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Dad shot dead 'will never be forgotten'

Lenny Scott's family says it has been a year of "overwhelming sadness and heartbreak".

Meet Kendrick Lamar, Super Bowl halftime performer and Drake beef winner

Here’s what you need to know about Kendrick Lamar, including our dream Super Bowl halftime set list.

‘Emilia Pérez' Director Jacques Audiard, ‘Wicked' and ‘A Complete Unknown,' Among AARP Movies for Grownups Winners

AARP has announced the winners of its 2025 Movies For Grownups Awards. Honoring films “made by and for grownups,” categories at the Movies For Grownups Awards include best intergenerational film (“Thelma”) and best time capsule (“A Complete Unknown”). “A Complete Unknown” led with two wins, best time capsule and best picture/best movie for grownups, while “Emilia […]

Girl band Remember Monday to represent UK at Eurovision, BBC Radio 1 hosts claim

Girl band Remember Monday to represent UK at Eurovision, BBC Radio 1 hosts claim - The BBC has not officially confirmed the girl group for the role yet, saying ‘any announcements regarding Eurovision will be made in due course’.

Box Office: ‘Heart Eyes' and ‘Love Hurts' Battle for Super Bowl Scraps as ‘Dog Man' Stays No. 1

Programming the weekend of the big game has always been a challenge for Hollywood studios, considering that traffic plummets on Sunday.

Culture Wars: Philippines is now our new favorite place to play

American alt-rock band Culture Wars shared why they love coming back to the Philippines. Composed of David Grayson, Caleb Contreras, Josh Stirm, Dillon Randolph and Alex Dugan, the group performed as the front act for Maroon 5’s recent concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena and LANY’s Manila and Cebu shows last October. Alex told The STAR in an exclusive interview that the Philippines is “now our new favorite place to play.” “I think we all fell...

International Oscar Film Nominees Reflect on Political Turmoil: ‘It Just Proves That Maybe There Is No Real Recipe for What Works in Cinema'

This year's slate of best international film Oscar nominees puts France, Brazil, Germany, Latvia and Denmark center stage for the upcoming Academy Awards. And with several of these films dealing with deep-rooted issues in their country from past to present, ranging from stories about censorship, military takeovers to ultimate redemption and hope in the face […]

K-pop girl group NewJeans rebrands as NJZ after unilateral split from label

K-pop group NewJeans have unveiled their new name, NJZ. The quintet is made up of members Haerin, Hyein, Danielle, Hanni and Minji. They have rebranded themselves after announcing their unilateral exit from the label Ador on Nov. 28 amid contractual disputes and allegations of mismanagement. The moniker was revealed on Friday, Feb. 7, on an Instagram account the girl group made following their exit. The account was originally called...

'Too many lives lost,' says campaigner as Sheffield boy is remembered

Anthony Olaseinde, CEO of Always An Alternative, speaks at the march in memory of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, who was tragically stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on Monday.

Hiroyuki Sanada Says ‘Shogun' Season 2 Is ‘Aiming' to Shoot This Fall: ‘The Writers' Room Is Working So Hard'

“Shogun” star Hiroyuki Sanada said Season 2 of the Emmy-winning FX series could begin shooting as early as this fall. “We are aiming for the fall of this year, and the writers’ room is working so hard now,” Sanada told Variety Saturday at AARP’s Movies for Grownups Awards in Los Angeles. “We’re going to have […]

Alex Ross Perry Says Christopher Nolan's ‘Miraculous' ‘Dunkirk' Was Main Inspiration for ‘Pavements,' Calls Out ‘Unforgivable' Scripts

Alex Ross Perry revealed an unexpected inspiration for "Pavements," his experimental musical biopic concert film about the American indie band Pavement: Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning epic "Dunkirk." Speaking at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, where he is screening both "Pavements" and "Videohaven," the indie director called Nolan's effort "one of the most structurally incredible, miraculous scripts […]

'Dog Man' Stays No. 1 With $13.7 Million at Super Bowl Box Office

Universal/DreamWorks' "Dog Man" will easily hold on to the No. 1 spot on Super Bowl weekend, a good result for Universal as another one of its films, 87North's "Love Hurts," is facing an uphill battle to turn a profit against its $18 million budget, as is Sony/Spyglass' "Heart Eyes." "Dog Man" will take No. 1 with $13.7 million, a stiff 62% drop from its $36 million opening. With a 10-day total of approximately $54 million, it will still be a...

