Entertainment

The 2026 Tony Awards will take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall, producers announced Monday. Nominations will be revealed on May 5.

Santiago’s legal team also urged Barretto to avoid using her influence or media platforms to discredit individuals, and reminded the public to exercise caution when commenting on sensitive family matters.

BTS confirmed strong global demand as all tickets for the first three shows of their upcoming “Arirang” world tour sold out during presales on Thursday.

In an Instagram post, Kris Aquino invited followers to watch and subscribe to her upcoming podcast, which may include a partial tour of her home. She said she missed conducting interviews and plans to follow safety protocols while taping.

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chair and CEO Jose “Joey” Javier Reyes on Jan. 24, 2026, warned aspiring performers about a fake online audition scam that uses his name and reputable talent agencies and demands nudity during Zoom calls. Reyes said scammers send formal-looking invitations via Viber and Facebook Messenger and pose as legitimate casting representatives. He urged the public to verify all audition offers through official channels, refuse any request to undress on camera, and report suspicious activities to law enforcement and cybercrime units.

Claudine Barretto publicly thanked fellow actor Kiko Estrada on Jan. 22 after he saved her during an undisclosed on-set accident while taping their TV5 series “Totoy Bato.” Barretto, who called Estrada her “hero” on social media, said she remained alive because of his actions and revealed that he hurt himself badly in the process. Estrada downplayed the incident and assured Barretto she would always be safe with him. Producers and network representatives did not immediately release further details about the accident, its impact on production, or the extent of Estrada’s injuries.

Philippine TV host Kim Atienza marked his 59th birthday on GMA-7’s “TiktoClock” on Jan. 22, 2026, calling it his “toughest birthday” as it was his first without his late daughter, Emman. Co-hosts surprised him with a small on-air celebration and a cake, prompting Atienza to share a birthday wish for continued blessings and the long-running success of the show, now in its fourth year. The emotional segment, aired live from Quezon City, showed Atienza acknowledging his grief, thanking colleagues for their support, and addressing viewers as he navigated the milestone without his daughter.

TV host Robi Domingo and his wife Maiqui Pineda celebrated their second wedding anniversary with a “babymoon” in Boracay before welcoming their first child. Domingo shared photos and videos of the beach trip on Instagram on Jan. 22, 2026, showing the couple enjoying the sun and sea. Fellow celebrities, including Janine Gutierrez and Melai Cantiveros, left congratulatory messages and compliments in the comments. The couple did not disclose their baby’s due date but referred to the vacation as their time together “before we become 3.”

Actress and TV personality Solenn Heussaff said on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” that she and husband Nico Bolzico do not allow their daughters to use gadgets and plan to give them their first phones only at 18 or 19. She explained that her concerns about society’s dependence on technology shape their strict no-gadget rule at home, adding that their children do not have iPads and do not use Instagram. The couple instead encourages offline activities and consistent screen limits.