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Norte, The End of History, a Film by Lav Diaz, is the Philippines’ Entry to the Oscars

September 26, 2014

MANILA, Philippines – Norte, The End of History (Norte: Hangganan ng Kasaysayan), a film by Lav Diaz, is the Philippines’ entry to Oscars’ Best Foreign Film category. It will compete with other films from all over the world. Norte: Hangganan ng Kasaysayan stars Angeli Bayani and Sid Lucero. The film received a number of accolades […]

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X Factor Australia: Dean Ray’s “Budapest” Captures No. 1 Spot on iTunes

September 8, 2014

Dean Ray’s “Budapest” has captured the No. 1 spot on iTunes after he performed the song on X Factor Australia on Sunday, September 7, 2014. The X Factor judges have all praises for Dean Ray’s performance. Some comments were: “You nailed it on the head. Well done. Perfect!” “You are exceptional. You’re brilliant. Thank you […]

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Top 9 X Factor Australia: Fourteen Year Old Filipina, Marlisa Punzalan, Nails “It’s Oh So Quiet”

September 4, 2014

Fourteen year old Filipina, Marlisa Punzalan, has advanced to Top 9 of X Factor Australia on September 1, 2014. Ronan Keating coaches Marlisa. Marlisa sang “It’s Oh So Quiet” originally sang by Bjork’s. Ronan Keating and Marlisa had fun practising the piece, which has never been performed on X Factor. This is according to Keating. […]

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Actor Mark Gil Dies at 52; Reactions of Celebrities

September 1, 2014

MANILA, Philippines – Well-known Filipino actor Mark Gil has passed away at the age of 52 on Monday, September 1, 2014. Mark Gil’s manager informed the press of Gil’s death. The cause of death will be announced later, however, some unconfirmed local reports revealed that Gil died of liver cirrhosis.     Mark Gil has […]

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WATCH: Celebrities Who Have Accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

August 24, 2014

More and more celebrities have accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to help make people aware of the disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and help in any way they can. ALS is also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, and is a neurodegenerative disease, which causes the degeneration of the upper and lower motor neurons, eventually leading […]

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Watch the Best Robin Williams Moments

August 13, 2014

Watch the Best Robin Williams moments in this video uploaded by Mashable. The death of Robin Williams has shocked the whole world, with his fellow actors and fans trooping to Twitter and Facebook to express their genuine sorrow. #RobinWilliamsWillLiveOnForever

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A-Team (Philippines) Wins the Gold Medal in the HHI 2014 World Hip Hop Dance Championship in Las Vegas

August 12, 2014

The A-Team (Philippines) has won the Gold Medal in the HHI 2014 World Hip Hop Dance Championship in Las Vegas held last on August 5-10, 2014.

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Pinay, Marlisa Punzalan, Advanced to Top 13 on X Factor Australia; Sings Celine Dion’s “All By Myself”

August 10, 2014

Pinay, Marlisa Punzalan, has advanced to Top 13 on X Factor Australia, and was tasked to sing Celine Dion’s “All By Myself” by her coach Roan Keating.

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Sweetest Showbiz Couple are Engaged: Dingdong Dantes Proposes to Marian Rivera on National TV (Video)

August 10, 2014

MANILA, Philippines - The Sweetest Showbiz Couple are finally engaged to be married, after dashing actor, Dingdong Dantes, proposed to FHM’s Sexiest Woman, Marian Rivera, on national TV, Saturday, August 9, 2014.

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PCINSP Juanito B. Gaces Jr, together with 16 Awardees, Receive National Achievement Award from President Aquino during the 113th Police Service Awarding Celebration

August 8, 2014

MANILA, Philippines - PCINSP Juanito B. Gaces Jr, together with 16 Awardees, have received the National Achievement Award from President Aquino and DILG Secretary, Mar Roxas, during the 113th Police Service Awarding Celebration.