Miley Cyrus

MILEY CYRUS

We all love our teenage Disney princesses. I grew up listening to Britney Spears’ “Sometimes” and dancing to Christina Aguilera’s “Genie in the Bottle.” That is not to mention the gazillions of pictures I had to cut just to make my personalized notebooks and posters at home. Like fairy tales coming to their ends, however, not one of the princesses remains as such. Eventually, they would let go of their squeaky clean images, be emancipated and take entirely different paths in their careers. Our most recent Disney princess, Miley Cyrus, is no exception this trend.

Miley Cyrus was born, “Destiiny Hope Cyrus.” Her first name was derived from her supposed nickname, “Smiley” which was shortened,hence, her screen name. Her father is country singer, Billy Ray Cyrus who popularized the 90s hit, Achy Breaky Heart.

Miley got fascinated with singing, acting and the idea of entering show business at a very early age. This could be credited to her immediate environment as she grew up with her country superstar dad while he was working. Younger, she would be sent to have singing and acting lessons. Her parents were said to have been very supportive of her desire to enter the business.

Miley auditioned and got the lead role in the hit Disney television series, “Hannah Montana” which aired sometime in 2006.In this series, Miley played the role of a regular teenager who lived a double life as a teen pop superstar. Here, Miley had to portray a typical adolescent who had to struggle over common teenage concerns in friendship, attraction to the opposite sex and adolescence in general, while keeping her “big” secret from the rest of her immediate community. Miley was joined by her dad in this series.

The reception of Hannah Montana was tremendous. The show became a household name and Miley Cyrus was instantly catapulted into a teenage icon and sensation. The show’s theme song, “The Best of Both Worlds”, as well as the other tracks in the album that came along with the series, became worldwide hits. The teenage market was obsessed with everything Miley and everything Hannah Montana. Miley and Hannah Montana became phenomena. This further led to the transition of the series as films, first in the 3D Concert film, “Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert” in 2008 and “Hannah Montana: The Movie” in 2009. The latter’s soundtrack, “The Climb” which Miley herself sang, earned commercial success. Ultimately, these projects showcased Miley’s acting skills, charming personality and singing prowess.

Miley then lent her voice to give life to a character in the big screen in the animated film, “Bolt” in 2008. She dubbed Penny, the owner of the lead character, Bolt, who, like Hannah Montana, played a dual role of being a loyal dog and a superhero. The film did well in the box office and Miley got positive feedbacks for her performance.

Miley put an end to her character as Hannah Montana when she portrayed the role of “Ronnie” in the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ “The Last Song” in 2010. Here, Miley played a disobedient seventeen-year-old who was forced to spend her summer with her alienated father. While the movie did receive critical feedbacks, it was at least a breather for Miley whose career almost seemed inseparable from Hannah Montana. From this point on, Miley became her own independent brand. She also released her studio album, “Can’t be Tamed” which according to reviews, is worlds-apart from her squeaky clean character in her not so long ago past.

With Miley’s stardom came the invasion of her private life and ruining of family values. Her love affair with fellow Disney teen superstar, the Jonas Brothers’ vocalist and guitarist, Nick Jonas, became a public love event most of the time. Her eventual romantic involvement with Liam Hemsworth who was her love interest in one of her films was also placed under the public eye. When Miley posed for a certain mature magazine, parents cringed and gave immense negative feedbacks against her. And finally, immediately after Miley turned 18 years old, her video showing her “smoking” leaked. Billy, in an interview, blames “Hannah Montana” for ruining his family ties and for exposing Miley to bad influences.

It’s always good to see princesses be transformed into modern-day women. As for Miley, we could only wish for better films and innovative music from her. We also could also hope that she take educated and neat decisions in the future.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

What do you do when you see a great looking lad, who knows how to sing his tunesand work hisubersexy back? Well, you patronize him! And that’s exactly what millions of fans did with Justin Timberlake over the years. 

Justin Timberlake is born “Justin Randall Timberlake” in 1981. It has been said that he was interested in performing, more particularly in singing on stage, and was eager to enter show business at a very early age. In fact, at age 11, Justin competed in a singing competition on television entitled, “Star Search” where he sang Alan Jackson's "Love's got ahold on you". While he lost in the said competition, he didn’t lose his hope of making it to the entertainment business.

A year after his failed attempt at the said singing competition, the entertainment gates opened for Justin when hejoined the cast ofDisney Channel'snew television show, “The New Mickey Mouse Club” in 1993. Along with him on this show were future singer and tourmate Christina Aguilera, future pop superstar and future girlfriend Britney Spears, future band mate JC Chasez and future big screen lead actor Ryan Gosling. The show was a revival of the long running 1950s show, “The Mickey Mouse Club.” In this show, Justin and other cast members would entertain audience members in habitual creative segmentstotalling to a variety show for kids. The show also featured the popular “Mouseketeer Roll Call” where the cast would introduce themselves one by oneusing their real name. The delightful Justin was noted in this show and so were his good humor, youthful energy, irresistible charm, and extraordinary talent. The show, however, only lasted for two years.

