The winners for the 1st Yahoo! OMG! Philippines Awards were announced on Tuesday night, June 21, 2011, at the Republiq Bar in Resorts World Manila, Pasay City. The awards night was hosted by JM Rodriguez and Andi Manzano while Dra. Vicki Belo, Lauren Young, IC Mendoza, Angelu De Leon, Carmi Martin, Gaby dela Merced, Marc Nelson, Rovilson Fernandez, Fabio Ide, Jojo Alejar, Divine Lee, Raymond Gutierrez and Rico Blanco graced the event as presenters.

Here’s the complete list of winners in the 1st Yahoo! OMG! Awards (2011):

Hottest Actor: Piolo Pascual
Hottest Actress: Jennylyn Mercado
Breakthrough Male Artist: Coco Martin
Breakthrough Female Artist: Cristine Reyes
Funniest Comedian: Vice Ganda
Funniest Comedienne: Eugene Domingo
Awesome Young Actor: Albie Casiño
Awesome Young Actress: Kathryn Bernardo
Amazing Male Newcomer: Alden Richards
Amazing Female Newcomer: Ritz Azul
Favorite Male TV Host: Luis Manzano
Favorite Female TV Host: Toni Gonzaga
Coolest Male Singer: Christian Bautista
Coolest Female Singer: Charice
Coolest Band: Parokya Ni Edgar
Fashion Designer of the Year: Joey Samson
OMG! Celebrity of the Year: Shalani Soledad
OMG! Major Impact: Shamcey Supsup

SPECIAL AWARDS
CLEAR Man Award: Piolo Pascual
CLEAR Woman Award: Sam Pinto
Pond’s Natural Beauty: Shamcey Supsup
Sunsilk Award: Alodia Gosiengfiao
Wi-Tribe Award: Somedaydream
Most Animated Celebrity of the Night: Barbie Forteza
Most Watched Celebrity of the Night: Marc Nelson
Sweetest Couple of the Night: Victor Basa and Divine Lee

So what can I say?

I am so glad that Yahoo! OMG! has recognized the Philippine showbiz talents by taking considerations of the fans who support their favorite stars online. However, it seems that besides the ‘Breakthrough Male Artist’ and the ‘Breakthrough Female Artist’ awards – all the titles given were not quite clear to me and does not have any impact at all.

Anyway, congratulations!

Cheers,

Gossip Girl star Blake Lively topped the Ask Men’s annual list of the world’s 99 Most Desirable Women.

Black Swan star Mila Kunis was the runner-up, followed by Modern Family stunner Sofia Vergara at #3.

Other notable stars include: Glee cast members Dianna Agron (#81) and Lea Michele (#91); Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks (#58), January Jones (#30), and Jessica Pare (#10).

What do you think of the number 1 choice? Hot or not?

Cheers,

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Teen singing sensation Charice made it to in US Billboard’s ‘21 Under 21: Music’s Hottest Minors’. As described by Billboard.com, the 18-year-old Filipina made it to the list because of Oprah and Glee.

Why She’s Hot: Oprah and “Glee”: they’re two of TV’s most powerful zeitgeist-definers, and both have fallen head over heels for Charice Pempengco. Credit the Queen of All Media for plucking the Filipina sensation from obscurity two years ago and introducing her to Celine Dion. The hype finally paid off this spring, when Charice debuted in the Billboard 200 top 10 with her first U.S. album. But its Fox’s high school musical hit, on which she now plays a foreign exchange student with killer pipes to match Rachel Berry’s, where Charice will show millions of Gleeks that she can out-sing the best of them.

Listed below is the complete list of the Music’s Hottest Minors:

21. Sean Kingston

20. Cody Simpson

19. Nikki Yanofsky

18. New Boyz

17. Never Shout Never

16. Wonder Girls

15. Diggy Simmons

14. Miranda Cosgrove

13. Chris Colfer

12. Taylor Momsen

11. Lex Luger

10. Miley Cyrus

9. Greyson Chance

8. Demi Lovato

7. Willow Smith

6.  Nick Jonas

5. Soulja Boy

4. Charice

3. Selena Gomez

2. Justin Bieber

1. Taylor Swift

Cheers,

Photo Credit: Pinoygigs

Hollywood actress and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie earned the title “Best Celebrity Role Model” in a recent poll conducted by WENN.com. The “Salt” star took the first spot with 43 percent of the registered votes. Following behind her is Oscar winner and United Nations Messenger of Peace George Clooney with 23 percent of the votes.

