Let's Do The News! (December 11, 2013)

The big scoop under the microscopic view today...

1) Leonardo DiCaprio teams up with Venturi for Formula E

Of course, with Titanic actor Leonardo DiCaprio being a longtime hybrid enthusiast, it seems that his fond of eco-friendly cars pushed him a even further as he's collaborating with Venturi as the French carmaker will make the rounds in the upcoming all-electric Formula E Championship.

Report: http://www.carscoops.com/2013/12/leonardo-dicaprio-teams-up-with-venturi.html

2) Beware of fake "Tulong Na, Tabang Na" shirts

You all heard the news last night that somewhere in Divisoria, there has been some counterfeit "Tulong Na, Tabang Na" shirts sold and they cost less than the real one, which costs 250 Philippine Pesos. ABS-CBN warned about those fake shirts selling at low prices.

Remember, beware of fakes. The original "Tulong Na Tabang Na" shirt is available at the ABS-CBN Store in Quezon City, and online through Shopinas. They're going to be available at Bench stores as well as Boardwalk as well. Last month, these shirts were available at Ayala Malls.

As always, BEWARE OF FAKES! It won't do any good.

3) Melason Wedding

After three years since their fateful encounter at the Pinoy Big Brother House and became instant sensations as well as struggles in their lives, Melason finally get married! Yes, Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco had a wedding ceremony attended by their friends and family in General Santos City.

Report: http://www.pep.ph/celeb/people-and-lifestyle/couple-of-the-week/29200/melai-cantiveros-and-jason-francisco-tie-the-knot

4) Demi Lovato admits she used to smuggle cocaine through airports

In an interview with Access Hollywood Live, Demi Lovato, who was famed for all things Disney such as As The Bell Rings, Camp Rock, and Sonny with a Chance, said:

 "I couldn't go without 30 minutes to an hour without cocaine and I would bring it on airplanes. I would smuggle it basically and just wait until everyone in first class would go to sleep and I would do it right there."

Believe it or not, Demi couldn't go an hour without using cocaine before she went to rehab as the used-to-be-Disney sensation sought treatment in October 2010 and revealed that she used to smuggle drugs through airports and use it while flying first class. Ouch...

Report: http://www.pep.ph/news/41558/demi-lovato-admits-she-used-to-smuggle-cocaine-through-airports

5) Lexus teases new F model...

This is the teaser of Lexus' upcoming F model but what do you think it is? Whatever it is...it could be based on the recently-announced RC sports coupe as seen from the Tokyo Motor Show. Seriously, what's this? Find out this January.

Report: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/lexus-f-model-concept-teaser-detroit-2013-12-10

6) Double points for final F1 2014 race?

Looks like the F1 2014 is going to have a lot of twist that what it used to be because reports told that in the final race of the season, points will be times two. That's right, double points for the final race of the season but seriously, WTF?

In old times, this system would have meant two of the greatest drivers never to win a title would have instead won three; Gilles Villeneuve in 1979 and Stirling Moss in 1956 and 1958.

To make things more worse for this season, the numbers system for drivers will be implemented but just 2 to 99 because 1 is reserved for the reigning champ but Vettel's not in the mood for that thing.

Report: http://sundayafternoonclub.blogs.topgear.com/2013/12/10/f1-double-points-for-final-race-of-season/

7) America's first lady to run an automobile company...

With Mary Barra now positioned as the CEO of General Motors, she's the first businesswoman to run an automobile company in America. Outgoing CEO Dan Akerson believed that she's known as the person who restored order at GM and with that, will GM's new CEO fulfill that promise? Suppose so...

Report: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/10/mary-barras-ascension-gm-ceo-draws-praise-industry-leaders-video/

8) GM's Australia production ends in 2017

With the rumor now turned into confirmation, General Motors announced that they will shut down its Australian production in late 2017. That means, 2,900 jobs will be lost over the next four years and the main reason is the strong Australian dollar. Holden's fate remain bleak for now...

Report: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/11/gm-manufacturing-australia-holden-2017-confirmed-official/

TTFN!!!