Notes of School Idol Days ～Curtain Call～

Notes of School Idol Days ～Curtain Call～

Since its introduction five years ago, the Love Live series became one of the most successful franchise in anime history thanks to the fanbase, the songs, the games, the TV series spanning two seasons, and the truths and ideals about everyone fighting to have their products be known to the Love Live girls. In recognition for their five-year success, a movie version called "Love Live! The School Idol Movie" was launched in Japanese theaters last June 2015 and soon worldwide.

In the film, following μ's victory at the Love Live competition, the girls are planning to part ways when their senior members graduate until their one last hurrah came into them as the girls are holding a concert event at a foreign land, namely New York, USA to be precise. As they arrive in New York, the girls are pulling their usual Love Live humor and drama up until they're ready for one last vow to have their presence known to the world.

To commemorate μ's final vow in the film that captures the hearts and minds of every Lovelivers everywhere, an original soundtrack from the movie has arrived. Called Notes of School Idol Days ～Curtain Call～, this 34-track compilation features the songs and score from The School Idol Movie. With the film's original music composed and produced by Yoshiaki Fujisawa, it features some of the movie edited μ's songs such as Hello,星を数えて, Angelic Angel, ?←HEARTBEAT, and some.

It's a must have for those who witnessed the movie, which served more like a fitting send-off to the ever-famed μ's as they are ready to have their baton passed to a new generation of Lovelivers.

TRACK LISTINGS:

01 ほのかな記憶 (M01)
02 メインテーマ(Movie ver) (M02)
03 μ's、海の向こうへ! (M03)
04 見知らぬ土地で、何をする? (M04)
05 ホテルで見た夢 (M05)
06 さぁ!出発にゃ! (M06)
07 街を満喫! (M07)
08 この街はアキバに似てる (M08)
09 Hello,星を数えて (Movie Edit)
10 GoHAN-YA (M09)
11 Honoka! Hurry up!!!!!!!! (M10)
12 As Time Goes By (M11A)
13 答えはとても簡単 (M12)
14 答えはとても簡単 (リフレイン) (M12B)
15 Angelic Angel (Movie Edit)
16 空港にファンがいっぱい… (動揺) (M13)
17 街にもファンがもっといっぱい! (困惑) (M14)
18 ?←HEARTBEAT (Movie Edit)
19 にこにこぬぅぃ～☆ (M15A)
20 無理なものは無理! (M15B)
21 みんなでライブをもう一度 (M16)
22 穂乃果の葛藤 (M17)
23 それぞれの想い (M18)
24 As Time Goes By (リフレイン) (M11B)
25 決断 (M19)
26 伝説が生まれた瞬間 (M20)
27 Future style (Movie Edit)
28 最高のライブへ!東奔西走!! (M21)
29 準備開始! (M22)
30 ライブ当日の朝 (M23)
31 ステージへと続く道 (M24)
32 SUNNY DAY SONG (Movie Edit)
33 Days Have Passed By (M25)
34 僕たちはひとつの光 (Movie Edit)

Let's Do The News! (August 11, 2015)

- Having managed to pass series of strict safety tests, the Kyushu Electric Power restarted the number one reactor at its Sendai plant under new safety regulations following the March 11, 2011 disasters.

- The city of Ferguson has declared a state of emergency amid protests marking the anniversary of the death of black teenager Michael Brown.

- Art Macapagal, the elder brother of former president and Pampanga representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, passed away at the Makati Medical Center in Makati City from multiple complications brought by his fight against cancer.

- Newly appointed Philippine Navy chief Rear Admiral Caesar Taccad promised yesterday to protect the nation's maritime domain from the aggressions set by the People's Republic of China in the West Philippine Sea. During the change of command ceremony at the HQ in Manila, Taccad rallied the sailors and Marines to continue their missions despite the ever-changing maritime security challenges.

