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Skyfall is the title of the 23rd James Bond film, as announced during the press conference for the latest in the Bond franchise. Present in the London press conference were director Sam Mendes, producers Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Brocolli plus the cast: Daniel Craig (reprising his role as Bond), Javier Bardem (confirmed as the villain), [...]

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Most Hated Person in America

By admin | Published: August 12, 2011

Who’s the most hated person in America?

According to the poll released on Wednesday by Nielsen subsidiary E-Poll Market Research, it’s Casey Anthony.

Anthony, accused and acquitted in the abuse and murder of her 2-year old daughter Caylee, topped the list with more than half the people surveyed knew of her and 94% of those who knew of her disliked her.

Most hated person # 2 is former The Hills reality-TV star Spencer Pratt followed by Nadya “Octomom” Suleman in #3.

The incarcerated ex-football star turned alleged killer O.J. Simpson is in at # 4 and another reality-TV personality famous for his eight kids and a public divorce from ex-wife Kate, Jon Gosselin takes #5.

Coming in at #6 is Levi Johnston, former fiancé of Briston Palin. Sandra Bullock’s ex-husband, Jesse James, who have had some “infidelity issues” snags the # 7 spot.

Hotel chain heiress, socialite and actress Paris Hilton is 8th on the list while Hollywood Madame Heidi Fleiss is the 9th most hated.

Rounding up the list of America’s most hated is “shock jock” Howard Stern at #10.

> via Click On Detroit

The Corrs in Manila and Cebu on October 2011

By admin | Published: August 11, 2011

The Corrs will be coming to Manila and Cebu this coming October. This has yet to be confirmed, but Astroplus hinted on their Facebook page on Wednesday:

“Someone is coming to Manila this October who will leave you breathless….Go on…Go on…”

…followed by

“Manila and Cebu will be sharing all the love in the world!!!”

Rumors are saying, though, that only Andrea Corr will be arriving in the country to promote her solo album.

We’ll keep you posted as we find out more details.

> via NoypiStuff

 

UPDATE: “The Lifelines Tour: Andrea Corr Live in Manila”  is on October 16, 2011 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Her concert in Cebu will be on October 18 at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino. She’ll be singing her new songs, as well hits of The Corrs. Tickets will be available via TicketNet starting Monday (Aug. 15). For further info and updates, go to Facebook pages of Karpos Multimedia Inc. and the official page of “Andrea Corr Lifelines Tour Live in Manila and Cebu”.

Ticket Prices:
Patron VIP: P4,500
Patron Regular: P4,000
Lower Box: P3,000
Upper Box A: P2,500
Upper Box B: P1,500
Gen Ad: P500

Digg Unveils Social News Curation Tool Newswire

By admin | Published: August 9, 2011

Digg has announced a new feature called the Newswire, which will give users the ability to look at both what’s trending and what’s most recent and filter the results based upon categories and media type.

According to their blog, Digg Newswire will give you the tools to shape the breaking stories on Digg.

“While stories arrives on Top News every ten minutes, news appears in the Newswire in real-time: submit an article and it’ll immediately be at the top of Recent within Newswire. As the story is dugg, it’ll move up in the Trending rank within Newswire.”

In determining the most popular stories in ‘Trending’…

“We calculate popularity by looking at how many Diggs, Likes and Tweets it has, who has Dugg it, when it was submitted, the past quality of similar stories, and a handful of other signals.”

The Newswire also features an activity feed in the right column, as well as on a full page.

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Paris Hilton is Coming to Manila

By admin | Published: August 9, 2011

Hotel chain heiress Paris Hilton will soon be in Manila.

An announcement posted on her website says:

“Paris will be visiting Manila in the Philippines and is looking forward to seeing her fans out there! Check back soon for more updates and an official announcement on August 17th!”

She first broke the news on her twitter account when she replied to her Filipina ‘loyal friend and fan’ named Ishia Dinio:

“Hey @iamishagirl, I’m flying to Manilla, Philippines on August 13th for a few days. Would love to meet up while I’m there. Love you. xo P”

…followed by another tweet saying:

“So excited to meet you in the Philippines!”

Paris will be visiting the country to do some projects with Century Properties. She’ll be meeting with the company’s creative team to help design the Beach Club of Azure Urban Resort Residences. During her stay here, she’ll also be meeting boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, and her Filipino fans in a meet and greet event.

