Author: Rossane Ramos

For his next big movie, Joshua Garcia is going solo. The Kapamilya star landed the lead role as Gilberto “Galo” P. Manansala in the film adaptation of Bob Ong’s best-selling novel Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan. This is the actor’s first project without a love interest. “Nakakapanibago. First time kong gumawa ng pelikula na walang love interest kaya talagang nakakapanibago. Kasi usually kapag may loveteam ako, creating chemistry with your partner yon eh. Ito magki-create ako ng chemistry with friends, with lola. So bago rin sa akin ito,” he explained in a report from Pilipino Star Ngayon.  The 22-year-old…

Kapamilya star Julia Barretto surprised fans after posing topless for her birthday post on Instagram. The actress turned 23 years old on March 10.  The I AM U star emphasized that her 23rd marks a free chapter in her life.  Her caption read: “23. In this chapter in my life, I am FREE. Free to speak. Free to act. Free to feel. Free to love. Because this time, I am choosing me.” In late 2019, Julia was involved in a series of controversies following the breakup of Gerald Anderson and Bea Alonzo and the death of her grandfather. 

ABS-CBN has announced that admission of live studio audience for its various programs will be temporarily suspended as a safety precaution amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. “ABS-CBN has decided to temporarily stop admitting studio audience to its shows starting today (10 March 2020), following the government’s declaration of a state of public health emergency. The affected TV programs include It’s Showtime, ASAP Natin ‘To, Magandang Buhay, Banana Sunday and I Can See Your Voice,” the media network said in a statement released early Tuesday. The network assured that the safety and well-being of their viewers, artists, crew and production teams…

The country’s longest-running noontime show Eat Bulaga temporarily suspended the admission of a live studio audience, perhaps the first time in its 41-year history, after the Philippines was placed in a state of public health emergency due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.   Eat Bulaga’s management released their official statement on social media. “In view of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Philippines, which has placed the country in a state of public health emergency, the management of Eat Bulaga has decided to temporarily suspend the admission of a live studio audience in the airing of its show, to help…

Despite recently admitting his fear of commitment, 18-year-old singer Darren Espanto admitted he has had a number of showbiz girlfriends already.  “Throughout my stay here in the Philippines, opo, lahat sila in showbiz,” he said in a report from Pilipino Star Ngayon.  For the teenager, he says it is normal to engage in relationships from time to time. Darren assured that his parents are supportive of his relationships. “It’s part of growing up din. My parents are supportive naman as long as alam nilang matino yung kino-court kong babae,” he shared.  When asked if he dated Kapuso artist Kyline Alcantara…

Kapuso artist Heart Evangelista assured her followers that she cancelled all of her Fashion Week trips last January. “For those of you asking or concerned, I’ve decided last January to cancel all of my fashion week trips for safety reasons. That’s why I was absent during fashion week. I pray for everyone’s safety. God bless us all,” she wrote on Twitter. The reassurance came as news emerged that Vietnamese socialites Nga Nguyen and Nguyen Hong Nhung tested positive for the coronavirus after their travel to Europe for the season’s Fashion Week shows. With knowledge of Heart’s penchant for fashion and…

Before making his name in the music industry, Daryl Ong was an animator. Ten years ago, the singer-songwriter created animation for the ABS-CBN programs Super Inggo and Ang Super Tropa.  “Kasi noon sa third floor kami tapos every time na nagko-coffee break kami, sinisipat ko yung recording studio ng ABS-CBN. Tinitingnan ko, sabi ko sana may matiyempuhan akong singer or sana someday maka-record ako diyan,” he said in a report from Pilipino Star Ngayon.  After his stint as an animator, he took the long route to the industry and joined a band before auditioning for the singing contest The Voice. …

Feeling old yet? Goin’ Bulilit’s alumni Carl John Barrameda, 26 is the first bulilit to tie the knot. The former actor of the now defunct kiddie gag show was wed to his non-showbiz girlfriend Nikolai Cimatu, 26.  Among those who attended the happy couple’s milestone were John Manalo, CJ Navato, Igiboy Flores, Miles Ocampo, Badji Mortiz and Jhong Hilario. Carl and Nikolai got engaged in February 2019 after six years of dating.

Aside from general safety precautions in avoiding the coronavirus, Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III advised the public to avoid touching MEN. “Do not touch MEN. Ibig sabihin nun, do not touch mouth, eyes at tsaka nose,” he said in a DZMM interview. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that when an individual with COVID-19 coughs or exhales, the disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth. “These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes,…

Coleen Garcia and Billy Crawford are taking things at their own pace.  Actress Coleen Garcia was nothing but classy when she responded to a netizen who suggested that she and her husband Billy Crawford should have kids already.  The netizen left the suggestion on Billy’s Instagram post.  His caption read: “Feeling the summer breeze with my wife on this beautiful island. What more can a man ask for?” “Hi sir @billycrawford I suggest anak na (lang) po. Maybe, one or twins. Yun na (lang) po kulang. Hopefully, girls para make-up vlog sila ni maam @coleen. Thanks,” the netizen said.  Coleen…