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Talent manager Mannix Carancho came to the defense of his artist Sofia “Fyang” Smith, dismissing long-running claims that the ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11’ Big Winner has a “bad attitude.” Speaking during a Mannix Management press conference in Quezon City, Carancho said the public has simply misunderstood Fyang’s personality. He recalled how the actress first became part of his talent agency several years ago. “Bumibisita sa Mannix House, nagko-content. Nagustuhan po namin siya at nagustuhan niya rin ‘yung environment doon. Naging probationary muna kami for three to six months. Ngayon, three years ko na siyang mina-manage.” According to Mannix, he…

Anne Curtis is gearing up for an exciting new chapter in her acting career as she returns to action and explores darker genres in upcoming projects. During her recent Thanksgiving press conference, the actress revealed her excitement over ‘BuyBust: The Undesirables’, a nine-episode action-thriller series directed by Erik Matti. The project serves as a sequel and spin-off to the 2018 action film ‘BuyBust’ and marks Matti’s first collaboration with Netflix. Curtis admitted that she is thrilled to revisit action while also challenging herself with new material. “With Direk Mik, I have not done a psycho thriller in a while. When…

SexBomb Girls member Mhyca Bautista says she has never been afraid to publicly share her relationship with her longtime partner, CJ Abad, expressing gratitude for the support they continue to receive from both their families and the public. During Monday’s episode of ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’, Bautista revealed that she and Abad have been together for eight years and have always been open about their relationship. “Ako, proud po ako sa kanya. Since pandemic pa po, 8 years na po kami. So simula pa naman po nu’ng nagkaroon kami ng relasyon, parang open naman po ako.” Bautista said she…

Cambodian rapper, singer, and producer G-DEVITH says he hopes to collaborate with Filipino music acts SB19 and BINI as he continues to strengthen his ties with the Philippine music industry. The artist, whose real name is Ngoun Chan Devith, made the revelation during an intimate media conference held during his second visit to the Philippines, following his well-received performance as Cambodia’s representative at the 2026 ASEAN-Korea ROUND Music Festival in April. G-DEVITH said he has been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of Filipino fans, whom he described as among the most energetic audiences he has performed for. “I think here [the…

Filipina-American actress Mary Rivera, best known for playing the grandmother of Ned Leeds in Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, has died. She was 82. According to her obituary, Rivera passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaii. A family member later told TMZ that the actress suffered a stroke, fell into a coma, and was placed on life support before her death. Rivera won the hearts of Filipino audiences with her brief but memorable appearance in the 2021 Marvel blockbuster, where she portrayed Ned Leeds’ (Jacob Batalon) grandmother, affectionately known as “Lola.” One of the film’s most memorable…

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said they have no information confirming reports that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has been arrested, following widespread speculation on Tuesday. Speaking at a press briefing, DOJ spokesperson Atty. Polo Martinez said the department had not received any official report confirming the senator’s alleged arrest. “We cannot confirm that information, at least not yet. Wala pa po kami natatanggap na nangyari ‘yan. ‘Yan lang po masasabi ko ngayon.” DILG Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla likewise said authorities under his department had no information indicating that…

Real-life couple AJ Raval and Aljur Abrenica made their first runway appearance together during a jewelry fashion show in Mandaluyong City on July 30, drawing attention from fans and members of the entertainment press. The pair walked the runway in coordinated all-black ensembles adorned with sparkling jewelry as part of the fashion event, joining other celebrities who modeled the featured pieces. Speaking to reporters after the show, Raval said she was grateful for the warm reception they received and shared that participating in a prestigious fashion event had been one of her longtime dreams. Abrenica, meanwhile, described the event as…

Social media personality Meiko Montefalco has strongly denied allegations linking her to the alleged disappearance of her estranged husband, Patrick Bernardino, after an appeal from his family went viral on social media. The controversy began after Elaine Miranda shared a Facebook post on behalf of Patrick’s family, claiming that he has been missing for more than a year. The post, quoting Patrick’s father Rick Bernardino, alleged that Patrick was last seen on June 19, 2025, when he was reportedly picked up by Meiko, her sibling Maiko Abdula, and another individual identified as Merli Ador. The post read, in part: “Missing! Patrick…

