K's Random Musings~

Run for Japan

2011-03-15T22:23:00.002+08:00

In the midst of all the things that Japan has--and is still going through, what best way to show them love than participating in the upcoming Run for Japan, a fundraising event where proceeds will go to help rebuild the country that has contributed a lot of things to the world.

For a mere Php350, all runners can join the 3k, 5k and 10k which already includes the singlet, race bib and souvenir.

Run in your normal jogging outfit or wear a cosplay (which would be highly entertaining!). All for the love of Japan! Happening this April 17 (Sunday) at Fort Bonifacio Global City, 5:15am. Registrations are on-going.

Visit http://www.pinoyfitness.com/2011/03/run-for-japan-april-17-2011/ or http://www.runnersrunner.com/store/events/run-for-japan.html for more details.

Take 2!

2011-03-09T10:27:00.016+08:00

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Way before Nicki Minaj's hit single "Your Love", award-winning British music artist of the 80's-- Annie Lennox was the first to come up with the catchy entrance tune. She didn't sing it the way the queen of hip-hop did though. On the contrary, Annie sang No More "I Love You's".

Lady Gaga's current hit song Born This Way is making a lot of fans sing-- and other big artists as well. After discovering 10-year-old Youtube sensation Maria Aragon and asking her to sing in Gaga's concert in Toronto, Canada last March 3, here's what came up of their duet bringing more emotion to the soulful (literally)song followed by Katy Perry's semi-acoustic take of the same song.

And to wrap things up, here's quite a funny set due to other people's naive comments---After Justin Beiber released his single 'Somebody To Love' (which has another version that also features Usher), people search Youtube, find this next song and thinks "Hey this isn't J.B.'s song!" Well FYI, this is courtesy to the 70's British band "Queen" which the song was actually revived by the Glee Cast. If you're looking for the one Beiber sang (in Glee version) here it is, listen... and see the difference!

Proj. 365: Day 14-16

2011-01-16T21:13:00.008+08:00

Day 14: The only constant thing I could keep picturing to have a new one everyday is on food photography. Like my previous shot on Krazy Garlic, this is another resto I'd keep tab to review on. 'Toast Box' aas a little selection on their menu but is simple yummy I tell you!

Day 15: I just saw this when I was out and roaming. I don't know what it is so I'm telling you to go figure out that too. :))

Clue: It looks like a metal leaf... or somekind on UFO umbrella?
Who knows? o_O"

Day 16: And last but certainly not the least, I had fun going to mass after seeing Spidey drop by our church. Talk about fanadom! I just had to make fun of this pic! Sorry kid.:))

Up, up, here we go!

2011-01-14T10:38:00.014+08:00

This week, a lot of great songs came out that I could just keep them looping in my iPod! So let's not keep the waiting any longer, here's one from an asian band who is making their way to the charts! This is Far East Movement featuring One Republic's very own Ryan Tedder in Rocketeer.

Justin Bieber shows a religious side as he closes eyes and sing Pray which definitely touches one's hearts.

But contrary to J.B.'s religiousness, Enrique Inglesias' new single goes out to party in sex and sin with Tonight I'm Lovin' You (which is not really what he's trying to say.:o)

The long awaited team-up of Nelly and Kelly Rowland finally brings a follow-up to their hit song Dilemma with Gone followed by David Archuleta's very catchy new hit song Elevator.

So that's a wrap to this week's new songs! It's time for me to look for more new ones to feature! 'Til the next Music Highlights!;)

Proj. 365: Day 13

2011-01-13T12:33:00.007+08:00

Day 13: It's a Thursday night and although gimmick night was a bit off given the time of the day, it was still nice to hang out with friends and eat a new place called 'Krazy Garlic' which literally served everything with garlic (including their drinks)!

The place was cozy and the food is great (although a bit expensive). I could write a review about the resto, but maybe when I have the time.:P

P.S. Forgive the gruesome pixel, it was taken from my camera phone.

I forgot to bring my baby today! But at least I kept the rule of thirds in tact. :D

**Thanks to Arvin for the treat! Advance Happy Birthday!!:D

Project 365: Day 11-12

2011-01-12T12:32:00.012+08:00

Day 11: Saw this very iteresting and up-to-date jeep which designed itself with the latest social networking sites like "Facebook" and "Twitter". Only saw one side of it though, I wonder if it included any other sites.

Oh and this Jeep's travel route is at our province so if you want to take a trip to network-ville, this is the ride you should be taking!:))

Day 12: Another random picture I took for the day. It's Sunday and there's not much happening except mass and... a really bright lamp. :-I

Project 365: Day 7-10

2011-01-11T21:05:00.010+08:00

My days are finally starting to get busy and 4 pictures of my day has been left unposted! I hope to be able to keep taking a snapshot of something with the coming days or else I'll be posting an image of "IOU's" *eeep!*

Day 7: Jan 7--I woke up at around 6:30 to jog at our province's oval track. When all my energy was drained, I was never too tired to take this snapshot of kids running with no rubber shoes on. They even removed their slippers to play! Totally worth the picture feature!:)

Day 8: Our fiesta at the town plaza. Thank God for rural places for keeping this tradition!
Since I don't dance ballroom, all I could do was play with my baby camera.
And what best way to enjoy bright lights and moving people? Low shutter!

Day 9: Magellan's Cross... and no, I didn't go to Cebu. This image is the reminder of my previous
trip there and what I still need to accomplishfor the Cebu edition of Travel Times!
Ugh, I wish I could have included "non-procrastination" in my resolution!
But sadly, I was too lazy to do that. LOL!

Day 10: Jelly Belly time!!! Thank you James for giving me my favorite
Fat-Free and non-cholesterol munchie, Lychee Conjac Jelly by H&Y!=D

To sing or not to sing?

2011-01-09T18:25:00.012+08:00

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Rude words now adays are as common as saying "excuse me" or "call me". Now Cee Lo Green puts it out in the open as his latest single's title, F**k you not only has a good song but will unfortunately make people sing F-U too as easy as 1-2-3. Not to mention he makes a kid lead in his MTV! This is definately not fitting for any minor viewers (yes I'm somewhat the concervative/ concerned type here) but then again the artists will just defend themselves by saying it's their "artistry" or that there's a "censorship" that should be working. So, where are they?! Is Cee Lo's subtle version Forget You the solution to any possible issues he might encounter? */rant-ends*

But of course not all songs are that vulgar when it comes to words (or sometimes, does not need words at all). Take this next songs for example: From Paris, China, Colorado, or anywhere in the world... sing or hum to the Good Life in One Republic's latest single or chill and dance to Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina's Stereo Love.

Enjoy the soothing voice of Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper mixed with Diddy's rap in their newly-formed group called Diddy - Dirty Money in Coming Home featuring Skylar Grey.

Lastly, follow Keri Hilson as she transforms herself into some of the women who have paved the way to black female artists like Diana Ross, TLC and Janet Jackson in Pretty Girls Rock.

Proj. 365: Day 6

2011-01-07T10:36:00.007+08:00

As much as I'd hate to turn this into almost a day-by-day personal entry ('coz I've learned a few not-so good things from making your own online personal blog), this project is forcing me to take pictures of things--special in their own way-- during that day. I don't use Foursquare app for the reason that I don't need people knowing where I am or where I've been. But in this case, the next photo is taken at Ayala Triangle in Makati. The christmas decors are still up and they provide a wonderful relaxing scene at the place... and I don't mind them taking it down. Maybe that could be one place where people would always feel it's Christmas... :)

Day 6: Ayala Triangle's Stars and Lights ---picture taken using a

cool camera app of Samsung Tablet called 'Retro Camera'.

I love how a vintage photo looks like... makes me want to collect LOMOs again!:)

Proj. 365: Day 5

2011-01-06T11:53:00.004+08:00

Day 5 and January 5th of 2011. 3 days after work and I'm already stressed for some reason!:-o Good thing our helper was once a masseuse sho she help relieve my tired muscles. And aside from that de-stressing massage, I also turned on my lava lamp which helped became my picture for today!

I had to try several settings before getting the right one (this one's through manual setting, ISO 800, f1/8) and viola, instant dim-light photographia!:D I knew this project was going to help me pracice photography better.:))

Project 365: Day 1-4

2011-01-04T10:04:00.010+08:00

A new year has come and it's another year to live and of course new things to look forward to! For my first post in this new decade, I'm starting a personal project I'd like to call Project 365 where I will be taking 1 picture a day and post it here (with special thanks to inspirations from fellow photographers and the blog New Dress A Day). Not only do I get to update my blog more often (as this previous new year's resolution is not always kept) but I'll also be able to practice photography even more and add more stuff to my folio. I may not be the best photographer but the joys of being able to complete this (and HOPEFULLY I will!), will one day be rewarded in some way...? *LOL*

So without further ado (and still no permanent photo signature >_<), here's what I've been clicking from Jan. 1-4, 2011!

Day 1: What would be the main highlight of the day rather than the fireworks

that lit the star-less 2011 night? A new year, new opportunity and

a new outlook in life--- therefore the "New Happy Year"!

Day 2: It was another great day for my family to be spending our

last vacation day at our province... and there were a few remaining fireworks

we lit around 8pm. This beautiful dance of light was from

one of the fountains we've enjoyed.

Day 3: January 3. Back to work. *eeep!* These are the times when it was hard to get

out of bed and start making my brain work again. Good thing a good mix of my sweet coffee

was enough to wake me up... and i finally got to use my [one of the many] gifts to myself---

the Nikon 70-200mm mug! I simply heart it!:D

...Oh and i took this one using my 2mp X90 cherry mobile phone.

Doesn't really have to be from my SLR. Ironic though. Haha!

Day 4: Inabraw. Or well, at least that's how we call it in Pangasinan, my birth province.

It's one of the many family recipes we cook at home which is like Pinakbet,

only cooked in Bagoong or Fish Paste.

I took this photo for my uncle who's coming up with a packed-lunch business for

busy people in Makati or Manila. We only cook good food so if you're interested,

check out this page to learn how to order your daily Samit! Authentic Faily Recipe!:)

(Whoa instant plug!XD)

Next post is coming up in the next few days where I'll try to keep continuing this Project. Hopefully with all the things I plan on doing this 2011, I fulfill at least half of it! A Happy New Year to everyone!=)

Eargazzmic hits on your way!

