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Titled “Find Your Kislap,” the event wasn’t just a celebration of a new release — it was an experience rooted in the song’s core message: finding and choosing that one special person among a thousand faces in the crowd. Guests were encouraged to mingle through fun and cheeky games like a “love experience” bingo, with prompts such as “Who has ghosted or been ghosted?”, and a daring Bring Me challenge that included requests like “Bring me a photo of your ex” or “Bring me your crush.”
“Hindi ko ito ikinuwento para sa simpatiya. Ikinuwento ko ito para sa katotohanan at hustisya,” says PCol. Hansel Marantan.
This docudrama, written, produced, and directed by former journalist Editha Z. Caduaya, delves into his complex and controversial life story — a tale of truth, betrayal, and redemption.
Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefani heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle - her grandmother, Iris - and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all.
The movie is directed by Adam Stein & Zach Lipovsky. The screenplay is by Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor, with story by Jon Watts and Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor. It is based on characters created by Jeffrey Reddick. Final Destination Bloodlines is produced by Craig Perry, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Jon Watts, Dianne McGunigle and Toby Emmerich. Executive Producers are David Siegel and Warren Zide.
Revisit select Final Destination movies and stream Final Destination Bloodlines on HBO Max from August 1. Subscribe to HBO Max at www.hbomax.com or via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store from only ₱149/month & ₱1,040/12 months and stream on HBO Max via your preferred device.
Christian Bautista, continues to chart an extraordinary course in 2025.
Fresh off a series of career highs– including renewing his contract as a Kapuso and earning international recognition at the Telly Awards and The Outstanding Filipinos in America (TOFA)-- Asia’s Romantic Balladeer continues his winning streak. Most recently, Christian Bautista took home two Collision Awards for Matching Outfits: Silver Winner and Audience Choice Winner in the Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle category. Now, he adds another major move to his banner year: officially signing an exclusive recording contract with Sony Music Philippines.
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Grammy ®-winning global multi-platinum singer songwriter TYLA has reemerged with her first new project since her historic debut album. The new bundle of songs, WWP, features the new singles “BLISS” and “IS IT,” and more brand-new music. The four-track project features production from P. Priime and Sammy Soso along with a guest appearance by WizKid on “DYNAMITE.”
Following her homecoming shows in South Africa to end the year, the singer was adamant about returning to the studio. WWP is the first glimpse into those sessions, and its title is self-explanatory. With party-starters “BLISS” and “IS IT” already impacting everywhere from the charts to high-profile Coca-Cola marketing campaigns, TYLA adds to the jubilee “DYNAMITE” and the enticing “MR. MEDIA,” songs that invite the listener to the dance floor without sacrificing any of TYLA’s vocal valor.
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Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) returns with the release of “End of Summer,” his first recording for new label Columbia Records. The song marks a new dawn for Tame Impala, as Parker once again expands the parameters of the project further into realms unexplored. Drawing from the deep, rich history of dance music, “End Of Summer” recasts Tame Impala as a kind of future primitive rave act. The track harkens back to the acid house summer of ’89, to free parties of the mid-90s, to bush doofs in outback paddocks - to an imagined history, transmuted into something simultaneously present and eternal, still unmistakably Tame Impala. The thrill of spontaneous studio experimentation that has marked Tame Impala recordings since the beginning is more evident than ever, Parker’s mastery of his craft imprinting the track with an array of brain-bending, subtly manipulative sparkle.
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Rising Filipino artists Young Cocoa and DEMI have teamed up on their latest single, “Cheap Thrills,” a delightful track that captures the lighthearted rush of young romance.
Released today via Sony Music Entertainment, the smooth jam shines with its captivating sense of ease and simplicity, going for subtlety instead of flashy distractions. What started as a solo demo quickly evolved into a ‘joint’ earworm that invites listeners to let go, lean in, and find joy in life’s simpler pleasures: no frills, just feels.
Filipino indie rock outfit We Are Imaginary are back with “Stockholm,” the latest single from their forthcoming self-titled album, set to be released on vinyl under Eikon Records in mid-2025.
Exploring themes of emotional entanglement and vulnerability, “Stockholm” is a gripping meditation on toxic attachment disguised as love. The track marks a pivotal moment for frontman and guitarist Ahmad Tanji, who channels years of disquietude into one of the band’s most sonically and lyrically captivating releases to date.
