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Thursday, June 7, 2012

His Mock Collection

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Clothes, bags, shoes, and baseball caps are the most common things celebrities collect because of their practical use and status symbol. Owning authentic clothes, designer bags, shoes, etc…create a certain image for the celebrity owner. Not only does he/she have bragging rights about knowing which brands and styles are in or out, the celebrity also gives the impression that he/she has the purchasing power to be fashionable. Now, the critical part happens when a celebrity is innocently caught not knowing what is authentic or not. Take the case of this actor-dancer (AD) of a big network. Other than being talented on the dance floor and having no qualms about being open to transforming his image onscreen, AD is known for his shoe collection.

In a TV guesting, AD casually said that he has close to 200 pairs of such shoes. Then, he was asked where he purchased his shoes. AD replied that he bought shoes online. That would have been a good answer already. However, AD was probably overwhelmed with his online shopping spree that he started to elaborate that he was so convinced in the seller because of the quality, brand, and the price. AD continued with pride that the seller had low prices compared to other stores. During the interview, AD said he was waiting for his order of almost 50 pairs!

The problem is that the site allegedly sells knock-offs of branded shoes. Did AD know that part of his collection could be fake and that all along, he might have been wearing Class A shoes thinking they were authentic? Instead of gaining admiration, AD is getting disappointing comments about wearing and owning such shoes in his collection. Being a celebrity, AD should lead in advocating authentic products, rather than brag about collecting very close replicas. As AD matures in the industry, he should also be more conscious of what he wears so he can add some class to his waning status.

Can you identify who AD is? Please abide by the RULES in writing comments if you want me to post them. Initials and comments that are too explicit will not be accepted.

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Inspiration or Imitation: Preview Magazine (June 2012) vs. W Magazine (July 2011)

Preview Magazine, June 2012, Anne Curtis

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W Magazine, July 2011, Beyonce


Wednesday, June 6, 2012

The Young Fellow and the Kissing Bandit

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These two young newbies, YN1 and YN2, created their own set of intrigues by their behavior in a reality show. While the reality show prides itself in choosing its contestants based on a set of strict guidelines, a few days after the show started, pictures came out establishing that the two young newbies and another contestant (AC) are friends. This development broke the practice viewers have been used to, that is—participants should be strangers.

Since early into its airing, the show has been receiving flak for being too open in discussing taboo topics, and behaving in unbecoming ways. These behaviors were disturbing because most of the show’s viewers are teens, which can be very impressionable with what they watch. One incident showed YN1 and YN2 kissing because of a game in the show. Despite the context, their kissing video went viral. Some viewers found it “yucky,” while others rooted for the gay angle in the show. Prior to this incident, YN1 and AC were already chummy and touchy with each other. Some viewers tagged them as involved in a “bromance.”

It seems that after the unexpected kissing incident, the show is more careful with what it airs. Hence,
the second incident of YN1 and YN2 did not go viral as their first incident. YN1 and YN2 were seen doing something to relieve certain physical urges. Although this activity is normal, especially with teenage boys, showing it actually done on air will certainly violate television guidelines.

Consistent with his behavior on the show, YN1 is ready to pucker up as seen in these photos. Is YN1 merely friendly or a disrespectful kissing bandit? Also, YN1, YN2, and AC are quite comfortable with one another. Why was the network lenient in this season’s edition by allowing friends to join?

Can you identify the two young newbies in this story? Please abide by the RULES in writing comments if you want me to post them. Initials and comments that are too explicit will not be accepted.

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Like or Dislike: Marian Rivera for Rogue


Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Matching, Switching, and Mixing

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These young stars are considered the popular love teams of their generation. Couple 1 is both for reel and for real. Male partner 1 (MP1) started with another network and eventually got his breaks in this new network. His ability to speak in Filipino was honed by the acting assignments his new network has given him. A few weeks ago, news even came out that he was the actor being eyed by the other network, known for the staggering offers it dangles in front of its target actors. MP1 declined the offer as he was already being groomed to be part of a reality show. Moreover, MP1 wouldn't want to leave  his female partner 1 (FP1) once he moves. MP1 and FP1 have gone through several controversies, including denying that they were in a relationship until MP1 showed another actor what his fists were made of.

Couple 2 is a new partnership. Male partner 2 (MP2) got discovered in modelling and playing a popular sport. Like MP1, MP2 had to get rid of the twang he acquired while growing up abroad. The biggest break came when he participated in a soap in which his character ended up with the character of Female partner 2 (FP2). If it were not for the failing health of the lead actor then, MP2 would not have been given attention, and his chemistry with FP2 would be unnoticed. FP2 is a homegrown talent who was discovered in a reality show. FP2 has her own sad stories, which include family problems and a failed relationship with a hunk actor. Nonetheless, FP2 has shown resilience and has moved up to being one of the top assets of the network.

While Couples 1 and 2 were on tour with the other stars of their network, they requested for FP1 to be roommates with FP2, and so with MP1 and MP2. Then at night time, FP1 went to the room of the boys, and MP2 would go to the room of the girls. In short, the couples stayed together at night for the duration of the tour. The couples also caused delays because they would disappear and not join the rest of the entourage unless they were promoting their own shows.

While MP1 and FP1 have already admitted to their relationship, MP2 and FP2 have not. Couple 2 is consistent in saying that MP2 is still courting FP2. The managers seem to encourage Couple 2 to say “no comment” when it comes to their relationship to leave the fans longing. After all, several reel couples lost their magic and box office appeal when they admitted to having a relationship. If Couple 2 were still in the courting stage, then why did they agree to share a room while abroad?

Can you identify all the characters in this story? Please abide by the RULES in writing comments if you want me to post them. Initials and comments that are too explicit will not be accepted.

