pictures Pretty Penny: March 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

PHILVOLCS Director Warns of Upcoming Strong Earthquake in The Philippines

After strong earthquakes hit Japan and New Zealand, PHILVOLCS Director Renato Solidum Jr. said the Philippines is next.

Matapos yanigin ng malakas na lindol ang Japan at New Zealand, bibigyang-linaw ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Director na si Renato Solidum Jr. ang diumanoy nagbabadyang lindol na paparating sa Pilipinas. Sasagutin ang lahat ng katanungan ng Bottomliners at ng taong-bayan kasama ang nag-iisang King of Talk na si Boy Abunda ngayong Sabado sa “The Bottomline.”

May katotohanan ba ang kumakalat na isyung hinog na sa movement ang Marikina fault line? Ano ang mga lugar na sakop nito? Totoo bang hindi lamang sa Marikina at sa karatig-pook nito tumatakbo ang fault line kung hindi maging sa Bulacan hanggang Tagaytay? Ano ang estado ng ating mga real estates sa naturang fault line? May posibilidad bang magkaroon ng tsunami sa ating bansa?

Gaano nga ba tayo kahanda sa lindol? Payak pa ba ang “duck, cover and hold” bilang proteksyon? Ano ang dapat na reaksyon sa bawat intensity levels? Sapat ba ang Disaster Awareness at Preparedness campaign ng ating gobyerno? May kinahantungan ba ang Metro Manila eathquake impact reduction study? At saang lugar ang pinaka-ligtas na puntahan sakaling lumindol ?

Wag palalampasin ang “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” pagkatapos ng primetime telecast ng Banana Split sa ABS-CBN.

Thia Megia and Naima Adedapo Eliminated on American Idol

After 55 million votes, the bottom two on American Idol are Naima Adedapo and Fil-AmThia Megia.

Watch their tribute video after the jump...

American Idol Top 11 Ford Music Video 'Kryptonite'

Eliminations

Which two were eliminated?

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Paul, Casey, James and Stefano - Band on the Run - American Idol Top 11 Double Elimination Results

Thia, Haley and Pia - Teenage Dream - American Idol Top 11 Double Elimination Results

Naima and Jacob - Solid - American Idol Top 11 Double Elimination Results

Scotty and Lauren - I Told You So - American Idol Top 11 Double Elimination Results

American Idol 10 Top 11 Elimination Results: And the idol hopefuls leaving the idol stage is......

...Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia.

Yes, it's a double elimination night. And ouch! Pinoy's bet Thia is eliminated. "Daniel" didn't save her!

Joining them in the bottom three was Paul McDonald.

Watch here the American Idol Top 11 elimination night performances:

Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina duet “I Told You So”

Naima Adedapo and Jacob Lusk duet “Solid”

Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart and Pia Toscano sing “Teenage Dream”

Paul McDonald, Casey Abrams, James Durbin and Stefano Langone perform as “Band on the Run”

Food Court Flash Mob - Hallelujah Chorus – Awesome

At lunchtime, these unsuspecting shoppers got the thrill of a lifetime.

A flash mob started singing the Hallelujah Chorus just as these surprised sat down in the food court to enjoy their lunch.

This is one of the best flash mob videos we’ve ever come across and the action builds as the video progresses.

Enjoy!

Betty White to Host New Hidden Camera 'Prank' Show for NBC

Move over Ashton Kutcher. Our favorite comedic senior citizen has just signed on to a new comedy reality show gig!

NBC announced Thursday that they have ordered twelve episodes of the new “Betty White Off Their Rockers” show starring, of course, Betty.

The hidden camera prankster reality show will follow seven other senior citizens, led by 89-year-old White, as they play hidden camera pranks on the “unsuspecting youth and younger generation”.

White said,

“People have been telling me that I’m ‘off my rocker’ for years — now I can prove it.”

Betty has had a resurgence of popularity since hosting a Saturday Night Live episode last year, and her hit sitcom “Hot in Cleveland” has just been picked up for its third year on NBC, and she has a book coming out in May.

Boy, this gal really makes me feel old – and lazy.

“Off Their Rockers” is being licensed to the U.S. markets by a Belgian company where the show first originated with huge success.

