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BTS to stage global live comeback on Netflix with ‘ARIRANG’

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:11:56 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – K-pop supergroup BTS will reunite on the global stage with a live comeback event streaming worldwide on Netflix, the platform announced. Titled “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG,” the live special will air March 21. The performance will stream from Gwanghwamun, a historic landmark in Seoul, and marks the group’s first

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Red-hot Rybakina resists Sabalenka to reign at Australian Open

Reuters — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 03:50:08 +0000

Elena Rybakina delivered a thunderous display to dismantle firm favorite Aryna Sabalenka and win a maiden Australian Open title on Saturday, Jan. 31, turning the tables on the world number one in their Melbourne Park final rematch from three years ago.

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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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US climber scales Taiwan’s tallest building Taipei 101 without ropes

Reuters — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:41:45 +0000

US climber Alex Honnold scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety netting on Sunday, Jan. 25, watched by thousands of cheering and waving fans as he clambered up one of the world's tallest buildings.

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Liza Soberano reacts to wave of online apologies over love team remarks

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:13:30 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Actress Liza Soberano addressed a wave of online apologies after netizens revisited her past remarks criticizing the entertainment industry’s love team system, following renewed debate sparked by a recent celebrity controversy. Soberano took to X after users began messaging her to apologize for the backlash she received in 2023, when she

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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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Minty Fresh to compete on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World’ Season 3

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:15:52 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Filipino drag artist Minty Fresh will represent the country on the international stage after she was named a contestant for Season 3 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World.” Minty is one of 10 queens competing for the title of “Queen of the Mothertucking World” in the upcoming season, which

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SexBomb Girls’ reunion concert sells out fast, members urge fans to avoid scalpers

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:12:53 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Tickets for the third installment of the SexBomb Girls reunion concert sold out in just an hour, underscoring the enduring popularity of the hit-making group more than two decades after their peak. The show, dubbed “rAWnd 3” of the group’s “Get, Get Aw!” reunion series, is scheduled for Feb. 6 at

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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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Marcelito Pomoy performs at Trump New Year’s Eve party in Florida

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:55:39 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Filipino singer Marcelito Pomoy performed at the New Year’s Eve party hosted by United States President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, marking the start of 2026 for the vocalist known for his dual-voice singing style. Pomoy shared photos on Instagram from the Dec. 31 event, including

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