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More Filipino cast in ‘Forgotten Island’: Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Amielynn Abellera – report

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:11:56 +0000

Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, and Amielynn Abellera join the “Forgotten Island” cast, which already includes Lea Salonga, Liza Soberano, H.E.R., and Manny Jacinto.

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BTS are back: Central Seoul locks down for K-Pop supergroup’s first show in years

Reuters — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:15:58 +0000

South Korea shut down the heart of Seoul on Saturday, March 21, for a comeback concert by K-Pop supergroup BTS, as authorities prepare for an estimated 260,000 fans to flood the capital's streets and millions more to watch the show live on Netflix.

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Chuck Norris, macho star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ dies at 86

Reuters — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:33:38 +0000

Chuck Norris, the former martial arts champion and 1980s action-film hero who fought the bad guys in "Code of Silence," "Missing in Action" and "The Delta Force" and upheld the law in the TV series "Walker, Texas Ranger," died on Thursday, his family said in a statement on his Instagram account on Friday, March 20.

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Heesung leaves ENHYPEN, label cites ‘distinct musical vision’ as reason

Chim Cantos — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:45:04 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – K-pop vocalist Heesung is parting ways with the group ENHYPEN, label BELIFT LAB confirmed on Tuesday, March 10. In a statement, the label cited the 24-year-old’s “distinct musical vision” as the reason behind his departure from the group. “Through in-depth discussions with each of the members about the future they envision

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Singer Olivia Dean wins big at BRIT Awards

Reuters — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:30:39 +0000

Singer Olivia Dean was the big winner at Saturday's BRIT Awards, picking up four prizes at Britain's pop music honors.

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Drag queen Marina Summers comes out as trans: ‘I want to be more honest’

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:18:16 +0000

Filipino drag artist and “Drag Race” alum Marina Summers has revealed she has started her transition to becoming a woman, happily sharing to her supporters her journey of becoming “more honest” with herself.

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Bad Bunny wins top Grammy prize ever for Spanish-language album

Reuters — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:17:00 +0000

Los Angeles, US – Bad Bunny, the Latino rap star whose forthcoming Super Bowl gig has ignited a culture wars controversy, won the top Grammy prize on Sunday, Feb. 1, a first for a Spanish-language album, with “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” a celebration of his Puerto Rican roots. The 31-year-old performer-producer edged out fellow megastars Kendrick Lamar

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Catherine O’Hara, star of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone,’ dead at 71

Reuters — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:39:45 +0000

Catherine O’Hara, the shape‑shifting Canadian comic actor whose characters ranged from the deliriously theatrical Moira Rose in "Schitt's Creek" to the frantic mother in “Home Alone,” has died at 71 — prompting an outpouring of tributes led by her co-star Macaulay Culkin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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‘One Battle,’ ‘Hamnet’ claim top trophies at Hollywood’s Golden Globes ceremony

Reuters — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:58:24 +0000

Dark comedy "One Battle After Another" and "Hamnet," a story about William Shakespeare's grief over the death of his son, claimed the top prizes on Sunday, Jan, 11, at the Golden Globes, one of the first major ceremonies in Hollywood's annual awards season.

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Miss Universe reaffirms ownership after Singson acquisition claims

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 06:36:10 +0000

The Miss Universe Organization reaffirmed that it “remains under its current ownership and leadership” after Filipino businessman and former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson talked about possible acquisition talks.

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