Korean pop group BTS has once again made history for breaking YouTube’s record for most viewed premiere video with their latest single Dynamite. The global K-pop sensation on Friday debuted the all-English, disco-pop track on the video-sharing platform, amassing over 98 million views and nine million likes in just 24 hours since its release. This surpasses the record previously held by fellow K-pop group Blackpink who reached 86.3 million views in a day for their hit single How You Like That last June. Dynamite also hit the 100 million views mark, making it the fastest video in YouTube’s history to do…
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Primo Arellano just got a haircut from daddy Drew Arellano and it appears the three-year-old is a little less impressed with the hair cutting skills of his parent. TV host and mom Iya Villania shared a poll question on Instagram asking netizens who they think cut Primo’s hair accompanied by a photo of her son’s new look. In the succeeding Instagram story, Primo revealed that it was his papa that did it. His mom then asked, “How do you feel about it? Do you like it?” “No, it’s bad,” Primo frankly answered, drawing laughter from his mom. Iya in another…
Andi Eigenmann and Philmar Alipayo are truly one of the simplest and sweetest couples we know! Professional surfer Philmar recalled that one time he gave partner Andi a bouquet of pechay instead of flowers at the onset of their relationship. “Ato (Our) first pic! Remember I give you pichay instead of a flower ? Mingaw nako sa imo (I miss you) mahal ko ?,” Philmar captioned his recent Instagram post. The couple, who met in Siargao in 2018, just marked their second anniversary last June. They’ve chosen to live a simple life in the island, although they are currently apart due…
K-pop supergroup BTS released on Friday the music video for their first-ever, all-English song Dynamite. The septet gave off disco vibes in the vibrant video for their newest single which racked up 10 million views and over one million likes within 20 minutes after its release on YouTube. BTS’ new track also took over Twitter with related keywords landing on the social media platform’s worldwide trends. In a press conference held on Friday, the group shared that they wanted to send positive energy to fans amid tough times. “Dynamite sends a message of happiness and confidence. It says, even though…
Jane De Leon will not be taking flight as Darna anytime soon after ABS-CBN decided to postpone the film project indefinitely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The highly-anticipated superheroine movie to be directed by Jerrold Tarog was supposed to be released under the network’s film outfit Star Cinema. ABS-CBN, in a statement on Friday, said: “The rights to Darna remain with ABS-CBN as it decides to postpone the film production indefinitely after careful deliberation on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on movie production and cinemas.” The network added that while they will adhere to the production guidelines for the safety…
Mariel Rodriguez and Robin Padilla recently celebrated their 10th anniversary of being together. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Mariel flexed the huge bouquet she received from her husband as a gift for their decade-long marriage. “Iba magpa flowers si Sir ??? @robinhoodpadilla,” captioned Mariel, admiring the life-sized flower arrangement. The two marked their wedding anniversary with heartwarming posts on the photo-sharing app. “Thank you my babe sa 10 taon na pagiging kapitan ng aking barko without your sailing patience matagal na akong na abandoned ship.. maraming maraming salamat,” wrote Robin. The couple has two daughters namely Maria Isabella, 3,…
Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate and YouTuber Baninay Bautista issued an apology after she was called out by comedienne-actress Pokwang for her recent vlog about being COVID-19 positive. In a series of tweets on Wednesday, Pokwang lambasted Baninay for not clearly indicating that her vlog had been filmed several weeks ago. Pokwang said her family went into panic mode after watching Baninay’s vlog, knowing that she had interacted with her last August 16 in the TV5 game show that she hosts. At the 2:46 mark of Baninay’s vlog, a timestamp dated July 21 was shown where the vlogger shared she…
Celebrity TV host Willie Revillame has kept his promise of giving cash aid to the jeepney drivers displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Facebook post by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Revillame started distributing the P5 million worth of cash donations to the drivers of the of the Public Utility Jeepney (PUJ) at the LTFRB office in Quezon City on Wednesday, August 19. Aside from the financial assistance, Revillame who is fondly known as Kuya Wil, also donated sacks of rice and his signature Wowowin jackets among the 3,211 jeepney drivers. “Sa kabuuan, nasa 3,211 na drayber…
Pokwang criticized Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate-turned-vlogger Baninay Bautista for not clearly indicating that her vlog about being COVID-19 positive was a late upload, saying it has caused panic in her household. Baninay on Tuesday shared the link of her most recent YouTube vlog on Twitter, which she simply captioned “I AM POSITIVE”. Pokwang in a tweet on Wednesday lashed out at an unidentified vlogger whom she said has already tested negative and recovered from the coronavirus but just recently released the video about her health ordeal online. “Dahil sa vlog mo nag panic kami p**ah ka! E late upload…
Cavite Vice Governor Jolo Revilla shared a prayer on social media following the hospitalization of his COVID-19 positive father Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. The actor-politician posted a photo of him with his father alongside the lengthy prayer for frontliners and all those affected by the coronavirus pandemic, including his dad. Bacoor, Cavite Mayor Lani Mercado on Tuesday afternoon revealed in a Facebook post that her husband was rushed to the hospital after developing pneumonia due to COVID-19. “Itinataas rin po namin sa Inyo ang agarang paggaling ng aking Papa na si Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. Lubos po kaming…