Filipina R&B singer Denise Julia just allowed global audiences a peek of Tondo, Manila. Not everyone is convinced she did it the right way, though. The 24-year-old artist recently became the first Filipina to appear on the US-based music performance series "From the Block," performing her song...
James Reid is opening up about one of the lowest points of his career and why he believes girlfriend Issa Pressman helped pull him out of it. Speaking on Gary Valenciano 's podcast "Unshaken," the actor-singer revealed that he lost around ₱150 million of his hard-earned money at one point,...
Filipino-American singer-songwriter Steve Lacy is to headline this year 's LALALA Music Festival in Manila. His return carries added significance for Filipino fans. Born to an African-American mother and a Filipino father, Lacy has occasionally spoken about his Filipino heritage, making his...
After three years away from releasing new music, Nadine Lustre is finally making her long-awaited return to the recording scene. The actress-singer announced that her new single, "PERSONAL," will be released on July 31, sending fans into a frenzy and marking her first official music release since...
Asian pop singer-songwriter Shi Shi is turning life 's sweetest and most bittersweet moments into music with her latest EP, "The Taste Of," a multilingual collection of songs in English, Mandarin and Korean that chronicles heartbreak, healing, and emotional growth. Although the EP 's...
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...
Two Chinese women were arrested after allegedly trespassing into the dormitory of K-pop boy band Cortis in Seoul 's Yongsan District early on July 23, according to Korean police. The Yongsan Police Station said the women, both in their 20s, were apprehended at about 2 a.m. and booked on...
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...
For years, "Hawak Kamay" has been embraced as a song of hope, comfort and unwavering support. But few know it was born from the heartbreak of a 14-year-old girl trying to hold on to someone she considered family. Singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino has opened up about the deeply personal story...
Months after fueling romance speculation with Will Ashley, Mika Salamanca has finally shared her clearest update yet on where they really stand. While she stopped short of confirming they are officially a couple, the actress and singer admitted their relationship has grown deeper, gave it a "high...
BTS has set another milestone on Spotify after the music video for its song "Normal" became the most-streamed K-pop music video in a single day in the platform 's history. Spotify announced on July 17 that " 'Normal ' became the most-streamed K-pop music video in a single day in...
More than five decades after Hotdog helped define the Manila Sound and reshape Original Pilipino Music, the band 's songs continue to strike a chord with audiences old and new. That enduring appeal will be on full display on Aug. 8 when "Manila, Manila: The HOTDOG Tribute Concert" takes over...
