Justin and Jessica spotted together in Canada anew

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel were spotted riding bikes together in Toronto, Canada over the weekend. Justin and Jessica also took brunch together at hip diner Swan restaurant.

A video report of Justin and Jessica being spotted together in Toronto | Courtesy of "PopSugarTV"

It is not the first time Justin and Jessica were seen in public together after splitting last March. On July 3rd this year, many saw them spending time together in Canada as well.

Are they back as a couple?

There are no official statement from the both sides, yet. But according to a report, the two "have a very strong love for each other" and thus it is possible that they might be reuniting.

Quoting a "close Timberlake ally", Sun Times reported, “Justin feels right about things with Jessica. He knows he’s tough to live with and has a mercurial personality, but the two of them have a very strong love for each other. … Justin also believes that she is the only woman who truly understands him and will be able to roll with the punches — able to keep their relationship going, living in the fishbowl existence that celebrities are forced to deal with.”

Singer-actor Justin Timberlake, 30, and model-actress Jessica Biel, 29, stayed as a couple for nearly four years before breaking up in March.

Apart from Jessica, Justin's former flames include Britney Spears and Cameron Diaz.

Iglot debuts strong on primetime TV ratings race

Iglot , the newest fantasy series on GMA-7, debuted strong on the primetime TV ratings race during its premier last Monday.

Iglot ratings high enough to place third on the primetime TV ratings race

According the People/Individual Ratings of AGB Nielsen in Mega Manila, Iglot received a rating of 12.6%, making it the third most watched primetime show during that day in Mega Manila.

Amaya, an epic series on the same network, topped the race with 16.9%, closely followed by another Kapuso show Munting Heredera which got 15.4%.

Iglot is being topbilled by Claudine Barretto, Marvin Agustin, Jolina Magdangal, Luis Alandy, Patrick Garcia, Pauleen Luna and newcomer, Milkach Wynne Nacion. It airs weeknights on GMA-7.

During its premier on August 29, Iglot trended on Twitter as well as on Yahoo! Philippines.

Check out one of the trailers of Iglot below:



Data courtesy of PEP Scoopbox

Alyssa Milano welcomes baby Milo

Alyssa Milano's baby arrives!

Alyssa Milano, a Hollywood actress known for her childhood role as Samantha Micelli in the sitcom "Who's the Boss?" and for her character in hit TV series "Charmed," has given birth to a baby boy Wednesday, reports said.

Milano and her husband David Bugliari welcomed 7 lbs Milo Thomas Bugliari who arrived at 9:27 am PDT Wednesday morning.

Milano and Bugliari married on August 15, 2009 in New Jersey and Milo is their first baby. Via Twitter, Milano announced they were expecting their first child in March this year.

It is going to be a busy few months for the 38-year-old "Charmed" actress after giving birth since she is part of the cast of the upcoming films "New Year's Eve" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked," which are both to be released this year.

Prince Harry filmed diving fully clothed into pool at a club in Croatia (Video)

Prince Harry was caught on cam jumping with his clothes on into a pool at Veneranda Club on Croatia's trendy Hvar island.

An amateur video shows the British royalty dancing beside the pool and then diving right into it after he lost his balance a bit. He comes up from the water and dances again.

Check out the said video below:

Prince Harry spotted dancing at a club, diving into pool fully clothed | Video courtesy of Telegraph

"Harry was dancing around with his arms in the air. He was having a great time and seemed pretty tipsy," a fellow clubber told British tabloid The Sun. "Suddenly he just jumped into the pool and one of his friends jumped in after him. Everyone thought it was really funny and Harry was laughing his head off. He was soaked to the skin but he didn't care. He loved being the center of attention."

Another onlooker said, "Harry's dancing wasn't great. In fact it was embarrassing. But once they realized who he was, everyone wanted to have a photo with him."

Prince Harry, 26, who recently broke up with British lingerie model Florence Brudenell-Bruce, reportedly left the club at dawn arm-in-arm with two local models.

Hvar is said to be a favorite summer destination of celebrities. Gwyneth Paltrow, Gerard Depardieu and Steven Spielberg have reportedly visited the island in the past.

Justin Bieber involved in minor car accident

Justin Bieber | Photo: Justindrewbieberblog

Justin Bieber got into a minor car crash in Los Angeles, Tuesday afternoon.

According to several entertainment sites, a Honda Civic collided with Justin Bieber's super expensive black Ferrari. Justin was driving at that time and he was with a companion believed to be his assistant.

No one was hurt from the car accident. The teen pop singer is fine, so as his car and passenger.

"Justin Bieber was driving a Ferrari and the other car was a Honda... we have no injuries, no damages to either car," a Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman told AFP.

The LAPD added that Justin's car was "tapped" from behind by the Honda Civic.

Matthew Fox arrested after attacking a woman in Cleveland

Matthew Fox arrested in Cleveland

Matthew Fox was arrested Monday morning after allegedly attacking a female bus driver in Cleveland.

According to reports, Fox was accused of punching a lady driver named Heather Bormann, 29, in the chest and stomach after the latter blocked the entrance of the private party bus she was driving when the "Lost" actor attempted to hitch on the vehicle which was already rented out by someone else.

Fox reportedly received a blow to his mouth in return, sustaining a cut on his lips. He was briefly detained and was later released to a friend.

An American actor and former model, Matthew Fox's first major role was playing older brother and family patriarch Charlie Salinger on "Party of Five" in the 1990s, co-starring with Scott Wolf, Neve Campbell, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Lacey Chabert. He is also known for his role as Dr. Jack Shephard on the ABC drama series "Lost."

Kim Kardasian - 'Jam (Turn It Up)' music video leaks

Kim Kardasian is yet to release the steamy music video of her single "Jam (Turn It Up") but a segment of the clip has made its way online.

Kim Kardasian's "Jam" poster

The 54-second video shows Kim Kardashian clad in pink latex shorts while crawling around and "sings" about living it up at nightclubs. Check out Kim's "Jam" music video here: http://perezhilton.com/tv/Kim_Kardashian_Jam_Turn_It_Up_Music_Video_Snippet/?ptvid=b6d29c5c6b56e

In her past interview, Kim's sister Khloe had said the video "was never meant to be played publicly. I've seen it. It's to die for. Her body is banging, baby. [...] The song was for charity; it wasn't for her to have a recording deal. [It was] something she just wanted to be for herself and for fun, so the video she made just for herself".

