If the first half of 2026 has proven anything, it’s that albums are having another moment. While streaming still rewards the quick dopamine hit of standalone singles, this year’s best records have reminded listeners that the album remains music’s greatest storytelling format. Whether it’s hip-hop veterans refining their craft, indie …
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KAIA holds 1st fan festival
P-pop girl group KAIA (KAIA via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — P-pop girl group KAIA held its first fan festival following the release of its latest single. The Kazaiahan Fest Manila took place yesterday, July 4, at the SM North EDSA Skydome in Quezon City. It was dedicated to ZAIA, KAIA’s fan community, and …
Read More »Disney revisits ‘Moana’ in latest bid to revive box office magic
Disney’s live-action adaptation of ‘Moana’ brings the beloved ocean adventure back to the big screen as the studio continues expanding its lineup of remade animated classics Disney’s reliance on its back catalog of characters and franchises will be underlined again next week with the release of a live-action version of Moana, …
Read More »Lea Salonga to be honored as icon at the 2026 Metro Manila International Film Festival
The Metro Manila International Film Festival will honor Lea Salonga with the Icon Award during its closing night gala on Sept. 6 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Lisa Lew, Executive Producer of the MIFF, said in a statement: “From sweeping major theater awards to voicing classic Disney …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo, Lego team up for new collection; Philippines only SEA country to carry it
Olivia Rodrigo shows off some of the sets in her new Lego collection (Lego via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo collaborated with toy company Lego to create a new Editions collection for the former, giving a playful look into the artist’s life. The collaboration is historic because …
Read More »BTS’ Chile concerts hit a roadblock: Here’s why
TS at their “Arirang” world tour in Brussels, Belgium (X) BTS’ “Arirang” tour concerts in Chile this October have hit a roadblock after the country’s National Sports Institute (IND), rejected the use of Santiago’s Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos for the Oct. 14, 16 and 17 shows, citing concerns over …
Read More »America’s ‘royal wedding’: Swift and Kelce marry in NY
US musician Taylor Swift and US NFL football player Travis Kelce. AFP New York – US pop queen Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce officially married Friday (Saturday, Manila time) at a lavish wedding that drew a galaxy of fashion-draped A-list celebrities in New York, sealing a union that …
Read More »Finally, Filipino global talent isn’t so niche anymore
At 14, Eve Ridley is already entering one of the biggest cinematic universes in the world through DC Studios’ ‘Supergirl.’ She plays Ruthye Marye Knoll, an important character who accompanies Kara Zor-El, a.k.a. Supergirl, on an emotional journey across the galaxy. For the longest time, Filipinos occupied a niche space …
Read More »Sessionistas bring back millennial hits at Solaire
Sessionistas return with a concert built around the songs that shaped millennial stories of love, heartbreak, friendship, and healing OPM artists Ice Seguerra, Sitti, Nyoy Volante, Kean Cipriano, Princess Velasco, and Juris will headline Sessionistas: The Playlist, a concert set for Aug. 22 at The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque. …
Read More »BINI officially named tourism ambassador
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) officially named P-pop phenomenon BINI as one of its newest tourism ambassadors on Friday, tapping the “Nation’s Girl Group” to help promote Philippine destinations to local and international travelers through its “Discover More to Love” campaign. P-Pop group BINI joins Department of …
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