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MANILA, Philippines, April 14 ------ Singer Morissette will play Middle Allie in the stage adaptation of "The Notebook" when the musical makes its international premiere in Manila later this year. The "Akin Ka Na Lang" singer will take on the role played on the big screen by Rachel McAdams when the international production runs in September at Makati's Samsung Performing Arts Theater. "The Notebook: The Musical" will open Theatre Group Asia's (TGA) 2026-2027 season. It is an

April 14 ------ “Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11” housemates and breakout stars, Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra, are set to lead their first full-length film together in “Almost Us,” a romantic comedy from Regal Entertainment and Project 8 Projects. Produced by Regal Entertainment in partnership with Project 8 Projects, the romantic comedy marks a major milestone for the pairing known to fans as “JMFyang,” now being positioned as a new-generation love team in Philippine cinema. Directed

April 13 ------ JM Dela Cerna and Marielle Montellano were hailed as the grand winners of "Your Face Sounds Familiar" Season 4 at the finale grand showdown. The duo secured the title after earning the highest combined score of 94% from their previous performances, along with the highest jury score in the “Your Face Sounds Familiar: The Grand Showdown." In their final performance, they transformed into Jennifer Holliday and Jessica Sanchez and delivered a powerful rendition of

April 13 ------ Another international recognition awaits BINI as they’re set to be declared a Global Force honoree by Billboard at its upcoming Women in Music ceremony, making them the second Filipina to be recognized by the international music publication. The female octet was recognized by Billboard on Saturday, April 11, hours before their historic debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, joining a crop of record-breaking female artists in the music scene. Al

MANILA, Philippines, April 13 ------ Following her “America’s Got Talent” big win late 2025, Jessica Sanchez is set to headline her Philippine homecoming concert on May 16 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, marking the kickoff of her “Seasons” world tour. And this time, the powerhouse vocalist is taking on more than rehearsals and recordings; she’s doing it all as a first-time mom. She described how motherhood has quickly become both her biggest joy and her toughest challenge. “I

April 13 ------ KC Concepcion opened up about her unique position as the daughter of two Filipino showbiz icons, Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion, saying she wants to be respectful and acknowledge that her parents now have different families. KC said in a podcast interview with Karmina Constantino on Sunday, April 12, that she intends to be sensitive enough to acknowledge Sharon and Gabby’s respective partners and their children, and to recognize their efforts to make her f

April 12 ------ The reigning queens of Binibining Pilipinas brought joy and learning to children using literature as a tool in an afternoon of fun and purpose. Binibining Pilipinas International Katrina Anne Johnson and Binibining Pilipinas Globe Annabelle McDonnell paid a visit to the students of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catechetical Ministry OLPH) Catechetical Ministry in Quezon City. The two reigning queens took part in the “Liwanag Reading Program” of the ministry that

April 12 ------ Neri Naig-Miranda lent a helping hand to her fellow business owners amid trying times, as she offered to use her platform to promote their products for them to reach more people. The celebrity mom shared her initiative through her social media pages. “Sa lahat ng mga business owners na need ng more promotion ng negosyo niyo po, I will help you,” she said, instructing those interested to send their products and PR kits to her family’s rest house in Cavite. Naig

April 11 ------ SB19's "Moonlight" has been added to the "Music for the Moon" playlist created by the European Space Agency (ESA) on Spotify in honor of the Artemis lunar missions. It joins a lineup of moon-themed songs from artists all over world, including "Blue Moon" by The Mavericks, "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra, "Moon River" by Frank Ocean, "Under the Cherry Moon" by Prince, "Dancing with the Moonlight" by Scorpions, "Mr Moonlight" by The Beatles, and more. "Moo

April 11 ------ Heart Evangelista opened up on her special connection to Ate Gay, whom she is financially helping amidst his ongoing cancer battle. In an interview on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" on Thursday, the Global Fashion Icon said she was surprised when Ate Gay made it public. Heart said that they did not personally talk at first, but Ate Gay spoke to her assistant. "After that, kinausap niya 'ko pero 'di niya alam na ako 'yun," Heart said. "For me, it's sad, but I've n

