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Iza Calzado announced that she is expecting her first child with non-showbiz husband Ben Wintle, calling her pregnancy the “most beautiful birthday gift.” The actress just turned 40 years old on Friday. In a lengthy Instagram post that showed her baby bump, the actress who is vacationing abroad, said that her pregnancy was unexpected but that she was ready to “usher in this new chapter in my life.” “They say life begins at 40. “So I had all these big plans for my for 40th year on Earth as it also coincides with my 20th year in the industry. I…

BY VHEY TAPIA Brace yourselves, Filipino fans! Your favorite artists are finally coming here. After two long years, concert venues are ready to be filled once again with the loudest screams and fan meetings as the Philippines has reopened its doors to concerts from foreign artists all over the world. From Hollywood to K-pop artists, name it. They are now ready to conquer the stage. So, what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars because these are the upcoming concerts to watch out for! Red Velvet Now’s the time to get ~psycho~ because Red Velvet is coming here to the…

By Mary Dienne Bernal Robi Domingo made it clear that he is staying on as one of the hosts of Pinoy Big Brother. In a tweet posted on Friday, June 24, Domingo retweeted another media outlet’s repost of his tweet, which was already taken down, stressing that he is not leaving the show. “Not leaving, guys. The show is on a break after a long run,” he said. “But please watch and support Idol Philippines S2. We got amazing talents! Plus, the judges are fun to watch!” he added. In a previous report by Latestchika, it was stated that the…

By Jurelyn Trocio and Vhey Tapia It seems like this couple can’t get over the hit K-drama series, Crash Landing on You (CLOY). CLOY fan Jasmine Diorka Suleik shared on Saturday, June 18, 2022 snippets of their honeymoon on Facebook as they revisit CLOY taping locations in Switzerland. “After watching CLOY, especially its beautiful ending – I realized that the filming locations are the best spots for both a reward and a romantic honeymoon,” she said in a post. In the middle of the pandemic, Suleik and her husband tied the knot in two weeks’ notice. And she’s on a…

“Wala pong walk-out na naganap.” Organizers belied speculations that rapper-singer Skusta Clee “walked out” at a music festival in Quezon City over the weekend. In a brief statement shared on its Facebook page on Wednesday night, the Pandayo Alon Music Festival attributed the singer’s actions in the middle of a performance to his sudden difficulty in breathing. They said that despite what Skusta was feeling, the Zebbiana and Dance With You hitmaker managed to finish his set with his rap group Ex-Battalion. “Maayos na natapos ni Skusta Clee ang kanyang performance sa Alon,” the statement said. “Nagkaron lang sya ng…

K-pop supergroup BTS asked for their fans’ blessing as they announced their indefinite hiatus during their ninth-anniversary event on Tuesday. During the #2022BTSFESTA event, an annual celebration with their fandom also known as ARMY, the members opened up about new directions amid admission of how they’ve changed as a group. Leader RM revealed that they no longer knew the “story and message” they wanted to tell fans through their songs and were uncertain of their identity as a group, particularly after the successive hits Butter and Permission To Dance over the pandemic. “I always thought that BTS was different from…

Justin Bieber announced on Wednesday the final international dates for his record-setting Justice World Tour, including Manila on October 29 at CCP Open Grounds. Having sold in excess of 1.3 million tickets so far, the tour will travel to over 30 countries — playing more than 125 shows – from May 2022 through March 2023. Promoted by AEG Presents Asia and Ovation Productions, tickets to Justin Bieber Justice World Tour Manila are priced from P2,692.8 and will go on sale at 10 AM local time on May 30 via Ovationtickets.com and SMTickets.com. These new shows come on the heels of…

Kilig overload! In his most public display of affection yet, Rayver Cruz had a very sweet message for Julie Anne San Jose on her 28th birthday celebration. On the eve of her actual birthdate, which is May 17, Julie marked her special day in the company of fellow Kapuso stars, including her rumored special someone Rayver. A video clip shared by Sparkle Artist Center, GMA’s talent management arm which both Julie and Rayver belong to, showed Rayver greeting the singer-actress. The actor started off his message by thanking Julie for being a blessing to others and to him. It seemed…

PoPinoy winners join KZ Tandingan and Darren Espanto for upsized saya from TNT Value mobile brand TNT is gearing up for more positivity and inspiration for Kabataang Pinoys as it launches its Tropang Malakasan campaign that highlights “pangmalakasang saya” and connection that a reliable and well-bonded tropa brings. TNT introduced the campaign with an upbeat Tropang Malakasan music video led by TNT endorsers KZ Tandingan and Darren Espanto, and featuring PoPinoy winners Versus and Yara, who are the latest ambassadors to join the growing TNT tropa. With Tropang Malakasan, TNT captures the upsized saya of being in a bonded group,…

By Charmie Joy Pagulong An emotional Ana Jalandoni faced the media during her first public appearance after the alleged physical assault by her boyfriend Kit Thompson at a hotel in Tagaytay City last March 18.   Ana was joined by her father, sister and lawyers during the press conference held in Quezon City. When asked to recall what happened on that day, she said in tears, “Hindi ko po masabi. Hindi ko po kaya i-kwento lahat. Nasaktan po ako. Sabihin ko na lang po yung nararamdaman ko. Masakit na masakit po yung pinagdaanan ko. I didn’t saw it coming.” …