Wednesday, November 11, 2009

"Hillary Clinton: The Manila Forum An ABS-CBN Exclusive" Airs Live on November 13

"Hillary Clinton: The Manila Forum An ABS-CBN Exclusive" will air on Friday, November 13, live on ANC (SKYCABLE ch. 27) at 8:00 a.m. and on ABS-CBN channel 2 at 9:00 a.m.

This will mark the first time on Philippine TV history that a secretary of state will be holding a televised public forum.

ABS-CBN Senior Vice President for News and Current Affairs Maria Ressa and anchors Ricky Carandang and Pinky Webb will moderate the forum.

Tony Velasquez and Ces Drilon will be stationed in live points at Siliman University in Dumaguete and Ateneo de Zamboanga in Zamboanga City, where students will have the chance to ask Clinton questions on national and global issues.

Ted Failon and Cheche Lazaro, on the other hand, will anchor the coverage for ABS-CBN and ANC, respectively, from the ABS-CBN studios.

Take part in the forum. Send in your questions at www.abs-cbn.com/ancliveevents, http://botomoipatrolmo.multiply.com, www.facebook.com/abscbnnews, www.facebook.com/botomo, or www.twitter.com, just search ANCCLINTON.

Watch "Hillary Clinton: The Manila Forum An ABS-CBN Exclusive" tomorrow, Friday (Nov 13), live on ANC (SKYCABLE ch. 27) at 8am and on ABS-CBN channel 2 at 9am.


GMA-7 3Q 2009 - 1Q 2010 List of New Shows

The GMA Network Entertainment Group, under the supervision of Senior Vice President Wilma Galvante, recently announced its roster of programs to cultimate 2009 and open 2010. In a luncheon meeting held on November 10, at the GMA Network building, executives revealed the TV shows that viewers can look forward to in the coming months.

NOVEMBER 2009

SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Carinderia Queen
Starting tonight, Bittersweet romance blooms in the latest romantic-comedy offering of SRO Cinemaserye. Join the loveteam of Geoff Eigenmann and Carla Abellena in this surprisingly fun, witty story that proves just how crazy love can be in "Carinderia Queen".

Starstruck V.
Starting off November's line up is the fifth season of the reality artista search StarStruck V. Host Raymond Gutierrez welcomes two new co-hosts into the popular contest: Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo. Starting November 15, viewers will get to meet the new batch of hopefuls who will aim to "dream, believe, survive."

SOP Relaunch
Join the coolest Kapuso weekend barkada as they relaunch the Sunday musical variety show SOP on November 22.

"We will be changing some names and bringing in new names. Merong papalitan, merong pagpapahingahin muna, merong ire-re-image para makabalik. Magkakaroon din ng bagong set at babawasan na ang mahahabang spiels to give way sa sunod-sunod na production numbers," according to Ms. Galvante.

"Rosalinda" Finale
The week of November 23-27 sees the finale of Rosalinda, the Philippine remake of the popular Mexicanovela starring Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann. Starting this Thursday, November 12, the love team partners will be seen weekly in the light romantic comedy SRO Cinemaserye Presents Carinderia Queen.

Banda-oke Rock and Roll to Millions
The Banda-oke Rock and Roll to Millions band gears up for a series of mall and bar tours this November and December. This new program of Allan K and Jaya replaced the now defunct All Star K: the P1M Videoke Challenge.

Family Feud hosted by Dingdong Dantes
GMA-7's game show Family Feud brings in a new host, Dingdong Dantes, on November 30. The matinee idol temporarily replaces Richard Gomez, who has expressed his intention to run for public office in the upcoming 2010 elections.

Full House (Pinoy Adaptation)
To cap November's roster is the Filipino adaptation of the Korean series Full House. Starring Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista, it will air its pilot episode also on November 30. The lead stars shot parts of the story in the city of Prague. Director Mark Reyes aims to capture the magic of the Czech Republic's capital by shooting some the program's romantic moments in this cosmopolitan city.

DECEMBER 2009

GMA ChristmaSerye: Sana Ngayong Pasko

The Kapuso Network spreads the Christmas spirit with its very first ChristmaSerye topbilled by three of the country's most respected actors: Mr. Christopher de Leon, Ms. Gina Alajar and Ms. Susan Roses. This special drama, which will air on December 7, also stars TJ Trinidad, Maxene Magalona, Ynna Asistio, JC Tiuseco and JC de Vera.

