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BB Gandanghari files formal petition to change name, gender in California
MANILA, Philippines – BB Gandanghari has filed a petition to change her gender and name in California.On Instagram, BB, formerly known as Rustom Padilla, shared a photo of the document she filed,...
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IN PHOTOS: LizQuen, Matteo, and more at grand 'Dolce Amore' concert
MANILA, Philippines – A week before Dolce Amore's series finale, the show's stars gave their fans a treat, serenading and entertaining them at a concert titled "Choose Love."Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil,...
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Backstreet Boys creator Lou Pearlman dies
MANILA, Philippines – Music producer and manager Lou Pearlman, behind some of the most famous boy bands including the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, died on Friday, August 19 of an unknown illness. He was...
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Video tutorial: Sponge Cola shows you how to play 'Gemini'
MANILA, Philippines – After playing a short set at Rappler HQ for Rappler Live Jam, Sponge Cola's Yael Yuzon, Gosh Dilay, and Armo Armovit (Ted Cruz couldn't make it that day) sat down to talk us...
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IN PHOTOS: Emotional 'Voice Kids PH' Top 3 reveal
MANILA, Philippines – On Sunday, August 21, Antonetthe Tismo, Justin Alva, Joshua Oliveros became the Top 3 finalists of The Voice Kids Philippines season 3. (READ: 'The Voice Kids PH 3' semifinals:...
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IN PHOTOS: Stars step out for PEP List Awards 2016
MANILA, Philippines – Celebrities gathered on Sunday, August 21 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ortigas for the third Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP) List Awards. (FULL LIST: Winners, PEP List...
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IN PHOTOS: Diana Zubiri, Andy Smith welcome baby daughter Aliyah Rose
MANILA, Philippines – Actress Diana Zubiri and husband Andy Smith welcomed their daughter Aliyah Rose last August 14.On Instagram, Andy shared photos of his daughter."Welcoming our beautiful baby girl...
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Coach Sharon Cuneta looks back on her first 'The Voice PH' experience
MANILA, Philippines – It's a week before the finals and The Voice Kids coach Sharon Cuneta says she's nervous.It's a natural feeling for anyone in a competition, all the more for Sharon, who's a coach...
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WATCH: Robin Padilla clarifies his comments on showbiz drug users
MANILA, Philippines – In an interview with Rappler's Maria Ressa on Monday, August 22, Robin Padilla clarified his previous comments about celebrity drug users. (READ: Robin Padilla on Duterte, De...
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Robin Padilla on BB Gandanghari: I'm happy for her
MANILA, Philippines – Robin Padilla is happy for his older sister, BB Gandanghari, a transgender woman and celebrity who recently petitioned to formally change her name and gender in California.Robin...
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Mislabeled pills may have killed Prince – report
NEW YORK, USA – Investigators looking into pop legend Prince's death believe that counterfeit pills may have killed him, a report said Monday, August 22.The Star Tribune, the daily newspaper in...
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Here's Kanye West's poem about McDonald's fries – and their response
MANILA, Philippines – If you love McDonald's fries, you're not alone – Yeezy thinks they're great too, so great that he wrote an entire poem about them for Frank Ocean's Boys Don't Cry magazine.Kanye...
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[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Sam Concepcion
MANILA, Philippines – Sam Concepcion won the first season Little Big Star in 2006 and hasn't stopped since.The multi-talented artist has released albums and EPs, acted on TV and theater, endorsed...
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WATCH: Baeby Baste's 4th birthday party
MANILA, Philippines – Sebastian Benedict, more popularly known as Baeby Baste, turned 4 on August 22, and he threw a big birthday party to celebrate.On his birthday, Baste posted photos of his...
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Inspiration for Peanuts' 'Little Red-Haired Girl' dies – US media
CHICAGO, USA – The real-life inspiration for the "Little Red-Haired Girl," the Peanuts comic strip character who infatuated Charlie Brown, has died at age 87.Donna Wold, a red-haired young woman who...
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Jennifer Lawrence tops 'Forbes' 'Highest-Paid Actresses 2016' list
LOS ANGELES, USA – Oscar-winning Jennifer Lawrence was named the world's highest-paid actress for the second year running on Tuesday, August 24 with estimated pre-tax earnings of $46 million. (READ:...
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IN PHOTOS: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston visit children's hospital
MANILA, Philippines – Thor and Loki might be brothers and archenemies, but the two put their differences aside to put a smile on a few kids' faces.Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston, who play Thor and...
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WATCH: Celebs take on 'Pak! Ganern' challenge
MANILA, Philippines – There's a new challenge going viral online, recently made more popular by comedian Vice Ganda. Vice talked about the "Pak Ganern" challenge on Showtime on their August 17 episode,...
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Rappler Talk: Aiza Seguerra, Liza Dino on identity and politics
MANILA, Philippines – Showbiz couple Aiza Seguerra and Liza Dino have a lot on their plates.Liza and her husband Aiza have been vocal supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte since election season, Liza...
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Britney Spears biopic coming to TV
NEW YORK, USA – The turbulent life of Britney Spears – who went from teenage pop idol to tabloid fodder – is becoming a television biopic.Lifetime, a US network geared toward women, said Wednesday,...
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