2010-12-11T00:05:00.008+08:00

With the hyped-movie Tron coming up, prepare your ears to get electrocuted with the soundtrack by none other than the band who introduced techno to the world--here's Daft Punk with Derezzed!

Next songs are hits from artists who released these hits not so long ago and is now climbing the billboard charts. Bite your heart out of pure love for Pink, Ne-Yo, Mike Posner and Natasha Bedingfield!

Flaming hit charts

2010-12-04T13:05:00.011+08:00

Spending this day just surfing Youtube proves to be much contenting because there's so much new songs coming out I'm so glad and drowning at the same time! But to make your viewing pleasure easier, here are the latest and hottest songs you should also know about!

Having 42 MILLION view hits (as of the moment I watched this), Rihanna's Only Girl would certainly bring her song on the most watched list. The song ain't that bad too! I just find her new look dirty and weird though. She should go back to the short black hair which looks fitter and fierce on her just like the follow-up video of Love the Way You Lie Part 2, again featuring Eminem!

A lot say Kanye West is crazy with what he do, how he wears his clothes or even make his video. And a proof for that last mention is his latest single Runaway which is a staggering 34-min MTV of that song alone! I spent time watching it although I never really grasped the essence of the song. So here's the shortened version ft. Pusha T or if you really wanna see the full-length, click here.

Black Eyed Peas just keeps their songs coming as a band or individually! Here's their latest single from their latest album "The Beginning": The Time (Dirty Bit).

Bruno Mars sings a different theme than his usual "happy and inlove" love songs. This one is a bit heartbreaking yet wonderfully delivered once again! From "Marry You" (which is also featured in Glee's episode 8: "Furt"), this is Grenade.

Just check it out!

2010-12-02T11:46:00.007+08:00

A lot of lines this first song can already become my intro, "No need to ask why, you just gotta see with your eyes!", "These songs are banging, they're hot off the skillet!" so Check It Out, will.i.am and Nicki Minaj revives one of the old annoying songs and turns into an interesting part of their rap. Now it can't stop playing in my head!

I rarely listen to Slash but now that the band features Fergie of B.E.P. (wow, they are really active), Beautiful Dangerous gets into the chart radar.

After Teenage Dream, soon-to-be "Katy Brand" releases another hard hitting chart topper which fairly gives off a good feeling to anyone who deciphers the song's meaning. Ignite the light within you in Katy Perry's Firework.

Since Linkin Park released their album "A Thousand Suns" last September, the songs they've been releasing not only rises in the hit charts but gives of some pretty awesome video effects! Here's The Catalyst and their latest disabled-for-embedding song Waiting For The End.

And lastly, Ke$ha tries to rules the night with We R Who We R.

Talk about text shortcuts huh?Here's another one for the club!

Another batch of songs comin' right up!

An FB fad: Invasion of Memories

2010-12-01T20:06:00.029+08:00

If you're an addict to using Facebook, you probably know there's this status message circulating where in you're being asked to change your profile image to a cartoon (that in essence, has been a part of your childhood). They (whoever started this) says it's to show violence against children where in fact, could also test and see how far Facebook can go and make people do this change. I hope that whoever participates in this does maintain true to the cause but I actually got hooked in their phrase "An invasion of memories". Because of that, I even had a hard time thinking the best cartoon/ anime that I'd choose... and I ended up with one of the first ever cartoon that had a major impact in my childhood: Sailor Moon!

And so to complete the blog, here are more influential anime/ cartoon of my time that really completed my childhood... Before Naruto or Ben 10 came in, here's what captured the hearts of my age... and how it shows I'm still a kid at heart for now dying to want to watch these shows again!!=)

1) Sailor Moon

Usagi Tsukino is an ordinary school girl until she discovers a talking cat named Luna who reveals she is Sailor Moon, the soldier of Love and Justice, who is destined to protect the universe against against a series of dark villains. With the helped of her friends who also became soldiers of different planet names (e.g. Sailor Mars, Mercury, etc.) and let's not forget the love interest of Moon, Tuxedo Mask.

2) Yu Yu Hakusho (Ghost Fighter)

"Raaaay-gun!" Srsly, Need I say more?:))

(Oh and I love Dennis, HE'S NOT GAY!!!>_<")

3) Fushigi Yuugi (The Mysterious Play)

First running as a manga in 1992 and released as an anime in 1995, Fushigi Yuugi is a story of Miaka Yuki and Yui Hongo, bestfriends who were sucked into the world of an old, mysterious book who turns them into maidens of two countries at war. Forced to fight each other to be able to summon their particular gods and grant them 3 wishes (one of which is to return their own world).

5) Powerpuff Girls and 6) Dexter's Laboratory

Although I have a strict classification between "cartoons" and "anime", I'd not only focus on the anime which has greatly influenced me back then. Before Nickolodeon, Hero TV and whatever it is kids now watch now-a-days, Cartoon Network showed two of the hit cartoons (aside from Bugs Bunny and Tom & Jerry of course) and that's the PowerPuff Girls and Dexter's Laboratory!

"Sugar, spice, and everything nice... Saving the world before bedtime!"

"Enter at your own peril, past the bolted door

where impossible things may happen that the world has never seen before

In Dexter's Laboratory, lives the smartest boy you've ever seen

but Dee Dee blows his experiments to smithereens

There is gloom, and doom while things go boom

in Dexter's Laaaab!" :))

7) Flame of Recca

Before Naruto, Recca Hanabishi discovers he is a Ninja living in a modern day-time who has the power to control fire and summon the strongest fire-wielding dragons. With other friends and foes along the way, the plot is much similar to Yu Yu Hakusho where one's skills and survival of the fittest is put to the test.

8) Voltes V

Because of this anime, I was happy to have been born and lived at my genre. Kids now don't know how good and influential Voltes V is to today's mecha and human inspiration... and no current anime can sum up this legend!

9) Tom & Jerry

The classic cat and mouse chase has lived for years and I think this show is still on right? There were just a few enhancements made like Tom and Jerry now talks and they're kids and stuff--- but nothin' beats to the old whammy and funny chases made by the 90's version!

10) Walt Disney Princesses

It shouldn't be a wonder why this is in the list. The princesses of the different Walt Disney movies have made a huge market before even until today. Although i highly doubt kids now have watched Aladdin one hundred and one times like me (i kid you not!) and has memorized every song line in Little Mermaid, they are one of the memories I still keep with me and actually collect to share with my future kids. :)

11) The Little Lulu Show

Based on Marjorie Henderson Buell comic book character Little Lulu, this was turned into an animated series that aired sometime 1995.

You gotta miss Little Lulu's stand-up comedy lines before each show ends.

*Update* (as of Dec. 4)

12) Captain Planet

The list just keeps adding up as friends and friends of friends keep up with this fad. As I see and remember those cartoons who've been a much part of my childhood and Captain Planet was definitely one of them. This show was one of the best and most educational cartoons of it's time and kids were really taught how to take care of the planet. Now that the world's growing population and pollution, isn't it time to revive the Hero who commits to take pollution down to zero?

13) The Real GhostBusters

If there are kids who are afraid of ghosts, you can certainly rely on the Peter, Egon, Winston, Ray and well, Slimmer at occasional times to get rid of your paranormal problems!

Author's note:

The cartoon/ animes I've mentioned above are based only on those I've watched during my childhood years. I've been seeing a lot of pro-pic changes in Facebook showing a lot more shows I haven't been able to watch before. It truly does show how much cartoons become a part of someone's life and still miss them 'til one grows up. The list goes on and on and I'll just keep updating this when I get the chance!=D

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Versus the versions!

2010-11-17T10:42:00.012+08:00

Work can be pretty consuming in time and energy, but I won't let that stop me from blogging! Although I've been gone for almost a month from writing, *sniff* I'm back and packed with tons of things to feature! This time, I'm trying something new and that's showing some originally composed songs and comparing them to the hit musical TV show---GLEE. Not many people may be in to this show (for reasons either being to kiddy, or too gayish with all the singing), but the story sin't so bad at all and I know some straight guys enjoying this! But then again I'm not forcing anyone to watch Glee... I will force you to watch and listen to their versions though-- and if it stands against the original.

"Teenage Dream"

Original: By Katy Perry

We all know this famous new song by Katy Perry which speaks of how the relationship is like of those Teenagers-- Young, playful and madly in love. In Glee's recent episode, (season 2: Episode 6), this song was used to to introduce a most likely upcoming competitor of New Directions (team name of the lead Glee cast). I find this version sooo much better than Katy's mainly because of the composition of the song and it was amazing how a guy's voice can translate the song even though some of the lyrics contains lines that are for girls (like "You think I'm pretty without any make-up on" or "Skin-tight jeans" part). Listen to it and see what I mean:

Glee version: Blaine (Darren Criss) of Dalton Academy Warblers

So did you like it? Or did you like it? :p First point goes to... GLEE!

"Telephone"

Original: By Lady Gaga

Glee version: Sunshine Corazon (Charice Pempengco) and Rachele Berry (Lea Michele)

Although Lady Gaga's MTV takes almost 10min. for the whole song to finish, I can say she grabs the point for this one because Glee's version was almost the same as the original. Lea and Charice's tandem were good, but there wasn't much difference with how G. and B. sang it (Not to mention Lea had a lot of unnecessary high-pitched parts).

So far: Glee (1), Original (1)

"You're Having My Baby"

Original: By Paul Anka

Paul Anka's Having My Baby can't be denied as one of the best classics ever. However with Glee's version, I can somehow tell it represents a lot more to the generation now-a-days not just in the pre-marital sex topic but as well as the musical appreciation. Kids now are more into the mainstream pop/RnB and can't really be into the whole classical version. But I'm the one giving the scores and being someone who's in between those generations (not too young, not too old-- LOL!), I give both songs the credit for their own versions. Here's Glee's "You're Havin' My Baby" (even the pronunciation is made slang!) for your appreciation:

Glee version: Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith)

So far: Glee (2), Original (2)

"Hello"

Original: Richie Lionel

Glee version: Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) and Jesse St. James (Jonathan Groff)

Okay... this one is a bit tough for me to decide on because Richie Lionel's version is not only classic but his delivery is great as well. The song may be credited to him but I guess I have to give this one to Glee! The duet of Lea and Jonathan better gives the song a more romantic factor which gives a deeper meaning to the song. (Also, rather than the TV scene, I recommend you listen to the HD quality of Glee's version here.)

