Inday Barretto, the matriarch of the Barretto clan and the mother of actresses Claudine, Marjorie, and Gretchen Barretto, has passed away. The sad news was confirmed by Inday’s children in a Facebook post on Thursday night, Jan. 29. Joaquin Barretto paid tribute to their mother by sharing a photo of a candle set against a black background, captioned: “Rest in peace, Mom. I love you.” Claudine shared a video on Facebook featuring moments with her mother, further confirming the news with the caption, “Oh Mom. Estrella Castelo Barretto January 29, 2026,” In another video, the actress showed herself with her…
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Patricia Dela Roca
Patricia Dela Roca is a content producer with nerdy tendencies. She tends to lose herself in writing, films, fictional novels, video games, and in her Kpop bias' eyes.
Following recent allegations of tax evasion, South Korean actor-idol Cha Eun Woo has issued a public apology over the controversy through a heartfelt statement shared on social media. On Monday, Jan. 26, Cha Eun Woo posted a lengthy message on his official Instagram account, expressing remorse and offering clarification amid growing public scrutiny. The statement came just a day ahead of his scheduled military discharge on Jan. 27, following reports that he was investigated last year by the Seoul Regional Tax Office over alleged tax evasion amounting to more than 20 billion won (approximately $13.6 million). According to a media…
Could it be over for netizens’ well-loved couple Kate Valdez and Fumiya Sankai? Speculation swirled online after the Kapuso actress was noticed unfollowing the former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate on Instagram while sharing a series of cryptic posts. While Kate no longer follows Fumiya, eagle-eyed fans observed that the latter still appears to be following the “Encantadia” star. Adding to the intrigue, Valdez shared quotes and song lyrics on her Instagram Stories about betrayal. Videos from the couple’s joint TikTok account, “Onigiri Lovers,” were also removed. The account’s profile photo was replaced with a black image, while its bio…
EXO-Ls, the wait is almost over! Seven years after their last full-group concert in the Philippines, K-pop kings EXO are finally returning to the country as part of their “EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon” world tour. The boy group thrilled fans on Wednesday, January 28, by announcing the Asian leg of their highly-anticipated tour, kicking off on April 10 to 12, 2026, in Seoul and making stops in 12 major cities in Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore. For Filipino fans, EXO is set to light up the Mall of Asia Arena for a two-day…
Beauty queen Michelle Dee and actress Rhian Ramos are facing accusations of serious illegal detention and torture filed by Ramos’ personal driver before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The complainant, identified in reports as 40-year-old Bonifacio Tibayan Baro, went to the NBI in Pasay City along with the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) on Wednesday, Jan. 28, to formally file complaints against Ramos and Dee, along with former beauty queen Samantha Panlilio. The driver alleged that he was illegally detained and repeatedly tortured after being accused of stealing private and sensitive photographs. Baro detailed the alleged events to…
Broadway icon Lea Salonga has confirmed that she and her husband, Robert Chien, have been separated for some time. The 54-year-old award-winning singer made the revelation during a brief interview with entertainment reporter MJ Marfori, on the sidelines of the promotional activities for “Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular”, where Salonga portrayed the role of Madame Thénardier. Lea opened up about her family life when the conversation turned to their only child, Nic Chien, a trans actor. She shared that Nic continues to receive strong support from loved ones despite both parents having demanding schedules. “He has so much support… We’re…
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray is officially making her big-screen debut in the upcoming romance film “The Loved One”. Fans and netizens were pleasantly surprised after spotting the beauty queen in the newly-released trailer of the film, which also marks the much-anticipated big-screen reunion of Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales. The two last worked together more than a decade ago in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry “Baler” and later in the TV series “Green Rose” in 2011. Adding to the buzz, her agency Cornerstone Entertainment shared official stills of Gray from the film. “Catriona Gray enters the…
It’s a full-circle 2016 moment for K-drama fans as two of the decade’s most iconic stars, Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo, are set to headline an upcoming Netflix series together. The actors, who led the massively popular 2016 dramas “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” and “Descendants of the Sun,” respectively, will star in the Netflix romantic series “Tantara.” The project was officially introduced on Wednesday, Jan. 21, during Netflix’s content showcase, “Next on Netflix 2026 Korea”, where it was unveiled as part of the streaming platform’s highly anticipated lineup. Set against the Korean entertainment industry of the 1960s…
Actresses Mutya Orquia and Kolette Madelo are ready to take their pairing to the next level as they expressed their willingness to star in a Girls’ Love (GL) project. The pair surprised and amused fans and netizens with their unexpected chemistry in the thriller series “What Lies Beneath,” where they portrayed Louisa and Liezel—two friends who fell into a secret romantic relationship that was eventually torn apart by tragedy and death. The revelation of their relationship drew the two characters into intimate moments, portrayed subtly and tenderly, sparking a shared sense of “kilig” and heartbreak among viewers and netizens alike.…
Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial have finally put an end to months of speculation, confirming that they are indeed in a relationship. The pair made the revelation in an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN during the project announcement of their upcoming action-drama series, “Blood vs Duty.” After being repeatedly spotted together and dodging direct questions about their real score, the pair chose this moment to speak openly about their relationship. Barbie explained that their decision to stay quiet in the past was never about hiding. “Can I just say that we weren’t hiding, we just choose to have a private relationship…