The cast of #MMFF2024 film “Espantaho” pose on their float during the Parade of Stars on Saturday, December 21. 📸: Quantum Films

Arjo Atayde, Julia Montes, and other cast members of "Topakk" greet fans during the Parade of Stars on Saturday, December 21. 📸: Nathan Studios Inc.

Actors of #MMFF2024 films grace the festival’s Parade of Stars on Saturday, December 21. With the 2024 iteration, the movie festival will be held for the 50th time. @here

Watch the livesteam on Rappler: https://www.youtube.com/live/NC56eG-M8sk

Carlo Aquino, Julia Barretto, and other stars of "Hold Me Close" pose on their float during the #MMFF2024 Parade of Stars on Saturday, December 21. 📸: VIVA Films

The Metro Manila Film Festival kicks off its 2024 Parade of Stars in Manila on Saturday, December 21. Grand floats carrying the actors of the ten selected films parade around the city. The 2024 iteration is the MMFF’s 50th edition. 📸: Jire Carreon/Rappler @here

'WHAT IS THIS FEELING SO SUDDEN AND NEW?' 💚🩷

Universal Pictures announces on Tuesday, December 24, that a sing-along version of the "Wicked" movie adaptation will be released in Philippine cinemas on January 8, 2025.

The second part of the film titled "Wicked: For Good" was earlier announced for release on November 21, 2025. @here

has anyone here watched the mmff films? do you have any recos? :)

LIVE: The Filipino filmmakers and actors behind the entries in the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival grace the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Parañaque City on Friday, December 27, for the annual film festival’s awards night. Which film do you think will bring home the most accolades? Share your thoughts @here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENJamUuUAKM

CONGRATULATIONS! 🏆

Former president and veteran actor Joseph Estrada wins the Metro Manila Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Gabi ng Parangal on Friday, December 27.

Follow Rappler’s coverage of #MMFF2024 #MMFF50 here: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/metro-manila-film-festival/ 

I prioritized watching Green Bones since not many cinemas screen it. Maganda. Hindi usual ang story. Gusto ko sana manood ng Isang Himala kaso inannounce kanina na 9 cinemas na lang

Did your bets make it?

Check out the full list of #MMFF2024 #MMFF50 winners @here: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/full-list-winners-metro-manila-film-festival-gabi-ng-parangal-2024/

Cleaning your entire house or putting round objects on your dining table? 🧹🍊🍇

Share your New Year’s Eve superstitions and traditions @here

Rockwell New year’s Eve Fireworks display by Official Dragon Fireworks Inc. at Rockwell Power Plant Mall

January 01, 2025

ELPHABA AND GLINDA AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES 💚💗

'Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the Golden Globes 2025 in Beverly Hills, California, on Monday, January 6 (Manila time). Photos from Reuters

Nominees Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams, and Demi Moore also attend the Golden Globes 2025 in California. Photos from Reuters

Zendaya, Miley Cyrus, Kerry Washington, and Anna Sawai at the Golden Globes 2025. Photos from Reuters

Timothée Chalamet, Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, and Glen Powell attend the Golden Globes 2025 in Beverly Hills, California, on Monday, January 6 (Manila time). Photos from Reuters

Zoe Saldaña and Isabella Rossellini also attend the Golden Globes 2025.

Here’s the list of winners in the Golden Globes 2025! This page will be updated as the show happens. https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/list-winners-golden-globes-2025/

Actress Demi Moore won her first Golden Globe award after 3 nominations in her “45 years of acting,” which for her represented her overcoming doubts in her career, punctuated when a producer had once called her a “popcorn actress.”

Watch her speech here: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/golden-globes-2025-demi-moore-speech-popcorn-actress/

'I'LL SHOW YOU THE WAY TO HEAVEN'

Girls' Generation's Taeyeon is coming back to Manila for her "THE TENSE" solo concert tour on March 29 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Ticket prices and details have yet to be announced. #TAEYEON 📸: Taeyeon https://rplr.co/PopCultureChats

You could find your new sole-mate as American shoe brand VIVAIA opens a pop-up store in Makati City.Which pair are you most excited to try on and (maybe) buy? Share your pick @here.

Who's at St. Vincent's concert in Manila? 👀

During her performance of “Dilettante,” the American singer-songwriter momentarily goes down the stage to interact with fans. @here

Filipino ARMYs, are you ready to see Hobi onstage? J-Hope is returning to Manila for his “HOPE ON THE STAGE” world tour.

This will be the first show in the PH performed by any BTS member since “The Wings Tour” in 2017. #HOPE_ON_THE_STAGE_TOUR #HOS_TOUR https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/korean-popular-music/bts-j-hope-manila-concert-april-2025/ @here

More news for ARMYs, J-Hope is also teasing new music with a teaser of himself at the studio. It ends with a release date of March 2025. @here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjWF1nNaYKg&t=1s

HAPPENING NOW: Members of the Filipino art community gather at Kowloon House, Matalino Street, Quezon City for the Kittybug Pop-up & Art Market on Saturday, January 11. Among the activities are risograph workshops, a zine library, art market, live comics reading, and an afterparty rave. 

Read more about the event here: https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-culture/things-to-know-kittybug-friends-pop-up-art-market/ | via @Juno Reyes

HAPPENING TONIGHT! What song are you most looking forward to hearing Cigarettes After Sex perform later? 🖤 @here

Hi @here! I’m Juno Reyes, music reporter for Rappler :D I’m here now at Paolo Sandejas’ “the world is so small” album launch celebration at 123Block, Mandaluyong City!

Any SOS fans here? 👀 here’s a shot of the alternative band performing “Whatever That Was”!

The Ridleys are now on stage! Here’s the band performing “Meaningful Silence.”

LOOK: Paolo Sandejas and his band finally take the stage! They’re currently performing “moonlight” from his new album, “the world is so small.”