So far: Glee (3), original (2)

"Don't Stop Believing"

Original: Journey w/ Arnel Pineda

Glee version: Glee Cast

This is the song that started all of it. Journey's version is a song that never grows old while Glee shows how a song can really be versatile despite year and or gender. Hmm, another tough one. But as much as I like Glee, Journey rocks it more when the song really means to bring people up and jumping about never stopping--well, believing. :D

Score after the 4th song: Glee (3), Original (3)

"Defying Gravity"

Original: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel for the Broadway Musical Show: Wicked

Glee version: Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) and Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer)

While this song comparison can be highly controversial at many aspects, like:

1) Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel both became characters in the story as April Rhodes (the highschool drop-out who was supposed to replace Rachel as the lead singer in one of the early stories of Glee) and Shelby Corcoran (and Rachel Berry's mom in the series) respectively.

2) Lea Michel has her own share in being a Broadway actress

3) Glee version seems to be sung better although singing it LIVE in a broadway is a different thing as well...

This last song is definitely something I can't decide on by myself. How about you? What do you think? Your comments are most welcome!:)

The return of the comeback!

2010-09-19T21:26:00.007+08:00

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The long procrastination is over... and it's about time! The motivation is back and it's time to get back on all the awesome features I've missed for the past month! So before my face (or should I say this blog) is erased in your mind, here are the next top songs you should already be listening to!

After red head Rihanna's dramatic Love The Way You Lie, she now goes pop and funky in Who's That Chick (Who's that Chick?!)

Youtube unfortunately offers the low quality vid since this was leaked. If you wanna watch the HD version, click this site I found with a much better copy!

As if B.o.B's previous song Airplanes featuring Haley Williams was not enough, version 2 now features one of the greatest rappers of all time--no matter how many comebacks--- add Eminem for more spice!

As expected from the lovely, awesome and hot Katy Perry (mind you I'm almost turning gay for this girl), her latest song Teenage Dream is just great in every angle! You gotta love the classic feel of the video too! Was just thinking her whole make-out scene wasn't the best thing you wanna show to kids watching MTV... but then again drugs, booze, sex and killings are present anywhere already!

Incoming artist Mike Posner sings about the people who thinks they're better than everybody. So here's the truth from Posner's mouth, stop thinking you're Cooler Than Me! >:)

And saving the best for last, here's is the most anticipated comeback of the year! R&B/Hip-Hop singer Cornell Haynes Jr. or better known as Nelly is finally back! Or is it Just A Dream?! Let the Nelly-saga continue!!! (yeah I am a fan!:p)

Fresh & amazing!

2010-08-06T10:58:00.018+08:00

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I've heard a lot of Music through out the years... and just when I thought they couldn't evolve any further and all the lyrics has been used up and all kinds of emotions have already been expressed by previous artists, these new singles have stayed true to becoming fresh and note worthy to be in the charts!

First off, let Eminem and Rihanna burn you with their awesome collaboration in Love The Way You Lie starring Megan Fox and Dominic Mohagnan. Oh and of course check out Rihanna's new flaming red hair do!

2010's Best Female Hip-Hop Artist Nicki Minaj shows off her rapping skills in Your Love using a Japanese-inspired MTV that makes the whole song a bit more fly than eva!

Come to the world of Taio Cruz where the women just seems to be everywhere. Bring your self to the dance floor and light up like a Dynamite and just keep that mood as Usher and Pitbull sings DJ Got Us Fallin In Love Again.

And speaking of falling in love, Bruno Mars' latest song will melt your heart away in the most simplest yet heart-felt lyrics of Just The Way You Are.

Hot off the oven songs!

2010-07-23T18:33:00.005+08:00

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If these songs ain't fresh on your ears, I might as well get a better source for the newest hits!

Maroon 5 takes a modern spin at 80's-like Bad (or should I say Brutal) love in their latest song (and cute MTV) of Misery.

Next up, Shontelle and Preggy Alicia Keys gives us another of their mellow RnB songs in Impossible and Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) [...to be a mom?].

Enrique Inglesias teams up with Pitbull and comes to party in I Like It.

And lastly, Diddy and Dirty Money with T.I. and Rick Ross says Hello Good Morning in this song for insomniacs and hard party-goers!

Selfless.

2010-07-20T12:09:00.004+08:00

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"It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

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(...Doesn't necessarily mean you have to be EMO)

Green is IN!

2010-07-16T17:26:00.002+08:00

Proving his versatility as an actor, Ryan Reynolds is one heck of a character. From being a part of the movies such as "Blade: Trinity" (2005), "Just Friends" (2005), "X-men: Origins" (2009) "The Proposal" (2009) and a lot more, his new project is becoming the 'ring-wearing intergalactic superhero' known as Hal Jordan or the Green Lantern.

Scheduled to hit the big screens on June 2011, DC Comic fans has another movie to anticipate about.

No official trailer has come yet for this movie so don't believe the tags you see in YouTube or those kinds of streaming sites! They're prolly the old movie which came out on 2009 which was unfortunately not such a hit, but because Reynolds is the new official actor to play this role, let's just see if he can live up to the 1941 character and see how it hits the movie charts!

*Source:
http://www.superherohype.com

I Ai Anime event

2010-07-09T10:24:00.006+08:00

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It's another time to dress up, see your usual gang of anime-fanatics and enjoy the goodies at the different booths that are up in I Ai Anime event, organized by Otakuzine Mag starting tomorrow, June 10-11, 2k10 at SM Megamall's Mega Trade Hall 2!

Visit their site http://www.otakuzine-mag.com/
for more info!

Raymond vs. Raymond

2010-07-08T11:22:00.007+08:00

It's just one sleep away and multi-talented and awarded RnB/ Rap/ Pop artist Usher Raymond IV will shake Manila with enthusiastic fans tomorrow, July 09 for his one-night only Live Performance at the Mall of Asia concert grounds!

And what's the best way to to write this day's Music Highlights than highlight songs from Usher's latest album, Raymond vs. Raymond! Aside from his recently released chart-topping single O.M.G. (ft. Will.I.Am), here are 5 more songs from his remarkable album!

Foolin' Around

Papers

She Don't Know (ft. Ludacris)

There Goes My Baby

And lastly, although this song "seems" to be an official release coming from 15-year old Justin Bieber, Usher takes on his own version aside from him having a duet with Bieber in the recently released music video. Get into the beat with Somebody to Love!

"100 Greatest Movie Insults of All Time"

2010-06-30T19:49:00.005+08:00

Browsing through the randomness of Youtube, I found this video of different clips put together to showcase "100 Greatest Movie Insults of All Time" by Harry Hanrahan. It was a clever choice of insults from different movies, most of which came from movies I don't even know! So aside from laughing at the insults you'll see here, try to identify which movie they came from!

You gotta love "What's your name? F* You! That's my name!" from the 1992 movie Glengarry Glen Ross. =))

C&C, U.R. and J.M.!

2010-06-26T20:09:00.014+08:00

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If you have no clue what i just tried to say back there, I was just mentioning the names of the exciting artists that would tour and rock Manila these coming days!

COHEED & CAMBRIA -- from left:
Travis Stever (lead guitar), Claudio Sanchez (lead & guitar),
Mic Todd (bass) and Chris Pennie (Drums)

Famous for their songs like The Suffering, A Favor House Atlantic and The Running Free, progressive/alternative/ punk rock band Coheed & Cambria will shake the A-Venue Music Hall this this July 30 starting at 6 pm!

Ticket Prices are PhP 2,575 and PhP 1,545, both of which are standing. (It'll obviously ruin the moment of rocking with the music if you were sitting as if listening to an opera!)

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The "real" King of RnB will invade manila! Give it up for USHE--Live in Manila this July 9 (Friday) at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds! Starting at 8pm, prepare to hear his latest songs like O.M.G., There Goes My Baby, Papers, and Foolin' Around, all froms his album Raymond vs. Raymond.

Ticket prices are painfully expensive... so unless you've saved up something or got a sponsored ticket, you are one lucky sonofvu--!

VIP Php 12,471.00 (Reserved Seating)
PATRON Php 9,353.00 (Reserved Seating)
GOLD Php 6,236.00 (Reserved Seating)
SILVER Php 4,157.00 (Free Seating FCFS)
BRONZE Php 2,079.00 (Standing)
GEN. AD. Php 624.00 (Standing)

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Last but certainly not the least, you've probably heard that John Mayer is having a concert here? The supposedly May 16 performance was moved to October 1, 8pm instead. Venue still remains the same at Mall of Asia's Concert Grounds.

Ticket prices have been revised as well:

VIP PhP 12,000.00
Gold PhP 8,000.00
Silver PhP 5,000.00
Bronze PhP 2,000.00

Tickets to all concerts above are available via:

Music for every personality

2010-06-21T11:02:00.004+08:00

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Music always has a way to make every genre interesting to almost any people regarless of personality, race or taste... here's a few songs with different categories that I bet will still fall in your On-The-Go playlist! ;)

Up for some electro-hop sound? Let's start things off with another one of LMFAO's song Scream My Name.

Here's an acoustic for you. Paramore revives one of Kings of Leon's famous song, Use Somebody which is as wonderful as the original version.

Former South Border band member Duncan Ramos brings us ne of my favorite Soul RnB songs right now, listen and fall in love with Fly With Me.

A lot of synthpop group are out there, and if you haven't heard of one yet, here's Passion Pit with Little Secrets.

Our favorite pop rapper Eminem is back with another single that starts rising the billboard charts. He certainly is not out-of-tune and Not Afraid.

And lastly... although I hate to add more limelight to this kid, Justin Beiber ft. Sean Kingston shows a lot of potential to become on of the next most-loved pop artist, adding his Eenie Meenie song that just won't leave looping in my head!

Supernaturals Anime for real?!

2010-06-19T01:06:00.011+08:00

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The biggest news of the day just knocked the air out of me and seriously made my jaws drop... Fans of the awesome TV Series Supernaturals may rejoice or despise the idea of a Japanese animation--- yes you read it right, ANIMATION-- is about to make it's big screen debut already set to come out on January of next year!

Supernatural the Animation is reported to be a 22-episode anime that will cover the live show's 2 seasons. To be produced by MADHOUSE Studios, the animators behind CardCaptor Sakura, Beyblade, Chobits and many more, hunters Sam and Dean Winchester will be designed by Takahiro Yoshimatsu of Trigun as well.

I still can't imagine how they'd look in anime,
but that's the thrill in it right?!

