Bailey Opisyal Na Recording Artist Na!

Mula sa pagiging isang internet sensation na gumagawa ng covers ng mga sikat na kanta, natupad na ng dating “Pinoy Big Brother 737” 4th Teen Big Placer na si Bailey May ang kanyang pangarap na maging isang ganap na recording artist.

Kamakailan, inilunsad na ng Star Music ang kauna-unahang album niya na tiyak na kakikiligan ng fans.

“I'm so blessed to have my own album and to have worked with such great writers and producers. It's also an awesome blessing that my dream has come to be a part of the Star Music Family. God is good,” pahayag ni Bailey.

#SlumbookSeries: Edward Bensoa

We had to start the new year with a new set of #SlumbookSeries with more celebrities this 2016. And to start the year is the up and coming romantic baladeer, Edward Benosa who released his first album under Star Music with the carrier single "Di Man Lang Nagpaalam". 

Being a theater actor and singer makes him versatile in the entertainment industry, so let's get to know him with our Slumbook Series questions!

The Early Years of Darren Espanto

Who is Darren Espanto?

The 14 year old teenager mostly known as the contestant with distinct powerful pop voice who performed his own version of the OPM classic hits “Ngayon” and “You Are My Song” and was mentored and coached by Sarah Geronimo in The Voice Kids Philippines Season 1. This stint solidified him not only as a familiar name in every Filipino household but also attracting fans all over the country instantly.

At the age of 2, Canadian-born Darren Lyndon Gonzales Espanto discovered his love for singing. His Filipino parents both had the same passion for arts and music.

But prior to his rise and fame due to his appearance in the said competition, what most people little know was he also joined a reality TV show in Canada back in 2012. YTV’s “The Next Star Season 5” paved the way for his career as a singer and performer. He was the youngest finalist to ever grace the competition.

Enjoy award-winning Filipino movies on HOOQ

HOOQ, Asia’s largest video-on-demand service, was the recent exclusive presenter of the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival and its New Wave category. Together with MMFF, they both answered the call of entertainment buffs who enjoy watching their favorite films and TV shows wherever and whenever they want; through streaming and downloading of award-winning and quality locally-produced films. 

Since 2010, the New Wave category has given independent filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their work and the chance to have more funding for future film projects.  This year, aside from the animated and short film entries being shown in cinemas, they were also released through the HOOQ app. It was the first time in the history of MMFF that entries were shown simultaneously online and in theaters. 

Vilma Santos' "Everything About Her" Trailer Released!

The Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos is back for another moving and powerful movie under star cinema with "Everything About Her". The movie also stars Angel Locsin and Xian Lim which will be theire first movie pair up.The last movies that had Vilma was way back in 2013 for Ekstra (The Bit Player) for Cinemalaya, and "The Healing" back in 2012.

The movie is scheduled to be released on January 27, 2015. For now here is the trailer...

Dondon Monteverde Releases Statement on "Honor Thy Father" Disqualification

Dondon Monteverde of Reality Entertainment the production house of Erik Matti's Honor Thy Father finally speaks out after he received a letter yesterday about the disqualification of the film due to "non-disclosure" of the participation in the Cinema One Originals Festival.

When the news broke out, Erik Matti was the first to share to the public about the fiasco on facebook and other social media expressed disgust that along with the shrinking cinema screenings of the movie, then comes this disqualification for Best Picture in the MMFF Awards.

After a few hours and with the hashtag #DemandForHonorThyFather trended on twitter. They finally released a full statement via Dondon Monteverde. Below is the statement posted on their facebook page.

Honor Thy Father Barred For Best Picture By MMFF Committee?

In an post by "Honor Thy Father" director Erik Matti, the MMFF Committee advised Reality Entertainment Roland Monteverde that due to "non-disclosure" of the participation of his film at the Cinema One Originals Festival as Opening Film, this would disqualify the film for Best Picture for the Metro Manila Film Festival Awards.

The director has posted dismay about several theaters that are removing the film from their line up to give way to the popular entries this year. Despite great reviews about the film from its earlier screenings, it was raved to be a contender for best film.

However, along with the post of Erik Matti was the letter that shows the disclosure of the film as it was shown in the Cinema One Festival. People took to social media in support of the film with the hashtag #DemandForHonorThyFather. 

Would there be politics behind this?