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WOLF & WANDER, the seven-member special unit formed under G&LDH — a joint venture established between Japan’s premier artist management company LDH JAPAN and Thailand’s largest entertainment company GMM MUSIC — officially debuted their first digital single, “Better Life”, last July 17, 2026. This arrives as the unit officially launches in the final episode of the CLOUD DREAM project Documentary Series, which premiered last July 9, 2026, alongside the launch of the unit’s official social media accounts.
WOLF & WANDER brings together seven artists: RYOJI, SUZUKI, GHEE, and HIROTO of WOLF HOWL HARMONY from EXILE TRIBE (LDH JAPAN), together with LOUIS, FORD, and FLUKE of FLIO (GMMTV). The unit represents a cross-cultural collaboration born through the CLOUD DREAM project by G&LDH, bringing together artists from both countries with a shared vision for music and performance. The CLOUD DREAM project Documentary Series features special guest appearances from Thai artists Krist Perawat (EP.4) and LYKN (EP.5) alongside Japanese artists from EXILE TRIBE: TAKI from THE JET BOY BANGERZ / SEGA SAMMY LUX (EP.2), KOKORO from PSYCHIC FEVER (EP.7), and GAN (TAKANORI IWATA) from J SOUL BROTHERS Ⅲ (EP.8). The newly announced unit name also embodies the unit’s identity. “WOLF” symbolizes a spirit rooted in mutual trust, guided by discipline, and bound by an unshakable bond while “WANDER” represents the will to leave the familiar behind, cross borders and conventions, and forge a new path forward. Through their journey as a unit, the seven members will show that brotherhood isn’t defined by where we come from but it’s born from the instinct that draws us together.
Leading the unit’s debut is “Better Life”, a multilingual pop track featuring lyrics in English, Japanese, and Thai, reflecting the unit’s multicultural identity while expressing a hopeful message of moving toward a better future together. LOUIS shared, “I’m truly grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of this project. I hope our debut song Better Life can bring hope and happiness to everyone, and offer even the smallest bit of strength whenever you’re feeling tired or down.” Sharing their vision, RYOJI followed up, saying, “To us, more than just fans, you are our companions. You are our pack. As WOLF & WANDER, we hope our voices will bring Happiness to people all over the world. Let’s make our dreams come true, together! Please continue to support us! Love you!” Carrying the momentum of the recent release of “Better Life”, WOLF & WANDER is scheduled to make its live debut at Monster Music Festival 2026, one of the largest music festivals in central Bangkok, on July 26, 2026.
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Maymay Embraces Lasting Love In New Single ‘What We Love’
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Kapamilya singer-actress Maymay Entrata celebrates the beauty of choosing love every day in the newly released music video for her latest single, “What We Love”, featuring her real-life partner Joaquin Enriquez. The MV, now available to stream on Star Music PH's YouTube channel, follows the couple as they enjoy a simple getaway together, bringing to life the song’s message that love is more than just a feeling — it’s a choice people continue to make despite life’s challenges.
Sharing the inspiration behind the dance-pop track, Maymay wrote on social media, “This song is for the memories that still make you smile, the moments that still feel like home, and the kind of love that stays. Because with the right person, love is something you choose every single day.” She co-wrote “What We Love” with Nhiko Sabiniano, Trisha Denise, and Greg Shilling. Maymay recently performed the song live in Barrio Fiesta Caravan 2026 in Birmingham, UK last July 12 and is set to do it again at “ASAP Australia” on July 25, 2026. Following the success of empowering hits such as “AMAKABOGERA”, “Puede Ba”, “Tsada Mahigugma”, “Paradise”, and “Masunog Man”, Maymay continues to showcase her growth as a singer-songwriter through music that is both personal and relatable.
Beyond music, Maymay has steadily expanded her global presence. She appeared on Spotify’s EQUAL Times Square billboard in 2023, was featured by the Recording Academy in its “It Goes to 11” original series, and made her Paris Fashion Week debut in 2024, where she performed the English version of “AMAKABOGERA” on the runway. Further expanding her global presence, Maymay was chosen by Disney Southeast Asia to perform “Nasaan Ang Hiling” from “Snow White” OST and later served as a guest mentor on “Dream Maker”. She was also nominated for Best Asia Act at the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards and was the first Filipina to walk the Arab Fashion Week. Maymay continues to champion Filipino talent as one of the country’s rising artists making waves on the international stage.
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ABS-CBN Entertainment Hits 55 Million YouTube Subscribers, Remains Southeast Asia’s Most Subscribed Media And Entertainment Channel
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ABS-CBN continues to connect with more Filipinos online as ABS-CBN Entertainment hit 55 million subscribers to remain Southeast Asia’s most subscribed media and entertainment YouTube channel. As of July 3, 2026, the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel has accumulated 76 billion lifetime views based on Tubular and YouTube Analytics data.
The ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel offers a vast library of content from full episodes of currently airing programs and well-loved classics, to highlights and exclusive videos. It also houses the livestream service, Kapamilya Online Live, where Filipinos worldwide are able to enjoy 24/7 livestreaming of the latest episodes of current ABS-CBN programs and classic shows. Among those available on the YouTube channel are currently airing primetime shows “Coco Martin’s Sigabo”, “Blood vs Duty”, and “The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan”; fan favorites “It’s Showtime” and “ASAP XP”; the nightly newscast “TV Patrol” and weekend game shows “Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal” and “Everybody Sing”.
