Walt Disney Studios announces new “Toy Story” and “Star Wars” films
On Nov. 6, Disney announced the continuation of two of their biggest film sagas, Star Wars and Toy Story. The major studio announced the official title of the new Star Wars:…
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Megastar Sharon Cuneta says goodbye to her mother, Elaine Gamboa-Cuneta
IT is with sadness that we write about the passing of Elaine Gamboa-Cuneta, the mother of Philippine Megastar Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan and grandmother of actress KC Concepcion. She is also the…
Blood Ransom: Anne Curtis stars in her first US film
NY premiere on Oct. 31, showing in select cinemas GLENDALE—Dubbed as the Philippines’ National Sweetheart and considered one of the brightest stars of today, Anne Curtis is leaving her duties…
Star for All Seasons and Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto heads list of birthday celebrants this November
One of the brightest stars in Philippine entertainment, Star for All Seasons and currently Governor of Batangas Vilma Santos-Recto, will be celebrating her birthday on November 3. Ate Vi, as…
Charice Pempengco answers Oprah Winfrey’s questions about her transition
WE all saw her start as the sweet and cute teen with the amazing voice and cheered on her performances with international stars like Celine Dion, Josh Groban and David…
TV host and actress Valerie Weigmann is the new Miss World Philippines
A 24-year-old lass has big shoes to fill as she represents the country in London this December in the Miss World pageant. Filipino-German Valerie Clacio Weigmann was crowned Miss World…
Sarah Geronimo, John Lloyd Cruz win top acting trophies at the 2014 Golden Screen Awards
Pop Princess and actress Sarah Geronimo and actor John Lloyd Cruz bagged the top acting awards at this year’s Golden Screen Awards last October 4. The annual award-giving event is…
A Whole New World, same beautiful voice: Lea Salonga has still got it
Lea Salonga made entertainment and social media headlines this week after her performance with the four-man opera group Il Divo at a show on their European tour, titled A Musical Affair….
John Prats and Isabel Oli now engaged; Coco Martin in hot water for Bench show
The year 2014 may be tagged as the most romantic ever, evident on the number of proposals and engagements that happened for showbiz couples. In August, GMA 7 power couple…
ABS-CBN President Charo Santos heads list of October birthday celebrants
In 1973, Rizal Governor Adelina Rodriquez sponsored the first Green Revolution Trade and Exposition Industrial Fair in Pasig that was highlighted by the nationwide search for Miss Green Revolution. I…
AiAi delas Alas’ new young love, King of Talk Boy Abunda is back
AGE does not matter they say, especially when it involves love. For top comedienne Ai-Ai delas Alas, the age difference with her new boyfriend is not a hindrance to their…
What UAAP Cheer Dance Competition teaches us
22,000 people rocked the SMART-Araneta Coliseum as they wildly supported their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Cheer Dance Competition teams, last September 14. In order, the National University…
Ara Mina looks forward to being a mom, sets aside marriage – for now
SEXY actress Ara Mina is looking forward to being a mother and has set aside being a bride—for now. Pregnant with her first baby by Bulacan Mayor Patrick Meneses and…
Death of G.R.L. pop singer ruled suicide
Pop singer Simone Battle, 25, was found dead in her West Hollywood home on Friday, September 5th. The death was ruled a suicide by hanging, according to a Los Angeles…
Premier actor Mark Gil passes away at 52
OUR hearts are heavy because the Philippine showbiz industry has lost a great artist and person, Mark Gil. The actor passed away at 8am last Monday, September 1. He was…
Kanye, Juanes enliven LA’s Made in America fest
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A new outdoor music festival in downtown Los Angeles reflected the city’s diversity with a lineup that included rap, rock, punk, blues and Latin music. Kanye…
PH Senator Grace Poe heads list of personalities celebrating their birthdays this September
PHILIPPINE Senator Mary Grace Sonora Poe Llamanzares, commonly known as Grace Poe, will celebrate her 46th birthday on September 3. Born in Iloilo but abandoned by her biological mother at…
Megastar Sharon Cuneta, singer Janno Gibbs both battling depression
SINCE the death of Robin Williams, the talk about depression—especially by other artists—became more open to the public. Williams, who was one of the greatest comedians in the industry, with…
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera now officially engaged
IT’S the stuff fairy tales are made of. Although many have expected that power couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera are likely to get married, both have avoided any…
Derek Ramsay sued by ex-wife, Lovi Poe and Marian Rivera continues rift
“HELL has no fury like a woman scorned,” they say—and Derek Ramsay realized this too late. The Fil-Brit model/actor was recently sued by his ex-wife Mary Christine Jolly for violating…
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera head list of August birthday celebrants
REEL and real life lovebirds Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, both GMA 7 Kapuso talents, are celebrating their birthdays this month. Marian is adding another year on August 12, while…
Claudine Barretto: Battered wife or best actress?
THE drama in Claudine Barretto’s life continues—and lately it has become more controversial. A week after people thought the actress and her estranged husband actor Raymart Santiago have decided…
KC Concepcion, ER Ejercito bag top acting awards at FAMAS Awards
CONGRATULATIONS are in order for actress KC Concepcion and actor/politician ER Ejercito for bagging the Best Actress and Best Actor awards respectively at the 62nd Film Academey of Movie Arts…
Sam Milby still looking for the right girl
ATTENTION girls—handsome actor, model and singer Sam Milby is available, single and still searching for the right girl. Mind you, he is not just looking for a one-night stand, or…
Nora Aunor’s ‘superstar’ factor fails to shine, gets excluded as National Artist
THERE is a lot of buzz going around these past week after the one and only Superstar Nora “Ate Guy” Aunor was excluded from the list of National Artists this…
Legendary movie queen Susan Roces heads list of July birthday celebrants
SUSAN ROCES, the original Queen of Philippine Movies, heads the list of personalities celebrating their birthday this month of July. “Inday,” as most of her family and close friends call…
Indie films rule at the 37th Gawad Urian awards
IT was a night for independent films at the 37th Gawad Urian last June 17 at ABS-CBN’s Dolphy Theatre. The indies won most of the categories, including the major ones….
Richard Yap is now 47, Kris Aquino still brokenhearted
HE has proven that age is not a factor in being a star. Last May 18, actor Richard Yap turned 47 and still remained humble as ever. The star of…
Three-time Box Office King John Lloyd Cruz heads list of June birthday celebrants
JOHN Lloyd Cruz, one of the most successful movie actors in the Philippines today, will celebrate his 30th birthday on Friday, June 24, which is also the Feast of St….
New loves, new start and letting go
Talking about a new start, I wrote about the recent wedding of actor Jericho “Echo” Gonzales to model Kim Jones. The two lovebirds tied the knot at a beach wedding…