Love, Lies, and Betrayal Await: Prime Video's Love Is Never Gone Premieres May 8

Joshua Garcia and Ivana Alawi’s gripping tale of romance and survival arrives exclusively on Prime Video

Prime Video today unveiled its upcoming Filipino romance drama series Love Is Never Gone, announcing its exclusive premiere date of May 8 and releasing the official key art. Produced by ABS-CBN Studios and Dreamscape Entertainment, it is set against the vibrant backdrop of Morocco, the series blends romance and suspense, following two lost souls who find strength and love in each other only to discover that lies and betrayal threaten to derail their path to happiness.

The series features a powerhouse ensemble led by Joshua Garcia, Ivana Alawi, Jameson Blake, Jane Oineza, Michael de Mesa, Epy Quizon, Fyang Smith, JM Ibarra, and Dina Bonnevie.

Lags Returns With Emotional New Single “Pansamantala”

After taking a year-long hiatus from releasing music, singer-songwriter Lags officially marks his return with the heartfelt new single “Pansamantala,” released on February 20, 2026. The artist is currently managed by GLXY Talent Management and signed under Universal Records.

“Pansamantala” is a deeply emotional acoustic ballad that explores the painful reality of loving someone who ultimately chooses their past over the present. The song was born from an intimate late-night talk with a close friend searching for closure, only to confront the painful realization that he was never truly the one chosen. That heavy, honest moment lingered — and Lags transformed it into a song that captures the quiet devastation of being left behind.

Built around raw Tagalog lyricism and a sincere, stripped-down arrangement, the track follows the confusion and heartbreak of someone asking the question many fear to say out loud: “Paano na ako?” From the opening plea “Tumingin ka sa’king mga mata, di mo ba ko nakikita” to the crushing realization of being “pinagpalit sa nakaraan,” the song unfolds like an intimate conversation, mirroring the emotional journeys of many listeners.

Disney+ Expands Strategic Collaboration With Korea Esports Association To Host Additional Livestreams Of Esports Events Throughout The Year

The Collaboration Kicks Off With The Esports Championships Asia Jinju 2026 Streaming On Disney+ From April 24-26 Followed By More Competitions Later This Year

Following on from the success of last year’s 2025 LoL KeSPA CUP livestream, Disney+ today announced it has expanded its existing collaboration with the Korea eSports Association (KeSPA) to bring additional livestreams of major esports competitions to audiences around the world. The expanded collaboration will include global live coverage of major flagship events including the Esports Championships Asia Jinju 2026, the 2026 LoL KeSPA CUP and the Korea national team send-off ceremony and LoL friendly matches before the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

Veniccio.com Presents International Chopin Competition Laureate on May 2, 2026, at the Ayala Museum

Veniccio.com, in partnership with MA Piano Academy, is excited to announce, “Kate Liu in Recital,” featuring world-class pianist Kate Liu. 

The concert marks Liu’s Philippine debut, which will premiere on May 2, 2026, at the Ayala Museum in Makati City. 

She will perform the piano works of Chopin, Schumann, and Brahms.

This production by Veniccio.com continues the effort of bringing internationally acclaimed artists to the Philippines and exposing Filipino listeners to world-class performers like Kate Liu.

Liu won the attention of the classical music world during the 17th International Chopin Competition, where she established herself as one of the foremost interpreters of Chopin. 

New Korean Series Filing For Love Starring Shin Hae-Sun To Premiere On HBO Max On April 25

Shin Hae-sun and Gong Myoung star in new Korean comedy series Filing for Love, set to premiere on Saturday, April 25 on HBO Max.

The 12-episode series follows an unlikely duo, In-a (played by Shin Hae-sun) and Ki-jun (played by Gong Myoung), as they navigate through workplace politics, a secret past, and revenge, all while falling in love in this refreshing romantic comedy series.

Starring Shin Hae-sun (See You in My 19th Life, Mr. Queen), Gong Myoung (Second Shot at Love, Way Back Love), Kim Jae-uck (Death’s Game, Her Private Life) and Hong Hwa-yeon (I Am A Running Mate, Mental Coach Jegal), Filing for Love is directed by Jamie K Lee, written by Yeo Eun-ho, created by 

Yang Hee-seung, with Lee Young-ok and Hong Won-joo as Executive Producers. The series is produced by Studio Dragon.

Stream Filing for Love on HBO Max from April 25.

It's just March, but here's June: Ligaya Escueta's New Shoegaze Single

New music alert! Punk rock young blood Ligaya Escueta releases a new single titled June, a dreampop love song that sonically reiterates the ache of young romance in a soft, almost ethereal melody. The song is now available on all digital streaming platforms. 

Coming down from the high of her previous emotionally-charged album "Dollweb" (2025), Abigail Escueta, better known as her stage name, Ligaya Escueta, pulls yet the heartstrings of her listeners with the release of June. 

“Love songs have always been hard for me to write. I just feel like so much has been said about love that it kind of feels so overwhelming to try to sum it up in a song,” shares the 19-year-old musician, expressing her difficulties creating such a vulnerable track. However, for June, Escueta remarks how fast the flow came naturally to her the moment the idea came to mind. “A lot of lyrics came easily to me. I got the choruses done quickly, but was only able to finish the verse lyrics in the car on the way to a gig, which is a funny story.” 

NYMA’s Kat Bautista Named Judge for Hashtag Asia Awards 2026

Kat Bautista, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of NYMA Talent Management, has been named as one of the judges for the Hashtag Asia Awards 2026, a regional platform recognizing excellence in social media and digital campaigns.

Bautista brings over a decade of experience in digital strategy, talent management, and brand partnerships. Under her leadership, NYMA Talent Management has grown into a leading agency representing some of the Philippines’ most influential creators, artists, and personalities, helping bring Filipino talent to a global stage.

This year, Bautista also serves as a judge for the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards and the Webby Awards, further underscoring her recognition as a trusted industry voice across global award-giving bodies.