AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson to star in a 6-part Cars That Rock series

Brian Johnson stars in Cars That Rock

The frontman of AC/DC, Brian Johnson, is a dedicated car enthusiast. He has a vintage pre-war Bentley machine he called it "Thunder Guts" and he's a familiar face when he guested on Top Gear; whether he was a Star In A Reasonably Priced Car...twice, and got beaten in a drag race with James May at the wheel of the Fisker Karma PHEV saloon. Now, he stars in his own six-part serial called Cars That Rock and on this mini-series, Brian explores more about his passion of cars from movies that made these cars the stars and the celebrities who, like him, love cars. It's not all about glitz and glamour but over the course of this mini-series...the AC/DC frontman is pushing himself to the limits as he takes on the world's challenging racetracks and on the final part...it's all about engineering connections.

The first of the 6-parter series begins on Thursday, the 8th May, at 9:00PM on Quest, available on Freeview channel 38, Sky channel 167 and Virgin Media channel 172.

BBC warns Clarkson that if he messes up again, it's over for Jezza

Jeremy Clarkson

It looks like the BBC is turning up against Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson ever since his latest scandal, regarding some mysterious behind the scenes from the Toyota 86 review as well as the "slope" scandal from the Burma Special earlier this year. Jezza says that if he messes it up big time, again, the BBC will fire him once and for all. Looks like the fate of Jeremy being the Top Gear presenter is on the line now even though he made numerous international incidents that people don't want you to know.

Report: http://www.autoblog.com/2014/05/05/jeremy-clarkson-bbc-warning-nword/

Sewol Tragedy: Death toll now 260

Continuing on the Sewol Tragedy story; the official death toll from the submerged ferry has now risen to 260 with 42 people remained missing so far. The divers completed the initial search of 61 compartments out of 64, where most of the passengers are expected to be found. The rescue team plans to expand the search to the ferry's cargo compartments as well as the first and second floor of the decks beginning on the 15th of May, 2014, if all the bodies are not recovered until then.

Source: Arirang Radio

Let's Do The News! (May 5, 2014)

Things we learned today...

- Our friends from Disney streamed the full trailer of the upcoming Disney XD animated series, Star Wars Rebels. Made in collaboration between Disney and LucasFilm, this new series highlights teenage boy named Ezra, a con artist who's going to be part of the rebellion, fighting for the greater good against the Empire. This new series will be airing this Autumn 2014 exclusively on Disney XD. Check out the official page at http://disneyxd.disney.com/star-wars-rebels. Those Star Wars fans are going to be thrilled!

- Former head of PSA Peugeot Citroen, Jean-Marc Gales is now appointed as the new CEO of Group Lotus.

Jean-Marc Gales

- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT; Jessie's Debby Ryan spent Sunday, April 27, to took part in the Kidz Expo sponsored by Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. The SweetyHigh Blog post has this story.

- Every year when it's May the 5th, we noticed that Tekken creator, Harada, is a huge fan of iDOLM@STER's Iori Minase and he even changed his profile pic to Iori Minase on Harada's official Twitter page (@Harada_TEKKEN). In a special Famitsu interview with Harada-san, the Tekken God explains why he's an iDOLM@STER fan and what he's looking forward on the upcoming PS3-exclusive THE iDOLM@STER ONE FOR ALL video game.

Harada

Harada's illustration of iM@S' Iori Minase

- In this week's Jay Leno's Garage webcast, Jay Leno revisits the 90's with the Lamborghini Diablo.

 

- This week, expect simpler but smarter vehicle license plates to arrive.

- It will take about two months for the new equipment, useful for the ongoing search for the missing MH370 plane, to arrive.

- Moments after the canonization of Blessed Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII as saints by the Vatican, there's a report told that Pope Paul VI will be beatified, following the validation of a miracle attributed to his intercession. Will this be the next Blessed Pope to be named as the saint?

- Too much maritime disasters happened this 2014 and this time, there was a Chinese cargo ship submerged outside Hong Kong after it crashed with a container vessel, leaving eleven crew members missing in action.

