Opera star Renée Fleming withdraws from Kennedy Center May performances
WASHINGTON — Grammy Award-winning opera star Renée Fleming has withdrawn from performances in May at the Kennedy Center, with her withdrawal coming during a...
Spanish prosecutors drop abuse case against Julio Iglesias
MADRID — Prosecutors at Spain’s High Court have shelved a preliminary investigation into singer Julio Iglesias, saying on Friday that the court lacked jurisdiction...
AI can be a tool to empower creatives without resources – AI Film Award...
Two Filipino creators of Portrait No. 72, a short film created with the assistance of generative artificial intelligence (AI), said AI is not a threat...
Vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ makes Oscars history with record 16 nominations
LOS ANGELES — Vampire thriller “Sinners” stormed into Oscars history on Thursday with a record 16 nominations, positioning the Warner Bros film as the...
’80s nostalgia seen with fresh eyes
STAGING a beloved Filipino coming-of-age tale four decades after the original film came out could be considered a no-brainer in 2026, given how nostalgia is the big thing in different forms of storytelling today. Using the versatility of Philippine theater as a platform, the challenge now is presenting 1980s nostalgia with a refreshed perspective.
Taylor Swift named to Songwriters Hall of Fame, second-youngest ever
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift, 36, will become the second-youngest songwriter ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of Stevie...
Stuff to Do (01/23/26)
THE Philippine Circuit Dog Show 2026 is ongoing at the Smart Araneta Coliseum until Jan. 26.
Snow White and War of the Worlds lead Razzie nominations
LOS ANGELES — With Oscar nominations a day away, Hollywood’s annual reckoning with its film failures took shape on Wednesday as Disney’s live‑action Snow...
Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could offer viewers relief from subscription fatigue
NICK LAFLEUR is one of many Americans who think a Netflix-Warner Bros. tie-up might provide some relief from “subscription fatigue.”
The New York City resident...
Chris Pratt takes audiences along on immersive AI journey in Mercy
LONDON — Thriller Mercy imagines a near future where the justice system is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and suspects are presumed guilty unless...
Jason Statham’s Shelter combines action and emotion
LONDON — Jason Statham is back in action in Shelter, but the British actor says his latest thriller is powered by his character’s emotional...
Dinner and a show (a magic one)
IF YOU’VE EVER harbored fantasies of performing magic, perhaps the Grand Hyatt Manila’s The Magic Table is for you.
In September, the hotel announced the...