The song opens with the Nietzsche-inspired line, “Staring at the abyss / staring back at me,” which immediately sets the tone for introspection. As the track unfolds, lyrics like “So used with bad directions / I’m following no leads” imply how the protagonist continues to spiral out of existential dread, losing the will to continue fighting—only to be pulled back by the subtle, grounding sound.
Set to take place on Friday, August 1 2025, at Sari-Sari Bar in Makati City, TRIN 43 continues TRIN’s vision of promoting the country’s vibrant indie music scene and harnessing its global potential. The multi-genre showcase will feature an eclectic mix of breakthrough and boundary-pushing artists from this side of the world.
NINO Releases “Sea Salt Dayz” — A Soulful Reset for the Weary Mind
Solo artist NINO released his latest single, “Sea Salt Dayz,” on June 27, 2025, a feel-good and reflective track that leans into meditation, contemplation, and acceptance. The song plays like a personal mantra — a decision to stop clinging to sadness and finally embrace stillness.
“I choose the good. I choose peace. I choose simple,” NINO shares on his social media, summing up the heart of “Sea Salt Dayz.” He continues, “I want to soothe my inner world. To be easygoing and peaceful. To become one with my flawed self.”
With tones reminiscent of Steve Lacy, Mac DeMarco, and Cuco, the track carries a dreamy, lo-fi-ish warmth that feels both breezy and grounding. It’s the kind of song you’d play on a slow afternoon stroll by the baywalk, dog leash in one hand, popsicle in the other, with waves crashing in the background. It doesn’t ask much of you — it just lets you be.
“IS IT” is produced by Sammy Soso and its music video is directed by Aerin Moreno. Watch and stream now.
TYLA’s penchant for innovation driven by her native genre, Amapiano, is on full display on “IS IT,” a sultry dance cut laced with vivacious temptation. “Is it wrong that I want to get right with you?” she sings, maintaining intense eye contact with viewers. TYLA’s airtight dance routines became the stuff of legend after fans around the world tried to emulate the magic of hits like “Water” and “Push 2 Start,” and “IS IT” is primed to add another feather to that cap.
‘The Sofa’ is the album’s psychological portrait which is a microcosm of the wider themes it reckons with: falling in love with your life for exactly what it is and finally letting go of unrealised dreams without shame, guilt or disappointment as you grow older. Unspooling like a daydream on an idle afternoon, ‘The Sofa’ is a piano ballad fortified by the best songwriting of Ellie Rowsell’s career - radical in its unflinching honesty. “Didn’t make it out to California / Where I thought I might clean the slate / Feels a little like I’m stuck in Seven Sisters / North London, oh England / And maybe that’s ok,” Rowsell sings. In abandoning the self-consciousness which weighs down your twenties, Wolf Alice reach a point of hard-won serenity.
Rowsell shares: “It’s about not trying so hard to figure everything out, reflecting on getting older and trying not to agonise over things that have or haven’t happened in your life. It’s also about trying to get to grips with the polarising aspects of one’s life when you’re in a band. You’ve just played a huge tour - and you come home, and you have your dinner on the sofa. For me, it’s summed up in how I treat TV. I used to never watch the same thing twice because I thought I’ve got so much to discover! And now I’m like, It's okay if I just want to rewatch Peep Show for the thirteenth time.”
Shot on the streets of the band's native North London in homage to the lyrics, the video for The Sofa captures the day-dreamy spirit of the song in boldly-coloured slow motion. Ellie is transported on a surreal fantasy through the euphoric messiness of British summertime street life while never leaving the comfort of her sofa. Inspired by classic street photography, these vignettes capture the blissed out interactions of people from all walks of life, celebrating the shared joy we feel with strangers on a sunny day. The video was directed by Fiona Jane Burgess (Christina Aguilera, girlinred, Gucci) and features numerous easter eggs for the band's up-coming album.
The single release follows Wolf Alice’s victorious return to Glastonbury Festival this past month, performing a razor sharp set of hits to a sunset crowd on the Other Stage on Sunday afternoon. Combining fan favourites such as ‘Bros’ and ‘Don’t Delete The Kisses’ with jubilant new singles ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’ and ‘The Sofa’ - the slot felt like a victory lap for a band truly at the peak of their powers.
