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10 Most Powerful Mothers in the World

Rhodora Dagatan — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:18:02 +0000

Women are normally portrayed as weak compared to men. Even in the household, the father is the head of the family and is the one in the position to make decisions for the entire family. But this age is an age characterized by an increasing interest in the principles of women empowerment and gender equality. These days, women and men are treated fairly inside the home, in the workplace and everywhere. Unlike before when mothers were submissive and acted subordinate to fathers, mothers today are just as powerful as their counterparts—managing billions in their bank accounts, leading organizations and even nations. Here is a list of the ten most powerful mothers in the world today based on the money they control and their influence and power when it comes to decision making.

10. Sheryl Sandberg

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Born on August 28, 1969, Sheryl Sandberg is an American business tycoon who has been the chief operating officer of Facebook since 2008. In 2012, she became the first woman to have ever been elected in the board of directors of Facebook. She completed her AB Economics degree at Harvard University in 1991 as summa cum laude and was awarded the John H. Williams Prize for the top graduating students in Economics. She used to be a research assistant in World Bank and worked on health projects in India, particularly those dealing with AIDS, leprosy and blindness. She finished her MA degree in Harvard Business School where she got the highest distinction. Since 2007, she has been among the most powerful women list of the Forbes Magazine because of her unparalleled leadership skills. Before she served Facebook, she was the Vice President of Global Online Sales and Operations at Google.

9. Janet Napolitano

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A member of the Democratic Party, Janet Napolitano is known as the first woman to serve as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security. She has been in the office since 2009, following her six-year term as the 21^st Governor of Arizona. She was also the first woman and the 23^rd person to serve as the Attorney General of Arizona, where she pushed for innovative gun laws such as the Youth Handgun Safety Act. She began entering the public stage when she served as attorney for Anita Hill during the Senate testimony against the US Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas in 1991. Among her major achievements was her being one of the prosecutors of the first Violence Against Women cases in the United States, punishing offenders who committed acts of domestic violence. As the Governor of Arizona, she converted $1 billion deficit in year 2003 to a $300 surplus without calling for a raise in taxes.

8. Christine Lagarde

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Christine Lagarde is the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Union for a Popular Movement politician. As a French lawyer, she was appointed as the Minister of Economic Affairs, Finances and Industry, as well as the Minister of Agriculture and Fishing of the French Government. She was the first woman to have ever become the Finance Minister of a G8 economy and was also the first woman to have been called to the IMF leadership. Aside from being an active lawyer who held several ministerial positions in the French government, she also was the first female chairman of Baker & McKenzie, an internationally acclaimed law firm. Following her appointment, the Financial Times recognized her as the best Minister of Finance in the Eurozone. In 2012, she finished her doctoral degree from the KY Leuven.

7. Michelle Obama

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An American lawyer and writer, Michelle Obama is known as the first African-American First Lady of the United States. She grew up in the South Side of Chicago where she attended Princeton University and Harvard School of Law. She previously worked as one of the staff members of Richard Delay, former Mayor of Chicago. When her husband ran for US Presidency in 2007, Michelle Obama was there to help in the campaign. Since President Barack Obama won the presidential bid in the United States, his wife Michelle has been a fashion icon and a role model for women as well as an advocate for poverty awareness, nutrition and healthy eating. She has been widely admired because of her decorum and sense of style. Among the advocacies that she championed was the amendment of the Human Rights Act, in which she included the protection of the LGBT people through prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

6. Sonia Gandhi

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The widow of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi is an Indian politician who was elected as President of the Indian Congress in 1998. Since 2004, she has been the Chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance since 1998 and has been the longest-running President of the Congress party. In 1999, Sonia Gandhi was also elected the Leader of the Opposition of the 13^th Lok Sabha where she called for a non-confidence motion against the NDA Government. During the 2004 general elections in India, she initiated a nationwide campaign to counter the “India Shining” slogan of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) by launching a slogan saying “Who is India Shining for?” She won the 2004 elections and became the Prime Minister of India, and was elected to lead a 15-party coalition government which eventually became the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), where she played a key role in making the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and the Right to Information Act into law.

5. Jill Abramson

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Jill Abramson was the first woman who held the executive editor position of the The New York Times in its 160-year history. She finished her B.A. in History and Literature Degree from Harvard University in 1976. During her undergraduate years, Abramson served as the Arts editor of The Harvard Independent and also became one of the editors of Time Magazine. She had served as a senior reporter in the Washington Bureau of The Wall Street Journal until she got her promotion as the deputy bureau chief years in 2000. With Jane Mayer, she co-authored Strange Justice: The Selling of Clarence Thomas, a controversial publication which exposed the confirmation hearings of Justice Clarence Thomas. In 2011, she replaced Bill Keller as the new executive director of Times.

4. Melinda Gates

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The wife of the richest man in the world Bill Gates, Melinda Gates is an American businesswoman and philanthropist who once served as a Project Manager for Microsoft Bob, Microsoft Encarta and Microsoft Expedia. As one of the members of the Board of Trustees of Duke University from 1996 to 2003, she took part in several Bilderberg Group Conferences. Melinda Gates also held a Director position in the Washington Post Company. Since she retired from the board of Drugstore.com, she has been actively serving the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which she established herself together with her husband Bill Gates. She has been widely recognized for her world impact through charity, particularly in the areas of health and education. She was also the one who chaired The Campaign for Children, a fund raising campaign that sought to expand the facilities of hospitals for better healthcare among children.

3. Dilma Rouseff

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Known as the first female president of Brazil, Dilma Rouseff is a Brazilian politician who previously served as the Chief of Staff of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Together with her partner Carlos Araujo, Rouseff founded the Democratic Labour Party (PDT) in Rio Grande do Sul where she participated in several electoral campaigns. Prior to that, she was also the Secretary of the Treasury of the City of Porto Alegre during the administration of Alceu Collares. Following her term, she joined the Worker’s Party and was appointed as the Minister of Energy. She took over the post of Jose Dirceu following his resignation due to issues on corruption. She ran and was elected President of Brazil in 2011.

2. Hilary Clinton

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The 67^th United States Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton was the wife of former US President Bill Clinton and is currently a diplomat serving under President Barack Obama. In 1977, she cofounded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and served as the first female chief of the Legal Services Corporation a year after. In 1979, she became the first female partner at Rose Law Firm and was tagged among the most influential lawyers in the United States. As the First Lady during the reign of President Bill Clinton, she led a task force to reform the education system of Arkansas. The Clinton Health Care Plan was also among her major initiatives, though it failed to gain approval from the US Congress. Since 1997, she has been an advocate of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program as well as the Adoption and Safe Families Act.

