Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Anoop Desai March 31 Performance - Anoop Desai "Caught Up"

Anoop Desai in American Idol 3/31/09 performed Usher's Caught Up. For me, Anoop sounded and looked strangely like himself in the My Prerogative performance he did 2 weeks ago, including the gestures and dance moves. Does Anoop know what variety means? Probably not, as Simon Cowell lashed out that Anoop was "a horrible mess" in his March 31 performance. So I might say that song should be titled "Messed Up", instead of "Caught Up". Watch video after the jump.
Anoop Desai March 31 I'm Caught Up

Danny Gokey - "What Hurts the Most" American Idol Top 9 March 31 Performance

Danny Gokey is in his element again this week when he sang "What Hurts The Most" by Rascal Flatts. The song is just reminiscent of all the loss he had -- first his wife and now his grandfather had passed away recently. See video after the jump.
Danny Gokey What Hurts the Most AI Top Performance March 9
Is it me or is Danny Gokey getting fat? I mean he's starting to get plump on the TV screen. Anyway, good week again for Danny and he's on top of all polls.
 

Allison Iraheta - "Don't Speak" American Idol 8 Performances 31 March 2009

Allison Iraheta gives us another smashing performance by singing No Doubt's Don't Speak, save for the fuchsia dress that was dissed by the judges. Although Allison could have used some techniques to differ from sounding too much like Gwen Stefani, Allison gives it her all. I hope everyone will vote for Allison because it seems she's lagging behind in terms of the votes.
Allison Iraheta Don't Speak American Idol 03-31-09

Kris Allen - Ain't No Sunshine American Idol 3/31/09 Performance

Kris Allen delivers another good performance just like his roomie Adam Lambert. Hmmm.. Is there something going on between them? Well, let's just hear Kris Allen's version of the Bill Withers original "Ain't No Sunshine” after the jump.
Kris Allen Aint No Sunshine

American Idol March 31 - Adam Lambert "Play That Funky Music"

Adam Lambert in American Idol 3/31/09 was spectacular as ever. However, i don't know if everyone will like his performance of Wild Cherry's Play That Funky Music, it seems like he's shrieking like an 80's band vocalist. Watch the video after the jump.
Adam Lambert Play That Funky Music
If you enjoy the Firehouse and Heart type of singing, you might as well enjoy Adam Lambert's vocal calisthenics here:

Anne Curtis as Galema in ABS-CBN's "Anak ni Zuma"?

From a goddess to a snake queen -- that seems to be the fate of Anne Curtis as she is being tapped to play the lead role in Anak ni Zuma. In a Journal Online report, ABS-CBN has already brought the rights of Anak ni Zuma from its maker Jim Fernandez who's currently in the United States.
Anne Curtis as Galema in "Anak ni Zuma"
Zuma has been a popular comic character in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The intensity of its popularity propelled two Zuma movies in the 1980s. In the Anak ni Zuma sequel, Snooky Serna played the role of Galema, the daughter of Zuma. Many people are excited that Jim Fernandez gave the TV rights of the Anak ni Zuma to ABS-CBN. 

In that same Journal Online report too, the article declared the Zuma maker Jim Fernandez is allegedly seeking legal action towards Zuma movie remake wherein Dingdong Dantes plays the title role and Carlo Maceda is one of the producers. It appears that the film rights for the Dingdong Dantes movie have not been ironed out yet. We hope this can be done immediately as the Zuma film is reportedly scheduled on December 2009 in time for the Metro Manila Film Festival!

Idina Menzel: Taye Digg's Wife Idina Menzel Infanticipating

Idina Menzel, an award winning Broadway stage actress, is now on her third month of pregnancy. People Magazine reported that Taye Diggs' wife Idina Menzel will be indeed join the baby bandwagon late this year.
Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs
Both Taye and Idina are said to be ecstatic about this pregnancy. The couple have met in 1996 in the Broadway play Rent and they married in 2003. That's 13 years of being together and six years of being married and now they're finally having their first ever baby! Idina Menzel revealed in an interview that the Private Practice star Taye Diggs is said to be really comfortable with kids and both of them are really looking forward to become parents.

