Birth - Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey safely delivered her twins...

http://omg.yahoo.com/news/mariah-carey-nick-cannon-parents-of-twins/61864

And... Beyonce made a new video based on Michelle Obama's campaign against childhood obesity, which is a cute, fun video that is a re-do of Get Me Bodied...

http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/thatsreallyweek/134440/apr-25-may-1-beyonc-says-move-your-body-to-fight-child-obesity/

NicoSheen: The Next Best Thing to Crack Cocaine

He may never get Two And A Half Men back, but Charlie Sheen now has something even better: e-Grits!

Ladies & Gentlemen, I give you: NicoSheen!

Yep. The world's premier news source, TMZ, has revealed that Charlie Sheen has a line of electronic cigarettes coming soon! 

NicoSheen, the "Winning E-Cigarette," features "Sheen Safe Smoke". I don't know what that means, but if it's good enough for Charlie, it's good enough for me!

The best part is: Charlie Sheen's mugshot headshot is prominently displayed on the packaging.

John Cryer and Angus T. Jones to Star in New ‘Two and a Half Men’ without Charlie Sheen – Confirmed

It has been a brutal two months for Chuck Lorre.

Charlie Sheen was fired from his show “Two and a Half Men”, the remaining season was cancelled, and the future of the sitcom was unknown.

While there has been some speculation and many great ideas floated about, we didn’t really know anything solid – until now.

The Inquisitr is reporting that Chuck Lorre has confirmed to them that the remaining parts of the eighth season, and any new shows from that point on, will now focus on Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones character while a possible new character may be introduced.

It’s official – “Two and A Half Men” is BACK!

This was what we were hoping for all along. We knew there had to be a way to keep the show going, and Cryer and Jones are the perfect match to bridge any transition in plot.

One insider said,

“They already have the set, a group of actors with contracts, an audience, and a place to start a new plot. They would have been fools to not try and keep it going – even if it was for just one season to see how it goes. They could have a bigger hit on their hands now than they did with the old show and Sheen. Charlie thinks he’s indispensable – but he’s not.”

The deal most certainly looked attractive to both Cryer and Jones. Sheen was pulling in $1.8 million per episode, Cryer was earning $550k, and Angus (Jake) was making $350k per show.

With Sheen’s salary expense out of the way, producers can afford to spread that love around a little more to the remaining cast and crew – everybody wins.

Except Uncle Charlie.

While it is not clear what impact Sheen’s $100 million lawsuit against Chuck Lorre, CBS and Warner Brothers will have on the shows finances, some smart legal people tell us that Charlie will probably not prevail.

So let’s bring the show back with Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones as the new leads, and weave in larger roles for Herb Melnick (Ryan Stiles), Berta (Conchata Ferrell), Rose (Melanie Lynskey), and of course mother Evelyn (Holland Taylor).

That’s all we ever wanted. We don’t need Charlie Sheen anymore.

Go Chuck Lorre!

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‘My Chubby World’ Soon on GMA-7

Aside from "Sisid," "Amaya," "Munting Heredera," "Blusang Itim," "Secret Garden" and "Andres de Saya" GMA-7 is bringing an upcoming children’s program titled “My Chubby World”.

The kiddie show will be hosted by Renz Velario, Zyrael Jestre, Daniela Jessica Amable, and Gianne Cutler and set to premiere on May 14.

Grammys

The Grammys have changed its rulings and some of the categories have been either scrapped or combined...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/06/us-grammys-idUSTRE73556220110406?pageNumber=1

American Idol Results: Casey Abrams is Eliminated

Casey Abrams, whom the judges saved on American Idol Top 11 elimination night last March 24, was sent home during the Idol's elimination night last Thursday, April 28 (April 29, Friday in Manila).

Now, America's Final 5 include:

Haley Reinhart

James Durbin

Lauren Alaina

Jacob Lusk

Scotty McCreery

Lea Salonga Reacts on Willie Revillame's Decision Not To File Libel Case Against Her, et al

Internationally recognized Pinay theater actress Lea Salonga said she felt relieved knowing that Willie Revillame decides not to pursue the libel case against them and other artists whom Willie thought were attacking her on twitter.

"I mean, obviously that's a relief. However, I don't know if you can file a case against someone who's just expressing his opinion," Lea said during the Avon's 125th year party.

Lea added, "My thing is, you know what, you are in showbiz. You are and I am an open target... So you know what, anybody can say anything they want. Just don't make me muraand I will respect what they say. Huwag nila akong murahin. Rerespetuhin ko ang opinion nila."