1. Angela Merkel

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Dubbed as “The De Facto Leader of the European Union,” Angela Merkel is the current Chancellor of Germany and the Leader of the Christian Democratic Union. She is a German female politician who began to make a name in the field of politics during the Revolutions of 1989, when she served as the deputy spokesperson for the East German Government. Following her appointment, she became the Federal Minister for Women and Youth in 1991 and was promoted as the Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety three years after. In 2007, she chaired the G8 and was elected President of the European Council. Among her advocacies since she started politics are the strengthening of transatlantic economic relations, energy development and healthcare reform.

Top 10 Mother’s Day Movies

Rhodora Dagatan — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:24:12 +0000

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and all children may now be thinking of the best gift to give to their moms. While giving her a bouquet of roses or a card may be a sound idea, one cannot deny the fact that roses and cards are generally a piece of a cliché. And while it is quite typical for moms to receive cards and roses on special occasions, there is a huge tendency for them to deem such gifts more of unremarkable than exceptional. Giving them material gifts may also be a good idea, but not all sons and daughters have enough in their pockets to afford items that their moms can surely appreciate. If you are looking for inexpensive ways to make Mother’s Day extra special, renting a DVD and watching a movie together with your mom and the rest of the family could be the best option you have. Aside from the fact that it is easy on the pocket, it is out of the ordinary since it is not every day that family members get to have some quality time together. Here is a list of the ten best movies to watch on Mother’s Day:

10. Mother India (1957)

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A melodramatic movie about an impoverished woman who raised her son with dignity despite life’s challenges, Mother India was directed by Indian director Mehboob and starred Indian artists Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar and Raaj Kumar. This movie was a remake of the movie of Mehboob Khan entitled Aurat which was staged in 1940 and featured a poor woman who struggled in raising her sons and eventually went on top of an evil money lender. Mother India is a good choice for Mother’s Day since it demonstrates the goddess-like example of mothers. Even today, this film is ranked among the top grossing movies of India and is often described as “an all-time Indian blockbuster.”

9. Steel Magnolias (1989)

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Shown in year 1989, Steel Magnolias was directed by Robert Harling and featured the story of the friendship of a bunch of women from a parish in the Natchitoches, Louisiana. This movie was starred by Sally Field, Olympia Dukakis, Daryl Hannah, Shirley MacLaine and Julia Roberts and was based on a play that was staged two years prior to its showing, entitled Steel Magnolias. The director of the film, Robert Harling, was inspired to do the film following the death of his sister. He entitled the movie that way to suggest that women can be as delicate as magnolia flowers though they can also be as hard-hitting as steel.

8. Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)

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Directed by Shawn Levy, Cheaper by the Dozen was a story of a father who lived with his wife and his dozen kids while he was experiencing a grave struggle in his new job. This American family comedy film took its title from the biography of a man named Frank Bunker Gilbreth and his wife Lillian Maller Gilbreth who had a problem raising their twelve children. Both the title and the concept of a family having a dozen kids were greatly inspired by the story of the couple, though it greatly deviated from the original Cheaper by the Dozen book. The film was released in year 2003 and was produced by the 20^th Century Fox.

7. Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974)

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Starred by Hollywood stars Ellen Burstyn, Kris Kristofferson, Alfred Lutter III and Mia Bendixsen, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore featured the story of a woman who got widowed and had to find herself and her son a new life despite never ending difficulties. The main character in this film travelled with her preteen son through the American Southwest and tried to live anew by pursuing her career as a singer. This movie was directed by Martin Scorsese and co-starred Diane Ladd, Leila Goldoni, Billy Green Bush, Jodie Foster, Vic Tayback and Harvey Keitel. It was in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore that Ellen Burstyn got her first Best Actress award from the Academy Awards.

6. Sophie’s Choice (1982)

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Directed by Alan J. Pakula, Sophie’s Choice featured the story of a woman who survived the Nazi concentration camps and was able to find a reason to live her life the way she used to in the character of a man named Nathan. This romantic drama movie starred Kevin Kline, Peter Mac Nicol, Rita Karin and renowned Hollywood actress Meryl Streep. In this film, Sophie was a Polish immigrant who fell in love with a sparkling lover and lived under the same roof as a young writer from Brooklyn. Sophie’s Choice won Meryl Streep one of her earliest Academy Awards for Best Actress as it is considered even today as one of her finest performances in the silver screen.

5. Gypsy (1962)

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An American musical film that was staged in 1962, Gypsy was based on a Broadway hit that featured the life of a burlesque dancer named Gypsy Rose Lee together with her stage mother Mama Rose. This movie was film-produced and directed by Mervyn Leroy and was an adaptation of a stage musical that was completed by 1959 entitled Gypsy: A Musical Fable by Arthur Laurents. This play was also adopted from another earlier play entitled “Gypsy: A Memoir by Gypsy Rose Lee. The 1959 adaptation of this play was starred by Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, Rosalind Russell and Paul Wallace and featured the songs of renowned composer Jule Styne.

4. Forrest Gump (1994)

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A popular 1994 American epic comedy-drama romance film that featured Tom Hanks, Sally Field, Robin Wright and Gary Sinise, Forrest Gump was about a man named Forrest Gump—a not so intelligent man who accidentally got involved in several historic moments. It generally depicted several decades in the life of the naive and stupid Forrest Gump who also happened to witness and influence some of the most defining events of the 20^th century. This movie was well received by critics and became one of the top grossing films of the 20^th century. It was later adapted into a television series which expanded to several countries worldwide. In total, Forrest Gump sold more than 8 million copies around the world.

3. Erin Brockovich (2000)

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Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Erin Brockovich featured the story of an unemployed single mother who eventually became a legal assistant. The main character in this movie was able to bring down a giant California-based power company that was accused of polluting the water supply of the city. Erin Brockovich starred Albert Finney, Dawn Didawick, David Brisbin and Julia Roberts who played the role of Erin. In real life, this character fought against the US West Coast Energy Corporation Pacific Gas and Electrical Company. This film can be an excellent choice for Mother’s Day since it demonstrates the empowerment of women in the 20^th century.

2. Volver (2006)

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A 2006 Spanish thriller film that was written and directed by Pedro Almodovar, Volver was about the story of a mother who died and returned to her home town in spirit as she sought to fix the tough situation she was not able to resolve within her family when she was still alive. Starred by actress Penelope Cruz, this movie featured a family of women from Madrid, including a working woman named Raimunda and her daughter Paula, as well as the mother of Raimunda and the acting head of the family, Irene. Volver successfully tackled several themes such as sexual abuse, death and magic realism and was originally adopted from the film entitled The Flower of My Secret.

