A past incident involving Alvin Aragon and R&B singer Kris Lawrence resurfaced online after Aragon admitted to stealing from several individuals, including Lawrence. Aragon recently drew attention anew online after a circulating video showed him confessing to past thefts during his early days in showbiz. “Marami akong ninakawan. Nung napasok ako sa showbiz, dun ako nagnanakaw,” the former StarStruck talent admitted. “Nagnanakaw ako ng cellphone din. Si Kris Lawrence, ‘yung singer, ninakawan ko ng cellphone ‘yun sa bahay niya. Meron pang isa eh, co-worker ko sa showbiz. Kinuhanan ko siya ng almost P40,000 sa bahay niya,” he confessed. “I spent…
Author: Patricia Dela Roca
What started as a casual dining livestream ended abruptly after authorities interrupted this vlogger’s hotel meal to serve a warrant of arrest. The vlogger was identified as Francis Leo Marcos, whose real name is Norman Mangusin. He was broadcasting on YouTube in a video titled “Enjoying a Life of Luxury at Grand Club” when the arrest took place. Norman’s video lasted for 26 minutes before local authorities showed up and formally served his warrant, abruptly ending what appeared to be a casual dining session inside a hotel. According to the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), Mangusin was apprehended in Pasay City…
Actress Angel Locsin pushed back against online comments labeling her stepson Joaquin Arce a “nepo baby.” Joaquin is the son of film producer Neil Arce, Angel’s husband. The latter’s reaction surfaced after seeing netizens seemingly implying Joaquin’s family influenced his rise in showbiz, prompting the actress to respond on X by defending the young star’s efforts to pursue opportunities on his own. “Bihira lang akong mag social media ha. Pero nagulat ako sa comments ng ilang tao dito. Ano namang kasalanan ni Joaquin at naging asawa ko ang dad nya para ma-brand sya as nepo baby?” Angel wrote. The actress…
“Nation’s Mutya” Ashtine Olviga is set to prove her versatility in an upcoming anthology series on Viva One, taking on four different genres across four standalone episodes. The four-part series, titled “Viva One Originals: Ashtine”, aims to highlight what Studio Viva described as “multiverse levels” of Ashtine’s acting range, with each story presenting a distinct character, varying co-stars, and contrasting storylines. The “Ang Mutya ng Section E” star will take on diverse roles in episodes titled “Who’s The Boss?”, “My Melody,” “Balik Eskwela,” and “Bahay-bahayan,” with each representing the genres comedy, romance, horror, and drama, respectively. The first episode, “Who’s…
Heart Evangelista reaffirmed her standing as a global fashion force after emerging as the only Filipina to secure a spot among the top personalities at the latest Paris Menswear Fashion Week. Evangelista placed in the Top 10 Key Voices for the January 2026 Paris Menswear Fashion Week, according to data from Lefty, which measures digital impact and visibility generated by personalities attending the event. She was notably one of only two women in the ranking and the sole Filipino personality who stood out in a heavily male-driven fashion landscape, posting a 5.4% engagement rate that translated into an estimated $3.34…
Sofia Trazona has spoken out after stepfather and former actor Alvin Aragon’s views on homosexuality recently sparked mixed reactions online. Sofia’s statement comes after the Aragon, a former actor and current partner of her mother, Izzy Trazona, drew attention and mixed reactions online over his beliefs inspired by the Bible on homosexuality. “Ano bang sabi sa Bible? God judged homosexuality,” Alvin said. “God will throw you to hell if you continue to do homosexuality, mamuhay ka, and you don’t want to believe in Jesus? I assure you that God will throw you to hell if you don’t stop, if you…
AJ Raval pushed back against online attacks targeting her and her children, saying she has reached her limit over persistent accusations linking her to “other woman” rumors. On Facebook, the actress directly called out those who throw hateful comments at her children as she posted a screenshot of a comment from a netizen wishing harm on her children. “Sana mamatay yan anak ni AJ mabanga sana,” read the comment published as is. Reacting to the message, Raval emphasized her duty as a mother to protect her children. “Bilang isang ina, tungkulin kong ipagtanggol ang anak ko. Sa akin niyo ibuhos…
Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo are teaming up once again for their fifth project together, “The Silent Noise”, an upcoming Filipino crime drama set to stream on Prime Video this March.Panganiban and Marudo portray parents navigating a tense and emotional mystery alongside their three children, played by young actors KD Omalin, Zaijan Jaranilla, and Mutya Orquia. The series centers on a deaf son (Omalin) whose suppressed truth resurfaces after a body is discovered in their quiet town—threatening the fragile peace his family has long fought to preserve. The narrative explores the “fragile balance between truth and reputation, guilt and conscience,…
Celebrity vlogger Ivana Alawi recently opened up about a terrifying experience with a stalker that left her fearful of making content in her own home. Ivana shared the story during an interview on socialite Small Laude’s recent vlog, recalling how a fan’s obsession escalated to an alarming level. “‘Yung pinaka-weird na encounter ko [sa fan], pumasok ‘yung isang fan sa loob ng bahay. Nag-start siya pumunta sa bahay for one week straight,” Ivana recounted. The stalker, whom the actress found out worked at a call center, even applied to become her boyfriend. “Una, nagbigay siya ng résumé kung bakit dapat…
Actresses Janine Gutierrez and Charlie Dizon are set to headline the upcoming Netflix horror-thriller series “Balaraw”, in which they portray characters in a sapphic relationship. The announcement was made during Netflix Philippines’ recent press conference, where it unveiled its lineup of upcoming releases for the year. Directed by Rae Red, known for critically acclaimed films such as “Bird Shot”, “Eerie”, and “Dead Kids”, Balaraw weaves Filipino folklore into an ensemble of stories reminiscent of the American supernatural series “Lost”, while remaining rooted in Filipino culture. The series promises an atmospheric horror-mystery experience “unlike anything currently made in Philippine TV,” according…