American pop star Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco have officially tied the knot in a private ceremony in Santa Barbara, California. The 33-year-old singer-actress confirmed the news on Instagram, sharing a carousell of photos and clips from the wedding with the caption, “🤍 9.27.25 🤍”, where Blanco affectionately commented, “my wife in real life.” He later posted his own images from their special day, writing, “I married a real life Disney princess.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by benny blanco (@itsbennyblanco) The couple exchanged vows before about 170 guests, which included close family and friends,…
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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.
“Idol Kids Philippines” has crowned its first-ever grand champion, with nine-year-old Alexa Mendoza earning the title during the show’s Final Showdown on Sunday, September 28. The nine-year-old “kiddie hopeful” from Laguna impressed both the judges and the voting public with her strong performances of the original song “Maaabot Ko” and her rendition of the OPM band Eraserheads’ classic “Ang Huling El Bimbo.” Mendoza garnered an overwhelming 98.88% of the combined public votes and judges’ scores, securing her victory. The finale also featured original songs from the other Top 3 contenders: Klied with “Pakinggan Mo” and Quinn with “Dalangin.” All three…
Viva love team Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji are set to star in their first movie together through the local adaptation of the South Korean blockbuster film “A Werewolf Boy.” On Monday, Sept. 29, Viva Films has confirmed that it will produce the Philippine adaptation of the South Korean fantasy-romance flick “A Werewolf Boy,” with the “Seducing Drake Palma” lead couple, Rabin and Angela, fondly known as “RabGel”, set to take its lead roles. The original film, which was released back in 2012, previously starred K-drama stars Song Joong-ki and Park Bo-young. It tells the story of a a city…
JakeChie no more? Celebrity couple Jake Cuenca and Chie Filomeno are once again at the center of breakup speculations after netizens noticed that the two have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out the change, fueling rumors about the status of their relationship. Chie first confirmed she was dating Jake in August 2023, saying at the time that they were “taking their time” and not rushing things. The two later admitted to their relationship, with Jake even describing Chie as his “TOTGA” or “the one that got away.” As of now, neither Jake nor Chie…
Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez sealed her remarkable full-circle journey on America’s Got Talent as she was crowned its newest grand winner, marking a victorious comeback that traces back to the show’s very first season. On Wednesday night (US time), Sanchez bested rapper Chris Turner, fellow singer Jourdan Blue, the Leo High School Choir, and dance group Light Wire after earning the highest number of public votes. Jessica not only claimed the AGT 2025 title but also took home $1 million (₱58 million), a headliner show in Las Vegas, and a trip to Universal Studios Florida. The 29-year-old singer, who is…
“I’m not in the rally because a lot of people said na huhubaran n’yo ako kung pupunta ako sa rally.” Actress and style maven Heart Evangelista explained her decision not to attend the massive anti-corruption demonstrations on September 21 was due to threatening messages she received online. Heart’s absence from the rallies, dubbed the “Trillion Peso March” and “Baha sa Luneta,” which drew massive crowds at Luneta Park in Manila and the People Power Monument along EDSA, did not go unnoticed given her stature as a global fashion icon and wife of former Senate President Chiz Escudero. Several well-known personalities,…
Alexa Miro has confirmed her split with her unnamed longtime boyfriend, revealing that a fellow actress was the alleged third party in their relationship. During a TikTok livestream on Sunday, September 22, Alexa addressed questions from her followers regarding her breakup, confirming that her on-and-off relationship with her partner lasted for about five years. Alexa explained why she never publicly acknowledged their relationship, saying her ex did not want her to confirm it. “Kakalat ’to sa aking ex-boyfriend na ayaw akong paaminin na naging kami. Bakit kaya? Isa rin ’yung palaisipan, ’di ba? Sino nagmukhang kilig na kilig sa media?…
Kapuso “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate Shuvee Etrata trended after old videos of her praising the effects of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign in her hometown resurfaced online. Circulating spliced clips from Shuvee’s past livestream showed her reacting in the Cebuano language to Duterte’s arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with the controversial war on drugs during his presidency. The session was allegedly broadcast the same month the former president was flown to The Hague. In a trending Reddit post, one user translated her statement: “Naiyak talaga ako kagabi, empath kasi ako. Kasi sa lugar namin, ang…
A wave of Filipinos, joined by celebrities and public figures, filled the streets of Manila over the weekend for massive anti-corruption rallies.Dubbed as “Baha sa Luneta” and the “Trillion Peso March,” the protests demanded accountability from government officials and stronger action against systemic corruption. Actress Maris Racal was among the first spotted at the demonstrations, with photos and videos of her leading chants circulating online. Using a megaphone, Racal led a crowd with the words: “Serbisyo sa tao, huwag gawing negosyo.” The “Sunshine” star also shared photos on Instagram holding placards that read “Lahat ng korap dapat managot” and “Filipinos…
JYP Entertainment founder and CEO Park Jin-young takes on a new role with a mission to promote South Korean pop culture worldwide. On Sept. 9, the presidential office announced that South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has tapped Park to serve as co-chair of the newly established Presidential Commission on Pop-Culture Exchange, a ministerial-level committee tasked with promoting South Korean culture abroad while widening exposure to international pop culture domestically. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik, in a briefing, described Park as one of the most “prominent” figures in K-pop, noting his role in bringing the genre to international audiences.…