CJ Group Vice Chairwoman Miky Lee Receives Centennial Medal Of Lifetime Achievement From Asian Hall Of Fame

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 15, 2026

A2O Entertainment Lead Producer Soo-man Lee and CJ Group Vice Chairwoman and 2026 Asian Hall of Fame Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement recipient Miky Lee (Image Source: CJ ENM)

CJ Group Vice Chairwoman Miky Lee received the Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement at the 2026 Asian Hall of Fame ceremony held last November 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. The Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement is a special honor recognizing inductees who exemplify outstanding character and have made significant contributions to advancing industry excellence, cultural impact and interracial collaboration. Miky Lee is being honored in recognition of her more than three decades of leadership in connecting Korea with the world through film, music and television, expanding the global reach of Korean content and fostering cross-cultural exchange. 

TOTO Is Returning To The Philippines For Their 50th Anniversary Tour

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 15, 2026

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Legendary rock band TOTO is set to return to the Philippines for two anticipated performances as part of their upcoming 50th anniversary tour. The band will take the stage at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on March 29, 2027 followed by a performance at SM Seaside Cebu Arena on March 30, 2027, bringing their iconic hits and signature sound to Filipino fans once again. 

Disney+ To Globally Premiere ESPN Films' Award-Winning “Give Me The Ball!” Alongside ESPN In The U.S., Bringing Billie Jean King's Story To Audiences Worldwide

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ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS | November 15, 2026

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ESPN recently announced that Give Me The Ball!, ESPN Films' critically acclaimed, intimate portrait of sports icon and trailblazer Billie Jean King, premieres on ESPN on Disney+ in the U.S. on November 22 in the U.S. and globally on November 23. The release on Disney+ will bring the documentary to subscribers worldwide including in the U.S. where it will also debut on ESPN and the ESPN App. 

TV5 Ushers In A New Era, Strengthens Position To Build A Bigger, Better Network For 2027

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 15, 2026

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Kapatid network highlights programming strengths, nationwide broadcast expansion, digital initiatives, and the support of the MVP Group at its Thanksgiving celebration

TV5 Network Inc. brought together advertisers, agency partners, and entertainment personalities for its annual TV5 Paskong Kapatid Thanksgiving Celebration last November 9, 2026 at Grand Hyatt Manila, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City, showcasing its programming strengths, broadcast expansion, digital initiatives, and partnerships as it looks ahead to 2027 and celebrating TV5's 2026 milestones and the growing capabilities of the MediaQuest and MVP Group ecosystem. 

The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power (Season Three: Prime Original Series Soundtrack) Now Available Worldwide

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 15, 2026

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Amazon MGM Studios has officially announced and released “The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power (Season Three: Prime Original Series Soundtrack)” following with the highly-anticipated return of the series last November 11, 2026. Now available across all music streaming services, the 22-track Main Soundtrack album for the third season of the Amazon Original series was composed by Emmy(R) Award-winner Bear McCreary (Outlander, God of War, Percy Jackson And The Olympians). The soundtrack also includes “Morning Shall Come”, a new original song by McCreary and renowned Norwegian artist AURORA, which debuted last November 6, 2026. 

Entertainment News: Meet Manila's Elite Women In iWant's “Manila Matriarchs”

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 15, 2026

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Filipina women have long been recognized around the world for their strength, resilience, and dedication to others. Now, “Manila Matriarchs” offers a different perspective, celebrating women whose ambition, influence, and individuality shape the worlds they inhabit. Step inside the glamorous, unscripted world of Filipina elites in iWant’s newest reality series featuring Joanna Preysler-Francisco, Myrza Sison, Karylle Tatlonghari, and Trisha Bantigue-Tsao as they navigate friendship, family, ambition, and personal reinvention within Manila’s elite circles, now streaming on the streaming platform. 

CREATEPhilippines x MIPAM 2026, A Vibrant Representation Of PH Performing Arts Ecosystem’s Global Potential

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 15, 2026

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When it comes to the performing arts, the Philippines definitely has what it takes to become a dominant global player. If the recently concluded CREATEPhilippines x Manila International Performing Arts Market (MIPAM) 2026 were any indication, the local industry has been ready to take steps toward international expansion — and it simply needs adequate support and cooperation from other sectors to make that big leap. 

