Philippine News

April 25 ------ From Coachella to Lollapalooza, the Baguio-based pop-rock band Cup of Joe is setting its sights on performing at some of the world’s most prominent arts and music festivals. “Coachella is part of our dream, as well as Summer Sonic, Lollapalooza, and Glastonbury,” lead vocalist Gian Bernardino told The STAR during a press huddle at the “Tang Refreshing Rave” event held at San Juan Beach Front in La Union last Friday. He then quipped, “All of the world stages (a

April 25 ------ A new generation of showbiz royalty will continue their family legacy as a new crop of stars, the children of beloved actors, actresses and screen veterans, after they were launched by Viva Artists Agency. After Ashley Diaz, Gabbi Ejercito, Icee Ejercito, Jac Abellana, Jaime Yllana, Rob Walcher, Ryan Walcher, and Vito Quizon were introduced as Viva’s “Next Gen” stars, they vowed that they’re more than just rising stars who carry the last names of their famous

April 24 ------ Shuvee Etrata and Sparkle child star Ericca Laude spent a heartfelt afternoon with the kids of the Little Ark Foundation. On social media, Sparkle GMA Artist Center shared a video from Shuvee and Ericca's visit, where they bonded with the children over food and dancing. Shuvee also personally received artworks she had acquired in support of the foundation’s initiatives, according to the post. Little Ark Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to upli

MANILA, April 24 ------ ABS-CBN Studios is entering the vertical drama space with “The Chambermaid’s Daughter,” a microdrama starring singer-actress Alexa Ilacad and BGYO member Gelo Rivera that will stream on iWant starting April 30. The series marks Ilacad and Rivera's first project together as a new love team. The microdrama follows hotel room attendant Hannah Montano (Ilacad), who is often overlooked at work despite her dedication, until she is chosen by Korean executive

April 24 ------ Fyang Smith shared that her mother, Myrna Smith, recently achieved an academic milestone. In an interview with Karen Davila in her latest YouTube vlog, the Kapamilya actress revealed that her mother has graduated from culinary school. "Ngayon napa-graduate na ng daddy ko 'yung mommy ko ng culinary," she shared. "Nung sinabi [ni Mommy] po sa akin na, 'Nak, may diploma na ako,' feeling ko po iyon 'yung matagal-tagal na niyang inaasam, na magka-diploma." Fyang ex

MANILA, April 24 ------ Hello, Banker? "Kapamilya Deal or No Deal," one of the iconic game shows of ABS-CBN, is returning for a brand new season beginning this weekend. Shows will be aired every Saturday and Sunday, starting on April 25 and 26. This was confirmed by ABS-CBN through a social media post as it shared the teaser for "Kapamilya Deal or No Deal." The game show is making a comeback with "Pambansang Host" Luis Manzano after a decade. Apart from the 20 "lucky stars,

April 23 ------ BINI continued to champion Filipino talent as the homegrown girl group performed at Global Spin Live at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, California. Videos shared by music publication Billboard showed the “Nation’s Girl Group” — Jhoanna, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha and Sheena — debuting their new single “Blush” at the event attended by their fans called Blooms. The octet also, in Billboard's words, gave "fans a taste of their karaoke skills" as th

April 23 ------ American television host Steve Harvey is set to appear in an upcoming episode of “Family Feud Philippines,” marking what the program described as a “historic moment on Philippine TV.” The announcement was made via the show’s official Instagram page on Tuesday, April 21, teasing Harvey’s guest appearance alongside resident host Dingdong Dantes. “Kapuso Fam, ito na ang hinihintay n’yo! Survey says… it’s STEVE HARVEY on Family Feud Philippines!” the caption read,

April 23 ------ Kim Chiu marked her 36th birthday by giving back to transport workers, distributing free gasoline, meals, and grocery packs to hundreds of jeepney and tricycle drivers. Chiu shared photos on her Instagram Story showing the initiative, which benefited around 600 drivers. The donations were funded through proceeds from her recent closet sale. “Thank you to everyone who supported my #KimChiuClosetBazaar dahil sa tulong niyo nakapagbigay po tayo sa 600 Jeepney and

April 23 ------ Vice Ganda, Maricel Soriano, Richard Gutierrez, Kim Chiu, and Paulo Avelino are set to be honored at the 9th The EDDYS (Entertainment Editors’ Choice), recognizing their contributions to some of the highest-grossing Filipino films of the past year. Organizers announced that EDDYS will once again recognize the stars behind films that generated the biggest audiences and box-office returns last year. The Box-Office Heroes award will be presented as a special hono

