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At #COP29, actor and UNHCR goodwill ambassador Theo James puts the spotlight on refugees and the need to protect people displaced by the effects of climate change.

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Follow our updates and chat with Rappler journalists in the environment-and-science 🍃 chat room.

Fans of 2NE1's Sandara Park hold an event at a cafe near the Mall of Asia Arena ahead of the K-pop girl group's comeback 'WELCOME BACK" concert on Saturday, November 16.

Before joining 2NE1, Park rose to fame in the Philippines as a contestant on the TV talent search show “Star Circle Quest” in 2004.

Stay tuned to this chat room for more updates. @here

K-pop icon 2NE1 is set to hit the Mall of Asia Arena stage for its reunion concert “WELCOME BACK”! | via @Russell Ku

So far 2NE1 has performed its biggest hits such as “I Don’t Care,” “Do You Love Me,” and “Falling in Love,” among others.

LOOK: The Ridleys are now performing “Icarus” at Day 1 of their Someday We’ll Make a Home concert at the Music Museum in San Juan City.

Dara: Maraming maraming salamat sa inyong lahat sa paghintay sa amin. Ten years pero nandito pa rin kayo. Talaga namiss namin kayo.

Joining the stacked list of concerts in Metro Manila today is the Grand BINIverse at the Araneta Coliseum!

Among the guest performers are Gary Valenciano and Maymay Entrata. | via @gelogonzales

Sandara Park celebrates her birthday by singing “In Or Out” with the 2NE1 members. She then breaks out in tears after BLACKJACKs sing her a happy birthday.

Here are some highlights:
- Bom missed some songs as she had a wardrobe malfunction. She came back by I LOVE YOU.
- Dara and Minzy danced to BINI’s Pantropiko (by the way BINI is performing Day 1 of their concert at Araneta)
- CL performed her solos “THE BADDEST FEMALE” and “MTBD”

Are there any Wicked fans here? We just had a preview of the movie as it premiered in the Philippines, and look at this nice yellow brick road setup at SM Aura for the premiere! 🩷💚✨

Also, Vice Ganda and Chie Filomeno was in attendance for Day 1.

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo represents the country at the #MissUniverse2024 coronation night in Mexico on Sunday, November 17, 10 am, Philippine time. She is looking to become the fifth Filipina to win the title. @here

Get live updates here: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/updates-recap-highlights-miss-universe-coronation-2024/

MISS UNIVERSE UPDATE. The Philippines' Chelsea Manalo makes it to the Miss Universe 2024 semifinalists, making it to the top 30. She was announced as part of the second batch of queens who will advance to the swimsuit competition.

The Miss Universe 2024 top 30 is set. Here's the list of women moving on to the swimsuit competition:

- Ashley Callingbull, Canada

- Jia Qi, China

- Marianela Ancheta, Cuba

- Indira Ampiot, France

- Rhea Singha, India

- Kaya Chakrabortty, Japan

- Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria

- Jennifer Colón, Puerto Rico

- Ivana Trišić, Serbia

- Kỳ Duyên Nguyễn, Vietnam
- Logina Salah, Egypt

- Juliana Barrientos, Bolivia

- Mara Topić, Ecuador

- Cassandra Chiu, Macau

- Sandra Lim, Malaysia

- María Fernanda Beltrán, Mexico

- Tatiana Calmell, Peru

- Chelsea Manalo, Philippines

- Suchata Chuangsri, Thailand

- Magalí Benejam, Argentina
- Valentina Alekseeva, Russia

- Anouk Eman, Aruba

- Matilda Wirtavuori, Finland

- Celinee Santos, Dominican Republic

- Davin Prasath, Cambodia

- Geyssell García, Nicaragua

- Victoria Kjær Theilvig, Denmark

- Ileana Márquez, Venezuela

- Sakhile Dube, Zimbabwe

- People's Choice Fan Vote Awardee: Emilia Dides, Chile

The Philippines’ Chelsea Manalo finishes in the Top 30 of the #MissUniverse2024 pageant. Thank you for waving our flag high.

Story to follow on rplr.co/entertainment.

@here

oh well, the Latinx judges won this year.

Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig is crowned as the new Miss Universe on Saturday, November 16 (Sunday, November 17, in Manila). #MissUniverse2024

Story to follow on rplr.co/entertainment. @here

I think Nigeria as 1RU is ok naman. I feel like it's a Venus Raj moment for Nigeria. It's a huge market that MUO will want to tap so hard. A Nigerian winner will happen sooner, rather than later. 👍

I think a good few were rooting for Ms Nigeria! But congrats to Ms Denmark!

Here are the final placements of the #MissUniverse2024 top 5 queens. Congratulations and you are all winners.

still can't get over Chelsea's beautiful gown, too bad she wasn't able to parade it during the EG competition.

but still, congrats to Denmark for their first MU win!

FULL STORY: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/denmark-victoria-kjaer-theilvig-winner-miss-universe-2024/

With that, the Philippines at the Big Four pageants ended WINLESS this year!!!!!

The Philippines' Chelsea Manalo is named as Miss Universe Asia in a press conference after the #MissUniverse2024 pageant on Sunday, November 17.

REST IN PEACE, MERCY.

Mercy Sunot, one of the singers of Filipino rock band Aegis, died, the band announced on Facebook, Monday morning, November 18. https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/aegis-vocalist-mercy-sunot-dies/

Hello! Hope everyone is staying safe. If you missed 2NE1's concert in Manila or having a case of PCD, you can relive it with our Rappler fancam here.

P.S. YG Entertainment also addressed Park Bom's absences in parts of the 'WELCOME BACK' concert via an IG story from Live Nation Philippines. YG said Bom was not able to complete the concert due to "health-related issues" and her condition did not improve despite receiving emergency medical care. @here

https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/korean-popular-music/video-highlights-clips-2ne1-welcome-back-concert-manila-november-2024/

‘IT WAS A PERFECT DAY’ ✨

Ben&Ben’s keyboardist Pat Lasaten and lead bassist Agnes Reoma are now married! The newlyweds shared photos and videos from their wedding in Los Angeles, California.

“We’re so blessed to be loved like this by our families and friends,” Lasaten wrote on Instagram. Photos from Lasaten’s Instagram account

BLACKPINK's Rosé will release her new single "NUMBER ONE GIRL" on Friday, November 22. She announced the new song through a social media post on Tuesday, November 19.

Rosé is set to release her studio album "rosie" on December 6. She also topped charts worldwide with her song "APT" featuring Bruno Mars. #ROSE

Are you excited for Rosé's new song? Share your feelings @here.

2NE1’s Sandara Park thanks the group’s Filipino fans for the support and love for the K-pop group’s sold out “WELCOME BACK” concert on Tuesday, November 19.

Watch highlights of the concert here: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/korean-popular-music/video-highlights-clips-2ne1-welcome-back-concert-manila-november-2024/

If I could sum up the 2NE1 concert a few days ago into a few words: Like no other, a party, and a moment of healing.

Read more in my recap @here: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/korean-popular-music/recap-highlights-2ne1-welcome-back-concert-manila-november-2024/

UPDATED. On Wednesday, November 20, Min Hee-jin announced her resignation as ADOR’s internal director, effectively leaving HYBE. She added that she intends “to hold HYBE legally accountable for breaches of this agreement.”

Read more here: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/korean-popular-music/what-we-know-so-far-hybe-company-controversies/