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Actor Tom Rodriguez publicly wished his ex-wife Carla Abellana well after news of her engagement emerged, saying he felt happy for her and respected her choices. In an interview, Rodriguez confirmed he knew about the engagement and emphasized that he held no ill will toward Abellana following their separation. He stated that he wanted to respond with respect and support while focusing on his own life and career. Abellana has not yet publicly replied to Rodriguez’s comments about her engagement.

Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped data shows Bad Bunny returning as the Most-Streamed Global Artist with 19.8 billion streams, reclaiming a title he held in 2020, 2021 and 2022. His album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” ranks as Spotify’s No. 1 global album of 2025, while “Un Verano Sin Ti” reappears at No. 10. Spotify supports the milestone with a worldwide campaign featuring a “Leap Year” short film, city fan experiences and in-app features for his listeners. Taylor Swift places second globally but remains the No. 1 artist in the United States. “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars tops the global songs chart, followed by major entries from Billie Eilish, Rosé and Mars, Alex Warren and Bad Bunny’s “DtMF.”

Apple Music’s 2025 Replay year-end rankings place Rosé and Bruno Mars’ collaboration “APT.” at No. 1 on the global songs chart, giving both artists their first top finish on the platform’s annual worldwide list. The track also leads Apple Music’s global most-read lyrics, Shazam Top 100 Global and Top 100 Global Radio rankings. Country-specific charts show “APT.” at No. 1 in markets including Australia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand, while other tracks such as “Luther” in the US, “Ordinary” in the UK and “Multo” in the Philippines dominate their respective national lists.

Netflix announced “Tygo,” a new spin-off film from its “Extraction” action franchise, with Blackpink’s Lisa joining Ma Dong-seok (Don Lee) and Lee Jin-wook in leading roles. The streaming platform confirmed that “Tygo” will expand the “Extraction” universe with a standalone storyline and new characters while maintaining the franchise’s high-intensity action style. Production representatives stated that the movie will mark Lisa’s feature-film debut and will stream exclusively on Netflix, with release details to follow in future updates.

Co-stars Walton Goggins and Aaron Moten publicly praise Ella Purnell for her professionalism and friendly nature on the set of the “Fallout” television series, adding to the rising profile of the British actress. Their remarks, based on working with Purnell during production, underscore her reputation as a collaborative and reliable lead in the high-profile adaptation of the popular video game franchise.

BTS member Jin donated ₱4 million to the Namkwang Social Welfare Society in Busan on his 33rd birthday to support underprivileged local residents, the welfare organization confirmed. The group said it will use the funds for programs aiding low-income and vulnerable community members and will release details on specific projects after further planning.

Spotify Philippines announced that Taylor Swift ranked as the most-streamed artist in the country for 2025, while Filipino band Cup of Joe led the list of local artists. The platform’s year-end charts showed Swift at No. 1 in the Philippines despite Bad Bunny holding the top global spot. Spotify stated that the rankings relied on verified stream counts from Filipino users across free and premium tiers. The company said the results highlight how local audiences balanced international pop and homegrown acts during the year.

Rapper Skusta Clee’s hit single “Kalimutan Ka” has been named the most-viewed music video on YouTube in the Philippines for 2025, beating out both local contenders and popular tracks from the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters.

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has reaffirmed her commitment to stand with Filipinos in the fight against corruption, following her participation in the Trillion Peso March on Nov. 30.