Filipino Swifties searched for ‘Taylor Swift’ the most, latest data from Google says

Filipino "Swifties" went international again, this time, topping the worldwide search interest for Taylor Swift on Google. In the latest data from the search engine...

Union fears Hollywood actors’ digital doubles could live on ‘for one day’s pay’

Like a plot from the anthology television series "Black Mirror," the Screen Actors Guild says it is battling the studios for control over the...

‘About time’: How Greenbelt 1 patrons reacted to reports of mall closure

Patrons were hit by nostalgia and shared their memories of Ayala’s flagship mall, Greenbelt 1, after learning of reports that the shopping establishment will...

Thailand’s Pita defeated in parliament in bid for PM

BANGKOK— Thailand's Pita Limjaroenrat failed on Thursday in his initial bid to become Thailand's next prime minister, after he was thwarted in a high-stakes parliamentary...

New eats: Modern Shanghai, TGIFRidays unveil updated menu for any type of craving

Two international chains of restaurants have new offerings that can satisfy lovers of different cuisines. Modern Shanghai and TGIFridays on July 6 updated their menu...
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Pinoys stoked over upcoming concert of UMI in Manila

American singer-songwriter UMI is set to perform in Manila as part of the Insignia Concert Series, and Filipino fans are excited. Event productions company Insignia...

‘Game changer’: Smart launches prepaid eSIM

Telco giant Smart Communications has launched the Philippines' first-ever prepaid eSIM. What is an eSIM? An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital version of a physical...

Sandara Park drops ‘Festival’ MV, self-titled EP

Former 2NE1 member Sandara Park released the lead track, "Festival," with its official music video on July 12, Wednesday marking her remarkable solo comeback.  The...

South Africa experiences snowfall after a decade

Snow blanketed South Africa's largest city, Johannesburg, on Monday after a decade of not having snow. Snow was perceived to be rare in South Africa,...

Blinken to meet China’s Wang Yi in Jakarta

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi on Thursday as officials gather in Indonesia for ASEAN meetings, the...

Oh, Flamingo! to celebrate decade of music with concert

Filipino indie rock band Oh, Flamingo! will mark its tenth anniversary in the music scene with a birthday concert. The concert will be staged at...
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Not Star Magic: JC Alcantara sorry for hurting people over cryptic tweet

Kapamilya actor JC Alcantara apologized for his now-deleted tweet after it sparked speculations that he could be referring to Star Magic's 30th-anniversary catalogue. The 23-year-old...

‘Unlimited Madness’: Snow crab, aburi set, more Japanese dishes in Teppanya’s new buffet menu

A snow crab, giant scallops, wagyu sandwich and other Japanese dishes await Japanese cuisine lovers in this Filipino-owned restaurant. Teppanya Restaurant, Inc., or Teppanya introduced...

GOT7’s BamBam to make Manila stop in world tour

BamBam of South Korean group GOT7 is set to stage a concert in Manila as part of his first world tour. The concert will take place...
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Factbox: Key nominations for the 2023 Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES— Nominations were announced on Wednesday for the Emmy Awards, the highest honors in television. Following is a list of nominees in key categories. The...