrimination of pre-existing conditions and a stipulation that allows young people to remain on their parents' insurance plans until age 26.

Incoming Republican
Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) said Monday that they would do this by passing a GOP healthcare bill at the same time as repeal efforts are underway.

Speaking to more than 100 students at American University, Cantor said, "What you will see us do is to push for repeal of the healthcare bill, and at the same time, contemporaneously, submit our replacement bill, that has in it the provisions [barring discrimination due to pre-existing conditions and offering young people affordable care options]."
Cantor stressed that while he supports full repeal of the current law, Republicans share some of the same goals as Democrats, although they propose different ways of achieving them.

"We too don't want to accept any insurance company's denial of someone and coverage for that person because he or she may have pre-existing condition," Cantor said, addressing a young woman in the audience who noted that she had a pre-existing health condition.

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Johnny Depp strikes a fagot pose for Vanity Fair


I like Johnny Depp, I admire all his work going back to the days he appeared on 21 Jump Street.

He’s a fine actor that already has some Oscar quality performances under his belt. And I expect to see him win one some year if he gets the right role the Academy can hag their hat on.

But when I saw these photos that will appear in Vanity Fair magazine, I thought, Johnny, can you strike a manlier pose than that?

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ABS-CBN To Launch its 2011 TV Shows on December 2 Trade Event


This Thursday, December 2, ABS-CBN will be launching its new shows for 2011 via Kapamilya Trade Event.

Here are the list of ABS-CBN 2011 shows:

* I Dare You: The Kapamilya Challenge - a franchise from AXN's I Dare You : The Ultimate Challenge which will be hosted by Melissa Cantiveros, Jericho Rosales and Iya Villania

* Your Song Presents: Kim - featuring Kim Chiu portraying different roles weekly

* Sabel - which will launch a new Kapamilya leading lady in the presence of Jessy Mendiola. Also part of this project are Joseph Marco and AJ Perez as Jessy's leading men

* Guns and Roses - an action drama project starring Bea Alonzo and Robin Padilla. Joining them are Ejay Falcon, Empress Shuck and Diether Ocampo

* Green Rose - a remake of Koreanovela action drama series of the same title. Anne Curtis will be paired with Jericho Rosales and Jake Cuenca in this project

* Minsan Lang - a family drama series featuring Andi Eigenmann, Coco Martin, John Estrada, Amy Austria and Lorna Tolentino

* Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 - hosted by Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano. Judges are Kris Aquino, Ai Ai Delas Alas and Freddie Garcia

* ShoutOut - a youth-oriented show featuring the Kapamilya network’s teen stars from Monday to Friday beginning November 29, at 5:15 p.m.

* Star Circle Kid Quest - ABS-CBN's search for the next Kiddie Superstar which will be hosted by KC Concepcion

* Laugh Out Loud (LOL) - TV comedy reality show featuring the wacky tandem of Luis Manzano and cosplay queen Alodia Gosiengfiao

* The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition - a reality show that centers on overweight contestants attempting to lose weight to fight for a cash prize. This show will be hosted by Megastar Sharon Cuneta

Pretty exciting list of shows, huh! What do you think?


Denise Laurel, Pregnant?


It is everywhere - tabloid columns, online journals and blogs. Netizens are talking about it. Denise Laurel is pregnant. The culprit? Her basketball player boyfriend Diamon Simpson, who is now playing at Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

But Arnold Vegafria, the Kapamilya actress' talent manager, on Tuesday said there is no truth to the rumors that Denise is pregnant.

According to Arnold, Denise is laughing off the rumors. He said Denise, who just arrived home from a family trip to Vietnam, is far from being pregnant and she’s sexier than ever.

"'Yong pregnancy rumor about kay Denise, as of last week when we were together, I didn't see any changes sa katawan niya. Then, I asked her about it, sabi niya sa akin, 'No. Look at me, I'm still sexy. I know na may lumalabas na mga rumors that I'm pregnant.'" he said.

Arnold added, "Then, I asked her family. The family naman never said anything, kasi we were together sa family function nila. So, wala naman akong nakitang anything, and I asked them, wala."

The rumors, according to Arnold, started after Laurel’s character on teleserye “Kristine” suddenly disappeared.

Aside from the pregnancy issue, some speculated that the actress was taken out of the show because of attitude problems. But this was also disputed by her manager.

He disclosed that, based on the script, Laurel’s character would be taken out of the series. He did not reveal though if she will still come back or not.

