Following the chart-topping breakthrough of “Palayo sa Mundo,” which has recently crossed 70 million streams on Spotify alone, Filipino singer-songwriter Jolianne commences her new era in music with the release of “Daanan,” out via Sony Music Entertainment.   Penned by Jolianne, “Daanan” conveys the experience of finding comfort in another person when you least expect it. Rather than portraying love as something immediate and perfectly formed, the song approaches it as a process that is built through small acts of vulnerability, familiarity, and right timing.   “Daanan is about falling in love for the first time and about having...

Critics are enjoying “The End of Oak Street,” praising the direction, style and performances, with one even calling it “a callback to classic sci-fi adventure.”    In their review, Collider, besides describing the film as a callback to sci-fi adventure classics, described the film as a lot of fun. They’re particularly impressed with director David Robert Mitchell’s work on the movie and, of course, Anne Hathaway. “It’s 90 minutes of edge-of-your-seat entertainment that commits to its concept and entertains throughout,” they wrote. “Big, loud, and guaranteed to make you jump at least once, it’s another eye-catching performance from the always-busy...

August is shaping up to be one of the biggest months for Original Pilipino Music (OPM) live music, with festivals like LALAFEST MANILA and concerts by stars like Yeng Constantino filling up the calendar. Whether it’s your first gig or you’re a certified concert aficionado, a little preparation can go a long way in making the experience more enjoyable—from choosing what to wear to planning how you’ll get home after the encore.   #1 Dress for the concert—not just the photos    Half the fun of a concert is planning the perfect look—from outfits that use your fandom’s colors down...

From visionary filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King, The Secret Life of Bees), the world of Orïsha comes to life. Children of Blood and Bone, based on the bestselling novel  of the same name, features a stellar cast including Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, featuring Academy Award® nominee Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Zackary Momoh, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, Academy Award® winner Regina King, with Idris Elba and Academy Award® winner Viola Davis. It opens only in cinemas January 2027.      In the epic fantasy world of Orïsha, a young woman goes on a...

Bigo Live, a leading global livestreaming platform, hosted its annual Mid-Year Gala to honour the outstanding journeys of Filipino creators who continue to inspire audiences worldwide. The landmark event, held on 8 August in Alabang, welcomed over 150 guests for an evening celebrating creativity, leadership and community impact within Bigo Live and beyond.   “Our annual Mid-Year Galas celebrate the passion, vibrant culture and creativity thriving within the Filipino creator community,” said a Bigo Live Philippines spokesperson. “We honour the incredible contributions of creators who continue to connect with audiences across the region while making a positive impact in communities...