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Shuvee Etrata Finally Made It to the New York She Once Saw From Afar—But an Even Bigger Dream Is Waiting Back Home

MANILA, Philippines — For Shuvee Etrata, New York City was once the kind of place she could only admire from a distance. Now, the Kapuso actress and former Pinoy Big Brother housemate is walking its streets herself—and her latest photos are turning that long-held dream into a very public milestone. Etrata shared snapshots from her New York trip on Instagram, posing around some of the city’s most recognizable urban scenery, including Grand Central Terminal, a subway station and streets filled wi

August 23, 2026

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YouTube Is Fighting Netflix With Million-Dollar Deals—The Creator War That Could Change How the World Watches Videos

The battle between YouTube and Netflix is no longer just about viewers, subscriptions, or streaming libraries—it has moved into a fight over the internet’s most valuable asset: creators. YouTube is reportedly offering millions of dollars in incentives to some of its biggest channels as it tries to prevent popular creators from moving their audiences to Netflix, marking a major escalation in the competition between traditional streaming platforms and the creator economy. According to reports, Y

August 23, 2026

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China Just Delayed Its Biggest Moon Mission Yet — And the Real Prize Is Hidden in the Moon’s Darkest Craters

China’s ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission has reportedly been pushed back by about a month, delaying a high-profile mission designed to search for water ice near the Moon’s south pole. The postponement also affects a major Thai scientific contribution that is set to travel aboard the spacecraft. China has reportedly delayed the launch of its Chang’e-7 lunar exploration mission by about one month, according to Thailand’s National Astronomical Research Institute (NARIT), as reported by Thai PBS W

August 23, 2026

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Beauty Gonzalez Can’t Stop Looking at Daughter Olivia’s First Official Photoshoot—But This Isn’t Her First Time in Front of a Professional Camera

MANILA, Philippines — Beauty Gonzalez has spent years commanding cameras herself, but this time, the Kapuso actress happily stepped into the role of proudest fan as her only daughter, Olivia Ines Crisologo, unveiled photos from what Beauty described as the youngster’s first official photoshoot. The images immediately caught attention for Olivia’s simple but striking look: a white tank top, windswept hair and a clean, understated portrait style that put the focus squarely on her face. Beauty’s

August 23, 2026

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Australia Crushed Bangladesh in Just Two Days—But Pat Cummins Was Most Excited About What Cameron Green Did With the Bat

MACKAY, Australia — Australia did not simply beat Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay. They delivered the kind of ruthless response captain Pat Cummins had been demanding after one of the most embarrassing defeats in the country’s recent Test history. Just a week after Bangladesh stunned the world’s top-ranked Test side by nine wickets in Darwin, Australia hit back with an emphatic innings-and-51-run victory, wrapping up the match inside two days and rescuing a 1-1 series draw. But while M

August 23, 2026

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Tag Makes a Major JAPAC Move—And Its New Production Leader Could Change How Brands Create Content

The regional expansion brings Gate's capabilities across film, photography, CGI, visual effects, sound and post-production to clients throughout JAPAC. Tag says the model is designed to connect specialist local expertise with its broader international production network—giving brands another option as they seek to produce high-quality campaigns across multiple markets without sacrificing consistency or efficiency. A veteran producer takes the helm Kenneally has been named Production Lead, Gat

August 23, 2026

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Ogilvy Thailand Has a New Leader—But What Comes Next Could Change Everything

BANGKOK — A new chapter is beginning at Ogilvy Thailand. The agency has appointed Mettipapan Tongton as Ogilvy Lead, succeeding longtime Chief Executive Officer Jiravara Virayavardhana, who is retiring after more than 31 years with the company. The leadership transition, effective in August 2026, comes at a pivotal moment for both the agency and its parent network, WPP, as the advertising industry undergoes rapid technological and structural change. Tongton brings more than 18 years of experie

August 23, 2026

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Meta Faces Its Biggest Reckoning Yet: Could Instagram and Facebook Be Forced to Change Forever?

OAKLAND, California — Meta is facing one of the most consequential legal challenges in its history as a coalition of U.S. states takes the tech giant to court over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep young users hooked. The landmark trial, now underway in federal court in Oakland, California, centers on explosive claims that Meta prioritized engagement and profits over the safety of children and teenagers. The company, however, has firmly rejected the accu

August 23, 2026

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BTS Jungkook Targeted in ₱1.6-B Hacking Scheme—But What Happened to His ₱350-Million HYBE Shares?

A Chinese national has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in South Korea after being convicted of leading an international hacking operation that targeted wealthy individuals, including BTS member Jungkook, in a scheme linked to more than 38 billion won (around ₱1.6 billion or US$27.2 million) in stolen assets. The Seoul Central District Court handed down the sentence on August 20, finding the man, identified by his surname as Chun in several English-language reports, guilty of fraud and viol

August 23, 2026

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Hollywood Has Agents. Philippine Showbiz Has Managers—And Erik Matti Is Finally Exposing What Happens Behind the Glamour

MANILA, Philippines — Behind every celebrity headline, major project, career move or showbiz crisis is a group of people working quietly to keep everything from falling apart. That rarely seen world takes center stage in “Call My Manager,” Erik Matti’s Philippine adaptation of the hit French series Call My Agent!—a comedy-drama that turns the spotlight away from celebrities and toward the talent managers expected to handle their careers, egos, personal problems and professional emergencies. Th

August 23, 2026