Madonna crowned top music earner

MADONNA was named the biggest money maker in music in 2012 on Friday (Saturday in Manila), with a world tour helping her take home up to $34.6 million and highlighting the earning power of live performances as the industry increasingly goes digital. Incoming search terms:top foreign earners in music (1) var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var... 

Hugh Grant welcomes 2nd child

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Hugh Grant announced on Saturday that he had become a father for the second time after Tinglan Hong gave birth to a baby boy. “In answer to some journos (journalists)… am thrilled my daughter now has a brother. Adore them both to an uncool degree. They have a fab mum,” the British actor posted on the social media website Twitter. “And... 

Kaya booters nail first win

Games Today (Emperador Stadium, McKinley Hill) 5:15 p.m. – Pasargad vs Stallion 7:30 p.m. – Global vs Nomads Manila, Philippines – Substitute Janrick Soriano scored a game-winning goal near the end of a lengthy stoppage time as Kaya escaped past Green Archers United Globe, 2-1, in a fight-marred United Football League match Tuesday at Emperador Stadium. The 24-year old... 

Bogus rebel held for extortion

TAYABAS CITY, Quezon ­- A fake New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was arrested by police for extorting money in Barangay Lita, this city, Saturday morning. SPO1 Wilfredo Martinez, SPO1 Felicito Labitigan and SPO1 Elmer Manguilat, investigators on case, said the suspect, Richard America Collantes, alias Rex, 42, of Stella Mariz, Barangay Sabang in Mauban town, was apprehended during... 

Radcliffe explores roles beyond ‘Potter’

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) – Daniel Radcliffe has really left Harry Potter behind with a startling and explicit Sundance Film Festival role as poet Allen Ginsberg. “Kill Your Darlings,” the “Harry Potter” star’s first film at the independent-cinema showcase, premiered Friday at Sundance and puts Radcliffe into daring territory.  Read More »

Nuggets end Clippers’ win run

DENVER (AP) – During an undefeated five-week run by the Los Angeles Clippers, the Denver Nuggets were just another team they beat along the way. The second time around, the Nuggets were the team that ground the Clippers’ streak to a halt. Danilo Gallinari led six Nuggets players in double figures with 17 points and Denver stopped the Clippers’ franchise- record winning streak at... 

Myanmar scraps bowling in SEAG

Manila, Philippines – Bowling, the Philippines source of medal in international competitions, is not included in the calendar of events in the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar. The scrapping of bowling has weakened the country’s medal campaign in the 27th edition of the biennial meet the former Burma is hosting for the first time.  Read More »

Bowling out in ’13 SEAG

Manila, Philippines – Bowling has been scrapped in the 2013 Southeast Asian Games, denying a possible source of medals for the Philippines. “I feel sad because bowling was not included in the roster of events,” said former world champion Engelberto “Biboy” Rivera during the well-attended POC-PSC Christmas party held Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.  Read More »

PBA: Ginebra vs Rain or Shine

Games Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 5:15 p.m. ­ Brgy. Ginebra vs Rain or Shine 7:30 p.m. ­ Alaska vs Meralco Manila, Philippines – The quarterfinals of the PBA Philippine Cup get under way today with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Rain or Shine clashing for the second time in a best-of-three playoffs at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Both teams squared off last year in the same... 

Regine, family leaving for Australia

Manila, Philippines – WHEN Regine Velasquez was recently queried about her holiday plans during a media huddle for her latest endorsement—notably the supposed Amanpulo vacation with husband Ogie Alcasid—she replied, “Wag ka na makialam dun!” After amusing the media with her quick retort, Regine turned serious.  Read More »