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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…

Content creator Bea Borres couldn’t help but gush over her baby girl, finally revealing her daughter’s face on social media. In her post, Bea admitted she felt “really, really scared” to share photos of her child online, opening up about her fears of how harsh the digital space can be. Still, she said her daughter’s beauty made her want to share the moment with her followers. “I’m really really scared to post her pictures online, but her face is too beautiful to not share. I love you, Pea, ang ganda ganda mo,” she wrote. She also addressed assumptions from some…

By Viyram David C. Tambua Xerenade, a rising vocal group under Viva Artists Agency, officially stepped into the spotlight last February with the release of their debut single “Ikaw Lang.” To celebrate this milestone, Ritmos gathered with Xerenade at an intimate gathering on February 15, 2026, for a night of music, laughter, and shared pride. The program kicked off with an introduction of members Milo, Migo, Eli, and Gami and a warm congratulations on their official debut as a group. The room was filled with cheer, anticipation, and pride as the group was formally recognized. Adding to the joyful vibe,…

By  Viyram David C. Tambua VVINK, a rising PPop Girl Group represented by FlipMusic Records, officially launched their fourth single, “Kailan Ka Aamin?” gathering fans at a mall event in Pasig City to celebrate the milestone together. The show opened with their third single, “Baduy,” immediately setting an upbeat tone. Members Angelika, Ayaka, Jean, Mariel, and Odri introduced themselves with bright smiles, drawing cheers from the crowd, who quickly matched their energy. As the set went on, fans sang along and settled into the shared excitement of seeing the group live. VVINK also surprised attendees with a cover of “Tala,” originally by Sarah Geronimo.…