It’s more a case of David and Goliath than “Batman v Superman.” Indeed, while the two conflicting parties grappling for their versions of the truth in HBO’s explosive four-part documentary “Allen v. Farrow” are both Hollywood celebrities, you don’t need to be an expert at rocket science to realize just how powerful one is compared to the other. We’re talking about four-time Oscar-winning writer-actor-director Woody Allen (“Annie Hall,” “Manhattan,” “Hannah and Her Sisters”) and his muse-turned-nemesis actress Mia Farrow (“Rosemary’s Baby,” “The Great Gatsby”). In the ’80s and early ’90s, the fabled couple did 13 films together. Woody, who’s now 85 years old, has made a film every year for 40 straight years, and is now preparing to shoot his 51st film—how prolific can you get? Mia Farrow (right) with Ronan (left) and Dylan—PHOTO COURTESY OF HBO Power couple Woody and Mia were considered a Hollywood power couple until their 12-year romance (they never married and lived in ... » Learn More about ‘Allen v. Farrow’: Docu on 29-year-old sexual abuse case a moral reckoning in the age of #MeToo
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President Jokowi gets first coronavirus jab
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo received the country's first Covid-19 jab on Wednesday, as the government kicked off a mass vaccination drive to clamp down on soaring case rates. In a procedure broadcast live on television, the 59-year-old leader, was inoculated at the state palace along with his health minister and several senior officials, as well as business and religious leaders. "I don't feel it at all," he said with a laugh after receiving the injection, the first of two required. He will get the second at a later date. This week, domestic regulators approved a Covid-19 vaccine produced by China's Sinovac, announcing that its efficacy stood at a relatively low 65.3 percent, according to tests performed in Indonesia. The Muslim-majority nation's top religious body also approved the vaccine as halal -- meaning permissible under Islam -- in a move that could help convince wary citizens. Previous vaccination drives have met resistance among some segments of the country's ... » Learn More about President Jokowi gets first coronavirus jab
WATCH: Meghan Trainor gets engaged to ‘Spy Kids’ actor Daryl Sabara
Actor Daryl Sabara proposed to singer Meghan Trainor on her birthday on Friday—and she said yes. Trainor, 24, shared a video of the touching moment on Instagram as he went down on one knee in a tunnel of lights. Her song “Hopeless Romantic” played as she tearfully accepted the engagement ring. The couple was then embraced by loved ones at the end of the tunnel. “For my 24th birthday, the love of my life @darylsabara made all of my dreams come true,” she wrote. “I’m still in shock. I’ve never been this happy! Thank you Daryl, my family and friends for making me feel like a real princess.” In his caption, Sabara, 25, called the “All About That Bass” singer his “soulmate.” “Thank you for changing my life forever and thank you for saying yes! You are the most beautiful fiancé in the world,” he declared. The actor is best recognized as his 9-year-old self in “Spy Kids.” The couple has been dating since 2016. Trainor told Cosmopolitan in an interview that ... » Learn More about WATCH: Meghan Trainor gets engaged to ‘Spy Kids’ actor Daryl Sabara
Trevor Simsby gets unusual shot at WGC
BRADENTON, Florida: The latest World Golf Championship (WGC) event has gone to nine venues with five title names since it began in 1999. What hasn’t changed is a field that pulls in players from all over the world, some of whom have next to no name recognition. Trevor Simsby took that to another level at the Workday Championship last week. He had never played a Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Tour event. A member of the Asian Tour, the 28-year-old Californian had not played on any recognized tour in a full year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. And then, he had a week to remember. Along with making a hole-in-one, he tied for 37th to finish ahead of Dustin Johnson and Xander Schauffele. He earned $59,000 ‒ more than he had made in 21 events during his rookie year in Asia. Most bizarre is how Simsby even got into the field for the $10.5 million event at The Concession. Simsby finished his college career at Washington and tried the Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour ... » Learn More about Trevor Simsby gets unusual shot at WGC
LOOK: Iza Calzado gets the last laugh at body-shaming comments on stunning, no-filter beach body
For Christmas this year, Iza Calzado visited Thailand with fiancé Ben Wintle and his family. She shared photos of the holiday trip, including a solo shot as she enjoyed some fresh buko. While Calzado, 35, appeared blissful in her sunkissed tan, some Instagram users still found negative things to say to the “Bliss” actress. But she didn’t let the bashers ruin her holiday spirit. One said, “What a skin and cellulites you have.” Image: Instagram/@missizacalzado “I love it! Thanks!” replied Calzado. “ Pangit ng hits,” said another, whose autocorrect stopped him/her from calling Calzado’s thighs ugly. Image: Instagram/@missizacalzado Calzado remained punny and quoted Britney Spears: “Hits me baby one more time.” One even went as far as age-shaming. “ Hindi talaga kayang itago ng balat ang edad. ” (Skin cannot hide one’s age.) And Calzado continued to prove that she was simply being honest: “ Wala namang itinatago. Maliit na bagay ... » Learn More about LOOK: Iza Calzado gets the last laugh at body-shaming comments on stunning, no-filter beach body
