Latest Showbiz News
Zac Efron is totally beefed up on “The Lucky One” – Release date April 20, 2012 (VIDEO)
Oh man!!! This isn’t right. Zac Efron is probably poised to be the next big thing as far as leading men in Hollywood goes. He is amazing. If you saw Charlie St. Cloud, you know that the kid is a fine actor. And now, he’s acting as a grown up. Whew! It’s been a warm [...]
UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Court rules on California’s PROP 8 – Ban on Gay Marriage (VIDEO)
“Proposition 8 serves no purpose, and has no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California, and to officially reclassify their relationships and families as inferior to those of opposite-sex couples,” said Judge Stephen Reinhardt in the majority opinion. “The Constitution simply does not allow for ‘laws [...]
CNN Commentator Roland Martin is slammed for Controversial Tweet About David Beckham Undies Ad
Yes, Roland Martin; any hatred shown towards anyone who may or may not be attracted to the same sex is homophobia. GLAAD came out condemning CNN Contributor Roland Martin‘s tweet when he tweeted right after David Beckham’s sexy underwear ad had aired: “If a dude at your Super Bowl party is hyped about David Beckham’s [...]
I was heartbroken when I found out Daniel Radcliffe has a mancrush on Ryan Gosling.
Let’s get one thing straight first. I started to have a crush on Daniel Radcliffe not through Harry Potter. It was when he did the broadway play for Equus is when it all happened. No, not because he was nude in most of the scenes… maybe a part of it but not all. I have [...]
The Avengers Commercial during the Super Bowl XLVI. (VIDEO)
In theaters on May 4th, Marvel’s The Avengers extended commercial was shown during the Super Bowl last night. Did you catch it? Well, I know I’m going to see it. With Robert Downey Jr. as The Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Chris Evans as Captain America, who could go wrong in seeing this [...]
American Idol’s David Archuleta sings live “Nandito Ako” on Talentadong Pinoy (VIDEO)
Fresh from completing his TV series taping of Filipino TV series, “Nandito Ako“, American Idol 7 Runner-up David Archuleta performs the theme song in Filipino on Talentadong Pinoy. Playing a half-Filipino on the series as Josh Bradley, this mini-series is sure to make a lot of Filipina girls wild about the cute and handsome David [...]
New York Giants Win Over New England Patriots 21-17 #SuperBowl
Woohoo! Even though I only lived in New York for five years, I somehow feel an allegiance to the state. Tonight, New Yorkers all over are jumping with joy for New York Giant’s win over New England Patriots with a score of 21-17 at the 46th Super Bowl. I was watching it just because I [...]
What did you think about #MadonnaSuperbowl Half Time Show?! I think it rocked!! (PHOTOS and VIDEO)
For a 53-year old performer, Madonna killed it! She rocked the performance for the Superbowl XLVI’s Half Time Show. Together with Nicki Minaj, M.I.A. and Cee Lo Green – the performance went without a hitch! (Except for that one brief moment she almost fell off the bleachers! Haha! But, try performing in those shoes and [...]
Breaking Dawn Bloopers Surface on Youtube – Rob Pattinson and Taylor Lautner laugh their a*** off during the birthing scene. (VIDEOS)
It’s fun to be actors don’t you think? I mean, this is what they do for a living! Yeah, I get it. They complain about working 16-hour days and sometimes they don’t get enough sleep because they need to finish the film. But, I don’t care! I want to be an actor! Here are scenes [...]
David Archuleta to launch acting debut in the Philippines as Josh Bradley on “Nandito Ako” Mini-Series
American Idol Season 7 Runner-up and a Utah native, David Archuleta joined TV5 in the Philippines as a “Kapatid” and recorded a TV primetime series entitled, “Nandito Ako” with Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero. I am missing the press con since I am not based in the Philippines but I am excited for the [...]
Madonna’s Give Me All Your Luvin’ Single with Nicki Minaj and M.I.A (VIDEO)
Are you ready for the Super Bowl? Yes folks, it’s Super Bowl Weekend. I am not a sports fan at all but I do love half-time shows. This year, Madonna will perform and I am sooo looking forward to it. So, in the spirit of Super Bowl Weekend (it’s like Christmas and Thanksgiving here during [...]
