Who’s your favorite Smurf? The character posters for the new Smurfs movie are now available! Directed by Chris Miller (Shrek the Third, Puss in Boots) and featuring an all-star cast that includes Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman, Smurfs opens only in cinemas July 16.    Watch the trailer:     Synopsis: When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a...

By Raissa Imperio |   School of Horrors     Schools are not just a place for studying and learning, it's also a breeding ground for spooky stories passed down from one batch to another. Wherever school you came from, there's one trademark campus ghost story that everyone knows.    Here's a list of the most common ghost stories in Philippine schools and universities.   1. Ghost in the bathroom   There's always that story of a student hearing someone crying in a bathroom stall, but only to find out there's no person at the moment. Or worse, a ghost looking...

Filipino violinist and singer-songwriter Muri (Muriel Gonzales) made her Focus Wales debut on May 16, 2026, performing on the festival's AXEAN Stage as the sole representative of the Philippines. Joining artists from Malaysia and Indonesia on the AXEAN showcase — a curated spotlight on Southeast Asian music within the festival — Muri brought her signature blend of violin swells, neo-soul vocals, and introspective songwriting to the stages of Wrexham, North Wales.   Now in its 16th edition, Focus Wales is one of the world's leading international music showcase festivals, welcoming over 22,000 attendees and featuring 250+ artists across 20 stages....

August is a special month for Filipinos for we celebrate Buwan ng Wika (National Language Month). Aside from our rich culture and history, we are also blessed with diverse languages and every year different institutions have their own way of celebrating this. Books, as a form of self-expression and an outlet to inform, played an important role in discovering and preserving our history. To celebrate Buwan ng Wika and to pay tribute to our Filipino authors, feel free to participate in the Wikathon – a month-long readathon that is dedicated to our Filipino Authors! If you are unfamiliar with it, readathon or a reading...

Following the news of record breaking Kpop girl group Blackpink’s return is another legendary milestone of Blackpink member Jisoo for bagging a deal as Cartier’s global brand ambassador. Jisoo is officially part of the Panthére, the global ambassador family of French luxury goods and jeweller Cartier.  Before that, Jisoo was already the face of French luxury fashion house, Dior, making her the face of both impressive brand partnerships in the world.  The managing director of Cartier, Laurent Feniou, posted a photograph of Jisoo wearing a very luxurious looking watch of Cartier, and welcomed her to the Panthére. Part of said...