- Top Rank Promotions chief Bob Arum mulls fight between People's Champ Manny Pacquiao and British boxer Amir Khan next year.

- The Hyundai Grand Starex MPV may have been around for almost a decade now but this overaged but practical MPV has been updated for the 2016 model year with a revamped front design, improved interior, and a choice of two Euro VI-compliant diesels such as a 2.5 VGT engine producing 175PS of power and a 2.5 WGT engine developing 140PS of power.

2016 Hyundai Grand Starex

- NASCAR legend, Buddy Baker, passed away at the age of 74 due to cancer.

- Don't worry, folks. Your ever-favorite Yaya Dub's back in the latest Eat Bulaga Problem Solving's kalyeserie #KiligPaMore. Also, just as we thought that Alden's face is now rippled with holes following the acid spill yesterday, well, his face looks alright and there goes that fresh mouthwash smell. That's right. You thought it was acid but in truth, mouthwash. However, things are getting worse as that man who demanded ransom from Lola Nidora (Wally Bayola), he warned that he'll burn her precious diary of secrets if the ransom is not met. Speaking of which, Yaya Dub may appear onstage against HBD's Patricia as part of the Bulaga Pa More Dabarkads Pa More where presenters challenging against each other as part of the show's 36th anniversary.

- TV personality Sharon Cuneta was hospitalized  due to persistent cough. Right now, she's confined at St. Luke's Medical Center and asks fans to pray for her recovery.

TTFN!!!

Let's Do The News! (August 10, 2015)

- A year has passed since the Ferguson violence where a black male named Michael Brown was shot down by policemen and sparked the outrage between law enforcement and black people. Citizens marked the first anniversary by peaceful protests until shots were fired.

- Meanwhile in the Turkish capital of Istanbul, two assailants opened fire outside the US consulate, just hours after a bomb attack on a police station. Seven people are wounded in the bomb blast, including five policemen, but no one is reportedly injured inside the consulate attack.

- The world's now focused on Japan PM Shinzo Abe as the nation will mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War this weekend and Abe will release a statement this Friday which includes apology and aggression in the draft.

- As most of Metro Manila is facing days of water interruption by the Maynilad Water Services Inc., the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and the Bureau of Fire Protection are sending water tankers in waterless areas.

- Nissan delays the return of their front-wheel drive GT-R LM NISMO after their poor performance from last June's Le Mans so they can focus more on problem solving with their machine.

- Great news for teitokus everywhere! A movie version of the KanColle series is coming next year! Excited to see your favorite battleship gals sortie out on the big screen?!

- On last week's Eat Bulaga's Problem Solving kalyeserie #KiligPaMore where the wedding between Yaya Dub and Frankie Arinolli (played by presenter Jose Manalo) ended in a massive disaster when Yaya Dub fainted, the EB presenter revealed how they improvised the part and urged the public not to panic about what just happened.

- Check out the restorations in progress for this month in the latest Jay Leno's Garage webcast.



TTFN!!!

A wedding turned disaster in the latest #KiligPaMore!

What it should have been is the biggest, and rather the most expensive, wedding event in history but it turned into a nightmarish disaster in the latest Eat Bulaga's Problem Solving's kalyeserye #KiligPaMore.

Over a million Filipinos worldwide have been tuning in on Saturday's Eat Bulaga just to see how the wedding between Yaya Dub and Frankie Amoy Arinolli (Jose Manalo) turned into a complete disaster...in the most hilarious fashion everyone's been laughing and crying in so many ways. 

That wedding occurred yesterday at a certain covered court was star-studded and everyone's invited. Lola Nidora (Wally Bayola) was excited to see her Yaya Dub getting married to Frankie just to get the funding needed for the ransom. If that wasn't enough, Alden Richards' becoming desperate and he rushed to the wedding to the stop it. However, when it was the time to exchange vows, Yaya Dub inevitably fainted in front of the big audience!

