Entertainment

KATSEYE PULLS OUT OF OLIVIA RODRIGO’S FESTIVAL AFTER MEGAN SKIENDEIL’S ANKLE INJURY — AND THE REPLACEMENT IS ALREADY SET

KATSEYE has pulled out of Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated Daisy Chain Fields festival after member Megan Skiendiel suffered a sprained ankle during tour rehearsals, forcing organizers to make a last-minute change to the lineup. The global girl group was scheduled to perform Saturday, Aug. 29, at Great Park in Irvine, California, as part of Rodrigo’s inaugural all-women music festival. But after Skiendiel was evaluated by doctors, she was advised to stay off the injured ankle and allow it to

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Sarah Geronimo Pregnant? Matteo Guidicelli’s ‘Soon-to-Be Daddy’ Greeting Sends Fans Into a Frenzy

Is a baby finally on the way for Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli? A simple greeting for the actor-host has sent fans into a frenzy, reigniting months of speculation that the beloved celebrity couple could be preparing for a major new chapter in their lives. The latest buzz began after Matteo received a “soon-to-be daddy” greeting, prompting netizens and Popsters to wonder whether it was an innocent joke, a fan's hopeful message—or a possible hint about Sarah's rumored pregnancy. However,

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Paulo Avelino Says Goodbye to Showbiz—Then Fans Discover the Hilarious Reason Behind His ‘Hiatus’

MANILA, Philippines — Did Paulo Avelino just say goodbye to showbiz? Fans were briefly left stunned after the popular Filipino actor appeared to announce that he was stepping away from movies, teleseryes, endorsements, and everything else connected to his entertainment career beginning October 31. But before supporters could fully process the shocking announcement, Paulo revealed the real reason behind his supposed showbiz hiatus—and it was anything but dramatic. In a playful post shared on s

August 29, 2026

Business

OpenAI Moves to End AI Deal With Elon Musk’s Cursor — November Shutdown Looms

OpenAI is preparing to cut off its AI models from Cursor, the coding platform now owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, in a move that exposes growing tensions inside the increasingly competitive AI industry. OpenAI said it has notified SpaceX that it intends to wind down its contract supplying OpenAI models to Cursor, with a proposed shutdown date of November 12, 2026. The company said it is giving SpaceX the maximum notice allowed under their contract so developers using Cursor have as much time as p

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

CHINA JAILS ARTIST OVER MAO SATIRE: Gao Zhen Gets 3 Years as Rights Groups Cry Foul

BEIJING — Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison over satirical artworks depicting former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, triggering renewed international criticism over artistic freedom and the use of China’s laws protecting “heroes and martyrs.” The 70-year-old artist was sentenced on August 25, 2026, by the Sanhe City People’s Court in Hebei province after being convicted of “slandering China’s heroes and martyrs,” according to Reuters, the Associated Press and Amnest

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Barbie Forteza Says Cheaters Don’t Deserve a Second Chance — But Her Biggest Relationship Rule Goes Even Further

MANILA, Philippines — Barbie Forteza has made her position on cheating unmistakably clear, but the Kapuso actress says the boundary she has drawn in relationships is actually about something much bigger: self-respect. The award-winning actress addressed her viral comments about infidelity during the August 28 episode of Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, explaining why she does not personally believe a cheating partner deserves another chance. Her original answer during the media conference for her up

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Fernando Poe Jr.’s Unfinished Masterpiece Still Holds a Secret—Here’s Why “Juan dela Cruz” Was Never Completed

MANILA, Philippines — Decades after the death of Fernando Poe Jr. and National Artist for Film Gerardo “Gerry” de Leon, one of Philippine cinema’s most intriguing unfinished projects continues to capture the imagination of movie fans: “Juan dela Cruz,” a film that was supposed to showcase two giants of Filipino cinema at the height of their craft. The movie starred Fernando Poe Jr. in the title role and was directed by de Leon, widely regarded as one of the country’s most accomplished filmmaker

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

TJ Monterde Buys Lot for KZ Tandingan’s Dream Home After Years of Financial Struggles: “God Is Faithful”

MANILA, Philippines — TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan are taking another major step in their life together—and this time, it involves the home they have long dreamed of building. The OPM singer-songwriter recently shared that he has bought a piece of land in the location he and his wife have always wanted for their future home. For TJ, however, the property is more than a real-estate milestone. It represents how far he has come after a difficult period in his career and finances. In a recent pos

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Cyberzone Game Fest 2026 Proved Gaming Is More Than Just Playing—Here’s What Happened When Communities Came Together

MANILA, Philippines — Gaming is no longer just about sitting in front of a screen. For millions of enthusiasts, it has evolved into a culture built around competition, creativity, technology and—most importantly—community. That spirit took center stage at Cyberzone Game Fest 2026, where gamers, tech enthusiasts, creators and members of the local game development scene came together for a celebration that showed just how diverse and connected the Philippine gaming community has become. Held acr

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Sanya Lopez, Michelle Dee, Faith Da Silva Join Star-Studded “Queen of the Islands” — But There’s a Major Twist

MANILA, Philippines — What looked like a glamorous new beauty pageant featuring some of the Philippines’ biggest beauty queens and actresses has finally revealed its surprising connection to the big screen. Sanya Lopez, Michelle Marquez Dee, Faith Da Silva and several other Sparkle stars and pageant veterans are set to bring the fictional “Queen of the Islands” competition to life in “Red Crown,” an upcoming satirical comedy from GMA Pictures. The revelation comes after weeks of buzz surroundi

August 29, 2026