"Stairway To Heaven" Finale
Stairway to Heaven's finale week on December 7-11 promises to keep viewers glued to their TV sets as the romance between Jodi (Rhian Ramos) and Cholo (Dingdong Dantes) comes to a bittersweet end.

Kap's Amazing Stories Kids' Edition
Senator Bong Revilla who will seek for re-election will bequeaths his hosting chores to his son Ram Revilla for Kap's Amazing Stories Kids' Edition.

Dear Friend
All Sundays of December will feature young and innocent love in Dear Friend starring Joshua Dionisio and Barbie Forteza, the cute teenagers who played the young Dingdong Dantes and Rhian Ramos in Stairway to Heaven.

GMA-7 Christmas Musical Special: After The Rain
This Christmas Musical Special features Songbird Regine Velasquez as she pays tribute to the heroes of the recent typhoons and inspires viewers to share and spread love this Christmas season on December 13.

GMA-7
New Year's Eve Countdown
Join the Kapuso stars as they come together to bid 2009 adieu and welcome 2010 at the SM Mall of Asia on December 31 for the New Year's Eve Countdown.

JANUARY 2010

The Last Prince
Ushering the New Year for the Kapuso Network is the romantic telefantasya The Last Prince. Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal will be paired anew after appearing in the TV series All My Life and their launching movie Nandito Ako...Nagmamahal sa 'Yo. Airing will start on January 11, 2010.

First Luv
Joshua Dionisio and Barbie Forteza as well as Jake Vargas and Joanna Marie Tan topbill First Luv beginning January 18, 2010. It replaces the Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras-starrer Ikaw Sana.

Sine Novela Presents: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?
Mother and daughter tandem Jean and Jennica Garcia get together to liven up weekday afternoons in GMA-7's Sine Novela's Ina, Kasususklaman Ba Kita? beginning January 25.

This is a TV remake of 1985 film starring Lorna Tolentino at the late actress Ms. Rita Gomez,. Under the direction of Pio de Castro II.

FEBRUARY 2010

Sine Novela Presents: Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak
Another heavy drama, the TV adaptation of 1990 Lino Brocka film "Gumapang Ka Sa Lasak", premieres on February 8, 2010.

MARCH 2010

Diva

After Forever In My Heart, Ako Si Kim Samsoon and Totoy Bato, Regine Velasquez will return to primetime via her fourth TV series with a working title "Diva". Target airing date will be on March 2010.


Yeng Constantino Releases Her Third Album Titled "Lapit"

After her platinum-awarded albums namely, Salamat and Journey, Yeng Constantino is back to delight her fans and listeners once again after a break in the recording scene.

The Grand Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 1 disclosed that for quite some time, she experienced writer's block—hindering her from composing songs. "Nagka-writer's block ako talaga. Ang tagal rin bago ako naka-recover. Sobrang pressured ako pagkatapos ng mga hit singles ko."

Yeng became apprehensive but she did not let anxiety take over her talent. One person who helped Yeng push through with her third album is Raimund Marasigan, former Eraserheads drummer and now, Sandwich's vocalist. "I was the one who asked Raimund to produce my next album. I am a big fan of his. He taught me how to have fun while still being serious on my career," Yeng enthused. "Natatahimik talaga ako kasi ang gaganda ng mga ideas niya."

Why the album title, Lapit? "Maraming reasons e, ito kasi yung album na feeling ko na sobrang lapit sa akin kasi ako ang gumawa ng mga lyrics [parang "Hawak Kamay" at "Salamat"] kaya very personal sa akin itong album. Tsaka, malapit na malapit sa akin ngayon ang mga fans ko kasi may ginawa akong kanta para sa kanila...yung "Pag Ayaw Mo Na." Malapit din ako ngayon kay Lord kasi may personal na communication ako sa Kanya and malapit ko na din ako sa mga dreams ko, isa-isa na silang natutupad," Yeng explained.

She pointed out that her collaboration with Raymund has the approval and support of Star Records.. "Pinayagan naman ako ng Star Records. I asked my bosses and they allowed me to do this," Yeng shared. "Nakakatuwa nga, e. Ako gumawa ng lyrics nang mga kanta at si Kuya Rayms ang gumawa ng melody. Sobrang saya ko kasi dati-rati, nakikita ko lang siya sa MYX and akala ko dati, hanggang duon na lang yun. Now, si Kuya Rayms pa ang ka-collaborate ko sa album. Salamat salamat din sa Star Records kasi pinayagan nila ako..."

