Nope. This is not an April Fools' joke -wish it is. (Be careful though on what you read in other sites, today. Lol)
16 year-old Filipino American Thia Megia and fellow AI contestant Naima Adebapo | Courtesy of Google Images/Fox
Despite Thia Megia's beautiful rendition of Elton John's song "Daniel", she was one of the two contestants who have been voted out from the latest season of the "American Idol". Naima Adebapo also was ousted during the double elimination March 31 (April 1, Philippines) episode of the show. Paul McDonald joined them in the bottom 3 but was saved.
On a lighter note, since Megia and Adebapo both made it this far in the competition, they will be on tour with the rest of the Top 11 finalists this Summer.
Noypi's notes:
I admit I just lose one reason to watch the show. I'm a fan of Thia eh.
To Philippine viewers, "pasensya na" with this spoiler. I know our "live telecast" will still be aired in 6 hours pero around 10am actually dapat. Lol.
SEA DOGS SWEEP SYDNEY, NS – The Saint John Sea Dogs put this painful first round playoff series to bed last night in Cape Breton with a 4-0 victory over the Screaming Eagles.
Watching the Sea Dogs win is nice, but watching the Dogs dominate to the extent of outscoring their opponent 26-2 in four games can only get so fun. This wasn’t much of a playoff series, but it will only get more entertaining from here.
On Wednesday at Centre 200, Stanislav Galiev, Jonathan Huberdeau, Michael Kirkpatrick, and Nathan Beaulieu all scored for Saint John. Mathieu Corbeil recorded the shutout in goal.
Andrew Hayes made 32 saves in the Eagles crease in the loss.
It was the first time all series that Cape Breton got out of the first period not down at least a goal. But things opened up in the second period as the Dogs scored two goals and added two more in the third.
The Eagles gave it their all in this series but it just wasn’t enough against a powerhouse Sea Dogs team.
SAINT JOHN SCRATCHES Forwards Jason Cameron and Aidan Kelly along with defenseman Jason Seed were all healthy scratches for Saint John.
SWEEP The series sweep marked the third time in Sea Dogs that they have defeated their opponents in four consecutive playoff contests.
Saint John swept the Prince Edward Island Rocket in four games in 2008 and the Gatineau Olympiques last year. The Rocket series sweep was also in the opening round.
The Sea Dogs also got a little bit of revenge on Cape Breton who took out the Dogs in four games during the first round of the 2009 playoffs.
All-time in round one games, Saint John is 12-5.
THE LAST GAME For North Sydney native Michael Kirkpatrick, it was his last game against his hometown team. The Sea Dogs’ overage forward tweeted this after the game:
Just finished my last game in cape breton.. Grew up watching them..now just eliminated them..
Kirkpatrick finished the series with two goals and six assists.
DUROCHER LEAVES EARLY As reported by several folks on the Twitter machine, it appears Eagles head coach Mario Durocher left the match early and did not shake the hands of any Saint John personnel. From Even Strength:
Eagles head coach Mario Durocher goes right to the dressing room after the game and does not shake the hands of the Sea Dogs players/staff.
The webcast clearly shows the ‘mullet man’ walking down the runway to the Eagles room soon after the buzzer sounded. Photographic evidence:
Sea Dogs head coach Gerard Gallant did the opposite of Durocher, shaking hands with all the players as well as giving some words to each. Durocher, of course, was the man tossed from Game One after refusing to close the bench door and then called two Saint John players ‘clowns’ earlier this week.
It takes a clown to know a clown, Mario.
NICE SEND OFF The Sea Dogs swept the official three stars, but the unofficial three stars went to a trio of Eagles overage players in Spencer Metcalfe, Andrew Hayes, and Taylor MacDougall. It was the last game of junior hockey for Metcalfe and Hayes while MacDougall saw his last game action some time ago and has been out ever since following shoulder surgery.
