Mariel Rodriguez and her mother April (Mariel Rodriguez via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Host-actress Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla is mourning the death of her mother April Ihata. Mariel confirmed her mother’s death on social media by posting several photos of April with the caption, “Thanks for always being proud of me. Rest …
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Cozy Christmas movies to binge for your well-deserved holiday nights
Dive into the magic of Christmas with these heartwarming flicks on Lionsgate Play, guaranteed to bring you holiday cheer. At a Glance So if you’re up for a relaxing evening of Christmas films that transport viewers to a world of snow-covered streets glowing under twinkling lights, nostalgic school Christmas dances, …
Read More »PH bet Aduana 2nd in Ms. Earth won by Albanian
MISS EARTH-AIR. The Philippines’ Yllana Marie Aduana flaunts the figure that won for her the Miss Earth-Air title in the pageant won by Drita Ziri of Albania on Friday in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The Philippines’ Yllana Marie Aduana was named Miss Earth Air 2023 on Friday night, just missing …
Read More »Chito Roño refutes alleged ‘Mallari’ criticism, says yet to see film amidst text circulation
As the excitement and anticipation build towards the Christmas Day premiere of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), recent claims surrounding Mallari have gained attention. Accusations of bias against the film and its lead, Piolo Pascual, allegedly attributed to MMFF jury chair Chito Roño, have surfaced alongside messages reportedly reaching industry insiders, …
Read More »Actor Charlie Sheen attacked in his Malibu home, suspect arrested
Charlie Sheen (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Actor Charlie Sheen was attacked in his luxury Malibu home, police said Friday, with the suspect arrested and charged with assault and burglary. Officers were called to the “Two and a Half Men” star’s home for a “battery/disturbance,” Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department …
Read More »Pokwang wins deportation case vs ex Lee O’Brian
Pokwang and Lee O’Brian (Pokwang via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has favored comedienne Marietta Subong, better known as Pokwang, in her deportation case against her former partner Lee O’Brian. Pokwang shared a report by legal news website Abogado about the BI’s ordered deportation of O’Brian, …
Read More »Jo Koy to host Golden Globes awards show
Comedian and actor Jo Koy will host the newly revamped Golden Globes, organizers announced Thursday, as the US awards show seeks a clean slate. The stand-up, who starred in “Easter Sunday” and Disney’s “Haunted Mansion,” said he was excited to be overseeing the party that kicks off three months of movie industry …
Read More »‘Natuto na ako’: Vilma Santos reveals falling victim to award-switching scam
Vilma Santos (The STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Seasoned star Vilma Santos revealed that she was once robbed of an acting award. The star of the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023 entry “When I Met You in Tokyo” shared this revelation in an interview with Pilipino Star Ngayon …
Read More »The sound of silence and noisy leaked messages
It seems that people misread the alleged conversations of Rob Gomez, Herlene Budol and Bianca Manalo that seeped into social media recently. No, there’s nothing salacious about it. For Rob, it was just a mere case of robbery, plain and simple. He said so himself, relating in a statement how …
Read More »‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’ most-viewed series, garners 22M total viewing hours
Barbie Forteza, Dennis Trillo and Julie Anne San Jose (from left) star in GMA-7’s historical portal fantasy series “Maria Clara at Ibarra,” inspired by the novels of Dr. Jose Rizal, namely, “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo.” (GMA Drama, GMA-7 / Release) MANILA, Philippines — GMA-7’s historical portal fantasy series …
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