Sunday, December 20, 2015

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Star Wars VII) Breaks World Record of the Largest Opening in Movie History


Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Star Wars VII) has broken the record of the Largest Opening in Movie History with almost $240 million gross in the U.S. and Canada alone. This was reported by international entertainment news.


Han Solo


The old fans of Star Wars wouldn’t miss this sequel for any reason. For new viewers, they should watch the 6 previous films first before watching 7 for optimum enjoyment.

Reportedly, Star Wars: The Force Awakens also has broken the records for the following:

·         The Highest Opening Weekend per Theater
·         The Best December Opening
·         The Highest December Opening Theater Count
·         The Best Performing 3-D Title

Luke Skywalker, Hans Solo and Princess Leia lives on and Star Wars fans are ecstatic.

Online, positive comments are also posted, praising the epic film that entertained generations of film viewers.

Watch the correction of the wrong proclamation of the Miss Universe 2015, courtesy of Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Watch Miss Columbia commenting on the mistake. Video courtesy of Miss Universe.

Miss Universe 2015 Updates: Miss Universe is Miss Philippines, Pia Alonzo Wurtbach; Organizers Apologize to Miss Columbia for Wrong Announcement; Online Reactions


The winner of Miss Universe 2015 is Miss Philippines but before she was proclaimed the as the title holder the MC committed an error by announcing Miss Columbia as the winner. For this, Miss Universe execs apologized to Miss Columbia for wrong announcement.


Image credit: Miss Universe 2015


On its Facebook website this was posted:


“The excitement of live TV is evident tonight on The Miss Universe stage with over 10 million fan votes tabulated. Unfortunately, a live telecast means that human error can come into play. We witnessed that tonight when a wrong winner was announced. Our sincerest apologies to Miss Universe Columbia, Miss Universe Philippines, their families and fans. We congratulate Miss Philippines as Miss Universe 2015."





Miss Universe trended on Twitter as Netizens reacted to the incident:

 

Miss Colombia got her dream shattered in front of the world and Miss Philippines didn't even get to enjoy and feel the moment of winning. Both of these ladies deserves an apology because that was embarrassing for both of them.

 
No one was clapping or waving to Miss. Columbia. Then they announce Miss. Philippines won. An ,Hell everyone went crazy. I knew it was her. He really didn't mess up. If you play it back he said runner up who will fill in if Miss. Universe cannot.

 
omg both of them i feel awful for. Miss Philippines didn't get her shining moment and miss colombia thought she won. but for everyone hating on the man who messed up don't. He obviously didn't mean to and no one can imagine how awful he must feel. So please don't make hate on anyone

 
Stop bashing Miss Philippines for winning the crown. She is more deserving than Colombia. Pia is the highest in Swimsuit and Evening Gown competition.

And she answers the question with wit and elegance.

And you think you deserved the crown last year? No! Miss Jamaica should be the winner last year. So back off, haters!

 
That was poorly handled. And both of these gorgeous ladies deserve an apology because that was embarrassing for both of them. I literally felt both of their pain. Congratulations to Miss Philippines though. And go Miss Colombia! You're still beautiful.

Meanwhile Miss Columbia was asked how she felt after the Miss Universe crown was taken back from her. She said:



“Everything happens for a reason, so I’m happy. Thank for voting for me…”


The poise and elegance of these ladies make them truly worthy of the Miss Universe crown although not all of them can win.

Congratulations, Miss Philippines, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.

Saturday, December 19, 2015

StarStruck Winners Revealed: Migo Adecer and Klea Pineda Wins StarStruck Competition

GMA7’s Starstruck winners were announced on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 11 PM. The Ultimate Survivors /winners are Migo Adecer and Klea Pineda.

Image credit: GMA 7

The two young artists were two of the crowd’s favorite contenders since the start of the contest. They are multi-talented, being able to sing, dance and act.

The Starstruck winners will receive one million pesos in cash, a house and lot in Camella Homes and a 5-year contract with GMA as some of their major prizes.

Meanwhile, Alden Richards performed the song “God Gave Me You” and dance to Dawin’s Dessert song to the delight of the audience.

Good luck to Migo Adecer and Klea Pineda.

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Arnel Pineda, Journey’s Lead Vocalist, Launched a Mobile Classroom for Street Children in Metro Manila

Arnel Pineda, Journey’s Lead Vocalist, has launched a Mobile Classroom for street children through his charity foundation, Arnel Pineda Foundation Incorporation (APFI) on December 13, 2015, Sunday.




Arnel Pineda’s fervor to help school dropouts stemmed from the fact that he has been a high school dropout himself. Hence, he understands the travails that school dropouts are undergoing.

At 12, he lived alone and had fended for himself in the streets of Manila, singing here and there for food. Then at 15, he auditioned for the band, Ijos, and became the lead singer. They sang at the local Shakey’s Food outlet.

He went on to form the band “Amo”, and that was the start of his incredible singing career. He continued singing for more than 20 years, hopping from one band to another to provide for his family - the meagre amount not really sufficient for his growing brood.