It will be recalled that on April 8 during the last live airing of Willing Willie, Willie threatened to file a libel case against Lea, Bianca Gonzales, Jim Paredes, Aiza Seguerra, Agot Isidro, Tuesday Vargas, K Brosas, Leah Navarro and Mylene Dizon who publicly expressed their opinions about the controversial Jan-Jan Suan Willing Willie child abuse issue.

Is May 2 Holiday in The Philippines?

Regretfully not!

May 2, 2011 is a regular working day as confirmed by Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda.

However, Lacierda also said that May 1, Labor Day, which falls on a Sunday is a Regular Holiday. Which means double pay to all those who will be working on that day.

NEWS5 Will Go To The Vatican To Cover Pope John Paul II Beatification

Mula mismo sa Vatican City, kaisa ang NEWS5 sa paghahatid ng mga kaganapan sa beatification ni Pope John Paul II o ang proseso tungo sa paggagawad ng paka-santo sa isang indibidwal na napatunayang nagdulot ng himala. Sa misang gaganapin sa Holy See sa Mayo 1, hihirangin ang Santo Papang pinakaminahal ng buong mundo bilang 'Blessed Pope John Paul II' matapos ideklara ni Pope Benedict XVI na isang milagro ang paggaling ng isang madreng Pranses mula sa sakit na Parkinson's.

Naatasan ang batikang reporter ng NEWS5 na si Joey Villarama upang mag-ulat ng mga pangyayari mula sa Vatican. Tinatayang daan-daang libong debotong Katoliko ang sasaksi sa beatification anim na taon makaraang mamaalam ang Santo Papa noong Abril 2, 2005.

Ihahatid ng NEWS5 sa pamamagitan ng Aksyon TV Channel 41 ang misang pangungunahan ni Pope Benedict XVI sa Mayo a-Uno mula alas-kwatro ng hapon hanggang alas-sais y medya ng gabi oras dito sa Pilipinas.

Patuloy na minamahal ng mga Pilipino ang namayapang Santo Papa dahil sa ipinamalas nitong pagkalinga sa mga Asyano partikular na sa mga Pilipino. Dalawang beses na bumisita ang Santo Papa sa Pilipinas - noong 1981 at noong 1995 kung saan ipinagdiwang dito ang World Youth Day na dinaluhan ng mahigit pitong milyong Katoliko. Dahil sa umaapaw na suporta ng mga Pilipino sa Santo Papa, ang Catholic festival na ito ang itinuturing na pinakamalaking pagtitipon sa kasaysayan ng Kristyanismo.

Mag-uulat naman sa lahat ng newscast ng TV5 at Aksyon TV Channel 41 si Joey Villarama para personal na ikwento ang mga pangyayari sa beatification.

Antabayanan ang daan tungo sa pagka-santo ni Pope John Paul II sa NEWS5.

- TV5 Press Statement

Gloria Romero Leads The Cast of GMA-7's Family Drama "Munting Heredera"

GMA-7 offers its first family-oriented drama on primetime this year with the launching of Munting Heredera.

Playing the lead role of Doña Anastacia, a rich widow in search of her "munting heredera," is no less than multi-award winning actress and one of the original Queens of Philippine cinema, Ms. Gloria Romero, who now makes her television debut with the Kapuso network.

Joining Ms. Gloria Romero are some of today's biggest names in drama: Mark Anthony Fernandez, Camille Prats, Katrina Halili, Neil Ryan Sese, Ynez Veneracion, Leandro Baldemor, Gabby Eigenmann, Luz Valdez, Joyce Ching, Kristal Reyes, Kristoffer Martin, and Asian Television Awards best actor Mr. Roderick Paulate, who himself began his notable career as a child actor.

The program also introduces three talented young girls Mona Louise Rey, Kyle Daniel Ocampo, and Barbara Miguel. They all went through a rigorous audition process before clinching the roles of Jennifer, Michelle, and Calilla.

While each girl has a distinct story of her own, only one of them is the true heiress to the huge wealth of Doña Ana.

Under the direction of esteemed filmmaker Maryo J. delos Reyes, the search for the true 'Munting Heredera' begins May 9 on GMA Telebabad.

- GMA-7 Press Statement

First Look: New ‘Green Lantern’ Poster, Banner

Warner Bros. has intensified its campaign for the upcoming 3D action adventure “Green Lantern” by releasing the film’s international one-sheet and banner. Take your first look at the said materials here and have a green overload!

“Green Lantern” stars Ryan Reynolds (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) in the title role, under the direction of Martin Campbell (“Casino Royale”).

In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Reynolds).

If Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax…he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.

