Author: Patricia Dela Roca

The revamped Eat Bulaga marked not just one but two milestones by celebrating its 44 years in television and unveiling its brand-new theme song. The noontime show’s new jingle was launched on its Saturday episode, alongside the celebration of its 44th anniversary. Its Kapuso hosts Paolo Contis, former Manila mayor Isko Moreno, Alexa Miro, Buboy Villar, Betong Sumaya, and siblings Mavy and Cassy Legaspi sang the theme song. Paolo became emotional as he expressed their sentiments on celebrating another year of the iconic noontime show. “July 29, mahalaga po ang araw na ’to sa Eat Bulaga. Forty-four years ago, sinimulan…

Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Kiara Takahashi surprised her fans after airing a heartbreaking revelation about her “loveteam” with Gino Roque IV, popularly known as “KiaNo”. A TikTok live session of the ex-housemate became a hot topic for netizens where she claimed that her romantic gestures with Gino were allegedly “scripted” and “forced” to please their fans. In the video, Kiara narrated how Gino coerced her to go along with his plans to make their tandem click to the general public, despite her disagreement with it. The two became part of the Pinoy Big Brother: Otso where they started showing…

Hello madlang dabarkads mabuhay! An audience member of TV5’s noontime show E.A.T. was spotted dancing to the trending Mini Miss U challenge, a song born on a segment of rival program It’s Showtime.  Tiktok user @reveljunguinanas uploaded a now-viral clip from a Thursday episode of the Kapatid noontime show. Mainstays Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon could be seen interacting with contestants which made it look like a typical snippet of a segment.  However, upon a closer look with the help of the uploader’s focused edit, the video zoomed in on a child in the background. The young boy seemed…

US-based Filipino rap sensation EZ Mil has signed up with not one but three major record labels of international rap icons Eminem and Dr. Dre — Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. The rap artist behind the 2021 viral hit Panalo is the second rapper next to 50 Cent to officially ink a deal with all three music labels. On Eminem’s Shady Records’ Facebook page, the record company posted a photo of Slim Shady, Dr. Dre, and EZ. “Still Aftermath! Back at it with Dr. Dre to sign the incredibly talented Ez Mil,” its caption read. Eminem also posted…

Annyeong madlang people mabuhay! K-pop stars are joining in the trending “Mini Miss U” dance challenge that originated from a segment of the local noontime show It’s Showtime. A video of a member of South Korean boy group EXO, Xiumin, made rounds on social media after a fan made a request for the idol to dance to the children’s song. Filipina K-pop fan Phoebe Juayong posted the video of her fan call with Xiumin on her social media accounts where she challenged the EXO member to follow the steps of the Mini Miss U dance. She shared her story with…

Kim Seon Ho definitely made this fangirl’s day! Trisha Soriano couldn’t believe her eyes for a second when she saw a photo of her idol wearing the bracelet she gifted him to match with hers. The Korean heartthrob graced Manila with his presence for another fan meeting held last July 22 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Just like the first one, Filo Seonhohadas (Kim Seonho fans) gave a warm welcome to the nation’s favorite “good boy”. From the thousands of fans who came to see the actor, one Seonhohada took the trophy for the best fan-idol interaction in The Big…

HORI7ON, the first all-Filipino boy band in K-pop, kicked off its promotions for their debut album in South Korea, officially starting their “journey” as an international pop group. The seven-member group composed of Vinci, Kim, Kyler, Reyster, Winston, Jeromy, and Marcus debuted under the K-pop agency MLD Entertainment, the same label as the viral K-pop girl band Momoland, and multi-national girl group Lapillus which also includes a Filipina member and Kapuso actress Chanty Videla.  The members were brought together after being hailed as winners of the Filipino boy group survival reality show Dream Maker, which was jointly produced by MLD…

Actress-host Anne Curtis graced the recently held GMA Gala 2023 clad in an Audrey Hepburn-inspired look and a white dress that, according to netizens, looked familiar and similar to a local food ingredient.  Anne and fellow hosts of Kapamilya noontime show It’s Showtime including Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, and Jhong Hilario joined other Kapuso celebrities at the event held at the Marriott Hotel in Pasay City, last Saturday, July 22. The theme for this year’s GMA Gala Night was “elegant formal” and it was only natural for Anne to walk the red carpet exuding vintage elegance wearing a white Yves…

Veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez gave a warm welcome to her soon-to-be-daughter-in-law Maine Mendoza as the new addition to their family. In an Instagram post uploaded on Monday, July 24, Sylvia shared footage and some snaps of the bridal shower hosted by her family for her son Arjo Atayde’s fiancée. The women of the Atayde family attended the pajama party-themed event in the comfort of their sleepwear. In a video, Sylvia can be seen introducing Maine wearing a veil to Arjo’s aunts, grandmothers, and other female relatives where one even referenced the greeting “Hi Barbie” from Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie and…

TV host Karla Estrada has finally graduated from college, joining the list of celebrities who earned their degrees this year. Karla graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Office Administration at the Philippine Christian University. She shared the good news in an Instagram reel uploaded on Saturday, July 22, with a compilation video of her graduation photos. “To GOD be the Glory??, Develop a passion in Learning. You will never cease to grow,” Karla wrote in the caption. The Face 2 Face host expressed her gratitude to her alma mater for helping her achieve her dream of finishing…