Pinoy rock icons The Dawn returns to the big stage with another major concert celebrating their 40th anniversary in the local music industry.
Following the successful staging of Ballet & Ballads, a special collaboration between the band and Ballet Manila held early this year, The Dawn is gearing up for another special show featuring the current band lineup and some exciting surprises that will surely make headlines once announced.
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This pop track features a light, easy-listening vibe contrasted with biting lyrics that challenge everyone to evaluate the cost of heartbreak in their relationships. ‘cry jar’ represents the transformation of pain into something measurable through the concept of an "emotional compensation” jar.
“If you don’t want to try in love, then fine! Pay the price. Every time you make me cry, those tears go into the jar as proof that the pain isn’t disappearing—it’s piling up,” said pami about the single.
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#1 in 20 album charts globally
GRAMMY Award®-winning global superstar Harry Styles new album KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY. has delivered the strongest global debut of his career with over 1 million units sold to date, dominating charts across the world and strengthening his position as one of the most daring and influential artists in modern music.
The new album has debuted at #1 in the U.S. on the Billboard 200 chart with over 430,000 units in consumption, the largest first week of the year. This huge debut is Harry’s fourth consecutive #1 solo album debut, extending his record as the first U.K. male artist, and second male artist ever, to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 with their first four albums since Nielsen Music began electronically tracking sales data in 1991. He also logs the biggest first week vinyl sales for a male artist in the US, beating his Harry’s House record.
Filipino R&B king Jay R recently weighed in on the controversy surrounding the exploitative practices in the local music industry.
This comes after young singer-songwriter MRLD broke her silence about her departure from OC Records, alleging unfair compensation and limited marketing support, with claims that have sparked broader conversations online about transparency, artist rights, and the power imbalance between emerging musicians and record labels.
This year, 72 of Korea’s top fashionistas will be loading up their shears, pins, steamers and sewing machines for the chance to become Korea’s next fashion icon in Style Wars (working title) - an all-new reality survival series coming exclusively to Disney+.
Featuring fashion lovers from all walks of life including hobbyists, college students, pensioners influencers, amateurs and professionals, the upcoming survival show will see some of Korea’s best dressed compete against each other in a series of high-stakes challenges designed to cut away the excess fabric and unveil Korea’s next top fashionista.
After a breakout 2025 that saw his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, hundreds of millions of streams across his self-titled album, and a sold-out international headline tour, Malcolm Todd kicks off 2026 with his new single “Breathe.” Co-produced by Todd, the track arrives alongside an official music video directed by longtime collaborator Aidan Cullen and featuring choreography by Lexee Smith, signaling the start of a new chapter for the Los Angeles artist and performer.
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Disney+ today announced the addition of March Madness –the celebrated NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments – to its live sports slate in the Philippines, marking an expansion of ESPN’s global NCAA rights agreement onto the Disney+ platform.
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This spring, two of Korea’s biggest stars – IU and Byeon Wooseok – will make their long-awaited on-screen debut together when Perfect Crown premieres April 10 on Disney+.
A touching romantic comedy, Perfect Crown follows the people’s favorite royal, Grand Prince I-AN, as he becomes embroiled in a power struggle with other members of the royal family. With pressure on the prince to wed, he strikes up a marriage of convenience with Huiju, the heir to a Korean conglomerate, but as the pair work together to advance their own ends, emotions begin to flare and things don’t go quite as smoothly as planned.
Perfect Crown stars IU (When Life Gives You Tangerines, My Mister) as Huiju, the second in line to inherit one of Korea’s biggest conglomerates, and Byeon Wooseok (Lovely Runner, Strong Girl Nam-soon) as Grand Prince I-AN. The series is directed by Park Joonhwa (Alchemy of Souls, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim) and is written by Yoo Jiwon.
From one of TVING’s biggest franchises and well-loved for blending animation with live-action drama, the highly anticipated eight-episode original drama series zooms in on the next chapter of Yu-mi’s (played by Kim Go-eun) journey as she becomes a successful writer and meets aspiring Producer, Soon-rok (played by Kim Jae-won). As new adventures and an unpredictable romance unfold, her ‘Cell Village’ is activated once again with amplified emotions.
Starring Kim Go-eun (Yumi’s Cells, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Little Women) and Kim Jae-won (Our Blues, Stealer: The Treasure Keeper), Yumi’s Cells Season three is directed by Lee Sang-yeob, with Han So-jin and Yu Seul-ki as Executive Producer and Producer, respectively. The series is produced by Studio Dragon, Merrycow and Studio N.
