https://www.philstar.com/rss/entertainment Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:33:45 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/10/06/2561307/godzilla-film-fest-hits-select-philippine-cinemasKristofer Purnell A number of "Godzilla" movies will banner the first-ever "Godzilla Film Festival" in the Philippines. Tue, 6 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/10/06/2561307/godzilla-film-fest-hits-select-philippine-cinemas https://www.philstar.com/korean-wave/2026/10/06/2561336/engenes-hype-enhypens-weekend-fun-meetHannah Santos The event marked Enhypen’s first group fan meet in the Philippines following Heeseung’s departure from the group earlier this year. Tue, 6 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/korean-wave/2026/10/06/2561336/engenes-hype-enhypens-weekend-fun-meet https://www.philstar.com/on-the-radar/2026/10/06/2561298/kaladkaren-praises-drag-race-co-host-paolo-ballesterosKristofer Purnell KaladKaren showered praise on Paolo Ballesteros for the latter's generosity. Tue, 6 Oct 2026 14:48:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/on-the-radar/2026/10/06/2561298/kaladkaren-praises-drag-race-co-host-paolo-ballesteros https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561296/jao-mapa-admits-totga-remark-rosanna-roces-led-marital-issueJan Milo Severo The actor backtracked on his controversial statement regarding his brief romance with the former sexy star.  Tue, 6 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561296/jao-mapa-admits-totga-remark-rosanna-roces-led-marital-issue https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/10/06/2561306/sb19-sings-official-asean-2026-theme-songJan Milo Severo The P-pop group is bringing Filipino music to the regional stage. Tue, 6 Oct 2026 13:16:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/10/06/2561306/sb19-sings-official-asean-2026-theme-song https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561309/zanjoe-marudo-confirms-ria-ataydes-2nd-pregnancyJan Milo Severo Actor Zanjoe Marudo is set to become a father for the second time as his wife, actress Ria Atayde-Marudo, is pregnant with their second child. Tue, 6 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561309/zanjoe-marudo-confirms-ria-ataydes-2nd-pregnancy https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561295/jasmine-curtis-smith-sinners-star-yao-headline-asian-led-rom-comKristofer Purnell Jasmine Curtis-Smith will head an upcoming indie rom-com to be filled by mostly Asian actors. Tue, 6 Oct 2026 11:24:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561295/jasmine-curtis-smith-sinners-star-yao-headline-asian-led-rom-com https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561292/michael-sager-joins-pinoy-big-brother-hosting-teamJan Milo Severo Sparkle artist Michael Sager is joining the hosting team of the upcoming season of ABS-CBN’s reality show “Pinoy Big Brother,” dubbed “Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0.” Tue, 6 Oct 2026 11:14:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561292/michael-sager-joins-pinoy-big-brother-hosting-team https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/10/06/2561293/avengers-endgame-reclaims-box-office-title-avatarKristofer Purnell "Avengers: Endgame" is the highest-grossing movie of all time once more. Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:51:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/movies/2026/10/06/2561293/avengers-endgame-reclaims-box-office-title-avatar https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561149/mom-daughter-passion-project-musikwela-aims-preserve-pinoy-values-traditionsJerry Donato  “It just came naturally.” Tue, 6 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561149/mom-daughter-passion-project-musikwela-aims-preserve-pinoy-values-traditions https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561150/dennis-trillo-says-he-will-protect-wife-jennylyn-family-all-costsNathalie Tomada Dennis Trillo stood by his public reactions to the controversy involving wife Jennylyn Mercado and her former boyfriend Patrick Garcia. Tue, 6 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561150/dennis-trillo-says-he-will-protect-wife-jennylyn-family-all-costs https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561151/masculados-hopes-connect-new-generation-through-comeback-singleCharmie Joy Pagulong The “Macho” group Masculados is hoping to mount a concert following the release of their comeback single, Saging, under Universal Records Philippines. Tue, 6 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561151/masculados-hopes-connect-new-generation-through-comeback-single https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561152/why-zion-cruz-apol-my-ai-actor-watchNathalie Tomada If age and categories were set aside, 11-year-old Zion Cruz could have very well held his own in the Best Actor race itself for his performance in Thop Nazareno’s coming-of-age film “Apol of My Ai.” Tue, 6 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/06/2561152/why-zion-cruz-apol-my-ai-actor-watch https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/05/2561111/not-p25m-rene-baterbonias-jersey-donated-boss-toyo-museumKathleen A. Llemit Rene Baterbonia's No. 2 Ateneo de Davao jersey will be displayed at Boss Toyo's Pinoy Pawn Stars museum in Quezon City. Mon, 5 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/05/2561111/not-p25m-rene-baterbonias-jersey-donated-boss-toyo-museum https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/05/2561084/dennis-trillo-open-reconciliation-patrick-garcia-amid-controversyJan Milo Severo Dennis Trillo is open to making peace with Patrick Garcia amid the controversy surrounding the actor, his wife Jennylyn Mercado and their family. Mon, 5 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/05/2561084/dennis-trillo-open-reconciliation-patrick-garcia-amid-controversy https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/05/2561074/inayos-niya-ito-nang-tahimik-candy-pangilinan-weighs-patrick-jennylyn-issueJan Milo Severo Candy Pangilinan believes that the issue of exes Patrick Garcia and Jennylyn Mercado should have been discussed privately.  