1. Terms of Endearment (1983)

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Directed by James L. Brooks, Terms of Endearment was a drama film that was shown in 1983 and was adapted from the Larry Mc Murtry novel that starred Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson and Shirley MacLaine. The movie featured the three decades of relationship between a mother named Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma. Terms of Endearment is the best movie to watch this Mother’s Day as it tackles how far a mother can go for the love of her daughter.

Top 10 Most Loved Cartoon Characters of All Time

Rhodora Dagatan — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:56:55 +0000

Who among you guys have never watched cartoons at least even once in your lifetime? Even though such characters have been fictionally made, usually created by imagination being materialized in paper, they have made an impact in our daily endeavors, even influenced us in understanding certain matters. There is surely more to a cartoon character than just his or her looks, where the jokes, the voice, the laughter, and the gestures get the best of their viewers, making them a part of one’s identity. Just who are the top 10 most loved cartoon characters of all time? Read this list and you’ll come to know those who have been cherished by generations both young and old.

10. Rocky and Bullwinkle

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Rocky the flying squirrel and Bullwinkle the moose have found their way into children’s hearts due to the kind of adventures they get themselves into. Oftentimes, and most kids reminisce those days when fairy tales have been distorted and they do their thing to save the day, and make things right in fairyland. The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show began way back in 1959 and ended in 1964. However, despite that many generations have not seen it, many children know of this tandem due to the laughter they brought to those who were born in the 60s.

9. Garfield

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Who would not know this crazy aleck, witty talking, smarty-pants, sarcastic, lazy, and hungry housecat? Garfield, just like its real life counterparts, does not talk and rarely purrs. However, he speaks his mind so loud that you will have an idea of what he will do next, whether he would pester his master, John, or play along with the housedog, Odie. Before the orange cat was seen in TV screens, he first appeared in a comic strip back in June 19, 1978, which was created by Jim Davis. The fame was so great that he was known worldwide, which made it easy for the two latest CG movies to garner huge ticket sales everywhere. Even until today, the franchise can still be seen with clothes, stationeries, notebooks, and other school supplies.

8. Wile E. Coyote

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One-half of the tandem together with the fast-running Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote has been well known for being a flop when trying to capture the hasty bird. In fact, as you watch over 40 episodes of their chase in the wilderness, you could see the coyote purchase goods from Acme such as rockets, roller skates, bombs, giant slings, anvils, and even paste, just to be able to catch him. The products is just one part of the funny story. The other hilarious part has something to do with the blueprints he gets in order to create the contraption that would make the perfect catch, which fails 99.99% of the time. See the law of physics defied in this great chase that would seemingly have no end.

7. Popeye

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Kids hate green leafy vegetables such as broccoli and spinach. But when the comic strip and the cartoon show Popeye was viewed by kids of all ages, they have learned one lesson, that vegetables are healthy and good to eat as it makes a person strong. This is why Popeye has been loved not only by children, but by parents too, because it became easier for them to feed kids with those vegetables considered as yucky and gross. The exploits of this powerful sailor began back in January 1979 as part of the Thimble Theater comics. Characters such as Olive Oyl, Brutus, and Wimpy had made an impact in the lives of many people. They had even appeared in movies, video games, and was even loved in the form of toys, dolls, and other merchandise.

6. Tom and Jerry

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If there is one cartoon that children loved watching, even in the passing of many days and years, having it still being aired in certain cable channels, Tom and Jerry is one title that’s up in the list. This cat and mouse tandem showed to the world how terrible it is when a rodent and a feline chase each other, thus fortifying the chaotic relationship between two real-life enemies. Even if it was first run in 1940, it still appeals to the masses today, knowing that this love and hate connection will remain the same, even if they are seen in space, under the water, in the beach, or just in the home.

5. Charlie Brown

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Charles M. Schulz has been very successful in creating a character that experiences many failures in life, as seen in the life story of Charlie Brown, the main protagonist in the comic strip Peanuts. He can be described as a child that has many dreams and aspirations, but a failure in all of them. Despite of being a guy that has bad luck, no matter what kind of activity he is engaged in, Charlie is still smart and thoughtful, while being doubtful and insecure. This has been the same guy since 1947, even in the last days when he was last read in a comic strip sometime in 2000.

4. Fred Flintstone

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Yabadabadoo! This is what you hear most of the time when you are watching Hanna-Barbera’s The Flinstones, with Fred Flinstone heading the family with his wife, Wilma, daughter, Pebbles, and Dino, his doggy dinosaur. Oh and don’t forget his best friend, Barney Rubble and his family. People loved watching this cartoon because it gives you a picture of what life is like in the stone age where dinosaurs roam over the earth, and machines do not exist. What’s funnier is that you will see how modern lifestyle looks like, being mixed with primitive and old machinery and mechanics. Do you remember seeing a boulder car being driven by foot?

3. Homer Simpson

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Homer Simpson is considered the original family guy with his wife, Marge, and three kids, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. This family living in Springfield is nothing like you average family. However, Homer is an epitome of most dads that live their life at work and spends time with friends. He loves donuts, he is working at the nuclear plant, and has a nice set of friends that can be considered a “formidable crew”. Could you still refresh in your minds that he first appeared on national TV back in 1989, with that expression “D’oh!” showing his frustration and reaction in many things.

2. Mickey Mouse

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Mickey Mouse is no stranger to anyone, especially those who have been influenced by Walt Disney, one way or another. Famous for being the mascot of Walt Disney, Mickey has been seen in the cartoon world since 1928 where he debuted in the Steamboat Willie where the antagonist Pete, along with his pet dog Pluto first appeared. He is oftentimes associated with friends such as Donald Duck, Goofy, Daisy Duck, and of course, his significant other, Minnie. You also have seen him in the movie musical Fantasia where he was a janitor that pretended to be a wizard when his master was away. From then until now, Mickey can still be found in the Disney Channel, in toys, and other merchandise.

1. Bugs Bunny

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“Eh, what’s up doc?” is a famous catchphrase that’s known all over the world, where only a certain rabbit is remembered with that line, while chewing a carrot and irritating characters like Elmer Fudd or Samity Sam. Bugs Bunny is taken to be the most loved cartoon character for his level of wit, genius, and creativity. He knows very much how to crack jokes, and he often makes a fool of everyone he comes across with, even with Porky Pig or Daffy Duck. He was born back in July 27, 1940 under the baseball field of the Brooklyn Dodgers, inside his rabbit home. His artist Tex Avery and voice actor Mel Blanc were able to create a character that can just be taken as adorable and funny.

