Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Reel couple Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano surprised fans after revealing that their upcoming film “Tayo Sa Wakas” will be their final project together—for now. The announcement was made on Monday, April 27, during their guest appearance on Bianca Gonzalez’s podcast “Paano Ba ‘To?”, where the pair reflected on their journey as the beloved pairing “DonBelle” and their personal growth. When asked where “Tayo Sa Wakas” fits in their lives, Belle shared that the film explores themes of individuality and self-discovery, which mirrors their current situation. Without revealing plot details, she emphasized the importance of finding one’s identity beyond a…

K-pop giant SM Entertainment secured a legal victory against the operator of the YouTube channel “Sojang” after pursuing legal action over the spread of personal attacks and malicious content targeting its artists. In a latest statement released by the agency, SM Entertainmentconfirmed that the 14th Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court ruled on April 22 that the channel operator violated the personality rights of artists under its K-pop groups EXO, Red Velvet, and aespa by producing and distributing videos containing personal attacks and defamatory content. The final court ruling has also ordered the defendant to pay a total…

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…