Newsletter: Ben&Ben shows queer love in its full and complex humanity in the “Paninindigan Kita” music video

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Pat Lasaten and Agnes Reoma star as a romantic couple standing up for love in a world that invalidates the LGBTQ+ community’s struggles and rights

Filipino nine-piece collective Ben&Ben caps off the Pride celebration with the release of “Paninindigan Kita” music video, starring Pat Lasaten and Agnes Reoma.

Newsletter: TOVE RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘TRUE ROMANCE’

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Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® Award nominated artist Tove Lo released yet another irresistible earworm titled ‘True Romance,’ along with the news of a forthcoming fifth studio album DIRT FEMME to be released on October 14 (Pretty Swede Records / mtheory). The album tracklist, which was also unveiled today, boasts an impressive lineup of special guests, including SG Lewis (appearing on two tracks), Channel Tres and First Aid Kit.

Pre-order/add/save DIRT FEMME HERE.

Newsletter: Global R&B star Giveon drops mega-anticipated full-length debut album, Give or Take

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The American singer-songwriter releases the music video for new single “Lost Me”

Delivering the R&B event of the summer, GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum star GIVĒON presents his anxiously awaited full-length debut album, Give Or Take, today via Not So Fast/Epic Records. Available HERE.

Newsletter: WARREN HUE RELEASES NEW SONG + VISUAL FOR "HANDSOME"

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FROM HIS FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM BOY OF THE YEAR COMING THIS SUMMER

June 24th, 2022— Los Angeles, CA — Today, Jakarta native Warren Hue releases his new single “HANDSOME” alongside the music video. "HANDSOME" serves as the third single from his forthcoming debut studio album BOY OF THE YEAR and a follow-up to the release of "W" (with yvngxchris). “HANDSOME” is an experimental hip-hop track produced by longtime collaborator and South Korean producer, Chasu. The production features an addictive tempo that steadily ramps up as Warren delivers his rapid flow in between chorus breaks.

Newsletter: Emerging singer-songwriter liesl-mae looks inwards and recounts stories of personal-growth in her captivating new single, “The Trip”

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Talented singer-songwriter liesl-mae takes fans on a journey of self-discovery with the release of her latest single, “The Trip.” Simple, vulnerable, and authentic, liesl-mae’s analogous approach to storytelling reveals an old soul steeped in awareness far beyond her age. The Kuala Lumpur-based songstress is signed to OFFMUTE – Sony Music Entertainment’s Southeast Asian label – and is one of four artists that the label announced upon its launch on 19 March, 2021.

Newsletter: Smart bolsters school spirit with UAAP cheer challenge for student organizations

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PLDT’s wireless services unit Smart Communications, Inc. keeps the school spirit alive with the ‘Smart UAAP Cheer Challenge’. Open to all student organizations from the eight member schools of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), the challenge encourages students to upload a video showing their support to their university through cheers and yells on TikTok. 

 

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart recognize top five award-winning entries for Better Today The Time Capsule Project

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Reuben Valentin’s digital art represents the hand as a point of expression that shares the message of reaching out to other people.

With support from Canva Philippines, youth participants were encouraged to use art as a form of mental healthcare. PLDT and Smart’s “The Time Capsule Project” has more than tripled its entries this year to almost a hundred. The top five winners received ₱10,000 worth of connectivity from PLDT and Smart and a three-month premium subscription from Canva Philippines.

 

Newsletter: NETSKY & RITA ORA TEAM UP FOR NEW SINGLE ‘BARRICADES’ RELEASED VIA HELIX RECORDS

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London UK, 22nd June 2022 5PM BST - Today, global superstar Rita Ora joins forces with award-winning world renowned producer and DJ NETSKY on summer anthem “Barricades” released via Helix Records. 

Newsletter: Blogapalooza navigates the influencer-verse in its 7th year

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Launches BX Talent Management and prepares for the great BlogaFest comeback

The Philippines’ premier influencer marketing, Blogapalooza, marked its 7th year of fostering brand-influencer collaborations on Saturday, June 18, via a virtual event.

With the theme “Navigating the Influencer-verse,” Blogapalooza aims to continue adopting, innovating and navigating the present and future industry trends and developments for its community and clients.

Growing amid the difficulties the Bloga way!

Newsletter: Eminem, Måneskin, Diplo, Swae Lee, Kacey Musgraves, and more, add prestige to the ELVIS OST

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Sony Music Philippines, in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and Ayala Malls, pay tribute to the songs from the biopic with performances from the country’s top OPM acts

ELVIS is out now on Philippine cinemas this week

The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 film, ELVIS is set to arrive on all digital music platforms this June 24, 2022 (Friday) via RCA Records/Sony Music.

Newsletter: HAMISH HAWK RETURNS WITH "ANGEL NUMBERS"

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Edinburgh's Hamish Hawk returns today with "Angel Numbers", his first new material since 2021's breakthrough LP "Heavy Elevator" saw significant plaudits at both press and radio, including - no mean feat for an artist self-releasing in the current climate - three singles playlisted at BBC 6 Music.

