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Oh my... I love this ad. Piolo is such a beauty to look at. I just hope his press would stop releasing stuff like he's courting his leading lady just for publicity. We really know better than to believe. Don't worry, we love Piolo regardless.

How lucky the dog that would be put inside this Marc Jacobs limited edition luxurious dog carrier! But as much as I'd like to pamper my Princess, I just won't buy anything like this. Okay, I don't have the money for it, but I don't think I'd buy one even if I could. Imagine its cost - somewhere between 41,800 to 58,500 USD! This dog carrier was displayed at the ‘L’ Excellence du Savoir-Faire exhibition at Sotheby’s auction house in London. It was exhibited alongside Louis Vuitton limited-edition, special order pieces by Damien Hirst, Chef Ferran Adria, photographer Annie Leibovitz and musician Gustavo Santaolalla. via buy-online-accessories.com

How lucky the dog that would be put inside this Marc Jacobs limited edition luxurious dog carrier! But as much as I'd like to pamper my Princess, I just won't buy anything like this. Okay, I don't have the money for it, but I don't think I'd buy one even if I could. Imagine its cost - somewhere between 41,800 to 58,500 USD! This dog carrier was displayed at the ‘L’ Excellence du Savoir-Faire exhibition at Sotheby’s auction house in London. It was exhibited alongside Louis Vuitton limited-edition, special order pieces by Damien Hirst, Chef Ferran Adria, photographer Annie Leibovitz and musician Gustavo Santaolalla. via buy-online-accessories.com

I'm looking for something to give my nieces for Christmas and I found this. Isn't it cute? My nieces love Skullcandy but I guess they'd be more happy with this Hello Kitty Headphone s. After all, who doesn't love this kitty? Features: Officially endorsed Hello Kitty design headphones Works with most common music players Material: ABS Maximum input: 1.2mW Output Frequencies: 0-20000Hz Fold-up type Size: 6cm (2.4") (diameter of ear piece); 1m (39.3") (length, cable); 3.5mm (0.1") (plug) Sells for $83 . via chipchick.com japantrendshop.com

This giant Louis Vuitton suitcase surely will not fail to draw attention. It's in front of the Ngee Ann City building on Orchard Road where the LV boutique is. photo: thebachelorgirl.com

This giant Louis Vuitton suitcase surely will not fail to draw attention. It's in front of the Ngee Ann City building on Orchard Road where the LV boutique is. photo: thebachelorgirl.com

Ian Batherson, Sef Cadayona, Rocco Nacino From my list of 5 favorites, the one that I favored the most didn't make it to the top 14. Well, the other 4 did, so I'm happy just the same. On the guys, there's Ian Batherson , and I like him for his physique. Actually, if the network is gonna build him up as a hunky star like Aljur Abrenica , Ian's body is already prepared for it. No more tedious workout to be done. Enzo Pineda, Steven Silva, Piero Vergara Steven Silva and Piero Vergara are 2 of my 5 personal bets. Steven because he's singkit, and Piero because he has a Jake Cuenca angle. The girls are fine, even if one of my two favorite girls didn't make it. Fianca Cruz, Sarah Lahbati, Diva Montelaba Good thing the biatch didn't get in. What's her name? Astrid ? The girl she was bullying got in, though - the Dean's Lister named Rox Montealegre . Rox Montealegre, Princess Snell Princess Snell used to be with...

Starting this Spring, Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova will replace Christy Turlington as the face of Yves Saint Laurent. She's also doing ad campaigns for Givenchy and will be the front of the Stella McCartney label. She's will also be the face of Calvin Klein fragrances and is still the face of Guerlain. Not so busy? photo: elleuk.com

Melody Gersbach was said to be a crowd-favorite at the recently held Miss International 2009 at the Tennis International hotel in Chengdu, China, on November 28. Melody also got in the Top 15, so it's not shameful anymore. I remember her being so positive in her interview that she'd be the next Lara Quigaman. But oh well, at least she got into the Top 15. Miss Mexico Anagabriela Espinoza Marroquin won the crown. She's one of the early favorites along with Miss Venezuela and Miss Philippines. The runners-up, though, were not Venezuela and Philippines, but Miss Korea Eun Mi Seo (1st runner-up) and Miss United Kingdom Chloe Beth Morgan (2nd runner-up). Before Miss International, Anagabriela represented Mexico at the 2008 Miss World pageant. She won the pageant's fast track event, the Miss World Beach Beauty, thereby securing her a slot in the Top 10.