TTFN!!!

Super GT 2014 - Fuji

In the second round of the Super GT 2014 championship, it seems that Fuji Speedway's jam packed full of spectators as they witness the best drivers from the GT300 and GT500 class slugging against each other to show who rules Fuji Speedway.

In the GT500, the winner is the #12 Calsonic Impul GT-R driven by Hironobu Yasuda and J.P. L. De Oliveira while in the GT300 class, the winner is the otaku-favorite #4 GOODSMILE HATSUNE MIKU Z4 driven by Nobuteru Taniguchi and Tatsuya Kataoka.

Check out the short highlights from this round:



The next race will be at AUTOPOLIS this June 1st.

Mayweather remains unbeaten after fight with Maidana

The highly controversial boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. is once again undefeated after his unanimous decision win against his foe Marcos Maidana in a 12-round fight.

It was the toughest battle for the embattled boxer as even though he's got a cut in his eye and got headbutted by his foe at the fourth round, Mayweather throws everything he got to avoid his first loss and in the end, he succeeded but Maidana was very unhappy about it. His welterweight title for Mayweather remained secured.

Report:http://www.spin.ph/sports/boxing/news/floyd-mayweather-beats-marcos-maidana-majority-decision-boxing

Our baby boy's new toys

We began earlier in a rainy Seattle where our baby boy Irvine turns 2 and here he is, enjoying his new presents that I bought...

Baby boy Irvine really liked the presents from me but what are those presents you may ask?

Heck if I know but these are the Octonauts Octo-squirters I bought from Toys R Us when there was a clearance sale going on since then and these octo-squirters featured are Lieutenant Kwazii Cat, the one with the eyepatch on it, the slime eel creature, and Tweak Bunny, the engineer of the Octonauts.

I really don't know what just happened but I got sucked into the enthusiasm of the Octonauts. I even got the whole "creature report" tune stuck in my head. Forgive me but anyway, let's check out how it's done and if you're reading this, my dear nephew, that's all you need to know...

After baby boy's enjoying his new Octonauts toys, what else we got for him?



Ah yes! We bought Stuffy and Chilly just for him. Now, his Doc McStuffins plushies are, I think it was, done but look at it, we got what we listed. It's Doc and her friends; Lambie, Hallie, Stuffy, and Chilly! Woo-hoo!

Well, I think that's everything. So, to my dear nephew Irvine, happy 2nd anniversary!

Forza Motorsport 5: The Caterham R500

Yes, if you are wondering what is this machine doing in the world of Forza Motorsport 5, that curiosity, or should I say conspiracy, is the Caterham Superlight R500. Part of the IGN Car Pack DLC, this is the first time Caterham made it to the world of Forza even though Forza 5 has the technology to feature open-wheelers.



Generally, I really don't want Caterhams to appear in the world of Forza because...well, you know why, but there's a good reason why this Caterham makes a great addition to the lineup because of its amazing recognition by the Top Gear committee as well as its weapons-grade performance that stands out the rest. The great thing about driving a road-legal open wheeler is that you get unlimited amount of headroom because there's literally no roof and the best way to enjoy a good open-wheeler is on the track because it's lightweight body makes it agile and nimble at the corners. The only downside is that being road-legal, it can be somewhat problematic as a daily driver. With no roof, you can get chilly if you're not dressed in warm clothes as what the Top Gear blokes demonstrated...



I can hardly imagined if I was in that situation because the Caterham doesn't have a windscreen, it seems that the chilly gets chillier when used for commuting but never mind about that. The Caterham R500 is most likely a proper track toy you can toy around in the track if you have the skills to master it.

 

While it may not be an ideal car to drive on the straight line, the Caterham R500 shines well in the handling department thanks to its incredible lightweight body and its power-to-weight ratio that is more powerful than a normal Bugatti Veyron. No wonder The Stig lapped this quicker than the Veyron and earned the accolade as Top Gear's Car of the Year 2008. Free to do whatever it wants, the R500 really turns hunters into the hunted when used in the right way. The biggest downside is that because it's very dynamic thanks to its lightweight body, mistakes are bound if you're not super focused. I got spun by this car numerous times but all it takes is some practice and with enough practice, this car is a force to be reckoned with.



