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HAYDEN PANETTIERE CAN SING?

June 7, 2008 at 1:54 am · Filed under The Frustrated Singer ·Tagged , , ,

We all know that “Heroes” is still in hiatus and we are all anticipating for its comeback season but do we know that the famous cheerleader we all loved in the TV series is launching a music career? Oh, I didn’t see this coming and I have no idea that Hayden Panettiere can carry a tune or two. 

 

According to billboard.com, Candie is teaming up with Hayden to promote “Wake Up Call”, the lead single from Panettiere’s upcoming yet still-untitled debut album slated for 2009. 

 

Candie is known to link its teen clothing line to a young female music act with the likes of Fergie, whom was the last deal last summer and whose songs “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Glamorous” were promoted in Candie’s TV commercials.  The ad campaign for Panettiere will begin airing at the end of July.

 

“Wake Up Call”, not the Maroon 5 single, is a reggae-flavored pop song that was written by Andreas “Quiz” Romdhane and Josef Larossi, will be released digitally on August 5.

 

Sounds like Claire Bennett got a lot of things to do aside from cheerleading and saving the world.  She also has to practice singing, rehearse lip synching, go out on tour and of course, make tons of TV appearances in promoting her album. 

 

Hayden Panettiere can sing? I’m interested to hear her.  Oh I hope she wouldn’t break a leg – I mean her leg like it did in the series.  It will definitely hurt a lot.  But still, save the cheerleader, save the world!!!

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WHO TOOK HOME THE GOLDEN POPCORN?

June 2, 2008 at 8:19 pm · Filed under The TV Star ·Tagged , , , ,

 

Here’s the list of winners from the recently concluded 2008 MTV Movie Awards:

 

BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE

Ellen Page – Juno

 

BEST FIGHT

Sean Faris vs. Cam Gigandet – Never Back Down

 

BEST SUMMER MOVIE SO FAR

Iron Man

 

BEST MALE PERFORMANCE

Will Smith – I Am Legend

 

BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE WINNER

Johnny Depp – Pirates of the Caribbean:  At World’s End

 

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE

Zac Efron – Hairspray

 

BEST VILLAIN

Johnny Depp – Sweeney Todd

 

BEST KISS

Briana Evigan and Robert Hoffman – Step Up 2 the Streets

 

BEST MOVIE

Transformers

 

 

What a sweet night for Johnny Depp.  He now owns 2 popcorn trophies for his comedic and villainy performances for Pirates of the Caribbean and Sweeny Todd, respectively. 

 

Oh, Zac Efron won too.  I didn’t feel him when I watched Hairspray though.

 

And hooray for Transformers!  It finally got the recognition for being the best movie last year.  For me, it really was the best…

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THE 2008 MTV MOVIE AWARDS AIRS LIVE TONIGHT

June 1, 2008 at 10:05 pm · Filed under The TV Star ·Tagged , , , , ,

 

So who’s going to win the golden popcorn? Find out later at 8 PM ET. 

 

Watch as the Pussycat Dolls perform their single “When I Grow Up” from their upcoming album.  Coldplay will also be on stage performing “Viva La Vida” off from their new album out June 17. 

 

This is gonna be a one hot night!!!

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THE 2008 MTV MOVIE AWARDS PRESENTERS AND PERFORMERS

May 31, 2008 at 10:40 pm · Filed under The TV Star ·Tagged , , , , ,

 

The coveted popcorn does not have any feet to walk on its own and hand over itself to the declared winner of the night so it has to be handed out.  And what’s the best way to usher the honor? Why not get the biggest stars in showbiz to date?

 

Here are the announced presenters, in no particular order,  for this year’s award ceremony:

 

Tom Cruise

Will Smith

Will Ferrell

Sarah Jessica Parker

Lindsay Lohan

Steve Carell

Robert Downey Jr.

Seth Rogen

Charlize Theron

Rainn Wilson

Anna Faris

Katherine McPhee

Megan Fox

Brendan Fraser

Danny McBride

Liv Tyler

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Jennifer Hudson

 

To spice up the show more, why not hire the most popular pop/rock group in the industry for a one hot steamy performance.  As of this writing, the confirmed acts to perform are Coldplay and the Pussycat Dolls.

 

Isn’t this exciting or what? Guess I have to see the whole thing first before I speak.  And oh, I did see Lindsay Lohan on the list of presenters.  Hmm…

 

 

The 2008 MTV Movie Awards will be airing live from from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA on Sunday, June 1st. 

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THE 2008 MTV MOVIE AWARDS NOMINEES

May 31, 2008 at 10:07 pm · Filed under The TV Star ·Tagged , , , ,

 

The golden popcorn is once again up for grabs.  Here goes the list of the categories and so are the nominees vying for the most sought-after popcorn.

