Author: Kay Cabral
Coco Martin and Julia Montes have now admitted to being together for over 12 years. The two have been rumored to be a couple for quite some time now but neither confirmed anything until now. It was even rumored that Montes already had her second child with Martin. In ABS-CBN’s report on May 23, Martin and Montes were spotted at the watch party of the upcoming series na ‘Unbreak My Heart’ starring Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap, Joshua Garcia, and Gabbi Garcia. When asked why they were together, Martin answered that it was their love for Jodi. “Para sa pagmamahal…
Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla revealed that she discovered her true friends after her husband Robin Padilla ran for senator. In Bea Alonzo’s vlog on May 20, the actress-vlogger said that she learned about her true friends based on how they supported her husband. She explained that some did not support her husband Robin Padilla and downgraded him. The actress expressed, “Siguro that’s why you really cannot put politics to join sa friendship. Siyempre may part na mahe-hurt ka but at the end of the day, kung aalagaan ko ‘yung hurt na ‘yun, kami lang naman ang talo eh.” “Okay na sa akin…
Talent manager Ogie Diaz lambasted Filipino motivational speaker Rendon Labador after he criticized several personalities for “clout.” Labador recently criticized comedian Michael V, calling him obsolete. On April 29, Michael V shared an Instagram post about “content.” Labador disagreed with this and shamed the comedian online. As a result, netizens and famous personalities attacked him. Ogie Diaz was among Labador’s critics. In Diaz’s Showbiz Update on May 22, he said that Labador’s antics of constantly arguing with celebrities and social media personalities might be a hindrance to his business. Diaz exclaimed, “Kapag siya ay ganito ng ganito, hihina ang bentahan…
Robi Domingo made the rounds online after he teased the possible comeback of the TV game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire (WW2BAM). In Domingo’s tweet on May 4, he shared a poll with the options: 50:50, Phone a friend, and Ask the audience. https://twitter.com/robertmarion/status/1653940286048079873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1653940286048079873%7Ctwgr%5E06805597809859369899f241bfaa070a1371c1a5%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.abs-cbn.com%2Fentertainment%2F05%2F22%2F23%2Frobi-domingo-teases-possible-comeback-of-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire The options are known lifelines that a contestant of WW2BAM use to aid them in answering the questions. Netizens got ecstatic as they claimed the game show would return on TV soon. WW2BAM is a TV game show of British origin created by David Briggs, Mike Whitehill, and Steven Knight. It had its Philippine…
Xian Lim bade goodbye to his Hearts on Ice character as the Kapuso series is close to its end. Lim’s Instagram post on May 22–he shared random snaps with his Hearts on Ice co-stars and expressed his gratitude to the whole team. “As we wrap up our series Hearts On Ice, I just want to share with you all a couple of random pictures we took sa duration of our show! “I’m truly grateful sa GMA for giving me this opportunity and thankful to be part of this wonderful team. “I learned a whole lot from this project. It’s all…
Jason Hernandez, Moira Dela Torre’s estranged husband, received criticism online as he posted about his new-found love on social media. Hernandez and Dela Torre tied the knot in January 2019 and separated on May 31, 2022, after the former admitted his infidelity. He seemed to have moved on as he recently started posting about his new love on Instagram. He posted about his travels and attending a concert with the woman on his IG story. His recent post on May 22, received criticism online as netizens accused him of posing as the victim after he cheated. https://www.instagram.com/p/CsiAZt3u9Vc/ “Siya ang nag…
The GMA Network had a triumphant year in 2022 with several ‘foundational breakthroughs.’ At GMA’s virtual Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on May 17, Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon said that the network had a strong performance in 2022. Accordingly, the network accumulated PhP5.457B in net income in 2022. The income was 28% less than in 2021 because of the constant increase in operating expenses. But the network remains the number one Philippine TV network on-air and online. Nielsen Philippines says GMA Network also dominated the top 30 programs of the year, ranking 28 programs. The network also sealed several…
Kapamilya stars Andrea Brillantes and Kyle Echarri will reunite in the upcoming project ‘Senior High.’ Dreamscape Entertainment released the trailer for ‘Senior High’ on May 18. “When the parents are AWAY, the kids will definitely PLAY!” “Who are you when no one is watching?” the caption reads. The series will be produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment and Dreamscape Entertainment. It will star Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri, Juan Karlos, Elijah Canlas, Zaijian Jaranilla, and Xyriel Manabat. Other stars included are Daniela Stranner, Miggy Jimenez, Gela Atayde, Tommy Alejandrino with Angel Aquino, Baron Geisler, Mon Confiado, and Sylvia Sanchez. Brillantes and Echarri starred…
