HolyWeek/EasterNews (04/12/22)
OUR Lady of the Rosary Chapel in Barrio San Miguel, Manila — the home of Nuestra Señora del Rosario — will commemorate Our Lady of the Rosary’s feast day on April 16 with a series of Novena prayers.
Michael Buble finds a Higher calling on latest album
AFTER a 20-year career singer Michael Buble found a new focus for his 11th studio album, Higher.
Cabaret, Life of Pi triumph at London’s Olivier Awards for theater
LONDON — A critically acclaimed revival of musical Cabaret and a stage adaptation of hit novel Life of Pi were the big winners at the Olivier Awards on Sunday, scooping the top prizes in Britain’s biggest night for theater.
Entertainment News (04/12/22)
GMA Network’s latest summer campaign, called “Love Together this Summer,” features shows and specials over April and May. Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay star in Raya Sirena, about Raya’s journey of self-discovery both as a human and mermaid, which will air every Sunday beginning April 24.
Gilding the lily
ROLEX is unveiling the latest lines in its Oyster Perpetual Collection, lending looks of luxury to the utilitarian watches, originally developed for divers.
Shein’s $100-billion value would top H&M and Zara combined
A CHINESE fast-fashion company without a global network of physical stores of its own is seeking a valuation that could be more than the combined worth of high-street staples Hennes & Mauritz AB and Inditex SA’s Zara.
Style (04/11/22)
FASHION designer Criselda Lontok’s signature looks have been a staple among Manila society’s elite for decades. This summer, the label’s SS22 collection captures the late designer’s spirit effortlessly.
Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years after slap
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood’s film academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years after the best actor winner slapped presenter Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards ceremony 12 days ago.
Jamie Rivera, Basil Valdez reunite in Love and Light
PRIOR to the start of the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, pop singer Jamie Rivera and balladeer Basil Valdez shared the stage together for a Valentine’s Day concert. This year, they reunite for their first live concert since then, Love and Light, which will be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT) at Resorts World Manila (RWM) on April 30, 8 p.m.
Destination moon
By Noel Vera
RICHARD Linklater’s Apollo 10 ½ is the director’s take on the moon landing, which for him isn’t just a passion project or historic event to dramatize but his childhood, literally.
Sheeran slams ‘baseless’ lawsuits after victory in ‘Shape of You’ case
LONDON — British singer Ed Sheeran said baseless copyright claims were damaging the music industry after he won a case at the High Court in London on Wednesday over whether a refrain in his 2017 mega hit “Shape of You” had been lifted from another artist.
Entertainment News (04/08/22)
THE CULTURAL Center of the Philippines (CCP) is launching the CCP Grants, with P20 million in development funding meant to generate original Intellectual Property (IP) content that reflects the country’s rich cultural heritage with its folktales, myths, and legends.