Until one day, Neal Schon, the guitarist of the iconic American band, Journey, discovered him on YouTube when he was singing a Steve Perry song with the band, The Zoo.

And the rest is history, so to speak. Life has changed drastically for him. His rags to riches life story is a legend in the world of rock and roll.

Arnel Pineda revealed that he had used Efren Peñaflorida's project, 'Kariton Classroom' as his model. He believes that education is the key to the children’s bright future.

He further said:

“I hope that the future generations obtain proper education.” 

Arnel’s Mobile Classroom will tour the streets of Metro Manila to help dropouts and indigent kids continue their education.


APFI had been active in helping out needy people during disasters and similar incidents. The rock star deserves to be idolized by his millions of fans around the world because of his generous and kind heart.

Mabuhay ka, Arnel Pineda!

Watch the video below, courtesy of ABS-CBN.

Friday, November 27, 2015

“The Walking Dead” Season 6 Midseason Finale a “Big Bang”; Will Air November 29

“The Walking Dead” Season 6 Midseason Finale will air on AMC on Sunday, November 29 at 9 pm ET and Andrew Lincoln, who plays Police Officer Rick Grimes in the series has this to say:

“We just wrapped 24 hours ago on what I think is the darkest and most extraordinary season finale that we’ve ever attempted. To say that I’m excited would be a vast understatement. And it ends with a very big bang.” 

Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes


Fans of “The Walking Dead” series will be subjected again to the frightening zombie world where humans are the hunted species.

Glenn played by Steven Yeun is apparently alive (based on reviews) and Daryl (Norman Reedus), one of the favourite characters in the series, will remain a hero beside Rick.

A happy scene would be Glenn and Maggie reuniting and presumably “living happily ever after.”

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

X Factor UK Live Show 5, 4th Impact to Perform Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There’

On Saturday, November 28, 2015 is X Factor UK’s 5th Live Show and everyone is excited for the Jukebox Week.


Filipino group, 4th Impact, on X Factor UK


The songs the Top 5 will be singing are the following:

4th Impact- I'll be there by Jackson 5

Reggie n Bollie- watch me (whip/nae nae) by Silento

Louisa - Love Yourself by Justin Bieber

Che Chestermann - Hello by Adele

Lauren Murray- Firestone Kyrgo ft. Conrad Sewell

Simon Cowell was all praises for 4th Impact last week, saying that the audience should be able to identify each member of the group.

Hopefully, they will be able to do so in their performance of Michael Jackson’s “I’ll Be There.” On their Twitter account, 4th Impact posted: WATCH THEIR PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE HERE.

Vanish Stain Remover Spray



Removing stains from clothing can be difficult, especially if the fabric is delicate and the stains are tough. Stains from grease and paint could be difficult to remove. Vanish stain remover spray can make your washing chore easier and more convenient.  There are various Vanish stain remover spray types namely:

Vanish pre-treatment spray – provides instant removal of stains.
Vanish stain remover prewash spray – works by directly treating stains before washing.
Vanish Oxi action spray – gets rid of stubborn stains like grime and grease.

Here is a product review of the advantages and disadvantages of using these sprays.

*Advantages

1. Saves time

It saves time because all you have to do is to spray the stain directly, and then leave it on for a few minutes and wash. If you do not use a stain remover, you will spend wasted time trying to get rid of it. All of these sprays would help you in your washing chores.

2. Convenient

You can wash off the stain yourself instead of taking your clothes to the laundry, and spending money and time. You can also buy the item readily online, without any problems. It is affordable and effective in removing stains.

3. Safe on white or colored clothing

Vanish stain remover spray is safe to use on white or colored fabrics. You do not have to separate the whites from the colored as you ordinarily do when washing. This will save time and energy.

*Disadvantages

1. Allergy

Allergy to the product rarely occurs but you should ascertain that you are not allergic to any of its component. Read each label carefully because there may be components of the spray to which you are allergic. It pays to be careful.

*Tips in using vanish stain remover sprays

Treat the stain immediately with the stain remover so you can easily remove it. Do not allow the stain to dry because drying would  harden it. Leave the spray for a few minutes to allow it to work, then rinse thoroughly with water.

Do not use the stain remover sprays on leather, wood, metals, and wool. Use the stain remover spray as directed. If the stain is not removed after the first application, you can treat it again.

You may want to consider these facts when using vanish stain remover sprays. If you are a smart housekeeper, then you should have this essential item in your wash room. It is better to do your household chores quickly and effectively, than to do it lengthily with the same results. Why stress yourself out in washing, when you can wash off stain easily with Vanish stain remover spray.

TV Show Reviews Wizards of Waverly Place



The Wizards of Waverly Place series lightened up TV viewing with its interesting fairy tale plot. The series centered on the adventures of the Russo Family wizards. The Russo Family is composed of three teens Alexandra, played by the winsome Selena Gomez, Maximillian played by Jake Austin, and Justin played by the bold David Henrie.





