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As backlash continues to swirl online over BINI’s appearance on the YouTube channel People Vs. Food, fellow Star Magic artist Sharlene San Pedro came to the girl group’s defense through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter). In a pointed post, Sharlene wrote, “pa rant.. bakit kaya ang daming taong nagrereact at humuhusga sa naka trim down na video? kahit di niyo pa naman napanuod yung buong video sa yt ” — clearly alluding to the viral episode where BINI rated iconic Filipino snacks. While she didn’t directly mention names, fans quickly deduced she was talking about BINI. She…
Fans of ‘Eat Bulaga’ were thrilled during the show’s Saturday episode (July 12) as hosts Maine Mendoza and Miles Ocampo were finally seen on screen together—chatting and even sitting side by side—after weeks of rumored tension between them. Viewers from both Team Bahay and Team Online quickly noticed the renewed interaction, as it marked a welcome change from recent episodes where the two hosts appeared to avoid each other. Miles was often seen outside the studio during live segments, while Maine remained inside TV5’s studio. Even when both were present, they rarely shared the same frame or interacted, further fueling…
Broadcast journalist Emil Sumangil has finally addressed public concerns following his sudden absence from GMA Network programs, particularly the primetime newscast ’24 Oras’, over the past few days. In two videos released by GMA Public Affairs on Saturday, July 12, Sumangil assured viewers that he is safe and well, putting an end to speculations triggered by his exposé on the missing sabungeros case. “Taos sa puso, ako po ay nagpapasalamat, kasama na ho ang aking mga kasama dito sa GMA Public Affairs, sa Resibo, at siyempre sa GMA Integrated News dahil ho sa pagpapadala ninyo ng mensahe sa inyong lingkod,…
Katrina Halili admitted she said countless prayers before the much-talked-about meeting between her daughter Katie and Kapamilya actress-vlogger Ivana Alawi. In Ivana’s now-viral vlog, she is seen taking Katrina’s 13-year-old daughter Katie on a shopping spree — a gesture that touched viewers and quickly racked up millions of views. But behind the heartfelt moment, Katrina revealed in her own vlog that she was anxious leading up to the encounter. “Yung meeting with Tita Ivana po, hindi po ganun kadali ‘yun. Ang dami ko pong prayers na ginawa diyan,” Katrina shared in her YouTube vlog. The Kapuso actress said she had…
Kapamilya heartthrob Donny Pangilinan was among the special guests at the launch of the all-new iWant app held at the ABS-CBN Compound on July 9, where he reflected on his breakout role in the hit 2021 series ‘He’s Into Her’ with Belle Mariano — one of iWant’s most successful original titles to date. “That was a crazy, crazy time, you know, 2021,” Donny shared, recalling the project that helped solidify the DonBelle tandem. He revealed that the series had actually started much earlier, with a look test in 2019 — just before the pandemic hit. “I’m really proud of the…
As online criticism against ‘Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11’ big winner Fyang Smith continues to trend, her fellow housemate Rain Celmar has spoken out in her defense, calling out the wave of negativity surrounding the 19-year-old reality star. In a Facebook post, Rain expressed concern over the volume and tone of hate posts circulating about Fyang, many of which stem from a single viral clip taken out of context. “I’ve been seeing so many hate posts and comments attacking Fyangi lately. I don’t usually like to ‘makisawsaw,’ but it honestly hurts to see how quickly people judge her based on…
Actress Kyline Alcantara has chosen to remain silent and peaceful amid the controversy surrounding her breakup with basketball player Kobe Paras. In a recent interview with GMA Network’s ’24 Oras’, Kyline opened up about the emotional toll of the split and why she has no intention of fighting back against the negative attention she’s received. “I will never fight back because alam ko ‘yung karma or ‘yung revenge manggagaling ‘yan sa ating Panginoong Diyos,” she said, expressing her belief that justice will come from a higher power. Reflecting on the criticism and judgment from the public, Kyline admitted, “It hurts.…
Following her historic win in ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition’, Mika Salamanca continues to trend—not just for her recent victory with Brent Manalo as ‘BreKa,’ but also for a wave of childhood videos that have resurfaced and captured the hearts of netizens. One of Mika’s managers took to Facebook to explain the origin of the viral clips. “So I asked Mika san galing yung viral videos nya nung bata sya bilang all over my timeline ano apparently, galing pala ito sa YT or socmed ni Nanay Bambie (mom nya),” the post began. The manager shared that the videos were…
