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I was browsing the net for baby cribs (for Princess) when I came across these pictures: Sleep Box! It has wi-fi, plugs for charging electronics, TV, and ventilation system, plus the bed linen is changed automatically! These "boxes" are rental units designed for public places like bus terminals, train stations, and airports. It is said to be currently being constructed in a Dubai airport. Aside from the double-decker, there's also a Sleep Box designed for single person only. Watch the CGI below: Imagine if we have these in our bus terminals and train stations. Motels would have lesser patrons. LoL! via furniturestoreblog.com

This morning, news about the the magnitude 7.0 earquake in Japan's Ryukyu Islands has spread. Now, an even greater magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile is dominating the internet. The Chile earthquake is said to be 64 times greater than the one that hit Haiti. I can't imagine the damage. I'm sure I'm not alone in fearing for safety. Wherever you are in the world, I'm sure you are asking the same question as I am asking now: "Who's next?" So there's a fault that runs in almost the whole of the Philippines. How can I rest tonight knowing that an earthquake can easily hit us? There are some earthquake safety tips on the net, please read them. And please let us all pray. Meanwhile, if you wanna see the disaster the earthquake has left Chile, you can watch it on UStream here . It's in Spanish, though.

This morning, news about the the magnitude 7.0 earquake in Japan's Ryukyu Islands has spread. Now, an even greater magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile is dominating the internet. The Chile earthquake is said to be 64 times greater than the one that hit Haiti. I can't imagine the damage. I'm sure I'm not alone in fearing for safety. Wherever you are in the world, I'm sure you are asking the same question as I am asking now: "Who's next?" So there's a fault that runs in almost the whole of the Philippines. How can I rest tonight knowing that an earthquake can easily hit us? There are some earthquake safety tips on the net, please read them. And please let us all pray. Meanwhile, if you wanna see the disaster the earthquake has left Chile, you can watch it on UStream here . It's in Spanish, though.

Guess who's guesting in our favorite show Glee . It's our favorite gay guy Neil Patrick Harris ! E! Online reports that he has already signed a contract to do a guest spot later this spring and he's playing a villain! Can't wait. It was earlier reported that Molly Shannon will join the hit tv series . Now how much fun-ner it would be now that Neil Patrick will also be on the show? via afterelton.com

Why Don't You Love Me? is a song off of the album Here Lies Love , a collaboration between David Byrne and Fat Boy Slim . Imelda Marcos is so pretty in that photo used in the video above, no? Anyway, Here Lies Love is all about the life of the former first lady and her childhood servant Estrella Cumpas . Aside from Cyndi and Tori, other artists in the album are Steve Earle , Nicole Atkins , Sia , Martha Wainwright , Santigold , St Vincent , Florence Welch , etc. via ethansays.com, musicfascination.com

Why Don't You Love Me? is a song off of the album Here Lies Love , a collaboration between David Byrne and Fat Boy Slim . Imelda Marcos is so pretty in that photo used in the video above, no? Anyway, Here Lies Love is all about the life of the former first lady and her childhood servant Estrella Cumpas . Aside from Cyndi and Tori, other artists in the album are Steve Earle , Nicole Atkins , Sia , Martha Wainwright , Santigold , St Vincent , Florence Welch , etc. via ethansays.com, musicfascination.com

Twilight hottie and Calvin Klein X Underwear model, Kellan Lutz , is the newest celebrity to appear in a PETA ad together with his dog Kola . Kellan tells us to never buy a pet especially from pet stores. Animals in pet shops usually come from "puppy mills" where their living conditions are not so good. Imagine dogs living in "cramped, filthy, and unhealthy conditions" and lack veterinary care. By not patronizing pet stores, we're also putting a stop to puppy mills. There are lots of dogs/cats needing home. Just adopt one. Never buy. via celebritysmackblog.com

Lady Gaga is so fabulous that she doesn't just inspire doll-lovers but farmers as well. This look inspired farmer Nigel Britten who was getting tired of pigeons eating his wheat crops. He says he and his fiancee were laughing at Lady Gaga's outfit and talking about how scary it looked during the Brit Awards. Marti, the fiancee, joked that he should make a scarecrow like that, and it occured to him that perhaps that might be just what he needed. And was it effective? Look! There's not a pigeon in sight! Read more about it here .

