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Seo Kang-joon, Ahn Eun-jin star as long-time couple in ‘A Love Other Than Yours’

South Korean actors Seo Kang-joon and Ahn Eun-jin are set to star as long-time lovers in the upcoming romance series “A Love Other Than Yours.” In “A Love Other Than Yours,” Seo plays Namgung Ho, a friendly assistant manager at Hunmin Snacks who believes his decade-long relationship with Lee Mi-do can survive any challenge. His

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Rabin Angeles, Angela Muji not rushing to define relationship amid dating rumors

Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji said they are in no rush to put a label on their relationship, saying they are happy with where they are now and would rather let things develop naturally. The two addressed the status of their relationship during the midseason press conference for the Viva One series “Dating Alys Perez,”

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Part-Kiwi model from Albay to represent the Philippines at Mister World

The Miss World Organization (MWO) still has not announced when or where the next Mister World competition will be held, but the Philippines has already chosen who will represent the country—Aaron Beau Davis. The part-Kiwi model bested more than a dozen other aspirants at the 2026 Mr. World Philippines final competition held at the Newport

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Dingdong Dantes’ scholar graduates first honor of her class

Dingdong Dantes received a meaningful birthday surprise after a student supported through a scholarship he helped provide graduated as the first honor of her class. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Aug. 2, St. Joseph High School of Dagami’s Grand Alumni Homecoming recounted the journey of scholar Janine Nielo, who fulfilled a promise she made

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355M

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of “Avengers: Endgame,” which debuted to $357 million in 2019.

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Lea Salonga, son Nic attend BTS’ Arirang concert in New Jersey

Lea Salonga and her son, Nic Chien, had a bonding moment after they watched K-Pop supergroup BTS’ “Arirang” world tour concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Salonga took to Instagram to share photos and videos from the concert, including moments from the soundcheck, the main show, and snapshots of her enjoying the event with

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Reina Filipinas candidates get ‘splashy’ in swimsuit portraits

The pioneer batch of Reina Filipinas candidates got wet for the pageant’s official swimsuit photoshoot, the images were released on social media. With ace lensman Mark Neto Diaz behind the camera, the 21 aspirants got “splashy” as they did their poses sprawled on a black floor, in ankle-deep water. Their two-piece swimsuits in gold lamé

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Ogie Diaz’s daughter wins bronze award in international cooking contest

Ogie Diaz proudly celebrated his daughter Erin after she won a Bronze Award in the Hamburger Competition at WOFEX Manila’s Philippine Culinary Cup. Diaz took to his Facebook page over the weekend to celebrate his daughter’s achievement, sharing photos of Erin holding her medal and certificate, as well as a photo of himself joining her

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Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical, seeks to ‘step back’

WASHINGTON — Pop star Ariana Grande has dropped out of what would have been her debut appearance in London’s West End, the show’s producers said Sunday, as a representative for the singer said she wants to take a “step back” from the public eye. The 33-year-old Grande had been slated to star opposite her “Wicked”

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BTS’ Grammy rebuff reignites debate over music beyond race, language

BTS’ announcement Wednesday that the group would not submit its music for consideration for next year’s Grammy Awards has reignited debate over whether music should be judged beyond region and language — or whether race- and region-based award categories promote diversity or undermine the principle of evaluating music on its artistic merits. In identical posts

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UK singer Boy George pulls out of musical after pro-Israel song backlash

LONDON, United Kingdom — British singer Boy George pulled out of a West End production of the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” after facing a backlash for releasing a pro-Israel song, “We Will Dance Again”. The 65-year-old musician “will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium”, his manager Paul Kemsley said on

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A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV, and says ‘Hi’

ROME — Rock legend Patti Smith was giddy and almost at a loss for words when she met Friday with Pope Leo XIV. “Hi,” she said softly as she sat down across from Leo at his desk in the Apostolic Palace. Wearing a crucifix necklace and hair in her trademark braids, Smith has become an

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‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore dead at 80

