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Toby Stephens joins Spanish wedding special of The Split as cast returns

Toby Stephens joins Spanish wedding special of The Split as cast returns - The special is set to air later this year.

IVE enters a mythical fantasy world in ‘HEYA’ MV

IVE truly is one K-Pop girl group that shouldn’t be missed. On April 29, 2024, IVE returns to the K-pop music radar with their second EP, “IVE Switch” and released their record on all streaming platforms at 6 P.M. KST. This comes four months after their first English-language digital single, “All Night” feat. Saweetie, and six months since their first EP, “I’ve Mine.” The EP includes six tracks, with two leading tracks ‘Heya’ and ‘Accendio,’ and...

Huge hits that are turning 40 in 2024

From Madonna to George Michael, and Tina Turner to Bruce Springsteen, 1984 was a great year for pop music. That's right, 40 years ago saw the release of some huge songs and equally iconic videos. So in the spirit of this milestone, we've gathered the biggest hits of 1984. To be considered, the song had to be released in 1984 or have a significant chart impact that year. Also, it had to have charted somewhere on the Billboard Hot 100. Ready for some '80s nostalgia? Then check out this gallery.

All you need to know about Springsteen in Belfast

Where is the gig, how do you get there and is there a support act? All questions answered here.

Who’s who: UDD, Chicosci, Clara Benin, more to headline GNN’s 9th bday show

Events production company, GNN (Gabi Na Naman Productions) is set to celebrate its ninth year in the local music scene with a special anniversary show this month. Dubbed #GNN9, the upcoming birthday party of GNN marks the production company’s nine years of producing local and international shows for the Filipino audience. Among the guests #GNN9 […]

Steve Wright's colleagues to pay tribute to BBC radio broadcaster at Arias awards

Steve Wright's colleagues to pay tribute to BBC radio broadcaster at Arias awards - The veteran broadcaster was one of the most familiar voices on UK radio airwaves

What's the secret behind the Korean fried chicken we're always seeing in K-dramas?

If you like watching K-dramas, you've probably seen the lead characters eating a delectable plate of fried chicken. The dish has become popular among international fans, including Filipinos, something that didn't escape the notice of restaurant owners in Seoul, South Korea. In his report on "Unang Balita," GMA Integrated News' JP Soriano visited a shop that specializes in K-fried chicken. "We believe the chicken became more appealing to the...

“We Were the Lucky Ones”: The Biggest Differences Between the Novel and Hulu Series Starring Joey King

The book and the series are based off of Hunter’s family’s experiences during World War II

Karan Johar on ‘Kill' Being ‘The Most Violent Film Made Out of India' and the Soaring Success of Indian Cinema

Taking over a family business can be overwhelming, but for Karan Johar, it's been anything but. It's been more than 25 years since Johar took over Dharma Prods. founded by his father, Yash. Back then it was a medium-sized production company producing films to moderate reception. Today, Dharma Prods. is an empire. "Karan has truly […]

Diana Zubiri marks 19 years since 'Encantadia' premiere with throwback pics

Diana Zubiri-Smith took fans on a trip down memory lane as she celebrated 19 years since the premiere of the original “Encantadia.” On Instagram, the OG Danaya posted behind-the-scenes photos from the cast and crew’s time on set, showing the actors posing in their costumes, getting directions, as well as their official photos. “[Nineteen years] na pala since sumalang ako sa unang Teleserye,” Diana said in her caption. “Maraming Salamat dahil...

A Chinese flavor of rap music is flourishing as emerging musicians find their voices

CHENGDU, China (AP) — In 2018, the censors who oversee Chinese media issued a directive to the nation's entertainment industry: Don't feature artists with tattoos and those who represent hip-hop or any other subculture. Right after that well-known rapper GAI missed a gig on a popular singing competition despite a successful first appearance. Speculation went wild: Fans worried that this was the end for hip-hop in China. Some media labeled it a...

A comprehensive rundown of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin’s feud

Boy, oh boy. Where do we begin with this one? Since April 21, 2024, South Korean media and the K-pop stan community have been abuzz with news about HYBE and Min Hee-jin’s feud. Numerous individuals and K-pop groups have been mentioned in the process, thus resulting in a lot of fan wars and heated discussions online. With the current events still not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, here is a condensed and easy-to-digest rundown of the...

