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Archive for August, 2008

Francis M. Update

08.23.2008 · Posted in TV Time

I read in the newspaper that Francis Magalona, the local popular celebrity diagnosed with leukemia, was able to undergo at least three chemo sessions already. Since his immune system is down right now, only his immediate family (wife and kids) plus Gloc-9 and Michael V. (both are his close friends) are allowed to visit him. ...

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Celebrity Duets

08.23.2008 · Posted in TV Time

Season 2 of the local version of Celebrity Duets aired at GMA 7 will start tonight. The celebrity contestants are Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Bayani Fernando, beauty expert Cory Quirino, comedian-turned-politician Joey Marquez and his sister beauty queen cum supermodel Melanie Marquez, QTV’s “Ka-Toque” co-host and chef JL Cang, former Bb. Pilipinas-World Carlene ...

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08.21.2008 · Posted in About the Blog

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For Matilda

08.20.2008 · Posted in Hot on the Net

Because Heath Ledger left an old will where no allotment was left for his daughter, the three actors who played versions of Heath’s character, Tim, in fantasy epic The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus did not take their pay and instead gave it to Heath’s daughter, Matilda. Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell were worried ...

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What’s with Umbrella???

08.20.2008 · Posted in Music Scene

I cannot imagine what’s the obsession with the song Umbrella. Rihanna, Mandy Moore, Lilla Syster, and then we have a local version sang by KC Concepcion (the ethereal stupid-something she is claiming the song to be). Maybe there are more versions I haven’t heard yet. If you ask me, the obsession with the song is ...

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