I wonder if this is authentic. But the voice sounds like him.

Adam Senn , Noah Mills , Sam Webb , and David Gandy for Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2010. More Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2010 photos here . Photography: Steven Klein photos: nikestav10 of modelhommes.com

These French anti-smoking ads say that smoking is being a slave to tobacco and compares it to being a slave to someone you are forced to give oral sex to...? Yea I agree, these ads are a bit extreme. Two more images here . photos: homotography.blogspot.com

Love this new ad from Lanvin featuring model Jamie Bochert and shot by Steven Meisel. The no-face shots make the ad seem mysterious.

I love Gap ads. Will Chalker is gorgeous even if he's fully clothed. And Chanel Iman 's smile is infectious.

I wasn't able to blog about StarStruck V's finale last Sunday because I wasn't feeling so well that day I didn't even watch the show. I had it recorded, though, and watched it Monday. But of course, with all the buzz on the net, I already knew who won even before I got to watch it. I was surprised by the male winner. Okay, Steven Silva is cute. But heck, the boy couldn't even act during their acting test. He could sing and dance naman so perhaps he'd be made to do just that for the meantime. Oh but wait! I already saw him as a nurse in The Last Prince even before he was proclaimed the winner! I don't mean to sound bitter, but I was just so surprised. I thought the battle was between Rocco Nacino and Enzo Pineda but I should have known when they announced the total number of past votes the remaining contestants gathered when they were still 6 in the competition. Steven, correct me if I'm wrong, gathered the most number of fan votes from week 1 up to...

1. You may send as many entries as you want at marketing@statusmagonline.com 2. Your picture must have a title that expresses your love for those illegally low rise folded&hung jeans 3. Include your Name, Age, Address, Mobile No. and E-mail Address *Please also attach of the Folded and Hung Logo found in your jeans. 4. 1 female and 1 male photo will be selected as winners. Each Winner will receive 3,000 worth of Folded and Hung Gift Certificates each. 5. Contest period is from Feb 22 to March 12, 2010 6. Winners will be announced via www.twiter.com/statusmagazine

1. You may send as many entries as you want at marketing@statusmagonline.com 2. Your picture must have a title that expresses your love for those illegally low rise folded&hung jeans 3. Include your Name, Age, Address, Mobile No. and E-mail Address *Please also attach of the Folded and Hung Logo found in your jeans. 4. 1 female and 1 male photo will be selected as winners. Each Winner will receive 3,000 worth of Folded and Hung Gift Certificates each. 5. Contest period is from Feb 22 to March 12, 2010 6. Winners will be announced via www.twiter.com/statusmagazine

Bought a Globe Tattoo Prepaid Kit last Saturday. Wala lang. I just wanna be connected wherever I am. I hate feeling helpless especially when I'm in SM and the wi-fi indicator says I'm connected but I can't even browse Google. What I like about this Tattoo is that I can call and text thru my netbook! Ang sarap magtext using a computer. I removed the sticker. Ampanget e.

Bought a Globe Tattoo Prepaid Kit last Saturday. Wala lang. I just wanna be connected wherever I am. I hate feeling helpless especially when I'm in SM and the wi-fi indicator says I'm connected but I can't even browse Google. What I like about this Tattoo is that I can call and text thru my netbook! Ang sarap magtext using a computer. I removed the sticker. Ampanget e.

Maharlikang Pilipino will have a coronation night on February 21, 2010 at Clamshell in Intramuros, Manila. The pageant will be hosted by Boy Abunda . Click here for the finalists' photos . photo: maharlikangpilipino.info

I first loved Corinne Bailey Rae in Put Your Records On from her debut album Corinne Bailey Rae in 2006. After her husband's death in 2008, Corinne is now back with her second album, The Sea . Here's the second single, Paris Nights/New York Mornings , off of her new album. The Sea sold 53,000 copies on its first week making it No. 7 in The Billboard 200.