No air date has been released.

American Idol: Top 11, The Remix

After last week's emotional results show, I cannot wait for tonight's eliminations. It's my birthday, so I positively DEMAND that things go my way tonight. There will be TWO contestants going home, and I'm so nervous, I could puke!!

REEEEEMIX!

Lately, my predictions have been way off. But that doesn't mean I'm not right. Nope, it just means that America is wrong. So very terribly wrong.

Fun fact: the average I.Q. of those who vote for American Idol is a big fat 0. ZERO! That's pretty dumb.

UPDATE: I WAS RIGHT!! Oh, sweet victory, I was right! Praise be to Jesus. However, I must admit, that I would not have guessed that Paul McDonald would be in the Bottom 3.

Snip Snap

Scotty McCreery: Staying

Of course, Scotty picked the one country song that Elton John ever recorded.

Also: Way to end the song on the right note, Scotty! For you slow-minded fools, that was sarcasm.

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Naima Adedapo: GET OUT OF MY FACE, I beg you!

She might be "still standing"... but not for long. She is just terrible. I cannot, and WILL NOT stand for one more week of this terrible singer, or her ugly teeth.

Also: Stop with the Reggae! We get it, you're "different," and that's putting it nicely. This is American Idol. If you wanted to do Reggae every single week, you could do that on the streets, where you belong.
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Paul McDonald: Staying (Update: Bottom 3. Shock of the night!)

Pauly M. sang "Rocket Man," and I loved it. The song always makes me think of Stewie's rendition on Family Guy, so I would've loved it no matter what. Unless Naima sang it, that would've ruined it, and I'd be angry beyond words.

Also: I die every time Paul wears his flowery suit. I love it so much!

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Pia Toscano: Staying

Ugh, whatever. Just whatever. I don't hate her, but I don't love her either. She did sing really well, I'll give her that. I can't wait for next week. She better not sing another ballad, SHE PROMISED!!!

Also: Why is her face all smushed into the center? I guess she can't really help that, but it's slightly weird.

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Stefano Langone: Needs to Stay

I love this guy. I also loved how he and J.Lo had a little moment at the end of the song, and held hands. Aww, love.

Also: He still can't fully open his eyes. At this point, I think I would be disappointed if he did.

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Lauren Alaina: Staying

I don't think this was her best effort. I take issue with some of the off-pitch notes she sang in the beginning. She's usually great though, so I forgive her.

Also: She should be glad Naima is still here, or her dress would've been the ugliest outfit of the night.

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James Durbin: Staying

AMAZING! I love this guy, he is such a great performer. He is fun week after week. Just great. Thanks for not being boring, James!

Also: Loved the flaming piano bit. LOVED it.
I also loved when he brought up Pepsi... on a show largely promoted by Coca-Cola.

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Thia Megia: BYE BYE!

I like that she was singing to her brother. But that's not enough to save her. Not in my book, anyways. She needs to leave.

I have no "Also" side-notes for Thia. She's that boring.

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Casey Abrams: He absolutely MUST stay!

LOVE! I have loved Casey from the beginning. He is so talented, and he's a real musician. Respect. Respect dat.

Also: I still can't believe he almost went home last week. I weep every time I re-watch last week's results episode. And I do re-watch it. Parts of it, anyways.

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Jacob Lusk: Staying

Jacob's definitely back! And I hope he's here to stay. At least for a few more weeks.

Also: American Idol needs to get better backup singers. Seriously.

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Haley Reinhart: Staying!

Haley freaking BLEW ME AWAY! We've had our ups and downs throughout this competition, but this week's performance had me bobbing my head and tappin' my toes. Loved it. I was definitely not expecting to love it this much. Good job Hay Hay!

Also: I absolutely loved the way she hissed out every "s". So great.

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Watch Katy Perry’s New ‘E.T.’ Video with Kanye West – It is Bizarre – Really…

I guess in a world of Lady Gaga the pressure to always release new, wild, and bizarre music videos must be tremendous.

Leave it to Katy Perry to not disappoint.

In her new music video, “E.T” featuring Kanye West, the full bodied singer takes things into the world of space to grab our attention. The scene is set on a dark, distant planet with alien spacecraft and surreal imagery.

