Entertainment News (03/17/26)

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Concerts at City of Dreams

GABBY CONCEPCION is kicking off this month’s concerts at City of Dreams Centerplay on March 18, while The Golden Sound of the Platters will fill the Grand Ballroom on March 27 and 28. These follow CenterPlay’s Concert Series, which features OPM stars each month, and the international tribute acts that have come to perform in the past. Gabby Concepcion Live at CenterPlay offers seats or tables starting at P4,000 per person, with consumables including bar nosh, burgers, fries, and beverages. VIP couch seats for a party of eight, and smaller seatings are also available. The Golden Sounds of The Platters will relive the elegance and romance of the 1950s and 1960s in a two-night concert staged by Steve O’Neal Productions, with tickets priced at P3,000, P5,000 and P7,000 available via TicketWorld: https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph/shows/show.aspx?sh=TGSOTP26.

Korina Sanchez-Roxas hosts Face to Face with Ate Koring

PREMIERING this Women’s Month is TV5’s revitalized daily program Face to Face with Ate Koring, a show designed especially for housewives. In the show, Korina Sanchez-Roxas embraces the role of “Ate Koring,” whom viewers can turn to for advice, comfort, inspiration, and practical tips in their daily life. Airing weekdays at 11 a.m. on TV5, the show is a mix of entertaining and educational segments for household work and entrepreneurial endeavors for women.

OPM Friends return to Newport World Resorts

FOR a night of classic hits and feel-good nostalgia, Groovin’ The Greatest Hits will be staged on March 27, 8 p.m., at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Newport World Resorts, Pasay City. Known for their lively, dance-filled concerts, OPM Friends is an all-star lineup of veteran Filipino performers composed of Celeste Legaspi, Leah Navarro, Mitch Valdes, Nanette Inventor, Pat Castillo, Pinky Marquez, Bo Cerrudo, and Ding Mercado. The supergroup first came together in 2024 through the OPM Friends Carol for a Cause initiative to raise funds for colleagues in the music industry facing serious medical and financial challenges. They now occasionally bring together legendary voices of the era to perform enduring classics such as “Isang Mundo, Isang Awit” and “Umagang Kay Ganda.” Tickets are available at all Ticketworld outlets and Newport World Resorts Box Office, ranging in price from P1,800 to P7,800.

Montañosa Film Festival collaborates with QCinema

A COLLABORATION between two UNESCO Creative Cities will take center stage at the Montañosa Film Festival 2026 as the QCinema International Film Festival, representing Quezon City — UNESCO Creative City of Film, extends its support to the festival in Baguio City, UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art. This aims to “demonstrate how cinema and culture can connect communities while amplifying diverse Filipino voices.” In line with this, QCinema will bring a special screening of six films from its QCShorts program to the Montañosa Film Festival, which is its 6th edition this year. Its competition films will be screened from March 27 to 28. The QCShorts program will be shown on March 28, 3:30 p.m., at SM Baguio.

NIOR releases new single

ALTG RECORDS’ band NIOR has dropped their new single, “BNT,” a pop-rock song made for the heartbroken. Written by the band’s vocalist Brian Nucup, it serves as a reminder to reflect on feelings and habits in a relationship. It was produced by Caleb Hinanay and mastered by Jessie Ocampo. “BNT” by NIOR is now available worldwide on major streaming platforms.

Gap partners with Young Miko for Spring 2026 Campaign

GAP has collaborated with Grammy-nominated global artist Young Miko to spotlight GapSweats, reimagining her hit song “WASSUP” with a new music video that celebrates the intersection of music, culture, and style. It is “designed to energize fans through the unifying cultural power of Latin music.” The full-length music video, directed by Bethany Vargas and shot by Olivia Malone, features choreography by Zoi Tatopoulos. The “WASSUP” track was refreshed to include a dedicated dance-break moment led by 26 dancers, allowing GapSweats to move freely on screen.

Malcolm Todd shares new single and video

AFTER a breakout 2025 that saw his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, hundreds of millions of streams of his self-titled album, and a sold-out international headline tour, Malcolm Todd has kicked off 2026 with a new single, “Breathe.” Co-produced by Todd, the track arrives alongside an official music video directed by longtime collaborator Aidan Cullen and featuring choreography by Lexee Smith, signaling the start of a new chapter for the Los Angeles artist and performer.