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A group of African American activists in Los Angeles on Thursday (January 14) evening called on people to “tune out” the Academy Awards to protest the lack of minorities represented in nominations announced early that morning. Following last year’s awards, which shut actors of color out of the industry’s biggest honors, the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite emerged. It was quickly revived on Thursday morning, when only white actors received nods. “They promised to put an institute forward […]
British actor Alan Rickman, who played the role of Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films and portrayed memorable villains in Hollywood movies, has died aged 69, his agent said on Thursday. Rickman got his big acting break appearing the Broadway version of “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” in the mid-1980s before making his first major film appearance in “Die Hard” soon afterwards. That was to be the first of many performances as a villain, including the […]
Media baron Rupert Murdoch announced his engagement to former supermodel Jerry Hall in an advertisement published on Tuesday (January 12) in The Times newspaper, which is owned by Murdoch’s News Corp. The advertisement, published in the classifieds section of the newspaper reads, “Mr. Rupert Murdoch, father of Prudence, Elisabeth, Lachlan, James, Grace and Chloe Murdoch, and Miss Jerry Hall, mother of Elizabeth, James, Georgia and Gabriel Jagger, are delighted to announce their engagement.” “They have […]
Less than 24 hours after the news about David Bowie death broke out, his 25th studio collection takes an early lead on Official Albums Chart Update with combined sales so far of 43,000 – 25,000 on Monday (January 11). Bowie, who framed hits such as “Ziggy Stardust” with daringly androgynous displays of sexuality and glittering costumes, died aged 69 on Sunday. “As the sad news of David Bowie’s death broke this morning, the iconic singer’s […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (January 12) – The Banaue Rice Terraces – every elementary school child knows about it and has seen it in photographs and in textbooks. It is one of the most well-known landmark of the Philippines and that’s the reason why NET 25’s travel and history show, Landmarks, decided to delve into the rich cultural heritage of the eighth wonder of the world. And it is truly wonderful! Just imagine, the Banaue Rice […]
Legendary British rock star David Bowie, who framed hits such as “Ziggy Stardust” with daringly androgynous displays of sexuality and glittering costumes, has died aged 69 after a secret battle with cancer “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer,” read a statement on Bowie’s Facebook page dated Sunday (January 10). Bowie’s son, Duncan Jones, confirmed the death. Mourners laid flowers and lit candles beside a memorial […]
Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon Revilla Jr., asked the Sandiganbayan’s permission to attend the wake of showbiz veteran German “Kuya Germs” Moreno in Mt. Carmel Church in Quezon City. Both senators said that they consider Kuya Germs as a second father and they want to give their last respects to him. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
A Filipino director Ronnie del Carmen won Best Animated Movie in the 73rd Golden Globes Award, together with his co-directors for the film “Inside Out”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The start of the new year also heralds a celebration of original Pinoy music as the Imagination Fushion Festival 2016 features big names in the OPM industry. Said concert will be held at the concert grounds of SM Mall of Asia on January 29. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Veteran actor, host and considered as a pillar of Philippine showbiz industry, German Moreno, more popularly known as ‘Kuya Germs” died at the age of 82 due to cardiac arrest. Last year, the master showman suffered a stroke and was able to recover. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
MANILA, Philippines – “Rock of Aegis” queen Aicelle Santos released her new single entitled “Liwanag” which is an advocacy song featuring the struggles of a Filipino. Her full-length second album is also set to be released in the first quarter of 2016. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
Considered as one of the pillars of the showbiz industry, veteran host German Moreno died at the age of 82 due to cardiac arrest. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