What to expect from Clarkson's Farm season three: From crop failures to medicinal mushrooms

What to expect from Clarkson's Farm season three: From crop failures to medicinal mushrooms - The farming series returns for its third installment on Friday May 3

Britney Spears speaks out after ambulance called to her Hollywood hotel

An incident involving Britney Spears on Thursday morning at a hotel on the famed Sunset strip had authorities called to the Chateau Marmont.

Soap star Sherrie Hewson joins cast of Hollyoaks

Soap star Sherrie Hewson joins cast of Hollyoaks - The Benidorm and Coronation Street actress will join the Blake family.

The longest-reigning monarchs in history

In 2015, Queen Elizabeth II became Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. When she passed away on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96, she had just celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne. Astonishingly, there are still other monarchs who have had longer reigns throughout history. While the average life expectancy was considerably lower in the past, many kings, queens, and emperors managed to reign for several decades. Some have even ruled for over 80 years! Curious to find out which monarchs held their crowns the longest? Then click on!

Barry Manilow may take Co-op Live show to rival arena

The star has announced a "back up plan" should the gig at the troubled venue be unable to go ahead.

Planet Of The Apes star Kevin Durand says original film inspired acting career

Planet Of The Apes star Kevin Durand says original film inspired acting career - Before the stars arrived at the premiere, ‘apes’ riding a trio of horses paraded down the red carpet.

Olivia Dean at the Eventim Apollo review: soulful bangers from a superstar in waiting

Olivia Dean at the Eventim Apollo review: soulful bangers from a superstar in waiting - 5/5 The north Londoner’s rise has been stratospheric over the past 12 months and this performance showed why

Marvel Universe Live stars | It’s Showtime

‘Marvel Universe Live’ stars, visits It's Showtime. Stream it on demand and watch the full episode on http://iwanttfc.com or download the iWantTFC app via Google Play or the App Store. Watch more It's Showtime videos, click the link below: Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPcB0_P-Zlj4WT_t4yerH6b3RSkbDlLNr Kapamilya Online Live: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPcB0_P-Zlj4pckMcQkqVzN2aOPqU7R1_ Available for Free, Premium and Standard Subscribers in the Philippines. Available for Premium and Standard Subcribers Outside PH. Subscribe to ABS-CBN Entertainment channel! - http://bit.ly/ABS-CBNEantertainment Watch the full episodes of It’s Showtime on iWantTFC: http://bit.ly/ItsShowtime-iWantTFC Visit our official websites! https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/itsshowtime/main http://www.push.com.ph Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ABSCBNnetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/ABSCBN Instagram: http://instagram.com/abscbn #ABSCBNEntertainment #ItsShowtime #LightsCameraShowtime

'If the show must go on, phones must go off'

Singer Ian Bostridge stops mid-concert after becoming distracted by audience filming.

Iris Lee shares behind-the-scenes clip of project with Xian Lim

Iris Lee just shared a glimpse of her current project with Xian Lim. On Instagram Stories, the film producer reposted a video of a taping set taken at night. In the short clip, Iris could be heard guiding the team, saying, “Okay, let’s do it now. There’s no time.” Xian, who was also tagged in the post, could be seen standing in the video. On Thursday, the Kapuso actor confirmed that he is dating Iris. He called Iris a talented filmmaker and his...

The boys of SEVENTEEN are the real ‘MAESTRO’ in latest comeback MV

SEVENTEEN is definitely right here, there’s no stopping them. On April 29, 2024, SEVENTEEN released their best-of-album ’17 IS RIGHT HERE’ on all streaming platforms at 6 P.M. KST. The album comes a day after their “FOLLOW” Again to Seoul concert from April 27-28, 2024, and 6 months after their 11th EP, “Seventeenth Heaven.’ ’17 IS RIGHT HERE’ is the group’s third compilation album to date, after ’17 Hits’ in 2016 and their Japanese language...

Mariska Hargitay aims criticism at Harvey Weinstein during Variety's Power of Women event

This year's Variety Power of Women luncheon honored Mariska Hargitay, Anitta, Amy Schumer and Shonda Rimes in New York City. A look inside the event.

Gavin and Stacey: Much-loved BBC comedy's last-ever episode to air on Christmas Day

Gavin and Stacey: Much-loved BBC comedy's last-ever episode to air on Christmas Day - Writers confirm Christmas special will air in 2024 to complete series

Ryza Cenon brings back iconic 'Ika-6 Na Utos' role, complete with toy gun

Ryza Cenon was iconic in “Ika-6 Na Utos,” and she knows it! In a TikTok video, the actress shared her visit to a toy store. And like what her role as Georgia Ferrer did, she pointed a toy gun angrily at the camera. “O.G.,” Ryza said in her caption. It can be recalled that back in 2018, a scene from the GMA Afternoon Drama “Ika-6 Na Utos” went viral. Georgia Ferrer and Emma Doqueza de Jesus-Fuentabella (Sunshine Dizon) both became pregnant by...

