Newsletter: LiFTED Asia Drops New Single From LiFTED LOUNGE VOL. 1 Series Third single from Vol.1 is RAYRAY and TED PARK’s ‘6 Speed’

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Asia’s leading pan-Asian Hip Hop Platform LiFTED will release its third single under the LiFTED LOUNGE title – an ongoing series that will showcase the region’s top artists and emerging talent to the world. On the new single, ‘6 Speed’ Taiwan’s Bass queen RAYRAY teams up with Korean-American rapper TED PARK for a bouncy, hook-laden Trap banger that finds RAYRAY singing the hooks to counterpart TED PARK’s melodic, rapid-fire rhymes. Her bass-heavy production, combined with tweaked Asian instrumentation is at the forefront of this catchy collaboration. LiFTED Lounge is released by b2 Music in partnership with Jägermeister and distributed by The Orchard.

Newsletter: Jarlo Bâse refuses to adhere to conventions on haunting, genre-defying track “O Sana, Hosanna”

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Filipino artist Jarlo Bâse deftly incorporates contemporary pop, R&B, gospel, and alternative music influences with haunting soundscapes on his new single “O Sana, Hosanna”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: PLATINUM R&B SINGER-SONGWRITER VEDO TEAMS UP WITH CHRIS BROWN AND TINK FOR 6TH STUDIO ALBUM ENTITLED “MOOD SWINGS”

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Platinum selling singer-songwriter VEDO releases his highly anticipated 6th Studio Album “Mood Swings” under EMPIRE.  Described as his most versatile project to date, the 13-track album captures the various moods of a man navigating through the complexities of love and relationships. The sultry yet edgy body of work features R&B megastar Chris Brown, who VEDO received a recent Grammy nomination with for his contributions on Warm Embrace. Mood Swings also features Chicago born Singer-Rapper Tink on another stand out track, Somebody. 

Newsletter: NYC & COMPANY ANNOUNCES START OF NYC WINTER OUTINGSM RESERVATIONS

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NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, in partnership with preferred payment partner Mastercard®, announced that NYC Winter Outing 2023 starts today January 17. The NYC Winter Outing program will run from January 17 through February 12, offering savings on winter experiences across all five 

boroughs, including prix-fixe NYC Restaurant Week menus at nearly 500 restaurants; 2-for-1 tickets to 22 NYC Broadway Week shows; and 2-for-1 tickets at more than 40 museums, attractions, tours and performing arts for NYC Must-See Week. Also a part of Winter Outing, NYC Hotel Week is 

currently underway with 23% off standard retail rates at more than 140 hotels through February 12. Reservations for all programs are bookable at nycgo.com/winterouting. 

Newsletter: NYC & COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW YORK CITY TOURISM TO REACH 56.4 MILLION VISITORS IN 2022

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NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, announced that New York City’s economic recovery continued in 2022 with an anticipated 56.4 million travelers arriving in the City by the end of the year—a 71.4% increase over 2021. The City will see 47.4 million domestic and 8.9 million international travelers visit the five boroughs—with international visitation alone more than tripling over 2021.

Newsletter: Barbie Almalbis, Mark Escueta, Pochoy Labog and Jarlo Bâse team up for inspiring powerhouse track “PIRASO”

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Alt-rock icon Barbie Almalbis, Rivermaya lead singer/drummer Mark Escueta, Dicta License vocalist Pochoy Labog, and fast-rising singer-songwriter/producer Jarlo Bâse have collaborated on a soulful track that unfolds with tenderness and power in equal measure.

Newsletter: Be ‘Hoppy Go Lucky’ this Year of the Rabbit at Power Mac Center

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Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the best Apple experience! Apple Premium Reseller Power Mac Center (PMC) marks the beginning of the Year of the Water Rabbit with its “Hoppy Go Lucky” campaign, offering deals on select devices, accessories, repair, services, training, and an exciting raffle.

Newsletter: XG unveil music video teaser and cover artwork for third single “SHOOTING STAR”

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XG has unveiled the music video teaser for their third single “SHOOTING STAR” that is due for release on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. Made under the concept of a mobile app, the 19-second teaser showcased the girl group with their blue hair as well as distinctive sound and offered a sneak peek of the single, corresponding the visuals to part of the lyrics “Ooh ah I’m lookin’ so lavish”. Watch it here.

Newsletter: 10 Winners of the 2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize Honoured

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Ten international organizations were named winners of the prestigious US$3 million 2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize during the awards ceremony held yesterday (Monday), coinciding with the beginning of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).

 

Newsletter: Breakout singer-songwriter Mimi Webb drops catchy pop anthem “Red Flags”

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Breakout singer and songwriter Mimi Webb has released her latest pop anthem, “Red Flags.” The high-energy track gives fans another taste of what to expect from her forthcoming debut album, Amelia, out March 3, 2023, via EPIC Records.  

Newsletter: MARTIN IKIN KICKS 2023 OFF WITH A BANG COLLABORATING WITH ROXE ON THEIR FRESH NEW SINGLE ‘SUPA SHARP’!

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Straight of the back of his recent smash with Joshwa, Martin Ikin is back to kick off 2023 with a bang! This time he collaborates with rising Spanish Tech House talent Roxe on ‘Supa Sharp’ a heavy wobbler set to become a regular fixture in the sets of DJ’s across the world. 