"[Denise] is out of Kristine because it's part of the story of the teleserye. But I don't know kung kailan ang balik niya. May balik 'yan, e, hindi ko lang alam kung ano ang plano sa Kristine.

"But on Thursday or tonight, I'll try to get in touch with Lauren Dyogi kung ano ang plano nila sa show. One of my artists din kasi papasok sa Kristine." he clarified.

Arnold also admitted that what makes his ward uncomfortable is the fact that her role in the TV series is too sexy. "[We have] some complaints. Actually, it's not a complaint, it's just a little ano lang, sa role niya, because nagiging daring na daring yata ang role niya.

"Some of their themes, hindi niya magawa, uncomfortable pa siya." he said.


Video to Watch: Sabel - Full Trailer Starring Jessy Mendiola


Pretty young sexy Kapamilya actress Jessy Mendiola will play Sabel in the TV remake of the 1981 Joey Gosiengfiao film "Bata Pa Si Sabel" which starred Snooky Serna and Albert Martinez.

The 2010 remake is now simply titled as "Sabel" which marks Jessy's most daring role and her biggest break since being launched as Star Magic Batch 15 member in 2007.

But prior to "Sabel", Jessy actually was already getting good breaks. She played leading lady to the Giggerboys in "Your Song Presents: Boystown", was paired with Coco Martin in "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" and led the young cast of "Gimik 2010".

Also getting their biggest breaks in "Sabel" are Giggerboys member AJ Perez and former GMA Artist Center talent Joseph Marco as Jessy's leading men.

Both attractive young men, here's how Jessy describes them on Twitter when asked by one of her followers as to who's more cute between AJ and Joseph: "cute si AJ, hunk si Joseph. Ha ha!"

A teaser is already being shown on TV and many have noticed that it's like "Katorse" aired last year and starred Erich Gonzales as Nene, Ejay Falcon, Enchong Dee and even Jessy herself in a guest role.

Even the promo shots above remind us very much of the said hit soap, which was also a remake of an 80's movie.

But Jessy is quick to differentiate "Sabel" from "Katorse" on Twitter and she said, "Parehas pong daring pero iba story and characteristics ni Nene at Sabel".

"Sabel" also stars Tonton Gutierrez, Glydel Mercado, Rita Avila and Raymond Bagatsing. It will replace Kokey @ Ako starting December 6, just 3 days after Jessy's 18th birthday.

Sabel - Full Trailer:




"The Janno Gibbs Anthology" Album, Out Now!


Janno Gibbs - the King of Soul brings a collection of hits spanning close to two decades of his music artistry in an album called "The Janno Gibbs Anthology".

The album comprises of Janno's 18 hit songs like "Fallin'", "Ipagpatawad Mo", "I Believe in Dreams", "Moments of Love", "Ikaw Lamang", "If I'm Not in Love with You", "Pinakamagandang Lalaki" and so much more!

"The Janno Gibbs Anthology" is now available nationwide at SM Music Box, Odyssey, Astroplus, Astrovision and The Landmark.


Jake Cuenca Covers GARAGE Magazine December 2010 - January 2011 Issue


Jake Cuenca is GARAGE Magazine's coverguy for its December 2010 - January 2011 issue.

Garage’s latest issue features “Retro Sleek: How to Rock the Total Look from Fashion to Hairstyle”, “Top Holiday Styles”, “Party Time!”, “Super Trooper” and more!

Other celebrities inside this issue include the Half-Pinoy Billboard charttopper Bruno Mars, 127 Hours star James Franco and the Korean drama actor Lee Byung Hun.

Garage Magazine December 2010 - January 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.


Solenn Heusaff Covers PREVIEW Magazine December 2010 Issue


Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown finalist - Solenn Heusaff–is on the cover of Preview Magazine December 2010 issue.

Solenn is a model and make-up artist who is making a showbiz splash via her participation in the GMA-7 reality program Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown in which she is among the final four castaways. She is currently being rumored to have a secret romantic relationship with the show’s host, Richard Gutierrez.

Aside from Solenn, features inside Preview’s December issue include “123+ Editors Picks for the Hoidays”, “Party Hearty”, “Who’s Who in Korean Pop”, “Cary Santiago vs. Furne One”, “OMG! This Cover is Alive!” and more!

Preview Magazine December 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.


