Author: Patricia Dela Roca

KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad are bidding farewell to their beloved pairing, KDLex. The pair’s fan community, KDLex International Sweethearts, announced in an X post on Tuesday, May 12, confirming that after “many heartfelt conversations” between the two stars, they have mutually agreed to part ways as a love team “due to the circumstances, external factors, and the people surrounding them.” “Though their journey as a pairing has come to an end, the respect, care, and friendship between them remain. What KDLex shared was genuine, and the happiness and memories they gave to all of us will always be cherished,”…

Award-winning filmmaker Jerrold Tarog is making his return to the horror genre with the upcoming psychological-horror film “Knock Three Times.” The project first gained international attention after it was featured by Variety, which reported its submission to the ATF x EST N8 Horror Pitch 2025, a collaborative feature-film initiative between the Asia TV Forum and Market and EST Studios that supports horror projects with strong Asian elements. In December 2025, the film was named among the official finalists of the initiative alongside several Asian horror titles. According to the project’s official logline on the ATF website, the story follows Jo,…

Dani Barretto took a stand against her stepfather, Dennis Padilla, after he publicly reacted to her recent statements about her childhood involving her mother, Marjorie Barretto, and an allegedly unhealthy relationship she witnessed growing up. The exchange stemmed from Dani’s guest appearance on the “Almost Honest” podcast hosted by Kylie Verzosa, where she opened up about the impact of witnessing conflict and emotional turmoil during her younger years. Dani is Marjorie’s daughter with her former partner, Kier Legaspi. “Childhood namin ‘yun, e. ‘Yan ‘yung childhood namin ng mga kapatid ko, nasanay kami dun,” Dani shared. “We saw the yelling. We…

P-pop sensation BINI continues its global rise as the group becomes the second Filipino act honored with the Global Force award at the Billboard Women in Music 2026. The award was presented to the group on Thursday morning, April 30 (PH time) by model-actress Cara Delevingne during the ceremony held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. In her introduction, Delevingne paid tribute to the “Nation’s Girl Group” by highlighting their beginnings during the pandemic. She also cited the group’s recent achievements, including winning Billboard Philippines’ Powerhouse Award earlier this year and becoming the first Filipino act to perform at…

P-pop powerhouse BINI has been officially commended by the Senate of the Philippines for their historic stint at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, recognizing the group’s contribution to bringing pride and honor to the country. All eight members of the group attended the Senate plenary session on Wednesday, May 6, where they were warmly welcomed and awarded Senate Resolution No. 370 in recognition of their historic performance at one of the biggest music festivals in the world. The Senate, led by Vicente C. Sotto III, unanimously approved the resolution authored by Sen. Bam Aquino, citing BINI for “bringing…

Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano’s highly anticipated film “Tayo Sa Wakas” is officially heading to cinemas worldwide. The global rollout was announced by Star Cinema through its official social media pages on Thursday, May 7, accompanied by the film’s international posters translated into different languages for each territory. According to the announcement, the movie will first premiere in the Philippines on May 27, 2026, before expanding to Australia and New Zealand on June 11. The film will then arrive in the United States, Canada, and Guam beginning June 12, followed by screenings in Hong Kong and Macau on June 20.…

James Reid and Issa Pressman have denied online rumors speculating the latter’s pregnancy, with a representative for the longtime couple clarifying the allegation circulating on social media. Rumors about Pressman’s supposed pregnancy surfaced after some netizens speculated online about her supposed “baby bump”. In a statement released to several media outlets, the couple’s public relations representative dismissed the claims and confirmed that Pressman is not expecting a child. “Not sure where the rumors came from, but to clarify: Issa Pressman is not pregnant,” PR representative Vani Altomonte exclusively told ABS-CBN News. Instead, the PR rep shared that the couple is…

Former One Direction member Harry Styles and actress-singer Zoë Kravitz are reportedly engaged after eight months of dating, according to multiple entertainment outlets. The news was first reported by Page Six, which cited an insider claiming that the couple has been quietly sharing their engagement with a “small circle.” The source described Styles as “completely smitten,” adding that the singer “would jump off a cliff for her,” while Kravitz is said to be “on cloud nine.” A separate report from People noted that Kravitz has recently been seen wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring, further fueling speculation. She…

Reel couple Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano surprised fans after revealing that their upcoming film “Tayo Sa Wakas” will be their final project together—for now. The announcement was made on Monday, April 27, during their guest appearance on Bianca Gonzalez’s podcast “Paano Ba ‘To?”, where the pair reflected on their journey as the beloved pairing “DonBelle” and their personal growth. When asked where “Tayo Sa Wakas” fits in their lives, Belle shared that the film explores themes of individuality and self-discovery, which mirrors their current situation. Without revealing plot details, she emphasized the importance of finding one’s identity beyond a…

K-pop giant SM Entertainment secured a legal victory against the operator of the YouTube channel “Sojang” after pursuing legal action over the spread of personal attacks and malicious content targeting its artists. In a latest statement released by the agency, SM Entertainmentconfirmed that the 14th Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court ruled on April 22 that the channel operator violated the personality rights of artists under its K-pop groups EXO, Red Velvet, and aespa by producing and distributing videos containing personal attacks and defamatory content. The final court ruling has also ordered the defendant to pay a total…