Kim Kardasian released the single for charity purposes - it is not part of any album. A portion of the proceeds from it will reportedly be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Rihanna gets waxed by Madame Tussauds again

Rihanna has a new wax figure at Madame Tussauds, this time in Berlin, Germany. The said Rihanna's wax double came almost a year after when the first one was unveiled in the Washington, D.C branch of the museum.

Rihanna's wax figure | WENN.com

Rocking the same funky outfit from her "Who's That Chick" music video, the latest statue has been updated with the Rihanna's more recent red coif and new tattoos, making it more life-like.

Meanwhile, 9 months after shooting, the music video of Nicki Minaj and Riri song "Fly" has debuted a few moments after Nicki's win at the MTV Video Music Awards 2011. Check it out here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/08/nicki-minaj-fly-music-video-featuring.html

Cebu Pacific 'Piso Fare' ends today

Cebu Pacific announced a seat sale yesterday wherein base fares for all domestic flights scheduled on December 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012 were all set to Php1. The said "Piso Fare" seat sale will end today, August 30, 2011.

Cebu Pacific Piso Fare 2011

To book a flight, please visit the Cebu Pacific website: www.cebupacificair.com.

Here are more details about the promo:

--Domestic Seat Sale
--Pick your favourite seat from as low as P200
--Supersize your baggage! Pre-book and SAVE up to 50%
--Get insured in travel insurance.
--Choose from available domestic and international rooms with Hotels
--Get exclusive deals! Sign up for SeatSaleAlert!.
--Sale Period: Up to Aug. 30, 2011 or until seats last
--Travel Period: Dec. 1, 2011 - Jan. 31, 2012
--Quoted fares are one way. Limited availability. Fares are non-refundable.
--Fares are exclusive of government fees, taxes and fuel surcharges.
--Flight changes must be made more than 24 hours before scheduled time of departure.
--At time of booking, pre-purchase your baggage allowance to save time and money at check-in.
--CAB approved terms and conditions of carriage apply and are available online.

Beyonce pregnant with first child

Beyonce pregnant with first child | Photo courtesy of MTV

Beyonce is pregnant!

Beyonce herself revealed the news at the recently concluded 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.

While walking on the red carpet, she hinted the press she has "a surprise."

On stage, following her electrifying performance of her song "Love on Top," Beyonce unbuttoned her jacket, showed her baby bump and told the crowd that she is expecting her first child with Jay-Z.

“I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside of me," Beyonce said.

In her recent interview with In Style magazine, Beyonce had said,  “Now I’m a woman, and because I gave it my all, I can focus on my marriage. I can decide I want to have kids. I can be the mother I want to be and dedicate myself to my children.”

The pregnancy announcement made history in the popular social networking site Twitter.

"Last night at 10:35 pm, Beyonce's big MTV #VMA moment gave Twitter a record bump: 8,868 Tweets per second," Twitter Global announced.

The previous record was 7,196 tweets per second which was made last July during the grand final match between Japan and USA in the women's World Cup.

Meanwhile, among the tweets pertaining to Beyonce's pregnancy included those from the singer's friends and family. Among them were the following:

“I’m sooo happy for Beyonce & Jay Z,” reality TV star Kim Kardashian tweeted. “Be’s preggo!!! Congrats!”

“I Finally get to say congratulations to Beyoncé and Sean Carter,” singer-song writer The Dream tweeted. “Bless You Both!”

“We couldn’t be more excited,” Beyonce's little sister Angie tweeted. “The sweet anticipation of the new arrival!”

Beyonce, 29, and Jay-Z, 41, got married on April 4, 2008 in New York City.

'Game of Thrones Season 2' new cast revealed

Just a couple of days after its debut on TV in the US last April, HBO's medieval fantasy series "Game of Thrones" was immediately picked up for a second season.

Games of Thrones Season 1 Trailer

A month later, casting was started for Season 2. And the list of new cast and characters looks like this so far:

--Gwendoline Christie as the female warrior Brienne of Tarth
--Liam Cunningham as the former smuggler Ser Davos Seaworth
--Oliver Ford Davies as Maester Cressen
--Stephen Dillane as would-be king and Robert's brother, Stannis Baratheon
--Natalie Dormer as Lady Margaery Tyrell, betrothed of Renly Baratheon,
--Carice van Houten as Melisandre of Asshai
--Gemma Whelan as Yara Greyjoy
--Nonso Anozie as Xaro Xhoan Daxos
--Tom Wlaschiha as Jaqen H'ghar,
--Kerr Logan as Matthos Seaworth,
--Roy Dotrice as Pyromancer Hallyne,
--Hannah Murray as Gilly
--Karl Davies as Alton Lannister
--Ben Crompton as "Dolorous Edd" Tollet,
--Michael McElhatton as Roose Bolton,
--Robert Pugh as Craster,
--Patrick Malahide as Balon Greyjoy
--Daniel Portman as Podrick Payne
--Ian Hanmore as Pyat Pree

The first season of the series ended last June, 2011 in the US -it premiered just this August in some other parts of the world. The premiere of "Game of Thrones Season 2' is yet to be announced.

Justin Bieber's videos on Youtube gone?

Justin Bieber's videos on Youtube reportedly were inaccessible for a short period of time today because they have been temporarily removed after copyright claims from a user named "ilCreation."

A screen cap of the most watched video on Youtube, Justin Bieber's "Baby"

"ilCreation" is said to be responsible for similar removal of Lady Gaga's and Rihanna's videos today as well.

However, it was found out that they were all fraudulent claims and the videos were immediately restored.

On Facebook, VEVO said they worked on having the videos back.

"We're aware of the shady activity happening now with our channels on YouTube. The videos have not been deleted, there have just been fraudulent copyright claims. We are working with YouTube to restore everything now. Thank you for your patience," VEVO announced.

According to unverified reports, "ilCreation" is a 13-year-old boy from Pakistan.

"ilCreation" trended for sometime today on Twitter.

Miss Universe 2011: Shamcey Supsup believes in aliens, wants to be a bird and fly

Shamcey Supsup's Miss Universe gown

Shamcey Supsup was recently made to answer three questions for her web interview - all were generic questions also given to the rest of the Miss Universe 2011 candidates. Here were Shamcey's answers:

Do you believe in life on other planets?

