A few months after the release of Kasalanan and Sino Nga Ba Siya, sung by Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition Kapuso Big Winner Mika Salamanca, and What If Tayo, sung also by herself and fellow Kapamilya Big Winner Brent Manalo, the two will hold one of each concerts at the SM North EDSA Skydome, scheduled for May 22 (Brent) and 30 (Mika), 2026, at 19:00.
The two concerts, titled “Lover Boy” for Brent Manalo and “Mahika” for Mika Salamanca, began selling tickets a few days ago via the SM Tickets website and SM Tickets outlets nationwide. However, the SVIP tickets for the Brent Manalo EP Launch and FanCon have sold out on April 22, 2026, according to Star Music, the recording entity of ABS-CBN.
The announcement of their upcoming concerts to take place at the SM North EDSA Skydome, where the Heath Wave FanCon, headlined by PBB Collab 2.0 Kapuso alum Heath Jornales, the upcoming fan event for Kapamilya alum and Polaris singer Carmelle Collado, titled Carmelle LIVE!, taking place on May 17, 2026, and several PBB Gen 11 housemates appeared in events within the venue, including Kai’s The Limit (Kai Montinola), Call Me KOLETTE! (Kolette Madelo), Meteor RAIN! (Rain Celmar), That Boy JARREN! (Jarren Garcia), and The Unforgettabolabolabol GEN-eral Assembly (PBB Gen 11 housemates as a whole), follows the announcement of new songs that the PBB Collab 1.0 Big Winners will release this May 2026.
Following their winnings in PBB Celebrity Collab Edition, Mika Salamanca has released two songs since becoming part of Star Music as a Sparkle Artist – Sino Nga Ba Siya and Kasalanan.
Sino Nga Ba Siya reached over 1 million streams on Spotify and topped the iTunes Philippines and the United Arab Emirates. Kasalanan, which featured Anthony Jennings in its music video, secured a spot in Singapore, Cambodia, Qatar, and broke into the top 10 of Spotify’s Viral Songs Chart with over 5 million streams, and later landed at the number 1 spot on iTunes Philippines and was among the featured tracks in the New Music Fridays list on Spotify and Billboard Philippines, upon release.
She, along with Brent, made their first music collaboration for What If Tayo?, which later swiftly topped the iTunes Philippines songs chart and reached over 312 thousand views and was streamed by over 259,258 people on Spotify, five days after the release on September 12, 2025.
Both of them, along with the rest of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition ex-housemates, appeared in a Kapuso-Kapamilya collaboration primetime series streaming seven days in advance via iWant (via subscription), and airing on the same day through Kapamilya Online Live (with next-day early morning replay available) and the GMA Prime block after Never Say Die (on weeknights at 21:35), The Secrets of Hotel 88, produced by Star Creatives, an ABS-CBN-owned production entity under Star Cinema.
Brent and Mika, colloquially known as BreKa during the final days of their PBB house stay, were the Big Winner Duos of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition.
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JMFyang to appear in three different mall shows for Almost Us, GeLex (BGYO Gelo and Alexa Ilacad), to appear in The Chambermaid’s Daughter
Less than two weeks ahead of the highly anticipated premiere of Regal Entertainment and Project 8 Projects-produced Almost Us, Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 ex-housemates and film lead stars JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith, will appear in three different mall shows in SM Supermalls, scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026.
According to a social media post from Regal Entertainment, the Mall Show for their upcoming film will take place in SM City Valenzuela (14:00), SM City Novaliches (16:00), and SM City Baliwag, Bulacan (19:00), all of which will run for an hour – which is a combination of 45 minutes for the main show, and 15 minutes for the advance ticket selling for the film.
Apart from JM and Fyang, these mall shows will also feature Sam Samarita (all shows), Yukii Takahashi (for the Metro Manila mall shows only), and a special performance by Kenaniah (all shows). These mall shows require registration via the SM Malls Online mobile app, available for download on the Google Play and on the App Store.
Meanwhile, Megaworld Cinemas began selling its movie tickets in advance, which are priced at PHP 180 (for Uptown Cinemas, Eastwood Cinemas, and Venice Cineplex) and at PHP 160 (for Lucky Chinatown Cinemas, Southwoods Cinemas, and Festive Walk Cinemas).
Furthermore, JMFyang Official announced that 59 fandoms from different artists have confirmed their participation in the Grand Launch event of the film, scheduled for May 6, 2026. The fandom also announced that it will feature a mix of different social media personalities joining the celebration, including content creators, celebrities, and other familiar faces from different spaces who are expected to be part of this special gathering, adding more energy, fun, and unexpected moments to the experience.
It is known that the 90-second official film teaser was released on March 11, 2026, and drew online trends on social media – ranked 4th in the YouTube Trending Movie Trailers, tags #AlmostUsOfficialTeaser and JMFYANG AUDA OVERLOAD being trending on X/Twitter, and reaching over 15 million online views across all platforms within a day of its publication (3 million views after three hours).
