In a world of uniformity and predictability, being unconventional often leads to rejection and alienation. But O/C Records has taken the strangeness that the world does not want and developed it, creating a space where incredible skills are valued and odd creatures are born and nurtured.

After four long years since it last raised its curtains to the public, the hit musical “Mula sa Buwan” returns to bless the theater stage this August. Marking as one of the first full-blown productions that seeks to make a return after the two years of virtual makeshift stages for Philippine theater, we sat down with director Pat Valera, choreographer JM Cabling, and the talented cast of the game-changing musical on love and defiance to discuss the inner workings of the highly-anticipated production.

Women get a lot of unnecessary assignments from men, and society, in general. Women must be this, women must be that. Women should do this, women should do that. But women, now more than ever, have been taking a stand on not turning in that assignment. This must feel like a continuous work for women, but so far, they have been beautiful in what they feel is much liberating for themselves.

Giving you the most recent updates that you might have missed from the week that was, here's everything that the pop culture world has seen on films, music, events, and the Internet.

Young Sydney-based indie-alt singer-songwriter grentperez teased his upcoming four-song "Trail Mix Tape", set for release on September 30th via Fast Friends, headlined by new vibrant single, “Ego”.

After the box office success of his original written soul-stirring flicks "Get Out" and "Us," Jordan Peele is consistently proving that he's one of the certified hitmakers in the industry with his third number one debut of his career with "Nope."

After two years without a physical theater, without a sizable crowd, and a long line of people excited to witness the distinctive film festival experience, Cinemalaya comes back to life, again, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and in cinemas across the country to the delight of fans of Filipino cinema. Festival Director Chris Millado talks to Rank Magazine to revisit the storied years that marked the biggest and most prestigious film festival in the land.

As we walk forward in time, the narrative of one of the darkest moments in Philippine history is being rewritten once again—but this time backed by the central figures that are now seated in power—to what they say is "the family’s version of truth". To remind us afresh of the people’s version of history, Philstagers Films presents the highly-acclaimed "Katips: The Movie."

A treat for your eyes were listed as we summed up movie releases, sonic treats, and artists’ events to look forward to.

Starbucks will not let you bid goodbye to summer just yet, as it makes a case for its never-ending fun with their newly-introduced drinks, food, and returning classics that, for certain, will not make you forget your hot girl summer era.

Southeast Asia's pioneer eCommerce platform, Lazada, unveils its new brand proposition, Add to Cart. Add to Life., alongside the launch of LazLive+, a curated interactive live content series.

Following a long wait since its announcement, streaming powerhouse, Netflix has finally shared the global debut of dark, fantasy series The Sandman this coming August 5.

From upcoming tracks, must-see films and events to catch, sporting events and buzz on the Internet, we rounded up new stories from the week that was featuring releases and online discussions that should be on your radar.

Continuing its tradition for a fifth year, Unilever partners with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Lazada for Shop2Give Together Super Brand Day sale.

With the unprecedented halt brought by the pandemic, now more than ever, streaming, led by kumu brought not only a new avenue for entertainment and livelihood to creators, but more importantly, a sense of respite and reprieve from the uncertainty of an otherwise bleak "new normal". Led by hotelier turned BPO professional and now streamer Lloyd Garcia , for The Breakthrough Issue, we worked with the leading social media platform to celebrate young, emerging streamers who rose through the ranks, and have found a new, nurturing stage to showcase their charm, candor, and talent, and help foster a strong community of, for, and by Filipinos.

Hot on the heels of his Rise through the RANK campaign in social media platform kumu, we talk to 23-year-old Cavite-based-talent agency handler-turned-streamer, John Robert Anastacio , whose passion, married with an efficient platform and hefty dedication, had him jostled upfront of what could have been a long haul trip out of the field of programming towards the macrocosm of live streaming.