Author: Patricia Dela Roca

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…

“Thank you for all of the hate comments. Go on. Keep ’em coming.” This was Francine Diaz’s candid response to online bashers in a recent self-interview. In her recent vlog uploaded on her official YouTube channel last Saturday, the young actress answered “hard questions” curated by her team. During the interview, Francine didn’t hold back with her response to this question: “Ano ang one sentence na masasabi mo sa bashers mo?” “Totoo, thank you talaga,” she began. ‘THANK YOU! NAPANSIN NIYO YON? SOBRANG OBSERVANT NIYO NAMAN SAKIN’ Ito ang saad ng aktres na si Francine Diaz matapos…Posted by Pilipino Star…

Mercy Sunot, one of the vocalists of the OPM powerhouse band Aegis, passed away a few days after undergoing a critical lung surgery. Mercy’s death was confirmed on Monday morning, in a post shared on her band’s official Facebook page, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans and tributes from local radio stations. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Mercy, one of the beloved vocalists of AEGIS Band. She bravely fought her battle with cancer but has now found peace and rest,” the band announced. “Mercy’s voice wasn’t just a part of…

A Queen in our hearts! 👑❤️ Chelsea Manalo made history as the first-ever “Miss Universe Asia” after concluding her Miss Universe 2024 journey as one of the Top 30 semifinalists, falling short of advancing to the Top 12. THANK YOU FOR REPRESENTING PH, CHELSEA! Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo fails to make it to the Top 12 during Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City on Sunday. #MissUniverse2024 #73rdMissUniversePosted by Philippine Star on Saturday, November 16, 2024 The coronation night of the 73rd Miss Universe competition was held at the Arena Ciudad de México on Sunday, Nov. 16. Despite delivering a…

Almost a week after reportedly evading his arrest at his home in Quezon City, Kapuso actor Ken Chan took to Instagram to address the controversy alleging his involvement in an investement scam after a business he co-founded closed down due to financial losses. According to a GMA News report, the celebrity entrepreneur reportedly convinced his client to invest in an alleged restaurant business and promised them a big interest return of up to 10%. When the establishment unfortunately closed, Chan allegedly hid from his business partners which prompted them to file complaints. Reports revealed that Ken and his other accomplices…