“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” extended edition will screen in cinemas across the Philippines from January 23 to 25 in a limited nationwide run, offering about 30 minutes of additional footage and a total runtime of three hours and 28 minutes as part of an anniversary presentation of Peter Jackson’s 2001 adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novel.
Actor Joseph Marco received online praise after a netizen photographed him feeding a homeless cat outside a fitness gym in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. The image, captured by Facebook user Alshan Eihrin, showed Marco giving food to the stray cat and later appeared in a Facebook group for cat lovers. Group members reacted to the post and commended Marco for his gesture toward the animal. The photo and accompanying caption circulated on social media as users reshared the content and drew attention to the incident.
Filipino actors Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial confirmed that they are in a relationship during an exclusive ABS-CBN News interview on January 19, 2026, at a promo event for their upcoming drama “Blood vs Duty.” The pair addressed two years of romance rumors and clarified that they did not hide their relationship but chose to keep it private until they were ready to speak publicly. The interview took place during official promotional activities for the series, where Gutierrez and Imperial appeared together as co-stars. Their confirmation followed sustained public and media speculation about their status. ABS-CBN News released the interview as part of its coverage of the “Blood vs Duty” media launch.
BTS will release their fifth full-length album “Arirang” on March 20 in multiple physical versions, their agency Big Hit Entertainment announced. First revealed on Jan. 5 via Weverse, the album will explore the emotional journey and introspection of the group’s seven members and draw on the cultural weight of the Korean folk song “Arirang.” The traditional song, recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, exists in thousands of variations and serves as a key symbol of Korean identity, history and resilience.
Johnny Knoxville confirmed that a fifth “Jackass” movie is in active development, with the stunt-driven franchise preparing new pranks and high-risk set pieces. The “Jackass” team is discussing concepts, potential returning cast members, and the inclusion of newer performers while weighing safety concerns and production logistics. No release date or start of filming has been announced, but Knoxville said positive response to “Jackass Forever” helped drive plans for another installment. The film will aim to maintain the series’ trademark style while adapting to the aging core cast and coordinating closely with stunt and medical professionals.
Anne Curtis shared a personal tribute on Instagram as she left Australia, where her late father James Curtis-Smith was laid to rest, describing how her grief “comes in waves.” The actress and TV host posted a video montage of memories from childhood to her wedding, calling her father her “huckleberry friend” and “gentle giant.” She wrote that she left Australia “with a heavy heart” but said they would “never part” in her memories, as media outlets reported on her public expression of loss.
Enhypen released their seventh mini-album “The Sin: Vanish,” expanding the South Korean group’s established vampire-themed lore that began at their debut. The seven-member act—Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-Ki—unveiled the project under agency Belift Lab. The agency described the release as an “immersive and narratively driven chapter” that connects and develops storylines from the group’s past works. Featuring an experimental structure that blends music and narration, “The Sin: Vanish” continues Enhypen’s ongoing narrative universe and reinforces the group’s character-based storytelling approach.
Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal reunited backstage at GMA’s game show “TiktoClock” on January 16, 2024, in Quezon City, as seen in a video posted on the network’s official Instagram page. The clip showed Abrenica visiting the set and interacting with Bernal, his former leading lady from “The Last Prince,” while she asked why he had not replied to her messages. GMA recorded and shared the encounter as part of its behind-the-scenes content, marking the first publicly documented interaction between the former love team in years.
South Korean drama “Princess Hours” marked its 20th anniversary on Jan. 11, 2026, with fans, media, and broadcasters revisiting the 2006 series that helped expand the Korean Wave. The article reports how the show’s enemies-to-lovers royal romance, adapted from the manhwa “Goong,” raised the profiles of stars Yoon Eun-hye, Ju Ji-hoon, Song Ji-hyo, and Kim Jeong-hoon, influenced later K-dramas, and remained visible through global syndication, streaming, and anniversary re-airings.
Actress-host Toni Gonzaga on Jan. 13, 2026, denied that she and her husband, director Paul Soriano, are the “power couple” in a viral blind item about a marriage allegedly in trouble. Gonzaga addressed the rumor during a TikTok live for a collagen supplement after viewers flooded the comments with questions about their relationship. She urged followers not to focus on “nonsense” and dismissed the speculation, while Soriano has not issued a separate statement. Clips of the livestream and her denial later circulated across social media platforms.