Mon, 5 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/05/2561074/inayos-niya-ito-nang-tahimik-candy-pangilinan-weighs-patrick-jennylyn-issue https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/05/2561069/heart-evangelista-ranks-ahead-paris-hilton-jung-hae-nyfwJan Milo Severo The Filipina actress beat a Korean star and and American socialite.  Mon, 5 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/05/2561069/heart-evangelista-ranks-ahead-paris-hilton-jung-hae-nyfw https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/05/2560917/bea-binene-wilbert-ross-pee-mak-pressure-love-team-expectationsCharmie Joy Pagulong Onscreen partners Bea Binene and Wilbert Ross feel the pressure to make their big-screen team-up a hit at the local box office, especially since their movie is a remake of a 2013 Thai mega-hit. Mon, 5 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/05/2560917/bea-binene-wilbert-ross-pee-mak-pressure-love-team-expectations https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/05/2560918/mark-lapid-sheds-light-where-travel-tax-goesPat-P Daza Last Tuesday, Sept. 30, actor-turned-public servant Mark Lapid, chief operating officer of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), hosted an intimate lunch for some of his media friends. I had been looking forward to it, mainly because I wanted to ask the actor-politician a question that has crossed the minds of many Filipino travelers: Where exactly does our travel tax go? Mon, 5 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/05/2560918/mark-lapid-sheds-light-where-travel-tax-goes https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/10/04/2560891/all-rise-blue-heads-back-ph-25th-anniversary-tourKathleen A. Llemit Who's guilty loving Blue since 2001?  Sun, 4 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/10/04/2560891/all-rise-blue-heads-back-ph-25th-anniversary-tour https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/04/2560882/nananahimik-kami-dennis-trillo-reacts-gelli-de-belens-remark-patrick-jennylyn-issueKathleen A. Llemit Dennis has been consistently asking the public for a stop to bashing, but he does not shy away from coming to the defense of his wife.  Sun, 4 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/04/2560882/nananahimik-kami-dennis-trillo-reacts-gelli-de-belens-remark-patrick-jennylyn-issue https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/04/2560721/kapamilya-day-inside-abs-cbn-newsKane Errol Choa For many Filipinos, keeping up with the news nowadays means changing screens and using different gadgets. Sun, 4 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/04/2560721/kapamilya-day-inside-abs-cbn-news https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/04/2560722/boss-vics-next-act-after-45-years-more-films-and-musicalsNathalie Tomada After nearly 45 years in the film industry, Viva Entertainment big boss Vic del Rosario Jr. is far from slowing down. Sun, 4 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/04/2560722/boss-vics-next-act-after-45-years-more-films-and-musicals https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/04/2560724/mariah-deborah-takes-over-no-1-spotBaby A. Gil After the descent of Cup of Joe’s Multo from the top of the charts, it became an exciting guessing game wondering who would take over the slot. Sun, 4 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/04/2560724/mariah-deborah-takes-over-no-1-spot https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/04/2560725/how-team-kramer-maintains-strong-family-bondBoy Abunda Team Kramer is one of the most famous and most good-looking families on social media. Sun, 4 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/04/2560725/how-team-kramer-maintains-strong-family-bond https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/10/03/2560689/asian-pop-grammy-stay-amid-reservations-says-awards-chiefKristofer Purnell The Grammy for Asian Pop Music Performance will be at the 2027 ceremony. Sat, 3 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/10/03/2560689/asian-pop-grammy-stay-amid-reservations-says-awards-chief https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2026/10/03/2560686/doug-kramer-calls-compassion-grace-amid-knocks-vs-patrick-garciaKristofer Purnell Doug Kramer called for generous forgiveness after criticism was hurled at his brother-in-law Patrick Garcia. Sat, 3 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2026/10/03/2560686/doug-kramer-calls-compassion-grace-amid-knocks-vs-patrick-garcia https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/03/2560685/planned-rene-baterbonia-biopic-mom-rovelyn-wants-dimples-romana-play-herKristofer