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TVJ’s exit from TAPE, Inc. can make or break the noontime arena

by MJ Marfori - June 3, 2023 - 12:00am

Forty-four years of watching Eat Bulaga is a hard habit to break.

Chynna Mamawal is ‘IT’ celebrity fashion designer of the moment

by MJ Marfori - May 27, 2023 - 12:00am

As Halston once said, “You are only as good as the people you dress.” Well, if that’s the case, then millennial designer Chynna Mamawal maybe is today’s best.

Michelle Dee on MUPH win: ‘Destiny was on my side’

by MJ Marfori - May 20, 2023 - 12:00am

If you don’t do your research and just look at our newly-crowned Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee on a surface level, like her being the daughter of 1979 Miss International Melanie Marquez, you will immediately...

Korea continues to push content to center of world entertainment

by MJ Marfori - May 13, 2023 - 12:00am

We spent most of our work week in Seoul, South Korea to experience the latest K-offering Black Knight.

Iza Calzado is keeping it cool in her new mommy era

by MJ Marfori - May 6, 2023 - 12:00am

Fresh from giving birth just three months ago, new mom and one of the country’s most prominent actresses, Iza Calzado, emerged from her maternity “lockdown” and met up with the press — mostly...

Maja Salvador has 2 new shows post-Eat Bulaga exit

by MJ Marfori - April 29, 2023 - 12:00am

She might have said goodbye to Eat Bulaga, but her Majesty Maja Salvador is saying hello to two new shows on TV.

An empowering chat with Shonda Rhimes

by MJ Marfori - April 22, 2023 - 12:00am

The regality, check! Romance? Check!

Thai film Hunger satiates Filipino appetite

by MJ Marfori - April 15, 2023 - 12:00am

Another film from Thailand is making waves in the Philippines, but this time around, it is not of the Boys Love genre.

Why these halfie celebs shouldn’t be accused of Filipino baiting

by MJ Marfori - April 12, 2023 - 12:00am

While being Filipino is very “in” right now, thanks to social media and the crusade for diversity, it seems unfair for many celebrities with Filipino roots to be judged by anonymous and random online...

by MJ Marfori - April 1, 2023 - 12:00am

Not a new thing to hear, but it is definitely a welcome feeling each time that a journalist or any human being encounters such.

Coco Martin kills critics with kindness

by MJ Marfori - March 25, 2023 - 12:00am

There was not a trace of annoyance.

Southeast Asian creatives gather to champion women in entertainment

by MJ Marfori - March 18, 2023 - 12:00am

“Now, she’s being brave through the jungle without having to find somebody to make her happy again because being herself is enough for her.”

Iron Heart stars say team and castmates have ‘zero’ attitude

by MJ Marfori - March 11, 2023 - 12:00am

We traversed the mountains of Cebu from Bonbon mountains to Sudlon some two hours away from the city to witness the elevated action scenes of The Iron Heart.

TV5 leans on light and funny projects for the summer

by MJ Marflori - March 4, 2023 - 12:00am

Just when you thought that TV5 would take a step back and re-calibrate as the network just switched and welcomed new bosses, here comes three new shows off the bat!

Andrea Brillantes lays groundwork for post-child star success

by MJ Marfori - February 25, 2023 - 12:00am

Having a mansion at 16 and working as a CEO of her own company at 19, Andrea Brillantes has achieved what many adults are still dreaming of.

Hollywood landmark maker and visual artist is proudly Filipino

by MJ Marfori - February 18, 2023 - 12:00am

It seems like each week, we celebrate the world-class talent of our kababayan.

TV5 levels up Kapamilya coverage

by MJ Marfori - February 11, 2023 - 12:00am

The ABS-CBN studio is starting to feel like TV5’s annex.

Japan is out to take a piece of the global entertainment pie

by MJ Marfori - February 4, 2023 - 12:00am

Make way for the Japanese. We know the nation to be excellent and efficient when it comes to almost anything we could think of. But slowly since 2021, especially last year, they have been extra focused in our lane:...

Fil-Am Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel is excited to return to Manila

by MJ Marfori - January 28, 2023 - 12:00am

Almost three weeks since the crowning moment, pageant fans are still rabid in the comments section of our beauty queens.

How social media is a double-edged sword for showbiz personalities

by MJ Marfori - January 21, 2023 - 12:00am

So for the whole week, the entertainment scene went abuzz as all Marites feasted on Alex Gonzaga’s less than 20-second Instagram story clip, posted by Dani Barretto of her smearing cake icing on waiter Allan...

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