Kanye West floats around in an extra-terrestrial “orb” while he wraps about candy bars, and how famous and important he is.

Really? Why is Kanye even in this video?

Perry then floats into the scene in what looks like some costume from the last Harry Potter movie.

I’m not sure what else I can say other than… Katy Perry is turning into Lady Gaga.

Watch it and enjoy?

Watch Katy Perry and Kanye West in “E.T” Music Video

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Katy Perry Makes One Sexy Alien

Today, Katy Perry released the music video for her single E.T., featuring Kanye West. Get excited.

A lot of people have been comparing Katy Perry to ~~Queen Ugly~~ Lady GaGa; saying she's a copycat, and other blah-blah-blasphemous statements, simply because Katy used "out of this world" makeup and costumes for this latest vid. Those people are idiots.

First of all: Lady GaGa is ugly in everything she does, just for the sake of being ugly. It has absolutely nothing to do with her music; she simply does it to be shocking, and then deems it "art".

You know what would really be shocking? If there were ever a day, or even just a single, fleeting moment, where Lady GaGa didn't look hideous. Just one moment! But we all know that's never gonna happen.

Katy Perry didn't go all alien just for pure stupidity's sake, her song is called "E.T.", thus the whole alien look makes sense, and it is neither lame, nor annoying.

Second point: Katy Perry isn't ugly in her E.T. music video. She goes for the hot 'n sexy alien look. And that's something Lady GaGa could definitely never pull off.

Thirdly: I did not puke when I watched this video. So obviously, Katy Perry isn't copying Lady GaGa.

'Nuff said.

Watch Katy Perry's video for E.T. right now! Be patient, my children, it will load.

If you're too stupid to figure out how to play this video, you can also watch it
on Katy Perry's VEVO Channel.

Here's some more pics of Katy Perry's alien looks:

Katy Perry as Evil Red Medusa Alien

Katy Perry as Medusa Alien

Katy Perry as Alien Gladiator

'Born to Be Wild 3D' - Movie Poster & Trailer

Born to Be Wild 3D is an upcoming nature documentary film by David Lickley. It will be distributed in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Pictures. The trailer was released in December 2010 during a Marcus Theatres showing of Yogi Bear. According to the trailer, now available on the internet, it will be out on April 8, 2011. The film will be narrated byMorgan Freeman. There was a Premiere of the film in Montreal, Canada on march 30th, 2011 at 9;30 AM at the Montreal science centre Imax Telus theatre for Two Montreal Primary schools, a ''middle'' school (though there are no true middle schools in the province) and a regular school.

Watch the trailer after the jump...

'Insidious' Movie Poster & Trailer

"Insidious" is an upcoming horror film directed by James Wan and starring Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne.

Watch the trailer after the jump...

Ke$ha - 'Blow' Music Video

‘Catch Me…I’m In Love’ Rakes P52.95M in 5 Days

“Catch Me…I’m In Love” is a certified box-office hit for surpassing the P50 million mark in less than a week!

For the weekend opening period of March 23-27, 2011, the Star Cinema romantic comedy has raked in P52.95 million, the highest opening for a local movie this year so far.

Although this is not the highest opening record for Sarah Geronimo whose film “You Changed My Life” opened with a whopping P97.89-M in 2009, it’s a different story for Gerald Anderson.

This could be the highest-grossing movie of Gerald for his career because “Catch Me” is expected to surpass the P100 million mark by week 2 or 3. His last film, “‘Til My Heartaches End” opposite Kim Chiu opened in theaters last year with P33-M at the box-office.

Here’s the Philippine box office tally (Top 10) for the opening weekend of March 23 to 27, 2011 according to Box Office Mojo (premiering movies are highlighted in yellow):

HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of March 27, 2011)

1. Gulliver’s Travels – P82.33M
2. Bulong – P67.27M
3. I Am Number Four – P63.14M *
4. The Tourist – P62.28M
5. Who’s That Girl? – P56.91M *
6. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P52.95M *
7. Red Riding Hood – P50.08 *
8. The Green Hornet – P48.19M
9. Tangled – P47.59M
10. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M

*Still showing in theaters

‘Who's That Girl?’ Earns P54.28M in 3 Weeks

The romantic-comedy film “Who's That Girl?” produced by Viva Films and SMDC starring Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano grossed P54.28 million during its three weeks run.

