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Myrtle Sarrosa, inilabas na ang “Now Playing” album

Sa kaniyang muling pagbisita dito sa Net 25 at Pinas FM 95.5, masayang ibinalita sa atin ni Myrtle ang kaniyang bagong album. Mula sa Ivory Music and Video, inihahandog ni Myrtle ang kaniyang pangalawang album na kung saan lahat nga awitin dito ay kaniya mismong naisulat. Bukod diyan, graduating with honor din si Myrtle sa University of the Philippines. Recording artist na rin si Myrtle Sarrosa at malapit nang maging available ang kanyang first album […]

YouTube viral video maker becomes Hollywood director

REUTERS — When David F. Sandberg posted a short two-and-a-half minute video on YouTube, little did the Swedish man know it would be life-changing for both himself and his wife. In the original ‘Lights Out’ film, Sandberg’s wife Lotta Losten turns off her corridor light but sees a shadow still there. She keeps switching the light on and off but still sees the same figure. The film went viral after a Reddit user found it […]

‘Pretty Woman’ director Garry Marshall dies at 81

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Hollywood director, producer and comedy giant Garry Marshall died on Tuesday at the age of 81, leaving a legacy that includes “Happy Days,” “Pretty Woman” and countless other iconic hits. The mogul died of pneumonia after suffering a stroke in hospital in the Los Angeles suburb of Burbank, according to his publicist. Directors Guild of America president Paris Barclay led tributes to Marshall, hailing his gift for storytelling which […]

Revenge of the nerds: 130,000 fans expected at Comic-Con

by Frankie TAGGART LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — From Pokemon onesies to Disney frocks, comic and film fans from across the world will don costumes this week and descend on California to spend four days geeking out. Every July, San Diego transforms into Nerd Town USA, as tens of thousands of monsters, aliens, manga characters and caped crusaders throng the streets for Comic-Con International. Since its humble beginnings in 1970 as a convention of […]

“Pag-ibig Ko’y Ibang-iba,” bagong single ni Ciara Sotto

Sa kaniyang pagbabalik sa show business. Hindi niya kakalimutan ang music. Kaya naman maliban sa pag-arte bagong awitin din ang inihahandog sa atin ni Ciara Sotto. Bagong musika mula kay Ciara Sotto, ito ang kaniyang bagong handog na awitin sa ating lahat. Sa ilalim ng Viva Records ay inihahandog ni Ciara ang bago niyang awitin na “Pag-ibig Ko’y Ibang-iba.” ito ang pagbabalik ni Ciara sa music scene pagkatapos ng halos walong taon.

1959 classic film na “Biyaya ng Lupa,” opening film sa 1st ToFarm film festival

Standing ovation ang tinanggap ng ilang mga beteranang  aktres at bida ng 1959 Classic Film ni Manuel Silos na “Biyaya ng Lupa.” Ito kasi ang naging pambungad na pelikula sa opening night ng 1st ToFarm Film Festival ng taong ito. Nagmistula rin itong reunion ng L-V-N Stars nuon. Tatakbo ang Film Festival dito sa Metro Manila mula July 13 hanggang 19 at magkakaroon ng awarding ceremony sa July 20 para sa mga natatanging parangal.

‘Secret Life of Pets’ tops box office for second straight week

REUTERS — Illumination and Universal’s “The Secret Life of Pets” dominated the box office for a second straight week on Sunday (July 17), pulling in a total of $50.6 million to become one of the summer’s biggest hits. The animated feature film about domesticated creatures out on their own in the Big Apple has earned a total of $203.2 million in the U.S. The much anticipated revamp of “Ghostbusters” debuted this weekend to a solid […]

Ghostbusters’ charms audiences but can’t vanquish ‘Pets’

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The “Ghostbusters” crew may have rooted out New York’s supernatural but failed to overpower the city’s furry critters, who topped the box office once again. “The Secret Life of Pets” grossed an impressive $50.6 million in its second weekend, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations, bringing its total US profits to $203.2 million. The Illumination-produced animated comedy chronicles the journey of two pet dogs let loose in New York, […]

Katy Perry returns with message of unity

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Pop superstar Katy Perry re-emerged Friday after a quiet spell with a song of unity as part of the television coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympics. The singer — one of the most successful artists of her generation — offered her first new music since her blockbuster 2013 album “Prism” with the song “Rise.” A midtempo electronic track, “Rise” takes on a triumphant tone befitting sports competitions, a change […]

The award winning musical “Cats” returns to Broadway

Broadway is set to purr again with the return of the musical “Cats.” The Andrew Lloyd Webber production first opened in 1982 and closed 18 years later after 7,485 performances. Star power will be brought to the show by former UK X-Factor champion, Leona Lewis, who will make her Broadway debut as “Grizabella.” The cast said the revamp will contain the same DNA and storyline as the original, but with small tweaks. “Those who know […]