Author: LionhearTV

After spending much of her career with GMA Network, Althea Ablan is hoping that her move to Viva Artists Agency (VAA) will open more doors for her—much like what happened to fellow former Kapuso star Bea Binene. The 21-year-old actress officially signed with VAA in partnership with ALV Talent Circuit on Friday, August 7, at Viva Café in Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City. Present during the contract signing were her manager Arnold Vegafria, VAA President Veronique del Rosario-Corpus, and Viva Communications CEO Vincent del Rosario. For Althea, the move represents an opportunity to become more active in mainstream entertainment while…

Actor and content creator Aljon Mendoza admitted that he was frustrated after receiving no response from the local government regarding his recent documentary about the flooding in his hometown of Macabebe, Pampanga. Asked by the media if it was frustrating that his documentary did not receive any reaction from local officials, Mendoza did not hesitate to agree. “Sobra po,” he said. Despite the lack of response, Mendoza said he would continue using his platform to call attention to the situation, particularly for residents who have grown accustomed to dealing with floods. “Pero hindi naman tayo titigil manawagan kasi may mga tao…

Former ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ housemate and actor Edward Barber has revealed that he is engaged to his non-showbiz girlfriend, Rikki, while sharing a personal update during a church gathering. A video uploaded by TikTok user @olivetreeshoppp showed Barber speaking onstage about the changes in his life since his previous visit. “From the last time I was here, I am now in an awe-some relationship,” Barber said, prompting cheers from the audience. “Hallelujah, hallelujah, hal-lelujah. Don’t tell me that God is not real. This is not just my girl-friend, this is my fiancée.” Barber then introduced his partner to the audience,…

Actress Katherine Luna admitted that she initially felt embarrassed about accepting the assistance extended to her by Kapamilya Primetime King Coco Martin, despite needing help with her health. Martin reportedly shouldered the cost of Luna’s eye surgery and dental treatment. He has also continued to support the actress by giving her work, with Luna currently appearing in the ABS-CBN action-drama series ‘Sigabo’, which stars Martin and Julia Montes. In the latest episode of ‘Ogie Diaz Inspires’ that aired on Sunday, August 16, showbiz insider Ogie Diaz recalled how he reached out to Martin after learning about Luna’s situation. “Alam ko…

Anne Curtis has reassured fans that she is doing well after online discussions raised concerns about her health, particularly over what some netizens described as an apparent lump on her neck. The Kapamilya actress and ‘It’s Showtime’ host addressed the matter during an interview following her contract signing as the newest ambassador of ZION Group on Saturday, August 15. While Curtis acknowledged the concern, she politely declined to discuss details about what she described as a private matter. “It’s not something I’d like to talk about. I’d like to keep everything that I’m going through privately. But for anyone who…

Comedian Diego Llorico opened up about dealing with jokes about his appearance and explained why he has never seriously ventured into content creation despite the growing number of comedians building careers online. During his guest appearance on Susan Enriquez’s ‘Kay Susan Tayo! Vlogs,’ Diego was asked to rank Vice Ganda, Michael V., Vic Sotto, Ai-Ai delas Alas, and Rufa Mae Quinto based on who he finds funniest. Rather than choose among his fellow comedians, Diego opted to take the consequence and drink vinegar instead. The comedian, who has been dubbed the “Pambansang Bading,” also recalled the teasing he experienced during…

Vice Ganda drew laughs on ‘It’s Showtime’ after making a pointed joke about Sen. Robin Padilla and the recently resurfaced remarks of his wife, Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla, about his supposed involvement in lawmaking while he was still incarcerated. During the noontime show’s Saturday episode on August 15, Vice noticed co-host Vhong Navarro’s outfit and jokingly compared his look to Robin’s character in the 1991 movie ‘Maging Sino Ka Man,’ which also starred Sharon Cuneta. “Hiniram mo pa ’yung costume ni Robin Padilla sa ‘Maging Sino Ka Man’ with Sharon Cuneta!” Vice quipped. Vhong immediately played along and impersonated Robin, saying, “Aba…

Comedian Divine Tetay described herself as “apolitical” as she explained why she now prefers to stay away from political discussions and news. During a recent guest appearance on GMA Network’s vodcast ‘Your Honor,’ Tetay was asked which senator she would “turn off the microphone” on if she were handling the audio during an impeachment trial in the Senate. Tetay immediately admitted that the question was difficult for her to answer because politics is one of the subjects she deliberately avoids. “Naku po. ‘Yan pa naman ang ina-avoid ko. Alam mo, that’s really hard to answer,” she said. She explained that…

