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Vice Ganda and Shuvee Etrata publicly exchanged messages of gratitude as they promoted their Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 entry “Call Me Mother,” with Etrata saying she now considers the comedian as a “mother” figure in the industry. The two personalities, previously linked to reports of a rift, described their current relationship as positive and collaborative while working on the MMFF film. Organizers listed “Call Me Mother” among the official festival entries set to open on December 25, 2024, in cinemas nationwide.

The cast and creative team behind the TV series “Fallout” detail how they collaborate to secure needle drops and shape the original score by Ramin Djawadi, explaining the process they follow to integrate music into scenes and how they coordinate with directors and music supervisors to enhance storytelling through carefully chosen songs and compositions, reflecting a broader view in the industry that successful filmmakers deeply understand the role of music in narrative.

Organizers announced that Lea Salonga and Rachelle Ann Go will headline the “Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular” concert company set to arrive in the Philippines early next year. The producers confirmed that the concert-format staging will feature songs from the hit musical and will form part of the tour’s Asian leg. The production team will reveal the full cast, venue, and performance dates for the Philippine engagement in upcoming advisories and will release ticket information through official channels and partner ticketing platforms.

Actor Tom Rodriguez publicly wished his ex-wife Carla Abellana well after news of her engagement emerged, saying he felt happy for her and respected her choices. In an interview, Rodriguez confirmed he knew about the engagement and emphasized that he held no ill will toward Abellana following their separation. He stated that he wanted to respond with respect and support while focusing on his own life and career. Abellana has not yet publicly replied to Rodriguez’s comments about her engagement.

Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped data shows Bad Bunny returning as the Most-Streamed Global Artist with 19.8 billion streams, reclaiming a title he held in 2020, 2021 and 2022. His album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” ranks as Spotify’s No. 1 global album of 2025, while “Un Verano Sin Ti” reappears at No. 10. Spotify supports the milestone with a worldwide campaign featuring a “Leap Year” short film, city fan experiences and in-app features for his listeners. Taylor Swift places second globally but remains the No. 1 artist in the United States. “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars tops the global songs chart, followed by major entries from Billie Eilish, Rosé and Mars, Alex Warren and Bad Bunny’s “DtMF.”

Apple Music’s 2025 Replay year-end rankings place Rosé and Bruno Mars’ collaboration “APT.” at No. 1 on the global songs chart, giving both artists their first top finish on the platform’s annual worldwide list. The track also leads Apple Music’s global most-read lyrics, Shazam Top 100 Global and Top 100 Global Radio rankings. Country-specific charts show “APT.” at No. 1 in markets including Australia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand, while other tracks such as “Luther” in the US, “Ordinary” in the UK and “Multo” in the Philippines dominate their respective national lists.

Netflix announced “Tygo,” a new spin-off film from its “Extraction” action franchise, with Blackpink’s Lisa joining Ma Dong-seok (Don Lee) and Lee Jin-wook in leading roles. The streaming platform confirmed that “Tygo” will expand the “Extraction” universe with a standalone storyline and new characters while maintaining the franchise’s high-intensity action style. Production representatives stated that the movie will mark Lisa’s feature-film debut and will stream exclusively on Netflix, with release details to follow in future updates.

Co-stars Walton Goggins and Aaron Moten publicly praise Ella Purnell for her professionalism and friendly nature on the set of the “Fallout” television series, adding to the rising profile of the British actress. Their remarks, based on working with Purnell during production, underscore her reputation as a collaborative and reliable lead in the high-profile adaptation of the popular video game franchise.