Star Powerhouse

  Asia’s Romantic Balladeer, Christian Bautista, won the 16th Star Awards for Male Concert Performer of the Year for his The Way You Look At Me: 20th Anniversary Concert , produced by Stages Production Specialists, Inc.  The awards ceremony, held on October 27 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza, Makati City, featured a star-studded lineup celebrating the best of OPM. Christian was nominated alongside music veterans, including Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Awardee Gary Valenciano, Ian Veneracion, Jed Madela, Joey Generoso, Ogie Alcasid, and Piolo Pascual. The artist took to Instagram to express his gratitude upon receiving the award. Christian captioned, “We won!! Congratulations to all the great artists. Congratulations, OPM, dahil patuloy tayong namamayagpag! Thank you, PMPC Star Awards for Music, for celebrating Pinoy music.” <Embed: Screenshot of Christian’s post > With over 20 years in the industry, Christian continues to be a beloved figure in P...

  Pop superstar, songwriter, actress and cultural phenomenon Addison Rae has released her highly anticipated single “ Aquamarine ” via Columbia Records with a dazzling new music video available for streaming on all digital platforms today. Listen to the new song here and watch the Sean Price Williams directed video, which was creative directed by Interview Magazine Editor-in-Chief Mel Ottenberg, here . Fans have been long-awaiting the release of “Aquamarine” ever since the singer teased a snippet of the track via Instagram post this past summer.   The accompanying music video is Addison’s most ambitious to date. Filmed in Paris, France; the stunning visuals emphasize Addison’s affinity for effortlessly sexy fashion (styled by Dara Allen) and precise choreography (choreography by Danielle Polanco). The powerhouse creative team is rounded out by none other than the iconic Pat McGrath on makeup and Lucas Wilson on hair.   Addison is hot off the success of her latest and...

 In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the FEU Auditorium, the FEU Center for the Arts proudly presents “Music 101: 600 Years of Music,” an “informance” featuring Dr. Raul Sunico, a “world-renowned, award-winning pianist” (Tatler Asia). He will give a lecture demonstration on music history from the medieval to contemporary periods on November 5, 2024. There will be two “informance” sessions: The first session is at 9:00 AM and will focus on the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods. The second session will start at 1:00 PM and will revolve around the Romantic, Post-Romantic, and 20th Century periods. Dr. Sunico earned his Bachelor of Music (cum laude), Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and Master of Statistics from the University of the Philippines. He completed his Master of Music at Juilliard in New York City and his Ph.D. in Piano Performance at New York University, through a scholarship provided by former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos via the Young...

  What can result  from the meeting of the Spanish painter Enrique Marty with the legendary artist from Baguio, Kidlat Tahimik?  Wolves at the Door. Cosmic Encounters  is a proposal by the artist Marty, a project partially born during his visit to the Philippines and meeting with Kidlat Tahimik. It is made specifically for the Instituto Cervantes de Manila, and based on a work in progress that he has been undertaking since 2013, in the form of short video-essays entitled  All your world is pointless , in which Marty condenses his philosophical views on art, the world and humanity; and which serve, in most cases, as a starting point for a larger work.   Wolves at the Door  is the title of Episode VII of  All your world is pointless  and represents the artist's first foray into volume animation, a completely artisanal technique that emerged in Eastern Europe in the 1960s and 1970s. The work revolves around the character of the German teenager K...

  Dulaang UP’s "Nanay Bangis" Premieres This November 2024 Written by Camille Ann Fabian, John Patric Honre Sazon, CJ Junio, and Jericho Igdanes Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP) is thrilled to launch its 47th theater season with Nanay Bangis , running from November 15 to December 1, 2024. Directed by J. William Herbert Sigmund Go and adapted by Rody Vera from Bertolt Brecht’s acclaimed Mother Courage and Her Children , Nanay Bangis tells the compelling story of a mother who endures great loss amid the 1971-1981 conflict between the MNLF and the Philippine army. This DUP CLASSICS production brings together esteemed UP alumni—now respected theater professionals—and promising new talents from the University’s theater program. Leading the cast is Ge Malacaman Villamil as Nanay Bangis, with Air Paz, Rona Rostata, and Fred Layno. J. William Herbert Sigmund Go, former Artistic Director of Tanghalang Pilipino and co-founder of Virgin Labfest, returns to Dulaang UP as b...

