The Juans explores a unique form of heartbreak in latest track ‘Back Home’

to their purpose: connecting with every listener, sharing genuine stories and experiences, and uplifting spirits through their music.

With the group’s latest single, “Back Home,” The Juans beautifully exhibit their maturity as music artists, demonstrating a deeper level of artistry and resonance in their musical journey.

The boys of The Juans prove that they are not just about “pogi” posturing and songs, but they are also growing with their song themes, singing about real-life experiences that every “Juan” can relate to.

“Back Home” marks an exciting collaboration between Carl Guevarra, the lead singer-keyboardist, Japs Mendoza, the lead singer-guitarist, RJ Cruz, the singer-acoustic rhythm guitarist, and Michael Adriano, the bassist-singer. This impactful track symbolizes a fresh chapter in The Juans’ musical journey and serves as the lead single from their upcoming all-English EP, which fans can eagerly anticipate in the near future.

Having traversed the music industry for several years, The Juans is filled with anticipation as it prepares to unveil its latest musical offerings. Eager to delve into new sounds and styles, the group is embarking on a creative journey that promises to captivate its audience. With its sights set on achieving its next milestone of reaching two million dedicated listeners, The Juans is determined to continue captivating music enthusiasts and pushing the boundaries of its artistry.

Recorded and produced by The Juans, “Back Home” is released by Viva Records. - Nickie Wang

Almost-octagenarian Robert De Niro is dad again

SENIOR actor Robert De Niro has become a father again at the age of 79, the Raging Bull actor said in a recent interview.

Double-Oscar winner De Niro corrected an interviewer who suggested he only had six children, telling her it is now “seven, actually.” his comedy film About My Father, which will be released in US theaters May 26.

“I just had a baby,” he told ET Canada, without revealing the baby’s gender or the identity of the mother.

The almost-octogenarian already shares two children with his first wife, Taxi Driver co-star Diahnne Abbott, and two more with socialite Grace Hightower, from whom he separated in 2018.

He also had twin sons with model Toukie Smith, whom he dated in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Regularly voted among the greatest actors of his generation, De Niro won two Academy Awards before he was 40. He scored his first Oscar, for best supporting actor, in 1974’s The Godfather Part II, followed by another in 1981 for his leading actor role as boxer Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull

In his later career, he has found popular, if not always critical, success with family-friendly comedies, including “Meet the Parents” with Ben Stiller, and “The Big Wedding” with Diane Keaton whenever people hear my music, I want them to hear the authentic version of myself. The only challenge is, I wanted to use Taglish without sounding cringy,” the eloquent young singer told Manila

Other Hollywood and entertainment stars who became fathers again later in life include George Lucas, at 69, and Charlie Chaplin and Mick Jagger – both at 73.

Standard Entertainment during last week’s launch of “What If’ MV.

The newly released music videoturned-short film – which features BGYO’s Mikki – was directed by Raymark King Bingcang

“It was so hard for me to let this song out because it exposes the most toxic relationship I’ve ever been in. I wrote this song for this one person and I asked him what if we were strangers?

What if hindi tayo magkilala sa lifetime na ‘to? Would we be different people from who we are now?,” said Cesca.

The singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist also shared that she felt glad to have Mikki as her partner in the music video.

“I was really happy that I was able to be a part of Mikki’s feature where he’s going to act and I’m also happy that he’s able to portray the kind of guy that I was dealing with before,” she confessed.

As a visual and multimedia artist, Cesca is known as the poster child of this generation’s woes and wit. She lists Taylor Swift, Gary Granada, and Neil Sedaka as her musical inspiration. She made her debut in 2022 with the single “Lovesick (Pagmahalasakit)” which earned over 1.7 million streams and also landed the cover of Spotify’s Fresh Finds Philippines. Following its success, Cesca released her single “Pambihirang Harana” which was featured on the IWantTFC series Tara G!. She also performed one of Dirty Linen’s soundtrack “Kung Makakapili Lang.” – Nickie Wang

Ultraelectro legacy

BACK in May 1978, or some 45 years ago, GMA Network aired the Japanese animation TV series Voltes V, giving the Filipino youngsters of the late ‘70s something to dearly hold on to as they grew up into the ‘80s and beyond.

