Television host and performer Billy Crawford addressed the speculations that his weight loss was due to his excessive vices.

In an interview with reporters, he insisted that he was clean and never became a “user” throughout his life, unlike what some netizens were hinting.

“A lot of people have been talking on my behalf, alleging that I’m an addict or whatever. But first of all, I think it’s unfair to tell someone what they are. I don’t do drugs… I have stopped drinking alcohol. I don’t smoke. I have no vices,” said Billy.

“I have an addictive personality, but the Lord is always there to save me, really. There had been temptations. But with a snap of a finger, he led me away from them. Nililihis ako sa bisyo. I’m thankful for that,” he added.

Billy admitted that he had been drinking too much six years ago, which resulted in a weight increase.

However, Billy said that his weight started to slowly go down after he started to have a healthy lifestyle.

“I’m 148 lbs. I feel healthy and I feel good. I don’t necessarily exercise tremendously, but I eat right, drink enough water. And maybe my child is just heavy! It can get tiring,” he said.

“I used to do intermittent fasting and tried keto diet. Now I’m super healthy and can’t ask for more,” he added.

Jessa Zaragoza actively responded to the netizens who questioned why she wore make-up while doing her dishes.

The issue started when she posted a video on Instagram showcasing her talent in singing while washing used plates last April 30.

Several netizens asked why she wore make-up on the video, speculating that the incident was only scripted.

However, Jessa clarified that she was recorded right after she arrived home from work.

“Galing kasi akong show niyan. Pagkababa ng kotse, diretso sa kusina para maghugas ng pinggan. Wala kaming katulong sa bahay, kaya ako lang naghuhugas ng pinggan sa bahay namin,” she said.

“Di na ako nakapagpalit ng damit at tanggal make-up galing trabaho. Gawa agad ng naiwang gawaing bahay para matapos na at gabi na ‘yan. Ok, na ba sayo itong explanation ko?! Pasensya ka na ha,” she added.

She also told her critics to take a bath if they believed that her appearance was too much to wash dishes.

“Tingin ko, kulang lang kayo sa ligo. Babad na kayo sa drum na may malamig na tubig!!! Dali! Alam ko na! Hyaan nyo next time, mag gown naman ako, with matching cleavage habang nag huhugas pinggan,” she stated.

 

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Entrepreneur Rosmar Tan went viral after she showed her generosity to internet celebrity Deo Balbuena, also known as Diwata after she granted him a brand new house.

It can be recalled that aside from a new home, Rosmar also gave cash to Diwata, saying that she wanted to help the internet celebrity change his life.

Many people expected a lot about the gift by Rosmar for Diwata and they thought that she would give her a traditional house.

However, it was confirmed that Diwata received a prefabricated house from the internet celebrity, which was delivered to the internet sensation’s Paresan on May 6.

A video published by a vlogger showed the house being assembled by several men.

The house also included an airconditioning to make Diwata’s stay comfortable.

Some netizens gave their thoughts on the house Diwata received from Rosmar.

“So Yun na nga mdyo dismaya ng konti sa pangarap nyang house and lot sa susi nayan na Akala yan na yon iba din mag surprised tlga c madam,” netizen Nila said.

“Container house lang? Nasan ang lot?” netizen Cat commented.

“Ganyan talaga pag sikat ka dami tatangkilik sayo pero pag di ka na famous at naghihikaos kana uli wala ng papansin sayo. For self glorification lang ang tulong pag may publicity. Yung mga taong sincere di kailangan ng publicity,” netizen Jason remarked.

Meanwhile, Diwata was still thankful for the gift he received.

“Bahay ‘to na movable so kahit saan mo ‘to ilagay diba? Hindi na po ako magre-rent, dito na po ako matutulog… Napakaganda na nito, kama ang ilalagay ko dito,” he said.

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray went viral on social media after she deleted her engagement photos with her boyfriend, Sam Milby.

Eagle-eyed netizens noticed the changes on Catriona’s social media pages and confirmed that they couldn’t find the photos about her engagement with Sam.

Meanwhile, Sam’s engagement photo with Catriona was still visible on his social media page.

