ABS-CBN Studios, the media entity behind the most subscribed YouTube channel in Southeast Asia, ABS-CBN Entertainment, launches its own six-episode video podcast (or “vodcast”) headlined by Pinoy Big Brother ex-housemates Bianca Gonzalez and Esnyr Ranollo (as their Outside World Allies) which audiences can enjoy the fun and real-talk conversations filled with the hottest revelations and little-known secrets, with the ex-housemates of Pinoy Big Brother from several seasons, under the title of Hello Outside World.
The “vodcast”, which premiered recently through the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel on July 29, 2026, pairs personalities from different walks of life as they discover the unexpected connections that bring them together, combined with their own secrets about the latest triumphs and challenges that they have faced in the real world.
It opened with Melai Cantiveros-Francisco (from PBB Double Up) and Barbie Imperial (from PBB 737) as the guests, where their candid conversations shared an exciting revelation about “Kuantie” Melai’s personal family life, Barbie’s own thoughts on being the first housemate-evictee of PBB 737 Teen Edition, and many others.
In the coming episodes releasing every Wednesday at 18:00, viewers may also watch out for Kolette Madelo (from PBB Gen 11) and Carmelle Collado (from PBB Collab 2.0)’s highly anticipated talk-about, mixed with bashing and red flagged talks in a partner, including the Ma-Cute-Lit na Raketera’s emotional words about her “ex”, as well as shocking truths with Xyriel Manabat (from PBB Collab) and Alexa Ilacad (from PBB Kumunity Celebrity Edition) baring their honest takes whether they would consider dating a director and their irresistible findings, and many more.
Future episodes will also feature Jane Oineza (PBB All In), Baninay Bautista (PBB Lucky 7), Kai Montinola (PBB Gen 11), Jas Dudley-Scales (PBB Gen 11), Nene Tamayo (PBB Season 1), and Keanna Reeves (PBB Celebrity Edition). The “vodcast” will also feature some interactive and exciting games that further explore the connection in their journeys.
Meanwhile, less than a month before the intense all-star basketball battle between Star Magic Shooting Stars and GMMTV Thailand on August 23, 2026 (15:00), at the SM Arena in Mall of Asia, Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 recently announced a new set of muses for each basketball match. Among them are Jane de Leon (Star Magic Shooting Stars Basketball), Francine Diaz (Team Red Junior Basketball), and Eliza Borromeo (Team Blue Junior Basketball).
The Star Magic Shooting Stars team, comprising Gerald Anderson, Ronnie Alonte, Jeremiah Lisbo, Emilio Daez, River Joseph, Ashton Salvador, Argel Saycon, Elyson De Dios, JV Kapunan, Tristan Ramirez, and reigning Rookie of the Year JM Ibarra, will face off with Team GMMTV from Thailand, featuring AJ, JJ, Neo, Joss, Gawin, Ryu, Aston, Marc, Ping, and Teshow.
Similarly, the Junior Basketball tournament will feature Seth Fedelin, Robbie Jaworski, BGYO Mikki Claver, Joaquin Arce, Fred Moser, Marc Santiago, Andrez del Rosario, Lance Lucido, Ice Almeria, Russu Laurente, and JP Cabrera for the Red Team, and Diego Gutierrez, Iñigo Jose, Dylan Yturralde, Josh Worsley, Rave Victoria, Dustine Mayores, Jan Silva, Binsoy Namoca, Rocky Labayen, Marc Nanninga, and Wakin for the Blue Team.
The volleyball segment featured a face-off between the Lady Spikers Team (Analain Salvador, Lella Ford, Fyang Smith, Vivoree Esclito, Magui Ford, Janah Zaplan, Ai dela Cruz, Isabel Laohoo, Sophie Reyes, Ñina Ytang, and Juls Tolentino) and the Lady Warriors Team (Reign Parani, Rans Rifol, Gillian Vicencio, Jas Dudley-Scales, Rain Celmar, Kolette Madelo, Leona Andalio, Erin Navarro, Bella Sapienza, and Risa Sato).
Earlier, Star Magic held its live selling events for the All-Star Games 2026 that were filled with fun and entertainment with several artists, including Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Lella Ford, Joaquin Arce, Binsoy Namoca, and Kolette Madelo for their SM Megamall Selling Event on July 28, 2026, and Vivoree Esclito, Eliza Borromeo, Fred Moser, Rave Victoria, and JP Cabrera for their SM Arena Manila part on July 29, 2026.
On July 30, 2026, at 17:30, Star Magic artists Jarren Garcia, Kai Montinola, Jas Dudley-Scales, and Dylan Yturralde will appear at the SM Arena Manila live ticket selling event for the All-Star Games 2026. To date, the SVIP (PHP 7,999) and VIP (PHP 4,999) tickets are still available for purchase via SM Tickets nationwide, its website, and the landline number +63 2 8-470-2222 (standard call rates from mobiles and landlines may apply).
Notice: The above portion contains updated lists of players to appear at the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026, as of July 30, 2026. Subject to change without prior notice. SVIP and VIP ticket prices may include taxes and ticketing charges. To date, all Courtside, Box Premium, and Box Regular tickets for the Star Magic All-Star Games are already sold out. Star Magic will announce to home viewers how to watch it live very soon and will share all the details on this page.
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