Add Jennifer Lopez to the list of sad stories on "American Idol" this season. "I can't do this anymore, " said Lopez as she wept, while voting to kick off Chris Medina.
Medina famously auditioned for the show with an emotional rendition of the Script's "Breakeven," as he introduced his wheelchair-bound fiancée, Juliana Ramos, who suffered a traumatic brain injury after a car accident.
But it's not all bad news for Mr. Medina. He's already slated to perform on Friday night's "Tonight Show."
JLo has displayed a marked queasiness on the show when it comes to kicking contestants to the curb and has welled up before with tears. But Medina's back story and struggle to get to the show clearly overwhelmed her.
Lopez is in good company. Season 10, which has no shortage of talent, seems to have an abundance of sob stories; from the contestant who was left for dead after a car accident, to the contestant with Tourette's and Asperger's syndromes, to Medina.
"Idol" may have started as a talent competition but it has become so much more. Some would say the show highlights contestants' personal tragedies at the expense of their talent.
February 25, 2011
Things I Bought At Mercury Store Today
I went to Mercury Drugstore today to buy a few things. I usually go there to buy my personal stuff because I could use my Suki card. This helps a lot because I earn points and rebates from using the card.
Anyway, I was picking up the things I needed like soap, shampoo and some medicines when I saw hoodia also being sold. I was really tempted to get one because I've been trying to lose some weight for quite some time now.
In the end, I chose to prioritize my grocery list for today and just come back for those later this month when I again visit Mercury. I'll also do a bit of research on the internet first so I can learn more about hoodia if it works and if it's safe for me.
Anyway, I was picking up the things I needed like soap, shampoo and some medicines when I saw hoodia also being sold. I was really tempted to get one because I've been trying to lose some weight for quite some time now.
In the end, I chose to prioritize my grocery list for today and just come back for those later this month when I again visit Mercury. I'll also do a bit of research on the internet first so I can learn more about hoodia if it works and if it's safe for me.
February 22, 2011
Is Paris Hilton Getting Married?
Paris Hilton just celebrated her 30th birthday, and she was just seen accompanied by Waits to luxury jewelry store Jacob & Co. in New York on Friday, where the duo checked out some serious bling.
"They shopped for engagement rings," one news source says. "They were really cute together. Paris was making comments about the rings and joking that her ring has to be at least 24 carats."
Although the lovebirds – who began dating last summer – did not leave with an engagement ring, Hilton did not leave empty-handed.
She walked out sporting a $25,000 white gold and black diamond encrusted ring, which makes it more obvious that it may not be long before we hear wedding bells for Paris soon.
"They shopped for engagement rings," one news source says. "They were really cute together. Paris was making comments about the rings and joking that her ring has to be at least 24 carats."
Although the lovebirds – who began dating last summer – did not leave with an engagement ring, Hilton did not leave empty-handed.
She walked out sporting a $25,000 white gold and black diamond encrusted ring, which makes it more obvious that it may not be long before we hear wedding bells for Paris soon.
On Fat Burners and Losing Weight
How do you choose the best best fat burner in the market today? That's a question I often hear and I did a little research on this.
I found out that it is best to start with a diet pill that is synergistic and attacks your weight problem from every angle. Choose a supplement that is specifically designed with your personal requirements and built.
But perhaps the most common problem when it comes to weight loss is a vitamin or mineral deficiency, so always supplement your chosen fat burner with a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. This is especially true when using any blockers as they block not only the calories but the vitamins and minerals as well.
I found out that it is best to start with a diet pill that is synergistic and attacks your weight problem from every angle. Choose a supplement that is specifically designed with your personal requirements and built.
But perhaps the most common problem when it comes to weight loss is a vitamin or mineral deficiency, so always supplement your chosen fat burner with a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. This is especially true when using any blockers as they block not only the calories but the vitamins and minerals as well.
Unknown Is This Week's Top Movie
With many young people continuing to stay away from the multiplex, President's Day weekend failed to reverse the troubling slump at the domestic box office.
