Look forward to the best Sunday ever as “ASAP” features the grandest performances from Sarah Geronimo, Kyle Echarri, Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, and Kim Chiu this Sunday (Sept. 15) via Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5. Get groovy with Sarah and Kyle on their fantastic collab performance and Kim’s sexy dance …
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Strong Filipino presence at the ‘Emily in Paris’ premiere in Rome
For its Season 4 Part 2, ‘Emily in Paris’ cast introduces a new travel goal setting, which is Rome, Italy (STAR / File) Representation matters — even in events, yes, from fashion to global Hollywood ones. Filipinos are getting stronger by the number when it comes to getting noticed when …
Read More »BGYO bags nomination in Brazil’s BreakTudo Awards, launches new vlog series
P-pop boy band BGYO’s latest single ‘Patintero’ earns them the nomination Filipino boy group BGYO has been nominated for the BreakTudo Awards in Brazil for Music by New International Artist with their single “Patintero.” As the group continues to make waves internationally, BGYO is also set to launch a new …
Read More »‘Welcome back’: Kris Aquino back in Manila
This file photo shows television and social media personality Kris Aquino. (Philstar.com / Efigenio Christopher Toledo, File) MANILA, Philippines — Talk show host Kris Aquino has landed in Manila after two years of staying in the United States for treatment. Aquino on Thursday, September 12 revealed that she was “flying home” …
Read More »TIFF suspends screening of film on Russian soldiers after threats
The Toronto International Film Festival has announced it will pause all upcoming screenings of the documentary Russians at War, citing “significant threats to festival operations and public safety.” Russians at War screenings paused over ‘significant threats to festival operations and public safety.’ The Toronto International Film Festival has announced it …
Read More »‘Balota’ makes international premiere at Hawai’i International Film Festival
Following its success at the recent Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and its upcoming theatrical release in October, director Kip Oebanda’s “Balota” has added another milestone with its international premiere at the 44th Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF). Starring Marian Rivera, who won the Best Actress Award at the 20th Cinemalaya, …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo to perform in Manila, proceeds to benefit young girls’ education
Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo is known for her hit songs like ‘Driver’s License’ and ‘Bad Idea, Right?’ Filipino-American pop star Olivia Rodrigo is finally performing in the Philippines on Oct. 5 as part of her Guts world tour. Concert promoter Live Nation Philippines has confirmed that the concert dubbed the Manila …
Read More »Binibining Pilipinas 2024 queens discuss getting into ‘situationships’
MANILA, Philippines — If you’ve ever found yourself in position where you’re with a person but have no label or clear idea what it is between you two, the current generation have a term for that: a “situationship.” The queens of Binibining Pilipinas 2024 visited Philstar.com‘s office where we asked them if they’d …
Read More »‘Wicked’ director on ‘shooting the moon,’ casting Ariana Grande
NEW YORK: “Musical” has been a dirty word lately in Hollywood marketing, but “Wicked” director Jon Chu isn’t having it. Cynthia Erivo as the green-skinned Elphaba Thropp, who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. UNIVERSAL PICTURES VIA AP Of course, there’s no running from the term when you’re bringing …
Read More »DGPI condemns MTRCB’s actions toward ‘Alipato at Muog’, ‘Dear Satan’
‘Alipato at Muog’ director JL Burgos/Cinemalaya via Facebook MANILA, Philippines — The Directors’ Guild of the Philippines, Inc. (DGPI) condemned the recent actions of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) for initially issuing X ratings to the documentary “Alipato at Muog” and holiday film “Dear Satan.” The …
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