With Yaya Dub fainted and taken to a certain place, the wedding that supposed to be a successful one turned into an epic failure and if that wasn't enough, Alden's too late to arrive to the scene and causing havoc to the wedding that was once ended in failure! Worse, he gets beaten up by Lola, her henchmen mostly called Rogelio, and Frankie.

Where is Yaya Dub now? What will Lola Nidora do now?! Is Frankie lost his sense because of his failed wedding? What's next for Alden? Keep watching Eat Bulaga's Problem Solving every weekdays to see what's next!

Forza Horizon 2: Greeting for a Special Agent

Aston Martin's DB5 remains one of the most iconic Bond cars ever made since its appearance in the 007 movie Goldfinger. Little did you know that when the Bond makers wanted this car to be in that film, Aston Martin rejected the idea. They will lend their car for a full price of 4,500 Pounds back in 1960's but the Bond creators decided not to because it's too expensive. They tried various cars fit for Bond but because of their desire of putting the Aston Martin in the Bond movie, the folks lend them a second-hand development car and the Bond people cost them five times more than the car itself to rig it with the Bond modifications. Such modifications such as bulletproofing the car, revolving license plate holder, mechanical tire shredders, forward-mounted machine guns, oil slicks, smokescreen, and our essential favorite, the ejector seat.

When Goldfinger was released in cinemas in the fall of 1964, it became a box-office hit and sales of the Aston Martin DB5 went through the roof, signalling the start of the wonderful collaboration between Aston Martin cars and the James Bond 007 franchise that span through decades and its recent appearance in a Bond movie on this car was 2012's Skyfall, featuring Daniel Craig as James Bond.

Here, in the world of FH2, the DB5 is not armed with the usual Q modifications, but what you get is a legendary grand tourer equipped with a 4.0L straight-6 engine producing 282bhp of power and a top speed of 145mph. Doesn't sound much by modern standards but it's a great car to drive for those who want to live a life of Her Majesty's deadliest agent who wreaks havoc through all parts of the world, stopping villains bent on world domination while wooing the ladies with his charisma. It maybe old but its still a fun car to drive in this game whether if you're in races or online mini-games.



See those squarish markings on the DB5? I tried replicating the iconic Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5 as seen on the film but don't expect rear shields popping up or someone gets flung on the ejector seat. Oh no. Because I'll send this car on a championship I've booked in for this car in Sisteron and some usual Q modifications have been made...for competitiveness. No. It doesn't involve weaponry. It involves enhanced performance that can be set on an equal playing field against the competition.

Like all good James Bonds, I tend to disobey Q's promise to bring this car back to pristine condition but...forgive me Q. I have a race to win.



As Q might say, I have not only won the championship but I nearly wrecked most of the DB5's compartments. At least it's better than saving the car and lose the race. Happy now, Q?!

#BGRedfordAndBabales

On the August 7, 2015 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Nightclub gags

- More advices to live by from Tata Lino

- The most impossible fashion designs are featured.

- Bubble Gang does Downy Parfum Timeless by spoofing this commercial as CLOWNY PARFUM TIMELESS! Perfume Everyday.

- Istambay, Istambay sa Looban, Candy Crush, Clash of Clans ay Tigilan, Kuwento ni Zosimo ay Pakinggan, Bagong Laya Lang Siya Sa...KULUNGAN?!

- The Adventures of Redford Jr and Babaless in...Water Station!

- Imagine the world where selfies are outlawed...

- Tsugi o Chorva!

Let's Do The News! (August 7, 2015)

- Business tycoon and presidential candidate Donald Trump reigns the Republican race for US president by causing too much controversies in the first debate. His refusal to deny a third-party run drew disgust from the audience and he stood by offensive comments he has made in the past about women.

- French authorities will conduct a massive search all over the island of Reunion in the hope of finding more debris which could be linked to the missing flight MH370.