  Sean Archer marks his official debut with the release of his first EP, BANDA KA NANG BANDA , under Sony Music Entertainment . Named after a common phrase often alluded to passionate musicians whose connection with performing sees no limits, the title of the EP reflects the immediacy and grit of Sean Archer’s rock-leaning sound, drawing inspiration from his ‘90s grunge and pop-punk influences.  The multi-talented newcomer explains, " BANDA KA NANG BANDA talks about pushing through with your love of music despite the stigma it holds within our society, where people see music as a waste of time instead of a beneficial career or hobby. This record is very personal to me because it came from a place of confessional expression. I'm proud to have written songs that reflect my experiences as an adolescent in my early twenties, navigating love, sleep deprivation, band life, and interest in zodiac signs.” Sean Archer co-produced the album with his mentor Rico Blanco , with award-wi...

  Future global pop superstar Henry Moodie releases his highly anticipated new EP, good old days , released via Robots & Humans (UK) and Columbia Records (US). The release of the EP follows the single releases of two incredible tracks, ‘beat up car’ and ‘bad emotions’ . good old days is available to stream here . Also released today is the focus single from the EP, ‘still dancing’. On ‘still dancing’, Henry delivers yet another epic ballad - his exquisite vocals flourish as the crux of the new single, accompanied by sublime production. It is beautiful and charming in equal measures, holding a deep relatability that fans and new listeners will no doubt resonate with. Speaking about his new EP good old days , Henry said:  “‘good old days’ is an EP about navigating growing up. from songs about mental health, friendship, childhood, first love & first heartbreak. this EP captures what my late teens felt like” At just 20-years-old, Henry Moodie has already achieved more t...

  Filipino singer-songwriter Shanne Dandan has announced the release of her highly anticipated debut album, Kung Iyong Mamarapatin —officially due out on October 25, 2024 via Viva Records .  The 10-track album serves as both an elegy for the unrealized self and a hopeful anthem for what is yet to come. Shanne penned and recorded the upcoming release after experiencing profound sadness and struggling to give herself the grace and acceptance she deserves.  “Growing up, I’ve always sung what my mother and grandmother listened to,” says the indie-folk act. The way a singer uses their voice to tell a story has always resonated with me. Kung Iyong Mamarapatin is about saying goodbye to my broken dreams in hopes of creating new, brighter ones.”  To celebrate the release of her debut album, the "Iyakin" recording artist will perform the new songs for the first time, with some live sonic surprises and a bigger backing band. The album launch will take place at Sari-Sari Coc...

    After 25 years, the beloved Norwegian pop duo  M2M  is reuniting for their first-ever headlining tour, and it kicks off in Asia. MANILA will be on  May 1, 2025  at the  Araneta Coliseum . Tickets will go on-sale on Saturday, October 26 at 12PM via   TicketNet.com.ph   and TicketNet outlets nationwide. Presented by Wilbros Live.   Marit Larsen and Marion Ravn, who shot to international fame in the early 2000s, are returning to the stage to celebrate their legacy.    "It was never a question of where we'd start our tour if we ever reunited - Asia was always the first choice. Some of our best memories are from there.” says Marion Ravn.   2025 marks the 25 th  anniversary of M2M’s best-selling album « Shades of Purple ”, and the fans of the duo have continued to listen to their music and begged for a reunion for a long time.  Following their split in 2002, both Marit Larsen and Marion Ravn pursued successful solo...

  Asia’s Romantic Balladeer, Christian Bautista, has secured nominations for the 16th Star Awards for Music, in two categories: Best Male Recording Artist of the Year and Male Concert Performer of the Year. The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) has officially announced its nominees, with the upcoming awards night set to celebrate Original Pinoy Music (OPM) alongside the country’s brightest stars. Photo credit: Min-On Concert Association For Best Male Recording Artist of the Year, Christian is recognized for his heartfelt song “ You Are Everything ,” produced by Universal Records and featured in the teleserye Unbreak My Heart , starring Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap, Joshua Garcia, and Gabbi Garcia.  With 20 years of experience in the industry, Christian’s nomination highlights his significant impact on the Philippine music scene, alongside other nominees who are emerging talents and established artists. This year, he is nominated along with talented young artists like Juan Kar...

  James Reid continues to earworm his way to pop ubiquity with the release of “ Mirasol ”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment .  His latest single not only oozes with undeniable charisma but also reinstates his potential as a hitmaker of first-rate caliber, boasting an impressive run of inescapable chart-toppers in the 2010s. According to James, the song is about falling in love with a sunflower and how romance is something that requires appreciation, protection, and understanding. “Love is an organic process and needs to grow naturally,” he adds. “Mirasol” is co-written by James and Alison Shore , an R&B artist whose work brims with effortless cool and ‘90s suave. Both accomplished artists thought of using the sunflower as a metaphor “for a relationship that gives off an air of sweet summer romance and innocence.” As James explains it further, “I want to connect on a different level with my fans that I haven’t been able to do before. Writing in Tagalog (Filipino) was...