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RALEIGH, North Carolina—“In This Moment,” the debut feature from NewFilmmakerLA alum and 2025 Lambda Literary Fellow Mike Talplacido, begins production this August in this city. The deeply personal drama follows an interracial LGBTQ couple as they navigate guilt, grief, and the quiet labor of care, set against the backdrop of the contemporary American South. “North Carolina has been my home …

Puregold’s OPM Con 2025 sawmultitudes trooping to the Philippine Arena on July 5 to be treated to surprising numbers from OPM’s rich roster of exceptional talents. Already super-charged with the energy of today’s biggest artists — BINI, Flow G, G22, KAIA, SB19, Skusta Clee, and SunKissed Lola — OPM Con 2025 went on stealth mode and dropped a gaggle of …

Jolina, Ice among the star players The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is set to restage its critically acclaimed musical Walang Aray from August 29 to October 12, 2025, at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City. A contemporary adaptation of Severino Reyes’ classic zarzuela Walang Sugat, the production returns with sharper satire, deeper emotional stakes, and bold new interpretations. …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero No amount of weather disturbance could stand in the way for Piolo Pascual in support of Ms Rhea Anicoche Tan, newly inducted president of the Rotary Club of Balibago in Angeles, Pampanga for 2025-2026. The veteran actor provided a high moment at the induction ceremony as he personally lauded Ms Tan for her humanitarian efforts. He also …

by Boy Villasanta Actress and comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto reiterated her public appeal especially to content creators in social media to refrain from spreading unverified information about the death of her husband Trevor Magallanes that could damage their daughter. In her latest Facebook messages she posted on her wall, Rufa Mae requested socmed newsmakers not to take advantage of the …

by Boy Villasanta Although internationally renowned theater artist Chris Millado wasn’t around during the Gawad Buhay Awards recently held at the Aliw Awards at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) grounds, Pasay City, he still won the Best Director Award for a Play for the outstanding theater production of “Balete,” a Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) offering adapted from National Artist …

by Boy Villasanta Life has been generous to veteran actress Caridad Sanchez. Despite some age-related health issues, Tita (a term of endearment to an elderly woman by affinity and an aunt by blood) Caring is celebrating her ninety-two summers today. According to her only daughter Cathy Sanchez Babao, she and family will celebrate her mother’s red-letter day with the usual …

What if the real horror is what you believe? This July 30, viewers should prepare to have their worst nightmares come to life as GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs bring “P77,” a psychological horror film that will keep them on the edge of their seats. From the acclaimed makers of the award-winning “Firefly,” “Green Bones,” and box office hit …

Honoring mid-autumn fest with mooncakes PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Solaire Resort North has been awarded a five-star accreditation by the Department of Tourism (DOT), making it the first integrated luxury resort in Quezon City to receive the highest distinction under the National Accommodation Standards. The recognition coincides with the resort’s first anniversary, celebrated on May 25, and affirms its commitment to …

OPM icon Ice Seguerra opens a new creative chapter with the release of two original tracks—“Wag Na Lang Pala” and “Nandiyan Ka”—marking the first twin single drop from his upcoming all-original album, Being Ice. The songs dropped on music platforms July 18 While Seguerra has long been a beloved figure in Philippine music, Being Ice represents a personal milestone: it’s …