Bacolod congressman-elect Albee Benitez faces accusations from his estranged wife, Nikki Lopez-Benitez, who alleges in a complaint that actress Ivana Alawi is his mistress. The complaint, which also accuses Benitez of fathering two illegitimate children, circulates on social media. Attorney Peter Sanchez, on behalf of Benitez, has denied the allegations.
Jennifer Lopez performed at the American Music Awards, sharing steamy kisses with her backup dancers. Her six-minute set included 23 hit songs, sparking widespread online discussion.
: Actor Benj Manalo recovers from successful knee surgery after injuring his ACL during a basketball game. He announced the injury on Instagram, describing it as a “new journey” and previously had surgery on his right knee for a similar issue. Manalo expressed faith and comfort in God throughout his recovery process.
Anne Curtis unveiled a wolf-cut hairstyle on Instagram, signaling her reunion with renowned director Erik Matti for an upcoming project.
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi received the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for “It Was Just an Accident.” Despite a 15-year ban from leaving Iran, Panahi’s work gained international acclaim. Cate Blanchett presented the award, highlighting Panahi’s contributions to global cinema.
HBO Max announces Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout as lead actors for the ‘Harry Potter’ reboot series. The show promises to faithfully adapt J.K. Rowling’s books.
President Trump plans to pardon reality TV couple Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted of federal fraud charges, freeing them from prison. Todd received 12 years, Julie seven. The couple’s legal team filed appeals, but no reversal occurred. Critics raise concerns about justice and celebrity influence.
“Lilo & Stitch” achieves the second-largest domestic opening of the year, earning $145.5M over Memorial Day weekend. The film’s success underscores animated films’ continued appeal and theatrical releases’ revitalization.
Demi Lovato married Canadian singer-songwriter Jordan “Jutes” Lutes on May 25 in California. The couple began dating after meeting during the creation of Lovato’s 2022 album “Holy Fvck,” where Lutes was a co-writer.
Phil Robertson, star of “Duck Dynasty,” dies at 79. The family announced his passing, following his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. His role in the reality series left a lasting impact on viewers and fans.