Metcalfe will apparently jump to the university ranks and play for the UPEI Panthers. No clue where Hayes is going. As for MacDougall, you have to think that he will be heading to UNB in the fall to play under his father, Varsity Reds head coach Gardiner MacDougall.
CORBEIL GETS HIS SHUTOUT The Sea Dogs made a change in net and went with Mathieu Corbeil rather than Jacob DeSerres. DeSerres, who appears to be the netminder that will get the majority of the playing time in the playoffs, had started all three previous games of the series.
Corbeil didn’t miss a beat, making 15 saves to earn the shutout victory. He made a couple of good stops, but other than that, wasn’t tested too much in this contest.
It was the former Halifax Mooseheads first ever QMJHL playoff start. He took advantage of the opportunity, too, recording his first career ‘Q’ shutout.
HIGHLIGHTS
QUICK HITS There was a short delay to start the contest as the Centre 200 lights wouldn’t come back on… Wes Herret, who ran into an open bench door in Game Three, did not play… Stephen Woodworth was also hurt in Game Three as he broke his foot blocking a Simon Despres point shot… another light crowd of 2,104 on hand for this one… Michael Kirkpatrick and Despres had a team high four shots for Saint John… Brad Cuzner had four of the Eagles’ 15 shots… to relive the match, check out the SN Live Blog Replay.
NEXT GAME The Sea Dogs will open the second round next Friday, April 8 at Harbour Station at 7:30 pm. Tickets for Games One and Two of the series go on-sale tomorrow morning.
The youngest American Idol 10 contestant, 16 year-old Filipino-American Thia Megia enchanted the judges with her wonderful performance of Elton John's "Daniel" during the March 30 (March 31, Philippine Time) live episode of the talent search.
Thia Megia singing "Daniel" by Elton John | Photo courtesy of Fox
Jennifer Lopez said it was a "beautiful moment" for the young singer.
Randy Jackson somehow agreed saying it showed the very relax side of her that people could hear her beautiful voice but pointed out that it was still a "very safe" performance.
On the other hand, Steven Tyler, said she sang "a great Elton John song well".
Thia Megia dedicated the song to her older brother which apparently made her performance believable and emotional.
She uttered, "I love you, kuya!" after the judges gave their comments.
However, tomorrow will be a double elimination episode. Thia was among the bottom three last week. If she won't get enough votes this time around, she will be going home which I really hope won't happen. :(
Kapamilya hunk posed half naked on the cover of the April 2011 issue of the "Runners' World" magazine.
Piolo Pascual shirtless on 'Runners' World' April 2011 Cover
On the cover story, Piolo Pascual shared his thoughts on running and life saying, "You have to keep better." Features on building strength and endurance, refreshing snacks, beginner's guide on running, and weight loss are also inside this issue.
'Runners' World' April 2011 issue is now available in your favorite stands and stores. :D
TV Patrol reported earlier about Jason Ivler getting VIP treatment while in prison. According to the report, there are photos and video of Jason Ivler posted online that show him with some girls, drinking and partying inside the jail. So I thought of searching them for you and compile them here. Below are some of the photos I found. I also found the video but it cannot be posted here since it contains inappropriate language that blogspot does not allow.
*** I have to delete the photo I posted here earlier. Someone contacted me with a proof that it was not taken inside the jail as reported on TV Patrol...
The purported photo of Jason Ivler with girls and friends drinking inside the jail??? How true is this? I just saw it on TV Patrol earlier and was able to find this in a social media site.
A photo of Jason Ivler and his mom Marlene Aguilar inside Jason's cell?
Saw this photo on TV Patrol as well | Jason Ivler with a girl
The coronation night of the most prestigious beauty pageant in the country, Binibining Pilipinas 2011 will be held on April 10 at the Araneta Coliseum and will be aired live on ABS-CBN.
This year, forty (40) lovely Filipina beauties will be vying for 3 coveted titles which include Binibining Pilipinas - Universe, International and Globe.