Top 10 Most Influential Celebrities of 2013

Rhodora Dagatan — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:27:24 +0000

Forbes has released in mid-March 2013, the most influential celebrities of 2013. Let’s see who have retained the same standing from the ranking that was released by Forbes on February 21, 2012. Get to know the ratings if there’s an increased or downslides based on the previous results and the current values. Who have dropped off from the list, and who have successfully noted for the influences that they have made for the last 12 months. Of course, you would want to know if Oprah Winfrey still holds the crown on these top 10 most influential celebrities of 2013.

10. Clint Eastwood – 36% Influential Rating

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This spot belongs to Bill Cosby last year who had 39% Influential rating, and it’s expected since he has not been visible to any TV shows, but could only be followed through a popular social media, twitter. His unnoticed presence since the release of the 2012 influential celebrities continued even at the beginning of this year. He was replaced by the 82-year old politician, actor, producer, composer, director, and producer, Clint Eastwood, where he garnered 36% rate of influence.

9. Suze Orman – 37% Influential Rating

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Her whole name is Susan Lynn Orman, who was a known financial advisor, television host, motivational speaker, and an American Author. She is populary known as Suze, a 61-year old strong woman from Chicago, who is married to Kathy Travis. She made that revelation of her unique and special relationship with same-sex in 2007 for the last 7 years when she was featured at the New York Time Magazine, where she affirmed that she is a lesbian. Amidst of that, she gained the crowd and following from the people who were in the same relationship. This was once the place of Bono who is now up to the 8^th spot on this year’s list.

8. Bono – 37% Influential Rating

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Everyone is aware that he is an active activist, but this 52-year old singer from Ireland who serves as the lead vocalist of U2 band is also a venture capitalist. He’s association and active participation in humanitarian activities is one of the passions that he has. In fact, he is taking advantage of his celebrity status to be an advocate in fighting social justice not just in his country, but globally. One of the things that he supports the most is to end the poverty, hunger, and diseases. He might be up to number 8 ranking on this year’s list, but he had 41% influential rating last year being in the number 9 spot.

7. Barbara Walters – 37% Influential Rating

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She was not included in last year’s list of influential celebrities, but this spot was Stephen Hawking who had 42% influential rating. Now, the classy and sophisticated 83-year old author, broadcast journalist, and TV personality took the 7^th spot this year. Her age does not hinder her to continue her career despite that she made a rant about it on “The View”, but later denied that she would retire soon, and not even in 2014.

6. Mehmet Oz – 40% Influential Rating

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He has retained and maintained his number 6^th spot since last year. The only difference is influential rating recorded, which was 2 points higher last year, and it went down to 40% this year. Although people still recognized the fact of his recognition and visibility because of Oprah who served as his mentor until he took off from her shadow in 2007 when The Dr. Oz Show was launched in 2007, where he got his own cognizance. Moreover, it’s even boosted because of the You books. His whole name is Mehmet Cengiz Oz, who is also an author, and an American & Turkish cardiothoracic doctor.

5. George Lucas – 41% Influential Rating

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Who would not know George Lucas and his relationship with the most-hailed science fiction movie series of all time, Star Wars? Taken as a trend-setter by Forbes’ for his revolutionary contribution on how sci-fi movies should be presented, George Lucas has directed, filmed, and produced other titles that changed the viewing habits of movie watchers forever. He was also responsible for creating Indiana Jones thanks to his collaborative efforts together with another famous director, Steven Spielberg. Star Wars is still famous even today, for creating a pop culture that binds the generation of the past with the present, all with the love for Luke and Anakin Skywalker, R2D2, and C3PO, Chewbacca, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and of course, Yoda. Though the creative director dropped down 2% from 2012, he still retained his spot due to new lister, Martin Scorsese.

4. Ron Howard – 41% Influential Rating

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Hailed by Forbes’ Magazine to be a person whose influence is recognized for being down to earth and humble, despite his prestigious achievements, Ron Howard has been in the showbiz industry ever since he played as a child actor to his current days as a noted film producer and director. What influenced him greatly was his acting career during the 1960s when he was included in The Andy Griffith Show as Opie Taylor. Due to his experience, he was able to direct films that can be considered interesting and thought-provoking, aside from being entertaining and amusing. He directed famous movies such as the Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, and others.

3. Martin Scorsese – 42% Influential Rating

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Known to be another prominent figure in the world of movie production and directing, Martin Scorsese has been included in Forbes’ list of the most influential people for being dynamic. Being a man of change, growth, and development in the movie industry, his craft is known to expand and improve that he has even been credited as one of the best directors of all time, even comparable to that of what Steven Spielberg has achieved. Marty’s success were all thanks to movies such as Goodfellas, The Departed, Hugo, and other classic like Taxi Driver and Raging Bull. In his passion for his craft, he even instituted The Film Foundation and the World Cinema Foundation, organizations that protect and preserve the heritage of the filmmaking industry. Ron Howard went points down from 43% to 41%, thus giving this spot for Mr. Scorsese.

2. Steven Spielberg – 47% Influential Rating

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All of Steven Spielberg’s movies can be considered a revelation in a sense that you are brought into a world of new and refreshing ideas whenever you watch his well-produced films. Whether it was Avatar or ET back in the 1980s, he never ceased to amaze his viewers by inculcating ideas and principles that not only entertain the eyes, but also teach the mind and the heart to change something in themselves, even before the movie presentation ends. Some of his most influential works are Jaws, Jurassic Park, Memoirs of a Geisha, Men in Black, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Amistad, Saving Private Ryan, and many other award-winning films under his belt. Michael J. Fox owned this spot last year, but is nowhere to be found for 2013. Now Stevie is on the 3^rd spot, having only 44% back in 2012.

1. Oprah Winfrey – 48% Influential Rating

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She is noted for being famous in her self-titled show, “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, which has achieved the highest ratings for one of the longest periods in TV broadcasting history, from 1986 to 2011. Because of her efforts in helping people on and off the air, she has been given the title of being “the most influential woman in the world”. Her philanthropic activities have reached different people far and wide, whether it was providing financial and temporal assistance in remote areas, or spiritual and emotional support while her show was ongoing. Her selflessness and compassion eventually gave her the break that no other daytime talk show host had; even launching and operating her very own production company. Despite of being at the top, her influential rating drop 1% from 2012.