Entertainment News: Khalid, Wolf Alice, and Cash Cash Lead Lineup For 10th Anniversary Of PLUS63 Festival

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 15, 2026

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PLUS63 Festival is set to return on November 28, 2026, delivering an expansive festival experience at the Aseana City Concert Grounds in Parañaque City. Conceived from the Philippines’ country code (+63) and debuting in Cebu during Sinulog 2016, the festival marks its 10th anniversary this year following its successful 2025 Manila expansion. Tickets for PLUS63 Festival Manila 2026 are currently available at www.PLUS63Festival.com, priced between Php3,800 and Php13,000. 

CHVRCHES New Single ‘Overthinker’ Out Now

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 12, 2026

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New Album, All The King's Men, Due January 22, 2027 Via Futures ✦
Touring North America, UK, And Ireland From February To April 2027

CHVRCHES recently released ‘Overthinker’, the second single to be lifted from their eagerly anticipated new album All The King’s Men. The forthcoming album’s standout ballad, ‘Overthinker’ is BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record and arrives the night after a special intimate charity show for 100 lucky fans at Assumption Studios in Glasgow, Scotland, the converted church where the album was recorded. 

Crunchyroll Brings The World Of Overgeared To Life Plus Mariya Ise, Japanese Voice Of Mitsuki Koga, And Producer Hitomi Kuroi At AFA Singapore 2026

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 12, 2026

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Crunchyroll, the global destination for anime fandom, returns to Anime Festival Asia (AFA) in Singapore for its fourth consecutive year and is bringing the talent behind Overgeared and the music-filled world of Ki Ni Natteru Hito Ga Otoko Janakatta to its 2026 edition, taking place on November 27–29 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. 

CARMELLE Set To Champion OPM’s Global Appeal At Eurovision Asia On November 14

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 9, 2026

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The Philippines’ first-ever “Eurovision Song Contest Asia” representative, CARMELLE, is all set to make her mark on the global stage as she performs “Sobra-Sobra” to vie for the top honor on November 14, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. In a heartwarming send-off program by ABS-CBN dubbed “CARMELLE: Sobra-Sobrang Send Off” attended by her family, friends, and her fans, the “Tawag ng Tanghalan: The School Showdown” winner and former “Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 2.0” housemate hopes to help put OPM on the global map by emphasizing its ability to connect with people across cultures. She shared, “Yung goal ko talaga is to leave the global audience with a deep sense of connection. Maiintidihan po sana nila na yung Filipino music is universally relatable.” 

Rakuten Viki Brings ‘Summer Vacation’, Starring Cho Yi Hyun And Jin Young, Exclusively Across Southeast Asia

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 9, 2026

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Rakuten Viki, the global streaming platform for Asian entertainment, brings the highly anticipated romance-mystery Summer Vacation, starring Cho Yi Hyun, Jin Young, and Hong Ye Ji, exclusively to audiences across Southeast Asia. Set in the quiet village of Upo-ri, the drama follows an ordinary teenager whose wish for a life as dramatic as the ones she watches on screen takes an unexpected, mystical turn. 

ONE OR EIGHT Takes Asia By Storm: Three Cities, Countless Fan Moments, And More Stops Ahead

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 9, 2026

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From a packed Singapore showcase to a Manila debut that earned an extra encore and a standout appearance at One Zone Fest as the festival’s only Japanese special guest, ONE OR EIGHT’s Asia Showcase has brought the group and 1DERZ closer across the region. Tokyo was the starting point but ONE OR EIGHT’s latest chapter unfolded across Singapore, Manila, and Bangkok with each city delivering its own standout moments, special reunions, and milestones. With Hong Kong and Taipei still ahead in January 2027, the group’s Asia Showcase is far from over. 

