Regal matriarch and film producer Lily Monteverde (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Regal Entertainment matriarch Lily Monteverde has passed away days after her husband, Remy, died. She was 85. Her son, University of the Philippines men’s basketball coach Goldwin Monteverde, confirmed her passing to GMA News Online via text message. Monteverde, …
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Her ‘Unang Tikim’ is with another girl
Angeli Khang and Rob Guinto Girl-Love movie, Unang Tikim, has the distinction of being the first Vivamax film to open on the big screen on Aug. 7. At the movie’s press preview held on Aug. 2 at Fisher Mall in Quezon City, we were struck by its boldness and quite …
Read More »Cinemalaya entry deals with the realities raising a child with autism
Celebrity couple Jane Oineza and RK Bagatsing have taken on highly challenging and emotionally-charged roles in this year’s Cinemalaya entry “Love Child.” The film, one of the 10 full-length features competing in the festival’s 20th edition, follows a young couple navigating the complexities of raising an autistic child in an …
Read More »Docu on Philippine cinema legends screen at Ayala Malls Manila Bay
Lino Brocka’s ‘Maynila, Sa Kuko ng Liwanag’ revolves around the story of a man looking for his lover in the harsh city of Manila Brocka X Bernal, a documentary on the life and work of Philippine National Artists for Film Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal, is set to be screened …
Read More »Actor Nino Muhlach on family crisis: Our family has suffered so much
Nino Muhlach (Facebook) Actor Nino Muhlach expressed his gratitude to the public for their support and kind words as he asked for prayers during a family crisis. On Facebook on Aug. 2, Nino said his family had suffered so much because of evil acts done to his son Sandro. “Our …
Read More »How the Filipino hip-hop community helps this local brand succeed
The Hundred Percent owner Dadof Carlos and his wife Abhie/The Hundred Percent via Instagram MANILA, Philippines — A local clothing brand owner revealed how the Filipino hip-hop community helped his business grow. In an exclusive interview with Philstar.com during the opening of Cirqua Resto Bar in Caloocan City, The Hundred Percent owner …
Read More »Angeli Khang, Robb Guinto thank Vivamax for being stepping stone; will continue doing sexy films
Director Roman Perez Jr, Vivamax actresses Angeli Khang and Robb Guinto (Philstar.com / Jan Milo Severo) MANILA, Philippines — Sexy actresses Angeli Khang and Robb Guinto thanked Vivamax for being a stepping stone in the launch of their showbiz careers. During the recent media conference of their upcoming movie “Unang …
Read More »Britney biopic in works as Universal buys memoir rights
This illustration image taken on October 21, 2023 shows the cover of Britney Spears’ book “The Woman in Me” from an online retailer in front of a picture of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at the American Music Awards from January 9, 2002. Two years after escaping her father’s guardianship, …
Read More »‘Eat Bulaga’ celebrates 45th anniversary with assistance to flood victims
MANILA, Philippines — Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey De Leon answered the question as to why there was no “big venue” for Eat Bulaga’s 45th anniversary celebration during the show’s live telecast Tuesday, July 30. According to “Bossing” Vic Sotto, contrary to their previous grand celebrations, they decided to …
Read More »Carrie Underwood to replace Katy Perry as ‘American Idol’ judge
Composite images of singers Carrie Underwood (left) and Katy Perry (right) (Getty Images via AFP / Dave Pedley, Katy Perry via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — “American Idol” alumna Carrie Underwood is set to return to the reality singing competition as judge, taking the spot vacated by fellow award-winning singer Katy …
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