X-Factor Philippines continues its auditions in Cebu and Bacolod.
Auditions for The X Factor Philippines are now open! February 11 – Colegio San Agustin Bacolod City February 14 – Cebu Institute of Technology-University in Cebu City REMINDERS (for the CONTESTANTS): * The X Factor is a singing competition * Auditionees may be solo, duo, trio or group * Auditionees must be 16 years old [...]
Adam Lambert to be front man for legendary rock band QUEEN. Better Than I Know Myself (VIDEO)
QUEEN has been one of my favorite bands of all time. And it still is! Adam Lambert loves QUEEN as much as anyone and has never failed short in expressing his admiration for Freddie Mercury (the rock band’s lead singer). “After the EMAs, I heard faint little slithers of a backlash from people saying: ‘You [...]
Happyologist Caloy – President for Happiness for Coca-Cola’s 100th year in the Philippines (VIDEO)
You must have heard that Coca-Cola recently unveiled its President for Happiness – Caloy. It’s a big title. His role as a happyologist is to make sure that he can bring happiness to ALL Filipinos in celebration of Coca-Cola’s 100th year in the Philippines. What programs do you think will work to make Filipinos (who [...]
Chuva Hotness# 30 James Wolk in a new TV series and guest stars as a gay man? Love it!!! ABCs “Happy Endings”
Yes. He was chosen as one of Chuva’s pick for our Chuva Hotness series. James Wolk got my attention during his stint on the now-cancelled show – Lonestar. This time around, he will be a guest star as a gay man on ABC’s Happy Endings airing the day after Valentine’s Day. I cannot wait!! [...]
Gay Men’s Chorus Washington, D.C. does Lady Gaga’s Born This Way
This video may be late in coming because it’s way past Christmas. The video is Washington DC’s Gay Men’s Chorus Winter Party Concert. They were pretty good and probably, since the It Gets Better video created by Colton James Boettcher using Lady Gaga’s song, HAIR received a great accolade from Gaga herself and made the [...]
Let’s Rock it! ‘It Gets Better’ MUSIC VIDEO to Lady Gaga’s song HAIR #HairMusicVideo created by Colton James Boettcher WATCH!
Lady Gaga has taken the lead in the fight against bullying most specially gay teens who have committed suicide in recent months because of it. Madison, WI’s Colton James Boettcher was inspired to create the an amazing video below for the ItGetsBetter.org project and the Trevor Project to let teens know that life does get [...]
Glee’s Grant Gustin (Sebastian) Received Death Threats from Klaine Loveteam Fans?
Haha! I guess it’s not more fun in the Philippines after all! I remember when Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson fans threatened Gerald Anderson with death threats after the news broke out that he was linked to other actresses. Fans can be overbearing sometimes. They somehow put the screen and reality together thinking that it’s [...]
I’m in love again!! Darren Criss Tributes Michael Jackson In “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” VIDEO
Gosh I’m old. This is one of my favorite Michael Jackson songs while I was a freshman in college. (Throw your calculator away!!) Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ Full Performance was posted on Youtube for all to see as Darren Criss performs the whole song including the legendary “crotch grab”… Can’t wait for the episode to [...]
Hunk Mario Lopez Strips Down to his Undies on Ellen (VIDEO)
I love Mario Lopez. I love Ellen! I love it when Mario Lopez strips down to his underwear on Ellen!! Here’s the video to prove it!
One good reason not to miss Glee on 1/31 Episode. Michael Jackson!
I am and will always be an ultimate fan of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. I am and will always be a fan of Glee! So, when both my favorites are combined together in one show – – it’s something I wouldn’t miss. To air on 1/31 on FOX at 8/7c, the Glee Cast [...]
American Idol Season 7′s David Archuleta sings “Nandito Ako” – TV5 Preview (VIDEO)
You all heard about a television series that David Archuleta will be making in the Philippines right? Yes! That’s what I said! I am so excited and simply because he’s cute as a button but he does genuinely show love for the Philippines. The show will be on TV5 opposite Jasmine-Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero. [...]
