Batangas Today: “Dwight Howard offers: Lakers denies trade rumors” plus 7 more |
- Dwight Howard offers: Lakers denies trade rumors
- Baby flung from car: Mitsubishi SUV ejects one-year-old girl (Video)
- World’s largest hips belong to Mikel Ruffinelli, measuring 8 feet round (Video)
- Serena Williams out from 2013 Australian Open, loses from Sloane Stephens, destroys racket (Video)
- Shakira gives birth to baby boy Milan
- Beyonce lip sync National Anthem controversy: Did she really sing live during Obama inauguration? (Video)
- Iron Man 3 movie gets IMAX 3D release, to hit US theaters on May 3, but with an earlier worldwide release
- Coke Super Bowl ad released, Cowboys vs Showgirls vs Badlanders replaces polar bears (Video)
| Dwight Howard offers: Lakers denies trade rumors Posted: 23 Jan 2013 12:44 PM PST Dwight Howard offers from other NBA teams has been the recent rumor circulating, in and around the NBA.  Dwight Howard Image Credit: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Trade talks on Howard may have been due to the inconsistency in the game of the Los Angeles Lakers. Sports analysts say that on paper, the Lakers team is considered as one of the top contender for this season’s championship. However, the supposedly formidable Lakers is currently in 12th place in the Western Conference with a 17-24 (win-loss) record. They have lost their last three games and has only won five games on the road. With the Lakers record heading south, questions are being raised if Howard is a fit for the LA. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak quickly shoot down the rumors of a Howard trade. Kupchak explained,
The Lakers denial of a trade offer may not yet be in the works, but a few losses may soon change their mind. Kobe Bryant‘s frustration may also force them to quickly come up with a decision. Bryant expressed his disappointment after the Lakers lost to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, January 22, 2013. According to Bryant,
Howard was acquired by LA in a four-team trade with Orlando, Philadelphia and Denver during the off-season. |
| Baby flung from car: Mitsubishi SUV ejects one-year-old girl (Video) Posted: 23 Jan 2013 11:41 AM PST  Baby flung from car Image Credit: ABC News video grab A baby flung from a car in Russia was captured on video by a camera installed on the dashboard of another vehicle running behind it, according to an ABC news report on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. The one-year-old child was reportedly ejected out from a Mitsubishi SUV when the vehicle went out of control in an icy Russian highway and ended up crashing into an incoming truck. Reports say that the baby flung out from the car because she was not securely strapped on the car’s seat by her parents. She reportedly fall on the pavement landing her face first. Another incoming truck was able to slow down and reportedly avoided running over the baby girl. Dmitry Aliev, the baby’s father, immediately picked up the baby and rushed her into a nearby hospital. The baby girl reportedly suffered head and face injuries. Below is an ABC news video of the incident. Baby flung from car Image Credit: ABC News |
| World’s largest hips belong to Mikel Ruffinelli, measuring 8 feet round (Video) Posted: 23 Jan 2013 08:13 AM PST The world's largest hips reportedly belong to Mikel Ruffinelli of Los Angeles, California, whose hips measure a staggering 8 feet round (or around 96 inches), as shown in the video below. Ruffinelli, 39, who weighs 420 pounds, has no hips like that of Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce, but says she has no plans to lose weight.  Mikel Ruffinelli, who is being believed to have the world's largest hips, and his husband Reggie Brooks Image Credit: Barcroft Media “I love my curves, I love my hips, I love my attribute, I love being unique.” Mikel Ruffinelli told Barcroft TV in a recent exclusive interview, adding that it is a result of having four children, and that having large hips also runs in the family. She even showed a photo of her mother who also has big hips. However, Ruffinelli cannot drive a car due to her size. She now drives a truck and uses a customized chair at home. Despite having some difficulties in most of her everyday tasks, including taking a shower, Mikel, who stands at 5’4″, says she has no health problems and she exercises with her children and husband. Meanwhile, Reggie Brooks, Ruffinelli‘s husband, who works as a computer technician and has been married to her for 10 years, said he does not care on what some men would say. He said he loves her shape and that it was her personality that he was first attracted at. “A lot of people say they don’t believe in love at first sight. However, that’s how it was for me. She has a sweet disposition. I’d like to tell people all the time, I have a license to work with heavy equipment. You know what I’m saying.” Reggie said on the interview. According to the World Record Academy, Mikel Ruffinelli has set a new record for world's largest hips. However, it was not mentioned if she plans to be in the Guinness World Records. Report about Mikel Ruffinelli, the woman with the world's largest hips Video Credit: BarcroftMedia/YouTube |
| Serena Williams out from 2013 Australian Open, loses from Sloane Stephens, destroys racket (Video) Posted: 23 Jan 2013 06:34 AM PST Serena Williams is now out from 2013 Australian Open, after losing from fellow US tennis player Sloane Stephens, 3-6 7-5 6-4. Stephens, 19, beat Williams, 31, in the quarterfinals of the tournament. To express her frustration during the tough match, Serena destroys her racket, as shown in the video below.  Serena Williams destroys racket Image Credit: Dennis Sabangan/EPA As noted in a report at AustralianOpen.com today, Wednesday, January 23, 2013, Serena Williams suffered an ankle injury during the first round against 29th-seeded Sloane Stephens. Serena‘s loss stopped her 20-game winning streak, and it was the first time she lost to a younger American player. “Oh, my gosh, I’m almost relieved that it’s over because there’s only so much I felt I could do.” Serena was quoted telling to reporters during the post-match press conference, who won gold at the 2012 London Olympics last August after beating Maria Sharapova, and later winning the US Open against Victoria Azarenka. “I even screamed on the court. I was like, Ahh. I totally locked up after that. It was just like – it was a little painful. But, I mean, it’s OK. It was what it was.” Serena added, referring to her ankle injury and the back pain she endured towards the end of the second set. She was treated by a doctor and continued to play. “Oh, yeah. Did you see it? I even had a wry smile on my lips after that. It made me happy, unfortunately.” The 15-time Grand Slam champion said with a smile, as a reply when she was asked about her anger that triggered her to destroy her racket after a linesman called a foot fault on her during the third set. For Stephens, who admitted being a great fan of Serena Williams and even has a poster of her on her bedroom wall joked, “This is so crazy, but oh my goodness. I might have to put my own poster up now.” She is set to face world No.1 Victoria Azarenka in the tournament’s semi-finals this Thursday, January 24. Serena Williams destroys racket at 2013 Australian Open Video Credit: AustralianOpenTV/YouTube |
| Shakira gives birth to baby boy Milan Posted: 23 Jan 2013 02:33 AM PST Shakira gives birth on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 to a baby boy named Milan. Shakira, 35, who was born in Colombia and rose to fame in the early 90s and later won multiple music awards, including two Grammy Awards, announced last September that she is pregnant with his Spanish footballer boyfriend Gerard Pique.  Shakira and Gerard Pique Image Credit: Shakira.com According to a post at Shakira.com this Tuesday, Shakira gave birth that day in Barcelona, Spain at 9:36 pm (local time) to a healthy baby boy named Milan Pique Mebarak, with Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn) means “dear, loving, and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification.” “The hospital confirmed that the couple’s first child weighed approximately 6lbs. 6 ounces, and that both mother and child are in excellent health.” A statement reads on the official website of Shakira, adding that “Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth.” “I’d like to ask you all to accompany me in your prayers on this very important day of my life. Shak” Shakira (@shakira) tweeted to her nearly 19.445,000 million followers, just hours before she gave birth. She later tweeted a link to her birth post at Shakira.com. Shakira, who is now working on her eighth studio album which has no title yet, earlier announced a baby shower and invited her fans and the public to donate a gift to UNICEF via Shakira.Socialtoaster.com, which will help unfortunate infants around the world. “Every couple that’s expecting a baby shares our same dreams and hopes for their children. However, many don’t have the same opportunities we do to give them a happy childhood free of preventable and easily cured illnesses. Together we can change that.” Shakira was quoted in a statement. |
| Posted: 23 Jan 2013 12:03 AM PST Beyonce Knowles sang the US National Anthem during the second inauguration of US President Barack Obama on Monday, January 22, 2013, as shown in the video below. It was heard by millions of Americans and was watched on live TV. But some reports said that Beyonce did lip sync, instead of singing it live.  Beyonce singing US National Anthem during Obama inauguration (January 21, 2013) Image Credit: New York Times video According to The New York Times on Tuesday, Marine Corps Band spokeswoman Master Sgt. Kristin duBois admitted that Beyonce made lip sync of her performance of “The Star Spangled Banner,” and that only the pre-recorded version was played during that historical event. As noted in the report, Sgt. duBois said that the weather on Monday was fine and the Marine Band did not have any problem and performed live during the entire inauguration ceremony. However, the band was informed at the last minute that Beyonce will not sing live and that a recorded version will be played. However, Capt. Gregory Wolf, another Marine Corps spokesman has backed off the earlier statement. He told reports on Tuesday afternoon that Beyonce did not have the chance to rehearse with the band, which is why a pre-recorded version of the song was used, emphasizing that no one in the Marine Band is in the right position to say whether Beyonce sang live or not. Apparently, Sgt. duBois was also quoted in other reports including New York Post and Washingtonian, allegedly confirming that Beyonce‘s performance on Monday was indeed a lip synch, explaining that the 31-year old “Run the World” singer abruptly decided to lip sync, and did not explain why. Meanwhile, Marine Corps band director Colonel Michael J. Colburn was quoted telling to Washingtonian that all performers for the Inauguration Day, including James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson, have prepared a pre-recorded version of their performances, in case a problem will occur at the last minute. Both of them sang live that day. For Beyonce, she even posted a photo on her official Instagram account on Sunday, January 20, the day before Inauguration Day, showing her in a recording studio, rehearsing the US National Anthem with the members of the Marine Corps Band. A rep for Beyonce has not released any official statement on this issue. Related Post: Kelly Clarkson sings “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” during Obama inauguration, Bill Clinton photobombs (Video) Beyonce sings National Anthem during Obama inauguration 2013 Video Credit: TheNewYorkTimes/YouTube |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2013 09:19 PM PST The Iron Man 3 movie will be digitally re-mastered into IMAX 3D, where Robert Downey Jr. will reprise his role as Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. This third installment of Iron Man franchise will be the fourth Marvel film to be released in IMAX theaters, after Iron Man 2 in 2010, Thor in 2011, and The Avengers in 2012.  Robert Downey Jr in Iron Man 3 Image Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures According to a press release by IMAX on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, Iron Man 3 in IMAX 3D, which will be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, will be released in US theaters on May 3, 2013, but will have an earlier worldwide release, which will be on April 25, 2013. “Marvel and IMAX are a perfect one-two punch, and the Iron Man franchise has become a global phenomenon that resonates with fans around the world,” Greg Foster, chairman and president of IMAX Filmed Entertainment, was quoted in the IMAX press release. “We look forward to moviegoers experiencing this highly-anticipated next installment of Tony Stark‘s latest adventures in IMAX 3D.” Foster added. The first Iron Man movie reportedly made around $586 million worldwide, while Iron Man 2 earned approximately $623 million, with their total earnings reaching to $1.2 billion. “With Iron Man 3 building on the events of Marvel‘s The Avengers, audiences are in for yet another incredible moviegoing experience from Marvel Studios,” Dave Hollis, Executive Vice President of Motion Picture Distribution for The Walt Disney Studios, said, calling the film as “larger-than-life action” IMAX 3D film. Iron Man 3 IMAX 3D will also feature Guy Pierce as Aldrich Killian, Gwyneth Paltrow as Virginia “Pepper” Potts, Rebecca Hall as Dr. Maya Hansen, Don Cheadle as Lt. Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes, and Ben Kingsley as The Mandarin, the new villain; and directed by Shane Black. Related Post: Iron Man 3 full trailer released, new villain The Mandarin revealed for the first time (Video) |
| Coke Super Bowl ad released, Cowboys vs Showgirls vs Badlanders replaces polar bears (Video) Posted: 22 Jan 2013 07:53 PM PST The new Coke Super Bowl ad has been released, as shown in the video below. However, it is now “Cowboys vs Showgirls vs Badlanders” and viewers can vote whom they want to win. And yes, their traditional polar bears are now gone, signaling the public their concern for the effect of global warning.  Coke Super Bowl ad Image Credit: Coca-Cola video Well, that’s right! Coca-Cola Company released this Tuesday, January 22, 2013 its 2013 Super Bowl commercial titled ‘Coke Chase‘, where a group of cowboys is running against a team of showgirls and badlanders to be the first one to reach a giant Coke bottle in a hot desert. This sounds cool, isn’t it? As explained at CokeChase.com, the group of cowboys consists of Ringleader Lushwill, who is in charge of the outfit. He is being joined by Saint John and Virgil as his partners, while Josiah, Amos, and Clara are along for the ride. Twitter users who want them to win should vote for them via hashtag #CokeCowboys. For the showgirls, Miss Latrobe is their leader; Lucille is navigating the bus, while Ethel chooses the music. Voters must use the hashtag #CokeShowgirls. On the other hand, Altus is the boss of the badlanders, with Hennie being the strongest, and joined by Big Boy, Baseball, Macaw, and Lizard. The hashtag for them is #CokeBadlanders. In addition, viewers can also delay the other teams by watching the so-called ‘sabotage’ videos, where a Domino delivery man has a cameo role in one of them. Voters can start casting their votes at CokeChase.com this Tuesday, January 22, until the end of the 2013 Super Bowl, which will be on Sunday, February 3, 2013. The winning team (with the largest number of votes) will be featured in the new Coke ad that will be aired right after the Super Bowl game. Coke Super Bowl ad: Coke Chase Video Credit: CocaCola/YouTube |
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