Author: Patricia Dela Roca

Veteran actor-TV host Vic Sotto has filed multiple counts of cyber libel against director Darryl Yap over the trailer of his upcoming film “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma.” Sotto, accompanied by his wife Pauline Luna, arrived at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court on Thursday morning, filing 19 counts of cyberlibel against Yap and his movie which is set to delve into the controversial life and untimely death of Pepsi. “Labing siyam na beses po nagpahayag o nagpost ng mapanirang imputation yung respondent kaya 19 counts,” said Sotto’s legal counsel. “Marami po ang nagtatanong kung ano ang reaction ko since lumabas…

Comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto voluntarily surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in connection to her alleged involvement with a company under scrutiny for violations of the Securities Regulation Code. The case made headlines last year alleging Rufa Mae’s involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme tied to Dermacare, a skin care company also linked to former actress and businesswoman Neri Naig-Miranda. While vehemently denying the accusation, the actress affirmed her innocence by assuring the public of her full cooperation with authorities after being presented with an arrest warrant which her camp clarified was not for large-scale or syndicated estafa, as…

Hollywood icon Demi Moore achieved a historic milestone after winning her first major acting award at the 2025 Golden Globes with an acting career spanning over four decades.The 62-year-old actress took home the “Best Female Actor – Musical or Comedy” award for her portrayal in 2024 body horror film “The Substance”. The film explores toxic beauty culture as aerobics star Elisabeth Sparkle (Moore), fired on her 50th birthday, turns to a mysterious substance promising to transform her into a better version of herself. The Substance was nominated for “Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy”, alongside “A Real Pain”, “Anora”,…

Hollywood’s reel-to-real couple, Zendaya and Tom Holland, are reportedly engaged. A source close to the pair confirmed the news to American entertainment news outlet PEOPLE, following an initial report by TMZ. According to PEOPLE, Holland proposed to Zendaya during the holiday season at one of her family’s homes. A separate source of PEOPLE revealed that “everyone close to them knew an engagement was happening — just not when” noting that Tom had been planning to propose to Zendaya “for a while.” “He’s always been crazy about her. He always knew she was the one. They have something very special,” PEOPLE…

James Lee Williams, popularly known as The Vivienne, has passed away at the age of 32, their public relations representative confirmed on Sunday. The news was shared by their publicist Simon Jones, who announced the sad news on Instagram. The cause of Williams’ death, however, was not disclosed in the post. “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend,” Jones wrote. “James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted, and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother, and uncle. They are so…

The 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is set to continue for an additional week due to “insistent public demand”. Originally scheduled to end on January 7, the festival will extend the theatrical run of its 10 official entries until January 14 in select cinemas across the Metro Manila area. The official lineup for the 50th edition of the MMFF includes My Future You, Uninvited, Topakk, Hold Me Close, Espantaho, And the Breadwinner Is…, The Kingdom, Green Bones, Isang Himala, and Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital. MMFF complimentary passes will also be honored until January 14, making it easier for…

Actress-vlogger Riva Quenery has confirmed her breakup with her long-time boyfriend Vern Ong, announcing that they had already ended their five-year relationship a few months ago. The announcement was made through posts on their respective social media accounts on Monday, where the former couple reflected on their relationship and expressed gratitude for the time they shared. In her Instagram post, Quenery revealed that the breakup happened months ago but stressed their continued commitment to co-parenting their daughter, Athena. “With 2024 coming to a close, we’ve been thinking a lot about new beginnings,” their post began. “We want to take a…

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) clarified the inclusion of veteran actress Eugene Domingo in a video tribute during its 50th awards night event “Gabi ng Parangal”. Clips of the segment went viral on social media, after netizens mistakenly assumed that the actress was part of an “In Memoriam” presentation dedicated to actors and actresses who have already passed away. Days after the awarding ceremony, the MMFF Executive Committee issued a statement explaining that the tribute was intended to honor both living and deceased icons of cinema who have been part of the festival’s 50-year legacy. “We’ve noted concerns regarding…

Andrea Brillantes has ranked first in the prestigious “100 Most Beautiful Faces” list by TC Candler and Independent Critics. In a video interview with ABS-CBN News, the young actress expressed her gratitude for the recognition and shared an inspiring message for her fans and supporters. “Napakalaking honor po, thank you so much sa TC Candler,” Andrea said in the video message, Sunday. She added, “This isn’t just about beauty, it is about confidence and uniqueness and embracing who you are. Sana ma-inspire kayo to celebrate your own kind of beauty.” Following Andrea on the list is Jisoo of K-Pop girl…

R&B artist Denise Julia announced her plans to file a defamation lawsuit against celebrity photographer BJ Pascual and podcast host Killa Kush over their controversial remarks that alleged her “unprofessionalism” in a podcast. This comes after the “B.A.D.” singer aired her side of the story saying it was BJ’s team who canceled the shoot and that her team did not agree on the production budget, contrary to Pascual’s claims during an episode of Killa Kush’s “Bad B*tch Bible” podcast titled “BJ Pascual Spills Tea” that ignited backlash against her. In the podcast the renowned photographer shared his experience when asked…