Christopher Pikes is an author who I discovered in middle school when I was on a class trip to the local library. Before I randomly picked up one of his books off the local library bookshelves in middle school, I was not an avid reader and because of him …

I have very mixed feelings about Sally Field. As a youngster, I was a faithful fan of the Gidget TV series, where Sally got her start, and then again of The Flying Nun. Both of these series propelled Sally Field into being a known performer. I …

“Louise Bennett-Coverly” is one of Jamaica’s biggest cultural icons. Although I was never fortunate enough to meet her before her death in the year two thousand and six, I was fortunate enough to talk to several people who had spoken to her almost on a regular basis, as well …

From the moment I heard the drums kick in at the start of “Born To Run”, Bruce Springsteen has been my favorite artist. Along with the E Street Band, he has taken me through an amazing musical journey since that first day in 1974, and though I listen to …

Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam is the former president of India and a renowned scientist. We had a 3 day technical festival at our college wherein he was the Chief Guest and since I was the one who had to conduct the show I had once in a liftime chance …

When Dennis Irwin signed for Manchester United from Oldham Athletic, it was so under the radar in away that once he established himself in the United side, questions were asked where he was signed from. As transfer fees go these days he was a steal, almost pennies.
He had impressed …

Miss Avelina Manalo was my piano teacher. She was one of the greatest pianists and teachers in the Philippines. In her youth, she won scholarships to Europe and Russia and opened her own piano school. In her last years, she still taught as a professor at …

Hirano Aya is a japanese voice actress and has many famous roles such as starring Suzumiya Haruhi in “The melancholy of suzumiya haruhi”, Amane Misa in “Death Note”, Konata in “Lucky Star”, Reira in “NANA” and many others. She is known for her excellence in those roles and for …

Stephanie Meyer is a relatively new author to me; she’s the author of The Host and the teen romance Twilight series. I didn’t want to read the books at first because there was such a hype around it, not to mention a bunch of movies based on the books …

Early this morning, I was watching an episode of the classic TV show, The Twilight Zone, and I was reminded of a wonderful woman — Emily McLaughlin. This science fiction series was one of the few non-soap opera appearances that Emily ever did, so I imagine that most …

Former Detroit Lions running back Kevin Jones held a workout this past weekend and there were reportedly four teams in attendance at it. I’m actually surprised there were that many.
In today’s NFL, you want to have two decent running backs on your team; preferably two guys who can split …

If you’re a fan of Japanese animation like myself, there’s a chance that you’ve probably heard of Hayao Miyazaki. He’s actually a manga artist, animator, film director screenwriter and producer that is responsible for creating masterpieces like “Spirited Away”, “Howl’s Moving Castle”, “Princess Mononoke” and “Kiki’s Delivery Service”. Those …

Despite all the critics and drama that has surrounded Tom Cruise for the past five years or so, I still think he’s a great actor and it doesn’t hurt that he’s good-looking, too.
I didn’t get my first glimpse of Tom Cruise until I saw him in the movie “The …

Professor Gregory Hume is a professor of computer science at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana and is one of the best professors in the department. The main reason for this is that he is both extremely knowledgeable of the subject and good at covering the basics thoroughly. This means …

Well, it’s time for Chikezie to go home. He was the first of the last ten finalists to get his walking papers on the show. I actually liked this young man. I didn’t expect him to sound the way he does. There are elements of …

Kirstie Alley is a gorgeous woman in her own right. I have read news before that she was trying hard to lose weight and all that; well, none too sure about it. But I think she is way healthy and certainly unique.
I certainly respect women that are very …

Last month we heard some sad news about the passing of a legendary actor.That actor was called Peter Falk, who was 83 years old.He was not a young man anymore, nor was he a healthy man.I still wasn’t prepared to hear this news, not now, not ever.But people die, …

Miranda Raison is perhaps best known for her role as spy Jo Portman on BBC hit series Spooks. She plays the role well, granting it a degree of naivity, a wet behind the ears approach that provides a nice anchor for the audience to clue in on the often …

On June 18, 2001, an email exchange between Jack Abramoff and Michael Scanlon described a plan which could serve as means for the duo to make “serious money”. Their plan, named “Gimme Five”, would involve taking unfair advantage of various Indian tribes (by using “Indian lobbying”) in order to …

I for one am sick of seeing tributes and obsessive media coverage following the death of the self-titled King of Pop.
Michael Jackson was on the verge of a comeback tour because his career had become practically non-existent after he was accused twice of molesting children. It makes me sick …

Robert C. Cooper is the man who took over for Jonathan Glassner in season four of Stargate SG-1. While I don’t deny the man’s writing talents, I have very little respect for him. Actually, I have none.
Under Robert C. Cooper’s domain, SG-1 stopped being a show about …

Pete Wentz is the bass player for the American rock / pop group Fall Out Boy. Although he is not the lead singer, he has been the front man for the band right from the start. His natural combination of charm, charisma, assertiveness and fashionable look have made his …

Today, who doesn’t know JK Rowling? She’s the real “witch” behind Harry Potter who hypnotized the whole world with seven wizard serials and being legitimated as the richest woman in England. Everything’s seemed so perfect for Jo but, not everyone knows that she used to be a poor woman …

Kendra Wilkinson is one of Hugh Hefners ex-girlfriends. The first time I saw her on girls next door I didn’t like her. Kendra is over the top and she is not shy about it.
She is pretty and blonde and lived in Hugh Hefner’s mansion for a long …

