Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars feat Erin Christine

There's just something with Bruno Mars and as it is, I'm currently liking his Just the Way You Are song.

Looks like there's a remix to include a girl version of the song (Listen after the jump *grin*)
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Funds, Funds, Funds

That is what I really really need since I realized how much I have to have separate funds for travel, for food trips, for shopping, for personal care, and for shows I want to watch. Argh.



If this year, I was able to watch ZsaZsa Zaturnnah, Ze Muzikal, The Spelling Bee (both with Rai and office friends), The Fantasticks (with the girlfriends), and Pussycat Dolls: Doll Domination Concert at MOA (with Rai and one of the girlfriends)...

for 2010, as early as now, I know I want to watch Ne-yo's concert on January, Rent on February, Avenue Q on March, and CATS on July. Have to save up now!!

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Virtual Miku Hatsune on Live Stage

If you've seen the movie S1M0NE, this'll definitely make an impression. It's a live Miku Hatsune onstage ^^.




She hails from the first series of Vocaloid2 characters released by Yamaha, it's basically a software for voice synthesizing. As of Miku's release, she can only support Japanese language, Megurine Luka however is bilingual.

Miku Hatsune is probably one of the most famous characters currently out there. She has appeared on several other products, which some of the most famous are of course toys such as the Figma, Nendoroid and PVC figures. In 2008 Super GT, one of the cars adopted her color schemes and featured her on the paint as well.

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Nine's New Movie Trailer

is out! :)

“NINE” is a vibrant and provocative musical that follows the life of world famous film director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) as he reaches a creative and personal crisis of epic proportion, while balancing the numerous women in his life including his wife (Marion Cotillard), his mistress (Penelope Cruz), his film star muse (Nicole Kidman), his confidant and costume designer (Judi Dench), an American fashion journalist (Kate Hudson), the whore from his youth (Fergie) and his mother (Sophia Loren). The film is directed by Rob Marshall (CHICAGO). The original 1982 Broadway production of “NINE,” with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, won five Tony Awards including Best Musical.
-from Apple's Movie Trailers site

I have no idea when will this be shown in the Philippines (most likely next year already), but I know I want to see Kate Hudson here. I didn't know she can sing and dance! :)

So anyway, maybe it's high time i watch Chicago first hehe.

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Our Song

This isn't a post about me and Rai's song.

Rather, it's just me sharing this Taylor Swift video which I just saw (I know, I know this came ages ago :p) where she looks reeeeaaaaally gorgeous.

Taylor Swift Our Song
Uploaded by rioalia. - Explore more music videos.

Don't you agree?

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Chocolate Love

LG has been kicking up the marketing hype for their new phone models dubbed Chocolate series. I'm not particularly interested in the phone, but the promoters LG got ♥.


LG Chocolate BL40 Advertisement


Apparently, LG is going all out and got no less than SNSD to market their new baby with their new song Chocolate Love. The name was derived from the sleek black design this series is known for and the BL40 is probably the best one in the line so far. That's a 4.0 inch screen and it's equipped with 5 megapixel camera utilizing Schneider-Kreuznach lens!



Not convinced? Here's another one of their ads.


Other Chocolate phones usually have slide functions to reveal their keypads. Newer models also have a glowing touch sensitive touchpad used for navigation, similar to iPod. Might be a bit tad too sensitive based on some phone reviews. Aside from black, they also come in strawberry, cherry, mint and white flavors colors.


Here's the full MV for SNSD's Chocolate Love. Enjoy ^^.

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Korean Film Festival 2009 at Shangri-la

Cine Europa ended its run at the Shangri-la Plaza Mall last Sunday, September 20. For those who get a kick watching international movies, you will be happy to know that there will be a new film festival starting tomorrow. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea presents the 2009 Koren Film Festival from September 23 to 29, 2009 at Shangri-la Cineplex Cinema 3. Admission is still free.

To see the schedule and movie synopses, check out these images

As a tip from someone who was raring to see at least one Cine Europa entry but ended up seeing none (*boohoo*), I suggest anyone planning to catch this Korean film festival to line up really early for the tickets. The first time we tried our luck, we got to the venue 15 minutes before the 7:30 movie. Ticket staff told us that they give out tickets 30 minutes before the actual screening time (last I heard, they were giving it out 1 hour prior to the movie). I guess this is how it is when a movie is shown for free. No doubt about it though, it's not like one can not get hold of a copy of the said movies and be able to watch it in the comfort of your own home. Then again, sometimes nothing beats the experience of watching a movie inside a cinema (unless you have your own movie room in your house), right?

