WATCH: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black in first 'Jumanji' trailer
MANILA, Philippines – The first Jumanji sequel trailer is here!The trailer for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was released on Thursday, June 29, and it features Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jack Black,...
View ArticleNadine Lustre reacts to FHM's Sexiest Woman 2017 title
MANILA, Philippines – Nadine Lustre said that she was happy and proud to have been declared FHM's Sexiest Woman 2017.In an interview wth ABS-CBN, Nadine thanked everyone for voting for her."Thank you...
View ArticleMMFF announces first 4 official entries for 2017 festival
MANILA, Philippines – The Metro Manila Film Festival executive committee announced on Friday, June 30, the first 4 entries in the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival this coming December.According to a...
View ArticleFULL LIST: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino entries
MANILA, Philippines – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) announced on Friday, June 30, the 12 films that will participate in the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, scheduled from August...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: Jake Zyrus on his journey as a transgender man
MANILA, Philippines – Weeks after changing his name online from Charice to Jake Zyrus, the singer/songwriter spoke to Rappler about his journey as a transgender man.Jake, formerly known as Charice...
View ArticleJake Zyrus opens up on coming out, transitioning
MANILA, Philippines – Weeks after changing his name online from Charice to Jake Zyrus, the singer/songwriter spoke to Rappler about his journey as a transgender man. (READ: Charice changes name to Jake...
View ArticleFyre Festival organizer arrested for wire fraud
NEW YORK, USA – The tech entrepreneur behind a music festival in the Bahamas that was billed as a luxury getaway but collapsed in chaos in April has been arrested and charged with wire fraud,...
View Article3 MMFF ExeCom members resign after official entries announced
MANILA, Philippines – Three members of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee (ExeCom) have resigned following the announcement of the first 4 official entries to the festival....
View ArticleLIST: 'The Voice Teens PH' knockout rounds
MANILA, Philippines – Now that the battle rounds are through, the contestants of the The Voice Teens Philippines are outsinging each other in the knockout rounds.The contestants of each team are...
View Article'Heart broken' Adele cancels final two shows of tour
LONDON, United Kingdom – British songstress Adele on Saturday, July 1 cancelled the final two shows of her sold-out world tour scheduled to take place in London's Wembley stadium this weekend due to...
View ArticleBeyonce and Jay-Z twins' names could be Rumi and Sir
NEW YORK, USA – The wait may be over for the names of the twins of music power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z. Signs point to the names as Rumi and Sir.The pop diva and rapper, whose real name is Shawn...
View ArticlePH, foreign celebrities react to Manny Pacquiao's defeat against Jeff Horn
MANILA, Philippines – International and local celebrities took to social media to congratulate Manny Pacquiao despite his loss to Australian boxer Jeff Horn during their match in Brisbane, Australia on...
View ArticleLiza Soberano gets featured on Vogue website
MANILA, Philippines – After Anne Curtis, it's Liza Soberano's turn to be featured on the Vogue website.In the article titled "Filipino-American Actress Liza Soberano Is a Style Star to Watch," writer...
View Article'Okja' review: Comical, magical, relevant
Bong Joon-ho's The Host (2006) opens with a scene featuring an American scientist ordering his Korean underling to spill toxic chemicals down the drain and into the Han River. Presumably, the seemingly...
View Article'Ang Pagsanib kay Leah dela Cruz' review: Meticulously crafted scares
There is no denying that Katski Flores' Ang Pagsanib kay Leah dela Cruz works hard for its horror.Slow burnerIt is a slow burner, a film that could have easily succumbed to the conveniences of noise...
View ArticleErich Gonzales reacts to businessman's billboard date proposal
MANILA, Philippines – Actress Erich Gonzales has reacted to the billboard advertisement of a businessman who asked her out for coffee – a date proposal that has been both applauded and criticized on...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Cast of 'Caredivas'
MANILA, Philippines – The cast of Caredivas is coming to Rappler HQ for Live Jam!The Philippine Educational Theater Association's (PETA) Caredivasis a musical about 5 transgender overseas Filipino...
View ArticleErik Matti to MMFF: Change your selection criteria
MANILA, Philippines – Director Erik Matti called on the people behind the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) to change their criteria for entries, and make the process transparent so those responsible...
View ArticlePaul McCartney resolves dispute on Beatles song rights
NEW YORK, USA – Paul McCartney has reached a settlement over copyright to the Beatles catalog, avoiding a legal battle that could have had wide ramifications for the music business.McCartney filed a...
View ArticleDingdong Dantes excited to work with Aga Muhlach, Enrique Gil on 'Seven Sundays'
MANILA, Philippines – Dingdong Dantes said he's looking forward to working with Aga Muhlach and Enrique Gil on the movie Seven Sundays under Star Cinema. (LOOK: Aga Muhlach, Dingdong Dantes, Enrique...
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