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One Show surprises charity worker live on TV

When Hayley Thomas went to the pub to play bingo, she did not expect to end up on prime time TV.

2024-04-27T10:17:49Z

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate prison

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer said Saturday that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction. Attorney Arthur Aidala said Weinstein was moved to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan after his arrival on Friday to city jails. “They examined him and sent him to Bellevue. It seems like he needs a lot of help,...

2024-04-27T18:41:41Z

Prom night flashback: See your fave celebrities in dresses, suits before they were famous

Prom is deemed a "rite of passage" for many teens. Celebrities even reminisce about the big high school event when they donned dresses and suits.

2024-04-27T12:16:54Z

AFI Life Achievement Award Honors Nicole Kidman's Career: From ‘Expats' to Those AMC Ads?

Nicole Kidman has been an international treasure going on four decades. Whether you're tracking her many wigs ("The Undoing" is our favorite), admiring her textured and committed performances, or just standing up and saluting before every AMC Theatres showing, you're probably honoring her in some way. While five best actress Oscar nominations and one win […]

2024-04-27T17:06:32Z

Stacey Dooley reveals how Paul O’Grady inspired Kevin Clifton in new stage role

Stacey Dooley reveals how Paul O’Grady inspired Kevin Clifton in new stage role - Kevin Clifton stars as former drag queen Hugo Battersby/Loco Chanelle in a new touring production of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.

2024-04-27T13:11:11Z

Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Sentenced to Death Over Music Criticizing Government

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death by an Iranian revolutionary court over songs that criticized the Iranian government, according to his lawyer and state media. "An order for the execution of Toomaj Salehi has been issued," Salehi's lawyer Amir Raesian tweeted Wednesday. Salehi, 33, has been arrested multiple times by Iranian forces […]

2024-04-27T17:06:41Z

ABS-CBN brings nostalgic shows to ALLTV

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos can look forward to a wave of nostalgia starting May 13 as classic ABS-CBN entertainment shows under the Jeepney TV brand and the latest news updates from “TV Patrol” will be airing on ALLTV. This development comes as a result of a partnership between Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS) and ABS-CBN that was formalized at a contract signing event held at the Brittany Hotel Villar City. The event was attended...

2024-04-27T16:38:29Z

Vigil held in memory of stab victim Kulsuma Akter

Ms Akter, 27, was stabbed on 6 April as she pushed her baby in a pram along a Bradford street.

2024-04-27T15:49:01Z

Find out which movie won the Oscar for Best Picture the year you were born

Now that we are close to this year's Oscars, people have started placing their bets on which movies are going to win in the main categories. We all remember the most recent Best Picture winners, but do you know which movie won that prestigious award the year you were born? Find out here!

2024-02-22T11:12:04Z

Too Hot To Handle star Harry Jowsey reveals skin cancer diagnosis

Too Hot To Handle star Harry Jowsey reveals skin cancer diagnosis - The Australian TV personality shared the health update in a TikTok video, saying that he was going to be ‘all good’.

2024-04-27T12:09:01Z

Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant recalls ‘worst moment’ of his life at Glastonbury

Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant recalls ‘worst moment’ of his life at Glastonbury - The British pop duo, comprising of singer Tennant and keyboardist Chris Lowe, headlined the Other Stage on the festival’s last night in 2022.

2024-04-27T11:21:06Z

Julia Barretto opens up about 'taking accountability' after 2019 controversy with Gerald Anderson

Years after the controversy involving her now-boyfriend Gerald Anderson and his ex-girlfriend Bea Alonzo, Julia Barretto is in a much better place. In an interview with Toni Gonzaga, the actress agreed that 2019 was the "noisiest year" for her, and that she struggled to navigate it as a 22 year old. Julia said that "you have to take accountability for, anong naging role mo sa chaos na 'yun." Asked what her role was in that chaos, Julia readily...

2024-04-27T12:04:48Z

'Challengers' Leads Quiet Pre-Summer Box Office Weekend With $15.2 Million

The box office is going through its customary late April slowdown prior to the start of the summer box office in May, though the lack of a major release on the level of pre-COVID hits like "Shazam!" or "The Fate of the Furious" at the start of the month has caused overall grosses to sink lower. That has allowed Amazon MGM's "Challengers" to take the No. 1 spot as the only film with more than $10 million grossed this weekend, earning $6.1 million...

2024-04-27T15:39:48Z

InnerVoices back in the musical limelight

MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Rey Bergado remains the only pioneering member of the all-male group, InnerVoices, that started in 1991 as a mere quartet. It was Rey, still in college then, as well as his classmate at Letran College, Porong de Torres (father of The Voice Kids runner-up Esang), who formed the band. The following year, the group became organized when drummer Ruben Tecson, joined them. “We started playing at the Art’s Venue in 1993,”...

