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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.
Out, proud and standing out
DESPITE the ongoing pandemic, many cities around the globe are still celebrating Pride Month, recalling that time in…
Wanted: ‘Extinct or Alive’
Forrest Galante is an American biologist and conservationist. But he has been called many names, like “international adventurer”…
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…
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…
‘Fast & Furious’ star and pro wrestler John Cena apologizes for calling Taiwan a country
U.S. actor and former World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. champion John Cena apologized for describing Taiwan as a country…
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.
Paulo takes on most challenging role yet
HIS good looks and irresistible charm started winning scores of fans for Paulo Angeles when he entered showbiz…
Of theater and life
IN the video, Naty Crame-Rogers is 91 and Gilda Cordero-Fernando, now also deceased, is asking her for tips…
Pinoy boy band takes a shot at stardom
BGYO (pronounced phonetically like an acronym) is a boy band composed of five strapping boys. They’re dressed impeccably…
Finneas on Bond theme song, the Grammys and the Weeknd
By Mesfin Fekadu | The Associated Press NEW YORK—The path to Billie Eilish and Finneas getting the “yes”…
Blind Spot
UNDERSTANDING GF THE showbiz couple was supposed to get married this year but because of the pandemic, it…
The men of MMFF 2020
WITH 10 films in the official list of entries for the coming Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) slugging…
Dream comes true for Sean de Guzman
MANY dream of becoming an actor. Many wait for a long time before they get their big break.…
FDCP raises Philippine flag once more in Busan
NO doubt the Busan International Film Festival has a special relationship with the Philippine film industry. I remember…
Sean Connery, the ‘original’ James Bond, dies at 90
LONDON — Scottish actor Sean Connery, the first actor to play James Bond on film and for many…
New voices on the music block
MORE and more new singers are being launched in the music entertainment circuit, perhaps to add some color,…
The 2020 Gawad Urian nominations in the age of Covid
THESE films will go down in history both for their excellence but also for the fact that they…
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…
SB19, Blackpink soar higher than ever
DESPITE the challenges brought about by these troubled times, local boy band SB19 and Korean all-girl group Blackpink…
Eula Valdez: Always in character
Character is defined as the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. It can also refer to…
A good heart that’s as lovely as her name
IF you do not know her well, you wouldn’t think that she is already in her 50s. Her…
Adulation and accolades pour in for Anita Linda
HAILED as the oldest active actress of Philippine cinema for many years, Anita Linda had to quietly let…
Anita Linda, ‘the face’ of PHL movies, dies at 95
SHE was born Alice Buenaflor Lake on November 23, 1924, in Pasay City, the daughter of an American father…
Painting purpose and joy into their lives
MUCH has been written about art as an outlet for our feelings. We have heard and read about…
Artist Playground launches its first-ever ‘quickie’ online musical
THIS ongoing period of home quarantine has jolted every one out of our comfort zones. Locked down in…
Michelle Aldana continues to remain hopeful
BEAUTY queen-turned-actress Michelle Aldana told us in a recent conversation that she thinks a lot about the Philippines,…
Daniel Fernando’s most challenging role to date
GOV. Daniel Fernando of Bulacan is turning a year older tomorrow. And like many people around the world,…
Comedy in the time of quarantine
WITH everyone hoping to experience some kind of normality after the extended lockdown season is over, the reality…
Tessie Tomas talks about fear, food and faith
A-LIST comedienne, popular TV host and award-winning actress Tessie Tomas is home alone in her apartment unit in…
Max Eigenmann, Will Fredo turn to yoga
NOT only an effective method to reduce stress and anxiety, yoga is also a good way to get…
When pets help us cope
MANY of us, especially the kids, missed many Easter activities because of the current health crisis that confronts…
Like love, music heals
SO many things have been written about the healing power of music. Elton John was quoted to have…
GMA shows now available in 58 countries via Amazon Prime Video
FILIPINOS all over the world can now watch their favorite GMA shows and artists via Amazon Prime Video. Now…
Lockdown blues
LOCKDOWN blues—that was effortless! I did not spend great time to come up with that cool title. It…
Spread the love
DESPITE the continuous barrage of negative news, we are glad that there is still a lot of love…
GMA continues coverage of Covid-19
ACCORDING to media giant GMA Network, it remains committed to providing the public with reliable information about the…
Johnny Depp’s libel case against UK tabloid stalled by virus
LONDON—Johnny Depp’s libel suit against British tabloid The Sun was put on hold on Friday as a result…
Rocco Nacino: Up where he belongs
GMA contract star Rocco Nacino turns 33 this weekend and he is happy to see his big dreams…
Expect a musical riot when top vocalists perform together
AFTER the final repertoire of the season’s most-awaited local concert has been ironed out, expect every thing to…
There’s no stopping Marco Gumabao
WITH all the good projects landing on his lap one after the other, there is no doubt that…
‘The sky is blue again’: Weinstein’s accusers express relief
By Jocelyn Noveck | The Associated Press NEW YORK—Actress Mira Sorvino broke down in tears as she described…
Gerald Santos flexes his artistic muscles
AS the latest Filipino actor-singer who gave life to the tragic character of Thuy in the international touring…
‘Sonic’ speeds to $57-M debut; ‘Parasite’ sees big Oscar bump
By Jake Coyle | The Associated Press NEW YORK—The redesigned Sonic the Hedgehog showed plenty of teeth at…
Timeless songs of Basil and Ryan
“Until that sometime, somewhere… We just have to be content with stealing glances Content with saying nothing, smiles…
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…
Trademarked, tested and trusted
Eighteen years after the first Diva 2 Diva concept show was first staged at the Philippine International Convention…
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…
‘Bad Boys,’ ‘1917’ best ‘The Gentleman’ at box office