This is according to the figures posted by Box Office Mojo for the period March 16–20, 2011. The comedy film has surpassed the 3rd week gross of ‘My Valentine Girls’ from GMA and Regal Films with a 3rd week earnings of P44.26M. But it fails to surpass the 3rd week earnings of ‘Bulong’ from Star Cinema with striking box office sales of P67.27M.

TOP GROSSING PINOY MOVIES FOR 2011
(As of March 27, 2011)

1. Bulong - P67.27 Million
2. Who's That Girl? - P54.28 Million
3. Catch Me...I'm Inlove - P52.95*
3. My Valentine Girls Hits - P44.26 Million

*Still showing in theaters

Jason Ivler Getting VIP Treatment in Quezon City Jail?

Is murder suspect Jason Ivler enjoying the company of women and having drinking sessions inside the Quezon City jail?

This question was raised after photos and video clips circulated online showing Ivler partying, with liquor and unidentified women present inside the jail.

Some of the photos show Ivler, who is accused of killing Renato Victor Ebarle Jr. in 2009, with his family.

However, other photos and video clips show him having a drinking session with people, including women.

The Ebarle family’s lawyer, Atty. Amelita Garayblas, said the incidents violate jail regulations.

"We were very much suprised because an inmate... can enjoy such perks in his cell," she said.

Prosecutors believe that the photos and video footage show that Ivler is receiving special treatment inside the jail.

They are now asking the court to order the transfer of Ivler to the Bicutan detention center at Camp Bagong Diwa.

Marlene Aguilar-Pollard, Ivler's mother, on the other hand, defended his son.

Marlene described the jail as a “party place” and claimed that the practice regularly happens in other detention centers in the country.

"Kultura na po ng jail iyan sa Pilipinas [It's jail culture in the Philippines]," she said.

She said gang members inside jail invite his son to join them in parties.

“Hari ng selda ang anak ko! Mga Sputnik, Bahala Na Gang, laging inaaya ang anak ko. Sikat na sikat siya doon. Pina-tattoo pa nila mukha ng anak ko sa katawan nila,” she claimed.

She also described his son as "Jason Ivler ng Bayan."

Aguilar-Pollard added that “busloads of women” regularly visit his son.

"Kung ano man ang binebentang treatment doon, kahit sex pa iyon, I'll pay for it," she added.

Quezon City jail authorities have yet to comment on the issue.

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Regine Angeles Covers FHM April 2011 Issue

Regine Angeles heats up the cover of FHM Philippines April 2011 issue.

FHM Philippines Magazine April 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Analisa Hegyesi, Ferdinand Marcos' Australian Daughter Axed From Reality Show 'The Renovators' After Revealing Her Father's Identity

Late Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos' Australian daughter Analisa Hegyesi is claiming that she was removed from the Australian home makeover reality show The Renovators after she told the producers her father's identity last week.

The 40-year-old interior designer told The Daily Telegraph UK that she made it to the final cut after months of auditioning only to be removed after revealing her father was Marcos. "The thing is that I've had to juggle my business and clients to make time for the show after I was asked to audition and then chosen from hundreds of people around Australia."

She added, "I was chosen on my own merits but then I was dropped due to aspects of my private life which I will not discuss... I was told there was a fear, too, attention would be paid to me and not the show and other contestants."

The Daily Telegraph UK cited an insider at the production company Shine Australia (producer of Junior Masterchef Australia) who said the staff thought it was harsh and unfair to axe Hegyesi for the "the sins of her father." Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Channel 10, which will air The Renovators, said Hegyesi's removal was routine and that they have not finalized the cast.

Hegyesi was born to former Sydney swimwear and Playboy model Evelin Hegyesi, who was involved with Marcos in the 1970s, when the late strongman already had three children with wife Imelda. The model was 19 when she met Marcos.

In 2004, Hegyesi and her mother were accused of having ties to Marcos' secret bank accounts in Switzerland and Liechtenstein that supposedly contained ill-gotten wealth.

