Author: Patricia Dela Roca

After being single for two years, Andrea Brillantes has officially confirmed that she is currently in the “dating stage” with Filipino-Jordanian former basketball player During an exclusive interview at the second anniversary event of her beauty brand, Lucky Beauty, Andrea candidly shared her current romantic status with ABS-CBN News showbiz reporter MJ Felipe. “Sinabi ko naman na open ako sa pag-de-date kasi two years na rin naman akong walang boyfriend. Naloloka ako kasi ang daming nagsasabi na bakit may boyfriend na raw ako agad, I’m just dating,” she addressed comments about her relationship status. “He’s a private person. Non-showbiz siya,”…

Josh, the viral contestant from the YouTube dating show “Pusuan or Laruan,” has reacted to the online bashing after he described himself as a “golden retriever” person. The 22-year-old network engineer participated in the second episode of the online dating series hosted by content creator Marion Aunor. In the show, male contestants introduce themselves to seven female participants, who then decide if they find them romantically desirable by either keeping their balloons intact or popping them. A popped balloon signifies rejection. During Josh’s introduction, multiple women eliminated him early on, citing his young age as a dealbreaker. Others took issue…

Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman George Garcia has spoken out regarding the viral incident involving a pageant contestant who admitted to being unaware of the agency’s role, calling it a wake-up call to reevaluate voters’ education among Filipino youth. In his exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR on “Truth On The Line”, Garcia addressed the viral incident involving pageant candidate Heart Aquino, who admitted on national television to having little knowledge about the poll body. was unfortunate but also saw a “positive side” to it. While he acknowledged the situation as “saddening”, he also highlighted its “positive side”, seeing it…

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…