Chuvahotness # 36 – is Magic Mike’s Matt Bomer
With all the buzz surrounding Steven Soderbergh’s stripper film, Magic Mic – I just couldn’t help but notice someone whom I haven’t noticed before. I already knew Channing Tatum, and I also know Alex Pettyfer – but Matt Bomer? Yes, Matt Bomer. He could probably be Clark Kent and I would still swoon over him. [...]
The remake of Valiente on TV5 coming this February 2012 (VIDEOS)
Get ready folks! Replacing Glamorosa in February is the remake of Valiente on TV5! Click the links below to view the videos. Nadine Samonte Message Nina Jose Message TV5 opens the year with the return of the biggest and the most successful teleserye ever seen on Philippine TV – Valiente. After two decades of unparalleled [...]
Complete List Official Oscar 2012 Nominations, “Hugo” takes lead with 11 nominations – Place your bets(POLL)
Plaster Oscar statuettes used for rehearsals. Credit: Al Seib / Los Angeles Times Place your bet on Best Picture. Surprisingly, even though The Artist was not a blockbuster hit (only making $12 million) , it’s getting the nods of the critics. It will be pitted against Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo”. Which one is your favorite? Have [...]
E! Publishes Oscars 2012 Predictions: Who’ll Get Nominated for Best Actress, Best Actor and Best Picture? #OscarBuzz
In preparation for the 84th Annual Oscar nominations tomorrow, E! has published a list predicting ahead of the nominations. What do you think about these predictions? Best Picture The Artist Bridesmaids The Descendants The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo The Help Hugo Midnight in Paris Moneyball Best Actress Viola Davis, The Help Meryl Streep, The [...]
Piolo Pascual is such a hunk. And so is Carlos Agassi. Both shirtless? (PICS)
No one can deny that Piolo Pascual is sexy. Carlos Agassi is also sexy. Both of them do take care of their physique well and I must admit, I have wished that the rumors about Piolo Pascual being gay would be true. Carlos Agassi did admit that he had a sexual relationship with a [...]
How did he do it? Alec Baldwin loses 30 pounds in four months. The secret is….
I know that sweets has a lot to do with weight gain. But I didn’t think it can help you lose weight if you avoid it and do menial exercises. Alec Baldwin did just that. He not only gave up sweets…. “I gave up sugar. I lost 30 pounds in four months,” the actor said.
A Chippendales Dancer Reveals He’s Gay! Bravo!!
Jaymes Vaughn (far left) with Kelly Pickler on Ellen How true it is! Sometimes, we follow the wind wherever it blew because we couldn’t have the bravery to show the world who we really are. Then, a turning point sometime in our lives come. That turning point seems to say, it’s time to show the [...]
Yup – We can turn things around… Bullied gay teen finds purpose
Jamie Nabozny is probably person you’ve never heard of. But, he is the one who had the very first successful lawsuit to require a public school district to protect students from anti-bullying and harrassment. A film entitled “Bullied” was shown in Alabama back in 2010. A film about his life and how he fought back [...]
Mario Lopez Shows his Booty and looks HOT in New Underwear PICS.
I have always had and will always have a crush on Mario Lopez. I don’t know about ya’ll but did you see that scene on NipTuck while he was showering? That was hot. Youtube has taken down the video so you can no longer watch the hot scene. Well, now – Mario Lopez is still [...]
I didn’t know he can sing! President Obama Sings Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’ During Fundraiser At Apollo Theater In Harlem (VIDEO)
Some things just catches me by surprise. One thing that I didn’t know is that President Barack Obama can sing! During a speaking engagement last night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, the President sang Rev. Al Green‘s classic, “Let’s Stay Together” which implies – – “hey, vote for me in 2012! AND WE’LL STAY [...]
Your voice counts!! Newsweek Behold! What the Stop SOPA blackout managed to do…
Breaking news! FEDS just shutdown file-sharing website Megaupload accusing the site of multiple copyright infringement. They said that this was not in any way connected to #SOPA and #PIPA. Yesterday, Google, Wikipedia and other famous sites like Craigslist have joined a blackout to show its position on the bills currently in congress. If you look [...]
Painful but true – - Philippine’s New Tourism Slogan “More Fun in the Philippines” gets bashed continuously. .