Pop singer Miley Cyrus took the third spot with 15 percent of the votes while singer/composer/philanthropist Bono settled for fourth place with 14 percent of the votes. Interestingly, American boy band The Jonas Brothers earned the fifth place with only 5 percent of the votes.

Cheers,

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All is set this day for the Miss Universe 2010 in Las Vegas as the rightful winner will be crowned a few hours from now! While waiting for the coronation night, let us all check the ladies who are favored to win by the pageant experts and online bookers for the coveted title:

Jimena Navarrete from Mexico is the hot pick in the Global Beauties’ leader board.

Rozanna Purcell from Ireland is favored to win by Paddy Power, an online betting site located in Ireland.  She is also the top pick of Critical Beauty and Missosology (pageant expert websites) for the prestigious title.

Venus Raj from the Philippines is the top choice of Boyle Sport, an online betting site dedicated to sports. The Filipino-Indian beauty is also one of the top pick on various message boards all around the world.

Interestingly, Fonthip Watcharatrakul from Thailand is the recipient of People’s Choice Award in Missosology. The award is given through an online vote casted by the pageant followers around the globe.

So, who do you think will be the winner of the  Miss Universe crown tonight?

May the best girl crowned as Miss Universe 2010!

Cheers,

Photo Credits: Missosology and Global Beauties

American talk show host Oprah Winfrey regained the title of the most powerful celebrity alive, beating Hollywood screen goddess Angelina Jolie who fell to No. 18 in this year’s Forbes Celebrity Power 100 List. The celebrity rankings are based on earnings in the past 12 months (June 1, 2009 to June 1, 2010) and visibility across print, television, radio and online. Here is how the Top 10 rounded out:

1.    Oprah Winfrey: $315 million
2.    Beyonce Knowles: $87 million
3.    James Cameron: $210 million
4.    Lady Gaga: $62 million
5.    Tiger Woods: $105 million
6.    Britney Spears: $64 million
7.    U2: $130 million
8.    Sandra Bullock: $56 million
9.    Johnny Depp: $75 million
10. Madonna: $58 million

Cheers,

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At last, the ‘Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of 2009′ nomination comes to an end. Whew!

Well, since the competition has already ended. I believe it is only appropriate to express my deepest gratitude to the following bloggers below who voted for Dear Bloggery:

Reesie, Donna De Sena, Mary Lou Mariano, Jennibeth, Mae Lin Jiwani, Cynthia, Selboy, Ceblogger, Jena Isle, Ikogsakanding, Malensky, Darbs, Yami, Rob Angeles, Ada, Dinah, Dfish, Fatherlyours, Roy, Reyna Elena, Amor, Ambo, Silver, Jangeronimo, Zorlone, Dhonzkie, Jerbp, Donna Llaguno, Christalice, Chris, Alex Gavino, Sherry, Racquel Sison, Archie dela Cruz, Stephen Chua Roxas, Gopal Krishna, Earthlingorgeous, Kelvin, Angelcuala, HotMomma, Lindsey08, Jonistar, DianNeil, Jenn, Elmot, Itot54joni, Iva, Menard, BlogdeManila, Pusa, Mel Beckham, Lee, Anak ni Kulapo, Joanjoyce, Bloggista, Birch, Jay Castillo, Ajay, Donald Serrano, Badong, Jet, Santos.ph, Dencios, Leo Mar, Nathology, Anna, Fifi and Kotseng Kuba! (the list is still work-in-progress! )

In addition, yours truly also wants to say:

It is truly an honor to be considered with the other great new blogs that have been nominated this year. Thank you all again. I couldn’t have gotten a vote without your support!

Related Post:

• Dear Bloggery’s Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of 2009
• Influential Blogs of 2007: Where Are They Now?

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The blogosphere is filled up with a lot of buzz once again and as usual, your Dear Bloggery is here again to deliver these fresh news at your doorstep!

Listed below are the issues that rocked our world from the last week:

Barrio Siete Soaring High

Fly High Barrio Siete!

Yep, Barrio Siete is going up, up, up! The blog is undeniably gaining Alexa ranking faster than the speeding bullet these days because of the witty blogs and commentaries. Hats off to our HRH La Kapitana, the Barangay Council and the uber lively commenters of this great site!

Douglas Quijano Found Dead

Photo Courtesy of PEP

Prominent movie and television manager Douglas Quijano was found dead at  his resthouse in Lucban, Quezon. He was 64. The respected figure in the local showbizness was found lifeless on the bed and apparently died of cardiac arrest.

