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A group of sectors involved in live events has been formed dubbed National Live Events Coalition Philippines. The full press statement of NLEC PH: "Live events was the first to feel the impact of the crisis when events were cancelled as early as January 2020 when news of the pandemic broke out. Live events is now deemed the last to recover; "Live events is an “experience industry” with a chain linking various sectors – from theatre, weddings and social events, AVL (audio-video and lights) and staging suppliers, agencies and activations, concerts, gigs and festivals, freelance production workers, conventions and venues; "What many don’t realize is how large this ecosystem is and the impact on this industry is far, wide, and deep; "Formed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and its critical impact on the many people behind this industry, various sectors of the Live Events Industry banded together last April 29 in alliance to what is now aptly named the National Live ...

Megastar Sharon Cuneta finally broke her silence on reports that she was not getting along with Lea Salonga and Sarah Geronimo, the two other mentors in the hit reality show "The Voice Teens" on ABS CBN. Reports alleged that Cuneta was dismayed over the results of the finale of the singing competition when Jona Soquite from Team Sarah was proclaimed grand champion. "Si Sarah ayaw nya talaga na pumapatol sa ganun. She sent me a text and it was a beautiful text," said Cuneta during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda." Cuneta also said that she has no issues with Salonga. "Sa amin wala kaming problema. I am so over it. Hindi ako yung tinutukoy ni Lea. Lea and I have remained in touch. Hindi nyo kami mabubuwag kasi matibay kami. "I respect her so much and I think the feeling is mutual obviously. Huwag nyo na kami guluhin. "Baka mamaya pati Bamboo isali nyo na nanahimik yung tao," Cuneta also said. Netizens beli...

Broadway star Lea Salonga has criticized local celebrities who still lack professionalism and those who are being "coddled, catered to or indulged" by major movie outfits or television networks. Salonga made the comment on her Facebook after she had brunch with some of her friends. However, the popular OPM artist, who is currently one of the mentors for "The Voice Teens," did not identify the unprofessional stars. The complete post of Salonga: "Had brunch with a bunch of fantastic friends... watched Kinky Boots for the third time (how on earth does Nyoy keep getting better??? Mikkie, can you explain please??? And the Angels... again, KENAT), then had dinner with members of my Atlantis family. And of course by the end of the evening, everyone let loose and crazy, helped along by a bit of red and white wine. "We talked about people that weren't present (sige, sana mapraning kayong lahat), those we wished were there, and those we wish to ...

Another Filipino talent has been nominated in this year's Tony Awards which will take place at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 11. Filipino-American Eva Noblezada, 21, earned a nomination for Best Performance by An Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for playing the role of Kim in the revival of the hit musical "Miss Saigon." Now one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway, "Miss Saigon" tells the tragic story of an Asian woman left by her American lover. Noblezada will be pitted against other nominees Denée Benton, "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812;" Christine Ebersole, "War Paint," Patti LuPone, "War Paint," and Bette Midler, "Hello, Dolly!" "Miss Saigon" is also nominated in Best Revival of a Musical, along with other contenders "Falsettos" and "Hello, Dolly!" "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" leads this with 12 ...