- The names of slain PNP Special Action Forces officer PO2 Romeo Cempron and Mamasapano survivor Superintendent Raymund Train, who were going to receive two of the highest medals from the police, were allegedly removed from the list of awardees at the last minute. Has the president forgotten about the SAF troopers involved in January's Mamasapano clash?

- Philippine Vice President Jejomar Binay confirmed that Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago was among those being considered as his running mate in next year's elections.

- Mazda teases a crossover concept car called the Koeru Concept which will appear at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show. Could this be the next CX-9 which Japan will be getting soon?!

- The latest video for the new Need For Speed game, coming to PS4, XBOX One, and PC this fall, will feature five real-world street legends including Porsche freak Magnus Walker, drift icon Ken Block, RWB's Akira Nakai, the Chicago-based street racing group Risky Devils, and Lamborghini driving Yakuza associate/street racer Morohoshi-san.

- Actor Alden Richards has signed a four-year movie contract with APT Entertainment Inc. When asked about which female actress he will be pairing next, Alden responses that he'll stick with Yaya Dub at the moment because of the popularity spiked because of Eat Bulaga's Problem Solving kalyeserie #KiligPaMore.

- Former GMA weatherman Amado Pineda has been passed away at the age of 77 yesterday. Pineda is known to be the network's original weatherman who provides weather reports from the 70's to 80's.

TTFN!!!

Let's Do The News! (August 6, 2015)

- According to Australian PM Tony Abbott, they're nearing completion in solving the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 mystery, after Malaysian officials announced that the fragment found in Reunion was part of the missing plane.

- Back to the Mediterranean Crisis, search teams say they don't expect to find any more survivors from a submerged boat carrying over 600 migrants. Officials feared that hundreds had drowned but the UN refugee agency said 400 people were rescued. Over 2,000 people said to have died this year trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe.

- Citizens of Hiroshima are marking the 70th year of the horrible atomic bombing that finished the Second World War. About 55,000 people observed a minute of silence at 0815 hours Japan Time, the exact time the A-bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945.

- Senator Tito Sotto reminded motorcycle riders to follow the newly signed Motorcycle Safety for Children so there won't be casualties on the road. He clarified that the law bans motorcycle riders to load children in national highways but the adults have to make sure their legs reaches the foot rest.

- Senator Grace Poe clarified for the longest time that she is a natural Filipino despite claims that she's an American citizen.

- A more powerful Audi S8 plus model was unveiled and with the uprooted version of its 4.0 TFSi engine producing 650HP of power, it's the ultimate in V8-powered premium saloons with a top speed of  305kph.

2016 Audi S8 plus

- Lovelivers of the world, get your checkbooks ready, because Good Smile Company unveiled a figma of Umi Sonoda from Love Live! The latest addition to the Love Live figmas is set to arrive this January for 5,370 Yen plus tax.

figma Umi Sonoda

- In case you never watched Eat Bulaga's EB Problem Solving segment, which viewers are now facing a rather unusual love triangle between Alden, Yaya Dub, and Frankie (played by presenter Jose), save the date: August 8, 2015. As Lola Nidora warned "wala nang makakapigil pa sa kasala ni Frankie at Yaya Dub!". Yakie nuptials?! Yuck! But will Alden had a chance to stop the nuptials before its too late? Find out on Saturday's EB Problem Solving kalyeserie #KiligPaMore!

- TV presenter Willie Revillame lost over 50 million pesos of his budget because of running the Wowowin show on GMA, according to reports.

- Former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan was stopped by airport security after trying to board a plane with a hunting knife. Last week, the 62-year-old actor was questioned by the US Transportation Security Administration agents at an airport in Vermont, when a 10-inch knife was discovered in his hand luggage. After numerous screenings, he managed to made it through to departures where he caught a flight to Detroit.

- Actor Wendell Ramos signed a program contract from ABS-CBN to appear in the Philippine version of Pasion de Amor.

TTFN!!!