NEW YORK — Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for portraying Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died. He was 80. Bob McGowan, who managed Pastore since his run on “The Sopranos,” told The Associated Press that he learned of his death Saturday from

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New movie about the West Philippine Sea features sacrifices of Marines

The upcoming military drama “Ang Mamatay Nang Dahil Sa’yo” is set to bring the sacrifices of Filipino soldiers in the West Philippine Sea to the big screen, with its story centering on four Philippine Marines stationed aboard the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal. The film’s cast and filmmakers were officially introduced during a press

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Pampanga, Bulacan, QC bets shine ahead of Mr. World Philippines 2026 finals

The road to the Mr. World Philippines title heats up, with several frontrunners emerging after a series of preliminary competitions. These are the delegates who made it to the final round of a few prefinal contests. Pampanga’s Christan Manalo made it to the Top 5 of the Head-to-Head, Beauty with a Purpose, Talent, Dances of

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From the Vault: The tectonic Britpop majesty of Oasis’ ‘Morning Glory’

Let us be completely honest here. When you look back at the absolute pinnacle of the 1990s Britpop explosion, you are not just remembering a collection of catchy melodies or neat haircuts. No, you are instantly reminded of a fierce, swagger-heavy cultural movement where working-class lads from Manchester walked like they owned the entire world—because,

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Veteran showbiz columnist, talent manager Jobert Sucaldito dies at 65

Veteran entertainment columnist, radio commentator, and talent manager Jobert Sucaldito has died. He was 65. Sucaldito’s passing was confirmed on Sunday, August 2, through the Facebook page of his podcast program O.O.T.D. (O.O.T.D. Jobert and Chaps Channel), which he hosted with filmmaker Chaps Manansala. “With heavy hearts, we announce the untimely passing of our dear

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Elijah Canlas sparks split rumors with Miles Ocampo after sighting with Thea Astley

Elijah Canlas has fueled speculation about the status of his relationship with Miles Ocampo after he was recently spotted spending time with singer-actress Thea Astley. A TikTok video uploaded by user @blairedalapo on July 29 showed Canlas and Astley walking around what appeared to be a public market.  In the clip, the two were seen

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PH extends Mister Supranational placement streak to 10 straight editions

The Philippines has sustained its placement streak at the Mister Supranational pageant with Felipe Marasigan advancing to the Top 20 of the recently-concluded 10th edition of the international male competition held in Poland. Filipino delegates consistently earned placements since the global male  tilt’s inception in 2016. The most recent competition took place in Nowy Sacz

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ embraces friendly neighborhood superhero’s sadboi era

(Editor’s Note: This film review contains minor spoilers.) After years of multiversal chaos, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” brings Marvel’s friendly neighborhood superhero back down to Earth—and he’s better for it. Rather than trying to outdo the spectacle of Spider-Man: No Way Home, director Destin Daniel Cretton embraces its emotional aftermath. The result is a grounded

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Kris Aquino bares failed treatment, pain as she marks mom Cory’s death anniversary

Kris Aquino remembered her late mother, former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino, on the 17th anniversary of her death as she bares a “cruel” leg pain as a result of her recent failed treatment for her autoimmune diseases, with a hope that her sons won’t lose their mother in the same way she did. In an

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SB19 spotlights Francis M at historic Lollapalooza debut

SB19 paid tribute to late Filipino rap icon Francis Magalona during its historic debut at Lollapalooza in Chicago, giving festivalgoers a preview of its rendition of the rapper’s classic anthem “Mga Kababayan.” The P-pop group performed at the Allianz Stage in Grant Park on July 30 (July 31, Philippine time), becoming the first homegrown Filipino

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Model-entrepreneur Katrina Llegado crowned Miss Supranational

The Philippines further secured its place in the international pageant scene when Katrina Llegado bested 66 other aspirants in the Miss Supranational competition in Poland on Friday evening (early morning Saturday in Manila). The 28-year-old model and entrepreneur from Taguig City was given the title by last year’s winner, Brazil’s Eduarda Braum, as she became

