Interview: BINI on Their Journey Breaking into the P-Pop Spotlight
by Alyson Eng - Oct 3, 2024
In just a few short years, 8-member Filipino girl group, BINI, has done the unthinkable. Starting from humble beginnings, BINI has risen to the top of the music scene in the Philippines dominating the charts and earning the title of the “Nation’s Girl Group.”
Meet the Season Three Queens of DRAG RACE PHILIPPINES
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 11, 2024
Following the resounding success of Seasons 1 and 2, the showcase of Pinoy drag excellence returns as eleven of the fiercest, most fabulous Filipino drag artists from all over the world are set to compete in new challenges, dazzling runways and more.
Photos: Katy Perry, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kylie Minogue & More Attend Billboard Event
by Michael Major - Mar 8, 2024
Hosted by Award-winning actor and producer Tracee Ellis Ross at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park, the star-studded evening featured electric performances and inspiring speeches from some of the top women dominating the music industry, including Charli XCX, Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue, Tinashe, and more. Check out the photos!
OPM Musical, PAYONG, Plays at UST, 3/27-29
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 20, 2019
UST Pharmacy Theater Catalyst, together with Odeon Theatricals, presents 'Payong, The Musical,' which features Original Pilipino Music (OPM) 'karaoke' hits by Sarah Geronimo, Yeng Constantino, Cueshe, and Sugarfree, among others. (All the songs included have been licensed by the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers [FILSCAP]).
Behind-The-Scenes: How Coach Lea Salonga Saves the Day; Big D's Standing O at Carnegie Hall
by Rocky Christopher Fajardo - Nov 6, 2014
There doesn't seem to be enough of 13-year-old Filipino-Canadian singer Darren Espanto to go around these days, especially since he has made headlines in what could only be described by his legions of fans as a run of charismatic, breakthrough performances on 'The Voice Kids' Philippine edition, under the tutelage of Coach Sarah Geronimo (other coaches were Tony winner Lea Salonga and rock star Bamboo Manalac).
Video: Salonga, Geronimo, apl.de.ap, Bamboo Gear Up for THE VOICE (Philippines) Via GAME OF THRONES-Inspired Teaser Trailer
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 20, 2014
THE VOICE of the Philippines Season One coaches Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, apl.de.ap, and Bamboo Manalac are back for the reality singing competition's highly anticipated second season, whose premiere episode, which leads up to the contest's trademark blind auditions, will air Sunday, October 26, on ABS CBN, one the Philippines' major commercial television networks.
Stage Tube: Salonga, Geronimo, Go Lead Concert for Philippine Typhoon Victims
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 3, 2013
In between the first set of live shows for 'The Voice of the Philippines,' Broadway star turned coach Lea Salonga, her fellow 'The Voice' coach Sarah Geronimo, together with recording and theater stars Rachelle Ann Go ('The Little Mermaid,' 'Tarzan'), Jett Pangan ("Jekyll and Hyde," "Nine"), Nyoy Volante ('In the Heights,' 'Rock of Ages,'), Sitti ('Nine,' 'Spring Awakening') and Cris Villonco ('Jekyll and Hyde,' 'Walang Sugat'), performed at the benefit concert 'Jammin' for HELP' at Whitespace last Wednesday, August 28.
Photo Coverage: Salonga, Geronimo, Go Lead Concert for Philippine Typhoon Victims
by Oliver Oliveros - Aug 28, 2013
In between the first set of live shows for 'The Voice of the Philippines,' Broadway star turned coach Lea Salonga, her fellow 'The Voice' coach Sarah Geronimo, together with pop and theater stars Rachelle Ann Go ('The Little Mermaid,' 'Tarzan'), Nyoy Volante ('In the Heights,' 'Rock of Ages,'), Sitti ('Nine,' 'Spring Awakening') and Cris Villonco ('Jekyll and Hyde,' 'Walang Sugat'), performed at the benefit concert 'Jammin' for HELP' at Whitespace last night.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Lea Salonga in the Judge's Chair for THE VOICE PHILIPPINES
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 17, 2013
The Philippine television version of hit reality show 'The Voice' from Talpa Media Group, features Broadway veteran Lea Salonga in the judges panel along with Apl. de. ap of Black Eyed Peas, Bamboo Mañalac, and Sarah Geronimo. Below, check out a clip of Salonga in action!
Salonga-Led THE VOICE PH Releases Blind Auditions Trailer
by Oliver Oliveros - May 24, 2013
ABS-CBN, the Philippine television network that bagged the rights to adapt the hit reality show 'The Voice' from Talpa Media Group, based in the Netherlands, has just released 'The Voice PH' newest blind auditions trailer, which features coaches Lea Salonga, Apl. de. ap of Black Eyed Peas, Bamboo Mañalac, and Sarah Geronimo-all four have carved out solid music careers and have huge fan bases in the Philippines.
Lea Salonga, Apl.de.ap and More Start THE VOICE PH Blind Auditions, 4/15
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 14, 2013
Formally introduced to the public via a press conference held at Philippine TV network ABS-CBN on Friday, "The Voice of the Philippines" coaches Lea Salonga, Apl. de. ap of Black Eyed Peas, Bamboo Mañalac, and Sarah Geronimo -- all four have carved out solid music careers and have huge fan bases in the Philippines -- will get to turn their own swivel chairs when the Philippine franchise of the hit reality singing competition "The Voice" starts taping its first set of blind auditions at a sound stage in Bulacan tomorrow, April 15.
BWW Phils. Interview: Fredison Lo Talks SOUND OF MUSIC, RENT, Anne Curtis & More
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 11, 2012
Perceived as a boy-next-door type by many young theater habitues and TV 5 viewers, Fredison Lo (Fred Lo to his theater colleagues and former schoolmates at De La Salle University-Manila), has started out a career niche in the theater by essaying lead roles in major musical productions of RENT (Mark Cohen) and Trumpets' N.O.A.H (Narrator/God); and has recently been exploring acting on mainstream television too via TV 5's remake of the '70s-'80s popular sitcom ISKUL BUKOL, where he played the role of the young professor Rude Valentino. Lo's currently playing Rolf in Resorts World Manila's production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.