Three familiar faces of Philippine pageantry made history Friday night, Aug. 7, when the inaugural Reina Filipinas crowned its winners in a landmark debut for the new competition. Angelica Lopez of Palawan claimed the main crown after edging out 20 other candidates, earning the right to represent the Philippines at …
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‘Just Javier’ is set to open in the Philippines, exclusively via Ayala Malls Cinemas, on Aug. 12, following its release in Spain and subsequent rollout in Spanish-speaking countries. It is directed by Josepmaria Angles, produced by Adauge and distributed by Bosco Films. MANILA, Philippines — How would you react if …
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For fans, seeing BINI and SB19 together is still enough to cause a stir. But for the two biggest names in P-pop, the moment was not as unusual as it looked from the outside. BINI and SB19 recently crossed paths ahead of their respective performances at Japan’s Summer Sonic Music …
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The award-winning actor discusses his career, upcoming projects, and debut single during the ‘Star Magic Spotlight’ press conference at the Dolphy Theater John Arcilla believes the power of acting lies in its ability to make audiences reflect, question, and understand the human stories behind every character. The seasoned actor shared …
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Photos of Sophia Laforteza, the Filipina leader of girl group Katseye, from November 2025 (Sophia Laforteza via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Singer Sophia Laforteza, the Filipina leader of global girl group Katseye, will temporarily step away from promotional activities to focus on her mental health. The music act’s labels Hybe …
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MANILA, Philippines — David Licauco had only kind words after Barbie Forteza praised Khalil Ramos as her best onscreen partner, saying he understands her admiration for the actor and remains thankful for his own successful partnership with Forteza. David Licauco PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/DAVIDLICAUCO Speaking to reporters during his contract signing …
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The ‘I’mPerfect’ team brings its advocacy-driven story to an international audience through screenings and festival discussions in Italy The award-winning Filipino independent film I’mPerfect is representing the Philippines at the 27th Lucania Film Festival in Italy, where it is included in the festival’s official international program. The cast and creative …
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Christian Cowan and Sam Smith attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026 in New York City. (Getty Images via AFP / Jamie McCarthy) MANILA, Philippines — Singer-songwriter Sam Smith is set to wed fashion designer and fellow Brit Christian …
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SB19 and Live Nation Philippines celebrate year of historic firsts, from Philippine Arena to Lollapalooza. Photo show the ‘P-pop Kings’ debut at Lollapalooza Chicago 2026 on July 31, making them the first Filipino group to perform at one of the world’s most prestigious music festivals (Lollapalooza social media) MANILA, …
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Spotify reports a new record high in monthly active users and paying subscribers as it expands offerings with AI-generated podcasts and early concert ticket access Streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday that it had 777 million monthly active users at the end of June, 16 million more than in the previous …
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