For decades, Cecile Azarcon has written songs that became part of the Filipino soundtrack. Among her best-known works are “Lift Up Your Hands,” originally recorded by Basil Valdez; “Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin,” popularized by Martin Nievera; “How Did You Know,” first recorded by Chiqui...
The Southeast Asian music festival held its first Philippine edition on Aug. 21 at the World Trade Center, with Steve Lacy, Two Door Cinema Club, FLO, Dermot Kennedy and Matthew Ifield leading a lineup that also featured some of the Philippines’ current OPM acts. Presented by Wilbros Live, the...
Julie Anne San Jose knows there is a lot going on around lately. Like many people, she has also felt overwhelmed by the steady stream of bad news. So she decided to take a step back, relax and take a breather. That is the idea behind her new single, “ Saglit Lang .” “Ang daming nangyayari sa...
For many Filipinos, Aug. 21 will always be remembered as Ninoy Aquino Day, and rightly so. It was the day the former senator was assassinated by cowards in uniform, jolting a nation out of the stupor of dictatorship. But Aug. 21 carries another kind of memory for some of us, particularly those into...
Most of us have a tendency to look back at failed relationships and wonder what went wrong. Was it something you said? Something you did? Sometimes, we even convince ourselves that maybe we simply weren’t enough. Sanya Lopez does not see it that way. For the actress and singer, giving your heart...
Jennylyn Mercado may have built a successful career as an actress, but she still wants to be known as a singer. “Kasi nasa DNA ko na siya,” she told us. “Music is my first love and siguro, kahit saan ako dalhin ng kapalaran, I will always return to music. Ito ako e, ito ang passion ko.”...
Madonna leads the nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with 11 nods, putting the pop icon in position to make VMA history. The nominations include Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Dance, Best Direction, Best Art Direction, Best...
Binangonan Vice Mayor Russel Ynares has praised the upcoming international performance of Android-18, calling the band’s exposure abroad a testament to the great talents of Rizaleños in music and performing arts. Ynares, himself a musician and founder of the All Binangonan Artists Association...
A Texas court has allowed BIGHIT MUSIC to seek information that could reveal the identity of the X user who allegedly leaked BTS’ unreleased “Arirang” album tracks and materials. According to an exclusive report by Korean media outlet Sisa Journal, the US District Court for the Western...
More fans will get a chance to see Regine Velasquez celebrate 40 years in the music industry after a third date was added to her “FINALE” concert this October. The additional show will be held October 19 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets for the new date will go on sale on August 30, 6 p.m....
An avid fan has bought the Parañaque City home of late OPM icon Pilita Corrales, which was put up for sale earlier this year for a "negotiable" price of P26 million. Pilita 's daughter, actress-singer Jackie Lou Blanco, said she is "very happy" that the buyer is a huge fan of her mother,...
Apl.de.Ap is bringing his latest music project closer to home. The Filipino-American rapper and Black Eyed Peas founding member has partnered with GMA Music for the distribution of his upcoming three-track EP, which will feature collaborations with Filipino artists. One of the songs in the upcoming...