I'm A Real B*TCH






New Video Keri Hilson - The Way You Love Me






The visual for ‘The Way You Love Me’ is practically a soft porn teen tease for any hot bloodied male or female out there. I’m sure they’ll enjoy the barely there outfit and constant crotch-thrusting from the blonde vixen. Unfortunately, an appearance from rapper Rick Ross is enough to put the limp in any man’s wood. How one goes from the cutesy ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ to the sexually vulgar ‘The Way You Love Me’ is something I’ll never understand, but this latest in-your-face sex-infested showdown from Hilson seems a tad bit contrived. Maybe even a little desperate, given that all of her latest songs are failing to sizzle on any mainstream chart.

Lil Kim Had Enough Of Nicki Minaj

Lil Kim - Black Friday Nicki Minaj Diss



You knew this was bound to happen Lil Kim slip up at the club.







New Video - Dirty Money Coming Home

R.Kelly On The Soul Train Awards







Serious Questions about the Obama Administration's Incompetence in the Wikileaks Fiasco


We all applaud the successful thwarting of the Christmas-Tree Bomber and hope our government continues to do all it can to keep us safe. However, the latest round of publications of leaked classified U.S. documents through the shady organization called Wikileaks raises serious questions about the Obama administration’s incompetent handling of this whole fiasco.

First and foremost, what steps were taken to stop Wikileaks director Julian Assange from distributing this highly sensitive classified material especially after he had already published material not once but twice in the previous months? Assange is not a “journalist,” any more than the “editor” of al Qaeda’s new English-language magazine Inspire is a “journalist.” He is an anti-American operative with blood on his hands. His past posting of classified documents revealed the identity of more than 100 Afghan sources to the Taliban. Why was he not pursued with the same urgency we pursue al Qaeda and Taliban leaders?

What if any diplomatic pressure was brought to bear on NATO, EU, and other allies to disrupt Wikileaks’ technical infrastructure? Did we use all the cyber tools at our disposal to permanently dismantle Wikileaks? Were individuals working for Wikileaks on these document leaks investigated? Shouldn’t they at least have had their financial assets frozen just as we do to individuals who provide material support for terrorist organizations?

Most importantly, serious questions must also be asked of the U.S. intelligence system. How was it possible that a 22-year-old Private First Class could get unrestricted access to so much highly sensitive information? And how was it possible that he could copy and distribute these files without anyone noticing that security was compromised?

The White House has now issued orders to federal departments and agencies asking them to take immediate steps to ensure that no more leaks like this happen again. It’s of course important that we do all we can to prevent similar massive document leaks in the future. But why did the White House not publish these orders after the first leak back in July? What explains this strange lack of urgency on their part?

We are at war. American soldiers are in Afghanistan fighting to protect our freedoms. They are serious about keeping America safe. It would be great if they could count on their government being equally serious about that vital task.

- Sarah Palin




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Monday, November 29, 2010

Manny Pacquiao to Beyonce: "Sinong Beyonce?"


While Beyonce is all praises with Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, the 8-division world boxing champion seems not (or should I say 'never') to notice the international Pop Superstar.

Beyonce has named Pacman as one of her favorite athletes. In an interview with ESPN on Thanksgiving Day, Beyonce described Pacman as a "beast" in his boxing profession but is humble and "calm" deep down.

"When he gets in that ring, he is a beast! I love it!" she gushed.

The singer-actress-model also noted Pacman's personality inside and outside the ring.

"He showed that you can have humility and be a calm person and also be driven when it’s time and be a fighter,” Beyonce related.

She said she could relate to the Filipino boxing hero because he was "born" to do something.

"I love him because I really relate to people that were born to do something and get lost in the moment," she said.

However, when asked about his reaction to Beyonce's statement during the thanksgiving party conducted for him by Governor Singson at his Quezon City residence last night, Pacman surprisingly said, "Sinong Beyonce?"

Pacman is indeed a character.

Hahahahah!



BREAKING STORY: Armed Student Holds Hostages in Wis. High School-Shoots himself

Update: Chief: Armed student in Wis. high school shot self

AP reports that a student armed with a handgun held nearly two dozen students and a teacher hostage in a Wisconsin high school for about five hours before shooting himself when police broke into the classroom, authorities said Monday. No other injuries were reported.

Officers who were outside the Marinette High School classroom said they heard three gunshots shortly after 8 p.m. and busted through the door, said Police Chief Jeff Skorik. The 15-year-old male gunman then shot himself.

Skorik said the teen was taken to an area hospital and his condition was not immediately known Monday night.