TOMORROW, TOMORROW, I LOVE YOU--

Trees finally blooming, temperatures finally rising....Daylight Savings and the official start of Spring have come and gone, but today I can actually believe that winter is over. And not a moment too soon. Cue Annie.

LISTEN: "Tomorrow" (Doreen's Mix)
Some day you will be able to click on the above image and listen to the playlist, but so far the Style Maniac IT department [aka moi] has not figured out how. For now, treat this as an iTunes shopping list, if you like.

Jukari: The New Cirque du Soleil Workout


Reebok and Cirque du Soleil have joined forces and are introducing gyms worldwide to Jukari. The new equipment helps you train like the Cirque du Soleil staff. Now you can fly through the air and train like never before.

Promising an abs workout that'll leave you lifeless and a workout that will spark your interest in fitness training once again, Jukari fitness is the brand new workout experience designed for women and fuses the creative and artistic world of Cirque du Soleil with the fitness expertise of Reebok.

You have to try it at least once to understand.

Gilles Marini Does the Argentine Tango



Gilles Marini rocked the house on March 30, 2009 on Dancing with the Stars and scored himself a perfect 30. Gilles Marini and partner Cheryl Burke danced the Argentine Tango and man, I'm pretty sure that every woman in that room wishes she were in his arms.

The man can move, and proved last night that sex literally oozes from ever freakin' pore on Gilles Marini's body.

Keri Hilson Performs with Lil Wayne


Keri Hilson, whom you probably know as the girl voice in Timbaland's "The Way I Are," has her own album coming out soon and here she is performing with Lil Wayne. At about 3:10, Keri Hilson says, "Let me tell y'all something..."

Keri Hilson then lifts Lil Wayne's shirt and says "Ain't a damn thing little about this Wayne." Wow, clever... except for the fact that he's 5'6". Yes, yes, I know she's inferring that he's a human tripod.

Nevertheless, it's obvious that Keri Hilson will do whatever it takes to make it big, and more power to her. Hopefully, her music is actually good, but she really needs to step up that weave (see above). In a Perfect World is set for release on March 31, 2009 (today).

What Hairstyles And Headpieces Do Celebrities Prefer Today? Hair Fashion Tendencies.

What hairstyles and headpieces are in fashion thie season know our celebrities. They do their best to show you how to look fashionable this season spring - summer 2009. What the gallery below and try to study the lesson!

MYSTERIOUS VEILS

Jennifer Lopez and Dita VonTeese go undercover in chic misterious tulle veils that give a nod to silver screen sirens of the '50s. It's very nice accessoty if you don't like to do make-up! :)

CRIMPED HAIR
Proving that great minds think alike, Madonna and Lindsay Lohan arrived at the Filth and Wisdom screening in N.Y.C. earlier this week in matching crimped dos. Honestly speaking, crimped hair is an old Madonna's trend.

HEADBAND OVER BANGS
The headband trend is here to stay for a long time, and Miley Cyrus and Carrie Underwood showed off its latest incarnation – slipping a band on top of their long bangs. Last 2 seasons hippie style is very popular.

BOUFFANT BOB
Eva Longoria Parker and Maria Menounos went for retro glamour by amping up the volume of their bobs what is in style of 50's. Very fashionable look!

SIDE-SWEPT WAVES
Flipping their long brown locks over one shoulder, Katharine McPhee and Jessica Alba offered a new take on letting their hair down. Very womanlike trend.

BEEHIVE UPDO
Beyoncé and Eva Mendes are bringing back the '50s, glamming up with the decade's most iconic hairslyle.

BALLERINA BUNS
Leave it to fashionistas Sienna Miller and Sarah Jessica Parker to add a little elegance to their look with buns fit for pirouetting.


PIN-BACK MADE FROM FEATHERS
Giving a new meaning to feathered hair, Amy Adams and Scarlett Johansson pulled back their retro curls with womanlike plume barrettes.