Singer-actress Vina Morales joined fellow Kapamilya stars in an emotional send-off for the iconic ABS-CBN Millennium Transmitter Tower during the ‘Kapamilya Forever: Tahanan Natin ang Isa’t Isa’ event held on July 9 inside the ABS-CBN compound. Wearing her Kapamilya shirt with pride, Vina took part in the all-day gathering filled with photo opportunities, reunions, and memories shared by artists and employees who called the network their home. The event marked a final tribute to the historic tower, which is set to be demolished following the sale of the property. In a heartfelt post, Vina shared favorite snapshots and video clips…
Bianca de Vera is proving to be one of the most sought-after young stars today, with back-to-back fan meets that have fans buzzing about her onscreen chemistry with both Dustin Yu and Will Ashley. On Thursday, she joined Dustin for the DustBi fan event, and on Friday, she reunited with Will for the WillCa gathering—prompting netizens to say her hair must be “extra long” to handle all the attention. As love teams continue to be at the core of fan culture, de Vera finds herself in the middle of two beloved onscreen tandems. She and Will Ashley first paired up…
After weeks of speculation surrounding their rumored falling-out, Vice Ganda and MC Muah Calaquian have seemingly rekindled their friendship—sparking cheers from fans and their fellow comedians. On Friday, July 11, photos of Vice and MC together at the VICE Comedy Club in Quezon City were shared online by their close friends and fellow performers, including ‘Drag Race Philippines’ alum Lady Morgana Perez, Tammy Brown, and Pepay Aguilar. Lady Morgana, who performed that evening, posted a backstage photo with Vice and MC, captioned: “Celebrating full of Love and happiness! Dalaygon ikaw o diyos na makakagahum sa tanan!” Tammy Brown shared another…
On the eve of the 13th death anniversary of Comedy King Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon Sr., a lawmaker has filed a House resolution seeking to nominate the late actor for the prestigious title of National Artist. Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua filed House Resolution No. 41 on July 9, aiming to recognize Dolphy’s “magnificent body of work and championing of Filipino values for all generations of Filipinos.” The resolution directs the House committees on Creative Industries and on Basic Education and Culture to conduct hearings and take necessary steps to formally endorse Dolphy’s nomination to the National Commission for Culture…
Korean superstar Park Seo Jun is back in the Philippines for his highly anticipated fan event, ‘Fit For Any Role: Park Seo Jun The Ultimate Fan Fest’, happening tonight, July 12, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Presented by Century Tuna and produced by Wilbros Live, the fan fest marks Park’s return to Manila nearly two years after his last visit in October 2023. This time, he shares the stage with fellow brand ambassador and Kapamilya host-actress Anne Curtis, creating a memorable night for fans eager to see the ‘Itaewon Class’ and ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?’ actor…
Fresh out of the ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition’ house, Dustin Yu is back in the real world—and his best friend, David Licauco, has a few wise words for him. During his official launch as the first-ever ambassador of Taho Story on July 8, David shared his thoughts on how Dustin can handle online criticism and negative attention following his PBB stint. “Huwag mo nang isipin ang mga haters. Andiyan na ‘yan. Control what you can control,” David advised. “Kailangan niyang gawin ‘yung mga ginagawa niya dati. Kung sino siya.” David, who briefly entered the PBB house as a…
As ABS-CBN mark the end of an era with the farewell lighting of its iconic Millennium Transmitter on July 9, Darren Espanto was among the Kapamilya stars who took to social media to pay tribute to the historic tower and the network that helped shape his career. The ‘It’s Showtime’ and ‘ASAP’ mainstay reposted several moments with fellow artists, colleagues, and ABS-CBN executives, captured during the emotional gathering inside the network’s compound. The event drew together generations of Kapamilya talents who wore their network pride on their sleeves—literally—donning their favorite Kapamilya shirts for one last photo opportunity beside the beloved…
Donny Pangilinan joined fellow Kapamilya artists in bidding an emotional farewell to the ABS-CBN Millennium Transmitter, posting a photo of the iconic tower on his social media with a simple yet powerful caption: “
.” The heartfelt tribute, using the signature Kapamilya colors, resonated with fans and fellow stars as the network marked the final lighting of the Millennium Transmitter on July 9. The moment symbolized the end of a historic chapter for ABS-CBN, whose Quezon City compound—partially sold to Ayala Land earlier this year—served as home to countless careers and memories. View this post on Instagram A post…