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Only in the Philippines: Mott 32 Cebu serves new limited-edition seasonal menu
MOTT 32 Cebu welcomes the return of Michelin-starred Chef Lee Man Sing, Mott 32’s group executive chef, for th…
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ teaser takes fans back to Hogwarts
WANDS up, Potterheads! HBO has released the teaser trailer for its upcoming "Harry Potter" TV series, giving f…
BLACKPINK's Lisa documentary film coming in October; solo MV teaser drops
GET ready BLINKS and Lillies, as BLACKPINK's dancing diva Lisa is set to have her own documentary film, titled…
Dolly Parton to get new Hollywood star after vandalism
LOS ANGELES — Late country music legend Dolly Parton will get a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Frid…
Alex Gonzaga and Mikee Morada welcome baby boy
Actress, TV host, and personality Alex Gonzaga and her politician husband, Mikee Morada, have welcomed their b…
Viva Hot Babes’ reunion concert marks over two decades of friendship
More than two decades after they became one of the Philippines’ most recognizable novelty groups, the Viva Hot…
The Itchyworms sets four-city New Zealand tour
Filipino pop-rock band The Itchyworms will perform in four New Zealand cities this September as part of their …
Rex Orange County holds Manila concert, debuts latest single
Alexander O’Connor, best known as Rex Orange County, performed at the Mall of Asia Arena in a concert Aug. 20 …
Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing
LONDON — Ariana Grande’s final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans.…
'Saint Seiya' anime author claims former aide embezzled $29M
TOKYO — The Japanese author of globally popular manga series "Saint Seiya," Masami Kurumada, said Wednesday he…
Rappler Live Jam: The cast of ‘Muli: An OPM Musical’
Set across the '90s and early 2000s, the musical 'Muli' moves through different eras and sounds of OPM
Ryan Bang tears up over search for love: ‘Makakahanap kaya ako?’
MANILA, Philippines — Ryan Bang opened up about his hopes of finding love during Wednesday’s episode of “It’s …
Hollywood Walk of Fame shares glimpse of Lea Salonga’s star
MANILA, Philippines — The Hollywood Walk of Fame has given fans a first glimpse of Lea Salonga’s star ahead of…
Intentional shopping, AI integration caps Lazada Seller Conference 2026
WITH the mega shopping season fast approaching, Lazada Philippines brought together the country’s top sellers …
'Aura farming': The video game-inspired youth trend sweeping Latin America
LIMA, Peru — Dozens of young people gathered recently on a beach in Peru’s capital to dance, pose and show off…
Big stars, bold stories headline Puregold CinePanalo 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine entertainment’s biggest names are taking on unexpected roles in seven films a…
Elijah Canlas confirms Miles Ocampo breakup, denies third-party rumors
MANILA, Philippines — Elijah Canlas confirmed that he and longtime girlfriend Miles Ocampo have ended their re…
Alex Eala’s style icon is Maria Sharapova
MANILA, Philippines — For Alex Eala, Maria Sharapova stands out among the tennis stars who have made an impact…
Fans mourn 'bittersweet' final Ariana Grande gig in London
LONDON, United Kingdom — Ariana Grande fans said the US pop star's last gig in London Tuesday before a career …
Ryu and Ken’s rivalry takes center stage in new ‘Street Fighter’ movie trailer
Here comes a new challenger as the new trailer for the live-action “Street Fighter” movie reveals the complica…
Thai firms open to exploring content, co-production plans with PH counterparts
Like K-dramas, Thai films and television series have become a fixture in Filipino pop culture, with Thai roman…
National Cinema Day set on Sept. 12
Members of the local film industry gathered on Aug. 25 for the official launch of National Cinema Day to be he…
Philippines to announce Oscar entry on Sept. 4
THE Philippines will announce its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category of the 99th …
Vice Ganda honored to host Eurovision selections, Carmelle is PH bet
MANILA, Philippines — TV host and actor Vice Ganda on Tuesday said it was a huge honor to host the country’s P…
Film, TV director Monti Puno Parungao dies at 58
MANILA, Philippines — Film and television director Monti Puno Parungao, known for his work on GMA Network prog…
So Ji-sub returning to Manila for ‘Soulmate The Timeless’ fan meet
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor So Ji-sub is set to return to Manila this November for a special fan …
RJ Jimenez grateful to mend 18-year rift with Yeng Constantino
MANILA, Philippines — Singer RJ Jimenez expressed his gratitude after reconnecting and reconciling with fellow…
Naomi Watts to receive lifetime award at top Spain film fest
BARCELONA — Hollywood star actor and producer Naomi Watts will receive a lifetime achievement award at Spain's…
Tickets now on sale for DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Forgotten Island’
MANILA, Philippines — The wait is almost over. Following the much-anticipated Philippine homecoming of Liza So…
How a play area can help children feel less afraid of clinic visits
For many children, a trip to the clinic can feel like the start of a scary story. There is a new place, a wait…
Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
LAS VEGAS — Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang member, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas…
Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Gall…
Joy Barcoma steps away from ‘Dogshow Divas'
MANILA, Philippines — Miss Philippines Earth 2025 Joy Barcoma has stepped away from the popular Filipino comed…
Avengers: Doomsday reshoots to bring in more cameos
It looks like reshoots for “Avengers: Doomsday” are underway and could feature some familiar faces popping up …
ENHYPEN earns first Billboard 200 No. 1 with ‘The Sin: Bliss’
MANILA, Philippines — K-pop boy group ENHYPEN has secured its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with its …
Kim Chiu shares lessons on money and family
Actress Kim Chiu has learned that earning money is only part of the equation. She also believes in knowing how…
Joey Marquez keeps it all in the family
ONE basic rule that Joey Marquez has strictly imposed upon all his 16 children is that there are no half-sibli…
Acer marks 50 years with push into AI, enterprise tech
Acer is looking beyond its traditional PC business as it marks its 50th anniversary globally, with artificial …
‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ teases bigger battles as Culling Game returns in Season 4
MANILA, Philippines — The Culling Game is far from over as “Jujutsu Kaisen” gives fans a glimpse of the intens…
YouTube doctor reveals past romance with Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach
MANILA, Philippines — American physician and YouTuber Mikhail Varshavski, popularly known as “Doctor Mike,” re…