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 The highly anticipated music drama Songs For Selina is set to hit cinemas across the Philippines on March 18, 2026, following its North American release on Amazon Prime US and Tubi. Starring Mica Javier and Rachel Coates, the film explores the harsh realities of the music industry through the story of Selina and Maya, two musical soulmates whose bond is tested by fame, competition, and industry pressures.  Executive produced by R&B icon Jay R, who also co-wrote and produced the original soundtrack, Songs For Selina combines compelling storytelling with emotionally charged music inspired by real-life experiences.  Featuring an ensemble cast including Rachel Alejandro, Audie Gemora, Nicole Laurel, Leanne Mamonong, and Gian Magdangal, the film highlights independent storytelling in Philippine entertainment while offering audiences an authentic look at the struggles and triumphs of pursuing a career in music. Distributed locally by Black Cap Pictures, Songs For Selina ...

  Direct from Melbourne, Australia,  Björn Again   brings  The ABBA Forever Tour  to Cebu & Manila in 2026 – a dazzling  two-hour ABBA spectacular   celebrating the timeless music that conquered the world. This glittering, feel-good revival features all the iconic hits you know and love, including  Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Waterloo, SOS   and  Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! , alongside ABBA’s most beautiful ballads such as  The Winner Takes It All, I Have a Dream, Chiquitita   and  Fernando . Loved by audiences and critics worldwide, Björn Again is renowned as one of the most entertaining, high-quality live shows on the international circuit. With  spot-on vocals, dazzling energy, outrageous costumes, hilarious theatrics and cheeky humour , Björn Again delivers the  ultimate ABBA experience   for fans of all ages. Formed in Melbourne in  1988 , Björn Again has now performed in  over 120 countries  ...

Celebrated as Asia’s Romantic Balladeer,   Christian Bautista   embraces his signature romantic charm while exploring a fresh sonic direction—pairing nostalgic pop glow with a stylish, contemporary edge. In “ Sa’yo Lamang ,” his new single under  Sony Music Entertainment , Bautista embraces the romantic love song template with renewed confidence, pairing its feel-good energy with sophisticated production and city pop grooves. Imagine the neon glow of ‘80s Tokyo at twilight, yet the atmosphere feels distinctly Pinoy in its comforting glory. That’s how it sounds. “ Sa’yo Lamang  captures exactly where I am musically and emotionally: fully committed, joyful, and ready to connect,” shares the award-winning OPM icon. “This year I’m all in. I want listeners to feel uplifted, have fun, and start the year with good energy.” Produced by Ziv, the track benefits from its intentional marriage of global and local flavors, past and present sounds, and the insistence of not wanting...

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra continues its landmark 41st season with its seventh concert on March 13, 2026, 7:30 pm, at the Metropolitan Theater. Led by music director and principal conductor Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, the evening features British soprano Katerina Mina in a program that showcases the orchestra’s remarkable versatility and artistic excellence.   With the concert season featuring masterworks, world premieres and collaborations with top local and international artists, this upcoming concert, billed as  CONCERT VII: OPERA  blends classical repertoire with pieces that highlight the power and beauty of the vocal prowess.   Versatility in Italian, Swiss, German, and Filipino Notes   Featured works are Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi’s  La forza del destino: Overture , and  La forza del destino: Pace, pace mio Dio ; Italian composer Umberto Giordano’s  Andrea Chénier - La Mamma Morta ; Italian composer Giacomo Puccini’s  Tosca:...

  Despite women’s significant contributions to the entertainment industry, they continue to face significant challenges throughout history, from being at the receiving end of discrimination and harmful stereotypes to being overlooked for production roles or leadership positions. Apart from the lack of opportunities, they often experience pay inequity, harassment, and underrepresentation in major industry spaces, overlooking the power they hold as creative forces and culture shifters. syd hartha photo courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment; Janine Berdin’s photo care of Universal Music Group For the upcoming Women’s History Month , GNN celebrates women who have been at the forefront of community building and creative expression, opening new spaces, building opportunities for others, and using their platform to rally for meaningful changes within and outside the system. “The number of women behind the scenes remains relatively low,” shares Marie Lara Pauline Bobier , GNN’s events direc...

Photo Credit - Lexie Alley In celebration of Mitski’s new song “I’ll Change for You” , from her forthcoming album Nothing’s About to Happen to Me , selected thrift stores around the world are participating in the Second-Hand Shop event, running now through 20th February . Announced via @TheMitskiVerse , fans can visit participating stores to shop and create looks inspired by the album’s visual world, snap photos with in-store mirror decals and pick up limited-edition pins (while supplies last). They are also invited to share videos of their outfit finds tagging @TheMitskiVerse and #IllChangeForYou for a chance to be featured on Instagram. “I’ll Change for You” is a nostalgic and mid-tempo track that spotlights Mitski’s gorgeous vocal range over lush instrumentation. The music video, directed by Lexie Alley and edited by Rena Johnson, draws audiences deeper into the chaotic Tansy House universe, rendered with tactile, unsettling beauty: printed frame by frame onto film with hand-drawn m...