From concerts, variety shows, comfort watches, and more, these entertainment options kept us fed this May.
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When the going gets tough, it’s never a bad decision to take in some good old-fashioned entertainment to soothe the soul and refresh the mind. And this past May, we did just that, whether it was watching the concerts of our faves, loving recent releases, or binge-watching comfort shows. Scroll down for our favorite media of May 2024 which lowkey became our obsession of the month.
LAUFEY: A NIGHT AT THE SYMPHONY – MAGGIE BATACAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
@_sircap27 Real goddess @laufey! You are amazing! See you in September! 🫶🏼 #laufey #laufeyinmanila #goddess #fyp ♬ original sound – Nikko | IG: @nikkocapistrano
Watching the incomparable Laufey perform live was like witnessing a classic Disney-era princess in real life. Her voice is sweet but powerful, and her words are painfully relatable. As one of my favorite artists ever, it was truly an honor to be able to watch her. I was moved to tears many times throughout the night, and I would consider myself to be so lucky if I get the chance to witness her magic again. Once tickets to her show later this year become available, you’ll catch me refreshing the concert site page like a madman.
GAGA CHROMATICA BALL FILM – RAFAEL BAUTISTA, MANAGING EDITOR
As a Little Monster for most of my life, this concert film was the gift that kept on giving. The movie was chef’s kiss as seeing Gaga back in her element gave me flashbacks to why I stanned her in the first place. And the teaser at the end that a new album is coming? Consider me fed. It makes me so happy to see weird Gaga back.
GOING SEVENTEEN – NICA GLORIOSO, FEATURES WRITER
SEVENTEEN’s variety show Going Seventeen finally came back this May, and the first few episodes have no shortage of their classic chaos and mind games. Going Seventeen has become so popular on its own (there’s even a whole fandom called CUBICs, separate from CARATs), and the concepts, chemistry, and comedy in each episode show us exactly why.
ARMAGEDDON – 1ST ALBUM OF AESPA – GELO QUIJENCIO, MULTIMEDIA ARTIST
The range of musicality and angst in one album is out of this world. My top track would probably be Bahama, the perfect summer, road trip song. It’s refreshing to see a different version of aespa in this comeback.
NIALL HORAN THE SHOW LIVE ON TOUR IN MANILA – SHANE SY, SOCIAL MEDIA ASSOCIATE
For someone who grew up making One Direction her entire personality from elementary to high school, attending Niall Horan’s concert felt like a fever dream! The entire show was a therapeutic experience that healed my inner child, and singing along to his songs with other fans was just priceless.
HAIKYUU!! THE DUMPSTER BATTLE – DIANE SARMIENTO, EDITORIAL INTERN
Two hours of literal shonen excellence. Seeing my favorite high school volleyball boys in motion again rocked my world and it’s not an exaggeration to say that I cried all throughout. It was the perfect culmination of the Tokyo Training Arc which is well-loved by the fans. Not to mention the IMAX experience that had me feeling like I was actually in the game!
CHAPPELL ROAN’S THE RISE AND FALL OF A MIDWEST PRINCESS – ABBY CHUA, MULTIMEDIA ARTIST INTERN
Chappell Roan’s album is the perfect mixture of meaningful lyrics and good music production, which makes it my go-to soundtrack for almost every situation. Her perspective as part of the queer community has also influenced the stories her songs tell, making up for the lack of LGBTQIA+ representation in popular music.
SEX AND THE CITY – CHRISTINE ROSKA, MARKETING INTERN
I’ve watched this before and rewatching it again because it just came out on Netflix recently. Still my favorite show!
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