The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) has selected the official candidates for the 2024 Binibining Pilipinas pageant during the final closed-door screening at the New Frontier Theater on April 5.  The beautiful roster of 40 new Binibinis showcases a mix of fresh faces and pageant veterans, all bringing with them their unique stories and inspiring advocacies. The official candidates of the 60th Binibining Pilipinas pageant are: Aleckxis Chuidian Carmella Cuaresma Charisse Abanico Christal Dela Cruz Corrine San Pedro Erika Ballon Geraldine Buenafe Gracelle Distura Jasmin Dingson Jasmine Bungay  Joyce Anne Garduque  Kara Villarosa  Kristin Baconawa  Kylie Atiliano  Liezle Jones  Ma....

Nicknaming the different personas of her character really helped Alisha Weir channel the innocent little girl / centuries-old vampire that is the center of the blood-drenched horror movie “Abigail.”   Calling the frightened, kidnapped child version of her character “Abby,” and the alpha predator “Abigail,” helped Weir approach the character as two entirely separate people. For scenes where she plays Abigail, she even altered her voice to sound “not so much like an innocent little kid, but more like a confident adult,” she shares.    Weir plays the titular character in “Abigail,” a blood-thirsty gore-fest that begins with a high-stakes...

Música April 4, 2024   Rudy Mancuso, a charismatic but directionless young street performer from Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, has a unique view of the world. Thanks to a rare condition called synesthesia, he experiences everyday noises – from car horns to water droplets to doors slamming – as a series of complex rhythms. He struggles to keep the music in his head at bay, but it’s not so easily accomplished.   When he’s not taking classes to finish his college degree or staging puppet performances for commuters on the streets of the Ironbound’s close-knit Brazilian community, Rudy is trying to...

  Spotify’s RADAR returns with an exciting line-up of its 2024 slate of artists, featuring artists across different genres. RADAR, a global music program for emerging artists, reflects the kaleidoscope of fresh sounds. This year’s lineup spans various genres, including the next generation of Pinoy Hip-Hop stars Hev Abi and Illest Morena and OPM hitmakers Maki, Cup of Joe, Dionela. Also joining are Pinoy R&B sound makers Jason Dhakal and Denise Julia, indie sibling duo Ysanygo, and Bicol’s pride dwta. Completing the list is RADAR returnee P-Pop girl group BINI.  Now in its fifth year, RADAR is home to what’s...

Beyoncé’s eighth studio album, COWBOY CARTER is taking the world by storm with its top-notch songwriting and production, as well as incredible commercial success. The critically acclaimed record is expected to land at No. 1 on several countries for the tracking week, particularly in major markets worldwide.   The album arrives following the successful release of two lead singles, “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” and “16 CARRIAGES.”   “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” landed across nine different genres on US music charts including Pop, Hot AC, Country, Rhythmic, Urban, and R&B, and making history with Beyoncé becoming the first Black female artist to reach...