A MAGICAL animal rescuer gives middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth a little red puppy named Clifford —  who turns overnight into a giant red dog.

THE 2022 PPOP CON is two-day hybrid live/online event which will be held on April 9 and 10 at the New Frontier Theater and will conclude with a concert at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.

LOS ANGELES — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has moved up its meeting to discuss possible sanctions against best actor winner Will Smith for slapping presenter Chris Rock to Friday, a letter from the group’s president said.

LONDON — British singers Adele, Ed Sheeran, and Raye, rapper Dave, and group Coldplay will compete for songwriter of the year at the Ivors, organizers said on Thursday, announcing nominees for the annual awards honoring those penning famous lyrics.

BEVERLY HILLS —  Personal items that once belonged to the iconic comedic actress Betty White, including a gold watch from her mother, are set to go up for auction in September.

SHAWN Mendes is working through his very public breakup with singer Camila Cabello with his new single, “When You’re Gone.”

LONDON — Filmmaker Robert Eggers says his new star-studded revenge epic The Northman is both a big popcorn movie and a truthful portrayal of Viking culture and mythology.

IT’S BEEN quite a busy month for Chele Gonzalez. Just about a week ago, Mr. Gonzalez’s Gallery by Chele landed at No. 69 on the Top 100 list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2022. That same week, he started to helm Samira, the restaurant at Tagaytay’s quietly luxurious Anya Resort.

LONDON — Italian confectionary group Ferrero has recalled Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs from British shelves two weeks before Easter after a possible link was found to dozens of reported cases of salmonella.

THE BISTRO Group continues its 25-year partnership with Ayala Malls by opening 17 of its 30 target openings this year at Ayala Malls. “We have a successful relationship, notwithstanding the challenges brought about by this pandemic.

A CONFERENCE, film showings, festivals and other events are scheduled for this year’s Filipino Food Month or Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino which carries the theme “Pagkaing Pilipino, Susi sa Pag-unlad at Pagbabago” (Filipino Food: The Key to Unity and Change).

AFTER sheltering at home these past two years, The Peninsula Manila is inviting guests back to celebrate Easter Sunday on April 17 with a variety of activities and experiences for the whole family that include splashing in the pool or enjoying classic holiday traditions such as Easter Egg Hunts and special meals together as a family.