Category: ENTERTAINMENT
Olivia Culpo Wins Miss Universe 2012, and Janine Tugonon as 1st Runner up
Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon, was so close to grab the bacon. But Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, was quick enough to snap it out, leaving Tugonon to savor the First Runner up title. I seldom watch beauty pageant, but when I turned on the TV, my wife said, “Don’t change it!” Yep, it’s Miss Universe [...]
Psy, the Gangnam, invades iHeartRadio Music Festival at Las Vegas
Yes, Psy, the Gangnam guy from South Korea, invaded iHeartRadio Music Festival at Las Vegas. Who would think he would be showing up and galloping, Gangnam style, on stage amid a number of superstars in US Music Industry and thousands of American-screaming-fans. And the lyrics? He figured it out already. Two words are enough— Sexy Lady! [...]
Jean Dujardin Wins Oscar For Best Actor
Jean Dujardin won the Oscar 2012 Best Actor for “The Artist”, along with Christopher Plummer in supporting role for “Beginners”. The Oscar night, as usual, has been packed with unforgettable fascinating moments – from hilarious Billy Crystal, tearful joy of Octavia Spencer to jubilant Jean Dujardin and the predictable win of Christopher Plummer. The 39-year old Durjardin who [...]
“Happy Yipee Yehey” Finally Says Goodbye
Philippines – ABS-CBN TV2 has finally ended its show “Happy Yipee Yehey”, February 4, 2012. Rico Puno, one of the hosts, summed it up by saying, “Lahat ng shows ay may katapusan.” (All shows have an end.) Apparently, the show has not captured the hearts and minds of Filipinos particularly the unfortunate ones who are [...]
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – Banned In India
The movie “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” has been banned in India. It was supposed to be released on February 10, but India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) failed to certify for public viewing. The board objected on several nude scenes, including rape and torture, and wanted them to be blurred or cut. [...]
Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta – tending the flickering old flame
Alas, after years of separation, Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta have now a chance to tend the flickering old flame. Walang Hanggan, a TV drama series of ABS-CBN, has paved the way to once again enliven the old moments encapsulated in the memory of former Philippine teen star lovers. The unfaithfulness of Gomez in the old days, frolicking every lovely flower on his path, [...]
Justin Bieber – The Most Loved and Hated Singing Star
I don’t understand why thousands of kids, I guess mostly boys, hated Justin Bieber. You could see their insulting and harsh words on Youtube and website forums. But I can totally understand the millions of screaming young girls, and on some occasions cried for missing the concerts. Well, it’s obvious. He is a teen star with [...]
Manny Paquiao sealed his greatness in boxing
Before the fight, as Antonio Margarito and Manny Pacquiao walked through thick throng of people, I had been entangled in the moment of ambivalence. My certitude with my kababayan, Paquiao, to dominate the fight has slightly shaken. And who wouldn’t? Margarito, bigger and taller, has a staggering advantage over Paquiao with 17 pounds extra [...]
Goodbye Willie Revillame, Hello The Hitmakers!
ABS-CBN, Philippines TV Channel 2, has been rejoicing for the discovery of “The Hitmakers” as the possible permanent replacement of Willie Revillame (former TV host of Wowowee) for its all new noon time show, Pilipinas Win Na Win. After scouring its network’s backyard and countless tryouts from various artists, ABS-CBN finally got the magic back. photo by MPG Global [...]
Charice, the new vocal powerhouse of Glee
Charice as Sunshine Corazon, the Oprah protege, stole the premiere of Glee Season 2. No doubt she is the new vocal powerhouse of Award-winning show Glee. The pint-size Filipino singer showcased her huge pipes with her rendition of “Listen” from the movie “Dream Girls”. As she sang, the audience couldn’t resist the temptation to go [...]