Entertainment News (04/16/25)
Stations of the Cross at Araneta Center
The Stations of the Cross are on display for viewing at the Sensory Garden outside the Sagrada Familia Church in Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City, until April 20, except on April 17 and 18, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
Sneaks screens at SM Cinemas
FAMILIES and sneakerheads are welcome this summer to see the animated film Sneaks, screening exclusively at SM Cinemas. Distributed in the Philippines by Reality MM Studios, the film brings love for sneakers to life: mismatched sneakers Ty and Maxine are voiced by Anthony Mackie and Chloe Bailey, who get separated after a wild escape and must journey through the city’s boroughs to reunite. This tribute to sneaker culture and hip-hop music opens at SM Cinemas on April 19.
California-based Pinoys join disability film challenge
As part of a worldwide awareness campaign for mental health and disabilities, the five-minute short film 20/80 is available to stream until April 22. It was created by a California-based production team of Filipino filmmakers for the 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, which advocates the authentic representation of people with disabilities in media. It stars Steven Ching and is directed by Bettina Someros-Ching. The film can be seen through this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai29mLxbQgc
Ben&Ben releases new single
FRESH off the success of their heartfelt ballad “Tomorrow with You,” Ben&Ben is back with “Saranggola,” a tribute to the enduring power of friendship. It made its debut this week in an episode of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition. Written by Paolo and Miguel Benjamin, and arranged and produced by the whole band in collaboration with long-time friend and producer Ziv, “Saranggola” is out now on all digital music streaming platforms.
Peder Elias releases new single
NORWEGIAN artist and songwriter Peder Elias Eriksrud Kjørholt has released a new single titled “Call My Name” via Sony Music. The song is about wanting to be there for someone, especially if they’re going through hard times. The 28-year-old wrote it in London with Alex Charles, Ryan Bickley, and producer Freedo. “Call My Name” is out now on all digital music streaming platforms.
Model Anthony Constantino signs with Sparkle
THE newest addition to Sparkle’s roster of artists is 22-year-old Filipino-American model and influencer Anthony Constantino. He was born and raised in California to Filipino parents and aims to embrace a deeper connection to his heritage.