Tributes paid to singer Christian who dies just days after final gig

Veteran Scots entertainer Christian, real name Chris McClure has died at the age of 80 - just days after his final performance.

'The Idea of You' Cast and Character Guide: Who Plays Who?

"The Idea of You" is now streaming on Prime Video and it's led by two former on-screen royals. But you're going to see a few other familiar faces too. The new film centers on Soléne Marchand (Anne Hathaway), a newly 40-year-old single mom. When her ex-husband drops the ball on a trip to Coachella he promised to take with their daughter and her friends, Soléne takes over, escorting them to a VIP experience with August Moon, her daughter's former...

Barbie Almalbis, Aia de Leon, Acel Bisa, Mayonnaise’s Monty Malaino, and more to join Kitchie Nadal’s 20th Anniversary Concert

Kitchie Nadal's upcoming concert to celebrate her 20th anniversary is looking like a party. Barbie Almalbis, Aia de Leon, Lougee Basabas, Hannah Romawac, Acel Bisa, and Monty Macalino of Mayonnaise are among the artists who will be joining Same Ground: Kitchie Nadal’s 20th Anniversary Concert. “We’ve prepared a showstopping collaboration with musicians who also happen to be good friends of mine,” Kitchie in a press statement. “I look up to these...

Concert goers ‘really frustrated’ as Co-op Live events cancelled and moved

Concert goers ‘really frustrated’ as Co-op Live events cancelled and moved - Co-op Live has axed events due to ongoing issues.

James Corden: Final Gavin and Stacey episode written

James Corden has revealed on Instagram that he has written the final Gavin and Stacey episode.

Yasmien Kurdi shares meaning behind baby Raya Layla's name

There's a meaningful story behind the name of Yasmien Kurdi's newborn daughter, Raya Layla. On Instagram, the actress shared photos of her baby outside the operating room. In her caption, she said that Raya is a combination of the names of Yasmien, her husband’s name Rey, and their oldest daughter Ayesha. “Tapos Raya means Queen or Friend at the same time inspired din siya na sa #RayaandTheLastDragon na may friend siyang #WaterDragon (na si...

Tiffany Haddish Got So Much Hate Online That She Started Investigating Her Trolls and Calling Them on the Phone: I Find Their ‘Credit Report, Police Records'

Tiffany Haddish revealed to the Los Angeles Times that she sometimes investigates the trolls spamming her social media accounts with hateful comments and finds a way to reach out to them directly. The “Girls Trip” favorite said that online bullying got so negative over the last year (with commenters calling her “pedo” and “not funny,” […]

‘Unfrosted' Review: Jerry Seinfeld Directs and Stars in a Biopic of the Pop-Tart. It's Based on a True Story, but It's Knowingly Nuts

While broadly based in reality, the entire movie is a put-on, a wackazoid tall tale, a comedy that uses the breakfast wars as the spin-off point for a high-camp exercise in nostalgic lunacy.

The Worst Horror Movies of All Time

The Cherry Orchard at the Donmar Warehouse review: bold, brilliant and utterly captivating take on Chekhov

The Cherry Orchard at the Donmar Warehouse review: bold, brilliant and utterly captivating take on Chekhov - 5/5 Hits the play’s poles of tragedy and comedy with devastating accuracy

Benedict Cumberbatch Stars as a Worried Father in Search of His Missing Son in First Look at Netflix's “Eric”

The 'Doctor Strange' actor stars beside Gaby Hoffmann in Netflix's new "emotional thriller"

Paul Walter Hauser cast in The Fantastic Four

Paul Walter Hauser has been cast in an unknown role in 'The Fantastic Four'.

Ogie Diaz on cyberlibel case filed by Bea Alonzo: 'Sila pa rin ang gusto naming magkatuluyan'

Ogie Diaz has addressed the cyberlibel case filed against him by Bea Alonzo on Thursday. In his Facebook Stories, the talent manager and vlogger started by apologizing for not responding to journalists asking for statements and updates. “Makakarating din naman sa amin yan para sagutin sa takdang panahon,” Diaz said. Diaz then said, “Pero eto ha? Ayoko nang magpakaplastik. Tulad ng lagi naming hinihirit sa ‘Ogie Diaz Showbiz Update,’ sila pa rin...