Noah Centineo and Teo Yoo on chemistry and brotherhood in ‘The Recruit’ Season 2

The stakes are higher in “The Recruit” Season 2, but for lead star and executive producer Noah Centineo, it’s not pressure — it’s excitement. A big reason for that? The arrival of co-star Teo Yoo. The hit Netflix spy thriller returns with Noah reprising his role as Owen Hendricks, a rookie CIA lawyer caught in dangerous international affairs. But this time, Yoo joins the action as Jang Kyun, an officer for South Korea’s National Intelligence...

Late Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Recalls Feeling 'Quite Strange' at Band's First-Ever Rehearsal in New Doc

'Becoming Led Zeppelin', the first documentary the surviving members of the band have ever participated in, is now playing in IMAX

Rumors of Adam Sandler - aka Happy Gilmore - showing up at WM Phoenix Open are not true

There was buzz Saturday morning that the famous actor was going to make a surprise visit to the 16th hole as a promotional stunt for Happy Gilmore 2.

Two contestants narrowly miss out on place in The Masked Singer final

Two contestants narrowly miss out on place in The Masked Singer final - Dressed Crab, Pufferfish and Wolf will compete in the grand finale next week.

‘Unspoken,' ‘Genealogy of Violence,' and ‘Aferrado' Take Top Honors at Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival

"Unspoken," "Genealogy of Violence," and "Aferrado" have won a trio of top honors at this year's Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival, with each title winning a grand prize in the respective international, national and lab competitions. Best known for his acting work on Australian film and television, "Unspoken" director Damian Walshe-Howling can now burnish his behind-the-camera […]

Cornish author's book made into Steve Coogan film

Tom Michell says it has been an "extraordinary journey" seeing his book being turned into a movie.

Michael Bolton cancels London gig as he continues to recover from brain surgery

Michael Bolton cancels London gig as he continues to recover from brain surgery - The singer revealed last January that he had undergone a successful operation to remove a brain tumour over the Christmas holidays in 2023.

PBA reaches out to NBI after RJ Abarrientos death threats

MANILA, Philippines—The PBA has stepped in after star rookie RJ Abarrientos received death threats following Ginebra’s loss in Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals against Meralco. On Saturday, Marcial said that he has coordinated with the proper authorities at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into the death threats hurled at Abarrientos. READ: PBA: RJ Abarrientos condemns death threats after Ginebra loss “We...

Singer-Activist Buffy Sainte-Marie Stripped of Order of Canada, the Country's Most Prestigious Civilian Honor

Oscar-winning songwriter and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Buffy Sainte-Marie, known for the anti-war song "Universal Soldier" and stolen-land lament "Now That the Buffalo's Gone," has had her prestigious Order of Canada appointment terminated, the Toronto Star reported late Friday. The award is the country's highest honor presented to a civilian. "Notice is hereby […]

‘The Floor' Host Rob Lowe on Landing Sunday's Post-Super Bowl Slot: ‘Single Most Valuable Piece of Real Estate in the Media Business'

Rob Lowe is having a big week on Fox. The actor closed out his five-season run as the star of “9-1-1: Lone Star” Monday with a bang of a series finale, and is ending Sunday with the start of a new season hosting competition series “The Floor.” The latter gig wouldn’t be as notable as […]

74th Miss Universe pageant finds host country in Thailand

After months of anticipation, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has finally announced the host country of its 74th competition, and it’s close to the Philippines — Thailand. “THE MOMENT WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR…Unveiling the ultimate destination for the 74th Miss Universe competition… Where kindness meets tradition and warm smiles welcome the world. [Earth emoji],” the pageant posted on social media as it announced the host country. This...

Super Bowl 2025 halftime show, explained: Why Kendrick Lamar was chosen as Super Bowl 59 performer

The hip-hop icon will take center stage at the Super Bowl in New Orelans.