"Lapit" contains 10 tracks including Wag Kang Magtatanong, Jeepney Love Story, Pag Ayaw Mo Na, Siguro, Takas, Maghihintay, Wag Na, Akin Ka Na, and Siguro. With "Lapit" as its carrier single.

Lapit is now available in record bars nationwide under Star Records.

Critics Love GMA-7's Christmas Station ID 2009

A few days after GMA Network launches its 2009 Christmas Station ID, the TV plug quickly generated positive reviews from viewers who felt the real message of giving love this Yuletide Season.

The station ID dubbed, Sama-sama tayong Magpasalove, recognizes and celebrates the immense capacity of Filipinos to share love. It pays tribute to the lives of its audience and their hearts that continue to pass the love.

The TV plug, which features ordinary people sharing love in different situations, drew heart-warming comments particularly from some members of print media.

"I like the GMA Christmas Station ID because it has no pretention whatsoever. It didn’t bank on the stars, but on real people who are recovering from the calamities, which made it more effective and inspiring to really promote the essence of Christmas." - Joseph Gonzales,

"The GMA Station ID is a touching and riveting take on the real spirit of Christmas – giving love and sharing gifts to our fellow Pinoys. The exclusion of stars and celebrities leads the viewers to focus more on Christmas' message." - Glen Sibonga, PEP/Moviestar

"It is emotionally uplifting. It makes you realize that even in small gestures, one can give love. And what makes it more heart-tugging is the song. After hearing it and viewing it, you want to shower people with love." - Alwin Ignacio, Daily Tribune

"Simple and touching. The song fits the images as well." - Rohn Romulo, People's Balita

"Personally, gusto ko ang GMA Christmas Station ID. Touching, may puso, may kirot, and yet may mensaheng gustong iparating sa viewers. Punung-puno ng pag-asa. Feel na feel ang tunay na diwa ng Pasko kahit hindi malalaking artista ng Siete ang ginamit, nagmarka naman. Good idea and concept. Christmas is about love-sharing, forgiveness and being together with our loved ones." - Linda Rapadas, Bulgar

"I think it’s a good decision to focus on the ordinary people instead of celebrities, kasi sa pagtulong sa mga biktima ng bagyo, hindi kailangan ng celebrity-status." - Jeffrey Valisno, Business World

The Christmas station ID was directed by GMA AVP for Post Production Operations Division Paul Ticzon. Multi-awarded cinematographer and GMA VP for Post Production Ding Achacoso was the director of photography, Ingrid Navarro was the producer, Vince Gealogo was the assistant director and Rodell Cruz was the Production Designer. The post production pool was composed of Allyn de Ocampo, Javier Delgado, and John Paul Arrojado.

The project was conceptualized by the creative team composed of GMA VP for Program Support Regie Bautista, Associate Creative Director Armie Herrera, Writer Sarah Manila, Writer-lyricist Candy de los Reyes, Artists Leo Alvarado and Manuel Edralin, Senior Project Manager Hasmin Marable, and Project Manager Minette Lopez. The music was by Cecille Borja and sung by the La Diva member Aicelle Santos.
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Celebrate Christmas by sharing love the Kapuso way. Catch the Sama-sama Tayong Magpasalove station ID over GMA Network this Yuletide Season.

Watch GMA-7 Christmas Station ID HERE.


Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Lady Gaga - "Bad Romance" Music Video and Lyrics

Check out Lady Gaga’s new "Bad Romance" music video helmed by movie director Francis Lawrence.

The RedOne-produced track is the first single from The Fame Monster (the re-release of her debut album The Fame).