Opening across the Philippines on June 16 in 3D, 2D and regular format, “Green Lantern” will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

- Warner Bros. Press Statement

27th Star Awards For Movies – 2011 Nominees

Here is the complete list of nominees for the 27th Star Awards for Movies:

Movie of the Year

Emir (Film Development Council of the Philippines)
Here Comes The Bride (Star Cinema/Quantum Films/OctoArts Films)
Rosario (Cinemabuhay International/Studio5)
Sa ‘Yo Lamang (Star Cinema)
Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 “Punerarya” (Regal Entertainment, Inc.)
Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To (Star Cinema)

Digital Movie of the Year

Donor (Spark Films)
Mayohan (Cinemalaya Foundation Inc./Alpha Dog Productions)
Muli (MJM Peoductions)
Senior Year (Digitang Studios/Metric Films)
Sigwa (Beginnings Twenty Plus Production/Sineng Totoo Production/Star Express)
Tarima (Bluegold Productions)
The Red Shoes (Unitel Productions/Unico Entertainment)

Movie Actress of the Year

Bea Alonzo (Sa ‘Yo Lamang)
Anne Curtis (In Your Eyes)
Ai-Ai delas Alas (Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To)
Angelica Panganiban (Here Comes The Bride)
Lovi Poe (Mayohan)
Lorna Tolentino (Sa ‘Yo Lamang)
Dawn Zulueta (Sigwa)

Movie Actor of the Year

Joh Lloyd Cruz (Miss You Like Crazy)
Christopher de Leon (Sa ‘Yo Lamang)
Baron Geisler (Donor)
Coco Martin (Noy)
Yul Servo (Rosario)
Fanny Serrano (Tarima)

Movie Director of the Year

Wenn Deramas (Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To)
Laurice Guillen (Sa ‘Yo Lamang)
Alberto Martinez (Rosario)
Chris Martinez (Here Comes The Bride)
Chito Rono (Emir)
Jerrold Tarrog (Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 “Punerarya”)

Digital Movie Director of the Year

Adolf Alix (Muli)
Joel Lamangan (Sigwa)
Mark Meily (Donor)
Dan Villegas (Mayohan)
Neal Tan (Tarima)
Jerrold Tarrog (Senior Year)
Raul Jorolan (The Red Shoes)

Movie Supporting Actress of the Year

Gina Alajar (Sigwa)
Rustica Carpio (Tarima)
Eugene Domingo (Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To)
Dulce (Emir)
Zsa Zsa Padilla (Sigwa)
Gloria Romero (Tarima)

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year

Tirso Cruz III (Sigwa)
Enchong Dee (Sa ‘Yo Lamang)
Allen Dizon (Sigwa)
Emilio Garcia (Rekrut)
Sid Lucero (Rosario)
Coco Martin (Sa ‘Yo Lamang)

Movie Child Performer of the Year

Nash Aguas (Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 “Punerarya”)
Elijah Alejo (Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 “Manyika”)
Mahdi Yazdian Barjani (Emir)
Abby Bautista (Petrang Kabayo)
Timothy Chan (Here Comes The Bride)
Xyriel Manabat (Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To)
Jillian Ward (Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote)

New Movie Actress of the Year

Carla Abellana (Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 “Punerarya”)
Melai Cantiveros (I Do)
Frencheska Farr (Emir)
Sam Pinto (Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote)
Gwen Zamora (Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote)

New Movie Actor of the Year

Sam Concepcion (Cinco “Braso”)
Martin del Rosario (Dagim)
Robi Domingo (Cinco “Braso”)
Mohammed Ibrahim (Happy Land)
Xian Lim (Two Funerals)
Tom Rodriguez (Here Comes The Bride)
Rocky Salumbides (Tarima)

Movie Original Screenplay of the Year

Aloy Adlawan and Onay Sales (Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 “Punerarya”)
Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario (Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To)
Elmer Gatchalian (Rosario)
Jerry Gracio (Emir)
Ricardo Lee, Karen Ramos, Ralph Jacinto Quiblat (Sa ‘Yo Lamang)
Chris Martinez (Here Comes the Bride)

Digital Movie Screenplay of the Year

Bonifacio Ilagan Jr. (Sigwa)
James Ladioray (The Red Shoes)
Jerry Gracio (Muli)
Mark Meily (Donor)
Paul Sta. Ana (Mayohan)
Neal Tan (Tarima)
Jerrold Tarog (Senior Year)

Movie Editor of the Year

Marya Ignacio (Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To)
Efren Jarlego (Sa ‘Yo Lamang)
Ike Veneracion (Here Comes the Bride)
Jerrold Tarrog (Emir)
Anthony L. John Wong (Emir)
Tara Illenberger (I’ll Be There)

