Author: Patricia Dela Roca

K-pop girl group UNIS officially concluded its activities as a full group after its exclusive contract for nearly three years with F&F Entertainment expired. The agency previously announced that the group’s contract will officially end on September 26, 2026, after two and a half years of activities together. “After two and a half years of activities together with the love and support of their fans, we would like to inform you that UNIS’s exclusive management contract with our company will end on September 26, 2026,” F&F Entertainment said in a statement. According to the agency, it had been in discussions…

A Filipino-made sculpture inspired by tennis star Alex Eala has drawn mixed reactions online, prompting its elderly artist to apologize for the artwork. The life-like statue, located at Paraiso de June Quixote Ecofarm Resort in Naic, Cavite, first gained attention online after Instagram user Owhen Ranger shared a video of it in April. The sculpture depicts Eala in a tennis-playing pose, with a tarpaulin behind it that reads: “Alex Eala now the most famous Filipino in the world.” In the video, people could be heard commenting on the statue’s resemblance to the Filipina tennis star. “Si Alex. Parang tumanda siya.…

Online personality Clavicular, whose real name is Branden Peters, is facing multiple criminal charges over accusations that he sexually assaulted and drugged a teen influencer at his family’s home. According to US news reports, the 20-year-old influencer has been charged with rape, drugging a person for sexual intercourse, and providing alcohol to an underage person. The complaint was reportedly filed Sept. 8 (US time) in Orleans District Court in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The charges stem from allegations made by influencer Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza, known online as Alorah or Alorah Zivsued, who accused Peters of physical and sexual abuse following an…

Kim Chiu’s sister, Lakam, has been arrested in connection with 124 counts of qualified theft filed against her by the actress. According to reports, her arrest was carried out by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) who apprehended Lakam on Sunday, September 20, in Barangay Wack Wack, Mandaluyong City, following a warrant issued by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 84. Following her arrest, the QCPD named the 45-year-old businesswoman as “the No. 6 Most Wanted Person of Kamuning Police Station (PS 10)” in an announcement shared on its official Facebook page. The charges stem from allegations involving corporate funds…

Lyca Gairanod pushed back at online critics questioning her political beliefs amid her resurfaced social media posts supposedly showing her support for certain political colors. The “The Voice Kids Philippines” Season 1 winner found herself under the spotlight once again after her song “Puede nang Mangarap” went viral 11 years after its release. However, her renewed popularity also sparked discussions over her political views after netizens resurfaced her past social media activity, which some interpreted as showing support for certain political groups. Gairanod initially responded to a netizen who commented on one of her TikTok posts. “Lyca mahal ka na…

Nour Hooshmand looked back on a thoughtful gesture from Anne Curtis that left a lasting impression on her as a young actress starting out in the entertainment industry. The actress shared how “nakakakilig” it is for her to now interact with some of the artists she once only admired from afar. “Nakakakilig po talaga. Kasi, siyempre iniidolo mo lang yung mga artista na ito,” Nour told PEP.ph in an interview during National Artist Ricky Lee’s recent book launch event. “And then ngayon, parang nakakausap na nang normal. Parang kilala ka na rin nila kaya nakaka-humble lang talaga. Sobrang grateful.” When…

Rosmar Tan addressed renewed online speculation surrounding her wealth and business earnings after some netizens linked her luxury properties to alleged money laundering activities. The controversy resurfaced after an X user shared snippets from Tan’s 2023 interview with TV host and actress Toni Gonzaga on her YouTube talk show, “Toni Talks.” In the interview, Tan talked about some of her expensive vehicles and claimed that her beauty products business could earn as much as P13 million in a day, with her lowest daily earnings reportedly reaching P5 million. The X user captioned the resurfaced clips: “Mukhang susunod na ‘to na…

American rapper Macklemore has been removed from fellow artist and longtime friend Ed Sheeran’s “The Loop” tour after publicly voicing his support for Palestine during his performances. Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, had been serving as the opening act for Sheeran’s tour. He later drew criticism from Jewish groups after saying “Free Palestine” at two concerts and delivering political speeches onstage earlier this month. The rapper later confirmed on social media that he had been cut from the tour, sharing what he described as “the truth” behind his removal in a lengthy Instagram statement. Macklemore began his statement…

SEVENTEEN member Hoshi has revealed that he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury while rehearsing for a military performance. Hoshi shared the news with fans through a fan communication platform, explaining that he injured his knee while practicing with the Ground Forces performance team. “While practicing with the Ground Forces performance team, I injured my knee and underwent an examination, and I was diagnosed with a complete tear of my anterior cruciate ligament,” Hoshi announced on Weverse. The K-pop star said he will undergo surgery and focus on his recovery, preventing him from participating in previously scheduled events with…

Content creator Mama Lulu shared her thoughts on parents who are not invited to their children’s weddings, saying that understanding and respecting their decisions are important as they grow into independent adults. Mama Lulu, whose real name is Loreta Balgos, discussed the topic in an Instagram Reel uploaded by one of her children, Oliver, who asked her opinion on parents whose children choose not to invite them to their weddings. “Ma, ano ang opinyon mo doon sa isyu na ang isang anak ay hindi iniimbita ang mga magulang sa kasal?” Oliver asked. Mama Lulu responded by emphasizing the importance of…