Pacquiao undergoes shoulder surgery, Mayweather rules out rematch
MANNY Pacquiao underwent surgery in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 6, for a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder and is expected to make a full recovery. Renowned orthopedic…
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Katrina Halili reconciles with Dr. Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho
IF they say that there are no permanent friends in showbusiness, then it is also true that there are no permanent enemies either. This is true for sexy star Katrina…
SIPA copresents two Filipino films at L.A. Asian Pacific Film Festival
The Search to Involve Pilipino Americans co-presented two Filipino films at the 31st Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival: “Hari Ng Tondo” and “That Thing Called Tadhana.” The two were…
After weigh-in, Pacquiao, Mayweather, ready to fight
MANNY Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather on Friday, May 1, verified before an energetic crowd and credentialed media at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas that they did not exceed…
The one and only Philippine Superstar Nora Aunor turns 62 on May 21
The one and only Philippine Superstar Nora Aunor will celebrate her 62nd birthday on Thursday, May 21. Also known as Ate Guy and/or La Aunor, Nora was born in Iriga,…
Fil-Ams show pride through “Manny” documentary and soundtrack
In time for Saturday’s mega-fight, Ryan Moore, the Filipino-American director of “Manny,” is encouraging viewers to watch the documentary to get to know Manny Pacquiao — beyond what they see…
Filipino dentist creates PH-inspired mouthguard for Pacquiao
When Manny Pacquiao fights Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 2, he’ll be flashing a multicolored mouthguard with the colors of the Philippine flag. “[Manny] wanted me…
How the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight came to fruition
After nearly six years, the historical showdown between two of the world’s biggest boxing sensations is fast approaching. Come Saturday, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and undefeated five-division world champion…
Catching up with Marc Anthony Nicolas
Producer receives fourth Daytime Emmy nomination for ‘The Talk’ The glitz and glamor of Hollywood can be captivating to many, but reaching that level of success is not exactly…
2015 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Award Winners
New York, NY [April 23, 2015] – The 14th annual Tribeca Film Festival, co-founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, and presented by AT&T, announced the winners of…
Comedienne Ai-Ai delas Alas goes back to being a Kapuso
Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas goes back to being a Kapuso when she recently signed a two-year exclusive, guaranteed contact with GMA 7. The contract signing was happened last April…
Jimmy Kimmel features and sings Pacquiao’s Tagalog song on show
Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday, April 15, featured a Tagalog song that boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao is expected to use for his ring entrance on the…
Jimmy Kimmel features and sings Pacquiao’s Tagalog song on show
Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday, April 15, featured a Tagalog song that boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao is expected to use for his ring entrance on the…
During media day workouts, Pacquiao, Mayweather show confidence in May 2 fight
With just two weeks until The Fight of the Century between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., both boxers this week held the only open media day workouts before the…
Gerald Anderson and Maja Salvador ‘on a break’ from their relationship
Actor Gerald Anderson finally confirmed about the rumors surrounding his relationship with girlfriend Maja Salvador last April 14 during the press conference of his new teleserye, Nathaniel. According to the…
Mayweather feels ‘tremendous’ on media day workout, wears PH shirt
More than 200 accredited press members from across the globe visited Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 14 to watch the undefeated champion during a 90-plus minute…
Wedding bells but no date yet for Toni Gonzaga and Direk Paul Soriano
Although actress, singer and TV host Toni Gonzaga and fiancé director Paul Soriano have announced their engagement and their plans to tie the knot this year, no date has been…
Sarah Geronimo serenades boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli on his 25th birthday
LOVE was definitely in the air last March 26 when Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo serenaded his boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli during his 25th birthday celebration. Last year, Sarah also expressed her…
CA Governor Jerry Brown Jr. heads list of global celebrities celebrating birthdays in April
Edmund Gerald “Jerry” Brown, Jr., born on April 7, 1938, heads the list of prominent celebrities celebrating their birthdays in the month of April. Jerry is an American politician currently serving…
Actress Liezl Sumilang-Martinez passes away at 47; Bb. Pilipinas crowns new Filipina queens
Actress Liezl Sumilang Martinez died in her sleep last March 14 at the Medical City in Pasig City, after a long batter with cancer. She was only 47 years old….
Pacquiao, Mayweather agree to drug testing
Ready For Fight Of The Century LEADING up to the May 2 bout, both Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have agreed to undergo rigorous drug testing. US Anti-Doping Agency…
Pacquiao, Mayweather stare down at LA red carpet press conference
With less than two months until the highly anticipated showdown between Manny Pacquiao Floyd Mayweather Jr., the two fighters came together at the only news conference to take place before…
Megastar Sharon Cuneta is back ‘home’ at ABS-CBN
After more than two years being with TV5, Megastar Sharon Cuneta is back “home” at ABS-CBN 2. It could be remembered that back in 2012, Sharon signed a contract with…
‘The Voice of the Philippines Season 2’ winner is Jason Dy
A 24-year-old crooner from Butuan City who channels his experiences from belonging to a broken family to his performances was declared the grand winner of this season’s The Voice of…
Duggan’s Serra Mortuary President Dan Duggan heads list of March birthday celebrants
Dan Duggan, President of Duggan’s Serra Mortuary, the most reliable funeral service company that Filipino-Americans depend on to honor and respect their loved ones passing, will celebrate his birthday on…
Pacquiao-Mayweather fight a done deal
AFTER five years in the making, the long-awaited fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will finally come to fruition. On May 2, the two boxing sensations will meet…
Darren Criss to play next ‘Hedwig’
PART-Pinoy TV breakout star Darren Criss is Broadway’s next Hedwig. The 28-year-old “Glee” actor, originally from San Francisco, will return to his Broadway roots in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” the Tony Award-winning…
Piolo Pascual and former girlfriend KC Concepcion now ‘more than civil’
THEY were once the fairytale romance in Philippine showbiz. He, the dashing debonair actor who captured the hearts of many women, she was the daughter of showbiz royalty. Many fans…
Celebrating love this Valentine’s —and every day for couples
This Saturday, February 14, is the day of love, wine and roses and I have asked some of my friends—especially happily married couples—on how they will celebrate Valentine’s Day. …
Filipina singing group Hi-Pertensions headlines fundraising concert on Feb. 21
The internationally known Filipina singing group Hi-Pertensions will be headlining a fundraising concert entitled, Thank You for the Music, on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Harbor Light, 4760 Thornton Ave., Fremont,…