I was a bit surprised when the Green Bay Packers decided to cut Duke Preston this week after settling on their starting offensive line. This is both because they signed him as a free agent; something that is rare for this team. And because Scott Wells didn’t make the …

My memory of when I first became aware of the actor “Jake Gyllenhaal” is a little sketchy. I know that he was around from the nineteen nineties as a child actor, but I don’t think that he was very popular since I don’t remember seeing him then. I also …

Jennifer Lopez otherwise known as J Lo first got my attention with her singing. All of a sudden out of nowhere he music started to blow up. Everybody started talking about her.
Why wouldn’t they? She was beautiful, had good music and a great wardrobe.
Jennifer Lopez …

For me Kristin Stewart is not one of my favourite actresses. I remember seeing her in a few movies when she was a kid like Panic Room with Jodie Foster and even though she was good in that film and a few others I can’t remember the names …

I love the Osmonds, but my favorite Osmond has always been Donny. Donny Osmond is so incredibly talented. He plays a horde of instruments, has a magical singing voice, writes touching music, and he knows how to market himself and his musical business.
Times haven’t always been pleasant …

I met Ann Fracassa in a coffee shop in suburban Detroit. I later visited her studio in the Pioneer Building near downtown Detroit and found her art to be fascinating. Ann is a lifelong Detroiter who draws inspiration from the grit of the city.
Her paintings catch the …

Even though I didn’t discover Robert De Niro until the early nineties, he had already established his career with an award winning movie “Taxi Driver”. I attempted to watch the movie when I was younger, but when my mom caught wind of the nature of the movie and she …

Funny, funny guy.
His timing is really great. He’s got a whole lot of just hilarious jokes (Daddy’s little princess?….) but the best is when he just makes stuff up. I was at a show once where he was in the audience and the host of the comedy show just …

Wentworth Miller is probably one of the most underrated actors of this time and it is a shame because this guy is very talented but doesn’t get enough big time roles that he should be getting. He was awesome and had a mysterious look to him when he was …

Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona is one of the newest artists of GMA Network. He is the one that will continue the legacy of his father the late Master Rapper Francis Magalona. I was astound when I got to hear him singing the part of his father in the song …

Ryan Giggs, I don’t think you will ever see the like again. He made his debut for Manchester United at the age of 17 and nearly 20 years later, Ryan Giggs in still their making a contribution to the side.
It will be odd when he has gone because as …

I am a fan of Sam Milby. He is a half Filipino and half American.The first time i saw him is when he appeared in a commercial with Barbie Almalbis for Close up.He is so cute and that’s the reason why i like him.After that commercial He was given …

She is one of the most famous young stars in the world today especially in Hollywood and here in the Philippines, being a Filipina. I consider her one of the sweetest, more so.
The way I knew this girl basing on written …

Brad Pitt is an actor who I do not think has a whole lot of talent and I honestly believe that he only got famous because he was probably in the right place at the right time but I will say this right now that I am not a …

I didn’t know in the beginning that David Blaine is an Egyptian. Well, now I know and he certainly has the brooding looks of a magician. Latest from this man that certainly never cease to amaze me is for holding his breath the longest and breaking his record …

I was reading just now that Baltimore Ravens back up quarterback Troy Smith will likely look for a trade after this season. It’s an interesting move from a guy most people forget about.
The former Heisman trophy winner, on one hand, has a legitimate reason for wanting to seek greener …

Charice Pempengco, a Filipino girl who has a really wonderful talent. She is still young but is very good at her craft. This little girl was known because of a talent show she joined when she was about 14 or 13 years old. She did not win this show …

I actually have nothing but positives to say about Emma Samms. The British actress made a big splash in America when she began on General Hospital as Holly Sutton. Her beauty got a lot of attention; indeed, Emma looked a lot like a young Elizabeth Taylor. …

John Stamos is somebody who I think got lucky because I honestly do not see any talent in this guy. On the show Full house he played Uncle Jesse and he did such a horrible job at it. The way this guy looked really amused me because he looked …

Angel Locsin is one of my favorite actress. She always make it a point that viewers love her acting. I find her very humble specially to many trial that comes her way. She still remain sweet and simple.
Her Real Name is Angelica Colmenares but she used Angel Locsin as …

I think that actress Zoe Bell is a chick-flick that is understated. She is active and I think she acts pretty good. I’ve watched her acted in Hercules TV Series before, and that’s why I think she is a chick-flick that has yet to be found as an …

I am not a tabloid reviewer, but I think that Lindsay Lohan is getting more nonsensical by the day perhaps? Not sure about that,but it depends on the individual to review her as a person. It’s not good to gossip, but I have seen lots of news …

As I write this review, the name of Robert Green is on everyone’s lips at the World Cup, but not for the reasons he would surely have wished them to be. Instead of being able to look back on his competition debut with pride and happiness, Green will surely …

Wow, I was reading the sports news this morning and found myself laughing.
Here we have Albert Haynesworth, the defensive tackle for the Washington Redskins going on record and trashing the team. What a joke.
Not that I disagree with him, the Redskins are a terrible team this year with no …

I would love to get one of these jerseys and feel like I got the skills to hit all those three-pointer shots like Curry. At first, I wasn’t sold on my Lebron James hope of him being the next MJ. But now, I’m on the Golden State Warrior bandwagon, and …