What To See This Week (10/07/22)
THE WOMAN King is about the Agojie, an all-female warrior unit from the 1800s that protected the African kingdom of Dahomey.
Entertainment News (10/07/22)
MOVIEGOERS may get advance tickets now to see Warner Bros.’ superhero adventure Black Adam, which opens in theaters on Oct. 19.
Alec Baldwin settles with slain Rust cinematographer’s family
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Actor Alec Baldwin and the producers of the Western movie Rust have reached a settlement in a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who Mr. Baldwin shot dead during filming last year, the parties said on Wednesday.
Who will be the next James Bond? Producers mull choice as film franchise turns...
LOS ANGELES — James Bond, the martini-drinking, tuxedo-wearing British secret agent, celebrates 60 years on the silver screen on Wednesday — but who will be the next actor to take on the iconic role?
Depeche Mode announces new album and world tour
BERLIN — British electronic music pioneers Depeche Mode announced a new album and world tour on Tuesday, their first since the death of founding member Andrew Fletcher this year.
Country music star Loretta Lynn, 90
LORETTA LYNN, the coal miner’s daughter and moonshiner’s wife who became one of American country music’s biggest stars and a leading feminist in the genre, died on Tuesday at the age of 90, her family said on Twitter.
Amazon Prime Video plans to launch PHL content, mobile subscription in 2023
PRIME VIDEO, the global streaming service of Amazon.com, Inc., is prioritizing expansion to Southeast Asia this 2022 by investing in original content in the region and localizing the platform to specific markets, including the Philippines.
433 people win a lottery jackpot—impossible? Probability and psychology suggest it’s more likely than...
By Stephen Woodcock
More than a few eyebrows were raised at the weekend when it was reported a staggering 433 people won the jackpot of a government-backed...
Jereme Leung celebrates the harvest
THE THEME of celebrity chef Jereme Leung’s return to the Philippines was a majestic harvest, a reason to celebrate amidst the difficulties of the past two years. Mr. Leung’s China Blue at Conrad Manila harvested more than herbs during his visit. Last month, Mr. Leung’s restaurant won the ninth spot in Tripadvisor’s list of Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in Asia.
Barcelona’s Paradiso tops Best Bar in the World list
FOR the first time in the history of the World’s 50 Best Bars list by William Reed Business Media, two things happened in the Spanish city of Barcelona last week. One, since the list’s inception in 2009, the awarding ceremony was held in Barcelona, the first city to hold it outside London; and, two, for the first time, a bar from Barcelona holds the top spot for the Best Bar in the World for 2022.
Good coffee, bad coffee: The curious tastes of cultural omnivores
By Anissa Pomiès and Zeynep Arsel
SOME people who love classical music also dance to Celine Dion. Others are craft beer aficionados who also enjoy a cold bottle of mass market beer at the beach. Some love independent movies while indulging in the guilty pleasure of blockbuster franchises and “trashy” reality TV.
Dining In/Out (10/06/22)
MARKS & Spencer (M&S) presents an opportunity to bring people together in a safe space outdoors with the first pop-up cafe for any M&S franchise globally.
















