Style (01/26/26)
PUMA has unveiled the latest evolution of its hero running franchise with the Deviate Nitro 4 and Deviate Nitro Elite 4, two performance-driven shoes designed to deliver speed, efficiency, and confidence.
Beckham family tensions put spotlight on celebrity trademark disputes
LONDON — “Brand Beckham” always comes first, Brooklyn Beckham said in an outburst against his parents David and Victoria last week that shone a...
Opera star Renée Fleming withdraws from Kennedy Center May performances
WASHINGTON — Grammy Award-winning opera star Renée Fleming has withdrawn from performances in May at the Kennedy Center, with her withdrawal coming during a...
Spanish prosecutors drop abuse case against Julio Iglesias
MADRID — Prosecutors at Spain’s High Court have shelved a preliminary investigation into singer Julio Iglesias, saying on Friday that the court lacked jurisdiction...
AI can be a tool to empower creatives without resources – AI Film Award...
Two Filipino creators of Portrait No. 72, a short film created with the assistance of generative artificial intelligence (AI), said AI is not a threat...
Vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ makes Oscars history with record 16 nominations
LOS ANGELES — Vampire thriller “Sinners” stormed into Oscars history on Thursday with a record 16 nominations, positioning the Warner Bros film as the...
’80s nostalgia seen with fresh eyes
STAGING a beloved Filipino coming-of-age tale four decades after the original film came out could be considered a no-brainer in 2026, given how nostalgia is the big thing in different forms of storytelling today. Using the versatility of Philippine theater as a platform, the challenge now is presenting 1980s nostalgia with a refreshed perspective.
Taylor Swift named to Songwriters Hall of Fame, second-youngest ever
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift, 36, will become the second-youngest songwriter ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of Stevie...
Stuff to Do (01/23/26)
THE Philippine Circuit Dog Show 2026 is ongoing at the Smart Araneta Coliseum until Jan. 26.
Snow White and War of the Worlds lead Razzie nominations
LOS ANGELES — With Oscar nominations a day away, Hollywood’s annual reckoning with its film failures took shape on Wednesday as Disney’s live‑action Snow...
Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could offer viewers relief from subscription fatigue
NICK LAFLEUR is one of many Americans who think a Netflix-Warner Bros. tie-up might provide some relief from “subscription fatigue.”
The New York City resident...
Chris Pratt takes audiences along on immersive AI journey in Mercy
LONDON — Thriller Mercy imagines a near future where the justice system is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and suspects are presumed guilty unless...