‘The Sofa’ follows on from the album’s forerunner, ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’. A fiercely powerful and fervent introduction to The Clearing, it’s an arresting ode to growth, evolution and expansion in life, music and art. With its rolling bass riff, this first piece of music in three years, is a whip-smart de-testosteroned twist on heavy rock. It arrived alongside a video by noted alt-pop director Colin Solal Cardo, famous for collaborations with Charli XCX, Robyn, Christine & The Queens and Phoenix. The video deconstructs a classic rock performance by drawing on Bob Fosse and All That Jazz, featuring a brilliant performance from Ellie in the middle of a host of dancers choreographed by Emmy Award-winning choreographer Ryan Heffington (Euphoria, Sia, Kenzo + Margaret Qualley).
Written in Seven Sisters and recorded in LA with Grammy-winning, master producer Greg Kurstin last year, The Clearing reveals where Wolf Alice stand sonically in 2025, delivering a supremely confident collection of songs bursting with ambition, ideas and emotion; The Clearing is a truly timeless record.
Wolf Alice have come a long way since the North London quartet first emerged in 2013 as a young band holding a mirror up to their own emerging generation. Today, Wolf Alice’s fourth album The Clearing finds them at the peak of their powers, grown into a band of generational importance. While the bruised euphoria of their debut My Love Is Cool, which featured the Grammy-nominated ‘Moaning Lisa Smile’, both captured and perfectly soundtracked the experience of youth first cutting their musical teeth, 2018’s follow up Visions Of A Life cemented their rise with a Mercury Music Prize, before the precious hurt of 2022’s Blue Weekend and its resultant UK number 1 and Brit Award for Best Group. In the process, lead singer Ellie Rowsell has grown into a storytelling icon, weaving cautionary tales of how your twenties will hurt you, but in valuable ways. Wolf Alice have also toured the world multiple times headlining sold out tours, gracing numerous festival stages and supporting an array of key artists including pop icon Harry Styles. This summer so far sees them performing at Radio 1’s Big Weekend followed by a top spot at Glastonbury.
Both playful and serious, ironic and straight-talking,The Clearing is a progressive shift from a band whose exploration of love, loss and human connection has already articulated the coming-of-age experience for a whole generation. It’s a classic pop/rock album that nods to the ‘70s while remaining rooted firmly in the present. If Fleetwood Mac wrote an album today in North London, you’d get somewhere close to this run of effortlessly grand tracks, each as distinct as the last. Sonically, there is no waste, no fuss, with more authoritative melodies than the band has ever crafted before. This is a new beginning, and each of the band feels it as keenly as listeners will.
Front and centre of The Clearing is Rowsell’s ever-evolving poetic storytelling alongside an innate desire for Ellie, Joff, Theo and Joel to have fun, secure in their ambition and ability at this unique moment in time. The Clearing encapsulates that freeing feeling of finding a moment of peace and clarity, having survived the freewheeling frivolity of your 20s, emerging into your future and is a portrait of Wolf Alice standing on the precipice of a new decade in both life and art.
“Rich and authentic beloved BELOVED feels indebted to Al Green, Philly soul, the Jackson 5, and Blaxploitation soundtracks.” – Rolling Stone
GIVĒON’s return to the spotlight has featured his fourth Hot 100 chart hit, and widespread critical acclaim, including ‘4-stars’ from Rolling Stone. It now includes the release of the seven-time GRAMMY®-nominee’s second studio album, BELOVED, executive-produced by Sevn Thomas
ATEEZ returns with their first all-English lead track ‘In Your Fantasy’, a bold new step in an already genre-blending career. While not their first English-language song, this marks a milestone as the main single fully in English, signaling a natural evolution in ATEEZ’s artistry.
Known for effortlessly moving between languages and styles, ATEEZ continues to build a global discography that resonates across borders. This latest release not only expands their sonic landscape but also connects them with an even broader international audience.
The album features an impressive lineup of international artists, including Knock2, BewhY, Awich, and ATARASHII GAKKO!, alongside talented Thai artists like HUGO and Gong from the band H3F. Additionally, MILLI worked together with multiple international producers and songwriters during a songwriting camp in LA, returning with nearly half the album completed.
