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Ben&Ben honors nearly a decade of music, memory, and becoming with anthology album “Nine”

  The new anthology brings together a collection of reimagined favorites and new song “Harinawa,” offering a reflective look at the band’s evolution and the road ahead Manila, Philippines – For nine years, Ben&Ben has grown from a promising Filipino folk-pop collective into one of the Philippines’ most accomplished OPM acts. With billions of streams, major awards, sold-out concerts, and acclaimed performances on international stages, the nine-piece band has built a catalog of heartfelt anthems that resonate deeply with audiences at home and abroad. This year, the band adds another feather to their cap with the release of Nine , an anthology album that looks back on the music, memories, and experiences that defined Ben&Ben and shaped them into what they are today while opening doors to what comes next. Rather than a straight retrospective, Nine serves as a musical time capsule of Ben&Ben’s first nine years: a collection that captures where the band has been, who the...
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Young descendant explores the legacy of Marcelo H. Del Pilar in Ayala Museum pop-up exhibit

  LOLO MARCELO: THE MAN BEHIND THE HERO, curated by Pax Pineda, offers a personal look at the sacrifices and humanity behind one of the Philippines’ foremost propagandists Manila, Philippines – Manila, Philippines – At 17, Pax Pineda turns his personal connection to Philippine history into a public exploration of one of the country’s most influential propagandists. Running from September 4 to October 17, 2026 at the 2F Lobby of Ayala Museum 's Diorama Experience Gallery , LOLO MARCELO: THE MAN BEHIND THE HERO (Reflections on the Legacy of Marcelo H. Del Pilar) bridges the gap bridge the gap between history and personal heritage, transforming Del Pilar from a mere historical icon into a relatable figure whose spirit continues to inspire. Pax Pineda, the great-great-great-grandson of Marcelo H. Del Pilar collaborates with Ayala Museum and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines to present a collection of artifacts, letters, and artworks that examines not only...
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Fast-rising OPM band NEXTONE returns with “Nagkulang,” a new single that pairs infectious groove with the emotional weight of second-guessing one’s value once a relationship no longer works out.

  Released under Sony Music Entertainment, the track mines crossover potential with a distinctly nocturnal sound, weaving punchy rhythms, city pop influences, glimmering synths, and modern pop-rock textures into a melodic, fist-pumping jam. The song’s concept began with the word itself. From there, the band developed a narrative centered on someone who, despite believing they did nothing wrong in a relationship, comes to terms with self-doubt in the wake of an unexpected romantic fallout. Instead of treating heartbreak with a traditionally subdued or stripped-down approach, NEXTONE deliberately gives “Nagkulang” an energetic pulse. The contrast is central to the song’s appeal: its catchy melodies and driving production choices mirror the restless cycle of overthinking, while the repeated hook conveys the word that keeps playing inside the mind of the storyteller. The eclectic quartet explains, “We really wanted the word ‘Nagkulang’ to feel like it was stuck in the listener’s ...
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The Strokes in Costa Rica

  The Strokes unveil their long-awaited new album, Reality Awaits—their first in six years—today via Cult Records/RCA Records. The LP features singles that have quickly become fan favorites: “Going Shopping” and “Falling out of Love.” Reality Awaits awaits.   The album was recorded in Costa Rica with the legendary producer Rick Rubin, who the band worked with on 2020’s acclaimed The New Abnormal. Following these first sessions, the band and Rubin continued meet around the globe to finish the album, wherever inspiration struck.   While in the studio in Costa Rica, The Strokes invited director Johann Rashid to capture the magic and create a short film. In Transit: Part II debuted yesterday, offering a glimpse into the sessions and the creative process behind the album. Part II serves as a sequel to the group’s 2004 In Transit documentary. Watch In Transit: Part II here.   The project comes ahead of touring throughout the year, including a massive hometown s...
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The Problem in the Romcom "In Pursuit of Jade"

For regular fun viewers, be warned: this series is highly addictive.     Introduction and Overview The historical Chinese drama In Pursuit of Jade (逐玉), starring Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei, has rewritten C-drama streaming records. It is the first mainland Chinese series to break into Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English Shows chart, recording over 3.8 billion network views and peaking at a historic 55.1% market share on Yunhe Data. It is a television series directed by Zeng Qingjie based on the web novel Zhu Yu by Tuan Zi Lai Xi.  It debuted at No. 6 on Netflix and held its ground on the Global Top 10 list for multiple consecutive weeks with 11.6 million cumulative views on Netflix, securing an estimated 356.7 million hours of viewing time. It made history as the first mainland Chinese series to break into the Netflix Global Weekly Top 10 (Non-English) and has ascended to become one of the most-viewed Chinese-language dramas on the platform. It secured "hit serie...
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