Five of the 23 students who had been taken hostage about 3 p.m. had been released about 20 minutes before police entered the classroom because they told the gunman they had to use the bathroom, Skorik said.

The other 18 students and the female teacher, who had acted as a mediator between the male hostage-taker and authorities, were released unharmed once officers were inside.

Skorik said the gunman had refused to communicate with officials during the standoff, but allowed the teacher to speak with authorities by phone.

UPDATE 8:51 PN

CNN reports a handgun-toting student is holding 23 classmates and a teacher hostage inside a room at a northeast Wisconsin high school, police said Monday night.

The young male took over the classroom sometime near the end of the school day Monday, preventing anyone from leaving and eventually communicating with police through ateacher, Marinette Police Chief Jeffrey Skorik told reporters.

Refuting rumors circulating on social media sites, Skorik said authorities did not believe anyone had been hurt thus far at Marinette High School or that any shots had been fired.

The chief said that the student had no previous run-ins with the law, adding that it wasn't clear why he took hostages.

"We have no idea, as far as his motivation at this point," Skorik said.
A school administrator called police at 3:48 p.m. (4:48 p.m. ET) Monday, after most students had left for the day, reporting that an armed student had gone into a classroom and taken those inside hostage.

About 40 law enforcement personnel converged on the scene, including hostage negotiators who set up inside the school, according to Skorik. They had not talked directly with the student some three hours into the incident, but did get regular updates from the teacher.

Skorik said that the hostage-taker is a student at Marinette High, and that he believed -- though he could not confirm -- was assigned to the class that he took over.

Police know the identity of the student, though they haven't name him publicly, and have talked with his family members. Skorik said law enforcement believe the the young male, armed with a single handgun, is acting alone.

Law enforcement urged parents who didn't know their children's whereabouts to go to the Marinette County Courthouse, where they could see those on the affected class's roster, talk with police and get help from mental-health counselors.

Dozens of students and family members also gathered at a nearby hair salon, and the street to the high school was blocked off, according to CNN affiliate WBAY.

Marinette has about 11,600 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Bordering Lake Michigan, the city is just over 50 miles north of Green Bay.


CBS News reports an emergency management official in Wisconsin says an armed student has taken hostages inside a high school classroom in Marinette. Marinette County emergency management director Eric Burmeister says a high school administrator called authorities after 3 p.m. Monday to say an armed student had burst into a classroom. Burmeister says he's unsure how many people are in the classroom and no injuries have been reported.

Choral teacher Bonita Weydt tells The Associated Press that school ended about 10 minutes later and the principal told her to leave the building immediately. Burmeister says parents are being asked to go to the county courthouse. Marinette is a little more than an hour north of Green Bay and sits on the border with Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

CBS News affiliate WFRV reports that a Marinette High School administrator made a call to Marinette Co. Communications Dispatch that an armed student was holding hostages in a classroom.

WFRV reports that police are at the scene and no injuries are reported.

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Model of the Day

Sedene Blake

The 5’9 Jamaican beauty is signed to prestigious agency New York Model Management and is carving out a successful career for herself. She has walked for Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Valentino and has appeared in editorials in W, Interview and Italian Vogue. And our beloved Topshop!


Sedene Blake

Iya Villania - Tanduay Rhum Calendar Girl 2011




Saying that she’s more comfortable with her body now, television host and singer-actress Iya Villania has decided to drop her sweet and wholesome image.

The 24-year-old MYX VJ was officially launched by Tanduay Distillers Inc. as its latest sultry calendar girl for 2011.

"Para hindi na nila sabihing masyado akong dry, para may kaunting excitement,” Iya said of her new image.

"The timing was also good. The offer came at a good time when I really feel comfortable with my body and more mature also,” she added.


The Filipino Australian hottie assured that she will never compromise her personal beliefs despite the sudden shift in her image. “I still have my morals with me."

"Anything new that’s coming my way, why not, i-we-welcome ko lahat ang pagbabago as long as it's something I'm comfortable with," she said.

Iya also divulged that she was previously offered to pose for men's magazines, but she knew that it wasn't the right time yet. Also, posing for FHM magazine is still a no-no for her.

Did her boyfriend, Drew Arellano, approve of her decision to change her image?

Drew has never stopped me from doing anything that I want to do. Sa kanya lang, as long as I'm not being told to do anything I am not comfortable to do with, he's full support," Iya said.

Iya now belongs to the roster of Tanduay's sexiest endorsers, namely Ehra Madrigal (2008), Bangs Garcia (2009) and Nina Jose (2010).


