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Justin Bieber Tops Billboard's "21 Under 21" List

Billboard.com released this year's 21 Under 21 list consisting of some names from last year's list. There are a lot of newcomers, though. Has your favorite made it to the Billboard's list? Check it out below. Billboard's 21 "Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors 2011" is topped by Justin Bieber who was last year's number 2. And why is he hot? Here's what Billboard has to say: Why He's Hot: Any way you slice it, Justin Bieber is at the top of the underage set, and in 2011 he gracefully takes our 21 Under 21 crown from now-21-year-old Taylor Swift. Although the Biebs hasn't released a proper album since "My World 2.0" in March 2010, the pop superstar has spent the past year essentially releasing everything else imaginable: an acoustic album, a 3D movie, a memoir, a new fragrance, a singing doll, and a lock of his hair, which became a hot item on eBay. Next up is a Christmas release, an insanely anticipated new album, and more

Kean Cipriano Live in Concert

Cross and Arrow Events Managemet presents One Stage, One Night with BBS featuring Kean Cipriano live in concert on November 26, 2011, 8:00 PM, at the Aliw Theater. Special guests include Bob Cañamo, Buddy Zabala, Callalily, Eunice Jorge, Jay Durias, Madeline, Mike Dizon, Paolo Bernaldo, Raymund Marasigan, ronnie Dizon, Rye Sarmiento and Wendell Garcia. Ticket are available at all SM Tickets outlets. Prices are: PLATINUM (Reserved Seats) - Php 2,612 GOLD (Reserved Seats) - Php 1,568 SILVER (Reserved Seats) - Php 1,045 BRONZE (Reserved Seats) - Php 784 GENERAL ADMISSION (Reserved Seats) - Php 523 For more info, call 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets.com An Early Bird Promo is up for 15 days for the Platinum seats only. PLATINUM EARLY BIRD PROMO 1. Promo duration from 01 October to 15 October 2. Customer is entitled to 20% discount for purchase of PLATINUM section only 3. No limit on ticket purchase For more television, movie, and music updates, l

Typhoon QUIEL Intensifies, Signal #3 Hoisted Over Cagayan and Isabela

Storm signal number 3 has been hoisted over Cagayan and Isabela as Typhoon QUIEL intensifies. At 4:00 p.m. today, Typhoon QUIEL was located based on satellite and surface data at 490 km East of Tuguegarao City (17.9°N 126.9°E). It has maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 170 kph. It is forecast to move West at 26 kph. By Saturday afternoon, it is forecast to be 40 kms east of Laoag City or 90 kms northwest of Tuguegarao City. Meanwhile, storm signal number 2 has been raised in Northern Aurora, Quirino, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Kalinga, Apayao, Calayan Group of Islands and Babuyan Group of Islands. Storm signal number 1 is in the areas of Nueva Vizcaya, Pangasinan, Benguet, La Union, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra and the rest of Aurora. via PAGASA

Jollibee Acquires Majority Stakes of Burger King Philippines

In a disclosure to Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) said it signed an agreement to buy majority ownership of BK Titans Inc., owner of PERF Restaurants, Inc., the sole franchisee of Burger King in the Philippines. The fast food giant is investing P65.5 million to purchase a 54% share of the equities of BK Titans Inc. Burger King has 23 branches in the Philippines and generates an annual revenue of P800 million. It's products is priced 30% higher than comparable Jollibee products. JFC runs the largest fast food network in the country with a total of 1,941 Jollibee, Chowking and Red Ribbon stores as of August this year. Last year, it acquired Mang Inasal for P3 billion.

Adele's "Someone Like You" Music Video Preview

Adele's Someone Like You single off of her sophomore album, 21 , will premiere its music video on Thursday (Friday in Manila) via MTV US and VEVO. It's only the second single from the album 21 that the singer is releasing a music video of. The first one was Rolling in the Deep , which was much nominated at last month's MTV Video Music Awards. And if you guys can't wait for Someone Like You 's music video, you can watch it on the clip after the jump.

