OPM is abuzz with excitement as P-Pop kings SB19 and legendary rapper Gloc-9 drop their joint single “KALAKAL” today on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.   The monumental collaboration finds both music titans taking their creative direction to previously uncharted places and harnessing their gifts with a balance of star power and dynamism.    According to SB19, they reached out to Gloc-9 first for a potential partnership after performing together on the well-received PAGTATAG! Finale concert, which was held at the Araneta Coliseum a few months ago.   “What sets this collaboration apart from anything that...

A British family welcomes an American family to their idyllic farmhouse for the weekend, but the dream vacation soon turns into a  nightmare in Speak No Evil. Playing the role of the charismatic, alpha-male host and head of the family Paddy is BAFTA award-winner James McAvoy(known for his role as the young Charles Xavier in the X-Men universe), who was immediately intrigued when director James Watkins pitched him the role.  “Blumhouse has done so many kinds of movies, but they’re mostly known for the horror genre, and they’re exceptionally good at it,” says McAvoy. “But reading the script, what kept...

Bringing listeners to the pulse of Pinoy Hip-hop, Spotify, introduces KALYE Mixtape — a music playlist curated by tastemakers of street culture. This initiative is part of KALYE X, Spotify’s year long program aimed at championing Pinoy Hip-hop through collaborations with fans, artists, and the community.   KALYE Mixtape is more than a playlist; it reflects the vibrancy of the Filipino street culture. Chesca Tan, Lead Editor at Spotify Philippines, shared, “The Pinoy Hip-hop community is deeply passionate about the craft that they do — and we’re all about making sure that they are well represented across our playlist ecosystem and that their art...

Actor Ryan Reynolds, along with his mother Tammy Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, made an appearance at the New York premiere of It Ends With Us, to support Reynolds’s wife Blake Lively who stars as the main character Lily Bloom. They also unexpectedly dropped in during the cast interviews and did an unscheduled surprise interview with Brandon Sklenar, who plays Lively’s onscreen love interest, Atlas Corrigan. Sklenar was wrapping up an interview with another journalist when Reynolds entered, taking a seat at the interviewer's chair and playfully grilling Sklenar on his role with Lively. His mom Tammy Reynolds and Hugh Jackman...

The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) successfully concluded the first-ever K-Pop Academy, a groundbreaking event that captivated K-Pop enthusiasts in the country. The Academy, which ran from July 5 to August 2, culminated in a dazzling recital on August 3, showcasing the talent and hard work of its participants. The K-Pop Academy featured a comprehensive program designed to immerse students in the vibrant world of K-Pop, with classes led by renowned mentors including AUSPICIOUS from Korea, P-pop girl group KAIA, and Ace Dance Studio's esteemed Ciel Go. These industry experts provided invaluable insights and training, helping students hone...