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BY ALEXA BASA Comedian and TV host Shalala passed away on Wednesday morning, June 23. He was 61. Anthony Reyes, the younger brother of Shalala, recounted the family’s last moments shared with the comedian who was born Carmelito Reyes. According to Anthony, Shalala was not a sweet type of sibling but he became very affectionate days before he died. “[N]aging sweet po siya, nagulat ako. Talagang nagpapayakap. Nung Father’s Day niyakap niya pa ako,” Anthony said in an exclusive interview with The STAR, adding that his brother is often “masungit.” “Hindi siya sweet pero he supported us in everything that…

BY ALEXA BASA Are news anchors Atom Araullo and Zen Hernandez a couple? This is the question of netizens after the Kapuso and Kapamilya news personalities’ vacation photos in Balesin Island surfaced on social media. CNN Philippines news anchor Pinky Webb shared the photo on Instagram with Araullo and Hernandez, as she teased at the possibility of their relationship. Webb wrote, “It was such a nice surprise‼️ Syempre, kinilig ako ? Kasi, alam mo na……” “[I]t’s always so nice to see former officemates diba? ? Family is love ? Kayo talaga…,” she added. Hernandez shared the same photo on Instagram…

BY ELLA MARIE MERCADO The cat is out of the bag! Yam Concepcion shared the behind the scenes of her more than two-year engagement with non-showbiz boyfriend Miguel Cuunjieng. “A thousand cranes YES,” the Init Sa Magdamag star wrote in her post, where crane origami papers were hanging in the background. The post included “12.31.18 11:59pm”, which was the time the proposal was made, just a minute before New Year in Niseko, Japan. Despite denying allegations of their engagement the past few years, the actress revealed they kept the engagement a secret for close to three years! Fans as well…

BY ALEXA BASA Francine Diaz has joined the list of Pinoy celebrities studying at the Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities (SISFU). The Kadenang Ginto star shared photos on Instagram of her wearing SISFU’s uniforms, expressing her excitement on her journey as a student of the international school. “So happy and honored to be a SISFU-Southville Paladin,” she wrote. Francine will be taking up the senior high school program under the Accountancy, Business, and Management strand with dual qualifications. She will be receiving two diplomas, the Philippines and the United Kingdom, once she graduates. Celebrities congratulated the teen star…

BY ALEXA BASA Senator Manny Pacquiao is supportive of his children’s career dreams but insists that he does not want his children, especially his eldest son, to follow in his footsteps as a professional boxer. The 42-year-old senator and boxer said he preferred Emmanuel Jr., known as Jimuel, to focus more on humanitarian work rather than entering professional boxing. “Ayoko maging boksingero siya,” Pacquiao said in an interview with the broadcast journalist Karen Davila on her YouTube channel. “Ang gusto ko ‘yung tumulong sa mga tao. Alalahanin mong mabuti na ‘pag natapos na ‘yung buhay natin sa mundo, wala tayong…

BY ELLA MARIE MERCADO Juan Karlos Labajo sent girlfriend Maureen Wroblewitz a heartfelt message on the model’s birthday. “hay ang swerte mo talaga sakin. “maligayang kaarawan sa aking minamahal! palagi mong tandaan na akoy andito lang na walang sawang susuporta sa lahat ng mga gusto mong gawin sa buhay. naway makamit mo ang lahat ng iyong mga pangarap, aking maliwanag na bituin! cute mo talaga gigil ako sayo,” he wrote on his Instagram with the picture of Maureen. The model, who is celebrating her 23rd birthday on June 22, replied with three red hearts on the post. Singer, songwriter and…

BY ELLA MERCADO Pride Month is far from over with four Cinema One movies plus 11 Maalaala Mo Kaya episodes now streaming for free. The Pride playlist consists of the following movies: 1. Kasal (2014) Directed by Joselito Altarejos, Kasal features Arnold Reyes, Oliver Aquino and Rita Avila among others. It tells the story of a gay couple, Arnold Reyes and Oliver Aquino, whose relationship becomes complicated when one of them opened the possibility of marriage. Originally from the 2014 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, the film garnered awards for Best Film, Best Original Music Score, Best Production Design and Best…

BY ALEXA BASA Darren Espanto got paired up with Kyline Alcantara in the music video of his latest song Tama Na. Released on Sunday, the MV showed Darren and Kyline as a couple going through the ups and downs of a relationship and ending up separating for good. Fans felt kilig over the chemistry between Darren and Kyline, who were romantically linked in the past. In a Tweet, director Jonathan Tal Placido also released some behind-the-scenes photos of Darren and Kyline, praising the latter for her acting skills. “Sobrang galing ni @itskylinealcantara umarte na onti nalang sasagot na ko sa…

BY ELLA MERCADO Being a parent is definitely not a responsibility for the weak-hearted. Let’s also cheer for the dads who serve as the pillars and lights of our home! Here are five celebrities who are proud single fathers. 1. Paolo Ballesteros Paolo Ballesteros is a Filipino actor, comedian, and host among many others. He had been raising his daughter Keira with non-showbiz ex-girlfriend Katrina Nevada. Recently, Keira graduated from elementary school with flying colors. Look at Paolo’s supportive post. 2. Marvin Agustin Marvin Agustin celebrates Father’s day early with twin sons with Tetet Dy, Sebastian and Santiago. Agustin and…

BY ALEXA BASA Meryll Soriano shared a photo of her youngest child with his grandfather Willie Revillame for Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20. On Instagram, Meryll, 38, posted a photo of her son and the Wowowin host’s bonding moment. “Happy Father’s Day, Papa! We love you,” the actress greeted her father. The actress surprised her followers on Jan. 1 with a photo of her with actor Joem Bascon and a baby. The baby reveal confirmed speculations that they had rekindled their love. Meryll and Joem reunited in the 2019 film Culion. Before she introduced her second child, she posted on…