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Eurovision 2024: Your guide to all 37 songs

From novelty numbers to gothic witchcraft and rave throwbacks, this year's Eurovision has it all.


Arthur Nery has a new breakup song

The tune Segundo Seguro dropped only a few days ago but it is already showing unusual strength as it early on entered the Spotify chart with over three million streams. Written and performed by Arthur Nery, the song is the newest addition to the heartthrob from Cagayan de Oro’s growing repertoire of music for failed relationships. Now Segundo Seguro is merely a single and not a full-length album like those breakup epics we recently got, The...


‘SNL' Makes Fun of JoJo Siwa's Edgy Rebrand: Like a ‘Figure Skater Joined a Street Gang' and ‘Mad Max on Broadway'

On “SNL,” a Weekend Update segment playfully poked fun at 20-year-old singer JoJo Siwa's transformation into an edgier and more adult persona. Chloe Fineman appeared as Siwa at the Weekend Update desk dressed in head-to-toe black glitter and a black body suit, the same outfit from Siwa’s music video for her new single "Karma." "Wow, […]


Drake removes 'Taylor Made' after Tupac's estate threatens to sue over AI voice imitation

Tupac Shakur's estate demanded Drake take down the Kendrick Lamar diss track, saying it never would have allowed Drake to use the late rapper's voice.


Dua Lipa Explains the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef on ‘SNL'

Dua Lipa dove deep into the scorching-hot rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar on “Saturday Night Live.” On the latest episode, Lipa appeared alongside Mikey Day, Heidi Gardner and Devon Walker as morning talk show hosts who attempt to explain the diss tracks that have taken over the music world in the last few […]


Titanic and Lord of the Rings actor Bernard Hill dies aged 79

Titanic and Lord of the Rings actor Bernard Hill dies aged 79 - The actor also brought to life the character of Yosser Hughes in the legendary drama series Boys from the Blackstuff


Box Office: ‘Garfield' Scratches Up $22 Million Overseas Ahead of Domestic Debut

Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” scratched up $22 million in its international box office debut. It’s currently only playing in 18 markets, roughly 35% of its eventual overseas footprint, so those ticket sales represent a promising start for the family film. “The Garfield Movie” doesn’t open in the U.S. and Canada until Memorial Day weekend […]


‘Mrs. Doubtfire' Star Says Robin Williams Wrote Letter to Principal After She Got Kicked Out of School During Filming

A Mrs. Doubtfire star is sharing how the late Robin Williams went above and beyond for her, both on and off-screen. On a recent episode of the Brotherly Love podcast, alongside her Mrs. Doubtfire co-stars Mara Wilson and Matthew Lawrence, Lisa Jakub, who played Lydia Hillard in the hit 1993 comedy, recalled Williams coming to her defense regarding an […]


How to Watch Every “Star Wars” Movie and Series in Chronological Order

From the film that started it all to the latest Disney+ original series, here’s where every major 'Star Wars' show and movie falls in the franchise timeline


Beauty Gonzalez to star in an afternoon series and artsy film

MANILA, Philippines — With the recent season two finale of “Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis,” viewers will miss again its relatable characters, including policeman, Major Bartolome “Tolome” Reynaldo (played by Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.) and his wife Gloria (Beauty Gonzalez). The latter’s appeal or charm emanates from her being loving, strong, and protective of her hearth and home — and definitely of her husband. Besides, Beauty...


Tom Brady roast on Netflix: Live stream, time to watch Kevin Hart, Rob Gronkowski and more from Netflix Is A Joke Fest

Here is everything you need to know about the "The Greatest Roast of All Time," including how to watch the event.


Teacher of Piano star Lucy Illingworth: It’s not a miracle, it’s just hard work

Teacher of Piano star Lucy Illingworth: It’s not a miracle, it’s just hard work - A new Channel 4 documentary, The Incredibly Talented Lucy, follows their journey together after Illingworth won the musical competition.


KC Montero helps Geneva Cruz find new love through 'EXpecially For You'

Geneva Cruz is giving love another try as she appeared on the “It’s Showtime” segment, “EXpecially For You,” accompanied by none other than her ex-husband, KC Montero. As soon as the segment started, Geneva was already in tears. “Kasi may pictures doon,” she said, quipping that KC still had hair in the throwback photos. “I’m actually happy na ginawa namin ‘to. Medyo nagdalawang isip din ako nung umiyak na ako, sabi ko, ‘Eto na nga. Iyakin...


Neve Campbell Says Studio Upped Her Salary With ‘Scream 7' Offer After She Spoke Out About Pay Dispute

Neve Campbell says that SpyGlass Media Group upped her pay after she spoke out about a pay disparity during salary negotiations for “Scream 6,” the film that caused the actress to exit the franchise. "I’m really grateful that the studio heard me when I talked about pay discrepancy and when I talked about [‘Scream VI’ […]


WA violinist Robert Zielinski records album Kiangardarup – The Torbay Suite knee-deep in nature

Knee-deep in an inlet is not the first place most people would think of when it comes to a recording studio, but it's where Robert Zielinski's music came to life.


