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Denise Julia asserts her position as one of the most important voices in Filipino R&B with the release of her new EP, Sweet Nothings (Chapter 2), exclusively distributed by Sony Music Entertainment. The 9-track release brings a new level of sophistication to her songcraft, touching on the familiar themes of her 2023 EP, while navigating […]
BRIGHT — the multi-talented Thai actor, singer, and entrepreneur— makes his debut on 88rising with the release of his single and music video, “Long Showers.” This hauntingly beautiful track delves into the emotional turmoil of moving on from a past relationship. The accompanying music video, starring BRIGHT and famous Filipino actress Liza Soberano, directed by […]
Hip-hop/R&B girl group XG finally releases their highly anticipated second mini album, AWE, along with the powerful new music video for the lead track, “HOWLING”. Nearly a year since their groundbreaking debut with NEW DNA, XG returns with a collection that centers around the theme of “awe”—the intense mix of fear and curiosity experienced when […]
Guinness World Records has awarded a hotel in Negros Occidental for its “very unique and equally enormous landmark” architectural design, which resembles a chicken. The “largest building in the shape of a chicken” title was bestowed upon Campuestohan Highland Resort, situated in the town of Campuestohan, by the world’s authority on record-breaking accomplishments. The hotel […]
Studio Ghibli Weekend organizers urged attendees of the event not to resell their tickets as several listings of supposedly free cinema passes are being sold. On November 4, 2024, The Japan Foundation, Manila, opened online ticket selling for the Studio Ghibli Weekend — a free screening of six Studio Ghibli films at Shangri-La Plaza in […]
K-pop boy band BTS’ comeback might be delayed until next year as their label hints at a potential delay. During HYBE’s Q3 earnings call on November 5, CFO Lee Kyung Joon shared details about the band’s future plans, revealing that discussions about the group’s activities in 2026 are still ongoing. “We are still in discussions […]
Amid the election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States, the country’s “Queen of Soul,” Jaya, received online backlash for showing support and allegedly voting for him. In her X (formerly known as Twitter) account, Jaya retweeted a number of tweets showing support for Trump. Jaya reposted a tweet saying, “See […]
In a recent interview with PAPER Magazine, Rosé, a member of the globally renowned K-pop group BLACKPINK, opened up about her personal experiences with toxic relationships and how they influence her music. As she prepares for the release of her forthcoming solo album titled ‘rosie,’ Rosé emphasizes the importance of relatability in her songwriting, particularly […]
Fiesta preparations are in full swing in Polo, Valenzuela City, with the church patio being cleared for the festivities. This was captured in a video by an X ( formerly known as Twitter) user, showing a car parked on the patio. The residents worked together, almost like a modern bayanihan, to move the car to […]