Top 10 Most Famous Trios in History

Rhodora Dagatan — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:42:50 +0000

You have heard of famous couples, pairs, and tandems that have made and shaped history as it is today. But aside from dynamic duos and love teams, or even arch rivals, there are also threesomes that have established their names in entertainment, literature, music, and even in religion, in the course of history, even older than what people think. Who are these famous people might be? Read this list of the top 10 most famous trios in history and you will see individuals that would make you remember how life is today, threefold.

10. Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carreras

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Known as The Three Tenors, the late Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carreras were seen singing in concerts, football games, in operas, and other staged performances. They were so famous that many of the people who did not appreciate opera music have been delighted into the craft, thanks to these three that amped classic singing into a whole new level. What began as a collaboration of the three in raising funds for José Carreras’ International Leukaemia Foundation, grew into a series of concerts that lasted from 1990 until 2003. Their famous hits include “Nessun Dorma” and “O Sole Mio”, which would make you appreciate their unique kind of music.

9. Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger

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This famous trio became the talk of the town when the popular book Harry Potter by writer J. K. Rowling took the world by storm. The said published material was a staple to most kids in junior high, becoming interested in the world of wizardry, sorcery, and magic, as portrayed by Rowling in picturing Harry’s life in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry Potter was able to make friends with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger on his first few days at Hogwarts, making the trio inseparable no matter the kind of adventure and situation they could get themselves in. The team’s popularity also expanded in the movies, seeing the trio grow together and facing the good times and bad times of their lives.

8. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore

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You have heard these three chipmunks sing their songs in the airwaves, singing to the tunes of “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth”, and other hits like “Christmas Don’t Be Late”, “Macarena”, and more. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are three singing chipmunks that are being handled and taken care of by manager, Dave Seville. These guys have been created by Ross Bagdasarian Sr., where he sings all three voices in different pitches and then speeds them up to sound tiny and high-pitched. It was very surprising that the chipmunks, including Dave, and even the Chippettes have been successful, despite of the simple trick that can easily be done these days. From the music scene, to cartoons, and even in 3D movies, the singing trio made their way to success, even beyond imagination.

7. Huey, Dewey, and Louie

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First known in the Silly Symphonies comic strip created by Disney being published in newspapers, Huey, Dewey, and Louie appeared as Donald Duck’s nephews even as early as October 17, 1937. It is also surprising to know that the names of these three ducklings came from three animators that worked at the Disney Studio, namely Huey Long, Thomas Dewey, and Louis Schmitt. The nephews also appeared at a time when Mickey Mouse’s nephews, Morty and Ferdie Fieldmouse have been introduced. They also became noted in the Disney TV animation series, Ducktales, where their association with Uncle Scrooge McDuck was apparent in most of its episodes. Even though they look alike, you could easily identify them with Huey wearing red, Dewey wearing blue, and Louie being green.

6. Moe, Larry, and Curly

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Even though the Three Stooges act was more famous back in the earlier years from 1925 until the 1980s , the acts of Moe, Larry, and Curly defined a different form of comedy, something that is more noisy, a bit nonsense, and a whole lot of funny. Back during the early days of the show, Ted Healy named the show “Ted Healy and His Southern Gentlemen”, “Ted Healy and His Stooges”, and “Ted Healy and His Three Lost Souls”, using the characters of Moe, Larry, and Shemp. However, everything changed when Shemp left to perform solo, and Curly came into the picture, which was also the time that the title “The Three Stooges” was created. Lots of movies and shorts have been created because of their funny antics, which made many generations laugh their hearts out. However, due to old age and disease-stricken characters, the Stooges ended their act sometime in the 80s.

5. Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, and Kate Jackson

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How does it feel to receive assignments and missions from a boss that you have never seen before? Or much worse, you could only hear him through a speakerphone or squawk box? Well, you just have to ask the Angels to figure that out for you. Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, and Kate Jackson were known to be Charlie’s Angels, the original versions of Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz, and Drew Barrymore, who have adapted the 1970s action series on TV into movies. It was a good thing that the title of the series is as it is today. Otherwise, viewers may not be interested watching the show seeing that Alley Cats are making their way into solving missions from someone who does not show his face. If it was not for Charles Townsend, these three girls who graduated from the Los Angeles Police Academy could have lived their lives as normal policewomen, not enjoying the life of being private investigators. At least, mission briefing would not be as mysterious as it is, thanks to Bosley who’s there to address different concerns.

4. Athos, Porthos, and Aramis

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The Three Musketeers, namely Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, are friends that are bound together in fulfilling their responsibilities as members of the Musketeer of the Guard. In fact, when d’Artagnan was about to enter the order of the musketeers, he had to duel each of them due to his planned heroic acts, which is actually the very role that was supposed to be played by the three. Nevertheless, he was able to gain their respect, which makes d’Artagnan included in the group of three. Famous for the lines “All for one, one for all” which was put up by d’Artagnan, the Three Musketeers have found their way into liking the fourth member. And together, they have fought to vanquish evil, as was written by the creator of the novel, Alexander Dumas.

3. Peter, James, and John

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Peter, James, and John were among the first few apostles that have been called right after Jesus Christ fasted for forty days in beginning his ministry, after overcoming the temptations of Satan and receiving instructions from angels sent by His Father. They met in Galilee while Peter and Andrew were catching fishes. Jesus invited the two to be fishers of men, and the two followed him, leaving their nets behind. James and John also received the same invitation and left everything, including their father. Peter, James, and John were not only considered to be prominent members of the apostleship for only being called the first. In fact, there are many important events in Christ’s life that involved the presence of these three including Jesus’ transfiguration and His atonement in the Mount of Olives in Gethsemane.

2. Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar

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Three men that have been spoken in the bible as the Wise Men of the East, although there have never been accounts that the said number of these wise men were actually three. However, the reference to such number has been due to the gifts that were given to Jesus Christ after his birth in Bethlehem where gold, myrrh, and frankincense were presented. The names of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar were also never found within the texts of the scripture, attributing everything to tradition from various countries near the place where “the East” is located, which could be attributed to locations such as Persia, Arabia, and India. Their roles were cut short when an angel appeared to them in a dream, warning them to never return to King Herod. Thus, they have gone their way and were never heard of again.

