Ballet Philippines takes on the journey of the sea people
THIS APRIL, Ballet Philippines (BP) is focusing on the landscape, wind, and memory of Batanes through its brand-new ballet, Paglalakbay: The Journey of the...
Banksy’s anonymity is what gives — gave? — his art its power
THE REVELATION that the artist Banksy is a 50-something man from Bristol, England, named Robin Gunningham, according to a Reuters report*, has shaken the art world. It may be the ultimate test of what actually determines value in contemporary art.
Benilde Open announces 10 grantees
TEN grantees have received production grants worth P300,000 each that will allow them to fuel art projects and creative ideas still at their very beginnings. They will be taking part in the second iteration of the Benilde Open Design + Art, which will run from April 11 to 27.
Museum Foundation to honor museums, cultural workers
GUARDIANS of Philippine heritage will soon be honored with a brand-new recognition program for those who preserve Philippine culture.
Titled Ang MUSEO: Gawad ng Museum...
Arts & Culture (03/25/26)
THE Embassy of Spain is presenting the first Southeast Asian Congress of Hispanists this week.
The Dawn celebrates 40 years with Kwarenta concert
PINOY ROCK band The Dawn will return to the concert stage with Kwarenta, their 40th anniversary concert, taking place in June.
Though the band is...
Behind the scenes: Pioneers talk about women in the music biz
NO ONE really talks about the people working offstage, those who are responsible for bringing musicians together and breathing life into a live show....
Netflix, Warner Music strike multi‑year deal for artist documentaries
NETFLIX and Warner Music Group (WMG) have put together an exclusive multi-year deal to produce documentary series and films exploring the lives, music, and...
Entertainment News (03/24/26)
THAILAND’S rising pop star ALLY (real name: Achiraya Nitibhon) is launching her global push, with performances in Manila on March 24 to 26, the first stop of her international tour.
BTS comeback show’s turnout falls short, sparking Hybe sell-off
HYBE CO.’S shares plunged as much as 15% after a heavily promoted comeback concert by K-pop megastars BTS drew a smaller crowd than authorities...
Kevin Spacey settles UK civil lawsuits over alleged sexual assault
LONDON— Oscar-winning US actor Kevin Spacey has reached a confidential settlement with three British men who had filed civil lawsuits at London’s High Court...
Masculinity gets a new look
WE LEARNED a new word: lampasse. It’s the strip of fabric that decorates the sides of military trousers, which has since bled into menswear. It was a visual motif for Randy Ortiz Man, the designer’s first major menswear show, held on March 19 at the Peninsula Manila.