Well, I believe there are other people in other planets because if we are living on earth and it's a big place... and it is small... you know... thing compared to the galaxy and another galaxy... I believe there are people out there. We just have to find them out sooner.

What advantage do women have over men?

Well, I think one advantage is that we rely on our intuition. And they always say that when a woman has an intuition, it is usually right.  So we know if you are lying or not. So guys don't ever fool us. noypistuff

If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

Hmmmm... If I'd be an animal, I wanna be bird... because I wanna fly without limit.. like see the mountains and the seas...  And you know just feel free and feel the wind on my face. So I'd be a bird, any kind of bird.

Check out the video of the said Shamcey Supsup's Miss Universe 2011 web interview below:



Shamcey Supsup, the Philippines' representative, is competing against 88 other candidates from all over the world in Brazil right now for the most coveted Miss Universe 2011 title. The  pageant's coronation will be on September 13th and will be aired live on ABS-CBN.

Choose Philippines launches 'Piliin mo ang Pilipinas' music video

Choose Philippines, an ABS-CBN-owned local tourism-driven social networking website, has launched the music video of its theme song "Piliin mo ang Pilipinas."

Choose Philippines music video screen-grab featuring Angeline Quinto

The Choose Philippines theme song was performed by “Star Power” champ Angeline Quinto and singer Vincent Bueno who previously collaborated in the summer station ID of ABS-CBN, "Bida Best sa Tag-araw." The festive song was written by Robert Labayen, the one who wrote “Bro Star ng Pasko,” a Christmas station ID theme song of the TV network.


 Choose Philippines Music Video
The "Piliin mo ang Pinas" music video was released on ASAP Rocks last Sunday in commemoration of the National Heroes Day which is being celebrated in the country today.

Apart from being a travel website dedicated in providing information about the places, food and culture of the Philippines, Choose Philippines also allows users to share updates about their locality and share stories and experiences of their journeys, thus considered a social networking site as well.

Here are more info about the new website courtesy of its Facebook Fan Page:

Have you discovered the true Philippines?

C-Culture
H-History
OO-Open Outdoors
S-Shopping
E-Events

Choose Philippines, a community that showcases the best of the Philippines - as they see it. We have learned a lot in the few months we've been up and we're sure that if you are a fan, you have learned a lot too.

So come Choose the Philippines! Pili-pinas! It's an archipelago loaded with places to go (PINASyal), food to eat (PINASarap), people to meet (PINASikat) and events to celebrate the whole year (PINASaya)!

Pili-pinas, Choose Philippines! A whole new world to discover today! Join us!

'Connected' featuring Barbie Hsu airs on ABS-CBN

A tagalized version of the award-winning movie titled "Connected" was aired on ABS-CBN Tuesday.

The action-crime thriller features Barbie Hsu, who is well known by Noypi fans for her role as Shan Cai in Taiwanese drama "Meteor Garden" and Louis Koo, who starred with Jackie Chan in Rob-B-Hood.

The Benny Chan-helmed film revolves around a distressing phone call received by debt collector Bob (Koo) from Grace (Hsu) who has been kidnapped.

The movie was a box office hit when it was released in Hong Kong in 2008. It is a remake of the Hollywood film "Cellular" starring Chris Evans, Kim Basinger and John Statham.

Check out the trailer of "Connected" below:

Bird Flu is back, mutant strain spreading: UN

Bird Flu resurgence feared

Bird Flu or the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 cases are on the rise again and the possibility of a major resurgence is being feared. These prompted the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to advise health authorities around the world to step up surveillance and readiness.

"Wild birds may introduce the virus, but people's actions in poultry production and marketing spread it," said Juan Lubroth, the chief veterinary officer of FAO.

Lubroth added, "The general departure from the progressive decline in 2004-08 could mean that there will be a flare-up of H5N1 this autumn and winter, with people unexpectedly finding the virus in their backyard."

Since 2003, there have been 565 individuals reported to have contracted Bird Flu. According to the UN, at least 331 of them died.

Because of the Bird Flu, more than 400 million domestic poultry have been destroyed since 2003, damaging $20 billion to world's economies before bird flu was supposedly eradicated from the majority of the 63 nations infected in 2006 (bird flu peak).

However, H5N1 has continued to be endemic in six countries - Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Egypt, China and Bangladesh.

The number of domestic and wild birds infected fell from 4000 in 2006 to 302 in 2008. However, over the last twenty-four months, numbers have been steadily rising. 800 cases were reported in 2010-2011.

A mutant strain of the deadly Bird Flu is reportedly spreading in Asia and other parts of the world. The FAO has described its risks to the human health as "unpredictable."

At least eight people have reportedly died of Bird Flu in Cambodia this year. 

Anne Curtis sings 'Sukob Na' on ABS-CBN's Station ID 2011

Anne Curtis, who will be launched as a recording artist soon with the upcoming release of her album "Anne-bisyosa," has somehow officially debuted her singing career through the Station ID of the Kapamilya network for the rainy season.

Anne Curtis while recording "Anne-bisyosa" | Photo courtesy of Anne

Check out Anne Curtis performing "Sukob Na" on ABS-CBN's Rainy Season Station ID 2011:

Anne Curtis - Sukob Na, ABS-CBN Rainy Season Station ID 2011 | Video courtesy of ABS-CBN

What can you say? :D

Originally sung by 17:22, "Sukob Na" has been used by ABS-CBN for their rainy season Station ID twice, in 2002 and 2010.

