Matt’s rollercoaster is over

Considered as the hopeful with the most rollercoaster-like journey ever in the Idol competition, Matt Giraud was finally sent home. After gracing the stage with his rendition of My Funny Valentine on yesterday’s Rat Pack themed night, the four judges were in duets for their criticisms – having Simon Cowell on his side. However, even the praise coming from Cowell didn’t save Giraud this time as America decided to finally send him home.

American Idol Top 5: Danny Gokey - Come Rain Come Shine

I've been waiting for ages for him to really stand out and knock my feet off the ground - finally!
Mad vocals, interesting song choice and excellent, classy performance.
For me, he's still the one to beat.

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Idol’s double elimination drama

Since the judges saved Matt Giraud from going home last week, two hopefuls were sent home on tonight’s result show, having a record of 45 million votes.

Lil Rounds, who has been considered as one of the front-runners of this season, was axed first. For some weeks the judges have been pointing out her fading sense of artistry and individuality, but this outspoken mom never failed to answer back in her most sincere manner. Her big voice wasn’t enough to prove her worth of winning the coveted title.













One of the most surprisingly talented hopefuls on this pack was Anoop Desai, who managed to crush Sanjaya’s lackluster ability to pull off a show. However, this young man was the second one sent home tonight. His inconsistency when it comes to right song choice and performance has landed him on the bottom group for quite some time – and now he’s gone.

American Idol Top 7 (Again): Kris Allen - She Works Hard For The Money

What a brilliant performance!
Though I still don't get why some of them tweaked the should've been up-tempo night, Kris really wowed me.
With him, I feel like watching David Cook meets Jason Mraz meets Jason Castro - originality, cool vocal ability and to-die-for charm!
Great, great, great!

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[LATEST!!!] Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Full Trailer - HD

Bloody brilliant!
I felt chills and goosebumps just by merely watching this trailer!
Sooooooooo excited for July 17th!!!

Sectumsepra!

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Good news for Giraud

The coveted save from the four judges has been made history through Matt Giraud. It’s an Idol first since the show began 8 years ago, but this good news has a tricky twist for the coming week because 2 shall go home.

Giraud has been a constant favorite since his audition days, but has been having rough weeks for proclaiming himself as a true-blood rock star rather than what the judges think he is as an artist. Having a vocal ability that is a cross-over between R&B and Jazz, this young lad captivated millions and is surely one threat in this competition

American Idol Top 7: Allison Iraheta - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing

This is the first time I've seen a girl rocking this song out - unbelievable!
Mad phrasing, exceptional vocal ability; this young girl can really blow notes!
Fantastic!

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T2

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Movies
Genre:	Horror

Thanks to Maricel Soriano’s acting prowess and Chito Roño’s creative eye for directing horror flicks, the movie was somehow saved from mediocrity.

I was really ecstatic just by the mere idea of having a horror movie where Roño teams up with Star Cinema again – but T2 didn’t fulfill my high expectations. Pinoy folklore is indeed one of the richest in Asia, so why settle for Engkanto’s for the nth time? The story and dialog was commendable, but the sudden plunge into the other world was really corny.

Massive ghost appearances were highlights, but not the surprise guest/s – who actually helped cross the line between horror and/to comedy; hands down for Soriano for pulling it through until the end.

Over all, a must-see – but don’t expect that much.

Naknamput!

American Idol Top 8: Circus - Ford Commercial [HQ]

I was surprised when I saw this!
A pretty cool concept - Britney's Circus matches the commercial.
But of course, I like Britney's version over these eight hopefuls!

Thanks to:
http://hackerzpalace.multiply.com

The journey is over for Scott

Visually impaired Scott MacIntyre’s Idol journey is indeed one of the most heart-warming in the show’s history – a proof that talent surpasses everything. An early favorite, MacIntyre wowed the judges and America through his passionate and honest delivery of performing alongside the piano, but this week’s surprise electric guitar ensemble didn’t put him through to the Top 7. The judges had a hard time on whether he should be saved or not, and in the end, Simon Cowell announced that his journey is indeed over.

American Idol Top 8: Adam Lambert - Mad World

Even though the last note was shaky, vocal control was really mad!
So impressive!

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Ring Of Fire: The Video

Ring Of Fire: The Video
I am the Ringleader
I call the shots
I am the Firestarter
I'll make you hot
When I put on my show

Photography and Post-Processing:
Caloi Estanislao
http://caloicoy.multiply.com

MUA:
Leilani Cuba

Model:
Varian Mazo

Video Edit:
Varian Mazo
http://hawouino.multiply.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8otI4OSwCx8

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The Ringleader [NEW MULTIPLY LAYOUT] 04.07.09

I thought being matured enough would end it,
or being frozen would release me from it;
then again, I guess I really should face this curse.

Welcome.

I am the Ringleader
I call the shots
I am the Firestarter
I'll make you hot
When I put on my show

This is my own Circus.

Ring of Fire: The Firestarter [2nd Set]

Ring of Fire
The Firestarter
2nd Set



Photography and post-processing:
Caloi Estanislao (http://caloicoy.multiply.com)

MUA:
Leilani Cuba

Model:
Varian Mazo

Lady Gaga - Poker Face Live @ American Idol Top 9 Results Night

I sooooooooooooooooooo love the zipper eye!!!
This is one heck of a performance - I'd say move over Rihanna and watch out Beyonce!
Idol's best guest performance to date!

P.S.
Sorry for the "Evaluation Copy" on the video, but this is the best quality available on YouTube as of now.

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David Cook - Come Back to Me [NEW MUSIC VIDEO]

Aside from the awkward lip synching, this video is way better than Light On.

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Megan flies home

After blurting out “I love you, but I don’t care” to Simon Cowell regarding the latter’s comment last night, Megan Joy was the one sent home by America. The judges didn’t even discuss on saving her for her ridiculous comment. Clearly, she has been one of the most current and relevant competitors this season and one of the few unique ones in Idol history respectively, but her song choices over the past weeks made her mediocre and less Idol-like. On the positive note, she never stopped injecting her personality and taste on each of her performances, so this early favorite soared up to the Top 9.

American Idol Top 9: Kris Allen - Ain't No Sunshine

A very exciting week for eveyone!
Danny blew me away but the best performance of the night for me was Kris'!
He's nailing it every week!

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Breaking Dawn

No, this is not a Twilight-related post.

This was a rough day for me. Aside from the fact that I’m feeling a bit sick [not again!] now, a lot has happened earlier which involved a great rush of both negative and positive emotions.

In Makati this afternoon, it finally dawned on me that I suck in MS Office applications particularly MS Excel. To worsen the feeling, Adobe Illustrator was as hell as Excel.

In Muntinlupa just this night, a long-lost friend for 4 years suddenly popped out of nowhere.

And that’s it, stressful…

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