Bad Romance - Music Video and Lyrics:



Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah!
Muh-muh-muh-muh-mah!
Rah-rah-ooh-la-la!
Want your Bad Romance

Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah!
Muh-muh-muh-muh-mah!
Rah-rah-ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance

I want your ugly
I want your disease
I want your everything
As long as it’s free
I want your love
Love-love-love
I want your love

I want your drama
The touch of your hand
I want you leather dirty kiss in the scene
And I want your love
You know that I want you
Love-love-love
I want your love
Love-love-love
I want your love

You know that I want you
And you know that I need you
I want it bad
Bad and bad

I want your loving
And I want your revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
I want your loving
All your love is revenge
You and me could write a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!
Oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!
Oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance

Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah!
Muh-muh-muh-muh-mah!
Rah-rah-ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance

Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah!
Muh-muh-muh-muh-mah!
Rah-rah-ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance

I want your horror
I want your design
‘Cause you’re a criminal
As long as your mine
I want your love
Love-love-love
I want your love

I want your psycho
Your vertical stick
Want you in my room
When your baby is sick
I want your love
Love-love-love
I want your love
Love-love-love
I want your love

You know that I want you
And you know that I need you
I want it bad
[ Bad Romance lyrics from http://www.lyricsyoulove.com/ ] Bad and bad

I want your loving
And I want your revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
I want your loving
All your love is revenge
You and me could write a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!
Oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!
Oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance

Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah!
Muh-muh-muh-muh-mah!
Rah-rah-ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance

Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah!
Muh-muh-muh-muh-mah!
Rah-rah-ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance

Walk walk fashion baby
Work it
Move that bitch crazy
Walk walk fashion baby
Work it
Move that bitch crazy
Walk walk fashion baby
Work it
Move that bitch crazy
Walk walk fashion baby
Work it
Move that bitch crazy

I want your love
And I want your revenge
I want your love
I don’t wanna be friends

Said I want your love
And I want your revenge
I want your love
I don’t wanna be friends

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!
Oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!
Oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance

I want your loving
And I want your revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
I want your loving
All your love is revenge
You and me could write a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!
Oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!
Oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance

Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah!
Muh-muh-muh-muh-mah!
Rah-rah-ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance.


Monday, November 9, 2009

Leighton Meester - "Somebody To Love" Music Video and Lyrics

Check out Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester’s new music video "Somebody To Love" featuring R&B crooner Robin Thicke.

The music vid was directed by Zoe Cassavetes and also features Laker Girl Vanessa Curry and one of Leighton’s producers, Shahine Ezell.

Somebody To Love - Music Video and Lyrics:



Paris, France to Michigan
London town and through Berlin
I can’t believe this place I’m in
Everywhere and back again
Porcelain and China dolls
Give me one and I’ve seen them all
Got my back against the wall
Wonder where I’ll be tomorrow?

But wait, now how long could this take?
It’s hard to find a man,
When you’re gone before he wakes.
They say it’s hard to achieve
But can’t a girl believe?

(Chorus)
Is there somebody who still believes in love?
I know you’re out there
There’s got to be somebody
I search around the world
But I can’t seem to find
Somebody to love

(Robin Thicke)
Baby girl, there you at
Looking at me like a putty cat
Wondering where that thing is at
Wondering where your ring is at
Nobody ever did it quite like this
Nobody ever did it quite like you
Do your hair, I bought you shoes
We can hit the town like superstars do
You fall in love? Then let me show you love
Give me the key to your heart
I can give you what you want
When you’re waiting for love
And you’re lookin’ for someone
I’mma turn this gossip girl into a woman

[Chorus x2]

Je t’adore, Je t’adore (I love you, I love you)
Make a move, do the thing
Turn around, strike a pose
Je t’adore, Je t’adore (I love you, I love you)
Make a move, do the thing
Turn around, strike a pose
Ooh, I like it
Ooh, I need it
Ooh, I want it
Hey Hey

I know it’s hard to achieve
But can’t a girl believe?

[Chorus x2]

(You say hello, I say goodbye) x2
Somebody to love.

Akemi Katsuki Covers Playboy Philippines October - November 2009 Issue

Taiwan-based Japanese-Brazilian model Akemi Katsuki goes topless in the cover of Playboy Philippines October-November 2009 issue.


Playboy Magazine Philippines Edition is now available at all magazine stores nationwide.

Erich Gonzales Covers Sense & Style Magazine November 2009 Issue

Katorse star Erich Gonzales is the cover girl of Sense & Style Magazine for the month of November 2009.


The Katorse lead star is now enjoying the fruits of her labor and she believes that finally, her time to shine has finally come. With the high ratings of her primetime soap opera, no doubt Erich Gonzales is one of the biggest stars of 2009 in the Philippine entertainment scene.

Sense & Style Magazine November 2009 issue is now available wherever magazine is sold.