Abot Kamay Na Pangarap: Full Episode 514 (May 3, 2024)

Aired (May 3, 2024): Zoey (Kazel Kinouchi) is gradually falling for Dax's (Marx Topacio) charms, and their relationship is developing. Meanwhile, Lyneth (Carmina Villarroel-Legaspi) remains on edge after seeing her ex-husband again. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso Watch the latest episodes of 'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap’ weekdays at 2:30 PM on GMA Afternoon Prime, starring Jillian Ward, Carmina Villarroel-Legaspi, Richard Yap, Dominic Ochoa, Andre Paras, Pinky Amador, Wilma Doesnt, and Ariel Villa­santa. #AbotKamayNaPangarap

Rosamund Pike lands 'pivotal role' in Now You See Me 3

Rosamund Pike has joined the cast of 'Now You See Me 3' in an undisclosed but "pivotal" role.

Billie Eilish's ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft' Tour Kicks Off In October - Where to Buy Tickets Before They Sell Out

Fresh off winning Grammy and Oscar awards for her Barbie track, Billie Eilish is dropping a new album and hitting the road. Hit Me Hard and Soft drops on May 17, and the singer will embark on an international tour in October to support the new album. Eilish announced over 70 dates in North America […]

Baby Reindeer has captured the world's attention, here's what to watch after you're done

Baby Reindeer’s combination of tension, tragedy and comedy made it impossible to ignore. Here are the other series that will take you on a rollercoaster ride through the human psyche (with a couple yuks along the way).

Royal Harpist Alis Huws signs record deal

Royal Harpist Alis Huws signs record deal - The Welsh-born musician performed at the King’s coronation at Westminster Abbey last year.

Dua Lipa's ‘Radical Optimism' Is a Joyous Blast of Pop Savvy: Album Review

In the promotional blitz running up to her third album “Radical Optimism,” Dua Lipa continuously waxed intellectual about self-realization and the freedom that comes from growth, spurred by situations both good and bad. “I think it's important that we just learn to walk through the fire and not hide away from it,” she told Variety […]

Far East Film Festival: Mitsuhiro Mihara's Family Drama ‘Takano Tofu' Wins Top Prize

On a big night for Japan, Mitsuhiro Mihara’s Takano Tofu took home the top prize at the 26th Far East Film Festival (FEFF), which concluded on Thursday night in the northern Italian city of Udine. The family drama, which stars Tatsuya Fuji and Kumiko Aso as a father and daughter who run a tofu store […]

Brillante Mendoza, Coco Martin's Vigilante Saga ‘Pula' Sets Netflix World Premiere With Fire and Ice Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Philippines auteur Brillante Mendoza’s film “Pula” has set a world premiere on Netflix. The narrative unfolds in the devoutly Catholic town of Pula and examines themes of faith, fanaticism, and vigilante justice. In the film, the tranquil life of Senior Master Sergeant Danilo Faraon (Coco Martin) and his family get upended by a tragic event […]

Janella Salvador and Win Metawin talk about their roles in Under Parallel Sikes | PEP Interviews

Janella Salvador and Win Metawin of Under Parallel Skies on what they have in common with their movie characters. Video: Nikko Tuazon Subscribe to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@pep_tv Know the latest in showbiz at http://www.pep.ph Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepalerts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PEPalerts Twitter: https://twitter.com/pepalerts Visit our DailyMotion channel! https://www.dailymotion.com/PEPalerts Join us on Viber: https://bit.ly/PEPonViber Watch us on Kumu: pep.ph

Abi Morgan Legal Drama ‘The Split' Returns for Two-Part Special

Abi Morgan's compulsive legal drama "The Split" is set to return for a two-part special. "The Split" is focused on high-powered divorce attorney Hannah Defoe and her family. Picking up two years after Season 3 left off – in which Hannah was going through her own divorce — audiences will reunite with the formidable lawyer […]

Sandara Park tours Lee Joon, Thunder, and Mimi in the Philippines

It looks like Sandara Park is the most fun Philippine tour guide! The Pambansang Krung Krung ng Pilipinas teased on her Instagram page that the next episode of her vlog series, “It’s More Fun with Dara Tour,” will feature singer and actor Lee Joon and Sandara’s younger brother, singer Thunder. Both are former members of the K-Pop boyband MBLAQ. Thunder’s wife, singer-actress Mimi also joined the tour. According to Sandara’s post, she brought her...