LOVE, COCKTAILS & FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

One of the things I love about reading is when it translates unexpectedly into real life. Example: my friend Beth (in Chicago) recommended the novel Loving Frank, a fictionalized account of a real love affair between Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Borthwick Cheney. I read it (in Philadelphia) and emailed Gina (in Tokyo) to tell her about the Wright-designed Imperial Hotel in that city, a structure I had never heard of before reading the novel. Gina set off to discover it and it became her favorite bar. And so the world spins....

READ: Loving Frank by Nancy Horan

Chace Crawford Fills In Zac Efron's Role in Footloose

Zac Efron's loss might just be Chace Crawford's gain. Yep, this Gossip Girl hunk has allegedly been offered the role emptied by Zac in the upcoming remake of Footloose. According to an E! Online report, Chace have auditioned last week to cop the role originally portrayed by Kevin Bacon and the source happily informed that "he did really well". Oh yeah, Chace can indeed dance and carry a tune! Does that mean he's giving Zac Efron a run for his money when this Footloose remake becomes a success?
Chace Crawford Replacing Zac Efron in Footloose?
Zac Efron backed out of the Paramount-produced Footloose remake Monday last week because the High School Musical heartthrob said he does not want to do another musical for the mean time. I guess if Nate Archibald can score this role, I believe his stellar status would be a thing we should all watch out for in late 2009.
Chace Crawford Zac Efron Kevin Bacon

Monday, March 30, 2009

Vin Diesel Girlfriend: Vin Diesel Talks About Girlfriend Paloma Jimenez and Fatherhood

Vin Diesel girlfriend Paloma Jimenez is certified a hot mama. Paloma gave birth 11 months ago to their daughter named Hania Riley. In an interview, Vin Diesel was quite exuberant to become a father saying that fatherhood made him a "changed man". Vin explained, "You can’t pull me away from my house as easily as you used to, because I’ve got a nine-month-old thing on me and it’s heaven. I love it. I love being a dad."
Vin Diesel with Girlfriend Paloma Lopez

Although Vin Diesel and girlfriend Paloma Jimenez is yet to go down the aisle, Vin is already eyeing on giving little Hania a playmate as he is setting eyes on having "12 kids". Whoa, that's a lot of job for you Vin! And with a girlfriend who looks like that, it wouldn't be difficult to attain your fervent wish. Anyway, Vin Diesel is currently in Fast & Furious 4 slated to be shown on April 3.
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Below is the trailer of Vin Diesel's new movie:

Zac Efron Gets Q-Tips Thrown His Way


After being photographed in London with some really dark and thick earwax, Zac Efron was showered with Q-Tips the next time he was seen out in public. This should serve as a lesson to Zac Efron and every other celeb that thinks it's okay not to be perfect. We will find you, we will catch you and we will show the world your imperfections.

I kinda feel bad for Zac Efron; he's so used to being a big-time heartthrob that it must be killing him when chicks think of him as nothing more than a ball of wax.

Dennis Rodman's Celebrity Apprentice Intervention


Dennis Rodman was fired from The Celebrity Apprentice on March 29, 2009. I know that you haven't watched Donald Trump's show since the second season of the show, but the boardroom part of the show was pretty brutal last night.

Jesse James, Brian McKnight, Clint Black and everyone else in the room agreed that Dennis Rodman was an alcoholic and needed help. I mean, Joan Rivers can't even move her face and I could tell she was saddened by what was transpiring.

Dennis Rodman began telling everyone what a great basketball player he was, which made the situation even sadder. My fear now is that Dennis Rodman is going to end his life (he already tried once before).

Sunday, March 29, 2009

KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual Hies Off to Rome After "Lovers in Paris" Shoot

KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual took off to Rome after shooting some scenes in their upcoming ABS-CBN soap Lovers in Paris. KC needed to be in Rome to attend an official function as an ambassador against hunger in the Philippines at the World Food Program (WFP) headquarters located there.
KC_Concepcion_Rome
In the TV Patrol Linggo report by Gretchen Fullido, Piolo Pascual accompanied KC in Rome to support her WFP ambassador duties in asking for funds to help eradicate hunger in Mindanao. Although Piolo did not come with KC at the WFP headquarters, it seems KC is happy that Piolo is "praying" for her. The cast and crew of Lovers in Paris are now on their way back to the Philippines. Below is the TV Patrol report:

Richard Gutierrez and Michael Flores: “No Heated Altercation or Gun-Toting Happened!”

