NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Country legend Kenny Rogers on Wednesday scrapped the final dates on what he has billed as a farewell tour, citing unspecified health concerns. The 79-year-old singer, best known for the hits “Lady” and “The Gambler,” has been “working through a series of health challenges,” his management said in a statement. “His doctors fully expect the outcome to be great, but they have advised him to cancel all performances through […]
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Kim Jong Un attends rare concert by South Korean pop stars
by Jung Hawon Agence France Presse North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Sunday attended the first concert in Pyongyang for over a decade by South Korean entertainers, including a K-pop girlband, the latest gesture of reconciliation before a rare inter-Korean summit. The visit, described by many as a cultural charm offensive by the South, came as a diplomatic thaw quickens on the peninsula after months of tensions. The 120-member group — 11 musical acts as […]
Ex-child star Corey Feldman unhurt after road rage ‘stabbing’
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Police said Wednesday they are investigating an alleged road rage attack on Corey Feldman, after the former child star reported being confronted and stabbed — although he was uninjured. The 46-year-old actor and musician — who appeared in cult 1980s movies including “Gremlins,” “The Goonies” and “The Lost Boys” — was given a check-up at hospital but no wound was found. “I’m in the hospital! I was attacked 2nite! […]
K-pop v Kim-pop: Battle of the bands, Korean style
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Top K-pop girl band Red Velvet will be the star turn at a historic concert in Pyongyang this weekend, in a country where entertainment is usually state-sponsored and served with a big dollop of propaganda. With performances on Sunday and Tuesday, the outfit sashay onto territory more normally occupied by North Korean’s own mega girl group, the Moranbong band. In the peninsula’s own Battle of the Bands, here’s how the […]
Rapper na nag-compose ng ‘Nilasong Paraiso’ para sa isyu ng Boracay, nag-trending
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Trending ngayon sa social media ang isang Aklanon matapos mag-compose ng rap song na para sa isla ng Boracay. Ayon kay Carlo Irapta ng Poblacion Malinao, isang gabi lamang nito binuo ang rap song na may titulong “Nilasong Paraiso.” Nagsilbi umano nitong inspirasyon ang problemang kinakaharap ng Boracay. Sa naturang awitin, mapapakinggan ang kagandahan ng isla gayundin ang unti-unting pagkasira nito dahil sa isyu ng sewerage at iba pang […]
‘Pacific Rim’ dethrones ‘Black Panther’ in box office
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Smash-’em up blockbuster “Pacific Rim: Uprising” punched its way to first place at the North American box office this weekend, with takings of $28.1 million, industry figures showed Monday. The action-packed sequel knocked “Black Panther” from number one after five straight weeks, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations, but the film attracted mixed reviews and fell short of “Pacific Rim’s” $37.3 million debuts in 2013. Set 10 years after […]
Pyongyang Style? Seoul ‘push’ for Psy to play N. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Seoul is pushing for “Gangnam Style” star Psy to perform in next week’s historic concerts by South Korean artists in the North’s capital, multiple reports said. A team of at least nine South Korean pop acts is set to visit North Korea next week for two concerts in Pyongyang, the first of their kind for more than a decade. The shows — part of reconciliatory moves ahead of a planned […]
‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’ sets sights on ‘Black Panther’
by Frankie TAGGART Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Fresh from his confirmation as the crown prince of feel-good fantasy, Guillermo del Toro is cranking the volume up to 11 as producer of the sequel to smash-’em-up blockbuster “Pacific Rim.” “Pacific Rim: Uprising” — an altogether brasher, more rambunctious sci-fi tentpole than the Mexican filmmaker’s Oscar-winning 2017 opus “The Shape of Water” — is tracking to top the domestic box office with upwards […]
Celine Dion cancels shows for ear surgery
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Canadian superstar Celine Dion has canceled a stretch of concerts in Las Vegas as she undergoes surgery for an ear condition. Dion, who turns 50 later this month, said she has been suffering from Patulous Eustachian tube, when a middle opening in the ear is abnormally open, affecting hearing. The singer said that her medication was no longer succeeding in treating the condition, requiring her to undergo a “minimally […]
600 invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding
by Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Some 600 people have been invited to the wedding of Britain’s Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle, Kensington Palace announced Thursday. The invitations were posted earlier this week, Harry’s official residence said — without revealing who had made the guest list. Harry and his US actress fiancee are set to tie the knot at Windsor Castle, west of London, on May 19. The […]
KZ Tandingan eliminated in China’s singing contest ‘Singer 2018’, but will still return for farewell song
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — KZ Tandigan on Friday, March 16 has been eliminated from China’s popular singing show “Singer 2018” after delivering five performances that wowed millions of the viewing public and took the internet audience by storm. In her performance in Episode 9, Tandingan gave a unique rendition of the song “Royals” by Lorde which once again awed the audience. “I never imagined I could get this far. I only wanted to stay […]
Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe-Philippines 2018
(Eagle News) — Catriona Elisa Gray was crowned Miss Universe-Philippines 2018 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Sunday night, March 18. Gray is set to represent the country in the most awaited 67th Miss Universe pageant. The 24-year-old stunner was a consistent crowd favorite, winning five major awards, including the first-ever Pitoy Moreno National Costume Award. She was named Best in Swimsuit, Best in Long Gown, and Best in National Costume, Binibining Miss Ever Bilena, and […]