Calvin Klein X Underwear teaser featuring Hidetoshi Nakata , Fernando Verdasco , Kellan Lutz , and Mehcad Brooks . Can you guess what the hidden word is? Well, if you're thinking what I'm thinking, then YES! I wanna see their *toot*! LoL! Watch the video clip below.

They still remember Lino Brocka 's Macho Dancer , eh? Real masterpiece. But what I don't like about it is that they think every Filipino gay-themed movie is all about the macho dancers. But with the coming of Daybreak , Heavenly Touch , and No Way Out on DVD, at least they'd know there’s more to our gay films than just macho dancers. Here's the After Elton 's short take regarding Filipino gay movies: Water Bearer Films releases three new gay love stories from the Phillipines—shockingly, none of them are about the "macho dancers" who seem to be the subject of every Filipino gay movie (or at least all the ones that make it to the US) made since Lino Brocka's breakthrough feature of the same name. Daybreak deals with two lovers who must decide whether or not to break up; a fisherman follows his lover to the big city in No Way Out, and both must fight to avoid getting caught up in the international sex trade; and the masseurs at Heavenly Touch re...

Has Suri Cruise been looking up to Gossip Girl 's Blair Waldorf for her fashion style? The three-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes is perhaps the youngest person to be a paparazzi favorite. She's always been so cute in her little dresses and matching shoes and bags... plus hairbands! Very Blair, right? For more Blair-Suri matching ensembles, click here .

Nica of Animal House texted me this afternoon saying she already had some shoes that would fit Princess. Good thing one of my "assistants" didn't go to school, so I was able to go to the mall early. Nica had two pairs(?) and the above pic was the one I bought for Princess. Like I'm now so fond of my black Converse, it would be fun if she wore pink Coverse-y shoes when we’re together. This was the shoes I didn't get. So colorful I found it baduy. At the back is pink one. And oi! I also found a little tiara for her. Look how cute it was on her. I just don't know why there's a burst of white on the top right and bottom left pictures. I was also looking for an extra battery for my netbook (I wanna be ready for the brownouts) but Asianic said those were only available at IBM. I don't believe Asianic, though. I'm sure Bam would know where to buy one. I was out for only 1.5 hours and look what I hoarded: Not much but what more if I spend th...

Nica of Animal House texted me this afternoon saying she already had some shoes that would fit Princess. Good thing one of my "assistants" didn't go to school, so I was able to go to the mall early. Nica had two pairs(?) and the above pic was the one I bought for Princess. Like I'm now so fond of my black Converse, it would be fun if she wore pink Coverse-y shoes when we’re together. This was the shoes I didn't get. So colorful I found it baduy. At the back is pink one. And oi! I also found a little tiara for her. Look how cute it was on her. I just don't know why there's a burst of white on the top right and bottom left pictures. I was also looking for an extra battery for my netbook (I wanna be ready for the brownouts) but Asianic said those were only available at IBM. I don't believe Asianic, though. I'm sure Bam would know where to buy one. I was out for only 1.5 hours and look what I hoarded: Not much but what more if I spend th...

25 years after We are the World was first recorded, another tragedy paved the way for the said 80's hit to be recorded again. Big stars like Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Barbara Streisand, Josh Groban, Miley Cyrus, Fergie, Janet Jackson, etc. It was quite touching how they inserted Michael Jackson's part from the original video. It actually gave me goosebumps. But there's nothing more pure than the voice of a child, the reason why I almost cried when Justin Bieber opened the song with his crystal clear, angelic voice. We are the World 25 for Haiti was recorded February 1, 2010 at the Henson Recording Studios (formerly A&M Recording Studios) where the original We are the World was recorded 25 years ago. Music video below.

So I've had this lola glasses (as my good friend Bans called it) since like 1992. There were times that it gets forgotten inside my bag (the reason for the many scratches because it has no case) as I sometimes opt for contact lenses especially during hot days. The frame was given to me by my sister. It was actually a pair of sunglasses bought in Hong Kong. And I was like digging Jessica Zafra so much during those days (and up to now) so I used it as eyeglasses. It had been with me through the toughest times. Parang gusto ko na lang i-Mighty Bond. Ang hirap i-let go. Right now, I'm wearing disposable contacts. Extra work but I have no choice. Besides, the weather's so hot I guess I'd prefer contacts na rin even if my eyeglasses weren't broken. But I still need glasses especially at night cuz I like reading before sleeping, and I remove my contacts before bed. Now I have this smaller frame I have kept for a long time in the drawer. I haven't decided, ...

