LONDON — After headlining a festival in the metaverse, virtual singer and influencer Polar has ambitions to perform in the real world — drawing inspiration from the avatar concerts pioneered by Swedish pop giants ABBA, the digital team behind her says.

EMERGING singer/songwriter Stela Cole has released a new single, “Rhapsody In Pink,” a gritty track about knowing your self-worth.

KATIPS, the movie version of the 2016 ALIW-award winning stage play, written and directed by Atty. Vince Tañada, has brought home a bucket-load of FAMAS gold.

CULTURAL AGENCIES in the Philippines renewed their commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of the country, using social media platforms to call on all Filipinos to support these efforts as part of National History Month this August. 

A POPULAR pizza-loving boy band has been tapped to endorse the venerable brand Pizza Hut as a way of appealing to a younger market.

THE NEW World Makati Hotel is trying to entice guests with staycations and culinary treats, paired with new sustainability measures in their food and beverage outlets.

LONDON — Soaring inflation has made life harder for most of the world — but some people are still smoking expensive cigarettes and doing shots of fancy tequila.

IT is all set to be a “Dealightful” month as Shangri-La Plaza’s The Marketplace is bringing back its popular Farm to Table market at the Grand Atrium on Aug. 4-7 to continue its support of local farmers.

WHEN shining the light on Singapore, the images that pop up in one’s head usually include the grandiose Marina Bay Sands, the iconic and proud Merlion statue, and the architectural marvel that mimics nature, Gardens by the Bay.

POSTPONED for two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Book Awards ceremony returned for its 39th year, holding its awarding ceremony online on July 30. The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) awarded 27 winners in 25 categories.

LONDON — Self-described working class playwright Kieton Saunders-Browne used to think the Edinburgh Fringe wasn’t for people like him —  until a fund set up to draw a more diverse cast of performers to the world’s largest arts festival stepped in to help.

JOSEPH THE DREAMER is Trumpets’ longest running musical. It debuted in 1989 and had many re-runs over the decades. In 1999, Gary Valenciano brought pure energy and star power to the title role.