ANG drag artist na taga-Santa Ana, Manila na si Maxie ang kinoronahan na Next Drag Superstar sa season 3 ng Drag Race Philippines.

Sa naganap na finale, nakatapat ng three-time Ru Badge winner sa Lipsync for the Crown ay ang provincial queen na si Khianna of Cagayan de Oro. Ni-lipsync nila ang song na “Lipad na Pangarap” nila Regine Velasquez at Angeline Quinto.

Ang dalawa pang nakasama sa finale ay sina Angel of Manila at Tita Baby of Marikina.

“Thank you, kasi sa wakas, nagkaroon na ako ng korona. Sa wakas, pinakita ko na deserve ko ang crown. I will promise you that I will be a better queen,” sey ni Maxie sa kanyang pagkapanalo.

Bukod sa crown and sceptre, napanalunan din ni Maxie ang 1 year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics and a cash prize of 1 million pesos.

Present sa finale ay ang mga na-“sashay away” na queens na sina Yudipota, J. Quinn, John Fedellaga, Popstar Bench, Myx Chanel, Zymbading at Versex na nanalo ng Miss Congeniality award.

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NAG-OPEN up na si Jennifer Lopez tungkol sa kanyang divorce sa third husband na si Ben Affleck.

Ayon sa kanyang pahayag sa Interview Magazine: “I got here. I’m good. I did all the work and look at where I am,’ and then it was like my whole f**king world exploded. There’s only getting better and growing if you want to. It’s either growing or dying, and I don’t want to do the dying part.”

Inamin ni J.Lo na hindi siya perpektong tao.

“That’s what I’ve learned about love, that it is a secure thing. You make me feel safe, and when I fall short of the glory, you understand me and you help me to grow to be better. And so, we get better at those things together.”

No regrets daw si J.Lo sa nangyari sa kanila ni Ben.

“Not one second. It almost did. But now, on the other side of it, I think to myself, ‘F**k, that is exactly what I needed. Thank God. I’m sorry it took me so long. I’m sorry that you had to do this to me so many times. I should have learned it two or three times ago. I get it. You had to hit me really hard over the head with a fucking sledgehammer. You dropped the house on me. Don’t have to do it again.”

(RUEL J. MENDOZA)

“HINDI ko na pini-pressure ngayon. Dati kasi prinessure ko, pero ang ate (Toni Gonzaga) ko ang nabuntis!” pahayag ni Alex Gonzaga sa presscon ng ini-endorse na Chef Ayb’s Paragis Tea kasama sina Mommy Pinty at Daddy Bonoy.

Suportado naman siya ni Mommy Pinty… “Dati ayaw pa niyang ipatanggap sa akin ang mga concert sa abroad, dahil baka mabuntis daw siya. Pero ngayon, ‘go na mommy’!”

Say pa ng misis ni Mikee Morada, “Dati kasi nagpaplano pa kami, na baka mabuntis nga ako, tapos nakatanggap ng concert, baka mahirapan ako, o hindi matuloyg. Pero ngayon, wala nang pressure.

“Last time kasi na na-pressure ako, ang Ate (Toni) ko ang nabuntis. Baka this time, ma-pressure ako, si Mommy na ang mabuntis. Nakakatakot! Natakot na ako! Hahahaha!”

Dagdag pa ni Alex, “Pero sinisisi ko sila (Mommy Pinty, Daddy Bono). Kung noong 20 years old na ako, pinabuntis niyo na ako, pinalandi niyo na ako, ‘di wala na sanang problema ngayon.

Hahahaha!”

Itinanggi naman ni Mommy Pinty na mas malaki ang talent fee nila ni Daddy Bono kumpara sa anak, dahil sabit lang silang mag-asawa.

Wala na raw budget kaya hindi nila nakasama si Toni bilang endorser.

Pahayag naman ng pamilya Gonzaga sa kanilang ini-endorse…

“I’ve always been passionate about health and wellness, and finding products that are not only natural but truly effective is so important to me. “Chef Aybs’ Paragis Tea has become part of my daily routine—it’s a simple way to detox and feel energized. I’m thrilled to be part of this journey and share it with my family and all of you,” sabi ni Alex.

Say naman ni Mommy Pinty, “As a mother, I’m always looking for ways to keep our family healthy. Chef Aybs’ Paragis Tea is a product that I trust because it’s rooted in tradition and made with care. It’s an honor to represent something that aligns with our values of well-being and family.”

Binigyang-diin naman ni Daddy Bonoy ang mga benepisyo ng Paragis tea para sa pangkalahatang kalusugan.

“Taking care of our health has always been important to us, and Chef Aybs’ Paragis Tea makes it easy. It’s refreshing and full of natural benefits, and I’ve noticed a real difference since I started drinking it. We’re excited to be part of this campaign and show everyone how Paragis Tea can fit into their daily lives.”

Nag-aalok ang Chef Aybs’ Herbal Tea ng hanay ng mga natural na produkto, lahat ay ginawa gamit ang parehong pangako sa kalidad at kagalingan.

Ang pakikipagtulungan sa pamilya Gonzaga ay naglalayong magbigay ng inspirasyon sa mga Pilipino ay yakapin ang isang malusog na pamumuhay at gamitin ang Paragis Tea bilang bahagi ng kanilang pang-araw-araw na wellness routines.

(ROHN ROMULO)