Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Netizens were abuzz after former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Lie Reposposa and her British fiancé Paul Marsden sparked confusion over their relationship after the latter’s cryptic Facebook post seemed to hint at their split. On Tuesday, April 28, Marsden shared a bittersweet message on Facebook about an “ending” to their story, accompanied by photos of them together, prompting netizens to assume that they have called it quits. “Thank you for being my peace and my safe place. You helped me stand up when I was down. But every story has an ending, and ours ends here. Thank you for the…

Four of South Korea’s biggest K-pop agencies are exploring a joint venture to launch a global music festival that could rival major international events such as Coachella. The proposed festival, tentatively titled “Fanomenon,” was first introduced by Park Jin-young, also known as J.Y. Park and founder of JYP Entertainment, during the inauguration of the Presidential Committee for Popular Culture Exchange in October 2025. Described as a blend of the words “fan” and “phenomenon,” “Fanomenon” is a large-scale event envisioned to take place in multiple locations worldwide. Park said the goal is to mount a mega festival by December 2027 that…

Netizens and animal welfare groups are calling for accountability following the death of a community cat that was mauled by off-leash dogs in McKinley Hill, Taguig City. The incident was first brought to public attention by Cats of McKinley. In a post dated April 14, the group reported that one of their cats had been chased by a dog being walked without a leash in the area. Two days later, a more severe incident occurred involving another community cat named Ghost, a black-and-white female feline described by the group as one of their “kindest.” According to reports, Ghost was attacked…

Viewers were taken by surprise after actresses Angelica Panganiban and Mylene Dizon portrayed a romantic pair in the ABS-CBN and Prime Video mystery series “The Silent Noise.” In the series, Panganiban portrays Jackie, opposite Zanjoe Marudo’s Anton, who are devoted parents to three children, portrayed by Zaijian Jaranilla, Mutya Orquia and KD Omalin, who plays their deaf son at the center of the story. Dizon, meanwhile, plays the role of Teacher Sam, one of their youngest child’s school teachers. Viewers were caught off guard when what initially appeared to be a friendship between Panganiban and Dizon’s characters developed into a…

Dating rumors are swirling around Hollywood stars Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi after reports claimed that the two have been spending time together. According to People, the pair have been “hanging out and getting to know each other” over the past couple of months, sparking speculation of a budding romance. The rumors gained further traction during Coachella 2026, where festivalgoers allegedly spotted the supermodel and the Oscar-nominated actor appearing cozy while attending the event. Jenner was last romantically linked to award-winning singer Bad Bunny, with whom she reportedly split in December 2023 after less than a year of dating. Elordi,…

Viva artist Christine Li firmly denied claims linking her to business tycoon Chavit Singson, clarifying that she is not the woman seen beside him in a circulating online post. The actress addressed the issue through an Instagram video, humorously captioned, “GIRLFRIEND NI CHAVIT?!?!!??!!!,” where she directly refuted the allegations. Li explained that a misleading post, bearing the headline “Chavit Singson proud nang ipinakilala ang bagong girlfriend nito,” which sparked buzz after her photo was edited into the original image of the businessman with another woman. “Minsan na lang nga ako mabalita, ganito pa!” she quipped at the start of her…

Slater Young spoke out for the first time following months of public criticism over his real estate project, Monterrazas, and its alleged role in worsening the impact of Typhoon Tino in Cebu. In a video posted on his social media platforms, the celebrity engineer addressed what he described as “misinformation” that fueled criticism against the luxury mountain development, which persisted since 2023. The controversy stemmed from the devastating floods that struck Cebu in November 2025. Some residents and netizens pointed to Monterrazas, built on elevated terrain, as a contributing factor, alleging that land development and tree cutting intensified the flooding.…

“Nation’s Girl Group” BINI recently capped off their historic run at Coachella 2026 with an emotional, high-energy finale that celebrated OPM on the global stage. Returning to the Mojave stage on Saturday, April 18 (PH Time) for Weekend 2, the eight-member act delivered an electrifying 45-minute set, building on their widely praised historic debut on the music festival the previous weekend. BINI opened with a powerful performance of their “Strings,” amped up by a surprise dance break and a seamless mid-performance outfit change that drew loud cheers from the crowd. The group maintained the momentum with a dynamic lineup of…

OPM rap star Hev Abi has been placed under police custody following his arrest over a search warrant related to drugs and firearms. The artist, whose real name is Gabriel Abilla, along with six people, was apprehended during Oplan Paglalansag Omega in Diliman, Quezon City, on Tuesday, April 14, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-National Capital Region (CIDG-NCR) confirmed. Reports stated that the arrest was carried out by a search warrant for violation of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act and the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Authorities reportedly seized the following items: a G3 Taurus Cal. 9mm…

Angel Aquino shared that her decision to come out on public television was unplanned, saying that her sexuality was never something she kept secret in the first place. The veteran actress recently addressed the topic following her on-air admission in October 2025 on Bilyonaryo TV, where she shared that she is attracted to women and can fall in love with them. In an interview with The Philippine STAR’s Nathalie Tomada during an event for beauty brand Rejuran Infinite, Aquino clarified that her coming out was not a planned announcement. “Actually, nabigla din ako. Kasi hindi ko naman siya pinlano. It…