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John Lloyd Cruz, son Elias share screen in new ad; Ellen Adarna expresses support

John Lloyd Cruz and his son, Elias, earned praise for their first TV commercial together, delighting not just fans but also the latter’s mother, Ellen Adarna, who expressed admiration for the father-and-son duo. In the clip for a medicine brand, Cruz introduces Elias as his “favorite blessing” and the person who changed his life. “Gano’n

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A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood

Avril Lavigne—the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom. The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday, Nov. 13, that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl. “Our mini princess has arrived,” she wrote, using an expletive for emphasis. The 42-year-old new mother posted three images: She and her presumed partner

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Andrea Brillantes wins acting award at London filmfest for ‘Laya’

The year 2026 is proving to be Andrea Brillantes’ milestone year after winning the Best Acting Performance award for her new movie “Laya” at the Women and the World International Film Festival (WWIFF). The London-based competition celebrates women’s voices, creativity, resilience, and leadership in cinema, culture, and global dialogue — often highlighting stories related to

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Technical assessment underway at SM Cebu Arena after LANY concert cancellation

LANY. Image: Courtesy of Live Nation Philippines CEBU CITY, Philippines — Further technical assessments and maintenance works are underway at SM Seaside Cebu Arena following the cancellation of American pop-rock band LANY’s sold-out concert due to structural safety concerns. Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival on Friday, Nov. 13, confirmed that the concert was called off

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Katrina Anne Johnson bags early win at Miss International 2026 in Japan

Binibining Pilipinas Katrina Anne Johnson scored an early win at the 2026 Miss International pageant in Japan when she received the “Miss Visit Japan” award. The international pageant shared the news on social media on Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, and showed photos of the Filipino delegate accepting the recognition. READ: Katrina Johnson nixes idea of

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BTS V, Jimin, J-Hope, Jin attend military reserve force training

V, Jimin, J-Hope and Jin of K-pop supergroup BTS once again donned their military uniforms during their break from the “Arirang” world tour, as they attended their annual reserve force training. In South Korea, men who completed their mandatory military service are required to attend annual brief reserve forces trainings for a certain number of

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Bea Millan-Windorski wears kumot-print dress to honor ‘probinsyana’ dreamers

Philippine bet Bea Millan-Windorski paid tribute to young “probinsyanas” by donning a dress with nostalgic kumot-inspired print at one of the pre-pageant events of the 2026 Miss Universe. The Filipino-American beauty queen turned heads in a piece by Filipino fashion designer Jaggy Glarino, as seen in the photos she shared on her Facebook page on

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Lea Salonga lightens up Asean Inclusive Growth Summit with ‘Tagumpay Nating Lahat’

Aside from sharing a meaningful message at the 2026 Asean Inclusive Growth Summit, Broadway superstar Lea Salonga also brought her powerful vocals to the event and sang “Tagumpay Nating Lahat.” The acclaimed theater actress belted out the classic song, drawing applause from the attendees on Wednesday, Nov. 11. A video of her performance was shared

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Miss Universe pageant unveils new crown for 75th edition in Puerto Rico

The Miss Universe pageant will celebrate its 75th edition this year with a new crown for the next winner, the 14th design in the international competition’s history. Miss Universe Organization (MUO) CEO Ronald Day unveiled the new piece, dubbed “The Radiance of an Eternal Legacy,” at “The Miss Universe Experience” event held at Plaza Las

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Flight crew member ecstatic over encounter with Angelina Jolie

Filipino flight crew member Ken Ortega was on cloud nine after getting the opportunity to meet Hollywood star Angelina Jolie while she was on a flight to the Philippines for the 2026 Asean Inclusive Growth Summit. Ortega narrated their encounter through his social media pages, saying the American actress and humanitarian even granted his request for

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Emma Tiglao, CJ Opiaza to host MGI All Stars Season 2 Grand Final in Bangkok

The Philippines’ back-to-back Miss Grand International titleholders Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza and Emma Tiglao will once again share the pageant stage in Bangkok, Thailand, as they are set to host the “Grand Final” of MGI All Stars Season 2. Opiaza hosted the welcome ceremony of the inaugural edition held in May in Bangkok, while Tiglao

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Kaylee Hottle’s sister steps in to finish late actress’ final movie

Jasmine Hottle, the sister of late actress Kaylee Hottle, will take over the latter’s role in the upcoming film “What Doesn’t Kill Us,” which she was unable to finish following her death last July. This was confirmed by movie producer Andy Mingo in an interview with PEOPLE on Wednesday, Nov. 11. “Like Kaylee, Jasmine is deaf,

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From silent struggles to fierce comeback, Jackie Gonzaga savors glow up

Behind her bright smile and high-energy dance routines, TV personality Jackie Gonzaga quietly endured a painful season before stepping into her boldest career milestone yet. Speaking to members of the press at her launch as the 2027 premium liquor brand’s Calendar Girl on Thursday, Nov. 12, the “It’s Showtime” mainstay reflected on her journey from

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ABS-CBN ready to participate in discussions with MTRCB over ‘PBB’ complaints

ABS-CBN said it has yet to receive a formal notice from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), but assured that it will cooperate in discussions regarding complaints against “Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 3.0.” The regulatory board earlier said that it is reviewing more than 100 complaints it has received from viewers regarding

Inquirer.net · 15h ago
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Kris Aquino, Bimby cross paths with James Yap at hospital

Kris Aquino revealed that she and her son Bimby had a chance encounter with his dad, James Yap, at a hospital, with the celebrity mom saying she was the first to greet her former husband. Kris and Bimby shared this during their livestream for an e-commerce platform on Wednesday, Nov. 11. While they did not

Inquirer.net · 15h ago
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LANY Cebu concert canceled last minute over venue roof safety concerns

American pop rock band LANY announced the cancellation of its Cebu concert hours before it was set to begin, citing safety concerns involving the roofing of the venue. “We regret to inform you that today’s LANY show in Cebu has been postponed to a later date due to significant safety issues regarding the roofing of

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