Kiyoshi Motohiko TV & film

Why Joaquin Phoenix hesitated to play ‘Joker’ role, studied PLC victims

Joaquin Phoenix, 44, has hesitations over playing the title character in "Joker." He recently admitted that he was scared of taking on the iconic role. “It took me a while," Phoenix told Total Film, as cited by Games Radar. "Now, when I look back, I don’t understand why." Phoenix confessed that there was a lot of … Continue reading Why Joaquin Phoenix hesitated to play ‘Joker’ role, studied PLC victims

Kiyoshi Motohiko Asia, music, South Korea, United Arab Emirates

K-pop supergroup SuperM announces debut schedule, arrives in Dubai, UAE

A new supergroup called SuperM is about to invade the music scene. It is a K-pop group with seven members and their debut album is expected to be released on October 4, 2019. Formed by SM Entertainment, SuperM consists of members of different K-pop boy bands. They are "Taemin" Lee Tae Min, 26, of SHINee, … Continue reading K-pop supergroup SuperM announces debut schedule, arrives in Dubai, UAE

Kiyoshi Motohiko music

Gloc-9, Chito Miranda, Shanti Dope’s collaboration song ‘Pati Pato’ features DJ Klumcee

"Pati Pato" is the much awaited collaboration of rappers Sean Patrick "Shanti Dope" Ramos, 18, and Aristotle "Gloc-9" Pollisco, 41, with Alfonso "Chito" Y. Miranda Jr., 43, of the Filipino rock band Parokya ni Edgar. The collaboration song also features Shanti Dope's uncle and producer Lester "DJ Klumcee" Vaño. With its undeniable power, the collaboration … Continue reading Gloc-9, Chito Miranda, Shanti Dope’s collaboration song ‘Pati Pato’ features DJ Klumcee

Kiyoshi Motohiko Asia, Philippines, South Korea

‘Hello, Love, Goodbye’ star Alden Richards is 3rd Filipino to win Asian Star Prize at Seoul International Drama Awards

Alden Richards, 27, recently made history as the third Filipino recipient of the Asian Star Prize at the Seoul International Drama Awards. The "Hello, Love, Goodbye" star went to Seoul, South Korea to receive the award on August 28, 2019. "It's such an honor to receive this award," Richards said in his acceptance speech. "As … Continue reading ‘Hello, Love, Goodbye’ star Alden Richards is 3rd Filipino to win Asian Star Prize at Seoul International Drama Awards

Kiyoshi Motohiko law & money, music, politicians

Taylor Swift talks Donald Trump, democracy, abortion upon ‘Lover’ release

Taylor Swift, 29, was mum about her political views in the past few years. But recently, the singer, songwriter and actress shared her views about United States President Donald Trump, 73. On Donald Trump and democracy "I really think that he thinks this is an autocracy,” Swift said of Trump in an interview with The … Continue reading Taylor Swift talks Donald Trump, democracy, abortion upon ‘Lover’ release

Kiyoshi Motohiko North America, TV & film, United States

‘Game of Thrones’ alum Pedro Pascal plays ‘The Mandalorian’ title role

Known for playing Oberyn Martell in "Game of Thrones," Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal, 44, will play the title role in "The Mandalorian." The  space-opera web television series will premiere on the Disney Plus streaming service on November 12, 2019. Created by Jon Favreau, 52, "The Mandalorian" is based on "Star Wars" by George Lucas. On October … Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones’ alum Pedro Pascal plays ‘The Mandalorian’ title role

Kiyoshi Motohiko music

Elmo Magalonga’s ‘Crush’ now in playlists in Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand

Filipino actor, singer and rapper Elmo Magalona, 25, recently returned to the music scene with his latest single “Crush." The song has caught the attention of music lovers not only in the Philippines but also those in several other countries in Asia. "Crush" has been included in several playlists in Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and … Continue reading Elmo Magalonga’s ‘Crush’ now in playlists in Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand

Kiyoshi Motohiko beauty & fashion, music

V of BTS wears Ccnmade bracelets; Handmade accessory now sold out

BTS member Kim Tae Hyung, 23, who is professionally known as V, is an icon both in music and fashion. Using his influence for a good purpose yet again, the Korean singer, songwriter and actor helped increase the sales of a small charitable company called Choi Changnam made or ccnmade. On August 2, 2019, ccnmade took … Continue reading V of BTS wears Ccnmade bracelets; Handmade accessory now sold out

Kiyoshi Motohiko TV & film

Lana Wachowski to direct ‘Matrix 4’ starring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss

Starring Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, the fourth installment of "The Matrix" will be directed by Lana Wachowski. This was announced by Warner Bros. Picture Group chairman Toby Emmerich announced on August 20, 2019. “We could not be more excited to be re-entering ‘The Matrix’ with Lana,” Variety quoted Emmerich as saying. “Lana is a … Continue reading Lana Wachowski to direct ‘Matrix 4’ starring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss

Kiyoshi Motohiko TV & film

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ extended cut to feature never-before-seen action sequence

Sony Pictures took to Twitter on August 21, 2019 to announce the showing of the extended cut of "Spider Man: Far From Home" starting August 29, 2019. It will feature an action sequence that has yet to be seen by the fans. https://twitter.com/SonyPictures/status/1163888431640059904 The action sequence in the extended cut of the movie is approximately … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ extended cut to feature never-before-seen action sequence