A Dominant "Sexual" Situation!











Courtesy of SandraRose.com

Sometimes you just don't mind who "takes the lead"!

Side Bar ~ Nelly sixth studio album titled "5.0" was released November 12, 2010.  Ummm, dayummm did I miss somethin' because I wasn't in the know!

TEXANS VS TITANS BRAWL ) FULL HD (REAL VIDEO)

Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans Brawl Results In Hair Loss & Fines

Story here

Did you hear about the guy who went to a football game and a hockey game broke out?




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Actor Leslie Nielsen, Naked Gun and Airplane, Dead at 84


What made Leslie Nielsen so funny was for the last third of his long career he poked fun of his own serioes image. I remember him primarly for his fine dramtic roles, many times as the heavy or just the straight good guy. But his appearance in Airplane changed his image and he ended up very well in comedic. roles. It’s not an easy transition from drama to comedy. Comedy is much harder to do, and Nielsen did seamlessly.

Rediff reports that Canadian-American actor Leslie Nielsen, who famously switched from dramatic roles to comedy towards the tail-end of a long and successful career, died Sunday of complications related to pneumonia.

He was 84.

Nielson broke into Hollywood in the 1950s, where, owing to his striking good looks, he soon found himself typecast as usually a serious autocrat or a handsome ladies' man. He enjoyed success in this vein for many years, including as the captain of a sinking ocean liner in 1972's

The Poseidon Adventure. But with 1980's Airplane!, Nielson's showed that he'd actually always been closet comedian. Straight-laced, deadpan delivery of absurd lines quickly become his trademark, and the style was reprised in TV show Police Squad! and the wildly successful Naked Gun trilogy, which brought Nielson further critical and commercial success.

After Naked Gun, Nielson starred in a string of late-1990s comedies, including Dracula: Dead and Loving It, Spy Hard, and Mr Magoo.




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"I Dare You: The Kapamilya Challenge", ABS-CBN's Answer to GMA-7's "Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge"?



"I Dare You: The Kapamilya Challenge" is ABS-CBN's newest reality program featuring the hottest Kapamilya stars who dare to take on the challenge to win big cash prizes.

Acting as program hosts are singer-actor Jericho Rosales, singer-actress Iya Villania (who are supposed to host GMA-7's "Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge" should she decided to transfer when her contract with ABS-CBN expires early this month), and PBB grand winner Melai Cantiveros.

The show had their first taping day at Navotas fishport last Saturday. "I Dare You: The Kapamilya Challenge" which will have the same concept, according to source, with that of GMA-7's defunct reality show "Extra Challenge", might be considered as the Kapamilya network's answer to Kapuso's "Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge" which will have its pilot run on December 6.

So, which show do you think:

- will have the most exciting challenges?

- will feature the brightest stars?

- will get the nod of televiewers?

Let us wait and see!


"Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge" - 12 Celebrity Pairs Revealed!


"Puso ng Pasko Artista Challenge" - the first ever reality Krismaserye on Philippine TV, will premiere on GMA-7 starting December 6, 2010 replacing Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown which will air its live grand finale on December 3, 2010.

12 pairs of celebrities will take on the fight and compete in various challenges and win for the 12 families and communities (1 for each pair). Over 5 million worth of prizes are at stake in the competition.

The show's official hosts, as announced in Showbiz Central yesterday, are Drew Arellano, Rhian Ramos, Vicky Morales and Richard Gutierrez.

Here are the 12 celebrity pairs:


1. Rocco Nacno and Kris Bernal

2. Ynna Asistio and Mark Herras



3. Heart Evangelista and Ervic Vijandre



4. Bianca King and Aljur Abrenica



5. Rachelle Ann Go and Kris Lawrence



6. Bubbles Paraiso and Benjie Paras

7. Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann

8. Sam Pinto and Paolo Contis

9. Mariz Umali and Raffy Tima

10. Cesar Montano and Sunshine Cruz

11. Gwenn Zamora and Fabio Ide

12. Jennica Garcia and Carl Guevarra


Sunday, November 28, 2010

Lucy Torres Gomez Covers METRO Magazine December 2010 Issue


Lucy Torres-Gomez is METRO’s female style icon of the year.

A television host and congresswoman, Lucy Torres-Gomez is the epitome of politics and fashion combined. Hailed by METRO and StarStudio Magazines as the Female Style Icon of the year, Lucy is the perfect covergirl for METRO’s Celebrity Style issue dubbed as the biggest holiday issue ever.

