Kris Aquino posts photo with Obama
She may not be lucky in love, but she was lucky enough to have a photo with the most powerful man in the world.
View ArticleJericho Rosales, Kim Jones tie the knot in Boracay
Actor Jericho Rosales and his British-Filipino fiancée model Kim Jones will finally tie the knot Thursday afternoon after eight months of being engaged.
View ArticleNext step for actor-politicians
Since Senators Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and Jinggoy Estrada are hogging the headlines now, I thought of asking celebs how the beleaguered lawmakers’ arrest might impact other actors who would like to...
View ArticleLegaspi twins like show biz but prioritize education
Zoren Legaspi had a black eye when he showed up at a recent press launch with his family.
View ArticleFirst Fil-Am Hollywood talk show wraps up first season
Three-time Emmy nominated producer-turned-host Marc Anthony Nicolas boosted the year-old Lifestyle Network onto Hollywood’s map as his first Filipino-American celebrity talk show, “On Your Marc!”,...
View ArticleCheers to love, life and friendship
Every time my birth anniversary comes around, I miss my mother and father all the more. No matter how old I get, the “little girl” in me still yearns for them. That’s why I am eternally grateful to my...
View ArticleUppers, downers in 2014
Now that’s Show Biz Year 2014 is down to its last two minutes (months, actually), it’s time to look back and cite the season’s top uppers and downers, as far as quality or the absence of it is concerned.
View ArticleThree factors that make an artist a complete package
To each his own. Everyone has his own opinion as to what makes an artist a complete package. But as for me, you only need three factors to possibly make it in the music industry.
View ArticleStar wars–and scars
Stars are supposed to live lives of glamour, popularity, wealth and the avid adoration of millions—but, show biz insiders know that reality is sometimes much less roseate than that carefully...
View ArticlePauleen Luna’s message to Vic Sotto’s kids, Danica and Oyo Boy
She has been branded a “gold digger.” It has been said that she is too young for him. But for Pauleen Luna, it is all about loving Vic Sotto.
View ArticleHow not to exploit child talents
Viewers concerned about the exploitation of children in show business got an informative earful from Tyra Banks on a telecast of her show that featured some stage mothers and their little kids, all...
View ArticleHow to compete for awards–and win
Each year, many competitions are held in show biz, with successful competitors romping off with prized awards that add to their cachet as exceptional actors, directors or technical talents. How can...
View ArticleNida Blanca should be lovingly, gratefully remembered
Such are the vagaries of stellar fame and fortune that even the most iconic stars can be “unremembered” in only a few decades. All the more reason, then, for us to go out of our way to celebrate the...
View ArticlePiolo Pascual ‘still weighing’ whom to endorse in 2016 elections
Actor Piolo Pascual will definitely endorse a politician in the 2016 national elections but admitted that he is still carefully choosing whom to endorse.
View Article‘StarStruck VI’ winners gear up for the real competition
As most graduates of “StarStruck”—or any reality talent search, for that matter—would say, the real competition begins after the show. Because this time around, there wouldn’t be a team of coaches...
View Article‘StarStruck VI’ winners gear up for the real competition
As most graduates of “StarStruck”—or any reality talent search, for that matter—would say, the real competition begins after the show. Because this time around, there wouldn’t be a team of coaches...
View ArticleJericho frowns on show biz career for 15-year-old son
Jericho Rosales’ 15-year-old son, Santino, is definitely show biz material—with his good looks (he used to be a commercial model in his younger years) and love for sports (he’s now a soccer player)....
View ArticlePlayboy sabotages lady love’s diet
Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Remember Penny-pinching Playboy from the last edition of Rushes? Turns out PP has the habit of asking Posh Sponsors for freebies which he then gifts to girlfriends. PP...
View ArticleStellar contracts’ weird perks–and quirks
Many show biz fans may not know it, but there’s a fierce backstage drama that sometimes takes place before stars agree to perform on concert or personal promo tours all over the United States—and the...
View ArticleKris Aquino goes on vacation after kidnap plan
Television host and actress Kris Aquino said that her family would be embarking on a vacation as she took a leave from work in show business.
View ArticleStars share lessons learned from the last elections
After their success at the boxoffice, some celebs run for public office. Many of them emerged winners in the elections last week. Name recall worked to their advantage.
