I hope Michael Phelps doesn’t end up like swimmer Ian Thorpe as he gains weight
You all saw what happened to Ian Thorpe right? He had the best body while he was in shape as a swimmer. I had a big crush on him and I couldn’t tell you how much… LOL! But as the years went on (I mean don’t get me wrong – everybody gains a little weight as they get older) he gained so much weight and it showed that he just just burned out. When you train to be fit day-in-and-day-out, there will come a time when you will say – - Fudge it!! I think that’s what happened to him.
Now, Michael Phelps – who is still competing, is getting out of shape. Recently, he said after a swimming competition in Stockholm:
“I know I’m not in the best shape and I should be in better shape,” Phelps said. “I didn’t hit my first wall right, so it’s kind of disappointing but I’m happy overall.”
We sure hope he doesn’t end up like this:
If you want to see more pictures of (shirtless and in speedos) Micheal Phelps – - follow the link1 and link2.
Is James Yap jealous about Kris Aquino’s proposed team-up with Robin Padilla?
During the press con of Kris Aquino’s newest endorsement, she admitted that husband James Yap wasn’t too happy about her decision to get additional work in order to raise campaign funds for her brother Noynoy’s 2010 presidential bid. Apart from his worry that doing a soap would take too much of her time away from their kids, it seems that he also didn’t approve of management’s initial choice of leading man for Kris which was Robin Padilla. “Akala niya twice a week [lang ang taping para sa teleserye with Kim Chiu]. Pero nung nalaman niyang three times a week [kapag nagpopondo ng episodes] nagreact siya talaga. Tapos may nabasa siguro sa tabloid prior to that na may Robin pa. But I explained to him na kay Deo (Endrinal, ABS-CBN Business Unit Head) yung produksyon na ‘yan. Do you think pasasamain nila ang itsura ko, na magmumukha akong malandi?’ Siyempre hindi naman,” she revealed.
Willie Revillame officially declares that he will not run for any position in 2010 elections :: ABS-CBN.com
After he returned from a month-long leave last September 21, Willie Revillame left people guessing as to whether or not he was running for election as Quezon City mayor or vice president, the later in tandem with Senator Manny Villar. It was only on November 10 that he finally gave his official announcement that he will not run for any position in the 2010 elections. Willie said that it will be hard for him to leave Wowowee as it is still his top priority. “Ang hirap kasing magsilbi ng hindi bukal sa loob mo, dapat ready ka na for that. Mata mo lang walang latay diyan eh, kapag politician hindi ka naman pwedeng magpatawa at any day.”
Bea Alonzo refuses to take Sam Milby’s special gift
Nakabalik na sa bansa ang aktres na si Bea Alonzo mula sa kanilang Heartthrobs Concert Tour sa Europe. At sa naging mainit na pagsalubong sa kanya ng SNN, malugod na ikinuwento ni Bea ang aniya’y napakasayang experience niya sa naturang lugar. Pagdaragdag pa nga niya kaugnay nito, kung mabibigyan daw siya ng pagkakatao’y nais niyang bumalik doon para makapag-travel sa iba pang bahagi nito.
House A loses Big Brother’s Pinoy Big Battle
Big Brother highlights another set of violations this week; and as expected, delinquent Jason is once again part of the said bunch. Incidentally, Jason and Rica are caught committing the lapel violation in House B, so Big Brother punishes them by having a handheld microphone with stand tied between them all throughout the day in exchange for their lapels.
Ai-ai Delas Alas says her ‘magic panties’ are her movies’ lucky charm – LOL! – View Trailer Here
Kwelang-kwela sa trailer ang tandem ng Comedy Queen na si Ai-ai delas Alas at ang bagong artistang at Pacmom na si Dionisia Pacquiao sa latest movie ng Star Cinema na Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round sa direksyon ni Wenn Deramas. “Funny talaga si Aling Dionisia. Pati mga kilos niya nakakatawa,” bungad ni Ai-ai. Baguhan nga daw sa mundo ng showbiz si Mommy Dionisia kaya’t kelangan ng konting pasensya sa ilang mga eksena. “Tinutulungan ko siya. Gina-guide ko siya. Sabi ko sa kanya, ‘Mommy D, ganito ang gawin mo.’ Oo, tinuturuan ko siya sa set. At ginagawa naman niya.”