The little teasers are enough to keep me really excited about the whole thing, I just hope the anime itself would stay true to the story as well as the action it brings. I ican only magine how the creatures and flawless action moves would look like and if it could be similar to that of Claymore anime or better, then I have no complaints.

Supernatural (live) currently just ended it's 5th season last month and is set to release its next round of monsters, myths, angels, demons--what ever supernatural is classified-- this September. One thing's for sure though, I'm one of those who will keep watching out for every adventure --TV or animated!

*Source:
http://www.japanator.com/supernatural-tv-series-goes-anime--15217.phtml

Games to the 3rd power: FTW!

2010-06-19T01:02:00.007+08:00

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I've been out of the gaming world for some quite time... well if we're talking about the likes of some iTouch games like Frosting or Plants vs. Zombies in PC or NightClub City in Facebook apps, I do play them... not as much as how I want to try these 3 upcoming games though! Here are the teasers for DJ Max Portable, Patapon and Marvel vs. Capcom to the 3rd power!!!

DJ Max Portable 3 will be back this year in PSP and we can expect more awesome beats to follow and complete the music!

Kami then spoke and said let there be... Patapon 3! The eyeball heroes are back.. and from the trailer, it would seem like we can expect MORE heroes to discover and hopefully play and seek earthend this year! For that, it's All hail Kami!!

And finally, it's no rumor anymore... The characters from The Avengers, X-Men and Spider Man clashes once again with Street Fighters, DarkStalkers, Megaman nad Resident Evil (!) in Marvel vs. Capcom 3, to be available in PlayStation 3 by 2011.

I'm just itching to get back to gaming just for these! Special thanks to my friend Reimaru for letting me know these trailers are out!=D

Airplanes, loving, and the like

2010-06-18T23:48:00.010+08:00

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A lot of new songs just keep coming out almost on a daily basis... but not everyone of them means they're to like. In this case, I feature those you may or may not like... Listen to it and see what gets your lovin'!

Speaking of lovin', since Drake's hit song Over, here's his latest single which I definitely like, it's Find Your Lovin'... and man did I.;)

The MTV shows a promising continuation don't you think? Much like Jason Derulo and his sons that just keeps coming! After Breaking your heart, he puts on his dancing shoes and is Ridin' Solo.

Black Eyed Peas' Energy still Never Dies and gets in the groove and Rock That Body in their latest single that brings them in the top 10 of the billboard.

3OH!3 follows with yet another collab with my-not-so-favorite Ke$ha who could always do better in lip syncing... they sing all about My First Kiss.

Not the best song I was hoping, but like I said, you may or may not like it. Just like this next song-- from the English electricpop duo La Roux, here's an amazing video effect and indeed some groovy beat in Bulletproof.

And to close the night, here are two songs that's something i'm sure everybody loves-- from the gentleman himself, Ne-Yo comes to Move Along and B.o.B. with Haley Williams makes wishes on an Airplane. (I just can't stop listening to this song! Official video finally out!!! Too bad I can't embed it yet.:-0 Watch it here!)

'Til the next ride! ;)

It's ToyCon... again!

2010-06-13T21:44:00.008+08:00

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It's another (of the annual) but fan-filled event coming in the 9th Philippine Toys, Hobbies, & Collectibles Convention this June 19-20 at SM Megamall, Megatrade Halls 2-3. Expect the usual crowd of gamers, anime otakus, toy collectors and the likes-- gather once more to share the interest and hobby. It's the regular drill, but you never know if there might be something new to see... as for me, I'll just see you there!:)

*Source:

http://www.philanime.com

Battle of the Femmes!

2010-05-29T11:02:00.010+08:00

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Femme Fatale has just dominated the charts and is fighting for the number 1 spot! Check out the latest songs which features some of the hottest and sexiest female artists today!

No biase nor ranking on the placing of videos but I certainly feature Katy Perry first and the song that keeps playing in my head right now, give it up for the California Gurl!

Lady Gaga goes el español when she goes Ale-Ale-Alejandro still from her hit album The Fame Monster.

Taio Cruz isn't femme but his partner in crime certainly is... Ke$ha takes a Dirty Picture in their first-ever single together.

After a series of sizzling, sexy video releases (Hard, Russian Roulette and Rude Boy), Rihanna's fierceness goes leather, studded and metal as she becomes a becomes a Rock Star! (Spoiler though, the song doesn't really fall into the "rock" category although i love the video a lot, very good production!)

This next femme is someone who'd surprise you... Miley Cyrus gets a new image and gets in to the "sexy" league as she stars wearing leather and dances in well, sexy way. I guess it's either goodbye Hanna Montana, hello Lindsay Lohan 2?!:-O Here's the Miley who Can't Be Tamed.

And last but no the least, take a look at someone who has risen from the "where-have-you-been?!" land... Christina Aguilera is back Dirrrttier or should i quote her "more sensual" than ever. Althoug to be honest I think she's a wee bit too trying to be like Lady Gaga/ Beyonce that she doesn't seem to have a "new" identity. She better find a look that will make her click or else she won't be able to match up to the new stars!

Watch her latest single titled Not Myself Tonight here.

I've still got a few more new songs in line to feature so keep on checking if I got this updated 'ayt?! *lol* ;)

Hope.

2010-05-26T10:48:00.005+08:00

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"Once you choose hope, anything's possible."

- Christopher Reeve

MH is "never" gone

2010-05-18T12:42:00.014+08:00

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Old artists, new songs... that's one of the best thing music can offer right? So let MH's list today give you what you can hum or sing along to (And not to mention some interesting extra details I sort of included)!

After getting married, rumored pregnant and then divorced to 3-year hubby/ sum 41 lead singer Deryck Whibley, Avril Lavigne gets back to the business when she becomes part of the OST for the childhood story-turned movie: Alice in Wonderland with her song Alice (Underground) becoming the movie's ending/credit music.

Just incase you don't know our next artist, Lady Antebellum is not necessarily one female singer. THEY are actually a trio band playing country music who just released their second album and cover single Need You Now.

Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars' very interesting song keeps me humming as well as wishing I was a Billionnaire as well! The Gym Class Heroes lead vocalist ft. Bruno Mars

The latest teen crush, Justin Beiber is his name on the charts and his hits alive now with his latest single, Never Let You Go, followed by another "never" song entitled I Never Told You by Colbie Caillat.

Kick Ass!

2010-05-10T22:19:00.013+08:00

KickAss: Not your ordinary Superhero.

When I first saw the trailer of this movie, I thought it was another of those lame and comical superhero-wanna-be movies like Superhero (with a character basing himself from a Dragonfly)... But this attitude of mine which disregards movies I don’t think i'd like, but when I end up watching them would prove me wrong to the point I didn’t expect I would even write a movie review about it!

Yes, KickAss was that worth it.

I’m a bit frenetic at myself right now for having to doubt this movie at first. But I would never really know how good it was until I watched it. I just kept on hearing good comments about it so I finally got myself one of those pirated copies one (‘coz like I said, I didn’t really think it was good so I didn’t wanna pay for it in the cinema). But just after 10 minutes of watching it, I paused for a moment and got myself munchies because I know I was going to sit on the movie ‘til the end of it.

KickAss is a movie based on a comic book of the same title. I haven’t heard of it going mainstream (and I don’t think many has) but given now that it has become a major motion film, the story of Dave Lizewski (played by Aaron Johnson), the unnoticeable high school comic book fanatic/ nobody who gets mugged every week by the same punks who are lamer than his set of friends and wonders how come of all the many people who likes superhero stories never really want to be ONE. As Dave’s friend Marty (Clark Duke) answers, that’s because they either “psychotic or they’d just get their ass kicked”. And true enough during that normal day diner conversation of theirs, the only superheroes who can be are the ones who has super muscles or someone like Bruce Wayne (Batman) who has that lot of money to fund the superhero stuff he has.

But despite that, Dave purchases a green wetsuit over the internet and becomes a superhero he dreams of… well, sort of.

Superhero Crashcourse #1: Getting self esteem by looking at yourself in the mirror
while wearing a green wetsuit.

As KickAss walks the street and obviously gets odd stares from the people, one good ass kicking moment caught on video made him the instant hero. His agonizing beating made him known all over the news ‘til such time he becomes the new face in your local comic books. But since KickAss/ Dave doesn’t possess any amazing super human abilities (well except for being invisible to girls)— and not even a set of basic defense skills—gets him into trouble he only imagined in the comic books stories.

The movie isn’t that all funny nor full of action scenes that will keep you at the edge of your seat. It’s just a movie with the right element of plot, characters, and a good set of optimism and naivety that made the geek in the mask worth watching.

Together with Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage) and Hit Girl (Chloe Moretz), the story was even more heart breaking that the moments KickAss got mistaken as a gay by the girl he has a major crush on (and not to mention his body being covered in metal after getting heavily beat up). It was Big Daddy and Hit Girl's story that added more touch and color to the movie and showed that normal people can be superheroes— and I mean literally, with the whole mask and all— and beat the crap out of the bad guys just by having the right set of training, sucking up the responsibility, and having a "slightly elevated capacity to take a kicking", will make one fit enough to wear a costume and rock it!

Sweet little Mindy is the 11-year old Vigilante "Hit Girl" by night.

KickAss is your ordinary yet not ordinary superhero movie (confusing right?) but he rocks it and you’ll get what I’m saying when you watch it. Recommended enough to watch during those slow and hot summer afternoons with a bag of junk foods, a cool drink and a combat knife.. just to keep you safe.:D

Oh and did I mention Aaron Johnson is such a cutie?!

*Rating: 5/5

KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES!

2010-05-06T11:53:00.004+08:00

The Philippine Presidential Elections is just 4 days away!

(Given that it will really push through despite all the PCOS/Comelec issues!. ._.")

Do you really KNOW your candidates?
PLEASE. VOTE WISELY.

I don't want anymore stupid politicians running our country.

(Click on the image to get a bigger veiw)

He who is different.

2010-05-05T15:00:00.002+08:00

."A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents,

works his tail off to develop them into skills,
and uses these skills to accomplish his goals."

- Larry Bird

Face the Inconvinient Truth

2010-04-29T12:02:00.007+08:00

SM Prime Holdings is bringing in former US Vice President Al Gore to talk about the third staging of the Leadership Conference Series—a string of lectures aimed at allowing top Philippine leaders from the academe, business, government, and non-government sectors to learn from the experience and expertise of global leaders.

