Striking Hollywood writers to hold first talks with studios in three months
Hollywood’s striking writers and major studios have agreed to hold talks on Friday for the first time since their strike began over higher pay...
Philippine drag illuminates on Drag Race PHL season two
A DRAG artist will once again be given the chance to sashay to the top as the second champion of Drag Race Philippines, the...
Kurt Cobain mementos, Elvis Presley web domain hit the auction block
AN ELECTRIC guitar once owned by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is among the top lots to be sold at Kruse GWS Auction later this...
Japan opening of Barbie marred by controversy ahead of nuclear memorials
TOKYO — The Japan opening of the hit film Barbie was dealt additional setbacks as an online petition gained steam calling on Hollywood studios...
Going Gaga for Gumbo
ROB’S — both the namesake of its chef, Robby Goco (of Cyma fame), and an acronym for ribs, oysters, and Bourbon — is a...
Palawan municipality of Bataraza gears up for ecotourism
THE MUNICIPALITY of Bataraza in Palawan, an island southwest of the Philippines, is studying the feasibility of offering mangrove forest tours to the public....
Peanut butter pizza, anyone?
WE’VE all tasted a peanut butter sandwich at least once, but when was the last time you had peanut butter pizza?
To celebrate peanut butter...
Our perception of wine has more to do with its commercial history than we...
By Vincent Fournier
CONSUMERS tend to think of wine as a product of culture and authenticity. Because of this, they see it as distinct from other manufactured...
Dining In/Out (08/03/23)
Newport World Resorts celebrates International Beer Day
INTERNATIONAL Beer Day is celebrated across the globe on Aug. 4 and Newport World Resorts is celebrating the...
PAL Mabuhay Lounge opens at Cebu hub
PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) has announced the inauguration of its 114-seat Mabuhay Lounge, located at the ground level of Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
The lounge, designed by...
Japanese eateries in China fear ruin as Fukushima water discharge looms
BEIJING — It’s been just over three weeks since China increased checks on Japanese food imports over radiation concerns, but Kazuyuki Tanioka is already...
Lizzo sued by former dancers, accused of creating hostile work environment
LOS ANGELES — Three former dancers for Grammy-winning singer Lizzo accused her of creating a hostile work environment, including weight shaming and sexually denigrating...