Spotted: Manny Pacquiao's Nike Billboard in Hollywood

A huge Nike billboard of world's best pound for pound boxing champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao along the corner of Sunset and Vine in Hollywood, California.



Shaina Magdayao Covers MEG Magazine November 2009 Issue

Captivating actress Shaina Magdayao is dressed to thrill on the cover of MEG Magazine November 2009 issue.


Aside from special article about Shaina, MEG also has interesting features like 100+ Great Ideas in the magazine annual gift guide, MEG Face Makeover Pics, among others.

MEG Magazine November 2009 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Rihanna's "Wait Your Turn" Single Cover

Take a look at the sexy single cover for Rihanna's latest song "Wait Your Turn (The Wait is Ova)."


Sing and watch Rihanna's "Wait Your Turn" music video HERE.

Rihanna's Rated R album out on November 23.

PBB Double Up Update: Yuri, Tom, Tibo, Paul Jake, Carol, and Jason Are Nominated For Eviction This Week


The fourth nomination night of Pinoy Big Brother Double UP puts Yuri Okawa, Tom Mott, Steve "Tibo" Jumalon, Paul Jake Castillo, Carol Batay, and Jason Francisco in danger of eviction this week.

Yuri and Tom were the top picks for House A.


The nominees for House B, on the other hand, were Tibo, Paul Jake, Carol, and Jason.


Here are the points received by the six nominees:


The polls are now open to receive your votes! Who do you think deserves another shot to stay in the house? Make your vote count by texting BB (housemate’s name) and sending it to 2331 for Globe, TM, Sun Cellular and Bayan Wireless Landline users or 231 for Smart and Talk n Text subscribers. You may also cast your vote online by logging on to www.pinoybigbrother.com/vote.

Kris Allen - "Live Like We're Dying" Music Video and Lyrics

Check out the first ever music video of American Idol champ Kris Allen via his first single "Live Like We’re Dying."

"It was my first video so I was really trying to have a good time," Kris shared. "It was cool because we actually shot it in the desert in L.A. in the middle of nowhere in this junkyard." he added.

Live Like We're Dying - Music Video and Lyrics:



Sometime we fall down and can’t get back up
We’re hiding behind skin that’s too tough
How come we don’t say I love you enough
Till it’s too late, it’s not too late

Our hearts are hungry for a food that won’t come
We could make a feast from these crumbs
And we’re all staring down the barrel of a gun
So if your life flashed before you, what would you wish you would’ve done

Yeah… gotta start
Looking at the hand of the time we’ve been given here
This is all we got and we gotta start thinkin’ it
Every second counts on a clock that’s tickin
Gotta live like we’re dying

We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
To turn it all around or throw it all away
We gotta tell ‘em that we love ‘em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we’re dying

(Continued after the jump)
Well if you plane fell out of the skies
Who would you call with your last goodbyes
Should be so careful who we live out of our lives
So when we long for absolution, there’ll be no one on the line

Yeah… we gotta start lookin’ at the hand of the time we’ve been given here
This all we got and we gotta start thinkin it
Every second count on a clock that’s tickin
Gotta live like we’re dying

We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
to turn it all around or throw it all away
We gotta tell ‘em that we love ‘em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we’re dying

Like we’re dying oh…
Like we’re dying
Like we’re dying oh…
Like we’re dying

We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
to turn it all around or throw it all away
We gotta tell ‘em that we love ‘em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we’re dying

You never know a good thing until it’s gone
you never see a crash until its head on
All these people right when we’re dead wrong,
You never know a good thing till it’s gone

Yeah… we gotta start lookin’ at the hand of the time we’ve been given here
this all we got and we gotta start thinkin it
Every second count on a clock that’s tickin
Gotta live like we’re dying

We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
to turn it all around or throw it all away
We gotta tell ‘em that we love ‘em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we’re dying

Like we’re dying oh…
Like we’re dying
Like we’re dying oh…
Like we’re dying

We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
to turn it all around or throw it all away
We gotta tell ‘em that we love ‘em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we’re dying.

Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey Cover "O Magazine" December 2009

At last, Ellen DeGeneres did it!

Yes, she is with Oprah Winfrey in the covers of the upcoming December issue of O magazine.


