Michael Jackson: RIP

June 25, 2009: Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at a rented home in Los Angeles. Paramedics got Jackson with no pulse and unable to get his pulse back. He was reportedly not breathing and CPR was quickly performed from a 911 call. Michael Jackson fell into a coma and died shortly, 2:26 PM, on a rush to UCLA Medical Center. The autopsy is scheduled for June 26, 2009 for the complete information on Jackson's death.

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Black Eyed Peas: The E.N.D.

The International Pinoy artist apl.de.ap together with will.i.am, Fergie and Taboo has released their fifth studio album for their hip hop group Black Eyed Peas. The E.N.D. or Energy Never Dies was initially released on June 3, 2009 in Japan and June 9, 2009, worldwide. The album title was thought about since 2006, when Fergie released her very own album, The Dutchess. Other tentative album names include Evolution, From Roots to Fruits, and then The Energy Never Dies.

The new album features more anthemic, inspirational songs in a bid to appeal to new generation of music listeners. From hip hop music, here comes the electro hop (a fusion of elecrofunk with hip hop rap).

The album's single: "Boom Boom Pow", has already topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 11 weeks. The album has acquired the number 1 position for Australian Albums Chart, Canadian Albums Chart, and U.S. Billboard 100. It sold 31,000 copies in the UK in its first week. The album's second single, "I Gotta Feeling", was premiered in May 21.

"The E.N.D. or The Energy Never Dies, is a diary of music that at any given time, depending on the inspiration, you can add to it. I am trying to break away from the concept of an album. What is an album when you put 12 songs on iTunes and people can pick at it like scabs? That's not an album. There is no album anymore." - wil.i.am

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Top 9 Movies About Father

Dad, daddy, papa, father, grandpa, paps, etc. No wonder, we are celebrating their greatest day! So what do I hear? Its movie time! I know there are a lot of blockbuster films to be watched with daddy on the sofa, so here's my top 9 films that really shows how great our daddy is:

9. Father's Day - A 1997 comedy film starring Robin Williams and Billy Crystal

8. Father of the Bride - a 1991 comedy film starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton. The film is about a father who tries to handle the fact that his daughter has grown up and has a life of her own.

7. The Godfather - A 1972 American crime thriller film based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Mario Puzo. It stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and James Caan. The story is about the 1940 New York Mafia family and their struggle to protect their empire from rival families.

6. In the Name of the Father - a 1993 film directed by Jim Sheridan based on the true life story of the Guildford Four. The film is about a group of three Irishmen and one Englishwoman wrongly imprisoned for the 1974 IRA bombing of a pub in Guildford, England.

5. Daddy Day Care - a 2003 American comedy film starring Eddie Murphy and Jeff Garlin. Released in theatres on May 9, 2003. The story is about Charlie and Phil who opened their own day care center and enjoyed taking care of more than 10 kids who are really, really naughty and clever.

4. Big Daddy - An American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, starring Adam Sandler, which was released on June 25, 199y by Columbia Pictures. The story is about Sonny: a carefree, unmotivated slob who has declined any responsibilities in life, then a 5 year old Julian turns out up, claiming that his the son of his roommate Kevin. Kevin disclaims all the knowledge and leaves for work. Sonny becomes an instant Daddy and reconsidered life, formed a real bond with Julian alongside his mother, Layla.

3. I am Sam - a drama film telling a story of a mentally challenged father and his efforts to retain custody of his daughter. The film stars Sean Penn which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor and Dakota Fanning. The film also features 3 people with disabilities, all of them are in a group called G.O.A.L. (Greater Opportunities for the Advanced Living).

2. The Pursuit of Happyness - a 2004 American biographical drama film, based on the real life story of Chris Gardner. The film stars Will Smith: an on and off homeless salesman-turned millionaire together with his real life son, Jade Smith. The film won the Best Picture title for NAACP Image Award for Most Outstanding Motion Picture.