SB19 Opens Pre-Orders For The First-Ever ‘Wakas At Simula’ Vinyl Release

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 9, 2026

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Pre-orders for Wakas At Simula On Vinyl are now open, giving fans exclusive dibs on another physical format of SB19’s second studio album. The limited-edition release will be available through Backspacer Records’ online store, pressed on Smokey Midnight Blue vinyl with individually numbered copies and exclusive keepsakes. Officially announced last October 25, 2026 during Day 2 of ONE ZONE FEST, the vinyl edition will drop on November 15, 2026. Its arrival expands the group’s growing physical music catalog following the sold-out release of the Wakas At Simula Global Version CD. 

SM MOA Arena Hosted Regine Velasquez-Alcasid’s Sold-Out Three-Night Concert Finale

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 9, 2026

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Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid brought generations of fans together for her sold-out three-night concert, Finale, at SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena last October 17-19, 2026. Celebrating her remarkable four-decade legacy in music, the concert marked a significant moment in Philippine entertainment, with the iconic performer revisiting the songs and memories that have defined her career. As the stage for this milestone concert, SM MOA Arena reaffirmed its position as one of the country’s most loved venues, delivering maxed-out experiences for audiences and providing a world-class setting for celebrated Filipino artists. 

29th French Film Festival In Manila Celebrates Literature, History, Feminism, And Animation

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 9, 2026

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The 29th French Film Festival invites Filipino audiences the chance to discover the boldness, diversity, and richness of French cinema. This year’s edition offers a compelling selection of contemporary releases, literary adaptations, historical dramas, feminist narratives, and animated films. 24 films will be showcased throughout six select venues across Metro Manila, giving various audiences the chance to enjoy films with a French twist. 

Philippine Conference On Children & Media 2026: Building A Safe, Dynamic, And Child-Friendly Media Environment

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 9, 2026

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The National Council for Children's Television (NCCT) has successfully staged the Philippine Conference On Children & Media (PCCM) 2026 last October 25-28, 2026 at Novotel Manila Araneta City in Quezon City, under the theme “Building A Safe, Dynamic, And Child-Friendly Media Environment”, alongside the global celebration of Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week and its call to action, “We All Play A Part – Media And Information Literacy For The People”. Commemorated every year on October 24-31, the Global Media and Information Literacy Week is a major occasion for mobilizing worldwide stakeholders to raise awareness, increase national take-up, and celebrate the progress achieved towards Media and Information Literacy for all. 

TNT, Viva Launch Next Phase Of SayaOke With 48 Finalists And A Recording Contract Up For Grabs

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 6, 2026

At the TNT Sayaoke press conference held last October 27, 2026 in Makati City, L-R: Viva artist Krissha Viaje, Smart Assistant Vice President and TNT Marketing Head Erika Apostol, Smart First Vice President and OIC Lloyd R. Manaloto, Viva artist Lyca Gairanod, Viva Music Publishing Inc. President MG Mozo (Image Source: Starmometer/Smart Communications Inc.)

TNT, the value brand of Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), and Viva Entertainment are turning up the excitement in SayaOke as 48 aspiring singers from across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao advance to the weekly live showdowns of the nationwide karaoke competition powered by TNT 5G. One of the seven weekly winners will also get the chance to land a recording contract with Viva. 

Game On, Dreamers! Unveils Expanded Lineup For Singapore Playfest On December 11-13, 2026

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ENTERTAINMENT, GAMING | November 6, 2026

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For Filipinos planning a trip to Singapore this December, Game On, Dreamers! (G.O.D!) offers gaming and entertainment experiences to explore. Taking place on December 11-13, 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, the three-day festival brings together competitive gaming, cosplay culture, music experiences, and family-friendly play across three themed zones: Dream World, Dream Battle, and Dream Play. 

Entertainment News: Netflix And Druski Announce Multi-Year Deal To Develop And Produce Original Series, Starting December 1st With Collect & Praise

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ENTERTAINMENT | November 6, 2026

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Netflix recently announced a multi-year deal with award-winning comedian and actor Druski, along with his 4LIFERS Entertainment company, to create original content exclusively for the global premium entertainment service. Under the agreement, Druski will deliver original content to Netflix, starting with his new semi-scripted comedy series Collect & Praise, premiering on December 1, 2026. Faith comes second to fortune as a money-hungry megachurch pastor (Druski) and his unpredictable deacon (Mike Epps) scheme their way through scandal, chaos and controversy in this comedic episodic series.