Painter Celeste Lecaroz Returns with Many Marias, a Nine-Work Cycle on Maria Callas, Opening Alongside Philippine Opera Company’s Master Class

Manila — Painter Celeste Lecaroz returns with "Many Marias: Callas by Lecaroz," a new cycle of five paintings and four pen-and-ink drawings on the operatic soprano Maria Callas, opening May 15 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium Lobby, RCBC Tower, Makati. The exhibition runs through May 30 in conjunction with the Philippine Opera Company’s production of Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-winning play Master Class, with Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo in the title role.

Spotify Brings Olivia Rodrigo To FC Barcelona For El Clásico Jersey Takeover

Spotify is bringing one of music’s most defining voices to the world's biggest football stage, announcing Grammy award-winning global superstar Olivia Rodrigo as the latest artist to take over the front of the FC Barcelona jersey. For El Clásico on May 10 at Spotify Camp Nou, FC Barcelona players will wear a version of the iconic blaugrana jersey featuring the logo of one of the most celebrated artists of her generation, making her the youngest artist to feature on the jersey in the partnership's history.

Samsung Announces Global Galaxy S26 Ultra Collaboration for the Release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in Theatres

Samsung has launched a global collaboration to celebrate the upcoming theatrical release of 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2 with a custom spot that features Helen J. Shen as her character ‘Jin’, flawlessly fixing a last-minute Miranda Priestly request using Circle to Search with Google on the new Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Philippines Joins First-Ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia, Bangkok Named Host City

The Philippines is confirmed to participate in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, with Bangkok, Thailand, set to host the Grand Final on 14 November 2026. For the Philippines, participation highlights the country’s strong music culture and positions Filipino talent on a wider regional platform.