Entertainment

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.

Celebrity mom and fitness enthusiast Aubrey Miles is now a certified yoga teacher after finishing a four-month training course.

Actress Kim Chiu has filed a qualified theft complaint against her sister, Lakambini Chiu, after uncovering what she described as “serious financial discrepancies” in one of her business ventures.

Vanessa Hudgens and her husband Cole Tucker have welcomed their second child, Hudgens announced on Instagram on Saturday, November 29.

Actress Carla Abellana announced her engagement on Monday, December 1, three months after confirming her relationship with a new partner.