“Living in an answered prayer with my best friend. I love you, fiancè,” Catriona wrote in her now-deleted post.

The two announced their engagement in February 2023.

Rumors about Catriona and Sam have been circulating on social media since last year, but Cornerstone Entertainment, the celebrity couple’s management, has denied them.

Talent manager and showbiz reporter Ogie Diaz was the first who shared the rumors to the netizens, claiming that Sam and Catriona decided to just be friends.

“We would like to address the recent rumors surrounding their relationship,” the management wrote.

“While it is true that Sam and Catriona are currently facing some challenges in their relationship, they are actively working to resolve these issues together,” they added.

The management didn’t specify the challenges Catriona and Sam were facing.

Statement from the management regarding the rumors surrounding the relationship of Sam Milby and Catriona Gray. pic.twitter.com/H7oi3kBMTV

— Cornerstone Entertainment (@cornerstone_ofc) February 28, 2024

Dingdong Dantes talked for the first time about the rumors that he had a daughter with actress Lindsay de Vera.

It can be recalled that several showbiz reporters discussed the possibility that Dingdong had a child with Lindsay.

In an interview with Boy Abunda, Dingdong said that he was not planning to address the rumors, but he was forced to explain to the public due to some concerns from his relatives.

Dingdong made it straight to the record that he didn’t have any children from another woman.

“Sa totoo lang eh nagdadalawang isip talaga ako kagabi kung may sasabihin ba ako about the topic and the issue kasi alam kong baka tanungin ninyo eh. Pero para sa akin po kasi, dahil may mga tumatawag na po sa ‘kin na mga kaibigan, mga kamag-anak, ‘yung mga nagmamalasakit po sa ‘kin,” said Dingdong. “And because I have a responsibility dito sa aking mga mahal sa buhay, responsibilidad ko na klaruhin ang isyung ito dahil mahalagang mahalaga po ang aspetong ito para sa akin,” 

“I love my wife, I love my family very much, my kids. That’s why I’m saying it is not true,” he added.

Even his wife, Marian Rivera, found the rumor funny and just shrugged it off.

It can be recalled that Lindsay already addressed the issue in 2021, saying that she was even ready to file charges against the people who spread the rumors.

“Malakas po loob ko to tell them, to ask them to come forward with proof if they can. Patunayan po nila na nabuntis ako ni Kuya Dong,” she stated.

A writer who worked for GMA Network shared how Xian Lim worked with them and their attitude toward his colleagues.

In a Facebook comment, Brylle Tabora, who claimed to have worked on one of Xian’s projects, narrated how difficult working with the actor was.

He made the comment in a post related to his viral interview, in which he admitted his relationship with producer Iris Lee.

“What a friggin joke, and he’s also super difficult to work with!! Made our lives as TV writers miserable,” he said.

It can be recalled that rumors about Xian’s attitude were brought up several times.

One of the most notable incidents was his refusal to accept the “I love Albay T-shirt” after attending an event in the province.

Rep. Joey Salceda, who was the Governor of Albay when the incident happened, publicly criticized Xian for his attitude.

“Xian Lim says in my face (Atty Carol) while handling the coffee table book in front of many – “I’m not here to promote Albay”.” If his road manager checks his record, Albay paid for his many guestings since way back in 2011 when his talent fee was just P75,000 (Ginoo ni Magayon) and now P350,000 for Fiesta Tsinoy Albay. It’s either 1. His parents did not raise him well. 2. He had bad education. 3. He is not managed well. 4. His character is inversely proportonal to his looks. 5. He is something,” the Salceda wrote.

Xian apologized for the incident, but the official didn’t accept it.

“No forgiveness deserved,” he stated.

Vice Ganda revealed that Awra Briguela’s father, Oneal Brian Briguela, asked him not to quickly free the actress after she caused a commotion in Poblacion, Makati City, last year.

In an interview, Vice revealed that Oneal asked him to let Awra stay behind bars longer to teach her a lesson.

Vice described Mr. Briguela as a father who would not tolerate the wrongdoings of his children.

