Rising solo artist JL Gaspar, formerly a member of P-Pop group PLUUS, has made a powerful mark with the release of his debut single “Alon” on June 6, 2025. The track, which reflects JL’s emotional transition from his boy band days to a new chapter in global K-Pop, has now been officially announced as the theme song for GMA Network’s Tagalized version of the hit K-Drama The Lovely Runner.
“Alon”, a stirring pop ballad, beautifully complements the drama’s themes of love, fate, and second chances. The show—starring Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon Woo-seok—has captivated audiences worldwide with its thrilling storyline, poignant romance, and layered performances. In the Tagalized version premiering on GMA this June 23 at 5:10 PM, JL’s voice will underscore some of the series’ most emotional moments.
The choice of “Alon” is especially fitting. Water is a frequently present element in the show. For example, Byeon Woo-seok’s character Sandro (Ryu Sun-Jae in the Korean original) is an ex-swimmer so there are scenes in the swimming pool. The couple also go to the beach to have a romantic getaway during their high school summer. More than this, the back-and-forth between the lead characters mirrors the turmoil of love portrayed in the song.
JL’s solo release comes on the heels of his victory in the Korean survival show Universe League, where he earned a coveted spot in an upcoming global K-Pop group. In addition, he is also the newly named honorary ambassador for I Like It Korea Milk, and recently met fans at Robinsons Magnolia last June 14.
Both the song “Alon” and its official music video, now available on Universal Records’ YouTube channel, have been warmly received by fans. The track is also streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major platforms.
With accolades pouring in for The Lovely Runner—including 4 out of 5 stars from The Straits Times and a spot on Time Magazine’s Best K-Dramas of 2024—its Philippine adaptation is expected to resonate strongly with local fans. The drama’s male lead, Byeon Woo-seok is also scheduled to visit Manila for a fan meeting on July 19.
JL Gaspar’s “Alon” is more than just a song—it’s the emotional heartbeat of a series that has captured hearts across Asia.
The 35-song compilation also contains rare, reimagined versions of ‘Don’t Cry For Me”!
Ahead of the January 8 theatrical release of TriStar Pictures’ Whitney Houston biopic, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment have dropped the official 35-song soundtrack, serving as a musical memoir of the cinematic voyage. Listen here.
“This totally unique soundtrack album brings many of Whitney’s classics into 2023 and beyond. Contemporary, current, and often scorching, if you love Whitney’s music, you must own this album,” says Clive Davis.
Featuring music spanning two decades of Houston’s legendary career, I Wanna Dance With Somebody (The Movie: Whitney New, Classic and Reimagined) includes nearly two hours of remixed and original versions of Whitney Houston songs, with special guest features by BeBe Winans, Clean Bandit, Kygo, Lucky Daye, SG Lewis, Samaria, Jax Jones, Leikeli47, P2J, Oxlade, Pheelz, and more.
“We are thrilled to be releasing the amazing 35-song soundtrack to the Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody film with RCA Records,” says Pat Houston, President of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston. “We think the fans will be excited to hear some incredible music they know and love, as well as some new never-before-released tracks, including ‘Far Enough’ and the incredible ‘Don’t Cry For Me,’ which ends the film.”
Just recently, RCA announced the original soundtrack would include three rare versions of “Don’t Cry For Me” – a never-before-released a cappella, a full-length film version by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, and a reimagined recording by record producer Sam Feldt. Houston’s iconic performance of the song was made famous after a striking rendition at the 1994 Aids Project Los Angeles (APLA) benefit concert – a moment that would stun the audience and go down in history as one of the most memorable performances of Whitney Houston’s illustrious career.
“I am extremely honored and proud to have been asked to reimagine a track made by all-time legend Whitney Houston,” says Sam Feldt. “Being a key part of this unique movie’s soundtrack by turning this classic into a 2023-ready dance-pop banger is an absolute pleasure, and I can’t wait for the fans to hear it.”
“I’m beyond excited for the fans and the next generation of fans to experience the greatness of Whitney and what her voice meant and still means to all of us,” says Rodney Jerkins.
One of the most iconic and influential singers in music history, Houston sold over 200 million albums throughout her legendary career, to become one of the best-selling artists of the 20th century. Her self-titled debut album, Whitney Houston was one of the most acclaimed albums in modern recording history, spending 14 weeks at #1 on Billboard Top 200 and selling more than twenty-five million copies worldwide. The streak continued when Houston became the first female artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 with her sophomore album, Whitney.