Ellen Adarna laughs off rumors linking her to ‘neighbor’ Derek Ramsay
Ellen Adarna Nowadays, Ellen Adarna said she’d make sure that the people she hangs out with have all been tested negative from COVID-19, or those who hardly go out of their homes, too. Such was the case of the people she had dinner with recently—the one hosted by controversial actor Derek Ramsay, who has been linked to her. “It was safe because we’re neighbors. He lives five houses away from where I’m staying. It was a get-together of people we know from the village,” the actress told Inquirer Entertainment in a recent exclusive virtual chat. Also invited to the party was their “neighbor” Ruffa Gutierrez, whose Instagram photos and videos of Ellen and Derek have already gone viral. Ellen said she was aware that people have been “speculating” that there was something romantic going on between the two of them, but added that she and Derek “merely laughed about it because there’s really nothing. We just let them. Those who know us would say, ‘So what? They’re single and they look ... » Learn More about Ellen Adarna laughs off rumors linking her to ‘neighbor’ Derek Ramsay
At least 37 confirmed dead in West Sulawesi earthquake
A powerful earthquake rocked West Sulawesi island Friday, killing at least 37 people, levelling a hospital and severely damaging other buildings, authorities said, as they warned there were people still trapped beneath rubble. Hundreds were also injured when the 6.2-magnitude quake struck in the early hours, triggering panic among the terrified residents of the island, which was hit by a huge quake and tsunami two and a half years ago that killed thousands. So far, 29 bodies have been hauled from beneath crumpled buildings in Mamuju, a city of about 110,000 in West Sulawesi province, while another eight were killed south of the area after the quake struck. "We don't know how many more are missing," said Arianto from the rescue agency in Mamuju, who like many Indonesians goes by one name. "There are still people trapped beneath the rubble." Rescuers were searching for more than a dozen patients and staff trapped under a levelled Mamuju hospital. "The hospital is flattened -- ... » Learn More about At least 37 confirmed dead in West Sulawesi earthquake
The 2nd coming of Carlo Aquino
Aquino (center) with Star Magic talents, from left: Matt Evans, Kitkat, Ejay Falcon, Jane Oineza, Ria Atayde, Hashtag Ryle Santiago and Alex Castro This much is true: Carlo Aquino is good even when some of his films don’t turn out to be as satisfying as his performances. Certainly, it would be foolhardy for his naysayers to throw shade at the seven-time Urian nominee’s skill as an actor, whose accomplishments include award-worthy portrayals in “Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?,” “Throwback Today,” “Dyamper,” “Porno” and “Bar Boys.” Ignore the romance-related intrigues thrown his way. After all, they’re par for the course in the life and career of the 33-year-old former child actor, who has lately been enjoying a career resurgence of sorts Carlo Aquino “Gallen” started the actor’s current run as one of mainstream cinema’s most in-demand screen consorts. “Sobrang nakaka-overwhelm,” Carlo said when we met him for this one-on-one interview. “It did start with ‘Gallen,’ followed ... » Learn More about The 2nd coming of Carlo Aquino
The Rollercoaster Life of Thailand’s Olympic Boxing Legend Manus
A left foot placed toward a sandbag followed by a double-punch from left and right fists, 8-year-old Manus Boonjamnong stood before the mid-sized leather sandbag practicing. Not knowing that one day he would be an Olympic legend. Manus Boonjamnong was introduced to boxing as a sparring partner for his friend, he was hooked. Little Manus would slip away from his parents for practice every day with his neighborhood coach, and his younger brother, Manon, later joined the activity. Manus Boonjamnong was Ratchaburi province’s representative for the National Youth Games when he was 14 years old. Despite having little interest in the games due to a lack of local support, his father pushed him forward and encouraged him to run every day. Manus Boonjamnong’s Rollercoaster life After more than 10 hours on the train to Songkhla, a far southern province of Thailand, Manus became laser-focused on one goal: a gold medal. Achieving this, he was also the games’ “best boxer” and ... » Learn More about The Rollercoaster Life of Thailand’s Olympic Boxing Legend Manus
Kris Aquino calls out homophobia directed at Bimby: ‘Leave my children alone’
Bimby and mom Kris Aquino. Image: Instagram/@krisaquino Kris Aquino defended her children after they became targets of damaging comments online over the past week. “I am not blind, and I am not stupid… in a span of a week my children have been used to trigger me,” the host-actress stated in an Instagram post today, March 7. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KRIS AQUINO (@krisaquino) “Kuya Josh with zero factual basis was said to have impregnated a girl. Bimb has been repeatedly targeted with bullying because people are insisting he is gay,” she said. “Regarding Kuya Josh, name us and show us the girl. About Bimb, he is 13 years old, [I] know my son doesn’t identify as being gay BUT in the event he ever does, he will still be my son.” “The bullying you are doing is a reflection of your homophobic attitudes that are no longer welcome in 2021,” she declared. Bimby was subjected to comments about his ... » Learn More about Kris Aquino calls out homophobia directed at Bimby: ‘Leave my children alone’