1. The Father, The Son, and the Holy Ghost

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Often referred to as the Trinity on most denominations, God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost have different functions while remaining one in purpose. While some are claiming that these three divine beings are all substances of but one God, one particular passage in the Bible disproves such claim, seeing that they have appeared all at the same time in order to fulfill their purpose. During the baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan by his cousin, John the Baptist, it has been written that after Jesus was baptized, being immersed in and out of the water, a voice from heaven was heard saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him”. After hearing the voice, the Holy Ghost appeared in the form of a dove, signifying the divinity of the said event. Though they have been seen but once, the existence of these three beings mark the foundation of faith of all Christendom, all over the world.

Top 10 World’s Youngest Billionaires in 2013

Rhodora Dagatan — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:45:03 +0000

Being rich at an early age is already amazing, but being one of the youngest billionaires in the world is really ravishing. On the recent list released officially by Forbes from their website, you’ll see the top 10 world’s youngest billionaires in 2013. You’ll get to know these young ones under 40 years old who have came to a state of fulfillment where they can really tell and prove to the world that they can achieve more without reaching the golden age of maturity. What are their secrets? What have they done to earn to that kind of wing and ascendancy amidst their youth? Get to know more of the details as you scan on this list and skim for more information.

10. Ayman Hariri

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He might be the son of the former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in Lebanon who was slain, but he made his way up to the top because of his efforts to assume the responsibilities in leading and managing his family’s major businesses. He is just 34 years old with one child and happily enjoying his married life. Nonetheless, the 34-year old billionaire was ranked at number 1088 in the Forbes’ lists of billionaires in the world for 2013, has also grabbed the 10^th spot for the youngest billionaires for garnering $1.35 billion net worth for having a construction group, real estate, and telecom businesses. It boosted his total earnings when Saudi Oger procured the $653 million contract beginning of the year 2013, where he is actively involved in the management and running of it. In fact, this is the major source of wealth not just for Mr. Hariri, but for the family. He completed Bachelor of Arts at Georgetown University.

9. Sean Parker

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The 33-year old young entrepreneur has a similar story with the former leader of Apple Incorporated, Steve Jobs. He was not able to finish his studies because he launched his website called as Napster at 19. In fact, when he reached 24, he became the first President of Facebook. He is more than just a computer wizard and business magnate, because of his earliest exposure through his mentor, his very own father, where hacking and programming became his favorite hobbies as a child. You might consider him as a bookworm because of his inclination to books. It is no wonder why he is known as a genius, and it brought him not just thousands of dollars, but billions by being co-founders with companies like Airtime, Causes, Napster, Plaxo, and Facebook. He is also one of the board of directors of Yammer and Spotify, and managing partner of Founders Fund. As of 2013, he has a $2 billion net worth that placed him to the 9^th spot on this list.

8. Marie Besnier Beauvalot

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She is 32 years old, and has earned a total net worth of $1.5 billion, and this happened after she, along with her siblings, received an inheritance of the long-time producers of yogurt, cheese, and milk brands known as Lactalis. It is actually founded by his grandfather, and it was boosted after the successful acquisition of Italian milk in 2011. Her efforts along with her siblings boosted the earnings of the company, where she was ranked number 974 in 2013 world’s billionaires.

7. Fahd Hariri

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Who would have thought that two siblings would be part of the youngest billionaires in 2013. Yes, Fahd Hariri is the youngest sibling of Ayman Hariri who ranked number 10 on this list. He has also inherited his fortune from his father who died because of assassinations. He is 32 years old and ended his bachelor image by marrying after his father died. He disclosed this information in one of the interviews that he has encountered. For several years of being consistently cited as one of the world’s billionaires, where his siblings are also included, he never opens up his personal life to the public. Everyone knew that he’s single. He also made his name out of the shadow of his father, especially when he left his family to study in Paris at the age of 9, where he finished architecture at the Ecole Speciale Architecture. Even when he was still a student, he managed to run an interior design studio wherein he was selling furniture to his clients who are based in Saudi Arabia. He has also invested in Future TV aside from his family’s construction company.

6. Huiyan Yang

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She is the second woman who has been cited in the top 10 world’s youngest billionaires as of 2013. She is 31 years old who has completed her education at Ohio State University holding a degree in Bachelor of Arts and Science. She received this great abundance after her father had transferred 70% of company’s shares before an IPO was held in 2007. Her father did develop the Country Garden Holdings along with other partners in this real estate business. She holds 46% of shares in this company where she earned $5.7 billion net worth as of 2013, and still in progress in making big deals and acquisitions.

5. Eduardo Saverin

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People has recognized him because of the movie in 2010 entitled The Social Network, and it became a hot topic because of the ongoing court hearing then, about the real master and founder of Facebook. Although the matter has been settled already, no one could ever forget about the revelation made because of that film. In fact, one of the rumors said that the reason why he moved to Singapore was because of the $3 billion stake that he had at Facebook, where he made his way to the top. He completed B.S. Economics in 2006 at Harvard University although he was born and raised in Brazil, but when his family decided to settle in Florida, that was the time his father’s wealth increased. His current net worth is $2.2 billion and he’s focused on investing start-ups that’s why this 30-year old guy is much known as an online entrepreneur.

4. Scott Duncan

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Scott Duncan is one of the four sons of once the richest man in Houston, Texas, Dan Duncan, owner and founder of Enterprise Products back in 1968. Who would have known that a company that started with a door-to-door selling strategy would end up owning over 50,000 miles of petrochemicals, natural gas, and oil pipelines as part of its business venture? His net worth, which is higher than all of his older siblings, is now at $5.1 billion, all thanks to the growth and development of stock prices as it performed well at New York Stocks Exchange. Not only has he grown $900 million richer in just a year, but all of his older sisters received the same revenue growth as well. He is only 30 years of age, and is considered as one of the most eligible billionaire bachelors as he is more dedicated into the business more than his own love life.

3. Albert von Thurn und Taxis

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Ever since his father died in 1990, Albert Prinz von Thurn und Taxis has been consistently listed as one of the youngest billionaires ever to be known in this generation, due to his father’s inheritance that has been transferred into his hands at the early age of 8, which officially became his when he reached legal age. Despite that he is only 29 years of age, he already has a net worth of over $1.5 billion. Although this said worth is much less than the rest of his fellows included in this list, it cannot be denied that even earning a million at this age is not as easy as it looks. He may not be known much as a prince, but he owns the spotlight of being a very enthusiastic and skilled racing driver with the German team.