1. Taken - Based on the poster above, you can actually discover what the film is all about. Taken is a 2008 French thriller/action film starring Liam Neeson as a retired Central Intelligence Agency operative who sets about tracking down his teen daughter after she was kidnapped by trade slavers while travelling in Europe.

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22 Movie Sequels You Should Know

I really love movies. I'm a big fan of many films on the red carpet and its really nice to know if those films we have watched will have a sequel: part 2, 3, 4, 5 and so on! I've searched the web for blockbuster movie sequels upcoming on the next years and here's the list. Most of them came from Wikipedia. Enjoy!

1. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - a sequel for the sci-fi action film due for release on UK: June 19, US: June 24 and June 27 in the Philippines.

2. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - the 6th sequel for the Harry Potter films to be released on US, July 15.

3. The Final Destination - an upcoming 3D supernatural thriller, also the fourth instalment for the Final Destination Film series.

4. Cars 2 - a computer-animated 3D film that will be produced by Pixar Animation Studios and the sequel for the 2006 film Cars.

5. Toy Story 3 - to be released on June 18, 2010, this computer-animated 3D film is the sequel for the 1999 film Toy Story 2.

6. New Moon - the sequel to the 2008 film Twilight will be released on November 20, 2009 by Summit Entertainment

7. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - also known as Ice Age 3, initially stated to be released on December 12, 2008 but moved on July 1, 2009.

8. Ghostbusters 3 - On September 4, 2008, Columbia Pictures signed on Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky to script the third film. The filming may begin in 2009.

9. Shrek Forever After -The film is currently in post-production, aiming for release on May 21, 2010. Tim Sullivan will write the film and Mike Mitchell is in talks to direct. The principal cast will still reprise their characters.

10. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - The third film based on C.S. Lewis' fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. The film will be released in the USA and the UK on December 10, 2010.

11. National Treasure 3 - In September 2008, producer Jerry Bruckheimer officially confirmed that they were in process of developing the third film.

12. Hairspray 2 - Due to Hairspray's financial success, New Line Cinema has asked John Waters to write a sequel for the film. Tentative release would be on July 2010 by Warner Bros. John Travolta will not return for the sequel. The possible title for the next film is Hairspray 2: White Lipstick.

13. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel - Originally set to be released on March 19, 2010, but is now confirmed on December 25, 2009.

14. Shrek 5 - Confirmed by Dreamworks, the final sequel for the Shrek series was tentatively set for release in 2013.

15. The Ring 3 - The film has been announced. Kelly Stables will return as Samara and the expected release is on 2011.

16. Saw VI - The sixth and final instalment for the Saw thriller film series will be released in theatres on October 23, 2009 but if Saw VI does well, Tobin Bell (Jigsaw) said that there would be a Saw VII.

17. Ghost Rider 2 - In February 2009, an online source stated Columbia Pictures will release the sequel for Ghost Rider. Nicolas Cage will come back as the lead role but the theatre release is not yet announced.

18. Superman: Man of Steel - In March 2008, the director for Superman Returns said that the film is in early development. In April 2008, Routh stated filming will begin in 2009 and the release date will be on 2010.

19. Get Smart 2 - On October 7, 2008, it was reported that Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures are producing a sequel. Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway are set to return.

20. Pirates of the Caribbean 4 - Johnny Depp signed on to return in September 2008. The film is set for release in 2012.

21. Iron Man 2 - The upcoming 2010 superhero film based on Marvel Comics character of the same name will be released on May 7, 2010 and Robert Downey Jr. will return.

22. Spiderman 4 - the sequel is originally designed for a 2009 release. However, due to negotiations with Maguire, the film was pushed back to 2010. Confirmed release date is on May 6, 2011.

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Adam Lambert is Proud to Be Gay

Finally! After all the months of rumours and speculation across the net and television about Adam Lambert's sexuality, he has finally come out. The Rolling Stone released the issue of the magazine on June 9. He said "I don't think its a surprise to anyone hear that I'm gay. I'm proud of my sexuality. I embrace it. It's just another part of me."

