Step Into New Worlds and Genres Stars on the Floor Season 2 returns this week with a fresh set of performances from its Celebrity and P‑Pop Dance Stars. Dance Star Duos will explore different worlds — ranging from the wild world of bugs, to the chaos of the streets, and the vibrant spirit of drag culture. Last Sunday, the SOTF shuffler …
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Sparkle enters pact with college
QUEZON CITY, Philippines— Sparkle GMA Artist Center and Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC) altogether launched a scholarship partnership that will allow young artists to pursue their education while continuing to build their careers in the entertainment industry, reflecting both organizations’ shared commitment to developing well-rounded individuals and future leaders. The first batch of Sparkle scholars includes Angel Cadao (Incoming Grade 10), …
Read More »SM Home, Uratex launch “8-Hour Movement”
Sleep scientists note that some of the body’s most essential repair work happens during rest. While we sleep, muscles recover, hormones regulate, and the immune system strengthens—quiet processes that prepare us for the day ahead. Yet despite these benefits, quality sleep remains one of the most overlooked aspects of daily wellness. While homeowners carefully design living rooms and kitchens, the …
Read More »Villamayors, de Leons, Noranians et al prepare for Nora Aunor’s first death anniv
by Boy Villasanta This early, family members of the Villamayor and de Leon clans are prepping up for the commemoration of the first death anniversary of their beloved Nora Aunor, Nora Cabaltera Villamayor in real life. It is Ian de Leon, Nora’s eldest son and biological unico hijo with ex-husband Christopher de Leon, who is on top of the preparation. Ian intends …
Read More »Vilma Santos uplifts morale of movie workers
Despite Vilma Santos’ admission that she plans to stop making movies, she still has the time and energy to grace public appearances. Vilma was last seen in person during the screening at the Metropolitan Theater last week of a retrospective of her film “Ekstra,” a collaboration between Quantum Films and Cinemalaya in 2013. “Ekstra,” directed by maverick filmmaker Jeffrey Jeturian …
Read More »Debonair Gen Z balladeer serenades lovely and fascinating Soroptimists
What’s a Gen Z crooner doing, singing covers of Greatest Generation’s Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin’s hits? And then sharing them to Baby Boomers and Gen X in the crowd who get to their feet and dance to the mood of him either interpreting Michael Buble or Martin’s “Sway.” To think this is only a part of the …
Read More »Showbiz myths, boon or bane?
There are not a few myths or false beliefs that show business (or even in daily quotidian) has made up and concoct that have passed on from generation to the next that have influenced the thinking of many people, in and out of the industry. Are they boon or bane? To do or undo? Take note of these: Nega as …
Read More »Pinoy actor in New Zealand makes waves in Hollywood, Kiwi films, “Miss Saigon”
“Acting is my passion,” said Russell Siayngco, a Filipino living in New Zealand. “God knows my heart,” he quipped. When Russell was still in the Philippines, he had a local showbiz stint particularly on television. Together with one-time actor Marlon Mance, Russell was part of the stable of talents of the late TV and movie director Rusty Sangalang. Because of …
Read More »Amazing Diva Armida Zuniega to sing for LPHS Class ’74 reunion
After a series of shows at the Iloilo Gateway Hotel and Suites Bridges Bistro, Amazing Diva Armida Zuniega will sing for the class reunion of the 1974 Lopez Provincial High School (LPHS) Class on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Dolor Amphitheater in the premises of the Lopez National Comprehensive High School in Lopez, Quezon. “I am quite excited to …
Read More »Soroptimist International recognizes, honors members
by Boy Villasanta Soroptimist International (SI), an international women’s organization designed to empower and to equip women with accelerated skills and mental faculties, has just bestowed honors to outstanding officers, members and veterans nationwide at the Ayala Alabang Country Club in Barangay Alabang, Muntinlupa City recently. One of the distinctive awardees was Florivic Relles Lizano of SI Lopez, Quezon. Relles …
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