Tuesday, January 3, 2012

03 JAN 2012, TUE: Sports & Ent

Sports


Big Four ready for semis showdown

Philippine Star - 
Gary David of Powerade takes a shot off Ronjay Buenafe of Rain or Shine in this file photo. Rain or Shine is fielding the tallest man possible to stop the high-scoring ace in the semifinal series.

Dream Game?

Tempo - 
The most popular player in the Philippine Basketball Association right now is from University of the East. The league's most watched rookie is also a former Red Warrior.

PBA D-LEAGUE: NLEX, Freego seek key wins

Inquirer.net - 
By Cedelf P. Tupas MANILA, Philippines—For both NLEX and Freego Jeans, it has come to a point where one loss could snuff out their hopes of clinching a semifinal seat in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup.

On Fire: Miami Heat Win Last Two Games To Stay Unbeaten The Season

Sunshine Slate - 
[Miami, FL] Coming off of another close call against the Minnesota Timberwolves (see recap below), the Miami Heat were ready to straighten up and get a big win against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Boxers in Mongolia training

Philippine Star - 
By Olmin Leyba (The Philippine Star) Updated January 03, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - With the qualifying events for the London Olympics going full blast early 2012, the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) is eyeing to send ...

Celebrities, college cagers to play charity game for Sendong victims

Sun.Star - 
MANILA—College basketball stars and television actors will face off on Friday for a charity basketball game for victims of Tropical Storm Sendong (international name: Washi) that killed over a thousand people a week before Christmas.

Maia Balce gains Andrada Cup semifinals

Inquirer.net - 
By June Navarro MANILA, Philippines—Maia Balce seized the first semifinal seat after demolishing Rafaella Villanueva, 6-2, 6-0, Monday in the girls' 14-and-under singles of the 23rd Andrada Cup Group I tennis tournament at the Rizal Memorial Tennis ...

Dottie Ardina seeks first Philippine Ladies Open crown

Inquirer.net - 
MANILA, Philippines—Dottie Ardina shoots for the only missing jewel in her trophy collection again when the Philippine Ladies Open fires off Jan. 11 at Wack Wack Golf and Country Club's East Course.

Ji Dong-won comes up big with game winner against Man City

동아일보 - 
After Sunderland striker Ji Dong-won scored the winning goal Sunday, he ran to his fans and embraced them. A male fan even kissed him.

LeBron James Engaged: King Gives His Queen Huge Rock of Ice

Bleacher Report - 
If you ever need confirmation on the amount of love LeBron James has for his fiancee Savannah Brinson, you can just look at the several pounds of ice on her hand.

Donaire's trainer hasn't studied Vazquez

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines -- Nonito Donaire's trainer, Robert Garcia, admitted that he has not closely followed the career of his boxer's upcoming opponent, Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.

DeMarcus Cousins Trade Rumor and Report Round-up

Yahoo! Sports - 
By Charles Joel, Yahoo! Contributor Network 8 minutes ago If you didn't have any information about DeMarcus Cousins' personality, you may have wondered why Kentucky's Colossus was taken fifth overall in one of the weakest drafts in recent history.

Sir Alex Ferguson wants three more years, but he might not get them

The Guardian (blog) - 
He says that he is good for another three years in the job, leading some to assume that he has finally set a deadline. But in 2001 he told us that he would be retiring two weeks before his 60th birthday, which fell in the last day of that year, ...

Go figure: Serena Williams doesn't like sports or working out

Globe and Mail - 
She may be one of the world's leading tennis stars, but Serena Williams says she's not all that into the game. In fact, the US champ says she doesn't even like sports in general.

The fans have a right to show disappointment: Villas-Boas

Firstpost - 
London: Chelsea fans, spoiled by success in recent years, showed their anger at the team's poor run of form by leaving Stamford Bridge in their droves before the end of Saturday's 3-1 home defeat by Aston Villa.

$800 to see the Bengals in the Playoffs

WCPO - 
CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 01: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium on January 1, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Two Philippine teams advance to the World University Debate Championships

GMA News - 
At the 2011 World University Debate Championships (WUDC), 32 teams remain from over a thousand students from more than 70 nations.

Ramon Ayala Will Fight on The Edgar Sosa Undercard

BoxingScene.com - 
By Miguel Rivera Junior welterweight contender Ramon "Golden Boy" Ayala (22-2-1, 11KOs) of Mexico will appear in action on January 7th at the Forum Polanco, in support of the reappearance of WBC International flyweight champion Edgar Sosa who faces ...

SSC honored

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - San Sebastian will be recognized for its historic win in the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) when the UAAPNCAA Press Corps and Smart host the Collegiate Basketball Awards on Jan. 21 at the Gateway Suites in Cubao, ...


