Novels that deal with the obsessive behavior of fans today, or satirize dating apps and the corporate world of angel investing. Plus a SciFi work that features a ‘death monk’, and a ghost starship. "For Human Use" by Sarah G. Pierce A penetrating satire on venture capitalism, on dating apps,...
Ballet Philippines successfully concluded the world premiere run of "Paglalakbay: The Journey of the Sea People," a full-length original Filipino ballet that captivated audiences from April 10 to 12, 2026, at The Theatre at Solaire. The production marked a defining close to the company’s 56th...
As the nation celebrates Filipino Food Month this April, Senator Loren Legarda stressed the importance of the link between food security and cultural heritage in sustaining Filipino families and communities through changing times. “Filipino Food Month reminds us that food is more than...
He 's gonna take you back to the past, and remind you why some games from your childhood might not be as good as you remember. James Rolfe, better known online for his YouTube persona as the Angry Video Game Nerd, is celebrating 20 years since his first video was uploaded on the video website....
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The organization that puts on the Oscars has set dates for its final two shows on ABC, including the 100th Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC said Tuesday that the 99th Oscars will be held on March 14, 2027, and the 100th on March 5, 2028....
Summer is definitely heating up with the TOYCON Summer Prelude 2026 taking over the stunning venues of the Okada Manila on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2026. Serving as the official warm-up event to the highly anticipated main TOYCON x POPLIFE Event happening this June at the SMX Convention...
HBO’s new “Harry Potter” series has made rounds on the Internet after its initial trailer was released. Responses have been met with mixed views. Who exactly is it for? Woke circles slam the show for its direct link to the author, J.K. Rowling, who has come under fire for her...
How family plays a role in our lives is just one theme examined in these three sharp and astute novels. From an immigrant family in the US, to a sociopathic mother in London, and one set in New Zealand, with a young girl whose uncle encourages her to go detecting. "Good People" by Patmeena Sabit...
Conrad Manila, in collaboration with the Art Lounge Manila, proudly launches the 40th edition of its celebrated Of Art and Wine series “Creases,” a compelling new exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Meneline Wong, M.D., now on view at Gallery C. Curated by acclaimed art expert Nestor Jardin,...
Barry Caldwell, an animation veteran who worked on classic shows like "Animaniacs," "Pinky and the Brain," and the movie "Osmosis Jones," has passed away. He was 68. News of his passing was revealed by fellow animator Paul Dini ("Tiny Toon Adventures" and "Batman: The Animated Series). "Barry...
Angeli ' Henares Esguerra does not paint to resolve emotions. She paints to stay with them. In her first solo exhibition, “Glowing at the Seams,” the Manila-based visual artist turns inward, translating her own healing journey into a series of soft, surreal landscapes where vulnerability...
Currently on display at The Manila Hotel, Hatch 2026 once again shows how far the Filipino creative’s mind can go when presented with an unusual medium. Using an acrylic egg as their canvas, 12 artists (Raf Page “Raki”, Alber “Kapitan” Tabanao, JP Pining, Krishnamurti Villanueva, Jao...