Rob got the boot. Thanks God it's neither Jason, Carol, nor Rica. I wanted Rob or Patrick out just to give justice to what they did to Rica. And Rocky said he called Rica a "sheman" because he's already so comfortable with the girls? Oh c'mon. Then why did he say that when only the boys could hear? I don't know but this "getting comfortable" thing isn't selling. If they're really just "already comfortable" with the girls, then they would have said all those things they talked about in private in front of the girls. But wow! Rica got a whooping 38.55% followed by Jason with 35.81%. Carol also got a high percentage of votes (15.11%) compared to Patrick with only 6.21% and the evictee, Rob, with only 4.32%. Seems like the televiewers don't give their votes to just looks anymore. Good thing. Cuz I'm really going for either Melay or Jason =) photo: pinoyexchange.com

I don't know all the contestants but there are some that the show made us remember. (Of course we can't remember those whose names we heard only once, and remember those whose faces and names had been constantly pushed to us.) But well I had talked about my lurv for this girl Naomi King from Singapore. Their music mentor Jai Sabas-Aracama found her impressive but with an attitude. (I don't know, Jai stopped at the word "attitude" but we all know her sentence verges on the negative.) And then there's the Japanese doll, Nina Kodaka (root word: Kodak). She seems so shy. But I love her. As with the male contestants, I still like the three I previously blogged about : Ian Batherson , Piero Vergara , and Steven Silva .

What happens when two teenage brothers become part of two warring gangs? Felix Roco takes on the role of Richard, leader of his gang "Bagong Buwan" (New Moon, isdatchu?). His younger brother Raymond (Richard and Raymond Gutierrez?), on the other hand, is being initiated into becoming a member of their rival gang, "Batang Dilim." Conflicts arise when Raymond was tasked to kill Richard. Directed by 22-year-old Pepe Diokno, Engkwentro is about the last 24 hours of the two brothers, Richard and Raymond. The movie took home two awards from the Venice Film Festival - the Horizons Prize for new trends in cinema, and the US$100,000 Lion of the Future "Luigi de Laurentiis" Award for a debut film. Engkwentro is gonna be shown December 11-13 only at the SM Cinemas - Mall of Asia, North Edsa, Megamall, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Bacoor.

AJ Abualrub and Steffen Weng in an editorial by Markus Pritzi for Feld Hommes. What is the message it tells you? Two leaned and muscled young men, bloodied, fighting, half-naked. It looks erotic enough for me.

I wish someday I could wear a tiara, too, just like Patrick Kafka on the cover of Rondo. photo: wienermodels.blogspot.com

Lea Salonga will hold a two-night concert at the PICC Plenary Hall entitled Lea Salonga... Your Songs . The Tony Award-winning singer/actress has chosen songs from more than 5,000 requests from around the world. The concert promises surprises, just like the fact that Lea's repertoire includes Lady Gaga 's Pokerface . Moreover, ace comedienne Ai-ai delas Alas will also be in the show. The romantic crooner Richard Poon and the Philippine All Stars will also be guesting. Produced by AmbientMedia, Lea Salonga... Your Songs is under the musical direction of Lea's brother Gerard Salonga , conducting the 36-piece orchestra Filharmonika. For more info, visit the concert's official website by clicking here .

Saw an Avatar poster when we watched 2012 last week. I thought it's an adaptation of television's Legend of Ang. My friend laughed at me when I told him that. This trailer rocks! That reminds me, it's my friend's wedding in Bulacan on December 18th. Perhaps I'll just watch the premiere.

