Tom Cruise on Details Dec 2008 Cover

DETAILS unveiled its Power 40 list, the list of 40 most influential men in the world, in its December 2008 issue. On the cover is Tom Cruise who landed on the 7th spot of the power list.Surprisingly, Barack Obama isn't included in the list. But guess who's on the number one spot - Obama's Secret Service...

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JC Tiuseco, The First Sole Survivor!

After a long wait, Survivor Philippines' First Sole Survivor is finally revealed. Live at the Studio 7 of the GMA Network Center, JC Tiuseco was announced as the first ever Sole Survivor. He won against Rob Sy who only got 2 votes from the jury. JC got 6 votes and another one from the text poll which...

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Legend of the Seeker S01 Ep06 (Elixir)

Legend of the SeekerSeason 01 Episode 06 - ElixirLogline:In a village where anyone can buy magic, Zedd faces off against a dangerous wizard who was once his student.Synopsis:Richard, Kahlan and Zedd discover that peddlers are selling the villagers of Drundril elixirs, potions that temporarily give them magical powers. Searching for the makers of the potions, Zedd confronts a wizard who was once his...

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Legend of the Seeker S01 Ep05 (Listener)

Legend of the SeekerSeason 01 Episode 05 - ListenerLogline:Their deepest secrets threaten to tear apart Richard and Kahlan when they rescue a mind-reading child from the clutches of Darken Rahl's deadly troops.Synopsis:Darken Rahl's D'Haran soldiers capture Renn, a ten-year-old boy known as a Listener, a person with the ability to read anyone's thoughts, and a very valuable tool for those who control...

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Jennifer Aniston on GQ January '09 Cover

Jennifer Aniston poses on the January 2009 cover of GQ in just a necktie. If she was disappointed with her Vogue cover, she goes "all out" this time with GQ.Jennifer talks about her ex Brad Pitt, and her current John Mayer. The 39-year-old actress also denies the rumors that she's having John's baby.The...

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Asian Television Awards 2008

The Philippines has a total of seven nominations on the Asian Television Awards 2008. Six belongs to GMA, one from QTV 11 (GMA's sister station), and another one from ABS-CBN.Nominations received by GMA:1. Camera Cafe for Best Comedy Program2. Bubble Gang for Best Comedy Program3. Lovely Day for Best Children’s Program4. All Star K! The One Million Videoke Challenge - Best Game or Quiz Program5. Ogie...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: Ram Sagad Eliminated!

Ram Sagad/MultiplyRam Sagad, the Basketball Hunk and supposedly the most athletic of the pack, is the second to go back home after getting the least amount of time in the last challenge of the second elimination. He was only able to hang on to the helicopter challenge for 30 seconds while the other...

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Reese Witherspoon Covers Parade

Reese Witherspoon talks about life - her divorce with actor Ryan Phillippe, her kids, tabloid fame, and love.Read all about it in this issue of Parade magazi...

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Team Hong Kong Wins The Amazing Race Asia 3

The Hong Kong team (Sam Wu and Vince Chung) wins!Besting 9 other pairs, the two were the first to reach the finish line in the final leg of The Amazing Race Asia 3. The two met via mutual friends and have been good buddies since then. Vince used to be a primary school teacher before becoming a comedian...

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Mark Herras to Go Sexy

Mark Herras is now working-out in preparation for more daring roles. Mark reportedly thought that there should be something new in his showbiz career, and doing mature roles (read: sexy scenes) is one of them. Although he still has some limitations on going sexy. He doesn't want to go "all the way"...

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GQ Men of the Year 2008

GQ has published its 2008 Men of the Year list in four covers featuring President-elect Barack Obama, Mad Men star Jon Hamm, leading man Leonardo DiCaprio and Olympic athlete Michael Phelps.Complete list of GQ Men of the Year 2008:Champions: The Boston CelticsDesigner of the Year: Thom BrowneLeading...

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Hugh Jackman Named as the Sexiest Man Alive

Hugh Jackman/PeopleHe's a triple threat: a star who can sing, dance and wield a weapon.At 6 ft. 2 in., all scruff and biceps, Hugh Jackman looms large in the epic Australia, which he says kept him "dirty 95 percent of the time" and left people stammering, "Oh ... my ... God," according to costar Nicole...