It truly makes sense that the same channel had come up with its liveaction television adaptation (which began airing on May 8) and pulled off the feat with flying colors.

As many of the viewers are praising Voltes V: Legacy based on “the cinematic experience” and the first episode alone (as of this writing), and considering that Filipinos, in general, tend to be bashers first than believers of their own compatriots’ work, safe to say the gamble paid off.

Even anime fans are amazed by the Filipino production that pays attention to visual details and captures the nostalgic essence of the original Voltes V series from the time of martial law.

with Voltes V items among his most treasured stuff, is just one of the truly excited people about the live-action adaptation. He is an artist by profession who in the past had shown us some of his drawings of Voltes V and other popular anime characters. He noted in our group chat, “Matagal na akong hindi nagdo-drawing ng Voltes V. I need to do one na siguro dahil sumisikat siya ulit. “

Kuya Steve, as we call him, left the Philippines a long time ago, and cherishes his vivid memories of watching Voltes V back in his days as a young Manila boy.

My younger brother Rockefeller who works for Top Draw Animation in Pasig, is on cloud nine since seeing Legacy on the big screen with my other two brothers. We used to imagine ourselves as Voltes V members, and by virtue of being the oldest, I would take the Steve Armstrong spot.

Let us be reminded that the original Voltes V aired during a golden age of original Filipino music and the peak of the Crispa-Toyota basketball rivalry, becoming a part of the vibrant culture. Its banning with only four episodes remaining added to its mystique, attributed to its underlying themes of rebellion and revolution. You may say that political trolls can distort

People saying that the good word Voltes V: Legacy is getting owes much to hype must have ulterior motives. They’re probably the ones criticizing whatever product coming from people they’re not associating themselves with. And instead of keeping their mouth shut for etiquette, they choose to spread negative vibes.

I found out that a high school classmate of mine, Darling PulidoTorres, serves as the executive producer of Voltes V: Legacy. We haven’t talked for centuries and she doesn’t need to call me. Even our most elusive batch mate would offer a thumbs up to what she and her team did.

To the uncynical who are open to seeing it without prejudice, Voltes V: Legacy does not disappoint. If sweet memories of the famed animation (which icon Ely Buendia once described as the Elvis of all robots) revisit you while watching it, then it already does half its job.

The word “legacy” is a nod to what Voltes V possesses as far as Filipinos are concerned. It’s a priceless gift from a country that actually occupied the Philippines during World War II. It’s a pop culture icon that has touched the core of Filipino in many ways.

My US-based brother-in-law

Stephen Deita, a big boy toy collector,

Philippine history, but not the impact of Voltes V on our culture. Can we ever forget those days when Brod Pete’s hilarious segment in Bubble Gang is introduced with the Voltes V theme?

The Voltes V soundtrack holds a nostalgic charm for music enthusiasts, with its memorable melodies that evoke fond memories. While the Japanese lyrics of the opening theme may not be fully comprehended by all, some fans playfully substitute the first line with the humorous Pinoy rendition, “Tattoo ni Allan sa puwit ay agila.” Nevertheless, the tune can be effortlessly hummed from beginning to end, leaving a lasting impression on both older generations, like Gen Xers, and younger listeners alike. The captivating intro riff has enthralled and delighted fans for decades, creating a timeless appeal that transcends generations.

Singer Julie Anne San Jose did a cute rendition singing the upbeat song for Voltes V’s latest iteration. She must have internalized the words first before nailing it.

I will not be surprised if future generations will have a Voltes V day parade or something akin to Star Wars’ fans’ “May The Fourth be with you.” There will always be an interesting add-on to the ever-growing legacy of Voltes V