Kapuso actress Mika Salamanca revealed that she was cheated on twice by a former boyfriend, admitting she stayed in the relationship despite the repeated betrayals because of how deeply she loved. The actress opened up about her painful past during the grand media conference for Regal Entertainment’s upcoming film ‘Saving Cherry’, where the cast discussed love, forgiveness, and second chances. The film stars Barbie Forteza, Khalil Ramos, Mikee Quintos, Sassa Gurl, AC Bonifacio, JC Alcantara, and Salamanca under the direction of Ivan Andrew Payawal. When asked whether she believes in giving a second chance to someone who has been unfaithful,…

Television host Boy Abunda became emotional as he shared more details about the passing of veteran entertainment journalist Jobert Sucaldito, revealing that one of his late friend’s final wishes was for him to be the first person informed of his death. Speaking during the ‘Today’s Talk’ segment of ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’ on Monday, Aug. 3, Abunda confirmed that Sucaldito’s family personally notified him of the veteran columnist’s passing. “That is true. They informed me yesterday that he has passed away. It was very difficult,” Abunda said. The “King of Talk” explained that Sucaldito had long entrusted him with…

The Knights of Rizal (KOR) celebrated its 75th founding anniversary by launching a nationwide nutrition initiative aimed at combating childhood malnutrition through sustained milk supplementation for pregnant mothers. The milestone celebration was held at the Manila Hotel, where the organization officially introduced M.I.L.K. in the Philippines (Make Intelligent Lots of Kids in the Philippines), a program designed to provide a daily glass of milk to nutritionally at-risk pregnant women during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life—from pregnancy until the child reaches two years old. The Knights of Rizal is a public corporation established under Republic Act No. 646,…

Actors Dustin Yu and Bianca de Vera shared an amusing revelation about the early days of their connection, with de Vera disclosing that Yu had already messaged her on social media years before they became close. The story came out during a Rec.Create YouTube episode, where the pair took part in a lie detector test game. When asked, “If it weren’t for work, do you think we’d still find each other?”, de Vera confidently replied that she believed they would. “Feeling ko oo, type mo naman ako noon pa man din eh.” She then revealed that Yu had sent her…

Former Hashtags member Nikko Natividad addressed online speculation after netizens questioned how he supposedly afforded a luxury Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, clarifying that the viral post was merely a joke and that he does not own the vehicle. On July 31, Natividad shared photos of himself posing with a G-Wagon shortly after opening Cà Phê Xanh, the Vietnamese coffee shop he co-owns with his wife, Cielo Eusebio, and their business partners. In his caption, he jokingly wrote: “Mag isang buwan palang ang @caphexanh.ph pero nabili ko na ang pangarap kong G-wagon. Pag nakuha mo talaga ang tamang formula maaabot mo talaga lahat ng…

Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza is showing a bolder and edgier side in Regal Entertainment’s upcoming comedy film ‘Saving Cherry’, where she plays a newlywed woman dealing with an unfaithful husband. During the film’s grand media conference at Gateway Cineplex in Quezon City on Aug. 3, Forteza surprised members of the entertainment press with both her glamorous look and her playful, uninhibited personality—qualities she said reflect her character, Cherry. One of the film’s memorable lines, delivered by Forteza’s character, leaves no room for ambiguity about her stance on infidelity. “Do cheaters deserve a second chance? F_ck, NO!” When the cast was…

Kapamilya actor Paulo Avelino says entrepreneurship is nothing new for him, revealing that he has ventured into several businesses over the years—experiencing both successes and failures—long before opening his latest family entertainment venture. Avelino recently entered the indoor playground business with the launch of PlaySpace, a 1,000-square-meter family entertainment center at Ayala Malls Vermosa in Imus, Cavite. In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, the actor dismissed the notion that his rumored girlfriend and frequent leading lady Kim Chiu inspired him to venture into business, saying he has long been involved in various entrepreneurial pursuits. “Not a lot of people know…

Content creator and entrepreneur Rosmar Tan has shared the heartbreaking news that she suffered a miscarriage, revealing that what was supposed to be a joyful ultrasound appointment ended with doctors informing her that her unborn baby no longer had a heartbeat. Tan disclosed the loss through a series of emotional posts on TikTok and Facebook on Aug. 1, where she recounted the devastating experience she and her husband, Jerome Pamulaklakin, went through. The couple had been looking forward to hearing their baby’s heartbeat and beginning the process of finding out the baby’s gender through a non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT). Instead,…