My deepest condolences to the family

Philippines’ H1N1 Soars to 147

Photo Courtesy of FT.com

The cases of swine flu here in the Philippines have become increasingly alarming as the Department of Health reported a distressing 147 cases here in our beloved country.

I’m scared guys because I never imagine us wearing masks or being quarantined like Mexico. Let us all pray for the best…

Justice for Ruby Rose Barrameda-Jimenez!

Courtesy of Google Search

Ruby Rose Barrameda-Jimenez has finally been found by her family on June 10, 2009. Her dead body was found courtesy of a key witness. The search also left her sister (actress Rochelle Barrameda) and parents in tears as the police recovered the body in a mafia-style manner. Ruby’s body was pulled through in an unexpected burial site, stuffed in cemented metal box at the bottom of the river somewhere in Navotas City.

My deepest condolence to the Barrameda family and may justice prevail with the gruesome death of this young mother.

And lastly…

Ruffa Gutierrez and John Lloyd Cruz Romance?

Photo Courtesy of Eklavumer

Philippine showbizlandia is buzzing about Ruffa Gutierrez- John Lloyd Cruz romance. Gosh, it’s also all over the internet! And oh my gulay, even monster mom Annabelle Rama confirms about this romantic saga!

But why is it the people involved are keeping mum about the issue? Could it be because the Miss World 2nd princess has a 9 year gap with this onscreen prince charming? Hmmm…

These rounds up my report for the week. Please do drop by again next time for another bloggery buzz here at Dear Bloggery!

Cheers,

Hollywood Screen Goddess Angelina Jolie has dethroned Talk Show Queen Oprah Winfrey by becoming the world’s most powerful celebrity in the annual list compiled by Forbes Magazine. Listed below is this years’ Top 10:

1.  Angelina Jolie
2.  Oprah Winfrey
3.  Madonna
4.  Beyonce Knowles
5.  Tiger Woods
6.  Bruce Springsteen
7.  Steven Spielberg
8.  Jennifer Aniston
9.  Brad Pitt
10. Kobe Bryant

So, how do they measure the celebrity power?

Forbes Magazine measure the power of these celebrities based on money and fame. The business magazines also estimate the celebrities’ earnings from films, television shows, endorsements, books and other entertainment ventures. All of these factors are calculated between June 2008 and June 2009. Figures were rounded off where appropriate. Sources include Billboard, Pollstar, Adams Media Research, Nielsen SoundScan, Nielsen BookScan, Nielsen Media Research and SNL Kagan. Fame is calculated using Web hits on Google Blog Search, TV/radio mentions on LexisNexis, overall press mentions on Factiva and the number of times a celebrity’s image appeared on the cover of 25 consumer magazines.

Oh well…

Congratulations to Angelina Jolie! May you continue to shine with my ultimate crush Brad Pitt and may you continue to inspire us by taking good care of your angelic rainbow family! Best of luck too with your upcoming films and humanitarian work in United Nations!

Cheers,

Even the celebrity kids are hot commodities in Hollywood!

Forbes has named Suri Cruise as the most powerful kid in Hollywood. Forbes.com, which ranked celebrity children under 5 years old, has proclaimed Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes little girl as the most influential tot in Hollywood.

Suri -  known for fashionable clothes and cute haircut, was a clear winner because she garnered more news articles and blog among her celebrity peers in Hollywood. The research poll is based on the media attention and parent’s popularity. Second spot goes Brad and Angelina’s biological daughter, Shiloh Nouvell Jolie-Pitt. While her sister and brother, Zahara and Pax ranked in 3rd and 4th place respectively.

Here is the complete list of the 2nd annual Hollywood’s 10 Hottest Tots:”

1. Suri Cruise (daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise)

2. Shiloh Jolie-Pitt (daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie)

3. Zahara Jolie-Pitt (daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie)

4. Pax Jolie-Pitt (son of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie)

5. Sam Alexis Woods (daughter of Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin)

6. Cruz Beckham (son of David and Victoria Beckham)

7. Matilda Rose Ledger (daughter of Michelle Williams and the late Heath Ledger)

8. David Banda (son of Madonna and Guy Ritchie)

9. Sean Preston Federline (son of Britney Spears and Kevin Federline)

10. Sam Sheen (daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen)

So, is this an indication that we are going to see these kids as the superstar of the future like their famous parents?

Let’s watch and see…