LOS Angeles, United States (AFP) — The English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran on Monday won Song of the Year for “Thinking Out Loud,” a bare guitar ballad that made history as a viral hit. Sheeran shared the award with his co-writer Amy Wadge, a British folk artist. Song of the Year recognizes songwriting, while Record of the Year, a category in which “Thinking Out Loud” was also nominated, looks at the overall song. The award was […]
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Jimmy Carter becomes Grammy star again
LOS Angeles, United States (AFP) — Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, on Monday racked up another feat — becoming a two-time Grammy winner. The 91-year-old won for the second time at the music industry’s premier awards in the category of Best Spoken Word Album for “A Full Life: Reflections at 90,” an audio version of his memoir. In the book, Carter describes his rise in politics and his stinging election defeat […]
Stars dazzle on Baftas red carpet
LONDON, England (Reuters) — Stars of the silver screen lit up the red carpet at the Baftas on Sunday (February 14). Some of the biggest names in the acting world donned their favourite designers for the last major awards ceremony ahead of the Oscars. Oscar De La Renta, Givenchy, Valentino, Armani and Alexander McQueen all featured in the style stakes. Fashion commentator, Gemma Ebelis told Reuters that dressing stars for awards season is big business. […]
The Love Playlist of Carpenters and The Platters Live in Manila
QUEZON City, Philippines (February 15)- The return of the hit-makers of 50’s and 60’s, the fabulous sounds of the Platters once again is ready to enthrall audiences with the hits “Only You”, “The Great Pretender”, “Twilight Time”, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”, “Harbor Lights” and more of their classics in their two night concert featuring Laurie Briggs as Karen Carpenter. The Platters continue to remind the current generation of their distinctive smooth harmony and Motown […]
British rock band Viola Beach reported killed in Sweden car crash
SODERTALJE, NEAR STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (Reuters) — Five men, which Swedish media reported were the four members and manager of the rock band Viola Beach, were killed when their car crashed in Sweden early on Saturday (February 13) morning. Police confirmed the men found dead in a canal in Sodertalje near Stockholm were aged between 20 and 35 and were from Britain. Swedish broadcaster SVT reported the victims were Viola Beach band members Kris Leonard, River […]
‘The Revenant’ sweeps Britain’s Baftas with three top gongs
by Naomi O’LEARY LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Epic survival tale “The Revenant” took top honors including best film on Sunday at Britain’s Bafta film awards, boosting its status as a favorite for Oscar success later this month. Mexico’s Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu scooped best director for the picture, and Leonardo DiCaprio won best actor for his leading role as grizzled trapper Hugh Glass. “I am overwhelmed,” said Inarritu as he accepted the award at a […]
New Harry Potter book to be released on July
LONDON, United Kingdom – Good news, Potterites! Best-selling author, J.K. Rowling announced in her website that the 8th book in the Harry Potter series will be released on the July 31. Entitled “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”, the eighth book was adopted from the two-part play of the same title. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
“Girlfriend for Hire” showing na sa lahat ng mga sinehan nationwide
MANILA, Philippines — Showing na sa lahat ng sinehan nationwide ang pelikulang “Girlfriend for Hire” na pinagbibidahan nina Andre Paras at Yassi Pressman. Ang nasabing pelikula ay hango sa isang sikat at best-selling wattpad stories na mayroon ng 70 million views under Viva Films. Ang showing ng pelikula ay nagsimula kahapon, Pebrero 10, kaya ano pang hinihintay ninyo? Tara na at muling kiligin sa pelikulang “Girlfriend for Hire.”
Shooting ng pelikulang “Nuclear Family” sisimulan na
MANILA, Philippines — Nakatakda nang simulan ang shooting para sa pelikulang “Nuclear Family”. Handog ito ng BG Production International, ang isa sa mga kinikilalang production ng mga independent films sa bansa. Ang pelikulang ito ay sa direksyon ni Jason Paul Laxamana. Ayon sa kaniya, napapanahon ang ganitong uri ng pelikula at ang tema nito ay isang melodrama.
Beyonce Super Bowl performance alternately draws praise and ire
CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) — Coldplay headlined at Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show, but all eyes were on R&B super star Beyonce, who gyrated her way through her latest single “Formation” – a power anthem to race and feminism that made a surprise debut on Saturday. The music video features powerful images of a flooded New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It also depicts graffiti that reads “stop shooting us,” suggestive of the […]
Oscar nominees flock together for annual luncheon
(Reuters) — Many of this year’s Academy Award nominees arrived at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills for their only official function together before the Oscars are announced on Sunday, February 28. Celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio (‘The Revenant’), Alicia Vikander (‘Danish Girl’), Lady Gaga, Rachel McAdams (‘Spotlight’) and Brie Larson (‘Room’) all turned out for photographers prior to attending the luncheon. All five Best Director nominees turned out on the red carpet – Lenny Abrahamson […]
Animated movie “Inside Out” is the big winner at the 43 Annie Awards
IT was a hugely succesful night for Pixar’s animated movie “Inside Out” at the 43rd Annie Awards on Saturday (February 7) that picked up 10 awards including the prize for best animated feature. “Sorry if you guys are sick of seeing us up here but we are very honored to be here and to have had the chance to work on such a meaningful film with such amazing people,” said director Pete Docter, after he […]