Digital Movie Editor of the Year

Edesel Abesamis, Maui Mauricio, and Mai Dionisio (Happy Land)
Bebs Gothia (Sigwa)
Rocky Kho (Tarima)
Neil Sayno, Mark Pandy, and Mark Meily (Donor)
Jerrold Tarrog (Senior Year)
Jesson Yap (Mayohan)

Movie Production Designer of the Year

Jesse Bueno and Ruben Arthur Nicdao (Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote)
Adelina Leung (Here Comes The Bride)
Joey Luna and Miki Hahn (Rosario)
Edgar Martin Littaua (Sa ‘Yo Lamang)
Benjamin Padero (Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 “Punerarya”)
Digo Ricio (Emir)

Digital Movie Production Designer of the Year

Adolfo Alix Jr. (Muli)
Bella Herrero (Ang Paglilitis Kay Andres Bonifacio)
Edgar Martin Littaua (Sigwa)
Benjamin Padero (Senior Year)
Aped Santos (Donor)
Adrian Torres (Ishmael)

Movie Cinematographer of the Year

Rodolfo Aves Jr (Here Comes The Bride)
Lee Briones Meily (Sa ‘Yo Lamang)
Neil Daza (Emir)
Mackie Galvez (Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 “Punerarya”)
Carlo Mendoza (Rosario)
Manuel Teehankee (Miss You Like Crazy)

Digital Movie Cinematographer of the Year

Jay Abello (Donor)
Ike avellana (The Red Shoes)
Albert Banzon (Muli)
Arvin Bustos (Tarima)
Monino S. Duque (Sigwa)
Dan Villegas (Mayohan)

Movie Musical Scorer of the Year

Albert Chang (Rosario)
Von de Guzman (Sa ‘Yo Lamang)
Jessie Lasaten (Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na ‘To)
Jessie Lasaten (Miss You Like Crazy)
Jesse Lucas (I’ll Be There)
Josefino Chino Toledo (Emir)

Digital Movie Musical Scorer of the Year

Sherwyn Castillo (Tarima)
Jessie Lasaten (The Red Shoes)
Lucien Letaba (Sigwa)
Mark Meily (Donor)
Jerrold Tarog (Senior Year)
Emerzon Texon (Mayohan)

Movie Sound Engineer of the Year

Albert Michael Idioma (Dalaw)
Albert Michael Idioma (Sa ‘Yo Lamang)
Mike Idioma (Emir)
Albert Michael Idioma (Here Comes the Bride)
Warren Santiago (Rosario)
Jerrold Tarog (Shake, Rattle & Roll 12 “Punerarya”)

Digital Movie Sound Engineer of the Year

Ditoy Aguila (Ishmael)
Albert Michael Idioma (Donor)
Emmanuel Nolet Clemente (The Red Shoes)
Alfredo “Dodoy” Ongleo (Sigwa)
Jerrold Tarog (Senior Year)
Junel Valencia, Mark Locsin, and Ditoy Aguila (Muli)

Movie Original Theme Song of the Year

“Bakit Ako Naririto?” (Emir) – Composed by Gary Granada, Interpreted by Frencheska Farr
“Kabayozong” (Petrang Kabayo) – Composed by Edwin Marollano, Interpreted by Vice Ganda
“Super Inday” (Super Inday and the Golden Bibe) – Composed by Robert Javier, Interpreted by Jacq Dionisio

Digital Movie Original Theme Song of the Year

“Bawat Hakbang” (The Red Shoes) – Composed by Divine Gil Reyes and Dan Gil, Interpreted by Nikki Gil
“Hiwaga” (Mayohan) – Composed by Paul Yap, Interpreted by Up Dharma Down
“Kahapon” (Senior Year) – Composed and interpreted by Johnny Danao
“Lukso ng Dugo” (Sigwa) – Composed by Bonifacio Ilagan Jr., Interpreted by Ayen Laurel and Dessa Ilagan
“Muli” (Muli) – Composed by Jimmy Antiporda, Dingdong Avanzado and Noel Ferrer, Interpreted by Dingdong Avanzado
“Napapagod Din Ang puso” (Tarima) – Composed by Sherwyn Castillo, Interpreted by MJ Ringo

Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice Loosing Viewers and Advertising Dollars

Donald Trump may have had a good reason to go after Obama about his birth certificate – public relations.

While Trump seems to spew on about how his show “Celebrity Apprentice” is the most popular show on NBC, the truth seems quite different.

