Ryan Gosling breaks Cannes' heart, misses premiere

CANNES, France — The Cannes Film Festival is missing one of its biggest stars of this year's festival: Ryan Gosling.

Korean Rendezvous

MY CURIOSITY over Korean culture rises because most of my friends love anything Korean, and honestly even if I had a bad experience eating “kimchi,” Korean culture will always hold a special place in my heart.

Since Korean dramas started airing on primetime local television in 2003, Filipino viewers of all ages have caught the Korean wave or "hallyu," a term for the spread and surge of Korean pop culture.

Fashion director, critic Nina Garcia to visit Manila

FASHION journalist and critic Nina Garcia is set to visit Manila this month for JAG Originals, a fashion and design advocacy program developed by the popular denim brand.

Jericho Rosales proud of ‘Alagwa’ success

JERICHO Rosales said he was proud to represent the country in the recently concluded Newport Beach Film Festival and grateful for his international acting award.

The actor received a Best Actor in the California-based film festival for his movie "Alagwa," a film inspired by a popular urban legend about a child's disappearance in Chinatown in Manila.

No wedding bells yet for Kaye Abad

KAYE Abad revealed she's not yet ready to settle down and still enjoys her single life and works in the entertainment business.

In a recent interview with the 31-year-old actress, Kaye said she doesn't feel the need to get married just yet. But clarified all is well between her and boyfriend, singer-actor Guji Lorenzana.

Daniel Padilla to star in new movie, teleserye

FRESH from the success of his birthday concert at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, young actor Daniel Padilla signed a new contract with ABS-CBN's film outfit Star Cinema.

Yerro: ‘Bromance’: Low-brow comedy with a difference

IT USED to be called “buddy film,” a screen glorification of male bonding at its strongest. “Buddy” later gave way to “bro,” which some shrewd wordsmith fused with “romance.” So now we have “bromance” – new label, same gooey stuff.

Westerns provided a rich source of bromance. The “Davy Crockett” and “Lone Ranger” compilations were early examples of the homosocial relationship between the hero and his sidekick.

Matteo Guidicelli gears up for ‘Biggest Loser’

CEBUANO actor Matteo Guidicelli is set to host the upcoming fitness reality program "Biggest Loser Doubles" on the Kapamilya Network.

Matteo will serve as the show's new game master with actress Iza Calzado and Robi Domingo. He considered this a dream project since it is about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

'American Idol' finale draws record low ratings

NEW YORK — Ratings for the "American Idol" finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.

Zanjoe Marudo to skip 'Death March' screening in Cannes

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ACTOR Zanjoe Marudo will miss the international screening of his movie "Death March" in Cannes, France due to his busy schedule.

Patrick Garcia hopes to see son again

ACTOR Patrick Garcia revealed Thursday that he doesn't get a chance to see his five-year-old son with ex-girlfriend Jennylyn Mercado.

"Ayoko siyang pag-usapan. No comment," was his initial response when pressed on the issue at the "Annaliza" press conference.

'Annaliza' makes TV return on May 27

THE most heart-warming soap opera during the 80's, "Annaliza" is set to return on television on May 27 via ABS-CBN.

The title role will be played child wonder Andrea Brillantes who previously appeared in TV series: E-boy, Sabel, Paraiso, Ina Kapatid Anak, and Kahit Puso'y Masugatan.

Vice Ganda wants to keep boyfriend private

COMEDIAN Vice Ganda is not keen to introduce his non-showbiz boyfriend to the public and vows to keep his romantic life private.

In a recent interview, Vice confirmed that he reconciled with the reported basketball player that he's dating and they've been together for years now.

One Direction eyes world tour next year

LONDON — Hit boy band One Direction has announced plans for an ambitious world tour in 2014.

Plans call for the youthful chart-toppers to play major stadiums in Latin America, Britain and Ireland during the first leg of the mega-tour that begins in April.

Angelica Panganiban's mother passes away

MELANIA David Panganiban, the adoptive mother of actress Angelica Panganiban, died on Tuesday.

Annabelle Rama: I shall return

CEBU North district congressional candidate Annabelle Rama has conceded defeat but promised to return in future elections.

In a series of Twitter updates, Rama thanked her supporters and said she did not regret joining the congressional race in her home province.

