Blackpink Rosé’s pre-debut cover of When You Look Me in the Eyes has caught the attention of Joe Jonas. Blinks on Wednesday celebrated Rosé’s eight years with YG Entertainment by taking over Twitter with the hashtag #8YearswithRos and sharing photos and videos of Blackpink’s main vocalist including from the time before she became a K-pop idol. One fan posted a video of a young Rosé doing an acoustic cover of Jonas Brothers’ 2007 hit song When You Look Me In The Eyes. Not only the fans were amazed by Rosé’s sweet voice but also the original singer of the song…
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ABS-CBN expressed on social media its gratitude to celebrities and news personalities from rival station GMA 7 who showed solidarity with the embattled network. The media giant went off air Tuesday night “in compliance” with the National Telecommunications Commission’s cease and desist order after the network’s 25-year congressional franchise expired last Monday, May 4. The online world was flooded with red, green and blue hearts from supporters of the Kapamilya network after the news broke out. Candles were lit outside ABS-CBN’s headquarters in Quezon City as the NTC ordered the network to stop operating its TV and radio stations nationwide. …
Edward Barber wrote a sweet message for Maymay Entrata as the young actress turned a year older today. The Kapamilya actor was an early bird in greeting his onscreen partner on her 23rd birthday via an Instagram post. “Through all the chaos in the world, through all the joy and pain, all the storms brewing in our lives, you are a bright star of hope. I know things didn’t go how you planned this time. But I know that won’t stop you from smiling,” wrote Edward in the caption along with a selfie photo of Maymay. The night before her…
Angel Locsin has been crying nonstop since the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ordered ABS-CBN to stop its broadcast operations on Tuesday, her fiancé Neil Arce said. In its May 5 cease and desist order, the NTC told Angel’s home network to stop operating its free-to-air TV and radio stations nationwide “absent a valid congressional franchise as required by law.” Neil took to Instagram to share how his wife-to-be has been doing after the news broke out. “Breaks my heart seeing her like this. Angel did not renew her contract so technically she did not lose her job,” wrote Neil. Last…
Coco Martin vented out his anger and disappointment over the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) move to halt the broadcast operations of ABS-CBN. ABS-CBN officially signed off Tuesday night, stopping its TV and radio broadcasts nationwide “in compliance” with the cease and desist order by NTC after the network’s 25-year franchise expired on May 4. (READ: ABS-CBN signs off after NTC’s cease and desist order) The Kapamilya star, who directs and stars in ABS-CBN’s longest-running teleserye Ang Probinsyano, couldn’t help but say his piece in a lengthy Instagram post on Tuesday night. “Sa mga taong pilit nagsulong sa pagpapasara sa ABS-CBN, sana…
The online community had a laugh over a video clip showing Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto “getting stressed out” by a netizen’s comment during a Facebook live video. Sotto on Tuesday announced that all city residents who did not receive financial aid from the national government are qualified to avail of the city government’s Supplemental Social Amelioration Program (SAP). The cash distribution also started on Tuesday. The local executive chief’s announcement, however, was cut off when he read a comment that asked if those living in the condo are also included. “Hindi nga, kasama ngaa… Gulo kausap. Kakasabi ko lang…
Kapamilya stars posted online their thoughts about the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)’s cease and desist order against ABS-CBN on Tuesday after the media giant’s legislative franchise expired on May 4. “NTC directed ABS-CBN to stop operating in various television and radio broadcasting stations nationwide, ‘absent a valid congressional franchise which lapsed on May 4, 2020’,” NTC said in a statement. “Upon the expiration of RA 7966, ABS-CBN no longer has a valid and subsisting congressional franchise as required by Act No. 3846,” the statement added. ABS-CBN was given 10 days to “respond as to why the frequencies assigned to it…
TV host-comedian Ryan Bang personally gave out boxes of Fudgee Barr to the two boys who previously went viral for fighting over the snack. A short video of the teenagers who were caught having an argument on who ate the other’s cake bar snack recently made rounds online, eliciting various reactions from the netizens. The infuriated boy can be heard saying “Sinong kumain ng Fudgee Bar ko?” “Hindi ako yun, ba’t pag nagbibintang ka ako lagi?” defended the other. The video currently has 106,000 shares and 74,000 reactions on Facebook as of writing. A netizen even edited a Fudgee Barr…
Comedian Alfredo Cornejo Jr., more popularly known as Babajie, passed away on Monday, May 4. He was 35. According to a GMA News report, Babajie died from tuberculosis and malnutrition at San Lazaro Hospital. Close relatives of Babajie earlier debunked death rumors after a photo of him confined at San Lazaro hospital surfaced online. Babajie, who got his screen name from his long chin, was known for his stint in the GMA gag show Bubble Gang. Last year, Babajie was featured in Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho after photos of him with his Italian friend Ciro Tarallo went viral online. Ciro…
Angel Locsin has made it loud and clear that she has no plans of entering politics. During the live Facebook launch of Regal Movies At Home on Friday with former onscreen partner Richard Gutierrez, the actress-philanthropist belied rumors that she will be running for public office amid her charity works and relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. (READ: Angel Locsin sets up air-conditioned sleeping tents for frontliners) In between updates on what the two stars have been up to, Angel was asked if she is planning on becoming a public servant. “Public servant naman po kami bilang mga artista, e.…