Clockwise: Stills from “Wonka,” “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” “Berlin,” and “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” (Warner Bros., Netflix, Disney) MANILA, Philippines — Do you hear what I hear? The holidays are in full swing here in the Philippines, from the parols and fellow decorations to the Yuletide tunes ringing …
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OPM artists come together for a cause: Agila Music Festival 2023
At a Glance The event aims to raise funds for constructing 2 classroom buildings equipped with full amenities in Pantoc Elementary School in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija. The Magkuno Defender Eagles Club, a sorority/fraternity non-profit organization, is bringing the Agila Music Festival 2023 Concert For A Cause. The event aims to …
Read More »Beyonce’s concert film hits high note at the tills
Beyonce’s new concert film Renaissance topped the North American box office in its opening weekend with an estimated take of $21 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. That result came in what normally is a very slow period following the US Thanksgiving holiday. “This is an excellent domestic opening …
Read More »Ely Buendia, Rico Blanco rock ‘The Last Rakrakan’
MANILA, Philippines — “The Last Rakrakan” was a huge success after Original Pilipino Music (OPM) fans trooped to the SMDC Festival Grounds last November 25 and 26. OPM icons Rico Blanco and Ely Buendia performed their hit songs on two separate days. On the first day of the festival, Rico started …
Read More »Emerging artist Esay Belanio shines at 8th Ppop Awards
Young singer Esay Belanio Teen solo artist Esay Belanio won the Pop Indie Artist of the Year award at the recently concluded 8th Philippine Pop Awards. She was recognized for her original composition, “But Now You’re Gone.” “Her distinctive style, in addition to the song, contributed to her winning the …
Read More »James Taylor performing in Manila
At a Glance “An Evening with James Taylor live in Manila” is promoted by Ovation Productions with Blast TV as the official media partner. Presale will be on Dec. 6 at 10 am and general on sale starting De. 8 at 12 nn through smtickets.com. Ovation Productions presents music legend …
Read More »ABS-CBN’s Christmas station ID features GMA Network, TV5, A2Z in historic music video
‘It’s Showtime’ brings the spirit of Christmas at the Kapuso network ABS-CBN’s heartwarming Christmas Station ID “Pasko Ang Pinakamagandang Kwento” has captured the hearts of Filipinos nationwide, featuring not just ABS-CBN talents but also employees from rival networks GMA Network, TV5, and A2Z. The star-studded music video has garnered over …
Read More »‘Home Alone’ star Macaulay Culkin gets spot on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Macaulay Culkin attends the ceremony honoring Macaulay Culkin with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 1, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (AFP via Getty Images / Amy Sussman) MANILA, Philippines — Former child actor and the star of “Home Alone” movies Macaulay Culkin just got his own …
Read More »‘Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told’ debuts on Netflix
At a Glance “Mamasapano” tells the tragic story of the44 elite Special Action Force (SAF) troopers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) who sacrificed their lives to neutralize international terrorists in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on Jan. 25, 2015. The talents and creatives of Borracho Film Productions (Carissa Alcantara) Lawyer Ferdie Topacio …
Read More »Zack Tabudlo, Moira dela Torre, Ben&Ben named as most streamed OPM artists
OPM artists Zack Tabudlo, Moira Dela Torre, and Ben&Ben had once again proven their dominance in the Philippine music scene, emerging as the most streamed OPM male artist, female artist, and group, respectively, on Spotify Wrapped 2023, according to Chart Data PH. It’s a back-to-back win for Zack as he …
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