Singer Darren Espanto honored the late Pope Francis in a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, remembering the rare opportunity he had to perform for the pontiff during his historic visit to the Philippines in 2015. Espanto posted a video of himself singing “Tell the World of His Love” during the Encounter with the Youth ceremony held at the University of Santo Tomas, one of the most memorable events of the papal visit. “10 years ago, I had the privilege of singing for Pope Francis during his visit to the Philippines. It was an honor to be chosen to sing for such…
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Filipino balladeer Hajji Alejandro who rose to fame with hits like “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika,” has passed away after his battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. “At this time, we kindly ask for privacy as our family grieves this tremendous loss,” the bereaved family said in a statement, as posted by Hajji’s son, Delara drummer, Ali Alejandro. “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika” is a patriotic song composed by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab and first performed by Hajji Alejandro. It won the grand prize at the first Metro Manila Popular Music Festival in 1978. Hajji, who earned the…
Filipino balladeer Hajji Alejandro, who rose to prominence with the ’70s hit song, “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika,” has passed away after his battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. “At this time, we kindly ask for privacy as our family grieves this tremendous loss,” the bereaved family said in a statement, as posted by Hajji’s son, Delara drummer, Ali Alejandro. “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika” is a patriotic song composed by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab and first performed by Hajji. It won the grand prize at the first Metro Manila Popular Music Festival in 1978. Hajji, who earned…
The passing of Filipino screen legend and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Nora Aunor has reached international audiences, with global news outlets reporting on her death and legacy. NBC News, BBC News, CNN International, The Straits Times and the Los Angeles Times were among the foreign media organizations that reported on the passing of the iconic actress, highlighting her immense impact on Philippine cinema and her decades-long career that broke barriers both locally and internationally. Known as the “Superstar” of Philippine showbiz, Nora passed away on April 16, 2025, at the age of 71 due to acute respiratory failure. …
ASTRO, together with other K-pop stars, have come together to release an emotional tribute song for the late ASTRO member Moonbin, marking the second anniversary of his passing. Titled “Memory of the Moon,” the track officially dropped on Saturday, April 19. A total of 22 artists — Moonbin’s close friends and fellow idols — participated in the tribute. These include all members of ASTRO and VIVIZ; MONSTA X’s Minhyuk, I.M, and Kihyun; SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan, Mingyu, DK, Hoshi, and Wonwoo; Stray Kids’ Bang Chan; soloist Hello Gloom; former Weki Meki members Choi Yoojung and Kim Doyeon; SF9’s Chani; and Moonbin’s sister,…
Christopher de Leon visited the wake of his former wife, National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor. RELATED: National Artist Nora Aunor passes away The actor was seen paying his respects to the Superstar at The Chapels in Heritage Park, as shown in a video shared by talent manager and entertainment columnist Noel Ferrer on Friday. Christopher was seen comforting their adopted daughter, Lotlot de Leon, who became emotional as she embraced her father. He also shared a solemn moment beside Nora’s coffin with their son, Ian de Leon, their only biological child. View this post on Instagram…
David Licauco finally broke his silence on the persistent rumors linking him to the breakup of real-life couple Barbie Forteza and Jak Roberto. Speaking candidly in an interview with Boy Abunda on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” the Kapuso actor was firm in clearing his name. “One thing’s for sure, I’m not part of their breakup. Before, Barbie and I never really texted, especially noong sila pa. Of course now, pa-minsan (minsan), magkakamustahan lang kayo. Pero before, we never texted talaga. Swear to God,” David assured. Speculation began after fans noticed David and Barbie’s growing chemistry both on-screen and off-screen,…
A two-day public viewing will be held for National Artist Nora Aunor, who died on April 16, before her remains are laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. According to a statement released by her bereaved family, a private wake and Mass for family and friends will take place from April 17 to 21 at Chapel 7 of The Chapels in Heritage Park. RELATED: National Artist Nora Aunor passes away View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lotlot de Leon (@ms.lotlotdeleon) Fans and supporters may pay their final respects to the film legend also dubbed as…
National Artist Nora Aunor, dubbed as the “Superstar” in the Philippine entertainment industry, has passed away. She was 71 years old. The veteran actress’ passing was confirmed by her son, Ian De Leon, in a social media post on Wednesday night. The family’s official statement read: “With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Nora C. Villamayor ‘Nora Aunor’ who left us on today April 16, 2025 at the age of 71. “She was the heart of our family — a source of unconditional love, strength, and warmth. Her kindness, wisdom, and beautiful spirit…
Filipino pop/alternative band Cup of Joe continues to “haunt” the charts both locally and globally with their hit track “Multo,” which has officially become the first Filipino song to debut on the Billboard Global 200 chart. On Wednesday, Billboard released its weekly rankings for the week of April 19, 2025, with “Multo” landing at No. 181. The emotionally charged track from the Baguio-based band’s album “Silakbo” marks a historic moment as the first Filipino entry on the chart—a significant milestone for OPM on the global stage. The Billboard Global 200 ranks the world’s most popular songs based on streaming and…