Entertainment

by Boy Villasanta The vision is very clear—”to encourage the creation of new cinematic works by Filipino filmmakers—works that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity.” Yes, the objectives of Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival have always been applied and achieved no matter how challenging at the oddest times. The Cinemalaya 2025 isn’t …

Singer-composer Nasser returns with a heartfelt original single, “Pasayo”, under Curve Entertainment. Known for his soulful covers and viral hits, Nasser takes a bold step forward in his career, reaffirming that he is not just a balladeer but a genuine songwriter with something deeply personal to say. Fresh from attending TikTok’s Community Fest in Vietnam, where he received an award …

by Boy Villasanta The death of iconic and socially relevant filmmaker Mike de Leon has shaken not only the local film community but the nation as well. Mike de Leon of the memorable films “Itim,” “Kung Mangarap Ka’t Magising,” “Kakabakaba Ka Ba?” “Batch ’81,” “Kisapmata,” “Bilanggo sa Dilim,” “Sister Stella L,” “Aliwan Paradise,” “Bayaning Third World,” Citizen Jake” etc.) has …

Promising artist Kanishia Santos navigates the different phases of love in her first full-length album and comeback offering “IKYK.” “It talks about the ups, down, and the new chapter of being in love,” the StarPop artist said in a livestream. The album’s title comes from the phrase “if you know, you know.” Eight tracks including, “Paraiso,” “IKYK,” “Aaminin Ko Na,” “Halata,” “Pilit,” “Like I Do,” “Daybreak,” and “Sige Lang” comprise the …

GMA Network reaffirmed its dominance in the Philippine broadcast media, leading across television, radio, and online platforms from January to July 2025. With a total of 115 TV stations and 21 radio stations, GMA Network continues to hold the widest reach in the country.  TV and Programming Supremacy According to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement (TAM), GMA Network, together with GTV …

By Boy Villasanta After more than a month of grief and lamentation over the death of her husband Trevor Magallanes, actress and comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto has come home from the US trying to be calm and okay about the whole thing. “Speechless pa din ako sa shock sa naganap sa buhay namin (I’m still wordless over the shock that …

Anticipation is fever high for Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri’s first venture in an action-drama series for ABS-CBN’s “Roja,” which also revealed on Monday (September 1) its full lineup of cast members.  After making their mark on viewers with their respective swoon-worthy roles, Donny and Kyle are set to thrill audiences with their exciting new characters that will spice up …

ABS-CBN Music marks a major milestone online as its YouTube channel hits 10 million subscribers, cementing its place as the most subscribed record label channel in the Philippines. The ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube channel went live on March 30, 2009. Ice Seguerra’s “Para Lang Sa’yo” and Vhong Navarro’s “Ayos Na Ang Buto-Buto” were the first videos that premiered on the platform. Through the …

by Boy Villasanta Actress Mara Lopez and American businessman Chandler Booth have the most wonderful news to break to the world. They are now proud parents of a healthy baby girl. Mara gave birth recently in the US and Chandler, who was present nearby in the delivery room, was very excited about his being a first-time dad. Lopez and Booth …

by Boy Villasanta It’s official. Internationally acclaimed director Lav Diaz’s historical film on the expedition of Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines is the country’s entry to the Best International Feature Film section of the 2026 Oscar Awards in Hollywood. This was announced last night by Paolo Villaluna, Director-General of the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP). Villaluna said that …