“Die On This Hill” hit-maker Sienna Spiro took a moment to thank her Filipino fans during her exclusive showcase at Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC Arts Center on Saturday. “I just want to say thank you so much for coming and being here. This is so crazy to me. I’m literally 17 hours away from my home right now, and I did not expect even one person to come. So thank you so much. I’m so, so grateful. And I love you,” she said before performing her last song. The 20-year-old singer-songwriter performed her original songs “The Visitor,” “Maybe,” “You…
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Janelle Lorzano
Janelle Lorzano likes long walks on the seaside and listening to people about their lives. When she isn't writing, she travels and discover new places.
This boyfriend was so dedicated to satisfying his pregnant partner’s cravings that he even asked their neighbor for ulam! John Errol Navera took on an ‘extra challenge’ when Maybelyn Manteza started craving their neighbor’s meal. “Nagkataon po noon, may handa ‘yun kapitbabay. Tapos napadaan kami. Nung una, binubulong niya ‘Ang bango, ang bango.’ Eh napapansin ko na parang gusto niya,” he recalled. Maybelyn added, “Bed rest po kasi ako nung time na ‘yun. Tapos minsan lang po ako lumabas. Naamoy ko ‘yung ulam. Kaya nanghingi talaga kami. Siya lang pala.” John recalled the hilarious moment that happened last June 28,…
Calling all fans of James Reid! If you are looking for an opportunity to get up close and personal with singer-actor James Reid, don’t miss this chance! James is the next surprise artist featured on The Philippine STAR’s The Office Playlist this Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6 PM. During the intimate performance, he’s expected to serenade fans and employees with his hit song ‘Randomantic,’ along with his newly released Tagalog single, ‘Traffic.’ ‘Traffic’ is James’ first release of the year, highlighting a theme that resonates with many Filipinos who commute and deal with heavy traffic daily. Register as a…
Xerenade’s Milo Cruz, known for his role as Tonton in Bagets: The Musical reacted to his close resemblance to actor Matteo Guidicelli and Sixto Dantes, the son of Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. In a recent episode of #OnTheRise uploaded on The Philippine STAR’s YouTube Channel, Milo giggly talked about the comments he received from fans about his “Kalokalikes” Sixto and Matteo. “Makikita n’yo guys ‘yung anak ni Dingdong. Hala, si Sixto! So kuya talaga ako ni Sixto guys,” he said in jest after showing his baby photo. “High school days pa meron nung nagsasabi na kamukha ko si Mateo…
P-pop Kings SB19 looked back on how their respective careers as solo artists helped them create their newest album, “Wakas at Simula,” during an exclusive press conference on Monday, March 23, 2026. SB19’s Stell was quick to recall the lessons he acquired while exploring his own musical career, all while remaining an active member of the group. “Pinaka natutunan talaga namin is ‘yung lakas ng bawat isa na pag pinagsama namin is something great and bigger than us talaga. Kasi kahit naman ako, personally, kahit sabihin ko na kaya kong bumanter samga tao, kaya kong maging ako, maging makwela, pero…
Kapuso actor Dingdong Dantes will play as a former scout ranger-turned-tailor in Baclaran in Dominic Zapata’s action series, “The Master Cutter,” which will be released on Netflix on April 17, 2026. “Ready to accept your orders. Your bestidas and your suits,” he said in jest. During the first “Next on Netflix” event in February, Dantes excitedly shared his character ‘Atoy,’ a tailor leading a double life as a bounty hunter. “Aside from being an action-packed series, what I like about it is it’s full of heart. It’s always interesting to explore the human side of all the characters we portray…
“Hangganan” singer Jenzen Guino revealed his musical influences and dream OPM artist collaborations in an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR. Jenzen said that John Roa, TJ Monterde and “King of RnB” Jay R are his musical influences. “Isa sila sa mga kasama sa playlist ko,” Jenzen said. When asked about the artists he wants to collaborate with, Jenzen was quick to say that he looks forward to working with Zack Tabudlo and John Roa. “Kuya Roa, baka naman! Gawa tayo song! Isa rin si Zack Tabudlo,” he added. In the same interview, Jenzen looked back on his humble beginnings,…
A crying toddler has gone viral on social media after bidding goodbye to her OFW grandfather, who works in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The heart-pinching moment left the social media community ‘senti’ as they watched Baby Zaira cry while she and her family dropped off her Lolo Noel at a bus station in Clark. “Nung time po ‘yun, ano, ihahatid po namin ‘yung lolo niya. Hindi po ‘yun sa airport, diyan lang po sa point to point [bus], sa Clark. Mas mahirap daw po ngayon ‘yung pakiramdam kasi apo daw po ‘yung umiiyak. Napapaiyak din po siya pero hindi na lang…
The cast of the ’90s show T.G.I.S. — Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews, Rica Peralejo, and Michael Flores — joined forces for Mark A. Reyes’s Christmas anthology, “Paskong Pinoy.” “If you grew up in the Philippines during the 90s, you will know who we are,” Andrews said in jest. When asked why they said yes to the project, the three said they wanted to be reunited after not working together for more than a decade. “I would like to do it because I would be reunited with people I’ve known for almost all my life. I’ve known them since I…
In an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR, content creator Poca couldn’t hide his happiness as he recalled the “surreal moment” of working on P-pop kings SB19’s newest single, “Visa.” “Hanggang ngayon, hindi pa rin siya nagsi-sink in sa akin. Super surreal…Sobrang pogi nilang lahat! It’s such an honor working with them,” he excitedly said. Poca described it as a “full circle moment” and a dream come true as a solid A’TIN. “Hanggang ngayon, hindi pa rin siya nagsi-sink in sa akin. Biro mo naman, SB19, King of P-pop here in the Philippines…”Surreal. It’s super surreal… Actually nakakakaba.. Sobrang gaan…