It was an awesome weekend for me because my mom was here in Cebu. She arrived with my best friend Eric last thursday evening. We spend the whole Saturday in Bohol sight seeing. It was my mom’s first time to see the Chocolate Hills so its really exciting for her! We also saw the famous Tarsier of Bohol. Really cute!
I hope my mom could spend a little more time here in Cebu.
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My favorite teen diva Charice Pempengco will be featured in OPRAH this May. Its an episode about gifted child! Click here for the teaser!
I hope she will go a long way! She’s really very talented!
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Who got eliminated during the Mariah Carey night! This is American Idol Top 7 Elimination LIVE! Thanks to Rickey, we are able to get the information as they show it live in the US! Dim the lights, here we go…
Jason Castro is sent to the right side…
(This is something different… two groups tonight)
David Cook is sent to the left side…
Carly Smithson is sent to the right side…
Kristy Lee Cook is sent to the left side…
Syesha Mercado is sent to the right side…
Brooke White is sent to the left side…
(So on the left is David C., Brooke, and Kristy, on the right is Syesha, Carly and Jason)
Commercial Break… (AAARRGGGHHH!!!)
Back on Idol
David Archuleta is called… He is SAFE!!!
David Cook is ask to switch places with Syesha… (???)
David Cook is safe!
Carly Smithson is safe!
Jason Castro is safe!
Bottom 3 are Syesha, Kristy and Brooke!
The results…
Syesha Mercado is SAFE!
Brooke White is SAFE!
Kristy Lee Cook is ELIMINATED!
Sorry Kristy but I think you’re time is up! You should have been eliminated way before Ramiele and Michael but you werent. Its time to go now! Good luck!
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My mom is having her first vacation here in Cebu! She will be arriving tomorrow, 9PM via Cebu Pacific! Im actually excited that she’s coming. She will stay here for two full days (friday-saturday).
The best part is, she will be coming with my bestfriend Eric!
We’re planning to visit Magellan’s Cross, Shangrila Mactan, and maybe Plantation Bay! It will be two days of sight seeing and shopping!
Ill update you on what happened!
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Its Wednesday and once again, and this means its American Idol performance day! The Top 7 Idol hopefuls will be tackling Mariah Carey songs this week! Again, thanks to Rickey, we were able to get the updates as they happen!
Opening the show this week is David Archuleta with the song When You Believe. Great song choice for David A. I was wondering for days what song he would choose because admittedly, Mariah’s song are mostly high pitch songs, but he was able to pick the right song. OMG! Brilliant performance! He was able to make his own version of the song. Wondeful falsetto! I didnt know he could do that! Bravo!
Next is Carly Smithson with the song Without You. As Simon would put it, "It’s the guy’s night! it would be a lot tougher for the girls because there will be comparison…" According to Rickey, "They finally threw Carly Smithson under the bus…" (This was his same comment to Ramiele 2 weeks ago and she went home) For me, it was one of Carly’s best vocals! But singing after David Archuleta did affect the perception of the judges and the audience. I can not accept this! Carly leaving the show even before Kristy Lee Cook and Brooke White! This is insane! Lets vote for Carly, 1-866-IDOLS-02
3rd on the list is Syesha Mercado with the song Vanishing. Really weird song choice. She was able to give justice to the song. The song was able to showcase her powerful voice. It was an ok performance for me. The judges are being unfair with Carly. They’re expecting too much from Carly! I think Syesha will be good for another week or two.
Midway thru the list is Brooke White with the song Hero. Very unique version of the song, sounds a bit country. She used the piano again, and she fumbled a little in the end. Its like listening to a karaoke bar performance of the song. I think she’s in danger this week. I hope she goes instead of Carly.
After Brooke is Kristy Lee Cook with the song Forever. Another obscure song choice. It was a safe performance for Kristy. At this point, safe performance is a no-no. You should give your 100%. I think we have the bottom 3 all lined up! (so far…) I hope she leaves before Carly.
Second to the last performance of the night was from David Cook with the song Always Be My Baby. OMG! Wonderful version from Mr. Cook! Are we seeing a Archuleta-Cook finals showdown? His performance was awesome! Hot from his Billy Jean song, he gave another huge performance for the night! Way the go! He was in tears after hearing praises from the judges. He showed his soft side. Mr Cook is your next American Idol! Lets vote for David Cook, 1-866-IDOLS-06
Closing the show is Jason Castro with the song I Dont Wanna Cry. Singing after that explosive performance from Mr Cook will be tough, but Jason was able to pull it thru. He has the talent and skill to tackle the song. Another unique arrangement for a classic. Very good performance. He’s safe for this week.
The guys completely won the night! One of the girls will be going home this week. (Guys, lets not be too complacent!) My bottom 3 this week will be Carly, Brooke and Kristy.
I dont want Carly to go home! Lets support Carly and the guys!
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Ive written a blog before about young talented ladies with golden voices I admire and one of them is our very own Charice Pempengco. She is a product of Little Big Star, a local talent seach where she placed second, and has guested in The Ellen De Generes Show and Star King in Korea.
Now, she’s making waves in Great Britain! She recently guested on the Paul O’ Grady show and received a standing ovation from the audience! According to the show’s producers, never in the history of the show (4 years) has any artist received a standing ovation! Not even Mariah Carey who guested a week before Charice’s guesting. Here’s the clip of the show! Amazing girl!