This meaningful talk has been moved to June 8, 2010 (Tue), 4pm at the SMX Convention Center.

Ticket prices is a bit heavy on the pocket as well, I guess that's the price for listening to Al Gore right?

Platinum (Reserved Seating) : Php15,840
Gold (Reserved Seating) : Php10,560
Silver (Reserved Seating) : Php5,280
Bronze (Reserved Seating) : Php1,056

Tickets are available via Ticketnet outlets and all SM Branches.

Try "Trying".

2010-04-27T10:59:00.004+08:00

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"Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can
accomplish what others can't."

- Jerry Rice

Kelly Clarkson: All I Ever Wanted Tour in Manila

2010-04-24T22:06:00.008+08:00

Midas Promotion presents:

Kelly Clarkson
All I Ever Wanted Concert Tour

Happening this May 1, 2010, 8pm at the Araneta Coliseum, listen to the first American Idol winner as she sings her soulful, '70s rock vibe hit single such as 'A Moment Like This', 'Breakaway', 'Since You've Been Gone', 'Never Again' and 'Already Gone'.

Opening act to be performed by Filipino rock singer-songwriter
Miguel Escueta.

Ticket prices range at:
P7,000 (Patron VVIP)
P6,500 (Patron / Lower Box)
P3,000 (Upper Box A)
P1,500 (Upper Box B)

*All tickets are Reserved Seating.
For ticket inquiries, please call Ticketnet at (63 2) 911-5555.

Passing on what's next

2010-04-22T15:35:00.020+08:00

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It seems like the nightmare isn't over... Let's start of the upcoming movies with Freddy Kruger who is back and ready to kill you in your dreams in 2010's Nightmare on Elmstreet version showing this April 30.

This May 14th, Russell Crowe is the new hero of the peasant people. He is the famous archer with a deeper storyline. He is Robin Hood.

Before there was the "When all else fails, we don't" elite group, The A-Team went into battle saying "There is no Plan B". The 1983 action-adventure TV series composing the 4 famous ex-US Army Special Forces are now in the big screen this June 11!

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Let's hope Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton Jackson and

Sharlto Copley live up to the characters of Col. Hannibal, Lt. Faceman,

Capt. Howling Mad and Sgt. B.A. or else...

Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz are set on an action comedy movie as a fugitive couple on a weird, weird story showing on June 25. Check out the trailer of Knight and Day and see what I mean.

Based on the young adult book series written by Kathryn Lasky and Kathryn Huang Knight, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga hoole is coming to tell the tale on September 24.

Although i'm not a big fan of this last movie, it's for the kids and we never know if it might be as cute as Happy Feet... or then again, meh.

Bark for the Environment: A Walk your dog event

2010-04-20T09:35:00.006+08:00

Still in celebration and awareness of Earth Hour 2010, man's bestfriend can now also participate in activities being created specifically in "Bark for the Environment". Join hundreds or probably thousands of dog lovers and their pets as they race for the prize or the mere fun of of it. Event details are as follows:

What: Bark for the Environment: A 1.5k/3k walk-your-dog event
(for the benefit of Animal Welfare Coalition)
When: April 25, 2010 (Sunday), 5am
Where: Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center, Q.C.
How much: P100/ dog participant

What you should know before the event:

Dog Walk Rules:

1) All dog sizes and breeds are qualified to walk, as long as the dog and owner are healthy and fit to walk through the course.
2) Dogs must be current on all shots and rabies vaccination. Vaccination record will be checked upon registration.
3) Dogs must wear ID tags at all times.
4) Dogs under six months of age, highly infested with ticks/fleas, in heat, and are uncontrollably aggressive will NOT be allowed to participate in the walk.
5) Dogs must be leashed (5ft. max length). Retractable leashes are not allowed.
6) Pet owners must clean up after their dogs. Bring poop pickers.7) A participant can have no more than two dogs under his control. Children must be 13 years old or older to walk with a dog without adult supervision.
8) Pet owners are allowed to bring their own water bowl.
9) Smoking in the race are is highly discouraged.

How to Join:

1) A registration fee of P100 per dog participant will be collected. This is inclusive of the park entrance fee, bib number, dog bandana, sponsor's freebies and donation to the Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC). Payment must be accompany the registration form.
2) On-site registration starts at 5am at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center.
3) Participants are encouraged to write their commitment to the environment on their respective race bibs. They may also log in or sign up at the Earthday website via the internet kiosk near the race area/ or stamp their environment promise on the Commitment Wall set up near the Park Amphitheater.
4) Dog walk starts promptly at 6:30am. The 1.5k race begins and ends in the same location. Those who registered for the 3k race need to go around the dog walk route twice. Participants must walk with a dog and complete the route to be eligible for race awards.
5) Awarding ceremonies immediately follow the race. Awards will be given to the fastest walker in the following categories:
1.5k Walk (dog size: small, medium and large)
3k Walk (dog size: small, medium and large)

Event Map:

I'd love to attend unfortunately I don't have a dog. It looks like it's going to be a fun event though! :)

The summer movies are up!

2010-04-18T22:28:00.006+08:00

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The sun just keeps on shining and the heat is just rising... But that doesn't stop the new movies from coming! Let the cinema's cold airconditioning sooth the heat with these great movies that are coming!

Strap yourselves to your seats as the small town of Ogden Marsh started going insane... The Crazies is your next Sci-Fi thriller movie this April 21.

Meet the new Hero [wanna-be] in town! KickAss will be taking care of bad people (together with some other superhero misfits) this April 22.

The Losers are not so Losers after all with their award winning cast. Starring big names such as Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Chris Evans and Columbus Short, this Action-Adventure movie is set to be out by April 23.

Fall in love.* Get married. Have a baby. *Not necessarily in that order. The Back-Up Plan is Jennifer Lopez's upcoming romantic comedy also showing this 23rd.

To top the summer movie line-up, here's the movie everyone isn't suppose to miss: Iron Man is back in action with War Machine in Marvel's second sequel of one of their biggest characters showing this April 30!

I just can't wait to watch this one!;)

Songs that may you go Ooooh!~

2010-04-17T10:57:00.009+08:00

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To start this week's what's-new playlist, Usher and Will.I.Am is back in the dance floor that will make you go O-o-o-OMG!

Monica and Jamie Foxx team up to duet Here I Am while Trey Songz features Faboulous in Say Aah.

Chill to Goldfrapp's latest single and let the beat take you singing Oooh, I got a Rocket~
Listen to it here!

Let Jack Johnson take You and Your Heart bubbling to his guitar and song's message.

And to end the list, here's Can't Go Back from the OST of upcoming movie KickAss. I've been hearing some pretty good reactions about this movie although I'm highly hesitant about it. Well we might as well just watch it and see for ourselves if Kickass is the superhero that can win our hearts (or rob our wallets)!

2010-04-07T10:31:00.016+08:00

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Following the success of the Timbaland's Shock Value II Concert last March 27, a song included in that album is "Carry Out" ft. Justin Timberlake back to back with hip song featuring Katy Perry in "If We Ever Meet Again".

Next up is a classic song made modern by Jay-Z ft. Mr. Hudson in Alphaville's "Forever Young".

Ke$ha finds a new addiction (aside from her bizarre outfit/Lady G.-like choice in outfit) and that makes her go "Your Love Is My Drug".

And to wrap things up, here's a wonderful rendition of 21 Guns by Greenday featuring American Idiot the Musical.

There's more where that came from in the next Music Highlights so just keep checking this blog!;)

Name that singer!

2010-03-29T11:20:00.004+08:00

Ever wonder what Lady Gaga's birthname is? Or Souljaboy Tell 'Em and Pink's real name is? Is Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus even their real name? Here in Billboard's interesting article, they let us know 100 favorite pop musicians and their real names!

Get those juicy facts by clicking the image above!

Edward and Bella now in GN!

2010-03-19T10:22:00.008+08:00

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You just can't deny and put an end to the Twilight saga madness.
From Novels to Movies, fanworks, shirts and merchandise, Stephenie Meyers created a fever that just doesn't seem to end soon. For Twilight fans it's something to look forward to (*cough*) while for others who might think it's overrated, this new addition to the collection is just something unbelievable.

Twilight: Graphic Novel Vol. 1 is on sale today with over 350,000 copies available in the U.S. Market.

Scene where Mike Newton introduces himself to Bella

The "Manhwa" (Graphic Novel) is created by Korean Artist Young Kim, and published by Yen Press. According to Jsyk.com, the artist based the "drawings on the descriptions in the books, not the actors who were cast in the movies. So they really look nothing alike, which is a little refreshing and weird at the same time." I couldn't agree more with the Young. When I first watched the movie, I personally didn't see Edward in Pattinson or Bella in Stewart.

The only detail I can't find in the news online is how much does each volume cost? I hope it's reasonable enough as not to make it a more rip-off!

*Source:
http://meme.yahoo.com
http://www.jsyk.com

Gaga on the run!

2010-03-17T11:50:00.003+08:00

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Lady Gaga has yet again outdone her outrageous eccentricity with her latest video of single Telephone ft. Beyonce (Parallel to Beyonce's VideoPhone song).

The feature of out.com has said everything there could be said so just read it and go :-O! You'll get to read about Gaga's interview and watch the 10-min long mini-moie/MTV of this catchy song! (Better than VideoPhone if I might say).

"Told you she had no ***" *LMAO!

Flavor of the week

2010-03-12T12:23:00.005+08:00

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Balancing life, work and everything else you have to do can be pretty stressing at times. Thank God I can always catch up with the songs that help lighten the tough days!

Let yourself be stunned with the lastest and surprising RnB song of our very own Charice with IYAZ in Pyramid, now climbing the international Billboard hit charts!

One Republic's Secrets open up in their song that also continues to climb the weekly charts.

Don't let Taio Cruz Break Your Heart and Rihanna's Rude Boy ruin you day but move and groove to the tune instead!

And Mariah Carey's continuous collaboration with hip artists give her songs new flavor like in Angels Cry ft. Ne-Yo.

What's life without these awesome songs right?!;)

Hot, new, spanking movies!!