On the gatefold cover is the Male Style Icon of the year Ely Buendia.

Other features inside this issue include “Metro’s Fantasy Ball”, “The Little Black Book: How to Throw a Great Party”, “Let It Shine: Chic Cocktail Dresses and Sensational Shimmery Makeup” and more!

Metro Magazine December 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.



'Star Factor Final 4' Battle For The Last Time on December 5 Live at Ynares Sports Arena

The Star Factor Final 4: (from left) Eula Caballero, Morisette Amon, Christian Samson, and Ritz Alzul.

On Sunday, December 5, the nation will witness the birth of the new teen star sensation as TV5 airs the grand finals of the first ever TV5's artista search "Star Factor" live at Ynares Sports Arena in Antipolo, Rizal.

3 girls and 1 guy comprises the Final 4 of Star Factor. They are:

Eula Caballero, 15, Cebu

Ritz Alzul, 16 , Pampanga

Morisette Amon, 14, Cebu

Christian Samson, 17, Bulacan

The grand winner will bring home at total cash prize of P1 million tax free, 1 million worth of management contract with Talent5, a 4-year college scholarship from AMA Education System and a house and lot from Moldex Realty.

Here's an excerpt of the interviews with the Final 4 during the press launched held at the Studio B of TV5 Complex in Novaliches yesterday, November 28:

Question: Ini-expect ba nilang makapasok sa Final 4?

Eula: As for me, sobrang surprised, and I never expected naman talaga. But I hoped na sana makapasok po sa Top 4 at manalo ako.

Ritz: Tulad po ni Eula, hindi ko po ini-expect, lalo na noong bottom na po akong talaga. Kasi, madalas po akong ma-bottom noon. Hindi ko po ini-expect kaya masaya po ako na napasama po ako.

Morisette: Ako rin po, hindi ko rin po nai-expect na mapapasama po ako sa Top 4. Kasi maraming magaganda, may talento.

Christian: Actually, ini-expect ko na po na mapapasama ako sa Top 4, pero hindi ko po ini-expect na ako lang po ang mag-isang lalaki.

Q: Kung hindi sila ang manalo sa Star Factor, sino ang choice nila?

Christian: Para sa akin po, kung hindi po ako ang mananalo, ang gusto ko pong manalo ay si Morisette. Kung titingnan po natin sa mga past episodes, siya po yung okay po ang ipinakita.

Morisette: Ako naman po, para sa akin, si Eula po. Kasi, from Day 1 po, she really did improve. May looks, may personality, and very, very good.

Eula: For me, I'll vote for Christian because I know that he got looks and talents. Sobrang mabait din po, kaya siya yung nakakuha ng vote ko.

Ritz: Tingin ko rin po, si Christian. Kasi, mula pa po noong umpisa, puro positive na po ang kino-comment sa kanya ng Starmakers [judges] and marami rin po siyang nahahatak na fans.

Q: After Star Factor, guaranteed na raw na magkakaroon ng TV show ang mga finalist. Kung mangyari ito, sino sa mga artista ng TV5 ang gusto nilang makasama?

Ritz: Gusto ko po sanang makasama si Ruffa Gutierrez pa rin po, kasi nag-e-enjoy na po akong kasama siya. And then, gusto ko pa pong maging ka-close siya. Kung sa leading man naman po, okey na rin po si JC de Vera.

Eula: Gusto ko pong maka-work is si Tita Anabelle Rama because she's like a mother to us. And maybe kung magka-work na kami, magiging bonded kami and I'll get to know her more as a Cebuana also. At sa leading man naman po, gusto ko rin si JC de Vera.

Morisette: Ako naman po, gusto ko pa rin po na sila [Star Factor finalists] pa rin ang makakasama ko sa mga projects ko because I've known them, and parang we've grown and we're very, very close na po.

Christian: Katulad po ni Morisette, gusto ko pong makasama sila ulit, ang kapwa Star Factor hopefuls ko, dahil para na po kaming magkakakapatid. Kung sa leading lady naman po, si Danita Paner po. Crush ko po kasi siya.

Q: Kay Christian, may mga nang-iintriga kung bakit siya ang naiwan sa male contestants at nakapasok sa final. May nagsasabing kung sa hitsura lang naman ang pag-uusapan ay mas guwapo ang ibang natanggal. Ano ang masasabi niya rito?

