Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Carmelle Collado brought pride to the Philippines after showcasing her world-class vocal talent and making history as the inaugural champion of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026. Representing the country among 11 participating nations, Collado secured the historic victory with her original Tagalog-English dance-pop anthem “Sobra-Sobra,” which garnered 211 points overall. Her winning performance placed the Philippines 41 points ahead of runner-up Thailand, which earned 169 points. Vietnam finished third with 165 points, while Malaysia and Laos completed the top five. Thailand’s MANG x DAOU secured second place with their song “Aroma,” while Vietnam’s Tóc Tiên landed in third with…

“Nation’s Girl Group” BINI has made history once again after winning the “Favorite Global Music Star” award at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2026, besting internationally acclaimed music acts such as Tyla, Taylor Swift, and Olivia Dean. The feat was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter as the P-pop sensation emerged victorious in the category, becoming the first Filipino act to receive the distinction at the annual awards ceremony. The eight-member group represents Asia in the international roster of winners, beating fellow nominees Taylor Swift for North America, Olivia Dean for the United Kingdom, Zara Larsson for Europe, Tyla for…

KATSEYE member Megan Skiendiel sparked concern among fans and netizens after performing at the group’s recent concert while still recovering from a concussion. Photos and videos from KATSEYE’s “Wildworld Tour” stop at the Moody Center in Texas on Tuesday, November 10 (US time), showed members Yoonchae, Lara, and Daniela performing a dance routine onstage, while Megan remained seated at the side of the stage as she sang her parts with limited movement. Megan was also seen wearing protective sunglasses as she continued recovering from her injury. Her condition reportedly prevents her from dancing and being exposed to bright lights. Although…

“Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0” has unveiled Robbie Jaworski as its secret celebrity houseguest after successfully completing his secret tasks to raise funds for the season’s major charity mission. During the Sunday, Nov. 8 episode of the reality show, it was revealed that the young Kapamilya star was not an official housemate but rather a secret houseguest tasked by Big Brother to kick-start a major charity initiative inside the house. A recap showed that Robbie was given the secret assignment shortly after entering the house, when he had a private conversation with Big Brother in the confession room. “Ikaw ay…

Liza Soberano revisited her 2017 romantic comedy film “My Ex and Whys,” nearly a decade after starring in it alongside her former reel-to-real partner, Enrique Gil, sharing what she did not particularly like about its storyline. During her guest appearance on the “TigerBelly” podcast, Soberano admitted that although she liked the film, she disagreed with what she described as its “misogynistic” take on the story. “I like this movie, too, but at the same time, I don’t like the misogynistic take on it very much,” she told the podcast hosts. The actress then recalled how her character, Cali, gets cheated…

Housemates Gehlee Dangca and Calix Esguerra appeared to have an uncomfortable encounter during a screen test for their latest task on “Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0,” prompting the latter to apologize for a gesture he did “without consent.” The incident happened during the housemates’ second task, named “Verti Drama,” which required them to create an original live vertical drama featuring themselves as cast members. Calix, alongside Winwyn Marquez, who were appointed as task leaders, agreed with the other housemates to develop a romantic comedy featuring action elements. To cast the lead characters, Big Brother instructed the two to conduct auditions…

P-pop boy group Play Ph addressed the mixed reactions and criticisms they received following their viral performance of their song “Crush Kita”. The six-member group, composed of Travis, Gab, James, Kenji, Wesley, and Sean, appeared on GMA’s “Unang Hirit,” where they were asked about the online buzz surrounding their performance on People’s Television Network’s (PTV) morning program “Rise and Shine Pilipinas.” Play Ph was introduced on the show’s October 28 episode, where they performed “Crush Kita.” However, their performance drew mixed reactions from netizens, with some criticizing their vocal abilities, choreography, and coordination during their dance routine. Several online users…

For Zeinab Harake, one of her dreams as a mother has finally come true: seeing her children share the same family name as her husband, basketball player Bobby Ray Parks Jr. The content creator recently shared the emotional milestone in her latest vlog, revealing that the legal adoption process for Lucas and Zebbiana has been completed after five years, officially making them part of the Parks family. Lucas is Zeinab’s adopted son, while Zebbiana or Bia is her biological daughter with former partner, rap star Skusta Clee. The process culminated in the issuance of the children’s new birth certificates, which…

“Crazy Rich Asians” is set to introduce new faces who will join the world of Singapore’s wealthy elite as author Kevin Kwan announced a global casting call for two characters in the bestselling novel’s upcoming series adaptation. In an announcement shared by Kwan on Facebook, HBO and Firefly Casting are searching for Asian actors to portray Posy and William, two new characters set to appear in the highly anticipated series sequel. The roles include Posy, who is described as an East Asian woman in her 30s who is beautiful, glamorous, and ambitious. A former socialite whose marriage to a notorious…

Kira Balinger opened up about how much it meant to her to portray the late child star Julie Vega in the latest Halloween special of “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho”. The actress starred in the Kapuso program’s latest Halloween special, which revisited Vega’s highly publicized death in 1985 at the age of 16, a tragedy that sparked various speculations and mystery over the years. Following the airing of the special on Sunday, Nov. 1, Kira took to social media to thank viewers and netizens for their appreciation of her performance. “I see you guys!! Thank you everyone who tuned in and…