Author: Patricia Dela Roca

K-pop star Jennie of BLACKPINK has found herself at the center of a controversy after a video showing her vaping indoors went viral online. The footage, reportedly originally part of a vlog uploaded to Jennie’s YouTube channel on July 2, captured her allegedly vaping and exhaling smoke while a team of hair and makeup artists worked closely around her. The clip has since been removed from the video. Despite its removal, copies of the footage continued to circulate online, leading to extensive media coverage. Smoking cigarettes or vaping indoors is illegal in South Korea, adding to the public’s concern and…

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has revealed that Pampanga beauty queen Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend, Yitzhak Cohen, both sustained two gunshot wounds each, leading to their deaths before being buried in Capas, Tarlac. According to Pilipino Star Ngayon’s report, the NBI’s autopsy report found that Lopez, 27, suffered a gunshot wound to her chest, which exited through her back, and another wound on her thigh. On the other hand, Cohen, 37, was shot in the chest, with the bullet exiting through his back, and had another wound under his armpit. Lopez’s remains were cremated yesterday. In photos…

The 7th Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards, also known as The EDDYS, celebrated a star-studded night at the Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City, honoring outstanding achievements in Philippine cinema. The event, organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd), was directed by the award-winning actor and filmmaker Eric Quizon. Janine Gutierrez, Gabbi Garcia, and Jake Ejercito served as hosts, while veteran radio-online personality Mr. Fu was the Red Carpet host. Julia Montes and Charlie Dizon shared the Best Actress award for their performances in “Five Breakups and a Romance” and “Third World Romance,”…

“The least we can ask for is for others to respect our personal time and our humanity.” P-pop girl group BINI’s Aiah took to social media to address controversial incidents and request to respect her and her members’ privacy and personal time. Aiah broke her silence via a statement posted on her Instagram story which began, “I haven’t been active lately on social media, and I haven’t been very responsive to messages, even from some of my family and friends.” She explained that she needed time and space to process recent events and expressed gratitude to those who have been…

The decomposing bodies of Pampanga beauty queen Geneva Lopez and her Israeli partner Yitshak Cohen were discovered in Barangay Sta. Lucia, Capas, Tarlac, according to police reports. According to The Philippine STAR, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) unearthed the remains early Saturday morning on a property where the couple had reportedly been buried. ABS-CBN News shared photos showing the suspected burial site, a remote quarry, where the two cadavers were found and exhumed by the police. The operation was carried out under a search warrant issued by Judge Edwin Bonifacio of Tarlac City Regional Trial Court Branch 111…

Has the “Pambansang Ginoo” found his off-screen “binibini” already? Kapuso heartthrob David Licauco sent netizens abuzz after a video of him allegedly spending time together with his non-showbiz girlfriend in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) circulated online. A user on TikTok uploaded a video capturing the actor talking to a man beside an unnamed woman outside an establishment in BGC which PEP identified as the Yes Please bar last Tuesday, July 2. @itsmealdee David Licauco spotted at Yes Please #davidlicauco #yesplease #bgc @David Licauco ♬ Weekend – Ashley Mehta  The video’s caption read, “David Licauco spotted at Yes Please #davidlicauco #yesplease…

Actress-singer Janella Salvador admitted to having a crush on a girl in the past, which ultimately inspired her latest song, “Hey You.” The song features a love story between two women in its music video. In an episode of local radio station Yes FM Manila uploaded on YouTube last Wednesday, July 3, radio host Lyka Barista was joined by Janella where they discussed the latter’s latest song. The song was released in time for Pride month and featured a girls’ love (GL) story portrayed by Salvador and her former “Darna” co-star, Jane de Leon. During the interview, Barista asked about…

Actress-singer Maymay Entrata rejoiced over her cousin Jap’s recent academic achievement — to break the cycle and become the first university graduate in their family. The former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate took to Instagram to convey her emotions after attending the graduation ceremony of her cousin, whom she referred to as Bray. Maymay’s post also came with lovely photos of her and Jap wearing her black and white toga. “9 years ago I asked my 3 cousins/anak na to help me to break the cycle na walang naka graduate ng University sa pamilya namin,” Maymay penned to her cousin, reflecting…

Police investigations continue for missing Pampanga beauty pageant contestant Geneva Lopez, 27, and her Israeli boyfriend, Yitshak Cohen, 37, who went missing last June 21. Following a previous development that surfaced from a burnt SUV found in Tarlac, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday, July 2, that they have recently identified persons of interest behind the disappearance of the couple. “Sa persons of interest, hindi pa po tayo makapagbigay ng additional na detalye. Pero initially, may mga identified na po tayo na persons of interest,” PNP spokesperson Colonel Jean Fajardo said in a press briefing, as quoted by…

A viral video of a man being physically too close to BINI’s Aiah at a bar has sparked outrage and concern from fans and netizens. The incident occurred at a bar in Cebu, Barrio Bar & Lounge, which was identified in circulating clips on various social media platforms. An X user, @notpeupeu7, reshared a clip from TikTok showing a video taken at a bar where the Cebuana member can be seen visiting with her companions. Aiah was initially accompanied by bodyguards at the entrance of the establishment but was left in the company of her companions as she went inside…