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,…
SB19 Makes History As The First Filipino Act At Lollapalooza
SB19 became the first Filipino act to perform at Lollapalooza, taking the Allianz Stage in Grant Park, Chicago, on July 30, 2026, at 3:30 PM local time, 4:30 AM Philippine time on July 31. The group played a nearly hour-long set that ran through…
Vernon And DK Head Into Service
SEVENTEEN’s Vernon and DK are the next two members set to begin South Korea’s mandatory military service. PLEDIS Entertainment confirmed the dates in an official statement posted on Weverse on July 27. Vernon starts his service on August 20,…
SB19 Is Now Carrying the Philippine Flag, Officially
The Department of Tourism has named SB19 as the Philippines’ newest tourism ambassadors, tapping the P-pop quintet to help promote the country as a travel destination by showcasing Filipino culture to their growing international fanbase. The group,…