Entertainment

A strange and hilarious trend has been circulating across Philippine social media, with the names Sharmaine, Vanessa, and Melanie popping up in memes, captions, and short-form videos. At first glance, it might look like a real-life group of people involved in some viral drama or inside joke. But the truth is …

Drag artist Maxie Andreison channels her advocacy into the official release of ‘LABAN’ What began as a live performance piece during Drag Race Philippines Season 3 has now taken its full form as drag artist Maxie Andreison drops new single “LABAN” this Pride Month. The track, first introduced in Episode …

Though known for making people laugh, Melai Cantiveros turned serious when asked about the ongoing impasse in the Senate, expressing disappointment over the political drama that continues to grip the country. Speaking at the launch of the fifth season of her hit Bisaya podcast “Kuan On One,” Melai admitted she …

‘Scary Movie 6’ tackles issues of sexuality, gender, and race With its fake horror and off-color jokes, the creators of the sixth installment of the Scary Movie franchise say they are offering an antidote to what they see as today’s censorious culture. The Wayans family, who created the politically incorrect …

CAT Records’ new artists bring fresh voices and contemporary interpretations to timeless Filipino songs. Artists Gino Nazal, Jeri Violago, JM Yosures, SAGA, Cifra and Jun Figueroa join ABS-CBN Music executives at the official launch.  MANILA, Philippines — CAT Records’ new artists bring fresh voices and contemporary interpretations to timeless Filipino …

A still from ‘Ivan & Hadoum’ The QCinema Pride Film Festival is returning this June with a lineup of seven acclaimed films, bringing award-winning LGBTQIA+ stories from around the world to local audiences. Set for June 24 to 26 at Gateway Mall 2 in Quezon City, the festival’s second Pride …

He arrived in Manila with little more than a dream. No connections. No guarantees. No clear prospects. Like many young actors trying to break into the industry, Jade Makawili moved from one audition to another, taking every casting call he could find. More often than not, the answer was no. …

A composite photo of Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay in February 2026 and actress Anne Curtis in a December 2025 photoshoot (HREP; Anne Curtis-Smith via IG)  MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has ordered Quezon City 4th District Rep. Jesus “Bong” Suntay to issue a public apology to actress-TV …

Meliá to cease operations at 15 of the 34 hotels it manages on the island A view of the exterior of the Gran Hotel Bistol, as seen on Wednesday in Havana. The Spanish hotel group Meliá will cease operations at 15 of the 34 hotels it manages on the island, …

Lil League and BUS members Nex and AA (Contributed photo) Japanese boy group Lil League from Exile Tribe has teamed up with Nex and AA of Thailand’s fast-rising boy band BUS for the tropical pop track “Loca.” The collaboration brings together two of Asia’s emerging acts, with Lil League representing …