If you wanna sing along, you can check out the song's lyrics below:

"Sukob Na" Lyrics

Tuwing umuulan ay naaalala tayong dalawa
Kay sarap isipin na may kasama sa buhay ‘pag bumaha

CHORUS 1
Sukob na, halika na
Sabay tayo sa payong ko
Hawak ka, kapit pa
Sa payong ko, magkasama tayo

Ohh ooh
(Sukob na, sukob na)

Hinding-hindi ka pababayaan na mag-isa sa ulan
Aalagaan, magtatawanan, wala na ‘tong iwanan noypistuff

CHORUS 2
Sukob na, halika na
Sabay tayo sa payong ko
Hawak ka, kapit pa
Umula’t bumagyo, magkasama tayo

BRIDGE
‘Di ko na inakala pa na ika’y paririto
Ngunit salamat na lamang at dumating ka sa buhay ko

[Repeat CHORUS 2]

CHORUS 3
Sukob na, halika na
Sabay tayo sa payong ko
Yakap ka, kapit pa
Umula’t bumagyo, magkasama tayo

Sa payong ko, magkasama tayong dalawa
(Sukob na, sukob na)

Nicki Minaj 'Fly' music video featuring Rihanna now online

Nicki Minaj has released the music video of her new single "Fly" wherein she collaborated with Grammy-award winning artist Rihanna.

Nicki Minaj and Rihanna on "Fly" music video

The MV came just a few moments after she was awarded "The Best Hip-Hop Video" for her 2010 hit "Super Bass" at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.

Will this new MV win the VMAs next year?

Check out the Nicki Minaj's Fly music video below:

Here's the song's lyrics just in case you want to sing along:

Nicki Minaj, Rihanna "Fly" Lyrics

[Rihanna - Chorus]

I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive

I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise

To fly

To fly

[Nicki Minaj]

I wish today it will rain all day

Maybe that will kinda make the pain go away

Trying to forgive you for abandoning me

Praying but I think I’m still an angel away

Angel away, yeah strange in a way

Maybe that is why I chase strangers away

They got their guns out aiming at me

But I become near when they aiming at me

Me, me, me against them

Me against enemies, me against friends

Somehow they both seem to become one

A sea full of sharks and they all see blood

They start coming and I start rising

Must be surprising, I’m just summising

Win, thrive, soar, higher, higher, higher

More fire

[Rihanna - Chorus]

I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive

I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise

To fly

To fly

[Nicki Minaj - Verse 2]

Everybody wanna try to box me in

Suffocating everytime it locks me in

Paint they own pictures than they crop me in

But I will remain where the top begins noypistuff

Cause I am not a word, I am not a line

I am not a girl that can every be defined

I am not fly, I am levitation

I represent an entire generation

I hear the criticism loud and clear

That is how I know that the time is near

So we become alive in a time of fear

And I aint got no muthaf-cking time to spare

Cry my eyes out for days upon days

Such a heavy burden placed upon me

But when you go hard your nay’s become yay’s

Yankee Stadium with Jay’s and Kanye’s

[Rihanna - Chorus]

I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive

I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise

To fly

To fly

[Nicki Minaj - Bridge]

Get ready for it

Get ready for it

Get ready for it

I came to win

Get ready for it

Get ready for it

I came to win

[Rihanna - Chorus]

I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive

I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise

To fly

To fly

MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) 2011 Winners | Complete List

The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) 2011 is being staged today at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. The said awards give recognition to the top music videos and performances to singers and bands last year.

MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) 2011

Just before the show started, MTV announced through its official website that Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Katy Perry and Adele already received awards. According to MTV, Lady Gaga was the winner of the newest award category, "Best Video with a Message" for "Born this Way" while Beyonce took home "Best Choreography in a Video" award for "Run The World."

Katy Perry, this year's most nominated artist, also received an award for "E.T." which is the "Best Special Effects in a Video."

Adele is so far the biggest winner since she already was awarded three (3) professional awards which include the "Best Editing in a Video", "Best Art Direction in a Video" and "Best Editing in a Video," all for her smash hit "Rolling in the Deep."

The complete list of winners will be posted below. Winners will be in bold will be italicized.

Video of the Year

Adele — "Rolling in the Deep"
Beastie Boys — "Make Some Noise"
Bruno Mars — "Grenade"
Katy Perry — "Firework"
Tyler, the Creator — "Yonkers"

Best Male Video

Justin Bieber — "U Smile"
Eminem (featuring Rihanna) — "Love the Way You Lie"
Cee-Lo Green — "Fuck You!"
Bruno Mars — "Grenade"
Kanye West (featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi) — "All of the Lights"

Best Female Video

Adele — "Rolling in the Deep"
Beyoncé — "Run the World (Girls)"
Lady Gaga — "Born This Way"
Nicki Minaj — "Super Bass"
Katy Perry — "Firework"

Best New Artist

Big Sean (featuring Chris Brown) — "My Last"
Foster the People — "Pumped Up Kicks"
Kreayshawn — "Gucci Gucci"
Tyler, the Creator — "Yonkers"
Wiz Khalifa — "Black and Yellow"

Best Pop Video

Adele — "Rolling in the Deep"
Bruno Mars — "Grenade"
Katy Perry — "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)"
Pitbull (featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer and Afrojack) — "Give Me Everything"
Britney Spears — "Till the World Ends"

Best Rock Video

The Black Keys — "Howlin' for You"
Cage the Elephant — "Shake Me Down"
Foo Fighters — "Walk"
Foster the People — "Pumped Up Kicks"
Mumford & Sons — "The Cave"

Best Hip-Hop Video

Chris Brown (featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes) — "Look at Me Now"
Lupe Fiasco — "The Show Goes On"
Lil Wayne (featuring Cory Gunz) — "6 Foot 7 Foot"
Nicki Minaj — "Super Bass"
Kanye West (featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi) — "All of the Lights"

Best Collaboration

Chris Brown (featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes) — "Look at Me Now"
Nicki Minaj (featuring Drake) — "Moment 4 Life" noypistuff
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T.""
Pitbull (featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer, and Afrojack) — "Give Me Everything"
Kanye West (featuring Rihanna) — "All of the Lights"

Best Direction in a Video

30 Seconds to Mars — "Hurricane" (Director: Bartholomew Cubbins)
Adele — "Rolling in the Deep" (Director: Sam Brown)
Beastie Boys — "Make Some Noise" (Director: Adam Yauch)
Eminem (featuring Rihanna) — "Love the Way You Lie" (Director: Joseph Kahn)
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T." (Director: Floria Sigismondi)

Best Choreography in a Video

Beyoncé — "Run the World (Girls)" (Choreographer: Frank Gatson, Sheryl Murakami and Jeffrey Page)
Lady Gaga — "Judas" (Chroeographer: Laurieann Gibson)
LMFAO (featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock) — "Party Rock Anthem" (Choreographer: Hokuto Konishi)
Bruno Mars — "The Lazy Song" (Choreographers: Bruno Mars and Poreotics)
Britney Spears — "Till the World Ends" (Choreographer: Brian Friedman)

