Billboard's 2010 Money Makers

Veteran band U2 landed on top of Billboard's 2010 Money Makers list, earning more than $108 million in 2009. The list compiles earnings from tours, CD and digital sales, publishing royalties and more. ,

1. U2 - $108,601,283
2. Bruce Springsteen - $57,619,037
3. Madonna - $47,237,774
4. AC/DC - $43,650,466
5. Britney Spears - $38,885,267
6. Pink - $36,347,658
7. Jonas Brothers - $33,596,576
8. Coldplay - $27,326,562
9. Kenny Chesney - $26,581,141
10. Metallica - $25,564,234

Beyonce landed in the 13th spot with $23,658,131 while Disney Tween Miley Cyrus at the 15th spot with $21,285,996.

For the rest of the list, visit Billboard.com

Shakira and Rafael Nadal “Gypsy” music video

Check out Shakira’s steamy sexy new music video for her single “Gypsy” featuring tennis ace champ Rafael Nadal. [Watch the Full Music Video below]

Jim Carrey's first Grandson: Jackson Riley Santana

Jim Carrey's happiness is sky high as he welcomed his first grandson, Jackson Riley Santana.

The new grandfather posted the very first photo of Jackson via Twitter. He wrote, "Jackson Riley Santana, My Grandson, Born today! This is what 7lbs.11oz. of Calfornia dynomite looks like! %^>"

Jim Carrey's daughter/musician Jane gave birth to baby boy Jackson Friday morning (Feb. 26) in L.A. The baby's father is Alex Santana aka "Nitro" of the rock band "Blood Money".

[Photo courtesy by Getty Images]

Marie Osmond’s son Michael Blosil Committed Suicide

A tragic news for Marie Osmond’s son Michael Blosil as he committed suicide by jumping at the eight floor from his Los Angeles apartment building. (February 26)

On Michael's suicide note, he wants to end his life-long battle with depression.

Marie Osmond's rep. released a statement via ET: "My family and I are devastated and in deep shock by the tragic loss of our dear Michael and ask that everyone respect our privacy during this difficult time," Marie, who helped her son fight depression throughout his life."

Michael was in rehab for depression back in 2007 when he was only 16.

Just recently, “Growing Pains” actor Andrew Koenig also committed suicide due to his depression.

[Photo courtesy by Ethan Miller/Getty Images]

Kanye West “Coldest Winter” music video

Checkout Kanye West's latest music video for the single “Coldest Winter”, off from his “808s & Heartbreak” album. This dark video is directed by Nabil Elderkin. [Watch the MV below]

Lady Gaga wants to branch out

Lady Gaga is really stepping up her bizarre fashion as she decided to branch out...Literally!

The "Poker Face" songstress was spotted leaving a restaurant in London wearing this over the top headdress. (Feb. 25)

Meanwhile, She shared that her ex-beau her doubted her talent and tried to discourage her.

"I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I'd fail. I said to him, 'Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee a the f***ing deli without hearing or seeing me.'"

Determine with her career, she said, "I ate sh** for so long, being told I didn't fit the mold and that I was 'too pop' or 'too theater'...I've always been delusionally ambitious to the point where people don't understand me."

[Photo courtesy by INFdaily.com]

"Idol" Chikezie Eze arrested for using stolen credit card

When is the time smelling good is bad? -- if the cologne you will be using is a stolen item.

Former American Idol Season 7 contestant Chikezie Eze was arrested at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills for felony identity theft. He was buying cologne using stolen credit card. (Feb. 25)

According to TMZ, "Chikezie Eze was at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills when he allegedly tried to use "fraudulent means"

"Chikezie told us earlier today he used a Neiman's credit card with his name on it to purchase two bottles of cologne, but we've now learned the store flagged the plastic as a "stolen credit card."

He posted $50,000 bail for his released.

Brooklyn Decker and Jennifer Aniston in "Just Go With It"

Sports Illustrated cover model Brooklyn Decker has secured a role in the upcoming movie "Just Go With It" with Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman.

According to THR, "Originally titled "Pretend Wife," the story sees Sandler recruiting Aniston to pose as his soon-to-be-divorced wife and her kids as his fake family in order to land the girl of his dreams. Kidman's role is under wraps but is rumored to be cameo in nature. Decker plays Sandler's dream girl."

Just Go With It is scheduled to be released on Valentine’s Day of 2011.


[Photos courtesy by Gettyimages - Sports Illustrated - Bauer Griffin ]

ABS-CBN's Sam Pinto : Enticingly Hot Item! (Photos)

With her enticingly charm, pretty face Sam Pinto is the next hot thing is ABS-CBN territory. [More Photos Below]







[Photo courtesy by JongClemnete]

Chuck Liddell & Girlfriend Heidi Northcott Naked Workout (NSFW)

It seems the best activity to test your ability and endurance is to workout naked.

UFC star Chuck Liddell and his girlfriend Heidi Northcott were naked in a gym as they released some sweat while working out. BTW, the couple are not totally naked, there wearing Reebok shoes.