Carrie Prejean’s Sex Tape Leak is a Coincidence.
NOT! I don’t know. I didn’t have this crazy “I’m-against-Carrie-Prejean-Syndrome” when the Miss Universe question and answer with Perez Hilton rocked the world. I was actually on her side. Then, as things progressed it dawned on my that I’ve been had.
Carrie Prejean may appear sweet and “religious” to the eyes of her followers – but I have a different view now. With all the lawsuit, the countersuit, the topless photos and now, the Sex Video Tape Leak (supposedly created for her ex-boyfriend) … I must say – she is not what her followers think she is.
With a book (entitled: Still Standing) on the line to garner skyrocketing sales which went on sale on November 9th, something had to happen to get her back on the limelight. Was the video leak done on purpose? Who’s behind all the news? It makes you wonder right?
Sarah Palin’s book Going Rogue is due out on November 17th – - and she is scheduled to appear on Oprah before the release of her book. That’s a good move. Oprah does wonders to books – - she can make them best sellers.
But to leak a sex tape video? Would you believe it’s a coincidence?
Susan Boyle – “I feel like Cinderella!” – Takes on Lady Gaga
There’s no doubt, Susan Boyle‘s life was turned upside down after her performance of “I Dreamed a Dream” on Britain’s Got Talent. She not only mesmerized the audience but the whole world who watched the performance on Youtube. She became an overnight sensation.
“I suppose it’s a bit of a Cinderella story, isn’t it?” Boyle, 48, told Weekend magazine of her instant rise to stardom. – Source
Being catapulted into the limelight overnight (I know how you feel Susan!! LOL.) could be overwhelming at best. It’s definitely not a wonder why she needed to rest. The media swarmed her home from all over the globe, her phone never stopped ringing for 24 hours after that famous performance that she had to change her number in order to have some peace in her own home.
Now, she’s taking on Lady Gaga~! How?
Veterans Day Quotes Top Google Trends
I was wondering why it was so empty at the train station today. I thought to myself, “It must be another holiday that my company doesn’t celebrate!”
So, I looked up the day in Wikipedia and this is what I found. Today, November 11th is Veteran’s Day.
Veterans Day is an annual American holiday honoring military veterans. A federal holiday, it is usually observed on November 11. However, if it occurs on a Sunday then the following Monday is designated for holiday leave, and if it occurs Saturday then either Saturday or Friday may be so designated. It is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. (Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.)
The holiday is commonly printed as Veteran’s Day or Veterans’ Day in calendars and advertisements. While these spellings are grammatically acceptable, the United States government has declared that the attributive (no apostrophe) rather than the possessive case is the official spelling. – Wikipedia
The Huffington Post has posted the 15 most popular quotes for Veteran’s Day. The brave service men and women deserves this day. We need to thank them for sacrificing their lives for freedom and democracy.
So to this, Chuva says Thank You! Quite fitting for today is a story in the Denver Post on How a soldier is made. The pictures capturing the event of someone going through becoming a soldier is so touching and so vivid that you may want to take a look at it.
My new boyfriend, Taylor Lautner is on the cover of Men’s Health LOL!
The sexiest werewolf ever, Taylor Lautner is on the cover of Men’s Health. Rightfully so! He gained 30 pounds of muscle for the role in Twilight’s New Moon. Could you tell the difference? Granted he’s got the frame but to pack ini 30 pounds of muscle is no small feat.
GMA 7′s Christmas Station ID 2009 – Pasalove Ngayong Pasko
GMA 7 launched its very own 2009 Christmas Station ID on Eat Bulaga on Saturday. The Kapuso network wants everyone to experience real Christmas, and thats the message they are imparting. Christmas is about giving love, and this is also this years Kapuso Christmas Theme, Sama-Sama Tayong Mag Pasalove Ngayong Pasko. Its in Giving. Its Love. Its Christmas on GMA.
Performed by: Aicelle Santos
Lyrics by: Candy De los Reyes
Music by: Cecile Borja
ABS-CBN’s Christmas Station ID 2009 – Star ng Pasko
The Kapamilya network launched its Christmas station ID (SID) put together by its Creative Communications Management (CCM) group. This years SID features not only the networks stars and broadcasters, but ordinary people from different sectors as well.