Filipino MONSTIEZ, get ready to ‘CHOOM’ as BABYMONSTER heads to Manila for a stop on its 2026-27 world tour. The South Korean girl group will stage the Manila leg of the ‘2026-27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR [CHOOM]’ on September 5 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. “MONSTIEZ, we gon’ get this party started. ‘CHOOM’ hits different LIVE. Don’t miss the 2026-27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR [CHOOM] IN MANILA!” concert promoter Live Nation Philippines announced. The concert marks BABYMONSTER’s first-ever performance in Manila, giving Filipino fans their first opportunity to see the YG Entertainment girl group perform a full…

Heart Evangelista did not hold back as she opened up about friendships, bullying and personalities who project an image of supporting other women online but allegedly behave differently behind the scenes. During her guest appearance on ‘Your Honor,’ hosted by Chariz Solomon and Buboy Villar, Evangelista recalled experiences with people whom she described as appearing supportive and promoting “girl power,” but who allegedly made disparaging remarks about her. “Sometimes ‘yung pinakamukhang, parang they’re so supportive with one another or they’re like girl power eme eme na mga girls, sila pa ‘yung pinakamasama sa lahat. I remember, one time—and this is…

For Dr. Sam Bernardo, providing quality dental care is not simply about offering advanced treatments. It also means making those services accessible while ensuring that patients, particularly those with dental anxiety, feel heard and comfortable. The founder and CEO of Awesam Smile Dental Clinic spoke to LionhearTV about how her clinic balances premium dental care with affordability, as well as the approach she takes when dealing with patients who are afraid of dental procedures. Asked by LionhearTV how Awesam Smile makes high-quality treatments more affordable for a diverse range of patients, Bernardo pointed to the clinic’s access to dental supplies…

OPM veterans The Company and Neocolours are finally sharing one concert stage—and it appears their collaboration wish list does not end with each other. During the media conference for their upcoming joint concert, ‘Pakisabi Na Lang, Tuloy Pa Rin!,’ members of both groups revealed that they are open to working with today’s P-pop acts, particularly SB19. The October 8 concert at the Newport Performing Arts Theater brings together two groups behind some of OPM’s most enduring songs. And if the sample they performed during the press conference was any indication, audiences can expect more than separate sets of familiar hits.…

Talent manager and showbiz insider Ogie Diaz confirmed that his differing political views with actress and Quezon City 5th District Councilor Aiko Melendez were among the factors surrounding the end of their professional relationship. Ogie, however, stressed that he and Aiko parted on good terms and that their friendship remains intact. In a message sent to ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’ on Wednesday, August 12, Ogie said changes in manager-talent relationships are normal in show business. “Normal ’yan sa manager-talent relationship. And Kuya Boy knows that bilang pareho kaming manager. Importante, i-save ang friendship,” Ogie said. His statement came after…

Kapuso actor Rocco Nacino candidly revealed that one of his biggest body insecurities is his butt, admitting that he once seriously looked into ways to have it reduced. During his appearance on ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’ on Friday, August 14, Rocco opened up about his insecurity when asked about his physique. “Kung hindi n’yo alam, ako’y very insecure sa aking balakang,” Rocco admitted. “Para sa akin, pangit tingnan na medyo malaki ang puwet ko. As in, nag-inquire na ako kung paano magpabawas ng puwet,” he added. His revelation surprised host Boy Abunda, who pointed out that other people actually…

Bea Alonzo is looking forward to building a family with husband Vincent Co as she embraces a new chapter in her life following their marriage. During the ‘Preview Conversations with Birch Tree’ event, the actress opened up about how marriage has changed her outlook on health, wellness, and the future, revealing that having children is part of their plans. “I just got married, and naturally, of course, we’re planning to try to have kids in the future and build a family,” Bea said. The actress explained that the possibility of becoming a mother has made her more conscious about taking…

‘Pinoy Big Brother’ is officially opening its doors for a new season, but this time, Big Brother is looking beyond celebrities for his next batch of housemates. ‘PBB’ hosts Bianca Gonzalez and Gabbi Garcia visited ‘It’s Showtime’ on Friday, August 14, to formally announce ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 3.0,’ another collaboration between ABS-CBN Studios and GMA Network. “This is it. Ito na ang takdang panahon para sabihin na muling magbubukas ang bago at pinakasikat na bahay sa buong Pilipinas. Dito sa pinakabagong season na ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 3.0,’” Gonzalez announced. While the partnership between the two networks continues, Garcia…