Metro Manila Film Festival 2016 ambassadress Mocha Uson reacts to the call for people to boycott the festival because of her. Mocha took to her Facebook page and said that it is the film industry that will lose a lot in the boycott and not her. Filipino Film Industry Is The Loser In her Facebook page, which has over 4 …

POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG RECAP: On yesterday’s episode,  Mary Kashmere Solano took the ‘golden mikropono’ from Ferry Glen Atilano through her rendition of “Better Days” by Dianne Reeves. Today, contenders Venisse Nicole Sy, Weina Marie Eray and Jomarie Alamahali brought out their best on stage and after the elimination round, Weina was declared as December 28’s Daily Winner. In the last round, Weina …

Carrie Fisher passed away on December 27, after suffering from a heart attack while she was traveling from London to Los Angeles Friday last week. She was hospitalized immediately after landing and her mother Debbie Reynolds announced two days ago that her daughter was “stable” having been placed on a ventilator. The actress however died on the morning of December …

The music industry has lost another great artist and singer, George Michael. The British singer who is originally known as Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou because of his Cypriot roots, died of an apparent heart attack in his home on Christmas day, December 25. From Pop To Serious Music George Michael was originally part of the pop duo Wham!, which also featured …

POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG RECAP: On yesterday’s episode, ‘resbaker’ Ferry Glen Atilano grabbed the ‘golden mikropono’ from ex-defending champion Amor Martin. Today, new title holder Ferry, battles new contenders on the show. Ferry first joined the show in February and wasn’t able to make it even as a daily winner. Now, he has a chance to climb up the ladder …

Recently, the “Magic 8” films of the controversial Metro Manila Festival 2016 has officially released its trailers. On December 23, stars of each film appeared on the streets during the annual “Parade of Stars” and on Christmas Day, the MMFF 2016 films hit theaters for public viewing. MMFF 2016 Top 4 Box Office Hits On Opening Day The MMFF Executive Committee …

On today’s battle, contenders from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao fight for a chance to battle defending champion Amor Martin and hopefully grab the title from her. Amor is now on to her third win. Will she make it? Tawag Ng Tanghalan December 26 Performances First contender was Maria Victoria Bien. Hurado Louie said Maria had a lot of colorful vocal riffs …

The year 2016 was a big and momentous year for Philippine independent films, also known as indie films.  Several Filipino indie films won awards at several prestigious international film festivals including the Berlinale in Berlin, the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. Indie Films Receive International Recognition According to an article in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the country …

MMK Dec. 24 Episode: Claudine Barretto, Dominic Ochoa As Yolanda Victims In ‘Luneta Park’ In its Christmas Eve episode, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” took on the story of Muñez family, one of the thousands of families badly hit by Typhoon Yolanda a.k.a. Haiyan in Tacloban, Leyte in 2013. Claudine Barretto returns to ABS-CBN in this holiday special. The #MMKTillWeMeetAgain tells the …

POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG RECAP: On yesterday’s Tawag ng Tanghalan episode,  Philip Mancol got his second win on the show garnering an average score of 93.2 percent. He won over Thursday winner Mike Luna from Pangasinan. Today, Philip faces new challengers. Will he get his third win? Tawag Ng Tanghalan December 23 Performances Sino ang magtatagumpay sa laban sa Tanghalan? Si …