Anne Hathaway on 'The Idea of You,' rom-coms and her Paul McCartney Coachella moment

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine open up about their new Prime Video movie "The Idea of You," age-gap relationships, chemistry and Coachella.


'Running Man PH' Season 2 holds advanced screening of first episode for fans

Loyal fans of “Running Man Philippines” just had the chance to watch the first episode of the show's second season in advance! The event held on Saturday afternoon at GMA Network was graced by the seven runners, Mikael Daez, Glaiza De Castro, Buboy Villar, Lexi Gonzales, Kokoy de Santos, Angel Guardian, and Miguel Tanfelix. Mikael said that the first episode was just the “tip of the iceberg” and that fans should prepare themselves for more...


Laufey set to perform thrice in Manila this year

MANILA, Philippines — Laufey (pronounced l?y-v?y) is set to serenade the Philippines three times this year with her dreamy jazz sounds. Two of her shows are happening this month, to be followed by one in September. She will stage her A Night At The Symphony concerts at the Philippine International Convention Center Plenary Hall on May 28 and 29. The Manila Philharmonic Orchestra will join her on stage at the two-night sold-out shows. Fans can...


Best retro-style turntables to play vinyl records in 2024

Best retro-style turntables to play vinyl records in 2024 - Reject modernity; embrace tradition


What links Bruce Springsteen to Blaenau Gwent?

Even the most ardent fans of the US rock legend might not guess the connection.


SNL Completely Misses the Point of the College Protests

An awkward, unfunny cold open fails to meet the moment.


Spoilers! How Jerry Seinfeld pulled off that 'fantastic' TV reunion for his Pop-Tart movie

Jerry Seinfeld explores a love of Pop-Tarts and the 1960s with Netflix's "Unfrosted." He also paid homage to one of his favorite TV shows. (Spoilers!)


Bernard Hill was 'a natural' for Blackstuff part

Screenwriter Alan Bleasdale recalls how desperate he was to work with actor Bernard Hill.


Spike Lee and Giancarlo Esposito Reunite for Fiat Campaign, Talk Denzel Washington, ‘Megalopolis' and AI

It's a Saturday afternoon in February and Spike Lee and Giancarlo Esposito are sitting side-by-side in a golf cart on a studio lot in Los Angeles. The two, friends for 40 years, have worked together many times over the years on such Lee joints as 1988’s School Daze, 1989’s Do the Right Thing, 1990’s Mo’ […]


The most iconic singer-guitarist duos

What makes an iconic singer-guitarist duo? Is it their songwriting ability? Or maybe it's the way the guitar complements the vocal lines, and vice versa? Perhaps their onstage presence has something to do with it? Well, maybe it's a combination of all of these things, and, of course, an exceptional chemistry that is unique to these individuals. Luckily, rock music has quite a few of these pairs. Click through the following gallery and take a look at the most iconic singer-guitarist duos in rock history.


Bruce Springsteen tells Cardiff to ‘get ready’ as he begins European leg of tour

Bruce Springsteen tells Cardiff to ‘get ready’ as he begins European leg of tour - The American rocker and his E Street Band are set to entertain a packed crowd at the Principality Stadium on Sunday.


Stefanie Przewodnik, 19, crowned Miss Mandaue 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Senior high school student Stefanie Przewodnik was crowned Miss Mandaue 2024 Saturday night, May 4. Przewodnik, 19, bested 11 other lovely ladies during the coronation night held at the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex and earned the honor to represent the city in the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant. The Miss Mandaue pageant was one of the highlights of the 2024 Mid-Year Cultural Summit. During the...


Makiling: Final Weekly Marathon | April 29 - May 3, 2024

Magnolia (Lotlot De Leon) is carrying out her last act of vengeance against the Terras and the individual who took her husband's life. Meanwhile, will Amira (Elle Villanueva) succeed in rescuing her daughter from Portia's hands? #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso


Offering an alternate to the Blue Jays' leadoff spot if George Springer continues to struggle

George Springer is off to yet another slow start to the year. Coming off of a disappointing 2023, Springer has yet to show signs of the bounceback he desperatel


Cast of Gavin And Stacey react to ‘last ever episode’ announcement

Cast of Gavin And Stacey react to ‘last ever episode’ announcement - Ruth Jones and James Corden have finished writing the final episode of the BBC sitcom.


It's a heavy year to be in Eurovision - Bambie Thug

Bambie Thug resists calls for a boycott as they get set to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest.


