Liza Diño is the first-ever Filipina to earn the French Knight Award with her great contribution in the Philippine cinema Award-winning Actress Liza Diño and former Chairperson and CEO of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) was honored with one of France’s most distinguished titles, the Chevalier in …
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Arjo Atayde, family formally ask Maine Mendoza’s parents for hand in marriage
THE wedding of celebrity couple Arjo Atayde and Maine Mendoza is just around the corner after Atayde’s mother, veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez, posted clips of their family’s “pamamanhikan” to Mendoza’s family. Pamamanhikan is the Filipino tradition of a man and his family visiting his future bride’s family in order to …
Read More »TV5 and ABS-CBN ink 5-year deal
TV5 and ABS-CBN have signed a five-year content agreement that further solidifies their partnership. The deal enables TV5 and ABS-CBN to continue providing top-rated programs during the weekday, weekend, and Sunday primetime slots. Established favorites such as FPJ’s “Batang Quiapo,” “The Iron Heart,” “Dirty Linen,” and “The Tale of Nokdu” …
Read More »Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to receive honorary Oscars
ANGELA Bassett may have gone home empty-handed at the Oscars in March, but the two-time nominee will be getting a golden statuette this year after all — and in very good company, too. In November, Bassett, Mel Brooks and film editor Carol Littleton will receive honorary Oscars at the Governors …
Read More »‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ slings back to box office top spot
LOS ANGELES, California: “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” slung its webs back to the top of the box office while “The Flash” saw a drop faster than its speedy character. The Spidey animated sequel, starring Shameik Moore as the teenage webslinger Miles Morales, reclaimed the No. 1 spot in its fourth …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo’s second album ‘GUTS’ out in September
LOS ANGELES, California: Buckle up for a sad girl fall. Olivia Rodrigo, the Filipino-American Grammy winner best known for her 2021 smash single “drivers license,” will release her highly anticipated sophomore album in September. The singer-actor is reteaming with her close collaborator Dan Nigro for “GUTS,” to be released on September …
Read More »From rivals to friends
In a recent television interview, Judy Ann Santos was asked about the real status of her off-screen relationship with arch-rival Claudine Barretto. Judy Ann candidly shared their lack of closeness during their younger years. She explained that they never had the chance to form a strong bond due to their …
Read More »Silent Sanctuary denies ‘homophobic actions’ during QC Pride event
At a Glance Despite negative comments, some fans supported the group and told them to move on. Silent Sanctuary was a rock band formed in 2001. They are known for their hit songs “Kundiman,” “Rebound,” “Kismet,” “Bumalik Ka Na Sa’kin,” and more. Silent Sanctuary (Facebook) After getting dropped from the …
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Vivamax’s current cinematic come-on, Hosto, is essentially a love story and a tale about the struggles and survival of an overseas Filipino worker. Yes, the trademark sexual encounters are still present but portrayed with restraint and delicacy. The encounters that pushed the boundaries of daring and wildness felt mechanical, lacking …
Read More »On taking the risk or saving the friendship
Picture this: you’re in a daze, recalling every stolen glance and shared laugh with your special friend, sensing something else there—something akin to brewing romance. It’s a classic conundrum that may leave you feeling both edgy and thrilled—and it’s something that Angge (Yukii Takahashi) and Bryce (Wilbert Ross), lead characters …
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