Thank You HuneyzWorld!

Winning 4 tics to Christmas in the Tropics from huneyzworld.com! Thank you!

Long time since I wore my L.V belt!

Celebration of Life @ Vanilla Cafe

Fabulous Film Director and producer, Sam Nai invited Jen Su, Ayoob and I to his fabulous party @ Vanilla Cafe which is located at 3 Boon Tat Street near Amoy Street.

The food was fabulous. Mouth-watering!

And believe it or not, the desserts were even more mouth-watering! I had three servings of the PLANT DESSERTS!

The Stupidest Thing Tyra Banks Did

It's the end of an era: After being with the show since 2003, and working for 18 seasons, Noted Fashion Photographer Nigel Barker, runway expert J. Alexander and creative director Jay Manuel have been let go from America's Next Top Model.

Tyra Banks, this move did not make any utter sense at all. You released the three funniest, wackiest people on your show.

Your latest cycle stinks!

Running Man - Choi Ji Woo Broke Down

Beautiful actress Choi Ji Woo went through a mental breakdown on the latest episode of ‘Running Man‘.

As she first arrived on the set, she was greeted by a familiar mission card: the position of the coveted ‘spy’. Excited at her prospects of winning, she began to make plans for her eventual domination over the ‘Running Man’ members. 

 Unfortunately, she was unaware of one critical fact: the entire cast was listening in to her conversation via a video monitor! The entire episode, in fact, was based around tricking Choi Ji Woo to believe that she was, indeed, the spy – until the very end. 

 After the final mission was over and Choi Ji Woo believed herself to have succeeded, the rest of the cast members clued her in on the big secret, upon which she broke down, yelling, “Wait. Why does ‘Running Man’ like to deceive everyone?” “I didn’t think anything was wrong,” she said ruefully, after she had recovered from the shock. 

Khloe and Mario For 3rd Season Of X-Factor?

 Speaking to MTV News, Khloe said: "I would love to come back. To do something on this magnitude, I'm so honored and blessed and I just love that I've been able to grow through this whole experience. So I've had a phenomenal time."

Mario Lopez has also said that he would like to return to the show.

Khloe definitely was struggling to get her speeches right and she had no chemistry with Mario Lopez.

Mario Lopez, on the other hand was too serious for the show!

Please, please, please have them replaced.

Common sense is like deodorant, the people who need it most, never use it. 

Having a blast at Vanilla Cafe with Sam Nai!

Vanilla Cafe

The plant dessert is edible! It's oreo cookie ice cream!

Camwhoring @ Vanilla Cafe

With Ayoob!

Top 10 Songs of 2012 - IssacRItz's Pick!

10. Demi Lovato - Give Your Heart A Break

 

9. Jessie J - Who You Are




8. Adele - Someone Like You



7. Rihanna - We Found Love




6. Ke$ha - C'mon




5. Carly Rose Sonenclar - Somewhere Over The Rainbow



4. Katy Perry - Part Of Me





3. Rihanna - Stay




2. Eli T - Hear Me (Remix)

1. Katy Perry - Wide Awake

Congratulations JET for winning the Pair of TICS

Congratulations to Jet for winning the pair of tickets to Superstar Sunday: The best of Superstar - 2013 New Year Edition (30th December 2012).

Congratulations to Phillip

Congratulations to Phillip Lee for winning the pair of tickets to Superstar Sunday: The best of Superstar - 2013 New Year Edition (30th December 2012).

Congratulations to Hafiz Jamal

Congratulations to Hafiz Jamal for winning the pair of tickets to Superstar Sunday: The best of Superstar - 2013 New Year Edition (30th December 2012).

Congratulations to Mohd Ayoob for Winning Tics to Superstar Sunday

Congratulations to Mohd Ayoob for winning the pair of tickets to Superstar Sunday: The best of Superstar - 2013 New Year Edition (30th December 2012).

Lindsay Lohan Offered A Porn Movie!

