Entertainment

Smell-o-vision and Batman add a twist to film festival

While most film festivals around the world are launching spots for new movies, the TCM Classic Film Festival held in Los Angeles does the opposite and looks back at some of the films that have shaped the world. As part of this, they celebrated the 50th anniversary of “Batman: The Movie” and invited along its star Adam West for a Q&A prior to a poolside screening at the Roosevelt Hotel. He explained before the screening […]

‘The Jungle Book’ tramples competition at the US box office

LOS Angeles, United States (AFP) — Three movie releases failed to best Disney’s “The Jungle Book,” which trounced the competition at the US box office during its third weekend with $43.7 million, industry data showed Monday. With a domestic total of $253 million and a global take of more than $688 million, the live-action remake of the 1967 animation continues Disney’s successful streak of retelling classic stories using computer wizardry. Starring newcomer Neel Sethi as […]

Radyo Agila DZEC wins two awards in 24th KBP Golden Dove Awards

PASAY City, Philippines — Radyo Agila DZEC on Friday, April 29 bagged two awards during the 24th Golden Dove Awards of the Kapisanan ng mga Broadcaster ng Pilipinas at the Star Theater, Star City, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. The Pinoy Scientist program received the Best Science and Technology award. While Congressman Angelo Palmones won the title of best Radio Broadcaster of the year.

New photos of Princess Charlotte released to mark first birthday

ENGLAND, United Kingdom (AFP) — A series of new photographs of Princess Charlotte, the daughter of Prince William and his wife Kate, were released on Sunday (May 1) to mark her first birthday. The princess turns one on Monday (May 2) and is seen sitting, smiling, standing and pushing a toy in the garden in the undated pictures taken by her mother, Duchess of Cambridge, at Anmer Hall in Norfolk.

Alvin Anson-Best Actor at Elizabeth Oropesa-Best Actress sa “Sinag Film Festival 2016”

Nagwaging best actor si Alvin Anson at si Elizabeth Oropesa naman ang tinanghal na best actress sa katatapos lamang na gabi ng parangal ng Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016. Dinaluhan ito ng mga kilalang personalidad sa mundo ng show business na naging parte ng Sinag Maynila ni Direk Brillante Mendoza. Narito ang mga naging kaganapan sa nasabing gabi ng parangal.  

Latest Single ni JK Labajo na “Di Ka Man Lang Nagpaalam”, pumalo sa air waves

Masaya at sobra ang kagalakan ng batang singer/actor na si Juan Karlos Labajo sa panibagong success ng kaniyang latest single na “Di Ka Man Lang Nagpaalam”. Sa kaniyang pagbisita sa radio station na Pinas FM 95.5, ay kitang kita ito, at natutuwa siya’t muli siyang nakabalik sa himpilan. Isang batang puno ng pangarap, puno ng pagmamahal at puno ng pag-asa, nagsimula ang career sa mainstream music scene ni JK sa kauna-unahang season ng The Voice […]

Donald Trump, Nicki Minaj and Melissa McCarthy are among Time’s ‘100 Most Influential’

Time magazine’s annual “100 most influential people” gala brought out a mix of public figures from rappers to presidential candidates. The list included Republican presidential nomination, front-runner Donald Trump and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, along with Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, in its “leaders” category. “You have everybody. I mean, you have everybody here, so it’s a great honor to be here, it’s a great honor to be one of the […]

From Stageplay to Indie Film: International Pinoy Indie actor making a name for himself

by MJ Racadio (Eagle News Entertainment) QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Tall, dark and handsome with great charisma. One Friday eve, I sat down with John Stevenson Tabangay, who recently gained fame for being the lead actor in the indie film, “Walang Take Two” directed by Carlo Jay Ortega Cuevas who won as best director for this film entry at the 2016 International Filmmaker Festival (IFF) of World Cinema in London. John Stevenson Tabangay was ecstatic with […]

Prince cremated in private ceremony

by Jennie Matthew with Shaun Tandon in New York MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP) — Loved ones cremated pop icon Prince on Saturday with his final resting place to remain a secret, two days after his sudden death stunned the music world. The 57-year-old “Purple Rain” creator, one of the most acclaimed and unique artists of his generation, will eventually be honored with a concert whose details will be announced at a later date, his spokeswoman said. […]

Himig Handog P-Pop Love Song 2016 Finals Night

Nagsimula na ang rehearsal ng pinakamalaking Filipino songwriting competition ng bansa na Himig Handog P-Pop Love Song. Nakapanayam ng Net 25 ang ilang interpreter na talagang excited na at kinakabahan sa nalalapit na Finals Night. Kabilang sa mga nakapanayam sina Morisette Amon, KZ Tandangan, Michael Pangilinan at Daryl Ong. Tampok sa kompetisyon na ito ang 15 mga bagong awitin mula sa iba’t ibang songwriters at composers ng ating bansa. Kinikilala bilang isa sa mga pinakamalaking […]