Stream Yumi’s Cells Season three on HBO Max from April 13 and revisit Yumi’s Cells Season one, already available on HBO Max.
Just in time for Women’s Month, RAMONA unleashes “GAGA,” a sharp-witted commentary on celebrity gossip and fake news culture. Her explosive debut single exposes how misinformation distorts truth in the digital age. Rather than retreat from the noise, RAMONA confronts it head-on, transforming public scrutiny into a weapon of her own.
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KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY. is the fourth studio album from Harry Styles and first music release since 2022’s record breaking album Harry’s House, which took home the top prize for Album of the Year at the 2023 Grammy Awards. The new 12-track album was written by Harry and executive produced by Kid Harpoon, and includes the #1 single “Aperture”, see full tracklist below.
“Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice” stars Vince Vaughn, James Marsden, Eiza González, Keith David, Jimmy Tatro, Stephen Root, Lewis Tan, Ben Schwartz, Emily Hampshire, and Arturo Castro, and is written and directed by BenDavid Grabinski, produced by Andrew Lazar, p.g.a., and executive produced by Richard Middleton and Vanessa Humphrey. The film is a hilarious, stylized, R-rated action-comedy about two gangsters and the woman they love trying to survive the most dangerous night of their lives. As if that wasn’t enough, there’s one wild ingredient added to the mix: a time machine.
“Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice” will receive its world premiere at the SXSW Film & TV Festival 2026 on March 14. The film will screen at the historic Paramount Theatre in Austin as part of the festival’s official line-up.
James Reid turns urban frustration into inspiration in the music video of “Traffic,” his latest single under Careless Philippines and Sony Music Entertainment. Caught in the gridlock of Metro Manila, the video finds James driving around the standstill roads, visibly stressed and tired, yet holding on to the thought that the moment, like traffic itself, will soon pass.
The music video was helmed by Jonathan Tal Placido of Philippine-based production house Toothless, with creative direction by Issa Pressman. The concept revolves around the reality of being stuck in traffic, while also capturing the horrors that Filipino commuters and drivers had to endure on a daily basis while navigating the capital’s fast-paced grind.
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The Ransom Collective returns with a new single, “Tongue Tied,” their first official release after a four-year hiatus. The bossa-infused, indie pop track feels like a gentle reopening of a well-worn photo album: familiar, warm, and unexpectedly alive.
The band hasn’t been together in the way they used to, but this release is a choice to look back with gratitude and to move forward with intention: a snapshot of who they were and a reminder of what still connects them.
“Tongue Tied actually lived in the studio for more than three years,” the eclectic six-piece collective shares in a press statement. “We recorded parts of it even before the pandemic. We had to shelve it as the band slowed down and some of us moved out of town. We started picking production back up remotely, recording from different studios and spaces, then eventually finished it in Manila in late 2025.”
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.
Join the fun and rewatch the wild, witty and award-winning Zootopia 2 when the film hops onto Disney+ March 11.
Rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde team up for a hiss-terical undercover escapade, taking audiences deep into hidden corners of the animal metropolis. In the real world, Zootopia 2 received the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Feature, and has shattered box office records, becoming the highest-grossing animated Motion Picture Association (MPA) release of all time with $1.85 billion worldwide, ranking as the eighth highest-grossing film ever and the #1 domestic release of 2025. The film also marks the fifth title from Walt Disney Animation Studios to surpass $1 billion globally – a landmark achievement in the studio’s storied history. That success is matched by overwhelming audience and critical acclaim, including a Rotten Tomatoes® 96% Verified Hot Audience Score and an A CinemaScore®.
Prime Video launches its most ambitious crime programming slate to date, bringing back-to-back bestselling book-to-screen adaptations - including Scarpetta, 56 Days, Cross Season Two and more - to audiences worldwide
Scarpetta, Photo: Connie Chornuk / Courtesy of Prime Video
‘Crime On Prime’ kicks off an impressive lineup of crime and thriller programming throughout early 2026, with adaptations of works from bestselling authors James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Catherine Ryan Howard. With a fast-paced rollout of gripping series and original stories, Prime Video cements its status as the ultimate destination for premium crime content.
The Supernatural New Reality Competition Also Became The Number One Series Premiere of 2026 On Disney+ In APAC With Local Adaptations For Other Markets Now Confirmed To Be In Development
After captivating audiences with its eerie insights into health, wealth, the future and the beyond, supernatural reality competition Battle of Fates has levitated up the charts, *surpassing the record previously held by 2023’s Moving, to become the number one series premiere of all time (based on views in its first 12 days) on Disney+ in Korea, as well as the number one series premiere of 2026 on Disney+ in APAC, with local adaptations for other markets now confirmed to be in development.