The five-minute SID which was performed by more than 300 talents pooled together for the project, reflects the unsinkable spirit of the Filipinos.
Dahil Ikaw Bro, Ang Star ng Pasko.
AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Nov. 6-9): Stairway To Heaven closes in on Darna
Here are the comparative TV ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5, and GMA-7 programs from November 6 to 9, based on the overnight ratings of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:
November 6, Friday
Morning:
Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 6.1%; Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 6.6%; Bob The Builder (TV5) 1.6%; Barney & Friends (TV5) 3.4%; Thomas & Friends (TV5) 2.4%; Go Diego Go (TV5) 3.8%; Blue’s Clues (TV5) 5.4%; Spongebob Squarepants (TV5) 10.5%
Pokemon Master Quest (GMA-7) 5.2%; Mar Marchen Awakens Romance (ABS-CBN) 4.9%; Catdog (TV5) 5.6%
TNS National TV Ratings (Nov. 6-9): Agimat and Sharon top weekend primetime race
Here are the comparative ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7 programs from November 6 to 9, based on the overnight ratings of Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) among National households.
November 6, Friday
Non-Primetime:
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN) 6.6%; Unang Hirit (GMA-7) 5%
Mar Marchen Awakens Romance (ABS-CBN) 6.3%; Pokemon Master Quest (GMA-7) 5.9%
Ai-Ai delas Alas plans to do “soul-searching” in Europe
Bukas, November 11, may dalawang kaganapan sa buhay ni Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas—una, ang kanyang birthday; pangalawa, ang showing ng pinagbibidahan niyang movie, Ang Tanging Pamilya, with former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada. Makakasama rin niya sa Star Cinema project na ito sina Toni Gonzaga, Sam Milby at introducing si Aling Dionisia Pacquiao.
Sa kanyang live guesting sa The Buzz last Sunday, November 8. Binigyan siya ng tribute kung saan binati siya ng mga non-showbiz friends niyang sina Jerry Catama, Joey Atienza at Bro. Bo Sanchez, gayundin ang mga showbiz friends naman niyang sina Dennis Padilla, Arnel Ignacio at Direk Wenn Deramas, na direktor ng kanyang pelikula. Siyempre, hindi nawala sa mga bumati ang dalawang binatang anak ni Ai-Ai na sina Nicolo at Sancho.
Toni Gonzaga finally agrees to do a kissing scene
Toni Gonzaga finally did her first onscreen kiss that she shot for her latest movie, Ang Tanging Pamilya, which also stars former president Joseph Estrada, Ai-Ai de las Alas, and her leading man Sam Milby. The actress-host revealed that it took a lot of convincing before she finally agreed to do the kiss. “Hindi naman talaga ako nagki-kissing scenes, kaya lang sabi kasi nila sa akin, nina Ms. Malou Santos (Star Cinema managing director) (and people from) Star Cinema, ‘Hija 25 (years old) ka na.’ Matanda na raw ako,” Toni shyly recalled.
Vhong Navarro says It’s Showtime is not competing with Wowowee
Masaya si Vhong Navarro sa feedback natatanggap nila sa pinakabagong show nilang It’s Showtime (11:30 ng umaga, kapalit ito ng PGKNB?) kung saan siya ang first choice ng management to host this said variety show. Dinalaw mismo ng ABS-CBN.com si Vhong sa studio ng nasabing programa para malinawan na rin ang ilang issues regarding him, na kesyo tinatapatan daw niya ang show ni Willie Revillame? Nilinaw ni Vhong, “Hindi totoo ang intrigang ‘yan huh? Magkaiba ang format at konsepto ng It’s Showtime sa Wowowee. ‘Yung sa amin, ang ipinapakita ay ang iba’t ibang talento at kahit ano lang basta’t ma-entertain kami, ang mga hurado at ang audience, masaya na.” Kapansin-pansin kasi na halos parehong may opening number at game portions ang dalawang shows although magkaiba pala talaga ang konsepto. So, hindi totoong ginaya nila ang Wowowee? “Hindi, huh?! Magkaiba talaga ang dalawang shows, sa istilo pa lang ang konsepto. Dito (It’s Showtime), iba’t ibang grupo ang maglalaban-laban, tapos magbibigay ng score ang mga hurado.”