This lightweight Caterham R500 is worth a blast and I love it. It makes me want to come back for more if it has the urge to swing through the corners like a lit match in the firework factory. It really feels good to have a Caterham joining the ranks in the world of Forza Motorsport for now.

 

Let's Do The News! (May 3, 2014)

Things we learned today...

- Now I know most of you were busy watching news about Crisis in Ukraine and yes, it's a big one that hits the airwaves because of the days, there has been brutal fights, helicopters down, and innocent civilians got caught on the crossfire. Earlier, there was a report that over a dozen were killed in a crossfire in southern Ukraine while Ukrainian security forces unleashed their most intensive effort yet to dislodge pro-Russian separatists, who seized numerous government buildings in nearly a dozen cities and towns. Read this CNN report here.

- Another disaster happened in South Korea and this time, it's a high-speed train that rear-ended on another train, injuring over a hundred passengers inside. Check out this report from CNN.

- The UFC files a $32 million lawsuit against a New York man who pirated numerous UFC matches and distributed through the net illegally. Read here.

- The World Health Organization warns about the threats of Antibiotic Resistance, where the antibiotics are losing their effectiveness on sick people. In other words, most antibiotics won't work.

- Let's move on to some good news as the Philippines eyes on more mango exports to the United States.

- Tuner Callaway unveiled their first tuned version of the brand new Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray sportscar at the National Corvette Museum and this tuned version ups the V8 engine to 620HP of power output thanks to the added supercharger and a three-element intercooler which only allows the inlet air temperature to increase by 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

- General Motors is working on the company's Performance and Racing Center at Pontiac, Michigan and operations will start in mid-2015. This will serve as the new hub for the company's motorsports involvement as well as performance vehicles.

- The Peter Rabbit animated series garnered eight Emmy Award nominations! Here's the scoop courtesy of Brown Bag Films, the studio behind this modern take of a children's classic!

- The folks from Brown Bag Films showcased us how our notable Octonauts machines, Kwazii's Gup-B and the short-lived Gup-F as seen in The Octonauts and the Speedy Sailfish episode. Let's find out how it's made.

- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The hit Disney Junior series Doc McStuffins won the Best Animation Award from the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications. The series creator, Chris Nee, was pleased how powerful their medium was.

- Back to the topic of Brown Bag Films as the Irish-based animation studio streamed a five-minute animation short for the benefit of TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE. It's called ANYA and this short highlights are rather touching two decades in the life of a Russian orphan. This short was directed by Damien O' Connor, produced by Edel Byrne, music by Darren Hendley, vocals by Lisa Hannigan, and narration by Russian actress Chulpan Khamatova. We do please watch this touching clip and donate to TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE to continue helping orphaned Russian children in need.

- The swimming anime series, Free! Iwatobi Swim Club, returns for a second season called Free! Eternal Summer and this summer sequel continues the splashing drama of swimmer Haruka Ayase and the Iwatobi Swim Club as this summer will be their first and last eternal summer. Read the details.

- Jennifer Lawrence, the Hunger Games actress, is the world's sexiest woman of 2014 according to FHM Magazine.

TTFN!!!

Bubble Gang's 2-Part Summer Special (Part Two)

In the conclusion of the Bubble Gang 2014 Summer Special at The Greenery, how are the guys doing in their hot summer escapades?

- Holding Hands While Walking gags

- #youreamoron #yourecrazy #toomuchhashtags!!!

- Girls never realized that the last person they've encountered...is actually a wealthy playboy!

- This week's STARPOK interview with Valeria the Designer!

- IKAW AT ANG INA takes on...taking pictures while on special occasions!

- Summer weddings will never be the same! Swimsuit weddings!

- Mr. Assimo plays golf.

- Istambay, Istambay sa Pasyalan, Makinig na kayo sa kwentuhan, tungkol sa pasaway na kaibigan, tawagin natin siya na...SINO YAN?

