https://www.philstar.com/rss/entertainment Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:32:30 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/06/19/2536362/drake-taylor-swift-lead-apple-musics-all-time-streaming-listKristofer Purnell It's Drake and Taylor on top. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/06/19/2536362/drake-taylor-swift-lead-apple-musics-all-time-streaming-list https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536357/supergirl-actress-milly-alcock-hails-fil-brit-co-star-eve-ridleyKristofer Purnell Milly Alcock is hopeful that her young Filipino-British co-star in "Supergirl" Eve Ridley has a promising career ahead of her. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:24:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536357/supergirl-actress-milly-alcock-hails-fil-brit-co-star-eve-ridley https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536354/content-creator-baus-rufo-laughs-unang-hirit-air-slip-upJan Milo Severo Content creator and podcaster Baus Rufo took his on-air mistake in stride after accidentally greeting viewers as “Mga Kapamilya” instead of “Mga Kapuso” during his guest appearance on GMA Network's morning program “Unang Hirit.” Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536354/content-creator-baus-rufo-laughs-unang-hirit-air-slip-up https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/06/19/2536352/illest-morena-likens-past-poetry-writing-taylor-swift-lyricsKristofer Purnell Illest Morena is fully on board with the belief that rappers are poets in their own right, although her start with poetry may have unconventional given her current discography. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/06/19/2536352/illest-morena-likens-past-poetry-writing-taylor-swift-lyrics https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/06/19/2536348/58th-filipiana-continue-festival-run-local-releasesKristofer Purnell Two critically-acclaimed Filipino movies will carry on making film festival rounds before getting a theatrical run in the Philippines. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/06/19/2536348/58th-filipiana-continue-festival-run-local-releases https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536346/mikoy-morales-mikee-quintos-bring-smiles-kids-tondoJan Milo Severo Kapuso actors Mikee Quintos and Mikoy Morales surprised children in Tondo by participating in the Weigh-In Party of Project Pearls and GoodZone.  Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536346/mikoy-morales-mikee-quintos-bring-smiles-kids-tondo https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/06/19/2536336/spider-man-battles-hulk-scorpion-latest-brand-new-day-trailerKristofer Purnell With just over a month left before it premieres in the Philippines, Sony and Columbia Pictures have dropped another full-length trailer for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:58:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/06/19/2536336/spider-man-battles-hulk-scorpion-latest-brand-new-day-trailer https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536330/hbo-max-lines-judy-ann-santos-show-come-dine-me-local-editionKristofer Purnell HBO Max is preparing its first pair of Filipino original content, both of them adaptations from Western material. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:12:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536330/hbo-max-lines-judy-ann-santos-show-come-dine-me-local-edition https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536324/john-lloyd-cruzs-gf-isabel-santos-deactivates-ig-after-i-give-up-postJan Milo Severo Artist Isabel Santos, girlfriend of actor John Lloyd Cruz, has deactivated her Instagram account after sharing a series of cryptic posts that fueled speculation about her relationship status. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:33:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536324/john-lloyd-cruzs-gf-isabel-santos-deactivates-ig-after-i-give-up-post https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536319/coco-martins-sigabo-air-tv5-after-renewed-partnershipJan Milo Severo More Filipinos will soon be able to join the excitement surrounding “Sigabo” as the highly anticipated action-drama series expands its reach through a new television partnership. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:02:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536319/coco-martins-sigabo-air-tv5-after-renewed-partnership https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536145/what-it-takes-make-cut-how-philippines-oscars-entries-are-selectedKristofer Purnell In the entire history of the Academy Awards, no film from the Philippines has been nominated or even made the shortlist for the International Feature Film category. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536145/what-it-takes-make-cut-how-philippines-oscars-entries-are-selected https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/06/19/2536131/take-lyrics-heart-dawn-reacts-iisang-bangka-playing-senateJan Milo Severo Original Pilipino Music (OPM) iconic band The Dawn reacted on the choir version of their hit song “Iisang Bangka” playing in the Senate.  Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/06/19/2536131/take-lyrics-heart-dawn-reacts-iisang-bangka-playing-senate https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536138/anthony-jennings-says-hes-now-happy-blessed-and-good-pathCharmie Joy Pagulong  Anthony Jennings didn’t expect to bounce back after the 2024 cheating controversy involving him, his former onscreen partner Maris Racal and his ex-girlfriend Jamela Villanueva. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536138/anthony-jennings-says-hes-now-happy-blessed-and-good-path https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536139/ice-seguerra-and-sittis-signature-songs-mark-milestonesBoy Abunda Original Pilipino Music  hitmakers Ice Seguerra and Sitti are celebrating significant milestones in their respective music careers. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/19/2536139/ice-seguerra-and-sittis-signature-songs-mark-milestones https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2536128/film-academy-philippines-begins-next-oscar-huntKristofer Purnell The Film Academy of the Philippines has opened the call for entries for the Philippines' official nominee to the 99th Academy Awards next year. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:35:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2536128/film-academy-philippines-begins-next-oscar-hunt https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2536120/kim-molina-calls-out-netizen-after-threatening-jerald-napoles-over-roleJan Milo Severo Actress Kim Molina is alarmed after her husband Jerald Napoles received threats from a social media user who apparently disagreed with the movie “Love, NGO,” which deals with the life of a person with disability (PWD). Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2536120/kim-molina-calls-out-netizen-after-threatening-jerald-napoles-over-role https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2536115/michelle-dee-says-friendship-rhian-ramos-not-affected-legal-issuesJan Milo Severo Actress and beauty queen Michelle Dee revealed that her friendship with Rhian Ramos and Samantha Panlilio has not been affected despite legal issues they faced.  Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2536115/michelle-dee-says-friendship-rhian-ramos-not-affected-legal-issues https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2536118/whos-who-capeath-show-youre-my-favorite-songAdrian Parungao CapEath's co-stars are ready to show their acting chops too! Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2536118/whos-who-capeath-show-youre-my-favorite-song https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2536104/baby-apple-david-hard-launches-relationship-chad-gammadJan Milo Severo PBA courtside reporter Apple David is proud to hard launch her relationship with basketball player Chad Gammad. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:13:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2536104/baby-apple-david-hard-launches-relationship-chad-gammad https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/06/18/2536095/opm-con-2026-featuring-sb19-benben-sells-out-record-timeJan Milo Severo Headlining the sold-out show are some of the country’s most influential and sought-after artists: SB19, Ben&Ben, Alamat, Flow G, Skusta Clee, SunKissed Lola, G22, KAIA, and Xonara. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/06/18/2536095/opm-con-2026-featuring-sb19-benben-sells-out-record-time https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/06/18/2535877/toy-story-5-review-pixar-strikes-gold-anew-taking-jessie-homeKristofer Purnell "Toy Story 5" succeeds the most is by making Jessie the focal point. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/06/18/2535877/toy-story-5-review-pixar-strikes-gold-anew-taking-jessie-home https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2535938/nostalgic-heartwarming-reunion-between-cosmes-and-fansJerry Donato The “Home Along Da Riles Da Reunion” movie has that nostalgic and now (as in contemporary) feel to it. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2535938/nostalgic-heartwarming-reunion-between-cosmes-and-fans https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2535939/morissette-laurence-mossman-find-their-way-back-phl-stage-the-notebook-musicalNathalie Tomada “The Notebook: The Musical” will make its international debut in Manila this September, marking two comebacks for its newly announced leads, Morissette and Laurence Mossman: her return to musical theater and his return to the Philippine stage. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2535939/morissette-laurence-mossman-find-their-way-back-phl-stage-the-notebook-musical https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2535940/bts-adds-third-day-arirang-bulacan-concert-runPatricia Dela Roca K-pop supergroup BTS is giving Filipino ARMYs one more night to see them live.   Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2535940/bts-adds-third-day-arirang-bulacan-concert-run https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2535941/priscilla-meirelles-remains-friends-ex-john-estradaDolly Anne Carvajal My amiga, Priscilla “Pri” Meirelles, is happy being busy and busy being happy as a single woman again after she split up with her hubby, John Estrada. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/18/2535941/priscilla-meirelles-remains-friends-ex-john-estrada https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535916/aiko-melendez-son-andre-yllana-fulfill-dream-working-togetherJan Milo Severo Celebrity mother-daughter duo Aiko Melendez and Andre Yllana will be working together on an acting project for the first time. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535916/aiko-melendez-son-andre-yllana-fulfill-dream-working-together https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2026/06/17/2535895/kinaya-angeline-quinto-earns-business-degree-36Kristofer Purnell Congratulations are in order for Angeline Quinto who can now call herself a college graduate. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2026/06/17/2535895/kinaya-angeline-quinto-earns-business-degree-36 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535889/atasha-muhlach-bags-annie-batungbakal-musical-lead-roleKristofer Purnell Atasha Muhlach is returning to the stage by taking on the titular role in "Bongga Ka, 'Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical." Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:22:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535889/atasha-muhlach-bags-annie-batungbakal-musical-lead-role https://www.philstar.com/korean-wave/2026/06/17/2535886/bts-adds-3rd-day-philippine-arirang-stopKristofer Purnell All hope is not yet lost ARMY because BTS is performing an extra day in the Philippine next year! Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/korean-wave/2026/06/17/2535886/bts-adds-3rd-day-philippine-arirang-stop https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/06/17/2535871/jailed-shrek-fiona-kids-deal-donkey-shrek-5-teaserKristofer Purnell Joining the voice cast are Zendaya, Marcello Hernandez, and Skyler Gisondo as Shrek and Fiona's children, Felicia, Fergus, and Farkle. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/06/17/2535871/jailed-shrek-fiona-kids-deal-donkey-shrek-5-teaser https://www.philstar.com/health-and-family/2026/06/17/2535879/vivamax-films-health-tips-director-launches-new-series-doctorJan Milo Severo Director Roman Perez Jr., known for his psycho-erotic Vivamax films, partnered with family physician Dr. Larry Sembrano for the online series "Itanong Natin Kay Doc Larry." Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/health-and-family/2026/06/17/2535879/vivamax-films-health-tips-director-launches-new-series-doctor https://www.philstar.com/on-the-radar/2026/06/17/2535875/gerald-anderson-visits-baterbonias-wake-recalls-playing-him-2-months-agoJan Milo Severo Ateneo de Davao Blue Knights high school and college coach Jess Linus Evangelio, or better known as Coach Jess, has extended his gratitude to Kapamilya actor Gerald Anderson for personally visiting the grave of the late student-athlete Rene Bat Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:26:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/on-the-radar/2026/06/17/2535875/gerald-anderson-visits-baterbonias-wake-recalls-playing-him-2-months-ago https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535867/sharon-cuneta-denies-husband-kiko-pangilinan-received-maletaJan Milo Severo "Megastar" Sharon Cuneta strongly denied the spreading allegations that her husband Sen. Kiko Pangilinan was involved in the "maleta" issue while her family was in Marawi. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535867/sharon-cuneta-denies-husband-kiko-pangilinan-received-maleta https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535864/tom-holland-confirms-zendaya-marriage-spider-man-brand-new-day-press-tour-startsKristofer Purnell Tom Holland has finally confirmed the rumors he wed his "Spider-Man" co-star Zendaya are indeed true. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:03:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535864/tom-holland-confirms-zendaya-marriage-spider-man-brand-new-day-press-tour-starts https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535858/liza-soberano-reveals-challenges-starting-over-hollywoodJan Milo Severo Former Kapamilya actress Liza Soberano has spoken out about the hardships and sacrifices she has endured since leaving her career in the Philippines. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:55:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535858/liza-soberano-reveals-challenges-starting-over-hollywood https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/06/17/2535618/barbies-cradle-returns-3-singles-1-night-only-concertJan Milo Severo The long-awaited comeback of the band is finally pushing through this year.  Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/06/17/2535618/barbies-cradle-returns-3-singles-1-night-only-concert https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2026/06/17/2535637/meet-candice-tan-linda-walker-actress-zhang-yingfeis-manila-interpreterKristofer Purnell Zhang Yingfei caused a stir during her recent visit to the Philippines, as did her local interpreter Candice Tan. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2026/06/17/2535637/meet-candice-tan-linda-walker-actress-zhang-yingfeis-manila-interpreter https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535670/another-look-mabining-mandirigmaBaby A. Gil Feeling patriotic last June 12, the Philippine Independence Day, I thought I’d celebrate the date by watching “Mabining Mandirigma.” Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535670/another-look-mabining-mandirigma https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535671/atasha-muhlach-takes-dream-role-annie-batungbakalNathalie Tomada Atasha Muhlach’s first reaction to landing her first-ever lead role on the theater stage was tears of joy. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535671/atasha-muhlach-takes-dream-role-annie-batungbakal https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535672/direk-jade-castro-tackles-secret-love-new-bl-seriesJerry Donato Director Jade Castro engages viewers with a secret love between two friends, discovered by two young men, whose admiration and affection grow each day, in the BL series titled “All The Things I Leave You (Patawid).” It is now showing in SM cinemas. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/06/17/2535672/direk-jade-castro-tackles-secret-love-new-bl-series