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Kris Lawrence. Handout

Jude Cartalaba

<p>Ever since former partners Kris Lawrence and Katrina Halili began delighting netizens with their unexpectedly charming, viral social media moments, fans have been asking one lingering question: Is there a second chance at forever for these two?</p><p>Now affectionately dubbed by the online community as Mr. &amp; Ms. B, Lawrence and Halili have unwittingly become the stars of their own real-life kilig-serye.</p><p>In an online landscape often bogged down by heavy news and endless negativity, their feel-good video clips arrive like a breath of fresh air. Their playful chemistry is wonderfully unscripted — building an electric tension through quiet glances, spontaneous warm hugs, and subtle romantic cues. It is a genuine connection that thrills not only millions of followers, but also their 13-year-old daughter, Katie.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:655px;display:block" width="655"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786587220000Kris Lawrence Single Cover.jpe" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="655"/><span class="fr-inner"></span></span></span></div><p>Could love truly be sweeter the second time around? Lawrence&#x27;s latest single, &quot;Unlove You,&quot; might just be the biggest clue yet in this ongoing mystery with lyrics like: <em>&quot;Whether we’re together or apart or find somebody new, I could never unlove you.&quot;</em></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Melodic profession of undying love</strong></div><p>With its soaring climax and heart-tugging refrain, &quot;Unlove You&quot; strikes every emotional chord — capturing the quiet grief of separation while offering a timeless vow of affection.</p><p>While careful not to reveal too much, Lawrence shares the soul behind the track: “It’s about that one ex you could never unlove — the iconic ‘one that got away.’”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786587246254Kris Lawrence 1.jpe" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kris Lawrence. <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>Recorded in the United States, &quot;Unlove You&quot; reunites Lawrence with his close friend and long-time creative collaborator, Grammy Award-winning songwriter and &quot;Britain’s Got Talent&quot; alumnus Lil Eddie. Known for his 2013 smash hit &quot;Statue,&quot; the Filipino-Puerto Rican singer-producer boasts a legendary resume, having written and produced for music royalty, including Usher, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Maluma, Daddy Yankee, and Britney Spears. Lil Eddie also co-wrote &quot;Nobody,&quot; Lawrence&#x27;s hit dedicated to Katie.</p><p>“I’m super excited because Lil Eddie is in town to help promote &#x27;Unlove You,&#x27;” Lawrence reveals with infectious excitement. “He wrote the song in just two hours. My producer in the States, Chokobeats, and I built the groove and constructed the entire track around that opening guitar hook.”</p><p>The track is currently streaming on Spotify, accompanied by both a lyric video and an official music video filmed in Los Angeles, California, featuring Lil Eddie and model Chey.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Choosing peace over pride for Katie</strong></div><p>Genuinely touched by the overwhelmingly positive response to their Mr. &amp; Ms. B dynamic, Lawrence remains humble about the viral attention.</p><p>“I feel so grateful that we’re being received so warmly by netizens,” he shares. “It makes us feel like we’re heading in the right direction. Where it leads, we don’t know, but we’re just taking it day by day and going with the flow.”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786587187278Katrina Hallil and Kris Lawrence as Mr and Mrs B.jpe" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Katrina Halili and Kris Lawrence. <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>Above all the online buzz, the biggest beneficiary of this heartwarming dynamic is their daughter, Katie, who frequently lights up their family vlogs. For Lawrence, maintaining a peaceful, loving environment for Katie is the ultimate priority.</p><p>“I think Katie is genuinely happy — you can see it in her smile, her laugh, and the deep sense of security she carries,” Lawrence reflects thoughtfully. </p><p>“Children thrive when the people they love choose peace over pride. Katrina and I have worked hard to build that foundation for her through consistency, patience, and love. At the end of the day, that is what truly matters.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>What’s next for R&amp;B Prince?</strong></div><p>Fresh off a successful concert tour across the US and Canada, Lawrence is keeping the momentum going with a packed schedule of upcoming performances:</p><p>August 16: KDR Adventure Camp</p><p>September 10–11: NOCTOS (Special Birthday Concert &amp; Fan Gathering)</p><p>October 16: Chicago, USA</p><p>October 17: Toronto, Canada (Featuring Lil Eddie)</p><p>October 23: Bakersfield, California</p><p>October 25: Alaska, USA</p><p>Stream &quot;Unlove You&quot; on Spotify and watch the official music video on YouTube today!</p>

<p>Ever since former partners Kris Lawrence and Katrina Halili began delighting netizens with their unexpectedly charming, viral social media moments, fans have been asking one lingering question: Is there a second chance at forever for these two?</p>

Ever since former partners Kris Lawrence and Katrina Halili began delighting netizens with their unexpectedly charming, viral social media moments, fans have been asking one lingering question: Is there a second chance at forever for these two?

Is Kris Lawrence’s new single ‘Unlove You’ an ode to ‘Ms. B’?

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Is Kris Lawrence’s new single ‘Unlove You’ an ode to ‘Ms. B’?

Jude Cartalaba

Published August 13, 2026 01:30 PM PHT

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