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Mariel Rodriguez Changes Mind About Having a Catholic Wedding

By admin | Published: August 6, 2011

Robin Padilla and Mariel Rodriguez failed to secure approval from the Vatican for a Catholic Wedding. The couple went to Vatican City earlier this week as part of their European vacation and used some of their time there to fulfill requirements the Vatican asked of them for their request for Catholic rites.

Mariel seemed to have changed her mind. In an interview by Showbiz News Ngayon, she said:

“Nagbago yung gusto ko eh. So hindi ko na hinahangad na magkaroon ng church wedding. Ngayon ko lang to sinabi. Hindi ko na iyon hinahangad ngayon. Siguro darating tayo dyan,  for now,  yun na lang muna.”

Padilla and Rodriguez tied the knot via a Muslim wedding in India last August 19, 2010.

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John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga are SM Cinema’s 2010 Box Office King and Queen

By admin | Published: August 6, 2011

SM Cinema has named John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga 2010 Box Office King and Queen for their movie My Amnesia Girl. My Amnesia Girl was the highest-grossing Philippine movie for 2010, based on data collected from all SM Cinema’s 230 theaters in 40 branches nationwide.

John Lloyd Cruz had been SM Cinema’s Box Office King 2 years in a row, for A Very Special Love in 2008 and You Changed My Life in 2009. He was also Guillermo Mendoza Scholarship Foundation’s Box Office King for 2007 to 2009. He held the title in 2007 opposite Bea Alonzo for their movie One More Chance, and with Sarah Geronimo for 2008-2009.

>> via Starmometer

Game of Thrones Director to Direct Thor 2

By admin | Published: August 5, 2011

After it has been announced that Kenneth Branagh will not return to direct a sequel to Marvel Studio’s Thor, it has been said that the studio is now in talks with Brian Kirk to direct Thor 2.

Although Kirk had only directed 1 feature film before, Middletown (2006), he’s well-known for directing large ensemble casts in the small screen with HBO’s Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, Luther, The Tudors and Dexter.

Thor sequel will be written by Don Payne, and is set for release on July 26, 2013.

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Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri Resigns

By admin | Published: August 4, 2011

Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri resigned from his post on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, two years before he ends his six-year term. Following recent developments in the investigations on the alleged 2007 election fraud, Zubiri filed his irrevocable resignation and announced it during his privilege speech at the Senate Plenary Hall.

“I am resigning because of these unfounded accusations against me and these issues has systematically divided our nation and has cast doubts in our electoral system which has affected not only myself, this Institution but the public as well,” Zubiri said.

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Marian Rivera is Amaya

By admin | Published: December 20, 2010

marian rivera is amaya Marian Rivera‘s first primetime TV project for 2011 is an another GMA first.

According to a GMA 7 network executive…

“This is going to change the landscape of Philippine television in 2011.”

Amaya is a historical soap opera about a woman blessed with extraordinary powers, which she will use to lead her people in a time dominated by men. Read More »

Captain Barbell Final Cast Revealed

By admin | Published: December 20, 2010

richard gutierrez captain barbell After the successful comeback of Darna, another Pinoy superhero returns on primetime TV. Captain Barbell, included in GMA 7‘s first quarter 2011 lineup, will be topbilled by Richard Gutierrez who will be reprising his role as Teng / Captain Barbell. Joining him will be six leading ladies: Solenn Heusaff, Michelle Madrigal, Sam Pinto, Frencheska Farr, Isabel Oli and Bianca King.

Other members of the cast include Jillian Ward (as Richard’s kid sidekick); Survivor castaways Akihiro Sato, Jon Hall, Ervic Vijandre; Paolo Paraiso, Lovi Poe and Christopher de Leon. Read More »

Ogie Alcasid – Regine Velasquez Wedding All Set

By admin | Published: December 20, 2010

ogie and regine wedding All is set for the highly anticipated wedding of Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez and singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid. The power couple’s wedding will be held on December 22, 2010 at The Peak, Terrazas de Punta Fuego, Nasugbu, Batangas.

Here’s the full list of the wedding entourage for Alcasid-Velasquez nuptials:

Bible Bearer: Sarah Kate van Eimeren Alcasid.
Ring Bearer: James Roque.
Vow Bearers: George and John. Read More »

Aga Muhlach, Soon to be a Kapatid

By admin | Published: December 20, 2010

aga muhlach Rumors have been abuzz since early this year that award-winning actor and product endorser Aga Muhlach will be moving to the Kapatid Network (TV5) soon.

According to PEP, three sources said that Aga is indeed set to leave ABS-CBN for TV5.

The two added that he has signed a contract with the network already.

