Author: RJ Mataro

Based on submitted stock reports on August 17, 2021, ABS-CBN suffered a Php3.4 Billion loss, while GMA Network profited Php 3.6 billion. ABS-CBN’s reported net loss was in the first half of this year after more than a year since Congress denied the Network’s franchise renewal. The Lopez-owned media company’s revenues plummetted by 38.7% to Php 8.16 billion because of the absence of free-to-air advertising space. They also reported a 57% drop in advertising revenues. Looking back, ABS-CBN suffered a net loss of Php 3.9 billion during the first half of 2020, following the cost-cutting efforts of ABS-CBN when the…

On August 19, 2021, Kapuso actor Paolo Contis cleared out all of the Instagram accounts he is following, including his partner, LJ Reyes. Contis also deleted all of Reyes’s photographs from his Instagram feed. (Image Courtesy of Paolo Contis’ Instagram Account) Contis currently has 154 posts, 788,000 followers, but 0 followings. (Image Courtesy of Paolo Contis’ Instagram Account) However, Reyes still follows Contis on her Instagram account. She even has a photo of the actor on her page from Father’s Day. (Image Courtesy of LJ Reyes’ Instagram account) View this post on Instagram A post shared by LJ…

On August 18, Kapamilya artist Nikko Natividad defended actor Arjo Atayde on social media from accusations of abandoning his fellow actors after testing positive for COVID-19. Natividad refuted the accusations on his Twitter and Instagram account, clarifying that Atayde was rushed to a hospital. https://twitter.com/Hashtag_nikko13/status/1427880415230976003 He also attested to Atayde’s character, noting that the actor wouldn’t abandon the cast and crew. https://twitter.com/Hashtag_nikko13/status/1427881073623506944 Natividad even responded to a netizen with a raunchy comeback about disseminating fake news. Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong confirmed that Atayde tested positive for COVID-19 alongside nine actors while filming their upcoming movie. He also alleged that…

Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III’s “Winarak Nyo Kami” rant trended on social media on August 17, and Pinoy netizens, being creative, made a meme out of it. Rappler reporter JC Punongbayan cued in the Maalaala Mo Kaya theme song following Duque’s diatribe. https://twitter.com/jcpunongbayan/status/1427637640896069644?s=20 https://twitter.com/fritzthereal1/status/1427901063076581376 Another netizen applied that iconic background music usually found in showbiz talk show segments. https://twitter.com/BrujaDelDemonio/status/1427637605395484673 https://twitter.com/zekeronienic/status/1427871574384779269 https://twitter.com/jericrustia/status/1427968344150351874 Some netizens also tweeted other songs and one-liners that best fit Duque’s ‘Winarak Nyo Na Kami’ remark. https://twitter.com/hellokidneyMD/status/1427604970338021383 https://twitter.com/RayGunEugene/status/1427894978970210305 Others referenced hit TV shows and movies scenes in their responses. https://twitter.com/mcdo_ordz/status/1427954652843151367 https://twitter.com/joyagustin/status/1427804397182996486 Finally, one netizen hit the…

On her August 18 Instagram post, showbiz columnist Lolit Solis admitted that she felt guilty over her revelation that Mark Herras tried to borrow money from her. Solis wrote, “Pero in fairness, medyo na guilty din ako dahil nga parang hiniya ko si Mark.” She also clarified she wasn’t trying to defame the actor when she revealed the actor’s financial dilemma on her weekly online show. Solis explained that she admonished Herras. She pities and is angry over the actor’s career since she managed Herras’ acting career over the years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

During GMA Network’s contract renewal with Mavy Legaspi alongside his sister, Cassy, on August 16, he admitted that he left his heart in Sorsogon. He may have referred it to his co-star in his upcoming series and rumored love interest, Kyline Alcantara. Mavy confessed that he left his heart in the location where they taped the series as he recalled his parents’ advice about relationships. “I can’t say much kasi naiwan ko na ‘yung puso ko sa Sorsogon. “Same thing lang na, love will always be there, love will always come. It will come eventually. If it’s there, then okay.…

Arjo Atayde’s camp released an official statement that clarified the actor’s departure from their locked-in taping set in Baguio City after testing positive for COVID-19. According to a statement released by FeelMaking Productions on August 18, Atayde’s parents and the production decided to rush him to a hospital in Manila.  They (Atayde’s parents) revealed that he had the symptoms of high fever, headaches, and difficulty breathing on top of his pre-existing condition. On August 17, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong confirmed that the actor left quarantine despite testing positive for COVID-19. “Positive siya, kaya lang bigla siya umalis kahapon without…

The Pinoy Drag scene is ready to Shantay-You-Stay with two sickening Drag shows coming into the country: Drag Den with Manila Luzon and Drag Race Philippines. In June 2021, Manila Luzon announced her interest in starting a reality TV drag competition in the Philippines. Weeks later, Pinoy fans received the announcement of Drag Den with Manila Luzon airing on the WeTV channel. However, RuPaul shocked Drag Race fans on August 17, 2021, with the ‘sickening’ announcement for the auditions of Drag Race Philippines through WOW Presents Plus’ Twitter account. https://twitter.com/wowpresentsplus/status/1427299272987398145 Fans of Drag Race tweeted their mixed reactions on social media. https://twitter.com/InahEvans/status/1427479374765330468…

