Over the years, reality competitions have become one of the entertainment industry 's most effective launching pads. They provide aspiring performers with invaluable exposure, introduce them to millions of viewers, and open doors that might otherwise remain closed. But as many successful...
We’ve been here before. Sitting in front of a so-called "new breed" of stars, all eager, excited, and endlessly hopeful. It rubs off on us easily. We smile. Caprice Cayetano, Heath Jornales, Marco Masa, and Clifford don 't look or feel very different from the talents we met years back. We...
Thousands of government workers, first responders, and residents across Metro Manila participated in a massive simultaneous earthquake drill on Thursday, June 18, as local government units (LGUs) and law enforcement agencies tested their preparedness for the feared "Big One". At exactly 9 a.m.,...
K-pop group Big Bang has announced a long-awaited world tour marking the 20th anniversary of their debut, but for many Filipino fans, the excitement comes with disappointment: The Philippines was left out of the lineup. The tour marks the group’s first full concert run since 2017 and brings...
The World Bank has approved a six-month extension of its $300-million loan for a delayed project aimed at strengthening Metro Manila’s preparedness for “The Big One” earthquake, after the Philippine government sought more time to implement key activities that have yet to begin. In a...
The result comes as little surprise, with BTS securing the top spot in the latest K-Brand Index rankings released by the Seoul-based Asia Brand Research Institute. The institute’s K-Brand Index is a big data system designed to measure brand value using multiple indicators, including trend...
Singer-songwriter Jessie J has confirmed that she is now cancer-free following a prolonged and emotional battle with breast cancer. The “Price Tag” hitmaker made the announcement on social media, posting a video that documented moments leading up to her latest medical checkup after undergoing a...
Sparkle GMA Artist Center strengthened its talent roster further signing content creators Nicole Fortuna and Baninay Bautista, along with actor Kobie Brown. The contract signing was held May 12, at the GMA Network Center. Nicole, a Filipina-British content creator known for her relatable lifestyle...
Actress Kaye Abad marked her recent birthday with a revelation that she had quietly battled breast cancer over the past year. Kaye opened up about her health journey in an emotional vlog titled “My Journey,” uploaded on the YouTube channel she shares with her husband, Paul Jake Castillo. The...
For years, fans held on to the quiet sweetness of KDLex, the onscreen and offscreen partnership of Alexa Ilacad and KD Estrada that blossomed inside "Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10." Now, in a message tinged with gratitude and heartbreak, Alexa has confirmed what many supporters had long...
Galaxy Corporation, the agency of G-Dragon, has issued an apology following ruckus over the outfit used by the Korean singer in a show in Macau. Apparently, the artist appeared on stage wearing a top with a racial slur in Dutch. Images and videos from the event quickly spread online, sparking...
Social media is once again abuzz over the alleged circulation of a private video online. This time, attention is focused on actor-turned-politician Manuel Chua. The video is said to involve him and the same woman previously linked to the Big Four, namely Arron Villaflor, Gil Cuerva, Ron Angeles,...
