DEFINITION: A Filipino slang term that refers to the act of taking home leftover food from a party or gathering. ETYMOLOGY: Originated from Sharon Cuneta’s song “Bituing Walang Ningning,” which ...

Like Mariah Carey, Willie Nelson is getting into the holiday spirit before even Halloween as the country legend has shared his festive new ballad “Christmas Love Song.” The tender track finds Nelson ...

The celebrity memoir is a form of which I’m reflexively skeptical. Some books lean solely on name recognition, without much concern for the content inside. Others promise salacious details of a life ...

If you’re not a die-hard Swiftie like Us, you might think that all of Taylor Swift’s songs are about dating and love — and you’d be wrong. Following the release of The Life of a Showgirl, let Us ...

Love hits different when it’s when it’s told through heartfelt lyrics on a song that you can’t stop replaying. From Faith Evans emotion-filled record, “Soon As I Get Home” to Ashford & Simpson’s ...

SINGER-SONGWRITER. OPM icon Ogie Alcasid is set to breathe new life into his timeless hit ‘Nandito Ako’ as he re-records the classic with a fresh twist OPM icon Ogie Alcasid has reached 3.3 million ...

In the summer of 1975, a soft rock ballad dominated the charts in both the United States and the U.K. The song was 10cc’s “I’m Not in Love,” written by former Neil Sedaka backup band members Eric ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

What is Elvis Presley's best song? The King’s top tune has been crowned by our readers. After five weeks of voting, it's clear that fans still “Can’t Help Falling In Love” with one of Elvis' most ...

Love is one of Taylor Swift’s favorite things. When she was just 25, she admitted that she had already spent her “whole life tryin’ to put it into words.” From her debut album on, audiences have ...

Ryan is a lifestyle and culture journalist born and raised in the Philippines. He primarily covers film, television, music, and all things pop culture. Beyond writing, you can find him buried in ...

Bob Marley’s life finally hits the big screen this week in the form of Bob Marley: One Love. In his 36 years, Marley lived a life so rich and tumultuous, not all of it can be distilled into a biopic.