After his stint as a mousketeer, Justin joined the all male pop band, N’SYNC in 1995. Along with him in the band were former fellow mouseketeer, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, and Lance Bass. The band enjoyed humongous global success. This catapulted Justin’s popularity more than those of his band mates, him being the band’s leader, main vocalist and main dancer. The band popularized chart topping songs and their second album, “No Strings Attached” achieved worldwide success, selling record-breaking copies in just a few days. They also performed sold-out concerts and sang with music legends including Elton John, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion and many more. In 2002, the band announced its intent to take a break. However, the band never made any record after that. But instead of being a hindrance to Justin’s career, the band’s break up paved the way for Justin to seal his mark in Hollywood as an A-lister. 

Justin then went on to make his own record. In 2002, months after NSYNC took a break, Justin released his “Justified” album. The sale of this album gradually earned success. Years after that, he continued to collaborate with different artists such as the Black Eyed Peas in the song, “Where is the Love?” He also appeared in different films, including “Alpha Dog”, “Black Snake Moan”, and “Southland Tales.” He also lent his voice to the character of Prince Artie Pendragon in “Shrek: The Third”. 

In 2006, Justin released his second album, “Future Sex/ Love Sounds”. This earned better success compared to his first album. The album’s lead single, “Sexy Back” debuted on top of the charts and broke records. Justin immediately embarked on a US tour after the album’s release. In the same year, he also collaborated with Madonna in the single,”4 Minutes”.  In 2008, Justin was awarded with two Grammy awards.

Justin ceased to record songs and make albums after that. His acting work, however, has drastically increased.  In 2010, Justin appeared in the drama film, “The Social Network” where his performance gained positive reviews. In this movie, he played the role of Sean Parker, the founder of Napster where he, together with the other members of the cast depicted how the social network, Facebook came to exist. 

In 2011, Justin appeared with Cameron Diaz in the comedy film, “Bad Teacher.” Here, Justin plays the character of Scott Delacorte, a wealthy substitute teacher in the fictional John Adams Middle School.Elizabeth Halsey, played by Cameron Diaz, tried to win him over after being dumped by her ex-fiance who learned that she was merely after his money. The movie earned well in the box office but it gained mix reviews, performance-wise. This did little to reinforce what Justin already established in his previous film.

In the same year, Justin appeared in the romantic comedy film, “Friends with Benefits.” Here, Justin plays the character of Dylan, an art director for a small internet company in Los Angeles. The movie earned really well in the box office. This time, however, the movie got positive reviews from critics and Justin’s reputation as an actor has intensified. 

Justin has indeed undergone a significant transition in his career. While doing really well as a movie actor, we could only wish that he make more music records. After all, he was a singer first before being an actor.

JENNIFER LOPEZ

JENNIFER LOPEZ

She topped many hit charts and billboards, she’s a great actress, a businesswoman, a mother of twins – she’s one of the prettiest faces in Hollywood – she’s J.Lo or Jennifer Lopez. Her songs were one of my favorites and hearing them again would make me reminisce my high school days.

Why do I like her? Well, I like her songs that’s for sure. Amongst those include Love Don’t Cost a Thing, Aint it Funny not the remix, I’m Real, Play, Let’s Get Loud.  I’ve seen her movies as well. She’s also one of the best dressed celebrities; I guess whatever she wears it’ll just look glamorous on her. Her beauty is exotic and her body still looking gorgeous despite having given birth to twins.

J.Lo is back on track again with a new album, plus a judging seat at the American Idol. She is also making it again to the headlines again with her new beau – Casper Smart. I was happy when she finally settled down with Marc Anthony having gone through a lot of relationships and marriages and I thought that this guy has finally pinned down J.Lo. I even thought they were doing well because I’ve seen Marc Anthony at the American Idol supporting her wife. It was shocking news when Marc filed a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. What’s more shocking is when she made it to the headlines with a new boyfriend! And I thought, Ooh boy, she’s back again!

J.Lo is featured in a new music video “Follow the Leader” with Wisin&Yandel. The video was directed by her boyfriend, Casper Smart. J.Lo reportedly told an insider that she wants his current beau, to direct her for life. Sounds like she wants to get married again!

According to her she wants to marry Casper because he lets J.Lo to be in control, which is opposite to what has been between her and ex-husband Marc Anthony. J. Lo reportedly to have spent $2 million dollars for shopping, pricey gifts and trips, of which she denied the facts and told that it was inaccurate. Who could ever forget J.Lo’s extravagant gift to her boy-toy, Smart on his 25th birthday wherein she did not only threw away a party,and shealso gifted him a customized Dodge Ram Truck. And just recently, J.Lo announced her upcoming world tour with Enrique Iglesias and Wisin Y Yandel wherein her boyfriend will play an integral role in putting up a good show. That means her boyfriend for 6 months have been promoted from back-up dancer to choreographer! Oh well, if that’s what love is for Jennifer Lopez so be it..