Arnel Pineda reveals his struggles while he was growing up
Isang karangalan na makausap ng ABS-CBN.com si Arnel Pineda, na kilala bilang international star at bahagi ng grupong Journey. Naimbitahan ang ABS-CBN.com sa opening ng Empire Lounge and Taboo Room sa Pasig kung saan panauhin si Arnel ng nasabing lounge at talagang napabilib ang mga taga-media sa kanayng pagiging down- to-earth. Game na sinagot ni Arnel ang lahat na katanungan ng ilang entertainment press na naroon.
Kris Aquino elaborates on being a match-maker to Ruffa Gutierrez
Dahil sa on air na pagrereto ni Kris Aquino sa The Buzz a few weeks back ng isang biyudong lalaki sa kanyang co-host na si Ruffa Gutierrez ay naungkat din ito ng makausap ni Kris ang press sa launching ng kanyang bagong produktong iniindorso.
Next year na lang daw niya irereto ang host-actress dahil kamamatay lang ng asawa ng biyudo last August. Ang tinutukoy pala ni Kris ay ang anak ni Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay na si Jun-Jun. “Pagbabang-luksa na. Nabiyudo lang siyanung August. And then, sinabi ko kay Ruffa na tutal, residente ka na rin lang ng Makati , eh di i-entertain mo na rin. Pero pag naka-one year na. Ang pangit naman kung ipa-date na natin sila,” lahad ni Kris.
Anne Curtis admits that she and Kris Aquino share similar traits
Nito lamang huling panayam sa kanya patungkol sa pinaplanong biopic ng namayapa niyang ina na si Dating Pangulong Cory Aquino, buong galak na ipinaalam ni Kris Aquino ang kagustuhang niyang gampanan ni Kim Chiu ang role niya. Ani ni Kris, bagay na bagay di umano ang young actress to play her part during her younger years dahil liban sa paghanga niya sa talento nito bilang artista’y kuhang-kuha raw ng dalaga ang ilan sa prominent physical attributes niya, specifically her eyes.
Carrie Prejean just wouldn’t shut it. Watch her interview with Today Show here.
She just keeps dragging it on and on and on… Come on. The dethroned beauty queen, self-righteous and formerly Ms. California – Carrie Prejean was on the Today Show blabbing her mouth again.
She still says that these are all a consequence of her statement against “same-sex marriage”. Are you for real Carrie?
Having a sex tape (which a question she vehemently avoided when Meredith Vieira inquired about it) is soooooooo righteous isn’t it? Just don’t marry anyone of the same sex… just create sex video tapes. This topic is sickening already… she should just shut up and hide somewhere.
Happy 40th Anniversary Sesame Street
Sesame Street, the most widely-watched children’s show in the world celebrates its 40th anniversary tomorrow, November 10th. Google has been celebrating it through their doodles for almost a week now. Today, you will see The Count on the Google homepage, while last week – it was the most familiar icon of Sesame Street – - BIG BIRD! First Lady Michele Obama is the guest of honor for their anniversary.
Congratulations Sesame Street!
Watch the video below:
Sam Concepcion, a role model for today’s youth
During the birthday press con of Star Magic artists recently, October birthday celebrant Sam Concepcion revealed that the only thing he bought for himself was a pair of rubber shoes which he loves to collect. But other than that, he refused to take any gifts from his parents who kept on asking him what he wants for his birthday last October 17. “It’s not that I have everything. I definitely do not have everything but I just don’t really want anything na material. Hindi ako alam. I wish that I have something in mind na hingin pero wala e,” said Sam who also shared that he never had been the “bilmoko” (bili mo ko no’n, bili mo ko n’yan) type of kid.
Sarah Geronimo: ‘Hindi ko ipinagpipilitan na makapareha si Gerald Anderson’
Certified record-breaking hit ang naging concert ni Sarah Geronimo noong Sabado, November 7 sa Araneta Coliseum kung saan punum-puno ng mga taga-suporta niya ang nasabing venue. All-out support din ang mga showbiz friends ng Pop Star Princess gaya nina Anne Curtis, Rachelle Ann Go, Christian Bautista, Iya Villania, at marami pang iba. Malaking sorpresa naman para kay Sarah ang pagdalo ng Songbird na si Regine Velasquez na nanood ng nasabing concert.