2024-04-27T16:38:32Z

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 108 — Starliner: Better Late Than Never?

On Episode 108 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about the long-awaited crew flight test of Boeing's Starliner commercial spacecraft.

2024-04-27T16:02:21Z

'Hero' Alfie, 9, saves neighbour from house fire

Alfie's mother says he did not panic when he was woken in the night by a smoke alarm.

2024-04-27T15:18:48Z

André Rieu wants Anthony Hopkins to tour with him after performing waltz actor composed in his 20s

André Rieu wants Anthony Hopkins to tour with him after performing waltz actor composed in his 20s - EXCLUSIVE: The Dutch maestro says he and the Oscar winner created a ‘masterpiece’ together with And The Waltz Goes On and would ‘definitely’ like to share a stage with him

2024-04-27T08:05:46Z

Trains named in honour of Wrexham's celebrity owners

Two new trains are named after the home cities of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

2024-04-27T09:47:50Z

Cornwall Pride returns to celebrate 50th event

A march and celebration in Falmouth town launches the Cornwall Pride 2024 campaign.

2024-04-27T15:33:46Z

How to keep your music streaming private

Don't let the whole world know about your guilty (or guilt-free) pleasures.

2024-04-27T13:06:18Z

Martin Javier meets Michelle Dee again at an event: 'Ang napili ngayong gabi'

Michelle Dee and Martin Javier have reunited, a few weeks after guesting on "EXpecially For You!" The Sparkle stars were both at the Limgas ng Pangasinan 2024 Pageant and Coronation Night where Michelle was a judge and Martin was a co-host. They were able to pose for a photo during the event. “Ang napili ngayong gabi,” Martin said in his Instagram caption. The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 queen appeared on “It’s Showtime’s” matchmaking segment...

2024-04-27T07:04:00Z

Immersive Doc ‘Stay Alive, My Son' Uses Compassion to Spur Action

Prosecutor-turned-immersive storyteller Victoria Bousis has seen the often-separate strands of her professional lives converge in unexpected ways as she's toured her recent project, "Stay Alive, My Son." Using Cineplay – a mix of cinema with gameplay mechanics – the immersive experience adapts the memoires of human rights activist Pin Yathay, allowing users to embody Yathay's […]

2024-04-27T10:05:40Z

Life story ni Faye Lorenzo sa "Magpakailanman" | BT

Sakripisyo bago makapasok sa showbiz Balitanghali is the daily noontime newscast of GTV anchored by Raffy Tima and Connie Sison. It airs Mondays to Fridays at 10:30 AM (PHL Time). For more videos from Balitanghali, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/balitanghali. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

2024-04-27T01:09:01Z

Mixed-Media Experience ‘Noire' Tackles Civil Rights Struggle With Literary, Theatrical Pedigree

Given the NewImages Festival's remit to welcome diverse artistic voices into the immersive space, programing "Noire" was an obvious choice. An augmented reality adaptation of a lesser-known case from the Civil Rights era, "Noire" brought much pedigree to this year's Paris XR showcase. The project tracks the true story of Claudette Colvin, a 15-year-old girl […]

2024-04-27T10:05:28Z

K-pop producer Min Hee-jin causes online stir after lashing out at industry bosses

SEOUL, South Korea — The creative director behind the girl band NewJeans has found online fame after a tearful, profanity-laced news conference in which she slammed some of K-pop’s most powerful executives as “middle-aged jerks.” HYBE, the South Korean agency behind K-pop sensation BTS, filed a legal complaint on Thursday, April 25, against Min Hee Jin, the head of its powerhouse subsidiary label ADOR, for breach of trust in business. That...

2024-04-27T11:13:22Z

Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz express gratitude after performances at Gary V's concert

Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz are nothing but grateful after their special performances at Gary V’s “Pure Energy” concert. The real-life couple showed that they could keep up with Mr. Pure Energy in a dance number. Julie Anne was also able to sing several songs with Gary, including his classic hit, “Sana Maulit Muli.” On Instagram, JulieVer made sure to thank the music legend for inviting them to perform. “Somebody pinch me,” Julie said,...

2024-04-27T09:04:25Z

Floy Quintos, renowned stage director, playright, passes away

MANILA, Philippines — Renowned stage director and playwright Floy Quintos passed away yesterday due to heart attack. He was 63. Quintos’ niece, Celina, made the announcement about his demise on Facebook. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I, on behalf of my family, announce that Floy Quintos, esteemed playwright and director, but more importantly beloved brother, son, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend, has returned to the arms of the Lord....

