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Jennifer Lawrence©AFP PHOTO / Robyn BECK (Relaxnews) – The Oscar-winning actress’s latest film, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1,” hit cinemas this week. Here’s how to get some of her best beauty looks. For Christian Dior – youtu.be/q8giFWjR_hk Inspired by a Christian Dior Spring 2014 shoot, this video from Stephanie Samuel starts with her evening out her face with tinted moisturizer, concealer and powder, before adding a little color on her cheeks. She fills in her brows, adds a layered eyeshadow look and uses a light lip color to finish. Smoky eye & tips for Asians – youtu.be/SVSePJz3LA8 This film from Korean Australian beauty blogger Meejmuse offers her take on the signature Jennifer Lawrence smoky eye look. She has lots of useful eye-makeup tips for Asian girls trying to work a J-Law style. She also has advice for false eyelashes. Vanity Fair shoot – youtu.be/Q8OcYm4PXnI Shelbey Ashburn created this makeup tutorial in an attempt to recreate the star’s recent Vanity Fair photoshoot. She recommends starting with a natural primer and concealer, then adds some contouring. The final look is completed with dark kohl eyes and a reddish-orange lipstick layered over a brown lipstick. jt/kc

A couple of years ago, a dear friend and former media colleague, Dave Casuco, who suddenly passed away this year, included this writer in  his poignant Thanksgiving article thanking me for our “five-o’clock let’s beat the happy-hour rendezvous at Glendale Americana’s Cheesecake Factory” so this time, I’d like to honor him by thanking him for teaching me how to be tolerant of people’s idiosynchrasies and forgive those who have trampled on our righteous ways, for in their simple-minded ways, some virtue of goodness might come along the way. I am thankful for being part of the BMI Communications Group, whose achievements are reflected in its hardworking staffers’ work ethics as well as the familyatmosphere that abound, which makes the work environment all the more pleasureable making each one an integral part of its success.. I am thankful to know a media colleague and friend, Lydia Solis, whose integrity I admire among the superlatives of virtue in her, including the superb handling of our Press Club treasury during the succesful four-years of my term as President, highlighted by our donation of $9,000 to the Typhoon Sendong victims back home. I am thankful to Dindo Reyes, entertainment editor/writer and former producer of the Miss Asia USA Beauty Pageant whose knowledge and support were there when we needed him most on some of our production endeavours. I am thankful in cherishing childhood memories with old  friends from my hometown, (Arlene Vallesteros, Nanette Jongco and Princit Tinio) who all remain to be in touched via facebook and electronic communication systems. Read More …

Pinoy-health-workers-ebola-prep-protestNews/NationTitle: Filipino health workers seek adequate response for Ebola.Health workers wearing Ebola protective gear protested at the Department of Health (DOH) headquarters on Wednesday. Protesting in solidarity with health workers from the US and other countries, the workers denounced government’s inadequate preparations against the threat of the Ebola virus. (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Acting Health Secretary Janette Garin may have to wear a protective gear when she goes to the Senate next week during the budget deliberations of the agency’s proposed 2015 budget. This, after acting Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III expressed concern over the presence of Garin at the Senate session hall. Department or agency heads are required to be at the chamber during budget deliberations. “It has been the practice of the Senate that we take up the budget of a department or agency if the agency or department head is present. When do you plan to take up the Department of Health budget?” Sotto said at the start of the Senate plenary budget deliberation. Responding to Sotto’s query, Sen. Francis Escudero, chairman of the Senate finance committee, said the DOH budget is set to be discussed on November 24, Monday. “Uunahan ko na po kayo, kung gusto nyo magsuot siya [Garin] ng protective gear para maprotektahan tayo, hindi po ako mago-oboject,” Escudero said in jest. Sotto’s concern came following the recent visit of Garin and Armed Forces chief Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. to the Filipino peacekeepers from Ebola-hit Liberia under quarantine on Caballo Island. Read More …

Daniel Matsunaga (MNS photo) MODEL Daniel Matsunaga shared his plans to move his immediate family from Brazil to the Philippines and said he is keen to meet and eventually marry a Filipina. When he was hailed as Pinoy Big Brother’s (PBB) big winner last August, the 24-year-old said that even though he is not born and raised in Manila, he grew to love the country and feels Pinoy at heart. Matsunaga added that he made the right decision to pursue his modeling career in the Philippines and, if given a choice, he does not want to leave the country anymore. Daniel said he is just waiting for his dad to retire before sending them to the Philippines. His mom, Geralda, is still in the country since she flew in to attend his big night. “That’s the plan, to stay here for many, many years. My plan is really to bring them here and have a life here with my family. I’m just waiting for my dad to retire in Brazil because he has work,” he said. “Siguro two more years. Right now, I’m saving while he’s working and my brother is still studying. Gusto din nila dito. All my family they came here four times already. They love it. They love the Philippines,” he added. Matsunaga added that he finds Filipino women attractive and very smart. And if given an opportunity to date and eventually marry someone in the future, Matsunaga hopes he will end up with a Pinay. “May Read More …

Star Power Grand Champion and Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs show Nov. 30 at Alex Theater The multi-talented Angeline Quinto has won all the major singing awards and competitions of her generation. She began her meteoric ascent in 2003 at “Star for a Night,” the national TV contest hosted by Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez, wherein she dueled with Sarah Geronimo, Mark Bautista and Mau Marcelo – all certified stars – in the exciting grand finals, in a performance that impressed Sharon Cuneta, one of the judges. At her next major TV competition, “MTB: Teen PopStar” in 2005, she ousted international winner Jonalyn Viray during the pre-finals and tied with Sherilyn Flores for the grand prize. In 2010, she joined GMA-7′s “Diz Iz Kantahan: Challenge the Champion,” where she was a wildcard finalist. In 2011, Angeline was invited by Sharon Cuneta to compete in the singing contest she hosted, “Star Power: Sharon’s Search For the Next Female Pop Superstar.” After three rounds of competition, she emerged victorious, winning $1 million and a recording contract from Star Records. Later, Angeline joined Sharon Cuneta in her U.S. concert tour. Aside from singing contest champion, Angeline has earned another title – “Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs” – for singing on several soundtracks of top-rating ABS-CBN television dramas and films, including “Princess and I,” “Ina Kapatid, Anak,” “Kahit Konting Pagtingin,” “Apoy sa Dagat,” “Juan de la Cruz,” “Muling Buksan ang Puso,” “Ikaw Lamang,” and “Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon.”  She has released four solo albums – three certified double platinum, one certified triple Read More …