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McKey Wins America's Next Top Model 11

McKey Sullivan/ANTMShe entered the competition only knowing a boxing pose, but former tomboy Brittany "McKey" Sullivan learned enough on the 11th cycle of "America's Next Top Model" to box out the competition, winning over blonde Samantha Potter in the final runway competition in Amsterdam."I'm so proud...

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Legend of the Seeker S01 Ep04

LoglineA city under siege and a shocking discovery about his past confront Richard Cypher when he returns to his birthplace.SynopsisRichard returns to the town of Brennidon, where he was born during Darken Rahl's massacre of every eldest son to avert the prophecy of the Seeker. He finds that the townspeople have given up their freedom under Rahl's rule, and discovers a secret from his pa...

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Legend of the Seeker S01 Ep03

Season 01 Episode 03 - BountyLogline:When Darken Rahl offers a reward to anyone who captures the Seeker, deadly mercenaries set their sights on Richard Cypher, turning him from hunter to hunted.Synopsis:After Richard, Kahlan and Zedd survive an unprovoked attack by a mercenary named Denfir, they discover that Darken Rahl has placed a hefty bounty on Richard's head. Sebastian, a maker of magical maps,...

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Legend of the Seeker S01 Ep01 and 02

Based upon the book series entitled "Sword of Truth" by Terry Goodkind comes the television series "Legend of the Seeker."It stars Craig Horner (Richard Cypher/Seeker), Bridget Regan (Kahlan Amnell) and Bruce Spence (Zeddicus Za'l Zorander)Here are the first two episodes entitled Prophecy (Part 1) and Destiny (Part 2). Both shown on the pilot episode last November 1.Logline:In a distant land, Richard...

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Ploning Gets Government Support for the Oscars

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) are giving Ploning, the Philippines’ entry to the Oscars, the much-needed support in its bid to make it as a nominee in the Best Foreign Language Film category.The President and FDCP are shelling out P2.5-M...

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Jennifer Aniston on US Vogue December 2008

Jennifer Aniston is red hot on the December 2008 cover of Vogue.According to Us Weekly, Aniston asked the reporter, Jonathan Van Meter, to turn off the tape recorder when first asked about her ex-husband’s partner, Angelina Jolie. Here’s what she did say on the record:On being bothered that Angelina...

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Amazing Race Asia 3: Will Geoff and Tish Surpass Marc and Rovilson's Achievements?

This was the penultimate leg where we'd find out who the top three teams will be. As such, I was expecting an episode filled with one physically demanding task after another wherein each team's physical endurance and mental fortitude will be tested. I was disappointed. This second to the last leg was...

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Survivor Philippines Ep 45: Goodbye Vern

Veronica "Vern" Domingo got the solid five votes from the former members of the Naak tribe, ending her fight in the quest for the first Sole Survivor. On the other hand, Rob, with the additional one vote from the Black Pearl that Kiko gave him, got all the votes of the three remaining former Jarakays.Earlier...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: Gail, The First Eliminado

After only staying at Campo Miedo for a few days, Gail Nicolas became the first eliminado of Pinoy Fear Factor: Argentina, South America. The 25-year-old Bikini Summit winner failed to finish the final and deciding stunt called Escape De Auto Sub Aquatico. Gail struggled to get baby doll Mariana from...

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Kiko Rustia on Chika Minute

Kiko, the 10th castaway to be voted-off in the search for the first Sole Survivor, guested live on 24 Oras's Chika Minute.Kiko was honest enough to say that he was guilty on doubting Rob as one of those who betrayed him. But it's not the only reason why he gave the Black Pearl to Rob. According to Kiko,...

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Survivor Philippines Ep 41: Goodbye Kiko

Kiko got voted off in the search for the first Sole Survivor in Survivor Philippines. He got five out of nine votes while Marlon got the other four.Meanwhile, the evicted castaway was given the chance to give the Black Pearl to anyone. The Black Pearl would mean an additional vote for the one holding it in the next Tribal Council. Kiko gave the Black Pearl to Rob.Back in the camp Rob was furious for...

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Akihiro Sato on "Shall We Dance?"

