Author: Patricia Dela Roca

The internet has been buzzing over the romantic subplot between actresses Judy Ann Santos and Carla Humphries in the HBO Max series “Call My Manager.” The series is the Philippine adaptation of the award-winning 2015 French show “Dix pour cent” (“Ten Percent”), which follows the lives of talent managers as they navigate the demands of handling their celebrity clients while dealing with their own personal struggles. The series also marks Santos’ television comeback, with the award-winning actress taking on the role of Andrea Manuel, a lesbian talent manager whose love interest, Rina Baltazar, is played by Humphries. Viewers and netizens…

“It’s Showtime” host Jackie Gonzaga is mourning the death of her mother, Luisa. Gonzaga shared the news on Instagram, posting photos of her late mother along with a heartfelt tribute. “Pinakamatatag. Pinakamaganda. Pinaka-mapagmahal. Mahal na mahal kita ng sobra sobra mommy ko!! I love you forever!!!!” she wrote. Jackie did not disclose the cause of her death. However, the dancer shared videos showing Luisa receiving treatment at a hospital. Following the announcement, Gonzaga’s fellow “It’s Showtime” hosts and other celebrities took to the comments section to offer their condolences and words of support. “My heart breaks with yours. Big hug…

Macoy Dubs has said in an interview that he and Joy Barcoma are “on good terms” following the beauty queen’s exit from “Dogshow Divas.” Mark Averilla, popularly known as Macoy Dubs, addressed speculations surrounding Joy’s departure from his and Baus Rufo’s podcast, “Dogshow Divas.” On Aug. 31, the Miss Philippines Earth 2025 titleholder announced her decision to leave the podcast in a social media post. Barcoma said she chose to prioritize her peace over dealing with negativity, explaining that she decided to remove herself from “a space where she no longer felt welcomed, respected, and protected.” In an exclusive interview…

Celebrity vlogger Alex Gonzaga finally gave netizens a glimpse of her newborn baby boy in a heartwarming family video on Instagram. Alex and her husband, Mikee Morada, melted hearts online with an Instagram Reel featuring sweet moments from their family of three. “Now there are three of us, with our very own little baby boy,” Alex wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Gonzaga-Morada (@cathygonzaga) News of the couple’s first child was first confirmed by Alex’s mother, Pinty Gonzaga, in a report by PEP.ph on Aug. 30. Alex and Mikee have yet to…

Ryan Bang became emotional as he reflected on finding love again after recently reconnecting with OPM hitmaker Yeng Constantino. The emotional moment came after the noontime show discussed Yeng’s “Biyaheng Bente” concert, where she and Ryan had a sweet reunion. During the show’s second night, Constantino serenaded Bang and gave him a special mention on stage, where she opened up about their almost-romance more than a decade ago. “Yung kay Ryan kasi ang nangyari sa ’min, sineen-zoned niya ako. Crush na crush kita noon. Tapos ako ’yung nanlilibre sa kanya pang-date. Eh sobrang gusto ko siya. Pumunta ka lang sa…

Beauty queen Joy Barcoma has decided to step down from her role as a guest host of comedy and pop culture podcast “Dogshow Divas.” The Miss Philippines Earth 2025 titleholder announced her departure in a social media post, explaining that she had decided to part ways with the podcast and its hosts, Baus Rufo and Mark Averilla, also known as Macoy Dubs. “I’ve decided to step away from Dogshow Divas,” Barcoma wrote. She also addressed comments she had seen online regarding her recent guest appearances on the podcast. “Nabasa ko ang comments about my guestings. I’ve always been grateful whenever…

Elijah Canlas has confirmed that he and Miles Ocampo have called it quits after being in an on-and-off relationship for five years. The award-winning actor made the revelation during an exclusive interview with showbiz reporter Ogie Diaz on his YouTube channel, saying he decided to address the breakup after details about their relationship began circulating publicly. “As much as we’ve been trying to keep it private, syempre, I’m going through it, pero dahil lumalabas na ‘to lahat, I mean it’s time for me to say opo, totoo siya,” Canlas said. He went on to describe their breakup as “mutual” and…

Tyronia Fowler, daughter of online personality Toni Fowler, became emotional as she spoke about the ongoing issue involving her mother and fellow content creator Jelai Andres. In a Facebook Live posted on Sept. 1, Tyronia appealed to Jelai and expressed her distress over being dragged into the renewed controversy surrounding her mother. The issue resurfaced after past incidents involving Toni, Jelai, and Jon Gutierrez, also known as King Badger, were brought up online. Toni had previously been linked to Gutierrez while he was in a relationship with Jelai, with the controversy dating back several years. Amid the renewed discussions, Tyronia…

Carmelle Collado is set to make history as the Philippines’ first-ever representative at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia. The former “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0” housemate bested nine other finalists at “Pili, Pinas! Philippine Selection Night,” held Sunday, Aug. 30, at the New Frontier Theater. Collado secured the winning spot with her performance of “Sobra-Sobra,” a song composed by Nica del Rosario and Mat Olavides. Her victory was determined through a combination of 40% professional jury votes, 40% votes from the Philippine public, and 20% Rest of the World votes. With her win, Collado will officially represent…

South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo, best known for his role in the 2006 hit K-drama “Princess Hours,” has died at the age of 44. News of his passing was reportedly confirmed by one of his close friends in a social media post on Aug. 29, describing the actor’s death, which was caused by a cardiac arrest, as “sudden news” that was “still hard to believe,” according to The Chosun Daily. Lee had previously opened up about his health struggles in February when he appeared on fellow actor Lee Jong-hyuk’s YouTube channel. At the time, he revealed that he had been…