First Look at "The Avengers" via Entertainment Weekly

Entertainment Weekly provides us the first look of The Avengers which is coming to theaters on May 4, 2012. In this week’s issue, EW takes a deep dive into the May 4, 2012 movie that will finally unite Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, and Chris Evans’ Captain America — along with Mark Ruffalo’s The Incredible Hulk, Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye and Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow — on the big screen. We use the word “unite” loosely. “Just because they’re super heroes doesn’t mean they’re super friends,” says Renner. – EW The cast, though, got along well. Or they didn't have a choice because they shot on location in Albuquerque and they had nothing else to do after shooting but to hang out together. But then writer-director Joss Whedon was hoping there was at least a little friction between the actors because there was so much of it in the script. Read more about it here . For more television, movie, and music updates, like/follow The Ultimate Fan on Fac

Nicole Scherzinger Shows Simon Cowell That She Can Sing

Nicole Scherzinger belted out the part of the chorus of Whitney Houston 's I Will Always Love You to prove to Simon Cowell that she could sing. It was brought about by Simon's comment on the performance of auditionee Ivana Steelman who sang a horrible rendition of Hey, Big Spender . Simon said, “You know what Ivanna, you remind me of Nicole. I think this is exactly what I would have seen with Nicole if she had been 20 auditioning for the show for the first time. I do.” To that, Nicole retorded, “That’s funny ’cause you can look it up online I was in a show called Popstars and actually sang Whitney Houston, I Will Always Love You." The auditionee looked to have actually felt good on being compared to Nicole but eventually felt bad upon realizing Simon Cowell's point. Watch the exchange of words between Simon and Nicole, and Nicole singing I Will Always Love You , on the video clip after the jump.

QUIEL to Intensify into Typhoon by Sunday

Tropical Storm QUIEL is already in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). It continues to get stronger as it moves westward at 13 kilometers per hour (kph). It is expected to intensify into a typhoon by Sunday and is forecast to hit Cagayan and Isabela. No storm signal has been raised yet. Here's the weather update issued by PAGASA at 5:00 PM, September 29, 2011: At 4:00 PM Today, Tropical Storm "QUIEL" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 1,040 KM East of Aparri, Cagayan (18.1°N, 132.8°E) with maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 140 KPH. It is forecast to move West at 13 KPH.

Fried Egg Nebula Captured on Video

Check out this zoom video of the Fried Egg Nebula captured by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in a recent Very Large Telescope (VLT) observations. Known to astronomers as IRAS 17163-3907, the Fried Egg Nebula belongs to one of the rarest classes of stars in the Universe, the yellow hypergiants. The video description reads: Astronomers have used ESO's Very Large Telescope to image a colossal star that belongs to one of the rarest classes of stars in the Universe, the yellow hypergiants. The new picture is the best ever taken of a star in this class and shows for the first time a huge dusty double shell surrounding the central hypergiant. The star and its shells resemble an egg white around a yolky center, leading the astronomers to nickname the object the Fried Egg Nebula. The monster star, known to astronomers as IRAS 17163-3907, has a diameter about a thousand times bigger than our Sun. At a distance of about 13,000 light-years from Earth, it is the closest

Bruno Mars' "It Will Rain" – Music and Lyrics

Check out the new Bruno Mars song titled It Will Rain . The song is included in the original movie soundtrack of the upcoming The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 which is showing on November 18, 2011. (Read " Breaking Dawn – Part 1" – Soundtrack List ) The artwork's background reminds me of grade school art project with its watercolor-esque feel. On the foreground is a silhouette of a man holding an umbrella in one hand and a bottle (of wine) in the other. Listen to Bruno Mars ' It Will Rain on the video, plus the lyrics, after the jump.

Charice Sings Final Fantasy XIII-2 English Theme Song "New World"

The English version of New World , the theme song of Final Fantasy XIII-2 sung by the international singing sensation Charice , has been released. Final Fantasy XIII-2 is an upcoming console role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 3 and XBox 360. It is a direct sequel to the 2009 Final Fantasy XIII. The game is due to be released in Japan on December 15, 2011; in North America on January 31, 2012; and in Europe on February 3, 2012. Charice 's New World is now available for download on iTunes Japan. Check it out below For more television, movie, and music updates, like/follow The Ultimate Fan on Facebook and Twitter . video: youtube.com/ffxiii2news

"Breaking Dawn – Part 1" – Soundtrack List

The soundtrack of the upcoming The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 has just been revealed together with the artwork that I'm sure Twilight fans would love. The cover consists of images of Edward Cullen ( Robert Pattinson ) and Bella Swan ( Kristen Stewart ) as a couple, with Jacob Black ( Taylor Lautner ), whose facial expression tells us he's not happy at all, not far from them. Behind them is a pack of angry wolves, seeming ready to attack. What's exciting in the soundtrack is a song by Bruno Mars titled It Will Rain , which the singer described as showing the darker side of love. Here's the complete Breaking Dawn Part 1 track list: The Joy Formidable – Endtapes Angus & Julia Stone – Love Will Take You Bruno Mars – It Will Rain Sleeping At Last – Turning Page The Features – From Now On Christina Peri – A Thousand Years Theophilus London – Neighbors The Belle Brigade – I Didn't Mean It Noisettes –