Well that's not really a surprise. Everybody says he's gay, and the fact was supported due to the photos that came out through the internet, that shows Adam kissing guys torridly. Despite of being gay, this 27 year old runner up for American Idol Season 8 is really awesome. A very great performer and singer, I liked his version of "If I Can't Have You" and "Mad World." He has a good quality of voice and a very promising talent. He is releasing a debut album from RCA Records and he signed with 19 Recordings, owned by Simon Fuller.

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Astro Boy 2009

Astro Boy! It's the old Japanese manga series and television program in Japan. First broadcast: from 1963 to 1966. Very ancient it is! The story is about the cute little robot named Astro Boy. It was created by the god of manga: Osamu Tezuka and was remade on the US in the 1980 and 2003.

Now, coming this 2009, Imagi Animation Studios will produce a computer animated 3D film based on the highly successful Japanese franchise of the same name. The project was already announced on September 2006 and it has been announced that Freddie Highmore of August Rush and The Spiderwick Chronicles will provide the voice for Astroboy.

I'm really excited about this. I can't wait to see the film on October 23, 2009. Well I didn't have the chance to watch even a single episode of the old series, but I'm sure this is going to be a big hit. I watched the teaser for the film and it's terrific! Check it out on the Astro Boy The Movie official website!

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The Twilight Saga: New Moon

November 20, 2009. It's the release for the upcoming sequel for the movie Twilight. "It's got werewolves, it's got visual effects that turn people into werewolves, it's got motorcycle stunts, you go to Italy," the director said.

Bella Swan is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested. 

Here's the teaser trailer:

More on the official Twilight movie website.

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

UK: June 19. US: June 24. Philippines: June 27. The sequel to the 2007 Michael Bay film Transformers is now coming. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, produced by Steven Spielberg, starring Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, the war between Autobots and Decepticons is back! The film introduces more robots that were not shown on the previous live action film. Most of the scenes were shot in Giza Pyramid Complex and Luxor, Egypt. The filming began in LA in May 2008. For security purposes, the shoot was done  secretly. 150 American crews and "several dozen local Egyptians" ensured a remarkably "smooth shoot." Other shots of the film were done in Long Beach, California, New Mexico, Qatar and Jordan.

Linkin Park is back. From the hit song "What I've Done" now comes with the new song "New Divide." It was released on May 18 and it will serve as the film's official theme. Michael Bay said "It's a great song that perfectly matches the film's intensity." 

Also from Greenday, the song "21 Guns" will be included for the movie's official soundtrack. It is planned to be released on June 23.  The official score for Revenge of the Fallen is composed by Steve Jablonsky. 

Other stars that played roles for the film include Megan Fox as Sam's girlfriend, Josh Duhamel as Capt. William Lennox and Tyrese Gibson as Robert Epps. The voices used for the Autobots came from Peter Cullen, Mark Ryan, Jess Harnel, Robert Foxworth and John Turturro. While Hugo Weaving, Charlie Adler and Frank Welker's voices for the Decepticons.

The movie will be released in regular IMAX theatres worldwide. The next sequel for this film was announced by Paramount and Dreamworks. July 1, 2001. Mark your calendars again! But first on our schedule, June 27, here we go!

Visit the Transformers official website here.

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Greenday on 21st Century Breakdown

At last! It was Greenday's longest gap between studio albums in their career. Five years after American Idiot, Reprise Records released Greenday's 8th studio album. May 15, 2009, fans rejoiced for the much awaited rock opera. The band posted a teaser trailer for "21st Century Breakdown" on March 17 on their official website. The album's first single; "Know Your Enemy" was heard as an introductory music for the 2009 NCAA Basketball Tournament Championships. Alternative Press called the song a huge rocker which is a fierce call to arms against apathy. The music video for the song was directed by Mathew Cullen and it premiered on MTV on April 24. 