Tujan: 3-day 'Event-Full' weekend with stars

THANKS to Ms. Apple of SM City for the invitation, my week did turn out fine. Aside from the mind-boggling three-day sale at SM City Davao last May 3-5 that left pockets run dry for its almost 70% discount off on great selections, it was indeed a 3-day of spectacular events, overflowing I should say.

Last May 3, ABS-CBN's Luv U kabarkada, Rap Salazar, CJ Navarro and the comic Kiray Celis graced the annex stage with music and comic spiels. It was without laugh out moments.

Sarah Jessica Parker visits Philippines

"SEX and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker arrived in the country Tuesday night for the opening of the newly built SM Aura Premier at The Fort, Taguig City.

Stars cast their votes Monday

CELEBRITIES took time off from their busy schedules to exercise their right to suffrage and vote for their chosen candidates in local and national posts.

Post-voting photos of local television personalities were posted on the image-sharing application Instagram.

Cute Boys of Davao with CBD Girls

ONE APRIL afternoon, I proceeded to Matina Town Square to meet up with Glenn de Guzman and his pool of talents.

Glenn is the administrator of Cute Boys of Davao with CBD Girls, a Facebook page which he described as an online page that caters to artists, image models and ramp models in the city.

Matteo Guidicelli shares F1 dream with Marlon Stockinger

CEBUANO actor Matteo Guidicelli is proud of his close friend racecar driver Marlon Stockinger.

In a recent interview with the actor, Matteo shared that he went to the Manila Speed Show event at the Mall of Asia earlier this month where Marlon and the Lotus F1 Team showed off their famous Formula One car.

Team PNoy bets top Vice Ganda’s list

COMEDIAN Vice Ganda revealed his eight preferred senatorial candidates for Monday's midterm polls to his 2.7 million followers on Twitter a @vicegandako.

Julia, Enchong okay after rumored split

KAPAMILYA actress Julia Montes has no reservations working with then rumored boyfriend Enchong Dee in a television series.

‘Identity Thief’ a grand larceny of a movie

HAS this happened to you? Your credit card is forged and someone goes on a spending spree using your name. You discover the fraud only when the billing arrives. You confront the credit card people. They are suspicious (they’re hardwired to be that way). You are furious. Somebody out there is having a ball at your expense and here you are being treated as if you are a prime suspect in a million-dollar heist.

Xian Lim shrugs off viral 'French Kiss' photos with Kim Chui

"INA, Kapatid, Anak" actor Xian Lim ignored the viral photo showing him and his leading lady Kim Chui French kissing.

In a recent interview, Xian confirmed that he has already seen the photo, which was supposedly taken from a scene in the top-rating TV series, but said that they are not affected by it.

PSY cracks jokes at Harvard

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts — South Korean rapper PSY was welcomed to Harvard University on Thursday night by hundreds of screaming and shouting students and fans, as the "Gangnam Style" star participated in a conversation inside an ornate church dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives in World War I.

Nancy Binay brags about 20-year OJT with parents

SENATORIAL candidate Nancy Binay answers Vice Ganda's statement questioning her track record in politics.

In a press conference arranged by Regal Films matriarch Lily Monteverde Thursday afternoon, Binay said she had 20 years of "on-the-job training" with her parents Vice President Jejomar Binay and former Makati Mayor Elenita Binay.

Barretto sisters post family photos

BARRETTO sisters Gretchen and Claudine shared on Instagram latest photos of their family taken after their highly publicized fight, which also involved mother and other siblings.

Gretchen shared snaps of her with sister Marjorie, brother Joaquin, nephew John and niece Claudia to her more than 167 thousand followers on the said photo-sharing application.

Life goes on for Marjorie Barretto after photo scandal

THE latest photo scandal of Marjorie Barretto doesn’t seem to have any effect on the actress, as she remains active on social networking sites.

Marjorie recently shared a photograph of her and daughter Julia with captions taken from David Guetta's song "Titanium."

‘Biyahe ni Drew’ on Paradise Island

THE Philippines is blessed with 7,107 islands, each has a distinctive beauty and can pride itself as a tourism haven to foreign and local tourists alike.

Here in Davao Region, people are blessed with plethora of natural resources, which lend themselves as tourism magnets of the country. Just like what the tourism branding of Department of Tourism (DOT) 11 "From islands to Highlands" emblazons, the region has much to offer for the visitors from spelunking, snorkeling, hiking, and countless more.