Arts and Entertainment

World's largest annual music festival kicks off in London

World's largest annual music festival kicks off in London

July 16, 2018, 11:59 am

LONDON -- The world's largest music festival started its annual season on Friday evening at London's Royal Albert Hall (RAH), heralding a series of daily concerts of classical, jazz, choral and live music that runs until September. The BBC Proms 2018 season runs from Friday to September 8, with… Read More

Rapper XXXTentacion shot dead in Florida

Rapper XXXTentacion shot dead in Florida

June 19, 2018, 11:39 am

WASHINGTON -- American rapper-singer XXXTentacion was shot and killed Monday in Florida, authorities said. The Broward County Sheriff's Office confirmed in a tweet that the rapper, whose legal name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was pronounced dead Monday evening at a Fort Lauderdale-area hospital. He… Read More

PH pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale opens Saturday

PH pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale opens Saturday

May 25, 2018, 8:07 pm

MANILA -- The country's pavilion at the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale will officially open its doors to the international community on Saturday, following its vernissage (private viewing) last May 24. The Philippines' entry, dubbed as "The City Who Had Two Navels", highlights two “navels”… Read More

Ed Sheeran wins, Janet Jackson, K-pop band BTS make history at BBMA

Ed Sheeran wins, Janet Jackson, K-pop band BTS make history at BBMA

May 21, 2018, 9:45 pm

LOS ANGELES -- Ed Sheeran emerged as the big winner as the singer-songwriter bagged five top honors, including the Top Artist recognition, at this year's Billboard Music Awards. The singer, who was nominated in 15 categories this year, also took home trophies in Top Male Artist, Top Hot 100… Read More

EU honors F. Sionil Jose for boosting EU-PH cultural ties

EU honors F. Sionil Jose for boosting EU-PH cultural ties

May 10, 2018, 9:02 pm

MANILA-- Francisco Sionil Jose, the country's National Artist for Literature, was conferred an award of distinction for strengthening the cultural links between the European Union (EU) and the Philippines. At the EU Reception Day in Makati on Wednesday, Ambassador Franz Jessen, who handed the… Read More

'Avengers: Infinity War' still rules American box office

'Avengers: Infinity War' still rules American box office

May 7, 2018, 4:23 pm

LOS ANGELES -- Disney and Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War" continued to dominate North American box office with an estimated USD112.47 million for the second weekend in a row, scoring second-biggest second weekend ever in North American box office history. The superhero film has brought in… Read More

Katy Perry visits Pope Francis with Orlando Bloom

Katy Perry visits Pope Francis with Orlando Bloom

April 30, 2018, 8:46 pm

LOS ANGELES -- Katy Perry seems to be back with former flame Orlando Bloom as the duo was spotted in Vatican City, where they got an opportunity to meet Pope Francis. ROCK STARS MEET. American pop-rock singer, songwriter, and TV talent judge Katy Perry and British actor Orlando Bloom greet… Read More

Earth Day Jam 2018 unites everyone to a greener nation

Earth Day Jam 2018 unites everyone to a greener nation

April 24, 2018, 10:37 am

MANILA -- Known for its epic live music staging, Earth Day Jam 2018 is back for another annual music event influencing Filipinos with its environmental advocacies through music and education. Featuring over 100 musicians, a more interactive campaign, and engaging eco-friendly activities, this… Read More

Trust yourself and you'll likely soar high: Liza Soberano

Trust yourself and you'll likely soar high: Liza Soberano

April 20, 2018, 2:49 pm

MANILA -- She was getting a retouch at the backstage, preparing to meet with her fans. She seemed shy. Getting near the popular actress was not easy, as she was surrounded by security staff and talent managers. Liza Soberano was at a hotel for the launch of a product that she endorses. She still… Read More

Viva Europa 2018: Bringing EU’s best to Manila

Viva Europa 2018: Bringing EU’s best to Manila

April 20, 2018, 12:00 pm

MANILA — Viva Europa 2018 promises a European cultural summer experience, with a series of events to showcase the best of Europe's unique, dynamic and diverse culture. From April to June, Viva Europa aims to highlight the shared cultural values between EU and the Philippines. This will also mark… Read More

