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This gave me goosebumps. Raw talent. It's like watching a musical/opera on television. I love her! If she will be given a chance, she could be the next Lea Salonga.

Oprah announced in 2009 that her show will soon come to an end. She made it public and her fans, including me, were left astounded. Why would she end something so great? God has plans, and surely, Oprah has, too. The well thought of plan was soon understood and accepted... it is time to move on. Yesterday, The Oprah Show officially signed off in front of hundreds of live audiences and millions of viewers at home.  Goodbye, Oprah! We will miss the happy headaches.

The 17 year old North Carolina native beat Lauren Alaina in this season of American Idol. I wasn't surprised when Ryan Seacrest announced Scotty's name because I already knew when he auditioned that he will make it to the top. When Ryan asked Scotty how he felt, he said, "Man, it's been a year since me and Lauren tried out. We've been together since day one, and we're going to stay together." What surprised me was when Scotty kissed Lauren after Ryan announced he won and when I heard Scotty say "I love you baby" to Lauren when he was singing the final song. Are they a couple?  Watch again the video. That is definitely not a kiss on the forehead. This is what I get for not watching AI every week. Here is my favorite Scotty song... a duet with Lauren. They actually look and sound good together.

This is the most hilarious video of a talent search I have seen and it is from Greece's Got Talent. I have not seen musically gifted crotches in my entire life, until today. LOL!

My favorite Manga character is Doraemon. I just love how he pulls out nifty gadgets from his fourth dimensional pocket, his bamboo-copter, the anywhere door, clothes changing camera and his words of wisdom for Nobita. My son has learned to love Doraemon, too. He's just too adorable for words, don't you think? I would just like to share with you the unofficial ending of the Doreamon series. There are actually three unofficial endings but this one is the best, the most touching and heartwarming of them all. This made me teary eyed a bit.  It made me wish to have someone from the future to guide me today.

This is shocking! Pia Toscano was eliminated from American Idol Season 10 which makes Stefano Langone a week safe again after being at the bottom three for weeks now. Everyone was left in shock! Stefano is one hell of a lucky guy.

Gee! I wish I can dance like them. Ne-Yo's Mad is one of my all time favorite love songs and it's made even special by adding lyrical dance to it. Just lovely! It makes me wanna fall in love again.

It's not because of hormones, oh no. Thia Megia is just so good, she made me cry while listening to her version of What A Wonderful World... and it is not the whole song yet. Team Thia all the way!

Maria has gone a long way since Lady Gaga's tweet about her cover of Born This Way. After more than 10 million views in You Tube and Lady Gaga's conversation with her on the phone, she now guested in The Ellen Show. And she sang her the song that made Lady Gaga cry.

Kids say the darndest things... No, it is not Bill Cosby's show in the late 1990s.  I say kids say the darndest things because my son said something that really amazed me and made me laugh. He's watching Monsters, Inc. when I asked him to hand me my hair clip from the cabinet. He immediately got up, reached for my clip and handed it to me. I said 'thank you' and I asked him what will he say next. I was expecting him to say 'welcome' but instead he said, ' maraming salamat sa Eat Bulaga !' (thank you very much to Eat Bulaga!). It's what contestants say whenever they win something from the show. Well, it's pretty obvious that my son's been watching a lot of noon time game shows. A few days ago, I asked him what's the title of the noon time drama he's watching and he said the title without hesitation. I guess I'll have to ask him what happened in the drama in case I miss an episode. Haha!

I am such an avid fan of the Oprah Show.  I wish that I could watch her live but it is just me dreaming.  I was saddened by the news that the show will come to an end soon.  Of all her episodes, it is Oprah's Favorite Things that I really love watching.  I get a happy headache after watching the episode.  I could just imagine taking all those wonderful items for free.  I believe the most expensive thing she has ever given on the episode was an LG refrigerator with built-in television.  How cool is that? The network decided to postpone their 2009 Favorite Things episode because of the recession.  I think it's a wise thing to do.  Now, a year after that, she gave away really really cool items for her live audience.  Here are some of those amazing items. A Philip Stein diamond watch worth $2,475. Tory Burch tote worth $250 and Tory Burch 'Reva Ballerina' flat worth $195. Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera worth $700. Cashmere sweater an...

Photo from here . Boxing enthusiasts are excited once again to watch what could possibly end Manny Pacquiao's reign in the boxing ring and catapult Antonio Margarito's career.  Some say that Pacquiao is not one hundred percent conditioned for the fight but his fans and some sports analysts say that even if he is only eighty percent ready, he will defeat Margarito. Let us just watch the battle for the title of World Super Welterweight Champion tomorrow (November 14 Philippines, November 13 Dallas, Texas). Who do you think will win?  I am still for Pacman.

