Midterms

The scholars were called one by one in front of the mentors and were made to sing their final casting songs. The mentors graded them based on their improvement as it was compared to how they sounded during the final casting.

Here are the scholars' scores as given by the mentors:


As per the scholars' ranking this part of the midterms:
1. Liezel: 8.83
2. Miguel: 8.70
3. Van: 8.6
4. Bunny: 8.5
Laarni: 8.5
5. Bugoy: 8.47
6. Sen: 8.37
7. Apple: 8.30
8. Inaki: 8.2
9. Cris: 8.10

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Scholars' 8th Gala Song List

In connection with this week being the midterms, the 8th Gala Night's theme would be the "Mentors' Choice". The three mentors - Ryan Cayabyab (headmaster), Kitchy Molina (voice teacher) and Jose Javier Reyes (media performance teacher) - chose what they think are best for their scholars.

Laarni: Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)
Apple: Sweet Love (Anita Baker)
Bunny: Lady Marmalade (Patty LaBelle)
Bugoy: As (Stevie Wonder)
Liezel: Best of My Love (The Emotions)
Cris: Tattoo (Jordin Sparks)
Miguel: True (Spandau Ballet)
Iñaki: Spain (Al Jarreau)
Van: Tatsulok (Bamboo)
Sen: Hold On (Side A)

Honorary Scholar Poy Palma is given Barbara Streisand's A Piece of Sky and Regine Velasquez's Narito Ako for her showdown with Bugoy.

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Philip Tops the Gala Night Again

The Little Dreamers sang old songs that were popularized even before some of their parents were born. It seemed to put their musicality (and listening ability) to test as they brought to life songs that perhaps they have never heard of until the day it was given to them.

But the Little Dreamers were successful as evident in the comments of the judges composed of Jimmy Antiporda, Richard Poon and Aiza Seguerra. But the Outstanding Little Dreamer for the week award went to the little darling from Gen. San. with his rendition of Diana. Philip, with his longish hair, seem to develop a really good fan base as he was very well applauded all throughout his performance. The young boy seem to exude a boy-next-door appeal this early.

It was sad, however, for Jerome who got the boot last night, saving Nikki. People knew from the start that he will leave early. He's still so much of a baby for showbusiness. If there was one dreamer who got the boot that surprised me, it was Shane. She performs better than some of those who are still in the competition. But, oh well, perhaps her manager is a little inexperienced.

Photo courtesy of pinoydreamacademy.ph

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Pinoy Dream Academy 2 7th Gala Night

The Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 7th Gala Night is over, and partial results were revealed.

Laarni's voice faltered on her last note during her face-off with Liezel. She wasn't able to sustain it evenly, which resulted in her being on probation and Liezel, the star scholar of the 7th gala night.

Liezel got the highest grade of 9.67 with her rendition of Beyonce Knowles' Listen. During the week, Liezel became worried about her voice which became hoarse making her unable to reach some of her high notes. That and the powerful voice of her match Laarni made her worry about being on probation. But luck was at her side tonight as, again, she sang her way to the top.

The 7th gala night probationary scholars are:

Laarni: 8.0
Bunny: 5.17 (saved by the mentors)
Van: 5.60 (saved by the scholars)
Miguel: 7.00
Apple: 6.58

This is Laarni's 3rd time on probation, Bunny and Miguel's 2nd, and Van and Apple's 1st.

Pinoy Dream Academy now has 3 scholars who will vie for the people's text votes: Laarni, Miguel and Apple. To vote, just text PDA and send to 2331 for Globe and Sun Cellular and 231 for Smart, Talk 'N Text and Addict Mobile subscribers.

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A Stronger Laarni

Cris Pastor and Laarni Losala had an argument yesterday about... guess what... hair elastics. It seemed that Laarni got Cris's panali ng buhok without consent, and as it turned out, the said panali was missing. Laarni said sorry and promised Cris to look for it but it seemed not enough for Cris, she always tell Laarni about it everytime she sees her. Laarni got a little irritated and one time answered Cris with "e wala nga e, anong gagawin ko." Cris took it against her and even said in the counseling room that Laarni shouted at her.

Laarni cried after going out of the counseling room. But it was just for a while. And it didn't last the way her cries used to go. After a while Laarni found the missing hair elastic, and the two are now okay.

Children.

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Ryan Agoncillo to Host Pinoy Fear Factor

It's now official that Ryan Agoncillo will host Pinoy Fear Factor: South America which will be shot in Argentina.

Pinoy Fear Factor: South America is a franchise of the hit US tv reality show Fear Factor Extreme, which used to be locally aired over AXN and eventually transferred to Studio 23.

Agoncillo said that upon learning ABS-CBN will do the local Fear Factor, he really asked for the job and auditioned, doing some of the challenges and even doing his spiels with mountain roaches and rodents on his body.

Agoncillo with the 12 contestants will stay in Argentina for more than a month. A contestant will be eliminated each week and the last man standing will receive P2 million and a house and lot worth P2.5 million.

But why is it in Argentina? Laurenti Dyogi, the show's Business Head Unit (also the man behind PBB and PDA), said that upon reviewing the stunts, they realized that it's safer to do in Argentina where there are sets already made for the stunts used by other Fear Factor series. This Filipino series will be the 31st Fear Factor that will be shot there.

And who will do the stunts? Here are the hints on who will be going to Argentina:
1. The Basketball Hunk - has fear of heights (batophobia)
2. The Lover Boy - has fear of grossy food
3. Struggling Tondo Dad - has fear of heights
4. Funny Australian - has a fear of roaches (entomophobia)
5. Papalicious Chef - a wealthy man who wants to conquer his fears
6. Promding Veterinarian - a man who did everything to fulfill his dream
7. Glam Goddess - has fear of roaches and rodents
8. Hot Momma - has fear of water (hydrophobia)
9. New Miss Body Beautiful - has fear of snakes (ophidiophobia)
10. Party Bombshell - has fear of water
11. Daredevil Chick - has fear of the unknown
12. Flawless of Dagat-Dagatan - has fear of snakes

Seems like an interesting bunch. But who will get the grand prize? We'll soon find out.

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Legalize Paparazzi?

I have loved John Mayer since I first heard Your Body is a Wonderland years back. But he has become hotter when he was linked with Jennifer Aniston. And I'm sure more paparazzis hunt him now more than before. In effect, he made a public plea for stricter regulations against paparazzis in Los Angeles. More of it in his blog.

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