South Korean singer-actor Ok Taecyeon has confirmed that he is set to tie the knot with his longtime girlfriend in the spring of 2026. Taecyeon’s agency, 51K, officially announced the news on Saturday, Nov. 1, following online buzz after photos of the K-pop star’s proposal in Paris circulated online. “Actor Ok Taecyeon has promised to spend the rest of his life with the partner whom he has been dating for a long time,” 51K stated. According to the agency, the wedding will be held privately in Seoul next spring, with only close friends, family, and relatives in attendance. “As [Taecyeon’s]…
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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.
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has summoned Viva Communications, Inc. over a viral video showing one of its content creators making “profane” remarks against the agency. In a letter dated October 23 addressed to Viva President Vincent G. Del Rosario, the MTRCB stated that the meeting aims to “promote mutual understanding” and “responsible conduct” in public events. The agency further described the content creator’s comments as “disrespectful” to the institution and to the people behind its work. “In line with our Responsableng Panonood campaign and our vision for healthy collaborative practices with our stakeholders, we would…
Papa P as in Piolo Pacquiao? Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao’s son, Eman Bacosa Pacquiao, has become a hot topic online not only for his recent boxing victory but also for his striking resemblace to Kapamilya heartthrob Piolo Pascual. Eman recently made headlines after winning his match against Nico Salado in their lightweight division bout during the Thrilla in Manila II event at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, October 29. The event, graced by Manny and his wife Jinkee Pacquiao, served as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Thrilla in Manila and the legendary 1975 bout between Muhammad Ali and…
Hollywood couple Chris Evans and Alba Baptista have reportedly welcomed their first child together. According to multiple U.S. media outlets, Baptista gave birth to a baby girl named Alma Grace on Saturday, October 25 (U.S. time), in Massachusetts. The couple’s daughter will reportedly carry both of her parents’ surnames, Baptista Evans. Evans and Baptista tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in September 2023. Chris is best known for portraying the iconic Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, while Alba rose to fame as the lead in Netflix’s fantasy action series “Warrior Nun.”
It’s MAMA season again! The 2025 MAMA Awards is roaring to life with its fiercest lineup yet, bringing together a powerhouse lineup of nominees and performers for a two-day spectacle in Hong Kong. This year marks the first time since 2018 that the prestigious awards show will return to Hong Kong at the Kai Tak Stadium on November 28 and 29, coinciding with Mnet’s 30th anniversary. Themed “Hear My Roar: Uh-Heung,” the event draws inspiration from the sound of a tiger, symbolizing Korea’s strength and passion, with CJ ENM defining it as “the distinctly Korean spirit of fun and excitement…
Award-winning Broadway icon Lea Salonga and actress Liza Soberano are set to lend their voices to DreamWorks Animation’s “Forgotten Island,” an animated comedy-adventure inspired by Philippine mythology. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Manila-born Fil-Canadian actor Manny Jacinto and Filipino-American singer-actress H.E.R. will also be joining the Filipino-studded ensemble alongside Hollywood stars Dave Franco and Jenny Slate. Lea and Liza have both expressed their excitement for the project on their respective social media pages. The film will be written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado with Universal Pictures slated to release the movie in theaters on September 25, 2026.…
Love seems to be in the air for Claudine Barretto, with Milano Sanchez, brother of TV host Korina Sanchez, openly declaring that he’s pursuing the actress. The pair confirmed their blooming romance as Milano posted a cozy photo of them together with the caption: “The courtship starts now. No matter how long it takes, I will wait. No one will ever break you again.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Milano B. Sanchez (@onalim_zehcnas) Claudine later responded with her own Instagram post, featuring the same photo, playfully writing, “Can you really wait??? No matter how long??? No…
Following Vice Ganda’s remarks about the poor conditions of a school in Bulusan, Sorsogon, the town’s mayor, Wennie Rafallo-Romano, spoke out against the statement, saying it had “brought shame” to the institution and its stakeholders. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, Mayor Rafallo-Romano issued an official statement addressing the TV host’s comments on “It’s Showtime” regarding his assistance to the school, which he described as a “bulok,” in the province of actress and socialite Heart Evangelista. The remarks stemmed from the October 24 episode of the noontime show wherein Vice Ganda recounted his visit to an elementary school in Sorsogon, known as…
TV personality Kim Atienza has spoken out against a netizen he described as an “evangelical bully” for a faith-based comment that appeared to blame his late daughter Emman’s death on her own choice. The comment came from Atienza’s post on TikTok, showing a video of Emman singing, as a heartfelt tribute for his youngest daughter. He captioned it with a Bible verse and a thankful message that read: “‘The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. Thank you for the 19 years of my dearest little Emmansky, Lord.” @kuya_kimatienza The Lord gave…
Controversial erotic film “Dreamboi” emerged as the biggest winner at the inaugural CineSilip Film Festival, taking home major awards including Best Film, Best Director for Rodina Singh and Best Supporting Actor for Migs Almendras. The film also swept several technical categories such as Best Sound, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Production Design, and the Audience Choice Award during the awards night held at Viva Café, Araneta City, Cubao, on Monday, Oct. 27. The Audience Choice Award was the first honor received by Singh, a trans filmmaker, who delivered an acceptance speech that quickly went viral online. “Gusto ko munang pasalamatan…