Best Special Effects in a Video

Chromeo — "Don't Turn the Lights On" (Special Effects: The Mill)
Linkin Park — "Waiting for the End" (Special Effects: Ghost Town Media)
Manchester Orchestra — "Simple Math" (Special Effects: DANIELS)
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T." (Special Effects: Jeff Dotson for Dot & Effects)
Kanye West (featuring Dwele) — "Power" (Special Effects: Nice Shoes and ArtJail)

Best Art Direction in a Video


Adele — "Rolling in the Deep" (Art Director: Nathan Parker)
Death Cab for Cutie — "You Are a Tourist" (Art Directors: Nick Gould, Tim Nackashi and Anthony Maitz)
Lady Gaga — "Judas" (Art Director: Amy Danger)
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T." (Art Director: Jason Fijal)
Kanye West (featuring Dwele) — "Power" (Art Director: Babak Radboy)

Best Editing in a Video

30 Seconds to Mars — "Hurricane" (Editors: Jared Leto, Frank Snider, Michael Bryson, Stefanie Visser and Daniel Carberry)
Adele — "Rolling in the Deep" (Editor: Art Jones at Work)
Manchester Orchestra — "Simple Math" (Editor: DANIELS)
Katy Perry (featuring Kanye West) — "E.T." (Editor: Jarrett Fijal)
Kanye West (featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi) — "All of the Lights" (Editor: Hadaya Turner)

Best Cinematography in a Video

30 Seconds to Mars — "Hurricane" (Directors of Photography: Benoît Debie, Jared Leto, Rob Witt and Daniel Carberry)
Adele — "Rolling in the Deep" (Director of Photography: Tom Townend)
Beyoncé — "Run the World (Girls)" (Director of Photography: Jeffrey Kimball)
Eminem (featuring Rihanna) — "Love the Way You Lie" (Director of Photography: Christopher Probst)
Katy Perry — "Teenage Dream" (Director of Photography: Paul Laufer)

Best Video with a Message

Eminem (featuring Rihanna) — "Love the Way You Lie"
Lady Gaga — "Born This Way"
Katy Perry — "Firework"
Pink — "Fuckin' Perfect"
Rise Against — "Make It Stop (September's Children)"
Taylor Swift — "Mean"

Video Vanguard Award

Britney Spears

Beyonce debuts '1+1' music video

Just before her highly anticipated performance at the MTV Video Music Awards 2011 this Sunday, Beyonce released the very sexy and emotional music video of her single "1+1."

Beyonce

On the video, Beyonce went away from her signature MV with heavy dance moves. The video instead highlighted the emotions of song by playing with psychedelic visual effects and innovative lighting, giving it a cinematic feel.

"1+1" is the opening ballad of Beyonce's fourth studio album, "4." The tittle of the song is said to be based on the line: "I don’t know much about algebra, but I know that one plus one equals two". It is also said to resemble Benyoce's 2009 single, "Halo."

Check it out Beyonce's "1+1" music video below:


Here's the song's lyrics:

Beyonce - 1+1 Lyrics

If I aint got nothing, I got you

If I aint got something I don't give a damn, cause I got it with you

I don't know much about algebra, but I know one plus one equals two

And it's me and you, thats all we'll have when the world is thru

Cause baby we aint got nothing without love

Darling you got enough for the both of us

So come on baby, make love to me

When my days look low, pull me in close and don't let me go.

Make love to me. So that when the worlds at war, that our love heal us all

Right now baby make love to me...me...me...mee...mee. ooh ooh make love to me.

Hey! I don't know much about guns but I...I've been shot by you

Hey! And I don't know when I'm gon die, but I hope that I'm gon die by you

Hey! And I don't know much about fighting, but I, I know I will fight for you

Hey! Just when I ball up my fist I realize that I'm laying right next to you

Baby we aint nothing but love, and darling you got enough for the both of us

Make love to me...when my days look low, pull me in close and don't let me go.

Make love to me...so that when the worlds at war, that our love heal us all

Help me let down my guard, make love to me…me..me….me..meee ooh ooh ooh make love to me...me...me...mee...mee. noypistuff

Typhoon Mina gains more strength, threatens Northern Luzon: PAGASA

Typhoon Mina (Bagyong Mina) has acquired more strength, putting Northern Luzon in danger, the PAGASA said Friday.

Typhoon Mina (Bagyong Mina) satellite shot as of 8 p.m., August 26, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to its latest bulletin, Typhoon Mina now has maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph, moving Northwest at a slow rate of 9 kph. The weather disturbance was last spotted at 150 km Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora (17.3°N, 123.5°E).

The PAGASA has hoisted a rare Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) Number 4 over Northern Cagayan where winds are expected at >185 kph rate. Lower PSWS were also raised over the following areas:

PSWS Number 3 (100-185 kph winds)
Isabela
Rest of Cagayan
Calayan
Babuyan Group of Island
Batanes Group of Island

PSWS Number 2 (60-100 kph winds)
Northern Aurora
Quirino
Ifugao
Mt. Province
Kalinga
Apayao

PSWS Number 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Rest of Aurora
Nueva Vizcaya
Benguet
Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Norte
Abra

The state weather bureau warns residents in low lying and mountainous areas under PSWS, Southern Luzon and Visayas for possible flashfloods and landslides. Those living in coastal areas are likewise alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Rainfall amount is estimated from 15-25 mm per hour within the 600 km diameter of the typhoon.

According to the PAGASA, a PSWS Number 4 could bring the following scenarios:

--Coconut plantation may suffer extensive damage.
--Many large trees may be uprooted.
--Rice and corn plantation may suffer severe losses.
--Most residential and institutional buildings of mixed construction may be severely damaged.
--Electrical power distribution and communication services may be severely disrupted.
--In the overall, damage to affected communities can be very heavy.

Take care, everyone!

PNoy sings 'Balong Malalim' at Sen. Pangilinan's birthday party

During Senator Francis Pangilinan's birthday party privately held at a club in Makati last night, President Noynoy (PNoy) Aquino performed several songs which included Juan dela Cruz's hit "Balong Malalim," according to an ABS-CBN report.