TV5’s newscast ‘Frontline Pilipinas’ will contend head-to-head with ABS-CBN’s ‘TV Patrol’ and GMA’s ’24 Oras’ as it shifts into its latest timeslot. ‘Frontline Pilipinas’ will air at 6:30 pm starting May 22, 2023, as announced by Kapatid anchor Cheryl Cosim on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/CsX_fNhSkO_/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=255ce3e4-87b3-44f9-b433-ba329532170e “Simula May 22, makikipagsabayan na kami! #FrontlinePilipinas, 6:30pm na. Balitang Frontline, Balitang Primetime.” Cheryl Cosim and Julius Babao are ‘Frontline Pilipinas’ anchors. Gretchen Ho, Luchi Cruz Valdes, Ed Lingao, and Lourd de Veyra are journalists. Cosim and Raffy Tulfo were the original main anchors for the newscast but the latter left in October 2021 to run for…
Actress Sue Ramirez addresses controversial rumors about her sexuality. In Cosmopolitan Philippines’ YouTube update on May 17, Ramirez was invited to answer common questions netizens ask. When asked about the crazy rumors she heard about herself, the actress answered, “Tomboy daw ako.” She then laughed at the rumors and claimed she was too flirty to be a lesbian. “Sa landi kong ‘to? Chareng! “I like boys come on, guys,” she said. She also laughed off rumors that she dates Maris Racal. She also answered questions about her first celebrity crush, love language, and dating deal-breakers. Ramirez is currently in a…
Kapuso actress Gabbi Garcia admitted that she sought Julia Barretto’s permission to work with Joshua Garcia. Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia were past loveteam partners and former lovers. They dated around 2017 and broke up in 2019. In Gabbi Garcia’s interview on ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’ on May 18, she revealed that she informed her friend Julia Barretto that she would work with Joshua Garcia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWs0OwUctGw Gabbi Garcia shared, “Actually, I called her. When the project was mentioned to me, I called her. I also called her before I left for Europe. Not for anything. Siguro values ko lang…
The GMA Network is seeking original content and production partnerships to boost revenue. In a Bilyonaryo report on May 17, GMA Network chairman and CEO Felipe Gozon said the partnership will grow revenue streams. Gozon said that the GMA Network’s revenue dipped due to unpredictable global problems like the Russia-Ukraine war, rising fuel prices, higher inflation, and increased underemployment and unemployment. Network net income suffered a 27.7% dip in the first quarter of the year. As a result, revenues decreased by 3.9% to a total of billion. The network is now seeking more content and production partnerships to improve its…
Eat Bulaga host Vic Sotto revealed that TAPE, Inc. already settled its debt to him. During the press conference of Sotto’s new sitcom Open 24/7 on May 8, he said that TAPE, Inc. already paid him. “Okay na bayad na, buti na lang na-media.” There were talks that the debt was around 30 million pesos. Sotto added, “Oo, nabayaran na! It’s not a joke. “Nabayaran na, thank you. Hindi ko naman inaasahan yun, kaya thank you na rin.” When asked about the real amount of money TAPE, Inc. settled with him, the TV host quipped, “Secret.” He then shared that…
Heart Evangelista talked about the possibility of her conceiving a child once again. In an interview on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on May 12, she shared that she did not plan on becoming a mother at first. “In the beginning I must say, kasi ako ‘yung bunso sa pamilya namin, and my mom was very like hardcore in terms of kailangan perfect ka, kailangan ganyan ka, so having a baby wasn’t really a priority for me because I was always been trained to be a go-getter, hardworking, no vacations, so nung time na ‘yun takot ako mabuntis even if…
Matteo Guidicelli opened up on the supposed ‘rift’ between his wife Sarah Geronimo and G-Force choreographer Georcelle Dapat-Sy. On May 12, Geronimo successfully held her 20th-anniversary concert at the Big Dome. But netizens noticed G-Force’s absence in her concert. In Guidicelli’s interview on May 15 on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, he shared that collaboration between his wife and G-Force was simply not planned out enough. “Sarah and Teacher Georcelle have been together for 16 years. Sarah wanted to work with G-Force, dancers, and choreographers to have the synergy of greatness together and I guess things just didn’t get too…
Matteo Guidicelli finally opened up about his relationship with Sarah Geronimo’s mommy Divine. Guidicelli always had a strained relationship with Mommy Divine since she opposed his marriage to Sarah Geronimo. In an interview on ‘Fast Talk’ with Boy Abunda on May 15, the actor did not disclose the full details of his relationship with Mommy Divine. However, he said that he still shows respect. The actor said, “Unang-una Tito Boy, they are my mom and dad, my father-in-law, and my mother-in-law and I want to respect them in the best way possible. I just wish one day everything will be…