Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Celebrity couple AJ Raval and Aljur Abrenica once again found themselves in the spotlight after a TikTok video following a viral trend drew mixed reactions from netizens. The buzz started when Raval joined the “I Wish I Met You Earlier” trend on TikTok. The video opened with a sweet photo of the couple, captioned: “Him: I wish I met you earlier.” This was followed by a childhood photo of AJ and a clip of Abrenica from the 2007 Kapuso action-fantasy series “Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan”. Although Raval later clarified that the post was simply made for fun and as part of…

Danielle, now a former member of K-pop act NewJeans, has finally broken her silence following her removal from the group and the termination of her contract with her agency, ADOR. On Monday, Jan. 12, Danielle held a 10-minute live session streamed simultaneously on her YouTube channel and newly launched Instagram page—both of which she had only announced earlier that day. The broadcast marked her first public message since ADOR confirmed the end of her exclusive contract. Based on a translation by Korea JoongAng Daily, the Korean-Australian singer spoke alternately in Korean and English as she addressed both domestic and international…

Fans of the hit Thai thriller series “Girl from Nowhere” were sent into a frenzy after the show teased its long-awaited continuation and a possible new face for one of its infamous characters. On Monday, January 12, a poster was posted on the series’ official social media pages showing a girl wearing Nanno’s iconic school uniform and signature hairstyle, her back turned to the camera. The teaser’s caption hinted at the show’s new chapter: “Seeing the back, I want to see the face… 14 January. Let’s solve it together. New kid, new body, new universe. But the Nanno inside is…

Life truly imitated art for actor Nico Antonio and former model-actor Luke Jickain, who recently passed the 2025 Philippine Bar Examinations, turning their on-screen lawyer roles into real-life careers. On Wednesday, actor Jerico Alonso Antonio, better known as Nico Antonio, who played lawyers in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) film “Unmarry” and the TV series “Sins of the Father”, shared on Instagram Story that he was among the 5,594 examinees out of 11,420 to pass this year’s examinations. His mother, Atty. Josabeth Alonso, expressed her pride in a heartfelt post, revealing that Nico graduated from law school in 2014…

The 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has extended its screenings until January 14, following a surge in audience turnout after the holidays. In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Romando Artes affirmed that the festival remains a “success”, despite posting a huge decline in overall gross compared to last year’s festival. According to reports, the 51st edition of MMFF fell short by P100 million in total ticket sales versus the previous edition. However, he noted that box-office performance improved significantly after the holiday break, generating higher demand and stronger ticket sales of most of…

The unexpected on-screen pairing of former child star Mutya Orquia and Pinoy Big Brother alum Kolette Madelo in the Kapamilya thriller series “What Lies Beneath” has sparked excitement online, along with renewed calls for more women-centered romance in Philippine television. Clips from recent episodes of What Lies Beneath quickly circulated across social media platforms after the show unveiled a new layer to Mutya’s character, Louisa. The episode revealed that Louisa was previously in a romantic relationship with one of her close friends, Liezel, portrayed by Madelo and Mary Joy Apostol, prior to Louisa’s death. The revelation depicted the two characters…

SOURCE MUSIC, the label behind K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM, is inviting aspiring male artists from around the world to take their shot at joining its first global boy group. In a press release dated January 6, the agency announced its first-ever global audition for male trainees, aiming to form a new boy band. “Founded on the belief that ‘music with a clear source and reason can truly resonate with the listener’s emotions,’ SOURCE MUSIC has built a strong reputation as a label with proven production and management capabilities. The label is now looking to extend its production and management…

K-pop sensation BTS has confirmed that the group’s long-awaited comeback album will be released this March, to be followed by a world tour. In a press release issued on Sunday, January 4, BTS’ agency BIGHIT MUSIC shared new details about the group’s highly anticipated return as a complete seven-member act, describing the album as a deeply personal project that reflects the members’ journey over the past several years. “The new album holds special significance as it marks the first album released by the group in three years and nine months, while also indicating the direction the group will take going…

Business tycoon Chavit Singson addressed rumors linking him to former child star Jillian Ward in a recent interview. Speaking on “The Men’s Room,” hosted by Stanley Chi and Janno Gibbs, Singson responded to renewed discussion connecting him to the young Kapuso actress. Jillian has previously faced persistent malicious rumors, including claims that she allegedly had a sugar daddy or sponsor due to her “lavish” lifestyle seen online. Singson’s name was also dragged into the allegations, which Ward has repeatedly and strongly denied. When Chi asked whether there was any truth to reports that he knew Jillian, Singson replied, “Hindi pa.…

Actresses Klea Pineda and Janella Salvador were recently spotted sharing sweet moments during a trip to La Union, fueling renewed speculation about their real score. Clips and photos of the two have been widely reshared on social media, showing them enjoying each other’s company at what appeared to be a bar in the coastal province. In one TikTok video, Pineda was seen embracing Salvador while dancing and even planting a kiss on the latter’s cheek. Another clip showed them singing along to a song together, their faces close as they jammed to the music. @axis1847 Diko kinakaya yung ayuda🥹😍😍😍 Ctto…