Ted Turner, the outspoken and influential force behind modern 24-hour news, has died at 87, closing a career that reshaped television, sports media, and philanthropy in ways few individuals ever match.
Television host Kris Aquino said she tested positive for COVID-19 again and experienced fever and cough following a recent hospitalization, according to a post on her Instagram account on Wednesday, May 6.
Rapper Kid Cudi removed singer M.I.A. from his “Rebel Ragers” tour after she made remarks during a performance in Dallas that prompted audience backlash and online criticism, he said on social media.
Pop singer Britney Spears pleaded guilty on Monday to reckless driving involving alcohol under a plea agreement in Ventura County, California, resolving a driving under the influence case and allowing her to avoid jail time, according to court officials and her attorney.
Actor-director Xian Lim announced on May 3, 2026, that he will graduate in July from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde with a degree in Music Production under the institution’s ETEEAP program.
Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni agreed on Monday, May 4, 2026, to settle their civil lawsuits over the production of the 2024 film “It Ends with Us,” avoiding a trial scheduled later this month in New York City.
Bea Millan-Windroski has received support from her former pageant director in the United States following her victory in the national competition, according to a social media post.
Comedian-host Vice Ganda used his platform on It’s Showtime to highlight a frustration many Filipinos can relate to: the gap between hard work and fair pay.
Rabiya Mateo and Jake Cuenca appeared together onstage as presenters during the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 coronation night on Saturday, May 2, at the Mall of Asia Arena, marking their first joint public appearance at a major event.
The Miss Universe Philippines Organization and beauty queen Imelda Schweighart announced on Saturday, May 2, that Schweighart had withdrawn from the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 competition hours before the coronation night at the Mall of Asia Arena.