This is what Adam Lambert did on AMA awards. And now his Good Morning America concert is cancelled. Yeah, I guess seeing this on morning television isn't good. But can't they just talk to Adam not to do anything like that on the said concert? Ah perhaps GMA execs just had a change of mind altogether because of this..? photo: sheknows.com

Oops! Angel Locsin and Carmen Soo are both featured in StyleCaster . There's something about Angel Locsin's gown that is dangerously reminiscent of Bjork's swan-inspired (no wait, literal swan) dress from 2001. And when we say dangerous, we don't mean dangerously sexy. So that's why they're so taking pictures of Angel Locsin at the International Emmys... photo: stylecaster.com

Ibang level. Charice talks to David Archuleta on the phone.

If there's one StarStruck gurl that I admire, it's Naomi King from Singapore. She sings, she talks (visit her other YouTube channel ohmahgaaad ), and it looks like she knows her niche. Let's just hope she won't try to be cute just to fit in.

First saw this at The Fash Pack blog. I told myself I'd get one as soon as I see one (you know how hard-to-find these Havaianas are). And then I came across the Havaianas website and saw this: It would be a sin to not put Princess inside one of these. Besides, I'm already sick of her carrier . I really wish there's an All Flip-Flops store somewhere near me. As of now, the nearest branch is in MOA. And near means a little over 200 pesos in taxi fare. But I think I would be going to SMX this Saturday with the kids. I guess I'll pay All Flip-Flops a visit. Another wish: an official Havianas online store. I really don't like buying in Multiply. photos: thefashpack.blogspot.com havaianasphilippines.com

There are actually some interesting guys in GMA-7's StarStruck V. Ian Batherson, 20, Taguig City Piero Miguel Vergara, 16, Davao He doesn't look 16 to me, though. But he has that Jake Roxas Cuenca resemblance somewhere in the mouth and cheek area. Steven Joseph Silva, 22, Davao Anyway, here's the official list of the 28 lucky ones who made it last Sunday: Top 20 Contenders (from the local auditions) : Sarah Lahbati, 18, Cavite John Paul Joseph ‘Sef’ Cadayona, 20, Las Pinas Fianca Jane Cruz, 18, Pasig City Steven Joseph Silva , 22, Davao Hyacinth Diva Montelaba, 18, Cebu City Adam Santos Hussein, 22, Pasig City Janelle Olafson, 19, Quezon City Enrico Raphael ‘Raf’ Nacino, 22, Pasig City Paolline Michelle ‘Mich’ Liggayu, 18, Pasay City Ian Batherson , 20, Taguig Princess Tinkerbell Snell, 17, Laguna Enrico Lorenzo ‘Enzo’ Pineda, 19, Quezon City Astrid Isidro, ...

I just wish she wore those Alexander McQueen 's Armadillo pair while dancing. Heh! Bad Romance and Speechless are from her latest album, The Fame Monster . photo: huffingtonpost.com

Efren Peñaflorida has been named CNN Hero of the Year at the conclusion of the third "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" held at the Kodak Theater Saturday night. Efren, who started a "pushcart classroom" to bring education closer to the street children of the Philippines, was announced the winner by CNN's Anderson Cooper. He will receive $100,000 to help him continue the noble deed he has started. The ten heroes was selected after seven weeks of online voting at the CNN website. Each selected hero was given a documentary tribute and was introduced by a celebrity presenter. Above photo shows Efren with Eva Mendes. Aside from that each of them receives $25,000. The Top 10 CNN Heroes are Brad Blauser , Roy Foster , Doc Hendley , Andrea Ivory , Betty Makoni , Jorge Munoz , Efren Peñaflorida , Budi Soehardi , Derrick Tabb , and Jordan Thomas . Congratulations Efren! Continue being an angel many and I'm sure more good things will come. photo: cnn.com

Efren Peñaflorida has been named CNN Hero of the Year at the conclusion of the third "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" held at the Kodak Theater Saturday night. Efren, who started a "pushcart classroom" to bring education closer to the street children of the Philippines, was announced the winner by CNN's Anderson Cooper. He will receive $100,000 to help him continue the noble deed he has started. The ten heroes was selected after seven weeks of online voting at the CNN website. Each selected hero was given a documentary tribute and was introduced by a celebrity presenter. Above photo shows Efren with Eva Mendes. Aside from that each of them receives $25,000. The Top 10 CNN Heroes are Brad Blauser , Roy Foster , Doc Hendley , Andrea Ivory , Betty Makoni , Jorge Munoz , Efren Peñaflorida , Budi Soehardi , Derrick Tabb , and Jordan Thomas . Congratulations Efren! Continue being an angel many and I'm sure more good things will come. photo: cnn.com

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I love this black drop crotch sweat pants from Oak . Made of 100% cotton, with 2 side pockets and extra long legs stack nicely at the ankles. The website says it's meant to be worn low for extra slouchy look. I wonder how it'll look like if worn high. Costs $128.00. Not bad.