“It’s the biggest talent fee in showbiz industry,” according to them. Read More »

Red Dead Redemption is VGA’s Game of the Year

By admin | Published: December 13, 2010

red dead redemption Red Dead Redemption, an open world action-adventure western video game from Rockstar Games, has just been announced as Game of the Year at the 2010 Spike Video Game Awards. Besides bagging the big prize, it also took home 3 more trophies – Best Song, Best Original Score and Best Downloadable Content.

Other multiple honorees are Mass Effect 2 (from BioWare/Electronic Arts) which won Best Xbox 360 Game, and 2 other prizes; and God of War III (Sony) which won Best Playstation 3 Game and Best Graphics.

Major winners included Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo) for Best Wii Game, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (Blizzard Entertainment) for Best PC Game, and God of War: Ghost of Sparta (Sony) for Best Handheld Game.

Spike TV’s 8th Annual Video Game Awards was hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, who also won the Best Performance by a Human Male award for providing the voice of Peter Parker / Spiderman in Activision’s Spider-man: Shattered Dimensions.


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First ‘Thor’ Trailer Released

By admin | Published: December 13, 2010

chris hemsworth thor Official trailer for highly anticipated Marvel movie ‘Thor’ is finally out.

Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of the long running Marvel comic book will star newcomer Chris Hemsworth as the legendary Norse god of thunder, Anthony Hopkins as his father and king of the mystical realm of Asgard Odin, Natalie Portman as his love interest Jane Foster and Tom Hiddleston as his archenenemy Loki.

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Cristine Reyes Rants on Twitter

By admin | Published: December 13, 2010

cristine reyes On The Buzz breaking news today, the hosts mentioned about the recent tweets of Cristine Reyes, who seemed to vent all her anger out against someone via her Twitter account.

She referred to the person who pissed her as “drama princess” and her “IDOL”.

Earlier today during the ASAP XV rehearsal, drama princess and IDOL star Sarah Geronimo reportedly said on the microphone, “Pag magagaling magsayaw, habulin ng mga babaeng sexy.”

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Pacquiao Defeats Margarito, Claiming His 8th Boxing Title

By admin | Published: November 14, 2010

Manny Pacquiao Antonio MargaritoManny “Pacman” Pacquiao takes home his 8th World Boxing Title as he beats Antonio Margarito for the WBC Super Welterweight Championship.

Pacquiao wins by unanimous decision with the scorecards reading: 120-108, 118-110, 119-109.








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Mara Clara Official Full Trailer Released

By admin | Published: October 19, 2010

mara clara remake 1992 hit series Mara Clara is making its biggest comeback to Philippine television. ABS-CBN‘s upcoming remake of the Judy Ann Santos – Gladys Reyes original teleserye is all set with Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes playing the lead roles. Supporting Kathryn and Julia are the following:

Bobby Andrews as Mara’s father, Amante Del Valle (originally played by Juan Rodrigo)

Dimples Romana as Mara’s mother, Almira Del Valle (originally played by Beverly Vergel)

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The Return of Batibot

By admin | Published: October 17, 2010

batibot Well-loved Pinoy children’s show Batibot returns on air via TV5. The Kapatid Network and Philippine Children’s Television Foundation, Inc. (PCTVF) recently signed a deal to bring back Batibot on air.

“This is something that today’s youth needs,” said Sienna Olaso, who played everybody’s big sister in the show.

“Socio-cultural values like pagmamano and the use of ‘po’ and ‘opo’ should be taught constantly.” Read More »

iPad Now Available at Walmart

By admin | Published: October 11, 2010

iPad at walmart After Apple expanded the retail presence of its popular tablet by bringing it to Amazon and Target, now rumor has it that iPad is coming to one of the biggest discount retail stores, Walmart, next week. According to MacRumors, who received a copy of documents allegedly for Walmart store managers, each store will receive 5 units of each iPad variant, plus accessories such as wireless keyboard, a dock and a case.

iPad stocks will be available in 1,000 of their retail outlets by the end of October, and 800 more outlets are expected to sell the iPad tablet Read More »

Mark Zuckerberg on ‘The Social Network’ Movie

By admin | Published: October 8, 2010

Facebook Mark ZuckerbergThe Social Network, the drama film about the founding of the social networking website Facebook, was released in the US on October 1, 2010 and has been received with critical acclaim by the movie critics. It also did very well in the box office, garnering the top spot and earning $23 million during its debut weekend. The movie’s screenplay was adapted from the nonfiction book The Accidental Billionaires and it centers on Facebook CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his rise to become the world’s youngest self-made billionaire.
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