Author: Patricia Dela Roca

OPM band Lola Amour has issued a statement addressing the unauthorized use of their songs in political campaign jingles for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. In a Facebook post on Sunday, the eight-piece band expressed their concern, writing: “Madami na naman daw gumagamit ng mga kanta namin para sa mga campaign jingles. Please note that all of those are used WITHOUT our consent.” Adding a witty remark referencing their song “Fallen,” they said, “What if I told you that it’s stolen?” Reports have surfaced online about their hit song “Raining in Manila” being used as a jingle by an unidentified…

Comedy icon Ai-Ai delas Alas’ petition to make her estranged husband Gerald Sibayan a permanent resident in the U.S. as her spouse has officially been revoked. The development comes from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that favored Ai-Ai’s plea to withdraw her “Petition for Alien Relative” for Gerald which she filed on July 2021. The petition was successfully revoked due to the comedienne citing her former beau having a “third party” while in a nearly decade-long relationship with her. At the time, however, Ai-Ai addressed rumors about revoking Gerald’s green card, clarifying that she only viewed it as…

South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun turned emotional as he addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding his past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron. “It seems that so many people are suffering because of me, and it breaks my heart that the deceased cannot rest in peace,” he lamented the issues, according to translations provided in Soompi’s report. Kim Soo Hyun held a press conference on Monday, March 31 where he denied all allegations against him, including claims of dating Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor, and vowed to take legal action against those spreading false accusations.…

The family of the late South Korean actress and singer Sulli has publicly called on actor Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang to clarify details regarding a nude scene in the film, claiming it was far more explicit than originally scripted. Released in 2017, the action film Real where both Sulli and Kim Soo Hyun starred in, was known for its intense sequences, including nude scenes. It was directed by Lee Sa Rang, who also co-founded GOLDMEDALIST, the agency representing Kim Soo Hyun. According to Sulli’s family, she experienced severe emotional distress following the filming of the movie…

The alleged former partner of late South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron denied claims against actor Kim Soo Hyun and his agency, saying that her emotional distress was instead caused by her family and New York-based husband. According to multiple reports, the unnamed ex-boyfriend who was referred to as Mr. K, denied any involvement by Kim Soo Hyun or his agency, Gold Medalist, in Kim Sae-ron’s emotional distress that led to the her death. He instead alleged that her family and New York-based husband were responsible for the hardships that ultimately resulted in her tragic passing at the age of 24…

Iconic OPM band Eraserheads is treating their fans with a one-of-a-kind concert experience as they are set to headline their first-ever Electric Fun Music Festival on May 31, 2025, at the SMDC Festival Grounds. Following their sold-out world tour and the success of “Ang Huling El Bimbo Concert” and “Combo on the Run”, the iconic band, known for their timeless hits such as “Ang Huling El Bimbo”, “Alapaap”, “Overdrive”, “Ligaya” and “Magasin”, will perform a full concert set alongside their selected lineup of fellow OPM artists. Unlike typical music festivals where performers are limited to shortened sets, this event—conceptualized and…

The heartwarming South Korean drama film “Picnic” is set to make its way to Philippine cinemas this May with a special Filipino-dubbed version, featuring a powerhouse local cast. Lotte Entertainment’s 2024 film will be brought to life in Tagalog with voice performances from veteran actresses Nova Villa and Ces Quesada, along with renowned children’s television host Bodjie Pascua. Joining them are Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Generation 11 housemate JM Ibarra and Big Winner Fyang Smith. On Instagram, Quesada described the film as “heart-warming” and highlighted its themes of “friendship” and “growing old together”. She and Villa will take on the…

“It’s Showtime” has officially disqualified “Tawag ng Tanghalan (TNT) Grand Resbak” contestant Marco Adobas after he criticized the competition’s results, calling it a “cooking show.” The controversy erupted after match-up between Marko Rudio and Ayegee Paredes on Wednesday, March 26. Rudio was declared the winner by the panel of judges, composed of Louie Ocampo, Dingdong Avanzado, and Pops Fernandez. Following the announcement, Adobas took to Facebook to express his disappointment over the results. “Grabeng cooking show mga boss! Kala ko pagalingan kumanta ‘yung laban. Pasarapan pala ng luto,” his post read. Responding to a netizen’s comment, he lamented the effort,…

OPM hitmaker JK Labajo honored his late fan, Trisha Macalagay, who was among the victims of a fire incident in Laguna, by performing her favorite song in his recent show in Laguna. Macalagay is a 22-year-old biology student and beauty queen from Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), who died in a fire at her campus on March 13. In a Facebook post by the late student’s family, it was revealed that Trisha had wanted to attend Anilag Festival where the “Ere” singer was among the performers whom she was a huge fan of. Sadly, she had passed away before the…

Director Darryl Yap has been formally charged with two counts of cyberlibel over a scene in his Pepsi Paloma film, which implied veteran host-actor Vic Sotto’s involvement in the late actress’ rape allegations. According to GMA News’ report, the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court’s Office of the City Prosecutor accused Yap of libel under Articles 353 and 355 of the Revised Penal Code, in relation to Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. Sotto had initially filed 19 counts of cyberlibel against Yap in January, citing reputational damage caused by the film’s teaser released on January 1,…