Iza Calzado discloses battling parasitic disease during pregnancy
MANILA, Philippines – Iza Calzado opened up about having been diagnosed with a serious medical condition during her pregnancy with daughter, Deia Amihan. In an Instagram post on Saturday, August 19,...
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Liza Soberano and 8 other Filipina celebrities who opened up about body-shaming
MANILA, Philippines – Celebrities are often met with public scrutiny. From the way they act to the way they look, they’re always subjected to unsolicited opinions from supporters and casuals alike....
View ArticleLOOK: Celeste Cortesi dazzles as judge for Miss Universe Thailand 2023
MANILA, Philippines – Celeste Cortesi shared how grateful she was to have been chosen as a judge for the Miss Universe Thailand 2023 pageant. On Monday, August 21, the Filipino-Italian beauty queen...
View ArticleLOOK: Joji headed to Manila in November
MANILA, Philippines – Singer-songwriter Joji is bringing his Pandemonium concert tour to the Philippines. The “Sanctuary” hitmaker will be staging his first solo concert in the country at the Araneta...
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LOOK: Studio Ghibli releases stills from Hayao Miyazaki’s new film ‘The Boy...
MANILA, Philippines – Surprise! Eighty-year-old filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film The Boy and the Heron had already premiered in Tokyo on July 14. Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation studio...
View ArticleThe Miss Philippines opens applications for 2023 pageant
MANILA, Philippines – Aspiring beauty queens, there are more crowns in sight! The Miss Universe Philippines organization announced on Sunday, August 20, that applications for The Miss Philippines,...
View ArticleRihanna, A$AP Rocky welcome 2nd baby – reports
MANILA, Philippines – Pop superstar Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky are now parents of two, according to US media reports. According to a PEOPLE report on Wednesday, August 23, a source close to the...
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‘Hindi naman ako affected’: 6 iconic clapbacks by President Nadine Lustre
Gone are the days when celebrities were expected to keep mum on all the unsolicited hate they receive. Now, stars aren’t afraid (and rightfully so!) to criticize those who perpetuate fake stories and...
View ArticleRappler Talk Entertainment: The director and star of Cinemalaya hit ‘Rookie’
MANILA, Philippines – Recent indie favorite Rookie is a film that revolves around Ace, played by Pat Tingjuy, a newbie volleyball player who falls for team captain Jana, played by Aya Fernandez. It...
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REVIEW: Tanghalang Ateneo misfires in season opener ‘Ardór’
Spoilers ahead. Any staging entrusted with opening another theater season carries the burden of expectations and, at the same time, sets the tone for its successors. It’s a fiddly push and pull of...
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‘Close’ review: An emotionally crushing yet essential watch
Content warning: The film discusses themes of suicide and homophobia that may be triggering for viewers. Spoilers ahead. Last week, a little boy confided in me about an ongoing problem with his...
View ArticleHollywood studios release details of new proposal to striking writers
Hollywood studios and streaming services on Tuesday, August 22 released the terms of a revised proposal to writers in a bid to end one of two strikes that have halted production and cost the...
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[Only IN Hollywood] Vina Morales to debut on Broadway, and other Fil-Am...
LOS ANGELES, USA – Last week’s announcement that Vina Morales is stepping in for Lea Salonga as Aurora Aquino in the ongoing Broadway show, Here Lies Love, made quite a splash. There was speculation...
View ArticleRolling Stones fans see signs of new album in local newspaper ad
LONDON, United Kingdom – Have the Rolling Stones just announced the release of a new album? The band’s representatives say “no comment” but the fans, who have been waiting for a new LP for almost two...
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British photographer Normski celebrates 50 years of hip hop
LONDON, United Kingdom – British photographer Normski says he took pictures of some of the greatest exponents of hip hop music, which this month celebrated its 50th anniversary, at least in part...
View ArticleLOOK: Miss Universe offers tour packages in El Salvador
MANILA, Philippines – Pageant fans, here’s your chance to experience the Miss Universe competition like never before! Anne Jakrajutatip announced that the Miss Universe organization is now offering a...
View Article[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Lola Amour
MANILA, Philippines – Tune in as Lola Amour takes the Rappler Live Jam stage! The Filipino band is composed of members Pio Dumayas, Raymond King, Raffy Perez, David Yuhico, Zoe Gonzales, Manu Dumayas,...
View ArticleAll major artists leaving talent manager Scooter Braun
MANILA, Philippines – Pop star Ariana Grande has reportedly split from Scooter Braun, making her one of the many recent music artists to part ways with the American talent manager. People reported...
View ArticleWarner Bros delays ‘Dune,’‘Lord of the Rings’ films due to strike
LOS ANGELES, USA – The Warner Bros movie studio will delay the planned November release of a big-budget Dune sequel until March, a studio spokesperson said on Thursday, August 24, because its stars...
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Kathryn Bernardo speaks up on need for privacy, personal space after ‘vaping’...
MANILA, Philippines – Kathryn Bernardo has addressed the viral TikTok clip of her supposedly vaping on set, speaking up on the importance of privacy. The 27-year-old actress set the record straight in...
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