Billboard Hot 100 (Issue Date: October 1, 2011)

The Billboard Hot 100 this week is pretty much static as last week's Top 4 songs hold their positions this week and little movement on the chart overall. Maroon Five and Christina Aguilera's Moves Like Jagger spends its 3rd week atop the chart followed by Adele's Someone Like You, Foster The People's Pumped Up Kicks (4th week at #3) and LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem.

Adam Levine has two top 5 hits this wee as Gym Class Heroes' Stereo Hearts where his vocals is featured swaps with Bad Meet Evil and Bruno Mars' Lighters #6-#5. Cobra Starship You Make Me Feel Good returns to the top 10 at #7, matching the peak of Good Girls Go Bad. Rihanna's Cheers climbs #10-#8. I initially thought this track has a shot on top but looks like it wont as Rihanna's team is already preparing for the release of a new single from a new album next month. Rounding out the top 10 are Nicki Minaj's Super Bass at #9 and Lady GaGa's You and I at #10, both songs are down two notches.

Coldplay is the top debut this week as their new single Paradise enters the chart at #16. This is their 4th Top 20 hit after Viva La Vida (#1), Speed of Sound (#8) and previous single Every Teardrop is a Waterfall (#14).

Another new entry is Tony Benett & the late Amy Winehouse with the song Body and Soul which enters the chart at #87. At 85 years old, Benett is the oldest artist ever to have song chart at the Hot 100.

The Band Perry's If I Die Young drops out the top 20 this week and lands at #21 on its 43rd week on the chart. Will this be the start of the song's journey on the way out of the chart? Let's wait and see.

Jennifer Lopez's On The Floor drops out on this week's chart and went recurrent after spending 29 weeks on the chart and peaking at #3. Also out is current American Idol champ Scotty McCreery's coronation song I Love You This Big which spent 16 weeks on the chart and peaked at #11 (its debut position). McCreery's song held up better than last year's winner Lee DeWyze wherein his coronation song Beautiful Day spent only 4 weeks on the chart and peaking at #24.

Here is this week's Billboard Hot 100 as posted at Pulse Music Board:

01 01 13 Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera, Moves Like Jagger
02 02 11 Adele, Someone Like You
03 03 21 Foster The People, Pumped Up Kicks
04 04 26 LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock, Party Rock Anthem
05 06 14 Gym Class Heroes Featuring Adam Levine, Stereo Hearts
06 05 14 Bad Meets Evil Featuring Bruno Mars, Lighters
07 11 10 Cobra Starship Featuring Sabi, You Make Me Feel...
08 10 08 Rihanna, Cheers (Drink To That)
09 07 21 Nicki Minaj, Super Bass
10 08 07 Lady Gaga, Yoü And I
11 13 25 Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, AfroJack & Nayer, Give Me Everything
12 09 17 Lil Wayne, How To Love
13 12 17 Katy Perry, Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
14 15 25 OneRepublic, Good Life
15 23 03 David Guetta Featuring Usher, Without You
16 :new: 01 Coldplay, Paradise
17 14 15 Britney Spears, I Wanna Go
18 20 07 Dev, In The Dark
19 16 23 Hot Chelle Rae, Tonight Tonight
20 17 37 Adele, Rolling In The Deep
21 19 43 The Band Perry, If I Die Young
22 22 18 DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, I'm On One
23 25 06 Drake, Headlines
24 31 10 Blake Shelton, God Gave Me You
25 50 03 LMFAO, Sexy And I Know It
26 28 05 Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, She Will
27 24 23 Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne, Motivation
28 32 16 Rodney Atkins, Take A Back Road
29 33 10 Alexandra Stan, Mr. Saxobeat
30 38 06 Jason Derülo, It Girl
31 21 21 Jake Owen, Barefoot Blue Jean Night
32 30 20 Lady Antebellum, Just A Kiss
33 26 09 Jay-Z & Kanye West Featuring Otis Redding, Otis
34 29 19 Lady Gaga, The Edge Of Glory
35 18 02 Kelly Clarkson, Mr. Know It All
36 35 17 Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter, You And Tequila
37 27 15 Brad Paisley Duet With Carrie Underwood, Remind Me
38 42 09 Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash, Marvin & Chardonnay
39 39 06 The Script, Nothing
40 41 27 Eli Young Band, Crazy Girl
41 43 14 Afrojack Featuring Eva Simons, Take Over Control
42 37 16 Beyoncé, Best Thing I Never Had
43 46 11 Iyaz Featuring Travie McCoy, Pretty Girls
44 40 15 Toby Keith, Made In America
45 36 24 Jason Aldean, Dirt Road Anthem
46 45 09 Drake, Marvin's Room
47 55 12 New Boyz Featuring Chris Brown, Better With The Lights Off
48 51 10 Keith Urban, Long Hot Summer
49 47 31 The Black Eyed Peas, Just Can't Get Enough
50 67 06 Jay-Z & Kanye West, Ni**as In Paris
51 53 12 George Strait, Here For A Good Time
52 52 16 Coldplay, Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall
53 57 16 Andy Grammer, Keep Your Head Up
54 48 19 Zac Brown Band Featuring Jimmy Buffett, Knee Deep
55 61 08 Rascal Flatts Featuring Natasha Bedingfield, Easy
56 65 06 Miranda Lambert, Baggage Claim
57 64 08 Taylor Swift, Sparks Fly
58 75 04 Nicki Minaj Featuring Rihanna, Fly
59 56 13 Selena Gomez & The Scene, Love You Like A Love Song
60 54 12 Pitbull Featuring Marc Anthony, Rain Over Me
61 60 10 Demi Lovato, Skyscraper
62 66 16 Trace Adkins, Just Fishin'
63 78 06 Gavin DeGraw, Not Over You
64 62 09 Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie
65 80 05 Lady Antebellum, We Owned The Night
66 59 14 Billy Currington, Love Done Gone
67 69 09 Miguel, Quickie
68 63 08 Kreayshawn, Gucci Gucci
69 73 12 Brantley Gilbert, Country Must Be Country Wide
70 81 12 Wiz Khalifa, No Sleep
71 82 05 Colbie Caillat, Brighter Than The Sun
72 72 07 Adele, Set Fire To The Rain
73 44 03 Lil Wayne Featuring Bruno Mars, Mirror
74 58 02 Hugh Laurie, Police Dog Blues
75 91 03 Wale Featuring Jeremih & Rick Ross, That Way
76 76 20 David Guetta Featuring Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj, Where Them Girls At
77 83 08 Jerrod Niemann, One More Drinkin' Song
78 89 04 Steve Holy, Love Don't Run
79 98 03 J. Cole, Work Out
80 71 03 Lil Wayne, Blunt Blowin
81 79 17 Lupe Fiasco Featuring Trey Songz, Out Of My Head
82 77 20 Dierks Bentley, Am I The Only One
83 86 11 Foo Fighters, Walk
84 :new: 01 Darius Rucker, I Got Nothin'
85 74 03 Chris Brown Featuring Benny Benassi, Beautiful People
86 93 05 Tyga Featuring Chris Richardson, Far Away
87 :new: 01 Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse, Body And Soul
88 95 02 The Band Perry, All Your Life
89 85 05 AWOLNATION, Sail
90 96 02 Chris Brown Featuring Ludacris, Wet The Bed
91 90 05 Thompson Square, I Got You
92 99 03 Mindless Behavior Featuring Diggy, Mrs. Right
93 92 08 Craig Campbell, Fish
94 88 08 Matt Nathanson, Faster
95 :new: 01 David Nail, Let It Rain
96 70 03 Beyoncé, Love On Top
97 100 03 Ronnie Dunn, Cost Of Livin'
98 :new: 01 Ace Hood Featuring Chris Brown, Body 2 Body
99 :new: 01 Sean Paul Featuring Alexis Jordan, Got 2 Luv U
100 :new: 01 Brantley Gilbert, You Don't Know Her Like I Do

Spotlight: 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards

Here are some of my thoughts of the recently concluded 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards:

I like Jane Lynch as a host too bad the material of the whole show as a whole is weak compared to Jimmy Fallon last year.

I know it's dull but I'm glad The Amazing Race got their Outstanding Reality Competition award back after Top Chef pulled an upset last year. TAR is simply a well-crafted reality show that is well above others production wise :)

Modern Family won all 5 categories it was nominated for: Outstanding Comedy Series, Writing, Directing, Supporting Actor and Actress! Wow! I know some found it an overkill or boring and I understand that but since I'm a big fan of the show I was so thrilled they dominated like this. And they truly deserve those awards. Really glad both Mr. and Mrs. Dunphy (Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen) won on the same night. And showrunner Steven Levitan's speeches as always are lovely to hear. Congratulations guys!