PNoy rendering "Balong Malalim" at Sen. Pangilinan's birthday party | Courtesy of ABS-CBN

PNoy was joined on stage by Government Secretaries Mar Roxas, Butch Abad and Dinky Soliman, and Presidential Political Adviser Ronald Llamas. Sen. Pangilinan's wife and actress Sharon Cuneta and other celebrities were also present in the said event who also sang along with the President.

Charice to perform at the F1 Grand Prix 2011 in Singapore

Charice joins the star-studded line-up of performers at the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix 2011 to be held in Singapore this September.

Charice on the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2011 promo video

As shown on the clip above, various international artists are set to headline the entertainment events of the Singapore leg of the formula one racing world championships this year which will take place on September 23-25, 2011. "Hips Don't Lie" singer Shakira, Grammy-award winning rock band Linkin Park, DJ and flamboyant icon Boy George, and rapper Shaggy are among the highly anticipated acts at the big sporting event.

Charice's performances are scheduled on September 23 (Friday) at the Zone 4 of the F1 Circuit, and on September 24 (Saturday) at the Zone 1 of the F1 Circuit.

Here's another good news for Chasters out there. Charice's single "Louder" has been used on the promotional video of  the second season of Oprah Winfrey's new network, OWN. Check it out below:

Oprah showing her love to Charice whom she named the  "Most Talented Girl in the World"

Congrats, Charice!

"Your Love" by Marie Digby Lyrics and Music Video

American singer Marie Digby has debuted the music video of her single "Your Love" online just a few hours ago. The said MV was shot in Tagaytay.

Marie Digby - "Your Love" MV screen shot

"Your Love" is part of Marie Digby's album with the same title which is under Star Records and MCA music. The album also includes a cover of Kuh Ledesma's "I Think I'm in Love" and collaborations with Sam Milby and Jericho Rosales. The album is set to be released on September 4, 2011.



Check out Marie Digby's "Your Love" music video below:

Marie Digby - "Your Love" MV | Video courtesy of Star Records

If you feel like singing along, feel free to do so. Here's the song's lyrics:

Your Love Lyrics by Marie Digby

I can never find the words to describe what you do to me

If i did it would sound like a hundred symphonies

The sun would descend from the sky

Just to see who stole all his light and glory

You and me don’t you see



We could change all of history

Your love, your love your love, is all that I need

Your love your love your love so honey stay right here with me

Your touch, your smile, your kiss, your heart is lighting me up

Your love your love, is all that I need (noypistuff)



I remember walking with you on that April night

I was cold and you knew it so you asked me if I'm alright

Then you reached for my hand

Held it tightly in yours

And neither of us could say a thing

But the look on your face

To me, it meant it everything

'Bromance', 'social media', 'tweet' added to Merriam-Webster dictionary

"Bromance," "social media," "tweet" and over 150 more new words have been added to the pages of the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.



In a statement, Merriam-Webster's Editor at Large Peter Sokolowski said, "From the dramatic events of the Arab Spring to the scandal that brought down Congressman Anthony Weiner, tweet is a word that has been part of the story."



"We've been tracking words like social media and tweet for years, of course, and now we feel their meanings have stabilized enough to include them in the dictionary," he added.



Some of the words that also made it to the dictionary include the following:



Americana -- "a genre of American music having roots in early folk and country music"

boomerang child -- "a young adult who returns to live at his or her family home especially for financial reasons"

bromance -- "a close nonsexual friendship between men"

cougar -- "a middle-aged woman seeking a romantic relationship with a younger man"

crowdsourcing -- "the practice of obtaining information from a large group of people who contribute online"

duathlon -- "a three-part long-distance race with a running phase, a bicycling phase, and a final running phase"

first bump -- "a gesture in which two people bump their fists together"

helicopter parent -- "a parent who is overly involved in the life of his or her child"

m-commerce -- "a business transaction conducted using a mobile electronic device"

parkour -- "rapid and efficient running, climbing, or leaping over environmental obstacles"

robocall -- "a telephone call from an automated source that delivers a prerecorded message to a large number of people"

walk-off -- "ending a baseball game immediately by causing the winning run to score for the home team in the bottom of the last inning"



Earlier this month, Oxford Dictionary also released the list of new words that included "cyberbullying," "retweet" and "sexting" among others.

Typhoon Mina seriously threatens Northern Luzon - PAGASA

Typhoon Mina (Bagyong Mina) has continued to intensify and seriously threatens Northern Luzon, the PAGASA said Friday.

Typhoon Mina (Bagyong Mina) satellite image as of 5 a.m. August 26, 2011 | Source: PAGASA

According to its latest bulletin, Typhoon Mina (International name: Nanmadol) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 150 km East Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora (16.9°N, 123.7°E ). The weather disturbance is packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 210 kph. It is moving at a Northwest direction at a slow rate of 9 kph.

Public Storm Warning Signals have been hoisted over the following areas:

Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds)

Isabela
Cagayan
Calayan
Babuyan Group of Island

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds)
Northern Aurora
Quirino
Ifugao
Mt. Province
Kalinga
Apayao
Batanes Group of Island

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds)
Rest of Aurora
Nueva Vizcaya
Benguet
Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Norte
Abra

The state weather bureau warns residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals, Southern Luzon and Visayas of possible flashfloods and landslides. Those living in coastal areas are also alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

In an interview with "Unang Hirit", a PAGASA weather forecaster said Typhoon Mina will exit the Philippines on Tuesday or Wednesday next week because of its slow movement.

Way Back Home tops box office in its 1st week with P18M

"Way Back Home" raked a whooping 18 million pesos during its first week, topping the box office, Box Office Mojo reported.



According to Box Office Mojo, The Star Cinema movie knocked "The Smurfs" (#2) from the top spot and led other films which debuted the same week, "Conan the Barbarian"(#3) and "Crazy Stupid Love" (#4). "Rise of the Planets of Apes" and "Cowboys & Aliens" took the 5th and 6th spot respectively while Eugene Domingo-starrer "Ang Babae sa Septic Tank" which raised P2.15M more in its third week came in at #7 - "Ang Babae sa Septic Tank" now has a total estimated earnings of P30.26M.



