Levi’s® classic 501® jean, world’s most iconic denim, marks 144th year

It has been more than a century since the iconic Levi’s® brand came up with the original blue jean that changed fashion forever. To this day, however, Levi’s® classic 501® jean remains to be not only the most popular but also the most valuable piece of clothing for men and women.

In fact, no less than TIME magazine in 2000 named the 501® jean as the “fashion item of the 20th century,” edging out the miniskirt and the little black dress.

Levi’s® 501® jean was born 144 years ago, when Levi Strauss and Nevada tailor Jacob Davis partnered in 1873 for the first riveted pockets on men’s pants. The number 501® was assigned to the world-renowned “copper riveted waist overalls” as lot numbers were then used to classify products made by Levi’s®.

The classic Arcuate design on the back pockets of the 501® jeans was registered a trademark in 1943 and remains to be the oldest one still in use today. In 1964, a 501® pair entered the Permanent Collections of Smithsonian Institution. 

"Despicable Me 3" Super-Villain is Former '80s Child Star

Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's new comedy adventure Despicable Me 3 features a new addition to the franchise: Balthazar Bratt, a formidable super-villain who has been plotting to destroy Hollywood after his TV show was canceled.

Once mocked and shunned after his TV series was canceled—due to his quick onset of puberty—Bratt has become obsessed with everything from his glory days. Now embodying his former role’s villainous traits, Bratt surrounds himself with everything ’80s—re-creating the show’s gadgets and vehicles for plotting his revenge.

In classic Illumination fashion, the character is just as defined by his Machiavellian schemes as he is his ridiculousness. “Balthazar Bratt has taken on this child-actor persona as his villain persona,” says cast member Steve Carell who provides the voices of brothers Gru and Dru. “There is also a silly madness to him, and he uses ’80s components as a part of his villainy. The bubble gum he chews become an extremely effective weapon, he dresses in a purple outfit with padded shoulders and parachute pants, and he dispatches people with dance fights.”

Three-weekend spree at Festival Mall

Shopaholics, unite! 

The most-awaited sale in the South is back as Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City gets ready to hold its All-Out Shopaholic Sale on June 16-18, June 23-25, and June 30-July 2. Whether looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift or looking for first month of school essentials, shoppers can find up to 70 percent off on great finds mallwide.

New threads for the new school year are available for less at apparel stores such as Petrol, Marithé + François Girbaud, Mossimo, Jag, Lee, RRJ, Tribal, Docker’s, Levi’s, Von Dutch, US Polo Association, American Boulevard, Giordano, The Row, Bench, Unica Hija, Bayo, Hip Culture, Penshoppe, Artwork, Collezione, and Simoné.

Nick Robinson Ignites Sheltered Girl's Desire to Risk "Everything"

A burgeoning actor who is solidifying his status as the next young leading man, Nick Robinson (Jurassic World) now stars as Olly Bright as the brooding boy-next-door in Warner Bros. Pictures' new romantic drama Everything, Everything (in Philippine cinemas June 21, 2017).

Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Nicola Yoon, Everything, Everything tells the unlikely love story of Maddy (Amandla Sternberg), a smart, curious and imaginative 18-year-old who due to an illness cannot leave the protection of the hermetically sealed environment within her house, and Olly, the boy next door who won’t let that stop them. Gazing through windows and talking only through texts, Maddy and Olly form a deep bond that leads them to risk everything to be together…even if it means losing everything.

“I felt like this was something I hadn’t seen before, that Nicola was a new voice in the world of YA literature,” Robinson says. “I’ve done some work in that genre, but this felt like a really fresh take on it, very original.”

"Despicable Me 3" Characters Amplify Their Lovable Nature

Illumination Entertainment CEO Chris Meledandri believes that “when we leave the movie theater, it is the relationship with the film’s characters that determines how that film will live on in our imaginations.”

This cannot be truer with the studio's new adventure-comedy Despicable Me 3, which continues the story of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions.

The franchise's beloved characters once again return for another memorable story on family, as they are joined by new characters for a richer, funnier tale.

Steve Carell Knows How Good It Feels To Be Bad in "Despicable Me 3"

Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, Minions, The Secret Life of Pets, Sing) has long believed that the key to success is the unique talents of its creative forces. It's latest comedy adventure Despicable Me 3 brings back this world-class talent from its previous chapters led by Oscar-nominated actor, Steve Carell.

(Watch the Despicable Me 3 featurette “Steve Carell Reflects” at http://youtu.be/SM6Avm3Bzoc.)

Innovate like Vivo: Make your selfies stand out with the V5s

Make your crystal clear selfies more radiant and stunning
 than ever with the new Vivo V5s that brandishes a
20-megapixel front camera and advanced selfie tools. 

Just when netizens thought that selfies couldn’t get any better with top five premium global brand1 Vivo’s “perfect selfie” V5 line, along came the Vivo V5s—its newest and most impressive model yet. Touting superb camera features and advanced selfie tools, the V5s has cranked up the selfie game, posing a challenge to selfie enthusiasts out there: how do you make your selfies stand out from the legions that are posted in social media every day? 

Here, the new Vivo V5s proves that the answer is as easy as heeding a few tips:

MLQU Surprises Top 8 Board Passer With 1 Million Pesos!

Passing the board exams is already a feat that many would celebrate with friends and family, and for one to top them makes it more special and exciting. But what if you also get a surprise from the school because of this achievement?

The Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU) gave one (1) million cash reward to Mr. Archimedes Martinez as a token of recognition and appreciation for ranking Top 8 in the recent nationwide professional licensing exam for Civil Engineers at Success the MLQU Way event held at the Victoria Sports Tower Station 2, last June 6, 2017.

"Black Panther" Reveals Wakanda in Teaser Trailer

Hero. Legend. King. Watch Marvel Studio's Black Panther teaser trailer now at http://youtu.be/dxWvtMOGAhw and check out the film in Philippine cinemas in February 2018.

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.

Vivo V5s levels up selfie game, trumps rival OPPO F3 Plus

The new Vivo V5s trumps its competitors
 within the same price range in terms of photo
 quality and camera specifications,
improved selfie tools, and new features
 like the Groufie or Group Selfie technology.

With a slew of smartphone brands vying for the patronage of tech-savvy Filipinos and inveterate selfie enthusiasts, top five premium global brand1 Vivo has sprinted past the competition with its “perfect selfie” V5 line, the latest of which is the Vivo V5s. Priced at only P14,990 but loaded with features that are not found in its competitors, the V5s is turning out to be the best smartphone deal vis-à-vis other brands in the same price range. 

First, the V5s is equipped with a 20-megapixel front camera with f2.0 aperture, which trumps the OPPO F3 Plus’ 16-MP front camera. The V5s’ superior front camera is complemented by its 13-megapixel rear camera with f2.2 aperture and an ultra-high-definition mode that renders stunning HD images of up to 52 megapixels.

Second, the V5s’ 20-MP sensor ensures that the tiniest of details are captured in your selfies. The light-sensing area, at 1/2.78 of an inch, is larger than average, allowing more light to come in, which, in turn, enhances photo brightness.