2010-03-06T14:50:00.009+08:00

...And I really meant them HOT NEW SPAKIN' movies! I saw these trailers while watching Alice in Wonderland (i heart Hatter) and I just had to share it with you!;D

Prince of Persia game fans gets excited as the movie version finally debuts on the big screen. Watch the trailer of P.O.P: The Sands of Time here. I'm not really convinced Jake Gyllenhaal can pull this off as Prince Dastan but i'll give him the benefit of the doubt, we never know, he could be as versatile as "Brokeback Mountain" to "The Day after Tomorrow" right?O_o"

Will Smith's son get surprisingly big since his last movie in 2006's The Pursue of Happyness. Now Jaden [Smith] gets fit and learns some ass-kicking movies as he becomes Jackie Chan's apprentice in their movie The Karate Kid showing this July 11!

Another interesting movie coming up is The Sorcerer's Apprentice starring Nicholas Cage (and his apprentice I'm not familiar with. >_<"). I don't know why Cage's movies lately turn up to be either a fantasy or animated but he's working it and i'm likin' it!:D Showing this July 16.

And speaking of animation, How To Train Your Dragon seems to be an anticipated 3D movie for those IMAX cinema as Dreamworks brings Cressida Crowell's 2003 children's novel to life.

But wait, there's more!! This just in, (*updated March 11th), Twilight fans gets a stir as Eclipse, the third saga to the vampire novel by Stephenie Meyer (as if you didn't know that) is finally out! Here's a peek at that hopefully motivating movie ('coz honestly the 3rd book was a bore for me).

Eclipse showing on June 30.

2010-03-02T17:10:00.005+08:00

The 3rd Philippine Cosplay Convention is here!
Come in your favorite anime/ gaming or movie outfit and
live the day portraying it!

Happening this March 27, 10am - 8pm at
Robinson's Midtown Mall Atrium, Ermita Manila!

*Source:
http://www.philanime.com

Wisdom

2010-02-26T10:33:00.001+08:00

"Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better. Don't wish
for fewer problems, wish for more skills. Don't wish for less
challenges, wish for more wisdom."

- Earl Shoaf

Timbaland Shock Value II Tour Live in Manila

2010-02-25T16:31:00.006+08:00

Bounce and Scream in the Morning after Dark with Grammy Award-winning record producer, singer and rapper Timbaland, together with Jojo and special guest artist Justin Timberlake will shake the concert ground of Mall of Asia this March 27!

Ticket prices are at P1,500 for Silver, P3,000 on Gold, P4,500 if you wanna be VIP, or get P8,000 and be in the Dance Pit!

Available at www.ticketworld.com.ph

We Are The World - 25 for Haiti

2010-02-24T10:10:00.005+08:00

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Over 80 artists and performers regardless of genre or generation revived the song "We are the World" with their hearts and souls to help the people of Haiti recover from the tragic earthquakes they have suffered in the past few days.

With some performers like Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Wyclef Jean, Josh Groban, Will.I.Am, rappers T-Pain, Kanye West and classic artists Barbra Streisand; Carlos Santana, Natalie Cole and Celine Dion, they come together during the 25th anniversary of the song, and make "We are the World, 25 for Haiti", where proceeds will benefit the victims of this tragedy.

If you can share anything, donations are still being accepted through http://www.hopeforhaitinow.org/

Tick Tock on the clock

2010-02-15T20:16:00.011+08:00

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Finally after waiting for quite some time, a few good songs has finally entered the charts and are they catchy! Here's what's new and hot in K's Music Highlights!

New to the ears and is already booming in radio hit charts, B.O.B. got Nothing On You in his new single ft. Bruno Mars.

Kris Allen Lives Like We're Dying and finally releases a song that I actually liked after becoming the next American Idol.

The Black Eyed Peas goes back to the charts with their non-stop singles that keepa the beat pumpin'! Imma be rockin' to this new music!

If you still feel like partying, David Guetta and Akon is up and groovin' in Sexy Chick back to back with Jason Derulo In My Head.

And to close the day, a soothing, nice music by Alicia Keys with Doesn't Mean Anything.

OzineFest 2010

2010-02-12T10:40:00.004+08:00

Need i say more? ;D

Music by the minute

2010-02-04T12:07:00.002+08:00

Let the cats come out and play with these new songs starting with Morning After Dark in Timbaland's latest single ft. Nelly Furtado and SoShy.

While Justin Beiber's One Last Lonely Girl is still at any radio's playlist, his new song Baby is yet again hitting the top 5 charts!

Owl City wishes you were here in their yet another catchy synthpop single entitled Vanilla Twilight.

Lastly, Taylor Swift lands second on the charts with Today was a Fairy Tale, soundtrack for the upcoming movie Valentine's Day.

I'm a bit short on list so i'll prolly update sooner... hopefully!:D

Movie match up 2!

2010-01-31T19:00:00.007+08:00

Now that Vday is closer than ever, widen your variety for movie choices in these upcoming flicks that'll either make or break your day (so choose what wisely.=p)

Love Happens stars Aaron Eckhart, a widow who became a best-selling self-help guru but meets Jennifer Aniston and realizes he himself has not yet confronted his own issues. I got to watch this already and it's a movie with a light story which I personally don't recommend worthwhile watching at the Cinema.

Dear John is a story about John (Channing Tatum), a young soldier on leave and Savannah (Amanda Seyfried), an idealistic college student who falls in love during spring break. As John returns to the field, the couple stays in touch by sending each other love letters in hopes to keep each other no matter how far they are apart. What seems to me like 'A Very Long Engagement' slash 'The Notebook', it's unsurprisingly because this movie was based on best-selling author Nicholas Spark's three-part book.

Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin collaborate in a romcom about a divorced couple who hooks up again making their life, their children, and their current relationships hilariously complex in It's Complicated.

If you're up to a less mushy movie but find a way to be clingy (*ugh*), you might want this Horror/ Thriller about a social worker named Emily Jenkins (played by Renee Zellweger) who fights to save a girl from her abusive parents, only to discover that the situation is more dangerous than she ever expected. Case 39 is currently showing in movie houses.

One for the kids, this movie is an adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story where Max, a disobedient little boy imagines and adventure to Where the Wild Things Are.

And coming to theaters this Feb. 17th, The Lovely Bones centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal. This drama/ fantasy genre movie is a must-see list for me. :)

MusicFest 2010

2010-01-29T21:20:00.004+08:00

Jam with songs by Kris Allen and Boyce Avenue then dance to Jabbawockeez's Internationally aclaimed performance in MusicFest 2010!

Happening this February 6, 8pm at the McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio Taguig, this event will surely make your Saturday night alive and worth while spending!

Click on the poster image for ticket prices and where you could buy 'em!

It's time to go rocking to the 'V'!

*Source:
http://dancemanila.com

The Blind Boy and his hat

2010-01-28T15:14:00.003+08:00

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A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: "I am blind, please help." There were only a few coins in the hat.

A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new words.
Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, "Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?"

The man said, "I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way."
I wrote: "Today is a beautiful day but I cannot see it."

Both signs told people that the boy was blind.. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people that they were so lucky that they were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second sign was more effective?

Moral of the Story: Be thankful for what you have. Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently and positively.

When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 reasons to smile –
Face your past without regret.
Handle your present with confidence.
Prepare for the future without fear.
Keep the faith and drop the fear.

The most beautiful thing is to see a person smiling -
And even more beautiful is - knowing that you are the reason behind the smile. :)

Otaku Expo 2010

2010-01-27T17:56:00.005+08:00

Last Jan. 23-24, this year's Otaku Expo (going back to back with famous cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao's Maid Cafe) was help at the place where most anime and cosplay cons are held, SM Megamall's Megatrade Hall 2.

The usual swarm of your favorite and or not-so-mainstream anime characters have sprung to life and walked about the event as fans and onlookers alike enjoyed the celebration filled with anime stuff, contests and well--more anime!

I got to take part in that occasion as I became the Human Spear Maiden from Cubizone's Casvian Browser Game!

This awesome & intricate costume is made by Veni Testa.
(If you ever took photos of me, kindly share
them by leaving a link in the chat box here!:D)

If you liked the outfit, you should try the game!;)

For more pictures of the event, visit:
http://www.philanime.com/2010/01/otaku-expo-2010-on-jan-23-24/
http://www.facebook.com/#/album.php?aid=193747&id=208424064337

Officially Philippines Photo and Writing Contest

2010-01-26T21:52:00.007+08:00

If you have a knack for photography and you think you can capture that winning entry, show the world what our country's got and get to take home the 30-gran (P30,000!) ham from Officially Philippines' Photo and Writing Contest!

Capture the visual of our country's bountiful sites and treasures, colorful history and of course, the happy people that inhibit it. Visit http://officiallyphilippines.com/main/contest_rules for more details.

Contest is currently up andrunning so don't miss out the chance to share your nationalism in the form of visual arts and journalism! Mabuhay! :)

Movie match-up

2010-01-16T11:56:00.007+08:00

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and if you have someone special to spend it with, you've probably thought of a plan to make that day a bit different than usual But for those who are without a part, just because you're single doesn't mean you can't enjoy the day too! A good movie will always make your day and you never know, someone might notice and just pair with you... ^_~

And so what could even make it more obvious than Valentine's Day, a movie starring some big stars completing ten pairs! If you're going to watch this one, I suggest you book your tickets way ahead as this seems to be the movie of THE day. Showing this Feb. 12 in all Cinemas.

If you're hanging out with friends or a group that day, probably the good upcoming movies you'd enjoy and laugh about are Youth in Revolt starring Michael Cera (x2) and Tim Allen in Crazy on the Outside.

But if you're gonna be with your family, the Tooth Fairy starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will be fun for the kids as much as Book of Eli with Denzel Washington will be for the adults.

And for the real reason for celebrating valentines, it's family that brings you to Extraordinary Measures in this heartbreaking Box Office Movie starring Brendan Fraser.

Love life! Happy Hearts Day! :)

Blame it on the pop!

2010-01-13T10:42:00.008+08:00

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It's 10pm and I feel drunk from lack of sleep and stress. But instead of hitting the sack and drifting of to some bizarre dreamland, I sit infront of the PC and bring you my love of featuring music! *Yawns big time*

Before 3oh3! released their song Starstrukk ft. Katy Perry, they sang Don't Trust Me, a funny and unsexy way to show of one's manliness but ironically is a song to trust that you'll keep on singing!

Paramore gets Brick By Boring Brick in this fantasy-like themed video coming from their album Brand New Eyes.

And while Hayley Williams did a bad job lip-syncing that video, Kelly Clarkson is Already Gone... gone up to the charts with this song!

One of my personal favorite bands and has been sorely quiet for some time, MCR or My Chemical Romance is rocking the town once again in Desolation Row!