I'm sad Steve Carell lost for Outstanding Comedy Actor I dunno why the voters refused to recognized his talent. I'm also sad for eventual winner Jim Parsons, he looked uncomfortable when he received the award and he later said in interviews that he was actually expecting Carell to win. Parsons is also getting some backlash from online fans and I feel bad about that because in fairness Parsons' submission was terrific and he deserved the award as well it's just that people (like me) were expecting the academy to honor Carell's body of work. Oh well this is the only win that spoiled that night for me because otherwise it was a good selection of winners.

I love how diverse the drama winners are this year as Game of Thrones, Justified, The Good Wife and Friday Night Lights each won in the acting categories. I especially love the surprise win for Kyle Chandler, such an underrated actor finally getting recognition! Margo Martindale's speech is so heartfelt. Boardwalk Empire didn't nominate the awards and won as expected for directing for Martin Scorsese who is always a delight to see on TV. I'm also glad Friday Night Lights' Jason Katims beat Matthew Weiner for Writing. To be fair Weiner's an amazing writer but his acceptance speeches shows are so egoistic haha. Plus an underdog win is always welcome. Mad Men won outstanding drama for the 4th year in a row but with the spreading of awards earlier on there was at least an excitement on which show will take the award and that's a welcome change.

Hands down the best moment in the awards was during the announcement of Outstanding Lead Actress for Comedy. Amy Poehler spearheaded this plan to gate crash the stage while the announcement of nominees and the other nominated actress played along and they had a mini beauty pageant right there. It was so hilarious! Melissa McCarthy won while admit her win is questionable since Poehler and Linney had stronger submissions over her but Melissa's win was such an endearing moment that it's all okay. And I admit as a Gilmore Girls fan, I was so thrilled to see talented Sookie getting this big recognition :)

Chart Recap 164 (Philippine Music Charts)

Here is this week's recap of weekly music charts in Mega Manila FM radio stations and MYX. These charts are first gathered and first posted at the Philippine Music Charts Thread over at Pinoyexchange.com. If you want to check out last week's recap then you can find it here and as for the latest available albums charts just click here

99.5 RT 30 Countdown
September 16, 2011

Drop-Outs:
Elevator - David Archuleta
Alligator Sky - Owl City feat. Shawn Chrystopher
E.T. - Katy Perry feat. Kanye West

Top 30:
30. Iridescent - Linkin Park
29. Falling Stars - David Archuleta
28. What The Hell - Avril Lavigne
27. Angel Eyes - Taxicab Racers (New Entry)
26. Music - Dirty J
25. Kiss Me Slowly - Parachute
24. Rolling In The Deep - Adele
23. Blackout - Breathe Carolina
22. Little White Doves - Dirty Vegas
21. Say You Like Me - We Are The Kings (New Entry)
20. All Signs Point to Lauderdale - A Day To Remember
19. No Matter What - Papa Roach
18. Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) - Katy Perry
17. Beautiful Morning - Don Broco
16. Still Life - The Horrors
15. Bad - The Cab (Highest New Entry)
14. Hello There - The Freshmen
13. Tanong Lang - AJKA
12. 20/20 - Pupil
11. Ready To Go - Panic! At The Disco
10. Monster - Paramore
9. Loud Music - Michelle Branch
8. Helena Beat - Foster The People
7. Jet Lag - Simple Plan feat. Natasha Bedingfield
6. Smile - Avril Lavigne
5. The Last Goodbye - David Cook
4. Seratonin - Mystery Jets
3. Young Blood - The Naked and Famous
2. Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People
1. Never Gonna Care - The Lowsuns (1 Week at #1)

97.9 Home Radio Easy 10 Countdown
September 16, 2011

Drop-Outs:
None

Top 10:
10. Science & Faith - The Script
9. Porque - Maldita
8. California King Bed - Rihanna
7. Who Says - Selena Gomez & The Scene
6. Someone Like You - Adele
5. Skyscraper - Demi Lovato
4. Best Thing I Never Had - Beyonce
3. Yoü and I - Lady Gaga
2. Next To You - Chris Brown feat. Justin Bieber
1. Just A Kiss - Lady Antebellum (1 Week at #1)

Mellow 94.7 10 Strong Countdown
September 16, 2011

Drop-Outs:
Science & Faith - The Script
Skyscraper - Demi Lovato

Top 10:
10. Best Thing I Never Had - Beyonce
9. Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes feat. Adam Levine
8. How To Love - Lil' Wayne (New Entry)
7. Yoü and I - Lady Gaga (Highest New Entry)
6. Lighters - Bad Meets Evil feat. Bruno Mars
5. Delivery Boys - Somedaydream
4. Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera
3. If I Die Young - The Band Perry
2. Jet Lag - Simple Plan feat. Natasha Bedingfield
1. Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People (1 Week at #1)

Wave 89.1 Soul Review Countdown
September 16, 2011

Drop-Outs:
I Want You - Cee Lo Green
Almost There - Joe

Top 15:
15. Next To You - Chris Brown
14. Fly - Nicki Minaj feat. Rihanna (new entry)
13. 5 O'clock - T-Pain feat. Wiz Khalifa & Lily Allen (highest new entry)
12. Out Of My Head - Lupe Fiasco feat. Trey Songz
11. Far Away - Tyga feat. Chris Richardson
10. Memory - Jackie Boyz feat. Christina Millian
9. Mirror - Lil’ Wayne feat. Bruno Mars
8. Fall 5.0 - Brian McKnight
7. Lose Control - Keri Hilson feat. Nelly
6. It Girl - Jason Derülo
5. Kiss (Never Let Me Go) - Yumi feat. Thyro
4. Where Them Girls At - David Guetta feat. Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj
3. Cheers (Drink To That) - Rihanna
2. Drink - Lil’ Jon feat. LMFAO
1. Headlines - Drake (3rd Week at #1)

Tambayan 101.9 Top 20
September 17, 2011

Drop Outs:
You're My Home - Angeline Quinto
Di Kita Iiwan - Sam Milby

Top 20:
1. Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka - Erik Santos
2. God Gave Me You - Bryan White
3. Kunin Mo Na Ang Lahat Sa Akin (2011) - Angeline Quinto
4. I'm Already King - Christian Bautista
5. Christina Perri - Jar Of Hearts
6. Porque - Maldita
7. Mwah Mwah Tsup Tsup - Cha Cha
8. Gisingin Ang Puso - Liezel Garcia
9. Hindi Kita Iiwan - Sam Milby
10. Carried Away - JM De Guzman
11. Price Tag - Jessie J. feat. B.O.B
12. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin - Juris
13. Matapos Man Ang Kailanman - Randy, John & Rico
14. Kung Siya Ang Mahal - Sarah Geronimo
15. Teach Me How To Dougie - Cali Wag District
16. Bakit Pa Ba - Sarah Geronimo (New Entry)
17. Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang - Marcelito Pomoy
18. Hanggang Ngayon - 100 Percent
19. Palong Palo - Vice Ganda(New Entry)
20. The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars

RX 93.1 Countdown Top 7 and The Wannabees
16 September 2011

1. Cheers (Drink To That) - Rihanna (2nd week at #1)
2. Rumour Has It - Adele
3. Love You Like A Love Song - Selena Gomez & The Scene
4. Jet Lag - Simple Plan featuring Natasha Bedingfield
5. Sparks Fly - Taylor Swift
6. Wish You Were Here - Avril Lavigne
7. Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera
8. Pawiin - BBS featuring Kean Cipriano & Jay Durias
9. If I Die Young - The Band Perry
10. How To Love - Lil' Wayne
11. Lighters - Bad Meets Evil featuring Bruno Mars
12. I Won't Let You Go - James Morrison
13. Skyscraper - Demi Lovato (highest new entry)
14. You And I - Lady GaGa
15. Invisible - Skylar Grey
16. Arms - Christina Perri
17. Delivery Boys - Somedaydream
18. Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes featuring Adam Levine
19. Unfriend You - Greyson Chance
20. Count On Me - Bruno Mars (new entry)

MYX Hit Chart
September 18-24, 2011

1. Super Junior - Mr. Simple (2nd week at #1)
2. Somedaydream - Delivery Boys
3. Taylor Swift - Sparks Fly
4. Bad Meets Evil feat. Bruno Mars - Lighters
5. Lady Gaga - Yoü and I
6. Pupil - 20/20
7. Ebe Dancel - Muli
8. Champ Lui Pio feat. Noel Cabangon & Gloc-9 - Sari-Saring Kwento (new entry)
9. Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger
10. BBS feat. Kean Cipriano & Jay Durias - Pawiin
11. Demi Lovato - Skyscraper (new entry)
12. Marié Digby - Your Love
13. Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts
14. Itchyworms - Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal
15. Simple Plan feat. Natasha Bedingfield - Jet Lag
16. The Black Eyed Peas - Don't Stop the Party
17. Avril Lavigne - Wish You Were Here (new entry)
18. 2PM - Hands Up (new entry)
19. Hilera - Who's Gonna Save Us Now (new entry)
20. Yeng Constantino - Paniwalaan Mo (new entry)