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Revenues were down as much as 30% from a year ago, when Valentine's Day led with a $63.1 million opening over the four-day holiday weekend.
Top performer this year was Warner Bros. and Dark Castle's Liam Neeson action pic Unknown, which debuted to an estimated $25.6 million in a surprise victory over DreamWorks and Touchstone's teen entry I Am Number Four.
While a big win for Joel Silver's Dark Castle, which fully financed and produced the $30 million film, Unknown posted the lowest gross for the No. 1 President's Day film since 2006.
A resounding 89% of Unknown's audience was over the age of 25 -- and 54% over the age of 50 -- much the same demo who fueled Neeson's Taken.
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Revenues were down as much as 30% from a year ago, when Valentine's Day led with a $63.1 million opening over the four-day holiday weekend.
Top performer this year was Warner Bros. and Dark Castle's Liam Neeson action pic Unknown, which debuted to an estimated $25.6 million in a surprise victory over DreamWorks and Touchstone's teen entry I Am Number Four.
While a big win for Joel Silver's Dark Castle, which fully financed and produced the $30 million film, Unknown posted the lowest gross for the No. 1 President's Day film since 2006.
A resounding 89% of Unknown's audience was over the age of 25 -- and 54% over the age of 50 -- much the same demo who fueled Neeson's Taken.
Losing It Big
Are you having problems losing weight? Well, you're not alone. Obesity has become a major problem worldwide and is the leading cause of other ailments such as those related to the heart. This is the reason why we should always eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly.
However, there are times when eating and aerobic exercise will no longer be as effective to lose weight. Our bodies get used to the healthy lifestyle and slows down the weight loss process.
Personally, that's the reason why I started looking for phenphedrine reviews online so I can complement my weight loss efforts with fat burners. So far, the amount of knowledge has been surprisingly helpful.
However, there are times when eating and aerobic exercise will no longer be as effective to lose weight. Our bodies get used to the healthy lifestyle and slows down the weight loss process.
Personally, that's the reason why I started looking for phenphedrine reviews online so I can complement my weight loss efforts with fat burners. So far, the amount of knowledge has been surprisingly helpful.
February 20, 2011
Yay For American Idol 10
American Idol was on top of the ratings again last night with a 7.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 21.9 million viewers overall at 8 PM. This is according to reports which I've read lately.
"Idol" was up slightly - 3% -- week-to-week and the lead-in propelled "Bones" (3.3, 9.9 million) past a Justin Bieber guest-turn on "CSI" (2.9, 13.2 million), while ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" was No. 1 at 9 p.m. averaging a 3.7 rating with 10.2 million viewers overall.
Despite the win at 9 p.m., last night marked a season low for an all-original Thursday night on ABC. "Wipeout" (1.9, 6.1 million) was down 14%, while "Grey's" fell 5% and "Private Practice" (2.4, 6.8 million) was down 8%.
NBC also hit a nadir; tying as the lowest in-season Thursday ever with an original series lineup. Community (1.8, 4.1 million) and "Perfect Couples" (1.4, 3.0 million) tied season lows. And "The Office" (3.3, 6.4 million), "Parks and Recreation" (2.3, 4.3 million), "30 Rock" (2.0, 4.0 million) and "Outsourced" (1.5, 3.2 million) all hit season lows.
On the CW, "Vampire Diaries" was up 7% week-to-week in the 18-49 demo (1.4) and total viewers (3 million), while "Nikita" rose 13% in the demo (0.8) and 10% in total viewers (2.1 million).
For the night, Fox was first (5.4, 15.9 million), followed by CBS (3.0, 13.1 million), ABC (2.7, 7.7 million), Univision (2.1, 5 million), NBC (2.0, 4.2 million) and CW (1.1, 2.5 million).
"Idol" was up slightly - 3% -- week-to-week and the lead-in propelled "Bones" (3.3, 9.9 million) past a Justin Bieber guest-turn on "CSI" (2.9, 13.2 million), while ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" was No. 1 at 9 p.m. averaging a 3.7 rating with 10.2 million viewers overall.
