“Asia’s Queen of Songs” Pilita Corrales has passed away. She was 87 years old. Janine Gutierrez, Pilita’s granddaughter, announced the OPM icon’s passing in an Instagram post on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The full statement read: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mami and mamita, Pilita Corrales. “Pilita touched the lives of many, not only with her songs but also with her kindness and generosity. She will be remembered for her contributions to the entertainment industry, but most of all for her love of life and family. “Please join us with your…
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Have Darren Espanto and JK Labajo finally buried the hatchet? The former “The Voice Kids” Season 1 “besties” have sparked reconciliation rumors after they were spotted seemingly chatting at the ABS-CBN Ball 2025. The two singers appeared to be conversing in the background in a photo shared by broadcast journalist Karen Davila on Instagram, alongside another guest at the star-studded event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristin Karen Davila (@iamkarendavila) To recall, Darren and JK’s friendship was marred by a previous social media spat. The tension started after JK posted a tweet that seemed to be…
Gene Padilla recounted his brother Dennis Padilla’s pain and frustration for supposedly being excluded and disrespected during what should have been a meaningful event– his daughter Claudia Barreto’s wedding. Dennis recently aired out his frustration after he was supposedly listed as a “visitor” and not the “bride’s father” at the wedding Claudia, his second daughter with former wife, marjorie Barretto. In a now-deleted Instagram post, Dennis wrote as : “Sagad sa buto. GRABE KAYO!! NABUDOL NYO AKO! FATHER OF THE BRIDE NAGING VISITOR. GALING NYO!” Dennis’ post comes after he was spotted attending Claudia’s wedding, with clips showing him taking…
Claudia Barretto is now married to her longtime boyfriend, Basti Lorenzo. Moments from the couple’s intimate church wedding ceremony circulated on social media, shared by guests and friends. Claudia’s mother, Marjorie Barretto, along with her siblings Julia, Dani, and Leon were present at the ceremony. Other notable attendees included Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez, Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres, their daughter Juliana, as well as Hannah and Ella Pangilinan. According to PEP.ph, Claudia and Basti have been together since 2015, keeping their relationship largely private. This year marks their 10th anniversary as a couple. Basti is the son of…
Kapamilya actress Kathryn Bernardo set the record straight about her relationship status amid rumors romantically linking her to a politician. The Pilipinas Got Talent host was asked about her love life during the recently held ABS-CBN Ball, where she confirmed that she is single. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kathryn Bernardo 🐘 (@bernardokath) “I’m very happy, and yes, still single,” Kathryn shared on the sidelines of the ABS-CBN Ball red carpet. Following her highly publicized breakup with Daniel Padilla in 2023, Kathryn has been romantically linked to fellow actor Alden Richards and Lucena City Mayor Mark…
Calling all FAM! K-pop icon G-DRAGON is finally making his grand return to the Philippine stage for a spectacular concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on May 17, 2025. In partnership with Galaxy Corporation and AEG Presents, the tour promises an electrifying experience for fans across the world. Fans can secure their tickets through SM Tickets, with prices ranging from P8,500 to P19,000. Pre-sale for G-DRAGON OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP starts on April 8, 2025 (12 PM – 11:59 PM, local time) while general sales begin on April 9, 2025 at 12 p.m. G-DRAGON’s latest world tour follows his two sold-out…
Golden Globe nominee Dolly de Leon is starring in the second second season of thriller series “Nine Perfect Strangers,” alongside Nicole Kidman and Henry Golding, among others. Teaser photos released on Friday showed nine strangers at a wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps, led by the enigmatic Masha Dmitrichenko (Nicole Kidman). As she pushes them to their limits, both guests and Masha herself face unexpected challenges. De Leon earlier expressed excitement over working together with Kidman in the project. “I’m so happy, I’m so excited and thrilled. I don’t think it’s just happening to me, it’s happening to all of…
Sharon Cuneta finally made her first-ever appearance at the ABS-CBN Ball, sharing that she “never felt like my best self” in previous years, particularly due to concerns about her weight. On Wednesday, the actress expressed her excitement about joining the upcoming gathering of Kapamilya stars on Friday, April 4, revealing what took her so long to attend the event. “On April 4, I am attending the ABS-CBN BALL for the first time ever. I was always invited but could never come because I didn’t feel like it. I was always so fat,” Sharon announced. View this post on Instagram A…
Wendy and Yeri of K-pop girl group Red Velvet have parted ways with SM Entertainment but will continue group activities with the agency. SM Entertainment announced in a statement on Friday, April 4, that Wendy’s and Yeri’s exclusive contracts with the label had expired. While the two will no longer have their individual activities managed by the agency, they will continue working with SM Entertainment for group promotions as members of Red Velvet. Wendy first debuted as a member of Red Velvet in August 2014, while Yeri officially joined the group as a new member in March 2015. The group…
Arci Muñoz had to clarify that the child in her April Fool’s Instagram post is not her daughter, after netizens mistakenly assumed otherwise. On April 1, the actress uploaded a solo photo of an adorable child, along wiith a photo of herself holding a baby. Her caption read: “Been waiting for the right moment to tell the world about you my sweet #Estrella soo blessed to have ya my little daughter. #mommy” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arci Muñoz 🌸らもな 🌻라모나 (@ramonathornes) Some netizens quickly assumed that she had become a mother, while others speculated that…