Author: Patricia Dela Roca

K-pop boy group EXO is officially reuniting with fans through a year-end fan meeting ahead of their much-anticipated comeback in 2026. On Monday, October 27, SM Entertainment announced that the group will hold a two-day fan meeting titled “EXO‘verse” on December 13 and 14 at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. According to reports, fans who will attend the event in South Korea can look forward to live performances of EXO’s greatest hits, including their beloved winter classic “The First Snow” and the exclusive premiere of a new track from their upcoming album. Following the fan meeting, EXO is slated to…

Veteran choreographer Anna Feliciano passed away on October 23, her family confirmed. She was 65. Anna’s daughter-in-law April, wife of her son Rupert, announced her passing in a Facebook post, along with details of her memorial in Quezon City. “With heavy hearts, we are announcing the passing of our beloved Mama Annabelle Feliciano. Let’s celebrate Mama Anna’s life together as we share stories of how she touched lives on a deeper level,” April’s post read. “See you at the Loyola Memorial Chapel Commonwealth. Viewing starts at 1 p.m. today, Diligence Chapel 2nd floor. Necrological service at 7 p.m. More details…

Sparkle artist Sofia Pablo made a candid revelation shortly after entering the Pinoy Big Brother house as one of its teen housemates in the show’s newest season. Clips from a livestream inside the PBB house have gone viral, showing the young Kapuso star in conversation with fellow housemates Joaquin Arce and Lella Ford as she opened up about her experience with workplace bullying. According to Sofia, she was bullied “for almost four years straight” while working on the same project. “Work. Kaya mas mahirap. Almost four years straight. Ang haba nung project eh!” she shared. The actress, however, did not…

A Filipino production house was selected as the official videographer for the wedding of former EXO member Huang Zitao (Z.Tao) and singer-actress Xu Yiyang in Beijing, China. Huang Zitao, now known internationally as Z.Tao, is a former member of the K-pop powerhouse EXO and its Chinese sub-unit EXO-M where he used the stage name Tao. It was the homegrown Mayad Studios that captured the star-studded ceremony, which became a major buzz across Asia as fans and netizens celebrated the celebrity couple’s union. The artistry of the Filipino team responsible for filming the grand event was likewise praised. In a Facebook…

Kathryn Bernardo is the newest Filipina actress to be immortalized in wax at the world-renowned Madame Tussauds museum in Hong Kong. Kathryn’s wax figure will be permanently displayed at the iconic museum’s branch in Hong Kong, where the actress had filmed “Hello, Love, Goodbye,” one of the highest-grossing Filipino movies of all time. The 28-year-old star is also the youngest Filipino celebrity to receive a wax figure, joining the growing roster of Filipino icons immortalized in the museum, alongside Anne Curtis, Lea Salonga, Manny Pacquiao, Catriona Gray and Pia Wurtzbach. Following the announcement, Kathryn shared her excitement and behind-the-scenes footage…

Actress Chie Filomeno sparked controversy online after accusing fellow actress and celebrity mom Sofia Andres of allegedly spreading false rumors about her and paying influencers to attack her on social media. In a series of Instagram Stories posted on Sunday, Oct. 19, the Kapamilya star claimed that Andres had been orchestrating a demolition job against her by circulating malicious stories and hiring people to amplify the hate. According to Chie, the revelation came from one of the influencers whom Sofia allegedly tried to hire who then reached out to the former with alleged proof of Andres’ actions. “Chie, message me…

Actress Maymay Entrata has gone public with her new relationship with Filipino-American model Joaquin Enriquez. The couple confirmed their romance through an Instagram reel shared by Joaquin, capturing sweet moments of him and Maymay at the beach. “I finally found my Iris,” Enriquez wrote in the caption, referencing the hit love song by American rock band Goo Goo Dolls. Maymay then sealed the moment with a sweet reply: “My lover.” To which Enriquez responded, “Mahal kita.” The intimate exchange sent fans into a frenzy, with many expressing their joy and support for the couple in the comments section. “Oh- I’ve…

Kapuso actress Jillian Ward turned emotional as she finally addressed persistent rumors and allegations that have followed her for years. The former child star appeared on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, where she was directly asked about ongoing speculations including claims that she allegedly had a sugar daddy or a sponsor prompted by her “lavish” lifestyle seen online, which included owning a sports car, having her own house, and celebrating an extravagant 18th birthday. Jillian began by sharing that she had been enduring such rumors for four years, starting when she was only 16. “At the time, ayoko pong magsalita…

OPM pop/alternative rock band Cup of Joe was not impressed over an “AI-generated” cover of one of their latest songs, “Pahina,” which briefly topped a song chart on Spotify. Band members Gian Bernardino and Gabriel Fernandez reacted to a post on X announcing a rock version of Pahina, a song from Cup of Joe’s latest album “Silakbo”, made by independent artist Renegade Stories has debuted at No. 1 on Spotify Philippines’ Viral Songs chart. “Who tf?” wrote Gian in his repost, while Gabriel seemingly expressed his frustration with: “??????” Fans of the band also expressed disappointment over the track. “Should…

A “breast cancer awareness” charity event hosted by international fashion magazine W Korea has come under fire after netizens criticized the event’s party-like activities, which they felt strayed from the campaign’s purpose. The annual event, titled “Love Your W 2025,” was held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, marking the 20th anniversary of the campaign, which aims to raise awareness of breast cancer. Over the past two decades, the charity has reportedly raised approximately one billion Korean won (roughly P40 million). The star-studded guest list featured some of the biggest names in K-pop and K-drama. Among those in attendance were K-pop stars…