Entertainment


Impressive testament to ensemble acting

Philippine Star - 
By Phillip Cu-Unjieng (The Philippine Star) Updated January 03, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - After lording it on the awards night of the current Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), and taking home practically every major and technical award, ...

Other face of Janus

Times of India - 
Humanity has always celebrated events associated with renewal, such as change of seasons, birthdays and anniversaries. Of these, the most popular ritual remains the New Year Eve party on December 31, and the dawn of a new year on January 1, ...

PH to host global conference on coastal, marine ecosystems

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines - The government, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), will host two global events geared toward protecting marine and coastal resources this month.

Cheers, boos for occupy protesters at US parade

AFP - 
PASADENA, California - Several thousand "Occupy" protesters joined the back end of California's traditional Rose Parade marking New Year on Monday -- attracting cheers and amused interest but also some boos.

Tandang Sora's remains transfer set

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - The remains of the Grand Old Lady of the Katipunan, Melchora Aquino, will finally be transferred to the Tandang Sora Shrine on Banlat Road Quezon City on January 5 after 42 years of being buried at the Himlayang Pilipino.

DepEd releases special education funds

Manila Bulletin - 
By INA HERNANDO-MALIPOT MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Education (DepEd) completed its financial assistance to differently-abled learners for school year 2012-2013 by releasing funds to secondary schools that offer special education (SPED).

Unli(mited) and Unco(nditional)

Inquirer.net - 
THE story is told about a man who posted and sent this Christmas message: “To all my inaanak (baptismal godchildren), in order to get a gift from me, please bring with you your birth certificate, baptismal certificate and your baptismal picture with me ...

Death for Ram-Janelle sex video 'brains'

Journal Online - 
“BITAYIN na 'yan.” “Dapat jan bigyan ng lksyOn ng wag ng pamarisan at para mputol n gingawa nilang d mganda...dapat jan BITAY!

Sneak Peek: 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance'

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Nicolas Cage reprises his role as Johnny Blaze in Warner Bros.' new action-thriller “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.

Katy Perry in 'great mood'

Stuff.co.nz - 
PARTY GIRL: Katy Perry is determined to ring in 2012 with a smile on her face. Katy Perry was reportedly in a "great mood" on New Year's Eve.

'Glee': could Darren Criss return to Broadway following 'How To Succeed' gig?

Examiner.com - 
Beginning on January 3, Darren Criss is going to have an opportunity to have one of his biggest dreams come true -- the opportunity to perform on the Broadway stage.

Elton John wants Justin Timberlake to play him in a 'surreal' biopic? We ...

Entertainment Weekly (blog) - 
by Kyle Anderson In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, Elton John talked about the status of a number of projects he plans to work on in 2012, including a new album.

Super Junior's Siwon in Manila for ad shoot

Manila Bulletin - 
By JONATHAN M. HICAP MANILA, Philippines - K-pop fans in the Philippines got their first treat of the new year when Super Junior's resident hunk Siwon arrived in the country last night.

Will You Use Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year In Your Wedding?

Philadelphia Magazine (blog) - 
Happy New Year! We hope you're as pumped about 2012 as we are—though since we're guessing a lot of you will be tying the knot this year, that you most definitely are.

Jennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux Eloping?

International Business Times AU - 
By Diadem Pambid | January 2, 2012 11:45 AM EST Actress Jennifer Aniston poses at Elle's 18th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute in Los Angeles October 17, 2011.

Patrol ng Pilipino revisits 2011 stories

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN's Patrol ng Pilipino will look back on a year of uncovering the stories and emotions behind 2011's biggest and most notable news reports and features with its look-back special tonight to be anchored by news reporters Jeff ...

Looking back at 2011: Memorable films, characters, scenes and lines

Philippine Star - 
By Joy Jonette Chuyaco (The Philippine Star) Updated January 02, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - Once again, another year is coming to an end and a new one is arriving.

HONG KONG NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN CELEBRATIONS

MarketWatch (press release) - 
Dec 31, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- This year's spectacular pyrotechnic show will last for four minutes, greeting the world with "Happy New Year" created by pyrotechnic effects appearing above Victoria Harbour for the first time.

Library of Congress Adds 'El Mariachi,' 'Forrest Gump' and Hannibal Lecter

Crave Online - 
Robert Rodriguez's first film will be preserved for historical posterity, right alongside The Silence of the Lambs. By William Bibbiani Every year, The National Film Registry picks out a group of movies to preserve at the Library of Congress for all ...

'A Separation' builds Iranian Oscar hopes

GMA News - 
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood has often criticized Tehran for stifling movie-making, but the acclaimed film "A Separation" is breathing life into Iran's hopes for a rare Oscar success.

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