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IF most parents are supportive of their children’s showbiz careers, Roderick Paulate’s dad was an exception. A typical disciplinarian, his dad — a former department head of The Manila Times — resented his entry into the showbiz fray. It was Roderick’s doting mom who had his back, cheering him on …

Kathryn Bernardo (The STAR / Geremy Pintolo, file)  MANILA, Philippines — After the much talked about breakup with Daniel Padilla last November, Kathryn Bernardo reveal that she’s now healed. In her interview with Mega Magazine, Kathryn said she’s now in a better position in life. “Now, where I am is …

Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ follows ‘Renaissance’ as the second album in a planned trilogy  In Beyoncé’s hometown of Houston, fans turned out in full force at a roller rink listening party celebrating the megastar’s new country album, ‘Cowboy Carter.’ The album smashed records on Spotify, becoming the most-streamed album in a …

GMA Network appoints Nessa Valdellon as Executive Vice President of GMA Pictures  GMA Network, Inc. announces the appointment of Nessa Valdellon as Executive Vice President of GMA Pictures, effective April 1, 2024. She remains as First Vice President of GMA Public Affairs. In less than a year since her appointment …

Kim Rodriguez (Kim Rodriguez via Instagram)  MANILA, Philippines — Kim Rodriguez quashed the rumors linking her to basketball star Marc Pingris through her manager, vlogger Ogie Diaz. Showbiz and pundits alike were momentarily busy talking about the issue that broke out during the Holy Week, when most of the predominantly …

AC Bonifacio  AC Bonifacio, whose domain is the dance floor, even hailed as the “New Gen Dance Princess,” is now expanding her horizons with ventures into acting. “I’m just moving through that process, through that journey of learning and doing more. And whatever else I could do, I will continue …

It is public knowledge that Cristine Reyes is only half-sister to Ara Mina, with whom she shares the same mother, while herself an empowered single mom to a nine-year-old girl. On the other hand, Baron Geisler is a proud stepfather to his wife’s two sons from a previous relationship, besides …

Oppenheimer finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers’ reactions were understandably mixed and highly emotional.  Movie opens 8 months after North American debut, previous …

‘Poor Things’ actress Emma Stone is one of the winners at this year’s Golden Globes  The Golden Globes has inked a five-year broadcast deal with a US TV network, organizers said Monday, after a troubled few years for the awards show. A new deal will see the gala – a …

Filipino drag queen Marina Summers/Marina Summers via Instagram  MANILA, Philippines — Filipino drag queen Marina Summers remains a “Filipina winner” despite coming up short on “RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. the World” Season 2. All 11 contestants walked the finale runway and Marina dubbed her outfit “Queen of the Philippine Seas,” …