Carmelle Collado Is the Philippines’ First Eurovision Asia Representative
Carmelle Collado is going to Bangkok. On Sunday, August 30, the 19 year old singer won the Philippine Selection Night at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, earning the right to represent the Philippines at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia…
Secondhand Serenade, Apl.de.ap, and IYAZ Set to Perform at 9RACE
IAM Worldwide is nine years old this year, and it is celebrating with a concert instead of a cake. The company booked 9RACE (GRACE), a music festival happening October 4, 2026 at the Araneta Coliseum, organized by Wilbros Live. The lineup splits pretty…
BINI Joins Asia Pop Girl Fest 2027
BINI will perform in Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines as part of a newly announced festival. Asia Pop Girl Fest 2027 runs from January into February 2027, with one girl group representing each host country. Who’s sharing the stage The bill…
Post Malone’s Philippine Arena Show, Postponed
Post Malone’s September 29 stop at the Philippine Arena is caught up in a wider shakeup of his Big Ass World Tour. His Asia leg, which runs through Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Seoul, and Tokyo, has been postponed alongside…
Leaves (Reimagined): Ben&Ben Grows Up
Nine years after “Leaves” first came out, Ben&Ben has released a new version of the song. “Leaves (Reimagined)” is out on all digital platforms worldwide through Sony Music Entertainment, with added orchestral elements layered…
Bruno Mars announces two-night Manila stop for The Romantic Tour, May 15-16, 2027
Bruno Mars is coming back to the Philippines. Live Nation Philippines confirmed a two-night stop at the Philippine Arena on May 15 and 16, 2027, part of his ongoing Romantic Tour. Home turf, again Mars, who is of Filipino descent, last performed in the…
Lea Salonga Becomes the First Filipina on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On September 4, Lea Salonga will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first Filipina to be honored on the boulevard. The honor places her in the Walk of Fame’s Class of 2026, in the Live Theatre/Live Performance category. The…
BLACKPINK’s Solo Season Just Got Two New Dates
JISOO and LISA broke the news Monday, August 24, posting their announcements a few hours apart on social media. There was no coordinated joint reveal, just two separate drops on the same day. JISOO’s Carnival Turn JISOO went first. She posted a…
Over October Opened for Rex Orange County in Manila
On August 20, Rex Orange County took the SM Mall of Asia Arena stage for his exclusive Asia show. Filipino band Over October opened for him. Dahan to Ikot Over October opened the night with their song “Dahan.” They followed with…
SB19’s Fourth Straight Win, Made Official
A’Tin, the fandom behind Filipino group SB19, defeated Harry Styles’ fan base, the Harries, in the final round of Billboard’s 2026 Fan Army Face-Off. The final vote landed at 70.9 percent, according to Billboard. Four Years Running The…