Entertainment – International

Freak hailstorm halts the MTV Movie and TV Awards red carpet

LOS  ANGELES, United States (Reuters) — The MTV Movie and TV Awards on Sunday (May 7) started out like most events in Los Angeles with stars arriving dressed up in summery outfits fitting for the Southern Californian weather. However, although organizers were aware there was a chance of rain, nothing prepared them for the hailstorm that ensued, causing the lengthy red carpet to be deserted. While some stars, like Hailee Steinfeld, fled indoors as soon […]

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 blasts to No.1 at the box office

Reuters — “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” took over the North American weekend box office crown from Friday (May 05) through Sunday (May 07). The film, the second in the franchise headlined by Chris Pratt, reunites the Marvel characters as they struggle to keep their newfound family together. The film took-in over $145-million dollars for its debut weekend, according to BoxOfficeMojo. Holding over from previous weeks, “The Fate of the Furious” saw another $8.5-million […]

Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell get Hollywood stars

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Actor Kurt Russell had his long-time partner and actress Goldie Hawn almost in tears on Thursday as the couple received dual stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Goldie to you, I owe my wonderful life,” said the 66-year-old as he paid an emotional tribute to his partner of 33 years. “Simply put Goldie, I cherish you. And all the stars in the sky or on the boulevard don’t […]

Harry Potter play to open in New York in spring 2018

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” the smash-hit, award-winning London play about the fictional boy wizard as a grown father of three, will open in New York in spring 2018. The show will make its official Broadway debut on April 22 at the Lyric Theatre, currently under renovation in preparation for the North American premiere, producers of the London show said on Thursday. Preview performances and casting will be […]

Facebook adding 3,000 people to screen out violent content

by Rob Lever Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Facebook said Wednesday it is hiring an extra 3,000 staff to remove violent content like the gruesome killings and suicides broadcast on its video platform. The move ramps up efforts by Facebook to filter content amid growing criticism of the social media giant for allowing the platform to be used to promote violence and hateful activity. “If we’re going to build a safe community, we […]

Pop-up bar brings sci-fi dreams to Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — A pop-up bar in Hollywood, which allows sci-fi fans to live out their science-fiction dreams, has extended its stay because of popularity. Nightly cosplayers and sci-fi fans attend ‘The Scum & Villainy Cantina’ off Hollywood Boulevard dressed as characters from ‘Star Wars’, ‘Star Trek’ and other sci-fi series. “I wanted to build a place that geeks and nerds and cosplayers could all gather and have a place to make pretend. In […]

K-Pop boy band group, “BTS,” now in the country for two-day concert

(Eagle News) — K-Pop fans are excited to see another Korean boy band that would soon be performing live in Manila. The Korean boy band group, BTS, or Bangtan boys, known for their synchronized choreography, is now in the country for their two-day concert to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on May 6 and 7. The seven-member South Korean boy band made their debut on June 23, 2013, under […]

After child and separation, Janet Jackson resumes tour

  NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Pop superstar and new mother Janet Jackson said Monday she will resume a tour after a nearly two-year break as she confirmed separating from her husband. Jackson, who had abruptly suspended a tour in 2015 amid the surprise news she was pregnant, announced 56 concerts across North America later this year. In an online message to fans, Jackson voiced gratitude for her four-month-old son Eissa and acknowledged splitting […]

13 Reasons Why – I need to write this.

QUEZON  City, Philippines – “This is Hannah. Hannah Baker.” Such a simple line but it has a big impact, especially after learning that it was written by a girl who committed suicide. And that is the story of arguably one of the most controversial TV series today, 13 Reasons Why. If you haven’t watched the series yet, I give this ample warning. The series may trigger negative feelings and if you are easily influenced, you […]

Selena Gomez joins WE Day to empower young people

INGLEWOOD, California (Reuters) — The annual WE Day California took place on Thursday (April 27) with music stars Selena Gomez, Alicia Keys, Jessie J and Demi Lovato among others hitting the early morning blue carpet. The California event is part of 17 events taking place in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom in an initiative which encourages young people to pursue causes which give back to society. The event itself is not ticketed […]

Cannes film festival announces full jury line-up

LOS ANGELES, United States (Reuters) — The Cannes film festival announced on Tuesday (April 25) its full line-up for the jury which presides over the main competition at France’s most famous cinema event. Although Spanish director Pedro Almodovar was announced as President of the Jury at the end of January, the additional eight were formally unveiled as four women and four men from the international film industry. From Hollywood, actors Will Smith and Jessica Chastain […]

Orlando Bloom attends special screening of ‘Unlocked’ in London

LONDON, England (Reuters) — Actor Orlando Bloom attended a special screening in London of his film ‘Unlocked’ on Tuesday (April 25). Bloom plays an M15 agent working with Noomi Rapace’s character a CIA investigator, who is in a race against time to stop a chemical attack on London after she unintentionally releases information to terrorists. Bloom said that the film deals with a situation that is more than possible in today’s world. “Yeah I would […]