Pinoy MYX Countdown
September 17-23, 2011

1. Somedaydream - Delivery Boys (2nd week at #1)
2. Pupil - 20/20
3. Ebe Dancel - Muli
4. Champ Lui Pio feat. Noel Cabangon & Gloc-9 - Sari-Saring Kwento (new entry)
5. BBS feat. Kean Cipriano & Jay Durias - Pawiin
6. Itchyworms - Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal
7. Hilera - Who's Gonna Save Us Now
8. Yeng Constantino - Paniwalaan Mo
9. Erik Santos - Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka
10. Christian Bautista - I'm Already King
11. JM de Guzman - Carried Away
12. Juris - Kahit Di Mo Sabihin
13. Solenn Heussaff - Fire
14. Chelo Aestrid, Q-York & Jay-R - Connection
15. Stonefree - A Perfect Place
16. Hansom - Desidido
17. Ernville - The Oracle (new entry)
18. Salamin - Prodigal (new entry)
19. Chris Cantada - Heartbeat
20. Jay Perillo - Nakatanim (new entry)

Pick of the Week
Rachelle Ann Go - Masasabi Mo Ba

MYX International Top 20
September 17-23, 2011

1. Super Junior - Mr. Simple (2nd week at #1)
2. Taylor Swift - Sparks Fly
3. Bad Meets Evil feat. Bruno Mars - Lighters
4. Lady Gaga - Yoü and I
5. Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger
6. Demi Lovato - Skyscraper (new entry)
7. Marié Digby - Your Love
8. Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts
9. Simple Plan feat. Natasha Bedingfield - Jet Lag
10. The Black Eyed Peas - Don't Stop the Party
11. Avril Lavigne - Wish You Were Here (new entry)
12. 2PM - Hands Up
13. U-Kiss - 0330
14. Kis-My-Ft2 - Everybody Go
15. Kim Hyun Joong - Break Down
16. 2NE1 - Ugly
17. Paramore - Monster
18. Beyoncé - 1+1
19. Rihanna - Cheers (Drink to That)
20. Lil Wayne - How to Love (new entry)

102.7 Star FM Perfect 10 Countdown
September 18, 2011

1. Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang - Marcelito Pomoy
2. Wala Na Tayo - BBS feat Kean Cipriano
3. Kahit Di Mo Sabihin - Juris
4. Born This Way - Maria Aragon
5. Jet Lag - Simple Plan feat Natasha Bedingfield
6. Panaginip - Noel Cabangon
7. Porque - Maldita
8. Price Tag - Jessie J feat B.o.B
9. Marry You - Bruno Mars
10. I'm Already King - Christian Bautista

Barangay LS 97.1 The Big 10 Countdown
September 18, 2011

01 ] Everything And More - David Archuleta
02 ] Sparks Fly - Taylor Swift
03 ] Ako Na Lang - Detour
04 ] God Gave Me You - Bryan White
05 ] Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Elmo and Julie Ann (Tweenhearts)
06 ] Pawiin - BBS feat. Kean Cipriano and Jay Durias
07 ] I'm Already King - Christian Bautista
08 ] Pogi - Superkendi
09 ] P.I. (Philippine Islands) - Siakol
10 ] Give Me Everything - Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer

90.7 Love Radio Top 10
September 17, 2011

Drop-Outs:
Price Tag - Stephanie Dan

Top 10:
10. Jump Brother - Wally and Jose (New Entry)
9. Amen - Frio
8. Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang - Marcelito Pomoy
7. Bakit Pa Ba - Sarah Geronimo
6. Kunin Mo Na Ang Lahat Sa Akin - Angeline Quinto
5. Masasabi Mo Ba - Rachelle Ann Go
4. Hiram - Faith Cuneta
3. Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri
2. I’m Already King - Christian Bautista
1. Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka - Erik Santos (1 Week at #1)

101.1 Yes! FM Top 10
September 17, 2011

Drop-Outs:
Kunin Mo Na Ang Lahat Sa Akin - Angeline Quinto

Top 10:
10. Jump Brother - Wally and Jose (New Entry)
9. Amen - Frio
8. Palong Palo - Vice Ganda
7. Masasabi Mo Ba - Rachelle Ann Go
6. Bakit Pa Ba - Sarah Geronimo
5. Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang - Marcelito Pomoy
4. Hiram - Faith Cuneta
3. Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka - Erik Santos
2. Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri
1. I’m Already King - Christian Bautista (1 Week at #1)

UR PINOY ROCK COUNTDOWN Results: September 9 2011

1. Pupil - 20/20
2. Ebe Dancel - Muli
3. Lip Service - Patintero
4. Dhruva Tara - Black Box
5. Mayo Baluyut - Visions Of Missiles

SS:
HILERA - Who's Gonna Save Us Now
Southcard - Last Breath
Joniver - Auto Pilot
Republica de Lata – Mind
Sponge Cola - Regal

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2011 Emmy Awards Predictions Wrap Up

For the past couple of days I've been discussing which among the nominated shows and actors had the best chances of bagging the elusive Emmy award for the Drama and Comedy categories. To recap here are my write ups:

• Part 1: Directing & Writing
• Part 2: Acting (Drama)
• Part 3: Acting (Comedy)
• Part 4: Drama and Comedy series

Below I listed my predicted winners in one list along with my predictions for Reality-Competition, Variety and Mini-series/TV Movie categories. I also shared my "wishlist" or the people/shows that I want to win. Take note that I skipped the mini-series/TV movie category because I haven't watched any of the nominated specials so I have no informed opinion nor attachment to personally root for a show/actor. The order of the list is based on the actual order of the categories that will be awarded on that night.

My Predictions:

1. Best Comedy Supporting Actress - Jane Lynch, Glee
2. Best Comedy Supporting Actor - Ty Burell, Modern Family
3. Best Comedy Directing - Live Show, 30 Rock
4. Best Comedy Writing - Poker/Divorce, Louie
5. Best Comedy Actor - Steve Carell, The Office
6. Best Comedy Actress - Laura Linney, The Big C
7. Best Reality-Competition Series - Top Chef
8. Best Variety Series Writing - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
9. Best Variety Series Directing - Saturday Night Live
10. Best Variety Series - The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
11. Best Drama Writing - The Suitcase, Mad Men
12. Best Drama Supporting Actress - Margo Martindale - Justified
13. Best Drama Directing - Pilot, Boardwalk Empire
14. Best Drama Supporting Actor - Allan Cumming, The Good Wife
15. Best Drama Actress - Juliana Marguiles, The Good Wife
16. Best Drama Actor - Jon Hamm, Mad Men
17. Best TV Movie/Miniseries Writing - Mildred Pierce
18. Best TV Movie/Miniseries Supporting Actress - Melissa Leo, Mildred Pierce
19. Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor - Idris Elba, Luther
20. Best TV Movie/Miniseries Directing - Mildred Pierce
21. Best TV Movie/Miniseries Supporting Actor - Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce
22. Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actress - Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce
23. Best TV Movie/Miniseries - Mildred Pierce
24. Best Drama Series - Boardwalk Empire
25. Best Comedy Series- Modern Family

My Wishlist

1. Best Comedy Supporting Actress - Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
2. Best Comedy Supporting Actor - Ed O'Neill, Modern Family
3. Best Comedy Directing - Subway Wars, How I Met Your Mother
4. Best Comedy Writing - Caught in the Act, Modern Family
5. Best Comedy Actor - Steve Carell, The Office
6. Best Comedy Actress - Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
7. Best Reality-Competition Series - The Amazing Race
8. Best Variety Series Writing - The Colbert Report
9. Best Variety Series Directing - The Colbert Report
10. Best Variety Series - The Colbert Report
11. Best Drama Writing - The Suitcase, Mad Men
12. Best Drama Supporting Actress - Margo Martindale - Justified
13. Best Drama Directing - Winter is Coming, Game of Thrones
14. Best Drama Supporting Actor - Allan Cumming, The Good Wife
15. Best Drama Actress - Juliana Marguiles, The Good Wife
16. Best Drama Actor - Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
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24. Best Drama Series - The Good Wife
25. Best Comedy Series- Modern Family

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The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards will air live via satellite on Velvet Channel here in the Philippines on Sept. 19 starting at 7 am. There will be a primetime telecast at Studio 23 at 9:30 pm.