2024-04-27T16:38:36Z

Trisha Denise ‘humbled’ to be writing songs for big names in the music industry

MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya singer-songwriter Trisha Denise was able to incorporate her K-pop and K-drama fandom not only into the tracks in her EP, but also into her social media content. She would do covers of K-pop hits and translate them into Filipino. These versions went viral on her TikTok and Facebook pages. She is a big fan of BTS, IU, Stray Kids and Taehyun. “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” or “Goblin” is her favorite K-drama of...

2024-04-27T16:38:29Z

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Pay Tribute to “Deadpool & Wolverine” Art Director Following His Death at 56

Marvel Studios shared a statement on April 24 announcing the art director, who was 56, had died

2024-04-27T11:13:17Z

24 Oras Weekend Part 5- Marian dance challenge; Aso sa batya; atpb.

24 Oras Weekend is GMA Network’s flagship newscast, anchored by Ivan Mayrina and Pia Arcangel. It airs on GMA-7, Saturdays and Sundays at 5:30 PM (PHL Time). For more videos from 24 Oras Weekend, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/24orasweekend. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

2024-04-27T12:10:49Z

Willie Revillame grateful for ‘second chance’ on television as Kapatid

MANILA, Philippines — What can audiences expect from Willie Revillame’s return to television? After more than a year of hiatus, the veteran host is making his TV comeback through a partnership deal of his production outfit, Goodwill Productions, with Manny V. Pangilinan’s MediaQuest Ventures and TV5 network. A contract-signing was held on Friday attended by MediaQuest executives led by MediaQuest and Cignal TV president and CEO Jane Basas, along...

2024-04-27T16:38:34Z

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar ‘recovering at home’ after hospital treatment

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar ‘recovering at home’ after hospital treatment - The ITV News International Affairs Editor became unwell while presenting the News At Ten programme on Friday.

2024-04-27T15:02:05Z

Ethan Hawke Shares Denzel Washington's Advice on Winning an Oscar

Ethan Hawke is revealing the advice his Training Day co-star Denzel Washington told him after he lost at the 2002 Academy Awards. The two legendary actors were both nominated that year for their roles in the 2001 film, including best actor and best supporting actor, respectively. While Washington won in his category, Jim Broadbent beat out […]

2024-04-27T02:48:13Z

Jollibee gifts Marcos, Liza with commemorative doll

MANILA, Philippines — After sharing photos of his Jollibee dinner with First Lady Liza Marcos, President Marcos has received a doll and thank you letter from the famous Filipino-owned fast food chain. The President shared a picture of him holding a Jollibee doll and a letter on his official social media pages on Saturday. In the photo posted on Facebook and Instagram, the President, who was wearing a plain white t-shirt and a pair of shorts, was...

2024-04-27T16:38:40Z

'Challengers' Writer Justin Kuritzkes Calls 'Spider-Verse' Line a 'Nod' to Zendaya and Sony's Amy Pascal | Video

As Zendaya's star rises in the wake of "Dune: Part Two" and now "Challengers," the tennis film reminds viewers that she also has Marvel's "Spider-Man" franchise with Tom Holland under her belt. "Challengers" watches Zendaya play a fierce and ambitious woman whose career-stopping injury puts her in the position of coaching her professional tennis-playing husband, Art Donaldson (Mike Faist). Strategizing, she decides that a low-stakes Challenger...

2024-04-27T18:10:16Z

Luca Guadagnino explains why that “Spider-Verse” reference in “Challengers” is not what you think

Zendaya's connection to the Spider-Man franchise actually had nothing to do with the line.

2024-04-27T16:04:14Z

Tom Holland backs partner Zendaya’s new film: I know what I’m doing this weekend

Tom Holland backs partner Zendaya’s new film: I know what I’m doing this weekend - The film see Zendaya play a tennis prodigy-turned-coach Tashi Duncan.

2024-04-27T18:07:11Z

Harvey Weinstein, the fallen Hollywood ‘god’ who ignited #MeToo movement

NEW YORK — For decades, Harvey Weinstein was untouchable, reigning over Hollywood as the mega-producer Meryl Streep famously called “God.” So when “God” fell in 2017, toppled by rape allegations that lifted the lid on widespread sexual abuse in Hollywood and beyond, the shock waves were felt worldwide. The #MeToo movement was born, and with it a huge outpouring of accounts of the kind of sexual abuse and routine harassment that women around the...

2024-04-26T11:39:24Z

Every Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Score, Ranked

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have, in less than 15 years, established themselves as the most exciting composers working in contemporary film. Their first score was David Fincher's masterpiece "The Social Network." The score was a haunting, atmospheric triumph, and it won them Oscars, an even more impressive feat given the Academy's historic anti-rock band bias. (Reznor created and fronts Nine Inch Nails; Ross officially joined the group in...

