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...
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...