Together, the two albums spurred seven #1 singles with a catalog of hits that include, “Saving All My Love for You,” “How Will I Know,” “Greatest Love of All,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me),” “Didn’t We Almost Have It All,” “So Emotional,” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go.” A run that would lead Houston to become the only Black artist to earn three RIAA Diamond-certified albums.
I Wanna Dance With Somebody Soundtrack Tracklisting
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston & P2J) Don’t Cry For Me (Whitney Houston & Sam Feldt) Higher Love (Whitney Houston & Kygo) The Greatest Love Of All (Whitney Houston & Jax Jones) I’m Every Woman (Whitney Houston & SG Lewis) How Will I Know (Whitney Houston & Clean Bandit) I Love The Lord (Whitney Houston, BeBe Winans, Great John) Don’t Cry For Me (Darkchild Film Version) Honest (Heartbreak Hotel) [Whitney Houston & Lucky Daye] Okay (Whitney Houston, Oxlade, Pheelz) You’ll Never Stand Alone (Moto Blanco Remix) Love Will Save The Day (MATVEI Remix) Tomorrow (Whitney Houston & Samaria) Home (Live from The Merv Griffin Show) You Give Good Love Saving All My Love for You If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful (Whitney Houston & Jermaine Jackson) Far Enough I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) So Emotional Where Do Broken Hearts Go Moment Of Truth I’m Your Baby Tonight The Star-Spangled Banner (Live from Super Bowl XXV) One Moment In Time I Will Always Love You (Live from The Concert for a New South Africa) Medley: I Loves You, Porgy / And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going / I Have Nothing (Live from The 21st Annual American Music Awards) Run To You Impossible Things (Whitney Houston & Leikeli47) Why Does It Hurt So Bad (from the “Waiting to Exhale” – Original Soundtrack) It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay My Love Is Your Love I Didn’t Know My Own Strength (Live from The Oprah Winfrey Show) Clive’s Message Don’t Cry For Me (A Cappella)
The Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment. You can also listen to Whitney Houston greatest hits on this playlist: https://iwdwssoundtrack.lnk.to/Soundtrack
Today, Arista Records released the Bullet Train Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Sony Pictures’ original action thriller Bullet Train, which opens August 10 in Philippine cinemas nationwide. Listen to the Bullet Train Original Motion Picture SoundtrackHERE.
The 14-track collection features original music from composer Dominic Lewis (The King’s Man, The Man in the High Castle, Peter Rabbit) and new unreleased music recorded exclusively for the film, spanning alternative, pop, Latin, and Japanese stylings.International phenomenon Avu-chan (Queen Bee) contributes a slick and sizzling cover of the Bee Gees’ classic “Stayin’ Alive” in Japanese,while Engelbert Humperdinck ignites “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles.” Critically acclaimed alt-pop trailblazer UPSAHL serves up the original “My Time To Shine” for the Soundtrack. In a menacing croon over hypnotic bass, she promises, “You want to start to fight, I’ll make a grown man cry.” The Soundtrack taps into the energy of the film and maintains its bold breakneck pace sonically.
Composer Dominic Lewis states: “This experience has been a blast!!! Bullet Train is a creative mecca that as artists we crave and strive for. My journey started with writing “La Despedida” thinking this would be perfect for Alejandro Sanz. Never in a million years did I expect he would say yes and that I would have such an incredible experience with him and the song. And it just kept happening. One just doesn’t imagine ever getting to work with such legends like Englebert and Tamio. Avu couldn’t have been more perfect for “Stayin’ Alive” and UPSAHL brought her magic to my original “Prince Suite” resulting in “My Time To Shine”.
Blank canvas can often be accompanied with the instruction of which paints to use and where to put them. Not with David. “Swing for the fences”… “Be bold”. Without David’s trust, vision and a collaborative experience that’s second to none, the stars wouldn’t have aligned resulting in this gonzo, badass soundtrack. I only hope audiences have as much fun listening to it as we did making it.”
The animated lyric video for UPSAHL’s “My Time To Shine” is out now – watch it HERE. Be on the lookout for additional animated music videos for “Stayin’ Alive,”Miki Asakura’s “Holding Out For A Hero (Dance Version),” and Alejandro Sanz’s“La Despedida.”
