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Lino Brocka’s ‘Maynila’ to be shown in Cannes Friday

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Lino Brocka: Delayed “homecoming” in Cannes

It’s a much-delayed “homecoming” for the late National Artist for Film Lino Brocka in this resort city in the French Riviera, which once embraced him as one of its most celebrated finds.

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Aerosmith still rocks

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Steven Tyler of the famed Aerosmith rock band is mobbed by reporters as he makes his way to his waiting van upon arrival from Melbourne Sunday May 5, 2013 in Manila. Aerosmith performed in front of 10,618 Manila fans at the 11,800-capacity arena, doing what made them global hard rock icons.  AP PHOTO/BULLIT MARQUEZ

They’re proud to show off the wear and tear of physical age.

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UP graduate Ariella Arida bags Bb. Pilipinas-Universe crown

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Ariella Arida  PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK.COM

A BS chemistry graduate of the University of the Philippines bagged the Bb. Pilipinas Universe title Sunday night.

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Jessica Sanchez hopes to see Boracay, Palawan, Bataan next time she visits, maybe in June

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JESSICA Sanchez attends FOX’s “American Idol” Season 12 premiere. photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador.

LOS ANGELES—Jessica Sanchez was on the phone, sounding bright and cheerful as she talked about being cast for guest appearances on “Glee.”   “Ryan (Murphy, the show’s co-creator) called and asked me to a meeting,” said the “American Idol” runner-up. After the meeting, she told us, Ryan called again and offered her the gig. “It [...]

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Filipino director cited in Bangalore Queer Film Festival

KHAVN de la Cruz  INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Filipino filmmaker Khavn de la Cruz won special mention-best director for “Mondomanila” at the 5th Bangalore Queer Film Festival in India.

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MBLAQ concert in Manila cancelled due to ‘technical’ problems

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The MBLAQ’s “First Contact” concert in Manila has been cancelled “due to technical and production concerns,” the promoters and producers of the group announced on Monday.

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Court tells Kris Aquio, James Yap to shut up

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James Yap and Kris Aquino. FILE PHOTO

Would television host Kris Aquino and basketball star James Yap agree to a verbal ceasefire while peace talks are underway? The Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 144 on Friday called a truce between the warring television host and star cager at a closed-door hearing on the hold-departure order (HDO) filed by Yap against his ex-wife and their 5-year-old son, James “Bimby” Yap Jr.

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P2M promo blitz is Kapuso blowout in Davao City fest

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Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., who is GMA 7’s “face in regional promotions,” led Kapuso’s three-day promo blitz during the celebration of the city’s 76th Foundation Day, more popularly known as “Araw ng Dabaw.”

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‘Sayaw Pinoy 2013’ series finale draws a full house

After over 45 nationwide presentations, “Sayaw Pinoy 2013” entertained an SRO crowd at the Resorts World atrium March 2.

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Isko Moreno tells fellow actors: Political career is 24-hour job

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Manila vice-Mayor ISKO Moreno

Here’s a note to the likes of Jolo Revilla, Christopher de Leon and Joey Marquez: Government service? That’s a 24-hour job.

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Rachel Weisz likens Palawan to Emerald City

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“MAYBE it’s real to you,  but to me, it looked like a fantasy place.” RUBEN NEPALES

LOS ANGELES—Palawan remains on the mind of Rachel Weisz, more than a year after she shot “The Bourne Legacy” there. She and Jeremy Renner filmed the movie’s breathtakingly beautiful ending scene in the province’s El Nido Resorts.   Our chat about Palawan began when we asked Rachel how challenging it was for her to have [...]

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Psy does Gangnam Style, and more

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“In his concert tonight, Psy will sing ‘Gangnam Style’ 30 times for two hours.”

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