Sharing her feelings about the album, MILLI described HEAVYWEIGHT as “one that I truly love” and said, “It represents the weight in every fiber of my being, in every story that has come into my life. I compare myself to a boxer who has slowly climbed from the atomweight division, fighting through and facing every hardship that came my way. Now, I'm ready to step into the HEAVYWEIGHT division as an artist”.
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Filipino soul-pop artist Muri and Japanese electronic producer Shigge have finally dropped “Golden Hour,” the luminous first single off their upcoming joint EP, SETSUNA—slated to be released next month.
The soulful electronic track serves as the entry point into the shared universe Muri and Shigge crafted together, capturing the fleeting beauty of twilight: the moment when day dissolves into night.
Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit's (OPM) Executive Director Gab Cabangon emphasizes that this edition aims to embrace the culture of community and collaboration while celebrating how integral music is to the lives of the Filipino people. “This is why we have a mix of OPM Spotlight performances in different areas of Metro Manila that retained the ‘back-to-basics’ approach we had for LMP 2024 and the music talk series designed to inspire music artists to pursue artistic excellence and to create an accessible learning space for artists aspiring to become professionals in their field. It’s about bringing everyone in spaces to celebrate music together.”
The Series, Produced By Warner Bros. Television, Will Be Executive Produced By Emmy®-Nominated Creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, And Bill Prady
HBO Max has given a series order to The Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, from Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television. The comedy series is executive produced by Emmy®-nominated creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady.
Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max Content said: "We’re excited to be continuing the legacy of The Big Bang Theory. Much like the original series, this new chapter wouldn’t be possible without the vision and storytelling brilliance of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, as well as Zak Penn, who has brought fresh insight and a distinctive voice to an already exceptional creative team.”
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As if those were not enough, Sam just dropped a new single under Universal Records last July 4 — and it is a surprise collaboration with Moira Dela Torre.
Entitled “Mapasakin Ka,” the duet is a heartfelt love song with soft harmonies and vivid imagery — expressing sincerity, longing, and devotion. At its core, it’s a gentle plea for love to be returned, sung in the most honest way the heart knows how.
The acclaimed documentary is also the first Philippine-produced film to grace the prestigious comic book and multi-entertainment convention
Eraserheads: Combo On The Run is set to make history as the first Filipino-produced film and the first music documentary to screen at the prestigious San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) in 2025.
In a historic milestone for both Philippine cinema and the global music documentary scene, the film will not only be screened at SDCC but will also be featured in a panel discussion that will take place in Exhibit Hall 6BCF, an esteemed venue typically reserved for major titles in entertainment and pop culture. The panel will be led by director and producer Diane Ventura and joined by Ely Buendia, iconic frontman of the legendary Filipino rock band Eraserheads and a central figure in the documentary.
What happens when an unforgivable crime brutally shatters a quiet life? For Nels Coxman (Liam Neeson), a seemingly ordinary snowplow driver in a picturesque Colorado town, the answer is a chilling, unstoppable descent into cold-blooded vengeance. With Liam Neeson embodying vengeance in one of his most compelling roles yet, Cold Pursuit is sure to captivate fans of action thrillers.
Nels' idyllic existence is abruptly torn apart by the mysterious death of his son, which he soon discovers is linked to a powerful drug lord known as Viking (Tom Bateman). Fueled by grief and an unyielding desire for justice, Nels takes matters into his own hands and trades his snow plow for a path of brutal retribution. As Viking's criminal empire begins to unravel mysteriously and his associates vanish one by one, Nels transforms from an unassuming citizen into a ruthless vigilante, showing how even the most peaceful man can become a formidable force when pushed to the edge.
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“We’ve always believed that our connection with our shoppers goes beyond the checkout counter,” Ivy Hayagan-Piedad, Senior Marketing Manager of Puregold, shared. “We are gratified to know that through Puregold OPM Con 2025, we gave our loyal members an unforgettable celebration of Filipino music, talent, and pride on a massive scale.”
Ahead of their stint at Fuji Rock Festival in Japan this month, the acclaimed quartet will be gracing Manila with their signature garage-punk energy and captivating sound
Indonesia's acclaimed surf rock quartet, The Panturas, is set to bring their high-octane energy to Manila on July 19, 2025, at Sari Sari in Makati City.
