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Gunmen Opened Fire on a Pickup in Maguindanao del Sur—But Where the Deadly Ambush Happened Raises Bigger Security Questions

DATU SAUDI AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — Two men were killed and another was wounded after motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire on their pickup truck along a national highway in Maguindanao del Sur, in another deadly attack unfolding as authorities enforce heightened security ahead of the historic Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. The shooting happened shortly after noon on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Barangay Salbu, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, according to reports from the Police Regional Offic

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

Charlie Dizon Trained 12 Hours a Day to Become a K-Pop Idol—But One Problem Ended the Dream Before Her Debut

Before Charlie Dizon became an award-winning actress in the Philippines, she was chasing an entirely different dream thousands of kilometers away: becoming a K-pop idol in South Korea. And she came much closer than many fans may realize. Dizon revisited that chapter of her life in an ABS-CBN News feature published on August 21, 2026, recalling how a dream that once appeared within reach ultimately collapsed—and unexpectedly pushed her toward the career that would later make her one of Philippi

August 21, 2026

Entertainment

Robbie Jaworski Never Planned to Enter Showbiz—So What Finally Made Him Say Yes?

MANILA, Philippines — For someone born into one of the Philippines’ most recognizable families, Robbie Jaworski might have seemed destined for the spotlight. But according to the young actor and television personality himself, show business was never the original plan. In an ABS-CBN Entertainment exclusive published on August 21, 2026, Jaworski once again opened up about his decision to enter the entertainment industry, adding another chapter to a career that has moved surprisingly fast—from a

August 21, 2026

Entertainment

The Directors Behind DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Want to Make a BINI Music Video—And Their Connection Is Already Bigger Than One Song

MANILA, Philippines — BINI’s growing connection with Hollywood animation may not end with a movie soundtrack. The filmmakers behind DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming “Forgotten Island” have expressed interest in directing a music video for the eight-member Filipino girl group, opening the possibility of another creative collaboration between BINI and directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado. ABS-CBN News reported on August 20 that Crawford and Mercado, the writer-directors of the Filipino cult

August 21, 2026

Business

China’s “Worst” Movie Became a Stock-Market Meme — Then Regulators Had to Step In

A bizarre Chinese animated film that was initially mocked as one of the country’s worst movies has transformed into an unlikely box-office sensation — and its title has even helped trigger a speculative frenzy in China’s stock market. The film, “Niu Lai” (牛来), roughly translates as “The Bull Comes” or “Here Comes the Bull.” That wording has taken on a second meaning in a country where “bull” is commonly associated with a rising stock market. Released on Aug. 5, 2026, the 86-minute animated fil

August 21, 2026

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Disney Wanted to Stop the FCC Fast—Now a Judge Has Pushed the Showdown to October

WASHINGTON — Disney’s legal fight with the Federal Communications Commission has hit a new roadblock after a U.S. federal judge rejected the company’s request for an expedited hearing over the agency’s early review of licenses for eight ABC-owned television stations. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan declined Disney’s request for a hearing as early as Tuesday on its motion for a temporary restraining order. Instead, the court ordered the parties to complete legal filings by September 24, with a

August 21, 2026

Entertainment

Netflix Hit KPop Demon Hunters Faces Shock Lawsuit — And The Complaint Claims Fans Are Already Getting Confused

Netflix’s global smash hit KPop Demon Hunters has run into an unexpected legal battle — and the dispute centers on the movie’s name. Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix and live-entertainment giant AEG Presents in a California federal court, accusing them of trademark infringement, false designation of origin and unfair competition over the use of the name “KPop Demon Hunters.” The lawsuit was filed on Aug. 18 by the band’s company, Hyde Lane Inc. The band argues that Netflix’s

August 21, 2026

Entertainment

Breaking Survived Raygun’s Olympic Moment—But What Happened After Paris May Be the Bigger Problem

Two years after one of the most viral—and divisive—moments of the Paris Olympics, breaking is trying to make sure one Australian performance does not define an entire global culture. Rachael Gunn, better known as Raygun, became an international phenomenon after representing Australia in women’s breaking at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She lost all three of her round-robin battles without scoring a point, while elements of her unconventional routine quickly became memes across social media. But ins

August 20, 2026

Entertainment

FANS TURN ON INFANTINO: Global Supporters Demand FIFA President Quit as Pressure Builds Inside Football’s Power Structure — What Happens Next?

A growing global backlash against FIFA President Gianni Infantino has moved beyond football’s governing circles and into the stands, with major supporter organizations backing an online petition calling for his resignation and sweeping reforms to the way FIFA is run. The campaign, supported by Football Supporters Europe (FSE), Football Supporters Africa and the Independent Supporters Council in North America, argues that FIFA needs stronger transparency, accountability and checks on executive p

August 20, 2026

Entertainment

Vanness Wu Says His Wife Is 31, Not 35—But One Detail in Emi Aramaki’s Old Profile Changes the Story

F4 star Vanness Wu has stepped forward to defend his new wife, Japanese singer-actress Emi Aramaki, after online allegations questioned both her age and educational background — but the controversy may have begun with an inaccurate age that was repeatedly published by the media. Wu’s camp, through his record label B’in Music, rejected claims that Aramaki had lied about her age or fabricated her academic credentials. According to the statement, Aramaki is 31 years old, not 35, and graduated fro

August 20, 2026