Ellen DeGeneres wanted to share the cover of O with Oprah Winfrey for months now, and now, they're already together in the two different covers of O Magazine December issue - one for subscribers and one for newsstand buyers - and will feature the theme "Get Your Glow On!"


You can also catch Ellen DeGeneres on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Monday, November 9, where she'll discuss life, love and her new gig as one of the judges on American Idol.

O Magazine December 2009 issue is out on newsstands next Thursday, November 12.

Source: jared

Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried Star in "Dear John"


Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried lead the cast of the movie adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' best selling novel "Dear John".


Plot: While home on leave, a soldier (Channing) falls hard for a gorgeous but conservative college student (Amanda Seyfried). Though they plan to wed, time and distance take a toll on their commitment to each other.

"Dear John" is directed by Lasse Hallstrom (The Cider House Rules, The Hoax) and is scheduled to hit theaters on February 5, 2010.

Dear John - Movie Trailer:




Saturday, November 7, 2009

Maricar Reyes Covers Women's Health Philippines November 2009 Issue

Starmometer's fast-rising star Maricar Reyes is on the cover of Women's Health Philippines November 2009 issue.


Women’s Health Philippines November 2009 issue is now available wherever magazines are sold nationwide.

Anne Curtis Covers Preview Magazine November 2009 Issue

Anne Curtis pays homage to the fashion of SLIM in the November 2009 issue of Preview Magazine.


Other features of Preview magazine November 2009 issue are "All New Beauty Awards", "The LBD Revamped", "Best Prints To Wear Now", "Meet Fashion Enfant Terrible", "Beauty in the Raw" and "75+ Must Have Accessories".

Preview Magazine November 2009 issue is now available at all magazine stands nationwide.

Pinoy Pound For Pound Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao Covers Time Magazine

Then boxing greats Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, Sugar Ray Robinson, Joe Frazier, Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali.

And now Manny Pacquiao.


The Filipino ring icon is the latest fighter to make it to the list of professional boxers to be featured in the cover of well-respected magazine Time — and only the second non-heavyweight fighter to do so.

This also makes Pacquiao the first Filipino to grace Time's cover since former President and democracy icon Corazon Aquino, who was named the magazine’s "Woman of the Year" in 1986.

Apart from heavyweights Louis, Schmeling, Frazier, Ali and middleweight Robinson, other boxers who had made it to the magazine’s cover include heavyweights Jack Dempsey, Primo Carnerra, Gene Tunney and the controversial Mike Tyson.

In its latest Asia edition issue, Time pays homage to the General Santos City-based southpaw in a story titled "The Meaning of Manny," which branded the Filipino spitfire as "the latest savior of boxing."

The story delves into Pacquiao’s stature as the Philippines’ favorite son, his humble beginnings, recent ring accomplishments, among others.

The same magazine previously included Pacquiao in its list of 100 most influential people in the world, with former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis providing a brief write-up on him.

Pacquiao is set to collide with Puerto Rican bomber Miguel Cotto for a record seventh world title in as many weight classes. The fight, dubbed "Firepower," is scheduled on Nov. 14 (Nov. 15 in Manila) at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Sama Sama Tayong Mag-PasaLove" - A GMA-7 Christmas Station ID 2009

GMA Network has just released their 2009 Christmas Station ID titled "Sama Sama Tayong Mag-PasaLove."

These GMA-7 Christmas Station ID song and video recognizes and celebrates the immense capacity of Filipinos to share love. The Filipino’s ability to go beyond himself and pass on love, even in the midst of the most debilitating of calamities or circumstances, is a big factor why the Filipino always manages to hurdle any storm and emerge from it even stronger.

The song "Sama Sama Tayong Mag Pasalove" was composed by Cecile Borja and written by Candy delos Reyes. It was sung by the La Diva member Aicelle Santos.

Watch the 2009 GMA-7 Christmas Station ID below:




Thursday, November 5, 2009

Manny Pacquiao Sings "Sometimes When We Touch" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Despite the rigid training schedule that he needs for his upcoming fight with Puerto Rican boxer Manuel Cotto on November 15, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao still took time to relax and even visited Jimmy Kimmel for a sit-down interview.

Pacman talked about his passions, he dished about his boxing and acting career, and he even performed a song for the audience, singing the ballad "Sometimes When We Touch".