Lindsay Lohan has reportedly been offered a role in an X-rated film. "Her acting career is going south and it seems as if people are run­ning scared from working with her - some industry insiders think she's uninsurable, unreliable and far too much trouble," 

Cooking Up A Storm

Yesterday, AJ, John and I went to Cold Storage to buy ingredients for our supper at Cavengh!

We prepared lots of dishes resulting in leftovers! But it was fun loads! And delicious food!

Congratulations to Steven for Winning the Bintan Trip for 2

Steven was one of the lucky draw winners at Superstar Sunday @ Zirca and he won himself a pair of tickets to Bintan plus accommodation at Nirwana Hotel worth $360, courtesy of Groupon and IssacRitz.Com.

DJ Edward Leong Megamix CDs

Jen Su and Ayoob with DJ Edward Leong Megamix CD!

Congratulations to Hafiz

Hafiz won himself a Edward Leong Megamix CD during the Issacritz.com Christmas Giveaway!

Ezekiel Won a DJ Edward Leong Megamix CD

Essential Oils - A Must Have

You don’t have to visit the spa or the Himilayas to experience some uplifting. All you need is a diffuser, a burner or some reeds. Yes I am talking about essential oils that help calm, invigorate or inspire you. Let’s explore some of them.

Lavender – Tenderly soothes your emotion and relives your stress and tension.

Eucalyptus – Invigorates your skin and restores a youthful glow. Feel calmer with the scent applied after long working hours.

Peppermint – Provides relief from restlessness and mental exhaustion due to its refreshing nature.

Ylang Ylang – An aphrodisiac, it harmonises your senses. Perfect for the bedroom ;)

Cardamom – Relives exhaustion and depression.

Sage – Relives tension, stress and negative emotion. Also uplifts feelings and enhances creativity.

Ginger – Helps cure pain and fever, relives anxiety as well.

Tangerine – Removes mental and physical restlessness, depression and nervous tension. Also relives breathing problems, alongside those of impotency and insomnia.

Interestingly enough, they are proven to actually help ameliorate the conditions of some ailments. Try using them for some alternative medicine next time!

Some foods you ain’t getting enough…

There are some top picks from the table that you might not be getting enough of and hence are at a loss of some valuable nutrition. With all the hype about eating healthy and getting sufficient exercise and sleep, your diet shouldn’t be compromised. In fact, it should be the first thing to look at whether you’re on a fat-burn programme or just trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Let’s take a peek at 6 foods you’re missing out on.

1)   Beans and Lentils - rich in protein, fiber, complex carbs, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Toss these babies into soups, stews, salads, grain medleys, or greens, or create a veggie dip, like hummus made from chickpeas, by pureeing beans and adding your favorite seasoning.

2)   Watermelons - some people avoid it because they think it's high in sugar. On the contrary, it’s sweet, juicy, low in calories, and chock full of vitamins C and A, potassium, and lycopene. Because it is so high in water, it helps meet fluid needs. 

3)   Sweet Potatoes - Sweet potatoes are often thought of as high in calories and carbs because they are so naturally sweet. But don’t let that fool you.Not only are they a great source of beta carotene, vitamin C, fiber, and potassium, but this highly underrated vegetable is so versatile it can be enjoyed with very few extra calories.

4)   Red Cabbage - a great source of fiber; vitamins A, D, and K; folate; and lots of trace minerals with only 22 calories in one cup chopped. Rich in antioxidants, try adding this to your salads for a colour boost too!

5)   Canned Tomatoes - a diet rich in tomatoes may help prevent prostate cancer and that lycopene, a strong antioxidant, may also help prevent other types of cancer. It’s good for your skin, too!

6)   Greek Yoghurt - excellent sources of calcium, potassium, protein, zinc, and vitamins B6 and B12. Also contains probiotic cultures and is lower in lactose and has twice the protein content of regular yogurts. Good for your digestive system and for building lean muscle, now why don’t you want that?!