Meanwhile, the text voting for the "People's Choice" award has also started. To vote, just Text BINIBINI(space)(candidate number)and send it to the following numbers: 231 (Smart and Talk n' Text) and 2331 (Globe, TM and Sun Cellular).
Courtesy of the Bibining Pilipinas website, here are the photos of the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 candidates:
It was reported on TV Patrol a few days ago making people curious who the love of James Younghusband's life is. So let me repost this for those who haven't read it... :D
Phil and James Younghusband would have to be the most popular brothers in the Philippines, right now. Fans are so hungry to know info and updates about these handsome half-Noypi footballers, making them trending topics in online social networking sites and search engines several times.
One of the things that fans have been wanting to know is whether the two Philippine Azkals members have girlfriends already.
Phil has been vocal about his relationship status. Remember he asked Angel Locsin out on Twitter? So that means he is still single.
How about James who has been more silent between the two in the 'showbiz scene'? Oh well, he's taken, a showbiz website reported.
“Yes, I am [taken right now],” James reportedly said.
And so, who's the lucky girl?
Her name is Fiona Faulker, an 18 year-old British-Pinay beauty and a football/Philippine Azkals fan.
A photo of James and Fiona recently surfaced. Check it out below:
Topbilling her first solo drama series in "Nasaan ka Elisa", Kapamilya actress Melissa Ricks expressed her gratitude to her network for giving her a big break.
"Sobrang thankful ako kasi in many years I've never been asked to do a lead role. With this new show sobrang overwhelming yung feeling and sobrang saya ako kasi hindi ko inexpect talaga."
Melissa Ricks takes a lead role in "Nasaan ka Elisa" | Photo courtesy of Google Images
Melisa Ricks also revealed that her role in the Chilean drama series remake is very different from the past roles she has portrayed.
"This project is way different from anything I've done before talaga. Lahat ng hindi ko ginagawa dati eh lalabas dito sa 'Nasaan Ka Elisa," the actress said.
Joining Melissa in the afternoon dramaserye are the following:
* Melissa Ricks as Elisa Altamira * Albert Martinez as Mariano Altamira * Agot Isidro as Dana Altamira * Eric Fructuoso as Bruno De Silva * Vina Morales as Cecile Altamira-Caceres * Christopher Roxas as Joey Rincon * Mickey Ferriols as Vivian Altamira-Rincon * Franco Daza as Santi Rincon * Isabella De Leon as Cristine Altamira * Alexa Ilacad as Ella Altamira * Aldred Gatchalian as Eduard Caceres * Joem Bascon as Cristobal Rivas * Desiree Del Valle as Giselle Santillian * Allen Dizon as Nick * Wendy Valdez
Here is the synopsis of "Nasaan ka Elisa" courtesy of Wikipedia:
Elisa, (Melissa Ricks) a beautiful and rich teenager and the eldest daughter of Mariano (Albert Martinez) and Dana Altamira (Agot Isidro). One night, after Mariano's party, Elisa insisted her father to go out with her younger sister, Cristine (Isabella De Leon) and her cousins, Santi (Franco Daza) and Eduardo (Aldred Gatchalian). They go to a local club where there is a party being held there. The three, except Elisa soon get drunk. When Dana and Vivian (Mickey Ferriols) come to fetch them, they see that they are drunk and find out that Elisa is now missing. The investigators, Cristobal (Joem Bascon) and Giselle (Desiree Del Valle) investigate and they find a list of names of people who might have kidnapped Elisa, including her family members (aunts, uncles, cousins), her friends and classmates and went to the places where Elisa used to go to. Will they find where Elisa is? Who is the one who kidnapped Elisa? Will the mystery behind the disappearance of Elisa be revealed?
"Nasaan Ka Elisa" started airing on ABS-CBN on March 21.
16 year-old Filipino American Thia Megia and fellow AI contestant Naima Adebapo | Courtesy of Google Images/Fox
