Author: Rossane Ramos

Though they have admitted they are proud keepers of dad bods now, their voices and moves are still the same from 20 years ago. AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell are still the magnetic, kilig-worthy boys we’ve always known. We took a trip down memory lane as we revisited the year known for its bubble gum pop music — the ’90s! The Backstreet Boys made their fans squeal once again at the DNA World Tour at the Mall of Asia Arena. Backstreet Boys are back, all right. Nick Carter admitted he can “actually live here”…

Korina Sanchez looked back on her decade-long love story with politician and husband Mar Roxas. As they celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary, the Rated K host took to Instagram to share their best moments together.  “10 years today. So I dedicate this day to some of the best moments my camera captured of Mar and Me,” she said in a post. Korina revisited the time they had to keep their relationship secret. She admitted it was “more romantic when no one else knows.” “Walang may alam masyado in the beginning. Our secret. Diba, more romantic when no one else knows?”…

Our Dalagang Pilipina Mimiyuuuh has just hit 1 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. Mimi has only been vlogging for around eight months and he’s already managed to snag a golden play button, and even collaborate with celebrities like his new bff Heart Evangelista! Mimi celebrated this milestone by reacting to his old videos. His first-ever video is the Kahit Ayaw Mo Na challenge where he made his own steps to This Band’s hit song. While watching his old videos, Mimi admitted he missed delving into fashion. Before starting his YouTube career, he worked for racer turned fashion designer, Mark…

Reel to real couple Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil celebrated their fifth anniversary last Friday. Time flew by way too fast! It was only in 2014 when Liza revealed they are officially in a relationship. In an Instagram post, the actress shared a video of how she and Enrique celebrated five years of being together. “This is to us. I love you always and forever,” she said. On the other hand, Enrique shared a photo of Liza on their special day. “My always and forever. Happy anniversary. Thank you for always making me smile, baby. I love you so much,”…

Earlier today, Angel Locsin shared a new hobby of hers on Instagram. Among her many talents, the actress adds painting to the list. “Tried something new,” she said on her Instagram post where she showcased her artwork. Her abstract-looking creation shows a man kissing a woman’s chest. Angel’s post was met by admiration from her colleagues in the industry. “Ano bang hindi mo kayang gawin!!!!” actress Sarah Lahbati asked Angel.

The Barretto family feud has been taking over the country for a week now. From left to right, everywhere you look, their family’s issues are out there for everyone to feast on. It’s not a surprise that many are done with the “Barretto serye”. It appears that award-winning director Joey Reyes has had enough of it. In a tweet posted earlier today, he blamed mainstream and alternative media for turning the family battle into a “delicious” national concern. “How much easier it is to turn a private family battle gone completely in-your-face-screaming-public serve as our national anesthesia. Thanks to mainstream…

The kids of Goin’ Bulilit, a now defunct Kapamilya kiddie gag show, are all grown up. Years ago, they were just cracking jokes on television, now they’re dealing with relationship problems.  Former Bulilits Alexa Ilacad and Nash Aguas started their “mutual understanding” in 2012 when they were both working on teen comedy series, Luv U. In 2018, their love team “NLex” ended. Today, Nash Aguas is with former GB castmate, Mika dela Cruz. In an interview on Tonight With Boy Abunda last Monday, Alexa admitted she was affected by Nash’s Instagram post for girlfriend Mika. “I saw this post and…

Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen dazzled her fans with a party last Wednesday at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao. The sold-out concert featured her new songs from her comeback album Dedicated, including Party For One, Julien and No Drug Like Me. Jepsen took a trip down memory lane when she performed all-time favorites Call Me Maybe, Run Away With Me and I Really Like You. Her all-male band surprised the crowd when they took off their shirts and put on blond, Carly-styled wigs during the performance of Too Much! Like Jepsen said, they really were goofballs! The Asia leg…

Actor and Ormoc city mayor Richard Gomez made headlines last week when a photo of his “suggestive” painting drew criticism online. His painting of the male genitalia was part of this year’s ManilArt exhibition. Its price was a whopping P196,000.  “Tama lang ‘yon, ganon talaga ang art dapat nae-evoke ang emotions mo,” Richard told Boy Abunda in his Pilipino Star Ngayon column. He added that his painting is considered normal.  “Kapag gumagawa ka ng art at di naapektuhan ang emotions mo, hindi exciting. Marami talagang ganon. Those artists don’t know what art is all about,” he explained. Meanwhile, Richard is…

A few months ago Director Erik Matti drew flak online after criticizing Netflix’s Street Food for “bad research”. “The #Cebu episode of #StreetGood at @netflixph borders on poverty porn. The dishes except for lechon are food that are not really a staple of Filipinos. All the other Asian countries had their classic world-renowned street food while we had bizarre,” he said in an Instagram post.  “Bad research. There are hundreds of original Filipino street food and they chose to show an esoteric eel dish and a goddamn chinese fried vegetable lumpia! Whada₱@ck!” he added.  Netizens disagreed with him, pointing out…