In Bullet Train, Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs had gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug’s latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives—on the world’s fastest train. The end of the line is just the beginning in this non-stop thrill-ride through modern-day Japan from David Leitch, the director of Deadpool 2. The screenplay is by Zak Olkewicz, based on the book by Kotaro Isaka.
Music from the forthcoming NETFLIX film, Purple Hearts, with music performed and co-written by Sofia Carson is set for release on July 29, via Hollywood Records. “Come Back Home,” the focus track featured in the film is available now. Listen HERE. Purple Hearts releases globally exclusively on NETFLIX on July 29, 2022.
Carson, who executive produced and stars in the film, co-wrote the music with acclaimed songwriter Justin Tranter (‘Sorry’ Justin Bieber and ‘Lose You to Love Me’ Selena Gomez), along with Skyler Stonestreet, Daniel Crean and Eren Cannata.
When it came time to create the music for the film, Carson shares, “Before I began this journey, the first person that came to my mind and heart was, the incomparable, Justin Tranter. I was honored to collaborate with them to bring to life the music for this film. Writing the soundtrack for Purple Hearts was one of the most fulfilling and thrilling experiences of my life. I dove into Cassie’s heart and soul in order to write her story through song. And I cannot wait for the world to fall in love with her heart, through her music.”
The music follows the romantic journey of the film’s two lead characters: Cassie (Carson), a struggling singer-songwriter, and Luke (Nicholas Galitzine), a Marine with a troubled past, who decide to marry solely for military benefits–despite their many differences. There are four original songs written and featured in the film: “Come Back Home,” “Blue Side of the Sky,” “Hate the Way” and “I Didn’t Know,” which are Cassie’s songs subconsciously inspired by Luke, who becomes her muse.
In Purple Hearts, it couldn’t be more true that, where words fail, music speaks. Directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, Purple Hearts is a timeless romance between two unexpected people who come together despite all odds in this heartfelt and electric love story. Watch HERE.
Capitol Records will release two volumes of music from season two of Bridgerton on March 25, coinciding with the return of the Netflix and Shondaland series. In keeping with the tradition of Julia Quinn’s novels, season two tells the romance story of Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest for love. Bridgerton comes to Netflix from Shondaland and is executive produced byShonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica and Chris Van Dusen. Van Dusen, who also served as creator and showrunner, tapped music supervisor Justin Kamps and composer Kris Bowers for music that infuses the period drama with a modern sensibility. View the trailer HERE.
Bridgerton Season Two (Covers from the Netflix Series)is filled with orchestral versions of songs from iconic artists of the past three decades. Pre-save / pre-add HERE. Vitamin String Quartet return with their interpretations of Nirvana’s “Stay Away” and Robyn’s “Dancing on My Own” after covering Ariana Grande, Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes and Billie Eilish for the first season. Emmy-nominated Kris Bowers reimagines Madonna’s “Material Girl” and “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,” a Jatin-Lalit/Lata Mangeshkar song from the hit 2001 Bollywood film of the same name. Duomo offers fresh takes of Alanis Morissette’s “You Oughta Know” and P!nk’s “What About Us.” Hannah V & Joe Rodwell, Steve Horner and Midnite String Quartet also contribute. See below for the full track listing.
Bridgerton Season Two (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) features Bowers’ score. The composer, who previously worked with Shondaland on For the People, gave fans an exclusive look at the creative process behind the music in this recent ET feature.
After the series’ late 2020 debut, Oprah Daily declared, “one of the main contributors to the magic that is Netflix’s Bridgerton is the music.” Entertainment Weekly said, “Bridgerton promised us it wouldn’t be our grandmother’s period piece. And that extends to its score…[which is] bursting with lush string quartet covers of pop songs.” Glamour noted, “The smash-hit…is peppered with covers of pop songs by a group called Vitamin String Quartet, reminding us that formal balls were just the clubs and house parties of the day.” Check out NYLON’s interview with Vitamin String QuartetHERE.
About Bridgerton
From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, the second season of Bridgerton follows Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest Bridgerton sibling and Viscount, as he sets out to find a suitable wife. Driven by his duty to uphold the family name, Anthony’s search for a debutante who meets his impossible standards seems ill-fated until Kate (Simone Ashley) and her younger sister Edwina (Charithra Chandran) Sharma arrive from India. When Anthony begins to court Edwina, Kate discovers the true nature of his intentions — a true love match is not high on his priority list — and decides to do everything in her power to stop the union. But in doing so, Kate and Anthony’s verbal sparring matches only bring them closer together, complicating matters on both sides. Across Grosvenor Square, the Featheringtons must welcome the newest heir to their estate while Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) continues to navigate the ton whilst keeping her deepest secret from the people closest to her.