Despite the win at 9 p.m., last night marked a season low for an all-original Thursday night on ABC. "Wipeout" (1.9, 6.1 million) was down 14%, while "Grey's" fell 5% and "Private Practice" (2.4, 6.8 million) was down 8%.
NBC also hit a nadir; tying as the lowest in-season Thursday ever with an original series lineup. Community (1.8, 4.1 million) and "Perfect Couples" (1.4, 3.0 million) tied season lows. And "The Office" (3.3, 6.4 million), "Parks and Recreation" (2.3, 4.3 million), "30 Rock" (2.0, 4.0 million) and "Outsourced" (1.5, 3.2 million) all hit season lows.
On the CW, "Vampire Diaries" was up 7% week-to-week in the 18-49 demo (1.4) and total viewers (3 million), while "Nikita" rose 13% in the demo (0.8) and 10% in total viewers (2.1 million).
For the night, Fox was first (5.4, 15.9 million), followed by CBS (3.0, 13.1 million), ABC (2.7, 7.7 million), Univision (2.1, 5 million), NBC (2.0, 4.2 million) and CW (1.1, 2.5 million).
A Boost To The Tea
I've been trying to lose weight by eating healthy, going to the gym and drinking those weight loss tea. And now, I'm trying to add one more ingredient to my fight against obesity - diet pills.
So now, I'm trying to search which diet pills are safe for the body. And it's good to see that there's a lot out there. I'm planning to buy one soon after I decide which one would work best with my current weight loss tea regimen.
Why? According to my friend, I should not just buy any diet pill - but one that should work well with the slimming tea I'm taking so I could avoid a possible upset stomach. I think he has a point there.
So now, I'm trying to search which diet pills are safe for the body. And it's good to see that there's a lot out there. I'm planning to buy one soon after I decide which one would work best with my current weight loss tea regimen.
Why? According to my friend, I should not just buy any diet pill - but one that should work well with the slimming tea I'm taking so I could avoid a possible upset stomach. I think he has a point there.
Apollo 18 Trailer Debuts
Everybody knows that man last set foot on the moon in 1972. The brand new trailer for "Apollo 18," which premiered yesterday on Apple.com, asks the question: "Why haven't we been back?"
From director Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego and producer Timur Bekmanbetov, the trailer for "Apollo 18" mixes what appears to be archival footage of early space shuttle launches with "Paranormal Activity" style "found footage" of a secret 1973 mission to the lunar surface, supposedly kept hidden from the public because of what the astronauts discovered.
Watch it below:
The alternate history story is the English language debut of Spanish auteur Lopez-Gallego. Released by Dimension Films, "Apollo 18" will hit theaters April 22nd, 2011.
From director Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego and producer Timur Bekmanbetov, the trailer for "Apollo 18" mixes what appears to be archival footage of early space shuttle launches with "Paranormal Activity" style "found footage" of a secret 1973 mission to the lunar surface, supposedly kept hidden from the public because of what the astronauts discovered.
Watch it below:
The alternate history story is the English language debut of Spanish auteur Lopez-Gallego. Released by Dimension Films, "Apollo 18" will hit theaters April 22nd, 2011.
Going On A Cruise
It's going to be summer here in Manila in a few weeks and most of my friends are now planning where they'd go. The most popular destination of course, is the beach. But we've been going to these beaches every year so I suggested something new.
I told them if they'd like to check out some of the ncl cruises online and book a travel plan for our group. It seems that they like the idea! So we're now fixing our schedule to see exactly when everyone would be available for the trip.
It will be the first time for all of us to go on a cruise, so we're making sure that we're all prepared. And if this goes really well, then I think it will be the first of many cruises we'll take.
I told them if they'd like to check out some of the ncl cruises online and book a travel plan for our group. It seems that they like the idea! So we're now fixing our schedule to see exactly when everyone would be available for the trip.
It will be the first time for all of us to go on a cruise, so we're making sure that we're all prepared. And if this goes really well, then I think it will be the first of many cruises we'll take.
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