“Alam mo ang hirap-hirap sa posisyon ko noong mga panahong kinakausap ko kayong dalawa, kasi ‘yong tatay niya hindi kunsintidor na tatay. Hindi siya ‘yong tatay na lalapit sa akin para sabihing ‘Meme, ilabas mo ‘yong anak ko sa kulungan, Meme, pakiayos naman si Awra, Meme tulungan n’yo po si Awra.'” said Vice.

“Ang tatay niya iba ang atake, ang sabi niya sa akin, ‘Meme, ang pakiusap ko huwag mo muna siyang ilabas. Alam kong tutulungan mo siya, pero ‘wag mo muna siyang ilabas. Kasi gusto ko maranasan niya ‘yong hirap doon para ma-realize niya.’” he added.

The comedian told Awra that his father wanted her to realize the effect of her actions.

It can be recalled that the said incident almost ended Awra’s career as CCTV footage released by the establishment showed his other personality behind the camera.

Awra revealed that she already settled the issue with the other camp privately, but still, she released a public apology to show that she was sincere in her apologies.

The videographer and content creator who went viral on social media after discovering that internet celebrity Whamos Cruz used his clips without permission took a swipe against someone.

It can be recalled that Whamos’ “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas” was well-received by netizens, but everything changed when content creator Jak Seventy-Three made a video to point out his recorded clips the internet celebrity used without his permission.

Instead of apologizing, Whamos insisted that his editor was the one at fault and also tried to justify that he used the clips to promote patriotism.

“Hindi po ako ‘yung nag-install ng video na ‘yun. Ang nag-install po nung video na ‘yun sa entry ko is ‘yung editor ko….Ako na po ‘yung humihingi ng pasensya sa editor ko sa nangyari,” he said.

“Ginamit naman po ‘yun sa tamang paraan, hindi naman po sa maling paraan, hindi naman po sa pangit na video ‘yung pinasukan nung video niyo po,” he added.

Several hours after Whamos released his explanation, Jak took a swipe against Whamos.

“Good morning sa lahat ng mga Editors, Travel Enthusiasts and passionate Content Creators, except sa isa dyan,” he stated.

Fans of Jak urged him to make Whamos accountable for grabbing his footage.

“Waiting po kung anong isasagot ninyo sa statement ng isang content creator, many will be disappointed if you don’t sue him,” netizen Zydee said.

“Papanindigan nyang ikaw din kumuha, eh sa malamang kumita na sya don eh. Bakit pa tatanggalin hahaha,” netizen Chinito remarked.

Instead of apologizing, internet celebrity Whamos Cruz defended himself and criticized the people who quickly judged him for allegedly unauthorized use of clips for his “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas” entry.

It can be recalled that a content creator discovered that Whamos had used some of his clips without asking for his permission.

In response, Whamos mentioned the original owner of the clips in his comment section.

Amid the criticism he received, Whamos insisted that he was not at fault during the incident as the one who copied the clip was his editor.

“Meron akong nabalitaan na ninakaw ko daw po ‘yung clip. So meron siyang caption na ‘Whamos stole my video,’ medyo nasaktan ako doon sa part na ‘yun. ‘Yung sa akin lang, nag-message na lang sana, hindi na nag-post sa social media,” said Whamos.

“Hindi po ako ‘yung nag-install ng video na ‘yun. Ang nag-install po nung video na ‘yun sa entry ko is ‘yung editor ko….Ako na po ‘yung humihingi ng pasensya sa editor ko sa nangyari,” he added.

Whamos, known for encouraging people to gamble, insisted that the clips were used for a better cause.

“Ginamit naman po ‘yun sa tamang paraan, hindi naman po sa maling paraan, hindi naman po sa pangit na video ‘yung pinasukan nung video niyo po,” he stated.

However, most netizens didn’t buy Whamos’ explanation.

“Karapatan po ng videographer idol pinag hirapan din nya mga videos nya, ang mali ay mali po, mali 100%” netizen Nokie said.

“Bat kasi nag credit ka lang sa comment section. dapat ikaw na nag first move makipag communicate para maayos,” netizen Ben commented.