A violinist who performed on actor Will Smith’s 2025 concert tour filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Smith and his production company on Dec. 30, 2025, alleging he was fired after reporting a hotel room incident.
K-pop girl group ITZY announced dates for their third international tour, titled Tunnel Vision, their label JYP Entertainment said Friday, Jan. 2.
Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez announced plans for a busy 2026, including a new album, a concert in Manila, and a possible Filipino-language song.
Miss Universe co-owner Raul Rocha on Saturday denied claims that the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has changed ownership and accused former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson of spreading false statements amid an ongoing dispute over the pageant’s ownership.
Netflix’s hit series “Stranger Things” concluded its nine-year run on Wednesday, Dec. 31, with the defeat of Vecna, an uncertain fate for Eleven, and a symbolic closing of the basement door, creators Matt and Ross Duffer said.
South Korean actress Nana, formerly of the girl group After School, faces a lawsuit from a man accused of breaking into her home and attempting a robbery in November, her agency Sublime said Friday, Jan. 2.
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Maja Salvador revealed her daughter Maria’s face for the first time on Thursday, Jan. 1, as she shared…
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” led the North American box office for a second straight weekend with an estimated $64 million, as the James Cameron sequel reached about $217.7 million domestically and $542.7 million overseas, according to Comscore and studio estimates. “Zootopia 2” placed second with $20 million, while “Marty Supreme” debuted wide in third with $17.5 million. The weekend’s total domestic box office hit roughly $177.2 million, pushing year-to-date ticket sales to about $8.763 billion, slightly ahead of last year but still below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
The Philippine Embassy in Rome launched the Italian editions of José Rizal’s “Noli Me Tangere” and Nick Joaquin’s “Tropical Gothic” at a cultural event attended by diplomats, Filipino community members, Italian guests, and literary stakeholders, highlighting efforts to promote Philippine literature in Italy through translation, distribution, and cultural diplomacy.
Cup of Joe emerged as the top Philippine pop act of 2025, according to music charts, live event organizers and industry observers who cited the band’s strong streaming performance, sold-out concerts, extensive media exposure and multiple award citations across the country. This fact-based report details how chart rankings, touring data, audience turnout, radio rotation and digital platform metrics established Cup of Joe’s status as the leading pop group in the Philippines during 2025.