Heart Evangelista unfollows Raymond Gutierrez on Instagram
There is a billowing word war, whether imagined or real, whether they admit it or not, between global fashion icon Heart Evangelista and Raymond Gutierrez.
Gutierrez reported in a news channel about a blog post by Paris-based journalist and social climber of intergalactic proportion, Louis Pisano, where the author unabashedly admitted Evangelista was his inspiration for his Couture & Corruption series.
In a guest appearance at Chariz Solomon and Buboy Villar's vodcast show, Your Honor, where she participated in the show's "Blind Item" portion, Evangelista shared a personal experience with a guy.
"Naalala ko, wala siyang upuan sa isang show. Tapos naawa naman ako kasi parang sweet sweet 'yung boses (I remember, he didn't have a seat in one show. Then I took pity because he has a sweet voice)," Evangelista initially recalled.
She remembers the guy saying: "You: 'You know, I've never done this, you're so good. I really wanna do this, you know. I really love what you're doing, I think it's amazing."
"Ta's sabi ko, 'Just sit here beside me.' Malaman-laman ko, kung anu-ano na 'yung pinagsasabi ngayon (And I learned, he was saying many things now)," Evangelista said.
Netizens believe she was taking a swipe at Gutierrez.
Interestingly, Evangelista has unfollowed Gutierrez on Instagram.
Jennylyn Mercado prefers singing over acting
Music being her first love, "Ultimate Star" Jennylyn Mercado chose singing over acting during her multi-genre album launch, JEN Deluxe, under Star Music, accompanied by a short film that explores the essence of love and reflects her personal journey.
"I love both of them but if given a choice, it's singing that I want to do. It's part of my life. It's in my DNA," Mercado said.
The EP, the singer stressed features different stories of love - love for oneself, love for the craft, love for other people and love towards one's partner.
"We have danceable tune for the Gen Z. We also have love songs, happy and sad songs. We made sure we have all genres for people to enjoy " she said.
JEN Deluxe, named after the Kapuso singer-actress’ nickname, features eight songs in total, with two new tracks, “Tutuloy Pa Ba?” and “Hindi Man Masabi.”
It also carries previously released tracks, “Paulit Ulit Kang Pipiliin,” “Sa Gitna,” “Hihintayin Kita,” “Kung Nandito Ka Pa,” “Ayaw Pang Umuwi,” and “Hindi Pa Rin Sapat.” These six songs were part of the original JEN EP released in May 2025 and served as Jennylyn’s comeback music project after nine years.
The short film translates the album’s music through an immersive cinematic narrative about her personal experiences. Directed by Irene Villamor, it features Dennis Trillo.
Elijah Canlas, Emilio Daez and JM Ibarra in ‘barkada’ road-trip film
Elijah Canlas, Emilio Daez, and JM Ibarra headline Regal Entertainment’s upcoming comedy-drama One For The Road, a barkada road-trip film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kip Oebanda.
The film follows four friends who escape the pressures of their working-class lives and embark on a road trip filled with hilarious adventures, unexpected conflicts, and unforgettable moments. Beneath the comedy is a touching story about friendship, grief, mental health, and the challenges of growing into adulthood.
JM Ibarra plays Garry, a fun-loving barista who often uses humor to hide his frustrations. Elijah Canlas portrays Ariel, a rising actor trapped in a showbiz love team who sees the road trip as a chance to experience freedom away from the spotlight. Emilio Daez takes on the role of Luke, an academic achiever and bank employee who struggles to deal with emotions he cannot simply solve through logic. The fourth member of the barkada, Jomar, has yet to be cast.
Oebanda, known for Bar Boys, Balota and Liway, co-wrote the screenplay with Victor Villanueva of Patay na si Hesus.
More than a road-trip comedy, One For The Road celebrates the friendships that become family — and the people who stay with us through life’s mistakes, struggles and unexpected turns.
Bea Alonzo's manager resigns
Making good her promise to some friends that she would resign once her ward gets married, Shirley Kuan has officially resigned as manager to Bea Alonzo.
Kuan's resignation came more than a month after Alonzo married her billionaire businessman partner Vincent Co.
Actually, in an ambush interview, Kuan was believed to be sour graping when she revealed she knew nothing about Alonzo and Co's civil wedding.
"I don't know anything. What I know is what everybody knows," she said.
Alonzo's interim manager is Chris Cahilig, film festival director, PR specialist and political strategist.