Stand-up comedian and YouTuber Ton Soriano’s three-year old viral cover of Someone Like You just got noticed by the British music star herself! The said video of Ton continues to draw laughter since its upload in 2020, showed him soulfully singing a rendition of the British singer-songwriter’s song with his eyes closed. Not until his voice cracked while belting the chorus when his roommate, comedian MC Calaquian, entered the room, giving each other a fright. “So sino ba talaga ang nagulat? P.S. di po masakit yung hampas,” Ton wrote as caption, while referring to the hit he received from MC…
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TikTok Philippines’ Creator of the Year awardee Arshie Larga called on fellow content creators to make good use of their platform. The 27-year-old pharmacist from Marinduque took home the top award with an important reminder to fellow TikTokers during his acceptance speech. “Lahat naman tayo nage-excel sa kanya-kanyang mga niche, so ‘yung award na ‘to ay para sa ating lahat,” Arshie addressed his fellow creators. “Let’s always use our platforms wisely and responsibly, and ‘yung clout natin gamitin sa tamang paraan—not just to entertain but to inspire,” he remarked. Arshie, who goes by his handle @arshietomycin on TikTok, also expressed…
Juyeon of K-pop boy group The Boyz got Pinoy netizens’ attention after posting snaps from his previous stay in Siargao. The K-pop idol shared on Instagram a series of his photos taken when The Boyz filmed its Lip Gloss music video in the famous local tourist destination. Included in the carousel set were photos of him posing for the camera, fronted by a photo of a wall with the writing: “Ikaw ay aking binabasbasan upang maging isang ganap na miyembro ng Palobo Gang”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 더보이즈(THE BOYZ) (@official_theboyz) Filipino fans have since swarmed…
Andrea Brillantes was on her lucky fangirl mode after meeting K-pop idols ENHYPEN, New Jeans member Hanni, as well as Hollywood stars Hunter Schafer and Halley Bailey at the Milan Fashion Week in Italy. The Kapamilya actress shared on Twitter her encounter with Hanni, posting a pic of the latter’s back since it was the least thing she could do. In her “Get Ready With Me” TikTok video, Andrea recalled how she was late to notice that it was K-pop boy group ENHYPEN whom she rode the elevator with. “Nakasama ko pa sa elevator ang ENHYPEN which was so funny…
E.A.T. producers have issued an apology over the “lubid” joke that host Joey de Leon blurted during an episode of the noontime show. Joey recently received online flak after he suggested the lubid (rope) as something that can be worn around the neck, during the program’s Gimme 5 segment last Saturday, September 23, 2023. The E.A.T mainstay made the remark after a contestant failed to name five objects related to the category “necklace”. This didn’t sit well with netizens who deemed the remark as “insensitive” and “inappropriate” which can pertain to suicide. Online users also called on the attention of…
Roni Domingo was taken by surprise after receiving the warmest welcome from fellow Pinoys during one of his days out in Singapore. The TV host’s fiancée, Maiqui Pineda, took Instagram stories to share how they were supposed to go to a bakery when they encountered kababayans along the way. “Hello Madlang People Mabuhay,” Maiqui quipped, alongside photos of Pinoy fans crowding around to snap a photo with Robi. “They all just started to flock towards him,” she added. Maiqui also shared a video of the crowd going after Robi who enthusiastically granted photo ops with his fans. “This was the…
TV5’s Kaladkaren and Mikee Reyes seemed to have thrown shade at GMA network’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated sportscasters. During a broadcast of Frontline Pilipinas on Monday, Kaladkaren remarked, “Hindi po ‘to A.I., ako po si Kaladkaren,” while delivering her closing spiel. LOUDER GHURL, MS. @jervijervi! ?? pic.twitter.com/Ia9O5uxUCx— carljun ✨ (@justbbangkyu) September 25, 2023 Another clip showed sportscaster and co-anchor Mikee Reyes poking fun at Kaladkaren. “Kurutin niyo nga si [Kaladkaren] baka A.I. ka,” said Mikee. “Totoong tao po ako ah, mga kapatid,” Kaladkaren responded as she did robotic moves. HOYYYY TITO MIKEEE https://t.co/xplHg3FPfW— KaladKaren (@jervijervi) September 25, 2023 Last Sunday,…
This is not a drill! One Piece live action star Mackenyu Arata is coming to the Philippines in November. A report by Philippine Star on Tuesday said the Japanese actor is set to the headline the Manila Pop Culture Convention 2023 which will run from November 17 to November 19. “Hi Mackenyu here. To all my Filipino fans out there, I’ll be apperaing at the ManiPopCon in Manila from November 17th to 19th,” Mackenyu said in a video greeting. “See you guys there,” he added. The event will take place at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay. Mackenyu is best known…
Sef Cadayona has proposed marriage to his non-showbiz girlfriend Nelan Vivero. On Instagram, the Starstruck alum shared moments that captured their engagement twice this year. Sef revealed he initially proposed to his girlfriend in Valentines’s Day last February with a paper ring. “Hindi ako makapaniwala na nakuha ko ang matamis mong OO! Biruin mo.. sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari nag propose ako gamit ang gawa kong papel na singsing,” wrote Sef. The actor-comedian recalled how he had the feeling of proposing to his girlfriend at the time. “May iba doon eh.. lahat tama parang lahat ng nararamdaman ko eh inuudyok nako…
JM dDe Guzman said he has yet to receive a sweet yes from Donnalyn Bartolome after courting the actress-vlogger for nearly a year now. The Kapamilya actor recently spoke about his relationship status with Donnalyn whom he admitted having feelings for back in October 2022. “Okay naman. Nanliligaw pa rin. Siyempre, pag may gusto kailangang ipaglaban,” JM was quoted as saying in a Pep report. Asked if he’s of getting weary of wooing Donnalyn, JM replied: “Hindi, napapawi ang inip ko kapag nakikita ko siya.” “Sana may pag-asa,” JM remarked. The actor went on to speak of the things she…