Author: Lyka Nicart

Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson had a short online exchange in the midst of promoting their 2019 film Between Maybes, which is now available on the streaming giant Netflix. On Wednesday, Julia shared via an Instagram story a poster of the romance drama directed by Jason Paul Laxamana and produced by Black Sheep, tagging Gerald’s IG account in it. “Tara? @andersongeraldjr,” the actress wrote alongside a black heart and Shinto shrine emojis. The actor, on the other hand, reposted Julia’s story and simply replied: “Tara.” Julia on Thursday also posted a photo with the actor with their backs facing the…

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Anthony Taberna’s eldest child Zoey has opened up on her battle with leukemia, saying she “stayed strong and did my best” despite feeling “very scared” after her diagnosis last year. “One year ago today, I was rushed to the hospital at 2 a.m. because I couldn’t walk and my legs were so painful. We had no idea on what was happening to me. At first, we thought I had a problem with my bones. But after running multiple tests, I was diagnosed with bone marrow disease, which ended up to be leukemia,” the 12-year-old recalled in an Instagram post. “I…

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Barbie Forteza penned a sweet birthday message for her boyfriend Jak Roberto’s special day.  The Kapuso actress in an Instagram post shared a photo of her together with Jak as he turned 27 years old on Wednesday. Barbie wrote about how lucky she is to be one of the persons who got to see the other side of Jak that not everyone knows about.  “Maraming nakakakilala sayo bilang ang Pambansang Abs. Isa sa pinakamahusay na aktor ng henerasyon natin. Magaling na performer. “Pero maswerte ako dahil isa ako sa mga taong masasabi ko na nakakakilala sa totoong ikaw. “Understanding, mature,…

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K-pop girl group Blackpink will be having their first-ever livestream concert titled The Show on December 27. Blinks from all over the world will get the chance to see Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé perform songs from The Album online via the quartet’s YouTube channel.  Fans can watch The Show by clicking “Join” on Blackpink’s YouTube channel for a paid membership or purchasing access on desktop or mobile devices. A standard ticket, which is priced at P1,799, gives one-month access to the livestream concert and rebroadcast. The Plus ticket worth P2,399, on the other hand, offers the standard package and…

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Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray took to social media to share another makeup-free photo of herself, baring what’s behind her usual “flawless” appearance. The beauty queen on Wednesday posted a selfie on Instagram and opened up about having imperfections just like everyone else. “Hiii ? just jumping on here with a barefaced selfie to remind you that even though in photoshoots, makeup and IG story filters, my skin looks ‘flawless’…in reality I have pores, oiliness, fine lines, breakouts, beauty spots and moles… I’m perfectly fine with that ?,” Catriona, 26, wrote. “This is just a kind, little reminder to…

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Team Kramer and their relatives are surely having fun during their family getaway in Boracay. On Wednesday, Doug Kramer shared on social media photos of doing the #CarryYourWholeFamilyChallenge again. The basketball star along with wife Chesca Garcia and their kids Kendra, Scarlet and Gavin first pulled off the hilarious stunt at the same place last year. “Have you guys tried this?! This was a challenge we started last year that went surprisingly viral!” wrote Doug in an Instagram post showing a series of photos of their family and relatives’ new take on the challenge. Doug also shared a photo of…

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Miss Universe-Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters paddled her way to rescue a man from drowning in the waters of Siruma, Camarines Sur. A certain Christopher A Dionisio recently shared online actual photos of when the beauty queen, a surfing buff, saved the man identified as “Topheng” who was caught in a strong rip current.  The netizen narrated that Rachel did not hesitate to return and rescue Topheng even if she was already close to the shore and being stopped by people from going back into the water. “Dehins sya nagduwang isip guys na magbalik sa lineup para sagipun c topheng dawa…

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Two days before her birthday, Gabbi Garcia and her family paid a visit to an animal shelter to donate food and supplies left by their beloved pet dog Sunshine that recently passed away. Gabbi, who turned 22 years old today, shared via Instagram on Monday photos of their visit to the non-profit organization Pawssion Project in Bulacan. “Last Sunday, my family and I went to @pawssionproject to donate the supplies that Sunshine left. I’m sure she’s smiling up there knowing that other dogs can enjoy her treats ??,” wrote Gabbi. The Kapuso actress added that it is their way of…

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Pokwang recently shared a funny and adorable video of her daughter Baby Malia who was caught talking to her reflection. The video showed the comedienne-host’s two-year-old daughter giggling and having fun while talking to herself in front of the glass stair railing at their home.  “Sana talaga matapos na ang pandemic na ito bago pa tuluyang maging kaibigan at best friend ni tisay @malia_obrian ang kanyang repleksyon sa bawat salamin hahhahahhaa,” Pokwang jokingly captioned the Instagram post. Baby Malia’s video brought laughter to fellow celebrities and netizens. “Ganyan din ako nung bata ako! Hahahhahaah,” wrote Bea Alonzo in the comments…

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Heart Evangelista expressed her willingness to become a personal tour guide of Blackpink’s Lisa should the K-pop superstar visit the country again. In a recent interview with Penshoppe, the local clothing brand she endorses, the girl group’s Thai member was asked by a fan if she wants to go on a tour around the Philippines and what specific places she would like to visit. Lisa named two places she wants to go to — the Chocolate Hills in Bohol and the Whale Shark Interaction in Donsol, Sorsogon.  The K-pop idol said that swimming with whale sharks is one of her…

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