Hayden Panettiere’s death was accidental and involved fentanyl, coroner says
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina said Tuesday. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment in…
Viral ‘Sundo’ cat Chuchu dies, leaves fur dad heartbroken
MANILA, Philippines — Chuchu, the viral cat behind the popular TikTok “Sundo Serye,” has died, leaving his fur dad and thousands of followers mourning. His owner, Mark Anthony Petalbo Borcelo, announced Chuchu’s…
The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm
TOKYO — Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years. It continues to blossom, quietly, not only with traditionalists but also with newcomers who find its…
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actress Park Shin-hye and actor Choi Tae-joon have welcomed their second child, a baby girl, on Tuesday. Park’s agency, S.A.L.T. Entertainment, confirmed the birth, saying both the…
Taylor Swift will become the most awarded artist in MTV VMAs history: A guide to the 2026 show
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift will once again break records. At the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, she will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors, becoming the most awarded artist in VMA history. Currently…
PARIS — French disco diva Amanda Lear publicly accused American singer Miley Cyrus on Monday of plagiarizing one of her songs from the 1970s. Lear, a model-turned-singer who was a muse to surrealist painter Salvador…
MANILA, Philippines — The venue for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia will change to a different venue in Bangkok, Thailand. In an announcement on Monday, the contest stated it will now be held at the One…
MANILA, Philippines — Anne Curtis addressed a social media user who called her “retokada” and made a remark about her daughter’s appearance. The exchange began after X user Jonathan Sud shared a close-up photo of Curtis…
Asian food going beyond the basics in returning 'MasterChef Asia'
Philstar.com asked the new "MasterChef Asia" judges their thoughts on the current culinary scene in Asia and why Asian cuisine is finally more valued today.
Movie festival opens new chapter for established, student filmmakers
Three years after its launch, the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival has grown from an ambitious idea into a platform for Filipino filmmakers. Speaking at the festival’s media conference, festival director Chris Cahilig…
Ogie Diaz explains million-peso vow made to daughters
MY long-time showbiz friend, artist manager and content creator Ogie Diaz gifted his eldest daughter P1 million on her 25th birthday last August 29. Although she already got wind of the monetary gift, Erin (who’s my…
One of the year’s biggest blockbusters is coming to home screens as “Michael,” Antoine Fuqua’s biopic about the life and career of Michael Jackson, premieres on HBO Max on Sept. 25. The 2026 film stars Jaafar Jackson…
Exes Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo’s bittersweet journey in ‘University Series’
As the final installment of Gwy Saludes’ popular “University Series” on Wattpad comes to an end, former couple and “The Rain in España” stars Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo described their journey through the series as…
For many parents today, handing a child a first mobile phone feels like a milestone wrapped in mixed emotions. On one hand, it offers reassurance. A quick message after school, a call during an emergency or an easier…