Makeup is a sword, not a shield
As a zoomer, I grew up thinking that comments—which were really just thinly-veiled insults—about physical appearances were OK. It’s what we see every day in Philippine media. They’re just barbs,…
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Lia delos Reyes
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K-dramas are doing second leads so dirty
Let me talk to you about my favorite unsung K-drama heroes: the second leads. They’re the supporting characters that play second fiddle to the protagonists and fill up the B-plot. …
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‘Drivers License’ topped Billboard and we can thank your emotions for that
“And I just can’t imagine how you could be so okay now that I’m gone.” Anyone who went through a tough breakup could really feel those lyrics messing up with…
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Why is Blackpink Jisoo being bullied for not speaking English well?
On today’s episode of people thinking English is the dominant language, a Twitter user pointed out Blackpink Jisoo’s accent when speaking English. #ProtectJISOO and #XenophobiaIsNotAJoke started trending on Twitter after…
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We’re actually getting a Colourpop x Animal Crossing collab?
Just last night, Colourpop teased us by posting a video capture of the game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” (ACNH) with the hashtag #colourpopisland. Colourpop also gave us a collection teaser…
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If ‘Sex and the City’ gets a revival, is the ‘The Carrie Diaries’ continuation far behind?
Just last night, Variety reported that HBO Max is producing a revival of “Sex and the City.” “And Just Like That…” follows characters Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York and Miranda Hobbes’…
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MLD Entertainment gives us another group to stan—T1419
Are you (and your wallet, LOL) ready for the newest K-pop idols who will probably take over your life? MLD Entertainment, the same company that gave us Momoland, announced the…
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LIST: Unexpected drive-thru destinations you shouldn’t sleep on
I don’t know if anyone feels the same, but I’m still super scared of mizz ’Rona—especially since I live in a household with children and the elderly. But let’s be…
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Twitter users react to Pinoys joining the Pro-Trump protesters who breached the Capitol building
As you may already know, hundreds of Trump supporters seized the US Capitol building in Washington, DC Wednesday afternoon (early Thursday, Manila time), while their representatives were in the midst…
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‘Space Sweepers’ might be the hotter older sister of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
On Feb. 5, Netflix is releasing a new Korean sci-fi film that stars Song Joong-ki and Kim Tae-ri. “Space Sweepers” tells the story of how a genius space pilot, a…
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Fourth gen k-pop groups you need to listen to ASAP
There’s been a lot of talk about how Itzy has been bagging awards left and right despite being a rookie group. Unknown to all, especially those who are second and…
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No one gets away with VAW, Xander Ford
Just last night, social media personality Xander Ford was arrested for a violence against women (VAW) complaint filed by his former girlfriend. The arrest comes six months after the…
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Student suicide isn’t a laughing matter, WTF
Content warning: This story mentions suicide. We’re sure a lot are dreading finals season during the pandemic. It’s really hard, especially when there’s much more happening alongside COVID-19 spreading.…
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Shia LaBeouf’s pattern of abuse is actually documented
Content warning: This story will talk about abuse and sexual battery Recently, singer FKA Twigs filed a lawsuit against her ex Shia LaBeouf, accusing him of abuse and sexual battery.…
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Activewear for the not so active? Local brands hear you
It’s no secret that women are superheroes—trying to make the most of every day. And while we do plan to get things done and blow off steam after with a…
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