The song already hit number 1 in US Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and Hot Modern Rock Tracks. It also gained peek positions with Austrian Singles Chart, Canadian Hot 100, Irish Singles Chart, Japan Hot 100 Singles and Swedish Single Charts.

The music video is really awesome. It was shot on Downtown LA.  The band is performing at night on a stage in a field surrounded by barbed wire fence. Some shots are also seen through night-vision cameras that surrounded the field and there are helicopters that patrol the area with some lights. Then before the video ends, the final chorus is heard and fire burns behind the band. The video is really hot! 

The second single is "21 Guns." It's an entry for the official sound track of Transformer's upcoming sequel: Revenge of the Fallen.  I'm really excited to watch the part of this film where Greenday rocks the scene. June 27, 2009, Philippines... Mark your calendars!

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Careless Whisper: I'm Never Gonna Dance Again!

The song "Careless Whisper" is a single by singer George Michael in 1984, released by Epic Records and Columbia Records. For this year, it has been the most controversial song in the Philippines, and became the official musical score for the "Katrina Halili - Hayden Kho Sex Video Scandal." But let us not discuss the scandal on this topic, because I'm too exhausted from the words of mouth by the people here in PH. I just want to listen to the song. I really love the saxophone riff (*lol). 

There we go. Have you heard the other versions of Careless Whisper? It has been covered by a number of artists since its first release. Including the release of Sarah Washington's version, Tamia, Willy Mason, Bananarama, 

Brian McKnight, Kenny G., George Michael, Gloria Gaynor, Julio Iglesias, Jordan Knight, Richard Clayderman and Barry Manilow. And I really like Brian McKnight's RNB touch to the song.  There were also live performances of the song by Incubus, and American Idol finalists Jamar in Season 1 and Paul Kim in Season 6. The song was really controversial. It already reached number one in nearly 25 countries. In Ecuador, the song's sax riff is often used as a reference to homosexual people. In the Philippines, the song is always heard on bold films (Rated X Films in the PH) as a musical background while 2 people are doing sex. Now, the latest appearance of the song in media, a video scandal recorded by Dr. Hayden Kho, with actress Katrina Halili. Well, the song is really undying. I guess listeners really feel the passion and the obsessions of love from the song Careless Whisper. Well it's up to you, which video did you liked? Ahm! I mean, which cover, I guess.

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America Crowned It's New Idol for Season 8

Allen VS Lambert. That was a tough decision. The fight against less than 100 million fans between Adam Lambert and Kris Allen is finally over. Only a few text votes separated the Idol winner and the runner up. 

Wednesday, May 23, Seacrest opened the show welcoming back Adam and Kris on the stage. After that, the top 13 hit the stage with the song "So What" by Pink. Next, a thrilling performance by David Cook (Season 7 winner) with the song "Permanent," a song dedicated to his brother who recently died from cancer. The performance would be soon available for download on iTunes, and the profit will benefit to cancer research.

Then came the "Golden Awards" portion and as we all know, the award is annually given to auditioners who humiliated themselves on the show. Nick Mitchell won. He sang "And I'm Telling You" and the whole crowd was really amazed. After that, a duet from Lil Rounds and Queen Latifa for the song "Through the Rain" was performed. Then Jason Mraz sang "I'm Yours" with Anoop Desai and Alexis Grace, then some finalists join then at the end.

The Golden Awards was back for the female category, and Katrina Darell won the title.  Allison Iraheta performed "Time After Time" together with the original singer of the song, Cindy Lauper. Then, Danny Gokey sang "Hello" and Lionel Richie joined him for the song "Just Go" and "All Night Long."

Ryan introduced Santana for next performer and Matt Giraud joined him for the song "Black Magic Woman." Then all finalist came for a smooth dancing sensation. 

Finally! The top 2 finalists! Lambert versus Allen. Who's gonna win? First, they did a duet for the song "We Are the Champs" by Queen. Before the announcement, Ryan asked Simon Cowell what he wants to say to the two finalists. "I think they are both brilliant and they should be proud of themselves," Cowell said.