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Here is the live American Idol Top 8 Elimination Spoiler. This is really a shocker friends! Same advice, if u want to watch the show tonight (and be shocked) dont read this blog.
Recap first on Idol Gives Back
Carrie Underwood performs, Annie Lennox with a video, so does Daughtry. Raised over $60 million! (smaller compare to last year, but still a big amount!) Phone lines are still open for more donations.
Now with the results. Dim the lights, here we go!
31 million votes cast!
Brooke White is safe!
David Cook is safe!
David Achuleta is safe!
Jason Castro is safe!
Kristy Lee Cook is safe! (Sh-t!)
Bottom 3 are Syesha, Carly and Michael! (Got 2 out of 3)
The Results:
Michael Johns is Eliminated! (Aaaawwwww!!!)
Syesha and Carly are safe!
WHAT A SHOCKER!!!
Bye Michael! Guess we didnt see that coming did we? I know Americans hate contestants answering back to the judges, thats what you get for answering back! I know you will go a long way! You have a great voice, someone will sign you up!
Is this a preview to a David A-David C finals? Now that Michael Johns is eliminated, all the fans (which are split indefinitely) will support the Cook! This is going to be exciting!
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Today is the 2nd Idol Gives Back Fundraiser. As we write, the event is happening live with several guest artist performing. Thanks to live blogging from Rickey, we are able to watch some clips from the show. (Thanks rickey, wonderful site!)
The show opened with a song and dance number from So You Think You Can Dance cast and the American Idol Top 8. Wonderful opening number! Very alive and energetic! Makes you want to donate to Idol Gives Back! Click here for the clip!
Carrie Underwood, the American Idol Season 4 winner is in the house and she gave a touching performance of Praying for Time by George Michael. OMG, Im having goosebumps while watching her performance. Makes me wanna donate now!
Annie Lennox is also present and made a very touching video specially for Idol Gives Back. We really have to help these people who are in need. After watching the video, a teardrop roll down my cheeks.
After the video, the American Idol Top 8 sings Seasons of Love from the Broadway Musical RENT. Again, another wonderful group performance from the idol contestants. Who says great voices cant sing together.
Brad Pitt is also present. He had the priviledge to introduce the video of Chris Daughtry and his band. Another very emotional and touching video. The message of the video is simple, we are luckier than some people, given the oppotunities that we have. Lets share to those who are not as lucky as us.
What more can you ask for? Donate now!
http://www.americanidol.com/idolgivesback/howtodonate/
U.S. and Canadian donors may call our credit card hotline:
Call 1 877 IDOL AID (1 877 436 5243)
Donate By Mail
Please do not send cash. Make checks payable to Idol Gives Back Foundation.
Idol Gives Back Foundation
P.O Box 414214
Boston, MA 02241-4214
Any amount will do. Just to give you an idea on where your money can go. Here are the breakdown.
$ 20 - Provides a day’s worth of nutritious hot meals and snacks for 3 children in the US feeding program.
$ 50 - 5 nets or Malaria pills to save 100 kids from Malaria in Kenya
$100 - A year’s worth of food for one orphan in Kenya.
$250 - Books for 3 kids at a US after school reading program.
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I was trying to post some pictures with my blog yesterday, and friendster prompted me that I have already reach my 50 picture limit for the month… Duh????
Why does friendster have so much limitations? Arent you guys earning enough to upgrade your system? Is it because its FREE thats why its limited?
Friendster is easy to use and simple. If not for that, I would have moved to Myspace or facebook. Since most of my friends, who are not that internet savy, are here in friendster, I have to bare with these limitations of this pre-historic friends page!
When will you upgrade Friendster? When? When?
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Here’s the last four American Idol hopefuls performing inspirational songs for the 2nd Idol Gives Back Fundraiser.
5th on the list to perform is David Cook with the song Innocent by Our Lady Peace. Once again, brillant performance from the Cook himself. He never seizes to amaze me! I hope all his fans will call in and vote for him. He can win this! For David Cook, thats 1-866-IDOLS-05.
Next in line is Carly Smithson singing The Show Must Go On by Queen. Very disappointing night for Carly. I feel this is not the right song for her. She has very good vocal range. She should have sang A Moment Like This instead of this song (maybe she’s afraid to be compared to Kelly Clarkson). Lets support Carly 1-866-IDOLS-06.
Second to the last performance came from David Archuleta with the song Angels from Robbie Williams. Brilliant! Good choice of song! Wonderful performance! He’s got his groove back! He even played the piano (shows his versatility). I dont need to plug for David A., but just to be fair, 1-866-IDOLS-07 (Rickey might get mad at me!)
And to wrap up the performances was Brooke White singing You’ve Got a Friend by James Taylor. She was able to redeem herself this week for that performance. One of the best from Brooke. Touching performance to close the show! To vote for Brooke, 1-866-IDOLS-08.
My Bottom 3 based on this week’s performance
Kristy Lee Cook
Carly Smithson
Syesha Mercado
I think Syesha will go home! (based on this week)
But there’s still next week to redeem yourselves ladies.
I stand corrected, theres going to be elimination this friday!
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