MANILA, Philippines--Jollibee Foods Corporation is suspending ad placement on television game show "Willing Willie", its media official said.
"Mang Inasal will be holding off placements within the week," said JFC corporate media officer Pauline Lao.
The announcement came as the drive to boycott products of TV5's "Willing Willie" show advertisers gains support on various social media sites.
"We are aware of the issues and the various sentiments raised regarding the Willing Willie program (boy simulating a striptease) incident last March 12," Lao said.
But the giant food conglomerate clarified that its other fastfood chains--Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich and Red Ribbon-- "do not have ad placements in the Willing Willie program." (report from Inquirer.net)
Saturday, April 2, 2011
KAJOYFULNESS SPECIALS: Bida Best sa Tag-Araw
BIDA BEST SA TAG-ARAW
ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2011
Sung by Angeline Quinto & Vincent Bueno feat. J.O.L.O.
Music by Amber & Marcus Davis Jr.
Lyrics by Love Rose de Leon & Niño Anglo
MTV Directed by Richard Ang & Paolo Ramos
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
‘Doc Rod,’ artist-scholar, dies; 76
MANILA, Philippines -- Artist, critic and scholar Rodolfo Paras Perez died early Wednesday morning at the intensive care unit of the Medical City in Pasig City. He was 76.
Perez was rushed to the hospital Sunday after he was found unconscious in his home. He apparently had a massive heart attack, said Eddie Chua, an art collector and friend of Perez.
Known as ‘Doc Rod’ for his scholarship and for having been faculty member and assistant dean of the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts, Perez was a Harvard-trained art historian and critic who became known for his graphic works as well as several authoritative books on Philippine art and art practitioners. (report from Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Perez was rushed to the hospital Sunday after he was found unconscious in his home. He apparently had a massive heart attack, said Eddie Chua, an art collector and friend of Perez.
Known as ‘Doc Rod’ for his scholarship and for having been faculty member and assistant dean of the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts, Perez was a Harvard-trained art historian and critic who became known for his graphic works as well as several authoritative books on Philippine art and art practitioners. (report from Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Beatles songs sales cost music website $950,000
SAN FRANCISCO—US online music service Bluebeat will pay British recording label EMI nearly a million dollars to avoid trial in a case over rights to stream and sell versions of Beatles songs.
Along with paying $950,000, Bluebeat agreed to "permanently cease and desist" from infringing on copyrighted music belonging to EMI and other plaintiffs, according to a copy of the settlement.
EMI filed the suit in November 2009 in Los Angeles and trial was to begin Tuesday.
While granting a restraining order early in the proceedings, US District Court Judge John Walter indicated that he was shown no evidence supporting Bluebeat's claim that it wasn't infringing on EMI's rights to Beatles songs.
Bluebeat co-founder and chief executive Hank Risan had defended Bluebeat and sister website Basebeat.com, contending that they were legally selling "psycho-acoustic" simulated performances and not re-recorded Beatles tunes.
EMI countered that Bluebeat, which streamed music free and offered MP3 downloads of songs for 25 cents each, was distributing Beatles music without authorization.
Bluebeat had reportedly distributed 67,000 Beatles songs before the court intervened.
EMI owns the rights to Beatles recordings and collaborates with Apple Corps on distribution of the music.
Apple last year won the right to sell Beatles songs at its iTunes online ship, where tunes are priced at $1.29 each.
US District Judge Josephine Staton Tucker on March 25 endorsed the settlement, which leaves open the option of EMI going after Bluebeat for legal costs incurred by the case. (report from Agence France-Presse)
Along with paying $950,000, Bluebeat agreed to "permanently cease and desist" from infringing on copyrighted music belonging to EMI and other plaintiffs, according to a copy of the settlement.
EMI filed the suit in November 2009 in Los Angeles and trial was to begin Tuesday.
While granting a restraining order early in the proceedings, US District Court Judge John Walter indicated that he was shown no evidence supporting Bluebeat's claim that it wasn't infringing on EMI's rights to Beatles songs.
Bluebeat co-founder and chief executive Hank Risan had defended Bluebeat and sister website Basebeat.com, contending that they were legally selling "psycho-acoustic" simulated performances and not re-recorded Beatles tunes.
EMI countered that Bluebeat, which streamed music free and offered MP3 downloads of songs for 25 cents each, was distributing Beatles music without authorization.
Bluebeat had reportedly distributed 67,000 Beatles songs before the court intervened.
EMI owns the rights to Beatles recordings and collaborates with Apple Corps on distribution of the music.
Apple last year won the right to sell Beatles songs at its iTunes online ship, where tunes are priced at $1.29 each.
US District Judge Josephine Staton Tucker on March 25 endorsed the settlement, which leaves open the option of EMI going after Bluebeat for legal costs incurred by the case. (report from Agence France-Presse)
Beyonce says bye bye to dad as manager—report
NEW YORK—R&B superstar Beyonce Knowles and her father announced Tuesday that he'll no longer be her manager, People magazine reported.
"Business is business and family is family," Mathew Knowles said in a statement carried by the celebrity news magazine. "I love my daughter and am very proud of who she is and all that she has achieved. I look forward to her continued great success."
Beyonce, a multiple Grammy winning artist married to rapper Jay-Z, said she was "grateful for everything he has taught me."
"I grew up watching both he and my mother manage and own their own businesses. They were hardworking entrepreneurs and I will continue to follow in their footsteps," she said in a statement reported by People.
"He is my father for life and I love my dad dearly," her statement continued.
The identity of the new manager was not immediately clear. Beyonce topped rivals Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Madonna last year with earnings estimated at some $87 million. (report from Agence France-Presse)
"Business is business and family is family," Mathew Knowles said in a statement carried by the celebrity news magazine. "I love my daughter and am very proud of who she is and all that she has achieved. I look forward to her continued great success."
Beyonce, a multiple Grammy winning artist married to rapper Jay-Z, said she was "grateful for everything he has taught me."
"I grew up watching both he and my mother manage and own their own businesses. They were hardworking entrepreneurs and I will continue to follow in their footsteps," she said in a statement reported by People.
"He is my father for life and I love my dad dearly," her statement continued.
The identity of the new manager was not immediately clear. Beyonce topped rivals Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Madonna last year with earnings estimated at some $87 million. (report from Agence France-Presse)
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