Let's Do The News! (August 5, 2015)

- Two passenger trains in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh are in a deadly derailment within minutes of each other, killing 24 people aboard, according to officials.

- French experts are due to examine part of a wing that washed up on the Reunion island last week and believed to be part of the missing flight MH370.

- Investigation on the number 2 reactor in the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is facing problems. They say that two new devices developed at a cost of over four million dollars to take X-ray-like photos inside the No.2 reactor are too big to install.

- TESDA will train disabled people to represent the Philippines at the upcoming 9th International Abilympics in France next year. The abilympics demonstrate the vocational skills of people with disabilities, which could spark greater potential for employment and livelihood.

- DILG Secretary and presidential candidate Mar Roxas wants Senator Grace Poe to become his Vice PResident in next year's elections under the administration coalition.

- GREAT SCOTT! The hoverboard, which became every geek's holy grail since Back To The Future, has became a living reality courtesy of Lexus. Problem is...you can't have it.

- The final Forza Horizon 2 DLC Pack, the Playground Select Car Pack is here! Available for XBOX One at just $5, six new rides are waiting to be driven such as the Volvo S60 Polestar, Dodge Charger Daytona, the ultra-rare Fiat 8V, the ultra-fast F1 GT, the Ford Mustang II King Cobra, and the speedo-boy favorite Honda Civic Si. For a limited time, this DLC Pack is free at the Forza Hub app until August 11.

- Movie-streaming service Netflix will begin their Japanese services this September 2.

- After the success of the Disney Channel original movie Descendants, expect more from Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos, with upcoming animated shorts coming to Disney Channel this fall!

TTFN!!!

Shine!!

Shine!!

The second half of THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls anime series features a much turning point for 346 Production's Cinderella Project as they face more drama, more suspense, and more laughter in store for them as well as meeting up with fresh new faces striving to be the best idols of the said talent agency, no matter the risks.

To commemorate the second half of the hit anime series based on the popular social game from THE IDOLM@STER franchise, the brand new opening theme song titled Shine!! has arrived! This maxi-single CD features three songs including the latest opening theme song as mentioned as well as とどけ！アイドル sung by Uzuki Shimamura, Rin Shibuya, Mio Honda, Anzu Futaba, and Kirari Moroboshi, and お願い！シンデレラ performed by all the girls of the CINDERELLA PROJECT.

Those who've already pre-ordered a limited edition two-disc can get a special Blu-Ray Disc featuring a special music video and three Blu-Ray audios to listen.

TRACK LISTING:
1) Shine!!
2) とどけ！アイドル
3) お願い！シンデレラ
4) Shine!! (Original Karaoke)
5) とどけ！アイドル (Original Karaoke)

Rare Replay

Rare Replay

Since its establishment in 1985, game developer Rare has brought players together and creating gaming memories for over 30 years now. To celebrate the game developer's 30th anniversary, here comes the greatest hits collection fit for retrogamers who want to reminisce their past achievements or for newcomers who want to discover for the very first time.

This greatest hits collection available exclusively for XBOX One, called Rare Replay, features thirty of Rare's smash hit games that has been with us for three decades. Laugh out loud with comical adventures from Banjo-Kazooie and Conker's Bad Fur Day, experience the vivid world of Viva Pinata, destroy your competition with Blast Corps and Killer Instinct Gold, soar through greater heights with Solar Jetman and Jetpac series, unleash your inner power in Kameo, and wet your pants off with sci-fi action thrillers like Perfect Dark and Perfect Dark Zero. All 30 of the greatest Rare hits, from their humble beginnings to the age when Microsoft gained full control of Rare, are here to deliver players unforgettable moments while experiencing one Rare game after another. There's also some Behind the Scenes clips after meeting certain conditions, for you to discover how these games are made, just for nostalgic's sake.

Even if you're already familiar with these classics or discovering it for the first time like a history lesson, Rare Replay is the greatest hits collection fit for your retrogaming needs and wants. It's a nostalgia bonanza you would definitely want if you're looking for a collection that has great taste for your gaming styles.

