DAVAO CITY – A collectible toy brand officially opened its first Mindanao pop-up store on Thursday, July 2, at Ayala Abreeza Mall here, bringing its popular blind-box collectibles closer to fans and collectors in the region. Pop Mart 's launching featured a Crybaby "Cry Me an Ocean" series,...
A unique blend of running and pop culture takes center stage when the PRU POP Run unfolds on Aug. 30 at Ayala Triangle Gardens. Organizers expect around 9,500 participants to take part in the event, which also serves as the centerpiece of Pru Life UK 's 30th anniversary celebration in the...
Today, June 25, 2026, marks 17 years since Michael Jackson passed away. The global music icon died at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles while preparing for a comeback tour. Jackson rose from child stardom with The Jackson 5 to become one of the most influential performers in modern...
An all-female dance crew will carry the Philippine flag to South Korea after emerging as grand champion of the Philippine leg of the K-Pop Cover Dance Festival (KCDF). Meraki secured the country 's lone berth to the KCDF finals in Seoul after topping the competition held on June 20 during...
Concert culture has always demanded a certain level of commitment. Fans camp outside venues overnight, spend eye-watering amounts on resale tickets, and willingly stand shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers for hours just to get the best view of their favorite artists. According to Olivia Rodrigo,...
Anyone who frequents the local live bar scene knows that the landscape can feel a bit mechanical lately. We are living in a fast-moving digital rush where a single track blows up on social media on a Monday and disappears from playlists by the end of the month. It is a world built for quick scrolls...
The strand of global music labeled as Latin Pop is now firmly part of the mainstream. One only has to look at artists like Shakira and Bad Bunny, who regularly perform at major international sporting events, to see how far the genre has come. Even those who are not avid fans would likely recognize...
Niall Horan is giving credit where credit is due. The former One Direction star recently shared his admiration for BTS, admitting that the global K-pop phenomenon performs at a level he never experienced during his years in one of the world 's biggest boy bands. Appearing on the "Therapuss"...
BINI member Aiah Arceta has addressed speculation linking her to actor and singer Kyle Echarri. Rumors surfaced after a TikTok video showed Aiah and Kyle at Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The buzz grew further when photos circulated online showing Kyle joining Aiah and several companions during...
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....
The ongoing commotion at the Senate became so theatrical that it even revived the name of Inday Badiday , one of the biggest figures in Philippine showbiz history. During a heated Senate exchange, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri referenced the late talk show queen while describing the “circus”...
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...
