Entertainment

BINI Faced Jet Lag, Heat and an Onstage Stumble at Summer Sonic—But What Happened Next Shocked Fans

BINI’s Summer Sonic 2026 run may have looked effortless onstage, but the Nation’s Girl Group revealed that getting through the prestigious Japanese festival came with jet lag, language hurdles, punishing heat—and even an onstage stumble. For BINI, performing at Japan’s Summer Sonic 2026 was more than another international booking. It was another major milestone in the group’s rapidly expanding global journey. After conquering major international stages earlier this year, the eight-member P-pop

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

Byeon Woo-seok Is Coming Back to Manila—But His Latest Message Has Filipino Fans Losing It

Filipino fans of Byeon Woo-seok have another date to mark on their calendars. The South Korean actor is officially returning to the Philippines for his “2026 Byeon Woo-seok Asia Fanmeeting Tour <The Secret Library>,” with the Manila leg scheduled for October 10, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Manila stop is part of his wider Asian tour, which also includes Singapore, Taipei, Jakarta and Hong Kong. And this time, Woo-seok himself is making sure Filipino fans know just how

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

BTS Walks Away From the Grammys — Now the Academy Is Rethinking Everything

BTS may have skipped the Grammys, but the bigger story now appears to be what happened after they walked away. Less than a month after all seven members announced that they would not submit music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. has acknowledged that the organization is reconsidering how its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category represents artists. The development has transformed what initially looked like a dispute over one award cate

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

Liza Soberano Is Coming Home—But Her ‘Forgotten Island’ Return Has a Bigger Surprise Waiting

MANILA, Philippines — Liza Soberano is coming home. The Filipina actress is set to return to the Philippines with Grammy-winning singer and actress H.E.R. for a special Manila homecoming celebrating DreamWorks Animation’s highly anticipated Filipino-inspired film “Forgotten Island.” The two stars are scheduled to meet Filipino fans on August 25 at 7 p.m., as part of promotional activities for the animated feature, according to a Manila Bulletin report published Wednesday. The Manila visit come

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

Edward Barber Is Engaged—But His Surprise Love Story Has Fans Asking One Big Question

Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate and actor-host Edward Barber has taken a major step in his personal life, revealing that he is officially engaged to his non-showbiz partner, Rikki. Barber made the surprise announcement during a church gathering, where he shared an emotional update about how his life had changed since his previous visit. According to videos circulating online, Barber told the audience that he was now in an “awesome relationship” before introducing Rikki as his fiancée. The

August 19, 2026

Business

Former Meta Engineer Takes the Stand Again — And What He Says About Instagram’s Impact on Teens Could Change Everything

OAKLAND, California — A former Meta engineering director who has repeatedly warned that the company knew about serious problems affecting young users returned to the witness stand Wednesday, becoming a pivotal figure in a landmark federal trial that could reshape how Instagram and Facebook operate. Arturo Bejar, who worked at Meta from 2009 to 2015 and later returned as an independent contractor from 2019 to 2021, is the first witness in the high-stakes Oakland trial. He previously worked on re

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

Harvard Will Pay $53 Million After Donated Body Parts Were Sold—But the Most Disturbing Part of the Scandal Is What Happened Inside the Morgue

Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits filed by families whose loved ones’ donated remains were stolen and illegally sold by a former Harvard Medical School morgue manager. The case has reignited questions about how medical institutions safeguard the remains of people who donate their bodies to science. A Boston state court judge has preliminarily approved the class-action settlement, bringing Harvard closer to resolving civil lawsuits arising from one of the most d

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

RED BULL HIT BY LAST-MINUTE F1 SHOCK: Isack Hadjar Set to Miss Dutch GP—And Guess Who Could Replace Him?

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Red Bull Racing is facing a dramatic driver shake-up ahead of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, with Isack Hadjar reportedly set to miss the Formula 1 race after suffering a wrist injury during training. Multiple reports, including Reuters, Sky Sports and The Race, say the 21-year-old Frenchman is unlikely to be fit enough to compete at Zandvoort this weekend. Reports from Dutch media indicate the injury happened during a gym session over Formula 1's summer break. Red Bull, h

August 19, 2026

Business

ROMBLON GOES SMART: DOST Brings E-Trikes, Solar Charging, Clean Water and AI Technology to the Island Province — Here’s What’s Next

ROMBLON — Romblon is stepping up its push to become a smarter and more sustainable island province as local officials and communities work with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to bring science, technology and innovation closer to residents. The initiative forms part of DOST’s Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP), a nationwide effort designed to help local governments use technology, innovation and data-driven solutions to improve public services, strengthen local eco

August 19, 2026

Business

Japan’s Bond Market Is Breaking Its Old Rules—And Tokyo May Be Running Out of Options

TOKYO — Japan’s bond market is sending an increasingly uncomfortable warning to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government: ambitious spending and tax-cut plans are becoming harder to finance as borrowing costs surge. Japan’s benchmark 10-year government bond yield has climbed to levels not seen since the 1990s, briefly approaching the psychologically important 3% threshold. Reuters reported that the yield reached 2.945%, its highest level since September 1996, as investors reassessed Japan’s i

August 19, 2026