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  Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios’ coming-of-age series earns early Season Two renewal ahead                 of debut     Prime Video today announced that Elle , the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series from Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere on July 1, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Ahead of the series’ debut, Prime Video has also ordered a second season of Elle . In Season One, Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film. “Twenty-five years after the world met Elle Woods for the first time, it’s a dream come true to share the story of how she became the unstoppable force we all fell in love with,” said Reese Witherspoon. “Discovering Lexi Minetree and watching her step into Elle’s fabulous shoes has been one of t...

Global pop superstar Charlie Puth returns with his emotionally resonant new single “Beat Yourself Up,” out now via Atlantic Records, offering a heartfelt preview of his forthcoming album Whatever’s Clever! , set for release on March 27, 2026.  Co-produced by Puth and BLOODPOP, the track explores self-compassion and personal growth, marking one of the artist’s most intimate and reflective eras to date. Alongside the release, Puth announced his biggest world tour yet, with arena shows across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom throughout 2026, as well as a highly anticipated performance at Super Bowl LX on February 8 in San Francisco.  With a new music video arriving soon and tickets for the Whatever’s Clever! World Tour now on sale, Charlie Puth continues to solidify his place as one of pop music’s most influential hitmakers.

  Multi-hyphenated artist, entrepreneur, actor and fashion icon  A$AP Rocky  released his long-awaited fourth studio album  DON’T BE DUMB   via  A$AP Worldwide/RCA Records .  DON’T BE DUMB  is Rocky’s first album in 8 years, driving unprecedented global demand from fans with the album reaching over  130k  vinyls sold before release date and claiming the place of  #1  pre-saved Hip-Hop album on Spotify with over  1 million  saves.  DON’T BE DUMB  features a stacked list of collaborators, including  BossMan Dlow, Brent Faiyaz, Danny Elfman, Doechii, Gorillaz, Jon Batiste, Jessica Pratt, Slay Squad, Thundercat, Tyler, The Creator, Westside Gunn, and will.i.am. Danny Elfman and Thundercat also appeared in the music video for “Punk Rocky,” as band members alongside an ensemble of characters.  The two tracks preceding the album, “ Punk Rocky ” and “ Helicopter ,” built immense hype for  DON’T B...

Filipino representation reached a groundbreaking milestone as Abi Marquez , globally known as the “Lumpia Queen,” was named ADCOLOR’s Creator of the Year —   joining other esteemed Filipino winners, such as Geena Rocero, who was honored with the ADCOLOR Advocate award in 2024. The 19th Annual ADCOLOR Awards, held in Orlando, Florida , brought together global leaders and innovators from advertising, media, tech, and creative industries. Each year, ADCOLOR honors individuals who embody its mission to “Rise Up, Reach Back” by advancing representation and uplifting underrepresented communities. Abi’s historic win celebrates her influential voice as a Filipino creator whose culinary storytelling, cultural pride, and inventive content have captured audiences worldwide. Her work continues to amplify Filipino identity on the international stage, proving that culturally rooted digital voices can spark global conversations. As part of NYMA and representing the Philippines, Abi dedicates thi...

Producer, production manager, film festival coordinator, and educator Kristin Bactad-Jor recently shared her industry experience with University of the East-Caloocan Visual Communication senior students during a talk at the Chua King Ha Gallery. Drawing from nearly two decades of practice, Bactad-Jor shared her knowledge and tips on producing films, production management, and the complexities of film festival operations. Since joining Red Room Media Productions in 2006, Bactad-Jor has established herself as an integral part of several film productions. Her career is defined by a commitment to advocacy-driven storytelling, spanning short films, documentaries, and high-impact video projects. Bactad-Jor has worked on numerous projects, including collaborations with institutions such as the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, GMA News TV, Techtales Asia-Pacific, and the Bacolod City Government Center. She has served as line producer and production manager for award-winning films ...

Se nior Nursing student at the University of St. La Salle-Bacolod has competed at the Sine Negrense: The Negros Island Film Festival for three consecutive years. Chelsea Tasic’s streak began in 2023 with   “Dalit sa Sala,”   a social commentary produced by Dulaab Productions. Despite the ambitious nature of the project – which involved a complex two-day shoot on a moving bus – the film resonated deeply with audiences. The film earned eight nominations and secured the People’s Choice Award and a special citation for its compelling narrative at Sine Negrense that year. In 2024, Tasic was selected as one of ten directors for the inaugural Bacolod Film Festival. Her entry,   “A Flower A Day,”   competed in the Sine Negrense Open Category. Set in a rundown cafe, the story follows a young woman who routinely visits with a different flower, sparking the curiosity of a local barista. The film received eight nominations and won Best Musical Score at BFF in 2024, further cemen...

Cavetown, the moniker of UK-born artist Robin Skinner, has released his highly anticipated new album Running With Scissors via Futures Music Group, marking a bold and emotionally expansive new chapter in his career. Blending hyper-pop textures, heavy guitars, and Cavetown’s signature dream-pop sensibility, the album captures the disorienting transition between youth and adulthood, shaped by themes of healing, love, identity, and self-discovery. Arriving alongside the album is the empowering lead single and music video “Cryptid,” a poignant short film reflecting Skinner’s experience as a transgender person while offering a broader commentary on how marginalized communities are often cast as “other.” In celebration of the release, Cavetown has also announced a limited run of Running With Scissors Tour headline shows in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Brooklyn, with $1 from every ticket supporting LGBTQ+ community organizations through PLUS1. Together, the album, video, and tour underscore Ca...