(Reuters) – Beyonce is the highest paid woman in music in 2014, with estimated earnings of $115 million, more than double what she pulled in last year, Forbes magazine said on Tuesday. The huge sum, most of which was from her world tour, propelled Beyonce, 33, from fourth place last year and put her firmly ahead of pop star Taylor Swift, 24, with $64 million, who jumped up one spot from last year to No. 2. Pop […]
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21st Century Fox to tread carefully with streaming video
(Reuters) – 21st Century Fox Inc Chief Operating Officer Chase Carey said the company is being “disciplined” about its options when considering streaming video offerings that bypass cable and satellite subscriptions. “We believe the traditional bundle offers great value to consumers and will be the primary consumer package for years to come,” Carey said on Tuesday during an third quarter earnings call with analysts. He was referring to traditional cable packages that “bundle” together several channels […]
13th Israeli Film Festival brings laughter
With Manila as its first stop, the 13th Israeli Film Festival promises to bring laughter all over the Philippines. Said festival will start on November 5 and 6 in Greenbelt 3 Cinema, Makati City. From there, it will travel up north to Baguio, then to Iloilo, then down south to Iloilo and Davao. The Israeli Film Festival promises to warm the heart with its eight comedic films. And more importantly, the admission is free.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth sends her first tweet
(Reuters) – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth made her first foray into the world of social media on Friday when she sent out her inaugural message on Twitter. “It is a pleasure to open the Information Age exhibition today at the @sciencemuseum and I hope people will enjoy visiting. Elizabeth R,” the 88-year-old monarch tweeted at the opening of a new gallery at London’s Science Museum. The message, sent at 10.35 GMT, had already been re-tweeted more […]
Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta dead at 82
(Reuters) – Oscar de la Renta, one of the most sought-after fashion designers of the last half century, dressing American first ladies and Hollywood stars in his classic silhouettes, died on Monday at the age of 82. An individual taking calls at the designer’s residence in Connecticut on Monday night confirmed his death, first reported by ABC News. The New York Times said de la Renta died of complications from cancer. De la Renta was born to […]
American company launches digital video service
CBS joined the digital bandwagon, launching its digital video on demand and livestreaming services to win back viewers that are increasingly dependent on the internet for their entertainment.
“Felony” premiere
Hollywood stars walked the red carpet as the movie “Felony” premiered.
Disney unveils interactive wedding cakes
Disney makes use of interactive projection on wedding cakes to create fairy tale weddings.
NET 25 launches new programs
NET 25 welcomes the last quarter of the year with 5 brand-new programs guaranteed to cater to different viewers’ needs.
1st CCP National Ballet Competition 2014
THE Cultural Center of the Philippines is pleased to announce the finalists of the 1st CCP National Ballet Competition 2014 which will be held at 6:00 PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater) on November 6 for the Junior Category Competition and on November 8 for the Senior Category Competition. The finalists of the Junior Category Competition (13 years old to 18 years old by/on November 4, 2014) are as follows: 1. Pamela […]
Peek-a-boo video becomes a hit
A wedding photographer from Liverpool, England filmed his twin baby girls playing “peek-a-boo”, never expecting that it will become a worldwide hit.
British pop star reflects on success
22-years old British pop star shares her reflections on success.
