The Japanese are back. But not with armies, flags, or imperial decree. It 's all about music this time. In a country where history remembers occupation as a moment of forceful entry and cultural imprint, a new kind of arrival is taking place in 2026: softer, melodic, and packaged in pop hooks....
Major names in Original Pilipino Music (OPM) are set to compete for top honors at the 17th Star Awards for Music of PMPC Star Awards Inc., scheduled on June 25, 2026, at Teatrino Promenade in Greenhills, San Juan City. This year’s nominees reflect a strong mix of mainstream chart-toppers, veteran...
For most artists, a tour stop is just another city on the calendar. For Danny O 'Donoghue, Manila feels like something else entirely. "It feels like coming home every time," the The Script frontman said during a packed media conference last week as he returned to the Philippines to promote the...
The 52nd edition of the American Music Awards belonged to BTS , who emerged as the night’s biggest winners after taking home Artist of the Year, Song of the Summer for “Swim,” and Best Male K-Pop Artist. Another standout winner was “Golden” by the fictional K-pop act HUNTR/X from KPop...
K-pop supergroup BTS clinched Artist of the Year, considered the top honor, at the American Music Awards (AMAs) held in Las Vegas on Monday (U.S. time), marking its second win in the flagship category. The septet beat global stars, such as Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift, to win the honor...
K-pop group BTS delivered an emotional message of gratitude to their global fanbase, known as ARMY, after winning Artist of the Year at the 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 25. The group secured wins in all three categories they were nominated...
Filipino violinist and singer-songwriter Muri brought her brand of neo-soul and indie pop to the international stage after performing at the AXEAN Stage of Focus Wales in Wrexham, North Wales on May 16, representing the Philippines as the festival’s lone Filipino act. Performing alongside artists...
A fresh force is making its way into the ever-growing P-pop scene, and five young women are determined to prove that differences can create something powerful together. Meet oona. Composed of Isaki, Coleen, Bella, Jaylou, and Kari, a new girl group bringing together different personalities,...
Mexican superstar Thalía is still on a high after meeting Filipino girl group BINI and she’s making sure fans feel every bit of that kilig. Following their encounter at the Billboard Women in Music ceremony, the global icon took to Instagram to share a heartfelt throwback of the experience....
Rumors don’t wait. And in showbiz, they spread even faster when something unexpected happens. That’s exactly what unfolded when Sarah Geronimo suddenly pulled out of the Aurora Music Festival 2026 just hours before her scheduled performance. The timing raised eyebrows: she had reportedly...
Korean and Filipino artists are among those nominated at the Music Awards Japan (MAJ) 2026, set to be held in Tokyo on June 13, highlighting a broad slate of acts across Asia and the global music scene. In the Best Song Asia category, Filipino band Cup of Joe earned a nomination for “Multo”,...
Sarah Geronimo delivered an inspiring message to BINI following the group’s historic win at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music, praising them for carrying the “courage and hope” of Filipino music onto the global stage. In a statement reported by Billboard Philippines, the Popstar Royalty...
