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BY ALEXA BASA Celebrity couple Megan Young and Mikael Daez revealed reasons why they opted to postpone having a family. In their Behind Relationship Goals podcast, the couple said they want to enjoy their lives as a married couple and work opportunities. “We want to enjoy our married life as a couple, but we also have work opportunities, and we wanted to, you know, make the most out of it,” Megan said on the latest podcast uploaded on their YouTube channel. “We want to make the most out of us just being together as a couple, na wala pa tayong…

BY ELLA MARIE MERCADO American rock band singer Arnel Pineda is back in Chicago, USA for the annual music festival Lollapalooza with his band Journey. “We journey in Chicago to do the Lollapalooza, so see you guys, in a week and a half, I guess,” he said in his Instagram post. Lollapalooza is an annual music festival held in Chicago, Illinois. The music fest will run from July 29 to August 1. Journey will perform on July 31, Saturday. Some of the performers in the line-up include Miley Cyrus, DJ Marshmello, Lauv, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Tate Mcrae, Foo…

Real estate developer SM Development Corporation (SMDC) recently unveiled Sands Residences, its latest addition to the thriving and dynamic city of Manila. To celebrate the launch of the luxurious waterfront development, SMDC together with ABS-CBN and The Filipino Channel hosted a digital concert headlined by some of the country’s most powerful voices – Martin Nievera, Jed Madela and Jona, together with rising performers Fana and Jeremy G.  The event was kicked off with a stroll down memory lane, as Martin, Jed and Jona sang and grooved to classic Manila Sound beats like Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko and Rock Baby…

BY ELLA MARIE MERCADO Like mother, like daughter! Lea Salonga’s daughter Nicole Chien recently made a rare public appearance with her mom, sporting bright purple hair inspired by none other than one of the biggest Korean pop acts, BTS. The mother and daughter joined an online concert last July 14 to do a special duet. The internationally acclaimed singer took to her Instagram to show off Nic, now looking all grown up at 15 years old. “The daughter asked for a screenshot, so this is what I gave her. She is taller than me already!!!” she wrote in her post.…

BY ELLA MARIE MERCADO Heart Evangelista entertained questions from her followers on Instagram to ease into the Thursday vibe. The other questions varied, from her childhood memories to career activities. One brave and curious user even asked how rich she was. “Not crazy crazy that’s for sure but what’s mine is mine,” the actress, artist and entrepreneur answered. “I work hard, damn I do! Maabilidad ako! I have dreams and I will pray hard and work hard to get it if not close to it,” she further said. Hard work evidently pays off as the Kapuso star had also worked…

BY ALEXA BASA Derek Ramsay is super scared of cockroaches! Who can relate? In her Instagram stories, Ellen Adarna shared a video of her fiancé Derek Ramsay curling up in fear while she was bringing the dead insect closer to him. “Suntukan ‘to,” Derek said while burying his face on the sofa. Derek was also screaming while repeatedly saying “no,” “please,” and “stop it” as he begged an amused Ellen to put away the cockroach. In another Instagram story posted by Ellen’s friend Vito Selma, Derek was seen kicking a bit as he tried to push away his girlfriend, who…

BY ELLA MARIE MERCADO SB19 recalled their humble beginnings and how they almost disbanded because of their uncertain future in the Filipino music industry. “Magre-release tayo ng last song. ‘Pag ‘di talaga nagwork, mag-stop na tayo,” Justin of SB19 revealed in an interview with Toni Gonzaga for her YouTube series Toni Talks. This happened shortly before releasing their hit single, Go Up. The P-pop group consisting of Josh, Pablo, Justin, Stell and Ken debuted in 2018 with their single Tilaluha, after three years of training under ShowBT Philippines, the Philippine subsidiary of the Korean management company, ShowBT. From 2016, the…

BY ELLA MARIE MERCADO “When is it okay to not be okay and when is it not okay to be not okay?”  The question came from veteran TV host Boy Abunda who also mentored the candidates during the pageant primer. It was randomly picked by Bb. Pilipinas candidate Karen Laurie Mendoza during the question and answer (Q&A) portion of the coronation night of Bb. Pilipinas 2021 last July 11.  The question stirred up various reactions from netizens due to its word play.  In a live interview with the Queens, Tito Boy once again raised the question for the ladies to…

BY ALEXA BASA Carmina Villarroel and Zoren Legaspi turned emotional as they sent their son Mavy off to the I Left My Heart in Sorsogon lock-in taping. On Instagram, Carmina uploaded a series of photos and videos in which she was seen crying as she bid goodbye to her son. “All grown up. Time for you to spread your wings my forever baby boy,” she wrote in the caption yesterday, July 12. “Always remember that we are here for you and we are all proud of you!” The mother revealed that it is the first time her son Mavy will…

BY ELLA MARIE MERCADO Binibining Pilipinas 2021 candidates showed their wit, intelligence and grasp of issues in the Road to the Crown pageant primer hosted by Boy Abunda. The 34 candidates were initially for the 2020 pageant that had been postponed because of the health risks posed by the pandemic. The ladies had been preparing for different segments of the pageants such as the swimsuit presentation and national costume fashion showcase which started pre-pandemic. It recently concluded with a simulation of the Q&A portion of the pageant hosted by multi-awarded TV host Boy Abunda. This portion aimed to test the…