Dianna Agron and Lea Michele let loose on the photo shoot of GQ wearing only the shortest skirts, tops that barely cover their torso and panties that are too tiny for anyone else to wear.  They look great, really, and Cory Monteith looks super cute.   Wait, isn't Glee a teen show?  Is it  really ok for the cast to post semi-naked while Glee is still airing on television?   Photo from here .  Dianna Agron is relatively conservative than Lea Michele on the photos... I noticed that Dianna wears skirts while Lea wears only panties.  Has Lea decided to shed off her teeny bopper image for more mature roles?  We will never know for now.

 Photo from here . Jennifer Lopez officially joins the American Idol group wearing a sparkling silver jumpsuit.  This lead me to thinking, American Idol will never ever be the same again.  Her hair is so luscious and gorgeous, though. I still don't know what to expect from J. Lo, I don't know her judging style (although, she once became a mentor) and her style sense has become so unpredictable.  The next American Idol will definitely be a fusion of music and fashion. 

Lance is growing up so fast.  I don't want to miss out on anything that involves him.  I noticed that these past few days he would involve me in singing and dancing.  It is harder for me to leave him because he doesn't want to go anywhere without me, he would ask me to stand and sing with him Barney's I Love You song.  It was fun and really heart warming, really.  Those moments are what push me to give him his heart's desires.  He is very much into Thomas and Friends that each time we would to go the mall or market, he would buy anything that looks like a train.  He actually knows the names of all the engines of the popular British series.  He would line up all the engines and coaches and pretend that they are racing.  Having said his liking the blue train, I bought him a railway set yesterday.  I am a spoiler.  When he saw the toy in our living room, his eyes lit up and he gave me his biggest grin... he momentarily forgot everyth...

Many critics said that it could have been a more glorious moment for the Philippines if Venus Raj presented a more concrete and confident answer to William Baldwin's rather easy question: What is your biggest mistake in life and what did you do to make it right? Miss Philippines answered it in all smiles with: Thank you so much Sir for that wonderful question.  You know what Sir, in my 22 years of existence, I can say that there is nothing major major, I mean problem that I have done in my life because I am very confident with my family, with the love that they are giving me.  So, thank you so much that I am here, thank you thank you so much. It isn't easy being on the spotlight so, let us just be proud that after so many years, a Filipina has made her way to the Miss Universe top 5.

Who would've thought that this season of American Idol is Simon Cowell's last? One of my main reasons for watching American Idol is to hear Simon's straightforward comments to the contestants.  His comments are sometimes harsh but he is just preparing them for the harshness of the entertainment industry.  Now that Simon will no longer be seen on Season 10 and the coming seasons, AI,will never be the same again.  I'd still watch AI but I doubt that it'll be as fun to watch now that Simon is gone on the show.  I hope the producers of the show will ask him todrop by from time to time.  I will surely miss his British accent, his wardrobe that includes the basic pants and shirts, his toothy smile and of course his comments. To take a look at Simon's almost nil transformation throughout the years of American Idol, click here . Goodbye, Simon!

It is official, Lee DeWyze is the winner of American Idol Season 9. Lee has been one of my favorites of the season aside from Casey James, Siobhan Magnus, and Michael Lynche.  This 25-year old guy from Illinois beat Crystal Bowersox--the early favorite of the season.  His best performances of the season were Shania Twain's You're Still the One , Kiss From A Rose by Seal and his duet with Crystal, Falling Slowly . Many are doubting if he deserves to win but let's give the guy a chance... he has the looks and talent.

I finally got the chance to watch American Idol Season 9 after two weeks of being away from the television.  I was glad that the remaining six hopefuls were my favorites.  The result of this week's competition made me sad and made me happy all at the same time. Siobhan made it to the top 6 but during the results night, America voted it was time for her to go.  I was saddened because she's my favorite of all the girls.  I like her because she's unique and she's not afraid to show who she is. On the lighter and brighter side, I felt that country music week was the start of the competition because everyone did a great job and for the first time in AI 9, I felt Casey James singing a song.  Although, Crystal didn't wow the judges, she still has a great voice and still remains a great competitor. Going back to Casey James, my current eye candy, he sang Don't by Shania Twain and his performance was just perfect.  I tried to watch it again on You Tube and it...