- IKAW AT ANG INA takes on...taking pics on the restroom mirrors!

- Even if it's hot summer, Brod Pete and his pals are always here to answer life's hottest questions on ANG BAGONG DATING DOON

- More summer wisdom from Tata Lino

- An encounter that was not hopeful to be...

...and that pretty much that's it! Well, it's been two weeks of comprehending this but I'm sure most of you enjoyed your hot summer fun with the Bubble Gang for the whole summer and it's worth a blast. Thank you for watching the two-part Bubble Gang 2014 Summer Special!

Sewol Tragedy: Death toll now 226

The death toll from the Sewol ferry tragedy has now risen to 226 with 76 people remained missing in the disaster zone. South Korean president Park Geun-hye says that it is the duty of the president to officially apologize for the most tragic maritime disaster in South Korea and she will do everything she can to ensure that the missing passengers are found and once again pledged for an overhaul of the nation's disaster response system.

Let's Do The News! (May 2, 2014)

Things we learned today...

- Shooting for the upcoming Disney XD comedy series, Kirby Buckets, is underway.

Kirby Buckets

- The hit Disney Junior cartoon series, Sofia the First, garnered six Daytime Emmy nominations!

- IT'S OFFICIAL: Mark Fields is named as the successor of Alan Mulally for being the CEO of Ford Motor Company. The outgoing Ford CEO, that is Alan Mulally, will retire beginning July 2014.

- Continuing on the tribute of the legendary Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna, Gran Turismo showcased a documentary clip called Ayrton's Wish as a tribute to the legendary racer who died in a tragic in-race accident at Imola 20 years ago. Coming at the end of this month, Gran Turismo 6 will get an update called the "Ayrton Senna Tribute" as part of the game's partnership with the Ayrton Senna Foundation.



- Remember West Coast Customs? Yes, it's that tuning garage as seen on MTV's Pimp My Ride before Galpin Auto Sports took over the spotlight for modifying bangers into blingers. There's a report told that West Coast Customs is embattled with the feds over charges that employees were chronically underpaid between November 2010 and January 2013.

- It may sound more deja vu but Holden, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors, will launch three new vehicles next year and all three are sourced from Opel or Vauxhall. First, there's the Cascada convertible, the Insignia VXR, and the 3-door Astra GTC (as well as its hot VXR model). Give me a headache anyway but the folks from HSV are facing problems upon the arrival of these Euro-sourced machines saying that it would be a challenge to improve their performance just as what they do to their Commodores.

- There's a conspiracy going on around the Philippine showbizness as veteran broadcast journalist, Tony Calvento, reveals that there was an assassination plot against mauled actor Vhong Navarro. We're not kinda sure about this conspiracy but there's more to it than that.

- DISASTER! There was a Miss Earth Philippines contestant who got fainted while she was in a middle in the swimsuit contest portion of the pageant. Leslie Ann Pine, one of the contestants, is the Fil-Am representing San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, who got fainted during the pageant, just shortly after the awarding ceremony. Don't worry though, she's still safe.

- It seems that the North Koreans are testing an engine for a possible ICBM. Is this still one of their threats against humanity?

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: If you catch the trailer during the commercial breaks of the 2014 Radio Disney Music Awards, you might noticed that there's a brand new Disney cartoon where the seven dwarves got themselves a brand new spin. Called The 7D, the new summer cartoon series features a fresh comedic take on the seven dwarves. Featuring the voices of Kelly Osborne, Bill Farmer, Maurice LaMarche, Kevin Michael Richardson, Scott Menville, Dee Bradley Baker, Stephen Stanton, Billy West, Paul Rugg, Jess Harnell and Leigh-Allyn Baker, the new series airs this summer on various Disney networks, including Disney XD where they'll be broadcasting this new show. Oh, and be sure to pack a sick bucket with you unless you're vomiting rainbows.

The 7D

- Check out the new "Hold On" music video by Sweet Suspense!



TTFN!!!