By Jake Coyle | The Associated Press PARK CITY, Utah—Boys trumped Gentlemen in movie theaters over the weekend…
Beauty queens continue to invade show business
IN this country, the biggest doors that automatically open for beauty queens who have finished their reign and…
SB19: simply phenomenal
THERE is no doubt that the boy band SB19 was the breakthrough musical discovery of 2019. Five local…
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…
ABS-CBN forges ahead despite uncertainties
Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that March 2020 will mark the end of…
Celebs donate millions to help Australia wildfire efforts
By Jonathan Landrum Jr. | The Associated Press LOS ANGELES—Elton John and Chris Hemsworth are among the celebrities…
2019’s outstanding leading women on films
THERE were a lot of movies produced and released in 2019, and quite a number of these had…
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…
‘Mindanao’ hauls major MMFF awards; old issues remain
DILIGIN Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa, the 1975 Augusto Buenaventura film which starred Joseph Estrada and…
What makes Christmas movies so popular
By S. Brent Rodriguez-Plate / Hamilton College If you are one of those people who will settle in…
Christmas wish list
IT’S almost Christmas, and a few friends of ours have come together for our annual holiday afternoon tea.…
‘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…
The men of MMFF 2019
AT the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), there are always the usual suspects—and then there are the…
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…
Bono: ‘I’m not a hero’
ROCK and roll legend, global philanthropist, cofounder of multiple humanitarian movements, National Journal’s “most politically effective celebrity of…
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…
The winning streak continues
GOOD news came one after the other in recent weeks. Third-generation actor Max Eigenmann was declared Best Actress…
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…
It’s in the genes
Newcomer Iana Bernardez bagged her very first acting trophy at the recently concluded Cinema One Originals Film Festival,…
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…
Viva Entertainment set to roll out its year-end aces
AROUND 40 years ago, Vic del Rosario made one of his best business decisions when he collaborated with…
‘150 years of Berlioz’
Inside the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), a select few hundreds gathered at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo,…
Repeaters looming as top seeds for Cinema One 2019
THE 2019 Cinema One Originals Film Festival is ongoing and channel head Ronald Arguelles couldn’t be happier with…
What’s playing in Cinema One Originals Festival
IF I owe you money and been dodging your calls and text messages, feel free to come to…
‘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…
Big breaks are coming in for Jeric Gonzales
ALL eyes are on GMA’s latest leading man Jeric Gonzales as his star shines brighter and brighter. His…
Linda Hamilton makes return count in new ‘Terminator’ film
By Jonathan Landrum Jr. | The Associated Press LOS ANGELES—For the new Terminator film, it was seemingly easy…
Home Radio plays up original Pilipino music
MORE than 30 years since OPM, or original Pilipino music, burst into the scene, the genre continues to…
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…
Finding fulfillment outside their comfort zones
Stereotyping is common practice in the entertainment industry, local and elsewhere. Be it on television or film, actors…
Nicole Laurel Asensio is in full control
HER work schedule for this month is already full, but the ethereal chanteuse Nicole Laurel Asensio knows that…
Pinoy films shot overseas to open film festivals
A FILIPINO film directed by Veronica Velasco that was shot in Greenland, an autonomous region within Denmark, has…
Telling stories of magic and realism from Sine Negrense
‘YOU have no models for cinema to rely on but your own. If you do not have one,…
Rayver Cruz is in full swing
It has been a year since Rayver Cruz mustered the guts to take that big network leap from…
‘Thrones,’ ‘Fleabag’ top Emmys, Billy Porter makes history
By Lynn Elber | The Associated Press LOS ANGELES—Game of Thrones resurrected the Iron Throne at Sunday’s Emmy…
Blind Spot
NOT PARIS HILTON BY this time, show business is already well aware that there is nothing sweet or…
Andro Morgan shifts to his many roles with ease
‘RIGHT timing is key,” actor turned professional basketball referee Andro Morgan said when I asked him if he…
‘It’ is tops again; ‘Hustlers’ full of flash at box office
By Andrew Dalton | The Associated Press LOS ANGELES—It wasn’t quite enough to take down Pennywise the clown,…
The amazing Anita Linda
AT 94, Anita Linda (Alice Buenaflor Lake) is the oldest working actor in the Philippines. Her latest starrer,…
Death and life according to ‘Lola Igna’
IT was in Lino Brocka’s Santiago where I first witnessed the power of Angie Ferro. It was in…
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…
Hollywood’s summer ends 2% down despite Disney dominance
By Jake Coyle | The Associated Press NEW YORK—Never before has one studio so dominated summer at the…
3rd Avenue: More than just a wedding band
NO doubt 3rd Avenue is considered the most sought-after wedding band in the country, and it has securely…
Wendell Ramos is secure in his happy place
TELEVISION leading man Wendell Ramos started his career in show business almost the same time we started ours…
Virulent, violent society: The tale of ‘John Denver Trending’
THERE was really no other way for the film John Denver Trending to end. With young students acting…
World’s most desirable men are in Manila
There are four more days before the finals and not every one of the previously announced 88 expected…
‘Hobbs & Shaw’ repeats at No. 1 against slew of newcomers
By Lindsey Bahr | The Associated Press LOS ANGELES—Audiences helped the Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs & Shaw…
Heart Evangelista continues to evolve beautifully
DESPITE taking on many roles, Heart Evangelista is a woman in control. We see her sit as one…
Making his mark
THERE is one very promising actor from Bicol who is slowly making his mark in the field of…
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…
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…
Impressive lineup for FDCP’s Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019
THE Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) continues to raise the bar with the kind of films…