Purnell More details have been revealed about the planned biopic of Rene Baterbonia. Sat, 3 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/03/2560685/planned-rene-baterbonia-biopic-mom-rovelyn-wants-dimples-romana-play-her https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/03/2560681/drag-race-philippines-honors-departed-queen-misuaKristofer Purnell Emotions were all over the place in the second episode of "Drag Race Philippines" Season 4. Sat, 3 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/03/2560681/drag-race-philippines-honors-departed-queen-misua https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/03/2560619/mono-no-aware-sweeps-2026-cinepanalo-story-grief-graceCharmie Joy Pagulong A film depicting the Japanese concept of “mono no aware,” which refers to the “pathos of things,” dominated the awards night of the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026, held Wednesday at the Gateway Mall Cinema in Araneta City. Sat, 3 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/03/2560619/mono-no-aware-sweeps-2026-cinepanalo-story-grief-grace https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/03/2560620/david-licauco-ashtine-olviga-pair-philippines-version-fight-my-wayPatricia Dela Roca Viva recently announced its upcoming local adaptation of the hit South Korean drama series “Fight For My Way,” which is set to premiere this November. Sat, 3 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/03/2560620/david-licauco-ashtine-olviga-pair-philippines-version-fight-my-way https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/03/2560622/ahtisa-manalo-embraces-her-artista-eraJerry Donato In the first quarter of the year, beauty queen Ahtisa Manalo heeded the call of the entertainment industry. She signed up with Sparkle GMA Artist Center and marked this new chapter with the goddess of the moons character, Bathalumang Haliya, in “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre.”  Sat, 3 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/03/2560622/ahtisa-manalo-embraces-her-artista-era https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/03/2560623/gusto-gets-gary-v-goingMJ Marfori “How is he still doing this?” That is the question that has been going on for almost more than a decade now regarding how Mr. Pure Energy Gary V still lives up to his title past the age of 60! Sat, 3 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/03/2560623/gusto-gets-gary-v-going https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2026/10/02/2560490/sb19-helps-bam-aquino-file-bill-filipino-creative-assistanceKristofer Purnell Senator Bam Aquino collaborated with SB19 to create the PACE Act in order to give better support for Filipino creatives, open more doors to global opportunities, and widen the market access of local goods and services. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2026/10/02/2560490/sb19-helps-bam-aquino-file-bill-filipino-creative-assistance https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/10/02/2560485/forgotten-island-score-finds-roots-indigenous-instruments-rhythmsKristofer Purnell Filipino culture forms the deep foundations of "Forgotten Island," right down to its score. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 16:27:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/10/02/2560485/forgotten-island-score-finds-roots-indigenous-instruments-rhythms https://www.philstar.com/korean-wave/2026/10/02/2560475/korean-stars-top-nana-are-dating-labels-confirmKristofer Purnell T.O.P. and Nana have been in a relationship for several months now. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/korean-wave/2026/10/02/2560475/korean-stars-top-nana-are-dating-labels-confirm https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/02/2560464/ahtisa-manalo-admits-red-crown-role-was-challengeJan Milo Severo Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Ahtisa Manalo admitted that portraying her character in the upcoming film “Red Crown” has been a challenge, particularly because of the role’s emotional depth. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/02/2560464/ahtisa-manalo-admits-red-crown-role-was-challenge https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/02/2560460/dennis-trillo-takes-dig-patrick-garcia-reiterates-end-bashingKristofer Purnell Dennis Trillo repeated his call for civility among supporters, but not before dishing out one final dig at Patrick Garcia. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 12:42:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/02/2560460/dennis-trillo-takes-dig-patrick-garcia-reiterates-end-bashing https://www.philstar.com/health-and-family/2026/10/02/2560454/tito-ruru-madrid-meets-sister-rere-kai-sottos-newborn-atlasKristofer Purnell Atlas, meet your Tito Ruru! Fri, 2 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/health-and-family/2026/10/02/2560454/tito-ruru-madrid-meets-sister-rere-kai-sottos-newborn-atlas https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/02/2560446/vic-del-rosario-gives-update-sarah-geronimo-amid-pregnancy-buzzJan Milo Severo Viva Films producer Vic del Rosario Jr. addressed the long-running pregnancy speculation surrounding singer-actress Sarah Geronimo and her husband Matteo Guidicelli. Fri, 2 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2026/10/02/2560446/vic-del-rosario-gives-update-sarah-geronimo-amid-pregnancy-buzz