Lady Gaga 's newest album, The Fame Monster , is set for release November 23rd. But it has been leaked in advance and is free to download . The album contains 8 songs: Bad Romance 4:54 Alejandro 4:34 Monster 4:09 Speechless 4:30 Dance in the Dark 4:49 Telephone (feat. Beyonce) 3:40 So Happy I Could Die 3:55 Teeth 3:40 Anyway, the album has such bad reviews that I don't know if I'm downloading. Bad Romance , which music video we've seen here , is a little like Papparazzi . The costume design, though, I think saved it from bad to okay. What with that Alexander McQueen shoes!

Oprah Winfrey is said to be doing her show only up to 2011. And the reason? Cuz it's by that time that they will launch Oprah's new channel called The Oprah Winfrey Network. So do we get to see her 24/7 on her own channel? Ohgee.. 2011 might seem still very far from now, but people can't help talking about who Oprah's replacement will be. Popeater.com came up with "Six Celebs Who Could Replace Oprah." Included are the names of Ellen Degeneres, Sarah Palin, Ryan Seacrest, Whoopie Goldberg, Rachael Ray, and Paula Abdul. Who's your bet? Me, I can go for Ryan Seacrest anytime.

Leighton Meester seems like making headlines out of Gossip Girl. After the a-little-talked-about scandal and just recently her singing, she's now on the pages of GQ, in not-so-proper poses. I wonder what the society matrons of GG will say about this. More photos here .

A dress becomes more interesting with its background story. This Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer 2010 design, worn by Daisy Lowe, is very much (as you can see) African-inspired. Vivienne Westwood is said to have put her name and designs behind The Tapestry of Dreams, a women's empowerment project in KZN. photo: timeslive.co.za

So it's a hoax? Because after Robert Pattinson was reported People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, here comes the announcement that Johnny Depp is indeed People's Sexiest Man. But still, Robert Pattinson is a part of it, as well as Ryan Reynolds , the Glee guys, Nick Cannon , and Bradley Cooper . I guess this is already official cuz this is what appears in the People website.

Sesame Street is perhaps the most famous children's television show on earth. Most countries have their local versions of it but English-speaking nations just adapt its US version. But since we're so bilingual here in the PH, we (me and my peers at least) grew up watching two versions - the Tagalog (Batibot) and the original Sesame Street. Batibot had been taken down when the bigger networks put up their own (short-lived) children's shows. But however original they claim it to be, they're all just patterned after Sesame Sreet. Puppets in the local Sesame Streeet versions actually vary. In our country, we're so lucky Pong Pagong was lent to us by the Sesame Street US. At one point even, everyone was saddened when talks about getting Pong Pagong back to the US version spread around. Luckily, they let the turtle stay in our shores. I guess the puppet that is originally ours is Kiko Matsing. They perhaps came up with the monkey puppet because of the famous childre...

Gossip Girl 's new trailer: Leighton Meester looks so elegant, no? But wait till you see this: Wether it's 80's-inspired or not, this outfit is very unflattering. Well, unless it's a costume for a horror movie. photo: celebrity.aol.co.uk

Playgirl has just released a preview of Levi Johnston 's pictorial for the magazine. Nothing much but he's in the shower. So we can expect shower pictures when the issue is released. photo: thefrisky.com

Charice is included in the compilation album A Very Special Christmas which will be released November 23rd. Aside from Charice, other artists included in the album are Colbie Caillat, Miley Cyrus, Kristinia DeBarge, Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, and Carrie Underwood to name a few. Classic Christmas songs such as Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas , Santa Baby , and Hark the Herald Angels Sing can be found in the album. photo: aolradioblog.com