G-Dragon signs with new agency, to establish drug rehab foundation
MANILA, Philippines – G-Dragon has signed with Galaxy Corporation and announced that he will establish his own drug rehabilitation foundation, following his being cleared of drug allegations. Galaxy...
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Yllana Marie Aduana is not denied, ‘only redirected’ after Miss Earth run
Yllana Marie Aduana proved anew how a Filipina beauty queen performs on stage: with beauty, grace, and confidence. But unfortunately, Aduana’s stellar run was not enough to convince the judges to give...
View Article‘End of a love story’: Kim Chiu and Xian Lim announce breakup
MANILA, Philippines – Kim Chiu and Xian Lim announced on Saturday, December 23, that they have broken up after almost 12 years of dating. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kim Chiu 🌸...
View Article‘Maestro’ review: A lackluster overture
This review contains minor spoilers. A year ago, the masterfully directed Tár, showcasing a career-best performance from Cate Blanchett, told the story of a devious savant – a musical conductor whose...
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Miss Earth, the pageant that has crowned queens from non-powerhouse countries
MANILA, Philippines – During the finals night of the Miss Earth 2023 pageant in Vietnam on Friday, December 22, the judges picked a winner from a non-pageant powerhouse country. A country can be...
View ArticleLaura Lynch, founding member of ‘Dixie Chicks,’ dies in car crash
Laura Lynch, a founding member of the US country band “Dixie Chicks,” died in a head-on car crash on a Texas highway, law enforcement said on Saturday, December 23. “We are shocked and saddened to...
View ArticlePokwang wins deportation case against ex-partner Lee O’Brian
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino host-comedian Pokwang – whose real name is Marietta Subong – has won the deportation case she filed against her ex-partner William Lee’O Brian in June, according to...
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Kryz Uy, Slater Young expecting 3rd child
MANILA, Philippines – Kryz Uy and Slater Young are expecting another adorable addition to the growing SkyFam! Cebu-based vlogger and content creator Kryz and Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited big winner...
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FACT CHECK: Janno Gibbs not involved in death of father Ronaldo Valdez
Trigger warning: This story contains themes of self-harm. Claim: Veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez, who passed away last December 17, was killed by his son, singer-comedian Janno Gibbs, due to an alleged...
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Coleen Garcia’s step-aunt stabbed to death, suspect arrested in Mandaluyong
MANILA, Philippines – The suspect in the killing of the step-aunt of actress-host Coleen Garcia was arrested Sunday, December 24, by officers of the Eastern Police District in Barangay Addition Hills,...
View ArticleSeason’s greetings! How Filipino celebrities are celebrating Christmas 2023
MANILA, Philippines – It’s time to deck the halls (or rather, Instagram) with wonderful Christmas family portraits! For many Filipino celebrity families spending the holiday at home, the occasion...
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[OPINION] Cinema as nation-building: Why GomBurZa is important
GomBurZa (2023) was one of the few Metro Manila Film Festival entries that caught my attention. Perhaps the movie was in response to the infamous “Majoha incident,” where a contestant of Pinoy Big...
View Article‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ review: Watch the MMFF films instead
This review contains minor spoilers. Listen, James Wan. I understand where you’re coming from. I, too, was once a college student. And at the tail end of my senior year, I felt like drifting to the...
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Big firsts, historic partnerships: Momentous events in PH entertainment...
MANILA, Philippines – While the past few years have always proven to be interesting in the world of Philippine entertainment, the events that transpired in 2023 alone might just be enough to top them...
View Article‘Parasite’ actor Lee found dead amid drug allegations – report
Trigger warning: mention of suicide SEOUL, South Korea – Lee Sun-kyun, a South Korean actor of the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” was found dead, Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday, December 27,...
View ArticleRapper Ye apologizes in Hebrew for anti-Jewish remarks
The rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, issued an apology in Hebrew to the Jewish community on Tuesday for his past antisemitic remarks, saying he sought forgiveness and regretted any pain that...
View ArticleBryan Tanaka confirms split with Mariah Carey
MANILA, Philippines – Bryan Tanaka confirmed on Wednesday, December 27 (Manila time), that he and Mariah Carey have split up after seven years of dating. Tanaka explained in an Instagram post that his...
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LOOKBACK: Who won the most best actress and actor awards in MMFF?
MANILA, Philippines – For actors, directors, and filmmakers, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has provided a platform to bring their creative visions to life and showcase their talents. On...
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LISTEN: On My Playlist – December 2023
On My Playlist is a monthly playlist of songs from Rappler’s Live Jam artists. This month’s playlist include song recommendations from SOS, ena mori, Christian Bautista and FORTEnors. SOS Formerly...
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FULL LIST: Winners, 2023 MMFF Gabi ng Parangal
MANILA, Philippines – A new set of actors, filmmakers, and films were crowned at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal, held on Wednesday, December 27, at the New Frontier...
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