JKN Global Group, headed by its CEO and biggest shareholder Jakapong ‘Anne’ Jakrajutatip, has acquired the international pageant organizer formerly owned by IMG. (The STAR/File) MANILA, Philippines — A week before Miss Universe 2023, Thai media company JKN Global Group, owned by the pageant owner Anne Jakrajutatip, has filed for …
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‘Kris is my world’: Mark Leviste says relationship with Kris Aquino continues
File photo of Kris Aquino and Mark Leviste MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Vice Gov. Mark Leviste revealed that he and TV host Kris Aquino are still in a relationship. In a report by Bandera, Mark said that they will celebrate their 7th monthsary this November. “We’re in a different level and …
Read More »K-pop artists including BTS snubbed at Grammy nominations
The Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 66th Grammy Awards with no K-pop artist getting a nomination in any category. Recordings released between Oct. 1, 2022 and Sept. 15, this year were eligible for the nominations. Voting members of the Academy, who determined the nominees, snubbed the K-pop industry …
Read More »‘Last weeks of Princess Diana’s life’: ‘The Crown’ set for final season
Composite images of Elizabeth Debicki, Imelda Staunton, and Jonathan Pryce in “The Crown” (Netflix) LONDON, United Kingdom — Fans of “The Crown” are holding their breath for the final season of the hit Netflix drama about the life of Queen Elizabeth II, with the last episodes covering some of the …
Read More »Daniel Padilla applauds Kathryn Bernardo for film success
Daniel Padilla (right) recognizes his girlfriend, Kathryn Bernardo’s (left) unique impact on the film industry Philippine cinema” following the success of A Very Good Girl, which has already earned more than P100 million at the tills. The 28-year-old star emphasized Kathryn’s unique impact on the film industry, acknowledging her as …
Read More »Ben&Ben, Dilaw, Ena Mori, Sarah Geronimo lead Awit Awards 2023 winners
OPM band Dilaw (Shaira Luna via Dilaw Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Rock band Dilaw racked up four wins at the 2023 Awit Awards as half-Japanese pop singer Ena Mori took home the prized Album of the Year for “Don’t Blame The Wild One!” Dilaw’s hit track “Uhaw (Tayong Lahat)” won …
Read More »Global pop superstar Dua Lipa releases new single ‘Houdini’
At a Glance The official music video, directed byManu Cossuwith cinematographer André Chemetoff,sees Dua post-rehearsal in a dance hall, revising her choreography under fluorescent lights. Dua Lipa (Image by Tyrone Lebon) Global superstar Dua Lipa has returned with “Houdini” – the highly anticipated track introducing the beginning of a new chapter …
Read More »Michelle Marquez Dee’s journey of triumph, legacy, and advocacy
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee is vying for the country’s fifth Miss Universe crown this coming SaturdayIt felt like forever.” This is how Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee described the moment when she was announced as the winner last May. “All you can hope for is that destiny …
Read More »The Marvels: Higher, further, faster, better than before
At a Glance Brie Larson returns to the film as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, the infinity stone-powered heroine last seen in Avengers Endgame. There has been a lot of concern going around fandom about the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Much of it was exacerbated by a recent article in …
Read More »Robert De Niro’s company found liable for gender discrimination
A US jury on Thursday found Robert De Niro’s production company liable for gender discrimination against a former employee who said she had been forced to perform “stereotypically female” jobs for the actor. De Niro’s Canal Productions was ordered to pay $1.3 million to Graham Chase Robinson, who said the …
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