Richard Gutierrez and his companions vehemently denied that he and Michael Flores got into a "heated argument" at the 40th birthday party of director Mark Reyes in the Oceana Restaurant in Pasay. According to the verification done by showbiz reporter Jun Lalin, Bubbles Paraiso, Richard's PA Nomer and even the birthday celebrator himself supported Richard's statement that no "gun-toting" or "heated arguments with Michael Flores" ever happened as reported by the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP) (See related article for more info about the PEP report).
UPDATE! PEP editor Jo-Ann Maglipon published a letter of "clarification, correction and apology" addressed to Richard Gutierrez, Michael Flores, Epy Quizon and their readers for failing to fully investigate the veracity of a "reported" incident before uploading it to their website (Read the whole PEP LETTER FROM THE EDITOR)
Richard Gutierrez and Michael Flores Denies Gun-Toting Incident
For this erroneous report, PEP editor Jo-Ann Maglipon is set to release an apology for that article. Below is the whole Jun Lalin report regarding this incident:
NAGTUTUKAN DAW NG BARIL?!

Richard at Michael, ‘pinag-away’ ng PEP

by Jun Lalin (Courtesy of xandrite)


PAGKAGALING KO kahapon sa teaser shoot ng isang bagong project ni Richard Gutierrez kasama ang isang sikat na aktres, tinawagan ako ni Mimi (taga-California), isang loyal fan ng bida ng Zorro.
Umiiyak si Mimi na nagtanong sa akin kung ok lang ba ang kanyang idolo.
“Nagkakagulo kasi kami sa thread. Nag-iiyakan kaming fans ni Richard dahil lumabas ngayon sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na nagkaroon daw sila ng away ni Michael Flores pagkaalis niya sa party ni Direk Mark Reyes. Ok lang ba si Ri*chard? Please, Kuya Jun, tell me the truth.
“Ano bang gulo ‘yon at may tutukan pa raw ng baril, pero hindi lang alam kung sino ang nanutok at kung sino ang natutukan,” umiiyak na kuwento ni Mimi. Nag-online si Mimi para basahin sa akin ang lumabas sa pep.ph.
“Nag-iiyakan kaming mga fans ni Richard dahil kung anu-anong comment ang nakalagay roon,” sey pa ni Mimi.
Sinabihan ko si Mimi na maghinay-hinay. Walaang naikukuwento sa akin si Richard na na-involve siya sa anumang gulo.
“Imposibleng totoo ‘yan. Dapat may sinabi na sa akin si Richard kahit paano. Ang saya-saya pa nga niya sa tea*ser shoot ng bagong project niya,” sey ko kay Mimi para makalma ito.
Maya-maya lang ay may iba pang fans na nag-text sa akin tungkol sa inilabas ng PEP.
Ifinorward ko kay Annabelle Rama ang ilang text message ng fans at tinawagan ako ng nanay ni Richard.
“Hindi ko alam ‘yan. Tatawagan ko si Chard!” sey sa akin ni Tita Annabelle.

***

Bago ako natawagan uli ng nanay ni Richard ay nakatanggap ako ng text message mula kay Bubbles Paraiso na nasama ang pangalan sa report ng PEP.
“Nakakaloka, PEP has an article now na Chard daw got into a fight last night with Michael Flores. My name, Mitch (Michelle Madrigal) and Epy Quizon are there, too.
“And a gun daw was involved. Hellooo??? Us Zorro peeps (people), we’re together the whole time and no such thing ensued. Walang away o argument na nangyari,” sey ni Bubbles sa kanyang text message.
Nang tawagan uli ako ni Tita Annabelle, hindi pa niya nakakausap si Richard dahil pagdating daw ng anak sa condominium unit nito ay nag-shower kaagad ang binata.
“Hindi ko pa nakakausap si Chard. Tinanong ko na ang mga alalay niya, wala raw silang alam na may ganoong nangyari kagabi.
“Sinabihan ko si Nomar (Richard’s P.A.) na magsabi siya ng totoo, pero wala raw talaga,” sey ni Tita Annabelle sa kabilang linya at pinayuhan ko siya na kausapin si Bubbles dahil nabanggit ang pangalan ng isa sa mga alaga niya sa report na lumabas sa nabanggit na website.

