Bruce Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song, sings ‘ICE out now!’
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN on Wednesday released a protest song honoring Alex Pretti and Renee Good, two Minneapolis residents killed in what he called the “state...
New documentary showcases King Charles’ work as nature campaigner
WINDSOR, England — Britain’s King Charles hosted the first film premiere at a royal palace on Wednesday when a documentary chronicling his lifetime work...
4-hand dinner kicks off The Pen’s culinary plans in 2026
THE Peninsula Manila’s new Executive Chef, Remy Carmignani, has only been in his position for six months, but he already has a few tricks and big plans up his sleeve.
Family-style
WE LOVE a chef who is in touch with his roots: and from a chef born in what was once a Phoenician settlement, those roots run deep.
Dining In/Out (01/29/26)
WATERSIDE at Solaire Resort Entertainment City invites guests to savor, dance, and fiesta while celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Latin America.
Mattel taps into KPop Demon Hunters fan craze with new doll line
NUREMBERG, Germany — Mattel teased fans of KPop Demon Hunters on Tuesday with a new lineup of dolls to be rolled out later this...
Composer Philip Glass drops Kennedy Center world premiere over Trump takeover
WASHINGTON — American composer Philip Glass withdrew the world premiere of his symphony Lincoln from the Kennedy Center on Tuesday, saying the work’s values...
One Battle After Another leads BAFTA nominations; Sinners also recognized
LONDON — Action-packed dark comedy One Battle After Another led nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards on Tuesday, with vampire thriller and box office...
Little Women musical premieres in London after three-decade wait
DECADES after three Californian youth theater students decided to write a musical based on Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age classic Little Women, they have achieved...
Hard times in the wine world
CANBERRA/PARIS — The value of Australia’s wine exports fell by 8% to A$2.34 billion ($1.6 billion) in 2025 as a global decline in drinking led to lower shipments to key markets including China and Britain, an industry body said on Wednesday.
The emotional landscape of travelers
WHEN he was studying in Germany in 1886, Philippine national hero Jose Rizal wrote a poem titled “To the Flowers of Heidelberg.” Since then,...
First butoh gathering in Asia platforms dance performances, cultural discourse
THE Asia Butoh Gathering (ABG) 2026, led by the Kapwa Movement and the Japan Foundation, Manila, is set to take place on the first...