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Taylor Swift is kicking off her next chapter  and she’s doing it with a little glitter, a lot of mystery, and a whole lot of orange. The singer just announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, only hours after her website transformed into a shimmering orange countdown clock that sent Swifties spiraling into theory mode. The timer, set to hit zero at 12:12 a.m. ET on the 12th, had fans predicting a big reveal. Right on cue, Taylor dropped the album title during her guest appearance on Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Heights (@newheightshow) The clues had been brewing for days. Kelce teased a “special guest” on Instagram, and the podcast even shared a promo image with a silhouette suspiciously resembling Taylor  a classic breadcrumb for the fandom to follow. Adding more fuel to the fire, rumors are already circulating that Sabrina Carpenter might be featured on the album. The two recently wrap...

OPM pop singer-songwriter Maki is ready to bring a new wave of color to the music scene with the announcement of his highly anticipated debut studio album, Kolorcoaster , set to be released under Tarsier Records on September 19, 2025 . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tarsier Records (@tarsierrecords) He made the surprise reveal during the ‘Alagang Suki Fest 2025’ organized by Unilab and Mercury Drug at the Araneta Coliseum last July 31 , where fans erupted in cheers as he shared the exciting news onstage. In the lead-up to the announcement, the “Saan?” hitmaker had been teasing fans on X (formerly Twitter) with cryptic daily posts—each revealing a single letter of the album title. The teaser campaign began on July 19 , starting with the letter “K,” building anticipation across his fanbase. Maki has been consistently topping charts with his color-themed singles , beginning with the breakout hit “Dilaw” , which not only dominated airwaves but ...

Golden Globe and BAFTA nominee Dolly De Leon continues to make waves in Hollywood as she joins the cast of Apple TV+’s upcoming dark comedy thriller Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed . Best known for her breakout performance in Triangle of Sadness and her role in Nine Perfect Strangers , De Leon will star alongside Emmy-winning actress Tatiana Maslany ( Orphan Black , She-Hulk: Attorney at Law ). Created, written, and executive produced by David J. Rosen ( Citadel ), Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is a half-hour series that blends dark humor with a gripping thriller narrative. The story centers on a newly divorced mom, played by Maslany, whose life takes a twisted turn into the world of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer. De Leon joins the main cast as Detective Sofia Gonzalez, a series regular. “There’s nothing like the prospect of working with people whose work you admire— Hunters, Orphan Black, X-Men ! I’m beyond excited!” said De Leon in an official statement. This new role marks anoth...

P-pop group ALAMAT is bringing a musical twist to household routines as the first-ever brand ambassadors of Cheers , a Filipino kitchen hygiene brand under Sanitary Care Products Asia, Inc. (SCPA). The group headlines Cheers to Happymess ,  a new campaign that redefines kitchen mess as something worth celebrating — a proof of moments shared, meals cooked with care, and memories made at home. From flour-dusted counters to sticky plates after a family gathering, Cheers wants Filipinos to see these not as chores to dread but as reminders of connection and everyday life.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cheers Philippines (@cheers_ph) At the center of the campaign is the Happymess Anthem , an upbeat track performed by ALAMAT. Known for their catchy hooks and genre-blending style, the group brings a lively, danceable energy to the song, turning routine clean-ups into lighter, feel-good moments. More than background music, the anthem highlights how...

Following the success of its first store in SM Mall of Asia, JD Sports—the UK’s leading sneaker and sport fashion retailer, has officially opened its second store in the Philippines at Glorietta 2, Makati City, bringing the global streetwear and sneakers scene straight to the Filipinos.

After a powerful festival run across Toronto, Palm Springs, and Berlin, Antoinette Jadaone’s boldest film yet , Sunshine , starring Maris Racal, finally hits Philippine theaters — uncut and rated R-16 — starting July 23 exclusive at SM Cinemas .

After making waves with two sold-out runs in 2024, the critically acclaimed Bar Boys: The Musical is back and reimagined for an even bigger audience. The original Filipino production, which struck a chord with thousands of theatergoers for its heartfelt portrayal of friendship, ambition, and the pressures of law school, is returning with an all-new staging at the Hyundai Hall, Areté in Quezon City opening this October 24, 2025, for a limited engagement only.

  IV OF SPADES are finally back!  After going on hiatus to pursue their respective solo careers and side projects, the Filipino rock supergroup breaks their silence with the surprise release of “ Aura ,” their first single since 2020’s “ Sariling Multo (Sa Panaginip) .” Produced by IV OF SPADES and Brian Lotho , the song explores themes of longing and unconditional love, searching for meaning and home among the sea of people. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IV OF SPADES (@ivofspades) Accompanying the release of “Aura” is a music video directed and produced by the award-winning team at Lunchbox . Shot on a scenic hilltop, the visuals capture the band in candid moments: walking, goofing around, and enjoying their time together. It’s both intimate and cinematic, reminding fans of the chemistry that once made IV OF SPADES a household name. The comeback single also serves as IV OF SPADES’ first official release under their new label, Sony Music E...

Start your engines, Slaysian! After teasing for the longest time: Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale is finally here! Premiering August 13 on WOW Presents Plus , this first-of-its-kind season is bringing together 12 fierce Asian queens from across the Drag Race multiverse for the ultimate Battle Royale . Think All Stars meets Vs the World —but make it unapologetically Slaysian.

Pride has never been just a parade. It’s protest. It’s resistance. It’s community. But more than anything—it has always been a walk for love.  As we look back at our own history, the question of “when did it really begin?” becomes more complicated than we think. Was it 1994 which often credited as the first Pride March in the Philippines? Or was it 1996, when Pride as an organized, annual movement truly took root? Or should we be looking even further back to 1992 when the lesbian community courageously marched during a Women’s Day rally, demanding visibility and rights long before Pride was even called Pride? The debate isn’t just about dates. It’s about whose stories get remembered, whose struggles get centered, and how narratives are shaped. This confusion isn’t just historical—it’s a mirror to the gaps, the biases, and sometimes, the erasure that still exists within our own community. But maybe, the answer isn’t about who came first. Maybe it’s about recognizing that Pride, lik...