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Fusing Function with Fashion


Dell unveiled today its ultra-portable XPS 13 laptop, the most compact 13.3-inch Ultrabook featuring an edge-to-edge glass, near “frameless” display, all-day battery life, and the latest innovative technology for a superb overall user experience.

Dubbed “The Best of Technology and Fashion,” designer Pablo Cabahug unveiled a trunk collection that echoed the almost monochromatic hues of the XPS 13 Ultrabook. The creations came in the same shades as the ultra-savvy gadget: the high-gloss elegance of silver; the sleekness of ebony; and the immaculate seduction of white. Cabahug wove unto his designs not just Dell’s delicious colors but also his own brand of fashion genius that even the most jaded spectators were amazed.

Dell XPS 13 delivers superb craftsmanship, durability and mobility.Its thoughtful design goes beyond beauty. With bonded Corning® Gorilla® glass, machined aluminum and carbon fiber, all these are incorporated to enhance the performance of theUltrabook™.

Strikingly thin, with more room to view, the XPS 13 Ultrabook™ is a slim 6 mm (0.24”) at its thinnest point and only 18 mm (0.71”) at its thickest point; featuring a 13.3" HD display cleverly fit into a footprint that's similar to an 11" laptop.

It delivers powerful performance with 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ processors, giving Ultrabook™ the speed and performance you’ve come to expect from the XPS family.“The XPS 13 is the culmination of an extensive design and development process focused on creating the best Ultrabook on the planet,” enthused Christopher Papa, Country Manager of Dell Philippines. “It is specifically engineered to help both our consumer and commercial customers become more productive and connected in every way possible. From the edge-to-edge frameless display that packs more screen space into a compact body, to the innovative carbon fiber base that is lightweight and cool to the touch, the XPS 13 exemplifies our commitment to offering industry-leading mobile solutions that deliver durability and performance without compromise.”

Always up to date, itsIntel® Smart Connect Technology keeps your email, contacts, calendar and social networks up to date, even when your XPS 13 Ultrabook™ is in sleep mode. “When Dell began the conversation of what an Ultrabook could be, we carefully considered how to provide customers not only incredible mobility, but also the kind of performance experience you would expect from something much larger,” added Christopher. “A ‘good-enough’ Ultrabook wasn’t good enough for us. We were committed to developing what an Ultrabook can and should be with the XPS 13 and providing a superior user experience.”

What’s more, the unit turns on instantly and boots in as little as 8 seconds; resuming from sleep mode in just 1 second (4 seconds from deep sleep). A solid-state drive and Intel® Rapid Start Technology makes this possible.“The XPS 13 represents the most balanced of the Ultrabook class of notebooks to hit the market so far”, said Alvin Go, product manager of Dell Philippines. “Ultrabooks started by forcing people to make a choice between beauty and practicality and Dell took the time to make sure their offering would not only be very attractive, but address the critical needs of business and education buyers as well. Perhaps the best way to describe the XPS 13 is ‘beautifully uncompromised’.”

The refined features truly feel as good as it looks, due to a comfort-designed keyboard and a sleek, gesture-enabled glass touchpad. Together with Dell, Cabahug proved that, indeed, fashion and technology are not far apart but closely interwoven. And in instances like this event, are linked like peas in a pod.

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services that give them the power to do more. For more information, visit www.dell.com.

Like or Dislike: Marian Rivera for Meg

Monday, June 4, 2012

Jointly Amiss to Eliminate Drinking

Image courtesy of www.smh.com.au

The lives of this mother and daughter seem to be intertwined. The saying, "like mother, like daughter," sounds so apt for them.

Everybody knows that this young, talented actress and brand-new mother (YAM) was in the headlines again. Not long after her controversial pregnancy, and recent birth of her daughter whose father is in denial, YAM goes busy bar hopping and drinking again with her mostly male buddies. Seems like YAM's mother, also a multi-awarded drama actress (MAD) can't really control her. And wonder no more, YAM probably took after her drinking habit after her mom. In short, may "pinagmanahan," oh well, I kid you not.

It is common knowledge that MAD was talked about to be a very heavy drinker even before she gave birth to YAM, also at an early age. Her friends wondered how she would consume alcohol as if there was no tomorrow - breakfast, lunch, dinner, midnight - she had them all. And of course, smoking came with the drinking, too. Then, she had to lie low from showbiz for a while when she got pregnant with YAM.

And now, after more than 20 years and already a grandmother courtesy of YAM, there seems to be no let-up. She had long resumed that bad and hard habit to break again. What's worse is her daughter taking after her and even getting into trouble in the process.

This made some people wonder why her very strict religious organization tolerated everything she did and did not expell her. Can you guess who are this mother-daughter drinking tandem? Please abide by the RULES in writing comments if you want me to post them. Initials and comments that are too explicit will not be accepted.

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TV5-GMA Merger: Nothing Final?


Trouble at a Wedding Expo?

Image courtesy of www.expatandthecity.blogspot.com

Over the weekend, the participants of a wedding expo were left waiting outside the venue. It seems that the organizer still has to settle some matters with the management of the venue. Even if the exhibitors have set up, the place is still locked as of Saturday afternoon. No one can enter the venue. Suppliers, fashion designers, exhibitors, performers, etc., were left waiting outside the venue for hours.

The said wedding event is one of the most awaited bridal fairs as it ushers in the bridal month of June. More so, this event has been staged for almost nine years, and has a certain following. Hence, it is a wonder why the organizers overlooked such a crucial matter with the venue. Hopefully, the organizer can bounce back and live up to its theme of having a happily-ever-after ending for this event.

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