More recently his talent was recognised by the PRS and their PPL Momentum Fund, whose support for developing artists saw live activity across the Spring and him return to Post Electric Studio with long-time producer and collaborator, Rod Jones of Idlewild, to start recording new material towards the much-anticipated follow-up to "Heavy Elevator".

Newsletter: Ben&Ben wades through a bad breakup on angsty rock anthem “Langyang Pag-ibig”

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The song articulates one’s feelings of being betrayed in all its aching messiness and honesty

Ben&Ben chronicles the inevitable disintegration of a romantic relationship on “Langyang Pag-ibig,” their latest single under Sony Music Philippines.

Newsletter: ICONA POP JOINS FORCES WITH ULTRA NATÉ FOR NEW SINGLE, ‘YOU’RE FREE’ – OUT NOW!

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Global chart-topping duo Icona Pop are back today, joined by legendary singer, songwriter, DJ, and producer Ultra Naté for a brand new track titled ‘You’re Free.’ This undeniable summer-club-banger pays homage to Ultra Naté’s 1997 Billboard’s Dance Club Songs Chart #1 hit ‘Free.’

Newsletter: Pride & Power pays tribute to the LGBTQIA+ community with empowering anthems from Sony Music’s biggest queer icons

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The double headliner event also features drag performances from Drag Playhouse Philippines, a DJ set from Jer & Marky, and a surprise appearance from internet sensation Sassa Girl

Sony Music Philippines and the Pop Emergency Podcast recently honored the valuable contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community across the globe with PRIDE & POWER last June 18, 2022 (Saturday) at Tipple & Slaw, Pop-Up Katipunan.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart train future cybersecurity professionals

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Ellen Solosod, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at PLDT and Smart, (middle, seated) with the interns from Asia Pacific College

PLDT and Smart engage the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in the fight against cyber threats and cybercrime. PLDT and Smart’s Cybersecurity Operations Group (CSOG) trained graduating Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology students from Asia Pacific College (APC) on cybersecurity under a six-month internship program called the Cyber Warrior Course (CWC).

Newsletter: STEVE AOKI ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM HiROQUEST OUT SEPTEMBER 16

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June 15, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) - 2x-Grammy-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki announces his new full-length album HiROQUEST out September 16, 2022. The highly anticipated record features collaborations with a wide variety of artists in all genres including Taking Back Sunday, Kane Brown, Mod Sun, PnB Rock, Georgia Ku, Bryce Vine, Santa Fe Klan, Lil Xan, Goody Grace, and more. As part of the album release, Aoki is continuing his relationship with MetaZoo Games to create limited edition playing cards available with the purchase of HiROQUEST CDs. The CDs and digital album are available for pre-sale, along with more information on the MetaZoo collaboration at www.HiROQUEST.com.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart push for recycling, responsible waste management

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PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. further embed recycling and responsible waste management into the companies’ culture. For the second straight year, PLDT and Smart have joined the X-Trash challenge organized by the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) that runs until September 16, 2022.

Newsletter: Minion Mischief is back in McDonald’s but there’s more in store for families beyond the new Happy Meal collection!

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With 12 new toys in the collection, a new 3-Cheese McNuggets Dip, and fun activities, the whole family must be ready to experience the Minions at a whole new level! 

PHILIPPINES - June 13, 2022 – The world’s favorite little yellow troublemakers are back! This time, to wreak havoc with a young Gru in his 1970’s suburban neighborhood in the Minions: The Rise of Gru film. Coming to Philippine cinemas on June 29, this movie installment shows the lovable Minions Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and their newest comrade Otto go to great lengths to win back Gru when he gets the chance to join “The Vicious Six,” the world’s worst villains. Fans of the franchise will be excited to hear that the Minions are not only returning to the big screen this June, but to McDonald’s stores as well with the launch of the new Minions 2 Happy Meal collection!

Newsletter: JOJI RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GLIMPSE OF US”; FIRST NEW MUSIC SINCE 2020

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Today, critically lauded artist Joji has released his first new music since his sophomore album, Nectar, came out in 2020. Entitled “Glimpse Of Us,” the stripped-down piano ballad – released by acclaimed music collective 88rising – is a tender and lovelorn remembrance of a past relationship. Anchored by one of the most commanding choruses Joji has ever written and sung, “Glimpse Of Us” is at once new but familiar, showcasing Joji’s incredible vocal range and melancholic delivery. Listen HERE. Watch the video HERE.

Newsletter: STEVE AOKI AND TAKING BACK SUNDAY TEAM UP FOR “JUST US TWO”

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June 10, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) - 2x-Grammy-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki teams up with Taking Back Sunday for the new high-octane single “Just Us Two.” 

Newsletter: PLDT Global celebrates Philippine Independence Day with OFWs in UAE

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The Middle East has always been one of PLDT Global Corporation’s most important markets, with around 2.2 million migrant Filipinos in the region. That is why PLDT Global, the international arm of the Philippines’ largest fully integrated telco network company PLDT Inc., together with Sandbox, Emirates Loves Philippines, Dubai Police and other partners are making the Philippine Independence Day weekend celebration in the United Arab Emirates more special for overseas Filipinos. 

