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Meghan Trainor drops Galentine's Day Anthem "Get In Girl" ahead of new album

March 11, 2026 9:56 PM
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Meghan Trainor has released her latest single, "Get In Girl," via Epic Records, a track she is calling the ultimate Galentine's Day anthem and a rallying cry for anyone who has ever stayed too long in the wrong relationship.

The song is the second release off her upcoming seventh studio album, Toy With Me, set to arrive on April 24.

A song about knowing your worth

Written for the ghosted, the burned out, and the ones still stuck in a talking stage that is going nowhere, "Get In Girl" arrives as a declaration of self-respect dressed in an upbeat package.

Trainor spoke directly to the message behind the track. "This song is for everyone who finally realized they deserve more," she said. "Sometimes you just need a song that reminds you that love shouldn't feel exhausting, and that leaving is okay and might be the most powerful thing you can do."

The release follows her previous single "Still Don't Care," which she put out late last year. That track carried a similar thread, a call to stop seeking validation from others and embrace who you are. Its accompanying music video saw Trainor dancing freely across iconic Los Angeles landmarks, including The Grove, Rodeo Drive, and even a celebrity sighting shuttle tour.

Toy With Me and The Get In Girl tour

With two singles now out, anticipation is building for the full album. Toy With Me arrives April 24 and marks Trainor's seventh full-length studio record.

Following the release, Trainor will take the new music on the road for The Get In Girl Tour, produced by Live Nation. The tour launches in June 2026 and will see her return to marquee venues, including Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

Tickets are currently on sale at https://www.meghan-trainor.com/

Entertainment

Harry Styles is back with Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally - and he’s bringing everything

March 11, 2026 9:54 PM
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After three years of hiatus, Harry Styles has returned with a bang. The British pop superstar has officially released his fourth studio album, KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY. — a 12-track record that marks his first music release since Harry's House, the 2022 album that won Album of the Year at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

Written entirely by Styles himself and executive produced by longtime collaborator Kid Harpoon, the new album arrives with a lead single already sitting at the top of the charts. "Aperture" claimed the number one spot, setting the tone for what is shaping up to be one of the biggest musical comebacks in recent memory.

Pop-up shops in 16 cities

Beyond the music, Styles has turned the album launch into a full cultural moment. In partnership with American Express, he has opened KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY. pop-up shops in 16 cities across the globe: Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Chicago, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Paris, Phoenix, Rome, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto.

Each location offers fans a chance to celebrate the album together through special activations and exclusive merchandise designs — a physical extension of the music that bridges art, fashion, and community in the way only Styles knows how.

Saturday Night Live and a world tour

The celebrations do not stop there. On March 14, Styles returned to NBC's Saturday Night Live as both host and musical guest — his second time taking on the dual role on the iconic late-night stage.

Looking further ahead, Styles is also set to make a long-awaited return to the global touring circuit. Promoted by Live Nation, his 2026 residency tour, Together, Together, will span seven cities and feature an extraordinary 67 stops across Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne, and Sydney from May through December.

Among the tour's most notable highlights: 30 consecutive shows at New York's Madison Square Garden and a six-night run at London's Wembley Stadium. A star-studded lineup of special guests will join him across select dates, including Robyn, Shania Twain, Fcukers, Jorja Smith, Jamie xx, Fousheé, and Skye Newman.

Full tour dates and additional details are available at hstyles.co.uk/tour.

Full Tracklist: KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY

  1. Aperture
    Music and Lyrics: Harry Styles and Kid Harpoon | Produced by: Kid Harpoon
  2. American Girls
    Music and Lyrics: Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson | Produced by: Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson
  3. Ready, Steady, Go!
    Music and Lyrics: Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson | Produced by: Kid Harpoon; Additional Production by: Tyler Johnson
  4. Are You Listening Yet?
    Music and Lyrics: Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson | Produced by: Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson
  5. Taste Back
    Music and Lyrics: Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, and Tyler Johnson | Produced by: Kid Harpoon; Additional: Tyler Johnson
  6. The Waiting Game
    Music and Lyrics: Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson | Produced by: Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson
  7. Season 2 Weight Loss
    Music and Lyrics: Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, and Tyler Johnson | Produced by: Kid Harpoon
  8. Coming Up Roses
    Music and Lyrics: Harry Styles | Produced by: Kid Harpoon
  9. Pop
    Music and Lyrics: Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, and Tyler Johnson | Produced by: Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson
  10. Dance No More
    Music and Lyrics: Harry Styles and Kid Harpoon | Produced by: Kid Harpoon
  11. Paint By Numbers 
    Music and Lyrics: Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson | Produced by: Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson

Carla's SongMusic and Lyrics: Harry Styles and Kid Harpoon | Produced by: Kid Harpoon

Politics

Another bill granting PBBM emergency powers filed in Congress

March 11, 2026 9:43 AM
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House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte 1st District Representative Sandro Marcos, along with House Speaker and Isabela 6th District Representative Faustino "Bojie" Dy III, filed another measure that would grant President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emergency powers to suspend excise taxes on petroleum products amid the Middle East crisis.

The House Committee on Ways and Means held deliberations on the matter today, March 10, to discuss proposed legislation that would authorize the President to suspend or reduce taxes imposed on petroleum products during the ongoing crisis.