Kris Aquino and Joseph Estrada agree that their friendship is beyond politics
Matapos maudlot ang kanyang paglabas sa The Buzz noong mga nakaraang Linggo ay natuloy na ring mag-guest si former president Joseph Estrada sa nasabing talk show kahapon bitbit pa ang P1 milyon bilang donasyon niya sa Sagip Kapamilya mula sa kanyang talent fee sa paggawa ng pelikulang Ang Tanging Pamilya.
Ipinaliwanag din ni Erap na inspirasyon niya si Kris Aquino upang mag-donate dahil naging puspusan din ang ginawang pagtulong ni Kris para sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo.
Angelica Panganiban admits Derek Ramsay is the center of her happiness
Kung last year ay isang sasakyang Mini Cooper ang regalo ni Derek Ramsay sa girlfriend nitong si Angelica Panganiban sa kanyang birthday, isa namang mamahaling Hermes bag ang iniregalo ng aktor sa aktres for this year. Sa The Buzz kahapon, sinabi ni Angelica na sa puntong ito ngayon ng kanyang buhay ay wala na siyang mahihiling pa.
“Nasabi ko kasi sa sunud-sunod na blessings na natatangap ko, dumating ako sa point na hindi ko akalain na ‘pag magpi-pray ako, puwede ko palang sabihin na, ‘Lord okay na ako. ‘Yung iba naman po,” sambit ng dalaga. “Sobrang umaapaw lang na happiness ang nararamdaman ko. Sobrang masaya po. Di ko akalain.
Sharon Cuneta excited to play a Fil-Chinese character in Mano Po 6 :: ABS-CBN.com
Mano Po 6, Sharon Cuneta’s first film with Regal Films na rival outfit ng home studio ng megastar dati na Viva Films will keep her busy for the remainder of 2009. Good mood si Shawie (her pet name) nang dalawin namin sa shooting ng naturang pelikula a few days ago sa Subic Bay Yacht Club sa Zambales.
On Pinoy Big Brother Double-Up: Six housemates’ stay are on the line this week
The housemates are still reeling from BB Finland’s Katlin’s departure and Delio’s eviction last night when they had to face Toni Gonzaga’s announcement of the season’s fourth set of nominees. Due to the tie in votes, six housemates’ stay are on the line this week, with two coming from House A and four coming from House B.
Rey “PJ” Abellana advises daughter Carla to stay away from romance as she builds showbiz career
Sa bagong epsiode ng SRO Cinemaserye Presents ng GMA-7, ang “Carinderia Queen,” magsasama sa unang pagkakataon ang dating matinee idol na si Rey “PJ” Abellana at ang anak nitong si Carla Abellana.
Unang napabalita na mag-ama ang gagampanang papel nina PJ at Carla rito sa “Carinderia Queen,” tulad ng role na gagampanan nina Gina Alajar at Geoff Eigenmann, pero nagkaroon ng pagbabago. Mag-ina pa rin sina Gina at Geoff sa kuwento, pero hindi na mag-ama ang papel nina PJ at Carla.
Hindi naman daw na-disappoint si PJ sa pagbabagong naganap sa kuwento.
“In a way, na-surprise ako dahil… In the sense na bakit pa kami—just my personal thought—na bakit pa kami pagsasamahin na hindi naman kami mag-ama dito? At the same time, not only us, Carla and me, but also on the other hand, Geoff and Gina na mag-ina dito
ABS-CBN versus GMA-7′s station ID: which fared better?
It’s that time of the year again when the big networks ABS-CBN and GMA-7 partake of holiday cheer and reinforce the values of family and togetherness by unveiling their Christmas station plugs. The scale and production values of the holiday IDs have risen in direct proportion to the escalation of the network wars, becoming mini-movies in their own right.
The handles of the plugs themselves say nothing new on the surface-ABS-CBN’s tagline is “Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko” while GMA’s is “Sama-Sama Tayong Mag-PasaLove Ngayong Pasko.” But this year presents a bigger challenge than years past: Coming from a particularly devastating typhoon season and a gloomy global economic outlook, the Christmas spirit has never seemed so far away for the Filipino audience…and never more needed.
