Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies - Part 1

The Opening Ceremonies of the 29th Olympiad at Beijing, China, is something worth watching over and over again. It's like watching traditional Chinese films - lots of flying, gracious movements, and vivid colors. Add to it the Chinese' favorite element - fire. Yes, lots of it. For this first part, watch the welcome tune of 2,008 drummers, fully in-sync. Next is the symbolic 29 Footsteps, fireworks that shape into a footprint in the sky. After that is the display of the Olympic Rings, then the singing of China's National Anthem. After the anthem, the audience is taken down to history and wonder at China's most priced invention - paper. A giant scroll is placed at the center of the stadium, with dancers drawing as they dance.

Image and video courtesy of CS - RPN 9 Philippines.

Paris Hilton turned down West Side

Socialite Paris Hilton turned down the chance to take to the stage in London's West End - because the play didn't fit in with her schedule.

The hotel heiress was recently approached to take on the role of Roxie Hart in hit musical Chicago.

But Hilton turned down the part because it meant she would have to endure a gruelling six-day week.

She says, "We did some rehearsals, but then I found out it was six days a week for a couple of months.

"I was flattered, but with my schedule, there was no way I could fit it in."

Piolo speaks on Angel-Claudine issue

Heartthrob Piolo Pascual speaks on the issue of his no-show at the Bench Blackout event and his participation in the Angel-Claudine feud. According to him, he really doesn't want to participate in the underwear show, unlike what co-model Richard Gomez said that Piolo backed-out from the event. He also told the press that he tried to play safe on the issue of having to choose who between Angel and Claudine he favors most, although he admitted on speaking to only one party, which he didn't named.

Ryan Agoncillo to host Pinoy Fear Factor

Famous for his hosting stint in "Philippine Idol" (aired at ABC5, now the franchise was bought by GMA 7 and the show renamed to "Pinoy Idol"), Ryan Agoncillo is back to hosting but now in the camp of ABS-CBN for its new Endemol franchise, "Pinoy Fear Factor". Pinoy Fear Factor will shoot in South America, particularly Argentina, so Ryan will be away from his bride-to-be Judy Ann Santos for more than a month. He is bound to fly this August.

Images and video courtesy and copyright of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation.

Tornado formation in Cebu

Tornadoes may be common in Western part of the world, but personally I haven't seen a tornado here in the Philippines (and I don't really want to encounter one). This is kinda amusing as a tornado had formed in the Mactan Channel in Cebu. Fortunately it didn't hit the ground - it just scooped water from the channel. Notice at the picture and the video that an airplane moved past near it. It's amusing to see one, but devastating if it hit the ground.

Signos: Videography

"Signos: Banta ng Nagbabagong Klima", is a documentary special of GMA Network Inc. on the issue of Global Warming and its effect here in the Philippines. The documentary is narrated by environment advocate and heartthrob Richard Gutierrez. The group of experts include Dr. Josefino Comoso of NASA.

(Courtesy and copyright of GMA Network, Inc.)

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My Girl turns 18 - The Kim Chiu Debut

Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Season 1 Big Winner Kim Chiu (Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu), also popularly known for her character as "Poknat" in "Sana Maulit Muli" (A hit TV series now shown in some countries in Asia as "Chances"), and now portrays Jasmine on the Philippine edition of My Girl, is now a lady as she turned 18 last April.

Kim Chiu was born on April 19, 1990 in Xiamen, China. She grew up in Cebu with her dad and lola, and her other siblings. Watch as she reminisce her childhood days in Cebu, the house of her lola, her alma mater, and others. Kim's debut was held at The Glass Garden in Santolan, Pasig. It was a star-studded event, one that Kim will surely treasure in her memories forever.

Images and video courtesy and copyright by ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation.