Lacoste's New Bite

Lacoste's New Bite

“The Crocodile” was the nickname that René Lacoste earned thanks to the tenacity he demonstrated during his matches. Robert George, a stylist friend, designed him a crocodile for fun and the champion liked the sketch immediately. He had him embroider it on the white blazer that he wore on the courts. Now an instantly recognizable logo worldwide, the crocodile represents the elegance, quality and authenticity of Lacoste products.

Now comes Robert George, the leather goods Lacoste line inspired by that crocodile. By playing around with the reptile’s design, it was transformed into a unique camouflage print. The Robert George line includes shopping bags, crossover bags, cases and pouches.

Lacoste is exclusively distributed in the Philippines, by Stores Specialists Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 3, Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Tower, The Power Plant Mall, Megamall, The Podium, Mall of Asia, Gateway, Trinoma, Eastwood Mall, Newport Mall, Robinsons Galleria, Robinson’s Place Manila, Alabang Town Center - Corte de las Palmas, Ayala Center Cebu, SM Davao and Abreeza Davao City.

credits from the Philippine Star

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Kim Hyun Joong's “Break Down” on Music Core

Kim Hyun Joong's “Break Down” on Music Core

Debuting as the leader of SS501 and moving on as an actor (with the now popular Playful Kiss), Kim Hyun Joong is now ready to embark on a new career as a solo singer.

Released earlier this week is his solo mini-album “Break Down”, Hyun Joong becomes the fourth SS501 member to have a solo album.

His title track, “Break Down“, composed by Steven Lee is classified as a ’south urban dance track’ combining powerful electric brass and synth sounds to create an energetic track right from its beginning phases and is backed with dynamic choreography.

By the way, playing now in the Philippines is Playful Kiss over GMA7 is enjoying high ratings. Also heard is Playful Kiss 2 where they are now grown-ups and facing new challenges.

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David Archuleta Live in Manila!

David Archuleta Live in Manila!

After the success of the two David's back-to-back concert, Ovation Productions is bringing back - David Archuleta live in Manila! he will be in the country to promote the event a day before the concert and I'm sure he will be on a popular TV show just like before.

David Archuleta live in Manila! on 18 July 2011, show starts at 8pm at the Araneta Coliseum. For more info please call 9115555. Ticket prices will be out this week!

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Rain among Time's 100 most influential

Rain among Time's 100 most influential

Much has been said about KPop superstar Rain being listed among Time magazine's 100 most influential people.  Campaigners made a strong showing among the 17 Asians on the global list, which the magazine said was themed around social media and activism.
 
Rain topped a separate reader poll , as Time's online readers cast aside moguls and heads of state for the third year running in favor of the heartthrob and singer of "Hip Song".

"That's pretty impressive online power for a guy whose main claim to Western fame is a role in the 2009 film Ninja Assassin," the magazine commented.


Others who made it to the list are detained Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, the activist mayor of a tsunami-hit Japanese town, Charles Chao, founder of the web giant Sina-Weibo, journalist Hu Shuli, who started Caijing magazine, and media personality Hung Huang.

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Punk for Summer

Punk for Summer

If you think that punk is dead, think again as Balmain sets the tone for Spring Summer 2011 a trend that last emerged in 2010 and one that will continue to influence the fashion aesthetic of 2011 and most probably beyond.

Punk has it's ability to stay even after other trend has emerged and makes it worth watching .

We see a lot of Hollywood celebrities and Kpop superstars donning punk inspired outfits.

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Lee Min Ho is the "City Hunter"

Lee Min Ho is the "City Hunter"

After catching the fancy of fans in "Boys Over Flower’s" Lee Min Ho is preparing to swim in your hearts as he prepares for his upcoming action drama “City Hunter”. The actor was reportedly seen taking swimming lessons daily in a hotel in Kangnam.

Lee Min Ho gained a strong fan following for his ability to play romantic leads that fascinate women and fans of all gender. His "BOF" role won him many hearts which only increased after he played the role of proud architect Jeon Jin Ho in "Personal Taste". In his latest project, Lee Min Ho gets to present his more masculine side as he plays the role of Dr. Lee Yoon Sung, an MIT graduate and international communications expert at the Blue House who works with a female bodyguard. Popular actress Park Min Young has been tapped for the role of the sexy bodyguard Kim Nana.

He is also been training in martial arts and other action routines for this new drama. City Hunter is set to premier on May 25 via the SBS channel.

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Taeyang is now online

Taeyang is now online

Big Bang is finally united, even on the social network, me2day. Big Bang's Taeyang joined all the other members by launching a me2day account.

Taeyang is the last of Big Bang to enter the social network.

With launching his me2day not only the Big Bang members got together on the network but the whole YG Family. Every member of Big Bang and 2NE1, Se7en, Gummy, Psy etc. now have me2day accounts.