Christian: Nirerespeto ko po ang opinion ng ibang tao kaya ayos lang po sa akin yun. Pero siyempre, hindi ako papayag, guwapo ako!

Q: Paano nila idedepensa ang sarili kapag naikukumpara sila sa ibang produkto ng artista search ng ABS-CBN (Star Circle Quest) at GMA-7 (StarStruck)? Na kesyo malayong-malayo ang lamang ng mga produkto ng ibang artista search kumpara sa kanila?

Ritz: Hindi naman po. Para sa akin po, tine-train po kami bawat isa. Yun naman po ang maipaglalaban namin sa kanila. Per talent, like acting, dancing, itinuturo, pati po modeling.

Eula: Ako naman po, ang masasabi ko riyan, may K [karapatan] rin kami sa kanila. Every day nag-i-improve kami. We get to look better and better, may improvement kami physically at sa mga talents namin. And every day, we're getting ready for this industry. Sa anumang puwedeng harapin namin dito, I can say, handa na kami.

Morisette: I believe na kaya naman namin, and yung advantage namin is we're fresh, we're young, raw pa ang mga talents namin, kaya marami pa kaming in store to use for the future.

Christian: Ganoon din po ang sasabihin ko, na mas fresh nga po kami at bata pa po kami. Yun po ang advantage namin. At mas mahaba ang time na mati-train kami.

Star Factor is hosted by Ruffa Gutierrez, with Audie Gemora, Joey Reyes, Raymund Isaac, Ryan Cayabyab, and Annabelle Rama serving as Starmakers.


3 Michigan Boys missing Andrew 9, Alexander 7 and Tanner Skelton 5 since Friday



Ever so often I like to scan stories from different states. This story from Michigan quickly caught my attention. It hasn’t hit the national news, but it deserves the attention.

TheDetriot News reports that an overflow crowd of more than 200 people from Ohio and Michigan came to Morenci United Methodist Church for a brief vigil for three missing boys tonight.

As they left, there were many hugs and evidence of even more tears as the community tried to come to grips with the
disappearance of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton.

"It's just a terrible time," said Iola Burton, who attended the service with her husband, Wally. "It's just so sad that it takes an event like this to bring our community together."

Teams are regrouping for another wave of searching Monday in Lenawee County near the Ohio border for the boys police fear are in "extreme danger," left by their father with a stranger just before he attempted suicide.

A task force of law enforcement agencies that include the Morenci police, FBI, the Lenawee and Fulton County, Ohio, sheriff's departments and the Michigan State Police, is looking for the boys, ages 9, 7, and 5, who were reported missing Friday.

The crowd at the church Sunday evening spilled out of the available pews requiring additional chairs to be brought in. In a solemn service, those in attendance filed to the front of the church to light a vigil candle. In the background an unaccompanied piano played seasonal songs including "Peace on Earth" and "O Holy Night."

Relatives of the missing trio were on hand but did not address the crowd, which included several people still wearing yellow safety vests after participating in afternoon searches.
Bob Dister, a lay leader at the church, thanked the congregation for their outpouring of support and said of the boys' family members: "They know your love."

Meanwhile, Morenci officials will close city hall Monday so the building can serve as the operational headquarters for the search operations.

"We are not leaving any stones unturned," Morenci Police Chief Larry Weeks said.

Investigators completed a search today at Harrison Lake State Park in northwest Ohio, about 10 miles south of Morenci, but turned up no clues, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Department.

Police issued an "Amber Alert" for the boys Friday, after their father, John Skelton, 39, said he turned the boys over to a woman named Joann Taylor, asking her to take them to the boys' mother. Skelton then attempted suicide by hanging.

After he failed, he contacted an acquaintance who took him to an Ohio hospital.

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How the U.S. government should respond to WikiLeaks.


The Weekly Standard reports that the editors at Der Spiegel can’t contain themselves. Even before publication of the WikiLeaks documents, they’ve taken to their website to announce jubilantly that the leaking of these documents “is nothing short of a political meltdown for US foreign policy.”

Nonsense.

And the Obama administration and Congress can, acting together, ensure that this is nonsense. They can even turn this disgraceful crime into a moment of American strength. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has properly given our allies and others a heads-up as to what is coming. But that should be it. From now on, a policy of no comment about anything in any of these documents should be the absolute rule. No apologies, no complaints, no explanations, no excuses. No present or former government official should deign to discuss anything in these documents.