2011 Emmy Awards Predictions [Part 4]

I already dished out my predictions for Directing and Writing, Acting for Drama and Comedy and for the final part of my 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards predictions, I'm going to discuss the competition between the series vying for Outstanding Comedy and Drama series.

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES

Winner: Boardwalk Empire
Close Second: Mad Men
Wildcard: Friday Night Lights

Mad Men has never lost an Emmy since it debuted 4 years ago but this year it will face its stiffest competition yet with HBO's historical drama Boardwalk Empire. After Boardwalk Empire bagged a lot of awards in the Creative Arts Emmys this year, their chances of winning the main award is higher and maybe voters would like to honor some new show instead. Mad Men is still a force to reckon with, in general it still had better reviews that Boardwalk Empire and there's still a strong support on the shown so I wouldn't be surprise that even if Boardwalk Empire could sweep a lot of awards they could still lose this one. My wildcard pick is Friday Night Lights the show that was ignored in its early years that is finally nominated for the first and last time. It's a long shot but maybe some voters would feel like honoring one of the best reviewed dramas of the past decade, this is their only chance after all.

OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES

Winner: Modern Family
Close Second: Glee
Wildcard: Parks and Recreation

Modern Family led the nominations this year on the comedy side however they lost all their nominations in the Creative Arts Emmys this year and that gave me a little pause and the show might not be unstoppable from getting its second straight win but then again the show's submissions are strong and this show is a rare kind of success in broadcast TV these days as it is both a critical and commercial hit. While some critics were hard on Modern Family this year it still received good reception overall especially in the TV industry. Glee bag 3 awards in the Creative Arts Emmys and they have good chances on winning supporting actor and actress this year too but they got snubbed in both writing and directing though and general consensus is that the second season had poor quality overall but then again they submitted well and those strong episodes could pull an upset but would the academy really honor a show that has become a polarizing one this year? Parks and Recreation is probably the best reviewed comedy of the past season and rightfully so. Their submission is in my opinion the strongest of the bunch and if the judging base on that alone I could see them having a chance to win the award but the show have no writing or directing nod and their only other nomination is Lead actress so it's really a long shot for now but maybe next year ;)

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Tomorrow I will post a recap of my predictions and i will also post my predictions for the categories that will be awarded on the ceremony too like the reality-competition program, mini-series/TV movie and variety-comedy-talk shows

Billboard Hot 100 (Issue Date: Sept. 24, 2011)

Maroon Five's Moves Like Jagger (feat Christina Aguilera) reclaims the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 this week as last week's #1 Adele's Someone Like You slides to #2 and Foster the People's Pumped Up Kicks holds at #3 for the 3rd straight week. It was a close match between the three songs as they have been dominating the iTunes for three weeks now and they are all rapidly increasing in airplay. It's quite refreshing to see three different sounding songs ruling the chart.

Adam Levine also returns to the top as a solo act via his featured performance in Gym Class Heroes' Stereo Hearts which climbz #12-#6 this week. It entered the top 10 two weeks ago, the same time Moves Like Jagger hit #1 so another double victory for Levine.

Rihanna's Cheers (Drink to That) finally enters the top 10, up a notch from #11 which it held for two weeks. This is Rihanna's 19th Top 10 hit.

Katy Perry's Top 10 streak enda this week as Last Friday Night falls #10 to #12 this week. Perry has been inside the top 10 for 69 consecutive weeks with all her five singles from Teenage Dream. The streak started when California Gurls debuted at #2 in May 2010. Likwise, Perry's 4th single E.T also drops out on this week chart after 30 weeks on the chart. This marks the first time in about a year that there's only one Perry song on the Billboard Hot 100.

Kelly Clarkson's Mr. Know It All debuts at #18, her second highest debut after Never Again debuted and peaked at #8 in 2007.

Dev's In The Dark climbs #28 to #20 this is her 2nd Top 20 hit after Far East Movement's Like a G6 topped the chart last year where her vocals is featured.

The Script's Nothing jumps #53 to #39 landing the Irish band's 3rd Top 40 hit after Breakeven (#13) and For The First Time (#23).

The Band Perry's If I Die Young stays at #19 on its 42nd week on the chart. Barring a sudden resurgence in airplay and sales, it's safe to say this will be one of the longest staying songs on Billboard chart history that never made in the top 10. The single peaked at #14 earlier this year.

Here is this week's Billboard Hot 100 as posted at Pulse Music Board:

01 02 12 Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera, Moves Like Jagger 02 01 10 Adele, Someone Like You 03 03 20 Foster The People, Pumped Up Kicks 04 04 25 LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock, Party Rock Anthem 05 07 13 Bad Meets Evil Featuring Bruno Mars, Lighters 06 12 13 Gym Class Heroes Featuring Adam Levine, Stereo Hearts 07 05 20 Nicki Minaj, Super Bass 08 06 06 Lady Gaga, Yoü And I 09 14 16 Lil Wayne, How To Love 10 11 07 Rihanna, Cheers (Drink To That) 11 08 09 Cobra Starship Featuring Sabi, You Make Me Feel... 12 10 16 Katy Perry, Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) 13 09 24 Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, AfroJack & Nayer, Give Me Everything 14 13 14 Britney Spears, I Wanna Go 15 15 24 OneRepublic, Good Life 16 18 22 Hot Chelle Rae, Tonight Tonight 17 17 36 Adele, Rolling In The Deep 18 NE 01 Kelly Clarkson, Mr. Know It All 19 19 42 The Band Perry, If I Die Young 20 28 06 Dev, In The Dark 21 21 20 Jake Owen, Barefoot Blue Jean Night 22 24 17 DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, I'm On One 23 39 02 David Guetta Featuring Usher, Without You 24 26 22 Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne, Motivation 25 29 05 Drake, Headlines 26 22 08 Jay-Z & Kanye West Featuring Otis Redding, Otis 27 23 14 Brad Paisley Duet With Carrie Underwood, Remind Me 28 40 04 Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, She Will 29 25 18 Lady Gaga, The Edge Of Glory 30 27 19 Lady Antebellum, Just A Kiss 31 34 09 Blake Shelton, God Gave Me You 32 30 15 Rodney Atkins, Take A Back Road 33 36 09 Alexandra Stan, Mr. Saxobeat 34 NE 01 Lady Antebellum, Wanted You More 35 35 16 Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter, You And Tequila 36 32 23 Jason Aldean, Dirt Road Anthem 37 31 15 Beyoncé, Best Thing I Never Had 38 61 05 Jason Derülo, It Girl 39 53 05 The Script, Nothing 40 42 14 Toby Keith, Made In America 41 46 26 Eli Young Band, Crazy Girl 42 49 08 Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash, Marvin & Chardonnay 43 44 13 Afrojack Featuring Eva Simons, Take Over Control 44 16 02 Lil Wayne Featuring Bruno Mars, Mirror 45 45 08 Drake, Marvin's Room 46 54 10 Iyaz Featuring Travie McCoy, Pretty Girls 47 41 30 The Black Eyed Peas, Just Can't Get Enough 48 38 18 Zac Brown Band Featuring Jimmy Buffett, Knee Deep 49 48 29 Jennifer Lopez Featuring Pitbull, On The Floor 50 76 02 LMFAO, Sexy And I Know It 51 58 09 Keith Urban, Long Hot Summer 52 56 15 Coldplay, Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall 53 74 11 George Strait, Here For A Good Time 54 51 11 Pitbull Featuring Marc Anthony, Rain Over Me 55 67 11 New Boyz Featuring Chris Brown, Better With The Lights Off 56 59 12 Selena Gomez & The Scene, Love You Like A Love Song 57 60 15 Andy Grammer, Keep Your Head Up 58 NE 01 Hugh Laurie, Police Dog Blues 59 63 13 Billy Currington, Love Done Gone 60 73 09 Demi Lovato, Skyscraper 61 69 07 Rascal Flatts Featuring Natasha Bedingfield, Easy 62 66 08 Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie 63 57 07 Kreayshawn, Gucci Gucci 64 68 07 Taylor Swift, Sparks Fly 65 72 05 Miranda Lambert, Baggage Claim 66 71 15 Trace Adkins, Just Fishin' 67 81 05 Jay-Z & Kanye West, Ni**as In Paris 68 37 02 David Guetta Featuring Nicki Minaj, Turn Me On 69 77 08 Miguel, Quickie 70 20 02 Beyoncé, Love On Top 71 33 02 Lil Wayne, Blunt Blowin 72 80 06 Adele, Set Fire To The Rain 73 75 11 Brantley Gilbert, Country Must Be Country Wide 74 43 02 Chris Brown Featuring Benny Benassi, Beautiful People 75 64 03 Nicki Minaj Featuring Rihanna, Fly 76 78 19 David Guetta Featuring Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj, Where Them Girls At 77 62 19 Dierks Bentley, Am I The Only One 78 87 05 Gavin DeGraw, Not Over You 79 70 16 Lupe Fiasco Featuring Trey Songz, Out Of My Head 80 96 04 Lady Antebellum, We Owned The Night 81 92 11 Wiz Khalifa, No Sleep 82 97 04 Colbie Caillat, Brighter Than The Sun 83 91 07 Jerrod Niemann, One More Drinkin' Song 84 NE 01 Scotty McCreery, The Trouble With Girls 85 89 04 AWOLNATION, Sail 86 88 10 Foo Fighters, Walk 87 NE 01 JoJo, Disaster 88 85 07 Matt Nathanson, Faster 89 98 03 Steve Holy, Love Don't Run 90 99 04 Thompson Square, I Got You 91 RE 02 Wale Featuring Jeremih & Rick Ross, That Way 92 93 07 Craig Campbell, Fish 93 RE 04 Tyga Featuring Chris Richardson, Far Away 94 83 16 Scotty McCreery, I Love You This Big 95 NE 01 The Band Perry, All Your Life 96 NE 01 Chris Brown Featuring Ludacris, Wet The Bed 97 86 03 Pistol Annies, Hell On Heels 98 RE 02 J. Cole, Work Out 99 RE 02 Mindless Behavior Featuring Diggy, Mrs. Right 100 RE 02 Ronnie Dunn, Cost Of Livin'

