Entertainment News (01/20/23)
PAROKYA ni Edgar’s Chito Miranda released an update on his fellow bandmate, Gabriel Chee Kee’s health, saying in a public Facebook post that he had been diagnosed with lymphoma late last year and has been undergoing chemotherapy.
Stuff to do (01/20/23)
SHANGHAI NIGHTS: From Madame Ning with Love (A Chinese New Year Celebration with Desire, Danger, and Dance) will be held on Jan. 20, 8 p.m., at The Peninsula Manila’s Salon de Ning.
What To See This Week (01/20/23)
FASHION designer Christine suffers from a mysterious illness that confounds her doctors and frustrates her husband, Felix. Help arrives from Diana, a Filipino nanny who uses traditional folk healing — and in the process reveals a horrifying truth.
Madonna announces music tour celebrating 40 years of hits
LONDON — Music superstar Madonna will kick off a new tour this summer celebrating her more than 40 years of hits.
Organizers said Madonna: The...
Possible charges in Alec Baldwin movie shooting coming Thursday
LOS ANGELES — Officials in New Mexico plan to announce on Thursday (Friday in the Philippines) whether they will pursue criminal charges against Alec...
Porn actor Ron Jeremy found mentally incompetent to stand trial for rape
LOS ANGELES — Porn star Ron Jeremy was declared mentally incompetent to stand trial in Los Angeles on rape and other sex charges involving...
Dolly De Leon nominated for BAFTA
DOLLY De Leon has been nominated for a British Academy Film Award (BAFTA) in the Supporting Actress category for her turn as Abigail in...
Since food doesn’t go out of style, backers hope food courts don’t either
THE WORLD is certainly opening up again after all the pandemic-related restrictions and closures. So much so that it’s even resurrecting a concept from...
Lunar New Year: Hopping and dining around the metro
THE PLACE is hopping with Water Rabbit Lunar New Year Treats from hotels around the city, with many of the dishes and the rituals...
This lunar year will be the Year of the Rabbit or the Year of...
By Megan Bryson
On Jan. 22, 2023, more than a billion people globally will welcome the Year of the Rabbit — or the Year of the Cat,...
Taboos and superstitions of the Lunar New Year
THERE are a number of superstitions surrounding the Lunar New Year, to avoid bad luck in the new year and to attract good luck....
China lets Marvel movies back in, sets dates for Black Panther, Ant-Man sequels
LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Co.’s Marvel Studios on Tuesday announced February release dates for Black Panther and Ant-Man sequels in China, marking the...