Trumps recent display of hatred toward Jerry Seinfeld and Robert De Niro, along with his bizarre conspiracy about Obama’s birth certificate, may be destroying his reality show.

In fact, the numbers look really bad, with viewers 18-49 down over 40% this year, and advertising revenue far behind last year. And with all the Meat Loaf and Gary Busey shenanigans this year one would think the show would be a runaway success.

Advertising Age says “Apprentice” ad revenue is down for a couple of reasons.

First, Trumps uncertain Presidential run and poor handling of the birth certificate issue has driven advertisers away. The latest? - Groupon, who has pulled their ads from the Trump website.

Another reason traditional advertisers are passing on Trump is the increase in product placement during the show. Arby’s, for example, pays a hefty fee when Trump issues a challenge relating to a new menu item or ad campaign.

One ad exec says,

“The product placement has become so ‘in your face’ that the entire show is starting to look like Trump is a sellout. The show looks more like a 60 minute infomercial than a prime time realty show. The constant product placement distracts from the usual commercials.”

Sweeps are coming up next month so it benefits Trump to drive as much attention to himself and the show as he can – how convenient there is a political race with his name in it to stir up a little face time.

Lastly, the contracts for both Trump and executive producer Mark Burnett expire after this season so there are questions whether NBC will be interested in another season or not.

An NBC exec says there are no problems at all,

'The Apprentice' is in a very challenging time slot on Monday nights and it's responded with consistently good results, including the most upscale audience for any unscripted show in prime time. ... It remains a key series for our future."

But when advertising execs are asked you get a different story,

"The Apprentice is generally on the decline. The move to Monday from Thursday nights had a negative effect. But that's not the big issue. It's the content of the show. It's matured. People are looking for other ways to be entertained. They don’t want to watch D-list celebrities sell hamburgers, pizza or wedding dresses."

Trumps last tirade came yesterday at his hotel in Las Vegas where he gave a speech riddled with the F-word and other obscenities to a crowd of over 1000.

Unless there is a spectacular race to the finale during sweeps next month, and if Donald can’t keep his mouth shut about Barack Obama and others, then look for this to be the beginning of the end for “The Apprentice”.

At least we can still laugh at his bad hair.

Pippa Middleton, Kate Middleton's Sister Almost Grab The Spotlight From Prince William - Kate Middleton Royal Wedding

LONDON - It may have been Kate Middleton's big day - but her sister and maid of honor Pippa Middleton turned almost as many heads on Friday attracting a flood of praise on the Internet.

As soon as she stepped out of a Rolls-Royce for the royal wedding at Westminster Abbey wearing a figure-hugging white dress with a plunging neckline, web surfers rushed to heap compliments on the 27-year-old.

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan led the way, writing on microblogging site Twitter: "Tell you what!!! Pippa is fit..."

"Is Pippa Middleton England's most eligible bachelorette now?" tweeted Sarah Weaver, commented another Twitter user.

Some even thought she outshone Kate at her wedding to Prince William, which was watched by an estimated two billion TV viewers around the world and drew at least one million well-wishers onto the streets of London.

"Kate Middleton and Pippa Middleton are gorgeous. Pippa I'm afraid takes the biscuit," said @ellaTheStrokes on Twitter.

Would-be suitors looked set to be disappointed, however - Pippa is reportedly dating England cricketer Alex Loudon.

Pippa's dress was ivory and white satin, similar in detail to her 29-year-old sister's wedding gown.

The two sisters' dresses were created by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen and both outfits were praised by fashion experts and the public alike.

Pippa, who shares a flat with her brother in the upmarket London district of Chelsea, works for her parents' party goods business, Party Pieces

- Agence France-Presse

The Royal Wedding: King's Speech (Viral Video)

Donald Trump Drops F-Bomb Several Times during Vegas Speech – Video

The grand douche-bag himself, Donald Trump, is once again running his mouth in a public forum.

Trump visited his Trump International Hotel & Tower just off the Las Vegas Strip today to rally supporters for his 2012 presidential campaign.

But this was a different Trump than we have seen the last several weeks.

The difference? He dropped the “F” word, and other choice curse words, every chance he got.

During his half hour speech on foreign affairs, Trump attacked not only Obama, but spewed insults toward other leaders saying,

"Our leaders are stupid, they are stupid people, It's just very, very sad."

There were about 1,000 supporters at the event, and there was free food and an open bar. Everybody was loaded and they had come to see Trump do the thing that he does so well – be a dick.

Watch Donald Trump Use the F word in Las Vegas Speech


You have to ask yourself if this guy really thinks he’s for real. At this point, he is starting to sound more and more like Charlie Sheen every day.