Akihiro Sato was a contestant tonight on TV 5's Shall We Dance hosted by Lucy Torres Gomez with tonight's co-host Jon Avila. Akihiro was paired with dancer Victoria and they were the second pair to do the night's dance which was the salsa.Other pairs were Baron Geisler with dancer Michelle, Joseph Bitangcol...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: The Yerba Mate

Here's a video of the 12 PFF Participantes drinking the yerba mate (pronounced sherba mah-tay), which is a bitter herb tea. In Argentina, yerba mate is a social ritual enjoyed by everyone in all walks of life.For more info on yerba mate, click here.Video via multi...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: LJ

LJ Moreno - "The Daredevil Chick"Age: 27Origin: MarikinaOccupation: Preschool teacher, actressGreatest fear/s: Deep water, cockroachAfter appearing in TV commercials and gracing magazine pages at a young age, LJ ventured into acting on TV and movies. But she decided to leave behind a stable showbiz...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: Phem

Phem Barranda - "The Glam Goddess"Age: 27Origin: ParañaqueOccupation: TV host, model, actressGreatest fear/s: snakes, insectsPhem is the beautiful face that brings the latest entertainment news every night on TV Patrol World and every Sunday afternoon on The Buzz. This sexy and glamorous gal has...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: Marion

Marion dela Cruz - "The Austrian Balikbayan"Age: 21Origin: Austria/Valenzuela CityOccupation: StudentGreatest fear/s: HeightsMarion’s father was a driver in an embassy while his mother was a cleaning lady in another embassy. He was born in Vienna and spent most of his life in Austria. Nevertheless,...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: Janna

Janna - "The Flawless Girl of Dagat-Dagatan"Age: 18Origin: Dagat-dagatan, Malabon/Quezon CityOccupation: TV host, sales agentGreatest fear/s: spiders, closed spacesJanna Dominguez looks like an actress from a Koreanovela on television. But in her case, the drama of her life story is real. Janna’s...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: Elmer

Elmer Felix - "The Promdi Veterinarian"Age: 25Origin: PampangaOccupation: Veterinarian, medical representativeGreatest fear/s: drowning, deep water, unusual and exotic ediblesElmer could still recall how he struggled for the professional board exam to get his license. He failed twice in the exam,...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: Gail

Gail Nicolas - "Ms. Body Beautiful"Age: 25Origin: Quezon CityOccupation: TV, commercial, and ramp model; nail artistGreatest fear/s: heights, dark placesAs the winner of Mossimo Bikini Summit 2007, Gail is undoubtedly one hot woman. She has graced numerous TV commercials and fashion shows. Her...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: Jommy

Jommy Teotico - "The Alaskador Model"Age: 24Origin: ManilaOccupation: ModelGreatest fear/s: cockroach, feeding on insectsJommy grew up in the streets of Manila and made fun of his classmates and cracked a lot of jokes. He liked making people laugh. He was an easy-going person who frequently got whatever...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: RJ

RJ - "The Kargador Tondo Dad"Age: 20Origin: Parola, TondoOccupation: kargadorGreatest fear/s: heightsBernabe 'RJ' Calipus Jr. was born from a Filipina woman and a French man. However, he never met his biological parents. His mother had him adopted because she can no longer support him. RJ then...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: Manuel

Manuel - "The Struggling Businessman"Age: 27Origin: Cabanatuan CityOccupation: Self-employedGreatest fear/s: failure, crocodilesBefore becoming the good son and an able father to a four-year old daughter, Manuel Chua Jr. first had his share of troubles. He used to have a lot of vices, being a womanizer...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: Savanah

Savanah Lamsen - "The Ledge Dancer"Age: 23Origin: Quezon CityOccupation: Ledge dancer, modelGreatest fear/s: catsSavanah is a woman who can excite men’s imagination with her sexy body, and also tickle everybody’s funny bone with her sense of humor. She once posed for the center page of a sexy magazine...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: Ram

Ram Sagad - "The Basketball Hunk"Sylvester "Ram" Sagad used to play for the NCAA under San Sebastian's Golden Stags. He won the Century Tuna Superbods in 2007 where he bested other professional models and a fellow Stags teammate JC Tiuseco (Survivor Philippines). Ram was also one of the featured hunks...

