Author: Patricia Dela Roca

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…

Award-winning actress Sue Prado has passed away at the age of 44 due to cardiac arrest. The news of her death was confirmed by her family through social media on Wednesday evening, April 15. In a Facebook post, her sister, May Shereen Prado, announced the actress’s passing. “Our dearest Sue M. Prado has become a constant star in the night sky. It is with profound pain that we share Sue’s passing,” she wrote. “Sue brought light in anyone’s path throughout her life. A life lived for others, for the craft she nourished and for those who she loved most. Please…

Justin Bieber’s recent Coachella performance did not seem to click with some people’s taste after his set was described as “lazy” and “mediocre” despite reports that he was among the festival’s highest-paid performers. The Canadian pop star headlined this year’s Coachella alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G, delivering a performance that leaned heavily on both his latest releases and his early career hits. Wearing a casual hoodie, shorts,and sunglasses, Bieber opened his set with tracks from his recent studio albums “SWAG” and “SWAG II.” He later shifted the mood with a heartfelt performance of “Everything Hallelujah,” during which he gave…

Queer artist Chappell Roan has been cleared of involvement in an alleged “rude” incident involving the 11-year-old daughter of footballer Jorginho Frello, following a new statement from the athlete clarifying the situation. The controversy began in March after Jorginho claimed that his daughter was left in tears following an encounter at a hotel in São Paulo, where both his family and Roan were staying during Lollapalooza Brasil 2026. He alleged that after his daughter, a fan of Chappell, walked by the singer’s table, a “large security guard” approached their table while they were dining and spoke in an “extremely aggressive…

Model-actress Ruby Rose made serious allegations against pop star Katy Perry, claiming she was sexually assaulted by the singer nearly two decades ago. The accusation surfaced over the weekend through a Threads post, where Rose responded to an article about Katy’s reaction to Justin Bieber’s headline set at Coachella 2026. In the comment section, Rose alleged that Perry assaulted her at a nightclub in Melbourne when she was in her early 20s. “Katy Perry sexually assaulted me at Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a sh*t what she thinks,” Rose wrote. In following posts, the 40-year-old actress said it…

P-pop sensation BINI continues to break barriers on the global stage after ranking among the most viewed performers on Coachella’s official Instagram page. The “Nation’s Girl Group” made history on April 11 as the first Filipino act to perform at the internationally renowned musical festival. The eight-member group delivered an electrifying 40-minute set, which included crowd favorites, “Karera,” “Salamin, Salamin,” and “Pantropiko,” alongside new and pre-released songs. The group also turned heads with their striking stage visuals as they appeared in golden outfits paired with traditional salakot before transitioning into seascape-inspired ensembles. Their fashion later earned recognition from Vogue, which…