Janice Somosot

According to the Box Office Mojo, the Top 10 Movies in Australia as of Nov. 19, 2013 features "Iron Man 3," "Despicable Me 2" and "Life of Pi" in the Top 3 spots. Check out the other movies that made the list. Is your favourite 2013 movie included?

Apple's iPhone Reuse and Recycling Program now accepts trade-ins for water-damaged iPhone with no trade-in value impact. According to Apple, the iPhone Reuse and Recycling Program allows users to get a Gift Card from the Apple Store in exchange for their old or water-damaged iPhone. They can use the Apple Store Gift Card (which can reach up to $400), for a new iPhone, Mac, iPad or an Apple accessory.

The viola organista, Leonardo Da Vinci's unique piano-like invention, has finally come to life after approximately 500 years since its design conception, thanks to Polish concert pianist Slawomir Zubrzycki who made the musical instrument using Da Vinci’s plans.

Twitter has just removed its option for users to receive direct messages (DM) from any follower, whether or not that follower is being followed on Twitter. Just a month after this feature was available for users, Twitter decided to remove it.

Cornelius Gurlitt, the eighty-year old German recluse who hoarded 1,400 art works for several years including the infamous Nazi Art collection, reportedly doesn't want to part with the said treasure (worth billions of dollars) that was recently taken by the authorities from him.

Conservative U.S. viewers are said to be criticizing Australia's ABC TV "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries" show, deeming its free-spirited heroine Phryne Fisher as being too promiscuous. The said show, currently on its second season, stars Essie Davis in the title role. The TV series is based on Australian author Kerry Greenwood's "Phryne Fisher Historical Mysteries."

Woodenshark’s TapTap wristband has just been launched and it is perfect for couples to communicate with each other using taps and wireless vibrations. The TapTap is a touch communication wristband device that uses transfer touch to send messages to each other. It also has other uses which include acting as a smart alarm, a game controller and an activity tracker.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) successfully launched its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft at 1:28 p.m. EST on Nov. 18, 2013 from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, U.S. MAVEN was reportedly launched aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket to orbit Mars also known as the Red Planet, for 10 months. According to NASA, MAVEN will record measurements of the upper atmosphere in Mars to help in the research of the said planet's ...

Ever wonder what are the top 10 most read books in the world? James Chapman, a writer of “A Passion For Writing, Resources To Help Writers Succeed” at Squidoo has compiled a list of the books that are frequently read by people around the world. Without further ado, here are the top 10 most read books in the world for the past 50 years. See if your faves made the list.

CNBC retail reporter Courtney Reagan's surprise on-set wedding proposal video has reportedly gone viral on YouTube! Since being uploaded on Nov. 4, 2013, the video has been viewed by 294,448 people with 235 of them liking it.

Why is the popular game "Candy Crush Saga" so addicting? Various experts in psychology, psychiatry, marketing, design and gaming weigh in the matter, including one of the "Candy Crush Saga" game designers Tommy Palm and Dr. Kimberly Young, an expert on Internet and gaming addiction.

Recent studies show the importance of makeup and that if it is reportedly worn regularly, people may trust and like you more. While most people prefer the natural look, there’s no denying how much makeup has transformed the looks of many, be it a woman or a man. It has magical powers that make one look better or worse, depending on what look one is going for.

Ian Somerhalder of the CW TV series “Vampire Diaries” is encouraging people to use Goodshop To-Go to support his foundation, The Ian Somerhalder Foundation (ISF). Goodshop To-Go is a Web site that reportedly allows online shoppers to earn up to 20% of each of their purchases for their chosen cause or charity. Plus, it gives more than 100,000 coupons for users which enables them to not only save some money but also to donate with every purchase. What’s great is that this service is free!

Is "Once Upon a Time" (OUAT) star Ginnifer Goodwin pregnant? Rumours of her having a "bun in the oven" have been circulating in some Web sites. But, is it true or not? Read on to find out more.

The Sex Roles academic journal published a study entitled “My Eyes Are Up Here: The Nature of the Objectifying Gaze Toward Women” which confirms that men look at bodies of women more than their faces. University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers led by psychologists Michael D. Dodd, Arianne M. Holland and Sarah J. Gervais reportedly conducted a research study on how much time participants (male and female) look at women. The research paper can be found online at Springer Science+Business Media gl...