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Chart Recap Extra: Albums Sales 50

Here are the best selling albums in the Philippines courtesy of Astroplus record bars (missed Odyssey chart this week). This chart is first posted at the Philippine Music Charts Thread at Pinoyexchange.com

Astro Chart: Astrovision's Top Sellers
September 5-11, 2011

1. Angeline Quinto - Patuloy ang Pangarap (Expanded Premium Edition) - Star Records, Inc.
2. Gary Valenciano - With Love - Star Records Inc
3. FT Island - Return / 3rd Mini Album - Universal Records Philippines
4. FT Island - Beautiful Journey / 2nd Mini Album - Universal Records
5. The CompanY - Lighthearted 2 - Viva Records
6. Marcelito Pomoy - Duet Yourself - Star Records
7. Erik Santos - Awit Para Sa'Yo - Star Records
8. Noel Cabangon - Byahe - Universal Records
9. Various Artists - Pure... Crooners - SonyMusicPh
10. All Time Low - Dirty Work - MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines)
11. Nikki Gil - Somebody To Love - PolyEast Records
12. Various Artists - Today's Favorite Love Songs Unplugged 6 - Ivory Music
13. Juris - Forevermore - Star Records, Inc. (Official Fan Page)
14. Various Artists - Power Hits 2011 / High Octane Playlist - MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines)
15. Adele - 21 - Warner Music Philippines
16. Noel Cabangon - Panaginip - Universal Records Philippines
17. David Foster - Hitman Returns - Warner Music
18. Various Artists - Pure... '80's Dance Party - SonyMusicPh
19. Various Artists - Pure... '90's Dance Party - Sony Music
20. Bruno Mars - Doo-Wops And Hooligans - Warner Music

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2011 Emmy Awards Predictions [Part 3]

Continuing on my 2011 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards predictions I will now discuss the nominees of the acting categories of the comedy category. You can check out my Directing & Writing here and Drama Acting categories here.

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

Ty Burrell ("Modern Family") - "Good Cop, Bad Dog"
Chris Colfer ("Glee") - "Grilled Cheesus"
Jon Cryer ("Two and a Half Men") - "The Immortal Mr. Billy Joel"
Jesse Tyler Ferguson ("Modern Family") - "Halloween"
Ed O'Neill ("Modern Family") - "The Kiss"
Eric Stonestreet ("Modern Family") - "Mother's Day"

Winner: Ty Burell
Close Second: Chris Colfer
Wildcard: Ed O'Neill

This will be a competitive race and this time around all four Modern Family guys are nominated and I think that there's a chance that there will be a voting split that could lead to a Colfer win but last year Stonestreet still manage to win so this year I'm handing my prediction to the one who had the strongest tape and that is Ty Burell. And apart from his good submission he also did a solid job on the other episode submissions of his co-actors so that is a big edge for Burell. Colfer might manage to win the award though, apart from the possibility of a Modern Family vote split, he is already won the Golden Globe and his submission centers on his character and has showy moments but it's not a comedic performance but dramatic. My wildcard pick is Ed O'Neill his chicken slapping scene in his submission is simply hilarious and I have a feeling it could be enough to get him a lot of votes.

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

Julie Bowen ("Modern Family") - "Strangers on a Treadmill"
Jane Krakowski ("30 Rock") - "Queen of Jordan"
Jane Lynch ("Glee") - "Funeral"
Sofia Vergara ("Modern Family") - "Slow Down Your Neighbors"
Betty White ("Hot in Cleveland") - "Free Elka"
Kristen Wiig ("Saturday Night Live") - "Host: Jane Lynch"

Winner: Jane Lynch
Close Second: Betty White
Wildcard: Sofia Vergara

Well Lynch's submission is a strong one however like Colfer's episode her submission is also dramatic but it's well acted nevertheless. Plus being the host of the awards night is an advantage as well (although when Neil Patrick Harris hosted two years ago he still lost). And oh Wiig's submission is also the one that featured Lynch so that clearly won't hurt her. White won the SAG earlier this year and she is still well-loved to the academy, her submission is basically more of the same White antics but it's good enough anyway and will definitely challenge Lynch. Vergara's submission is very, very weak but I'm thinking her work with the submitted episodes of her co-stars was strong enough and maybe the voters will choose on her overall performance (and maybe they are regular watchers as well), it's really a long shot I know but I think she has a glimmer of hope.

OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

Alec Baldwin ("30 Rock") - "Respawn"
Steve Carell ("The Office") - "Good-Bye Michael"
Louis C.K. ("Louie") - "Bully"
Johnny Galecki ("The Big Bang Theory") - "The Benefactor Factor"
Matt LeBlanc ("Episodes") - "Episode Seven"
Jim Parsons ("The Big Bang Theory") - "The Agreement Dissection"

Winner: Steve Carell
Close Second: Jim Parsons
Wildcard: Louis C.K

Carell's submission is good as it showcased Carell's amazing versatility as an actor and yes since this is his last season with the show maybe the Emmy voters would finally reward him with this award he truly deserves. But even without the overdue factor the tape alone is strong enough. Last year's winner Parsons could spoil a Carell win though as his tape is actually the one with the most belly laughs moments. C.K's tape is not particular funny but his cred as writer/creator/director of his show could potentially help his chances and pull an upset.

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

Edie Falco ("Nurse Jackie") - "Rat Falls"
Tina Fey ("30 Rock") - "Double-Edged Sword"
Laura Linney ("The Big C") - "Pilot"
Melissa McCarthy ("Mike and Molly") - "First Date"
Martha Plimpton ("Raising Hope") - "Say Cheese"
Amy Poehler ("Parks and Recreation") - "Flu Season"

Winner: Laura Linney
Close Second: Amy Poehler
Wildcard: Martha Plimpton

Linney has won all the three times she was nominated for and with her 4th nomination for her own show The Big C I can see her winning streak continuing this year. Her submission is not particularly funny but it's charming and well-acted. And well the past two winners of this award (Falco and Toni Collete) won for well-acted episodes but not funny performances so yeah she has this in the bag. Poehler's submission is a very strong one and with Poehler's rising profile plus critical acclaim I think she has the biggest shot to upset Linney. Plimpton's is very wacky and I actually consider this the funniest one among the nominees so the voters find it hilarious as well this could be enough reason to pull a come from behind win.

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For the 4th and final part of my predictions I will discuss my predicted winners for the Comedy and Drama series

Review: Thelma

When I first saw the trailer of Thelma I liked it immediately. There was a sense of authenticity and depth that the trailer was able to express. After watching it I had mixed feelings, the acting and technical aspects are great but I felt there’s something lacking in the narrative for it to hit the homerun.

Thelma (Maja Salvador) is stubborn but cheerful young woman from Ilocos with great but undeveloped talent for running. Tragedy struck when her sister Hannah (Eliza Pineda) got into accident and she may never be able to walk again. Thelma uses her running skills to win a local race to buy her sister a wheelchair but it was just the start of what could be a burgeoning running career.

