Author: Lyka Nicart

Mark Herras spoke up about the viral video of him performing at an entertainment bar, saying he has no regrets as it was simply part of his job. The actor addressed criticisms of performance at a gay bar in Parañaque during an interview with Toni Gonzaga on Toni Talks. “Hindi siya planado. Kumbaga, sumayaw ako kasi trabaho. Basta ang goal ko kasi, to provide,” stated Mark. The 38-year-old explained that he holds no regrets over accepting the job despite being out of the limelight. “Mas pinili ko na yung tahimik na part ng career ko, hindi dahil tanggap ko na…

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Cristine Reyes clapped back at netizens after receiving backlash for her birthday post featuring a photo of herself with the late Taiwanese star Barbie Hsu. On Wednesday, February 5, the actress shared a Facebook post with a throwback photo of herself Hsu while greeting herself a “happy birthday.” Her now-deleted post read: “Rest in peace, our childhood favorite. Also, happy birthday sa akin ngayong araw na ‘to,” alongside her birthdate. Some netizens found the post confusing, while others criticized it as “insensitive.” Hsu’s passing on February 2 shocked fans worldwide, paying tribute to the late actress who was known for…

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The cast of the “Meteor Garden” fame have taken to social media to mourn the passing of Barbie Hsu.  Hsu died on February 2, 2025 due to influenza-induced pneumonia while on a family trip to Japan. Jerry Yan, Hsu’s leading man in the series, remember the late actress, expressed gratitude for their shared memories together.   “Thankful for meeting you. In your carefree childlike years, you used to say, treat every day as if it were your last. To have a good time. May this time you walk slowly. From now on, in another world, there will be no troubles and…

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Fr. Luciano Felloni, an Argentinian Catholic priest and popular vlogger who carried out his ministry in the Philippines, has passed away at 51 after a battle with cancer.  “With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Fr. Luciano Felloni today,” the Diocese of Novaliches said in a statement on Sunday, February 2. Felloni passed away at a hospital in Metro Manila, where he had been receiving treatment in recent days, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) reported. Felloni was recognized as “Male Social Media Influencer” at the Catholic Social Media Awards from 2017 to 2019, earning him a spot…

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Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, best known for her role as Shan Cai in the hit “Meteor Garden” series has passed away. She was 48 years old. Hsu’s family confirmed the late actress’ passing in an official statement, as reported by local media outlets. Her sister, Dee Hsu, revealed through her agency that the actress succumbed to influenza-induced pneumonia while on a family trip to Japan. The whole statement read: “Our whole family came to Japan for a trip, and my dearest and most kindhearted sister Barbie Hsu died of influenza-induced pneumonia and unfortunately left us.” “I was grateful to be…

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The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) denied claims that controversial filmmaker Darryl Yap’s “Pepsi Paloma” film is under review.  In a press statement, MTRCB said the film is not being reviewed due to incomplete requirements from the distributor, Pinoyflix. “To set the record straight, the MTRCB Registration Unit could not accept the materials submitted by the representative of Pinoyflix because the Legal Affairs Division required the distributor to provide three specific requirements such as Certificate or Clearance of No Pending Criminal, Civil, or Administrative Case from the Regional Trial Court, the Department of Justice, and the Office…

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Jhoanna Robles, the leader of P-pop sensation BINI, dismissed speculations that the “Nation’s Girl Group” will supposedly lose a member. The 21-year-old singer took to social media to reassure their fans, fondly called as Blooms, that no BINI member will leave the group. “Walang mababawas. Walang mawawala. His plan is the only plan. ‘Wag magpapaniwala sa fake news,” said Jhoanna in an X post on Friday. Walang mababawas. Walang mawawala. His plan is the only plan. ‘Wag magpapaniwala sa fake news.— Jhoanna Robles 🦋 (@bini_jhoanna) January 31, 2025 This, after such baseless rumor about the octet circulated on TikTok and…

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Controversial onscreen pair Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings are teaming up once again in the upcoming Netflix romantic comedy, “Sosyal Climbers,” premiering this February. On Thursday, giant streaming platform Netflix unveiled a more than one minute trailer of “Sosyal Climbers,” that featured Maris and Anthony as a couple who are stuck with debt after falling victim to a scam. Together, they fake identities to con welathy people out of their money. The latter part of the trailer also featured a kissing scene between the two, sparking excitement among fans of their onscreen pairing, dubbed “MaThon.” “Sosyal Climbers” premieres on Netflix…

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Social media personality Small Laude is heartbroken over the passing of her beloved father, Andres Eduardo. On Friday, the socialite took to Instagram Stories to share a black-and-white photo of herself and her sister, Alice Eduardo, at the hospital, mourning their father—fondly known on social media as “Daddeh.” “I can’t believe you’re gone. I’m so heartbroken. Rest well, Daddeh,” wrote Laude. In a subsequent Instagram Story, the content creator reposted a throwback video of a cherished moment with her father, who frequently appeared in her vlogs and social media posts. “I miss you so much,” said Laude.

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Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and his brother Karl Eldrew shared a heartwarming moment at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards Night. Carlos, who won double gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics gymnastics competition was recognized as the Athlete of the Year. Meanwhile, his younger brother Karl Eldrew took home a special citation in gymnastics. The two were spotted exchanging adorable brotherhood at the said event, taking selfies with their awards. In Dyan Castillo’s interview with the Yulo siblings, Carlos expressed pride in his younger brother’s and improvement in gymnastics. “Super proud po and happy na magkakasama na po ulit…

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