So I've had this lola glasses (as my good friend Bans called it) since like 1992. There were times that it gets forgotten inside my bag (the reason for the many scratches because it has no case) as I sometimes opt for contact lenses especially during hot days. The frame was given to me by my sister. It was actually a pair of sunglasses bought in Hong Kong. And I was like digging Jessica Zafra so much during those days (and up to now) so I used it as eyeglasses. It had been with me through the toughest times. Parang gusto ko na lang i-Mighty Bond. Ang hirap i-let go. Right now, I'm wearing disposable contacts. Extra work but I have no choice. Besides, the weather's so hot I guess I'd prefer contacts na rin even if my eyeglasses weren't broken. But I still need glasses especially at night cuz I like reading before sleeping, and I remove my contacts before bed. Now I have this smaller frame I have kept for a long time in the drawer. I haven't decided, ...

21-year-old Melisa Cantiveros from General Santos City was Pinoy Big Brother Double Up's Big Winner. She got a total of 1,226,695 text votes or 32.08% of the total number of votes. After 5 months of staying inside the PBB House, viewers got to love Melai's funny ways. Her typical story of coming from a poor family also captured the hearts of the show's audience. Her prizes include a million pesos and a house and lot among others. Meanwhile, 25-year-old Cebuano businessman, Paul Jake Castillo won as the 2nd Big Placer. He got a total of 1,044,295 text votes or 27.31% of the total number of votes. It can be noted that when the show revealed the Big 5's vote standing early this week, Paul Jake was the front-runner. Melisa was then running 2nd. The "reveal" most probably motivated Melisa's fans to vote more for her. Garnering 954,961 text votes or 24.97% of the total number of votes, 22-year-old Boy Astig of Mindoro Jason Veron Francisco was the ...

Tina Fey is on the cover of Vogue March 2010. Shocked? LoL! But she looks fab in the photos. Click here for more.

Hotter than David Beckham, no?

I first saw Aang on TV5 one afternoon while I was surfing the tube. I instantly liked the show and fell in love, until they stopped after a few episodes and re-ran it from the start. I tried watching it on Nick but I kinda lost track due to busy scheds. Then the trailer came out and I got excited all over again. JP (one of my movie buddies) and I nearly screamed when we saw the familiar bald head of Aang during the intermission when we watched 2012 . Now summer 2010 is almost here (can't you tell by the heat?) and with summer comes The Last Avatar ! It's definitely a must-see (along with Alice in Wonderland). Noah Ringer plays the role of Aang. But I'm more excited about Twilight 's vampire hottie Jackson Rathbone (Jasper Hale) who plays Sokka in this movie. Dev Patel of Slumdog Millionaire is also in the cast. Synopsis: Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed ...

I first saw Aang on TV5 one afternoon while I was surfing the tube. I instantly liked the show and fell in love, until they stopped after a few episodes and re-ran it from the start. I tried watching it on Nick but I kinda lost track due to busy scheds. Then the trailer came out and I got excited all over again. JP (one of my movie buddies) and I nearly screamed when we saw the familiar bald head of Aang during the intermission when we watched 2012 . Now summer 2010 is almost here (can't you tell by the heat?) and with summer comes The Last Avatar ! It's definitely a must-see (along with Alice in Wonderland). Noah Ringer plays the role of Aang. But I'm more excited about Twilight 's vampire hottie Jackson Rathbone (Jasper Hale) who plays Sokka in this movie. Dev Patel of Slumdog Millionaire is also in the cast. Synopsis: Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed ...

We were watching PBB Double Up and Boy Abunda was interviewing Johan when my mother suddenly said, "Mayabang pala 'yan, 'no?" Not only mayabang, trying hard pa. Mariel is really more deserving. But oh well, at least we're now sure that Johan won't win. I like the Melason loveteam but my heart goes to Paul Jake. I hope he wins.

