Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp. (IEC) is banking on the expansion of LaVie Resort & Casino Manila and its entry into online gaming with DigiPlus Interactive Corp. to drive growth in the Philippines despite expectations of softer near-term momentum in the local gaming sector. In...
Long before the Mischievous Boys (MB) achieved fame in the entertainment industry, they often got into adventures that could be dismissed as “boys being boys.” Although the two came from not-poor families, they were talented. That talent eventually paved their way into the entertainment...
For an industry that has spent years trying to bring audiences back to theaters, the Philippines’ first National Cinema Day is a meaningful move meant to further highlight its importance. Set for Sept. 12, the first Philippine National Cinema Day brings together cinema exhibitors, filmmakers,...
“Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence” is heading into its final two episodes after surpassing one million cumulative views on YouTube. Episode 5 follows police officer Yana Macabeo, played by Jane Oineza, as she faces a decision that could change the course of her investigation. Yana discovers a...
Charlie Dizon may have known early on that Carlo Aquino was someone she could build a life with, but what seems to have sealed that feeling was the way he treats her. In a recent interview on “Oh My Gan!”, Dizon opened up about what she loves most about her husband. “ 'Yung pagiging...
“Give them a chance” is the battle cry for relationships that are just beginning to bloom. Whenever fans see celebrities hanging around each other often, many wish that a new relationship is about to happen. By contrast, other celebrities hide their dates, fearing they will be subjected to...
There is something deeply unsettling about watching “Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence.” The six-part YouTube series does not offer easy answers or convenient endings. We caught an advance screening of Episode 4 recently and, suffice it to say, we left feeling bothered. What makes it more...
Members of K-pop group NCT Dream have renewed their exclusive contracts with their agency, SM Entertainment. SM Entertainment announced the contract renewals on Aug. 20, confirming that Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung have signed new agreements with the company. Haechan, who had previously...
Dustin Yu and Bianca de Vera may have the makings of a convincing love team, but behind the chemistry are two people who could hardly be more different. The two first worked together in “Love You So Bad,” Regal Entertainment Inc.’s official entry to the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival in...
An avid fan has bought the Parañaque City home of late OPM icon Pilita Corrales, which was put up for sale earlier this year for a "negotiable" price of P26 million. Pilita 's daughter, actress-singer Jackie Lou Blanco, said she is "very happy" that the buyer is a huge fan of her mother,...
Whenever Pretty Actress (PA) speaks her mind, her words can cut deep. She is known for being highly observant and unafraid to call out what she believes is wrong. PA can also be quite verbose. Unlike some of her contemporaries who rely on punchlines and one-liners, she prefers to articulate her...
GMA Network is looking to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to expand how it connects with audiences beyond traditional television. Through its digital arm, GMA New Media, Inc. (NMI), the Kapuso network joined the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in launching the AI &...
