It was a double Pinoy pride moment at Coachella as Filipina idol Sophia Laforteza took the stage with global girl group KATSEYE, following the historic debut of P-pop sensation BINI. Sophia took the Sahara stage for a milestone moment in her career, made even more special when she noticed a Philippine flag in the crowd. “I’m overwhelmed with emotion. It’s so beautiful. I see some people raising the Filipino flag here in Coachella. You guys are making our dreams come true,” she shared. Back home, her mother, Carla Guevara-Laforteza, expressed her pride, revealing she tuned in early just to watch…
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After 10 years with NCT, Mark Lee is officially parting ways with SM Entertainment. In a statement released April 3, SM Entertainment confirmed that both sides reached a mutual agreement to conclude Mark’s exclusive contract on April 8. The idol will also end all activities with NCT units, including NCT 127 and NCT DREAM. “After a long period of in-depth discussions… we came to a mutual agreement to conclude his exclusive contract,” the agency said, thanking Mark for “the valuable time” spent together and expressing support for his next chapter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NCT…
SEVENTEEN is “right here” to stay, with all 13 members—S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino—officially renewing their contracts. The announcement was made during the second and final night of their “SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR ‘NEW_’ ENCORE” concerts on April 5 at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, marking the grand finale of their tour. Leader S.Coups personally shared the news on stage, revealing that all members had completed their contract renewals with PLEDIS Entertainment. This marks the group’s second full-group renewal, following their early extension in 2021. seventeen have renewed their contract! 🍒 "i…
Actor Jake Cuenca has confirmed he is exclusively dating Rabiya Mateo, putting an end to weeks of speculation about their relationship. In a message shared on Ogie Diaz’s latest vlog, Jake admitted, “It’s safe to say that she makes me happy and we’re exclusively dating at the moment.” Dating rumors first sparked after the two were spotted together in Taguig in March, followed by public appearances together including Kapuso child actress Sienna Stevens’ birthday celebration. The two’s playful social media exchanges also caught fans’ attention. Among the moments that fueled the “kilig” were their flirty comments online. When Rabiya shared…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is set to investigate and take action following a viral taxi overcharging incident involving Soobin of Tomorrow X Together during his recent vacation in Cebu. The agency said stricter measures are being considered to address repeated complaints against taxi drivers, citing the viral incident involving Soobin that put the Philippines in a negative light. In a vlog uploaded on the group’s official YouTube channel, the K-pop idol recounted how he and a friend were quoted a much higher fare than expected upon leaving the airport. “We know it will be about P300,”…
Soobin of Tomorrow X Together (TXT) and his friend nearly fell victim to a taxi overcharging incident during a vacation in Cebu. The K-pop idol traveled to Cebu for a short getaway, staying at resorts in Mactan and documenting the trip in a vlog uploaded on TXT’s official YouTube channel on Wednesday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SOOBIN Of TXT (@page.soobin) While the trip was largely enjoyable, one moment stood out for the wrong reasons. Before leaving the airport, Soobin shared that they had already checked the estimated fare. “We know it will be about P300.…
Donny Pangilinan spoke up after Shuvee Etrata issued an apology to Donbelle fans over a video of her fangirling over the actor circulated online. His perennial onscreen partner Belle Mariano followed suit. Recently, Shuvee found herself under fire after a video from Bernard Cloma’s birthday party showed her seemingly giddy around Donny. The Kapamilya actor, who was a former houseguest on PBB Celebrity Collab, sparked reactions online from fans of DonBelle fans, his loveteam with on-screen partner Belle Mariano. tinukso nila si shuvee kay donny saharap ng GMA at ABS CBN bosses😂 pic.twitter.com/83LhJqVnt9— xiao (@shvnthny) March 19, 2026 Following the backlash,…
Content creator Zeinab Harake is mourning the passing of the tricycle driver featured in her “Would You Cook For Me” vlog, uploaded just a few weeks ago. In a Facebook post on Saturday, March 28, Zeinab shared photos from the wake of “Jofren.” One image showed her carrying Jofren’s daughter, while another captured her posing with the bereaved family in front of Jofren’s casket. Alongside the photos, she wrote a heartfelt message to express her condolences and bid farewell to Jofren, grateful to have met him even briefly: On March 5, Zeinab uploaded the YouTube video challenging strangers on the…
Filo Carats delivered! SEVENTEEN brought their “NEW_” world tour to a close, calling it their “most enjoyable” stop after delivering a nearly four-hour spectacle powered by thunderous cheers from tens of thousands of fans at the Philippine Stadium in Bulacan on March 2. The stadium quickly erupted into deafening screams as S.Coups, Joshua, Jun, DK, Mingyu, The8, Vernon, Seungkwan, and Dino strutted down the stage to open with Bad Influence. From the get-go, the energy surged forward from there, as tracks from their latest best-selling release HAPPY BURSTDAY set the tone for a night that blended fresh releases with beloved…
Actress-dancer AC Bonifacio seemed to have revealed her breakup with actor Harvey Bautista. The apparent reveal came as the two talked about one of Edward’s memorable “kuya” moments to AC, including giving her relationship advice, with the latter joking that she has gone to him “with every other guy since,” hinting at her now-single status. “First time I’m saying that anywhere. You heard it here first,” AC said with a laugh, prompting Eward to call it the “latest scoop.” Edward went on to confirm the situation, sharing that AC is “no longer in a relationship” and recalling an emotional moment…