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Review by Jake Coyle / The Associated Press Sidekicks rarely shine when thrust into the spotlight, but what about a few hundred of them?

Silliman University’s (SU) Cultural Affairs Committee’s Ampalaya: The Musical is set to be staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo on July 15.

People’s Television network (PTV-4) is gearing up for the digital broadcast revolution with a reorganization that will create an organizational structure capable of responding “to the changing realities and challenges in public communication and broadcasting,” a Malacañang official said recently.

Pies, no matter how rustic they may be, are slowly coming back to the mainstream nowadays. Years ago, one would find it hard to find pies in bake- shops, and even on the product list of in-demand home bakers. Thanks to the “farm-to-table” concept that’s sprouting all over the metropolis, bakeshops and home bakers are now putting pies on their …

By Candice Choi / The Associated Press New York—Oreos are getting a skinny new look, and its maker says the new cookie is a “sophisticated” snack for grown-ups that isn’t meant to be twisted or dunked.

New York—Chips made out of broccoli, chickpeas and kale. Wine-spiked ice cream. Popcorn that didn’t quite fulfill its destiny.

By Lindsey Bahr / The Associated Press Los Angeles—The secret about overnight success in Hollywood is that it never actually happens that way.

Noted Boston-based Filipino artist Bert Antonio and his 12-year-old nephew Ethan Antonio are set to open their first exhibit together, titled NO_ matter_WHO_did_WHAT_&_WHY, at the West Gallery in Quezon City on July 8. Many of the more than 30 artworks featured in this one-of-a-kind show were produced over a two-week period in the summer of 2014 in Beverly Hills, Florida. …

By Thomas Adamson / The Associated Press Paris—Summer was in the air in Paris mens- wear collections with white roses and lashings of colors. Here are the highlights from Dior Homme, Kenzo and Balmain’s debut menswear show.

Power Mac Center marked last month its first appearance at Philippine Fashion Week at the SM Aura Pre- mier mall in Bonifacio Global City. As the official technology retail partner of the country’s grandest fashion extravaganza, Power Mac Center takes inspiration in bringing together technology and style to glam up the experience of Manila’s fashion glitterati for three days filled …