Rihanna to perform again in Manila in September

INTERNATIONAL singer Rihanna is set to stage another concert in the Philippines this September.

ABBA magic is alive!

REMEMBER these classic songs -- I have a dream, Dancing queen, Thank you for the music, Super Trouper, The winner takes it all, Mama Mia?

These are but few of the songs of ABBA that have been passed from one generation to another yet the magic never wore off.

Angel happy about Phil's future plan for her

ACTRESS Angel Locsin said is happy about the plan of Philippine Azkals striker Phil Younghusband to marry her.

Melai Cantiveros hopes John Prats, Jason Francisco will reconcile soon

COMEDIENNE Melai Cantiveros said she hopes that her former boyfriend Jason Francisco and friend John Prats will reconcile after the two actors quarrelled on the set of "Banana Split" last March.

"Dapat silang magkaayos kasi pare pareho lang naman tayong tao sa mundong ito. Magkapatawaran na lang tayo at hindi na yun big deal. Kahit na gawan mo yan ng paraan, lahat may time diyan," said Melai in a Cinema News interview.

Jerome at SM City 3-day sale, May 4

PROMISING young actor Jerome Ponce is sure to capture the hearts of Dabawenyos on May 4 at the SM City Davao Annex Event Center.

Dubbed as the country's Mario Maurer, Jerome was recently launched as part of Star Circle 2013. Ponce also currently plays the role of Luke Lim in the hit ABS-CBN TV series “Be Careful with my Heart.”

Zanjoe Marudo plays gay and straight twins in new movie

WITH two horror-suspense flicks under its belt, Skylight Films teams up with Star Cinema in new comedy movie "Bromance: My Brother's Romance."

Top billed by "Banana Split" mainstay Zanjoe Marudo, the actor/comedian will breathe life to twins Brando and Brandy.

Marian Rivera signs up on Instagram

KAPUSO actress Marian Rivera recently turned to popular photo-sharing application Instagram, featuring slices of her life, on and off the camera.

Under the Instagram handle "@therealmarian," Marian already has 46,000 followers as of this posting Sunday and shared six photos, two of which are with boyfriend Dingdong Dantes.

'Best Exotic Marigold Hotel': Humor outsourced

TROLLING the cable movie channels last week for something more cerebral than monster anacondas on a rampage and the undead stalking the living, I chanced upon "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." The film didn't make it to local theaters, as far as I know, unless it had a short, unheralded run.

Marian Rivera replaces manager

ACTRESS Marian Rivera confirmed that she has left her manager of seven years Popoy Caritativo to become the newest talent of Tony Tuviera's Triple A, the talent arm of APT Entertainment Inc.

In a press conference Friday, the actress said she considers her transfer as way of going back to her roots as Tuviera gave Marian her first show on television.

Shaina Magdayao: I'm happy now

ACTRESS Shaina Magdayao said she is now living a happy and contented life after her breakup last year with actor John Lloyd Cruz.

Shaina travelled to Europe, particularly in Paris, Spain and Italy, during her birthday last November to give herself a break and to heal herself and to "wash away" her bitterness.

Summer Anniversaya with Gerald, Empress

MAKE your summer hotter as Empress Schuck and Gerald Anderson hit the stage for the Summer AnniverSAYA on April 28 at 5 p.m. at NCCC Mall Davao Activity Center.

For every P1,000 purchase of grocery items inclusive of P300 participating products from Del Monte and Unilever, shoppers are entitled to one raffle entry.

AbbaMania here for a concert

THANK Abba for the music, we now have a reason to dance, jive, and have the time of our lives.

AbbaMania, touted as "the original Abba tribute" band, is set for another record breaking show at SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang Premier on April 27.

Jennylyn excited with upcoming movie

KAPUSO actress Jennylyn Mercado is one of the few showbiz personalities whom I admire.

Not only because of her angelic face, her ability in acting but also the discipline she has for herself.

Richard Poon launches new album 'Legends'

CROONER Richard Poon goes back to pop through his latest album entitled "Legends."

Joaquin Barretto supports sister Gretchen

HOURS after veteran entertainment columnist Ricky Lo published his controversial interview with Mrs. Inday Barretto last Wednesday, Joaquin, her other child, came to Gretchen Barretto's defense.

‘Celebrities for Children: The Race for Hope!’ launched

AS PART of its commitment to uplift the lives of poor children, World Vision launched its “Celebrities for Children: The Race for Hope” campaign on Tuesday, April 23, at Annabel’s Restaurant in Quezon City.

