BINIBINING PILIPINAS CROWNS 2012 WINNERS

Familiar faces were abound the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 pageant as some of the contestants were part of previous year's competitions. Never mind that because the level of competition was fierce this year and the deserving ones took home the crowns.

Last year's runner-up Janina Tugonon grabbed this year's biggest prize - the Binibining Pilipinas Universe crown. She bested the rest of the girls with her brand of elegance, beauty and wit. It also shows us that if we really want something, we should persevere and never give up. She lost in 2011 and came back this year stronger, more determined. As a result, she came on top.

Binibining Pilipinas - International was awarded to Nicole Schmitz who I think had one of the best answers in the Q&A portion. The Binibining Pilipinas - Tourism crown was given to Katrina Jayne Dimaranan who showed beauty and confidence in the entire show.

Congratulations to the ladies and may they find success in their respective international pageants.

JESSICA SAVED BY JUDGES AT AI

Well, it has been almost a week since the big shocker episode of American Idol happened but I still can't get over it. I was just stunned with the results making Jessica Sanchez, one of the show's frontrunner and favorite placed into the Bottom 3 and actually garnered the least number of votes. And as she was about to sing for her life and seek the judge's save, all the three judges flocked down the stage. J. Lo grabbed her mic and told that they were actually using the "Save" that night.

Who would not? Jessica surely has the vocal chops and talent that could match some of the mainstream divas of today. I am however unsure if that was just a manipulative move from the AI producers. After all, the show has been losing some interest already and a little bit of spice here and there would not hurt. Do you remember Jennifer Hudson? Pia Toscano? But there's also a side to it that perhaps the voters did not turn up and vote for Jessica. I guess they were too complacent that with her abilities, others would vote.

But whatever the reasons are, it just goes to show that each week is a different time for AI, Vote for who you think id the best. This week would be more challenging. No "Save" and 2 contestants will bid farewell as well.

JOHN SPAINHOUR LEADS WINNERS OF CENTURY TUNA SUPERBODS 2012

Hot model John Spainhour beat out 9 other hotties to take the title of Century Tuna Superbods 2012. John, a perennial hot property in the modeling world has shown that he is the top in terms of having a great body and great mind.

Here are the complete list of winners from this year's Century Tuna Superbods.

Winner - John Spainhour

1st Runner-up - June Macasaet

2nd Runner-up - JC Rezabek

People's Choice - JP Yap

Photo Credits: Century Tuna Superbods Facebook Page

MY BB. PILIPINAS 2012 TOP 10 BETS

The Binibining Pilipinas pageant for 2012 is coming really soon and this early I have chosen my favorites for this year's contest. I really have high hopes for this year's batch and really wish that we do well in the international competitions.

1. Mary Jean Lastimosa

2.  Sherlyn Gonzales

3. Karen Gallman

4. Annalie Forbes

5. Patricia Lae Ejercitado

6. Janine Tugonon

7. Anna Czarina Buenviaje

8. Jaine Hidalgo

9. Jillean Camille Orbina

10. Liezl Alcantara

Photo Credits: Bb. Pilipinas 2012 website

SLATER YOUNG IS PBB'S BIG WINNER

Last Saturday, Pinoy Big Brother has proclaimed their latest big winner and this time around it is Cebuano Slater Young. Slater becomes the first male regular season winner of PBB and is sure one of the most talked about. Getting 40%+ votes, he truly ran past the rest of the Big 4.

Though somehow coming from a well-off family, Slater still got the votes of Filipino fans because of his nice personality, good looks and good body. This guy truly has star material and for sure ABS-CBN will put him in their roster of young matinee idols. Again, congratulations Slater!

MOVIE REVIEW: JOHN CARTER

Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter was marketed as a possible start of a franchise but it did not live to it expectations. It is not that bad but not that good as well. When I watched John Carter I was lost into what kind of world it was trying to portray. It seems like a bag full of everything. When the film started, I am not sure what I am watching. There were scenes reminiscent of Prince of Persia. There were some creatures that looked like you are in Star Wars. Even some scenes feel like Clash of the Titans, Avatar or Conan. In a completely mixed up storyline like this, I was hoping that the fight scenes and the visuals would at least do justice - and yes they did quite okay.

The film is one of the duds I have seen in a while but not really extremely bad as others want to put it. Aside from the substandard plot and writing, the film lacked star power. Taylor Klitsch as John Carter was just not fit. I was like - who the? Lynn Collins as the love interest of John Carter's character was also somehow lost in the woods. I really am not sure if she's portraying a traditional damsel in distress or a strong woman ready to kick butt. Add them together and they have a chemistry that is equal to zero.

There were also a lot of subplots within the film and some of the comic antics were quite uncalled for. The books from which the film was based has a lot of promise but it was not translated into the big screen, creating a chaotic viewing that offer occassional guilty pleasures - sexy people around. Other than that John Carter did not really give something to marvel on. This one's a paltry 3 out of 5 popcorns.