Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Yassi Pressman made a buzz on social media after a video of her getting a kiss on the cheek from Camarines Sur Gov. Luigi Villafuerte went viral. Yassi attended the 74th Foundation Event of Bombon, Camarines Sur for a hosting stint last Sunday, August 13. In a video uploaded on Facebook, the actress was hosting the event together with the politician where people can be heard pushing for the two to kiss. To which Gov. Luigi humored the crowd, “Kiss muna?” Yassi reacted to the request with a laugh, saying there were children among the crowd. After a few more…

The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) announced the winners of its 71st FAMAS awards night which was held at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel on Sunday, August 13. Among the awardees was Nadine Lustre who bagged her second FAMAS Best Actress award for her performance in Greed, a horror thriller film under Viva Films. It tells the story of a couple who won the biggest jackpot in a lottery but things don’t go out as planned.  This marks her second top acting award adding to the recognition she received in the romance film “Never Not…

Former beauty queen Shaila Rebortera said that she allegedly suffered over a year-long abuse from her ex-partner Rob Gomez.  On Sunday, August 13, Shaila addressed the issue on her social media pages with images of her statements with the caption, “No more suffering in silence.” “After over a year of being silent about the abuse, I’m happy I was able to speak my truth,” the ex-beauty queen started. “Just hours after the photos of the bruises were uploaded, his mother asked for me to say sorry in exchange for being able to stay with them. I decided to leave,” the…

“Parang gusto ko na lang mag-artista. Tapos pag sumikat ako, tumakbo ako sa politics.” This was the University of The Philippines (UP) Diliman summa cum laude Val Anghelito Llamelo’s response to a question about taking up a career in politics. Val was a contestant on TV5’s noontime show E.A.T. last Saturday, August 12, when he aired his thoughts about his career choices. During E.A.T’s “Babala! ‘Wag Kayong Ganuuun…” segment, the hosts asked Val about his chosen career after graduating summa cum laude.“Graduate ka na at summa cum laude, ano ‘yung gusto mong pasuking trabaho?” Allan K started. Just like how…

Nigerian content creator Daniel Oke, popularly known as “Zombie Tugue,” addressed online criticism against E.A.T. co-host Jose Manalo’s allegedly racist joke in a past episode of the TV5 noontime show. Zombie was a contestant in E.A.T.’s “Babala! ‘Wag Kayong Ganuun…” segment on July 13, 2023, before he was cast as a new addition to the “Dabarkads” family. The new host became a part of “Sugod Bahay Mga Kapatid” segment together with Jose and Wally Bayola, gaining their trio name “JoWaZom”. During the Sugod Bahay Kapatid segment last July 24, Jose was talking to “Bossing” Vic Sotto when the former pointed…

Sports announcer Mikee Reyes aired his disappointment after an event organizer requested for him to cover up his tattoos. Mikee recently shared screenshots of his conversation with an event organizer. In the photos, the announcer was asked by the event organizer if he could wear long sleeves to cover up his tattoos for the reason that there would be children present during the event. He then posted about their exchange on Facebook, expressing his dismay about the apparent stigma against tattooed people. “I assume kilala niyo naman sino kinukuha niyo? ??,” Mikee started, implying the fact that he is the…

P-pop boy group SB19 emerged as the winner of the 2023 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off thanks to A’TIN on Tuesday, August 8. American music magazine Billboard recently concluded its annual Fan Army showdown with the announcement of its winner, SB19, as a result of their fans’ efforts which brought 51.1% votes, versus the 48.9% K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN’s CARATS garnered. Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off saw a rally of 64 fandoms who competed for the recognition as the strongest fanbase. The fan war kicked off on July 5 and lasted for weeks with eight fan groups, which were called the “Elite…

Former Drag Den Philippines contestant Pura Luka Vega was declared persona non grata in Manila City and Bukidnon during the sessions of its respective councils after her controversial impersonation of Jesus in a viral “Ama Namin” drag performance. According to a report by The Philippine STAR, the resolution was unanimously approved by the Manila city council whose 26 councilors attended a session presided over by Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto and Majority Floor Leader Jong Isip. The session approved the resolution proposed by District 5 Councilor Ricardo Isip Jr. to have Pura, whose real name is Amadeus Fernando Pagente, proclaimed…

Viral social media star Lil Tay, whose real name is Claire Hope, has reportedly died at the age of 14, her family confirmed on her verified Instagram account on Wednesday, August 9. The statement described her death as “sudden and tragic” and “entirely unexpected.” “It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of our beloved Claire’s sudden and tragic passing,” the statement said. “We have no words to express the unbearable loss and indescribable pain. This outcome was entirely unexpected, and has left us all in shock.” It was also revealed that her brother, Jason Tian,…

Fans are in a frenzy after HyunA and Somi shared a kiss in a now-viral video. On August 5, HyunA shared a few photos revealing her close relationship with Somi. The two can be seen sporting matching pistol tattoos. K-pop stans were delighted by the soloists’ interaction and hoped to see more of their bond in a collaboration project someday. Their next interaction came a few days later when HyunA attended the release party of Somi’s latest comeback “GAME PLAN” and showed her support for the younger artist by uploading a selfie and a short video with her on Instagram along…