Related: Obama Slams Trump - Calls Antics a ‘Side Show’
Related: Trump Is Picking A fight with Robert De Niro
Related: Donald Trump Bad Hair Day Pictures
Related: Trump Now Picking on Jerry Seinfeld?

Yeah Girrrrl

I'd had just about enough of all the Royal Wedding talk...and then I saw this magnificent photograph on TMZ:

Need I say anything more?

Rascal Flatts in Lawsuit Over Tour Money

The band Rascal Flatts is being sued by former managers who feel they have been cheated out of the bands concert money.

The law suit was filed in a Tennessee court and seeks to collect 15 percent commission on the bands tour revenue on dates through 2013.

They also want their share of profits from television appearances and DVDs which they contracted and negotiated.

Turner Nichols & Associates says they managed the group since the beginning of their career and say they were abruptly replaced last February. They claim they are due money because of the work they did to negotiate, finance, schedule, book, and promote, the tour venues through 2013.

The band responded through a rep who said,

"We are disappointed they have chosen to file as we had hoped to address these issues privately, however we hope that this can be resolved amicably."

Sounds like some bad blood somewhere.

Watch Rascal Flatts Sing “I Won’t Let Go” Live

Anne Curtis Hits 1-M Followers on Twitter

Television host and actress Anne Curtis is the first Filipino celebrity who has garnered 1 million followers on Twitter.

In her official Twitter account, Curtis thanked everyone who has been following her in the social networking site.

“1 million followers! Wooooow! Thank you to everyone for the follow here on Twitter! Thanks for wanting to follow and read all the nonsense, craziness and random thoughts I like to share,” she posted.

Curtis said she is grateful that Twitter has become a way to bridge the gap between her and her supporters. She noted that it has also become a way for her to reach the people she looks up to.

“I love Twitter for making it possible for me to have instant communication and feedback from you guys and also a way for me to follow the people I admire,” she said.

Being the first celebrity to reach this huge number of followers, Curtis said: “Cheers guys and thank you again for the love and support! Waaaaaah. You all made my day! Love you all!!!”

“I wish I could thank everyone that congratulated me kaya lang baka next month na ako matapos! Hahaha,” she added.

As of posting time, Curtis has 1,003,855 followers on Twitter.

Other local celebrities who have a big following on Twitter are Angel Locsin (615,799), Kris Aquino (611,884), Sam Milby (484,050), Bianca Gonzalez (483,036), and KC Concepcion (471,061). The figures are all as of posting time.

Just last month, a study released by comScore, Inc. revealed that the Philippines is among the top 10 users of the social networking site Twitter in the world.

- Source

Can I Marry Prince Harry?’ Compatibility Test

Since Prince William is already taken and Harry is your last chance to become a princess, check out if you are compatible with the Royal younger brother.

As the world gets set to celebrate the Royal nuptials, a Royal compatibility survey was launched for wannabe princesses who are now eyeing on the royal younger brother. The URL is www.canimarryharry.com.

The 11 questions in the quiz are all about Prince Harry. You will be tested on how you would behave in certain situations, what you would describe to be your personal style and whether, when it comes to the affairs of the Royals, you can keep quiet or run screaming to the tabloids!

In keeping with most of the news about the wedding of the century, this is just a bit of fun, so why not try the quiz now and check if you’re qualified to become a princess.

On the website, you can upload a photo of yourself and once you learn your percentage match with Harry, you can share the results on Twitter and Facebook! Why not also challenge your friends to find out who is better matched? This April 29th, as you watch Kate and Will beaming on their happy day, just think, next year that could be you and Harry!

However, even if you score 100%, you unfortunately won’t receive Harry in the post!

Visit www.canimarryharry.com to view and take the quiz or visit the Facebook fan page facebook.com/123regfans and enter by clicking on the survey app.

Royal Wedding: Prince William - Kate Middleton Wedding Photos

Britain's Prince William, and Kate Middleton exchange rings before the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, during their wedding ceremony In Westminster Abbey, in central London April 29, 2011. REUTERS/Dominic Lipinski/Pool

LONDON, United Kingdom - Prince William married Kate Middleton in regal splendour at Westminster Abbey Friday as huge crowds and a global TV audience watched Britain's monarchy pin its hopes on a new generation.

In the biggest royal celebration for three decades, Kate, wearing an ivory and white satin wedding dress with long lace sleeves, a veil and a flowing train, exchanged vows with William, who wore a scarlet military tunic.

"I will," the future king and queen each pronounced solemnly, before William put a ring fashioned from a nugget of Welsh gold on her finger and the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams pronounced them man and wife.