Pau Gasol Expresses Sympathy to the Victims of Typhoon Pedring

Pau Gasol of Los Angeles Lakers has expressed his sympathy to the victims of Typhoon Pedring in the Philippines. Two hours ago, the NBA player posted this message on his Facebook page: I read with sadness the terrible consequences that the typhoon in Philippines is causing. I send all my support to the people that are suffering this great disaster. my sincere condolences to the families of the victims. I will be paying attention to the evolution of the situation in the next hours. A lot of Pinoy Facebook users have commented on the post, majority (if not all) of whom are flattered by his kind words. Pau Gasol (Pau Gasol Sáez by birth) is 31 years old. He was born on July 6, 1980 in Barcelona, Spain and has been in the NBA since 2001. It was only in 2008, though, that he joined the Los Angeles Lakers. For more info about Pau Gasol, you can visit his Facebook page by clicking here . For more television, movie, and music updates, like/follow The Ultimate Fan on Faceboo

NCAE Moved to September 30, 2011

The Department of Education (DepEd) released an advisory yesterday regarding the postponement of the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) due to the "operational and administrative limitations" brought about by Typhoon Pedring. NCAE in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 5, CAR, and the NCR is moved from the original date of September 28 to September 30, 2011. NCAE is given to third and fourth year high school students in both public and private secondary schools to determine the interest and career inclination of the students. The results help students in deciding which course to take up in college. Here is the advisory released by DepEd: Due to operational and administrative limitations caused by Typhoon Pedring in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 5, CAR, and the NCR, DepEd Undersecretary Alberto Muyot announced the postponement of the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) from September 28 to September 30, 2011 to allow for the preparation of test centers and delive

Daiana Menezes is FHM Phils October 2011 Cover Girl

Brazilian model and Eat Bulaga! co-host Daiana Menezes strikes a hot, sexy pose for the cover of FHM Philippines October 2011 issue. Eat Bulaga! 's "Amiga" is smokin' hot in gold bikini lying on a matching golden silk sheets shot by photographer Xander Angeles . The cover photo goes with the caption "24-Karat Darling Daiana Menezes Makes a Dazzling Case For Permanent Residency." It's quite surprising to know that this is Daiana's first time to cover FHM Philippines when she's been on the 100 Sexiest list every year since 2009. Aside from Eat Bulaga!, Daiana is also seen on TV5 's My Darling Aswang . Grab a copy of FHM Philippines October 2011 issue, available in all leading magazine stands across the country for only P140.00. For more television, movie, and music updates, like/follow The Ultimate Fan on Facebook and Twitter .

Vice Ganda is Inside Showbiz October 2011 Cover

Comedian and TV host Vice Ganda is on the cover of Inside Showbiz magazine's October 2011 issue with the cover story "Funny, Fierce and Fabulous!" The Showtime judge has a new movie titled Praybeyt Benjamin which is coming out October 12th 26th. It is a follow-up to his launching movie Petrang Kabayo . Inside Showbiz October 2011 issue features the Star Magic Ball 2011 with scene stealers like Pokwang , Lovi Poe and Bea Alonzo , and the stylish ones like Kim Chiu and Maricar Reyes . And since Heart Evangelista attended the ball, questions about whether she's transferring back to the Kapamilya network or not have been raised. The Fil-Canadian YouTube sensation Maria Aragon is also featured in the issue, plus the 1:43 Boys as the... K-Pop wannabes? Be sure to grab a copy of Inside Showbiz October 2011 available in leading magazine stands nationwide for only P90.00. For more television, movie, and music updates, like/follow The Ultimate Fan on Face

Quiel Enters PAR as Pedring Exits

As of 5:00 PM today, Typhoon Pedring continues to move away from the country and is now out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). At 4:00 AM today, the eye of Typhoon Pedring was located based on radar, satellite and surface data at 300 km northwest of Baguio City (17.8°N 117.8°E) with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph. Public Storm Warning Signals elsewhere are now lowered. Typhoon Pedring, though, will continue to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over the rest of Western Luzon. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Quiel (Nalgae) was estimated 1,330 km East of Northern Luzon and is expected to enter the PAR within the next 24 hours. DOST Undersecretary Graciano Yumul Jr. said there is a great chance that Quiel would intensify into a powerful cyclone, noting it had been a tropical storm only on Tuesday. It is likely to gain strength as i

Derek Ramsay on the Cover of Men's Health Philippines October 2011 Issue

Derek Ramsay is the October 2011 cover boy of Men's Health Philippines . Derek Ramsay , who stars in the currently showing No Other Woman alongside Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes , is shirtless on the cover and he looks as fit as ever with the six-pack abs and chiseled features. Features in the issue include ways to get a six pack in four weeks, 10 secrets to burn fats, 5 Ways to Fight the Big C, Never Get Sick Again, Get Race Ready, Shed Pounds with Corn, and From Scrawny to Brawny among others. Men's Health Philippines October 2011 is " now making it's way to your favorite magazine stand " nationwide for only P140.00. For more television, movie, and music updates, like/follow The Ultimate Fan on Facebook and Twitter .

