BEIJING/SHANGHAI — Prada on Friday became the first major luxury house to host a show in China this year, navigating strict COVID curbs to send models down a catwalk in a historic Beijing mansion hotel, a move aimed at underscoring its commitment to the market.

WHEN not in Paris and Milan for fashion week actress and fashionista Heart Evangelista shops for her luxury pieces in Makati’s Greenbelt 3 and 4.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the one and only superstar: Miss Lavinia Arguelles!”  This was how Cherie Gil’s character was announced onstage in the film Bituing Walang Ningning (1985). Cherie...

By Menchu Aquino Sarmiento  MOVIE REVIEW Maid in Malacañang  Directed by Darryl Yap  The Big Reveal in the controversial and much-talked-about Maid in Malacañang (MIM) comes in Chapter 8, also titled...

LOS ANGELES —  A motion picture sequel to the Oscar-winning psychological thriller Joker, based on one of the world’s best known comic book villains, is set for release in theaters on Oct. 4, 2024, a spokesperson for film distributor Warner Bros. said on Wednesday.

CIGNAL Entertainment and Crown Artist Management’s new sitcom, Oh My Korona, that follows the lives of show business aspirants who live under one roof, will start airing on TV5 beginning Aug. 6.

LOS ANGELES — The newest Star Wars television series will tell the story of a dark period in the life of future Rogue One hero Cassian Andor as he decides how far to go in his lifelong battle against oppressive forces, the star and creator said on Wednesday.

THE 18th edition of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, which carries the theme “Breaking Through the Noise,” will feature 11 full-length films and 12 short features.

TRUMPETS, INC. has announced the addition of two more performances for the closing weekend of the Bible-based musical Joseph The Dreamer.

WRITTEN and directed by lawyer and filmmaker Vince Tañada, Katips the musical drama by Philstagers Films was adapted from the 2016 stage musical Katips: Ang Mga Bagong Katipunero.

LOS ANGELES — Action movie Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt is pulling into its final stop — cinemas — starting on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON — Horror author Stephen King said writers will have fewer places to shop their books if Penguin Random House is allowed to merge with Simon & Schuster, in testimony on Tuesday in a trial to determine if the deal may go forward.