Author: Patricia Dela Roca

South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun has returned to endorsement activities after signing a new campaign with local clothing brand BENCH/, marking his first major brand partnership following a year-long hiatus. On July 14, BENCH/ founder Ben Chan announced Kim’s return through a series of Instagram posts featuring photos and videos from their meeting and the actor’s campaign shoot. “Reunited with your Bench family,” Chan wrote alongside a photo of himself with Kim. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ben Chan (@bcbench) In separate posts, Chan shared images of Kim modeling the brand’s latest collection, while a…

TWICE member Sana is set to make her acting debut, taking on her first film role opposite Japanese actor Takeru Satoh. JYP Entertainment confirmed reports that the Japanese idol will star in the upcoming film Nyangi (working title), marking her first-ever acting project more than a decade after debuting with TWICE. She becomes the latest member of the nine-member girl group to venture into acting, following Jeongyeon and Dahyun, who have also pursued projects outside of music. According to Korean media reports, Nyangi is a joint Korea-Japan production, with Sana cast as the female lead opposite Satoh, who will play…

Kapuso star Barbie Forteza’s candid answer about her dream wedding recently caught the attention of netizens, even prompting a legal response from lawyer and film producer Atty. Joji Alonso. The actress made the remark during the Aug. 3 media conference for her upcoming film “Saving Cherry”, where she stars alongside Khalil Ramos, Mika Salamanca, Mikee Quintos, AC Bonifacio, and Sassa Gurl. When Philippine STAR entertainment editor Nathalie Tomada asked the cast about their dream weddings, Forteza quipped, “Dream wedding ko? I wanna get married in [Las] Vegas. In Vera Wang. Para may divorce.” Alonso later responded to the actress’ answer…

P-pop powerhouse SB19 and Live Nation Philippines (LNPH) are celebrating a year of groundbreaking achievements, with their partnership paving the way for several historic milestones that continue to elevate Original Pilipino Music (OPM) worldwide. In the span of just one year, the partnership between the award-winning quintet and the concert promoter has produced a series of unprecedented achievements, from record-breaking concerts in the Philippines to international festival appearances. Beginning with SB19 becoming the first Filipino act to sell out the Philippine Arena for two consecutive nights, drawing one of the largest crowds ever by a local artist, the momentum continued…

American pop superstar Ariana Grande will be stepping back from the public eye after her “Eternal Sunshine” tour concludes in September. According to a report by People, a representative for the Grammy-winning singer said Grande plans to take a “much-deserved break” from the public as scrutiny over her health and appearance continues to intensify. “She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny,” the representative told the publication. The source added that…

Transgender actress Awra Briguela has publicly apologized after responding harshly to a netizen who offered to serve as her interpreter during her recent trip to Vietnam. The incident stemmed from the comments section of Briguela’s latest travel vlog, where a netizen wrote, “Sayang [hindi] tayo nagkita. Next time if you need interpreter just message me.” Misinterpreting the comment as a jab at her English proficiency, Briguela fired back with the now-deleted reply, “Feeling. Hindi ka nga nakapag highschool.” Following the backlash, Briguela issued a public apology, admitting that she had wrongly assumed the comment was meant to ridicule her. “I…

Veteran entertainment journalist, radio host, and talent manager Jobert Sucaldito has passed away. He was 65. The news was confirmed on Sunday, Aug. 2, through a statement posted on the Facebook page OOTD Jobert and Chaps Channel, which announced the broadcaster’s “untimely passing.” “This morning, between 9:45 AM and 10:15 AM, an incident occurred at his residence in Kamias, Quezon City. He was immediately rushed to the Philippine Heart Center, where the medical team exerted every effort to revive him,” the statement read. “Sadly, despite their best efforts, he was pronounced deceased at around 10:30 AM.” As of posting time,…

Beloved ’90s stars Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin, and Dominic Ochoa are set to reunite for an upcoming joint project. The project was officially unveiled during the Kapatid network’s recent media conference, where the trio appeared together to announce the series. According to media reports, the show is slated to premiere on Sept. 14 as a weekday morning program and is expected to run for three seasons. Joining Magdangal, Agustin, and Ochoa in the cast are Susan Africa, Cedrick Juan, Roxanne Guinoo, Pearl Gonzales, and talents under TV5’s talent management arm, Star Worx, formerly known as MediaQuest Artists Agency. Reports also…

K-pop supergroup BTS has announced that it will not submit its music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, saying it believes music should be evaluated beyond regional or language segregation. In a joint statement released on Wednesday, July 29, all seven members confirmed their decision to forgo Grammy submissions this year, weeks after the Recording Academy introduced a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. The category was among the five new Grammy categories unveiled in June, which recognizes “artistic excellence in Asian pop music performances originating from or widely recognized within Asian markets, including but not limited to…

Filipino-American pop star Olivia Rodrigo sparked dating rumors anew after she was photographed getting cozy with finance executive Julian Croonenbergh. Photos published by several American media outlets showed Rodrigo, 23, and Croonenbergh, 26, enjoying a day together at a park in Brooklyn. The pair was seen strolling through the streets of New York City, sitting closely at the park and sharing affectionate moments, including kissing each other’s hands. The two have also been spotted together on multiple occasions in recent months, including in the same city and at an airport in Iceland, further fueling rumors about their relationship. The sighting…