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Pinoy Fear Factor: Jose

Jose Sarasola - "The Aspiring Chef"Jose Sarasola is 22 years old from Parañaque City. He is a culinary student and on internship in one of the posh hotels in Manila. Jose used to be a Candy Cutie and has done pictorials for Candy Mag way before Pinoy Fear Factor. He loves playing basketball and goes...

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Survivor Philippines Ep 35: Jace Gets the Boot

Tribal Council day and Mommy Zita has the Immunity Necklace. Charisse is still confused on who to vote out and Kiko has qualms about Rob's loyalty. Jace is a hundred percent sure of JC's cooperation while Marlon isn't convinced about it.The remaining 10 castaways will be part of the jury during the final stage of the competition. They have power on who will be the first ever Sole Survivor.Zita compared...

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Survivor Philippines Ep 34: Alila

The former Naak members noticed how hard Marlon works, and how lazy Jace has become. They even think Jarakay could not have survived if not for Marlon. According to Kiko, though, Marlon spoiled the Jarakay and that's the reason why they're making an "alila" out of him now.Kiko, at one point noticing how Jace was so not doing anything, told Marlon to fetch water and to call Jace to help him out. But...

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Survivor Philippines Ep 33: Immunity Necklace

JC reading the Chalam mailThinking that he has won JC in his alliance, Jace planned ahead instructing Marlon as who to vote off in this order: Kiko, Rob, Cris and Zita. Little did he know that JC's loyalty still belongs to Naak.Since the castaways now all belong to one tribe (Chalam), they will not...

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Survivor Philippines Ep 31: Chalam

After Nikki's departure as the eighth eliminated castaway, the remaining ten unite as one tribe. Expecting to do another challenge (but most of them have the merger in mind), the Naak and Jarakay tribes went to meet Paolo Bediones. Most of them were ecstatic as the host instructed them to drop their buffs because they were Naak and Jarakay no more. Their buffs were replaced by new purple ones as they...

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"Pinoy Fear Factor: South America" Contestants

After much suspense, the contestants for the Pinoy Fear Factor: South America are finally revealed. Tagged as "participantes" (Spanish for participants), the twelve who will compete for the grand prize of 2 million pesos and a house and lot from Avida of Ayala Land are:Phoemela Barranda - celebrity...

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Myx VJ Search 2008 Winners

The Myx VJ Search 2008 finals was held tonight at the Trinoma. Myx chose 4 new VJs among the 12 aspiring ones. They are:Monica Yncierto, 20Chino Lui Pio, 22Bianca Roque, 23Robi Domingo,...

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Survivor Philippines Ep 27: Scary Stories

The Jarakay tribe members were so envious while watching the Naak tribe take their bath. The Naak tribe were actually so lucky to have the luxury of shampoo, bath soap, toothbrush, and even deodorant. Spending days on the island is tough enough, and the lack of these things make it even harder.Marlon and Jace talk about their alliance once more. Jace was a hundred percent sure about his alliance on...

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Gagambino's Pilot Episode Topped Primetime Rating

The pilot episode of GMA's Gagambino topped Monday's primetime television with a rating of 34.5%, while its rival show ABS-CBN's Iisa Pa Lamang only got 25.5%.Gagambino occupied the timeslot of Dyesebel which ended last October 17 still on top of the rating with 41.1%.Gagambino stars the hunky Dennis...

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Survivor Philippines Ep 26: Bath Time!

The Naak tribe yet again won in the Reward Challenge. They were the first to gather 5 pails of mud (Jarakay only had 3 by the time Naak reached their 5th pail).Procedure was three members from both tribes would be the "mud gatherer." They would take turns in rolling in the mud, walk back to their respective...

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Kris Aquino's Back on The Buzz

It's refreshing to know that Kris Aquino will be back on The Buzz this Sunday. ABS-CBN decided on bringing Kris back on the show after the suspension of Cristy Fermin.It can be recalled that Kris Aquino decided to leave the show last year after the James Yap-Hope Centeno scandal. She was replaced by...

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Survivor Philippines Ep 25: Goodbye John

John Anthony Lopez was the seventh castaway to leave Koh Tarutao. His tribemates voted him off due to his health condition which proved to hinder his performance during the last Immunity Challenge which the tribe lost in.Nikki, on the other hand, volunteered to be voted off even before the Immunity...

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