The measure, House Bill No. 8292, seeks to amend the National Internal Revenue Code to grant the President upon the recommendation of the Finance Secretary and in coordination with the Energy Secretary, the authority to temporarily suspend or reduce petroleum taxes when extraordinary circumstances drive a spike in global oil prices.

A similar bill was also filed by House Ways and Means Chairperson and Marikina 2nd District Representative Miro Quimbo, who is targeting passage of the measure this week so it can be submitted for plenary approval next week before the congressional break.

"We are hoping that Malacañang will certify this as urgent so that by next week we can finish it. Even by Monday, we can have the bill approved on third reading, because once it is certified urgent, we no longer need separate days to take up the bill," Quimbo said.

[“Umaasa tayo sa sinabi na rin ng malacanang na i-certify na nila ito as urgent para by next week ay matatapos natin ito. Even by Monday, kaya natin mapa-approve yung bill on third reading, kasi pag na-certify na urgent, hindi na natin kailangang magkaroon ng hiwa-hiwalay pang-araw para matake-up ang isang bill.”]

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said oil companies have committed to a gradual increase of between 17 and 24 pesos per liter on petroleum products starting today.

Should Congress grant the President the power to suspend excise taxes on petroleum products, consumers could see reductions of up to six pesos per liter on diesel and ten pesos per liter on gasoline, though the measure would also result in lower government revenues.

"It can be suspended one month, two months, six months — it depends on the wisdom of the committee. But it could be a limited authority on the president. Six pesos is a substantial decrease," Sec. Garin said.

[“But it can be suspended one month, two months, six months, depends on the wisdom of the committee. But it could be a limited authority on the president, mr. chair. This could help. Six pesos is a substantial decrease.”]

Quimbo expressed confidence in the measure but stressed the need for safeguards to ensure that the savings are passed on to consumers rather than absorbed by retailers and oil companies.

"Our expectation is that once this is passed and the president suspends the tax, there will immediately be a ten-peso decrease that same week. But I am concerned that it might not happen that way. If the president exercises his power, he would want the people to benefit. We need a mechanism from the executive and the various departments to ensure that the suspension benefits the public, not the retailers and oil companies," Quimbo said.

[“Ang expectation natin pag ipinasa natin ito at sinuspend ng presidente nga is automatically, magkakaroon kaagad in that same week ng pagbaba ng 10 piso. Pero natatakot ako na baka hindi. If the president will exercise his power, siyempre gusto ng pangulo, makinabang ang taumbayan. Kailangan ng mekanismo ng executive, ng iba’t ibang departments na masiguro na ang pag-suspend na ito, ang makikinabang ay ang taumbayan, hindi ang mga retailers at oil companies.”]

Separately, House Deputy Speaker and Quezon 2nd District Representative Jay-Jay Suarez filed House Resolution No. 852, seeking a congressional investigation into the recent oil price hikes, the basis for pump price adjustments, and whether government agencies are providing adequate consumer protection.

Politics

Evacuation of Filipinos in Middle East underway — Malacañang

March 10, 2026 8:45 PM
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The mass repatriation of Filipinos caught in the ongoing unrest in the Middle East has begun, Malacañang announced.

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that some Filipinos have started crossing the border from Israel. The government has also coordinated with Emirates Airlines for several commercial flights, and the return of Filipinos in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is scheduled for March 14.

"The operation will be funded by the emergency repatriation fund of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration or OWWA. From the UAE, we are currently finalizing the flight arrangements," Usec. Castro said.

Politics

US to lift oil sanctions amid Middle East War, Trump vows to keep strait of Hormuz open

March 10, 2026 8:30 PM
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The United States government is set to lift oil-related sanctions on select oil-producing countries to keep energy prices low as the war between the US and Israel against Iran continues.

President Donald Trump announced the move following a sharp spike in crude oil prices over the past 24 hours, with prices surging to between $90 and $120 per barrel.

"We're also waiving certain oil-related sanctions to reduce prices. We have sanctions on some countries, but we're taking those sanctions off until this straightens out. Then, who knows, maybe we won't have to put them back on — there will be so much peace," Trump said.

Among the countries currently subject to US oil sanctions are Russia, Serbia, and Venezuela. Reports indicate the US may lift sanctions on Russian oil to ease supply for countries heavily dependent on it, such as India.

Trump also defended the broader strategic value of the military campaign, saying long-term oil security would improve with the removal of Iranian threats.

"In the long run, oil supplies will be dramatically more secure without the threat of Iranian ships, drones, missiles, nuclear menace, or anything," he said.

Alongside the planned sanction waivers, Trump warned that US forces would strike any Iranian forces attempting to block oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Reports indicate that several tankers continue to transit the strait but are switching off their AIS transponders before entering the shipping lane and turning them back on upon exit. Iran has also stated that only Chinese oil tankers are permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and that any country aiding the US and Israel would be denied passage.

Trump pledged to ensure safe passage through the strait for the duration of the conflict.

"The Strait of Hormuz is going to remain safe. We have a lot of Navy ships there," the US president said.

Trump also expressed confidence that the fighting in the Middle East would be short-lived, citing what he described as the weakening of Iranian forces.

"We took a little excursion because we felt we had to do that to get rid of some evil. And I think you'll see it's going to be a short-term excursion. How good is our military right?" Trump said.