Wednesday, January 4, 2012

04 JAN 2012, WED: Sports & Ent

Sports


CAC turns over all-new KIA Picanto units to Azkals veterans

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - With the rise of Philippine football, it is apparent that basketball is no longer the only sport that can amass the support of thousands of Filipinos.

E-Painters, Tigers start semis duel

Philippine Star - 
By Nelson Beltran (The Philippine Star) Updated January 04, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - Rain or Shine and Powerade, emerging powers rising ahead of their time, begin their PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinal showdown today at the ...

NLEX Road Warriors roll back Waves, move closer to semis

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - The NLEX Road Warriors stayed on course for an outright semifinal berth as they demolished the Boracay Rum Waves, 77-54, yesterday at resumption of action in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup at The Arena in San Juan.

It's a toss-up: TNT-Petron

Manila Bulletin - 
By WAYLON GALVEZ MANILA, Philippines - Petron and Talk 'N Text are so evenly-matched that two coaches couldn't decide which team will make it to the finals of the PBA Philippine Cup.
Give And Go
PBA semifinals commence

Q&A with Barry Hunter: Peterson is ready for Pacquiao, Khan, whoever

Crave Online (blog) - 
by Lem Satterfield Lamont Peterson's trainer, Barry Hunter, says Lamont Peterson is ready for any top fighter in the sport, including Manny Pacquiao.

Mayweather marketability won't be impacted by jail time

BoxingNews24.com - 
By John F. McKenna (McJack): There has been much conjecture on how WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO's) will be impacted by his 90 day incarceration in jail for domestic violence.

Breaking News Philippine boxing team set for 2012 action

Philippine Star - 
MANILA (Xinhua) - The Philippine national boxing team is gearing up for two major international competitions this year, local media reported Tuesday.

Andrada tennis

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Unheralded Juan Enrico Jugo upended third seed Enrico Luis Ong, 6-3, 6-2, to crash into the quarterfinal round of the 12-under boys singles even as fancied Arthur Pantino and Jacob Martin breezed through in the 23rd Andrada Cup ...

Real Madrid's Mourinho praises Phil Younghusband

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines -- Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho gave props to Philippine Azkals striker Phil Younghusband, describing the Filipino-British player as a talented player.

UP Maroons, FEU Lady Tams still UAAP soccer faves

Inquirer.net - 
By Cedelf P. Tupas MANILA, Philippines—With key players back to power their bids, University of the Philippines and Far Eastern U remain hot favorites for a repeat romp in the UAAP Season 74 football tournaments that kick off Jan.

David Beckham update: AEG's Leiweke says deal "not done yet"

Los Angeles Times - 
Assumed to be all but gone -– bags virtually packed, if you believed some European media reports -- the 36-year-old global icon won't be going to the French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain, according to team officials.

College stars, celebs team up for Sendong victims

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines -- Collegiate basketball stars from the UAAP and the NCAA team up with local celebrities in "Fastbreak," a charity basketball game for the victims of Tropical Storm Sendong on January 6 at The Arena in San Juan.

Dakar Rally - stage three results

Ninemsn - 
1. Nani Roma (ESP) Mini 2hr 26min 51sec, 2. Krzysztof Holowczyc (POL) Mini at 1min 09sec, 3. Nasser Al-Attiyah (QAT) Hummer 1:29, 4. Giniel de Villiers (RSA) Toyota 1:33, 5. Robby Gordon (USA) Hummer 2:08, 6. Orlando Terranova (ARG) Toyota 6:08, 7.

Cuban fighter eyes Donaire-Vazquez winner

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines - Cuban boxer Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeux wants to fight the winner between Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr.

Fan Reaction: Dallas Mavericks Against Oklahoman City Thunder Game Two

Yahoo! Sports - 
By Gerald Kennedy, Yahoo! Contributor Network 10 minutes ago It's no secret that I'ma Dallas Mavericks fan, but that doesn't mean I don't recognize the quality of other teams in the NBA.

Michael Jordan Is Engaged To Marry Model Yvette Prieto

DrJays.com Live - 
With the lack of actual basketball wives on VH1′s hit reality series Basketball Wives, it's good to see that some ballers are making honest women out of their girlfriends.


Entertainment


Alternate EDSA highway from QC to Makati proposed

Malaya - 
BY ASHZEL HACHERO The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) yesterday proposed a "Skybridge" as alternate highway that would link Quezon City and Makati to help reduce traffic by as much as 40 percent on Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa).

Preview, Mega release Jinkee, Charice photo shoot footage

ABS CBN News - 
Fashion magazines Mega and Preview have released their respective behind-the-scenes footage of the photo shoot with Manny Pacquiao's wife, Jinkee, and singing sensation Charice amid claims their covers were post-processed or photoshopped.

