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A news reporter of GMA Network apologized to the fans of Seventeen after she was caught on video saying she wouldn’t cover the popular K-pop group if she had a choice. In a video shared on Twitter by a fan, veteran journalist Marisol Abdurahman was trying to get close to the members and score a soundbite from them during their arrival in Manila Friday for a concert, but was blocked by airport security. Out of “frustration,” the TV reporter could be heard exclaiming: “Kung ako lang nga yan, ayoko mag-cover ng mga yan, ano!” Fans took offense with her comment,…

Anne Curtis will always be a Viva baby. This was what she promised in an Instagram post that affirmed her loyalty to the talent management agency that “took the chance and believed” in her when she was only 12 years old. “I’ve been with my Viva Family since the age of 12 (yes, since Princess Dahlia in Magic Kingdom) and this year I’ll be celebrating my 23rd year in the industry and with Viva who have become my family,” she began her post that came with a clip from the 1997 movie. She went on to recall the promise made…

Lotlot de Leon posted on Wednesday about the hard work that went into having a complete and united family, stressing that no family member deserves to be publicly shamed over a perceived mistake. The Instagram post came with a happy family photo that showed her with siblings Ian and Matet de Leon and their families, and her current husband Fadi El Soury and former husband Ramon Christopher Gutierrez and their children. Lotlot has four children with her ex, including actress Janine Gutierrez. Lotlot wrote in the caption: “Pinaghirapan namin ito… itong relasyon naming lahat para mabuo, maging isa… we have…

Good news ’90s kids, alternative rock lovers and music fans! Seven-time Grammy winner Alanis Morissette is set to return to the country for a one-night concert on April 6 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Manila stop is part of the hitmaker’s world tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of her breakthrough album Jagged Little Pill. Alanis herself shared the news in an Instagram story on Thursday. Local concert promoter Ovation Productions also officially confirmed it is presenting the Alanis Morissette 2020 Live In Manila concert in cooperation with TAP Go: Stream Sports Anywhere. Jagged Little Pill is one of the…

Overseas Filipino workers in Wuhan, China captured on video locals chanting from their room windows “Wuhan jiayou!” on Monday night in an effort to lift each other’s spirits, as the city remains in a lockdown amid the coronavirus crisis. Jiayou is an often used Chinese phrase that can be roughly translated as “fight” or “keep going”. Despite being told to stay indoors and avoid social contact, it appears residents of this virus-hit city have found a way to show some “fighting spirit”. Filipino Chai Roxas, who works as an assistant manager for a trading company in Wuhan, uploaded a video filmed…

Viva Artists Agency has refuted Nadine Lustre’s statement issued Monday through her lawyers that she has decided to terminate her contract with her long-time talent agency. In a response sent to the media Monday night, the talent management company stressed that Nadine is still an exclusive artist of Viva and that it will resort to legal action against the 26-year-old actress should she enter into dealings and professional engagements without its consent. Here’s the full statement from Viva Artists Agency: “Contrary to the Press Statement, Nadine remains an exclusive artist of Viva as she has a valid and subsisting Management…

Kim Chiu said that the story of her upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye Love Thy Woman happens very much in real life. The family drama, which premieres on February 10 as replacement for Kadenang Ginto, explores the dynamics of a modern Filipino-Chinese family. Kim plays Jia Wong, a daughter from the second family of a Filipino-Chinese tycoon named Adam Wong (played by Christopher de Leon). Kim who said she’s “75 percent Chinese” experienced a similar complicated setup growing up. When asked about her similarities with her character, her being Fil-Chinese, the actress opened up: “In real life, I’m the first family. My…

Long-time sweethearts Mikael Daez and Megan Young are now husband and wife, capping their nine-year relationship. Mikael, 32 and Megan, 29 confirmed their nuptials Saturday by sharing on their social media accounts two sets of wedding photos taken at separate church venues. The bride could be seen wearing different white gowns — one asymmetrical, the other long-sleeved — but both simple and very elegant. Photos from other attendees indicated that they exchanged “I do’s” Saturday at the San Roque Chapel in Subic, the place where Megan grew up. The other photos showed them exchanging vows at the Caleruega Church in…

Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados has finally met her father for the first time. The Cebuana beauty wrote on Instagram: “SURREAL. Eversince I was a little girl, I have always heard of the stories of how my mom and dad first met. The year was 1990. Venue, Shakey’s Pizza Parlor. Now here I am, 30 years later. The year 2020. Shakey’s. Having my first dinner date with my DAD. What a way to start my year!” In an interview with One News, Gazini said that she grew up without a father but her unique name is a combination of…

Judy Ann Santos will portray Regal Entertainment matriarch Lily Monteverde — more popularly known as Mother Lily — in a biopic to be directed by Erik Matti. The 41-year-old Kapamilya star felt honored to work on a project that brings her closer to one of the pillars of Philippine cinema, who heads the oldest surviving movie studio in the country. “This is it! It’s finally happening! My Mother Lily. Her brilliance, passion and love for the showbiz industry is undeniable. She is the reason why I am here. It’s an honor to be able to know you more with this…