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Reina Hispanoamericana lauds Katrina Llegado’s Miss Supranational win

Newly crowned Miss Supranational 2026 Katrina Llegado continues to receive so much love for her recent victory, even coming from as far as Bolivia thousands of miles away from the Philippines. Reina Hispanoamericana, organized by Bolivia-based Promociones Gloria, congratulated the beauty from Taguig City for winning the Miss Supranational title in Poland on July 31

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Kim Go-eun leads 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards winners

Kim Go-eun earned the top prize at this year’s Blue Dragon Series Awards, while “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” emerged as the Best Drama awardee. The Korean actress received the Daesang (grand prize) for her performance in the romance series “You and Everything Else,” at the awarding ceremony in Incheon on Friday, July 31. “I’ve

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Mutya Datul celebrates Katrina Llegado’s Miss Supranational victory

Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Datul was all praise for fellow Filipino beauty queen Katrina Llegado after the latter won the Philippines’ second crown from the international tilt. Datul, the first Filipino to win the Miss Supranational crown in 2013, penned a congratulatory greeting for Llegado through her social media pages on Saturday, Aug. 1. “Congratulations

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Ruby Rodriguez relates to ‘Nurse the Dead’ character’s sacrifices for family

Ruby Rodriguez reflected on how Ros, her character in the series “Nurse the Dead,” hit close to home as the latter mirrors the sacrifices Filipino nurses — including Rodriguez herself — make for their families. During a recent media conference for the United States-based supernatural comedy series, the actress spoke about the experiences of Ros

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Philippines now best Miss Supranational country after Katrina Llegado’s win

The Philippines has not only sustained its placement streak at the Miss Supranational pageant with the recent victory of Katrina Llegado, it has also now become the best-performing country in the Poland-based global tilt. Llegado’s win at the 17th edition of the international competition held in Nowy Sacz on July 31 (Aug. 1 in Manila)

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British band Massive Attack barred from Singapore over Palestinian flag display

SINGAPORE — British trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore after an investigation found two members unfurled a Palestinian flag during a concert, police said. Two band members who held the flag on stage during a concert on Wednesday were also banned from re-entering Singapore and issued with warnings, police said

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Epy Quizon’s ‘Bukal’ bags best film, best director awards at Emirates Film Festival

Epy Quizon triumphed at the 2026 Emirates Film Festival in Dubai as he took home the best director and best film accolades for his short film “Bukal.” Quizon attended and personally accepted the awards at the ceremony held last July 26. Celebrating the feat, the actor-director penned a message of gratitude through his Instagram page

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Who is Miss Supranational 2026 Katrina Llegado?

Newly crowned Miss Supranational 2026 Maria Katrina Llegado is the second Filipino woman to win the title at the Poland-based international pageant, claiming the crown 13 years since Mutya Datul posted the Philippines’ first victory in 2013. She bested 66 other contenders from different countries and territories around the world at the 17th edition of

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Senate resolution filed to commend SB19 for Lollapalooza performance

A Senate resolution was filed Friday, July 31, to honor P-pop powerhouse SB19 for their historic performance at the Chicago-based Lollapalooza music festival. Sen. Bam Aquino authored and submitted Senate Resolution No. 545 which commends the quintet — composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken and Justin — as the first all-Filipino group to perform at the international music festival. “SB19’s performance

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Miss Universe Organization appoints Nawat Itsaragrisil as ‘Eastern’ CEO

Thai pageant personality Nawat itsaragrisil is expanding his foothold in the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) with an even greater role following a recent appointment. In a statement from New York dated July 31 (Aug. 1 in Manila), MUO announced that he has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of “Miss Universe Eastern.” He was

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Katrina Llegado of the Philippines is Miss Supranational 2026

Filipinos welcomed August by asserting the Philippines’ status as an international pageant powerhouse with Katrina Llegado clinching the Miss Supranational title in Poland. The model, entrepreneur, and military reservist became only the second Filipino woman to win the title at the conclusion of the competition held in Nowy Sacz, Poland, on July 31 (Aug. 1

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