"And the winner of American Idol Season 8 is Kris Allen!" Kris said "It feels good but Adam deserved it." Kris was thunderstrucked. He was speechless  He said "I'm sorry." Then cried on his wife's shoulder.

Then the show ended. Season 8 was over! I was also amazed, because I expected Lambert to win, although I said to myself he should not. In my opinion, he's not the winner type. But I'm not saying Allen's a winner type! Actually my bet is Gokey (*lol)! But that's all right. America loves the one who is left behind. That's why Kris Allen won the text votes versus Adam Lambert. Well then, that's it! Hope to watch more more seasons of AI for the next years!

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The All American Rejects: When the World Comes Down

Three years after "Move Along," the famous four-piece American rock band The All American Rejects released it's third studio album on December 16, 2008. "When the World Comes Down" was named one of the Alternative Press most anticipated albums of the year. The first single is "Gives You Hell, released on September 20, 2008" followed by "The Wind Blows"

The band started recording the album in the summer of 2007. They spend around six months in the studio recording their third album with their producer Eric Valentine. The band was honored as a "Rising Star" by the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame on October 8, 2008. It's like nothing you've ever heard." The band mentioned from the interview with Entertainment Weekly.  They also donated 10% of the new album's profits to the program called Feed the Children. 

The music is great. The singles are climbing up to Billboard tops and the songs are really really awesome. I started including my favorite song from the album "Another Heart Calls" featuring the New York based band "The Piece" to my playlist and I can't help but repeat the song simultaneously. 

The All American Rejects is known from their songs such as "Swing Swing," "Move Along," "It Ends Tonight," "My Paper Heart" and more. Now 6 months after the launch of their album, TAAR would definitely hit the charts and make it to the top spots.  

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Simon Pegg as "Scotty" on Star Trek

It's been 6 days since Star Trek premiere last seventh of May. The film already hit $79,204,289 on box office, but that's just a little penny. I know it's all gonna be "big time." The time warping, dazzling, and revitalized franchise for Trek, that has been directed by J.J. Abrams, starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Leonard Nimoy, Eric Bana, Karl Urban and (Jees! Last but not least) Simon Pegg has been very successful within this week. 

Pegg accepted the role as Montgomery "Scotty" Scot. He was the only actor who did not undergo an audition. Director Abrams just sent him an email asking if he wanted to play the said role. Simon described Scotty's personality: a positive Scottish stereotype, noting "Scots are the first people to laugh at the fact that they drink and fight a bit." His wife, Maureen, helped him perform Scotty's accent, and also assistant director Gormly. 

Pegg was known for the hit blockbuster: "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" (parts of the blood and ice cream trilogy.) He also portrayed a fat man who ran away from his bride-to-be with "Run, Fat Boy, Run" and a pervert call center agent from "Big Nothing." In 2008, he played as Toby Young's memoir, a British writer who struggled to make it big time in NY. 

As what have "Peggsters" known, Simon played the role of Tim Bisley on the hit TV sitcom on Channel 4 in UK, he cracked a joked that every odd-numbered Star Trek film being "shit" was a fact of life. Now he understood that fate put him in the movie, to teach him that he was talking out of his ass.

Star Trek obtained 95% "certified fresh" from Rotten Tomatoes (an online film critic institution.) The film is currently showing in theatres worldwide so never, ever forget to catch 2009's most fully-loaded and promising reboot.

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Allison says Buh Bye!

Finally, Allison Iraheta leaves AI. Season 8's Final top three goes to Danny, Adam and Kris. So, she sang "Cry Baby" on her last performance. The Rock Night. Simon doesn't think she has personality. And as of the tradition, rockers of AI go home a little early (except Cook). So there we go. Cast your votes now. It's gotta be a tough decision for the new Idol. Yeah, and it's really "Tough 3." 

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