April 22 ------ The SexBomb Girls announced that the “Final rAWnd” of their Get, Get Aw! concert on April 30 will now be held at the Mall of Asia Arena. The show was originally scheduled to take place at the SMDC Festival Grounds. Rochelle Pangilinan shared the update on Instagram on April 17. “Sa mga pinalaki ng SexBomb… ito na talaga! FINAL rAWnd — 1 NIGHT ONLY!! Paglipat natin sa mas malamig… mas lalong umiinit ang laban,” she posted. The dancer-actress added, “Unahan na

April 22 ------ BINI and SB19 are continuously taking over the world, one stage at a time. The two pop powerhouses have been nominated for International Group/Duo of the Year at the SEC Awards 2026 in Brazil, thrilling Blooms and A’TIN while proving that OPM deserves a place on the global music scene. The SEC Awards, a major Brazilian award show honoring music, film, television, and internet culture, announced the nominations on April 20 on its social media accounts. Both BIN

April 22 ------ This early, showbiz is abuzz with talks about a possible collaboration between Bossing Vic Sotto and the Unkabogable Vice Ganda for a Metro Manila Film Festival entry this year. If true, does that mean the former “Eat Bulaga” host will revert to his tried-and-tested comedy flicks, which were a festival staple for many years? Vice, of course, is the main host of “It’s Showtime.” Seeing rival noontime show hosts in a movie — double the magnitude — is not only a

April 22 ------ There are artists who live off memory, and then there is Joey Albert: still working, still searching, still finding ways to matter. Forty-five years into a career that has helped shape the sound of OPM, Albert returns to the stage not to revisit the past, but to continue a conversation she has never really stopped having with her audience. Her upcoming concert, “FORTYfied: Joey Albert 45,” is, on paper, a milestone event. In essence, however, it is way more th

April 21 ------ Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado may be known to the public as the “Drama King” and the “Ultimate Star,” but at home, they are simply parents raising a modern blended family. That means managing different personalities, routines, and needs under one roof — something many Filipino families can relate to. “In our home, we do not have to be the same to get along,” Mercado said. “What matters more is that we understand one another, and that we are there for the

April 21 ------ XONARA — the first girl group under SB19’s 1Z Entertainment — has made their first entrance to the P-pop scene with a mission to “bring new flavor,” ahead of their scheduled debut on May 15. After a set of cryptic teasers on social media, XONARA — composed of Eurekah, Ella, Dominique, Tin, Megumi, Lei, and Namie — made their first appearance on SB19’s “Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Finale” concert on Saturday, April 18. The title of the song was not revealed af

April 21 ------ Vice Ganda made yet another pointed comment to the government, saying it doesn’t have concrete plans to help drivers survive the ongoing fuel crisis. During the “Laro Laro Pick” segment of “It’s Showtime” on April 18, Vice Ganda said many Filipinos have lost their jobs and are struggling to get by, among them contestants named Hapon and Ricky, both of whom are riders struggling to get by amid the crisis. In their conversations, the Bicol-based Hapon said he wo

April 21 ------ Sarah Geronimo appeared to have is repaired her relationship with her parents, as she was spotted with her dad Delfin for the first time in several years. Geronimo shared in a now-expired Instagram Story that she and her dog, Nina, recently went jogging with Delfin. The rare moment came two years after she revealed that she was already on speaking terms with Mommy Divine. “Tatay Delfin gwapo (handsome),” she wrote on the photo. The event that the father and da

April 20 ------ The historic Coachella debut of BINI and K-pop girl group KATSEYE, led by Filipina Sophia Laforteza, was honored by the Department of Tourism (DOT) for representing the Philippines with pride. The DOT congratulated BINI and Sophia in a Facebook post, saying their performances are a display of the growing popularity of Filipino talent on the global stage. “As the first Filipino act to perform at Coachella, BINI delivered an electrifying 45-minute, 10-song set t

April 20 ------ In May 2025, SB19 spoke about their initial worries of holding a concert at the Philippine Arena during the promos of their third EP “Simula at Wakas.” Fast forward to the present, they’re taking on another risk by hosting their biggest show at the SMDC Festival Grounds, though they’re more confident of taking charge this time around. “We want the production to be a surprise as well,” Pablo told select media in an intimate roundtable, days before their “Wakas