Author: Patricia Dela Roca

After 12 years, P-pop sensation SB19 has finally brought home the popular orange blimp after bagging the Favorite Asian Act award during the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024. The feat was announced on Nick Asia and SB19’s official social media pages on Wednesday, July 17. SB19 bested other Asian acts who were also nominated for the category including K-pop boy band ENHYPEN, Japanese girl group NiziU, and solo artists Tiara Andini and Iman Troye. In a short video, the group formed by its five members, Pablo, Stell, Josh, Justin, and Felip, expressed their gratitude to their fans, fondly known as…

Kapuso actress Kylie Padilla put rumors to rest as she confirmed that she is currently in a relationship with her non-showbiz boyfriend. On Tuesday, she finally revealed her new relationship status during her interview with veteran host Boy Abunda on the GMA talk show “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda”. “The best thing I love about it is may balance na ako ngayon from my work life to my personal life. In my work life, artista ako. It’s a different world, very different world,” she described their relationship. “And when I’m with my partner, I’m normal again, I’m just Kylie. I’m…

BINI is going global! The “Nation’s Girl Group” is set to make a significant mark on the international stage as they join the star-studded lineup of performers at the KCON LA 2024. The eight-member group will represent the Philippines at one of the largest K-pop events globally, where they are scheduled to perform at the “M Countdown Pre-show” on July 27, 2024. BINI will be sharing the stage with K-pop stars including ENHYPEN, NCT 127, NMIXX, TWS, and Hyolyn, among others. The exciting news was announced by KCON USA on its X page on Sunday morning, July 14. The three-day…

Talent manager Perry Lansigan of PPL Entertainment Group has put to rest rumors surrounding Ivana Alawi’s alleged “attitude problem” on the set of the Kapamilya action series “Batang Quiapo.” Speaking on DJ Jhaiho’s radio show “Showbiz Sidelines,” Lansigan clarified the situation to address the circulating allegations on social media. “From the very start… Three months lang dapat talaga ang kaniyang pag-iistay sa nasabing teleserye,” Lansigan explained. He added, “Three months ang kanilang napagkasunduan at um-okay si Ivana. Pero dahil nag-click ang tambalan ni Bubbles at ni Tanggol, na-extend nang na-extend at nadagdagan pa ng maraming taping.” Alawi joined the popular…

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of suicide, and physical and sexual abuse. South Korean YouTube star Tzuyang revealed the years of abuse and extortion she suffered at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. Tzuyang shared the heartwrenching news in a live stream last Thursday, July 11, where she claimed that her ex-boyfriend had abused her “physically,” “sexually,” and repeatedly “threatened” and “extorted” money from her, Korean news outlet The Korean Herald reported. “I tried to break up with him after witnessing his violent behavior. But he threatened me that he would distribute illegally filmed videos he took of me and…

Chino Trinidad, a known figure in the world of sports journalism, has passed away at the age of 56. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Floresse Trinidad, who shared the sad news with GMA News. “Yes, we are very sad to share the news of his passing last night, July 13, 2024,” Chino’s daughter stated via an SMS message. According to the Kapuso news outlet, Trinidad suffered a fatal heart attack on Saturday night while en route to a scheduled meeting at Newport World Resorts with renowned billiards player Efren “Bata” Reyes and other notable personalities. He reportedly passed…

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has announced her plan to auction the gowns she wore throughout her Miss Universe journey to support a charitable cause. The beauty queen revealed her plans in an Instagram post showing her wearing one of the gowns that will be auctioned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pia Jauncey (@piawurtzbach) According to Pia, it was designed by Filipino designer Mark Bumgarner and was specially made for her to wear during the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night on Sunday, July 7. “Feels good to walk the Binibini stage in @markbumgarner 💙,” Wurtzbach began…

Abegail Rait has gained the attention of netizens once again after a video of Gail Francesca, her love child with late rap icon Francis Magalona, dancing inside what appeared to be a bar went viral online. Videos of Gail Francesca where she was captured dancing to P-pop girl group BINI’s “Salamin, Salamin” and Tyla’s TikTok hit “Water” became a hot topic online after it circulated on various social media platforms. Abegail also appeared on stage, applauding and introducing her daughter to the crowd after her performance. She was also seen among the audience who cheered as Gail danced to a…

Bobby Yan, the older brother of the late actor Rico Yan, has addressed the recent online trend that showed netizens visiting the grave of the beloved ’90s heartthrob. ABS-CBN News reached out Yan’s family through an exclusive interview by entertainment reporter MJ Felipe, following the circulating photos and videos of fans visiting the resting place of the deceased matinee idol in Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City. Rico’s older brother communicated that their family would not issue an official statement at this time. He shared that they have been in contact with the caretaker of Rico’s tomb, who told them that…

“All hail the patron saint of translation!” The Kapuso star recently trended online after her amusing exchange with a male pageant candidate who asked the actress to translate her question during the Q&A segment of Century Tuna Superbods 2024. Marian was joined by actors Aga Muhlach and Richard Gomez and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach as celebrity judges at last night’s competition held at the Marriott Manila Hotel. During the the Q&A portion, the remaining 16 finalists were asked to pick from a bowl containing the names of the judges who would give them their questions. One of the male…