Edu Manzano will host Family Feud: The Showdown Edition starting April 4

The world's longest running game show is back once again on GMA Network! Family Feud: The Showdown Edition returns to Filipino homes with twice the fun and twice the excitement to watch out for every weekday mornings beginning April 4.

This top-rating and well-loved game show makes its big comeback with the perfect game master to bring a brand-new-level of thrill on the widely-popular TV fare - no other than the very versatile and multitalented television host Edu Manzano. The ace actor's extensive command in hosting as well his infectious charm and crowd-pleasing personality will surely amuse both the contestants and viewers at home.

Packed full of bonus prizes and giveaways, major changes were also incorporated in the show including a wider selection of contestants, amusing survey questions and enhanced visual elements to make it more fun-filled and enjoyable to everyone. Making it more relatable to the televiewers, a "pampa-init" segment where Edu will have an opportunity to inject his trademark humor and joke around with the playing teams and studio audiences alike.

Aside from bringing back the "Pass or Play" option, the newest season of Family Feud launches the exciting bonus feature called "SweepHeart" where opposing families aim for a total sweep of all the answers on the board with a chance of winning additional cash rewards. A more personalized gift package will be awarded to the winning team suited to their special needs or advocacies.

The most talked about season of Family Feud is all about points, winning streaks, and top answers. Who will pass, play, steal or strike? Well, the family that plays together, wins together!

Make everyday your Family Day! Catch Family Feud: The Showdown Edition beginning April 4, Mondays to Fridays, 10:30 AM on GMA-7.

‘Face to Face’ Marks 1st Year, Plans To Do More Public Service

Apart from reiterating that the aim of her show is not to scandalize viewers but to serve as platform for guests to vent their feelings, “Face to Face” host Amy Perez reveals that more work awaits off cam.

“The guests undergo counseling right after the show then we follow-up on their progress a few weeks later. It’s not as if we just want them to exchange heated words and try to assault each other publicly for our ratings,” she said during the press conference for the show’s first year anniversary.

Amy, as with the Trio Tagapayo - lawyers Persida Acosta and Ben Persida, priests Sonny Merida and Gerry Tapiador, and psychiatrist Camille Caces-Garcia - pointed out that when guests relieve their experiences, others learn from the mistakes. This, they say, is evidenced in the messages the show’s Facebook account gets daily.

The guests are not given talent fees. Rather, they get an honorarium to cover their food and travel expense for the day.

“So, to people who say that the show is scripted… I don’t think anyone would be willing to memorize lines and act combative on air for such a trifle,” said Amy.

Infidelity is the most common problem their guests have and Amy admits getting bothered when people question her credibility as relationship adviser given that her marriage to South Border ex-front man Brix Ferraris, bombed.

“People don’t know that every time the topic turns to bigamy, adultery… parang ako, gusto kong lumubog sa lupa because I am in that situation."

For five days starting April 4, “Face to Face” will have special episodes that feature the next talk-of-the-town stories, major confrontations, tear-jerking revelations, infidelity caught on-cam, and a grand wedding spectacle.

The last, Amy said, everyone on the show wanted to do because they feel that is what the show is about, anyway: Happy ending for everyone, as much as possible.

“Let’s not forget that after the catfights, the threatening words, the hurt and the tears, many, in fact, patch up their differences. We offer solutions most of the times---and that’s really the beauty of the show,” Amy said.

The anniversary week also highlights “Abot-Kamay, Kapatid,” a gift-giving segment for the benefit of past case subjects. Amy said that in the coming year, they want to further the public service thrust of the show by trying to find sponsors who will give some of the guests the chance to learn how to make a living, thus, truly start their lives all over again.

“We are for empowering people,” Amy quipped.

According to the release, data from Nielsen Media Research from March 1 to 23 indicate that “Face to Face” is still the most watched program in Mega Manila on its timeslot (10:30-11:30 a.m.), with 30% audience share versus GMA’s 28% and ABS-CBN’s 25%.

The success of the show has spun-off to a TV series titled “Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face,” which reenact more of the details behind the most remarkable stories tackled on “Face to Face.”