OPM band Ben&Ben has donated proceeds from their single Nakikinig Ka Ba Sa Akin to the workers laid off by ABS-CBN following the Congress’s denial of the network’s broadcast franchise in July. Ben&Ben made the announcement on Twitter, accompanied by an artwork for the track. “Sharing with you that we’ve given earnings from our song ‘Nakikinig Ka Ba Sa Akin’ to programs that will support retrenched employees of ABS-CBN, through Lingkod Kapamilya,” wrote Ben&Ben. The indie folk pop band added that their main goal in releasing the song “has always been to be of service to retrenched employees of ABS-CBN”. …
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Here comes the sweet treat from #SelPink! K-pop sensation Blackpink just released the music video (MV) for Ice Cream, their much-anticipated collaboration with American pop star Selena Gomez. The colorful, summery-vibe MV featured Selena with Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and Rose exuding sweetness while singing the upbeat song. Prior to the release of the single, teaser photos of the quartet and Selena have been posted on their social media accounts. This marks Blackpink’s second collaboration with an international artist this year, following the Sour Candy track off Lady Gaga’s Chromatica album. Selena herself revealed she is the featured artist on Blackpink’s…
Willie Revillame is giving away tablets to students as classes move online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The celebrity TV host announced via his GMA variety show Wowowin on Wednesday that he will be distributing 1,000 android tablets to students who cannot afford to buy one. Each tablet will also come with a stand to hold the device. “Ito ho ipapamigay po ito sa mga batang walang pambili ng tablet,” he said. “Umorder ako ng marami ho para sa pasukan ng mga bata. Kasi maraming nakikiusap sa akin, ‘Pwede ba ‘yung para sa pag-aaral ng mga anak namin?’ ‘Di ba?…
Nominations for the 43rd Gawad Urian Awards awards ceremony have been announced! The complete list of the nominees was revealed in the Facebook page of Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino, a group of esteemed Filipino film critics, on Thursday. Kapamilya stars Kathryn Bernardo, Nadine Lustre and Bella Padilla are all vying for the best actress award in the annual film awards. Kathryn has been nominated for portrayal of Joy in the film, Hello, Love, Goodbye, while Nadine and Bela have been shortlisted for their film Ulan and Mañanita, respectively. This also marks Nadine’s second back-to-back nomination, after being the recipient of…
American pop star Katy Perry and British actor Orlando Bloom have welcomed their child together named Daisy Dove. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the organization where the singer and her actor fiancé serve as Goodwill Ambassadors, made the announcement via social media on Thursday. “Welcome to the world, Daisy Dove Bloom! We are honoured to introduce Goodwill Ambassadors @KatyPerry and Orlando Bloom’s new bundle of joy,” wrote UNICEF. The announcement comes with a black and white photo of Katy and Orlando holding their newborn child’s tiny hand. “We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival…
Celebrity mom Pauleen Luna took a swipe at people who openly criticize innocent children like her very own Baby Talitha, who’s been a victim of online bashing. The actress TV-host said that while everyone is entitled to give their opinion, there must be limitations especially if it involves a child. “It’s one thing to say your opinion, which is totally fine. But it’s another thing to bash, you know, an innocent child,” said Pauleen when asked for advice to parents of kids being bullied online during a virtual presscon for her new TV5 show Chika Besh. “Lahat naman tayo…
Veteran entertainment columnist and talent manager Lolit Solis defended Arnold Clavio amid the controversy that the Kapuso news anchor is currently facing. Former overseas Filipino worker Sarah Balabagan recently identified Clavio as the father of her eldest child in a controversial confession on Facebook. Following the big revelation, Clavio has since been the subject of criticisms online. Solis took to social media to defend Clavio, saying that the issue has been around for a long time already and is being rehashed repeatedly to “annoy” the broadcaster. “Si Arnold Clavio naman ang nasa news Salve. Katawa dahil matagal ng issue iyan…
Former broadcaster Jay Sonza gave unsolicited advice to Kapuso newscaster Arnold Clavio who is keeping mum on Sarah Balabagan’s claim that he got her pregnant 22 years ago. Balabagan, a former OFW and now a US-based radio announcer, ended speculations about the father of her eldest child in a Facebook live last August 22. “Ang ama po ng panganay ko ay, yes, si Arnold Clavio po. Siya po ang ama ng panganay ko,” she revealed. In 1994, Balabagan made headlines after she was jailed for stabbing to death her employer in the United Arab Emirates when he allegedly attempted to…
Angelica Panganiban is the “realest” when it comes to her body figure. The 33-year-old Kapamilya actress on Tuesday posted a mirror selfie showing off her curves in a yoga outfit. Before anyone could come at her for her “missing butt”, Angelica preempted the criticisms with humor. “Wag kayo mag-alala, kahit ako, hinahanap ko pa din ang nawawala kong pwet,” wrote Angelica. The actress also joked on being open to butt donation. “Pakiusap: kapag ito at iyong nahanap, o nais mag-donate, paki-DM na lang po ako. Salamat,” she said. Known for her straightforward personality, Angelica has always been unreserved when talking…
Eat Bulaga’s Bawal Judgmental segment had a cute interruption when Baby Tali walked in to give her dad Vic Sotto a kiss. In the clip shared by team_bosleng, a fan account dedicated to the Sotto family, host Vic Sotto can be seen talking to a contestant when his youngest child Tali suddenly appeared in the frame and leaned in for a kiss. Ciara Sotto, who was also the guest at the show’s Monday episode, went on to gush at her cousin’s special appearance. Vic, who’s been working from home, then prompted Tali to greet Ciara, whom she endearingly calls “Mama…