Entertainment

The Purple Hearts Foundation successfully conducted its year-end outreach, “Purple Hearts Foundation Gives Back,” at Kryzl Farmland, where 150 households from nearby barangays were blessed with assistance, joy, and meaningful fellowship. Each household was represented by the entire family—parents and children—reflecting the Foundation’s belief that the true spirit of giving is best felt when families are together. The initiative was …

On December 6, Pasko in America 2025 filled American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ with the warmth and joy of a Filipino Christmas, welcoming around 6,000 families and holiday shoppers across three levels of the mall. Presented by Philippine Fiesta USA, Inc., the event transformed the venue into a festive Filipino village with parols, performances, community groups, and holiday traditions …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Lipa City makes it among 60 dream vacation spots worldwide as listed in a heavy coffee table book, weighing over 1 kilogram, published recently. The 464-page book, 60 Dream Holidays Around the World by Philippine Star travel writer, Christine Dayrit, was launched December 15 at the Cultural Center of Lipa City downtown. The afternoon was a vibrant …

as told to Boy Villasanta (Editor’s Note: What’s in store for us in the Philippines and around the globe in 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse as seen through the eyes of one of the most sought-after psychics in the country today, Madam Suzette Arandela? Read on). Generally, the Year of the Fire Horse will bring luck to the …

Lav Diaz’s “Magellan” missed a shortlist foray into the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film. ​The Philippines has been a perennial submitter of film to the Oscars but always misses a nomination, much more, a shortlist victory except for the late Gil Portes’ “Mga Munting Tinig” which was reportedly shortlisted in the Top 7 or 8 ranking of about …

Not only one but two among the members of the working entertainment press were appointed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to sit as Board of Directors of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). Nestor G. Cuartero, a veteran journalist and Rose Garcia-Fabregas, an enterprising news hen in the entertainment industry were appointed by BBM to join …

Seven years is a long, long time. So goes an old love song.  Couple Vice Ganda and Ion Perez celebrate their seventh anniversary this year with a milestone endorsement. They have just become the newest models of Belle Dolls, a line of healthy drinks under Beautederm. During a media launch November 17 in Quezon City, Vice and Ion seemed like they …

By Isabella Cuartero Filipino American (Fil-Am) singer-songwriter CelesstMar, born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai’i, is making waves with her soulful sound. During her Listening Party in Quezon City, December 10, Celesst described her music as mostly R&B, blended with touches of alternative and pop.  Her upcoming album, “Fawn,” features ten tracks and explores the concept of fawning: “trying to appease somebody you’re in a …

PlayTime CARES, the corporate social responsibility arm of PlayTime Entertainment, continues to deepen its partnership with Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc. (AKFI), the social development and humanitarian outreach arm of TV5 Network Inc. This alliance reflects a deep commitment to meaningful progress as PlayTime Entertainment transforms into a full-fledged entertainment powerhouse. Rooted in a shared passion for service and empowerment, the collaboration leverages PlayTime CARES’ expanding initiatives and dedication to long-term, transformative …

On December 6, Pasko in America 2025 filled American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ with the warmth and joy of a Filipino Christmas, welcoming around 6,000 families and holiday shoppers across three levels of the mall. Presented by Philippine Fiesta USA, Inc., the event transformed the venue into a festive Filipino village with parols, performances, community groups, and holiday traditions …