Author: Patricia Dela Roca

South Korean artist Wheesung, also known by his stage name Realslow, has passed away at the age of 43. On March 10, Soompi reported that Wheesung’s agency, Tajoy Entertainment, confirmed the news, stating that he was found in a state of cardiac arrest at his home in Seoul at around 6 PM (KST) and was later pronounced dead. Emergency responders were dispatched following a report from his family, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The police have launched an investigation into the exact cause of death. In a statement, Tajoy Entertainment expressed their grief over the musician’s sudden passing and asked…

The stars have aligned for you, Filo MINOZ! South Korean heartthrob Lee Min-ho is making his return to Manila to meet his Pinoy fans in his much-awaited Asia fan meeting tour, “Minhoverse.” The fan event’s Manila leg will take place on April 26, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Ticket prices are as follows: Tickets will be available via SM Tickets, with an exclusive Fan Club Presale on March 15 from 10 AM to 10 PM and General On Sale starting March 16 at 12 PM. Lee Min-ho, best known for his iconic roles in hit K-dramas including…

Former child star Bugoy Cariño and volleyball player EJ Laure have officially tied the knot in an intimate church wedding held in Tagaytay on Monday. Their wedding hashtag, #onceENNAlifetimeWithBUGOY, trended on social media as guests shared snapshots of the occasion, showing the couple’s outfits and special moments from the event. In photos and videos shared on Bugoy’s official Facebook page, Laure was seen wearing an elegant off-shoulder gown, with a sparkling veil while Cariño donned a green suit paired with a silver bowtie. Bugoy and EJ, who have been together for several years, first introduced their daughter, Scarlet, to the…

The highly anticipated Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition premiered on Sunday night, introducing its first batch of official housemates from both GMA-7’s Sparkle and ABS-CBN’s Star Magic. Among the 15 housemates revealed, eight come from Sparkle, while the remaining seven are from Star Magic. Leading the list of recognizable names are Ashley Ortega, Klarisse de Guzman, Michael Sager, and AC Bonifacio. Ashley was the first to be introduced and was tasked with fetching her fellow Kapuso housemates, including AZ Martinez, Will Ashley, Josh Ford, Charlie Fleming, Dustin Yu, and Mika Salamanca. Meanwhile, Klarisse de Guzman led the introduction of…

Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has called on the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to educate the producers of the top-rating Kapamilya series Batang Quiapo on election laws over a recent episode that “misrepresented” political campaigning in the country. The concern arose after the March 5 episode of the hit action series which depicted the “Mayor of Manila” (played by Albert Martinez) reprimanding the “Vice Mayor” (portrayed by Chanda Romero) for alleged “premature campaigning.” In a statement sent to The Philippine Star Entertainment, Atty. Macalintal pointed out that “there is no law prohibiting premature campaigning in the country,” as COMELEC Chairman Garcia…

Former NCT member Taeil has been indicted without detention on charges of sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman along with two accomplices. According to media reports, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office’s Women and Children’s Crime Investigation Division 1 of the prosecution formally charged Taeil and his two co-accused under the Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes on Feb. 28. in connection to the alleged assault which took place in June 2024. The Seoul Bangbae Police Station initially issued arrest warrants for the three suspects after the victim filed a report in June. However, the court denied the request, reasoning…

Andrea Brillantes has once again ignited speculations about her relationship status after being spotted holding hands with Sam Fernandez, a Filipino-Jordanian student-athlete from San Beda College. Netizens have claimed to have seen the two together on multiple occasions since last year, with some suggesting they went on a Valentine’s date in February. Various photos of them in different locations have circulated online, further fueling the rumors. Most recently, the rumored couple was seen together walking side by side while holding hands in photos shared on social media. Another image captured them watching the event together on the field. Andrea also…

Sherwin Calumpang Tuna, widely known as DJ Love who popularized the Budots dance music genre, has been hospitalized due to a critical heart condition. The news was shared by his manager Jorge Wieneke V, also known as DJ obese.dogma777, through social media posts. Wieneke revealed that DJ Love has been in a public hospital in Davao for over three weeks, undergoing multiple medical tests and consultations with multiple doctors. He has now been clinically diagnosed with heart failure and urgently requires specialized medical care and surgery to survive. “For the past three weeks and counting, Sherwin has been hospitalized in…

Viral “Sexy Babe” contestant Heart Aquino has broken her silence following the widespread attention she received online after her response to a question about the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on It’s Showtime. This came after her visit to the poll body’s main office in Intramuros last Tuesday. “Mas naunawaan ko po ‘yung meaning talaga ng Comelec and kung ano pa po talaga ‘yung ginagawa nila, and ine-encourage ko po na mas alamin po natin ‘yung trabaho ng Comelec,” Heart told the media in an interview after her guided tour. In the same interview at the COMELEC office, she pleaded for…

Filipina veteran actress Jaclyn Jose was among the late film icons remembered during the “In Memoriam” segment of the 97th Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars. “The Academy honors friends and colleagues we lost over the last year. Take a moment to remember the artists and filmmakers we lost in 2024-2025,” read a statement on the official Oscars website. Jaclyn was recognized alongside Hollywood stars such as Michelle Trachtenberg, Gene Hackman, Maggie Smith, Gena Rowlands, Shannen Doherty, and Olivia Hussey, among others. Jaclyn’s daughter, Andi Eigenmann, took to Instagram to express her pride for her late mother. “My nanay…