Entertainment

This one solid week in the Lent season which starts Holy Monday to Easter Sunday not only signifies summer but the holiest moments in every Christian life or any religious person. Show people also observe Holy Week which overlaps summer vacation as a customary devotion. In the case of Barbie Forteza, she just stays sweet with family at home or …

For the past two weeks, I had a blurred vision. I underwent two separate, one-week apart surgeries, of both my right and left eyes for cataract. After my online interviews with Marie Cusu, a certified Nora Aunor fan who talked about her fellow Noranians’ plan for the first-year death anniversary of the Superstar; Russell Siayangco, a celebrated Pinoy actor in …

Philippine cinema continues to evolve with milestones happening every day. One such milestone is the celebration of the 8th Sinag Maynila Film Festival, a major annual film event currently showing in cinemas like Gateway in Cubao. In this year’s race among six (6) feature films and a bevy of short and documentary films, a Visayan film triumphed in the main …

ABS-CBN unleashes its newest series “Blood vs Duty” to ignite primetime at 8 PM with intense action and compelling drama beginning April 6 (Monday), featuring a bold take on systemic abuse that puts loyalty and sworn duty to the test.  Richard Gutierrez, Bela Padilla, and Gerald Anderson lead the Kapamilya series with Baron Geisler and Barbie Imperial.  The new action-drama …

by Boy Villasanta This is a personal news story. I have just written a libretto about Vicente Salumbides. Vicente Salumbides who? Vicente Salumbides, the Philippine film pioneer in 1924 right after the so-called Father of Philippine Movies Jose Nepomuceno’s film laboratory in San Juan was razed to the ground. I asked Celeste if I could pitch the project to her. …

PHILIPPINES — Following three sold-out concerts in Manila, the beloved OPM collective Sessionistas is bringing their highly celebrated show Love, Sessionistas to Cebu for one unforgettable night on April 18, 2026 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Cebuano audiences are set to experience an evening of timeless Original Pilipino Music (OPM) as some of the country’s most beloved …

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 …

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), …

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 …

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 …