Thelma boasts of amazing technical achievement. It has the most beautiful cinematography of any local movie that I’ve watched this year. The seas, the farm, the windmills, the sabong, the racetracks, practically every shot was breathtaking. Ilocos’ natural beauty was perfectly displayed here. I wouldn’t be surprised that after watching this movie you would immediately book a flight to Ilocos.

However, the screenplay is a little confused as it attempted to touch a lot of stories but without developing it properly. Hannah’s accident was the driving force for Thelma to pursue running but it didn’t get the resolution it deserves. I’m not expecting a happy ending of some sort but the movie left the arc hanging. There are also subplots about her mother’s sickness; her auntie’s love life and Thelma’s own love life, which I felt were unnecessary to the story.

What the story got right is the plight of an impoverished but talented athlete like Thelma. I met athletes like her before when I was with the student publication back in college and I can say that Thelma truly symbolizes them. I saw in Thelma an athlete’s struggle to balance school while doing their best to shine on their sport because they really need it. While their future rests on how they perform, you can truly see that they are passionate with their sport. The homesickness an athlete could feel was perfectly touched here. When Thelma’s family called her and Thelma choked up, it felt so raw and affecting.

The acting is pretty great in this movie led by the terrific Maja Salvador. Salvador commanded the screen like no other. You can see the dedication she poured in this role. Her Ilocano didn’t feel forced and she gave justice to the physical demands of playing the character. Her dramatic moments never went melodramatic or too sappy. I particularly like the scene when she and Hannah were eating empanada as they silently weep their misfortunes. It was a moving scene that never went over the top.

While Thelma never fully reached its potential storywise, I still consider this one of the better local movies released in mainstream cinemas this year. 8 / 10

2011 Emmy Awards Predictions [Part 2]

The other day I shared my predictions for directing and writing for Drama & Comedy and for the 2nd part of my 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards predictions I'll dish out my predictions on who will probably win the acting categories for drama series.

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Andre Braugher ("Men of a Certain Age") - "Let the Sunshine In"
Josh Charles ("The Good Wife") - "Closing Arguments"
Alan Cumming ("The Good Wife") - "Silver Bullet"
Peter Dinklage ("Game of Thrones") - "Baelor"
Walton Goggins ("Justified") - "The I of the Storm"
John Slattery ("Mad Men") - "Hands and Knees"

Winner: Allan Cumming
Close Second: Peter Dinklage
Wildcard: Walton Goggins

Honestly speaking with no Breaking Bad, Damages and Lost actors this year this category will be up in the air so there could be a surprise win (ala Archie Panjabi last year for Supporting Actress). Cumming lights up the screen everytime he is in a scene in The Good Wife and his submission highlights how he commands the screen like no other, he reminds me of Michael Emerson. Dinklage on the other hand is a scene stealer on Game of Thrones and this is the kind of breakout roles that usually shine on the Emmys. My wildcard pick is Goggins with his very intense performance in Justified. The acting on that show reminds me of Breaking Bad and we all know how the actors of that show fared on the Emmys last year.

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

• Christine Baranski ("The Good Wife") - "Silver Bullet"
• Michelle Forbes ("The Killing") - "Pilot"
• Christina Hendricks ("Mad Men") - "The Summer Man"
• Kelly Macdonald ("Boardwalk Empire") - "Family Limitation"
• Margo Martindale ("Justified") - "Brother's Keeper"
• Archie Panjabi ("The Good Wife") - "Getting Off"

Winner: Margo Martindale
Close Second: Archie Panjabi
Wildcard: Kelly Macdonald

As I've said earlier in the Supporting actor category, the acting in Justified is terrfic and has the similar vibe with Breaking Bad and Martindale as the main villain showed great range and her submission is very flashy that's hard too ignore. Panjabi was a surprise winner last year with a so-so submission but this time around she has a stronger tape so I wouldn't be surprise if she would be the first actress in several years to repeat as Supporting actress winner. My wildcard pick is Macdonald mainly because I suspect there will be huge Boardwalk Empire love on the Emmys this year and she could benefit from it.

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

• Kathy Bates ("Harry's Law") - "Innocent Man"
• Connie Britton ("Friday Night Lights") - "Always"
• Mireille Enos ("The Killing") - "Missing"
• Mariska Hargitay ("Law and Order: Special Victims Unit") - "Rescue"
• Julianna Margulies ("The Good Wife") - "In Sickness"
• Elisabeth Moss ("Mad Men") - "The Suitcase"

Winner: Juliana Marguiles
Close Second: Elisabeth Moss
Wildcard: Kathy Bates

Marguilles was the frontrunner last year but The Closer's Kyra Sedgwick pulled an upset which made sense she did submit a strong episode submission. This year Sedgwick is snubbed and Marguilles had more stronger submission, this could be the year that the Emmys would make up for the Emmy we thought she would get last year. But it won't be an easy race for Marguilles as Moss' submission is an acting powerhouse where she was able to express her character's inner turmoil and demons in a way that would affect you a lot. I'm not a regular watcher of Mad Men and that episode still got me. My wildcard pick is Bates because of her acting pedigree and the academy do love rewarding movie actors doing TV roles.

OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

• Steve Buscemi ("Boardwalk Empire") - "Return to Normalcy"
• Kyle Chandler ("Friday Night Lights") - "Always"
• Michael C. Hall ("Dexter") - "Teenage Wasteland"
• Jon Hamm ("Mad Men") - "The Suitcase"
• Hugh Laurie ("House") - "After Hours"
• Timothy Olyphant ("Justified") - "Reckoning"

Winner: Jon Hamm
Close Second: Steve Buscemi
Wildcard: Timothy Olyphant

With three-time winner Bryan Cranston out of the race it's anybody's game and this may finally be the time for Hamm to get the award for his performance of the iconic TV role and he has the best submission among all the nominees (and they are all good submission to boot). However, Buscemi won the Golden Globe and SAG awards earlier this year plus Boardwalk Empire is poised to raked in a lot of awards this year so that's a very big advantage for him. Truth be told among the nominated actors I found his performance the weakest but of course he has the pedigree of a great character actor that is respected in the industry. My wildcard pick is Olyphant in a very intense role. He may be the lesser known actor in this field but the role is somewhat like Bryan Cranston's Walter and I really have a feeling he is the darkhorse in this competition so don't count him out.

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For the 3rd part my predictions for Comedy series acting categories :)

2011 Emmy Awards Predictions [Part 1]

The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards is almost here! It will be on September 18, 2011 in the U.S (September 19,8 am in the Philippines via Velvet channel). This week I'll share to you my predictions for some categories. For the first part I'm gonna dish out who I think will win in the writing and directing categories. Let's roll!

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A COMEDY SERIES

• Modern Family - Halloween
• Modern Family - Slow Down Your Neighbors
• Modern Family - See You Next Fall
• 30 Rock - Live Show
• How I Met Your Mother - Subway Wars

Winner: Beth McCarthy [30 Rock "Live Show"]
Close Second: Michael Spiller [Modern Family "Halloween"]
Wildcard: Pamela Fryman [How I Met Your Mother "Subway Wars"]

I think this will be a close fight between Spiller and McCarthy, Spiller have the edge of winning the DGA award earlier this year however McCarthy was able to successfully translate 30 Rock's essence and humor to the live, multicamera format and that's something hard to do so I can see the academy honoring this amazing achievement. My wildcard pick is Fryman, this episode is really well-directed and this episode already won the editing award so this might surprise us come Emmy night.

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A DRAMA SERIES

• Boardwalk Empire - Boardwalk Empire
• Boardwalk Empire - Anastasia
• The Borgias - The Poisoned Chalice/The Assassin
• The Killing - Pilot
• Game of Thrones - Winter is Coming

Winner: Martin Scorsese [Boardwalk Empire "Pilot"]
Close Second: Tim Van Patten [Games of Thrones "Winter is Coming"]

This is Scorsese's award to lose and I would be utterly shocked if he doesn't win the award. But if ever there's someone that could beat the Academy award winner it would be Van Patten who helmed the wonderfully-crafted pilot of Games of Thrones.

OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A COMEDY SERIES

• Episodes - Episodes 107
• Louie - Poker/Divorce
• Modern Family - Caught in the Act
• The Office - Goodbye Michael
• 30 Rock - Reaganing

Winner: Louis C.K [Louie "Poker/Divorce]
Close Second: Greg Daniels [The Office "Goodbye Michael"]
Wildcard: Steven Levitan / Jeffrey Richman [Modern Family "Caught in the Act"]

Honestly speaking Louie's Poker/Divorce is so-so overall but the "Poker" part of the episode was amazing and I could see that alone could carry this episode to a win. Daniel's wrote a heartfelt sendoff for its main character giving this show a great shot for the award. Personally, I found "Caught in the Act" just an OK episode of Modern Family but among the nominees this episode had the most laugh out loud moments so this should not be counted out.

OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A DRAMA SERIES

• Friday Night Lights - Always
• Game of Thrones - Daelor
• The Killing - Pilot
• Mad Men - The Suitcase
• Mad Men - Blowing Smoke

Winner: Matthew Weiner [Mad Men "The Suitcase"]
Close Second: David Benioff and D.B. Weiss [Game of Thrones "Baelor"]
Wildcard: Jason Katims [Friday Night Lights "Always"]

Weiner has owned this category for the past couple of years already and "The Suitcase" is a particularly strong episode so this would be his award to lose. "Baelor" is a strong acclaimed episode as well so that could challenge Weiner but we should not count out Katims who wrote a good episode that closed out the series on a good note.

Tomorrow: My predictions for the Drama acting categories

Chart Recap 163 (Philippine Music Charts)

Here is this week's recap of weekly music charts in Mega Manila FM radio stations and MYX. These charts are first gathered and first posted at the Philippine Music Charts Thread over at Pinoyexchange.com. If you want to check out last week's recap then you can find it here and as for the latest available albums charts just click here

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MYX International Top 20
September 10-16, 2011

1. Super Junior, "Mr. Simple" (1st week at #1)
2. Taylor Swift, "Sparks Fly"
3. Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera, "Moves Like Jagger"
4. Lady Gaga, "Yoü and I"
5. Bad Meets Evil feat. Bruno Mars, "Lighters" (new entry)
6. 2NE1, "Ugly"
7. Paramore, "Monster"
8. Kis-My-Ft2, "Everybody Go"
9. Marié Digby, "Your Love"
10. Christina Perri, "Jar of Hearts"
11. Simple Plan feat. Natasha Bedingfield, "Jet Lag"
12. The Black Eyed Peas, "Don't Stop the Party"
13. Kim Hyun Joong, "Break Down"
14. Chris Brown feat. Justin Bieber, "Next 2 You"
15. The Script, "Science and Faith"
16. Taylor Swift, "Mean"
17. 2PM, "Hands Up" (new entry)
18. U-Kiss, "0330" (new entry)
19. Beyoncé, "1+1"
20. Rihanna, "Cheers (Drink to That)" (new entry)

Pinoy MYX Countdown
September 10-16, 2011

1. Somedaydream - Delivery Boys (1st week at #1)
2. Pupil - 20/20
3. Itchyworms - Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal
4. BBS feat. Kean Cipriano & Jay Durias - Pawiin
5. Ebe Dancel - Muli
6. Christian Bautista - I'm Already King
7. Erik Santos - Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka
8. JM de Guzman - Carried Away
9. Hilera - Who's Gonna Save Us Now (new entry)
10. Stonefree - A Perfect Place
11. Yeng Constantino - Paniwalaan Mo
12. Solenn Heussaff - Fire
13. Chelo Aestrid, Q-York & Jay-R - Connection
14. Angeline Quinto - Kunin Mo na ang Lahat sa Akin
15. Juris - Kahit Di Mo Sabihin
16. David DiMuzio - Naiisip Mo Ba
17. Jaco Benin - Luningning
18. Bunny Malunda - For Your Information
19. Chris Cantada - Heartbeat (new entry)
20. Hansom - Desidido (new entry)

Pick of the Week
Champ Lui Pio feat. Noel Cabangon & Gloc-9 - Sari-Saring Kwento

MYX Hit Chart
September 11-17, 2011

1. Super Junior - Mr. Simple (1st week at #1)
2. Somedaydream - Delivery Boys
3. Taylor Swift - Sparks Fly
4. Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger
5. Lady Gaga - Yoü and I
6. Pupil - 20/20
7. Bad Meets Evil feat. Bruno Mars - Lighters (new entry)
8. Itchyworms - Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal
9. BBS feat. Kean Cipriano & Jay Durias - Pawiin
10. Ebe Dancel - Muli
11. 2NE1 - Ugly
12. Paramore - Monster
13. Kis-My-Ft2 - Everybody Go
14. Christian Bautista - I'm Already King
15. Erik Santos - Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka
16. JM de Guzman - Carried Away
17. Marié Digby - Your Love (new entry)
18. Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts
19. Simple Plan feat. Natasha Bedingfield - Jet Lag (new entry)
20. The Black Eyed Peas - Don't Stop the Party (new entry)

Brgy LS The Big 10 Countdown
September 11, 2011

1. Everything And More - David Archuleta
2. God Gave Me You - Bryan White
3. Sparks Fly - Taylor Swift
4. Ako Na Lang - Detour
5. Pawiin - BBS feat. Kean Cipriano and Jay Durias
6. Give Me Everything - Pitbull feat Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer
7. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Elmo Magalona and Julie Ann San Jose
8. Today My Life Begins _ Bruno Mars
9. I'm Already King - Christian Bautista
10. Pogi - Superken

102.7 Star FM Perfect 10 Countdown
September 11, 2011

1. Born This Way - Maria Aragon
2. Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang - Marcelito Pomoy
3. Wala Na Tayo - BBS feat Kean Cipriano
4. Jet Lag - Simple Plan feat Natasha Bedingfield
5. Panaginip - Noel Cabangon
6. Kahit Di Mo Sabihin - Juris
7. Porque - Maldita
8. Marry You - Bruno Mars
9. Price Tag - Jessie J feat B.o.B
10. I'm Already King - Christian Bautista

97.9 Home Radio Easy Ten Countdown
September 9, 2011

1. Next To You - Chris Brown feat. Justin Bieber (3rd Week at #1)
2. Just A Kiss - Lady Antebellum
3. Best Thing I Never Had - Beyonce
4. Yoü And I - Lady Gaga
5. Someone Like You - Adelle
6. Skyscraper - Demi Lovato
7. California King Bed - Rihanna
8. Who Says - Selena Gomez & The Scene
9. Science & Faith - The Script
10. Porque - Maldita

99.5 RT 30 Countdown
September 9, 2011

1. Pumped Up Kicks Foster the People (3 Weeks at #1)
2. Never Gonna Care The Lowsuns
3. The Last Goodbye David Cook
4. Jet Lag Simple Plan feat. Natasha Bedingfield
5. Seratonin Mystery Jets
6. Young Blood The Naked and Famous
7. Smile Avril Lavigne
8. Monster Paramore
9. Ready To Go Panic! At the Disco
10. Tanong Lang AJKA
11. Loud Music Michelle Branch
12. Beautiful Morning Don Broco
13. Helena Beat Foster The People (new entry)
14. 20/20 Pupil
15. Hello There The Freshmen
16. Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) Katy Perry
17. Still Life The Horrors
18. Rolling in the Deep Adele
19. All Signs Point To Lauderdale A Day To Remember
20. Music Dirty J
21. Kiss Me Slowly Parachute
22. No Matter What Papa Roach
23. Blackout Breathe Carolina
24. Iridescent Linkin Park
25. Little White Doves Dirty Vegas
26. Falling Stars David Archuleta
27. What the Hell Avril Lavigne
28. E.T. Katy Perry feat. Kanye West
29. Elevator David Archuleta
30. Alligator Sky Owl City feat. Shawn Chrystopher

Mellow 94.7 10 Strong Countdown
September 9, 2011

10. Science & Faith - The Script
9. If I Die Young - The Band Perry (new entry)
8. Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes feat. Adam Levine
7. Skyscraper - Demi Lovato
6. Delivery Boys - Somedaydream
5. Best Thing I Never Had - Beyonce
4. Lighters - Bad Meets Evil feat. Bruno Mars
3. Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera (Last Week's #1)
2. Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People
1. Jet Lag - Simple Plan feat. Natasha Bedingfield (2 non-consecutive weeks at #1)

RX 93.1 Countdown Top 7 and The Wannabees
September 9, 2011

20. Sparks Fly - Taylor Swift (new entry)
19. Arms - Christina Perri (new entry)
18. You Make Me Feel... - Cobra Starship feat. Sabi
17. Delivery Boys - Somedaydream
16. Everything and More - David Archuleta
15. Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People
14. Someone Like You - Adele
13. Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes feat. Adam Levine
12. I Won't Let You Go - James Morrison
11. Wish You Were Here - Avril Lavigne (new entry)
10. Yoü and I - Lady Gaga
9. Rumour Has It - Adele (highest new entry)
8. Lighters - Bad Meets Devil feat. Bruno Mars
7. How To Love – Lil Wayne
6. Love You Like A Love Song – Selena Gomez & The Scene
5. If I Die Young – The Band Perry
4. Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera
3. Pawiin – BBS feat. Kean Cipriano & Jay Durias
2. Jet Lag – Simple Plan feat. Natasha Bedingfield (Last Week’s #1)
1. Cheers (Drink To That) – Rihanna (1 Week at #1)

