Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Rita Daniela has revealed that she and her non-showbiz partner have separated ways after four years of being together. In an interview with Boy Abunda during an episode of Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on Thursday, June 15, the 27-year-old singer-actress confirmed the rumors that she has broken up with the father of her six-month-old baby Uno, after being asked about the status of their relationship. “Yes, Tito Boy. Naghiwalay na po kami nung tatay ni Uno,” Rita revealed. “We really tried our best just like everybody else but it didn’t work out,” she added. Despite their separation, she reiterated…

Netflix revealed the new faces who will play in the new season of the hit survival Korean series Squid Game. Squid Game: Season 2 revealed its new players in their latest Netflix trailer released on Sunday, June 18. “Sing it with me: Mugunghwa kkochi piotsseumnida! Players, on your mark! Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-Hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo will all be returning for Squid Game season 2,” Netflix wrote in the caption on their Facebook post. Among the actors who will play the death game’s characters are Yim Si-Wan, Kang Ha-Neul, Park Sung-Hoon, and Yang Dong-Geun. The trailer also teased…

On Thursday night, June 15, SM Tickets temporarily suspended the pre-selling of tickets for #TWICE’s Ready To Be one-night show in Manila due to “suspicious activities detected online”. Fans were advised to stand by for the announcement when the pre-selling would resume. The post garnered thousands of sad and angry reactions. Event organizer Live Nation Philippines has yet to release a statement on the issue but had reposted SM’s post on their official pages. Meanwhile, fans are speculating that the cause of the “errors” might be due to a ‘dubious link’ that had a domain extension, “cheese kimbap”, which redirected…

Mikee Reyes, also known as Tito Mikee online, proudly showed off his tattooed arms while reporting in the television newscast Frontline Pilipinas on Wednesday, June 14. “I go on Primetime TV every night, and they tell me to show them off!” Mikee wrote in his TikTok post. “To those who are judged for having tattoos, it never stopped me, so it shouldn’t stop you,” he added. Before Mikee’s career in newcasting, he was a former basketball player for the collegiate sports team of the University of the Philippines (UP) known as the Fighting Maroons. At 5’9″, sports news outlet OneNews…

Los Banos, Laguna councilor Leren Mae Bautista interacted with a netizen who tagged Andrea Brillantes in a now-deleted comment under the former’s Facebook post. The former beauty queen made a buzz on social media for being linked with Andrea’s ex-boyfriend Ricci Rivero amidst the news of their breakup. “Looking for a mobile bar here in LB. Any reco? Thank you,” the councilor wrote in her post. “Andrea Brillantes pa help po may alam u kung saan?” the netizen commented garnering a few “haha” reactions.  Leren simply replied, “Amaccana.” It was revealed on June 9 that Andrea and Ricci had broken…

In an episode of the Kapamilya morning show Magandang Buhay on Wednesday, June 14, comedienne host Melai Cantiveros declared who’s the “real pop icon”. In celebration of Independence Day, momshies Melai Cantiveros, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, and Jolina Magdangal participated in a segment where they each held a placard that read “Malaya Ako”. “Kayo ba, sa anong bagay niyo masasabang malaya kayo, mga momshies?” Melai prompted the question. The hosts then shared their sentiments and experiences with being free.  Melai took the lead to break the ice with a funny story of her brushing her teeth, “not once but ten times a…

A Filipino fisherman is going viral for his audition performance in the 18th season of America’s Got Talent (AGT). Bisaya-speaking Roland Abante was accompanied by an interpreter as he entered the stage, keeping his nerves together with a smile on his face.  Roland works as a fisherman by day, a “habal-habal” driver by night, he told the judges in his language. When he’s not breaking his back, he sings in the karaoke.  When asked about his decision to compete in AGT, Roland’s tears fell, “This is my big dream, to be here,” he said. His heartfelt answer touched judge Heidi…

Sandara Park, also popularly known as Dara, is reportedly gearing up for her debut as a solo artist and will release a new album in July. According to K-entertainment news outlet Allkpop, citing several Korean media outlets, the former member of the iconic K-pop girl group 2NE1 is set to make her solo debut and will be releasing her an album some time in July. “The singer recently completed filming for her title track MV and is now in the final stages of preparation for her first solo single album release, coming next month,” Allkpop reported. Allkpop also noted that…

The lead stars of the K-drama Uncontrollably Fond are reuniting after seven years via a fantasy rom-com series. According to K-entertainment media outlet Soompi, production company Hwa&Dam Pictures officially announced on June 14 that the two actors will star together in the upcoming series All Your Wishes Will Come True. The upcoming series is about an overly emotional genie trapped inside a lamp and the woman who helps him escape his prison. Kim Woo Bin will be starring “as the volatile genie, while Suzy will play Ga Young, a human who lacks emotion,” Soompi reported. The series came from the minds…

Woo to the Young to Manila! Extraordinary Attorney Woo star Park Eun Bin is returning to Manila to hold a fan meet this June as an ambassador of healthcare brand Aromagicare. Park Eun Bin’s fan meet will be held on June 24 at the New Frontier Theater, according to event organizer Wilbros Live and Aromagicare, a Filipino-owned brand. Filipina actress Denise Laurel was also announced to host the event.  “Prepare for a wonderful day filled with love and amazing moments as the Philippines once more meets the internationally renowned and multiple award-winning actress,” Willbros Live wrote in their Instagram post. …