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50 years after his death, fans honor Jim Morrison in Paris
Fifty years after his death at age 27, rock music lovers from France and across the world came to the Pere-Lachaise cemetery in eastern Paris where The Doors' frontman is buried. Many brought candles and pictures, and some burned incense sticks near his grave as police watched nearby.
Bianca is in on the streamer
If you haven’t met Bianca Gonzalez and get to meet her for the first time, you would think…
June 18, 2021
Angelica Panganiban draws ire of netizens for rants against Red Cross
No stranger to social media controversies, Angelica Panganiban once again became a trending topic after ranting about the…
May 27, 2021
EXPLAINER: What Was With That Weird Oscar Ending?
The pandemic changed many of the usual rhythms and traditions of the Oscars on Sunday night. There was a glamour-filled red carpet but no onlookers or teams of publicists. There were in-person, mask-less winners but not in the usual order, and the speeches were never drowned out with play-off music.
Blind Spot
UNDERSTANDING GF THE showbiz couple was supposed to get married this year but because of the pandemic, it…
December 24, 2020
New voices on the music block
MORE and more new singers are being launched in the music entertainment circuit, perhaps to add some color,…
October 26, 2020
Polanski’s request to restore film academy membership denied
LOS ANGELES—A judge on Tuesday denied Roman Polanski’s request to restore his membership in the organization that bestows…
August 28, 2020
Viva’s betting on Marco Gallo and Xian Lim
THE top honchos of Viva Entertainment recently shared their visions for 2020 with their media friends, suppliers and…
February 10, 2020
Family affair: Billie Eilish, Finneas win big at Grammys
By Mesfin Fekadu | The Associated Press LOS ANGELES—The edgy, avant-pop album that siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas…
January 28, 2020
Of magical memories and a rare musical reunion
I WAS still in college when I first caught Music & Magic, the highly esteemed show band that…
January 13, 2020
ABS-CBN forges ahead despite uncertainties
Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that March 2020 will mark the end of…
January 10, 2020
Celebrities who made the loudest noise in 2019
AS the year comes to a close, we recall those who have left an indelible mark on the…
December 30, 2019
What makes Christmas movies so popular
By S. Brent Rodriguez-Plate / Hamilton College If you are one of those people who will settle in…
December 24, 2019
Christmas wish list
IT’S almost Christmas, and a few friends of ours have come together for our annual holiday afternoon tea.…
December 23, 2019
‘Parasite,’ ‘Bombshell’ get a boost in SAG nominations
By Jake Coyle | The Associated Press NEW YORK—Scarlett Johansson received two individual nominations, Parasite scored a best…
December 17, 2019
UAAP stars tell their stories in ‘Dayories’
AVID readers of this column (yes, all three of you) would remember that I wrote about how I…
December 13, 2019
Because the peripheries can teach: Films from Zamboanga
THE young man is alone in his hut. He wakes up each day and goes to work. The…
December 12, 2019
The winning streak continues
GOOD news came one after the other in recent weeks. Third-generation actor Max Eigenmann was declared Best Actress…
December 9, 2019
Tex Ordoñez makes rare appearance in ‘Lam-Ang’
IT was in 2003 when Tex Ordoñez rocked the musical theater circuit with her amazing performance and unique…
December 2, 2019
ABS-CBN launches Christmas station ID
BESIDES the often humorous but mostly annoying memes of Jose Mari Chan and Mariah Carey, the ABS-CBN Christmas…
November 22, 2019
‘Goodness and humor’ celebrated as ‘Sesame Street’ turns 50
By Mark Kennedy | The Associated Press NEW YORK—Fifty years ago, beloved entertainer Carol Burnett appeared on the…
November 7, 2019
Rain Yamson’s Halloween horror night in Singapore
NOTED Filipino cinematographer and filmmaker Rain Yamson was one of the few Asian celebrities that experienced the all-new…
October 28, 2019
Blind Spot
NOT PARIS HILTON BY this time, show business is already well aware that there is nothing sweet or…
September 25, 2019
Max Eigenmann shares her Venezia festival experience
Third-generation actor Max Eigenmann just flew back from a memorable trip to Italy. Eigenmann represented the Philippines at…
September 9, 2019
Making his mark
THERE is one very promising actor from Bicol who is slowly making his mark in the field of…
August 5, 2019
Spotlight on the Philippines in Mexico filmfest
THE Philippines was the spotlight country of the Guanajuato International Film Festival (GIFF) for its very successful 22nd…
July 29, 2019
Unlikely pairings that will hopefully work
CASTING the lead roles for love-themed projects always carry great risks. Especially at a time when there are…
July 22, 2019