K-pop girl group TWICE is set to return to the Philippines for a fan meet in collaboration with the snack brand Oishi. The snack brand announced TWICE’s upcoming return to the country through a video posted on their official social media pages. In the video, the group’s members expressed their …
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Call yourself a Heartland superfan? Now’s your chance to own a piece of the show
Until this Sunday, fans of one of Canada’s longest-running TV dramas will have the chance to buy props and other items from the show, in a live online bidding war that’s garnered international attention. Live online auction to end March 24. If you’ve spent one too many hours binge-watching old …
Read More »Creative industries grow to P1.7 trillion last year
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the country’s creative industries registered sustained growth last year, although their contribution to the domestic economy decreased. In 2023, the creative economy posted a seven percent increase from January to December, hitting P1.72 trillion compared to P1.61 trillion in the previous year, equivalent …
Read More »How Filipinos can relate to VIU PH adaptation of ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim’
Now that our own version of the hit K-Drama finally premiered last March 18 on VIU, the hype is totally real. As Filipinos can finally stream it for free, they’re in for one unforgettable and relatable show./Photo Release MANILA, Philippines — There’s no denying the anticipation and excitement everyone felt …
Read More »‘So historic’: ‘It’s Showtime’ officially airing on GMA starting April
‘It’s Showtime’ hosts (ABS-CBN) MANILA, Philippines — Executives from rival networks ABS-CBN and GMA signed contracts today to indicate noontime variety show “It’s Showtime” will officially air on the latter network. Leading the ABS-CBN executives were chairman Mark Lopez and president Carlo Katigbak, while the GMA officers were led by Felipe …
Read More »Pinoy pop group hits record 1.4m monthly listeners on Spotify
BINI continues to bloom within the music scene with hit songs ‘Salamin, Salamin’ and ‘Pantropiko’ BINI reaches a new feat as the Filipino pop group with the biggest audience on Spotify to date, garnering 1.4 million monthly listeners on the platform and becoming the first Filipino female group to do …
Read More »MGM issues statement on Bruno Mars’ alleged gambling debts as high as US$50 million
At a Glance Bruno’s stage show premiered in December 2016. Due to its success, his residency has been extended multiple times. Bruno Mars (Facebook) American pop singer Bruno Mars has no gambling debts from table games worth US$50 million at MGM Resorts in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas Review-Journal …
Read More »Former couple Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto reunite at Mr. M’s tribute party
From reuniting with aunt Claudine Barretto to having interaction with fellow actress Bea Alonzo, Julia Barretto surely did have a night of reconciliation in a recent event. During seasoned starmaker Johnny “Mr. M” Manahan’s birthday party, the actress got to see her former reel and real-life partner Joshua Garcia. In …
Read More »Kim Chiu describes rumored new boyfriend Paulo Avelino as ‘cutie’
Watch on YouTube: Kim Chiu at Paolo Avelino dumalo sa media day ng “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya star Kim Chiu described onscreen partner Paulo Avelino as “cutie.” ABS-CBN’s MJ Felipe sat down with Kim and Paulo after the watch party of their Viu series “What’s …
Read More »US-based Filipino filmmaker returns home for film starring Arjo Atayde
Isabel Sandoval, a Filipino filmmaker based in the US, is reportedly heading back to the Philippines for the shooting of her upcoming film, “Moonglow,” with actor and politician Arjo Atayde. According to Hollywood media outlet Deadline, the film will begin its production in the Philippines on April 9. It is …
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