Presented by Shoplifters United, the Manila show marks their first-ever performance in the Philippines and will serve as the first stop of their 2025 Asian tour before the band heads to Japan for a coveted slot at the iconic Fuji Rock Festival.
CreaZion Studios, UXS, and Kapitol Films' Isang Himala—which premiered at the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) and earned accolades including Fourth Best Picture, Special Jury Prize, Best Supporting Actress for Kakki Teodoro, Best Original Theme Song, and Best Musical Score by Vincent de Jesus—garnered a total of seven nominations at this year’s EDDYS.
Isang Himala was nominated in the following categories:
Why settle for one genre when a Gerard Butler movie marathon gives you every emotion in the book?
Few actors command the screen quite like Gerard Butler. With his rugged charm and powerful performances, Butler has effortlessly slipped into roles that range from action hero to heart-wrenching romantic lead. Whatever mood you're in or genre you love, there's a Gerard Butler movie to match it.
Here are just a handful of his films that showcase Butler's incredible versatility.
Kandahar - Spy Thriller
What would you do if you were stranded in the most dangerous terrain in the world with your life on the line? That’s the dilemma CIA operative Tom Harris (Butler) faces in Kandahar. Set in Afghanistan, this spy thriller plunges viewers into a relentless game of cat-and-mouse.
After a covert mission is exposed, Harris must race against time to escape enemy territory, all while navigating deadly ambushes and betrayals. The stakes are personal and high, with Butler delivering an intense and gritty performance that keeps you white-knuckled from start to finish.
More than just a concert, Ember is a celebration of a voice that has defined a generation. After 15 remarkable years, Morissette lights up the Araneta stage once again for an evening of soaring vocals, emotional storytelling, and powerful musical moments—with musical direction by internationally acclaimed producer and arranger Troy Laureta, whose work with artists like Ariana Grande, David Foster, and Ailee brings an elevated musical experience to the show.
This year’s lineup draws from a remarkable range of films: Austria’s The Life of Beethoven (1927) will be accompanied by a performance arranged through HearLife, which uniquely combines deaf and hearing musicians to interpret the story of Beethoven himself. Italy’s Fra Diavolo (1925) takes on new energy through the bold arrangements of Pepe Manikan’s Progharmonic Orchestra. Psychic Surgeons will add their adventurous jazz-electronic layers to Spain’s Gigantes y Cabezudos (1926). Ma.Ma. — the duo of Joee Mejias and Alyana Cabral — will offer a deeply textured, exploratory set for Germany’s Wie Sich Der Kientopp Rächt, Geschichten von Freiheit und Freundschaft, and Aschenputtel. From Japan comes The Scent of Pheasant’s Eye (1935), a story of intimacy between two women in the silent era, which will be reimagined through sound by Teresa Barrozo, Pat Sarabia, and Mariah Reodica.
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Written and directed by Oscar®-nominated Filmmaker Ryan Coogler, Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan in a dual role, joined by Oscar® nominee Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo.
Filipino singer-songwriter Muri and Japanese producer Shigge have officially announced their collaborative new single, “Golden Hour,” via a minimalist teaser posted to Instagram last night, sparking anticipation for their cross-border release.
The soul-infused electronic track was conceived during an intensive songwriting camp at the AXEAN Festival in Bali, Indonesia last year, where Muri and Shigge crossed creative paths. What began as a spontaneous studio session has evolved into months of sonic exchange, with ideas bouncing fluidly between Tokyo, London, and Manila.
DJ Love, One Click Straight, Shye, DOOR PLANT, and more are set to perform at this year’s edition of Southeast Asia’s first intra-regional showcase festival
AXEAN Festival, Southeast Asia’s leading music and creative industry platform, has announced the first wave of its 2025 lineup.
Filipino artists such as Budots pioneer DJ Love and alt-rock outfit One Click Straight lead the first wave of acts performing at the international music festival which is set to take place at Jimbaran Hub in Bali, Indonesia, from September 13 to 14, 2025.
This year’s edition promises a dynamic and eclectic roster of artists, reflecting an impressive array of genres, cultures, and music styles from across the region.
