SB19’s Biggest Wins of 2026, So Far
SB19 got named the Philippines’ tourism ambassador in July. Played Lollapalooza a few days later. Picked up two Senate resolutions in the days that followed. Then flew to Japan for national television and a festival slot. That’s the shape of…
BINI Heads to Japan for Summer Sonic 2026
BINI performs at Summer Sonic 2026 this week, taking the Mountain Stage in both host cities of Japan’s long-running festival. Two Cities, One Stage The Nation’s Girl Group plays Osaka on August 14 from 2:40 PM to 3:20 PM JST, then returns for…
The Philippine Concert Lineup For August Through December 2026
The Philippine concert calendar for the rest of 2026 is full. K-pop groups keep making repeat stops in Manila, a handful of OPM artists are marking major career anniversaries, and international acts are returning after years away. Here is what is…
BINI and SB19 Just Teased a Collaboration, and Fans Caught It Instantly
On August 8, 2026, BINI and SB19 simultaneously teased a possible collaboration on their Facebook accounts, and gave almost nothing else away. The Posts That Set Off the Speculation BINI shared a photo of both groups together in Rohnert Park, California,…
Sophia Laforteza Is Taking A Temporary Break From KATSEYE For Her Health
Sophia Laforteza is taking a temporary break from KATSEYE. The group announced the news in a statement posted to Weverse on August 7, saying Laforteza will be unable to join upcoming promotional activities. The statement, shared by HYBE x Geffen, said…
Ten Years Later, BLACKPINK Is Still Setting the Records
BLACKPINK debuted on August 8, 2016, with the single album “Square One” and its double title tracks, “Whistle” and “Boombayah.” Ten years later, on August 8, 2026, the group is marking that anniversary with an intimate…
SB19, Dionela, IV of Spades Headline the 39th Awit Awards Nominations
The Philippine Association of the Record Industry has released the official nominees for the 39th Awit Awards. The Album of the Year Race Five records are competing for the top prize. Cup of Joe’s “Silakbo” is up against SB19’s…
CDs Are Outgrowing Vinyl for the First Time in a Decade
For the first time in more than a decade, CD sales are growing faster than vinyl in the United States. During the first half of 2026, CD sales rose 16%, reaching 16.3 million units. Vinyl sales increased too, but at a much slower rate of 2.4%. Across…
Maroon 5 Is Coming Back, and This Time It Feels Like a Homecoming
Live Nation Philippines has confirmed it. Maroon 5 will play the Mall of Asia Arena on February 7, 2027, the band’s fifth performance in the country. The last time Maroon 5 played the Philippines was January 2025, also at MOA Arena. For a city that…
BINI’s Hawaii Welcome, Los Angeles Up Next
A Warm Reception in Honolulu BINI stepped onstage at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on August 1 to a crowd of Blooms who filled the venue for the opening night of the “Signals” tour’s North America run. The group later thanked fans on X,…