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They Called It China’s Worst Animated Movie—Then Something Completely Unexpected Happened at the Box Office

A Chinese animated film that was initially mocked online for its crude visuals, awkward animation and bizarre storytelling has pulled off one of the year’s most unlikely box-office turnarounds. “Niu Lai,” translated as “Here Comes the Cow,” has gone from virtually unknown to a viral cinema sensation, with audiences reportedly buying tickets simply to experience for themselves the movie that social media users were calling “so bad it’s good.” According to ticketing platform Maoyan, the film had

August 22, 2026

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LaLaLa Fest Finally Landed in Manila With Steve Lacy, Two Door Cinema Club and OPM’s Biggest Names—But the Real Story Was the Mix

MANILA, Philippines — Manila's already crowded concert calendar gained a new player this week, but LaLaLa Fest wasn't built around just one superstar. Instead, its Philippine debut attempted something considerably broader: putting Grammy-winning international talent, indie-rock favorites, contemporary R&B, Southeast Asian artists and some of the Philippines' fastest-rising OPM acts on the same festival bill. LaLaLa Fest Manila was held on August 21, 2026 at the World Trade Center Manila in Pas

August 22, 2026

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Gabby Lopez Is Backing ABS-CBN With Billions—But the Real Battle May Be Over What the Network Becomes Next

MANILA, Philippines — Six years after ABS-CBN lost its broadcast franchise and was forced into one of the most painful restructurings in Philippine media history, Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III is once again emerging at the center of the company’s future. But this time, the story is not simply about restoring the television empire his family once controlled. It is about whether ABS-CBN can become something fundamentally different—and survive. Lopez, the network’s former chairman and chairman emeri

August 22, 2026

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Riot Games Pulls the Plug on 2XKO Development—But Fans Aren’t Losing the Game Yet

Riot Games is ending active development of 2XKO at the end of 2026, less than a year after the League of Legends-based fighting game officially launched on consoles and PC. But despite the shocking announcement, the game itself is not being shut down. Riot Games confirmed on August 20 that it will conclude active development of 2XKO, its free-to-play 2v2 tag-team fighting game featuring champions from the League of Legends universe. The decision comes after months of evaluating player retentio

August 22, 2026

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Bangladesh Collapsed to 35/6 After Starc’s Stunning Burst—Then the Second Test Took Another Turn

MACKAY, Australia — Mitchell Starc delivered a devastating opening spell on Saturday, ripping through Bangladesh’s top order with five wickets in just 22 balls as Australia made an emphatic response to their historic defeat in the first Test. Bangladesh reached lunch at 35 for six on the opening morning of the second Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, with Starc finishing the session with remarkable figures of 5/11 from nine overs. The Australian left-arm quick wasted no time. St

August 22, 2026

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Angelica Hart Confirms Split From Andrew Muhlach—But What She Revealed About the Real Reason Ends One Major Rumor

Actress Angelica Hart has confirmed that she and Andrew Muhlach have ended their relationship, putting an end to speculation from fans who had noticed the pair becoming increasingly quiet about their romance. Hart made the confirmation during the August 21, 2026 episode of “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda,” where she appeared alongside actor Buboy Villar to promote the GMA series Taskforce Firewall. Asked directly about her relationship status with Andrew, the actress gave a straightforward answer: t

August 22, 2026

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Why Is It So Hard to Throw Away Things We Don’t Need? The Answer May Have Little to Do With the Objects

There comes a moment when a home stops feeling like a collection of useful belongings and starts looking more like a record of the life we have lived. A coat bought for an imagined future. A stack of books that has not been opened in years. A gift from someone we love. A souvenir from a long-forgotten trip. A piece of furniture that has barely been used but somehow feels impossible to throw away. For many people, decluttering is not simply about getting rid of things. It is about deciding whic

August 22, 2026

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Vanessa Rangadhol Dies at 30: Former Sugarpop Singer’s Final Moments Revealed After Tragic Manila Accident

Vanessa Blanca Quillo Rangadhol, the former Sugarpop member and singer associated with the hit “DOTA O Ako,” has died at 30 following an accidental fall in Manila. The Philippine entertainment industry is mourning the sudden passing of Vanessa Blanca Quillo Rangadhol, a former member of the child singing group Sugarpop, who died on August 19, 2026, at the age of 30. Vanessa’s death was first announced by her cousin, Ivy Ann Salaum Jubelag, through social media. The family later provided detail

August 22, 2026

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Ara Mina Finally Reveals the Truth About Her Manny Pacquiao Rumor—But One Detail Stands Out

For years, one of Philippine showbiz’s most talked-about rumors linked Ara Mina and Manny Pacquiao beyond their on-screen pairing. Now, the actress has finally addressed the story—and her explanation may put one of the long-running rumors to rest. In a recent interview on “Kay Susan Tayo! Vlogs,” Ara Mina clarified that she and Pacquiao were never romantically involved. According to the actress, the speculation largely grew because they worked together on the movie “Anak ng Kumander.” “Na-link

August 22, 2026

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Audrey Werro Stuns in Lausanne as Wanyonyi and Tebogo Send Budapest Warning — But the Biggest Test Is Still Coming

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The road to Budapest suddenly looks even more intriguing. Audrey Werro thrilled the home crowd in Lausanne with another statement performance in the women's 800 metres, while Olympic champions Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Letsile Tebogo delivered victories of their own as the Diamond League returned to action on Friday. With the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships scheduled for September 11–13 in Budapest, the Lausanne meeting offered an important glimpse at who c

August 22, 2026