Author: Patricia Dela Roca

OPM rap star Hev Abi has been placed under police custody following his arrest over a search warrant related to drugs and firearms. The artist, whose real name is Gabriel Abilla, along with six people, was apprehended during Oplan Paglalansag Omega in Diliman, Quezon City, on Tuesday, April 14, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-National Capital Region (CIDG-NCR) confirmed. Reports stated that the arrest was carried out by a search warrant for violation of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act and the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Authorities reportedly seized the following items: a G3 Taurus Cal. 9mm…

Angel Aquino shared that her decision to come out on public television was unplanned, saying that her sexuality was never something she kept secret in the first place. The veteran actress recently addressed the topic following her on-air admission in October 2025 on Bilyonaryo TV, where she shared that she is attracted to women and can fall in love with them. In an interview with The Philippine STAR’s Nathalie Tomada during an event for beauty brand Rejuran Infinite, Aquino clarified that her coming out was not a planned announcement. “Actually, nabigla din ako. Kasi hindi ko naman siya pinlano. It…

Award-winning actress Sue Prado has passed away at the age of 44 due to cardiac arrest. The news of her death was confirmed by her family through social media on Wednesday evening, April 15. In a Facebook post, her sister, May Shereen Prado, announced the actress’s passing. “Our dearest Sue M. Prado has become a constant star in the night sky. It is with profound pain that we share Sue’s passing,” she wrote. “Sue brought light in anyone’s path throughout her life. A life lived for others, for the craft she nourished and for those who she loved most. Please…

Justin Bieber’s recent Coachella performance did not seem to click with some people’s taste after his set was described as “lazy” and “mediocre” despite reports that he was among the festival’s highest-paid performers. The Canadian pop star headlined this year’s Coachella alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G, delivering a performance that leaned heavily on both his latest releases and his early career hits. Wearing a casual hoodie, shorts,and sunglasses, Bieber opened his set with tracks from his recent studio albums “SWAG” and “SWAG II.” He later shifted the mood with a heartfelt performance of “Everything Hallelujah,” during which he gave…

Queer artist Chappell Roan has been cleared of involvement in an alleged “rude” incident involving the 11-year-old daughter of footballer Jorginho Frello, following a new statement from the athlete clarifying the situation. The controversy began in March after Jorginho claimed that his daughter was left in tears following an encounter at a hotel in São Paulo, where both his family and Roan were staying during Lollapalooza Brasil 2026. He alleged that after his daughter, a fan of Chappell, walked by the singer’s table, a “large security guard” approached their table while they were dining and spoke in an “extremely aggressive…

Model-actress Ruby Rose made serious allegations against pop star Katy Perry, claiming she was sexually assaulted by the singer nearly two decades ago. The accusation surfaced over the weekend through a Threads post, where Rose responded to an article about Katy’s reaction to Justin Bieber’s headline set at Coachella 2026. In the comment section, Rose alleged that Perry assaulted her at a nightclub in Melbourne when she was in her early 20s. “Katy Perry sexually assaulted me at Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a sh*t what she thinks,” Rose wrote. In following posts, the 40-year-old actress said it…

P-pop sensation BINI continues to break barriers on the global stage after ranking among the most viewed performers on Coachella’s official Instagram page. The “Nation’s Girl Group” made history on April 11 as the first Filipino act to perform at the internationally renowned musical festival. The eight-member group delivered an electrifying 40-minute set, which included crowd favorites, “Karera,” “Salamin, Salamin,” and “Pantropiko,” alongside new and pre-released songs. The group also turned heads with their striking stage visuals as they appeared in golden outfits paired with traditional salakot before transitioning into seascape-inspired ensembles. Their fashion later earned recognition from Vogue, which…

Xyriel Manabat wouldn’t let a TNVS driver’s lewd remarks about her pass. The issue gained traction after social media users exposed the driver’s supposed posts, which appeared to sexualize the former child star after she became his passenger. One of the posts read, “Nagulat ako nagpa-picture sa akin […] Ang laki ng bata na ’yan,” accompanied by a vulgar comment. Manabat, who has long advocated against sexual harassment and abuse, addressed the controversy during a recent event for her upcoming film “18th Rose.” The actress said she was shocked upon seeing the posts, recalling that she had simply been on…

A Malabon church’s Easter Sunday “Salubong” ceremony drew criticism from animal advocates after a live animal was used as a prop for a presentation, which reportedly died following the event. The incident that caught the attention of animal welfare organizations was a video of a dove being used during a traditional reenactment for a Salubong Ceremony last Easter Sunday at The Diocesan Shrine & Parish of Immaculate Conception in Malabon. In the footage, the bird appeared to be tied to a rod with its wings forced to spread to simulate flight, and later attached to balloons that lifted it into…

Netizens were left horrified and enraged after a disturbing video of a pregnant cat being abused by a group of minors circulated on social media. In the viral footage, a girl is seen violently swinging a sack, which was revealed to contain a live cat. The video goes on to document the animal being forcibly confined in the sack, shaken, and physically harmed, acts that also endangered the unborn kittens inside her. What further angered viewers was the apparent lack of remorse from those involved, with several of the teens seen laughing while the abuse was being carried out. Netizens…