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Actor Paulo Avelino refused a netizen’s thirst tweet, which said “Anakan mo ako.” On his twitter account, Avelino promptly refused the thirst tweet by writing, “Ayaw ko.” https://twitter.com/mepauloavelino/status/1404001395506696198 As a result, other netizens also reacted to the thirst-tweet. https://twitter.com/melei78016798/status/1404001867487580160 https://twitter.com/BernadethMagora/status/1404023532821135361 https://twitter.com/unlylac/status/1404004658415386626 https://twitter.com/marmmgasm/status/1404073234299908100 The tweet exchange originated from Avelino’s show of support to Execration MPL Philippines during MSC 2021. https://twitter.com/mepauloavelino/status/1404052763806343179 https://twitter.com/mepauloavelino/status/1404060578058883075 https://twitter.com/mepauloavelino/status/1403712440131473410 https://twitter.com/mepauloavelino/status/1404000082479882246 However, based on this thirst tweet, Avelino has been receiving interactions that have indecent proposals undertones. It seemed that Avelino finally had it and shut down one of those netizens. https://twitter.com/anaidtto/status/1404124169281818630 https://twitter.com/MatukSheMaat/status/1404025057928646661 https://twitter.com/__secretfangirl/status/1404043612837474316 Avelino’s gamer side seems to…

Enzo Almario recalled experiencing discrimination because of his sexual orientation. In an interview, Almario said that he encountered discrimination before he entered college.  “Nung bata po ako nasabihan din ako ng, “ah babakla-bakla to. ah ganyan ganyan.” Ako kasi nung bata ako hindi ako masyadong palaban nung college na lang ako naging palaban, kaya na-bully talaga ako nung bata ako.” However, he made sure things would change when he began studying for his degree by ensuring that he and his friends won’t be bullied. “Pero nung college minakesure ko na kaming mga mima dito wala ditong makakaano sa amin.” He…

There is news of Kapamilya personalities and talents moving into the Kapuso network. Is showbiz reporter Ogie Diaz one of them? On his YouTube Channel, Diaz confirmed his stand that he will not leave ABS-CBN. “Naku hindi. Hindi ako kukunin nun. Alam mo, as much as I want to work with John Lloyd again and Direk Bobot. Eh, syempre hindi pa rin, ABS-CBN pa rin ako. ‘Yun lang naman ‘yun.” He added how the network helped him and his family. “Kasi, ‘yung bahay ko naman galing sa ABS. Kasi, ‘yung mga tinutulong ko naman sa tatay ko sa mga kapatid…

Sony Music’s newest artist, raven, shared his journey into the Philippine music industry.  In an interview, raven shared how musician Rico Blanco discovered his musical talent through a simple social media interaction. “Nakita ko si sir Rico Blanco may tweet. ‘Kung may na-discover kayo na bagong artist ngayong pandemic ilagay nyo yung kanta nyo sa comment.’ Then, sabi ko sa sarili ko, ‘Bakit hindi ko kaya i-try, kasi malay mo di ba?’ Syempre, nilagay ko na yung song ko, tapos natulog ako na parang hindi ako nag-eexpect na baka nya to kasi si sir Rico Blanco yun eh.  “Tapos nagulat…

Original Encantadia stars Iza Calzado, Sunshine Dizon, Karylle left Kapamilya fans excited over their reunion after posing for a photo in front of the ABS-CBN complex. The picture-perfect moment happened after Sunshine’s interview in Magandang Buhay, wherein Iza and Karylle made a surprise appearance. Dizon then posted the photo on her Instagram account with the caption “Soul sister powers activate.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Sunshine Dizon (@m_sunshinedizon) As a result, Kapamilya fans took to social media to express their excitement about their reunion under the Kapamilya Network. https://twitter.com/sheng_chen22/status/1404406755405139974 https://twitter.com/sheng_chen22/status/1404406812787367943?s=20 https://twitter.com/Klangkwang/status/1404395311255023617?s=20 https://twitter.com/itsmegabbysn/status/1404378122175148041?s=20 Other netizens noted…

Music Royalty Jayda Avanzado expressed her gratitude to ABS-CBN for their trust in her upcoming concert.  In the interview for her concert, Jayda in Concert, Jayda expressed her gratitude for the network’s trust in her despite the adversities and problems faced by ABS-CBN. “Isang malaking karangalan and I guess a privilege in a way rin na mabigyan ako ng ganitong oportunidad ng ABS-CBN. With the decision din na, I just signed with Rise Artist Studio and Star Magic. Even though amidst all these adversities and problems, para po sa akin iba talaga ang ABS-CBN eh.” She added how special her upcoming…

Stuck On You stars Yves Flores and Iyo Canlas share their opinions about straight men portraying LGBTQIA+ roles. In their interviews, Flores agreed on the movement for better representation of LGBTQIA+ characters.  “Yung mga situation na ganyan, kasi yung isang queer actor lang yung makakaunawa at makakaconnect. For example, yung pain ng lack of acceptance sa magulang, yung hirap ng mag-coming out. Ganon sa ideal world, ang queer actors ang gaganap sa queer characters.” However, Flores said that he believes allies are welcome to portray an LGBTQIA+ role as it expands their knowledge of the LGBTQIA+ community. “Pero sa ngayon,…