Following the immense success of the film teaser, an official trailer of Almost Us has released on April 8, 2026, which later had reached over 20 million online viewers on the same social media platforms published on the official accounts of Regal Entertainment and Project 8, while it was ranked 5th in the YouTube Trending Movie Trailers, and tags JMFYANG AUTHENTIC KILIG and #AlmostUsOfficialTrailer leads the online trends on X/Twitter Philippines.
Almost Us, directed by Dan Villegas LPS, and also starring Dustin Yu, Yukii Takahashi, Sam Samarita, JM Salvado, Baus Rufo, Che Ramos, and Lotlot Bustamante, is set to premiere in Philippine cinemas on May 6, 2026.
JM and Fyang previously appeared in Ghosting, Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins, and My Love Will Make You Disappear. They will also appear in an upcoming Prime Video original, titled Love Is Never Gone, headlined by Joshua Garcia and Ivana Alawi, scheduled to release on May 8, 2026.
Furthermore, for the first time in ABS-CBN Studios, iWant will deliver a new microdrama which features a kilig chemistry of Gelo Rivera of BGYO and Alexa Ilacad, in “The Chambermaid’s Daughter”, scheduled to release all 30 episodes on April 30, 2026, with the first five episodes available for streaming, free of charge, not only on iWant, but also on ABS-CBN Facebook page, and iWant YouTube channel.
The series introduces the on-screen pairing of Alexa and Gelo, whose kilig chemistry leads the story’s central romance, marking their first project together as a new tandem. The microdrama follows hotel room attendant Hannah Montano (Alexa Ilacad), who is often overlooked at work despite her dedication, until she is chosen by Korean executive Daniel Jeo (Gelo Rivera) to be his private Tagalog translator.
What begins as a simple side job soon leads to a life-changing turn, pulling Hannah (Alexa) into a world far beyond what she has known. Hannah (Alexa) develops a growing connection with Daniel (Gelo) as she adjusts to her new environment, navigating both their personal histories and the expectations tied to their roles as a housekeeper and a business executive.
Subscribers of iWant, whether in the Basic or Premium tier, which are priced at PHP 35 and PHP 119 per month, respectively, may enjoy the remaining 25 out of the 30 episodes in this latest microdrama offering, to see how one unexpected romance changes everything. Kapamilyas abroad may also subscribe to iWant for as low as USD 12.99 in the United States, CAD 9.99 in Canada, and USD 4.99 a month (or equivalent currency).
Subscribers can also watch all other microdramas on the streaming platform, including the most recent A Mother’s Vengeance, Runaway Love, Shadow CEO, The Heiress Deception, I Am Your Daughter, When Brothers Fall, The Billionaire Swap, and more vertical dramas that iWant would bring in the future.
Theodore Boborol, the man behind the most recent iWant original series, Ghosting, headlined by Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 ex-housemate JM Ibarra and Big Winner Fyang Smith, directed this latest microdrama offering.
Apart from “The Chambermaid’s Daughter”, Alexa Ilacad, known as a host of Pinoy Big Brother since Gen 11, a housemate of the said reality show from Kumunity Season 10: Celebrity Edition, and a contestant in Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 4, which earned a combined score of 93.5% in the Final Showdown held on April 12, 2026, will also appear in an upcoming iWant original series, titled Miss Behave, directed by Ivan Andrew Payawal. She, along with Xyriel Manabat, Reign Parani, Andi Abaya, and Rans Rifol, topbill the upcoming original series.
Entertaining more for ASAP XP
ASAP XP adds a second day, debunking a fake news about the “Xtra Pamamaalam” social media post
Following the immense ticket sales of the upcoming event of ABS-CBN Studios taking place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, ASAP XP, scheduled for May 10, 2026, the event organizer and producers behind the Sunday noontime show aired on ABS-CBN platforms announced that they will hold a second show, taking place on the same day of the event, at 19:00.
The first show for ASAP XP, taking place on May 10, 2026, at 12:00, has almost sold out all of its tickets after 24 hours since sales began, including VVIP, Patron A/B, and Lower Box tiers. However, tickets for ASAP XP, in General Admission (PHP 500) and Upper Box (PHP 700) tiers, are still available at the moment.
Ticket sales for the second show of ASAP XP, including limited additional seats for the Patron A tier of the first show, are now available via Ticketnet Box Office outlets and Ticketnet Online.
Both the two shows of the event will feature a star-studded performance that ASAP delivered on-air and online, including AC Bonifacio, Alexa Ilacad, Angeline Guinto, Bamboo, Carmelle Collado, Darren Espanto, Elha Nympha, Erik Santos, Esang de Torres, Fyang Smith, Gary Valenciano, Gela Atayde, Jameson Blake, Jane de Leon, Jarren Garcia, Jason Dy, Jeremy Glinoga, JM dela Cerna, Marielle Montellano, JM Ibarra, JM Yosures, Jona, Kai Montinola, KD Estrada, Khimo Gumatay, Klarisse de Guzman, Kyla, Maki (1st show only), Martin Nievera, Maymay Entrata, Mayonnaise (2nd show only), Regine Velasquez-Alcasod, Reiven Umali, Sofronio Vasquez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, P-Pop Groups BGYO, BINI (their first local appearance a month after their successful and applauded Coachella 2026 debut performance), and DNA, and many others.
