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GMA Network
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
98 Degrees members reveal reason why they are loved by Filipino fans
The '90s vocal group 98 Degrees has received an outpouring of love from their Filipino fans, thanks to their timeless hits and undeniable charm. But beyond their musical talent and good looks, what do they think makes them so beloved by Filipinos? During the group's guesting in 'Fast Talk With Boy Abunda' on Tuesday, Nick Lachey said that it is their love songs that connected them with their Filipino fans. 'I think more than anywhere else in the world, people here really truly love love songs, right? And ballads. And that's kind of what we've always been known for. It's our bread and butter,' Nick said. 'So, I think it's just a match made in heaven. You know, we sing love songs and everyone here really seems to appreciate and enjoy those love songs,' he added. Meanwhile, his brother Drew credited the Filipino music culture for their group's success in the Philippines. 'I feel like that's another thing. Like, music is such a culture of the Filipino. It's such an ingrained part of the culture that, you know, for us, we got off the planes here in 1997 and we were instantly, like, felt like we were rock stars and embraced. So, it really is a great relationship,' he shared. During their guesting, Jeff also spoke about the respect they have for SB19 and how it was on their wishlist to collaborate with the P-Pop Kings. 'We have a lot of respect for what they do. The K-pop elements and yet Filipino twinge and style and vibe that they have, we think that is a perfect storm and kinda connects with what we do,' he shared, adding that they would love the opportunity to collaborate with them. 98 Degrees, composed of brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre, is best known for the hit songs 'I Do (Cherish You)" "The Hardest Thing," and 'Because of You,' among others. The group is currently in the Philippines for their two-night concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on May 30 and 31, which will feature performances by OPM acts Janine Tenoso and Katrina Velarde. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Is 98 Degrees collaborating with SB19? Vocal group answers
Is a collaboration brewing between '90s vocal group 98 Degrees and SB19? In Tuesday's episode of 'Fast Talk With Boy Abunda,' group member Jeff Timmons revealed that they had previously been in discussions with SB19's management about a potential collaboration before the COVID-19 pandemic. 'A couple of years ago when we were talking about coming here pre-pandemic, we were in talks with some of the management of SB19 and there was interest there,' Jeff said. 'The other day I brought it up and it is something that was kinda on our wishlist. We've been in contact with them and we're trying to meet up with them while we are here. So hopefully it is in the works,' he added. Jeff also shared that they have a lot of respect for SB19, especially for their craft. 'We have a lot of respect for what they do. The K-pop elements and yet Filipino twinge and style and vibe that they have, we think that is a perfect storm and kinda connects with what we do,' he said, adding that they would love the opportunity to collaborate with P-Pop Kings. 98 Degrees, composed of brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre, is best known for the hit songs 'I Do (Cherish You)" "The Hardest Thing," and 'Because of You,' among others. The group is currently in the Philippines for their two-night concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on May 30 and 31, which will feature performances by OPM acts Janine Tenoso and Katrina Velarde. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Sam Milby gets emotional when asked about breakup with Catriona Gray
Sam Milby did not expect to become emotional when asked about his breakup with Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. During his first visit to GMA-7, the Kapamilya actor-singer appeared as a guest on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda. Sam joined the show to promote his upcoming film, Everything About My Wife, where he stars alongside real-life couple Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado. During the interview, he was asked how he handles breakups. Aside from Catriona, Sam previously dated actress-TV host Anne Curtis and model-TV host Mari Jasmine. He also shared a mutual understanding with Toni Gonzaga in the past. 'Not well. I think every breakup is a different situation. Whether you're the one who got hurt or the one who caused the breakup, it depends on the circumstances. But I think any breakup is not easy,' said Sam. 'The whole country knows that you and Catriona Gray have broken up. How did it affect you? How did you handle the breakup?,' Abunda asked. 'It was a fairytale relationship as far as we were concerned. The queen had found a prince, and they were engaged. One morning, we woke up to find out that the engagement had been broken. We were distraught. How did you handle that?,' Abunda added. Sam, struggling to speak, reiterated his earlier statement: 'Honestly, not well. And like I said, any breakup is not easy. It's hard to talk about our breakup. It's something I didn't want to discuss. I did an interview with MJ Felipe [ABS-CBN reporter], which everyone knows about, and it was mainly to clear the issue.'
