“Great Expectations” (1998 film with Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow) Review
I almost forgot how much I looveee this movie… I was able to watch it again today and, even though this was made in 1998, this contemporary adaptation of the […]
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Blake Shelton says Cassadee Pope is special…
“She’s a great singer, she’s a beautiful girl and she’s a good person. You know, there’s a lot of those out there in this world that are trying to make […]
[BakitWhy] Philippines wins first runner-up in Miss Universe 2012
An article I just wrote for BakitWhy.com regarding tonight’s Miss Universe pageant. The Philippines has come so close to winning international titles this month, as Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao surprisingly […]
“Up in the Air” Follows Real, Modern-day Life as a Business Façade
Trailer: http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/up-in-the-air/teaser-trailer I never had the opportunity to watch this film when it first came out–though I heard good things about it–but thanks to the good ole Black Friday deals, […]
My Testament to Cassadee Pope
From the moment Cassadee Pope first stepped onto The Voice stage, I was already rooting for her to go all the way. Her performance of “Torn” already sucked me in–I […]
I think Cassadee Pope takes it all in Season 3 of “The Voice”
“Cry” (Faith Hill Cover), Cassadee Pope (Live on “The Voice”, 12-17-2012) #GoCassettes Instead of going to watch Cassadee Pope perform live tonight at The Voice‘s live finale performances, I get […]
“Money, Money, Money” by The Khaki Scouts
Money, Money, Money “Money, Money, Money” by The Khaki Scouts (Meg Frampton & Nick Price) Do you remember he was heading one way From the eyes of the world near […]
What My Culture Has Taught Me: A Memoir to my Time with ‘Kariktan’ and Growing-up
Within the past week, I have been, I guess you could say, “furiously” diving into the hidden treasures of my home, family and culture by scavenging the various cultural preservations and […]
A Friend in Any & Every One
11/26: I currently am writing this as I’m sitting at the Oakland airport gate terminal. I missed my 6:10am flight and will be here for another 2 hours. I’m off […]
The Voice: Season 3 of “The Voice” is a Celebration of Life
There’s a particular reason why I love “The Voice” so much more than any other reality music show I’ve seen thus far. This show, from its pilot motto, showcases you […]
Milo Greene @ El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles, CA (11-17-12)
Milo Greene El Rey Theatre Los Angeles, CA Saturday, November 17, 2012 (This is a little late, but…) Here’s my compilation video of my night experiencing the band perform live. […]
[BakitWhy] Beauty in the Students’ March for Justice
Disclaimer: Check out my FIRST published article on BakitWhy.com! 😉 http://www.bakitwhy.com/articles/beauty-students-march-justice Students from UC Irvine’s Alyansa ng mga Kababayan came out to Sunday’s Justice for Filipino-American Veteran’s (JFAV) march for […]
“Stay positive and be humble.”
If there’s one thing I should take away from all of this, it is that life is a funny and interesting thing. At least it keeps me happy and smiling, […]
The Voice: Cassadee Pope and “My Happy Ending”
“My Happy Ending” (Avril Lavigne cover), Cassadee Pope (from The Voice, Live Rounds I) I don’t know why I have such a soft spot for Cassadee. There’s something very raw […]
Seoul Report: NBC’s “The Voice” Finalist Dia Frampton
(Source: KBS World, http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_seoulreport_detail.htm?no=4211) This is a great, well-rounded interview posted just yesterday upon Dia Frampton’s arrival in Korea. She talks about her early uprisings as an artist, how “The […]
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