Watch the 3-part video interview of Jimmy Kimmel with Pacman below:








Rihanna - "Wait Your Turn (The Wait is Ova)" Music Video and Lyrics

Rihanna has premiered the music video for her latest single, "Wait Your Turn (The Wait Is Ova)," off her new album Rated R, out November 23rd.

The music video was shot in Washington Heights, New York City on October 16.

Wait Your Turn (The Wait is Ova) - Music Video and Lyrics:



It's just the way the game is played
It's best if you just wait your turn.

The wait is ova...(8x)

I pitch with a grenade...
Swing away if you're feeling brave

There's so much power in my name...
If you pop off in your seat
Steady I'm gonna do the wave

I'm such a such a lady
You don't have to be so afraid
Couse I got room up on my team
You can play but hold up.

It's just the way the game is played
It's best if you just wait your turn.


It's getting crowded over here...
But babe...the wait is ova!
Sometimes it takes a thousand tries to win
The wait is ova

Fumble dont't you fumble
That's a flag on the play
Babe if you don't wanna
Then you don't have to wait

But together we gon'be taking over
It's just the way the game is played
It's best if you just wait your turn.

So you don't wanna wait
I hate to hear-That's such a shame
Couse if you playing tight wears and no
diamond in my ears
Then you already under way..
I know you want to win and you wish I would let you in
Get in line over here
You can play but hold up


It's just the way the game is played
It's best if you just wait your turn.

It's getting crowded over here...
But babe...the wait is ova!
Sometimes it takes a thousand tries to win
The wait is ova

Fumble dont't you fumble
That's a flag on the play
Babe if you don't wanna
Then you don't have to wait
But together we gon'be taking over

It's just the way the game is played
It's best if you just wait your turn.

Baby put the work in like a champion
But the crowd is screaming with their hands way up
Couldn't be with no one else
You're the only way..........I WIN!

Baby got the whole world standing up
Damn I bet a pitcher took a chance on love
Baby love...the time is now
And now-The wait is ova!

The wait is ova (4x)
Just wait your turn
The wait is ova (4x)
Just wait your turn

It's getting crowded over here...
But babe...the wait is ova!
Sometimes it takes a thousand tries to win
The wait is ova

Fumble dont't you fumble
That's a flag on the play
Babe if you don't wanna
Then you don't have to wait


But together we gon'be taking over

It's just the way the game is played
It's best if you just wait your turn.

Just wait your turn
The wait is ova (4x)


Wednesday, November 4, 2009

"Patient X" Grossed P10.8M While "This Is It Earned P33.2M in 6-days of Showing

The much-hyped horror/thriller "Patient X" which stars Richard Gutierrez and Cristine Reyes raked a disappointing P10.8M in gross receipts in its 6-days of nationwide showing according to source.

However, the music documentary "Michael Jackson’s This Is It" opened at No. 1 nationwide, with a six-day gross of an electrifying P33.25-million. This according to Victor R. Cabrera, managing director of the film’s local distributor, Columbia Pictures.

The Top 20 cinemas that posted the highest receipts are SM North EDSA (P2.29-M), Trinoma (P2.18-M), Power Plant (P1.74-M), Alabang Town Center (P1.57-M), Greenbelt 3 (P1.59-M), SM Mall of Asia (P1.38-M), Shang Cineplex (P1.36-M), Eastwood (P1.33-M), Glorietta 4 (P1.17-M) and SM Megamall (P1.15-M).

Completing the list are Gateway (P834,143), Greenhills (P832,120), Ayala Cebu (P695,980), SM Cebu (P594,050), Robinsons Galleria (P556,360), Robinsons Ermita (P554,740), SM Fairview (P503,203), Festival (P489,068), SM San Lazaro (P479,885) and Sta. Lucia East (P388,340).

Worldwide, "Michael Jackson’s This Is It" pulled in $101 million in its first five days. The film was the No. 1 Halloween thriller in the U.S. with a $32.5 million five-day opening weekend, while it pulled $10.4 million in Japan, $7.6-M in Great Britain, $6.3 million in Germany, $5.8 million in France and $3.2 million in China.

In the U.S., "This Is It" received an "A" CinemaScore and is one of the best reviewed films of the year with an 80% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Both "This Is It" and "Patient X" are still showing in theaters near you.