Bridgerton is a romantic, scandalous, and clever series that celebrates the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all. The series also stars Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), Harriet Cains (Philipa Featherington), Bessie Carter (Prudence Featherington), Shelley Conn (Mary Sharma), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Basset), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Calam Lynch (Theo Sharpe), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Will Tilston (Gregory Bridgerton), Polly Walker (Portia Featherington), Rupert Young (Jack), and Julie Andrews as the voice of Lady Whistledown. The series is inspired by Julia Quinn’s novels.
Track Listing – Bridgerton Season Two (Covers from the Netflix Series)
Meteorically rising international pop singer/songwriter, Jamie Miller joins on a soundtrack of a primetime Korean TV series Snowdrop, starring Jung Hae In (“D.P.”, “Something In The Rain) and Jisoo from BLACKPINK. The single ‘Wishes (Snowdrop OST)’ was released on January 15th.
Currently being one of the highest rated Korean TV series at the moment, Snowdrop (produced by JTBC Studios and Dram House) covers a romantic relationship between Young-ro (Jisoo), a female South Korean university student, and Su-ho (Jung Hae In), a North Korean spy, before the 1987 presidential election. The series is also the first ever Korean drama project since Disney Plus’s launch in Korea, being presented as a Disney Plus original outside of Korea.
Played first at the episode 7, Jamie Miller’s ‘Wishes’ describes and captures the chemistry of the main characters of the show, talking about one’s pain when loving someone in an unintended tough relationship. The track is also written by a Korean singer-songwriter J.UNA (“Butterfly” Nevertheless OST).
Born and raised in Wales, Jamie Miller is currently rising quickly in the global music scene, especially wish his viral hit single, “Here’s Your Perfect,” spending a lengthy 13 weeks on the Billboard Global Ex-US chart and has amassed over 280 million global streams and 76 million video views. The track has also basked in critical acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone, declaring the track to be “a plinking piano ballad that swells quickly to arena size” and further predicting “it’s possible that the song will be performed in arenas before long.” Meanwhile, recent months have seen Miller collaborate with singer and “Here’s Your Perfect” co-writer Salem Ilese for a stunning duet version of the song, in addition to DJ/producer Alan Walker for the infectious breakup anthem “Running Out Of Roses” which debuted at #32 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Charts
BURBANK, Calif – Nov. 29, 2021 – Hollywood Records is pleased to announce the release dates for the soundtrack from the highly-anticipated film “West Side Story,” directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Tony Kushner. “West Side Story” tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. From 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company will release “West Side Story” in U.S. theaters on December 10, 2021.
“West Side Story” has been adapted for the screen from the original 1957 Broadway show. Original choreography by Jerome Robbins, based on the stage play, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, play conceived, directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, music by Leonard Bernstein.
Spielberg said, “I dedicated this movie to my father, but it was my mother’s love of music, combined with my insatiable appetite to understand everything about movie making, that led me to start collecting motion picture soundtrack albums when I was young. I loved the ‘West Side Story’ cast album from the first time I listened to it. As a kid I could sing every one of its songs by heart – and I did sing them, until I wore out the patience of my entire family. The score feels like it’s always been part of me, and I believe that this is the greatest music ever written for musical theater. My sincere hope is that young people out there find this album and fall in love with it as hard as I did.”
The West Side Story Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features 21 songs from the film and will be released in both standard digital and physical (CD and vinyl) configurations, as well as a digital release in Dolby Atmos Music – a new technology placing the listener inside the song in a spatial way, revealing every detail of the music with unparalleled clarity and depth. Both digital versions are set for release on Dec. 3. The CD will be available on Dec. 10 and can be pre-ordered here; the vinyl will be available in early 2022. Both physical versions will include liner notes by “West Side Story” Music Consultant, Oscar®-winning composer John Williams (“Schindler’s List,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Star Wars,” “Jaws,” “Fiddler on the Roof”).
