Entertainment

Cinemalaya Foundation forges on with new film school and bigger production grants

After a successful decade and attaining premiere status as the Philippines’ leading independent film festival and competition, Cinemalaya is now expanding its mission to the training of practitioners in key aspects of film production and serving as an inspiration to independent filmmaking in Asia.  This was announced recently by the Cinemalaya Foundation. Cinemalaya Foundation also announced the increase—by almost as much as 50%—of production grants and cash awards to be given to finalists and competition winners. While […]

Spider Man joins other Marvel heroes, Pattinson in Berlin

Spider Man is set to join a host of other super heroes. Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have reached a deal to partner on the next installment of the Spider Man franchise, uniting the web-slinging super hero with Marvel’s comic book universe. Under the agreement, Spider-Man will appear in an upcoming Marvel film, and Marvel characters, which include Iron Man, Thor and Captain America, could appear in later Spider-Man films. Robert Pattinson hit the red […]

Madonna, Beyonce, Sia rock Grammys

The Grammy awards, music’s biggest night, is as much about the lively performances and often rare collaborations between big names as it is about the awards handed out across 82 categories. The evening opened with a medley songs by Australian hard rockers AC/DC. Numerous artists opted to strip down their performances to showcase their music. Known to be a stage where veterans and current music stars come together, British singers Jessie J and Tom Jones […]

‘American Sniper’ Texas murder trial nears as jurors’ screening completed

Final jury selection began on Monday (February 9) in a Texas courtfor the trial of the U.S. veteran accused of fatally shooting former Navy SEALChris Kyle, whose best-selling autobiography was turned into the hit movie “American Sniper.” The screening of about 800 potential jurors began last week in a court in rural Erath County for the trial of Eddie Ray Routh, 27, charged with murdering Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield in 2013 at a […]

Singing of heartbreak, newcomer Sam Smith wins big at Grammys

(Reuters) – Heartbreak paid off handsomely for British soul singer Sam Smith, a newcomer who won four Grammy awards on Sunday including record and song of the year for his anthem “Stay With Me.” The 22-year-old was also anointed best new artist and his debut album “In The Lonely Hour” won best pop vocal album. But rocker Beck robbed Smith of a sweep in the top three Grammy categories by winning album of the year […]

Actor Johnny Depp marries fiancee Amber Heard – reports

Johnny Depp, the star of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” film series, married his fiancée, Amber Heard, at their home in Los Angeles earlier this week, according to People magazine. The 51-year-old actor, who met Heard, 28, when they appeared together in the 2011 film “The Rum Diary,” tied the knot on Tuesday in a small ceremony. People magazine said a bigger wedding is planned for this weekend on Depp’s private island, Little Hall’s Pond […]

Toni and Paul are ready to tie the knot.

After 7 years of in a relationship status, Toni Gonzaga was now engaged to Director-producer Paul Soriano. This is what they had announced and confirmed in an entertainment talk show made on February 1. “It’s been what, seven-and-a-half years, right? You know, she’s been such a great part of my life, the best blessing I’ve ever received… We’re engaged,” Paul said in an interview. According to Toni the proposal happened last January, 21 at their […]

First look at official Oscar after party

Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and the creative team behind the annual Governors Ball unveiled menu items, floral arrangements and signature cocktails on Wednesday (February 4). This year’s menu for the official Oscar after party features some signature items, such as Puck’s chicken pot pie with black truffles and smoked salmon Oscar but also features new items to help accommodate all attending guests. “When we decide on the menu we always try to make a good […]