"Captain America" (#8), the last "Harry Potter" movie(#9), and "Transformers 3" (#10) also made it to the Top 10 list.



The data above were gathered from August 17-22, 2011.

Kim Hyun Joong arrives in Manila (Photo)

Kim Hyun Joong, Korean-pop group SS501's leader, has arrived in Manila around noontime Thursday. The singer's visit is part of his "Break Down" album tour. He will be at Trinoma Mall for the “Hi-Five Touch” event at 6 p.m later (August 25, 2011).

Kim Hyun Joong arrival photo | Courtesy of "HeneciaPH"

It is the second time for Kim Hyun Joong to be in the country. He was here last year for a concert at the Araneta Coliseum with BEAST.



Kim Hyun Joong is best known by his Noypi fans for his roles in hit drama series "Boys Over Flowers" in 2009 and "Playful Kiss" in 2010 which were both dubbed in Tagalog and shown on local TV.



He is a member of all-male K-pop group SS501. He recently kicked off his solo career through his first 6-track solo album "Break Down" last June.

Maricar Reyes joins 'Growing Up' cast

Model-turned-actress and medical doctor Maricar Reyes is back.

After "Imortal" concluded, we have not been seeing much of the beautiful Kapamilya actress on TV. It appears that she has been doing photo shoots for magazines and a couple of endorsements. Here are some of the magazine covers she did from August to September 2011.

A good news for fans, Maricar will be part of the upcoming youth-oriented show "Growing Up" which is top-billed by "Mara Clara" stars Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes. She will be playing as Mrs. Ortega, a high school teacher. The show is about to kick off this September 4th.

Maricar has also been cast in the Metro Manila Film Fest entry "Shake, Rattle and Roll XIII."

Will and Jada Smith having marital problems?

Will and Jada Smith are having significant troubles in their marriage, TMZ reported Thursday.

Will and Jada Smith on the cover of Architectural Digest September 2011 issue

Quoting "sources connected with the couple," Will and Jada separating is "definitely a possibility," TMZ said.



TMZ also asked the "sources" about the joint statement released by the Hollywood power couple to entertainment sites saying their marriage is "intact", instead of the "traditional PR route," that "they're still in love and committed to each other." The "sources" reportedly said the "language was carefully constructed."



Last Tuesday, InTouch Weekly claimed the couple had separated after 13 years of marriage.



Will and Jada belied the report through a joint statement which said,



"Although we are reluctant to respond to these types of press reports, the rumors circulating about our relationship are completely false. We are still together, and our marriage is intact."



Will, 42, and Jada, 39, got married in 1997. Together they have had two children: Jaden Christopher Syre, 13, Will's co-star in "The Pursuit of Happyness" and Willow Camille Reign, 10, who appeared as Will's daughter in "I Am Legend". Will also has a son, Trey, 18, from a previous marriage.

Earthquake in the Philippines, August 25, 2011 | 4.5-magnitude quake jolts Panay

A tectonic earthquake which registered a Richter Scale reading of magnitude 4.5 struck Panay Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

The red dot marks the epicenter of the August 25, 2011 Panay earthquake | Source: Phivolcs

According to Phivolcs, the quake centered at San Jose de Buenavista, Antique and has a depth of 16 kilometers.



The temblor was felt at the following intensities in the following areas:



Intensity IV - Valderrama, Antique



Intensity III - San Jose de Buenavista, Hamtic, Barbaza, Sebaste, Sibalom, Pandan, Culasi & Libertad Antique; Iloilo City



Intensity II - Bingawan, New Lucena, Oton, Leon, (Iloilo); Lezo, New Washington, Kalibo & Malay, (Aklan)



The were no immediate reports of damage to property or casualities from the quake.



Meanwhile, here are the Phivolcs description of the intensities above :



Intensity IV (Moderately Strong) - Felt generally by people indoors and by some people outdoors. Light sleepers are awakened. Vibration is felt like a passing of heavy truck. Hanging objects swing considerably. Dinner, plates, glasses, windows and doors rattle. Floors and walls of wood framed buildings creak. Standing motor cars may rock slightly. Liquids in containers are slightly disturbed. Water in containers oscillate strongly. Rumbling sound may sometimes be heard.



Intensity III (Weak) - Felt by many people indoors especially in upper floors of buildings. Vibration is felt like one passing of a light truck. Dizziness and nausea are experienced by some people. Hanging objects swing moderately. Still water in containers oscillates moderately.



Intensity II (Slightly Felt) - Felt by few individuals at rest indoors. Hanging objects swing slightly. Still Water in containers oscillates noticeably.

Will and Jada Smith on split rumors: 'We are still together'

Will and Jada Smith's Essence Magazine Cover in 2008

Will and Jada Smith have responded to the rumors saying that they had ended their 13-year-old marriage.

"Although we are reluctant to respond to these types of press reports, the rumors circulating about our relationship are completely false," Will and Jada told Access Hollywood.

The Hollywood power couple further stressed, "We are still together, and our marriage is intact."

Citing an "insider" as source, InTouch Weekly claimed the couple separated Tuesday morning.

Will, 42, and Jada, 39, got married in 1997. Together they have had two children: Jaden Christopher Syre, 13, Will's co-star in "The Pursuit of Happyness" and Willow Camille Reign, 10, who appeared as Will's daughter in "I Am Legend". Will also has a son, Trey, 18, from a previous marriage.

Virginia quake rattles Eastern US, Canada

Virginia quake map |  Source: USGS

The magnitude 5.8 Virginia quake on Tuesday was felt as far away as Canada, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois, New York and Massachusetts, according to reports.

The quake, which had an epicenter located 14 km (9 miles) South Southwest of Mineral, Virgina, struck the area at 17:51:04 UTC (1:51 PM EDT) at a depth of 6 km (3.7 miles), the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

The intraplate earthquake reportedly was the strongest in Virginia's recorded history since 1897.

There are reports that many buildings were evacuated in New York and Philadelphia including the Capitol building and the Pentagon in Washington, DC.

The temblor reportedly caused some damage to the Pentagon, the Washington National Cathedral and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. 

Civilians and military personnel evacuate the Pentagon after an earthquake on Tuesday. | Photo: Jason Graham

In Virginia, two nuclear plants were taken offline because of the quake. A couple of airports were also temporarily closed.