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Kanye West Insults Taylor Swift at the 2009 MVA

Taylor Swift, being young and talented, is one artist that I adore. Not all would probably agree with her winning her first MTV Music Video Award (for Best Female Video category) last Sunday, September 13. But she doesn't deserve what Kanye West did to her:

The moment was destroyed for the young talent.

Soon after Kanye bullied Taylor, Beyonce made something good out of the situation:

Major props to Beyonce for being thoughtful *sniff*. As for Kanye... I guess he's just being himself, a jerk, that is.

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12th Cine Europa at Shangri-la

The 12th European Film Festival will run from September 11 to 20 at the Premier Theater of Shangri-la Plaza Mall. The festival then moves in Octopber to Cebu City and Cagayan de Oro City. A total of 18 box-office hits and award winning films from Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom will be shown in their original language. Since the purpose of Cine Europa is to expose local movie enthusiasts to not only the film tradition in Europe but also the European culture, admission is free but on a first-come, first served basis.

The schedule is as follows:

Synopses can be found in this Facebook page.

As for me, I hope I get to watch these:

(1) The Last Summer for a coming-of-age fix, (2) The Blind Flyers for something youth-oriented same with (3) Rascals on the Road, (4) The Duchess for some period drama, and (5) Love is All for an early Christmas treat.

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Dawn of the Girl's Generation (SNSD)

Neomuneomu meotjyeo nuni nuni busyeo
Sumeul mot swigesseo tteollineun girl
Gee Gee Gee Gee Baby Baby Baby
Gee Gee Gee Gee Baby Baby Baby

...gibberish? It's actually the first few lines from a Korean song which you may have already heard. It's from the song "Gee" by the Girl's Generation and I assure you that once you hear it, it's gonna be stuck in your head ^^.



I had no idea what this group was about until I caught a glimpse of their music video and got hooked @_@. If you loved the Wonder Girls' "Nobody" then you will also love this group! I won't be comparing these two groups nor do I need to make them clash as I like them both <3, the world can't have too many cute girls right? :D



Girl's Generation is an all girl group (of course!) from South Korea which is composed of nine members, namely: Yoona, Tiffany, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Seohyun, Taeyeon, Jessica, and Sunny formed together by SM Entertainment back in 2007. They are also referred to as SNSD, based from their Korean name So Nyeo Shi Dai. There is also a trivia that this group is the counterpart for an all male group known as Super Junior.

What I like about this group is that they are talented in singing and dancing. Hold it! But that's a given you would say... yes that's true, but I think these Korean groups bring a different kind of talent to the mix. But given the fact that they've been around since 2007 and we just heard of them will probably attribute to 2 factors IMO... the group Wonder Girls paved the way for Korean pop industry and the success of their own song "Gee".

Here's a video of the same song Gee, but in this version you can see the entire dance and how well the choreography actually is. The way they travel around the stage is impressive and fluid, the timing and synchronization are also well executed... all while maintaining that cute factor *nosebleeds*.




Guys, try not to get distracted by those legs! ^^

Now here are some of their famous singles... and some, just my favorites (though I don't understand anything :p).

Into The New World
This is their debut single back in August 2007 and a very nice song if I may add.


Kissing You
Their second single was released during early 2008, which was supposed to have done very well but personally I prefer some of their other songs.


Baby Baby
This third single released on March 2008 is somewhat mellow but is nonetheless catchy. Easy on the ears as they put it.


Him Nae! (Way To Go!)
One of my favorites... it is upbeat and seems to contain enough magic dusts to brighten up a bad day. Released along with Gee in January 2009.


Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)
Sowoneul Malhaebwa... introduced at July 2009, Girls' Generation have been fulfilling wishes with their new performance. But no doubt that SM Entertainment is getting the riches without wishing for it.


[EDIT]
HaHaHa
Added this video which I originally intended to leave out. Now I felt regret after I heard it again *bows in shame* T-T. I found 2 versions for the HaHaHa video, one is the original MV released and another shot in Incheon Airport (just the sound makes me crave for Ma-Ling :9)

Note: Below is an excerpt from the video description made by KPOPMV010 since I have exactly the same thoughts.

I really like this version of Girls Generation HaHaHa since it looks random although its not. specially invited fans were used as extras, while filming took 10 hours to do. It would have been great if it was completely impromptu.


That's it for now... if you were left unsatisfied, you might want to know they still have other songs out there ^^. Let me know what you think of them and which songs you liked alright? ;)

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