Wow they're inseparable. Madonna and Jesus Luz at Circo Voador for the Loucomotivos concert. via madonnalicious.typepad.com

British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was discovered dead today after taking his own life.   The industry was left reeling after the 40-year-old's suicide this morning, which comes just days after the death of his beloved mother, Joyce. It is also just three years since his close friend, style guru Isabella Blow - who plucked him from obscurity and helped him become a star - killed herself. McQueen, who was christened Lee but used his middle name as a designer, was found at his luxury flat in Mayfair, central London. It is believed he hanged himself.   One of his lines, McQ, was due to be shown at New York Fashion Week this afternoon but the show has now been cancelled. Police were called to the designer's £640,000 flat at 10.20am this morning after he was found dead. A private ambulance arrived to take away his body at 4.30pm.   Not long before it was taken away, a man with short blond hair who looked distraught and said he was McQueen's boyfriend,...

"Nakatikim ka na ba ng kinse anyos?" says the tagline of one of the billboards we see on the streets. This particular billboard didn't go through the approval of the Advertising Standards Council, the body that screens advertising materials in the country. That, and a Lubricat ad featuring a sexy starlet, is such a sore eye to some that one father aired his complaint in one of the more popular AM radio show. His concern was not really the traffic hazard these billboards may cause, but of the impact it may have in the mind of his child. Another billboard of concern was that of a Bench underwear ad featuring Jake Cuenca . But that isn't going away, because as the agency who made the ad says, it was approved by the council. "Alam naman ng tao, alam ng kahit sino, kung papaano ginagamit ang brief, 'di ba?" says one election lawyer, pertaining to the Jake Cuenca billboard. Ad Standards Council's job, though, is only to monitor these ads. They don...

Jinkee Pacquiao is now in L.A. to join husband Manny Pacquiao in time for Valentine's Day. Jinkee says Manny is gonna have a Valentine Fans' Day in L.A. and she's there to help out, afterwhich they would have dinner together. Jinkee also reveals that she has brought with her a especially-made necklace with a diamond-studded letter "M" for a pendant that is to be her Valentine gift to Manny. But before that, she has a "pasalubong" to her husband - a tabloid containing "tsismis" about the boxing champ. And about the talks surfacing that Krista has met up with Manny in LA, Jinkee says she and her husband just laugh it off. But still, Manny is threatening to file a case against those making up these tsismis. Likewise, Jinkee is daring them to show proof of these rumors.

If you watched StarStruck V Live last Sunday, you'd know that Princess Snell sported a long hair via hair extensions. Does that mean she didn't like her short hair that was one of the results of her StarStruck make-over? photo: Ian Batherson's Facebook page

Look what I found while lurking the Facebook page of Ian Batherson: Steven Silva and Ian holding each other's collars? LoL! Amfanet! But let's take a better look at Ian's photo during their session with Jun de Leon :

I'm quite excited to see Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland . First, because Alice is one of my favorite fictional characters as a kid. Second, because Anne Hathaway is so beautiful as the White Queen. And third, because I love Johnny Depp . I first wrote that it's showing April 5th . But no, it's gonna begin showing March 3rd pala. It varies on where you are. But the Philippines is not on the list . I'm sure though that it will be around the date of its US showing.

Major model Kenzie Roth has a new set of digitals. Click here to see the photos . Amazing!

SNL veteran Molly Shannon , is joining the cast of my favorite show, Glee , to be Sue Sylvester's nemesis! Sounds exciting, right? Now Sue has a match! Molly's first episode will be shown in May. Her character, Brenda Castle, is an astronomy teacher and a badminton coach. But not only that, Brenda is also an alcoholic and a pill-popper! Now, imagine what riot she'd bring at McKinley High School. photo: celebritywonder.com

River Viiperi of Major Models has a lot to say in these photos taken by Joe Lally for U Mag. Click here for more River Viiperi U Mag photos .

Luke Worrall, Ossian Jungergård and three female models for Bjorn Borg 's SS 2010 campaign. Click here for more Bjorn Borg's SS 2010 ad campaign photos .