The first round of confirmed artists also includes Bali-based alternative rock band Jangar, psychedelic rock trio Kelompok Penerbang Roket, indie rock quartet Ministry Of, six-piece band L’alphalpha, and rising producer and singer-songwriter XANDEGA from Indonesia, alongside rising dark pop artist Su San from Malaysia; indie pop/rock singer-songwriter Shye and prolific electronic musician and producer Fauxe from Singapore; and experimental rave n’ roll act S.O.L.E. and four-piece alt rock band DOOR PLANT from Thailand.
Today, singer-songwriter Alex Warren teams up with global icon ROSÉ to release their highly anticipated collaboration, “On My Mind” - listen here. The song was announced as a surprise track on Warren’s upcoming album You’ll Be Alright, Kid, due out July 18th, pre-order here. Warren started teasing the potential ROSÉ collab on his socials a few weeks ago, and fans have been anxiously awaiting the release ever since.
“On My Mind” is a swelling love song in Alex Warren’s mastered style of anthemic pop. Produced by Ammo and John Ryan, the record beautifully meshes Warren and ROSÉ’s vocals for a striking listen. The accompanying music video was directed by Colin Tilley - watch here.
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From thrilling dramas to poignant comedies, some of the most compelling stories being told today are ones that highlight the LGBTQ+ experience. This month, we've handpicked five captivating shows and films that celebrate identity, explore relationships, and showcase the power of connection. These stories are bold, raw, and unapologetic, promising to entertain, challenge, and resonate with audiences everywhere.
Grab your popcorn, settle in, and prepare to stream with pride.
Written by JADE with GRADES and Lauren Aquilina and co-produced by Oscar Görres, the track is a pulsating electro synth-pop song about jealousy and irrational emotion.
JADE says: "Plastic Box is about that irrational and toxic insecurity within us when we think about our partner's previous relationships, even though we know everyone has a past. It’s a happy-sad pop song and one of my favourite songs I've ever written."
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Directed by multi-awarded filmmaker and screenwriter Fatrick Tabada, the quirk, fun, and deeply introspective film centers around Ena, a young woman in search of her lost “womanhood.”
Tabada offers nothing but high praises for dwta’s latest song, pointing out its pivotal role in supporting the lead character’s journey of self-discovery and acceptance. “Amid the film’s absurdity, the song grounds Ena and brings out her humanity,” Tabada adds. “Though Ena may come off as unlikeable at first, Kung Ikaw ay Masaya reminds the audience that she is a woman in the process of rediscovering her humanity—and that she, too, is allowed to stumble in her journey toward self-worth.”
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Named iHeartRadio’s K-pop Artist of the Year, the group also earned their first American Music Awards nomination this year and is continuing their unstoppable success with a new album.
This album marks the beginning of a temptation that knows no bounds, as ATEEZ’s sweet yet dangerous allure captures the beauty of every wavering moment, shining brilliantly just as it is. It captures the fevered energy of a summer night—a fleeting burst of freedom and escape that quenches a deep, almost insatiable thirst.
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Future global pop superstar Henry Moodie releases his incredible new single, ‘comedown’, out now via Robots & Humans (UK) and Columbia Records (US).
Henry Moodie delivers ‘comedown’, an energetic yet introspective pop anthem that captures the heady thrill of falling in love, laced with the quiet fear that it might not last. Blending organic instrumentation with a euphoric, emotionally charged sound, Moodie reflects on the vulnerability that comes with opening your heart. With his signature heartfelt lyricism and soaring vocals, ‘comedown’ offers a powerful snapshot of love’s highs and the insecurities that linger just beneath the surface.
Henry Moodie is gearing up for an exciting summer on the road, kicking off with supporting Dean Lewis on the European leg of his tour before heading on his first-ever headline Asia
Acclaimed Filipino singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary artist Kate Torralba will be representing the Philippines at the first edition of MUSICMEX, a premier music showcase festival dedicated to fostering collaborations, cultural exchanges, and business opportunities in music.
The event will take place in Mexico City, with Torralba performing on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Jardin Jacarandas.
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Filipino alt-rock icon Barbie Almalbis has dropped the official music video for “Platonic,” a standout track from her critically acclaimed fifth studio album, Not That Girl. Helmed by long-time creative partner and award-winning photographer Nina Sandejas, the video features a gritty glimpse into a night of sweat and sound at Mow’s—an underground music venue in Quezon City.