When controversies about the previous Philippine tourism slogan of “Pilipinas Kay Ganda” hit the web about being a copycat, rip-off artists and the like… we all had to admit our fault. Yes, it really did look like a blatant copy of the Polish tourism logo. You would think, we would learn from it. But we [...]
WATCH: Moving Gay Rights Movement Video is on top of Youtube Trends
Watch the video and be touched. We’ve come a long way but we still have ways to go…. this is a sneak peek to a full documentary being created by Ryan James Yezak called “Second Class Citizens“. I can’t wait!
Golden Globes 2012 Complete List of Winners. How do you think Ricky Gervais did?
I particularly watched the Golden Globes last night because of Ricky Gervais. I just wanted to see how he really is at insulting the guests since I missed his performance last time. I really didn’t think it was very funny. Some were and I thought Madonna got him back really good. All-in-all though, I [...]
David Archuleta’s trip to the Philippines for the 4th time: “The Filipinos make the trip worthwhile here every single time.” Appearing on a TV soap on TV5 confirmed.
American Idol’s Season 7 contestant David Archuleta is back in the Philippines for the 4th time. He was greeted by fans after his plane touched down at NAIA on January 13th at 5:30 a.m. It has also been confirmed that David will be doing a soap for TV5 with homegrown Kapatid stars Jasmin Curtis Smith [...]
How sweet!!! Phil Younghusband on Angel Locsin: “Yes, I think she’s the one… Yes!”
Sa ginanap na presscon ng United Football League kaninang tanghali, January 11, sa Society Lounge, Makati, lahat ng kasamahan ni Phil Younghusband ay nagsabing ang crush nila ay si Angel Locsin. Ito raw ang pinaka-attractive na local celebrity. Tawanan ang lahat habang isa-isang sumagot ang football players na miyembro ng Azkals. Confident [...]
I just lost my crush for Dean Cain. Loved him before I found out.
I loved him on Broken Hearts Club – I just actually watched it again last month while I was resting after my appendectomy and I fell in love with Dean Cain again. I know it’s just a role but he was just super sexy playing a gay guy (although his role on the film was [...]
Nick Cannon Kidney Failure: Hospitalized in Colorado for Recovery
Mariah Carey tweeted the following to her Twitter followers where she attached the above photo: “Please pray for Nick as he’s fighting to recover from a mild kidney failure. #mybraveman,” That sent twitter and google into a frenzy. Nick Cannon is the singer’s husband and while vacationing in Colorado, reports say that Nick was rushed [...]
Celebrity Babes
Bianca Manalo caught in a Photo Scandal. Most searched photo on the net. (PHOTO)
We are all voyeurs. It doesn’t matter what you care to admit, we love looking at lives of other people. When a celebrity gets involved in a scandal, we all scramble to get the details. That is why the photo below is the most-searched photograph on the net right now. Bianca Manalo, former Miss Philippines-Universe [...]
KC Concepcion’s Complete Photo Layout on Rogue Magazine – Available on Zinio.com
Who’s laughing now?! KC Concepcion captured in a photo lens like you’ve never seen her before. The magazine is poised to make a killing on this issue as it is available worldwide via Zinio.com. Just a couple of months ago, the hot celebrity was on top of Twitter trends and had become the main entries [...]
All eyes on Grace Lee after it was revealed the Pres. Noynoy Aquino is courting her.
Manila-born South Korean TV personality Grace Lee is the talk of the country after it was revealed by President Noynoy Aquino III that he is dating the South Korean beauty. Grace did not deny the statement made by the President and went as far as saying that the he courts like any othe regular man [...]
Cherie Mercado views life of ‘matansero’ in Insider’s premiere
Where do steaks, chops or any of your favorite meats come from? “Insider” gives viewers a taste of a butcher’s life as Kapatid news anchor Cherie Mercado goes inside the meatpacking district this Thursday on TV5 and Aksyon TV. Even after 16 years of doing human interest stories, covering environmental issues and tackling the various [...]
Sharon Cuneta – Gabby Concepcion movie plans – shelved?