Sooth your ears with Boys Like Girls and Taylor Swift in this mellow love song titled Two Is Better Than One.

And to end your quest for searching a new song, let DJ Earworm help you out with his amazingly catchy mash-up of 2009's Pop songs entitled United States of Pop 2009, a well blended song that's gonna make you want to parteeh afterwards! (If you liked this one, check out the rest of his other remixes in his youtube channel here.)

So there you have it, I'm out! Zzzzz..

Everybody say yeaaaah~

2010-01-08T11:08:00.009+08:00

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Finally able to gather enough new music to feature, here are the latest songs you shouldn't miss out!

As if the Jay-Z and Alicia Keys duet on Empire State of Mind wasn't such a hit, here's a second blast to the addicting New York-dedicated song featuring Keys' own emotional but still wonderful version!

After almost a year since Chris Brown's abuse scandal, he goes I Can Transform Ya (with Lil Wayne &Swizz Beats) and Crawls back to the music limelight with two latest singles coming from his new album Graffiti. Although I still don't fully know for myself if I still want to support him after that incident, I guess everyone deserves a second chance, specially if that someone makes a wonderful song it's regrettable to miss out!

(Did you notice Brown's marketing?! Videos available from embedding and MP3's free for download! Not to mention the girl in Crawl video uberly looks like someone from his past... =P)

One Republic finally goes back in the scene with All The Right Moves that's sure to bring them up the charts sooner than you think!

Jesse McCartney's Body Language is definitely music to my ears in this single ft. T-Pain.

And lastly, this band despite their music being used in one of the most celebrated movie in 2009, Muse continues to stay underground and be victorious with Uprising.

More features to watch out for next week so keep on reading! ;)

Welcome 2010!

2010-01-03T19:44:00.004+08:00

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"Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right."

-Oprah Winfrey

The last hurrah for 2009!

2009-12-30T10:44:00.007+08:00

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Just when I thought my blog posts for the year has ended, here I am again on my last hurrah, featuring some of the latest songs I know out there. Keep your playlist fresh, as they say cleaning out the clutter invites positive aura for the the new year to come! :D

The princess of pop proves that even though you're a momma, sex sells with just the body and the booty to show in Britney Spears' latest song called 3.

Rihanna is rocking her [bizarre] new hair and [weird military] fashion in her latest single Hard featuring Young Jeezy from her latest album "Rated R". (Makes me think if Lady Gaga's fashion is starting to get in Rihanna's system) back to back with another video recently released called Russian Roulette.

Korean music or "K-pop" as it is being called is finally being accepted in the country. With artists such as the Wonder Girls and 2NE1 being hot here in the Philippines, a new girl group is emerging and they are 4Minute with their latest single Muzik.

And to end this wonderful year that was 2009, here's my closing blog post with songs from 30 Seconds to Mars' new album This is War (Exclusive song for Dragon Age: Origins game) which released two great songs impossible not to climb up the hit charts! Here's the album cover and the current song I can't get off my head, Kings and Queens.

Q1 2010 Concerts!!!

2009-12-29T20:58:00.017+08:00

One of the things that's part of my top 5 things in life are Live concerts... And these upcoming tours in RP happening the first three months of the new year are sending sweet chills down my spine!

2010 opens with a big bang as the Gentleman Ne-Yo goes back to the Philippines for his second concert tour (which would seem to be another full house as similar to his Feb 2008 performance) which will happen on January 9 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

Tickets are priced as:

VVIP PhP 7725.00 (Reserved Seating)
VIP PhP 5665.00 (Reserved Seating)
PLATINUM PhP 4120.00 (Reserved Seating)
GOLD PhP 2575.00 (Free Seating)
SILVER PhP 1545.00 (Standing)
BRONZE PhP 515.00 (standing)

Now you know where your Christmas money will go. :p

Post-Hardcore/ Alternative Rock band Saosin will be rocking the stage of A-Venue Hall in Makati on January 22 (Friday), 8pm for only P1,000 per entrance fee. Knowing the place, it's small and cramped so you better get there early to be in the front row people! It's Saosin!!! Here's my personal favorite song of theirs: Seven Years.

Boys Like Girls goes back to back with House/ trance music of Hed Kandi brand on January 27 (Wednesday), 8pm at the SMX Convention Center Halls 1 & 2! Ticket prices are at P3,696 (VIP) and P1,796 (Gold) both of which are standing.

If you might recall, BLG's first tour here would have been together with Katy Perry's supposedly "first" performance last Oct. 3, 2009 but was unfortunately put on delay because of the Typhoon Ondoy which struck the Philippines back then. Although it's somewhat an unlikely combination for the pop-punk band to mix with glam disco music, we never know...i t might turn out to be a great music after all right? (But honestly I'm still skeptic about this but I like the artists so I might as well give them the benefit of the doubt and think about watching the show!)

January 31 will mark a full concert ground as The Killers will be performing that Sunday in Mall of Asia's concert grounds at 8pm.

Ticket Prices are:

VIP - 5,550Php
Gold - 3,950
Silver - 1,550 (1,240*)
Bronze - 550 (440*)

All seat locations are standing.
*A special holiday promo of 20% discount for Silver and Bronze is held by Ticketnet outlets for ticket purchases done until Dec. 31.

Promoters of the new hit band Owl City seems to have booked a our in RP too early despite only one song of them has been a part of the hit charts. But there are still a lot of days to go to see more of this Synthpop/Electronica band's releases. Let's just hope it's as good as Fireflies.

Their tour will be held on March 14 (Sunday), 8pm at the SMX Convention Center Halls 1 &2.

All tickets to mentioned events above are available via SM/ Ticketnet outlets.

And lastly, the undeniably growing K-pop fandom is attracting actual K-pop band 4Minute to perform here on February 4. Although not as famous---YET as the Wonder Girls with their "Nobody" or 2NE1's "Fire", they certainly have the Muzik and the attitude for it!

How I wish these were what I asked Santa for Christmas!XO

*Other Sources:
http://blog.edarevalo.net

Yule Movies Part II

2009-12-28T22:19:00.018+08:00

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There are just a lot of movies that still needs to be featured, I guess I'm not through!

The rumor I've picked up on my 2009 Movie preview post has come true! A darker, more sophisticated version of the greatest detective ever known (or written, for that matter), Sherlock Holmes is set to come out in the big screens this Jan. 8, 2010 with big stars shuck as Robert Downey Jr. (Holmes), Jude Law (as the trusted number two, Dr. Watson), Rachel McAdams and Mark Strong.

I'm just hoping the movie will show more of Holme's intellectual prowess rather than an action sequence which ironically seems to have dominated the trailer. (And weird enough I haven't pictured Downey as Holmes).

My favorite martial arts comedian Jackie Chan is back as The Spy Next Door in this movie somewhat similar to 'The Pacifier' (Vin Diesel), with less muscle but more of the a**-kicking moves.

Next up, love stories doesn't just come in February. Love Happens is about a widower whose book about coping with loss turns him into a best-selling self-help guru. On a business trip to Seattle, he falls for a woman who attends one of his seminars, only to learn that he hasn't yet truly confronted his wife's passing. Starring Aaron Eckhart and Jennifer Aniston, the movie is bound to show on January 27.

(How I'm hoping this isn't as corny as Aniston's previuos movie the Management. Ugh. Total disaster. ~_~")

And for the love of Eywa, if you haven't watched James Cameron's Avatar yet, YOU ARE MISSING IT OUT MY FRIEND! I highly recommend i, best in 3D with a bag of munchies and a strong bladder ('coz you really won't get up from your seat just so you won't miss anything!) ;)

To close the 2009 movie posts, here's something from Y! Movies: See the movies that top them all in Top 10 Box Office movies of 2009!

More preview posts to come on 2010!
Make watching all these movies a part of your resolution!

Happy New Year!!:D

Yule movies is coming to town!

2009-12-28T18:31:00.020+08:00

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It's a month full of celebrations to be happy about it and that means food, vacation and holidays! But aside from that, a new year is just around the corner and lot of good movies are in store for all movie-lovers! Check out these trailers I've been able to take a peak at and can't wait to see!

Get your dose of action in the re-make of the 1981 fantasy adventure film based on the myth of Perseus that is making old and new fans anticipate Clash of the Titans showing this March 26, 2010.

Some might think this is a spoof, others, another taint at the vampire image we used to know. Well Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is indeed different as it shows its distinctive characteristic on a vampire that is based on author Darren Shan's "Vampire Blood Trilogy", a 12-book saga for young adults.

It has long been showed in the US but due to the MMF's, The Vampire's Assistant is late and will be showing in cinemas on Jan. 27, 2010.

Find the fun in an epidemic of the undead as Zombieland gives you the hunter, the hunted and the scared showing this Jan 8.

Why do I find their poster seemingly similar to Left 4 Dead [1] game characters? (Even genre here though).

Based on the book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis, the movie adaptation features the extraordinary true story of the American football player Michael Oher (played by Quinton Aaron), who plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. The movie also stars a blonde Sandra Bullock playing Oher's adopted mother.

Also showing on Jan. 27 (I actually got to watch this movie already and it is truly a touching and recommended movie to watch).

"After God loses faith in humanity, the archangel Michael (Paul Bettany) is the only one standing between mankind and the apocalypse. This time using angels as the act of Biblical judgment, God's wrath descends on Earth to exterminate the world's population. In a desperate, last-chance gambit, Michael leads a group of strangers to a small New Mexico diner to protect a young waitress who may be pregnant with Christ in His second coming."

Hold on to your prayer books, Legion is another movie to watch out for in Jan. 27! (Advisory: Movie is rated as "Matured"). Also starring, Tyrese Gibson, Dennis Quaid, Lucas Black (II), Kate Walsh and Kevin Durand.

And to end this long feature of great movies to watch out for, here's Walt Disney's latest production The Princess and the Frog, the timeless story of well, the Princess and the Frog (and you'd be so lame if you didn't know about that).

But needless to say, despite it being the famous fairy tale by the Grimm Brothers, we're still expecting this movie to come up with it's own twist and bring out the child in everyone of us... at least for those who are up to watching this kind of animated movies (although i don't have any idea when this is going to be shown though).

Excited yet? ;)

*Sources:
http://www.clickthecity.com/movies/
http://www.themovieinsider.com/movie-releases

He will not grow weary.

2009-12-22T09:31:00.004+08:00

"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint."

