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AS Manila Genesis Entertainment & Management Inc. celebrates its 40th anniversary, the pioneering entertainment company marks a major milestone with one of the highlights of its year-long celebration: the highly anticipated “Gary V: Inspired” USA tour 2026. “Inspired” is a powerful musical journey that seeks to uplift hearts, bridge generations, and celebrate Filipino excellence on the global stage. Widely regarded as one of the Philippines’ most beloved and enduring musical artists, and celebrated as one of the country's premier concert performers, Gary brings his acclaimed concert experience to North America with performances scheduled on June 14 at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Highland, California; June 19 at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California; June 21 at the Heinz C. Prechter Educational and Performing Arts Center in Taylor, Michigan; and June 27 at the Durham Convention Center in Durham, North Carolina. Joining Gary on all four tour stops is multi-hyphe...

It's back to work for megastar Sharon Cuneta who has recovered from a surgery brought about by a lump on the back of her neck. "So sorry I haven’t been replying to any of your comments. Haven’t read any since 3 days ago. Haven’t even been texting/e-mailing my nearest and dearest," said Cuneta on Instagram. She went under the knife last Monday, April 2. "More peaceful that way. Mind and heart are resting. Recovering well. Also, had surgery yesterday; "Had a lipoma pala on my batok, and my yaya and assistant had been noticing it for a while hanggang lumaki na that they finally told me! Natakot na; "They’re doing a biopsy on it but I’m not scared. It was big! I have it on video but am not showing you that naman. Still super drowsy from anaesthesia and been sleeping since I got home last night," she said. Cuneta, 52, has started taping for the reality show "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids" along with co-mentors Gary Valenciano and...

Singer Kiana Valenciano has said that her brothers Paolo and Gab trust her boyfriend Sam Concepcion that they even warned her not to hurt him. "Before getting into a relationship, I actually go to my brothers first and ask for their advice," said Kiana during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "Usually, in the past, sila 'yung una, They would meet who the guy is. But with Sam, they already knew him. So when they found out that may something na dun, it was just like 'well, be careful.' "They even warned me like 'don' hurt him, he's our friend.' I'm your sister! But it's nice 'cause they are protective over both of us, if that makes any sense," Kiana said, whose new single is entitled "Misfits." Asked how Concepcion is as a boyfriend, Kiana said: "He's very good. He's a great guy." She said that the best thing about Concepcion is that he is "maa...

Musician Gab Valenciano and former Miss Philippines Earth Stephany Stefanowitz are reportedly getting cozy these days as rumors swirled that they are playing sweet music together. "With Gab (Valenciano), we are just getting to know each other. We're like best friends," said Stefanowitz, during a press conference for "Free Hugs" project sponsored by New Placenta herbal beauty soap, held in Sta. Mesa, Manila recently. Also joining the press conference were Jaime Acosta, president and CEO of Psalmstre Enterprises, Inc., and Laurence Mossman, star of the hit musical play "Kinky Boots." "Two weeks ago we went diving in Anilao. It was memorable because when my father passed away nine years ago, it was his request that his ashes be thrown into the ocean in Anilao. He was a diver. Every weekend, he would go to Anilao. It's his favorite spot. I haven't visited it since his ashes were laid to the ocean," Stefanowitrz said. "...

Actor-singer Sam Concepcion has said that he is proud of his relationship with Kiana Valenciano. "This is the first time that I'm going to talk about it. Parang hindi pa ako natatanong or there was no chance for me to express it. We are together, we're having a great time and we're very happy," said Concepcion, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "When you're a public figure and everything is magnified and everything is seen, sometimes the things that are important to you, kinda leave some for yourself and you want to protect that," said Concepcion. "So I think subconsciously that's it. But I'm not cautious in saying we are together and we are happy," he added. Gary Valenciano, father of Kiana, has earlier said that he likes Concepcion. "I knew him since he was small. Ever since that time, I liked him," said Gary during an interview on the same late-night show. Gary add...