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Pacquiao apologizes for comparing gays to animals

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Eight-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao apologized on Tuesday for describing homosexuals as “worse than animals” after his remarks sparked a firestorm of criticism in his native Philippines. Nearing the end of a glorious decades-long boxing career, the 37-year-old is reinventing himself as a conservative Bible-bearing politician before the country’s May elections, when he is running for a senate seat. “I’m sorry for comparing homosexuals to animals. Please forgive me […]

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At latest Grammys, a triumph of the popular

by Shaun TANDON LOS Angeles, California (AFP) — After recognizing eclectic musicians in recent years, the latest Grammys have gone to some of the best-sellers — a meeting, deliberate or not, of the industry’s top honors with popular taste. The most prestigious award, Album of the Year, had an unusually diverse range of nominees including meditative rapper Kendrick Lamar, indie rock sensation Alabama Shakes and late-blooming country singer Chris Stapleton. But the music professionals voted […]

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Meghan Trainor wins Grammy for Best New Artist

  LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Pop singer Meghan Trainor, whose tongue-in-cheek play on weight issues “All About That Bass” became an Internet sensation, on Monday won the prestigious Grammy for Best New Artist. The 22-year-old Trainor broke down in tears as she accepted the award, the culmination of years of growing recognition for her musical ability. Trainor thanked her family and Epic Records executive L.A. Reid, who signed her after hearing her perform “All […]

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‘Thinking Out Loud’ wins Song of the Year Grammy

LOS Angeles, United States (AFP) —  The English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran on Monday won Song of the Year for “Thinking Out Loud,” a bare guitar ballad that made history as a viral hit. Sheeran shared the award with his co-writer Amy Wadge, a British folk artist. Song of the Year recognizes songwriting, while Record of the Year, a category in which “Thinking Out Loud” was also nominated, looks at the overall song. The award was […]

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Jimmy Carter becomes Grammy star again

LOS Angeles, United States (AFP) — Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, on Monday racked up another feat — becoming a two-time Grammy winner. The 91-year-old won for the second time at the music industry’s premier awards in the category of Best Spoken Word Album for “A Full Life: Reflections at 90,” an audio version of his memoir. In the book, Carter describes his rise in politics and his stinging election defeat […]

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Stars dazzle on Baftas red carpet

  LONDON, England (Reuters) — Stars of the silver screen lit up the red carpet at the Baftas on Sunday (February 14). Some of the biggest names in the acting world donned their favourite designers for the last major awards ceremony ahead of the Oscars. Oscar De La Renta, Givenchy, Valentino, Armani and Alexander McQueen all featured in the style stakes. Fashion commentator, Gemma Ebelis told Reuters that dressing stars for awards season is big business. […]

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The Love Playlist of Carpenters and The Platters Live in Manila

QUEZON City, Philippines (February 15)- The return of the hit-makers of 50’s and 60’s, the fabulous sounds of the Platters once again is ready to enthrall audiences with the hits “Only You”, “The Great Pretender”, “Twilight Time”, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”, “Harbor Lights” and more of their classics in their two night concert featuring Laurie Briggs as Karen Carpenter. The Platters continue to remind the current generation of their distinctive smooth harmony and Motown […]

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British rock band Viola Beach reported killed in Sweden car crash

SODERTALJE, NEAR STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (Reuters) — Five men, which Swedish media reported were the four members and manager of the rock band Viola Beach, were killed when their car crashed in Sweden early on Saturday (February 13) morning. Police confirmed the men found dead in a canal in Sodertalje near Stockholm were aged between 20 and 35 and were from Britain. Swedish broadcaster SVT reported the victims were Viola Beach band members Kris Leonard, River […]

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‘The Revenant’ sweeps Britain’s Baftas with three top gongs

by Naomi O’LEARY LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Epic survival tale “The Revenant” took top honors including best film on Sunday at Britain’s Bafta film awards, boosting its status as a favorite for Oscar success later this month. Mexico’s Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu scooped best director for the picture, and Leonardo DiCaprio won best actor for his leading role as grizzled trapper Hugh Glass. “I am overwhelmed,” said Inarritu as he accepted the award at a […]

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New Harry Potter book to be released on July

LONDON, United Kingdom – Good news, Potterites! Best-selling author, J.K. Rowling announced in her website that the 8th book in the Harry Potter series will be released on the July 31. Entitled “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”, the eighth book was adopted from the two-part play of the same title. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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“Girlfriend for Hire” showing na sa lahat ng mga sinehan nationwide

MANILA, Philippines — Showing na sa lahat ng sinehan nationwide ang pelikulang “Girlfriend for Hire” na pinagbibidahan nina Andre Paras at Yassi Pressman. Ang nasabing pelikula ay hango sa isang sikat at best-selling wattpad stories na mayroon ng 70 million views under Viva Films. Ang showing ng pelikula ay nagsimula kahapon, Pebrero 10, kaya ano pang hinihintay ninyo? Tara na at muling kiligin sa pelikulang “Girlfriend for Hire.”

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Shooting ng pelikulang “Nuclear Family” sisimulan na

MANILA, Philippines — Nakatakda nang simulan ang shooting para sa pelikulang “Nuclear Family”. Handog ito ng BG Production International, ang isa sa mga kinikilalang production ng mga independent films sa bansa. Ang pelikulang ito ay sa direksyon ni Jason Paul Laxamana. Ayon sa kaniya, napapanahon ang ganitong uri ng pelikula at ang tema nito ay isang melodrama.

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