2. Mark Zuckerberg

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Famous for being the owner of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg was one of the youngest billionaires to ever earn his own money through the greatest social networking website that has been introduced in the planet. At the age of 28, he has already reached a net worth of over $13.3 billion, which changes depending on the performance of his company that dictates its stock prices. His worth had a huge jump in just one year from $9.4 billion in 2012, thanks to the efforts of the company in pushing its IPO. He is happily married to his college girlfriend and living in a life of luxury.

1. Dustin Moskovitz

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Dustin Moskovitz is known for being one of the five people that have been responsible in the spreading of the popularity of Facebook through gaining endorsements and support from other colleges within the US. However, he already left Facebook in order to pursue other software projects such as Asana, which is a program that promotes project collaboration with other people. His net worth is $3.5 billion, which makes him the 151^st richest man in the world.

Top 10 Sharpest Dressed Celebrity Men

Eric — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:18:01 +0000

In the world of celebrity fashion, many famous figures are either hit or miss when it comes to keeping up with current trends, while still maintaining a classic appeal. However, there are a few that rarely seem to miss the mark, and they raise the bar for all of their peers. Here are ten of the best dressed celebrity men in the fashion world today:

1. Liam Hemsworth, who hails from Melbourne, Australia, has burst onto the Hollywood scene and carved a place for himself among the most fashionable of male celebrities. He has been spotted making red carpet appearances in striking black tie ensembles, as well as on the street in everyday wear, looking well-dressed in slim fitting pants, v-neck shirts, tailored sweaters, and stylish shades.

2. Johnny Depp is one of Hollywood’s wildcards, in terms of both the roles he plays and the clothes he wears. His fashion sense includes items such as oversized shades, thick-rimmed glasses, and fedora or beanie hats, as well as other trendy designer pieces like leather cuffs, custom made scarves and suits, and layered necklaces.

3. David Beckham is no newbie when it comes to fashion’s favorite male celebrities. The British football star has been gracing the pages of magazines for years, and can always be counted on to show up to celebrity events dressed to kill.

4. Justin Timberlake is a man who knows the meaning of good fashion sense- all the more apparent in the name of his new song “Suit and Tie.” His trademark suits, vests, fedoras, and jackets are always crisp, bold choices.

5. George Clooney proves that a middle-aged man can still swing with the punches and dress to impress as well as the younger lads. The dreamy older actor is never a victim of the fashion police with his safe, but classic fashion choices.

6. Ryan Gosling has been breaking hearts since his starring role in “The Notebook.” Whether onscreen or off, his fashion forward sense of style goes hand-in-hand with his handsome looks. Unafraid to put a spin on the classics, he has walked the red carpet in tailored suits that range in colors such as olive green, steel blue, burgundy, and deep purple.

7. Bradley Cooper has been making many public appearances of late, thanks to his Oscar-nominated work in “Silver Linings Playbook.” Whether decked out in a designer tux for the red carpet, or dressed more comfortably in jeans and sweaters for his daytime talk show appearances, Bradley is making a name for himself as one of Hollywood’s best dressed men.

8. R&B singer Usher always infuses his own urban style into his wardrobe, incorporating elements such as colored stitching, stylish shades, and lots of “blinged out” jewelry.

9. Will Smith is the epitome of a smooth dresser, as evidenced by his many trendy red carpet appearances. He knows how to wear a suit well, but still manages to add small details that personalize his outfits, such as a pop of color or an accessorizing hat or piece of jewelry.

10. Daniel Craig is every bit as fashionably “suave-as-steel” as the Bond that he plays in the newest James Bond films. His immaculately tailored power suits and his use of neutral colors and cool blue-grey tones are a perfect offset to his ice blue eyes.

Top 10 Famous Singer Lip Syncing Fiascos

Rhodora Dagatan — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:27:34 +0000

Lip-syncing by singers and certain personalities in TV shows or promo tours are certainly becoming a norm these days, knowing that it does not affect much of their career whether they just play along the recordings and make themselves physically present. However, when it involves events that are of valuable significance, such as Super Bowl, the Presidential Inauguration, or a boxing match that represents a country to the rest of the world, then this activity is not really recommended to do. Although such a warning may be crucial for their profession, these top 10 famous singer lip synching fiascos only tell how lax or unprofessional they could be with important appearance.

10. Milli Vanilli

Back in the late 1980s, Milli Vanilli was a famous singing duo that had taken the airwaves, which eventually made Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus win a prestigious Grammy Award, along with some American Music Awards due to their performance. However, all of this success came to a ruin when they performed a “live” show on MTV back in 1989 singing the song “Girl You Know It’s True”. Though you have to admit that it was a very catchy song, people who have viewed the video was surprised to see that the song skipped, obviously indicating a recording, which made the phony act exposed to the public.

9. Jennifer Hudson

Singing the National Anthem at Super Bowl indeed deserves a lot of attention and preparation, with little or no margin for errors and mistakes. Because of meeting such expectations, most recording artists, including producers of the show, are suggesting of creating recordings to make sure that nothing goes wrong. Although this was the same arrangement made for Jennifer Hudson back in 2009, things became very harsh for her, especially since it was never her preference to sing recorded in the first place. What’s even worse is that it was her first time to sing after three weeks since three of her family members have been murdered.

8. Ashlee Simpson

Of all the places to flop a live performance, Ashlee Simpson was not expecting to make things miserable during Saturday Night Live on NBC. From the title of the show, everyone who watched it expected that all they would hear are live music rendered by some of the best artists in the industry. Simpson could have been one of them if the recording did not show the singer’s deceiving act. After she sang “Pieces of Me” together with the band, the same song played again, this time, the camera caught her making an awkward face. This can be deemed as torture set to her on national TV.

7. Lindsay Lohan

Things did not start right for Lindsay Lohan the first time she debuted as a singer. In fact, if you have seen her perform in Good Morning America where she just let loose, not worrying if the show is being broadcasted across the US with over millions of people watching. To make her first experience even special, she lip synced her way out of the production while looking all drunk and wasted at the early part of the day.

6. 50 Cent

Oh he is definitely one of the noted icons when it comes to song and rap, but 50 Cent’s act during the BET Awards back in 2007 was just too much for him. He was supposed to sing the “Amusement Park” as his special song number, but something went wrong with the recording. Instead, the acoustic version was played, which was quite unexpected, ruining his night of fame in front of so many people. Because of the fiasco, he just wandered all over the stage, looked for his peers, also discretely searching for his pre-recorded voice, and eventually ended the act with promoting his sponsors.