Pinoy artist Ez Mil on his way to conquer the global stage

I’m extremely proud of Ez Mil, who is ready to conquer the global stage with his music. I first met the young musician during the 2021 The Outstanding Filipinos in America (TOFA) Awards, which was held at the Carnegie Hall in New York City. I have been hosting the prestigious event for the past 12 years. Ez Mil was a TOFA awardee for youth in 2021. I had this gut feel that he was going to be a big star the moment I saw him perform his hit song...

Mouly Surya on Indonesian Period Thriller About Dutch Colonization ‘This City Is a Battlefield' Closing Rotterdam: ‘It's a Shared History'

It is quite an interesting choice for the largest film festival in the Netherlands to close with a film that explicitly denounces the violence of Dutch colonialism in Indonesia, but one can always expect interesting choices from the International Film Festival Rotterdam. This year's closing film, Mouly Surya's "This City Is a Battlefield," takes place […]

Bloody Horror in Black and White: ‘Nosferatu' Director Interviews Danish Oscar Contender (Exclusive Video)

Robert Eggers and 'The Girl With the Needle' filmmaker Magnus von Horn discuss using period detail and practical effects to bring out the terror in their Oscar contenders.

José Menendez's Music Industry Past Revealed: "You Did Not Want to Incur His Wrath," Says Former Colleague

Deals for the Elvis catalog, hits by Mr. Mister and an Annie Lennox charm offensive, with the brothers back in the news, THR takes a closer look at the patriarch's roots as an executive at RCA Records.

Kris Jenner reveals Kardashians' surprise connection to Menendez brothers

Kris Jenner reveals Kardashians' surprise connection to Menendez brothers -

Nelly delivers hits at 'Homecoming' Super Bowl week concert in historic New Orleans restaurant

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Nelly brought his signature St. Louis swagger to a New Orleans institution, turning a nearly seven-decade-old restaurant into a Super Bowl week party. The multi-Grammy winner packed Brennan’s on Friday night, delivering a hit-filled set at h.wood “Homecoming.” As fans rushed the stage, Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe an...

Diane Warren on Her 16th Oscar Nomination: ‘Yes, I Would Like to Break My Decades-Long Tradition and Win'

Diane Warren has never won an Oscar. But she has a lot of Oscar nominations. The songwriter just landed her 16th Oscar nomination in the original song category for "The Journey" from Tyler Perry's Netflix movie "The Six Triple Eight" performed by H.E.R. And she does have an honorary Oscar, which the Academy awarded her […]

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas hopes for a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding at Arrowhead Stadium

On Friday, CNN News Central anchors John Berman, Kate Bolduan, and Sara Sidner interviewed Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas. During the conversation, Lucas teased a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding at Arrowhead Stadium following a potential Kansas City Chiefs victory…

Oasis fans see tickets cancelled over 'bots' claim

Fans say they have been wrongly accused of using bots to buy their tickets for the comeback shows.

Rockstar Michael Bolton cancels London show as he 'heals from surgery' amid cancer battle

Rockstar Michael Bolton cancels London show as he 'heals from surgery' amid cancer battle - The American singer-songwriter revealed he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour at the end of 2023

Throwback 1992 | The Sandman brings the house down at #JFL Festival with Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door🎤🎸

Original PH musical reimagines 'the greatest story ever told'

In a time of misinformation and conflicting narratives, a new original Filipino musical invites audiences to reflect on truth and responsibility. "Pilato," an original production by The Corner Studio, reexamines the "greatest story ever told" — the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Poncio Pilato, a man caught at the crossroads of power, faith, and duty. In a press conference, writer and directed by Eldrin Veloso shared...

Rachel Brosnahan On Seeing David Corenswet in the ‘Superman' Suit For the First Time: ‘In That Moment, I Knew It Would be David'

Rachel Brosnahan knew David Corenswet was the perfect Superman even before he was cast as the Man of Steel. Brosnahan, who plays intrepid reporter and love interest Lois Lane in James Gunn’s “Superman,” spoke to Variety on the Critics Choice Awards red carpet about starring in the film and what it was like seeing co-star […]

Reclaiming the Palestinian narrative: Why Netflix's 'Mo' is more important than ever

Reclaiming the Palestinian narrative: Why Netflix's 'Mo' is more important than ever - Mo helps viewers understand the refugee experience — and we need more of that on TV

Meet classical guitarist Lance Michael Capitan

Our featured artist today is Lance Michael Capitan, a classical guitarist and licensed professional teacher from the Philippines. He currently teaches one-on-one guitar lessons in Singapore, sharing his passion for music with aspiring musicians. Lance earned his Bachelor of Music, majoring in Music Education, from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Conservatory of Music. From 2019 to 2023, he was a scholar of the Friends for Cultural Concerns...

