‘May December’ director: Women pay higher price than men for breaking rules
CANNES— Todd Haynes' new romantic drama "May December" shines a critical spotlight on the way women who break society's rules are held to much stricter...
Why a photo of ‘It’s Showtime’ Team huddle mid-game is gaining traction online
A photo of the team of ABS-CBN's "It's Showtime" gained buzz online following the recently concluded 2023 Star Magic All-Star basketball game. The "It's Showtime"...
‘Firebrand’ puts spotlight on Henry VIII’s sixth and final wife
CANNES— For Brazilian director Karim Ainouz the prospect of making a film about King Henry VIII's court was particularly exciting, partly because it focuses on...
Jennifer Lawrence-produced Afghan documentary premieres at Cannes
CANNES— While the world watched Kabul fall and the Taliban surge back to power in 2021 following the withdrawal of U.S. troops, actor Jennifer Lawrence...
Zelenskiy likens Bakhmut’s devastation to Hiroshima after World War Two
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy likened the ruins of Ukraine's eastern city of Bakhmut with the destruction of Hiroshima in World War Two, as he attended...
Kendra Kramer’s school ball look gives off ‘Cinderella vibes’
The eldest daughter of actress-host Cheska Kramer and former basketball star Doug Kramer is giving off "Cinderella vibes." This was what some Filipinos thought after seeing...
Manila Post Office building fire sparks worries over parcels, national IDs
The Manila Central Post Office (PhilPost) or the Post Office building was gutted by fire for nearly eight hours that started on Sunday, May...
WHO warns against bias, misinformation in using AI in healthcare
The World Health Organization called for caution on Tuesday in using artificial intelligence for public healthcare, saying data used by AI to reach decisions could be biased or misused.
The...
Trevi Fountain water turns black in Rome climate protest
ROME— Seven young activists protesting against climate change climbed into the Trevi Fountain in Rome on Sunday and poured diluted charcoal into the water to...
Instagram back up after global outage affecting thousands of users
Meta Platform Inc's META.O Instagram was back up for most users, the company said on Sunday, after a technical issue that disrupted services to thousands of...
China’s Gong Li: Michelle Yeoh’s success encourages Asian actors
CANNES— Gong Li, one of China's best actors, told Reuters on Wednesday that Michelle Yeoh's recent success at the Oscars and Golden Globes was particularly encouraging for...
Who’s who: Stars who graced the ‘Cattleya Killer’ gala premiere
Several stars threw their support behind the highly anticipated series “Cattleya Killer,” the first local collaboration between streaming giant Prime Video and ABS-CBN. “Cattleya Killer”...
‘The 501 experience’: Activities, booths you can enjoy at Levi’s interactive event in Manila
American clothing company Levi’s is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its iconic 501® jeans this year. The San Francisco company was granted a patent on...
Auschwitz drama ‘Zone of Interest’ marks director Glazer’s first Cannes foray
CANNE— British director Jonathan Glazer will compete for the Cannes Film Festival's top prize for the first time this year with his Auschwitz drama "The...
Philippines posts $148 million balance of payment deficit in April
The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) position hit a deficit of $148 million in April, narrower than the $415 million deficit a year ago, the central bank said on...