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Mitch Valdes to comedians: Study your audience

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:55:27 +0000

Singer-comedian Mitch Valdes reminded comedians to know their audience when doing shows to avoid offending sensibilities or causing a violent backlash.

Watch 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' trailer

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:53:04 +0000

Here's the full trailer of "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" starring Will Ferrell, Steve Carell and Paul Rudd.

Belo on Hayden: 'I was happy while it lasted'

ABS-CBNnews.com — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:12:09 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – “I was happy while it lasted.” This is what celebrity doctor Vicki Belo said when asked how she feels about her past relationship with former doctor and controversial actor Hayden Kho.

'Nowhere Boy' director to make '50 Shades' film

Agence France Presse — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:20:24 +0000

LOS ANGELES, California - British director Sam Taylor-Johnson will direct a movie version of erotic best-seller "Fifty Shades of Grey," the studios behind the project announced Wednesday.

James Gandolfini, star of 'The Sopranos,' dead in Italy

Reuters — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:02:06 +0000

LOS ANGELES, California - James Gandolfini, the burly actor best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of a conflicted New Jersey mob boss in the acclaimed HBO cable television series "The Sopranos," has died while vacationing in Rome, Italy, the network said on Wednesday.

Britain's Kate to give birth in same hospital as Princess Diana

Reuters — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:51:23 +0000

LONDON, United Kingdom - Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, will give birth to the future heir to the British throne in the same hospital where the late Princess Diana gave birth to Princes William and Harry, royal sources said on Wednesday.

Daniel Radcliffe proves acting skills in London stage role

Reuters — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:49:25 +0000

LONDON, United Kingdom - British actor Daniel Radcliffe won plaudits this week for a new stage role as a bullied Irish cripple that takes him a critical step further away from his days as boy wizard Harry Potter.

Dolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax dodge

Agence France-Presse — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:36:26 +0000

ROME, Italy - An Italian court on Wednesday sentenced fashion house duo Dolce & Gabbana to one year and eight months in prison for tax evasion of 200 million euros ($268 million).

Festivities mark Rizal's 152nd birthday

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:32:18 +0000

It's the 152nd birthday of the Philippines' national hero, Jose Rizal. Celebrations and other events marked the occasion here and abroad.

PH celebrates Rizal's 152nd birth anniversary

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:26:50 +0000

Pinagdiriwang ngayon ang ika-152 kaarawan ni Gat Jose Rizal. Hanggang ngayon, buhay na buhay ang kanyang alaala lalo na sa mga lugar na malapit sa kanyang puso gaya ng Calamba, Dagupan at Dapitan. Magba-Bandila si Ernie Manio. Bandila, Hunyo 19, 2013, Miyerkules

Robot in South Korea dances like Psy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:12:37 +0000

Robot na may dance moves ni Psy, nagawa sa South Korea. Art sculptures na gawa sa Lego, tampok sa exhibition sa New York. 'Yan ang patok na balita ni Apples Jalandoni. Bandila, Hunyo 19, 2013, Miyerkules

Pinays choosing careers over family?

From a report by Korina Sanchez, ABS-CBN News — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:36:33 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The annual population growth rate in the Philippines had slowed down to 1.9% between 2000 and 2010 from 2.34% between 1990 and 2000, according to the 2010 Census of Population and Housing under the National Economic and Development Authority.

'Twilight' star Taylor Lautner joins Bench as endorser

ABS-CBNnews.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:35:10 +0000

MANILA, Philippines -- Taylor Lautner, who is best known for his role as Jacob Black in the American film series "Twilight," is the latest international star to join the local clothing line Bench as its endorser.

Nancy Binay on beauty: 'I have to fix myself up'

ABS-CBNnews.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:18:29 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Senator-elect Nancy Binay recently did a photo shoot for an article in The Philippine Star newspaper, where she is seen wearing black clothes and barely there makeup.

PAL ranks 90th in world's top airlines list

ABS-CBNnews.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:07:24 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – National flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been voted the world’s 90th top airline by passengers in the 2013 Skytrax World Airline Awards.