I was a mere teenager when this movie came out. It launched a very successful love team which eventually catapulted Sharon Cuneta to Megastar status. The Gabby Concepcion-Sharon Cuneta tandem spelled blockbuster during those days and TV5 is counting on the drawing power of the love team that created blockbuster hit-after-hit. However, the plans for [...]
Celebrity Hunks
I was heartbroken when I found out Daniel Radcliffe has a mancrush on Ryan Gosling.
Let’s get one thing straight first. I started to have a crush on Daniel Radcliffe not through Harry Potter. It was when he did the broadway play for Equus is when it all happened. No, not because he was nude in most of the scenes… maybe a part of it but not all. I have [...]
The Avengers Commercial during the Super Bowl XLVI. (VIDEO)
In theaters on May 4th, Marvel’s The Avengers extended commercial was shown during the Super Bowl last night. Did you catch it? Well, I know I’m going to see it. With Robert Downey Jr. as The Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Chris Evans as Captain America, who could go wrong in seeing this [...]
Chuva Hotness# 30 James Wolk in a new TV series and guest stars as a gay man? Love it!!! ABCs “Happy Endings”
Yes. He was chosen as one of Chuva’s pick for our Chuva Hotness series. James Wolk got my attention during his stint on the now-cancelled show – Lonestar. This time around, he will be a guest star as a gay man on ABC’s Happy Endings airing the day after Valentine’s Day. I cannot wait!! [...]
Hunk Mario Lopez Strips Down to his Undies on Ellen (VIDEO)
I love Mario Lopez. I love Ellen! I love it when Mario Lopez strips down to his underwear on Ellen!! Here’s the video to prove it!
Chuvahotness # 36 – is Magic Mike’s Matt Bomer
With all the buzz surrounding Steven Soderbergh’s stripper film, Magic Mic – I just couldn’t help but notice someone whom I haven’t noticed before. I already knew Channing Tatum, and I also know Alex Pettyfer – but Matt Bomer? Yes, Matt Bomer. He could probably be Clark Kent and I would still swoon over him. [...]
Music, Movie and Television News
Zac Efron is totally beefed up on “The Lucky One” – Release date April 20, 2012 (VIDEO)
Oh man!!! This isn’t right. Zac Efron is probably poised to be the next big thing as far as leading men in Hollywood goes. He is amazing. If you saw Charlie St. Cloud, you know that the kid is a fine actor. And now, he’s acting as a grown up. Whew! It’s been a warm [...]
Adam Lambert to be front man for legendary rock band QUEEN. Better Than I Know Myself (VIDEO)
QUEEN has been one of my favorite bands of all time. And it still is! Adam Lambert loves QUEEN as much as anyone and has never failed short in expressing his admiration for Freddie Mercury (the rock band’s lead singer). “After the EMAs, I heard faint little slithers of a backlash from people saying: ‘You [...]
Radyo Singko 92.3 News FM hailed Most Supportive Radio Station by DSWD’s Gawad Ulat
Radyo Singko 92.3 News FM was recognized as Gawad Ulat’s Most Supportive Radio Station by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during the awarding ceremony held recently at the agency’s central office in Quezon City. According to DSWD Secretary Dinky Soliman, Radyo Singko 92.3 News FM was unanimously voted by the awards committee [...]
Complete List Official Oscar 2012 Nominations, “Hugo” takes lead with 11 nominations – Place your bets(POLL)
Plaster Oscar statuettes used for rehearsals. Credit: Al Seib / Los Angeles Times Place your bet on Best Picture. Surprisingly, even though The Artist was not a blockbuster hit (only making $12 million) , it’s getting the nods of the critics. It will be pitted against Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo”. Which one is your favorite? Have [...]
E! Publishes Oscars 2012 Predictions: Who’ll Get Nominated for Best Actress, Best Actor and Best Picture? #OscarBuzz
In preparation for the 84th Annual Oscar nominations tomorrow, E! has published a list predicting ahead of the nominations. What do you think about these predictions? Best Picture The Artist Bridesmaids The Descendants The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo The Help Hugo Midnight in Paris Moneyball Best Actress Viola Davis, The Help Meryl Streep, The [...]
WATCH: Moving Gay Rights Movement Video is on top of Youtube Trends
Watch the video and be touched. We’ve come a long way but we still have ways to go…. this is a sneak peek to a full documentary being created by Ryan James Yezak called “Second Class Citizens“. I can’t wait!
