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You can now call her Dr. Taylor! Grammy winner Taylor Swift received the ultimate award of a lifetime at The New York University Commencement held at the Yankee Stadium last May 18.

The Big Dome is opening its doors once again to foreign acts as it hosts the country’s first live international show in two years with “Begin Again: KPOP Edition.”

P-Pop sibling groups BINI and BGYO continue to be unstoppable in highlighting Filipino talent as they are set to perform at the upcoming “Be You” benefit show on Friday, July 22, at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Prime balladeer Martin Nievera couldn’t be more grateful to his devoted fans, who have been there for 40 years. He has maintained a very good relationship with his fans and has seemed to be blissful for all of their support. Throughout his career, Martin remained down to earth, and he never let fame go to his head.

The agency of K-pop boy band Golden Child has denied a report that member Tag (real name Son Young Taek), 24, is in critical condition in a hospital.

The official ticket selling for the “Begin Again: K-pop Edition” concert that will happen in Manila this month has started on May 18.

Arthur Nery, hit singer of “Pagsamo,” will have his first major solo concert next month as mounted by Viva Live, Inc.

 KZ Tandingan brings an out of this world visual in the newly released “Winning” music video. Produced by YouMeUs MNL, the music video showcases the Asia’s Soul Supreme in her own world with her own dance group accompanying her.

The one and only Makata Sa Pinas Gloc-9 is releasing yet another single this May! This new song is called “Kumpisal”, the Filipino rap icon’s third release for his Pilak album in celebration of his 25th anniversary in the Philippine music industry. Joining him in this string-fueled and vibrant collaboration is Skusta Clee, who’s undoubtedly one of the most popular rap artists on the OPM scene today.

Known for her comedic talent, versatile Kapuso actress Denise Barbacena shares her musical side in her latest single titled “Last Thing I’d Do” under GMA Playlist.

Last May 13, two titans of contemporary electronic music – 6x dance music radio chart-topper Anabel Englund and world-class GRAMMY-award winning producer & DJ Benny Benassi have joined forces to release their first collaborative single “Lightwaves.”  Out now via leading dance music label Ultra Records, “Lightwaves” merges Englund’s pop lyric sensibility with Benassi’s unique synth play and beat mastery for a mesmerizing track that catches the crossfire of their talents.

Members of K-pop girl group TWICE have opened their own Instagram accounts. 

There is no Filipino here and abroad who doesn’t know the theme song of the popular viral hit song “Pinoy Ako” of the Pinoy Big Brother show that is now on its 10th season. It’s a feel good song with a dance step that is now a part of all Filipino celebrations.

Iconic K-pop group Girls’ Generation will be making their return to the music scene by releasing a new album after five years.

IPITI Inc. is bringing Korean girl group Red Velvet to the Philippine stage! Its official Twitter account posted that the all girl-group will be holding a show entitled “Be You, an extraordinary concert to celebrate those with special needs” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on July 22 at 8 p.m. 

Sony Music and the Estate of Michael Jackson announced on May 16 that it will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, the biggest selling album of all time, with the Nov. 18 release of Michael Jackson Thriller 40, a double CD set comprised of Michael’s original masterpiece Thriller and an exciting second disc full of surprises for fans including never-released tracks which were worked on by Michael for the Thriller album.

Indie-pop artist and singer-songwriter, Gabo Gatdula, made his sophomore release last May 13, with “‘Di Ko Man Masabi” — an indie-pop record that speaks of expressing gratitude, and appreciation for the significant people in our lives. 

Acclaimed British band Blossoms’ brand-new album ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’ is out. The album features production by their consistent and renowned collaborators James Skelly and Rich Turvey.