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Start the New Year with Sony Channel’s 2 new reality series this January

Reality takes the limelight as the competition heats up in two brand new reality series - Nail’d It and Cyrus vs. Cyrus: Design & Conquer – which premiere this January on Sony Channel. Nail’d It A life-changing experience awaits 18 of America’s top nail artists as they compete against one another for the grand prize of $100,000.

Chris Hemsworth stars in war film based on true events in '12 Strong'

Taking on the role of real life heroes, Chris Hemsworth ( Thor , The Avengers films) along with Oscar nominee Michael Shannon ( Revolutionary Road , Nocturnal Animals ) stars in 12 Strong - a powerful action-packed new war drama based on the best-selling book Horse Soldiers, from true events that unfolded a world away in the aftermath of 9/11. 12 Strong is set in the harrowing days following 9/11 when a U.S. Special Forces team, led by their new Captain, Mitch Nelson (Hemsworth), is chosen to be the first U.S. troops sent into Afghanistan for an extremely dangerous mission. There, in the rugged mountains, they must convince Northern Alliance General Dostum (Negahban) to join forces with them to fight their common adversary: the Taliban and their Al Qaeda allies. In addition to overcoming mutual distrust and a vast cultural divide, the Americans—accustomed to state-of-the-art warfare—must adopt the rudimentary tactics of the Afghani horse soldiers. But despite their uneasy bond,

Liam Neeson stars in latest jampacked action movie 'The Commuter'

Following the worldwide success of Unknown , Non-Stop and Run All Night , Liam Neeson known as the man with a particular set of skills stars in the explosive thriller The Commuter . The movie is Neeson’s fourth collaboration with director Jaume Collet-Serra about one man‘s frantic quest to prevent disaster on a packed commuter train. The screenplay proved irresistible to both the director and star, not just for the bravura of the action and the thrill of the suspense but for the moral conundrum the protagonist is faced with and the consequences it has on him, the passengers on the train and his family at home.“

65th FAMAS Annual Awards (2017) - Winners

The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) held the 65th FAMAS Annual Awards (2017) on Thursday at the Philippine Social Science Center Auditorium in Quezon City. FAMAS Awards 2017 Winners (highlighted in bold)

Gladers' last fight for survival in Maze Runner: The Death Cure

The highly kinetic and global hit YA book-to-movie series “Maze Runner” comes in full circle in the final chapter “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” where the Gladers have finally caught up in the reality of their nightmare. Reprising their roles in the concluding saga are Dylan O’Brien, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ki Hong Lee, Kaya Scodelario, Rosa Salazar, Giancarlo Esposito, Aidan Gillen and Patricia Clarkson. Based on the book by James Dashner and directed by Wes Ball, from the first global box-office hit film, the Gladers found themselves in the midst of a giant maze with no memory of who they were before. In the second film “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials,” they had achieved their goal, only to discover that the outside world contained just as many horrors.   And now, in “Maze Runner: The Death Cure”, as Thomas (O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers adjust to life in the Scorch, they realise that the key to putting an end to this war they find themselves at the heart of lies in the Last Cit

MMFF 2017 Awards Night Winners List - Derek Ramsay named Best Actor

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2017 Awards Night happened on December 27, two days after the festival opened on Christmas Day.

Nick Jonas’ original song in Ferdinand scores nomination at Golden Globes 2018

Set in Spain, the delightful movie Ferdinand tells the remarkable story of a gentle bull, voiced by John Cena, a gentle giant who prefers flowers to fighting and has no desire to face off against matadors in the bullring. It follows Ferdinand as he embarks on a thrilling, dangerous and fun-filled journey to find love, acceptance and a real home. Home is also the title of the new song from Jonas, about the place where people (and bulls) can relax and be themselves. From the award-winning Blue Sky Studios, Ferdinand was directed by Carlos Saldanha. Based on the classic 1936 children’s book of the same name, by author Munro Leaf and illustrator Robert Lawson, the film also stars Saturday Night Live’s Kate McKinnon as the voice of Lupe the goat.

SKYcable promo: Meet Kento Yamazaki in person!

