Hollywood blockbuster Barbie opens in Japan after atomic bomb controversy
TOKYO — Hollywood blockbuster Barbie hit theaters in Japan on Friday, where “Barbenheimer” memes linking the doll-themed film with the atomic bomb caused a...
Beauty in diversity
IN AN increasingly diverse world, an artist is taking multiple influences around the world and fusing them with her own Filipino heritage.
Adrienne Charuel, the...
Bigger ArteFino will highlight Patis Tesoro’s contributions
More than 100 brands will participate in this year’s ArteFino Festival 2023, so much so that the brands are spilling over to two parts...
Clothiers bet on ‘cooling’ fabrics as global temps rise
NEW YORK — Retailers such as Macy’s and Columbia Sportswear are expanding their use of “breathable” and “cooling” fabrics in a bid to boost...
Unconventional luxury brand collaborations are everywhere. What is the appeal?
By Carlos Diaz Ruiz and Angela Cruz
In 2017, Louis Vuitton caused a stir in the luxury industry by partnering with the New York skateboarding brand Supreme.
This collaboration became a milestone...
Style (08/14/23)
Gucci opens a new boutique in Greenbelt 4
GUCCI has expanded its presence in the Philippines with the opening of a new boutique in Makati...
Exploring a land of music, comedy and art
Linya-Linya Land makes a comeback in 2023
LINYA-LINYA Land, a music festival put together by popular statement shirt brand Linya-Linya — best known for eye-catching...
Jaw’d too
By Noel Vera
SOME folks may find it hard to believe (having trouble myself) but The Meg and its present sequel Meg 2: The Trench are adapted from a pair of science-fiction novels by Steve Altern, with a possible six more books if this installment makes money (indications suggesting it will). Adapted by three writers no less, which raises the question: can you even tell?
Birdee takes flight for Asia
TO fully spread her wings as a rising artist, Birdee Sideris (artist name: BIRDEE) knew that she had to perform in Asia.
With shows slated...
Entertainment News (08/11/23)
CCP launches comics, animation, games
THE CULTURAL Center of the Philippines (CCP) is launching completed digital projects under its Comics, Animation, and Game Development Grant...
Disney CEO reaches out to striking Hollywood creatives with ‘deep respect’
This as Hollywood writers show unity and anger on picket lines as strike reaches 100th day
LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...
Disney hikes streaming prices, focuses on costs as Iger moves to reassure investors
WALT DISNEY CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that the entertainment company faces a “challenging environment” in the near term on Wednesday, but he emphasized progress...