William, 28, mouthed "You look beautiful" to his bride after she walked up the aisle to the soaring strains of a choral piece that was used at the wedding of William's late mother Diana to Prince Charles in 1981.

The absence of Diana, who died in a car crash in Paris in 1997, was keenly felt despite the joyful atmosphere of Friday's service, which also featured a hymn used at her funeral in the same abbey.

A sea of hundreds of thousands of people waved Union Jack flags in the streets outside while 1,900 guests including footballer David Beckham and singer Elton John were invited to the service in the abbey.

Two billion people - a third of the world's population - are expected to have watched Diana's eldest son wed the commoner he began dating at St Andrews university in Scotland eight years ago.

It is Britain's richest display of pageantry since that wedding 30 years ago and offers Britain's royal family a chance at renewal after Charles and Diana's traumatic public split before her tragic death.

"They will make the monarchy fashionable again. It's good for the country," said Louise Akehurst, 25, an administrator from London.

The couple will now be known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, after Queen Elizabeth II, William's grandmother, bestowed the titles on them on the morning of the wedding.

William Arthur Philip Louis - as the second in line to the throne was called during the service - arrived at the church 45 minutes early accompanied by his younger brother and best man Prince Harry.

Kate, 29, had waved to the crowd as she arrived at the abbey with her father Michael in a Rolls-Royce limousine. She took four minutes to walk down the aisle, which was lined with trees especially brought in to create the feel of an English garden.

Middleton walked up the aisle to The Introit, from the Latin meaning entrance, which was used as The Anthem in 1981. The first hymn - "Guide me, O thou great redeemer", was the last sung at Diana's funeral 14 years ago.

William a 28-year-old Royal Air Force search and rescue helicopter pilot, winked and shared a joke with Kate's father after appearing to tell his bride she looked beautiful.

Kate, however, did not promise to obey her husband in her marriage vows - following in the footsteps of Diana, who married Charles on July 29, 1981 at St Paul's Cathedral.

Charles and Diana divorced 15 years later.

Palace officials confirmed her dress was by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, the iconic British designer who committed suicide last year.

Guests inside included footballer David Beckham, singer Elton John and "Mr Bean" actor Rowan Atkinson. Fifty members of the royal family and dozens of foreign royals were due after William.

Hundreds of thousands of campers transformed The Mall, the wide boulevard leading to Buckingham Palace, into a sea of Union Jack flags.

Sandra Russell, 65, who is of French-British nationality, said she thought the marriage would be successful because Kate is "much older than Diana was at the time, much more mature and they are marrying for love."

"Charles was under the pressure of his family. People here are still angry at him, and Camilla (his second wife) too. I hope William will be the next king."

After the service, the newlyweds climbed into a horse-drawn open carriage to make the journey from the abbey to Buckingham Palace where the couple will follow tradition by appearing on the balcony with the royal family and kissing.

About 5,500 street parties are expected across Britain on Friday, including in the Scottish university of St Andrews, where William and Kate met, and in the bride's home village of Bucklebury.

More than 8,500 journalists and technical staff are covering the wedding for a global audience.

- Source

Charlie Sheen Again Lashes Out at Chuck Lorre – A**Hole P*ssy Loser, Nut-less Sociopath...

For a guy looking for his job back, Charlie Sheen sure knows how to charm the boss.

Yesterday, reports surfaced that “Two and a Half Men” executive producer Chuck Lorre, had said there was a 50/50 chance the show would return.

The focus of the news was that Charlie Sheen would play no part in the show if it comes back, and that Lorre and staff have developed a new show plot without Uncle Charlie.

Related: Two and a Half Men has 50/50 Chance Says CBS

But after the news broke, Sheen went on another warlock rampage full of expletives and tiger blood accusations, saying Lorre was a narcissist, a coward, a loser, and a spineless rat.

Sheen, who is already suing Lorre and CBS for $100 million dollars, says an attempt to reboot the series without him will fail miserably. He again lashes out personally toward Lorre saying,

“MY fans may tune in for a minute, but at the end of the day, no one cares about your feeble show without me. Shame on you. Not even a phone call to the man that put you on the map. The man that put 500 million dollars in your pockets.

You created a show BASED ON MY AWESOME LIFE. I busted my ass for 8 years to support your vision. Your dream. in turn, it is my nightmare. You sad silly fool. A-hole pussy loser. Put on the gloves you low rent, nut-less sociopath; I’ll beat your chicken shit soul in a court room into a state of gratitude.”