Fashion
Ms. Ecuador Olga Alava crowned Miss Earth 2011
Ecuador’s Olga Alava was proclaimed her country’s first Miss Earth winner, edging Imperial. Ecuador also had its first Miss International winner this year with Maria Fernanda Cornejo capturing the crown in China in November. Brazil’s Driely Bennettone failed to duplicate her compatriots’ Miss Earth victories in 2004 and 2009 and settled for the [...]
Sometimes I wish I was Bryan Boy. Fashion rocks.
I am podcaster now and you can prove that by looking at my Random Musings section on this blog. I’ve met many people using Twitter and one of the people whom I met there is Ham Viloria who, for the last few months have been co-hosting my podcasts. He’s a great co-host because we both [...]
It’s that time of the year again. Everything’s all set for Star Magic Ball 2011 – POLL for Best Gown at Chuva Chienes dot com
The 4th Annual Star Magic Ball 2011 will be on Sunday, and as you all know – this is one of the prestigious celebrations that ABS-CBN hosts for their talents. It’s a red carpet event and if you must know, this is the time local fashion designers get to showcase their work as well. We [...]
Michael Kors marrying longtime partner Lance LePere
The New York Post reports that Project Runway judge, Michael Kors is going to marry his longtime partner Lance LePere in New York. After New York’s legalization of Gay Marriage, many couldn’t wait to apply for that marriage license and the news was welcomed across the nation. The article mentioned Michael Kors saying: “Lance and [...]
Gaming & Technology
Wikipedia worldwide blackout to occur Jan 18, 2012 @ 5:00 UTC in Protest of SOPA and PIPA
If you visit Wikipedia’s main page today, you will see a glaring warning about a blackout that is to occur in less that 16 hours. Wikipedia will be taken off line for 24 hours. Here’s what they published on Monday, January 16th: Today, the Wikipedia community announced its decision to black out the English-language Wikipedia [...]
How do you get a new blog or your company’s website to appear on top of searches?
I remember my early days as a blogger. My first very real concern was everybody else’s concern. How am I going to get traffic? I have seen many bloggers who started blogs but then fall on the wayside because they can’t seem to get traffic to even keep their interest levels up. You see if [...]
TV5-MMDA Traffic Navigator wins at Boomerang Awards
The Traffic Navigator (TNAV), powered by TV5 and MMDA, bagged the Bronze Boomerang for Innovation at the 2011 Boomerang Awards organized by theInternet and Mobile Marketing Association of thePhilippines (IMMAP) last August 18 less than two months following the release of TNAV’s public beta version on June 29. Now on its fourth year, the Boomerang [...]
Guess who is on Google+ with 340K plus people adding him to their circles?
I am more active on Google+ now than I have been active on Facebook. Why? Because Facebook is trouble for me. I have friends there whom I don’t like and I don’t want to unfriend them because I don’t want to cause more drama. Besides, I like the simple layout of Google+ better than Facebook [...]
News, Politics & Sports
UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Court rules on California’s PROP 8 – Ban on Gay Marriage (VIDEO)
“Proposition 8 serves no purpose, and has no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California, and to officially reclassify their relationships and families as inferior to those of opposite-sex couples,” said Judge Stephen Reinhardt in the majority opinion. “The Constitution simply does not allow for ‘laws [...]
New York Giants Win Over New England Patriots 21-17 #SuperBowl
Woohoo! Even though I only lived in New York for five years, I somehow feel an allegiance to the state. Tonight, New Yorkers all over are jumping with joy for New York Giant’s win over New England Patriots with a score of 21-17 at the 46th Super Bowl. I was watching it just because I [...]
I didn’t know he can sing! President Obama Sings Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’ During Fundraiser At Apollo Theater In Harlem (VIDEO)
Some things just catches me by surprise. One thing that I didn’t know is that President Barack Obama can sing! During a speaking engagement last night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, the President sang Rev. Al Green‘s classic, “Let’s Stay Together” which implies – – “hey, vote for me in 2012! AND WE’LL STAY [...]