GEM, your destination for the latest in Japanese entertainment, and SKYcable bring you the Same Time As Japan drama Kiss that Kills starring Kento Yamazaki. Meet Kento Yamazaki in person in an exclusive fan meeting in Hong Kong on January 21, 2018.

Insidious: The Last Key in cinemas January 17 - Teasers

Insidious: The Last Key is coming January 2018. Directed by Adam Robitel and written by Leigh Whannell, the horror movie stars Lin Shaye, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell, Josh Stewart and Caitlin Gerard.

Tell The World Of His Love - Special Christmas Version by Star Music All Stars

Star Music has recorded a new Christmas version of the song Tell The World Of His Love featuring Kapamilya singers.

Alden Richards enjoys White Christmas in Japan

Alden Richards is currently in Japan to have a “White Christmas” with his family. The Pambansang Bae took to Instagram Wednesday morning to share a photo of himself with snow as the backdrop.

Maine Mendoza is back on Instagram

Maine Mendoza has posted a new photo on Instagram on Wednesday morning, after almost a month of not updating her account.

AXN launches New Year with hit series this January

This January, AXN starts the new year with the all new seasons of two hit series - the action drama Hawaii Five-0 and the horror fantasy Supernatural .

Kantar Media National TV Ratings (Dec. 12-17, 2017) - Patrick Sugui's MMK episode wins

The first lead role of Patrick Sugui in Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) won in the national television ratings on Saturday, December 16, 2017, beating its rival program, Magpakailanman (GMA-7). The episode where Patrick played the role of a gay fashion designer got 24.6%, while the Kapuso drama anthology only got 14.8%.

Unexpectedly Yours earns P218-M in 19 days

Star Cinema has announced that Unexpectedly Yours has already earned P218-million as of December 17, 2017. That's after 19 days of being in cinemas!

Blu Sky's Ferdinand starring John Cena nominated for Best Animation Feature in latest Golden Globes

The new animated film and Golden Globe nominee for Best Animation and Original Song, Ferdinand , tells the charming story of a bull who prefers flowers to fighting.

GMA reveals new lineup of drama shows for 2018

With the coming of the New Year comes new drama shows for GMA-7, and the network has already released a teaser for these upcoming programs that will surely make you glued to your television screens even more.

James Reid - The Life (Music Video) directed by Nadine Lustre

The music video of James Reid's The Life has been released. The song is from his third studio album which was produced by his own label Careless Music Manila (CMM).

Kris Aquino leads People Asia's People of the Year 2017

Kris Aquino is on the cover of People Asia December 2017-January 2018 issue as she leads the magazine's People of the Year 2017 list.

Mr. & Mrs. Cruz starring JC Santos and Ryza Cenon - Full Trailer

Viva Entertainment has released the full trailer for Mr. & Mrs. Cruz starring JC Santos and Ryza Cenon. Written and directed by Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo, the movie is set to open in cinemas on January 24, 2018.

Ai Ai Delas Alas and Gerald Sibayan - Wedding Video

Ai Ai Delas Alas married Gerald Sibayan on December 12 in a star-studded wedding ceremony at Christ the King Parish in Quezon City.

Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber for Chalk PH 1st digital feature

Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber are the featured celebrities in Chalk magazine's first-ever digital feature, photographed by Shaira Luna.

Atom Araullo hosts new reality series Adventure Your Way

AXN has added a fresh new reality series to its roster of top-rated original productions: Adventure Your Way, a weekly 30-minute travel show that explores new adventures in exciting destinations in the Philippines. Unlike any other travel show, Adventure Your Way invites Pinoyviewers to shape the travel experience of popular hostAtom Araullo by sharing their bucket lists via social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram(#AXNAdventureYourWay).From these crowdsourced ideas, Atom will embark on a one-of-a-kind mission around the country equipped with only his phone and social media to guide him. From sampling the local delicacies and meeting with the locals to discovering the most thrilling activities, Atom is completely in the hands of AXN fans.

Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff's wedding video

Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff tied the knot in New Zealand last month. The wedding was beautiful, from Anne's custom-made Monique Lhuillier wedding gown to their posh celebrity guests up to the backdrop that was the mountains and rivers of Queenstown.

