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Arizona Brandy isn’t interested in repeating herself—she’s here to escalate. After the chaos and breakout buzz of Arizona B, she returns with a second single that cranks everything up: louder beats, bigger attitude, and a whole lot more bite. This isn’t a follow-up that plays it safe—it’s a statement. Titled “Isaw,” the track features DJ Love and doubles down on high-energy rave territory, but with a distinctly Arizona twist: unapologetic, a little unhinged, and completely in control. The song still pulses with the unmistakable rhythm of budots—the homegrown Filipino sound that powered her debut—but this time, it’s glossier, sweatier, and…

By Lara Charmaine Lagorra In a post-celebration of her 36th birthday, Filipina actress Kim Chiu was spotted giving away free gasoline, groceries, and food to motorists and locals in Shell station in Timog Avenue, Quezon City on April 21, 2026. The actress did not post anything about her act of service, but reports from netizens flooded social media after seeing her handing out aid to help jeepney and tricycle drivers affected by rising gas prices.Kim also arrived with food from her endorsed fast-food chain, Chowking.The actress-TV host could also be seen happily taking selfies with tricycle drivers while she distributed…

By Lara Charmaine Lagorra Blazing lights, roaring fans, and a surprise that sent the P-pop community into a frenzy marked the bold introduction of a new force in the P-pop industry. With an explosive entrance marked by sharp choreography and “angas” filled introductions, 1Z Entertainment surprised the crowd with a production from their first girl group, Xonara, during SB19’s “Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale,” held at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque City last April 18. Xonara is composed of seven members—Eurekah, Ella, Dominique, Tin, Megumi, Lei, and Namie. The girls did not ease into their production but…

Sparkle GMA Artist Center expressed gratitude to Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC) after several of its young talents were granted scholarships that will allow them to continue their education while pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. Among the first batch of scholars are Angel Cadao (incoming Grade 10), Sabrina Cuervo (incoming Grade 9), Lauren King (incoming college) and Kayla Davies (incoming Grade 9), along with additional recipients Kzhoebe Baker, Aya Domingo, and Meg Montgomery. Sparkle First Vice President Joy Marcelo underscored the importance of education in shaping the future of their artists, while acknowledging the opportunity provided by ICC. “At Sparkle,…

Katrina Halili and Kris Lawrence stirred “comeback” rumors after sharing kilig-filled moments from their recent trip to El Nido with their daughter, Katie. In a teaser for her upcoming vlog, Katrina was seen writing “MR. B” in the sand before the singer briefly appeared on camera. “Barefoot in the sand. Ocean air. No noise, no stress, just freedom in motion. This is where everything resets,” she wrote, with Kris reacting with a heart hand emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Katrina Halili (@katrina_halili) Kris also posted intimate beach snaps, including one of them gazing at…

It seems like Kathryn Bernardo’s rumored relationship with Lucena Mayor Mark Lacala is slowly stepping into the spotlight after their “PDA” moment in Bangkok. The two sparked buzz anew after photos of them holding hands at a mall made the rounds online. The candid shots, taken during their trip to Bangkok, quickly caught attention, especially since previous sightings of the pair in Makati were more low-key. @lindyyy15 Kathryn & Mark alcala update 🤍 #fyp #kathrynbernardo ♬ Palayo Sa Mundo – Jolianne & Arthur Nery Fans also picked up on a subtle clue in Kathryn’s Instagram posts, where she was seen…

Jeric Gonzales is one of those artists who didn’t jump into showbiz right away, but made sure to earn a college degree first. In his latest film, “Graduation Day,” the actor plays a struggling student who had to make ends meet just to graduate. The Kapuso star said he could very much relate to his character, who despite coming from a poor family, tightly held on to his dream of finishing school. “‘Nung college ako, naranasan ko rin yung baon na sakto lang, pamasahe, nanghihiram pa ako ng sapatos sa kapatid ko — ang hirap! Ang hirap! But then pag…

By Charmie Joy Pagulong Filipino-American vlogger Wil Dasovich has opened up about being vulnerable on social media. “First, I kind of just want to build up something that’s, you know, just having thoughts in my head… I see a lot of people struggling with not being who they want to be (on social media). They’re patient, but it’s hard for you to understand. It takes a while to have it, who they want to be,” he said during the “Rethink Healthy Influencer Summit” in Mandaluyong City. Wil shared that he had “accepted being lost and living lost,” adding, “And now…

Veteran director Joel Lamangan explores the dark side of pageantry in his new film All About Her, a psychological drama-thriller inspired by a real-life case involving the murder of a beauty queen. “This film is an exploration of ambition in its most intoxicating and destructive form,” direk Joel said. The story follows Isabela, played by Yuki Sonoda, and Olivia, portrayed by Kelley Day. Both are described as driven and disciplined, but differ in how they chase success. “At its core, it tells the story of two formidable women — Isabela and Olivia — whose lives intersect within the ruthless arena…

Ronnie Liang has continued his cleft lip advocacy, providing free surgeries for 10 more children. The singer and reservist recently worked with partner groups to arrange free cleft lip and palate surgeries for 10 children under his nonprofit initiative, Project Ngiti, which also marked his birthday. The activity was held at St. Vincent General Hospital in Marikina in partnership with Smile Train Philippines and volunteer surgeons Drs. Jenny Mercado, Edmund Mercado and Niel Reyes, where he also met with the children and their families. Ronnie said his involvement in community work has been a personal commitment over the years. “Making…