Entertainment

The ECMA launched a “Dry January” initiative for the first time this year because artists are increasingly talking about alcohol being so intrinsically linked to their industry. East Coast Music Association launched a Dry January for its artists. When Nicole Ariana stepped up to the mic in front of a …

Lee Young-ae and Ji Jin-hee as seen in the 2003 drama ‘Jewel in the Palace.’/MBC  MANILA, Philippines — Afternoons before the newscast in the 2006 saw many households glued to their TV as they watched the story of a girl who rose through the ranks, from a humble cook in …

Celine Dion (AFP)  MONTREAL (AFP) – Pop megastar Celine Dion, who is suffering from a rare neurological disorder, is hoping to raise awareness about her condition with a new documentary that will soon stream on Amazon Prime Video. “I Am: Celine Dion,” a feature-length film from Amazon MGM Studios, will …

Broadway performer Chita Rivera  Chita Rivera, who electrified Broadway stages over six decades in shows including West Side Story and Chicago as one of the foremost entertainers of her generation, died Tuesday at 91, her publicist said. Rivera – a singer, dancer, and actress – died in New York after a “brief illness,” her daughter Lisa …

Pinky Webb and Pia Hontiveros/Pinky Webb via Instagram  MANILA, Philippines — News anchor Pinky Webb paid tribute to her partner Pia Hontiveros after Nine Media Corp. (NMC) yesterday announced that television network CNN Philippines will officially cease operations. In her Instagram account, Pinky posted photos of her and Pia. “My …

Anthony Rosaldo revs up for his first solo concert on Jan. 31 at the Music Museum Anthony Rosaldo shares his desire for a defining hit, hoping to create a song that becomes synonymous with his name. Reflecting on his musical journey, shaped by his experience in Huling El Bimbo musical and as a …

The MassKara Festival in Bacolod City (Release)  MANILA, Philippines — The Hong Kong Tourism Board invited the Barangay Granada MassKara Dancers of Bacolod to take part in a series of Chinese New Year celebrations in Hong Kong. The reigning champions of the MassKara Street Dance and Arena Competition will be joining …

The television series follows the love story of Kim Chiu (left) and Paulo Avelino’s characters, Julianna and Victor, respectively  In a recent media conference, directors FM Reyes and Jojo Saguin talked about the distinctive aspects of Linlang when comparing its original series with the Prime Video version released last year. …

CNN Philippines’ ‘New Day’ hosts (Christine Jacob-Sandejas via Instagram, screenshot) MANILA, Philippines — CNN Philippines’ “New Day” hosts Ria Tanjuatco-Trillo, Jamie Herrell, Paolo Abrera and Christine Jacob-Sandejas bid farewell to the viewers of the network, which just announced its shut down today. In the last episode of “New Day” earlier, …

Jason Statham (AFP)  LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Amazon/MGM action picture “The Beekeeper” flew to the top of the North American box office on a slow winter weekend with an estimated take of $7.4 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. “‘The Beekeeper’ is a hit,” said analyst David A. Gross …