GMA Sparkle Artist Center owes a significant debt of gratitude to the online program “Showbiz Now Na” (SNN). This show — hosted by Cristy Fermin with co-anchors Rommel Tsika and Wendell Alvarez — exposed the brash behavior of Alden Richards’ handler. Cristy opted not to drop the handler’s name on …
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A review of ‘Gran Turismo’: An adrenaline rush
At a Glance Director Neill Blomkamp of District 9 fame brilliantly gives you the experience of being on the track right in your seat, swapping shots from inside the car and birds eye views, making the entire story so immersive that you will root for Mardenborough from the get go. …
Read More »Three reasons why ‘Third World Romance’ is a must-see film
Real-life couple Charlie Dizon (left) and Carlo Aquino banner the film ‘Third World Romance’ Third World Romance starring real-life couple Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon veers away from the usual rom-com formula featuring rich and poor antagonists. Instead, it navigates through the lens of ordinary people who struggle between love …
Read More »Rihanna welcomes second child with A$AP Rocky
Singer-songwriter Rihanna Music megastar Rihanna has given birth to a baby boy, her second child with rapper A$AP Rocky. The singer and beauty entrepreneur became a mother for the second time at the start of the month, entertainment outlet TMZ said. “Sources with direct knowledge tell us the baby arrived …
Read More »Espionage drama ‘Gray’ makes PH premiere on Lionsgate Play
GOLDEN Globe winner Patricia Clarkson takes the audience on a thrilling roller coaster ride through the high-stakes world of spies in Gray, streaming now in the Philippines on Lionsgate Play. The gripping series delves into a maze of espionage, where passion, deceit, the pursuit of truth, and the delicate fragility of life intersect …
Read More »Nora Aunor unveils plans for film on her remarkable life journey
DURING a recent interview, Superstar Nora Aunor shared an exciting revelation about a forthcoming trilogy film that will chronicle her life’s journey. La Aunor explained that the project is currently in its initial planning stages, and the decision to divide her rich array of experiences into three distinct parts is a strategic …
Read More »Singer-actress Vina Morales replaces Lea Salonga in Broadway’s ‘Here Lies Love’
AS Tony Award winner Lea Salonga prepares to depart the first ever all-Filipino Broadway cast this week, her role will become a revolving door to showcase other well-known talent from the Philippines. Actor and singer Vina Morales, also beloved in the Philippines, will take over as Aurora Aquino in “Here …
Read More »Belgian university enters new era with Taylor Swift course
From Alice in Wonderland to The Great Gatsby, Rebecca to Jane Eyre, the songs of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift are filled with clear and subtle literary references. Now, a literature professor in Belgium has seized on the bookish qualities of Swift’s lyrics to launch a course using the US superstar’s songs …
Read More »JulieVer headlines Taste of Manila, Pista ng Bayan in Vancouver
Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz banner the highly anticipated Taste of Manila and Pista ng Bayan Vancouver 2023 in Vancouver, Canada. These vibrant festivals, organized by the Society of Philippine Artist, Recreation, and Community (SPARC) and the United Filipino Canadian Associations of British Columbia (UFCABC), in partnership with …
Read More »Aljur Abrenica, AJ Raval bring scintillating chemistry to life in ‘Sugapa’
The set of photos sent by Vivamax to Manila Standard Entertainment casts a captivating spell, featuring none other than Aljur Abrenica and AJ Raval. The couple, draped in pristine white, entwine on a bed, their bodies locked in an embrace that oozes sensuality and undeniable chemistry. These images form a …
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