The Recording Academy has held discussions with members of the Asian music community about the Grammy Awards ' new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, with some artists expressing concerns that the category does not adequately represent their music. In a statement issued Aug. 14,...
For fans, seeing BINI and SB19 together is still enough to cause a stir. But for the two biggest names in P-pop, the moment was not as unusual as it looked from the outside. BINI and SB19 recently crossed paths ahead of their respective performances at Japan’s Summer Sonic Music Festival, taking...
Two resolutions have been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to recognize SB19 for a string of international milestones that lawmakers say have elevated Filipino music and strengthened the country 's tourism profile. House Resolution No. 1280, authored by Reps. Javier Miguel "Javi"...
Before Sandara Park became a global K-pop star, she was a young immigrant trying to find her voice in a country that would eventually become her second home. Long before her success with 2NE1, Sandara was a 10-year-old girl adjusting to a new life in the Philippines. “I immigrated to the...
K-pop boy band NCT 127 has added Manila to the schedule of its upcoming "Neo City: The Redline" world tour, with the concert set for Dec. 12 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Concert promoter Pulp Live World announced the Manila show on Friday via social media. Ticket prices, seat plan and selling...
SB19 is savoring another milestone after making history as the first Filipino act to perform at one of the world 's biggest music festivals. Fresh from their appearance at Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago, the P-pop powerhouse took to social media to thank fans and reflect on what they described...
For many people, the appeal of Pop Mart 's designer toys remains a mystery. Why would anyone line up for a blind box without knowing what 's inside? Why have characters like Labubu, Hirono, and Skullpanda become collectibles with devoted fan communities around the world? For those looking...
Purple took over SM City Manila as Rise Energy Pop introduced its newest beverage through "A Pop of Surp-Rise," a launch event designed to reflect the brand 's youthful personality. Music, games, performances, and interactive booths welcomed members of the media, content creators, influencers,...
SB19 is adding a new title to its growing list of milestones. The P-pop powerhouse has been appointed as one of the Philippines’ newest tourism ambassadors, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) looking to harness the group’s international following to...
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Johnny Depp scolded Comic-Con International attendees in character as Ebenezer Scrooge as the nation’s biggest pop culture convention opened Thursday. “Do you have jobs? It seems as though you have so much spare time. Why are you here?” said the actor, clad in an...
When Ariana Grande released "Petal," fans were quick to notice one surprising detail. The album runs for just 36 minutes and 8 seconds, making it one of the shortest major pop releases in recent years. That has sparked a fun question online: Is "Petal" the shortest album ever made? The, err, short...
AHOF’s growing popularity in the Philippines is becoming harder to miss as the K-pop boy group prepares to return to Manila for a two-day concert this weekend. The group is set to perform at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on July 25 and 26 as part of its “The First Spark” Asia tour, with fans...