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Sen John McCain compares Sarah Palin to Ronald Reagan



What separates Sarah Palin from other Republicans is she’s not afraid to articulate conservatism-period.



We have too many whipish Republicans that are more concerned about being loved by the media to offer bold colors instead of pale pastels.



Thank God we have Mark Rubio on the man’s side of the ledger too. He’s not even in the Senate and already out Reagans all the GOP already there.



The Washington Post reports McCain compared his former running mate, Sarah Palin, to former President Ronald Reagan, noting that some viewed Reagan as divisive too. "I think that anybody who has the visibility that Sarah has is obviously going to have some divisiveness," McCain said. "I remember that a guy named Ronald Reagan used to be viewed by some as divisive. ... I think she had a positive impact on the last election, and I'm proud of her."



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Obama’s DOJ encouraged 11 Foreign Countries to file suit against Arizona over Immigration Law Video

If you believe in American sovereignty, this video will make your blood boil.

Left Coast Rebel via Maggie's Notebook has this video about the potential interference of adjudicating Arizona's border enforcement law by foreign nations and the seeming complicity of Eric Holder and the oxymoronically named Obama justice department.



Its stuff like this that caused the conservative tidal wave on election day. Pass this video to all your friends and family to get the word out.

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My Unexpected Surprise ~ "My Only Secret"!



Now ideally I would like to think I . . . B’wood . . . Is quite a diverse person and truly open to different things. Yet, somehow when my friend presented me with his new CD, I was quite taken back.

Clearly, you think you know a person then realize there’s another side that wasn’t quite apparent to you that makes you go . . .  Hmmm!
Well, fam’ that’s what happen to me.

Was I closed minded?

Or did I have my blinders on?

Because when I listened to Schiavone (I fancy his name) McGee “My Only Secret” I was stopped dead in my tracks.

Clearly, I missed somethin’ . . . This is not the style, voice, nor musical selection I was expecting.

This King George, Virginia native presented me with an “Out the Box Experience” and introduced me to his music genre.

Somethin’ about his music put me at ease, and instantly I imagined his music being played as a background selection on my favorite television series “Grey’s Anatomy” or “Private Practice”.

Just like Meredith Grey I needed someone to “Save Me”

…. “It took years to finally break down

It took you to get me up off the ground

I’ve always wanted you

to save me

What if it’s always been that easy?

If you leave could you take my hand

It doesn’t matter where you’re going as long as I’m there by your side

The heart that you hold it’s not bought it’s not cold, it’s telling

Of all the roads and all the sounds that lead to now

When the bullets pass through it’s the light that you lose

But I see now, my darker side never bothered you

It took years to finally break down

It took you to get me up off the ground

I’ve always wanted you to

save me”

~ Schiavone McGee




I dare to say "My Only Secret" unlocked the door into B'wood's vulnerable side!

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B’wood loves you Mr. Mcgee!



Venus Raj Covers MEGA Magazine December 2010 Issue


Miss Universe 2010 Fourth Runner-up, Ma. Venus Raj, is on the cover of MEGA Magazine December 2010 issue.

The December issue of MEGA also features the magazine’s annual list of the 10 Women to Watch. They are Andi Eigenman, Lovie Poe, Sassa Jimenez, Nicole Whisehunt, Vania Romoff, Sam Sadhwani, Pauleen Prieto, Maxine Syjuco, Olivia Claparols and covergirl Ma. Venus Raj.

MEGA Magazine December 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.


Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote - Starring Bong Revilla Jr. and Vic Sotto


"Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote" - a joint movie project of M-Zet Films, GMA Films, Octo Arts Films, Imus Productions and APT Productions stars the two of the biggest and blockbuster Kings in the country - Bong Revilla Jr. and Vic Sotto. With the astounding action stunts and extreme fantasy brought to us by Bong Revilla’s “Agimat” and the out-of-the-natural-world misadventures, Bosing’s “Enteng Kabisote” franchise had brought us – what else could the moviegoers ask for this Christmas?

This fantasy-action film also stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Jake Vargas and child star Jillian Ward. Kapuso sexy starlets Sam Pinto and Gwen Zamora are also part of this movie as Agimat and Enteng Kabisote's leading ladies. Sam Pinto takes the character intended for Toni Gonzaga and Gwen Zamora is the new Faye replacing Kristine Hermosa.

Directed by Tony Y. Reyes, "Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote" is showing starting this Christmas as one of the 8 official movie entries of the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote - Trailer: