Author: Patricia Dela Roca

K-pop girl group NewJeans has announced that all of its five members have decided to terminate their exclusive contracts with HYBE and its subsidiary, ADOR, during an emergency press conference. On Thursday, November 28, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein held an emergency press conference to address their exit from the agency following a series of disputes between them, Soompi reported. NewJeans leader Minji stated during the press conference, “The exclusive contract between NewJeans and ADOR will be terminated as of November 29 at 12 AM KST.” “We are tired of HYBE’s insincere attitude and felt once again that they…

Warning: This article contains mentions of eating disorders. Former matinee idol Aga Muhlach has revealed that his decision to stay away from the limelight in recent years was rooted in his struggles with weight and body consciousness. In a report from GMA News, Aga spoke candidly about his journey to health and fitness as he was recently introduced as the newest endorser of Century Tuna Superbods, alongside fellow actor Richard Gomez. The 55-year-old former matinee idol shared that he turned down multiple acting projects due to his weight, which peaked at 260 lbs. “Parang ako na mismo, parang seven years…

Anne Curtis has officially unveiled her wax figure for Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, making history as the first Filipino actress and TV host to be featured in the prestigious museum. Prior to the unveiling held at Makati City on Wednesday, Anne took to social media to express her excitement over the event. The Viva Artist Agency shared the news on their X account, posting: “Multimedia Superstar Anne Curtis unveils her Madame Tussauds wax figure, making history as the first Filipino actress and TV host in Madame Tussauds Hong Kong’s ‘Hong Kong Glamour Zone’ 🕯✨.” Fans and visitors marveled at the…

Filipino milliner Harvy Santos made his own mark on the yellow brick road by designing one of the iconic costume pieces for the musical film “Wicked”. Now based in the UK, Santos shared his journey from the Philippines to the Land of Oz, expressing his excitement about contributing to the film’s magical world. His creations took center stage, including the signature witch’s hat worn by one of the main characters, Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, who stars alongside Ariana Grande as Glinda. “I originally came from the Philippines,” he said, adding that his fascination with costumes began at an early…

Former TV presenter Kim Na-jung, currently under investigation for alleged drug use overseas, has claimed she was forcibly administered drugs while in the Philippines. A report by The Korea Times quoted the statement from the lawyer of the accused celebrity, Kim Yeon-ki of HMP Law, saying, “I am sorry for causing concern. This statement reflects my lawyer’s position, and I will fully cooperate with the investigation.” The statement detailed Kim’s visit to the Philippines, where she claims to have met a businessman who promised to assist with her business endeavors and denied allegations of “sponsorship” arrangements. According to her lawyer,…

K-drama star Song Joong Ki is now a father of two! K-news outlet Soompi reported on Wednesday night, Nov. 20 that the actor and his wife, British actress Katy Louise Saunders, have welcomed their second child, a healthy baby girl, into the world. In his fan cafe, Song Joong Ki happily shared to his fans, “I’m currently in Rome, and it’s been just over a year since I met my first child here. “I’m incredibly grateful to announce that we’ve been blessed with another beautiful baby. Our lovely princess was born healthy, and both my wife and our baby are…

P-pop girl group sensation BINI is out to make Blooms’ hearts skip a beat once again as they bring their “Grand BINIverse: The Valentine Repeat” at the Philippine Arena on February 15, 2025. This makes them the first-ever Filipino act to hold a solo concert at the venue located in Bulacan. One Music PH announced the news on Wednesday night, a day after the octet recently concluded their three-night concert, “Grand BINIverse” which was held at the Araneta Coliseum. “Celebrate another Hearts Day with BINI at the #GrandBINIverseTheRepeat sa PHILIPPINE ARENA this February 15, 2025! ❤️‍🩹🌸 SEE YOU ALL SOON!”,…

“Hello, Love, Again”, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, has made yet another record-breaking achievement as the highest-grossing Filipino film in North America for its opening weekend. The sequel to the 2019 blockbuster “Hello, Love, Goodbye” earned $2.4 million (₱141 million) across 248 cinemas in the United States and Canada, surpassing the $1.99 million (₱116.7 million) earned by its predecessor during its entire North American run. According to American news site Deadline, the film debuted at No. 8 on the list of top-grossing films over the weekend, the highest for a Pinoy film, after opening in nearly 250 cinemas across…

The Philippine STAR’s resident cat, Kwek-kwek, has passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning due to old age. Kwek-kwek, a stray cat adopted by the Philippine STAR in 2017 at their former office in Port Area, Manila, became an endearing part of the publication’s family. When the STAR moved to its new headquarters in Parañaque, Kwek-kwek’s well-being was a significant consideration. In preparation for the move, Kwek-kwek was brought to The Cat Clinic in Alabang on November of last year, where an X-ray revealed his critical health condition. Despite the challenges of caring for a cat with a sensitive condition, the…

Fans of the iconic K-pop group 2NE1 were left concerned after member Park Bom was unable to complete her performances during their Manila show due to health-related issues. On the first day of their highly-anticipated “Welcome Back” concert, fans noticed that Bom missed several songs during the performance reportedly due to a wardrobe malfunction. Eventually, she was able to return to the stage and complete the concert with her three other co-members. The 40-year-old member, however, failed to reappear the next night, prompting the group’s leader, CL, to explain that Bom had been unwell since the previous day and emphasized…