2024-04-27T15:40:23Z

Indian instrument used by the Beatles George Harrison sold for £54,000

Harrison bought the 4ft long sitar from a small Oxford Street shop named Indiacraft between August and October 1965. He later used the instrument to record the song, Norwegian Wood in 1965.

2024-04-27T16:57:55Z

The legacy of Floy Quintos, 63

THE theater and film industries mourned the passing of noted director Floy Quintos. He was 63 years old. His family, represented by his niece Celina Quintos, confirmed the sad news in a Facebook post on Saturday afternoon. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I, in behalf of my family, announce that Floy Quintos, esteemed playwright and director, but more importantly beloved brother, son, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend, has returned to the...

2024-04-27T16:14:19Z

History, craftsmanship and seduction by Fauré Le Page

It was like a vision: a French Richard Gere-meets-Pierce Brosnan holding a gun pouch (their younger versions, of course). And then history vignettes, luxe retail industry talk and plenty of laughter. This was how I met Augustin de Buffévent at the new Fauré Le Page shop in Greenbelt 4. The general manager in the Philippines, Mario Katigbak, did not prepare my mind for this encounter. De Buffévent is handsome, adorable and funny; there was never...

2024-04-27T16:38:33Z

Marian Rivera brings back Marimar in new TikTok dance video

It finally happened — Marian Rivera has brought back Marimar! On TikTok, the Kapuso Primetime Queen shared a video of herself doing her makeup, before the reel transitioned into her dancing to the series intro. "Bring you back to 2007 - Asoka style," she captioned. She teased the video a day before, saying, "Challenge accepted!" Marian and her husband Dingdong Dantes headlined the iconic "Marimar" series aired on GMA Network in 2007. In 2015, a...

2024-04-27T13:04:55Z

Father, daughter slain outside home in Abra

A father and his four-year-old daughter were shot to death in front of their home in Dolores, Abra on Wednesday night. An unidentified gunman attacked Arnel Zapata and his daughter while they were resting on a folding bed, according to a "24 Oras Weekend" report by Cris Zuñiga of GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon on Saturday. “Bata pa, four years old. Biruin mo, ganoon na wala pang muwang sa mundo,” said Arnel's wife, Vergilyn Zapata....

2024-04-27T16:04:52Z

New film captures Afghan women's courage in failed peace talks with Taliban

By Jenna Zucker TORONTO -The new documentary "The Sharp Edge of Peace" begins with a harrowing scene: Fawzia Koofi, a former member of Afghanistan’s parliament and a women's rights activist, recovering in a hospital bed after surviving an assassination attempt in August 2020. While traveling to Kabul with her daughter, Koofi was ambushed by unidentified gunmen who opened fire on her vehicle. "

2024-04-27T12:56:10Z

Famous scenes you didn't know were improvised

A good script is supposed to have incredible moments and carefully crafted lines, but sometimes it takes an actor deep in character to fill the space between the lines with realistic, memorable moments that were born solely from the momentum of the scene. Sure, improvisation doesn't always work out, and many unscripted scenes have been cut from the final product, but when it does work, it has proven to be legendary. Take a look at these famous scenes that were improvised by actors.

2023-12-26T12:02:18Z

Anne Heche estate owes $6M in creditor claims

Anne Heche's estate is "insolvent" with more than $6 million in creditor claims still outstanding. Her son believes the issues can be resolved "fairly."

2024-04-27T08:46:20Z

HYBE refutes Ador CEO Min’s denial of breach of trust

HYBE Entertainment said Friday, April 26, the company is confident that Ador CEO Min Hee-jin was formulating deliberate plans for the subsidiary to break free from its umbrella company, amid continued mudslinging between HYBE and Min over allegations of the CEO committing breach of trust. On Thursday, HYBE released personal messages between Min and Ador’s vice president, which contained a conversation concerning plans to separate from the parent...

2024-04-27T06:57:40Z

Is Frank Gore Jr. related to Frank Gore? How Southern Miss RB compares to famous father

How does Frank Gore Jr. compare to his father, and what does his NFL future look like? Here's what you need to know about the son of the legendary running back.

2024-04-27T09:22:13Z

Ray Chan, Art Director and Production Designer for Marvel Films, Dies at 56

Ray Chan, the art director and production designer for Marvel Studios who contributed to Guardians of the Galaxy, three Avengers movies, the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine and more, has died. He was 56. Chan died Tuesday near his home in Wales, his family announced. No cause of death was divulged. “Ray truly was one of […]

2024-04-27T17:20:42Z