In Queer
The SOGIESC Bill has garnered one small win. On Dec. 6, the...
In Music
Yearning for marriage equality with Nica del Rosario’s ‘Balang Araw’
Nica del Rosario finally got to sing “Balang Araw” live during her 12th year celebration concert of the same name
Remember when we congratulated Nica del Rosario and Justine Peña when they...
In Fashion
Want to cop Nadine Lustre’s old OOTDs? Check out her new store
Nadine Lustre has just launched a store selling her pre-loved items
Fans of Nadine Lustre (and her old Depop shop), heads up: You...
In Celebrities
BTS’ Suga enters his talk show host era with ‘Suchwita’
His first guest? Bestie RM
Some may know BTS’ Suga as a man of few words. Although...
In Music
Nine Loona members are reportedly trying to terminate their contracts with BlockBerry Creative
After Chuu’s sudden expulsion from the group, nine of the girls want out as well—though BlockBerry Creative denies this
More updates to the Loona news keep coming After Chuu’s surprising expulsion...
In Music
Chuu has been kicked out of Loona
Months after Chuu allegedly filed a lawsuit against Loona’s label BlockBerryCreative, she has now been officially removed from the group over ‘abuse of power and violent language’
Chuu is officially being removed from Loona, the group’s agency BlockBerryCreative announced...
In Theater
Jinkx Monsoon is the newest Mama Morton in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway
She will be the first drag queen to take on the role played by the likes of Queen Latifah
“Ask any other chickies in my pen, they’ll tell you I’m the...
In Fashion News
End of an era: Raf Simons is shutting down his namesake label
Raf Simons’ eponymous and influential clothing brand announced that its Spring/Summer 2023 collection would be its last
Raf Simons will be closing the doors to his eponymous menswear label...
In Pop Culture
Our fave P-pop dance challenge workouts
From lively choreography to high-octane hip-hop routines
Looking for a fun way to switch up your workout routine or...
In Celebrities
LOOK: Maricel Soriano in drag with ‘Drag Race PH’s’ Xilhouete
Marya can’t come to the phone right now—say hello to Kinang Inay
Everybody can now go home. May nanalo na. Maricel Soriano isn’t called...
Fifth Solomon on taking the reins of ‘Drag Race PH’
“Dramang-drama, no? I think hindi naman maalis sa ating Filipino kasi lumaki tayo sa teleserye. Dramatic talaga ’yung mga queens natin. Very real, hindi sila filtered,” says Solomon about the show
Fifth Solomon knows a thing or two about reality TV. After all,...
In TV
Meet the queens of ‘Drag Den’
Who will be crowned the first Drag Supreme among these Filipina queens?
After the long wait (to the relief of the show’s playful social...
Make-up is for everyone—yes, we mean everyone
It’s 2022 and Gen-Zs have redefined beauty into a fit-for-all industry.
The beauty industry has been facing lots of changes in recent years....
You need more than your umbrella to protect yourself from harmful UV rays
Not to throw shade, but your umbrella just isn’t cutting it. You need sunscreen to protect your skin
Tell me you’re a Filipino without telling me you’re a Filipino—do you...
In Feminism
The myth of getting ‘too dark’ and how it killed my self-esteem
Skin color isn’t a joke
I wore medals around my chest, gold and silver glinting under the...
In Beauty
Beauty drops for your early Christmas shopping list
Tick all the boxes on your gift list or plan year-end party looks with these finds
Want to get ahead with your holiday preparations? Start ticking off boxes...
In Music
BTS’ RM archives his 20s in reflective solo album ‘Indigo’
The upcoming album described by RM as a “documentation of my youth in the moment of independent phase” includes a 100-page art book
BTS’ RM has earned a reputation as a musical poet and philosophical...
In Culture
Nikita Dragun being put in men’s jail sheds light on the violation of trans inmates’ rights
Not housing trans persons deprived of liberty according to their gender puts them at great risk of being abused
Content warning: This article discusses abuse and suicide. Trans reality TV star...
In Music
With ‘Lovescene:,’ James Reid proves he’s only just getting started
The multi-hyphenate tells us what else is in store for fans in this new chapter and why he’s still the artist to look out for
This story is part of Dialing Up, a series where the Preen...
In Queer
What the heck is the Heterosexual Act?
The bill holds a fundamental misunderstanding of the SOGIE Bill and the fight against discrimination
What? That’s really the only response I, and many others, could give...