Your voice counts!! Newsweek Behold! What the Stop SOPA blackout managed to do…
Breaking news! FEDS just shutdown file-sharing website Megaupload accusing the site of multiple copyright infringement. They said that this was not in any way connected to #SOPA and #PIPA. Yesterday, Google, Wikipedia and other famous sites like Craigslist have joined a blackout to show its position on the bills currently in congress. If you look [...]
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! I Have A Dream Speech (VIDEO) in FULL TEXT
I have always loved great speeches. What’s better is a great speech delivered by a great man. One of the speeches that I have always loved is Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 speech which is now known as the I Have A Dream Speech. Since we are celebrating MLK day here in the US today, [...]
Not everyone has given up just yet – ROBERT REICH: Get Ready For A Obama-Clinton Presidential Ticket
Would you support an Obama-Clinton ticket in 2012? Robert Reich from the Business Insider believes that it will be the most powerful ticket next year. He speculates that if Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton swapped positions in 2012, it would probably guarantee a sure win for the Democrats. His points [...]
Random Personal Musings
Painful but true – - Philippine’s New Tourism Slogan “More Fun in the Philippines” gets bashed continuously. .
When controversies about the previous Philippine tourism slogan of “Pilipinas Kay Ganda” hit the web about being a copycat, rip-off artists and the like… we all had to admit our fault. Yes, it really did look like a blatant copy of the Polish tourism logo. You would think, we would learn from it. But we [...]
TCCS – The Chuva Chienes Show 17 – Be Our Guest. Twitter and blogger friend @la_kapitana (AKA Reyna Elena) and @Chuva discuss the beginnings of Reynaelena.com
I am very pleased to have been granted an interview with Reyna Elena of Reynaelena.com. If you are familiar with this blog at all, and if you’re a regular listener to our podcast, you may have heard that he’s one of the reasons why I am a blogger. I have been trying to get him [...]
The truth behind the Marquez Foot Stopping Controversy! (VIDEO) – It takes a lot of practice! Ha!
Okay, Manny Pacquiao won. No bitterness here. Juan Marquez was on the hot seat last month due to a video that surfaced catching him red-handed, using a foot stopping trick that gave him the edge over boxing great Manny Pacquiao. How did Juan Marquez get so good at it? Watch the video below: (Thanks to [...]
TCCS – The Chuva Chienes Show 16 – Be Our Guest. @Bornokyo guests on TCCS. Atheism, Quantum Physics, and Love.. huh?
The long-awaited podcast I had with @bornokyo from Twitter is finally here. I apologize for the delayed publication. The conversation was quite interesting to say the least. Talk about nosebleed… hehe… One thing I know for sure, I gained another friend on the other side of the world… Listen to what he had to say….I [...]
Thanksgiving is here. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
If you still don’t know it yet, Thanksgiving is a big holiday here in the US. It’s a time when family gathers together and eat themselves to death. Yup, turkey is the main symbol for this holiday – but I am not particularly fond of turkey sooooooo, I am serving my first Thanksgiving dinner ever!
TCCS – The Chuva Chienes Show 15 – Be Our Guest. @Chuva touches on life and helping others…
I had a very scary encounter with fate today. I was in a car accident and my life almost flashed before my eyes. Thinking about it all, I realized once again that life is too short and that in everything we do, day-after-day, we should really try our best to live our lives as if [...]
TCCS – The Chuva Chienes Show 14 – Be Our Guest. Twitter friend @hamviloria and @Chuva discuss Ms. Shamcey Supsup – The Delayed Reaction…
Hello folks! Sorry for the delayed publication of this podcast. I was going to publish it in time for Ms. Shamcey Supsup’s homecoming to Manila after taking 3rd runner up at the Miss Universe Pageant 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. However, with work and all the things going on in my life right now, I [...]
TCCS – The Chuva Chienes Show 13 – Be Our Guest. Featuring @hamviloria and @Chuva discuss “Filipinos” Who we are and what makes us a unique culture.
Filipino? Why is it that Filipinos feel united regardless of where they are in the world? Why do you think Miss Philippines-Universe gets the most votes during the Miss Universe Pageant year after year? Because Filipinos will vote for their own no matter what. Why is that? What gives unity to Filipinos all [...]
