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Former members of the OG girl group SexBomb recently got together again for a “get, get, aww!” moment. In an Instagram video shared by Sexbomb founding member Rochelle Pangilinan, she and other girls of Eat Bulaga’s former song-and-dance group were seen dancing to what seemed like a remix of their 2003 hit The Spaghetti Song. Rochelle said she was joined by Mia Pangyarihan, Mae Acosta, Grace Nera, Cynthia Yapchingco, Aifha Medina-Cheng and Aira Bermudez, who were all part of the Sexbomb heyday during the 2000s. The girls introduced some new choreography and fans couldn’t help but react that they still…

ABS-CBN has confirmed that one of its top homegrown stars, Bea Alonzo, is no longer with Star Magic. The 33-year-old actress was discovered and managed by the Kapamilya network’s talent management arm beginning 2002. The decision to leave Star Magic came after a series of consultations, with the actress deciding to pursue her professional goals under a new talent management, according to ABS-CBN on Thursday. Here’s the full statement: “Bea has subsequently advised ABS-CBN that she has appointed Ms. Shirley Kuan to represent her as manager. We respect her decision. “ABS-CBN has full confidence that Ms. Kuan, an industry veteran,…

John Lloyd Cruz said there’s nothing that makes him happier than being a father. The actor opened up on fatherhood in a rare interview with TV host Boy Abunda, his first since taking an indefinite leave of absence from showbiz in 2017. During the livestreamed chat over Kumu via FYE Channel, Boy and John Lloyd who are also good friends touched on various subjects until the former asked the latter about his current state of mind. “Are you happy?” Boy asked John Lloyd. The actor was at first taken aback by what he called a loaded question. “Iba na rin…

Lea Salonga has apologized Saturday after questioning the Department of Education (DepEd) over a module that allegedly linked tattoos to criminals. Last Monday, November 16, an alarmed Lea shared on Facebook a photo of a page from a self-learning module (SLM) that asked the question, “Ang tattoo ay simbolo ng?” and provided the following answer choices, “A) pagiging kriminal, B) pagkaalipin, C) kagitingan at kagandahan, or D) pagiging mababa ng katayuan sa lipunan.” “Okay, someone would need to tell me if this thing is really ok’d by the DepEd. And if so, WHAT KIND OF BS IS THIS???” the Broadway…

Model-host Maureen Wroblewitz said she tested positive for COVID-19, describing it as a “very scary experience” that took a toll on her mental health. While she initially wanted to keep her health status private, she decided to go public with it to raise awareness on the need to stay vigilant against the virus. “I was tested positive for COVID-19 and I’ve been in home quarantine for 2 weeks. It has been a very scary experience and it has most definitely taken a toll on my mental health,” she said in an Instagram post on Friday. Nevertheless, she shared that she…

Derek Ramsay has confirmed his breakup with Andrea Torres, saying it “happened so fast.” The 43-year-old actor made the confirmation on Thursday after a fan defended him against netizens blaming him for the reported split in a comment on his latest social media post. The 30-year-old actress earlier unfollowed and deleted all photos of Derek on her Instagram, sparking breakup speculation among eagle-eyed followers. (READ: Andrea Torres unfollows and deletes all photos of Derek Ramsay on her Instagram.) Derek’s new Instagram photo with his family quickly drew reactions from followers as they noted Andrea’s absence unlike in similar gatherings in…

Amid severe flooding caused by Typhoon Ulysses, actor Jericho Rosales and wife Kim Jones used their surfboards as they lent a hand to rescue efforts in Marikina, as seen in a video posted online. The celebrity couple paddled through flood waters while calling out to fellow residents, “You need help?” They were also captured in action in separate photos. These never-before-seen video and photos surfaced days after they went viral online for helping out rescuers in the city they live in. Netizen Sheena Elijan, who uploaded the video and photos, told The STAR’s Latestchika.com that the couple passed by their…

Jericho Rosales expressed his appreciation for rescuers, saying he witnessed first-hand their “immediate action” when Marikina, the city where he lives, was hit by severe flooding during Typhoon Ulysses.  “I just want to salute all first responders, from (my wife) Kim and I… We were there the first day, we saw these first responders. We saw the immediate action nila. We want to salute you guys,” the actor said in a Q&A with fans during an Instagram Live on Sunday night. During the typhoon’s onslaught last Thursday, Jericho and his wife Kim Jones went viral online after they were spotted…

Actress Jennica Garcia surprised netizens when she was seen joining rescue efforts for victims of Typhoon Ulysses in Rizal and Marikina as part of the volunteer group Alliance Search and Rescue. Early Thursday morning, the daughter of veteran actress Jean Garcia called for prayers as her team was deployed in Rizal, one of the areas hardest hit by severe flooding that was triggered by the typhoon. “Presence of mind, liksi ng katawan, lakas at ang kakayahan na mag improvise sa mga pagkakataon kung sakaling may kailangan na gamit ngunit hindi sapat. Higit sa lahat panalangin po sana ninyo na wag…

Toy collector and curator Yexel Sebastian flexed on social media the 3D-printed bust he made of President Duterte. In a recent Facebook post that has since gone viral, Yexel shared a photo of him painting the bust. Yexel told STAR’s Latestchika.com that there are actually two versions. One goes to his toy museum and the other to be given as a gift to Duterte. “(Material is) 3D print then i-convert to resin,” he said. “Gagawa po (ako) for museum purposes and isa ire-regalo kay President and ipapa-sign.” According to him, the bust-making process lasts more than 10 days. This included…