Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Filipina-American actress Liza Soberano is set to take viewers into the heart of Korean culture in her YouTube series titled Liza In Korea. Under the production of South Korean e-commerce company JJ Global Group, the travel series promises viewers a 10-episode immersive experience into the vibrant facets of Korean culture from Liza’s perspective. In Liza In Korea, the 25-year-old actress explores the vibrant tapestry of Korea, showcasing not only her passion for storytelling but also her commitment to entrepreneurship. In addition to her role as a versatile actress, Liza also shines a spotlight on several businesses in Korea, underscoring her…

The Kapisanan ng Social Media Broadcasters ng Pilipinas, Inc. (KSMBPI) has filed a criminal charge against It’s Showtime hosts and real-life couple Vice Ganda and Ion Perez. In a report by entertainment news outlet PEP, one Atty. Leo Olarte, along with some members of the KSMBPI, submitted their complaints to the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office last Monday, Sept. 11. It was reported that the case filed by the organization involved the violation of Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code, which is related to Section 6 of Article 201 and Republic Act No.10175, or Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. Under…

A woman was robbed inside her home in Laguna while she was in the middle of selling her items in a live stream. According to the report from GMA Regional TV Balitang Southern Tagalog, the incident took place on Monday afternoon, Sept. 11. At around 1 p.m., 52-year-old Agnes Serafica was busy with her live-selling business when a man wearing a helmet suddenly entered her rental home in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, and interrupted her livestream. Serafica’s camera captured the man in the act of barging into the premises and flipping over her phone. The man’s voice can be heard forcing…

Actress Julia Baretto has reacted to rumors of a secret wedding to longtime boyfriend Gerald Anderson. Entertainment news outlet PEP uploaded a video of her interview during the Preview Ball 2023 held last Sept. 8, at the grand ballroom of Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City where she was asked about being “secretly married” to the hunk actor. Julia firmly denied the allegations saying, “Walang ganon, walang ganon. Walang secret, secret. Mahirap magka-secret sa mundong mabilis ang balita.” After being continuously bombarded by questions about marriage, the actress countered the reporters, “Bakit niyo ba kami minamadali?” She added that both…

Veteran entertainment journalist and talent manager Ethel Ramos, who was regarded as the “dean of entertainment writers,” has passed away at the age of 87. Her niece, Farah Ramos, confirmed the sad news via a Facebook post. The cause of her death was not mentioned. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dearest Tita Ethel Ramos today, September 10, 5:38 p.m. She was 87,” Farah wrote. “The family requests for prayers at this time of great sorrow and grief. Wake details will be announced soon. Godspeed, Dean. We love you. You will be sorely…

Showbiz personality Kaye Abad became a hot topic on social media after a video of her shopping while supposedly accompanied by “bodyguards” went viral. In the clip posted by Tiktok user @nemgarcia2020, the Tabing Ilog actress was spotted with her children in a supermarket in Cebu while men wearing similar white short-sleeved polos and black pants followed her from behind. @nemgarcia2020 Day with @Kaye Abad-Castillo ♬ Let's Go – M.Hustler The video has now gained over 800,000 views and over 20,000 likes on the platform, as of writing. Netizens reacted in the comments assuming the men behind Kaye were her…

Hollywood star Chris Evans has tied the knot with Portuguese actress Alba Baptista. American entertainment news outlet Page Six has reported that the 42-year-old Marvel action star and Warrior Nun actress, 26, sealed their love in an intimate wedding ceremony over the weekend. An insider told the news site that the nuptials were “locked down tight” as guests were required to sign NDAs and surrender their phones to maintain privacy. The couple opted for an exclusive, at-home wedding ceremony at their home in Massachusetts attended by the couple’s closest family and friends. The guest list reportedly included Evans’ Marvel co-stars,…

Member of K-pop supergroup BTS Jungkook was caught supposedly smoking in Los Angeles, leaving netizens and fans divided. As per K-entertainment news outlet AllKpop’s report, American gossip website Lainey Gossip published leaked photos of Jungkook taking a smoke break outside a restaurant in LA which were said to be taken by celebrity news agency BACKGRID. One online user @Millie6181 also uploaded a video of the BTS’s youngest member in the act of smoking. Three SUVs and two minibuses were also spotted at the scene which were used to transport the artist and his large team to Matsuhisa, a popular restaurant…

The Kissing Booth star Joey King is now married to director Steve Piet. After four years of dating, the couple exchanged their vows in an intimate wedding ceremony in Mallorca, Spain, which the 24-year-old King described to the fashion magazine Vogue as “absolute perfection”. The occasion took place in a Spanish villa in the elegant style of a “Spanish version of The Great Gatsby.” “It’s historic without being dated. It felt timeless, the same way we feel about our love for each other,” Joey told Vogue. Joey’s walk down the aisle was made even more special as one of her…

P-pop supergroup SB19 vibed with a crowd of A’Tins during a three-song busking performance at the iconic Times Square in New York City. The “Mahalima” gathered a crowd of Filipino and foreign fans and even non-fans at New York’s Times Square during their busking session where they performed their hit songs Bazinga, Gento, and Crimzone. Several videos captured their performance as A’Tins can be heard cheering and singing for the members word for word. The group has recently concluded the North American leg of their Pagtatag world tour and is currently engaged in several promotional activities in the US.