After ASAP XP, Filipino Aussies will experience the pure entertainment that ASAP can bring to Sydney, Australia, through ASAP Australia, scheduled for July 25, 2026, at the TikTok Entertainment Centre.
However, Tele News, collectively known as Prok Noy on social media, particularly on Facebook, continued to spread false and misleading information involving ABS-CBN, GMA, and TV5, their programming, and the respective talents of each talent agency of these networks, i.e., Star Magic, Sparkle Artist Center, and Star Worx.
But at 15:00 of yesterday, April 20, 2026, the page published another fake news article involving the upcoming ASAP XP at the Araneta Coliseum event, taking place on May 10, 2026, with two shows within the day – 12:00 and 19:00 – claimed that it would be a final goodbye for the Sunday noontime show, calling it, “Xtra Pamamaalam”.
The post reads, ito aniya ay nagsisilbing babala na sa bumubuo ng programa na maiakyat ng konti ang ratings dahil panay 1.0+ ang nakukuha considering nandun na sa programa ang mga big names at big stars ng ABS-CBN. Kumbaga ba ay sunasalamin ito na laos na ang mga ito dahil wala nang gustong manood sa programa nila maging ang programa nila sa primetime.
The social media post was heavily criticized by Jeff Oli Gar TV, Certified Kapamilya, Laban Kapamilya, and many other ABS-CBN-related pages, citing that the news from the Facebook post was false and misleading. The post also received positive reactions (most of them liked or hearted the post, while some reacted with a “Haha” reaction), despite the news it contained being untrue.
It is deemed that ASAP XP will NOT serve as the end for the Sunday noontime show. They will also have an international show at the TikTok Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia, known as ASAP Australia, scheduled for July 25, 2026. Thus, the Facebook post from Tele News (Prok Noy) is not true.
A long-gone game show has returned
Luis Manzano returns for Kapamilya Deal or No Deal, now airing beginning this weekend
After a decade since the last airing of an ABS-CBN game show franchise based on Deal or No Deal (originated from Dutch-based game show Miljoenenjacht), Luis Manzano, from the previous season, returns as a host for Kapamilya Deal or No Deal, on its sixth season. It will also mark the 20th anniversary since it first aired on ABS-CBN last June 2006.
For the first time, the returning game show broadcast its premiere this weekend, April 25 and 26, 2026, via Kapamilya Channel, ALLTV2, and A2Z, with live streaming available via Kapamilya Online Live and iWant, airing at 19:30.
The new season of Kapamilya Deal or No Deal will feature a new set of Lucky Stars, holding their 20 briefcases containing a value offered by the banker, ranging from PHP 1 to PHP 1,000,000. Among them are AC Bonifacio, The Aguinaldos, Arizona Brandy, Asia Yoona, Aubrey Miles, Bassilyo, Christine Samson, Cris Villanueva, Diego Gutierrez, Eric Fructoso, Inah Evans, Jameson Blake, Jeremy Glinoga, Jopay Paguia, Kolette Madelo, Long Mejia, Negi, Rave Victoria, Red Ollero, and Ynez Veneracion.
Deal or No Deal? That is the question that the new players will ask, including this week’s guests, Jessy Mendiola and Vilma Santos-Recto, and Jodi Sta. Maria. It is part of the two-part celebration for Luis Manzano, who turned 45 on April 21, 2026.
Apart from that, the evening’s celebrity player will be chosen from the 20 Lucky Stars through a roulette draw. The excitement continues as the original banker returns once again to test the Lucky Stars with tempting offers and tricky decisions.
On June 5, 2006, Kapamilya Deal or No Deal premiered on ABS-CBN, with Kris Aquino as the host of the game show until the season 3 finale aired on March 27, 2009. When the game show premiered on its fourth season on February 25, 2012, Luis Manzano became the host for Kapamilya Deal or No Deal.
Initially, days before the announcement of the game show’s return on April 25 and 26, 2026, it will also be broadcast on the sister network of GMA Network, GTV, alongside Everybody Sing (a game show hosted by Vice Ganda, which previously aired also on ABS-CBN platforms), when an EPG saying that the show will also be seen on that channel, supposedly on April 18 and 19, 2026.
However, the airing didn’t go through. Instead, the returning game show will air the following week on ABS-CBN platforms, including ALLTV2, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and iWant.
ABS-CBN serves as the licensor of Deal or No Deal in the Philippines, in which the game show franchise is owned by Banijay Entertainment, the company behind Big Brother (Pinoy Big Brother), Your Face Sounds Familiar, and many others.
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