MMFF 2012 to be launched in February; Gov. ER hosts thanksgiving party

Manila Bulletin - 
By NESTOR CUARTERO Just a thought: Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.

Assassin after Janelle, sis of Ramgen claims

Inquirer.net - 
By Miko Morelos Claiming her elder brother was a victim of an unfortunate circumstance, Gail Bautista-Furuyama said the masked assassin who shot and stabbed dead Ramgen Bautista inside his room in October was out to kill his girlfriend, Janelle Manahan ...

Twitter embarrassed by fake Wendi Murdoch account

Moneycontrol.com - 
By Yinka Adegoke REUTERS - Twitter, the popular microblogging site, apologized on Tuesday for incorrectly verifying a false account for Wendi Deng, the wife of News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch.

3 killed, 1 injured in Tondo shooting spree

Inquirer.net - 
By Erwin Aguilon MANILA, Philippines—A drunk man went on a shooting spree in Tondo Tuesday night killing three and injuring one.

Sharon and Martin record duet for the first time

Philippine Star - 
For the first time in over 30 years, Sharon Cuneta and Martin Nievera have recorded a duet. The Megastar and the Concert King sing together for the first time in Once In A Lifetime, a new song composed by Vehnee Saturno who also produced with lyrics ...

Exclusive Interview with the Underworld Awakening Directors

ComingSoon.net - 
At the end of Underworld Evolution, the film's principal ass-kicker, Selene (as played by Kate Beckinsale), spoke of uncertain futures and new beginnings.

Chanel's Spring 2012 Beauty Preview: Jac And The Giant Peach

Ology - 
What is it about models opening and closing their eyes slowly that seduces us more than anything? Monika "Jac" Jagaciak's piercing green peepers do a hell of a job enticing us for Chanel's newest 60-second promo film for their spring 2012 "Hermonie in ...

Sinulog's tab may hit P40 million

Sun.Star - 
By Linette C. Ramos CEBU CITY - Be hospitable, be vigilant. These are just some of Mayor Michael Rama's appeals to the public as Cebu City prepares for the Sinulog 2012 festivities, which will celebrate Cebu as a City of Culture.

Fans still adore Piolo despite fault

Journal Online - 
DESPITE the controversy due to his breakup with KC Concepcion, last year, actor Piolo Pascual is quite optimistic about his career this year.

3 Super Junior members leave Manila fans in a frenzy

Manila Bulletin - 
By JONATHAN M. HICAP (Top) Siwon, Kyuhyun and Eunhyuk filming the commercial at Eastwood. Fans at the location shoot and Siwon inside the bus (Photos courtesy of http://mingsty.

Lady Gaga wears wacky getup for New Year's Eve performance

Tempo - 
Lady Gaga took New York City's Times Square by storm Saturday for New Year's Eve, performing a medley of her hits in another shocking getup.

Russell Brand: What's Next After Katy Perry?

MTV.com - 
'Rock of Ages' and Diablo Cody's directorial debut should keep the newly single funnyman busy. By Kara Warner (@karawarner) Russell Brand's career has never been short on surprises, but his biggest shock yet might have come last week, when he filed for ...

Aretha Franklin's Fiancé Willie Wilkerson: 5 Things to Know

People Magazine - 
By Rennie Dyball When PEOPLE interviewed and photographed Aretha Franklin in her hometown of Detroit last spring, she had a ever-present, handsome and gregarious fellow at her side: William "Willie" Wilkerson.

HK welcomes 2012 with spectacular pyrotechnics display

Malaya - 
LOCALS and tourists in Hong Kong welcome the new year near the Victoria Harbour with a stunning display of shooting stars and amazing pyrotechnics, as part of the annual Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations.

Sandara Park is finally 'free to date' : report

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines - Member of the K-pop band 2NE1, and former “Star Circle Quest” contestant, Sanda Park is thrilled that she is finally “free to date,” a report said.

John wants Justin to play him in biopic

Pakistan Daily Times - 
Elton John wants Justin Timberlake to play him on the silver screen! The 64-year-old singer told the Los Angeles Times that Timberlake, 30, is his “number one” pick to star in a biopic about his life.

Western Union Goes Hip-Hop With Timbaland, Snoop Dogg

AllHipHop - 
by Roman Wolfe January 3rd, 2012 @ 10:27am (AllHipHop News) Western Union is giving an update to the Singing Telegram and is using Hip-Hop music to relaunch the service.

Review: 'Mission' will leave you exhausted

Sioux City Journal - 
AP Tom Cruise, left, advises his team (Paula Patton, Simon Pegg and Jeremy Renner) in "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol." Bruce's Take: This is the real deal -- an action film that starts fast and ends even faster.

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