Jennifer Lopez is definitely back! Her music, her dancing, and her exciting love life! Her everyday life as well as her gorgeous outfits will be one of the most sought after at this time. As far as I’ve been seeing her in American Idol, not in a single episode did she ever looked less than stunningly beautiful!

Jennifer Aniston

JENNIFER ANISTON

She’s one of the famed actresses in the Hollywood and one of the most talked about. Jennifer Aniston is my favourite actresses of all time. I’ve watched her on “F.R.I.E.N.D.S”, and get to know more about her when she and then husband, Brad Pitt. I was a kiddo then when I first heard about Brad Pitt, being the hunkiest and handsome man in Hollywood and indeed being married to him is what every girl’s fantasy at that time.

Jennifer Aniston was one of the most beloved actresses in Hollywood. Not only because of the personal she has had with estranged husband, Brad Pitt, but also because she embodies the refined “it” girl in Hollywood. She is a versatile actress who can go from classy, to funny to melodramatic – she has it. She also has that sweet, innocent face and a stunning body.But when news broke that Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston finally called it quits in 2005 because of infidelity issues he had with co-star in Mr. and Mrs. Smith – Angelina Jolie, all sympathies go with her. Since then, the constant comparing of Jen and Angelina has been making it in the tabloids, in entertainment news and even to Forbes list!

People would always think that there is bitterness that lingers in Jen having separated with Brad, but I don’t think she has had. Even before the news broke out, she had been mum about it. There were even reports of reunion of Brad and Jen. Even I, as a fan would wish that their romance be given another chance, but if their chemistry is not patching up why push it so hard? It’s a good thing though that she and Brad had divorce because I guess it was sort of a way to find herself again. After her divorce with Brad, she have had relationships which was unluckily didn’t work out. That’s a good thing with being a single because you are able to mingle and find the right person to really settle with, and that seemed to be happening with her present beau – Justin Theroux.

Now that Brad Pitt and Angelina have been engaged, the media are dying to get reactions from Jen, which I think is no longer appropriate. She and Brad Pitt had been separated for seven years now and it’s a pretty sure thing that they both have moved on, right? Why dig in so much and why try putting up wars against these two lovely ladies when they both have lived their lives now. Jen, now 42, is reportedly will tie the knot with present boyfriend Justin Theroux whom she met and fell in love with during their taping with their movie Wanderlust.

With that good news, Jen and Justin will soon wed probably by July. She was spotted looking for some good sites in Crete, Greece. Jen and her current beau Justin Theroux seen happily together, it is worthy to connote that she indeed had found a real and new love.

ANNE HATHAWAY

ANNE HATHAWAY

The cutest and most lovable celebrity I’ve ever seen! Anne Hathaway has fully grown into one beautiful lady. Her movie The Princess Diaries was one of the movies that got me to the theatres. Although I love movies, I would always wait for it to be aired on televisions. Her movie was an exemption to my belief. Her role being Mia Thermopolis actually invigorated every girl’s fantasy of being a princess. Another breakthrough role that made her love more little girls and teenagers alike at Ella Enchanted and Alice in Wonderland.

However, she shifted from her family-oriented movies to a breezy role she had with Mr. Bean at Get Smart and Bride Wars, as well as the Devil Wears Prada. She had a more mature role in the movies Rachel Getting Married, Brokeback Mountain and in Love and Other Drugs.

If you have to ask me why is she famous? She’s a well-rounded actress. She can be a teeny bopper to a matured young woman. She can take movies in a light mode such as comedy to heavy dramas, plus top-rated actresses she had worked with to include Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada and Julie Andrews in The Princess Diaries. Even my mom liked her not only because of her role but also because she is so stunningly beautiful and looking so gorgeous. Seeing her, her personality seemed pleasant and approachable. She was also dubbed as one of the best dressed celebrity.

Did you know that she considered herself to be a nun? With that consideration in her mind, any admirer would be assured that this one classy woman is well-grounded. She never fails to keep that keep that gorgeous smile. Her movies are one of those that I follow.

Her love life once had undergone its own turmoil. She had a four year relationship with then beau Raffaello Follieri, who was a real estate guru. Things went on smoothly between them when Rafaello was implicated in a multi-million dollar fraud in 2008. Anne had nothing to do with the said fraud; however it wasn’t something she can’t stand with.

The beautiful princess somehow learned to move on and found another love in the form of the fellow New York-born actor – Adam Shulman. She and Shulman had been dating for three years and are already engaged last November 2011. They are already set to marry this year.

Anne Hathaway will be seen in “The Dark Knight Rises” where she wears a skin tight outfit portraying the role of Catwoman, alongside Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freema, Nestor Carbonell and Michael Caine. She is also set to star and produce the Paramount thriller “Puzzler”.

She sure is one deserving woman. Her growth in the movies made her one versatile and flexible actress that she is today. An A lister, a good example for youngsters and a good daughter to the Roman Catholic, she sure is one good rounded woman! As her fan, these and more of the events in her life is something I am looking forward to.