Cover Thursday – Troye Sivan’s Youth by Hamilton Troy Hayes

Posted on February 25, 2016 | Leave a comment

To celebrate Troye Sivan’s release of his Youth music video off his debut album, Blue Neighbourhood today, I am featuring the very same song covered by Hamilton Troye Hayes. I’ve listen to a few covers over YouTube and this has got to be my favorite so get a listen of this great cover folks!

Pretty awesome yeah?

About Hamilton Troy Hayes / Haze
My name is Hamilton Troy Hayes, but most of my friends just call me Troy. If you haven’t already realized, I am a musician with a passion for film and simply speaking to a camera haha! I am so glad that you’ve found my youtube channel since it is my favorite way to interact with you and everyone else that enjoys my work! I hope we can be friends and learn to grow together as a channel and as people! This channel isn’t just for me, it’s for you as well! So please free to talk to me anytime you want to!

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Cycle 23 – The Return of America’s Next Top Model on VH1!

Posted on February 25, 2016 | Leave a comment

I’ve been a fan of this show since Adrianne Curry’s win and the show became one of my staple watch when it comes to reality TV shows! So, I was really fucking happy to hear that the show that we all thought has ended with Nyle Di Marco being its last winner is coming back on-air! Yaaaaaasssss!

Tyra with Cycle 22 winner Nyle Di Marco

The show is set to return with its 23^rd Cycle but with a different host this time. No names has yet to be named but creator and host for the last 22 cycles Tyra Banks will be spearheading the show as its executive producer whilst the transfer from CW to VH1 is like a rebirth for the show since it was launched by the latter’s station when it started.

“After creating an incredible, global brand, I am beyond excited to have the show reborn,” said the former supermodel. “I will continue as executive producer, but must turn my attention to new business endeavors, so I want to find a new host. I’m pumped to identify that person and bring back the show. Top Model fans, you demanded that the show come back, and VH1 answered the call. Get ready for a fierce-a-fied rebirth!”

So who’s excited for the return of America’s Next Top Model and who do you think should be the new host?

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Tagged America's Next Top Model, America's Next Top Model Cycle 23, Cycle 23, Nyle Di Marco, Tyra Banks, VH1

Binibining Pilipinas 2016 – The Official Candidates

Posted on February 24, 2016 | Leave a comment

From the initial 80 hopefuls who filed their application for this year’s Binibining Pilipinas edition, only 40 made the cut in the hopes of following the footsteps of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach and the rest of the queens from last year who did the Philippines proud in the international beauty arena! So here are the “final” candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas 2016!

1 – Janelle Olafson
2 – Alexandra Faith Garcia
3 – Angela Lauren Fernando
4 – Kimberley Mae Penchon
5 – Riana Pangindian
6 – Candy del Castillo

7 – Angelique de Leon
8 – Karen Ibasco
9 – Roshiela Tobias
10 – Jeslyn Santos
11 – Nicole Cordoves
12 – Edjelyn Joy Gamboa

13 – Joanna Louise Eden
14 – Paula Rich Bartolome
15 – Kristine Angeli Estoque
16 – Vina Openiano
17 – Priscilla Kim dela Cruz
18 – Sheena Dalo

19 – Maria Lina Prongoso
20 – Kim Ross delos Santos
21 – Jessica Gonzales
22 – Apriel Smith
23 – Angela Gene Reeder Valdez
24 – Nica Sabrina Sophia Limjap

25 – Anjellica Lopez
26 – Jennifer Hammond
27 – Dindi Joy Pajares
28 – Nichole Marie Manalo
29 – Maria Mika Maxine Medina
30 – Crescent Anne Samaco

31 – Kylie Verzosa
32 – Jennyline Carla Malpaya
33 – Leonalyn dela Cruz
34 – Sarah Christine Bona
35 – Mariella Castillo
36 – Maria Gigante

37 – Jehza Huelar
38 – Angelica Alita
39 – Ria Ranajante
40 – Christianne Ramos

I still have not gathered the number of crowns that will be given this year but for now as it is on the website, there are five titles up for grabs which includes:
Miss Universe Philippines
Bb. Pilipinas International
Miss Globe Philippines
Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental
Bb. Pilipinas Supranational

(Let’s see if the pageant will pursue sending delegates to Miss Grand International)

The finals night will be held on April 2016 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Watch out for more details!

photos via Binibining Pilipinas Official Page / By Bruce Casanova

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Book Review: Strong Signal (Cyberlove, #1) – Megan Erickson and Santino Hassell

Posted on February 22, 2016 | 1 comment

Published February 15th 2016
Format: Novel
Genre And Theme: Romance / Contemporary
Length: 235 pages, ebook
Publisher: Megtino Press
Ebook ISBN: 9781634769099
Cover Artist: Natasha Snow
Characters: Kai Bannon, Garrett Reid

Blurb: I was counting down the months until the end of my deployment. My days were spent working on military vehicles, and I spent my nights playing video games that would distract me until I could leave Staff Sergeant Garrett Reid behind.