So try including these into your shopping cart next time you do your groceries for a better health regime, or a better diet!

Celebrities with Migraines

We have all experienced migraines at some point of our lives, whether it is due to lack of sleep, horrible bosses, relationship problems or simply having excessive stress over a matter. Let’s see who’s who also had them!

Serena Williams - After an intense headache cost tennis star Serena Williams a tournament match, she learned her pain was related to her menstrual cycle. "I'd never heard of [menstrual migraines] before," she says. "All this time, I thought it was a regular migraine."  About 60% of women with migraines say it gets worse during their periods, and hormones may be to blame.

Ben Affleck - Mostly women get migraines, but about 6% of men get them too. Actor and director Ben Affleck is among those who have been slowed down by migraine pain. While directing Gone, Baby, Gone in 2006, he had a migraine so bad it sent him to the hospital. "I just kept on going and going and hardly slept," Affleck says. 

Janet Jackson - In 2008, singer Janet Jackson canceled a string of concerts after suffering from vestibular migraines. This type of migraine gives you vertigo -- a feeling like the room is spinning. Bright lights and loud sounds may also bother you. About 30% of people with migraines also feel dizziness or vertigo. 

Marcia Cross - Actress Marcia Cross seemed unstoppable as perfectionist Bree Van de Kamp on the TV show Desperate Housewives. Off camera, she struggles with migraines. "Having a migraine and trying to work was impossible for me," she says. "I became nauseous and my vision was affected." Cross has been a spokeswoman for a triptan migraine medicine. 

 Lisa Kudrow - Childhood trips to Disneyland usually bring on smiles. For actress Lisa Kudrow, "A day of excitement and eating would always end in a horrible headache," she says. Kudrow's father and siblings were also familiar with migraine pain. Migraines run in families. 

Looks like we're not alone on our gloomy nights...

Pitbull & Christina Aguilera – Feel This Moment

Pitbull’s latest album features hits that feature artists of his time. One of which has drawn my utmost attention. Her vocals are one that is virtually incomparable. Her raw energy and power can overthrow that of Madonna, Whitney, Celine and Mariah. She used to be able to fit into a bottle. But with Pink hair and a new lease of life, Christina Aguilera has done a great duet with Pitbull in their new hit, ‘Feel This Moment’.

The song perpetuates an attitude, that persuades one to live their life. ‘I call it life’ are but just some words uttered by the Bull, and getting you to live everyday by the Moment, is the bottomline of the dancy hit. With a sanguine tune, you’re sure to get up and dance to this, especially on occasions like Christmas, New Year’s Day and Birthday celebrations.

Check out the couple’s (not literally) performance on the 2012 AMAs if you haven’t seen it! Xtina still has it! And well Pitbull is getting a lil boring with his usual suit and shades, with sexy ladies all around as dancers. It’s time you made a shift in wardrobe sense darling.

Performing Live at the 2012 AMAs!

The End Times – of Precious Food

There was a lot of hype about Dec 21, 2012, that we were all going to die. We didn’t. So we’re happy. But there’s actually something that’s indeed facing the end times, something that we love so dearly – PRECIOUS FOOD.

Yes, with climate change, unfavourable conditions and natural disasters, noble farmers are finding it increasingly difficult to harvest crops and more importantly, delicious and nutritious produce that, as a result of which, are on the rise in price.

So what are these? Let’s take a close look:

1)   Chocolate – Most chocs come from places like Ghana and the Ivory Coast, where new temperature and rainfall patterns threaten cacao crops.

2)   Strawberries – Cool northern areas where strawberries thrive are likely to heat up. Researchers are trying to adjust by breeding a more weather-resistant berry, but at what cost?

3)   Coffee – Changes in rainfall, hurricanes, and crop depletion are threatening coffee. Now a business coalition is worried and pushing hard for reforms.

