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Rodel Gonzalez shares journey from Side A member to Disney artist

by Boy Abunda - June 1, 2023 - 12:00am

Side A band original member and Disney’s first and only officially licensed Filipino artist to paint Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars artworks Rodel Gonzalez wishes to see more Filipinos being recognized in international...

Comic troupe of Lassy, MC & Chad goes from stage to screen

by Boy Abunda - May 23, 2023 - 12:00am

It’s not easy to tell what comedy exactly means, but we know it when we see or hear it, especially from people who have the talent to bring that feeling of happiness and make us leave our worries behind.

Ninoy Aquino as seen through the lens of Vince Tañada

by Boy Abunda - May 17, 2023 - 12:00am

How can you tell the story of former Sen. Benigno S. Aquino Jr. without the Marcoses?

For Gelli de Belen, becoming mom and wife is a wish granted

by Boy Abunda - May 14, 2023 - 12:00am

Since she was a little girl, Gelli just wanted and looked forward to have her own family. She said it was clear to her and it happened. What she is trying to manifest now is for whatever happiness she and her family...

Dranreb Belleza changes focus from acting to painting

by Boy Abunda - May 9, 2023 - 12:00am

The last time Dranreb Belleza appeared on the big screen was over a decade ago when he did a cameo in the Cinema One Originals Filmfest entry Slumber Party, a comedy film directed by Emmanuel dela Cruz.

Dolly de Leon attributes success to hard work and timing

by Boy Abunda - May 2, 2023 - 12:00am

Before Dolly de Leon became famous that she is today, she went through many failures, rejections and hardships that could easily weaken one’s spirit. Dolly was first to admit that her life’s obstacles...

Jasmine Curtis-Smith learns ‘art of dedma’ from sister Anne

by Boy Abunda - April 30, 2023 - 12:00am

It’s been nearly three years that feels like a lifetime since we have seen many of our friends in the flesh. Now that we are back to socializing, it’s heartening to sit down and talk with well-meaning...

Play explores what men really go through

by Boy Abunda - April 18, 2023 - 12:00am

Now on the performance stage is DickTalk, a play that presents not only hilarious views on the size and shape of the male genitalia but also tackles more serious matters involving men.

Marco Benitez: From covering sports to running a university

by Boy Abunda - April 6, 2023 - 12:00am

When he was installed as president of Philippine Women’s University in February of 2020, Marco Alfredo Benitez had to say goodbye to covering big basketball events as a sportscaster of ABS-CBN Sports.

Mikael Daez, Megan Young share their non-negotiables in marriage

by Boy Abunda - March 22, 2023 - 12:00am

There are many factors that contribute to a happy relationship like love, trust, attention, patience, openness, etc.

A warning against fake crypto currency ad

by Boy Abunda - March 20, 2023 - 12:00am

If, by any chance, you come across an ad on crypto currency investment involving me and former President and now representative of the Second District of Pampanga Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, I want you to know that...

If both fancy-free, will David and Barbie fall for each other?

by Boy Abunda - February 20, 2023 - 12:00am

Neither David Licauco nor Barbie Forteza expected their team-up in the GMA historical portal fantasy drama series, Maria Clara at Ibarra, to get as popular as it is in such a short span of time.

Marco Gumabao on what he’s like as son, friend, boyfriend

by Boy Abunda - February 12, 2023 - 12:00am

Marco Gumabao is first to admit that people oftentimes perceive him to be arrogant which, he says, is the polar opposite of his personality.

Glaiza and David on turning long-distance relationship to marriage

by Boy Abunda - February 8, 2023 - 12:00am

It’s pleasant to hear a story on how a long-distance relationship (LDR) turns into a marriage considering the amount of effort a couple has to take in order to prove how committed they are to each other.

Compañero y Compañera spirit back on air with CIA with BA

by Boy Abunda - February 5, 2023 - 12:00am

Caption: Senators Pia and Alan Peter Cayetano continue the proud legacy of Compañero y Compañera, the popular on-air legal advice program which was hosted by their father, Sen. Rene Cayetano.

Kristine Lim makes successful return to art scene after long hiatus

by Boy Abunda - January 20, 2023 - 12:00am

Prolific and award-winning visual artist Kristine Lim finds most fascinating sketching in front of her subject.

Jake Cuenca embraces the joys and pains that come with love

by Boy Abunda - January 10, 2023 - 12:00am

Jake Cuenca’s emotional pain was evident on his Instagram story, showing himself in tears which he posted last April, days after his romance with Kylie Verzosa ended.

Wilbert Tolentino sheds light on Herlene Budol’s distressing experience at int’l pageant

by Boy Abunda - December 22, 2022 - 12:00am

There was not much news about the distressing experience of Herlene Budol, who flew to Uganda last month with her manager Wilbert Tolentino to represent our country in the 2022 Miss Planet International.

Lapillus makes a welcome addition to the K-pop world

by Boy Abunda - December 15, 2022 - 12:00am

A welcome addition to the growing number of Korean pop groups is the all-female ensemble called Lapillus.

Eian Rances shares how streaming has changed his life

by Boy Abunda - December 6, 2022 - 12:00am

Eian Rances never imagined he would become a streamer for feeling less than confident talking for hours on end like other live streamers do. But he turned out to be so good at it, Eian is now one of the top Kumu...

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