 

Newsletter: Filipino singer-songwriter/producer raven puts a modern spin on Pinoy-style courtship with new song “Hara”

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After racking up more than 10 million streams with his debut EP Lika Na, rising singer-songwriter/producer raven reimagines traditional ‘harana’ with a modern twist on his new single “Hara”—out today via Sony Music Philippines.

Newsletter: Maluma releases new album, The Love & Sex Tape

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The music video for focus track "Nos Comemos Vivos" with Chencho Corleone is now available!

Global Latin music idol Maluma has just released his new album, The Love & Sex Tape. In The Love & Sex Tape we hear a more urban, street and explicit Maluma, with the essence as well as the beat with which the Colombian star jump-started his outstanding career.

Newsletter: Asia’s Soul Supreme KZ Tandingan hits up with global electronic producers GATTÜSO and Frogmonster on “Somebody Like You”

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Filipino pop/R&B artist KZ Tandingan teams up with international producers GATTÜSO and Frogmonster on the clubby electronic anthem “Somebody Like You,” out now via Liquid State and Sony Music.

Newsletter: Biggest Freedom Sale from PLDT Home, Smart, Maya, Cignal at The SM Store

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To celebrate the country’s Independence Day, the Philippines’ largest fully integrated telco network PLDT Inc., its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), and its affiliates Maya and Cignal TV are offering big discounts and exclusive offers at The SM Store from June 10 to 12, 2022. 

Newsletter: PLDT firms up IoT venture with Packetworx deal

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PLDT ties up with IoT expert Packetworx to accelerate roll out of IoT solutions for enterprise customers. Leading the signing were, from left, PLDT VP and Head for Product Management and DBG Amil Azurin, PLDT VP and Head of Enterprise Innovations and IoT Business Development Melvin Jeffrey Chan, Packetworx CEO Arnold Bagabald, and Packetworx Chief Marketing Officer Raisa Ysaac -Orbon.

The Philippines’ largest, fully integrated telco provider PLDT is advancing its plans in the deployment and adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) as it signs with leading IoT enabler and developer Packetworx for a strategic venture. This partnership will help accelerate the roll out of IoT which would benefit the digital roadmap of businesses, industries, and the local technology landscape.

Newsletter: Beat FOMO and catch your favorite content creators and celebrities on BlogaPlay!

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The digital world offers non-stop entertainment. With just a few clicks, you get to listen, watch, or read everything from content creators, especially the local ones. 

Newsletter: Filipino-Norwegian singer-songwriter Clinton Kane reminisces on his past with new song “14”

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Clinton Kane has shared “14,” the latest song lifted from his forthcoming debut album due this summer via Columbia Records. The reflective record transports listeners to Clinton’s 14-year-old self and follows his inner monologue as he grows into adulthood. Listen HERE and watch the accompanying official video HERE. 

Newsletter: NIKI UNVEILS NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “BEFORE” VIA 88RISING

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[New York, NY - June 3, 2022] – Today, Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI unveils her new single and accompanying video for “Before.” The track is the first single from her forthcoming album Nicole. NIKI first announced the album on her social media pages earlier this week – read more HERE.

Stream/download the track HERE.
Watch the music video HERE.

Newsletter: ‘Hungrier’ for the win, Smart Omega guns for gold at Mobile Legends: Bang Bang SEA Cup 2022

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Esports fans can expect heartstopping matches from Smart Omega, the professional esports team of Smart Communications, Inc. in the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) 2022.

 

Newsletter: SWEDISH POP KING DARIN DROPS ANOTHER FUNKY DISCO-POP CLASSIC WITH “SUPERSTAR”

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Sweden’s king of pop Darin is back with “Superstar,” the dare-you-to-dance disco-pop follow up to his chart-topping radio hit “Can’t Stay Away.” Listen HERE. The single was co-written by Darin with Jamie Hartman (Kygo, Calvin Harris) and Boots Ottestad, and produced by Hartman, Billen Ted, and Stuart Price (Dua Lipa, Madonna, Kylie Minogue)

Newsletter: BPI AIA raffles off 2 brand-new cars to lucky policyholders

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BPI AIA turns over two brand-new Honda HR-V cars to the raffle winners of its recently concluded campaign. In photo are winners Eleazar Jugarap (middle) and Arnaldo Andrade (5th from right) with BPI AIA CEO Surendra Menon (6th from right), flocked by BPI and BPI AIA representatives.

Two lucky policyholders of top-ranking insurance firm BPI AIA (formerly BPI-Philam) each get rewarded with a brand-new car for simply sustaining their policies. Eleazar Jugarap won a new Honda HR-V for consistently paying his policy premiums on time, while Arnaldo Andrade was the raffle winner under the reinstated auto-surrender/lapsed policies category.

Newsletter: Ace Banzuelo’s viral smash “Muli” is now the top OPM song on Spotify Philippines this week!

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The dreamy track continues to drive impressive numbers as it reaches the top 3 of both Spotify Top 200 Philippines chart and Spotify Viral 50 Philippines chart, respectively.

Ace Banzuelo’s “Muli” is officially the No. 1 most streamed OPM song in Spotify Philippines this week.