Hollywood is mourning the loss of actor James Van Der Beek , best known for his iconic role on 'Dawson's Creek,' following news of his passing at age 48. The heartbreaking announcement was made Wednesday by his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, who shared that the actor died after a battle with Stage 3 colorectal cancer. In a statement posted on his Instagram account, Kimberly said he passed peacefully, surrounded by love. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” she wrote. “He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.” James, a father of six, revealed in November 2024 that he had been privately facing the diagnosis since August 2023. The actor rose to fame as Dawson Leery in the hit teen drama Dawson's Creek , which aired for six seasons from January 1998 to May 2003 and became a defining series of its era. During breaks from the show, he expanded his film career with notable roles, including Texas high school quarterback Jonathan “Mox” Moxon in Varsity Blue s and Sean Bateman in The Rules of Attraction . Over the years, James continued to build a diverse television career, appearing in series such as 'One Tree Hill,' 'How I Met Your Mother,' and ' Friends With Better Lives .' He also starred in ' Mercy, Don't Trust the B—- in Apartment 23,' 'CSI: Cyber, ' the Viceland comedy ' What Would Diplo Do? ','and the FX drama 'Pose.' Celebrity friends and co-stars have written their messages expressing fond memories for the late actor and wishing his family strength.
Veteran actress Ma. Cristina "Vangie" Labalan has died from a lingering illness, her family confirmed in a social media post. She was 83. Labalan starred in a number of films including "Himala" and "Shake Rattle and Roll." Her most recent appearances was in the TV series, "FPJ's
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LOS ANGELES, United States — Milwaukee’s Ousmane Dieng starred against his former team as the Bucks beat the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 110-93 on Thursday in a morale-boosting win ahead of the NBA All-Star break. The game in Oklahoma City lost some star power with OKC’s reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missing […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Dieng powers Bucks over champion Thunder
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MANILA, Philippines—The prosecution panel of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has countered the appeal to reverse the ruling on former President Rodrigo Duterte’s ability to participate in his case, saying the defense merely “misunderstood” the rules on medical procedures for accused individuals. The prosecution, in a submission dated Feb. 12, urged the Pre-Trial Chamber (PTC) I to deny the defense’s Feb. 2 request to file an appeal because it “merely disagrees” with the court’s ruling and “appears to misunderstand the process envisaged in rule 135 of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.” It was referring to the ICC’s rules on […]... Keep on reading: ICC prosecution says Duterte camp misunderstood medical exam rules
MANILA, Philippines — The certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the special elections in the second district of Antipolo City are now available on the website of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The Comelec published the COCs of seven candidates on its website on Thursday, as the campaign period for the special elections will run from February 12 to March 12. The elections will be held on March 14, in the second district of Antipolo City, following the death of Rep. Romeo Acop in December 2025. READ: Comelec receives 7 COCs for March 14 special polls in Antipolo The following candidates […]... Keep on reading: Comelec posts online 7 COCs for special elections in Antipolo City
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Love and luck may be on your side this Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said celebrations will remain tropical cyclone-free. READ: