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He Was Trained to Save Lives—Then One Unexpected Pair of Shoes Changed Everything for Jojo Bragais

MANILA, Philippines — Before his name became synonymous with towering heels, beauty queens, and some of the biggest stages in international pageantry, Jojo Bragais was pursuing an entirely different dream: becoming a doctor. Today, the Filipino designer is known as the “Beauty Queens’ Shoemaker,” with his creations worn by some of the Philippines’ most celebrated pageant winners. But behind the glamorous footwear and international recognition is a deeply personal story of hardship, reinvention,

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

Matet de Leon Speaks Out After EDSA Bus Incident—What Happened Next Left Motorists Talking

MANILA, Philippines — Actress Matet de Leon has apologized to motorists who were temporarily affected by traffic along EDSA after her family's vehicle was allegedly sideswiped by a bus, saying she and her companions ultimately chose not to prolong the incident to avoid causing further delays. In a social media post shared on Thursday, August 27, Matet recounted that their vehicle was allegedly hit while they were stopped at an intersection behind a jeepney. The incident reportedly caused a brie

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

The Voice Behind Optimus Prime Is Gone—But the Story Behind His Legendary Voice Will Leave Fans Emotional

The voice that taught generations what it meant to be a hero has fallen silent. Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor behind Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at the age of 85. Cullen died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, August 26, surrounded by his family, according to reports confirmed by his agent, Kevin Motley. A cause of death has not been disclosed. His passing was reported internationally on August 27 and 28, 2026. For millions of fans around th

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

Yu Yuhan Snaps After Fan Repeatedly Yanks Open His Moving Car Door — But the Viral Video Is Raising a Bigger Question

Chinese idol Yu Yuhan is drawing widespread support online after a tense encounter with obsessive fans escalated into a confrontation outside his vehicle. The incident reportedly happened on August 21, 2026, when Yu was leaving an engagement and travelling through an underground car park. Videos circulating on Chinese social media showed several people surrounding the vehicle and pointing their phones through its windows. One woman allegedly went considerably further, repeatedly pulling at the

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

Bea Alonzo Breaks Her Silence on Her ‘Wife Era’—But Says Nothing About Shirley Kuan’s Sudden Exit

MANILA, Philippines — Bea Alonzo may be embracing a happy new chapter in her personal life, but one question surrounding her professional circle continues to draw attention: the sudden resignation of her longtime manager, Shirley Kuan. The actress recently spoke warmly about married life and her so-called “wife era,” sharing her excitement over this new stage with husband Vincent Co. However, Bea did not address the controversy surrounding Kuan's departure—a silence that comes as the former tal

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

Mediacorp Just Had a Major Night in Bangkok — And CNA Took Home 8 of the 15 Wins

SINGAPORE — Mediacorp has added another major international recognition to its growing awards haul, taking home 15 prizes at the 2026 ContentAsia Awards in Bangkok, with eight of those awards going to CNA. The haul, announced on Aug. 27, comprised six gold, five silver and four bronze awards, covering current affairs, factual programming, environmental and social impact, entertainment, drama, acting, microdrama and technology in content production. CNA itself collected two golds, five silvers

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

15 Life-Sized Dinosaurs Are Coming to Singapore — But What Happens When a T-Rex Walks Within Arm’s Reach?

Singapore is about to get a prehistoric visitor unlike anything seen before. Dinosaur Odyssey, the acclaimed Japanese live dinosaur production from DINO-A-LIVE, is heading to Resorts World Sentosa this December for its first large-scale indoor production outside Japan. The show will run from Dec. 3 to 6, 2026, at Resorts World Convention Centre. And this isn't a traditional dinosaur exhibition where visitors simply stare at static models. The production will feature 15 ultra-realistic, life-s

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

Lisa Macuja-Elizalde Is Walking Again—But Her Next Chapter With Two Artificial Hips Is Just Beginning

MANILA, Philippines — For decades, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde made audiences gasp with every graceful leap, turn and landing on the ballet stage. Now, the celebrated Filipina prima ballerina is inspiring a new generation with something far more personal: taking her first steps toward recovery after undergoing hip replacement surgery. Macuja-Elizalde, one of the Philippines' most celebrated cultural icons and the longtime artistic force behind Ballet Manila, has begun walking again following surgery t

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

FTC Zeroes In on YouTube: Could Its Content Rules Trigger a Major Legal Fight?

WASHINGTON — YouTube is facing growing scrutiny from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which is investigating whether the video platform violated consumer protection laws by suspending users and removing or demoting content in ways that may have conflicted with its publicly stated policies. The investigation, first reported by Bloomberg and subsequently reported by Reuters and CNA, has been underway since 2025 and is reportedly approaching a critical stage, with FTC officials considering

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

Winston Duke Breaks His Silence on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’—Then Hints at “Crazy Surprises” Marvel Fans Won’t See Coming

The actor behind M’Baku has offered one of the clearest hints yet that Marvel’s next major Avengers movie could contain surprises that audiences are not prepared for. During an interview with CNA Lifestyle while visiting Japan for the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Duke confirmed that work on Avengers: Doomsday has continued, including additional photography. But when pressed for details about the highly anticipated Marvel film, the actor immediately went into spoiler-protection mode. His mess

August 28, 2026