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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Bon Jovi, the Moody Blues, Dire Straits, the Cars, Nina Simone and Sister Rosetta Tharpe joined music royalty on Saturday as they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Richie Sambora, the original guitarist for arena-packing rockers Bon Jovi reunited with the band for a rousing set at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland that included hits “You Give Love a Bad Name and “It’s My Life.” […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Pop superstar Mariah Carey has revealed that she suffers from bipolar disorder and has entered treatment. The singer, whose sweeping five-octave vocal range helped make her one of the most successful artists of the 1990s, said she decided to go public to help remove stigma over the mental illness. “Until recently I lived in denial and isolation and in constant fear someone would expose me,” she told People in […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — “Black Panther” broke more records over the weekend in North America, exceeding revenues from the 1997 blockbuster “Titanic,” while horror thriller “A Quiet Place,” with barely three minutes of dialogue, made a resounding $50.2 million debut. “A Quiet Place” is built around a simple but chilling premise: flesh-eating creatures have invaded Earth, but they are blind and can track their prey only by sound. So actor/director John Krasinski, his […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Country legend Kenny Rogers on Wednesday scrapped the final dates on what he has billed as a farewell tour, citing unspecified health concerns. The 79-year-old singer, best known for the hits “Lady” and “The Gambler,” has been “working through a series of health challenges,” his management said in a statement. “His doctors fully expect the outcome to be great, but they have advised him to cancel all performances through […]
by Jung Hawon Agence France Presse North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Sunday attended the first concert in Pyongyang for over a decade by South Korean entertainers, including a K-pop girlband, the latest gesture of reconciliation before a rare inter-Korean summit. The visit, described by many as a cultural charm offensive by the South, came as a diplomatic thaw quickens on the peninsula after months of tensions. The 120-member group — 11 musical acts as […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Trending ngayon sa social media ang isang Aklanon matapos mag-compose ng rap song na para sa isla ng Boracay. Ayon kay Carlo Irapta ng Poblacion Malinao, isang gabi lamang nito binuo ang rap song na may titulong “Nilasong Paraiso.” Nagsilbi umano nitong inspirasyon ang problemang kinakaharap ng Boracay. Sa naturang awitin, mapapakinggan ang kagandahan ng isla gayundin ang unti-unting pagkasira nito dahil sa isyu ng sewerage at iba pang […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Seoul is pushing for “Gangnam Style” star Psy to perform in next week’s historic concerts by South Korean artists in the North’s capital, multiple reports said. A team of at least nine South Korean pop acts is set to visit North Korea next week for two concerts in Pyongyang, the first of their kind for more than a decade. The shows — part of reconciliatory moves ahead of a planned […]
by Frankie TAGGART Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Fresh from his confirmation as the crown prince of feel-good fantasy, Guillermo del Toro is cranking the volume up to 11 as producer of the sequel to smash-’em-up blockbuster “Pacific Rim.” “Pacific Rim: Uprising” — an altogether brasher, more rambunctious sci-fi tentpole than the Mexican filmmaker’s Oscar-winning 2017 opus “The Shape of Water” — is tracking to top the domestic box office with upwards […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Canadian superstar Celine Dion has canceled a stretch of concerts in Las Vegas as she undergoes surgery for an ear condition. Dion, who turns 50 later this month, said she has been suffering from Patulous Eustachian tube, when a middle opening in the ear is abnormally open, affecting hearing. The singer said that her medication was no longer succeeding in treating the condition, requiring her to undergo a “minimally […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — KZ Tandigan on Friday, March 16 has been eliminated from China’s popular singing show “Singer 2018” after delivering five performances that wowed millions of the viewing public and took the internet audience by storm. In her performance in Episode 9, Tandingan gave a unique rendition of the song “Royals” by Lorde which once again awed the audience. “I never imagined I could get this far. I only wanted to stay […]
(Eagle News) — Catriona Elisa Gray was crowned Miss Universe-Philippines 2018 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Sunday night, March 18. Gray is set to represent the country in the most awaited 67th Miss Universe pageant. The 24-year-old stunner was a consistent crowd favorite, winning five major awards, including the first-ever Pitoy Moreno National Costume Award. She was named Best in Swimsuit, Best in Long Gown, and Best in National Costume, Binibining Miss Ever Bilena, and […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Facebook on Friday announced a licensing deal with Warner Music, the last of the major label groups to sign with the social media behemoth which is promising more personalized music. Facebook’s two billion users will soon be able to post in more creative ways with the catalogue of Warner, whose artist roster includes Ed Sheeran, Coldplay and the late Prince. “Our partnership with Facebook will help expand the universe […]
