Meta axes new AI image generation feature on Instagram after backlash
Tech giant Meta has pulled a feature on Instagram that allows its new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to…
By Bobbie Matias
Bobbie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Caloocan City - South.
A self-proclaimed theater kid, Bobbie enjoys watching plays and musicals, while occasionally joining related workshops in their free time.
They're also a huge fan of LGBTQ+ media, believing in its power to heal and inspire through the diverse stories of queer individuals from all eras and walks of life.
Beyond being a writer, Bobbie is studying photography while exploring other creative hobbies, particularly graphic design, video editing, and drawing.
Duncan Macmillan’s ‘People, Places and Things’ to get Manila-staged reading in August
Philippine theater company The Sandbox Collective has announced the complete cast for their upcoming staged reading of Duncan…
Musical news: Lin-Manuel Miranda returns to Broadway with new musical ‘Warriors’
Lin-Manuel Miranda is heading back to Broadway with an all-new musical, 'Warriors'.
TV news: Ilocano series ‘All The Things I Leave You’ celebrates queer love amid economic struggles
'All The Things I Leave You', a Philippine series told fully in Ilocano, tells a queer love story…
Filipino-Kiwi actor Laurence Mossman joins Manila staging of ‘The Notebook The Musical’
Filipino-Kiwi performer Laurence Mossman will be joining the Philippine production of 'The Notebook The Musical' as Middle Noah.
SOGIE Equality Bill: The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in the Philippines
On June 3, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. released an official statement to mark the beginning of…
‘The Book of Life’ creator Jorge R. Gutierrez backs out of Amazon AI program after backlash
Amazon MGM Studios recently greenlit three animated series made with generative artificial intelligence (AI), but one of the…
Pope Leo XIV calls for AI disarmament in first encyclical
Pope Leo XIV called for the disarmament of artificial intelligence (AI) and for technological progress to be rooted…
Gaming news: Four ocean-themed video games to satisfy your ‘Vitamin Sea’ fix
As the breeze gets warmer and the heat becomes a tad bit unbearable, one simply cannot help but…
Disney reanimates iconic songs in American Sign Language
Three popular songs from Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Frozen 2', 'Encanto', and 'Moana 2' have been reanimated in…
Powerhouse cast revealed for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new musical film ‘Octet’
Lin-Manuel Miranda is ready to make history yet again as he announced the stacked cast of his upcoming…
‘Paddington The Musical’ dominates 2026 Olivier Awards with seven accolades
West End's latest hit 'Paddington The Musical' swept the 2026 Olivier Awards on April 12, taking home seven…
Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct movie musical adaptation of ‘Octet’
'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is set to direct the movie musical adaptation of Dave Malloy's 'Octet'.
Elliot Page partners with theater company for all-trans, non-binary Shakespeare production
Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page will be introducing an all-new production of Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' this July,…
Horror novel ‘Shy Girl’ pulled for alleged generative AI use
Horror novel ‘Shy Girl’ by Mia Ballard has been pulled from publication by Hachette Book Group after claims…
Kathryn Hahn to play Mother Gothel in Disney’s live-action ‘Tangled’
Hollywood actress Kathryn Hahn will be taking on the role of Mother Gothel in Disney’s upcoming live adaptation…
‘Heated Rivalry’ creator Jacob Tierney to lead Netflix series about Alexander the Great
Jacob Tierney, the creator and showrunner of gay hockey romcom 'Heated Rivalry', is set to take on the…
Badminton news: Christo Popov stuns older brother Toma Junior to win German Open 2026 title
Badminton witnessed a family rivalry on court over the weekend as Christo Popov defeated his older brother, Toma…
Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister
The Netherlands now has a new government and prime minister, as Rob Jetten officially became the country's youngest…
First edition of Rizal’s ‘El Filibusterismo’ becomes most expensive book sold in Philippines
A signed first edition of “El Filibusterismo” by Philippine national hero Jose Rizal became the most expensive book…
Inaugural ‘Night at the Theater’ offers previews of upcoming Philippine productions
Filipino theater fans got a glimpse into some of the most anticipated productions for the first half of…
Property co-ownership among same-sex couples allowed under Philippine law
Same-sex couples can legally co-own property in the Philippines, as long as both parties can prove equal contribution…
Theatre Group Asia to bring three international hits to Philippine stage
Theatre Group Asia (TGA) has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, with three global productions expected to premiere on the…
Full line-up revealed for ASEAN-Korea music festival ROUND in Manila this April
The Philippines will be hosting the 2026 ASEAN-Korea ROUND Festival this April, with local hitmakers Cup of Joe…