Asia’s first silent film festival goes digital this month Even in its earliest days, film and music go hand in hand. In the era of silent films, music was one of the potent tools used not just for effective storytelling, but also to convey emotions and help the pacing of the movie flow smoothly....
News of ‘90s OPM pop icon April Boy Regino ’s death came as somewhat a surprise for many. Indeed, it has made Pinoys reminisce on the unique music the late April Boy has produced all throughout his career as the hat-wearing, longhaired singer. Whether you admit it or not, you have listened to...
Jaya Garcia, wife of Slapshock vocalist Jamir Garcia "Ayokong umiyak, ayokong ganito ako pero makikipag-kwentuhan lang ako sa inyo. Simula 'nung nangyari 'tong…di ko pa nailalabas lahat ng sakit na nadarama ko. Pero kagabi, hindi ako halos makatulog…gustong-gusto ko na magsalita."...
BLACKPINK (Instagram) The 2020 APAN Music Awards revealed the top 10 singers who excelled this year but BLACKPINK’s BLINKs are furious after the group did not make it to the list. This year’s top 10 APAN Music Awards winners are BTS, Seventeen, TWICE, IZ*ONE, Kang Daniel, The Boyz, Monsta X,...
BTS including Suga at their AMAs performance (Twitter/AMAs) K-pop powerhouse BTS won two awards at the 2020 American Music Awards (AMAs) held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 22 (Nov. 23 in the Philippines). BTS bagged the Favorite Social Artist award, beating EXO, NCT 127, Billie...
How scrolling through the comments section restored my faith in humanity (Unsplash/Manila Bulletin Lifestyle) I stumbled upon the comments section of a post online. No, it’s not on Facebook, where comments sections are often riddled with bickering buffoons trying to prove their opinion is better...
Senator Risa Hontiveros The 1980 cast of Repertory Philippines’ 'The Sound of Music' celebrated their 40th year anniversary in a very meaningful way. Aside from reminiscing, the group will be giving a heartfelt rendition of Maestro Ryan Cayabyab’s “Paraiso” as part of this year’s...
K-pop superstars BTS bagged four trophies to emerge as the biggest winner at the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) held on Nov. 8 (Nov. 9 in the Philippines). BTS won four out of their five nominations: Best Song for their hit “Dynamite,” Best Group, Biggest Fans and Best Virtual Live for...
ABS-CBN has launched a new version of Myx that will reflect the next generation of Filipino-American talent as a premium cable, radio and digital content provider. Myx is catered to those who want entertainment, lifestyle and culture-related content for Filipino-American audiences and beyond....
Seasoned actor Piolo Pascual has surprised fans with the music video of his latest song "Iiyak Sa Ulan" uploaded online recently. Piolo, 43, starred in the music clip with his powerful and emotional acting. The lyrics goes: "‘Di mo na kailangan pang/ Sabihing aalis ka na/ Tingin pa lang ng...
Short but sweet and a resounding success. That's how music lovers described the Rush Hour Concert with the Manila Symphony Orchestra held online for the very first time last October 30. OPM music fans were treated to an hour of pop songs such as Limang-Dipang Tao" (1981), composed and...
James Reid has opened up about his experience working with former real-life partner Nadine Lustre on her latest single "Wildest Dreams." As seen on the teaser for Nadine's sophomore album, "Wildest Dreams" is "a sonic adventure into the mind and heart of Nadine’s artistry.” Reid, founder of...