That was when I met him: Kai Bannon, a fellow gamer with a famous stream channel.

I never expected to become fixated on someone who’d initially been a rival. And I’d never expected someone who oozed charm to notice me—a guy known for his brutal honesty and scowl. I hadn’t planned for our online friendship to turn into something that kept me up at night—hours of chatting evolving into filthy webcam sessions.

But it did. And now I can’t stop thinking about him. In my mind, our real life meeting is perfect. We kiss, we fall into bed, and it’s love at first sight.

Except, like most things in my life, it doesn’t go as planned.

Strong Signal is a standalone, full-length novel with no cliffhanger

This is going to be a ‘short’ review because everything I’ve to say about this book is good! It simply is perfection! See, I opted to just post the blurb above. I usually try to rewrite ’em but F it – I’m busy looking for the perfect gifs and basking on its awesomeness!

Kai is too adorbs and G is sexy as fuck! Actually, they’re both totes adorbs and just fucking hot together! They are perfect for each other! I’ve never read a single book from the authors so I am happy that my first from them was this fucking amazing book which I need to reread like super-ASAP because it’s just so good. The feels ♥♥♥♥ The gooey-super-cheesy feeling ♥♥♥♥ The tingle from their sexy times ♥♥♥♥ Their banter I just fucking loved everything about it. ♥♥♥♥

If you’re looking for something that is feel-good, unique and something that will make you really smile so wide like your face will split into two, then I suggest you pick this one now!

Check out Kai’s victory dance!

I’ve a request for Megan and Santino – I want more of Kai Bannon and Garrett Reid so can we at least get a novella before Costigan’s book? I know it’s way too early to ask for this but pretty please ♥

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

About Megan Erickson
Megan worked as a journalist covering real-life dramas before she decided she liked writing her own endings better and switched to fiction.

She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, two kids and two cats. When she’s not tapping away on her laptop, she’s probably listening to the characters in her head who won’t stop talking.

For more, visit meganerickson.org

About Santino Hassell
Santino Hassell was raised by a conservative family, but he was anything but traditional. He grew up to be a smart-mouthed, school cutting grunge kid, then a transient twenty-something, and eventually transformed into an unlikely romance author.

Santino writes queer romance that is heavily influenced by the gritty, urban landscape of New York City, his belief that human relationships are complex and flawed, and his own life experiences.

To learn more about Santino you can follow him on:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/santino…
Twitter: @santinohassell
Facebook: theonlysonnyhassell | santinohassellbooks
Instagram: santinohassell
Newsletter:http://santinohassell.com/newsletter/

And at his official website: http://bit.ly/16sgcSu

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Quick Review: MyPhone My28S X Smart P888

Posted on February 22, 2016 | Leave a comment

I received this phone, the MyPhone my28s as a gift and have been using it for about a week now and I’m very much satisfied with it.

Let me tell you first that I’m basically clueless about the different MyPhone models prior to this one so I won’t even try to do comparisons. Yup, sorry!

What’s inside the box?

MyPhone my28s specs includes 4-inc WVGA display, a 4GB internal memory card and is expandable up to 32GB via microSD and is equipped with Android 5.0 Lollipop version. It has 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera both with LED flashes. Very selfie friendly no? It has WiFi, Bluetooth and 1450mAH battery. Not too bad!

Here are a couple of pictures I took using the rear camera.

Yum! I know! The quality’s not that bad yeah?

And a video. (I loved it!)

For a phone worth less than a thousand pesos (that is less than $20,) I’d say it’s a pretty neat deal already. The Smart prepaid Sim that comes with it includes pre-loaded apps like iflix and Spinnr, fre 100MB/moth for 1 year, P30/month of load rebates for 1 year for every accumulated top-up of P100/month and another prepaid TalkNText Simcard!

So far, the only thing I’m worrying about is the battery life of the unit because I’ve been using it most of the time for the past week streaming (thru iflix) and on my social media, I always have to keep the charger handy. For now tho, if you’re planning to buy this phone as a back-up, a gift (it’d be a great birthday or graduation gift this season) or you just want to own your very own smart phone with a very affordable price, then this one’s for you!

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To Kill A Mockingbird Author, Harper Lee Dies At Age 89

Posted on February 20, 2016 | Leave a comment

Author Harper Lee in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama in 1961. (Photo: Getty)

Harper Lee, the author of one of the most beloved classics, To Kill A Mockingbird has died today at the age of 89. The news was confirmed by the mayor’s office in Monroeville, Alabama.

Her only other book was just released last year entitled Go Set A Watchman – a follow up to her critically acclaimed debut, To Kill A Mockingbird.

Thank you Harper Lee! Your legacy will forever live on!

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Cover Thursday – Marvin Gaye’s I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Romeo Crow

Posted on February 18, 2016 | Leave a comment

In lieu of what’s been happening online ~~[the Manny Pacquiao debacle, the Jeb Bush gun Tweet, etc ]~~ and all the negativity and stuff – I have something here to cheer you up a little. See, I’ve been dying to post this cover of Marvin Gaye’s I Heard It Through The Grapevine by one of my favorite people online since it was posted a few days ago but I opted to wait until today since it’s my Cover Thursday!!!!!! Yay! So, the name of the artist is Romeo Crow whom I’ve featured here before!