Cordilleran group 'Bardilleranz' breaks into mainstream stage

Cordilleran group 'Bardilleranz' breaks into mainstream stage

April 12, 2018, 8:24 pm

THE BARDILLERANZ. Armed with naturally sculptured abs and muscles as a result of a vice-less, healthy lifestyle, and love for calisthenics and street dance, seven young men tread down the mountains of the Cordillera to break into the mainstream stage, leaving in awe veteran entertainment… Read More

Taylor Swift's stalker sentenced to 10 years probation

Taylor Swift's stalker sentenced to 10 years probation

April 4, 2018, 4:57 pm

LOS ANGELES -- Pop star Taylor Swift's stalker, who was accused of threatening to kill the singer and her family, has been sentenced to 10 years of probation. According to E! News, Frank Andrew Hoover was arrested in November 2016 after he violated a restraining order Swift had against him. The… Read More

Kapuso stars heat up Araw ng Dabaw celebration

Kapuso stars heat up Araw ng Dabaw celebration

March 16, 2018, 6:01 pm

DAVAO CITY – Dabawenyo fans on Friday have once again given a chance to watch in person their favorite showbiz stars who trooped to Davao City to join in the 81st Araw ng Dabaw celebration. This as they feasted on 50 “lechon baka,” part of the food packs that the city government distributed… Read More

Jericho Rosales on success: ‘You have to set the bar’

Jericho Rosales on success: ‘You have to set the bar’

March 3, 2018, 11:53 am

Actor Jericho Rosales says his life revolves around God, music, sports, surfing, and riding motorcycles. (Photo from Jericho Rosales' official Facebook page)MANILA -- Jericho Rosales or "Echo" has been active in the showbiz industry since 1996. Ever wondered why it seems like he still looks the… Read More

ASEAN, India to collaborate on cinema, cultural shows

ASEAN, India to collaborate on cinema, cultural shows

January 19, 2018, 4:20 pm

SINGAPORE -- Artists, actors and film-makers from India and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries will collaborate on cinema projects by tapping cross-border talent and expertise. Several initiatives across the spectrum of films and entertainment are in the works after a… Read More

Cranberries lead singer O'Riordan dies in London

Cranberries lead singer O'Riordan dies in London

January 16, 2018, 10:51 am

DUBLIN -- Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of The Cranberries, a world famous Irish rock band, was found dead at her hotel room in London on Monday morning, local media reported. According to the report, the 46-year-old Irish singer was found dead at about 9:00 a.m. local time inside a hotel room in… Read More

Golden Globes kicks off Hollywood award season; stars all in black

Golden Globes kicks off Hollywood award season; stars all in black

January 8, 2018, 5:46 pm

LOS ANGELES -- Hollywood's award season kicked off here on Sunday at the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards, when Hollywood stars who walked the red carpet dressed in black. To protest sexual harassment in the entertainment industry and beyond, a majority of Hollywood stars wore black dresses to… Read More

'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' top spot at North American box office

'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' top spot at North American box office

January 8, 2018, 10:45 am

LOS ANGELES -- Sony's "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" sped past "Insidious: The Last Key" and "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" to the top spot at North American box office in its third weekend with an estimated USD36 million.The action adventure comedy film has brought in a massive USD244.3 million in… Read More

Award-winning fantasy drama Game of Thrones stars in new set of stamps

Award-winning fantasy drama Game of Thrones stars in new set of stamps

January 4, 2018, 10:08 am

LONDON -- Characters from the smash-hit award-winning fantasy television program, Game of Thrones, are to feature on a new series of stamps, Britain's Royal Mail announced Wednesday. The collection of 15 stamps will feature British contributions to the US show which is based on the books by George… Read More

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' dominates North American box office

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' dominates North American box office

December 18, 2017, 9:37 am

LOS ANGELES -- The Force of "Star Wars" dominated box office again as Disney's release of Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" opened with an incredible estimated USD220 million in North America, the biggest opening in 2017 by far and the second biggest debut of all time. The opening of the… Read More