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Jae-beom apologizes to JYP

Jae-beom apologizes to JYP

Jae-beom, the former leader of boyband 2PM, on Thursday offered his first apology to entertainment agency JYP head Park Jin-young since their relationship turned sour over the singer's departure from the group.

Jae-beom posted a letter on a Daum online community board to his fans, looking back on his departure from the band. His statement says that he's sorry for causing trouble to members of 2PM due to his departure from the group. He also said it was regrettable that he disappointed entertainment producer JYP. At least he has the balls to apologize for the hurt he has done to his former group. Well, fans are so forgiving anyway.

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Kim Hyun Joong joins All Star Soccer Team

Kim Hyun Joong joins All Star Soccer Team

Celebrity soccer team called MEN with JYJ stars Junsu, Kim Jaejoong, Park Yoochun with Junsu as team's captain has a a new recruit K-pop superstar and SS501 member Kim Hyun Joong of “Boys over Flowers” and ”Playful Kiss” fame.

Fans of these idols knows that Kim Hyun Joong and Junsu has been trying to create this soccer team for some time. Their love for the sport has been well publicized and has been part of their personal activities since the start of their flourishing careers. Junsu had formed a soccer team with his former fellow SM artists in 2006 while Kim Hyun Joong squeezed in an El Classico game while working in Spain last year. In fact, Kim Hyun Joong's 2010 DVD and photobook project “Ready, Action!” features a whole segment of him acting like a giddy sports fan and enjoying an energizing soccer game.

The MEN soccer team also includes famous Kpop Idols - Kim Hyun Joong's also of “Boys over Flowers” co-star Kim Bum, who modeled for RC cola in 2009, along with other male stars including Song Joong Ki and Im Joo Hwan. With the support of their fans, this flower boys soccer team will surely generate a lot of attention in case they decide to join the big league. Talk about star power!

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2010 Yahoo Asia Buzz Awards

2010 Yahoo Asia Buzz Awards

Korean pop star Kim Hyun-joong won three gongs at the 2010 Yahoo Asia Buzz Awards held Friday in Hong Kong.

Singer and actor Kim received Asia’s Buzz Male Popular Artist award and two trophies for Top Buzz Korean Artist in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The Yahoo Buzz Awards, established in 2004, is an annual event that gives awards to Asian pop stars based on the “buzz,” or number of searches they received on the Internet portal site.

This year’s awards were decided by Internet users from Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Indonesia between Nov. 8 and Dec. 1.

Kim has now won back-to back titles at the annual event. In 2009, the 24-year-old star won Asia’s Best Male Star award after gaining wide popularity throughout Asia for his role in the hit television drama series, “Boys Over Flowers.”

This year he gained more fame after joining Keyeast, the agency of “hallyu” star Bae Yong-joon, who himself is a major shareholder.

The SS501 boy band leader recently starred in the KBS drama “Naughty Kiss.” The drama is set to air across Asia next year.

In November, he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Guangzhou Asian Games to sing the Games’ official song. He also took part in a charity event with Bae at the Tokyo Dome last week, attracting more than 4,500 Japanese fans.

Kim is now working on his new album, which is due to be released next year, according to the agency.

Meanwhile, at the Yahoo Awards, actor Jang Geun-suk won titles in Asia’s Buzz Star and Male Buzz Star categories, while actress Moon Geun-young won the Female Buzz Star title. But neither attended Friday’s ceremony.

Jang garnered 7.93 million votes to beat Kim, who received 4.59 million votes, for his titles. Moon received 45,240 votes, while pop group Girls Generation came second with 36,307 votes.

Thanks to

Oh Kyu-wook of Korean Herald

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And Story in Manila

And Story in Manila

Kyunjong and Youngsaeng Fan Meet this coming February 5 is highly anticipated by their Filipino Fans will definitely go on schedule at the PICC Forum 2 and I assure you guys that the venue is really huge and can accommodate all comfortable as I already been at the venue for at least twice last year.

Be there and enjoy!

many thanks to Daily K Pop News for the banner

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2010 Ford Supermodel is Filipina

2010 Ford Supermodel is Filipina

Danica Flores Magpantay is the 2010 Supermodel of the World chosen by the Ford Model Agency in New York City. She is the first Filipina to ever reach the top of this modelling contest after near recent wins by Charlene Almarvez (1st Runner-Up last year), Charo Ronquillo (2nd Runner-Up) and Giselle Paqueo (Top 8). Danica, who is the daughter of model Lala Flores – herself a Supermodel of the World candidate in 1990s – is joined in the Top 3 by the runners-up from Lithuania and Poland. She is the second Asian to win the top prize.

The Philippines first joined the contest in the 80's with former Miss International Melanie Marquez who became a runner-up and a favorite model at her time.

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