“America's Next Top Model” (ANTM) Cycle 20 Guys and Girls Finale Part 2 named “The Guy Or Girl Who Becomes America's Next Top Model” aired on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 at The CW Network. Who won the said competition? Is it a guy, a girl or a gay? Is it Cory Hindorff representing Fierce Fuchsia, Jourdan Miller for Sunrise Smize or Marvin Cortes for Booch Blue?

With disasters brought about by natural calamities occurring more frequently these past few years including the recent Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) that destroyed homes, livelihood and towns in the Philippines, it is nice to know how much help the said country is getting from different parts of the world. Any kind of help is welcome from anyone. However, there are things being donated that aren’t exactly ideal for survivors of such calamities. In fact, there are things being donated after dis...

Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) has already left the Philippines for days but the devastation is still felt up to now. Even the destruction left by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Bohol that happened on October 15, 2013, almost a month before Typhoon Haiyan hit is not yet over. And, it will probably be felt not only in the coming days, but for the next few months as well. As the Philippines struggles with the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan and the earthquake in Bohol, it looks like millions of Filipinos m...

"Pokemon X and Y" has become so popular that it has even spawned parody games from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) called "PETA's Pokemon Black and Blue: Gotta Free 'Em All!" and "Pokemon Red, White and Blue: An Unofficial PETA Parody." The parody games from PETA were made and released to the public as part of an awareness campaign about the plight of animals, including how it is used in media like videogames and toys.

Soundwave, the annual Australian music festival, has officially unveiled its second lineup for 2014 featuring artists such as Panic! at the Disco, Jimmy Eat World, Glassjaw, Crosses, Dream on Dreamer, Pennywise and Mastodon. They will perform with previously announced artists in the first lineup like Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots, Korn, Alice in Chains, Placebo and Tesseract. Soundwave Festival 2014 will be held at several cities in Australia including Brisbane (Feb. 22, 2014), Sydney (Feb. 23,...

30 Seconds to Mars' new tour dates in Australia for its "Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams" March 2014 Tour now features the act White Lies.

In the wake of super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) and the destruction it has ravaged the Philippines and Vietnam comes another storm headed for Asia Pacific, this time in Australia's Brisbane, Queensland.

Ian Somerhalder of “Vampire Diaries” is reportedly looking for a very special girl as soon as possible (ASAP). He is specifically searching for a girl who impacts the world by proposing solutions to environmental issues or creating awareness about it through the use of film. These environmental issues should tackle the subject of how it impacts women or girls.

Storm surge is a popular term in the Philippines now mainly because of the devastating aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan which wreaked havoc in its path particularly in the Leyte province and the surrounding areas. But, what exactly is it? Most Filipinos haven’t even heard of that term and don’t know what it actually means because it is not used often in weather reports. Filipinos are more familiar with other terms such as tsunami, hurricanes, tornadoes, storm signals and floods.

The PAX Australia (Aus) 2014 Gaming Festival tickets are now available at the ShowClix Web site. PAX Australia 2014 will be held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2014 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Victoria (VC). Those who want to attend can now register for the said event online at the PAX Aus Web site. Attendees of PAX Aus 2014 can also download the Accommodation and Travel Booking Form or book it online.

Three (3) Australian films are nominated at the 7th Annual Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA). These are "The Turning" by Tim Winton, "Tracks" directed by John Curran and "Mystery Road" by Ivan Sen. Films from other countries like India, Palestine and Japan are also nominated. The APSA 2013 will be held at the Brisbane City Hall in Queensland, Australia on Dec. 12, 2013.

The Supanova Pop Culture Expo 2013 in Adelaide will be held from Nov.15-17, 2013 at The Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre (AEEC): Adelaide Showground in South Australia. It will start from 6:00 p.m. Nov. 15 until 6:00 p.m. Nov. 17. Tickets are available at moshtix (click here for details). The Expo will include cosplay (cos-tume role-play), interactive comps and events, gaming, retailers, vendors and special guests from the world of science fiction (sci-fi), fantasy, film, TV, games, anime, m...

Australian model and actress Megan Gale is pregnant at 38 years old. This is her first time to become a mom. The father of her unborn child is her boyfriend, 25-year-old Australian rules football player Shaun Hampson who plays for the Richmond Football Club or The Tigers in the Australian Football League (AFL).

The Gogo in-flight Internet provider has launched its in-flight text and call service program for airplane passengers. Now, you don’t have to miss an important text or call from a loved one, especially during times of emergencies. In the past, using mobile phones and similar devices during flights are forbidden because these might disrupt signals used by the airplane for safety and air traffic security. But, thanks to Gogo’s service, mobile phones can now be used while in the air.