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Tinawagan ko si Erwin Santiago, ang editor ng PEP, para linawin ang report na inilabas nila sa kanilang website. Day-off nito kahapon, pero aalamin daw niya ang tungkol sa bagay na ‘yon.
Ipinaalam ko kay Erwin na hindi man lang nagtanong sa akin ang kanyang writer bago inilabas ang report na ‘yon.
Pinayuhan ako ni Erwin na tawagan si Karen Pagsolingan tungkol sa bagay na ‘yon pero hindi ko naman ma-contact ang isa sa mga namamahala sa PEP.
Tinawagan din ako ni Richard para sabihing wa*lang gulong nangyari sa kanila ni Michael Flores.
“Walang gulo. Walang ganoong pangyayari, bakit may ganoong lumabas sa PEP. Walang katotohanan ‘yon. Tanggalin nila ‘yon!” ang pahayag ni Richard, na halatang galit dahil sa nakakasirang-puring report na ‘yon.
Nang mag-check ako sa PEP para basahin ang report na ‘yon na na-post ng 4:01 PM ay hindi ko na mabuksan pa at tanging titulo na lang ang naiwan.
Maya-maya lang ay nawala na rin ang titulo.

***

May ilang tao akong pinagtanungan tungkol sa report na lumabas.
Ayon kay Lhar Santiago, naunang umalis ang grupo ni Richard sa party at wala siyang napansin na anumang gulo sa pagitan ng binata at ni Michael.
“Hindi ko rin nga alam kung bakit may ganyang intriga,” sey ni Lhar sa akin.
Tinawagan ko rin si Direk Mark kaugnay ng intrigang ito kay Richard.
“Imposibleng nangyari ‘yan! Hindi totoo ‘yan! Umalis lang si Michael sa party nang nag-alisan na ang lahat. No’ng time to go na. Walang nangyari talagang ganyan at kawawa naman si Richard!
”Iyung sinasabi nilang reliable source raw na nagkuwento na may ganyang gulo, ilabas nila at kokomprontahin ko.
“Nag-usap na kami ni Michael at willing kaming magpainterbyu para ma-clear ang pangalan ni Richard.
“Nahihiya rin ako at may ganyang intrigang nangyari sa birthday party ko, pero alam ko sa sarili ko na wala akong tsismosong inimbita para magkaroon ng ganyang imbentong kuwento!” paliwanag ni Direk Mark.

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Habang tinatapos ko ang column na ito ay muling tumawag si Tita Annabelle.
“Si Jo-Ann (Maglipon) pala ang nagpatanggal ng article na ‘yon. Siya raw kasi mismo ang nagsabi sa mga tao niya na huwag ilabas ‘yon hanggang hindi sigurado kung totoo nga.
Nahihiya nga raw sa akin si Jo-Ann. Nag-sorry nga siya.
“Maglalabas daw sila ng apology dahil doon,” medyo kalmado nang pahayag ni Tita Annabelle.
Tinawagan din ako ni Bubbles para ikuwentong pagkaalis nila ng party ni Direk Mark ay nagtuloy pa sila sa bahay ni Richard para magkuwentuhan at lahat sila ay masaya roon.
“Kung may ganyang pangyayari, sana napag-usapan na namin, pero talagang wala!” sey pa ni Bubbles.
Ang payo naman ni Tita Annabelle sa gumawa ng intriga kay Richard ay, “Hindi niya o nila kayang i-down ang anak ko. Sa ginagawa nila kay Richard, lalo siyang mamahalin ng mga fans.
“Lalong susuportahan ng fans ang Zorro!”
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Vic Sotto New Host of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" in TV5?