GAME LIST:

• Battletoads
• Banjo-Kazooie
• Perfect Dark
• Conker's Bad Fur Day
• Kameo: Elements of Power
• Killer Instinct Gold
• Jet Force Gemini
• Blast Corps
• Viva Pinata
• Banjo-Tooie
• AticAtac
• Battletoads Arcade
• Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts
• Jetpac
• Grabbed by the Ghoulies
• Perfect Dark Zero
• Sabre Wulf
• Cobra Triangle
• Knight Lore
• Gunfright
• Slalom
• Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise
• R.C. Pro-Am
• Jetpac Refueled
• Digger T Rock
• Snake Rattle N Roll
• Lunar Jetpac
• Solar Jetman
• R.C. Pro-Am II
• Underwurlde

The essential #AlDub playlist by me!

Filipinos from all over the world tuned in to GMA's Eat Bulaga every weekdays for the EB Problem Solving segment just to witness the love story between two (rather inaudible) lovers, Alden and Yaya Dub. In case you never heard of, Alden is the bae and the face of the show's That's my BAE segment while Yaya Dub...well, once the sidekick of Lola Nidora (easy there, that's just Wally Bayola underneath) until the love story between the two inaudible lovers infuriate the old rich lady even further. Even resorting to her henchmen, mostly named Rogelio, as well as dealing with the 51 million peso ransom over the diary of secrets, nothing's going to stop these two to the very end. Yes, they maybe inaudible in many ways but all you can hear from Alden and Yaya Dub's are nothing but sound bites from other stuff, even music clips! The once everyday EB Problem Solving we know it has turned into a romcom filled with suspense, comedy, and drama as the AlDub love story unfolds to greater heights.

Yes, we often hear music clips straight from the AlDub's inaudible mouths. but just for the fun of it, let's take a moment to jot down the essential playlist fit for the hearts and mouths of these two inaudible lovers.

1) Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran

2) God Gave Me You by Bryan White

3) Bakit Di Totohanin by Carol Banawa

4) Ngiti by Ronnie Liang

5) I'll Be by Edwin McCain

6) Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by The Starting Line

7) Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus

8) Fight Song by Rachel Platten

9) Mahal Ko O Mahal Ako by KZ Tandingan

10) Worth It by Fifth Harmony featuring Kid Ink

11) Happy by Pharrell Williams

12) Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

13) Pag-Ibig Na Kaya by Christian Bautista and Rachelle Ann Go

14) We Belong by Toni Gonzaga

15) Pumapag-Ibig by Marion Aunor featuring Rizza Cabrera & Seed Bunye

16) How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees

17) Mahal Kita Pero by Janella Salvador

18) Ewan by Imago

19) Shake It Off by Taylor Swift

20) Always by Atlantic Starr

21) Trouble by Taylor Swift

22) Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon

23) I Swear by All-4-One

24) Love Me Harder by Ariana Grande & The Weeknd

25) A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

26) Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars

27) Bizarre Love Triangle by Frente!

28) Open Arms by Aerosmith

29) I Don't Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith

30) Forevermore by Side A

31) Bahala Na by James Reid and Nadine Lustre

32) Basang Basa sa Ulan by Aegis

33) Broken Vow by Lara Fabian

34) I'll Never Go by Erik Santos

35) Stronger by Kelly Clarkson

36) My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion

...uh-oh. I'm sensing some approaching Rogelios nearby. Maybe that pesky Lola noticed what I'm doing right now, but not to worry because her Rogelios can't see where they're going (they wore shades), and pursuing me takes a few moments. So, best to leave this essential playlist for a while for all the AlDub fans to find one.

Now, if we're cueing the presenter Paolo to do the squawking thing and Jose doing his Gus Abelgas impersonation to end it... 

Gotta go! Bye!