April 10 ------ As Filipinos try to get back on their feet amid the global fuel crisis, Kyline Alcantara shared her plans to help jeepney drivers in honor of her grandfather. Alcantara opened up about her plans to give back to jeepney drivers, explaining that her grandfather has the same job, which is perhaps why the ongoing crisis hits home for her. “I’m going to do something to help the drivers. It’s like an homage to my lolo, na jeepney driver before sa Bicol,” she told re

April 10 ------ Heath Jornales, who finished as Second Big Placer in the second edition of “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition,” said he plans to use his earnings to express gratitude to his parents. Jornales, son of actors Michael Ray Jornales and Jem Estrada, shared in an interview with Ogie Diaz, that his parents raised him “amazingly” and were not very strict, an upbringing that inspires him to give back. One way he plans to do so is by helping his mother build a

April 10 ------ Pablo of SB19 is now the president of 1Z Entertainment. On Instagram, the company founded by the five SB19 members introduced its new leadership team as they enter a new era. Julian De Dios is named Chief Executive Officer after previously serving as the company's Chief Operating Officer. Pablo is the former CEO, while Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin are members of the Board of Directors. • Celine Ferros, General Manager • Pamela Cortez, Sales & Marketing Directo

April 10 ------ Ben&Ben’s reimagined version of “Lifetime” — which talks about “grieving for a love that didn’t exist” — continues to break listeners’ hearts, as it reached high spots on the Spotify charts. “Lifetime” reached the fourth spot on Spotify Philippines Daily Top Songs chart and debuted on the music platform’s Top Songs Debut – Global, their label Sony Music announced in a press statement. The milestone led Ben&Ben to reclaim the title of Spotify’s top-charting OPM

April 9 ------ Beauty queens are in demand in the country, gracing public events left and right, and they have acquired a significant amount of clothes, with many of the pieces they never get to wear again. Reigning Miss Grand International Emma Tiglao is one of the titlists in the same predicament. Discovering that a lot of her fellow beauty queens are also drowning in clothes they no longer need, she thought of a plan to help them dispose of the items. And she even got to d

April 9 ------ Jessica Sanchez will treat her Filipino fans to a night of entertainment at her Manila concert on May 16, as she will be staging performances with veteran OPM artists Regine Velasquez, Gary Valenciano, and Martin Nivera. This was announced by production company Wilbros Live through its Instagram page on Monday, April 6. Aside from the icons, Sanchez is also set to share the stage with OPM artists Morissette Amon, Darren Espanto, and James Reid. “The Homecoming.

MANILA, Philippines, April 8 ------ Coachella has finally released its set schedule, and Filipino pop sensation BINI is set to make history this weekend as the first all-Filipino group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, with a slot at the Mojave Tent. BINI will take the Mojave stage on April 10 from 4:15 to 5:00 p.m. PDT (Saturday, April 11 from 7:15 to 8 a.m. Manila time) as part of Weekend 1 of the festival. The Mojave Tent, a covered mid-sized stag

April 8 ------ Filipino-American actress Isa Briones is making waves as Dr. Trinity Santos in "The Pitt," the award-winning medical series that boasts a multicultural cast of characters. The show reflects a reality in many hospitals in the United States: three Filipinos—including two nurses—among the staff, and that's just in the Emergency Department of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. Isa, the daughter of veteran theater actor Jon Jon Briones, carries the Philippine flag al

April 8 ------ Edu Manzano has sparked discussion online after urging Filipinos to travel abroad to better understand the Philippines’ shortcomings, particularly in transportation and tourism costs. In a recent social media post, Manzano wrote: “All Filipinos should travel outside the Philippines so that you will know that we deserve BETTER.” In the comments section, he added, “It’s cheaper to travel to our Southeast Asian neighbors than it is to fly to Cebu or Davao.” Netize

April 8 ------ In the film, a rosary placed inside a coffin — a common tradition meant to guide the dead — becomes the source of terror when a crucial step is forgotten, setting off a chain of unexplained deaths. The story follows Beth (Aubrey Caraan), a devoted daughter and sister who is forced to reconnect with her estranged sibling, Ave (Yumi Garcia), after their mother’s death. As the family gathers to mourn, a religious aunt places a rosary inside the coffin, but in thei