"Bro, Ikaw Ang Star Ng Pasko" - An ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2009

Many are wondering if Christmas will be the same for a nation that has been badly hit by typhoon floods and landslides. But the way we face tragedy surely gives more meaning to Christmas. We have heard many stories about the heroic deeds of people trying to save lives, the generosity that overflowed in giving food and other supplies, the Bayanihan spirit that prevailed in an effort to reach out.

Now that typhoon survivors are rebuilding their homes and their lives, this year's ABS-CBN Christmas station ID gives importance to the light and spark of hope that emanate from each one of us and most significantly, from Bro Himself during the most trying times.

The Kapamilya stars—Sarah Geronimo, Piolo Pascual, KC Concepcion, Billy Crawford, Erik Santos, Mark Bautista, Rachelle Ann Go, Yeng Constantino, Jed Madela, Nina, Sitti, Aiza Seguerra, Richard Poon, Duncan Ramos and Pinoy Dream Academy kids—perform the Christmas theme based on the tagline "Bro, Ikaw Ang Star ng Pasko." It is written by ABS-CBN Creative Communication Management Head, Robert Labayen with music composed by Marcus and Amber Davis.

Watch the 2009 ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID below:



The Christmas station ID was created by the ABS-CBN CCM Team headed by Robert Labayen, Johnny de los Santos, Ira Zabat, Danie Sedilla-Cruz, Edsel Misenas, and Kathrina Sanchez. It is directed by Paolo Ramos and Tots Sanchez-Mariscal. Other members are Jimmy Porca, project coordinator; Odyssey Flores, cinematographer; Oliver Paler, post-production head; Angel Diesta, production designer; Rap Dela Rea, editor; Rosalie David, caster; Jackie Papica, location manager.

2009 MTV Europe Music Awards - Nominees

Check out the artists vying for the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards which is happening this Thursday, November 5, in Berlin, Germany.


Here is the complete list of nominees for the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards:

Best Song

Beyonce Knowles – "Halo"
Black Eyed Peas – "I Got A Feeling"
David Guetta ft. Kelly Rowland – "When Love Takes Over"
Kings of Leon – "Use Somebody"
Lady GaGa – "Poker Face"

Best Live Act

Beyonce Knowles
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Lady GaGa
U2

Best Group

Black Eyed Peas
Green Day
Jonas Brothers
Kings of Leon
Tokio Hotel

Best New Act

Daniel Merriweather
La Roux
Lady GaGa
Pixie Lott
Taylor Swift

Best Female

Beyonce Knowles
Katy Perry
Lady GaGa
Leona Lewis
Shakira

Best Push Artist

Daniel Merriweather
Hockey
La Roux
Little Boots
Metro Station
Pixie Lott
The Veronicas
White Lies

Best Male

Eminem
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Mika
Robbie Williams

Best Urban

Ciara
Eminem
Jay-Z
Kanye West
T.I.

Best Rock

Foo Fighters
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Linkin Park
U2

Best Alternative

Muse
Paramore
Placebo
The Killers
The Prodigy

Best Video

Beyonce Knowles – "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
Britney Spears – "Circus"
Eminem – "We Made You"
Katy Perry – "Waking Up In Vegas"
Shakira – "She Wolf"

Best World Stage Performance

Coldplay
Kid Rock
Kings of Leon
Lady GaGa
Linkin Park

Best European Act

Deep Insight (Finland)
Dima Bilan (Russia)
Doda (Poland)
Lost (Italy)
Manga (Turkey)

Megan Fox Covers Cosmopolitan Philippines November 2009 Issue

FHM's sexiest woman in the world, Megan Fox (Transformers, Jennifer’s Body), is on the cover of Cosmopolitan Philippines this November.

The 23-year-old actress began her acting career in 2001 with several minor television and film roles, and played a recurring role on Hope and Faith. In 2004, she launched her film career with a role in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (with Lindsay Lohan). In 2007, she was cast as Mikaela Banes, the love interest of Shia LaBeouf’s character in the blockbuster film Transformers which became her breakout role and earned her various Teen Choice Awards nominations. Fox reprised her role in the 2009 sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Later in 2009, she starred as the titular lead character in the film Jennifer’s Body.


In the November 2009 issue of Cosmopolitan Philippines, Megan Fox shared that she has no commitment problem but reveals that she can also collect attractive boys at the same time.

Featured heartthrob this month is Billy Crawford. Cosmo is now available wherever magazines are sold.