This uber-talented Londoner also did an amazing cover of Gnarls Barkley’s Crazy (omfg! So fucking worth hearing it!!! I actually converted it to mp3 right away *wink* so good!) and one of Bill Wither’s biggest hit – Lovely Day. Ugh, Romeo! Kill Me Now!!!!!!!

Okay, so enough of my ramblings – here’s the vid below. Don’t forget to subscribe to his YouTube channel and download six of his own songs for free –

HTTP://FREE.ROMEOCROW.COM/

Romeo Crow is a singer, writer and producer based in Battersea area of London, spending his days either relaxing with his family or working on new songs and projects.

Follow him on social media.

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Manny Pacquiao Views On Gay People and Same-Sex Marriage : “… Are Worse Than Animals.”

Posted on February 15, 2016 | Leave a comment

A new video is being shared and talked about all throughout the social media at the moment about the new tirade of Filipino world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao on same-sex marriage and homosexuality in general.

Manny stated, Ginawa ang babae para sa lalaki, ginawa ang lalaki para sa babae (Woman was made for man, man was made for woman)

“Common sense lang. Makakita ka ba ng any animals na lalaki sa lalaki o babae sa babae? Mas mabuti pa yung hayop. Marunong kumikilala, kung lalaki o lalaki, babae babae” (It’s common sense. Will you see any animals where male is to male and female is to female? The animals are better. They know how to distinguish, male or female).

“Ngayon kung lalaki sa lalaki, babae sa babae, mas masahol pa sa hayop ang tao” (If it’s male on male, female on female, then that’s worse than animals)

If you recall, Pacquiao was mistakenly quoted in May 2012 when he supposedly remark that “gay men should be put to death.” The writer of the article later retracted and claim the quote was not from the boxer.

Pacquiao however has a very strong opinion about the issue stating, “God only expects man and woman to be together and to be legally married, “It should not be of the same sex, so as to adulterate the altar of matrimony, like in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah.” on a 2012 interview with the National Conservative Examiner.

Oh, and he’s running for Senator this coming election. Your thoughts?

On a more positive note, Manny recently shared on his social media accounts the free houses he built for his constituents in Sarangani Province! Kudos to you Manny for doing that and spending “your own money” for the project.

video via Juicy Minds

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Out Now: Keep Talking by Cyrus

Posted on February 13, 2016 | Leave a comment

I’m sure you’ve heard about this guy already but if you haven’t, he’s actually the winner of the 2015 X Factor Australia. He is Cyrus Villanueva or simply known as Cyrus. His first self-titled studio album was released last December which reached the top 10 in Australia.

Lyrics of Keep Talking

Don’t know what to say
when you’re acting way
you just bring me down, down

I’m trying to change
but you find another way
just to bring me down, down

And I know you’re never quitting
even if it’s for the sake of us

I’ve had enough
Oh, baby

I know better than you keep on fighting
but you keep talking, keep talking
Every time I try to change the station
you just keep talking… keep

I don’t wanna stay in this place
It’s written all over my face
I can’t take it no more
you just keep talking
‘Cause I’m walking away

Drivin’ me insane
tryna work out in my brain
and you bring me down, down

when things don’t go your way
i guess you got to blame for all your life’s turnout

no i said i’ll never leave you
but you’re giving me no other choice
i’ve had enough

oh, baby

I know better than you keep on fighting
but you keep talking, keep talking
Every time I try to change the station
you just keep talking… keep

I don’t wanna stay in this place
It’s written all over my face
I can’t take it no more
you just keep talking
‘Cause I’m walking away

baby keep on talking
with every step i’m driving you out
gotta keep on moving
’cause there’s no point in staying around

oh.

Don’t know what to say
when you’re acting way
you just bring me down, down

I know better than you keep on fighting
but you keep talking, keep talking
Every time I try to change the station
you just keep talking… keep

I don’t wanna stay in this place
It’s written all over my face
I can’t take it no more
you just keep talking
‘Cause I’m walking away

I know better than you keep on fighting
but you keep talking, keep talking
Every time I try to change the station
you just keep talking… keep

I don’t wanna stay in this place
It’s written all over my face
I can’t take it no more
you just keep talking
‘Cause I’m walking away

He just released his newest single called Keep Talking (the video above) and I’m totally having some serious eargasm listening to it! It’s just so fuckin good!!! Come and check it out!

Also check out his social media accounts:

iTunes Buy Link of Keep Talking

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Meet The Contestants Of Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 4!!!

Posted on February 12, 2016 | Leave a comment

Here they are folks! The long wait is over! The fourteen beautiful contestants of the 4th Cycle of Asia’s Next Top Model are finally revealed via the show’s Facebook page! Amongst the pictures below, who do you think have what it takes to be on top?