ABS-CBN Entertainment’s latest offerings also include online exclusives such as the celebrity podcast “Hot Takes” and Bisaya talk show “Kuan On One” hosted by Melai Cantiveros-Francisco. ABS-CBN’s first-ever music docu-reality show on YouTube, “The Next Big Band”, was also launched on the YouTube channel earlier this year. ABS-CBN continues to make its programs available worldwide through content on YouTube that inspires, informs, and entertains as part of its commitment to stay connected to more audiences around the world.
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ITV Studios’ Global Hit Come Dine With Me Expands To The Philippines With New Celebrity Adaptation
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ITV Studios’ Come Dine With Me, one of the world’s most enduring entertainment formats, is heading to the Philippines with a brand-new celebrity adaptation. Since its UK debut in 2005, the format has been adapted in 50 international territories and produced more than 20,000 episodes worldwide, captivating audiences across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Come Dine With Me: Celebrity Philippines will premiere exclusively on HBO Max on July 23, 2026. Produced by ABS-CBN Studios, the 20-episode series will see some of the Philippines’ biggest stars take turns hosting the ultimate dinner party, putting their cooking skills, hospitality, and entertainment credentials to the test as Ogie Alcasid, KaladKaren, Maymay Entrata, Marina Summers, Martin Nievera and more score one another to determine the week’s best host. Four episodes will launch on July 23rd, followed by four new episodes every subsequent Thursday. Originally created and produced by ITV Studios' MultiStory Media, Come Dine With Me continues to enjoy global success with local adaptations entertaining audiences around the world for more than two decades.
ITV Studios Asia Head of Format Licensing Ayesha Surty said, “Come Dine With Me has proven its ability to travel across cultures, and we’re delighted to see the format continue its expansion in Asia with this exciting new celebrity edition for the Philippines. We’re looking forward to seeing local audiences enjoy their own unique take on one of television’s most beloved entertainment formats on HBO Max.”
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Japanese Pop Artist YUKIPOYO Announces Collaboration With Filipino Rapper Zae On ‘Te-Te Gyaru’ Remix
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YUKIPOYO, known for her work as a model and TV personality in Japan, has released “Te-Te Gyaru” across all major music platforms worldwide. The track will also feature a special remix, featuring rising Filipino rapper Zae, which is slated to premiere sometime soon.
Zae has built a solid reputation in Philippine hip-hop as one of the most exciting newcomers, racking up more than 580,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone. Her collaboration with Pinoy rap titan Hev Abi, “SUBOMOTO REMIX”, has earned a nomination for Hip-Hop Song of the Year at the first Filipino Music Awards in 2025. Both artists are currently in Manila to shoot the music video for YUKIPOYO’s “Te-Te Gyaru (feat. Zae) [Tagalog ver.]” which will accompany the release of the remix once it comes out. “Te-Te Gyaru”, the original version of the track, is produced by XLII, a Tokyo-based producer who has previously worked with MINMI, Yayoi Daimon, Watson, Akko Gorilla, Reichi, and other heavy-hitters in the Japanese dance/urban/pop music scene. Brimming with bizarre sonic textures, jittery beats, percussive grunts, and YUKIPOYO’s commanding rap performance, “Te-Te Gyaru” captures the artist at her most confident. On the upbeat bop, the half-Filipina, half-Japanese pop star asserts herself not only as a fashion-forward tastemaker but also as a multifaceted artist unafraid to challenge expectations through both style and sound.
Ahead of the release, preview clips of the song have already pulled in a combined 4 million views on TikTok and 1.52 million views on Instagram. Her latest visual recently picked up 92,000 likes on X almost as soon as it went live, showing just how much attention is already building around YUKIPOYO and a gal culture that keeps evolving in the Reiwa era. Stream and listen to “Te-Te Gyaru” by YUKIPOYO at https://yukipoyo.lnk.to/TeTeGyaru.
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Angia Laurel Lends Her Voice To “The Loyalty Game” OST With “Hidden”
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Rising singer-songwriter Angia Laurel has released a song about love and lies, “Hidden”, which serves as the official soundtrack of ABS-CBN’s suspense-thriller series “The Loyalty Game”. Penned and produced by ABS-CBN Music creatives, content, and operations head Jonathan Manalo and now available worldwide on digital music streaming platforms under Tarsier Records, the alternative rock track explores the heartbreak of falling for the version of someone they choose to show, only to discover that the truth has been concealed beneath layers of deception.
Angia first caught listeners’ attention when her song “Back Again” was featured in the series “High Street”. She later released a reimagined version of the track with Moophs under Tarsier Records and continued to showcase her versatility with her follow-up single “Talon”. Beyond music, the 23-year-old singer-songwriter also pursues theater and makeup artistry, experiences that continue to shape her craftsmanship and storytelling. Meanwhile, “The Loyalty Game” stars Jericho Rosales and Janine Gutierrez where they portray Ben and Anna, a seemingly perfect power couple whose relationship begins to unravel as lies, betrayals, and long-buried secrets come to light. The latest ABS-CBN suspense-thriller is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video.
