Author: Rossane Ramos

A Spanish-produced animated film titled Elcano and Magellan: The First Voyage Around the World is coming its way to cinemas in January 2020 but several Filipino netizens are not happy about it. The film’s release was planned to coincide with the 500th anniversary of the start of the Spanish navigator Juan Sebastián Elcano and Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s circumnavigation of the world, a report from Variety said. Lapu-Lapu is the Cebuano hero famous for defying Ferdinand Magellan. Meanwhile, the poster released by the film’s local distributor, CRYSTALSKY MULTIMEDIA, highlighted that the “Philippines’ very own hero, Lapu-Lapu” will be featured in the…

“It’s two stories of death of people who believe in your music.” Roxanne Barcelo once vowed to herself that she will never sing again.  The Tawag ng Tanghalan celebrity contestant has reached for the microphone once again after going through the death of Bella Tan, the person who gave her her first record deal at Universal Records. At an interview for Tonight with Boy Abunda, Roxanne revealed that her father has always been supportive of her singing. “Ang gusto lang makinig ay si Tatay. When I drive for him sasabihin niya ‘Anak, play mo nga yung sinulat mong kanta’. Siya…

Former Goin’ Bulilit star Alexa Ilacad revealed she was bullied by co-stars Jairus Aquino, Nash Aguas and Sharlene San Pedro. The actress also mentioned she was bullied even during their Goin’ Bulilit days.  Recently, Alexa made headlines after commenting on Nash Aguas’ post for girlfriend Mika dela Cruz. Actor Jairus Aquino refused to speak on these bullying allegations. “Alam niyo kasi kung maglalabas ako ng sarili kong istorya, may kanya-kanyang pa rin kayong paniniwalaan eh, yung mga tao,” he said in a report from Pilipino Star Ngayon.  “Kung maglalabas pa po ako ng istorya, lalo pang magkakagulo. So hindi na…

Shots fired! Angelica Panganiban threw shade at former boyfriend Carlo Aquino on Instagram last weekend. On Instagram, the actress shared photos from her Italy getaway with the caption: “Happy birthday Kuya James 🙂 natitirang Aquino na mahal na mahal ko 🙂 Mi Familia.” Her followers, amused with the shady captions, were quick to make witty responses. A follower, referencing Angelica’s line from the film One More Try, said: “Ang pagmamahal ni Angge hindi basta-basta nauubos pero ang matitinong AQUINO konting-konti na lang… ganun?” “Ang witty mo,” she replied. “Carlo Aquino left the group,” another said. Angelica took another jab at…

Actress Yen Santos said she’s open to dating women. The Kapamilya star emphasized that gender should not hinder anyone’s capacity to love.  “Hindi ka naman nai-inlove dahil sa babae o lalaki siya. Marami akong kaibigang bading at may kakilala ako na lesbian ang karelasyon. So nakikita kong may true love,” she said in a report from Pilipino Star Ngayon.  “Kaya ko pa nasabi ito kasi baka bukas may makilala kang lesbian na bigla kang ma-inlove. Kasi binibigyan ka ng tamang pagmamahal na hindi mo nakuha sa iba sa mga naging past mo, ‘yung mga ganon po,” she explained.  Two Love…

Resham Saeed wants to prove that she’s not your typical beauty queen. Throughout her Binibining Pilipinas journey, she has always been vocal about her belief that we should all celebrate our differences.  Now that she is on her way to compete at the Miss Supranational 2019 in Poland, she is still firm in advocating for gender equality and women empowerment.  Muslim beauty queens like Resham rarely get crowned in pageants. Because of this, she believes she represents diversity in her journey towards the Miss Supranational crown.  “Everyone has this amazing image of Philippines’ views of diverse and I think I…

Our “local jeje girl” just won his first-ever award! YouTube sensation Mimiyuuuh took to Instagram to thank his fans after winning cable channel E! Philippines’ Trending of the Year award at the E! Pop Gala last Sunday. “Thank you po @e_philippines for awarding me this award. HUWAW! Thank you rin po talaga sa mga nanunuod at patuloy na sumusuporta po sa akin. Huhu! “To my miminizationisms, I love you guys! Keep on spreading positivity and good vibes. WE DID IT,” he said. In just a span of eight months, Mimiyuuuh has gained over a million subscribers on YouTube. The former…

Yes, you read that right. Wedding dresses. We’re expecting nothing but chic looks from Sarah Lahbati on her wedding day. Last Saturday, the actress shared on her Instagram that she’s leaving her boys to pick up her wedding dresses from Europe. “Left for Europe to pick up my wedding dresses for a few days without my boys! I’ll be gone for only more than a week but this will feel like a year to me LOL. Thank God for Facetime! I’m gonna miss you all so much,” she wrote. Her wedding with actor Richard Gutierrez will be in March 2020,…

The pressure is on for Gazini Ganados, the Philippines’ bet to the Miss Universe 2019 pageant, to defend the crown.  At the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. send-off for the country’s pageant representatives Gazini, Emma Tiglao for Miss Intercontinental 2019 and Resham Saeed for Miss Supranational 2019, the Cebuana beauty acknowledged the biggest task of attaining that back-to-back win.  “That’s the best gift we can give to the Philippines, to fight until the crown is within our head,” she said. Instead of letting it weigh her down, Gazini said that the pageant pressure has helped her train harder. With just a…

Actress Sunshine Cruz was quick to clap back at a netizen who criticized her daughter Samantha for being associated with Kadenang Ginto star Kyle Echarri.  Samantha is Sunshine’s second daughter with former husband Cesar Montano. “Why are you attacking my daughter @samcruzm? Mag ingat ka @myluvkycine. Kyle Echarri and my daughter are friends ONLY! Pati kami na nanahimik babastusin mo. Walang umaagaw kay Kyle,” Sunshine wrote in a tweet last Sunday, along with a screenshot of the netizen’s messages. “Who’s Kyle dating right now you or Lorin?” the netizen asked. “Kayo sisira sa career ni Kyle hahaha lalandi niyo…