Cup of Joe, Maki, Mayonnaise, Kaia headline Navotas music fest
An OPM-focused music festival brings together some of the country’s most prominent artists for a full-scale concept experience.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00The Wrong Girls review – Kristen Stewart fumbles through forgettable stoner comedy
First time director Dylan Meyer’s female twist on the genre is let down by silly stereotypes and jokes that land with a thud
· Owen Myers
Knicks will also open NBA Cup title defense vs LeBron and the 76ers
Members of the New York Knicks accepts the best team award at the ESPY Awards in the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
· Brian Mahoney
‘Great British Baking Show’ alum Prue Leith, 86, rushed to the hospital after losing sight and speech
Former “The Great British Baking Show” judge Prue Leith revealed she was hospitalized after losing her sight and speech.
· Eric Todisco
Paramount’s David Ellison weighs moving CBS News out of NYC in battle with AGs Rob Bonta, Letitia James: sources
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· Taylor Herzlich, Charles Gasparino
Hands off my book porn! Literary snobs butt out — fairy smut is a billion-dollar genre for a reason
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· Andrea Palladino
Cancel culture is back! Why cash-strapped Americans are purging costly streaming subscriptions
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· Aurielle Weiss
Marco Rubio loves Tupac. What did other US secretaries of state listen to? | The National
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is not a fan of country music, citing the achy-breaky subject matter of many of its songs as the reason.
· Saeed Saeed
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Alix Earle gets cheeky in the sun and more star snaps
1 of 18 Alix Earle soaks up the sun. alixearle/Instagram 2 of 18 Cardi B films a new music video in Brooklyn, New York. Steve Sands/ New York Newswire / BACKGRID 3 of 18 Kai Schreiber gets silly while riding in the basket of a CitiBike in NYC. Fernando Ramales / BACKGRID 4 of 18 Kristen Stewart flashes the peace sig…
· Nicole Mazza
'The End of Oak Street' review: A surprise summer blast
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ewan McGregor, left, and Anne Hathaway in a scene from “The End of Oak Street.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
· Jake Coyle
My Brilliant Career review – Netflix’s take on this Australian classic is sassy and steamy – but a tad syrupy
Philippa Northeast is entertaining as Sybylla Melvyn in this adaptation of Miles Franklin’s 1901 novel that has more erotica and a more pronounced love triangle
· Luke Buckmaster
ABC changing editorial policy after Rinehart furore prompts concerns of overreach from academics and advocates
Managing director says guidelines will ensure no individual will ‘be the subject of comedy that is violent in its description in our programming’
· Caitlin Cassidy
Don’t Say Good Luck review – high-school musical weepie puts Sunny Sandler in the spotlight
A mother’s illness threatens to overshadow a stagestruck teen’s big break in a school production
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‘Houses with long histories are magical’: David Olusoga on the home history show that’s gripped the UK
At first, I worried that only historians would find A House Through Time compelling. But its appeal is so enduring that fans of the show stop me in the street to ask when they can watch more
· David Olusoga
Son of Former Senior Official Reportedly Arrested in Moscow Murder Investigation
The son of a former Russian government official has been arrested on murder charges in Moscow after allegedly stabbing an acquaintance to death inside an apartment, law enforcement sources told the media Wednesday.
· The Moscow Times
IDF conducts strikes in southern Lebanon as LAF continues to operate in pilot zones - report
The IDF conducted strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, according to Israeli media outlets citing Lebanese reports.
· MAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR
Israel's defense chiefs rethink Gaza, Iran, Lebanon strategy three years into war - exclusive
Standing two months away from the three-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas War, The Jerusalem Post has recently interviewed and spoken to top current and former defense officials, some of whom rarely speak to the media, to provide a broader view of where Israel stands on all of the military fronts.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
John Hinckley Jr. sends message to Jodie Foster 45 years after infamous Ronald Reagan assassination attempt
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· Eric Todisco
In Venice, it’s not politics as usual as film-makers aim to recapture our attention
As social media shrinks and distorts the EU’s crises, the Venice film festival is delivering politically forthright epics from directors such as Sergei Loznitsa and Alex Gibney
· Philip Oltermann
Egypt's latest road tragedy fuels outcry over child labour | The National
Thousands die every year on Egypt's roads, a death toll that routinely raises questions about safety and respect for traffic laws. But a collision this week that killed 18 people, mostly children, has touched the hearts of millions and dominated social media.
· Hamza Hendawi
Sports on TV for Aug. 17 - 23
ESPNU — American Legion World Series: TBD, Semifinal, Shelby, N.C.
· The Associated Press
Meta faces major US trial over alleged youth social media addiction
Meta faces a high-stakes trial in California over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep minors hooked. A coalition of U.S. states is seeking sweeping changes to the platforms and potentially up to $1.4 trillion in penalties.