Actress Lovi Poe expressed her hopes for the second book of her Kapuso TV series, Owe My Love.  On both her Instagram and twitter accounts, Poe posted a photo of her with co-star Ruby Rodriguez in Los Angeles, California, USA. The post had a caption, “Nay Coring and Sensen go to LA: #OweMyLove Book 2?” https://twitter.com/LoviPoe/status/1403331151251480585 Is the post trying to tease a possibility of Owe My Love’s second book? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovi Poe (@lovipoe) Back then, Poe on an Instagram post and bade her goodbyes to the cast of Owe My Love…

Host Willie Revillame called out GMA Artist Center and urged the management to have Kapuso singers guest on his program. On ‘Tutok to Win sa Wowowin’s’ June 11 episode, Revillame expressed his interest in having Kapuso singer guest his show while calling out GMA Artist Center.  “Pero sa totoo lang, maganda yung may mga guest tayo na singers. O GMA Artist, yung mga artist nyo pwede namang mag-guest dito. Hindi naman lahat nakakakanta sa ibang programa. Dito pwede na ngayon.” Revillame added how ‘Tutok to Win sa Wowowin’ can give GMA Artist Center Talents a significant amount of exposure, both…

BINI revealed a visually stunning music video for their single Born To Win during their Launch event. Now the question is how did celebrities, personalities, and netizens react to BINI’s music video? PBB alumnus Richard Juan congratulated the PPop girl group. https://twitter.com/richardjuan/status/1403379854628720643 Star Music artist SAB wrote that BINI’s music video is no joke. https://twitter.com/officialsabmusi/status/1403323949681766403 Singer-songwriter Lian Kyla congratulated BINI and YouMeUsMNL for the music video. https://twitter.com/liankylamusic/status/1403364661609721866 Idol Philippines alumnus Geca Morales highlighted the visuals of BINI’s music video. https://twitter.com/GecaMorales/status/1403348629180477448 ABS-CBN Entertainment reporter Miguel Dumaual quoted his report in reaction to BINI’s Born To Win music video. https://twitter.com/migueldumaual/status/1403323628016390145 ABS-CBN Music…

Pinoy Big Brother Connect alumnus Amanda Zamora revealed that she auditioned for The Voice, Star Magic, and PBB: Otso before getting in PBB: Connect.  In an interview, Amanda said her reason for joining was she always wanted to become an actress. “Since dati ko pa gusto mag-artista, nag-audition ako sa PBB: Otso, and nag-audition po ako sa The Voice, nag ca-cast din po ako sa Star Magic pero never ako nakuha.” Zamora then recalled how she won the KUMU contest that gave her the PBB: Connect spot. “Kasi sobrang stress din po yung auditions, as in umiiyak ako lagi kasi…

Pinoy Big Brother: Connect Alumnus Amanda Zamora shared how her parents Keri Zamora, and San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora affect her passion for acting. In an interview, Amanda recalled the values her parents taught her at a young age. “Growing up sa totoo lang, I didn’t know the value of working hard in terms of resources, sa bahay ko lang yung natutunan. How I was raised, more on sa attitude talaga din sa values. Kasi mas strict pa yung parents ko pagdating sa values compared sa grades sa school.” Then, Amanda shared the traits she wants to pick up from…

Has GMA Network closed its doors to Asia’s Song Bird Regine Velasquez after moving to ABS-CBN in 2018? During her Radyo Singko program Cristy Ferminute, showbiz news reporter Cristy Fermin read one question about Regine’s possible return to the Kapuso Network.  “Di ba’t naging issue nga yung paglipat nya ng Dos at sinabi nyang, at least I am now working with the number one station pangarap na daw nya yon. Edi tignan natin kung ano ang magiging desisyong ng syete tungkol kay Regine.” However, an unnamed source came forward and messaged Cristy, confirming the worst.  “Isang ehekutibo ng GMA na…

Actress Bea Alonzo may not become an exclusive GMA Network Artist after her movie with actor Alden Richards.  During her Radyo Singko’s Cristy Ferminute, the showbiz news reporter Cristy Fermin revealed a rumor of an artist from ABS-CBN who’s asking for a hefty talent fee. “Mayroon daw isang artista ng ABS na ang laki-laki ng hinihingi sa syete. Kasi daw, ganon naman talaga ang bigay na talent fee sa kanya sa ABS-CBN. “Eh sabi naman ng mga ehekutibo, kung ganyan naman pala kalaki ang ginagana nya sa kabilang istasyon bakit pa sya lilipat dito.” Although she hasn’t named the said…

There has been recent news of Kapamilya artists and a network executive becoming Kapuso. Will this spell  ABS-CBN selling its assets to GMA Network? In one segment of her Radyo Singko talkshow Cristy Ferminute, Cristy Fermin read one of the messages from her followers saying, “naalala ko po dati na may bali-balita na ibebenta na ang GMA7 pero heto ang ABS-CBN pala ang mawawala.” Then, Cristy referenced ABS-CBN’s situation to GMA Network’s previous rumors. “Di ba ang kwento noon, ibinebenta na ang GMA at ang sinasabing bumibili ay si sir Manny V. Pangilinan. May mga ganong kwento.” She then ends…

With his seven years of Philippine music career and international recognition, is Darren Espanto planning to break into the global music scene? In an interview for his upcoming online concert, Darren Home Run: The Comeback Concert, the young male singer admitted that going global is one of his goals. “I’d say isa po yun sa mga goals namin naman lahat kaming artists na one day ay ma-conquer din po yung international scene.” As for his singing voice, he shared how happy he was that there wasn’t much change despite going through puberty. “Definitely, a different Darren now in terms of…