During a media conference for Limitless: A Musical Trilogy on August 12, Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose revealed that she almost quit showbiz. In the interview, San Jose recalled the hardships she went through. “There was a phase in my life, ‘yun lang pwede ko sabihin. ‘Yun lang ang pwede ko i-share for now. “I believe kasi lahat naman tayo may phase na ganon di ba? Especially ngayong may mga hardships tayo na pinagdadaanan sa buhay. Lalo na ngayong pandemic, parang mas lalong nag-sink in sa akin na ano bang purpose ko sa buhay.” She admitted feeling demotivated…

On August 16, during the media conference for their contract renewal of Cassy and Mavy Legaspi, Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi’s twin children expressed their gratitude toward GMA Network’s trust for their contract renewal. Cassy and Mavy shared their excitement with the press regarding their newest career milestone. “We’re very excited because we know that GMA (Network) has a lot of plans for us. And we know that we are in good hands. And at the same time, we are super thankful that GMA trusts us, I mean for them to renew us. It really means a lot,” said Cassy. “Their…

Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose reacted to being compared to Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano during the media conference for LIMITLESS: a Musical Trilogy on August 12, 2021. Director Paolo Valenciano compared the multi-talented artist to his dad, Valenciano. “I’ve worked with all the artists in the industry. And you know, my standard has always been Gary V. That’s why I always give a hard time to these artists when I conceptualize for them. It’s always Gary V. Gary V’s the standard that should be our goal. “‘Yung mga ginagawa niya when she first started, I was just…

GMA Playlist team shared how they selected the artists under their label. During the sub-label’s launch on August 11, senior manager for music production section, Raquel S. Gacho listed their team’s criteria in selecting artists. “We concentrated really on our TDME talent rosters. And from that roster. Actually, lahat kasi sila, we worked with them through the years. And we figured na ‘yung mga boses nila need to be heard. “We find them interesting, ‘yun yung una. And, kung kaya niya kayang kumanta. Tapos ano kaya ‘yung bagay na kanta for the voice and the look he has and ano…

On August 9, during the media conference, Kapamilya artists Adrian Lindayag and Keann Johnson expressed their excitement and gratitude for the continuation of Dominic and Luke’s story from their successful Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2020 entry, Boy Foretold By The Stars, that has a follow-up series, Love Beneath The Stars. “Sobrang na-excite kami ni Keann na magkakaroon ng series. Na magkakaroon ng continuation ‘yung story kasi I agree with the fans na bitin ‘yung ending ng pelikula,” said Lindayag. “We all poured our 110%. We really poured our hearts out, blood, sweat, and tears. Kaya nga, I’m so thankful to…

Singer Janine Teñoso shared the reason behind her ‘blooming’ attitude after releasing her extended play tracklist, Kwento Sa Silid. During the media conference for the digital concert, Four Hearts, reporters asked Teñoso why she is blooming. She answered, “Kasi naka-let go na po.” Reporters pressed on about her rumored romance with musician Arthur Nery, with whom she collaborated on the song Pelikula. However, Teñoso remained silent and focused on the upcoming concert. “I honestly just want to share my music, po. My new original songs. I’m thankful na I get to do that through this concert, through Four Hearts, and with them pa. …

Kapuso artist Shayne Sava recalled her experience of being bullied at a young age because of her voice. During the media conference for GMA Playlist on August 11, Sava explained that it happened because she kept getting compared to her cousin. “Before po talaga, bata pa lang po ako, I really love music kasi ‘yung family ko po is singers din po. So lumaki po ako na naririnig ko puro music kumakanta. “Na-bully pa nga ako once. Kumakanta lang ako ng kumakanta tapos binu-bully ko kasi ‘yung pinsan ko is mas magaling sa akin kumanta. So parang lagi kaming nakukumpara.”…

Marco Gumabao reacted to his sister Michele Gumabao, who got benched during the championship game of Creamline Vs. Cherry Tigo in Premier Volleyball League on August 13. In a now-deleted tweet, Marco chided the coach’s decision to let his sister sit on benches. However, he congratulated Cherry Tigo and the Santiago sisters for winning the Premier Volleyball League’s (PVL) first-ever professional title. Some netizens agreed to his judgment, noting Michele’s experience, while others criticized Marco for his tweets.  https://twitter.com/SammieDoggie/status/1426114206110162947 https://twitter.com/phenomutility/status/1426105245139017729 https://twitter.com/_PathSeverino/status/1426119557664579587 https://twitter.com/iamkcmoreno/status/1426128281888251905 It prompted Marco’s response, highlighting his varsity experience in volleyball.  Other celebrities and personalities posted their reaction on…