View ArticleBreakthrough roles fast-track starlets’ ascent to stardom
SHOW biz hopefuls languish as extras or starlets for months and even years, hoping and praying on three bended knees to finally get that all-important, career-changing and star-making “big break.”
View ArticleChild talents remind us of the innocence and optimism we’ve lost
Now that “The Voice Kids 3” has found its winner in 11-year-old Joshua Oliveros, we can more clearly and objectively sum up its top pro and con factors:
View ArticleShockingly short ‘shelf life’ for local stars
After many years of seeing show biz stars come and go on local screens and stages, we’ve come to the downbeat but realistic conclusion that most so-called entertainment luminaries don’t shine stellarly...
View ArticleAte Guy says sorry to INC
Superstar Nora Aunor apologizes to the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) for a remark made on the TV show, “Dating Daan.” Here is the statement of Ate Guy, as Aunor is known in show biz:
View ArticleThe name of the stellar game
Competition is the name of the stellar game in show business, so quite a number of luminaries are rivals in the biz.
View ArticlePregnancy cannot dampen Iya’s workout to stay fit
Singer-actress Iya Villania has always been among the sexiest celebrities in local show business. But even after she gave birth to her first born, she still managed to maintain a toned body – the kind...
View ArticleDirek Jun Lana deplores talent managers who treat films as just ‘rakets’:...
If there is anyone who can speak about the realities—glossy and otherwise—of Philippine show business, perhaps it is Jun Robles Lana, who is no stranger to the entertainment industry and literary...
View ArticleSam Concepcion ‘disgusted’ with toxicity in social media
It seems like singer-dancer-actor Sam Concepcion is tired of the toxicity in social media these days. There’s a saying that anything in excess is bad, and social media, too, has its dangers when used...
View ArticleMark Oblea recalls struggles to get into showbiz
Former Pinoy Boyband Superstar contender Mark Oblea is now among the most promising singers of his generation, but not everyone knows how he got into show business.
View ArticleLolit Solis defends celebs who cross over to politics: ‘Give them a chance to...
Lolit muses that the likes of Dingdong Dantes, as with predecessors Richard Gomez and Vilma Santos, can be capable politicians.
View ArticleChrissy Teigen sets the record straight on her last name
LOS ANGELES — Chrissy Teigen said people have been mispronouncing her last name for years, and she hasn't corrected them.
View ArticlePortman calls for action at Hollywood women’s luncheon
BEVERLY HILLS — Natalie Portman took a flamethrower to the patriarchy. George Clooney admonished what he called the Trump administration's culture of fear. Emma Gonzalez implored people to vote. And...
View ArticleLIST: Notable people who passed away in 2018
Let us remember these notable personalities who passed away in 2018 for their larger-than-life contributions to the entertainment industry.
View ArticleLOOK: JM De Guzman opens up on another rehab experience
MANILA, Philippines -- Known for being open about his rehabilitation for substance abuse, actor JM De Guzman once again relates yet another experience in his struggle against addiction.
View ArticleGab Lagman shuts down dating rumors with Jane De Leon
Actor Gab Lagman has denied rumors that he and actress Jane De Leon are dating.
View ArticleBTS’ latest 3 concerts in Seoul had economic effect of $861 million — report
SEOUL — K-pop boy band BTS created an economic effect worth 1 trillion won ($860.7 million) with its latest three concerts in Seoul, an academic report showed Monday. The septet finished off its latest...
View Article‘Chinese Hollywood’ makes a comeback
HANGZHOU －Actors, camera operators and lighting engineers are busy in film studios. Internet celebrities hold up mobile phones to livestream on the street. Vendors set up food stands when night falls....
View ArticleHow Pauleen helps daughter Tali deal with bashers as she grows up
Bashers will be there no matter who you are, so I guess I will let Tali deal with them like any other person,” said actress-TV host Pauleen Luna-Sotto when Inquirer asked how she intends to prepare her...
View ArticleKim Engelbrecht, Emmy-nominated actress, celebrates South African roots
Heads turn and jaws drop when South African actress Kim Engelbrecht walks down a Cape Town street. Born and raised in the picturesque city, the Emmy-nominated actress is a well-known face here. “My...
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