Camille Prats and Son to Live with Parents After Husband's Burial

The remains of Anthony Linsangan , husband of Kapuso actress Camille Prats , has been laid to rest yesterday afternoon, September 27th, at the Manila Memorial Park in Dasmariñas, Cavite. It was originally scheduled at 1:00 PM and was almost cancelled due to the heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Pedring, but Anthony's loved ones decided to continue with the burial rights although in a much later time. Anthony's remains left the Heritage Park Chapel in Taguig around 3:00 PM yesterday. Anthony Linsangan is survived by wife Camille and their 3-year-old son, Nathan. Meanwhile, Camille said that she and Nathan will temporarily live with her parents. She will also get back to work on Friday, taping scenes for the GMA-7 primetime soap, Munting Heredera .

Jason Mraz Live in Manila 2011 – Video Plug

Jason Mraz 's one-night concert with Toca Rivera titled "Jason Mraz Special Acoustic Evening with Toca Rivera" is happening on October 30 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. (Check out the concert poster here .) If you're a sucker for acoustic like me, I'm sure you won't let this one pass. Check out the concert's video plug below. Tickets are available through Ticketnet. Prices are: PATRON / LOWER BOX (Reserved Seating)  - P3,710.00 UPPER BOX A (Reserved Seating) – P2,650.00 UPPER BOX B – P1,590.00 GENERAL ADMISSION- P850.00 For more ticket info, you may call Ticketnet at 911-5555 or visit their website by clicking here . For more television, movie, and music updates, like/follow The Ultimate Fan on Facebook and Twitter .

Ron Marvin Miranda is Philippines' Representative to Manhunt International 2011

Finals of the Manhunt International 2011 is going to be held on October 10 at the Millennium Hall of Central City in Seoul, South Korea. The Philippines' representative is 27-year-old Ron Marvin Miranda who stands 188 cm. tall. He will be competing with gorgeous men from around the globe for the title. The title of Manhunt International have quite elusive to the Pinoy representatives. The highest honor we got in the pageant was a second runner-up in 1997 by Vincent Pinto . Quite long ago, no? Let's support Ron Marvin by voting for him in the pageant's website to help him secure a spot in the semifinals. Click here and choose Philippines in the "Vote for" field. Aside from Ron Marvin, my favorites include Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, South Africa and Thailand. Their pictures after the jump.

Gerald Anderson on Garage Oct. 2011 Cover

Gerald Anderson is on the cover of Garage magazine's October 2011 issue with the cover story " Gerald Anderson Rises Above All." The cover boy Gerald Anderson is currently busy with his upcoming primetime series, Bugoy , and his movie with Sarah Geronimo that will hit theaters soon. Garage magazine is going to be released monthly starting with this month's Wet Fall Style issue, the magazine's 20th. Dubbed as "The Modern Guy's Guide to Style," this month's edition is all about the new fashion season. The issue also tackles Superman's new look in the upcoming Man of Steel movie starring Henry Cavill . The good old chino is also revisited with a feature on "How to Wear Them For Any Occasion." Also inside the issue is the coolest dance crew in Manila, the Limited Edition, plus features on Koby Bryant , Kim Hyun Joong , and Kevin Donnelly . Garage magazine is available in all leading magazine stands nationwide. For more

"Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition" Top 20

ABS-CBN's Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition has already come up with its Top 20 contestants. Aged 8-12 years old, the young chefs will battle it out for the title of the first-ever Pinoy Junior MasterChef. The show is hosted by Judy Ann Santos . She is joined by renowned chefs Fernando 'Ferns' Aracama , Rolando 'Lau' Laudico , and JP 'Jayps' Anglo as judges. The Top 20 of Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition : 1. Acee Salangsang 2. Athena Garcia 3. Bea Atienza 4. Bianca Dimapilis 5. Caitlin Tabulan 6. Emman Buquid 7. Gilbert Go 8. Gino Yang 9. Iain Johnston 10. Inday Lee 11. Jobim Jalbuena 12. Judel Bautista 13. Kyle Imao 14. Louise Mabulo 15. Mika Tanaka 16. Miko Manzano 17. Nadine Oliver 18. Patrick Baldosano 19. Philip Amarillo 20. Tricia Baylosis For more television, movie, and music updates, like/follow The Ultimate Fan on Facebook and Twitter .