Set against the backdrop of Barbie’s recent performance at the iconic gig space, the video unravels a documentary-style montage of mosh pits, dance breaks, and crowd surfing—fueled not by angst, but by the deep joy of shared, meaningful experience in music. “I wanna see a pit… lovingly,” Barbie calls out before launching into the two-minute burst of cathartic energy that is “Platonic.”
The HBO Original Harry Potter television series has cast the following roles:
Molly Weasley - Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley
Hogwarts students - Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, and Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown
Dursley parents - Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley and Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley
Cornelius Fudge - Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge
The series will be a faithful adaptation of the beloved “Harry Potter” books by author and Executive Producer J.K. Rowling. Each season will bring Harry Potter to new and existing audiences, streaming exclusively on HBO Max where it’s available, including in upcoming launch markets Germany, Italy and the UK. The original classic films will remain available to watch around the world.
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South Korean artist-producer Ziv teams up with P-Pop girl group KAIA for his official new single, “Walkie Talkie,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment.
An ode to the dissonance of one-sided love or infatuation, “Walkie Talkie” uses the metaphor of mismatched frequencies to explore the intricacies of missed connections and unreciprocated feelings.
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Alongside the 12-track album release, the pop sensation debuts a brand-new music video for the track “Times Like These.” Directed by legendary photographer Ethan James Green—who also shot the album’s artwork—the video marks his directorial debut in music. The concept was creatively led by Addison Rae and Lexee Smith, brought to life by her go-to glam dream team: Dame Pat McGrath and Jenna Kuchera on makeup, Lucas Wilson on hair, and nails by Mei. Shot across New York City scenes, the video blends effortless cool with emotional depth. Fans follow Addison from a breezy boat ride to backstage scenes and ultimately into her signature, high-energy choreography. Art direction was led by Marcs Bird, with movement direction by Danielle Polanco.
Longtime Beatles fans The Itchyworms gear up for a meaningful UK debut, championing nostalgia, rock music, and Pinoy Rock
Filipino rock icons The Itchyworms marks their long-awaited debut in the UK with the #AkinKaNaLangUK Tour.
The chart-topping act behind the hits “Beer,” “Love Team,” and “Di Na Muli” are set to bring their inescapable live performances and anthemic sound through a three-city tour covering Manchester, Liverpool, and London.
1300 return with their latest dance-ready single, “BANGALANG,” their first single of the year, released today under JADED.
On “BANGALANG,” the Korean-Australian alternative hip-hop group explores pop sonics incorporated with pokari.sweat and Nerdie’s strong bass, dance-driven production intended to invoke fun, spontaneity, and playfulness—true to the spirit to which it was made: during one of their weekly studio sessions, rapper DALI HART spontaneously busted out the hook, “Bangalang alang alang alang alang,” which he ended up punching in the booth.
Sheeran’s “Sapphire” is a luminous celebration of love that transcends boundaries. Featuring captivating vocals, intricate South-Asian percussion, backing vocals and sitar by legendary Indian artist Arijit Singh, the song creates a unique tapestry that speaks to the universal language of love. Fans are taken on a sonic journey both intimate and expansive, brought to life by the production talents of Ilya Salmanzadeh, Johnny McDaid, and Savan Kotecha.
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Presented by the Embassy of Italy in Manila, in partnership with the Philippine-Italian Association, the festival showcases three standout films that have made waves in Italy and beyond:
Enrico Piaggio: Vespa (2019) by Umberto Marino – A biographical drama that explores the visionary legacy behind one of Italy’s most iconic creations: the Vespa scooter.
Quasi Orfano (2022) by Umberto Carteni – A sharp and hilarious comedy about family ties, ambition, and the chaos of identity, offering a fresh take on modern Italian relationships through the quirks of self-invention and the baggage we can never quite leave behind.
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Rising P-Pop group YARA joins forces with drill rapper Nateman for the newly released “Sabi Ko Na (Remix),” out today via Sony Music Entertainment.
Originally written by award-winning producer, singer, and songwriter JRoa and produced by Yung Bawal, the Y2k-inspired track gets a swagger-filled upgrade. Nateman’s incisive yet playful verses add grit and depth to the material, transforming the song into a more dynamic version of itself.
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