Wow. I don’t know what’s going through Charlie’s mind, but those words seem to do a better job of describing Sheen than Chuck Lorre. Could Sheen be becoming the very thing he hates the most?

The Warlock continues,

“A state of surrender. Something you left at the door every time you blundered into the pathetic AA loser lounge. Newsflash; they are planning on voting you off the AA island. Even those clowns have no room for you anymore. Wow, I’m sure your children are SO PROUD of you. You can teach’em how to be a stupid bitch. A narcissist. A coward. A loser. A spineless rat. I’m out here with my fans every night. The message is crystal clear; NO CHARLIE SHEEN. NO SHOW.”

Lorre and CBS have not commented publicly on Sheen’s letter, but we’re pretty sure they both expected it and are laughing at it. There is a bitter battle going on here between not only men – but egos.

But why must Sheen also interject Lorre’s participation with AA?

Every public and written tirade from Sheen always seems to digress into personal attacks against Lorre, his time with AA, and his wife and kids.

He is almost starting to sound like Donald Trump.

Our suggestion: Move on without Sheen and try a revamped show with a plot like the one talked about here. Ignore Sheen while giving your attention to Jon Cryer, cast, and crew.

Eliminations

The country boy? The R&B diva? The jazz growler?

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Rene Russo Wasted On the Jay Leno Show – Video

Actress Rene Russo visited with Jay Leno last night, and boy was she wasted.

Russo, who was visiting the show to plug her “Thor” movie, told Jay she had hurt her back and was on “Lots of pain killers and drugs.”

She wasn’t kidding.

Most of the interview Russo swayed back and forth and held her head in her hands. It was clear she was buzzed.

Below is one segment of the interview and then her visit backstage after the show.

‘Two and a Half Men’ has 50/50 Chance of Returning Says CBS - Decision Soon.

CBS Network brass is still contemplating what to do with “Two and a Half Men”.

With television sweeps starting next month (May), and up-fronts looming, CBS has to make a decision on what to do with season 9 of the once golden sitcom – and fast.

Ever since Charlie Sheen was fired from the show there has been speculation it might return for another season – with or without Uncle Charlie Harper.

Since his firing, Sheen has been on the road with his “Violent Torpedo of Truth” tour and has been telling his audiences that he desperately wants back on the show.

Not so fast says the show’s production staff.

One insider says that there is a 50/50 chance the show will return for another season. And if it does return – there will be changes.

Here is what we know for sure:

- Charlie Sheen is not welcome back on the show.
- Executive producer Chuck Lorre has a plot workaround to either replace Sheen or write him out of the series.
- No official offers have been made to any new actors.
- A decision has to be made before May 18, 2011.
- CBS really does want to try and salvage the show

Chuck Lorre has been telling the media that he has several ideas on how to continue the show – one that increases Jon Cryer’s role, and another puts Ryan Stile’s “Herb Melnick” character in a lead role.

We have also heard a couple unofficial “plot” ideas, sans Charlie Sheen, that all include using the existing actors, sets, writers, and facilities. Seems like a smart idea to us.

Our favorite has Rose downsizing and buying Charlie’s house after he gets thrown in jail in Bangkok. She then allows recently thrown to the curb Herb Melnick to move in with her, Allen, and Jake. Even Berta likes the idea and agrees to stay on.

One insider told reporters,

“The idea would be Rose buys the house and lets Alan, Herb, and Jake live there. We call it ‘Two and a Half Men – and Rose’. There have been lots of variations but it always comes back to the same fundamental movement of actors and their roles. It would be easy – and funny.”

It does sound like a nice clean, and believable, transition that could actually propel the sitcom into a whole new direction – both retaining the old fans and creating new ones.

We say bring us “Two and a Half Men & Rose”

America in My Book

I thought this was an interesting and amusing map of the United States, from a Californian's perspective.  Some of the stereotypes are hilarious (and arguable).  We do have ourselves some dive bars in the Midwest, but not too many serial killers, we can thank BTK for that one! I think it would make a great conversation piece.

Source: etsy

-Whitney

Art Fair

This weekend is the Brookside Art Annual, April 29th-May 1st.  This is one of three that goes on in Kansas City and its a lot of fun because of the eclectic crowd that Brookside brings.  "The Brookside Art Fair is known for its festive atmosphere, hospitality, convenience and has become a must-attend event for artists and art seekers alike."

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Here is just a taste of the artwork (mainly paintings) that I saw last year giving you an idea of what to expect

Barnes Studios

R. Michael Wommack 

Michael Mckee

Check out the artists that will be there this year and hopefully you will find your favorites and some inspiration.

-Meg