· AfricaNews
Here’s how to watch ‘Reacher’ Season 4 for free: Release date, episodes
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· Angela Tricarico
The Invite movie review: Olivia Wilde’s adult-oriented sex comedy doesn’t pull its punches
Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, Ed Norton and Wilde herself deliver excellent performances, interpreting the racy script with unabashed gusto
· Richard James Havis
The Invite movie review: Olivia Wilde’s adult-oriented sex comedy doesn’t pull its punches
Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, Ed Norton and Wilde herself deliver excellent performances, interpreting the racy script with unabashed gusto
· Richard James Havis
Lopez family groups to put P2.2B into ABS-CBN
MANILA, Philippines — Three investment companies representing branches of the Lopez family are set to inject P2.2 billion into ABS-CBN Corp., with the funds intended to help the media company meet obligations to long-serving employees and finance its recovery plans.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
‘Today’s Brazilians have no idea what it feels like to lose democracy’: Joyce Moreno on her battles to become a Latin musical great
After her defiant femininity outraged many in Brazil, she lived through a military dictatorship and was boycotted for years. But after more than 30 albums, she explains how she kept going
· Jane Cornwell
Why solar eclipses and meteor showers still bring us together | The National
Arguably, there are fewer and fewer experiences left in modern life that can be described as truly belonging to everybody. The monocultures of old have largely given way to a world that revolves more around the individual. The accessibility and ubiquity of the internet and handheld devices mean news feeds are person…
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How Jon Voight reacted to son James Haven coming out as gay
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· Eric Todisco
Perez Hilton’s mom files for temporary custody of celeb blogger’s three kids after ‘suicide attempt’
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· Teresa Roca
Etna, fishing boats at dawn and Berlin Wall art: photos of the day – Wednesday
View image in fullscreenPereira, ColombiaRescue workers carry a survivor pulled from the rubble the day after an earthquake struckPhotograph: Fernando Vergara/APShareView image in fullscreenPalangka Raya, IndonesiaA person attempts to extinguish a wildfire on the island of BorneoPhotograph: AFP/Getty ImagesShareView…
· Natasha Rees Bloor
Labor backs down on late change to get news scheme across the line
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reversed a late change to a scheme forcing tech giants to pay for news, clinching a deal with Opposition Leader Angus Taylor that media firms hope will lead to hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue.
· Paul Sakkal
Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who drove economic reforms and led China into the WTO, dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, the impatient, sharp-tongued reformer who helped ignite China’s explosive economic boom by forcing wrenching change on state industry in the 1990s and leading the country into the World Trade Organization, has died of illness, state media reported Wednesday. He was 97.
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Jenna Ortega confesses she went ‘all day’ without eating or drinking on set as child star
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· Riley Cardoza
Cambridge review into Jason Arday post will be independent, university says
Jason Arday resigned from his post as a Cambridge professor last week
· Bbcnews
WATCH: Vice Ganda signs partnership with Manny Pangilinan’s MediaQuest
Comedian-host Vice Ganda and Manny V. Pangilinan’s MediaQuest Holdings seal a partnership on Aug. 12, 2026 at The Lighthouse at Meralco Center, one of the iconic corporate headquarters of the MVP Group. The signing marked a major alliance between one of the country’s most recognized entertainers and one of its leadi…
· The Manila Times
WATCH: Ligutan denies bad faith in social media post
House private prosecutor Amando Virgil Ligutan on Aug. 12, 2026 denies bad faith or malice in his social media post stating that misleading questions are not allowed even during cross-examination. Ligutan made the statement after Vice President Sara Duterte’s lead defense counsel Sheila Sison cited his post during t…
· The Manila Times
Blackout at Terracotta Army museum prompts cultural safety review in China
Museum-goers used phone flashlights to continue viewing exhibits inside the pitch-black hall at historic Xian site after power outage
· Caroline Lin
Blackout at China’s Terracotta Army museum triggers nationwide cultural safety review
Museum-goers used phone flashlights to continue viewing exhibits inside the pitch-black hall at historic Xian site after power outage
· Caroline Lin
Rod Stewart cancels farewell tour dates after undergoing successful heart procedure
The singer said that he was ‘already feeling better’ but forthcoming dates on his mammoth farwell tour will not now go ahead
· Laura Snapes
Defense admonishes private prosecutor over objectionable social media post
Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero wraps up Day 15 of the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Aug. 12, 2026 by issuing a subpoena for Duterte's assistant chief of staff to appear in court on Aug. 17 and warning the Prosecution and Defense against commenting on the proceedings on social media. T…
· The Manila Times
Cebu’s growing collection of destination attractions captivates travelers
CEBU continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the country's most dynamic travel destinations, offering visitors a diverse mix of attractions, experiences, and activities that go beyond its renowned beaches and heritage sites. As part of its SM for Cebu commitment, the most-loved SM malls in Cebu continue to …
· The Manila Times
Media watchdog says Google, Apple violated laws regarding in-app purchases
South Korea's media watchdog concluded Wednesday that US-based Google LLC. and Apple Inc. violated related laws by abusing their dominance in their respective app marketplaces.
· Yonhap
7 taboos to avoid during Hungry Ghost Festival to keep unwanted spirits at bay
Spirits are believed to roam the world when the gates of the underworld open, and actions such as picking up loose change can attract them
· Chloe Loung
7 taboos to avoid during Hungry Ghost Festival to keep unwanted spirits at bay
Spirits are believed to roam the world when the gates of the underworld open, and actions such as picking up loose change can attract them
· Chloe Loung
Zhu Rongji, Chinese leader who oversaw WTO debut, dies at 97
China's then-Premier Zhu Rongji concludes his final report to the annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing in 2003. © Reuters
· Staff Writer