The campaign aims to find sponsors for at least 1,000 poor children in the country through the help of World Vision celebrity child sponsors.

GMall opens 9 theaters for Iron Man 3

GAISANO Mall of Davao will open nine theaters, including its 3D Cinemas, for the much-awaited "Iron Man 3" on Wednesday, 10 days ahead of its US release.

The movie will be in five cinemas in Davao City and four movie houses in Tagum City. It's the only movie to open this week.

Roxanne Guinoo returns on TV via 'Home Sweet Home'

ACTRESS Roxanne Guinoo is back again on television via GMA-7’s newest afternoon series "Home Sweet Home."

Roxanne stars opposite Raymart Santiago, Jake Vargas, Bea Binene, Jillian Ward, Arkin Magalona, Gladys Reyes and seasoned actress Lorna Tolentino in a story about a young happy family who moved to an old and abandoned house believed to be the home of lost souls and spirits.

Shaina Magdayao joins cast of 'Juan dela Cruz'

SHAINA Magdayao reunites with Prince of Independent Films Coco Martin as she joins the hit evening series "Juan dela Cruz".

'It's Showtime' is here to stay, says Anne Curtis

TV HOST Anne Curtis laughed off rumors that ABS-CBN's noontime show "It's Showtime" will be replaced by a new show.

"Parang every year may ganoon naman na dumating. Of course it could be painful because mahal namin yung show pero part yun ng life ng isang show," Anne said.

‘Never Say Goodbye’ finale draws near

TENSIONS rise and tempers reach record highs as Never Say Goodbye reaches its exciting climax. The TV5 romantic drama may be counting down to its last two weeks but viewers will be thrilled to know that some of the most riveting dramatic sequences have yet to reach the small screen.

Fans of the show, as well as those of its stars, should watch out for major twists as Never Say Goodbye's cast of characters get even more desperate to find their happily-ever-afters.

'Wowowillie' under probation over dancer’s skimpy outfit

THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on Monday placed noontime variety show "Wowowillie" on three-month probation over the skimpy outfit of its dancers on the show's April 16 episode.

Angel Locsin, ER Ejercito win acting trophies at 2013 Famas Awards

ACTRESS Angel Locsin and Laguna Governor ER Ejercito bagged the major acting trophies in the 61st Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (Famas) Awards held at the AFP Theater Sunday evening.

The annual award giving body recognized the best films of 2012.

No competition between Gonzaga sisters

MULTIMEDIA star Toni Gonzaga dismissed reports she's threatened by sister Alex as the latter signed a new contract with the Kapamilya Network.

They have a knack in comedy, can act and do hosting. So, it's inevitable for Toni and Alex to be compared against each other on the boob tube.

Angelica supports, proud of John Lloyd, Sarah

ACTRESS Angelica Panganiban said she's a fan of John Lloyd Cruz-Sarah Geronimo love team and she's proud of the success of her boyfriend's movie.

"Nakakatuwa kasi pinatunayan talaga nilang dalawa na walang makakatalo sa kanila," she said in a Cinema News interview.

Anne Curtis not ready to tie the knot with Erwann Heussaff

TELEVISION host Anne Curtis said that she's not ready yet to settle down anytime soon.

Erik Santos denies leaving ABS-CBN

PRINCE of Pop Erik Santos denied that he is leaving ABS-CBN soon.

In a Cinema News interview aired over the weekend, Erik said there will be no switch because he is happy with ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN earns TV rights to 13 Mars Ravelo classics

GIANT television network ABS-CBN earned the exclusive rights to 13 classic works of legendary "komiks" novelist Mars Ravelo.

The partnership was recently sealed between the network and Ravelo's children, Rex and Rita. The signing was attended by ABS-CBN chairman Gabby Lopez III, president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, broadcast head Cory Vidanes, chief finance officer Rolando Valdueza.

Yerro: Pre-apocalyptic barkada bonding in ‘Coming Soon’

SIX young friends, brainwashed into believing that the end of the world is nigh, pile into a van and hit the road for some pre-apocalypse soul-searching.

“Coming Soon,” the initial film offering of Fearless Production and Brown Sugar Entertainment, ratchets up the humor in this ribald tale of barkada bonding.

Bayan Ko finale airs tomorrow

GMA News TV's production team recreates a typhoon, the flooding of the municipal hall and a series of dramatic rescues in the powerful conclusion of its 1st Original Series Bayan Ko.

A decade of wanton and illegal logging leaves the watersheds of Sibilan vulnerable when a major storm hits. The result: a massive flash flood, causing the death of hundreds of civilians.