This reimagining of the beloved musical stars Ansel Elgort (Tony), Ariana DeBose (Anita), David Alvarez (Bernardo), Mike Faist (Riff), Brian d’Arcy James (Officer Krupke), Corey Stoll (Lieutenant Schrank), Josh Andrés Rivera (Chino), with Rita Moreno (as Valentina, who owns the corner store in which Tony works) and introducing Rachel Zegler (María). Moreno – one of only three artists to be honored with Academy®, Emmy®, GRAMMY®, Tony® and Peabody Awards – also serves as one of the film’s executive producers.
Bringing together the best of both Broadway and Hollywood, the film’s creative team includes Kushner, who also served as an executive producer; Tony Award® winner Justin Peck, who choreographed the musical numbers in the film; renowned Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor and GRAMMY® Award winner Gustavo Dudamel, who helmed the recording of the iconic score; Academy Award®–nominated composer and conductor David Newman (“Anastasia”), who arranged the score; Tony Award®–winning composer Jeanine Tesori (“Fun Home,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie”), who supervised the cast on vocals; and GRAMMY®-nominated music supervisor Matt Sullivan (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Chicago,” “Hairspray”), who serves as executive music producer. The film is produced by Spielberg, p.g.a., Academy Award®–nominated producer Kristie Macosko Krieger, p.g.a., and Tony Award®–winning producer Kevin McCollum.
Gustavo Dudamel—renowned music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela and the Paris Opéra—was engaged to conduct the orchestra for music recordings. The music was performed by the New York Philharmonic with additional music performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. David Newman, a celebrated arranger and conductor who has worked on more than 100 movies, handles both arrangements, as well as some conducting. Dudamel said, “‘West Side Story,’ for me, as for all of us in the music world, is part of my DNA. Every single melody in it is so natural and easy for anyone to process. Naturally, it felt right to work with the New York Philharmonic, Bernstein’s own orchestra, and have the musicians be part of the new chapter of this masterpiece.”
The West Side Story Original Motion Picture Soundtrack track list follows:
1. Prologue
2. La Borinqueña (Sharks Version) – Performed by David Alvarez, Sharks
3. Jet Song– Performed by Mike Faist, Kyle Coffman, Kevin Csolak, John Michael Fiumara, Patrick Higgins, Jets
4. Something’s Coming – Performed by Ansel Elgort
5. TheDance at the Gym: Blues, Promenade
6. TheDance at the Gym: Mambo
7. TheDance at the Gym: Cha-Cha, Meeting Scene, Jump
8. Maria – Performed by Ansel Elgort
9. Balcony Scene (Tonight) –Performed by Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort
10. Transition to Scherzo / Scherzo
11. America – Performed by Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Ana Isabelle, Jennifer Florentino, Natalie Toro, Arianna Rosario, Ilda Mason, Jeanette Delgado, Annelise Cepero, Tanairi Sade Vazquez, Jamila Velazquez, Edriz E. Rosa Pérez, Melody Martí, Gaby Diaz, Juliette Feliciano,Isabella Ward, Maria Alexis Rodriguez, Yesenia Ayala, Gabriela M. Soto, Sebastian Serra, Julius Anthony Rubio, Ricardo A. Zayas, Yurel Echezarreta, Kelvin Delgado, Ricky Ubeda, Carlos Sánchez Falú, Adriel Flete, Jacob Guzman, Carlos E. Gonzalez, David Avilés Morales, Andrei Chagas, David Guzman
12. Gee, Officer Krupke –Performed by Kevin Csolak, John Michael Fiumara, Jess LeProtto, Ben Cook, Kyle Allen, Myles Erlick, Patrick Higgins
13. One Hand, One Heart – Performed by Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler
14. Cool – Performed by Ansel Elgort, Mike Faist
15. Tonight (Quintet) –Performed by Mike Faist, David Alvarez, Ariana DeBose, Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Jets, Sharks
16. TheRumble
17. I Feel Pretty – Performed by Rachel Zegler, Ana Isabelle, Ilda Mason, Annelise Cepero, Jamila Velazquez, Andréa Burns, Tanairi Sade Vazquez, Yassmin Alers
18. Somewhere – Performed by Rita Moreno
19. A Boy Like That / I Have a Love –Performed by Ariana DeBose, Rachel Zegler
20. Finale
21. End Credits
Soundtrack Album Produced by David Newman, Matt Sullivan & Jeanine Tesori
Executive Soundtrack Producers: Steven Spielberg and Kristie Macosko Krieger
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