According to TMZ, "UFC badass and Heidi Northcott agreed to do the revealing workout for a viral campaign for Reebok -- a company that Chuck already has a sponsorship deal with."

Watch the NSFW clip at TMZ, click HERE.

WWE released Greg "Hurricane" Helms, Maria and Paul Burchill

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) officially released three WWE stars: Greg "Hurricane" Helms, WWE diva Maria and Paul Burchill.

On WWE's official website [as of Feb. 26], "We wish Greg Helms, Maria and Paul the best in all future endeavors."

It seems Greg “Hurricane” Helms' release was due his involvement in the scuffles in Crescent Springs last month with Chris Jericho. Still no confirmation about the reason of his release.

[Photo courtesy by WWE]

Simon Cowell and Mezhgan Hussainy: Engaged!

American Idol judge Simon Cowell is ready to drop his single status as he is now engaged to Mezhgan Hussainy.

Cowell is still keeping his mouth zip but Hussainy has already confirmed to RadarOnline that she and Simon are officially engaged.

It seems Cowell is doing all necessary upgrade to his life. Aside from his future marriage, he announced that he is leaving Idol to launch a U.S. Version of his hit show "The X-Factor" in 2011.

[Photo courtesy by PacificCoastNews.com]

Gatorade officially ends deal with Tiger Woods

Gatorade will not be refueling the energy of Tiger Woods anymore. The sports drink company officially cut their endorsement deal with the embattled golfer.

Gatorade spokeswoman told the Associated Press, "I can confirm that we no longer see a role for Tiger in our marketing efforts and have ended our relationship. We wish Tiger all the best."

However, Gatorade will continue its partnership with Wood's charitable foundation.

The sincerity of Wood's first public apology is being questioned by many people and it seems Gatarade realize that the public is not buying his apology.

Tiger was already been dropped by Gillette and global consulting firm Accenture.


[Photo courtesy by Gettyimages]

"Agua Bendita" at no.1 spot in AGB and TNS Ratings (Feb. 23-25, 2010)

ABS-CBN's fantasy series "Agua Bendita" is creating waves at the top spot in Philippine primetime ratings in both AGB Nielsen and TNS. Falling behind is GMA's current no.1 series "Panday Kids" which sometimes being bumped by ABS-CBN's "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo".

Based on the overnight survey of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households.

Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from February 23 to 25.

February 23, Tuesday
Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 20.6%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 19.6%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 19%
4. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 15.8%
5. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 14%
6. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) - 13.7%
7. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) - 12.7%
8. Family Feud (GMA-7) / The Substitute Bride (ABS-CBN) - 12.4%
9. Maria de Jesus: Anghel Sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) - 11%
10. Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) - 9.1%

Primetime:

1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 33.4%
2. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 32.2%
3. Panday Kids (GMA-7) - 31.6%
4. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 29.9%
5. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 29.7%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 28.6%
7. Full House (GMA-7) - 28.1%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 25.9%
9. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 23.8%
10. First Time (GMA-7) - 21.4%

February 24, Wednesday (No available data)

February 25, Thursday
Daytime:

1. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 21.9%
2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 20.6%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 19.3%
4. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 14.6%
5. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 12.7%
6. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) - 12.2%
7. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) - 12%
8. The Substitute Bride (ABS-CBN) - 11.5%
9. Family Feud (GMA-7) - 9.8%
10. OC to the Max (GMA-7) / Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) - 8.1%

Primetime:

1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 34.3%
2. Panday Kids (GMA-7) - 33.2%
3. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 32.2%
4. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 30.3%
5. Full House (GMA-7) - 29.3%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 28.9%
7. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 27.5%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 25.9%
9. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 23.5%
10. Queen Seon Deok (GMA-7) - 21.9%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines via PEP

TNS Ratings : (Feb. 23-25, 2010)
February 23, Tuesday
Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 25.1%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 22.7%
3. Melason in Love (ABS-CBN) - 15.1%
4. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 15%
5. The Substitute Bride (ABS-CBN) - 13.7%
6. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 13%
7. Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
8. Maria de Jesus: Anghel Sa Lansangan (ABS-CBN) - 11.3%
9. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) / Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) - 10.5%
10. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) - 10.3%

Primetime:

1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 40.5%
2. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 35.3%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 32.4%
4. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 31.7%
5. Panday Kids (GMA-7) - 26.8%
6. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 26.7%
7. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 24.5%
8. Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) - 24.3%
9. Full House (GMA-7) - 23.7%
10. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 23.1%

February 24, Wednesday
Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 22.2%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 19.2%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 14.8%
4. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 14.7%
5. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) - 12.1%
6. Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) - 11.8%
7. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (ABS-CBN) - 11.7%
8. The Substitute Bride (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
9. Melason in Love (ABS-CBN) - 11%
10. Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (GMA-7) - 10.2%

Primetime:

1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 35.6%
2. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 32.8%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 29.7%
4. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 29.3%
5. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 25.2%
6. Panday Kids (GMA-7) - 25.1%
7. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 25%
8. Full House (GMA-7) - 22.3%
9. Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) - 21.5%
10. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 21.3%