There were no immediate reports of casualties from the quake.

California earthquake more mellow than East Coast quake

California earthquake vs Virginia quake

Wondering why the 6.0-magnitude California earthquake in 2004 was felt only 200 miles away (as far away as San Francisco and Los Angeles) while the less powerful magnitude 5.8 Virginia quake last Tuesday felt as much as 500 miles away (as far north as Ottawa, Canada; as far south as Georgia, and as far west as Chicago)?

According to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) seismologist Lucy Jones, it is because of the differing geologic conditions of these two areas.

"The crust out in the East Coast is older, colder and harder, and does a better job transmitting the energy. So it's felt over a much wider area," Jones told LA Times.

In contrast, Jones added that in California, "the bad news is we have a lot of faults. The good news is all those faults break up our rock. And just like a cracked bell doesn't resonate as well as a solid bell, our cracked-up crust [weakens] the waves as they pass through. It dies off pretty rapidly.
"But out there, the rocks are old and cold and hard, and do a lovely job of transmitting the energy," Jones said.

A USGS article had also explained the phenomenon.

"Western rock is relatively young, which means it absorbs a lot of the shaking caused by earthquakes. Thus, western earthquakes result in intense shaking close to the epicenter, but fade more quickly the farther the earthquakes travel.

"In the eastern United States, on the other hand, the rock is far older, and so earthquakes can have a much larger and more widespread impact. Earthquake energy can therefore spread farther and have a greater impact." USGS wrote.

Bank of America 'most systematically risky' among major banks: NYU professor

Bank of America is the most vulnerable and the most "systematically risky" of the major banks in the US, NYU finance professor Viral Acharya told Yahoo Finance. According to him, Bank of America will need more capital under some economic scenarios. He added that it is necessary for the government to analyze its books, perform another round of stress-tests, and, if needed, re-capitalize it.



Check out the video Acharya's Yahoo Finance interview below:

Bagyong Mina - August 23, 2011 Update | PAGASA Weather Forecast

Bagyong Mina (Tropical Depression Mina) has sustained its strength and is moving slowly towards the North, the PAGASA said through its latest bulletin.

Bagyong Mina (Tropical Depression Mina) satellite image as of 5 a.m., August 23, 2011

According to the PAGASA, Tropical Depression Mina was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 320 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes (15.4°N; 126.9°E), at 4 a.m. today. It is packing maximum winds of 45 kph near the center is moving at a rate of 7 kph.



There has been on public storm warning signal hoisted.



Bagyong Mina is also expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas, the PAGASA added.

Ipo-ipo (Twister) in Surigao caught on cam | Video

An amateur video captures a twister, locally known as "ipo-ipo" or "buhawi," as it strikes off the shore of UM Tagago, Lianga, Surigao Del Sur.

A screen grap of the Surigao tornado video

The incident reportedly happened at around 3 p.m. last Sunday. The said video was then uploaded on Youtube. Check it out below:

Surigao Ipo-ipo caught on cam | Video courtesy of "markey7137"

A tornado over water is called a waterspout. It is characterized by a spiraling funnel-shaped wind current, connecting to a large cumulus or cumulonimbus cloud. Waterspouts frequently occur in tropical areas near the equator.

Lil Wayne accident update: rapper released from hospital

Lil Wayne got into an accident while skateboarding in St. Louis Sunday night, sustaining a wound over his left eye.

Lil Wayne hurt in a skateboarding accident

The rapper, 28, was immediately brought to a local hospital where he was treated and received nine (9) stitches to close his wound.



Recent reports say Lil Wayne was already released from the hospital.



Via his official Twitter, Lil Wayne said he gashed his left eye but he is now "good."



"The Lou was good but I busted my fuggin head at the sk8park! 9stitches! Gnarly gash over my left eye! Luv the people," Lil Wayne tweeted.

Music video of 'Lighters' by Bad Meets Evil featuring Bruno Mars debuts (Video)

Bad Meets Evil, composed of rappers Eminem and Royce da 5'9", has released the music video of their single "Lighters" which features renowned Fil-am singer-songwriter Bruno Mars.

Bad Meets Evil collaborated with Bruno Mars in "Lighters"

"Lighters" is the second single of Bad Meets Evil's first Extended Play album, "Hell: The Sequel." It peaked at number 5 in US Billboard Hot 100.



Directed by "Not Afraid" director Rich Lee, "Lighters" music video came more than a month after the release of the song on mainstream radio.

Lighters by Eminem & Royce da 5'9" featuring Bruno Mars Music Video

There's "Pacquiao" in its lyrics... Heard it?

5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Virginia, USA on August 23, 2011

Just hours after the Colorado earthquake, another temblor struck a US state Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

A map of the August 23, 2011 Virginia Earthquake | Source: USGS

According to its bulletin, the quake measured a Richter Scale reading of magnitude 5.8 (earlier reported to be 5.9) and had an epicenter located 14 km (9 miles) South Southwest of Mineral, Virgina at 17:51:04 UTC at a depth of 6 km (3.7 miles).

The intraplate earthquake reportedly was the strongest in Virginia's recorded history since 1897. It was felt as far away as Ontario, Canada; Michigan; Pennsylvania; Ohio; South Carolina; North Carolina; New York and Massachusetts. Many buildings were evacuated in New York and Philadelphia including the Capitol building and the Pentagon in Washington, DC.

There are also reports that it damaged the Pentagon, Washington National Cathedral and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

A couple of airports were temporarily closed and two nuclear plants in Virginia were taken offline because of the quake.

There were no reports of casualties.

Tween Academy: Class of 2012 or Way Back Home, which one will reign supreme at the box office? | Poll

Tween Academy: Class of 2012 and Way Back Home, two tween movies from two rival networks, are both released this month of August. Both tackling about life, family and love as experienced by the youth, their performances at the box office would somehow be the ultimate test in determining which has a larger following, the Mara Clara or the Tween Hearts cast?

Tween Academy vs Way Back Home, which will reign supreme?

In line with this, Noypistuff has come up with the poll below. Feel free to voice out your opinion by voting. We'll see if we're right when data arrive.

Poll: Which one will do better at the box office?

*Edited the poll because of typo error... Way Back home already received 27 votes while Tween Academy got 3 votes before the update. They will be added on the final results.

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