Olivia Rodrigo in the “Drivers License” music video (Screengrab via Olivia Rodrigo YouTube channel) MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American pop singer Olivia Rodrigo is rumored to be dating British actor Louis Partridge, best known for his role in the “Enola Holmes” films, opposite Millie Bobby Brown. A source told entertainment media …
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Daria Ramirez to Joey de Leon: ‘Kailangan ko ng tulong mo’
Daria Ramirez has come out to admit she is having financial difficulties making an appearance in Ogie Diaz’s vlog. She would go on to reach out to ex-husband Joey de Leon. “Don De Leon, baka naman, ano. Siguro naman nararamdaman mo, hindi mo lang pinapansin. Kailangan ko ng tulong mo. …
Read More »Kim Chiu says Mark Leviste organized her reunion with Kris Aquino
Batangas vice governor Mark Leviste, Kris Aquino and Kim Chiu. (Kim Chiu via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Actress Kim Chiu revealed that it was Batangas vice governor Mark Leviste who made her reunion with Kris Aquino possible. In an interview with the media during the “Linlang” thanksgiving press conference, Kim …
Read More »‘The Mandalorian’ star Emily Swallow to grace ManiPopCon 2023
Emily Swallow as The Armorer on “The Mandalorian.” (Rodin Eckenroth / FilmMagic, Lucasfilm) MANILA, Philippines — American actress Emily Swallow, best known for her role as The Armorer on the “Star Wars” live-action show “The Mandalorian,” will be heading to the Philippines for the 2023 Manila Pop Culture Convention (ManiPopCon) …
Read More »Next attraction: Movies, series showing this November 2023
Clockwise: Stills from “Wish,” “Napoleon,” “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” and “The Marvels” (Disney, Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate) SINGAPORE, Singapore — Halloween can step aside, at least a little bit, because the holiday fever returns with a side of blockbuster releases in theaters and streaming. From the …
Read More »Myths, folklore take center stage at 2023 Opulence Halloween Ball
From left: Chie Filomeno, Vice Ganda, James Reid and Solenn Heussaff at the 2023 Opulence Halloween Ball held in Marquis Events Place in Taguig on October 31, 2023. (Philstar.com / Anjilica Andaya) MANILA, Philippines — The Opulence Halloween Ball made a grand return four years after its inception, as celebrity …
Read More »Big Bang’s G-Dragon denies using illegal drugs
K-pop group Big Bang’s G-Dragon denied allegations that he had used illegal drugs amid the investigation by the police. The Incheon Police Agency booked G-Dragon without detention for drug charges on Oct. 25 and is being investigated. Big Bang’s G-Dragon (Instagram) “Because it is an ongoing investigation, we cannot reveal specific …
Read More »Miss Grand International founder calls out PH bet Nikki de Moura’s conduct
Miss Grand International Philippines 2023 Nikki de Moura (Facebook/Nikki de Moura) MANILA, Philippines — Miss Grand International founder Nawat Itsaragrisil called out Philippine representative Nikki de Moura for being unprofessional. Nikki failed to enter the Top 20 in the pageant held in Vietnam last October 25. In a recent TikTok …
Read More »‘Friends’ cast ‘utterly devastated’ by death of Matthew Perry
Cast members from “Friends,” which won Outstanding Comedy, series pose for photographer at the 54th Annual Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, 2002. From L to R are David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Mathew Perry, Courtney Cox Arquette, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc. (AFP/Lee Celano) …
Read More »How 2 spine-chilling TV shows are bringing Indigenous ghost stories to life
Two new TV series are giving Indigenous ghost legends the anthology treatment. APTN series Tales from the Rez is based on Blackfoot ghost stories, while the Fibe TV1 series Creepy Cape Breton focuses on Mi’kmaw ghost stories commonly shared on the Nova Scotia island. Indigenous filmmakers melding genre and culture …
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