Patrick Sugui plays gay role in MMK

Patrick Sugui will be seen playing a gay role in this Saturday's (December 16, 2017) episode of ABS-CBN's Maalaala Mo Kaya and he's very thankful for the opportunity.

Kantar Media National TV Ratings - December 11, 2017

ABS-CBN's FPJ's Ang Probinsyano starring Coco Martin remained to be the most-watched television program in the Philippines with a national television rating of 40.5%, based on Kantar Media's data for Monday, December 11, 2017. Its rival program, GMA-7's Super Ma'am which stars Marian Rivera, only got 18.1%.

Bea Alonzo to star with Charo Santos in horror movie

Bea Alonzo may have been in showbiz for fifteen years now but there's still something she haven't done - star in a horror movie. But that will soon be achieved because she is starring in the upcoming film, Eerie , alongside Charo Santos-Concio.

Unexpectedly Yours earns P157-M in less than 2 weeks

Having big stars in the cast of a movie is not enough to guarantee its success. It helps to have a well-known cast, but a good storyline is what will make the movie a box-office hit. Such is the case of Star Cinema's Unexpectedly Yours which is currently on its second week in cinemas. It has veteran actors Sharon Cuneta and Robin Padilla, plus the one of today's hottest love teams - Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto (JoshLia).

Meet Ferdinand: The inspiring bull that isn't a bully

Wrestling superstar John Cena lends voice to the gentlest bull that will soon capture everyone’s hearts on January 8 in “Ferdinand” – a giant bull who prefers flowers to fighting. Today’s generation can enjoy the delightful CG-animated film based on the 1936 book “The Story of Ferdinand” by author Munro Leaf and illustrator Robert Lawson, a warm and charming take on how appearances can be deceptive (or, why you should never judge a bull by its cover…) the book’s message of love and acceptance has resonated for decades.

Maze Runner: The Death Cure - Trailer and Character Posters

20TH Century Fox has just revealed the intense and highly-kinetic trailer of the concluding saga of the YA blockbuster, Maze Runner: The Death Cure based on the book by James Dashner.

James Cameron's Alita: Battle Angel - Trailer Reveal

Visionary filmmakers James Cameron (Avatar) and Robert Rodriguez (Sin City) create a groundbreaking new heroine in Alita: Battle Angel , an action-packed story of hope, love and empowerment as revealed in its teaser trailer.

The New Mutants - Poster Reveal

20th Century Fox has just revealed the first poster of YA superhero movie The New Mutants starring  Charlie Heaton, Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Blu Hunt, Henry Zaga and Alice Braga, directed by Josh Boone who also helmed the hit young adult movie The Fault in Our Stars .

Ricci Rivero is Most Tweeted Filipino Athlete

His team might have placed second at the 2017 University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men's basketball finals, but De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers' Ricci Rivero was recently named number 1 on Twitter!

Philippines' Jannie Alipo-on wins Miss Tourism International 2017/18

Miss Philippines Jannie Loudette Alipo-on was crowned Miss Tourism International 2017/18 during the pageant final that was held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia Wednesday night.

Maine Mendoza, the only Pinoy in the list of Most Tweeted Celebrities around the world

Maine Mendoza is in the list of the Most Tweeted Celebrities around the world! Ranking 5th, she is the only Filipino in the list.

Siargao starring Erich Gonzales, Jericho Rosales, Jasmine Curtis-Smith - Official Trailer

Siargao is a go-to destination for surfers and beach lovers alike. It's also one of the favorite places for those that are searching for "love, happiness and belongingness." Just like in the movie starring Erich Gonzales , Jericho Rosales and Jasmine Curtis-Smith. Siargao 's official trailer is now up, showing us a little bit more of the storyline and its cast.

All Of You starring Jennylyn Mercado and Derek Ramsay - Full Trailer

The full trailer of All Of You is now out on the globeph YouTube channel. The romantic-comedy is an official entry to the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), showing this December 25th. Lead stars Derek Ramsay and Jennylyn Mercado reunite in this movie, together with director Dan Villegas. The three previously worked in the 2014 MMFF entry English Only, Please which gave them the top awards for their respective categories.

