Author: Lyka Nicart

Celebrity pals Raymond Gutierrez and Liz Uy are beyond proud to be the first Filipino ambassadors of global cosmetics brand Nars as it launched its Studio 54 Collection. On Tuesday, the two took to Instagram to share their excitement on being named endorsers of the makeup label. TV host and entrepreneur Raymond said: “Beyond proud to share that I’m the first male brand ambassador for NARS (@narsissist) and along with @lizzzuy the first from the Philippines.” “To be the face of an international makeup brand is an honor I never expected to be a part of. Makeup is a tool…

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Kapamilya actor Paulo Avelino on Tuesday said that it’s about time that he opens up about the dark period in his life — his past battle with depression. Paulo shared on Instagram that several years back, “I found myself in a place where I only saw one way out.” “I went through a spiralling journey of depression and suicidal thoughts. Where everything seemed like nothing matters anymore,” he said. Avelino shared that during those times, “(I) locked myself at home, turned down almost every job that came in and shut myself off from work, friends, family, the world.” The Kapamilya…

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Local clothing brand Penshoppe on Wednesday confirmed that its newest endorser is Lalisa Manoban (more popularly known as Lisa) of Kpop girl group Blackpink. “Mabuhay Philippines!” greeted Lisa in a video posted by Penshoppe, personally revealing that she’s the newest face of the casual wear brand. “I had so much fan shooting this campaign, I hope you guys love it too!” The Kpop idol also hopes to see her fans soon! Is she hinting at a possible fan meet? Prior to the announcement, fans have earlier speculated that the Kpop idol will be the newest face of Penshoppe when the…

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With his “ability” to stop an earthquake, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy — founder and leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, Inc. — was challenged by comedian-host Vice Ganda to put a stop to the longest-running TV series in the country and the notorious traffic in EDSA. During the Tawag ng Tanghalan segment of It’s Showtime aired on Monday, Vice Ganda made the joke while discussing the primetime series Ang Probinsyano. In his chit-chat with co-host Jhong Hilario who previously starred as a villain in the teleserye, the Unkabogable star said, “Alam mo kung sino…

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Annabelle Rama has a piece of advice to Gretchen Barretto, who earlier lashed out at her daughter Ruffa for commenting on a photo of Julia Barretto on Instagram. “Sana manahimik ka na ‘day. Tutal mayaman ka na, i-enjoy mo na yung kayamanan mo. I-enjoy mo na yang pera mo,” Annabelle said in a media interview at the recent Opulence Halloween party organized by her son Raymond. “Huwag na tayo mag-away-away pa. Peace, of course. Importante yung peace,” the feisty momager added. Ruffa previously left a “Freshhhhhh” comment on one of Julia’s photos on Instagram. Afterwards, Gretchen posted in an Instagram…

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This Halloween, Michelle Dy just found a way to taunt her bashers. “MASAMA UGALI NI MD — ?,” this was how the controversial beauty vlogger captioned her latest makeup transformation, leaving her followers curious on what the video would lead to. In the one minute and 27 second clip uploaded on November 1, Michelle used makeup to channel what her bashers are saying about her. To complete the look, Michelle added the devil’s horn and started pulling off her fiercest smile and pose. Fans of the Pinay YouTube star lauded what she did, while others didn’t. Michelle is just fresh…

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Just when you thought Halloween’s all about the spooky and comical stuff, it got romantic with these celebrity pairs who showed up in fancy couple costumes during the Opulence Halloween party organized by Raymond Gutierrez on Thursday night, October 31. Check out these stars who looked even more dazzling beside their significant others this Halloween. Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez Sarah and Richard were vampire royalty for the night. The soon-to-wed couple appeared to have grown more smitten with each other as well, exchanging sweet messages via Instagram posts. Richard’s costume also had everyone saying “Supremo is back!” (his character…

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From enormous hairdos, over-the-top makeup, to flamboyant gowns, local celebrities really went all out for a night of debauchery last Thursday, October 31, at Solaire Resorts and Casino in Parañaque City. Dubbed Opulence: Let Them Eat Cake, TV host and actor Raymond Gutierrez along with event specialist/interior designer Ashleigh Rye and event planner La Belle Fete, organized a one-night party that “Manila has never seen before.”   The themed party is inspired by Marie Antoinette — France’s queen before the French Revolution. Aside from being famed for her taste in fashion, she is also known for being overthrown by French…

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The 2019 Southeast Asian Games is just a month away and the intense preparations continue as the country is set to host the historic sports event in November. As part of its preparations, the organizers launched a volunteer program in April 2019 which seeks to gather “passionate, committed and skilled volunteers” who will help run the biennial sports meet. Among the 14,000 who joined the campaign to extend their helping hand to the upcoming SEA Games were celebrities. To name a few, Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera and Pia Wurtzbach have expressed their support for what is touted to be the…

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In a war of bitter tweets, Filipina beauty YouTuber Michelle Dy has reacted to American beauty guru and cosmetics line owner Jeffree Star comment describing her newest makeup collection as “trash.” The two figured in a Twitter drama after a netizen on Tuesday asked Star for an ”honest review” of Dy’s recently launched makeup collection, to which Star replied: “I don’t have time to review trash on my channel.” Hitting back at Star, Dy on Wednesday wrote in her tweet: “Call me trash all you want, but not the products which not just I, but a lot of people worked…

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