Isaiah 40:28-31

Catching up on the hits

2009-12-16T11:15:00.015+08:00

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There is no rest for the wicked... and so is with Music. I've only rested from looking at the billboard charts for the past week and I already got some catching up to do! And just in case I'm not the only person around in need of updating, here's 5 songs to keep your ears in tune!

You'd prolly hear this a lot in the radio or someone else singing it. Fireflies by the Owl City is such a hit I was wondering how come it took some time to make it's way mainstream. Here's the song that doesn't really make much sense in the lyrics but still makes you sing along with it.

All streams are disabled for embedding so just watch the official video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50TVvxoMKzw

Check out also Marie Digby's nice acoustic rendition! (I wanna learn that guitar chord! <3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weFMRK1c7vM

Newcomer Jason Derulo will keep his song looping in your head and your head banging to the beat! Here's Watcha Say climbing up the charts.

Get stuck with this song and keep it on Replay as IYAZ followed by Ke$ha's Tik Tok (Tick Tock) gets you in the groove with these songs that are both on the top 5 of the current hit charts!

Lastly, 13-year old Justin Beiber sings One Time and becomes a hit with his charming puppy love... are we seeing the next Nick Carter?

Kiss me goodbye, I'm Defying Gravity

2009-12-13T14:12:00.002+08:00

"Some days there won't be a song in your heart. Sing anyway."

- Emory Austin

Defying Gravity
Glee Cast
(Leah Michelle as Rachel & Chris Colfer as Kurt)

Other versions:
Rachel's solo
Kurt's Solo

Two at a time

2009-12-05T21:33:00.006+08:00

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Sometimes when music artists collab, they either make it or break it. In this instance, here are some videos where big names in the industry namely make semi-related songs and one just makes it but the other one just fails!

Beyonce ft. Lady Gaga - Video Phone

Lady Gaga ft. Beyonce - Telephone

And the verdict? I think both songs has a tune that give you a bit of a groove, but Beyonce's version is a fail yet again for many distinguishable reasons:

1) The lyrics doesn't make sense. Seriously, did you even listen to it?
2) Which brings me to the point where in the sounds of the actual video gets an inconsistent volume decrease and increase. Is that really supposed to be part of the whole video phone?
3) And lastly, the video is just a huge "???". I get the whole let'ss-try-a-new-concept thing but it doesn't really work in this video! Beyonce trying to be Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga trying to be Beyonce (Pulleaaze! I hardly got to recognize Lady Gaga without her over-the-top fashion) ...not a fun mix.

Lady Gaga's rendition was better, clearer and I can't wait to see the video despite the expected eccentricity that's bound to be seen in her vids.

Next collaborations are for NBA superstar LeBron James's upcoming movie "More Than A Game" which follow his life's tribulation and journey to fame while having a lot of interesting OST's. I've only picked two out of those to feature but you can check out the rest of the track here.

Ester Dean ft. Chris Brown - Drop It Low

Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem - Forever

(Unfortunately video is not available for embedding so just watch it here.)

Now for these set, i don't really think I have a problem with them. The songs were wonderful and would fit the idea of LeBron's movie. I could only point out Chris Brown and Kanye West who are given a second chance to redeem themselves after their own issues, hoping they don't fail this time.

Just my two cents.

(Oh I almost didn't get to mention Eminem was so good looking here! *laughs*)

Defeat

2009-11-30T09:24:00.006+08:00

“Defeat never comes to any man until he admits it.”
- Josephus Daniels

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...On a less serious note:

=))

Rain is your Ninja Assassin

2009-11-28T01:39:00.009+08:00

From being a Korean pop star to endorser to now the first English Korean movie lead actor, Rain stars in an amazing action-packed, blood and killing driven movie--- Ninja Assassin.

It is a tale of a skilled assassin who was trained by a mythical secret society called Ozuno Clan who are being hired by powerful men to be the modern assassins in the shadows of the night. But the moment his fellow ninja clan kills Raizo's friend (and somewhat love interest), Raizo bids his time until the day he can take the entire Ozunu Clan down.

It might be your ordinary revenge and action type movie. But honestly despite the shallow over-rated plot, that comment is clouded by the fast-paced, heart-stopping martial arts--- or whatever it is that Ninja does for their fighting method (and that includes his favorite weapon, Kratos of God of Wars very own Blades of Chaos! LOL). It's a movie entirely to entertain you and enjoy the favored concept of ninja ways... from their training to the weapons and the bad-ass shurikens, this movie is not for the weak gut and hearted.

The only negative thing I noticed is that there were a lot of absolutely obvious cut-scenes to reduce the thought of the gore that might happen next-- such as blood spilling, head cutting, more blood spilling---you get the gist. I guess it'll be available only to the Director's cut release sometime next year.

So for those who hasn't watched it yet (or is not aware of it yet), I recommend a night of ramen and Ninja Assassin to complete your thirst for some awesomeness. (Although I still wonder why they chose Rain to star in this though--- gotta love the abs! ;D)

*K reviews: 4/5

Ninja Assassin Theatrical Trailer

Violet. Vintage. Vogue.

2009-11-25T21:08:00.005+08:00

I rarely use my blog for the benefit of pleasing my own vanity (and or personal gain for that matter). But for this instance, I want to ask any random reader of my blog to show me their love and support by voting my team's entry at the Solo "Discover You" contest.

Just register and rate our entry and that's one big help already. Thanks a lot to those who will spend their 5 minutes doing this! :)

Violet. Vintage. Vogue.

Cheers,
Lady K.

November Music collection

2009-11-24T09:43:00.008+08:00

You've prolly noticed I haven't been able to post music highlights for quite some time now. And as expected, new songs just keep popping up! Here's some of them worth downloading-- or buying for that matter (Unless you're pro-pirated =p).

First up, 30H! features Katy Perry in a nice, fresh disco-pop like song that seems a bit Gaga-ish but Starstukk has indeed struck the charts!

People would probably say they nominated Lady Gaga's Bad Romance as one of those under the category with the "worst/weirdest" video of 2009, but then again, isn't that what makes her interesting? Here's her yet again avant-garde / over-the-top insane looks but is oh so fashionable!

You're Worth It by Taj Jackson was heard from a friend's playlist. Nice RnB. :)

Alicia Keys is back and is hot as usual! Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart is not as senti as the title implies.

Next up, Miley Cyrus makes Party In The USA one of the hottest songs in the chart despite her seemingly naive counterpart Hanna Montana. Let's just hope she [Miley herself] doesn't become the next Lindsay Lohan.

From kick-ass music to kick-more-ass music, Black Eyed Peas does keep their album The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) at the top of the charts with yet another single titled Meet Me Halfway.

And lastly, David Rush ft. LMFAO, Pitbull & Kevin Rudolf teams up to make one helluva party song! Here's Shooting Star that just makes you want to put the groove on!

Twilight Stars THEN and NOW

2009-11-20T16:49:00.006+08:00

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TWILIGHT Saga fans are probably trying to fit themselves in all cinemas showing the hit book's second series 'New Moon' screening out today. Although I may not be a part of those poeple rushing and screaming "Edwaaaardddd <3!!!">

For Twilight fans, here's an interesting look on the cast of the famed and crazed vamp love story!

http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/collections/gallery/2201/split-screen-twilight-stars-then--now/fp#photo0

New Moon out in cinemas now.
(You're such a loser if you didn't notice that. =P)

Korean english fail FTW!!!

2009-11-16T21:51:00.003+08:00

Seriously, this has got to be the funniest english fail vid i have ever seen, i can't help but post it here! =))

Including some of the best lyrics:
"If there's a camel up a hill"
"rape me in my thighs"
"I will hunt chu damn"
"water dessert"

also featuring:
"beegees"
"plankton"
and a "tropical priest"!

...and a whoooole lot more! =))

Here's "TUTS MY BARREH" (Touch My Body by Mariah Carey---before it was put to shame by this Epic person. XD

Hero Nation is coming to town!

2009-11-12T21:09:00.002+08:00

There's much less to say but so many things to do when Anime Station Hero [TV] runs on it's 5th-- and still-- massive Anime convention in Hero Nation happening this November 30 at A-Venue in Makati City!

Get flooded with the usual cosplayers, fand and sight-seers alike. Activities lined-up are:

1. The Way of the Cosplay
2. Hero A.C.T.S. (A cosplay true scene – photo contest)
3. Hero In Tune! (Battle of the Bands)
4. Hero Com (Hero Original Comics Competition)
5. On-the-Spot Draw A Hero Contest

o The Ultimate Hero Category
o The League of Heroes Category

6. Dub It Out: The Director’s Cut (dubbing competition)
7. Street Dance Battle
8. i Animate Showcase (Animation Showcase)
9. Might of the Online Warriors

o Run-Up Online
o ABS Interactive Online Tournament

Support Activities

1. Chess Master Competition
2. Arcade & Console Gaming Area
3. ABS Interactive Online Gaming
4. Wall Climbing
5. Hero’s Creative Wall

Don't forget to bring your essentials-- money, camera, and a pair of ninja sandals or shuriken, this is the moment you could really fulfill your anime-side! :D

*Source:
http://www.philanime.com/2009/10/hero-nation-09-on-nov-30/

Mangaholix 2009

2009-11-05T21:29:00.004+08:00

Anime, Manga, Gaming, Toys, Cosplay and Rock Music all in one Convention...
What more could you ask for?!

It's the Mangaholix Mania 2009!
November 21-22, 2009
10:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday-Sunday
World Trade Center's East Pavilion

With contests such as:

1. Cosplay Collision: Ringside Tournament - Individual Cosplay
2. Cosplay Collision : Clan Wars - Group Cosplay
3. Cosplay Collision: Costrip Wild Card - Individual Roaming Cosplay
4. Otaku Open: Name-That-Anime-Song Contest!

See you all there in either your casual, semi or full cosplay outfit!
It's sure to be fun!!! =)

*Sources:
http://mangaholix.deviantart.com/
http://kawaiigelah.multiply.com/calendar/item/10018

December Toy Con 2009

2009-11-03T21:01:00.005+08:00

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This just in! December Toy Con is near and what more can it be aside from the Toy sale, collectibles bazaar, live toy auctions, bargains, toy donation drive, cosplay and fun, fun, fun?!

SAVE THE DATE!
It's this coming December 16-22, 2009 at the Megatrade Hall 3, SM Megamall.

Time for me to save up for that Gundam Model now!!!:D
www.toyconph.com