Author: Patricia Dela Roca

The award-winning 2023 historical film “GomBurZa” will be available for streaming on Netflix in celebration of Araw ng Kagitingan. The most awarded Metro Manila Film Fest (MMFF) 2023 entry is set to be released on the popular streaming platform worldwide this April 9, to celebrate the country’s Day of Valor or Araw ng Kagitingan. As part of the national celebration, a call to honor the country’s rich history encourages citizens, whether in the Philippines or abroad, to watch the highly acclaimed real-life epic that tells the story of three priests’ heroism and resilience during the Spanish colonial period. Starring actors…

The “Queen of Bangsamoro Pop”, Shaira Moro, has revealed that her hit song “Selos” will soon make its comeback on streaming platforms following an agreement reached between her team and the camp of its original singer Lenka. A video statement shared on Shaira’s official Facebook page released an update a month after the viral hit faced copyright issues for using the same melody from the Aussie singer-songwriter Lenka’s’ 2008 song, “Trouble is a Friend”. This led to the parody song being dropped from music streaming platforms. Following this, the Mindanao-based singer clarified in her latest statement that there were no…

Drag sensation Taylor Sheesh, best known for impersonating Taylor Swift, faced a “traumatic” attack when she was assaulted by a man while performing at a provincial fiesta. Taylor Sheesh and OPM hitmaker Bamboo were among the guest performers during the annual “Kalutan Concert” in Bayambang, Pangasinan last Sunday, April 7. The Pinoy drag artist, whose real name is Mac Coronel, took to her X page to express her shock and trauma from the incident. “This is traumatic. Literally. I’m shaking rn,” Sheesh wrote in her repost of a fan’s reaction. Netizens and supporters flooded social media with messages of sympathy…

“Grabeng pagmamahal ‘to, Blooms!” A recent video showing P-pop girl group BINI getting across a large flock of fans is currently circulating on social media platforms. A wave of BINI supporters, fondly known as Blooms, welcomed the P-pop girl band, during their visit to Antipolo for the city’s “26th Cityhood Anniversary: ANIMEzing Antipolo” event held last Saturday, April 6. In a live video streamed by the Antipolo mayor’s executive assistant, the members were among the participants of the ceremony’s motorcade of decorative floats where they were seen riding a blue and white truck. The viral clip was shared by a…

Local food business Taragis has come forward to reveal that the widely circulated April Fools’ “tattoo challenge” was, in fact, a meticulously planned marketing stunt. The revelation was made through another video, “Taragis: The Revelation,” which shed light on the behind-the-scenes of the viral incident that captured the attention of Pinoy social media users. The food brand’s owner, identified as Carl Quion, disclosed that the idea for the prank was conceived as early as April Fools’ Day in 2023, with the intention of generating buzz and publicity for his takoyaki business. “Aamin na ako. Nagsimula ang lahat sa isang ideya.…

Kapamilya actress-singer Janella Salvador found herself the subject of online criticism after refusing to do a “sample” during her recent It’s Showtime appearance due to having a hoarse voice. On Tuesday, April 2, Janella, alongside her on-screen partner, Thai actor Win Metawin, graced the Kapamilya noontime show to promote their upcoming romantic film, “Under Parallel Skies.” During the show, Salvador also mentioned her upcoming concert and her latest single, “Headtone.” After the promotional segment, It’s Showtime host Kim Chiu requested a “sample” or a snippet from the singer to which the latter declined because of her current condition. “Medyo paos…

Sarah Lahbati couldn’t care less about speculations surrounding the man spotted with her in Hong Kong, as well as new romance rumors hounding her estranged husbandRichard Gutierrez. The actress was interviewed by the entertainment press during the media conference of her upcoming TV5 series “Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa”. The celebrity mom was asked about her reaction to alleged photos of estranged husband Richard Gutierrez and fellow actress Barbie Imperial that ignited rumors about a romantic relationship between them. “No reaction at all,” Lahbati told the press. In the same interview, Sarah also addressed speculations about the mystery man that she…

Actress-singer Maymay Entrata has confirmed that she and her Canadian beau, Aaron Haskell, have parted ways. The clarification came after speculations arose from her recent social media post about where she shared her Christian baptism on Easter Sunday, March 31. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MayMay Entrata (@maymay) Included in her IG post were photos of her being baptized and a lengthy caption that mentioned taking a wrong path in the past. Some had speculated that Maymay’s mention of “I took a wrong path again in 2021” referred to Aaron. However, in another post on her…

The owners of the Pinoy Takoyaki store appeared to have handed over the P100,000 worth of cash prize to a father who fell victim to their tattoo challenge that turned out to be an April Fools’ prank. The local food business named, “Taragis”, received online backlash after a man, identified as Ramil Albano, took its tattoo challenge to heart, which involved tattooing its brand on the forehead in exchange for the prize money. The following day, the food store broke its silence, after removing its initial statement about the viral issue, by posting a five-minute video that showed them visiting…

In a heartwarming turn of events, several netizens and local brands have stepped forward to support the man who fell victim to a tattoo prank led by a Pinoy takoyaki store on April Fools’ Day. The challenge in question originated from a local food business named “Taragis,” which had promised prize money of P100,000 to anyone bold enough to tattoo their logo on their forehead. However, what seemed like a lighthearted prank quickly took a serious turn when a man, identified as Ramil Albano, took the challenge seriously and got the logo tattooed on his forehead. In response to the…