 

·          BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
Amy Adams – Enchanted

Johnny Depp – Pirates of the Caribbean:  At World’s End

Jonah Hill – Superbad

Seth Rogen – Knocked Up

Adam Sandler – I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry

 

·          BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE

Amy Adams – Enchanted

Jessica Biel – I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry

Katherine Heigl – Knocked Up

Keira Knightly – Pirates of the Caribbean:  At World’s End

Ellen Page – Juno

 

·          BEST FIGHT

Alien vs. Predator – Alien vs. Predator – Requiem

Hayden Christensen vs. Jamie Bell – Jumper

Matt Damon vs. Joey Ansah – The Bourne Ultimatum

Sean Faris vs. Cam Gigandet – Never Back Down

Tobey Maguire vs. James Franco – Spider-Man 3

Chris Tucker & Jackie Chan vs. Sun Ming Ming – Rush Hour 3

 

·          BEST KISS

Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey – Enchanted

Briana Evigan and Robert Hoffman – Step Up 2 the Streets

Shia LaBeouf and Sarah Roemer – Disturbia

Ellen Page and Michael Cera – Juno

Daniel Radcliffe and Katie Leung – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

 

·          BEST MALE PERFORMANCE

Michael Cera – Juno

Matt Damon – The Bourne Ultimatum

Shia LaBeouf – Transformers

Will Smith – I Am Legend

Denzel Washington – American Gangster

 

·          BEST MOVIE

I Am Legend

Juno

National Treasure:  Book of Secrets

Pirates of the Caribbean:  At World’s End

Superbad

Transformers

 

·          BEST SUMMER MOVIE SO FAR

The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Iron Man

Sex And The City: The Movie

Speed Racer

 

·          BEST VILLAIN

Javier Bardem – No Country for Old Men

Johnny Depp – Sweeney Todd

Topher Grace – Spider-Man 3

Angelina Jolie – Beowulf

Denzel Washington – American Gangster

 

·          BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE

Nikki Blonsky – Hairspray

Chris Brown – This Christmas

Michael Cera – Superbad

Zac Efron – Hairspray

Megan Fox – Transformers

Jonah Hill – Superbad

 

* The winners in each category are determined by online votes.  Fans can cast their votes by visiting MovieAwards.MTV.com before May 23rd to support their favorite nominees.

 

 

There you have it.  So who takes home the golden popcorn and eat it – I mean keep it? Hmm…

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THE 2008 MTV MOVIE AWARDS AIRS LIVE ON JUNE 1

May 31, 2008 at 9:20 pm · Filed under The TV Star ·Tagged , , , ,

So what’s MTV cookin’ lately?  Whatelse but popcorn – and it’s golden popcorn.   Does this ring a bell? Of course, it’s the 17th annual MTV Movie Awards which airs from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA on Sunday, June 1st. 

 

Be amazed as the show unfolds its curtain for a star-studded night full of A-List celebrities, comedic moments, live performances, special apperances and suprises  we should’nt want to miss.  As we all know, this award show is not like any other award shows.  The show speaks for itself.

 

Produced by Emmy Award winning producer, Mark Burnett, the show will be hosted by Mike Myers.  I bet the program’s going to be real fun. 

 

Go watch it!!!

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AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 7 FINALE

May 26, 2008 at 12:54 am · Filed under The TV Star ·Tagged

Congratulations David Cook for winning the 7th season of the most popular show in American television, the American Idol. 

So did I really root for David Cook to win or did I bet on the other David?  Okay, I admit.  I’ve really wanted David Archuleta to win the title instead of the older David.  I have all cards for “Archie” during the finals and I thought that he would definitely win the competition after watching his performances.  I mean his renditions, in my point of view, were way off the hook than Cook’s.  The three songs he performed, all ballads though, have been perfectly and smoothly done.  He really wowed me and as what Paula Abdul felt, I felt the goose bumps too by listening to his singing prowess.  I even recalled Simon Cowell saying that “it was a knockout” so I thought that obviously, Archie will bring home the bacon.

 

 

So when the announcement of the big winner came, there came my disappointment too.  It’s Cook who have been chosen by 12 million people to win the prize.  But that’s okay.  I have nothing against Cook.  In fact, he’s voice is even bigger than the younger David’s and he can sing with high notes and all.  I just feel Archie’s chords better because he sings from the heart – it is as if he’s singing from the heart.

 

Anyway, as Simon said, “I don’t care anymore whoever wins.” I’m pretty much sure that both David’s will get their own singles and records out soon.  Their journey is just beginning and we’ll see in time who comes out on top of the other in terms of commercial success. 

Oh, I think David Cook’s winning single is out already.  So there…

 

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THE SURVIVOR

April 30, 2008 at 3:38 am · Filed under Fabs, Fans and Fats ·Tagged

Talking about reality TV series, Survivor is the very first show to catch my critically discerning taste of good television formats.  I used to be a couch potato until I worked in a call center and the graveyard shift took away all things healthy and enjoyable including the important people in my life.  The nature of my job is time restraining I can’t even find time for myself.  Well, I have lots of time after work but I rather spend it for sleeping.  Now let’s get back to the topic.

 

The first time I watched the show was back in college.  Note that I started with the second season, the Australian Outback, where I have seen two beautiful contenders – Amber Brkich and Elizabeth Filarski.  Again, because of my ignorance, I have no idea that I’m watching the second installment of the series.  Am I really from this planet?

 

 Anyway, as the years passed by, I have seen how much the show have grown and the last time I checked, the US TV program is currently airing its sixteenth season.  Imagine that!  Wait, season 16?  I thought there were only 12 seasons and then they will call it quits thereafter? Oh my, what have I missed? Sigh, so much for working in graveyards.  I summed up the seasons that did not lurk to my senses.  Here they are:

 

 

That’s 8 seasons missed and makes me 50% addicted to Survivor.  Am I a survivor???

 

 

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