5. Miley Cyrus

Everyone had seen Miley go through the climb on her career from being an actor in Disney’s Hannah Montana to taking the real singing stage, taking the world with one hit song after another. But as much as she had been adept with playing her roles on TV, just imagine how ordinary it was for her to lip sync and mime. What’s even worse, there have been sightings where she even has a buddy double that performs for her while she spends time backstage de-stressing and changing costumes. She was even named as a world-class faker by many of the viewers who have seen her unprofessional way of dealing with her shows.

4. Britney Spears

Lip syncing for someone as versatile and as agile as Britney could never be thought of as obvious since her voice sounded shaky, while obviously dancing on stage. However, as she grew a bit older in the industry, even bearing children over the years, she has now slowed down with her dancing moves no longer as jumpy. Her lip-synching can now be detected on most of her tours and shows, with Circus in 2009 being the most recent.

3. Beyonce

Just recently, the world had witnessed the inauguration of President Barack Obama for his second term, after beating Governor Mitt Romney during the elections back in November. Beyonce was included in the program to sing the National Anthem, at an event that can be considered of great importance to the American people, all over the world. Just like in most events, the production staff were prompted to record Beyonce’s voice during the rehearsal and have it used on the actual day of the event. Everything could have been fine and done away, except for the fact that there were people on the stand that saw how she got through the very nerve-wracking event. Her solution? She just synced things away and everything was done.

2. Madonna

It is known for a fact that Madonna had been famous in the pop music scene since the 1980s that it is even surprising that she’s still active in her career, acting as if she never aged a bit. But thanks to observant eyes and reliable video cameras that can clearly capture images in distant points, people have seen how “the material girl” act her way into singing, which was never funny to begin with. Elton John even blew her cover during an awards night in the UK.

1. Michael Jackson

The King of Pop is obviously one hell of a guy when performing in his concerts and tours, especially with choreography that’s just too hard to follow. But with such level of entertainment seen on stage, would you even wonder why his voice is still pure despite of the hard breathing, the heavy dancing, and all that spinning? It should not be too hard to detect that there are some parts of his shows where he is found lip-syncing.

Top 10 Women Hairstyles for 2013

Rhodora Dagatan — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:01:11 +0000

Aside from the pacing of clothing designs for the past few years, women are also following on the next hairstyles that will compliment their personality, shape of their face, and of course, this year’s fashion prediction. Transition and repetition are all part of reinvention whether it is how you dress yourself up, especially to women who are known in the vain attribution and application, because it adds to grace, poise, and overall personality. For the past two years, we have seen the influence of the Korean hair cut for both men and women. On this list, ladies would love to try these top 10 women hairstyles for 2013. Know the changes, and see if there are similarities in few decades haircuts that have been seen among women.

10. Boufant Hairstyle

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This is one of the favorite hairstyles of women celebrities and teenagers who love to have this look these days. In fact, it was very evident in the recently completed Golden Globe Awards, where most ladies preferred to have the boufant hairstyle, wearing this dazzling hairstyle of 2013. According to history, it is actually derived from the French during 18^th century, where boufant means swelling or bouff. It actually gives an overall puffed-out look. With a simple or plain headband, you are all ready to showcase this style.

9. Loose Updo

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It works both in casual and formal settings, and it does not need too much effort for the ladies since you can do it yourself. Hence, if you want to achieve a specific look, you can ask your hairstylist from your favorite salon, especially if you are attending events or parties. It works even in medium or short hairstyles, although it works best to lengthy hair.

8. Horse Ponytail

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Like the loosed updo hairstyle, it is also one of the easiest hairstyles and favorite picks being used in most of formal gatherings like prom nights for teenagers. You can or anyone could actually do it. If you know any better how to pull away the hair from your face, wherein you are trying to achieve an undocked tail of a pony or a horse, then you are all set, nice and easy.

7. Layered Medium Hairstyle

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Layered hairstyle is one of the sleek and sophisticate haircuts that compliment to short, medium, and of course, long hair. It has asymmetric or choppy layers, which became trendy not just in 2011 and 2012, but it is still part of the top favorites of ladies even today. In fact, if you have not yet tried this cut, this year will work best for you since it’s year of the snake. You could also add streaks and highlights, and it is one of the great looks that you can wear on summer.

6. Center Parted Hairstyle

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The side parted hairstyle is known as an appropriate hair division that can be done on hair, and although the center parted hairstyle was not a good style for many, definitely, it has ruled out all the do’s and don’ts. In fact, the best way to know if it looks good on you is if you feel that you are comfortable with it. It can be easily done in curly, long, and even short hair lengths. Hence, it still suits on specific shapes of faces.

5. Messy Bob Hairstyle

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This is a no effort messy bob hairstyle if you have a curly or wavy hair. Just have a bob hair cut, and apply a hair gel or cream and mess up your hair a bit. To those who have a natural straight hair, you can still achieve the messy bob hairstyle by curling a few strands and applying creams or any products that will retain the hair volume and look, so it won’t be straightened after a few hours.

4. Long Sleek Hairstyle with Side Bangs

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This is an ultimate favorite, and you can see it in most of the shampoo or any hair products that promote better hair look. Of course, you should have long hair whether it’s colored or not, as it flatters most face shapes. You can style it messy, and have waves or curls on the ends. In fact, it becomes one of the regular hairstyles in normal days where adding some twists can be done if you need to attend activities and events.

3. Long Hairstyle with Layers

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Achieve an edgy and inspiring look with this long hairstyle with layers. It is one of the favorite autumn hairstyles that ooze or boost women with confidence. It has a combination of soft layers and highlight features of your face. In fact, this is an answer to an ordinary and conservative hairstyle of some women. It adds perks and length, and it can transform your overall personality. You can go with the choppy layering or bulk texture. All you need to do is to ask your hairdresser which one would best suit you.

2. Short Wavy Bob Hair

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This is the popular hairstyle for 2013 that can be curled to achieve by messing your hair or damping your hands onto your hair with cream, disorienting your bobbed hair. Bob literally means short and it works for all types of hair, specifically for wavy, curly, and straight ones. It is one of the Korean favorites, and at times, it is associated to them.

1. The Waves

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From long hair to shoulder length, this one is not just called as a favorite hairstyle that most of the hair dressers have done since it’s the top favorite among teenagers and those who are in their early 30s and 40s. If you have watched the Golden Globe’s Red Carpet Event, most of the celebrities had their hair done this way. You could have the mesmerizing hair waves, especially if you have natural hair. You may use hair curlers at home if you have a standard hair length where you could make waves that specifically partition your hair. You could do the soft finger wave hairstyles or bid defined ones, depending on the demand of the event you are going to attend.