Wave 89.1 Soul Review Countdown (September 9, 2011)

15. I Want You - Cee Lo Green
14. Next to You - Chris Brown
13. Almost There - Joe
12. Far Away - Tyga feat. Chris Richardson
11. Mirror - Lil' Wayne feat. Bruno Mars
10. Out of My Head - Lupe Fiasco feat. Trey Songz
9. Memory - Jackie Boyz feat. Christina Millan
8. It Girl - Jason Derulo
7. Fall 5.0 - Brian McKnight
6. Where Them Girls At - David Guetta feat. Flo Rida and Nicki Minaj
5. Lose Control - Keri Hilson feat. Nelly
4. Kiss (Never Let Me Go) - Yumi feat. Thyro
3. Drink - Lil' Jon feat. LMFAO
2. Cheers (Drink to That) - Rihanna
1. Headlines - Drake (2 weeks @ #1)

Tambayan 101.9 Top 10 ( September 10-16, 2011 )

1. Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka - Erik Santos
2. God Gave Me You - Bryan White
3. Kunin Mo Na Ang Lahat Sa Akin (2011) - Angeline Quinto
4. Porque – Maldita
5. Mwah Mwah Tsup Tsup - Cha Cha
6. I'm Already King - Christian Bautista
7. Jar Of Hearts- Christina Perri
8. Gisingin Ang Puso - Liezel Garcia
9. Carried Away - JM De Guzman
10. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (2011) - Juris

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UR PINOY ROCK COUNTDOWN: September 2, 2011

1. Pupil - 20/20
2. Ebe Dancel - Muli
3. Dhruva Tara - Black Box
4. Lip Service - Patintero
5. SouthCard - Last Breath

SS:
Joniver - Auto Pilot
Hilera - Who's Gonna Save Us Now
Sponge Cola - Regal
Republica de Lata - Mind
Mayo Baluyut - Visions Of Missiles

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101.1 Yes! FM TOP 10
SEPTEMBER 4-10, 2011

1. Kunin Mo Na Ang Lahat Sa Akin - Angeline Quinto
2. I’m Already King - Christian Bautista
3. Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri
4. Minsan lang kita iibigin - Juris
5. Price Tag - Stephanie Dan
6. Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka - Erik Santos
7. Hiram - Faith Cuneta
8. Sana - Maldita
9. Amen - Frio
10. Masasabi Mo Ba - Rachelle Ann Go

90.7 Love Radio TOP 10
SEPTEMBER 4-10, 2011

1. I’m Already King - Christian Bautista
2. Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka - Erik Santos
3. Kunin Mo Na Ang Lahat Sa Akin - Angeline Quinto
4. Hiram - Faith Cuneta
5. Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri
6. Minsan lang kita iibigin - Juris
7. Masasabi Mo Ba - Rachelle Ann Go
8. Price Tag - Stephanie Dan
9. Sana - Maldita
10. Amen - Frio

Jam 88.3's The Hitlist (September 5, 2011)

25. Rolling in the Deep - Linkin Park
24. Days are Forgotten - Kasabian (new entry)
23. All My Life - Bush
22. Hits Me like a Rock - CSS (highest new entry)
21. Promises, Promises - Incubus
20. Same Mistake - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
19. Apparition - The Raveonettes
18. This City - Patrick Stump feat. Lupe Fiasco
17. You Might Think - Weezer
16. Up All Night - Blink-182
15. The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala - Arctic Monkeys
14. Still Life - The Horrors
13. On the Ocean - Guster
12. Dark Horses - Switchfoot
11. Serve the People - Handsome Furs
10. Faith (When I Let You Down) - Taking Back Sunday
9. Mercy Me - Alkaline Trio
8. Irresistible Force - Jane's Addiction
7. Radiosurgery - New Found Glory
6. My Racing Thoughts - Jack's Mannequin (last week's #1)
5. Miracle Worker - SuperHeavy
4. Taken for a Fool - The Strokes
3. In Bloom (Nirvana cover) - Butch Walker and the Black Widows
2. Junk of the Heart - The Kooks
1. The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie - Red Hot Chili Pepper (new #1)

2011 Creative Arts Emmys Winners

The Creative Arts Emmys was held a while ago wherein the technical awards (cinematography, editing and the like) are handed out. Also awarded are guest acting awards and other special categories. The Primetime Emmy awards which will hand out the major awards will be given September 18 (September 19 in Philippines time)

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series
Paul McCrane as Josh Peyton (Harry's Law)

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series
Loretta Devine as Adele Webber (Grey's Anatomy)

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series
Justin Timberlake, Host (Saturday Night Live)

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
Gwyneth Paltrow as Holly Holliday (Glee)

Outstanding Reality Program
Deadliest Catch

Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program
Jeff Probst, (Survivor)

Outstanding Animated Program
Futurama

Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series
Boardwalk Empire • HBO

Outstanding Casting For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
Mildred Pierce • HBO

Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series
Glee • FOX

Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
The Walking Dead

Outstanding Makeup For A Miniseries Or A Movie (Non-Prosthetic)
The Kennedys

Outstanding Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
Boardwalk Empire

Outstanding Makeup For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special (Non-Prosthetic)
Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Costumes For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
Downton Abbey

Outstanding Costumes For A Series
The Borgias

Outstanding Hairstyling For A Miniseries Or A Movie
The Kennedys •

Outstanding Hairstyling For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special
Dancing With The Stars

Outstanding Hairstyling For A Single-Camera Series
Mad Men

Outstanding Choreography
So You Think You Can Dance

Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics
Saturday Night Live • Host: Justin Timberlake (Song Title: Justin Timberlake Monologue)

Outstanding Art Direction For Variety, Music Or Nonfiction Programming
2010 MTV Video Music Awards

Outstanding Art Direction For A Multi-Camera Series
Hot In Cleveland

Outstanding Art Direction For A Miniseries Or Movie
Mildred Pierce

Outstanding Art Direction For A Single-Camera Series
Boardwalk Empire

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series
Boardwalk Empire

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Miniseries Or A Movie
Cinema Verite

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Special (Single Or Multi-Camera)
Lady GaGa Presents The Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden

Outstanding Picture Editing For Reality Programming
Deadliest Catch

Outstanding Short-format Animated Program
Disney Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa

Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Maurice LaMarche as Lrrr & Orson Welles (Futurama)

(JURIED WINNERS) Individual Achievement in Animation
Community: Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas ∙ NBC ∙ A Harmonious Claptrap production in association with 23D Films, Inc.
Drew Hodges, Character Animator

Disney Phineas And Ferb ∙ Wizard Of Odd ∙ Disney Channel ∙ Disney Television Animation
Jill Daniels, Background Painter

Disney Phineas And Ferb ∙ Wizard Of Odd ∙ Disney Channel ∙ Disney Television Animation
Brian Woods, Background Design

Firebreather ∙ Cartoon Network ∙ Cartoon Network Studios
Peter Chung, Character Design

Firebreather ∙ Cartoon Network ∙ Cartoon Network Studios
Sung Chang, Character Animator

Lilac Wine ∙ drmartens.com ∙ Blind, Inc.
Vanessa Marzaroli, Production Design

Young Justice ∙ Independence Day ∙ Cartoon Network ∙ Warner Bros. Animation
Philip Bourassa, Character Design


Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Series
Boardwalk Empire

Outstanding Stunt Coordination
Southland

Outstanding Main Title Design
Game Of Thrones

Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
The Borgias

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)
House

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Miniseries Or A Movie
The Kennedys

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour)
Family Guy

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Or Music Series Or Special
American Idol

Outstanding Sound Mixing For Nonfiction Programming
Deadliest Catch

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
The Pillars Of The Earth

Outstanding Sound Editing For A Series
Boardwalk Empire

Outstanding Cinematography For Reality Programming
Deadliest Catch

Outstanding Cinematography For A Multi-Camera Series
Two And A Half Men

Outstanding Cinematography For Nonfiction Programming
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservation

Outstanding Cinematography For A Miniseries Or Movie
Downton Abbey

Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series
Boardwalk Empire

Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series
American Idol

Outstanding Special Class – Short-format Live-Action Entertainment Programs
The Daily Show Correspondents

Outstanding Special Class – Short-format Nonfiction Programs
Jay Leno’s Garage

Outstanding Special Class Programs
64th Annual Tony Awards

Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special
64th Annual Tony Awards

Outstanding Children’s Program
A Child’s Garden Of Poetry

Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special
The Kennedy Center Honors

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