Jon Lucas defends fellow Hashtag Tom Doromal

Jon Lucas took to social media Sunday night to support Tom Doromal. The two are part of It's Showtime 's boy group, the Hashtags.

Unexpectedly Yours earns P100-M in 6 days

Unexpectedly Yours starring the reunion of Sharon Cuneta and Robin Padilla, plus one of today's leading love teams, Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, has already earned P100-million in less than a week!

Gretchen Ho for Shape PH November/December 2017

Volleyball player-turned-host Gretchen Ho is on the cover of Shape Philippines magazine's November/December 2017 issue where she reveals the "downlow on her new sport: media."

Deadma Walking - Official Trailer

The funny yet moving trailer of Deadma Walking is getting good feedback on the internet. Starring Joross Gamboa and Edgar Allan Guzman, the movie is set to open in cinemas on December 25 as part of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Deadma Walking has the comic levels of a gay movie but has the drama of a tragic story with one of the main characters suffering from a terminal illness.

Unexpectedly Yours earns P50-M in 3 days

Unexpectedly Yours is a certified box-office hit based on the figures released by Star Cinema on social media.

Mister Supranational 2017 is Gabriel Correa from Venezuela

Mister Venezuela Gabriel Correa was named Mister Supranational 2017 during the competition's grand final that was held in Poland early Sunday morning (Manila time). Gabriel Correa bested 33 other good looking contestants from around the world, including the Philippines' Yves Campos who only made the top 20 cut.

Adamson Pep Squad wins 2017 UAAP Cheerdance Competition

The Adamson University (AdU) Pep Squad was named champion at the 2017 UAAP Cheerdance Competition (CDC), preventing National University from achieving a 5-peat. The AdU Pep Squad bested the other seven universities with their 80s-themed choreography, claiming their first-ever UAAP cheerdance championship.

Maja Salvador covers Mega December 2017

Wildflower star Maja Salvador is on the cover of Mega magazine's December 2017 issue, photographed by Seven Barretto.

Coco Martin covers Mega Man December 2017

Ang Panday star, director and producer Coco Martin looks dapper on the cover of Mega Man December 2017 issue, photographed by Mark Nicdao.

Maze Runner: The Death Cure poster reveal

The movie poster of the action-packed YA third of a series “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” has just been dropped hinting catastrophic blow with its caption that reads – Every Maze Has an End. Directed by Wes Ball, “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” stars a powerhouse of energetic young adult cast headed by Dylan O’Brien with Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ki Hong Lee, Will Poulter and Rosa Salazar.  Starring with the lead group cast are Giancarlo Esposito, Aidan Gillen, Barry Pepper and Patricia Clarkson.

Miss Supranational 2017 winner is Jenny Kim from Korea

Miss Korea Jenny Kim was crowned Miss Supranational 2017 on Saturday morning (Manila time). The finals was held in Poland, with 72 beautiful girls aspiring for the crown. Jenny Kim succeeded Srinidhi Shetty from India who was last year's winner. She's the first from Korea to win the title.

Maja Salvador covers Cosmopolitan PH December 2017

Maja Salvador is on the cover of Cosmopolitan Philippines' December issue, as "she's the perfect kween to cap off 2017!" She was photographed by Dookie Ducay for the cover.

Ang Panday - Official Trailer

Star Cinema has released the official trailer of Ang Panday , an official entry to the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) starring Coco Martin.

Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad - Official Trailer

Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad has all the potentials to become the highest-grossing movie of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) - it stars Vice Ganda, produced by Star Cinema, and it also has Daniel Padilla.

GMA-7 reveals new lineup of shows for 2018

GMA-7 has revealed some of the network's upcoming television series that we should watch out for in 2018, and they have some big ones like the Philippine version of the South Korean drama Descendants of the Sun , plus a new project for Alden Richards. Yes, you read that right. The Pambansang Bae is going to have a series this 2018 and it's said to be his biggest TV project so far.

Kisses Delavin to star with Zanjoe Marudo, Angelica Panganiban in new series #PlayHouseStoryCon

Kisses Delavin will soon have her first television series, starring alongside Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo. Titled Play House , the series had its story conference on Thursday, attended by the three stars.