The Order sees Australian director Justin Kurzel take on neo-Nazi terrorism in powerful new film

The Order — a new film about neo-Nazis in the 1980s exploiting real-life inequities to recruit followers — is alarmingly relevant to current times.

'Not Like Us' at Super Bowl 59? Origins of the song fueled by Drake, Kendrick Lamar's feud

Before Kendrick Lamar performs at Super Bowl 59, his song 'Not Like Us' continues to be a hot topic as it originated from a multi-year feud with Drake.

Visual Effects Society Awards Preview: Apes, Sandworms and a Chimp Pop Star

A trio of VFX Oscar nominees lead the feature competition nominations for the 23rd Visual Effects Society Awards, which will be handed out Feb. 11 at the Beverly Hilton. Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" leads with seven nominations, followed by Wes Ball's "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," with six nominations, and Michael Gracey's […]

Top artists perform in 10-hour concert ‘Fusion’

Fifteen artists will be featured in “Fusion 2025: Musika Natin ‘To,” a decade of celebrating Filipino music at its finest. Prepare for an electrifying night of OPM (Original Pilipino Music) as “Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival” brings together some of the biggest names in the industry on March 15 at the CCP Open Grounds. “Looking back at the very first ‘Fusion’ concert in 2015, our goal was simple: to unite artists from different genres and...

Oasis fans have ‘dreams crushed’ after Ticketmaster accused them of being bots

Oasis fans have ‘dreams crushed’ after Ticketmaster accused them of being bots - Fans have expressed their frustration after Ticketmaster believed genuine fans to be bots.

Chelsea Handler 'thanks' Lively and Baldoni at awards ceremony

The Critics Choice Awards host described their lawsuits as "distracting".

‘Heart Eyes' Director Breaks Down the Gore and Sequel Ideas; Could the Slasher Attack ‘Bridget Jones' and ‘Love Actually' Next?

“Heart Eyes” is a fascinating blend of films, mixing a rom-com with a slasher, with a pinch of broad laughs. Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding star as two co-workers who are mistaken for lovers by a serial killer who only strikes on Valentine’s Day. The film is helmed by director Josh Ruben, who cut his […]

Tom Cruise Says He Would ‘Pass Out' From ‘Not Getting Oxygen' While Filming ‘Mission: Impossible' Plane Stunts: ‘I Was Unable to Get Back Into the Cockpit'

Tom Cruise said there were times when he passed out from a lack of oxygen while filming airplane stunts for “Mission: Impossible.” "When you stick your face out [of an airplane], going over 120 to 130 miles an hour, you're not getting oxygen," Cruise said in an interview with Empire. "So I had to train […]

Michelle Yeoh remembers Barbie Hsu with 'Reign of Assassins' stills: 'Shocked and deeply saddened'

Michelle Yeoh paid tribute to Barbie Hsu following the “Meteor Garden” star’s sudden passing early this week. On Instagram, Michelle shared photos from their 2010 film, “Reign of Assassins.” "Shocked and deeply saddened we have lost a shining star… RIP dear Da S. Heartfelt condolences to Family and all who love you,” she wrote in the caption. Barbie passed away on February 2 due to influenza-induced pneumonia while in Japan. She was 48. It was...

FEU theater group presents 'Niyebe'

The Far Eastern University Theater Guild (FTG) stages "Niyebe," an experimental play inspired by a short story by Gabriel García Márquez, as the opening production of its 91st season. The production, featuring music and musical direction by Vince Lim and direction by Dudz Teraña, is set to captivate audiences from Feb. 12 to March 27. Against the backdrop of Europe's harsh winter, Niyebe tells the tragic story of newlyweds Billy Sanchez and Nena...

Tony Roberts, “Annie Hall” actor and Tony-nominated Broadway star, dies at 85

Roberts appeared in several Woody Allen films, including "Stardust Memories" and "Hannah and Her Sisters," often playing Allen's character's best friend.