A new wave of OPM artists is gaining momentum.
Poised for their official breakout moment in 2026, these fresh and compelling acts are set to drop new releases that defy conventions and embrace artistic promise. In the months ahead, their work is expected to leave a distinct mark in contemporary OPM, so make sure to show your support and bookmark their names as early as now.
GRAMMY Award®-winning global superstar Harry Styles has premiered the music video for “Aperture,” the lead single from his highly anticipated new album KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY. set to be released globally March 6, 2026 via Columbia Records. The music video for “Aperture,” finds Harry once again collaborating with acclaimed director Aube Perrie (“Satellite”, “Music For A Sushi Restaraunt”.)
Stream the ultimate love story of Joey and his meatball sub on Friends and Sheldon and his spot on The Big Bang Theory or fall in love again with About Time, He's Just Not That Into You, The Time Traveler's Wife, The Fall Guy and Heated Rivalry, this Valentine’s Day on HBO Max.
With a star-studded lineup of premieres, including Eddington, with Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, action thriller Nobody 2, starring Bob Odenkirk and Sharon Stone, and Golden Globe®-winning Max Originals The Pitt and Hacks, to blockbuster movies One Battle After Another and Sinners. Korean entertainment fans are also in for a treat, with romantic comedy series, The Practical Guide to Love, as well as heartfelt drama Our Universe - following the story of two in-laws at odds who set aside their differences and navigate their newfound responsibilities.
Prime Video today announced that Elle, the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series from Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere on July 1, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Ahead of the series’ debut, Prime Video has also ordered a second season of Elle.
In Season One, Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.
“Twenty-five years after the world met Elle Woods for the first time, it’s a dream come true to share the story of how she became the unstoppable force we all fell in love with,” said Reese Witherspoon. “Discovering Lexi Minetree and watching her step into Elle’s fabulous shoes has been one of the most gratifying experiences of my career. I think our series’ themes of kindness, authenticity, and believing in yourself will resonate deeply with fans of the original films and new audiences alike. Working with our incredible Hello Sunshine team, Amazon and our visionary writers and directors to bring Elle's high school journey to life has been a tremendous joy. I can’t wait to share Season One with the world and start rolling cameras on Season Two!”
The 12-episode TVING Original drama series portrays the struggle of finding love in this day and age, and presents a modern take on blind dating - following career-driven Lee Ui-young (played by Han Ji-min), in her pursuit to find love efficiently. On a quest to find her other half, she finds herself caught in an unexpected love triangle and drawn to two very different individuals.
Starring Han Ji-min (Heavenly Ever After, Our Blues, Love Scout), Park Sung-hoon (Squid Game, The Glory) and Lee Ki-taek (Bon Appetit, My Happy Ending), The Practical Guide to Love is directed by Lee Jae-hun (Run On, Good Manager), with Hwangbo Sang-mi as Executive Producer. The series is written by Lee Yi-jin and produced by SLL.
Stream as Ui-young discovers the true meaning of love on The Practical Guide to Love on HBO Max from February 28.
DON’T BE DUMB features a stacked list of collaborators, including BossMan Dlow, Brent Faiyaz, Danny Elfman, Doechii, Gorillaz, Jon Batiste, Jessica Pratt, Slay Squad, Thundercat, Tyler, The Creator, Westside Gunn, and will.i.am. Danny Elfman and Thundercat also appeared in the music video for “Punk Rocky,” as band members alongside an ensemble of characters.
The two tracks preceding the album, “Punk Rocky” and “Helicopter,” built immense hype for DON’T BE DUMB. “Punk Rocky” was heralded by Variety as setting “a new standard in humor and surreality” for Rocky, with Rolling Stone stating that “the soon-to-be-released album is shaping up to be one of Rocky’s most creative yet.”
The song completes the ‘Mahiwaga trilogy,’ which includes hit songs “Pagtingin” and “Araw-Araw”
Ben&Ben continued to solidify their status as one of the most important voices of OPM in 2025. The acclaimed band made history as the first Filipino act to surpass three billion streams on global streaming platform Spotify, while also earning major wins at the 28th Awit Awards, including Album of the Year for their third studio album, The Traveller Across Dimensions and Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist for "Triumph.” As the year drew to a close, Ben&Ben’s music found itself intertwined with national consciousness when “Kapangyarihan,” their collaboration with SB19, emerged as a modern anthem in protest spaces, echoing public anger amid allegations of corruption surrounding flood control and infrastructure projects.