The parents, Jerry and Theresa, were played by David DeLuise, and Maria Canals Barrera. The father was the wizard and he hailed from Italy, while Maria was a mortal from Mexico.  Other members of the cast include Jennifer Stone, Dan Benson and Gregg Sulkin. Now and then, guests are invited to some episodes to introduce variety and some exciting experiences.

The episodes centered on how the father guided and trained his children in resolving their daily challenges without magic, but at the same time training one of them to become the Family Wizard.
The Family Wizard was tasked to continue the family’s legacy.

Each episode of the longest-running Disney Channel series featured plots that attracted teens, primarily, because of the exciting adventure of the three siblings; Alex, Max and Justin. The young wizards triumphed over their daily challenges while keeping their family’s secret from the public. Truth was bound to be discovered though as some people discovered the truth eventually.

Alex’s and Justin’s best friend learned about the secret during the run of season 2 and season 4
respectively. Alex’s boyfriend also learned about the secret during season 4. This has added a twist that fans enjoyed thoroughly. One of the highest percentages of viewers was during the Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana episode.

The TV series was so successful, especially with kids aged 9 to 11 years that a film adaptation was done. With Wizards of Waverly Place made into a movie, its viewers increased considerably worldwide. The movie was widely viewed making it the second most watched Disco Channel Original Movie after High School Musical. The 4th season started airing on Oct 12, 2007 with an impressive 5.9 million viewers, and since then, it has fared well as one of the top children’s series on TV. Its thrilling and engaging plots appealed to teens and children.

It also earned the "Outstanding Children's Program" award in 2009 at the Primetime Emmy Awards. Season 4 has started on Nov 12, 2010, with 27 episodes, and ended Jan 6, 2012, but a special episode was prepared last October and November and would air this early part of 2013.

Americans Disarm Gunman on France Train, U.S. President Obama Says They Are Heroes

The French incident happened on a speed train from Amsterdam en route to Paris. A gunman with an assault rifle came face to face with a passenger, who tried to overpower him unsuccessfully. Two passengers were seriously injured, and one of the three Americans was reportedly hurt. A French actor, Jean-Hugues Anglade, had his middle finger cut when he broke the glass for the emergency brake to help control the situation. President Obama has recognized the heroism of these men before admiring public.

WATCH: Star Studded Cultural Performance during the APEC’s Welcome Dinner on November 18, 2015


The star studded cultural performance during the APEC’s Welcome Dinner last November 18, 2015 at the Coral Way Lobby, SM Mall of Asia Arena, featured various popular artists, namely:




1.      Jessica Sanchez – American Idol 1st Runner up 11th Season
2.      Jed Madela
3.      Arnel Pineda – Lead Vocalist – American Rock Band, Journey
4.      Apl de ap – Member of famous American Band, The Blackeyed Peas
5.      Charice – International Pop singer
6.      Gary Valenciano – Icon in the Philippine Music Industry
7.      Martin Nievera – Considered as rival of Gary Valenciano
8.      Cecil Licad – World-class pianist
9.      Madrigal Singers – Famous Choral group
10.  Reyan Dal-anay – Finalist – The Voice Kids Philippines, Season 2
11.  El Gamma Penumbra – Grand Winner Asia’s Got Talent

These are the major performers of the APEC cultural night. Watch the video below. Video is courtesy of PCOO EDP
 

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Grand Champion of X Factor Australia is Filipino-Aussie Cyrus Villanueva

Australian-Filipino, Cyrus Villanueva, has won the 2015 X Factor Australia. Last year’s winner was another singer of Filipino descent, Marlisa Punzalan.

Cyrus Villanueva


Cyrus has been a strong contender since day 1 and has proven to be a versatile artist with his unique voice and inspiring performances.

On Twitter, there was jubilation for Cyrus Villanueva’s triumph. On Facebook, Cyrus posted this message for his X Factor supporters.

“I never thought I would have made it this far - through the ups and the downs - but I couldn’t have done this alone! First, I want to thank God for blessing me with the gift of music, and each and every opportunity he has given me to share it with you all. The contestants alongside me, I wouldn’t have wanted to share this experience with anyone else.

You are all such unique and amazing artists, and have HUGE futures ahead! A massive thankyou to all of our fans, you are all the reason why I love what I do, and make all the hard work I put in worthwhile. To the judges, you all serve as such a great role models to us all, and have helped us grow each week as an artist - especially you Chris!

I couldn’t have asked for a more genuine, honest and respectable mentor than you. To the entire X Factor team, in EVERY department, it has been a privilege to work with you all. You are all such lovely people and have made this experience better than I could have ever imagined. Thank you to Sony Music!

Being able to work with you all, has been a dream come true, for ordinary aspiring musicians like myself. And last but not least, to the most important people in my life - THANKYOU to my family and friends. I am the person I am today, all because of you. I would definitely not be here if it wasn’t for you all, and I cannot thank you enough for shaping me into the person I am today."