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Fifty years after the original, newly released The Exorcist: Believer topped the North American box office this weekend with an estimated $27.2 million in ticket sales, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. Like the original, Believer features possessed victims convulsing, covered in sores, and speaking in tongues. It also has …

Television viewers’ weekend habit gets more magical and exciting with the return of GMA Network’s award-winning anthology series, Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko. Bringing life lessons and action-filled episodes is the show’s newest offering “Captain Kitten” headlined by Jillian Ward as Kat. Joining her in the month-long special are Gabby …

At a Glance For the first time after the docuseries was shown, Rebecca took to social media to greet her followers. She shared a video showing the snow outside her home and wrote: “Hello Winter! Early as usual.” Rebecca Loos (Images courtesy of Instagram)  Former Dutch model Rebecca Loos has …

LIKE many, we cringed at the rendition of the Lord’s Prayer by Pura Luka Vega a couple of months ago. Some were put off simply because they saw the performance as obnoxious, while others claimed to be outraged by what they viewed as offensive to their religious beliefs. Some, particularly …

Puregold’s CinePanalo Film Festival is witnessing an influx of participants aspiring to become the next celebrated Filipino filmmaker. With the call for entries closing on October 27, many young filmmakers have been racing to get their entries in and show the world how they can inspire others through film. Puregold …

For 23-year-old producer YMP Cash, the internet is a platform to bring trap music into the consciousness of Filipinos. Cash flew in from Italy last April to sign an exclusive contract with independent Filipino label Off The Record in the hopes of spreading his melodic trap music propaganda. His debut single, …

Fruitcake can be argued as the quintessential Christmas present in the Philippines — it’s sweet, nutty and it’s accessible for last-minute gift-giving. A whiff of the cake and a bite of its moist texture bring memories of Christmases gone by, making it a beloved holiday tradition. But perhaps the most …

For the first time in 33 years, the Philippine Men’s Basketball Team has successfully reached the Asian Games Final and is all set to battle Jordan and its star player Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for a shot at its first gold since 1962. Thanks to the heroic performance by Justin Brownlee, Gilas …

Actress and TV host  Kim Chiu  is portraying a distinctly unconventional and bold character in the suspense thriller  Linlang, which began streaming on Prime Video last night. Speaking to  Manila Standard Entertainment  during the series’ press preview, the 33-year-old star admitted that it took almost two months for her to …

The long wait is over. Binibining Pilipinas International 2022,  Nicole Borromeo, looked like a winner in an elegant Protacio Jr. Empaces I strapless dress when she showed up for her sendoff held at the Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall in Araneta City on Wednesday. With a flawless complexion and a radiant …