ADOR CEO’s call to terminate NewJeans’ contract with HYBE refused in February

ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin had asked for an exclusive right to terminate NewJeans’ contract with HYBE in February, but the request was turned down by the parent company, according to an industry source on Friday, May 3. An exclusive contract with an artist can be seen as a key asset necessary for a company’s operation. Major entertainment companies, for this reason, require exclusive contracts to be approved by the board of directors. HYBE, in turn,...


A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie performs at Manchester AO Arena after Co-op Live chaos

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie performs at Manchester AO Arena after Co-op Live chaos - The rapper’s show at Co-op Live was cancelled at the last minute on Wednesday due to a ‘technical issue’.


Edgar Lansbury dies at 94

Edgar Lansbury has died, aged 94. The Tony-winning producer and younger brother of famed actress Angela Lansbury has passed away at the age of 94. Edgar's son David Lansbury told The Hollywood Reporter his father died on Thursday at his Manhattan home. Born in London on 12 January, 1930, Edgar George Lansbury was the son of Moyna Macgill, a Belfast...


Erwan Heussaff's FEATR, Abi Marquez, Abi Balingit nominated at 2024 James Beard Awards

Three Filipino chefs and food enthusiasts are nominated in the 2024 James Beard Awards, also known as the culinary world's Oscars. Abi Balingit, the Filipino-American woman behind The Dusky Kitchen blog, was one of this year's nominees in the Baking and Desserts category for her cookbook, Mayumu: Filipino-American Desserts Remixed. On Instagram, Ba...


Watching Man City is like watching maths and that’s just soulless and boring

Man City are obviously brilliant. John Nicholson has no interest in denying that. But he is just disinterested. And is not the only one.


Take That fans ‘angry’ as seats for concert change in arena move

Take That fans ‘angry’ as seats for concert change in arena move - Take That moved their shows this month from Co-op Live to the AO Arena in Manchester due to ‘technical issues’.


Our favourite images of the week from Sussex

Join us as we enjoy a look through the stunning Sussex scenes you sent in this week.


Baby Reindeer gave star the same feelings as Pride

Jessica Gunning, who portrays a stalker in the Netflix show, previously played a Welsh MP in Pride.


Matthew Libatique, Nicole Kidman become the first Filipino, first Australian to receive AFI awards

It was a night to remember. The American Film Institute (AFI) presented the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award to Nicole Kidman, the first Australian to receive the award, and the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal to cinematographer Matthew Libatique, also the first Filipino to receive the award. It was one of the most glamorous and high-profile events we have attended this year what with celebrities like Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Naomi...


‘Turtles All the Way Down' Review: A Young-Adult Romance with an Original Dramatic Obstacle: The Heroine Has OCD

"Turtles All the Way Down" makes Aza's OCD just specific enough to draw us in, then deals with it in a way that's just manipulative and sugar-coated enough to leave us thinking, "Yep, it's another YA movie."


Chef stunned as Hollywood stars drop in to bistro

Lord Of The Rings actors took staff by surprise when they called into Liverpool restaurant Belzan.


Tinie Tempah returning to music

Tinie Tempah is working with DJ Don Diablo on his comeback record.


Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Complete Relationship Timeline

A source spoke about how the couple supports each other professionally.


Beyoncé collaborators Willie Jones, Shaboozey and the conflict of being Black in country music

Opinion: The late country music star Charley Pride made his Blackness safe for white fans. His success suggests modern Black artists must do the same.


Lily Gladstone returns to Cannes as jury member

BERLIN — Lily Gladstone, the first Native American woman to be nominated for an Oscar, will return to this year’s Cannes Film Festival as a member of the nine-strong main jury, organizers said on Monday. Gladstone got her Academy Award nomination and won a Golden Globe award for the Martin Scorsese drama “Killers of the Flower Moon”, […]


Thousands of Madonna fans gather on Copacabana beach for free concert

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Thousands gathered on Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana beach on Saturday ahead of a free open-air concert by pop star Madonna that was expected to attract some 1.5 million people. The Brazilian show marks the end of Madonna's greatest hits world tour, "Celebration," which started in late 2023. Rio's city government has said it would deploy thousands of police


Ballet Manila’s fresh take on ‘Ang Tatlong Kwento ni Lola Basyang’

"I would like to approach this with fresh eyes.” These were the words of acclaimed performing artist and comedian Mitch Valdes, describing how she will tackle her role as Lola Basyang in Ballet Manila’s latest production, Ang Tatlong Kwento ni Lola Basyang, set to be staged at Aliw Theater on May 11, 8 p.m. and May 12 and 18 at 3 p.m. Valdes is all...


P-pop girl group G22 reaps accolades after China gig

The future looks promising for the three-piece group.


Jewel shuts down questions about Kevin Costner romance: 'I'm so happy, irrelevant of a man'

Alaskan singer-songwriter Jewel said in a new interview that she's "found love" and happiness irrespective of whether she's in a relationship.