Vic Sotto is rumored to be the new host of the revived hit Philippine version game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire? (WWTBAM) in TV5. The last time the Philippine WWTBAM aired was in 2003 and it was hosted by dramatic actor Christopher de Leon in IBC 13 under Viva Television. Actually, there was a clamor to air this game show again before in ABS-CBN because of its partnership with Endemol, but it fell on deaf ears because the format is similar to ABS-CBN's Game KNB? Now, TV5 has confirmed that it bought the rights for WWTBAM and it will air this game show as TV5's highlight in its 5th season.
Vic Sotto host of WWTBAM?
If indeed the tapping of Vic Sotto as host for WWTBAM is true, then ABS-CBN and GMA should gird their loins because the last time WWTBAM aired -- it had beaten almost every prime time show it faced. WWTBAM was the game show that initiated the game show fever in Philippine television in the early 2000s. However, the WWTBAM stopped airing for awhile because its studio got burnt down. After returning, the WWTBAM lost its momentum against other game shows that sprouted until was canceled in 2003. After the success of Slumdog Millionaire in the 2009 Oscar Awards, WWTBAM is again on the spotlight. Will the revived WWTBAM hit it big again this year? For me, this sounds exciting because WWTBAM will give viewers a choice against other inane game shows in GMA and ABS-CBN. We hope that Vic Sotto will give life again to Who Wants to be a Millionaire? and TV5 will have stronger bullet to battle with in the ratings game.

Richard Gutierrez and Michael Flores in Heated Confrontation

Richard Gutierrez seems to never grow tired of being involved in near-brawls with other celebrities. After allegedly nudging Aljur Abrenica before in Fiama Bar, PEP has reported that Richard Gutierrez again dipped his name in another controversy as he is involved in a violent confrontation with former TGIS Star Michael Flores. According to reports, a "gun-toting" incident took place after Richard and Michael argued intensely about something. This incident occured last March 29 midnight at the parking lot of Oceana Restaurant in Pasay. The two actors are supposedly on their way home when the confrontation sparked up after attending the 40th birthday party of director Mark Reyes.
Richard Gutierrez and Michael Flores Controversy
Although that it is not yet confirmed who the owner of the guns is or who poked the gun at whom, sources informed that Epy Quizon, Michelle Madrigal and Bubbles Paraiso are present during that incident. Both actors have already worked together in GMA 7's Kamandag and Michael is the husband of beauty queen Nina Ricci Alagao. Let's just wait for more details regarding this incident before passing some judgment.

UPDATE - PEP removed the Richard Gutierrez-Michael Flores report in their website! Is it for damage control? Just asking...

UPDATE! - New developments in the Richard Gutierrez vs. Michael Flores "squabble" here

Michael Flores

Harvest by Mario Sorrenti in W Magazine



It doesn't get more Spring-y than this W Magazine editorial. Harvest is a visually stunning celebration of Spring fashion with photography by Mario Sorrenti and styling by Camilla Nickerson. The models are the adorable Lara Stone and Eniko Mihalik.









Angel Locsin Tops the Battle of the Billboard Web Survey

Angel Locsin has once again proven that she is the most stylish among the leading female billboard endorsers in our country. Recently, Angel Locsin copped the Reader's Choice award in the Stylebible.ph Battle of the Billboard 2009 web survey. In this survey that garnered 5 million votes, Angel bested other stylish celebrities like Carmina Villaroel, Gretchen Barreto, Melissa Ricks, Lucy Torres, Kristine Hermosa and Anne Curtis.
Angel Locsin Folded and Hung
In an interview, Angel Locsin beamed that she's definitely proud about this achievement as people appreciated her efforts. Angel is currently in Korea to shoot their new soap "Only You" with Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo. Below are Anne Curtis and Kristine Hermosa:
Kristine Hermosa Cinderella Anne Curtis Freeway

Shirtless Celeb of the Day - Zac Efron



Here he is, Zac Efron, in all his shirtless glory. Yes I know we're a bit slow on the take, but hey, we got you Zac Efron without his shirt, so a little appreciation would be nice.

Zac Efron is busy promoting his new movie 17 Again, a movie that has been done about 100 times before. And who knew that a young Chandler ends up looking like Zac Efron?!?

Anyway, Zac Efron has a sweet 6-pack that we can all salivate over, so let's do that.