WATCH: Kristel Fulgar opens up about no longer hosting Seo In-guk’s fan meet...
MANILA, Philippines — Actress and singer Kristel Fulgar shared the reason behind her being replaced as the host of Seo In-guk’s fan meeting in Manila just hours before the show started. The South...
View Article[Only IN Hollywood] Grammy-winning Tia Carrere, other Fil-Ams take over...
LOS ANGELES, USA – Just a few weeks after the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) paid tribute to the Apo Hiking Society (Jim Paredes and Boboy Garrovillo were there in person) at the...
View ArticleEXO’s Chen, wife to hold belated wedding ceremony in October
MANILA, Philippines – After three years of marriage, EXO’s Chen and his non-showbiz wife will be holding a belated wedding ceremony in October. According to a Soompi report, SM Entertainment...
View ArticleGreta Gerwig’s Girls: Why the coming-of-age film matters
MANILA, Philippines – Grab a bowl of all things pink and perfect, pour in a gallon of idealism, and sprinkle in an existential crisis or two, and you’ll get Greta Gerwig’s latest box office hit,...
View Article[WATCH] TechRap x Rappler Fancam: Putting the Samsung S23 Ultra to the test...
Much has been said about Samsung’s flagship device, the S23 Ultra, because of its 200-megapixel wide camera sensor and a robust telephoto with 3-10x optical zoom. But how can you make the most out of...
View ArticleJon Semira dispels 3rd party rumors in split with Yassi Pressman
MANILA, Philippines – Entrepreneur Jon Semira confirmed that he has broken up with actress Yassi Pressman, emphasizing that there was no third party involved in their fallout. “It’s been a while...
View ArticleStan by Me: The TWICE fan community in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – For their Ready to Be concert stop in the Philippines, K-pop group TWICE added a second show after tickets for its first day sold out fast. It’s a testament to their huge...
View ArticleTIMELINE: Britney Spears’ boyfriends, break-ups through the years
MANILA, Philippines – Iranian-American model Sam Asghari has filed to legally separate from pop star Britney Spears after 14 months of marriage, multiple US outlets confirmed on Wednesday, August 16....
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Chelsea Alley
MANILA, Philippines – Chelsea Alley is performing on Rappler Live Jam! The band was formed in 2020, and is made up of mainstays in the Filipino hardcore rock scene: Lean Ansing and Chi Evora of...
View Article‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ review: Gen-Z nostalgia
I find it my absolute pleasure to say that my most borrowed DVD back in Video City days was 1991’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Secret of the Ooze. I was only a 6- or 7-year-old kid, cautiously...
View ArticleOptimism emerges among Hollywood writers over talks with studios
LOS ANGELES, USA – After three months of walking the picket lines, striking Hollywood writers expressed optimism on Wednesday, August 16 about the reopening of contract talks with major studios and...
View Article‘Q-pop’: Peru’s Korean-pop revolution in Quechua
LIMA, Peru – Lenin Tamayo, named after the leader of the Russian Revolution, is taking on Peru’s music scene with a new genre that resembles South Korean pop music but with songs in Quechua, the...
View ArticleFilipino-Canadian comedian Ron Josol is coming to Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Spend your Friday night with laughter – balut spiels and Filipino family anecdotes included – courtesy of Ron Josol! The Filipino-Canadian stand-up comedian is gearing up for his...
View ArticleFilm actress Angie Ferro dies at 86
MANILA, Philippines – Veteran Filipina actress Angie Ferro, who led contemporary films Lola Igna and Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan, died on Thursday, August 18. She was 86. According to ABS-CBN News,...
View ArticleLIST: Pura Luka Vega declared persona non grata in 11 localities
MANILA, Philippines – Controversial drag artist Pura Luka Vega was declared persona non grata or an “unwelcome person” by the Cebu City Council on Wednesday, August 16. In a resolution authored by...
View Article‘Blue Beetle’ review: New face, old formula
This is a spoiler-free review. It’s a shame that in light of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, fueled by the studios’ stubborn refusal to negotiate a fair deal, a film like Blue Beetle is unlikely going...
View ArticleSurviving Beatles join Dolly Parton on ‘Let It Be’ cover
LOS ANGELES, USA – Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the two living members of The Beatles, have reunited for a cover of their 1970 hit “Let It Be” on country singer Dolly Parton’s coming rock album....
View Article‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ series announces premiere date
MANILA, Philippines – The wait is over! Disney+ announced on Saturday, August 19 that highly-awaited series Percy Jackson and the Olympians will start streaming on December 20, 2023. They released a...
View Article6 local ‘coming-of-rage’ films that redefine Filipino youth’s growing pains
MANILA, Philippines – Coming-of-age movies have long secured a soft spot in my movie-watching habits. Blame relatability or even delusion, but my fondness is all thanks to how it is able to encompass...
View ArticleA Minute With: Singer-songwriter Sam Ryder on riders, hair care and his hero
LONDON, United Kingdom – British singer-songwriter Sam Ryder is riding a wave of success with his song “Fought & Lost” for Apple TV+ hit show Ted Lasso. The single is nominated for an Emmy award...
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