February 25, Thursday
Daytime:

1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 23.1%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 21.3%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 15.1%
4. Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? (ABS-CBN) - 14.5%
5. Melason in Love (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%
6. The Substitute Bride (ABS-CBN) - 12.2%
7. Pilipinas Got More Talent (ABS-CBN) - 11.8%
8. Daisy Siete: Bebe & Me (GMA-7) - 11.7%
9. Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (GMA-7) - 11.1%
10. Banana Split Daily Servings (ABS-CBN) - 10.6%

Primetime:

1. Agua Bendita (ABS-CBN) - 39.1%
2. Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - 35.9%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 31.9%
4. Habang May Buhay (ABS-CBN) - 30.6%
5. The Last Prince (GMA-7) - 27.8%
6. Panday Kids (GMA-7) - 26.7%
7. Rubi (ABS-CBN) - 25.6%
8. Full House (GMA-7) - 25.5%
9. Tanging Yaman (ABS-CBN) - 23.4%
10. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 22.8%

Source: TNS Ratings via PEP

Cristine Reyes in MEGA magazine’s March 2010 issue

Here's the alluring Cristine Reyes as she graces the cover of MEGA magazine’s March 2010 issue (Summer Fashion Special).

American Idol Season 9 first live elimination result: Janelle Wheeler, Ashley Rodriguez, Joe Munoz and Tyler Grady are out!

The journey of Janelle Wheeler, Ashley Rodriguez, Joe Munoz, and Tyler Grady in American Idol Season 9 ended after failing to received enough votes to keep them in the competition.

Janell Wheeler, who sang Heart's "What About Love" is the first to go. Simon Cowell felt that Janell gave less than 100 percent on her performance.

The second girl booted out is Ashley Rodriguez who delivered her rendition of Leona Lewis' "Happy". She said after being cut, “I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported me from day one."

Judges’ favorite Joe Munoz, who performed Jason Mraz's "You and I Both" was sent packing. AI judge Simon felt lack of power and relevance in her performance. Fellow AI contestant Tim Urban gave a stunned expression after being saved from the cut.

70's dude Tyler Grady, who performed "American Woman" is the fourth AI hopeful to go home.


[Photo courtesy by American Idol - Michael Becker/FOX]

Lady Gaga: My Ex told me "I'd Never Succeed"

Pop sensation Lady Gaga is simply phenomenal but do know that someone close to her doubted her talent and future.

Lady GaGa reveals in Cosmopolitan magazine (April 2010) that her ex-beau is the one discouraging her, "I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I'd fail. I said to him, 'Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee a the f***ing deli without hearing or seeing me.'"

Determine with her career, she said, "I ate sh** for so long, being told I didn't fit the mold and that I was 'too pop' or 'too theater'...I've always been delusionally ambitious to the point where people don't understand me."

Aerosmith announced European 2010 tour ”Cocked, Locked and Ready to Rock”

After the last year's drama between Steven Tyler and his band plus rehab, Aerosmith is back and ready to rock.

The band lead by front man Steven Tyler announced their European summer tour, ”Cocked, Locked and Ready to Rock”.

In their video announcement, Tyler jokes: "I just auditioned and I got the gig.We're coming your way and rocking your world! Look out because here we come."

Tickets sale starts March 5th and the tour will kick off in Sweden on June l0th.

More tour dates and locations below...

Sweden - Rock Festival – June 10th
UK - Download Festival – June 13th
UK - London 02 Arena – June 15th
Romania – Bucharest – June 18th
Greece – Athens Olympic Stadium – June 20th
Holland – Nijmegen Goeffert Park – June 23rd
Belgium - Graspop Festival – June 25th
Spain – Barcelona St Jordi Arena – June 27th
France – Paris Bercy Arena – June 29th
Czech Republic – Prague 02 Arena - July 1st
Italy - Venice Festival – July 3rd

[info via Aerosmith site]

Seth Green and Clare Grant getting Married!

Seth Green is now ready to drop his single status as he got engaged to his girlfriend, model-actress Clare Grant.

According to E!, "They got engaged on New Year's Eve and plan to tie the knot in May."

Designer Tarina Tarantino is working with Grant to create the hairpiece for her big day, as well as her bridesmaids gifts.

[Photo courtesy by Jason Merritt/Getty Images]

Brittany Murphy's Autopsy: No illegal drugs on her system

The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office released Brittany Murphy's full autopsy report which shows multiple drug intoxication due to her pneumonia and no illegal drugs were detected in her body.

TMZ reports, "Multiple medications were present in the blood, with elevated levels of hydrocodone, acetaminophen, and chlorpheniramine. L-methamphetamine was also present."

The report goes on, "It should be noted that the pattern of use of these medications suggest treatment of symptoms of a cold or other respiratory infection. Acetaminophen and hydrocodone are components of Vicodin. Chlorpheniramine is the active ingredient in some over-the-counter medications. L-methamphetamine is a component of some inhalers."

Brittany Murphy was found unconscious in the shower at her Hollywood Hills home on Dec. 20.

[Photo courtesy by TMZ - Getty images]