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The animated comedy that critics call “Pixar’s funniest movie ever” is now showing in cinemas nationwide
When the animal kingdom is faced with the threat of the destruction of their homes, it’s up to a passionate animal-loving teenager to save the day. In Disney and Pixar’s new comedy adventure “Hoppers,” its protagonist Mabel goes from fighting against the town’s mayor to hopping her consciousness into a robot beaver– all in the hopes of stopping the human threat. If that sounds like a loaded premise, it’s because it is; making “Hoppers” a wild and unexpected comedy that will leave audiences laughing out loud.
Now showing in Philippines cinemas nationwide, “Hoppers” delivers a unique comedic tone and fun characters as Mabel hops into beaver form to explore the many wonders of the animal kingdom.
Live performances, documentary premieres, networking sessions, and industry talks converge in TRIN’s most expansive edition yet.
The Rest Is Noise (TRIN), a music curation and events production outfit based in the Philippines, returns with the fourth edition of All Of The Noise 2026. The showcase and conference event will take place in three venues across Metro Manila: Astbury Makati (April 17 and 19), Sari-Sari in Makati City (April 17 and 19), and 123 Block in Mandaluyong City (April 18).
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In 2025, ena mori reaffirmed her position as one of the most compelling creative forces in Asian pop music. The avant-pop shapeshifter greeted the year with high-profile festival appearances, brand deals, and a growing international listenership, culminating in the release of her six-track EP rOe. Informed by restraint and emotional fragility, rOe showcased ena mori’s ability to translate vulnerability into a riveting pop fantasia. As expected, the EP earned universal praise from critics and fans, landing on several year-end lists across the globe.
Today, February 27, 2026, ena mori completes that orbit with Ore, a six-track companion piece that both mirrors and resists its predecessor. Originally conceived alongside rOe as part of a single body of work before unraveling themselves as fraternal counterparts, the two projects diverge in tone and intent, with the latter retaining emotional nuance while foregrounding sharper textures and stronger assertions.
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An action-packed mystery tracing the legendary beginnings of Sherlock Holmes. Don’t miss the premiere of Young Sherlock, streaming March 4 only on Prime Video.
Photo: Daniel Smith / Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video
Everyone thinks they know Sherlock Holmes. He is the brilliant detective of Baker Street, the master of deduction, the man who can read a stranger’s life story from a scuffed shoe or a fleck of ash. For more than a century, he has stood as literature’s enduring icon of logic, intellect, and razor-sharp wit.
But what if the world’s greatest detective was not always so certain? What if, before the legend, there was a restless young man still discovering who he was and who he might become?
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The track unfolds as a lyrical confrontation as it documents a moment every listener can relate to - where patience runs out and self-preservation takes over. Skye’s delivery is typically controlled but cutting - pairing emotional clarity with dark humour. It is a song about recognising emotional damage for what it is and choosing to step away rather than absorb it.
Written by Skye Newman alongside long-time collaborators Boo and Luis Navidad, and marking her first collaboration with Chrissi, ‘Walk’ continues Skye’s reputation for turning lived experience into sharply observed songwriting. The production remains restrained, allowing the lyrics to carry the weight and leaving nowhere for the narrative to soften.
Lyrically, ‘Walk’ traces the imbalance of a relationship in vivid detail. Skye captures frustration, humiliation and emotional exhaustion with a bluntness that feels conversational and typically honest. Lines are delivered without embellishment as she documents defending someone at her own expense, chasing loyalty that is never returned and finally drawing a clear boundary. The repeated image of walking becomes both literal and symbolic - a final act of reclaiming control.
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When a body is found in their small town, a deaf son (KD Omalin) must face the truth he's suppressed, risking the fragile truce his family fought to keep. This raw and atmospheric Filipino drama dives deep into the fragile balance between truth and reputation, guilt and conscience, and the heavy cost of accountability within a splintered family.
Barq, the rap moniker of Arkin Magalona, delivers another knockout punch with the release of his latest single, “TUMATAK,” under Sony Music Entertainment. The heavy-hitting track chronicles his journey as a young artist who honored the grind with the determination to make it in the industry.
“It’s all about leaving your mark on the world,” shares the rookie hip-hop act. “No matter what you’re doing in life, you should always aim to create something that lasts, something worth remembering. It’s a reminder that impact isn’t just about fame or status; it’s about legacy.”