4)   Beer & Wine – Germany is suffering water shortages for growing hops and barley for beer. And in France, a perfect climate for wine grapes may soon be lost.

5)   Trout & Salmon – Warm water may be good for beach-goers, but not for cold-water fish like trout and salmon, which will face competition from more adaptable fish.

6)   Maple Syrup – Acid Rain, unpredictable weather, and insect infestations are threatening the delicate production of maple syrups. There goes our pancakes for breakfast.

So it turns out that food is big business, we gotta do what we can to reverse climate changes, and to maintain our occasional gastronimical orgasms, there is a price to pay for it. Make your choice.

Pop Danthology

It’s coming to the end of 2012 and im sure we have lots to reminisce about. The ups and downs that we have gone through in the year, the trials that we have overcome, the sweetness of things that have been experienced…But I think one thing that should never be missed out, is the music that has been so fabulously produced this year.

But there are so many hits! How and where can we start? Well, look no further than Mr. Daniel Kim, a celebrity DJ that has produced mashups annually featuring the greatest hits in the year in the forms of great videography. Trust me, the synchronization in his music mashups are impeccable.

Try listening to his ‘Pop Danthology’ hits for 2010 and 2011 as well, they will blow your mind. Can you imagine doing a mashup of over 50 songs? Now that’s something! How many of us can even do a transposition of like 3 songs?

Here’s the link to music haven and Nirvana:

http://www.youtube.com/user/kimaginati0n

CLICK AND HAVE A BLAST! HERE’S TO AN EVEN MORE FABULOUS 2013!

Imagine a mix of Maroon 5, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Madonna and so many more!

Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 1

Tyra has commented in a brief interview that the difference that Asian girls make in the modeling business is their walk, that they have this 'sultry yet fierce look' that gives them the extra oomph on the runway. Well with the fashion industry shifting its investments to Asia, it comes without doubt that we only see ANTM turn into ANTM...



Be sure to catch this eastern twist of the successful 18 cycle western version. Be awed by the ethereal scenes in Singapore (where the show is being filmed) with places like the Capella Singapore (where the girls are housed), get amused by obligatory comments by local critics in photoshoots and of course, the suspense-filled deliberation, of whom will become Asia's Next Top Model. With girls from Japan, the Philippines, India, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam, it sure will be a blast!

Aired on Starworld every Sunday at 855pm. Celebrity appearances - Jeannie Mai, Daniel Boey and many more!

I Dreamt of Vampires!

My god, I didn't dream of one vampire, I dreamt of dozens of them. And it scares the hell out of me.

I can't remember really remember where I was but I chanced upon a vampire who cornered me and I begged her to release me. I saw her tearing up and told me that she didn't want to be a vampire. It was not a choice for her.

I kneeled down and close my eyes, waiting for my death. The vampire assured me it won't hurt at all. Tears rolled down my cheeks.

Then her teeth sank into my neck.

I really can't remember the details.

But I also remember I was leaping from one building to another, being chased by another vampire.

And many of my friends turned into vampires also.

All in all, it was a terrible nightmare.

So when I woke up, I switched on my laptop to check the meaning of my dream.

These are what I found!

To see a vampire in your dream, symbolizes seduction and sensuality, as well as fear and death. The vampire represents contrasting images of civilized nobility and aggression/ferocity. 

It may depict someone in your waking life whose charm may ultimately prove harmful. Deep down inside you know that this person is bad for you, yet you are still drawn to it. Vampires also sometimes relate to decisions about sex and losing your virginity. 

Alternatively, to see a vampire suggests that you are feeling physically or emotionally drained. 

Glamourama @ Spider Room

It was the launch of GLAMOURAMA : A night for people in the glamour, fashion, publishing & entertainment industries.

MARTINI BAR special feature - and a FREE FLOW at The Martini Bar. I had to refrain from drinking too much!

FREE FLOW!

Posing with fabulous MiMi and AJ!

With Jed, AJ, Ayoob, JenSu, Mimi, and Gab!