HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL If there’s one highlight of the inaugural dinner that hit the sweet spot with me, it would be how exuberant, nourishing music resounded through the halls of Malacañang Palace that auspicious night. Now I’m not ignorant of the fact that this new...
PH Embassy commemorates 75th anniversary of PH-France diplomatic relations at Fête de la Musique The Philippine Embassy in Paris recently commemorated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with France at the Fête de la Musique. The embassy partnered with Pinoy Jam Paris Association, a...
"The Clash" Season 1 alumnus Psalms David has encouraging words for people struggling in life. During a recent virtual media conference, Psalms maintained how everything is more manageable with the help of a support group. He said, "You aren't designed to walk through this life alone. Kaya ka...
Is BTS’ RM getting married? A YouTube channel uploaded a video on June 23 with the title “ Married soon, witnessed by Korean community in the U.S.” The channel based the rumors on a post on a Korean online mall based in the US. The YouTube channel claimed that a person said, "I recently...
You’ll be surprised by how much these drag artists have spent on their craft Last June 18, the category is Filipino Drag Excellence as some the best local drag artists gathered together at Tipple & Slaw, Pop-up Katipunan to celebrate “Pride and Power.” The event, made possible by Sony...
Kapuso girl group XOXO is among music acts affected by the pandemic. But its members, Riel Lomadilla, Dani Ozaraga, Mel Caluag, and Lyra Micolob, are back on track and ready to showcase their talent. They flaunted a different side to their vocal prowess via their latest single under GMA Music,...
Spotlight on UP’s Maria Christine Muyco as the Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio fellow By Emma Orozco Maria Christine Muyco, music composer, ethnomusicologist, and music composition professor at the University of the Philippines recently enjoyed a scholarship of residency at Bellagio. It...
K-pop icons BTS announced on June 14 that they will start solo projects and embark on “chapter 2” of their career, and their agency said it will actively support their endeavors. BTS released a new BTS Dinner Party video on their official YouTube channel to celebrate their ninth anniversary....
Big Hit Music, the agency that manages K-pop superstars BTS, has issued a statement about the idol group’s announcement on June 14 that they are going to take a break from group activities and focus on individual endeavors. BTS members announcing their decision to take a break from group...
Get ready for live Fête-stivities this year By Dexter R. Matilla Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to start grooving to the beat because after two years, Fête de la Musique will be going live once again. “We’re excited to bring the Fête de la Musique celebrations back to the...
The sound of freedom, a playlist that celebrates independence Freedom is having the ability to express yourself without restraint. It is having the power to go after what you want, to stand up for what you believe in, and to create your own success. It is a gift and a birthright that unfortunately...
South Korean personality Song Hae, the world’s oldest TV music talent show host, passed away on June 8. He was 95. Song Hae had hosted the Korean TV show “National Singing Contest” on the channel KBS 1TV for 34 years from 1988 to 2022. South Korean Song Hae was recognized in April as the...