Newsletter: The Last of Scams: cybercriminals empty fans’ wallets ahead of new series release

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"The Last of Us", one of the most anticipated series based on the PlayStation game of the same name, is finally coming out on HBO channel on 15th January 2023. Knowing that after the series release the “The Last of Us” universe will have hundreds of thousands of new fans, cybercriminals are already plotting new schemes. Specifically, fraudsters are already spreading scams on the PlayStation game, which is extremely rare. What’s more, to infect victims with malware, they are offering downloads of "The Last of Us" game for PC, but in fact, this file has not even been released yet.

Newsletter: Jason Marvin travels back in time with the release of his 2023 single “Oras”

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Filipino singer-songwriter Jason Marvin starts 2023 on a bright note with the release of his new single "Oras.”

Newsletter: Miley Cyrus releases new single “Flowers”

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Multi-platinum selling recording artist, songwriter, and trailblazer Miley Cyrus has released “Flowers” the first single from her forthcoming eighth studio album Endless Summer Vacation, available globally on March 10th. The track finds Miley opining on self-love and courage, noting that “Started to cry / But then I remembered / I can buy myself flowers / Write my name in the sand” before ultimately and powerfully declaring “I can love me better than you can.” 

Newsletter: ANTSLIVE RELEASES DEBUT EP “JUST A MATTER OF TIME”

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One of the hottest rising talents coming out of North London right now, AntsLive unleashes his highly-anticipated debut EP Just A Matter Of Time on 12th January.

Newsletter: VEDO TEAMS UP WITH CHRIS BROWN FOR LONG-AWAITED COLLABORATION ON NEW SINGLE “DO YOU MIND” OFF OF HIS UPCOMING STUDIO ALBUM MOOD SWINGS

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VEDO has teamed up with Megastar Chris Brown to kick off the year with one of R&B’s biggest releases. Do You Mind is the second single from the Platinum R&B Singer Songwriters 6th studio album entitled, Mood Swings, which is set to release on Friday, January 13th. Produced by Spiff Sinatra (Drake, 21 Savage, Future, Cordae, Latto) and Hero the Producer (Dreamville, Tee Grizzley) the catchy upbeat record has already caught the attention of dancers who have been creating choreography to the fun and flirty track since its midnight release.  

Newsletter: The Official Soundtrack to Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody feature star-studded remixes and originals

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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 has dropped the official 35-song soundtrack, serving as a musical memoir of the cinematic voyage. 

Newsletter: XG's Third single “SHOOTING STAR” to be released on 25th January

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XGALX is pleased to announce the release of XG’s highly anticipated third single “SHOOTING STAR” on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. 

Newsletter: Five healthy digital habits for 2023 from Kaspersky

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Early January is a great time to start using healthy digital habits and you still have time to make a promise to yourself and try to follow them during the next year.

Kaspersky experts have prepared a list of simple healthy digital habits that can strengthen the safety of your personal data and even make life easier in the coming year.

Newsletter: STEVE AOKI SHARES NEW SINGLE “NEW YORK” WITH REGARD, FEATURING MAZIE

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2x-Grammy-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki, shares fiery new single “New York” with multi-platinum DJ and producer Regard, who has amassed a worldwide following since the release of his chart-topping 2019 hit “Ride It,” and featuring alt-pop artist mazie. Together on “New York,” the upbeat dance club jam joins mazie’s dreamlike, twisted musical tendencies through a seamless combination of Regard’s unmistakable production and Aoki’s high-powered creativity for a song that arrives just in time to become the pop anthem to kick off the new year. 

Newsletter: ATEEZ conquers global charts with new EP ‘SPIN OFF: FROM THE WITNESS’

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South Korean boyband ATEEZ continues to dominate several global music charts with the release of their new EP, ‘SPIN OFF : FROM THE WITNESS’. The eight-member pop group’s latest release debuted at No. 1 on iTunes in several major music markets worldwide, including South Korea, USA, Italy, Sweden, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, and more.

Newsletter: PLDT and Smart scale up mental wellness in communities, reaching 12M

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With the goal of ushering transformative change within communities, PLDT and Smart, through the Better Today PH (Better Today) program, seek to promote wellness, safe spaces, and changemaking for children and the youth in the digital world.

 

Newsletter: Ace Banzuelo, of Mercury, Sof Abrogar, and Alex Bruce come together to reinterpret The Eraserheads’ timeless classics

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Following the positive reviews that SB19 and NOBITA earned for their unique spin on The Eraserheads’ beloved classics, more OPM acts have come together to pay tribute to the country’s biggest and most influential band of all time.

Newsletter: PLDT Group, Football for Humanity team up to promote safe spaces for children to play, through sports

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As part of its advocacy to create safe spaces for children both online and offline, PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) through the ‘Better Today’ program, have partnered with Football for Humanity (FFH) to empower youth through sports.

 

Newsletter: Acronis End-of-Year Cyberthreats Report Finds Average Cost of Data Breaches Expected to Surpass $5 Million Per Incident in 2023

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 Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has released its latest cyberthreats and trends report for the second half of 2022 which found that phishing and the use of MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) fatigue attacks, an extremely effective method used in high-profile breaches, are on the rise. Conducted by the Acronis Cyber Protection Operation Center, the report provides an in-depth analysis of the cyberthreat landscape including ransomware threats, phishing, malicious websites, software vulnerabilities and a security forecast for 2023.

Newsletter: Reignite the Magic Now for a Long-Missed Magical Journey at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

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Following the easing of pandemic curbs in Hong Kong, guests and fans from the Philippines can finally hop on a flight to reignite the magic at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Get ready to rediscover familiar rides, relive moments of pure joy with beloved Disney friends, and reconnect with all-new surprises throughout the Happiest Place on Earth. Special tickets and hotel offers are ready to make Pinoy guests’ experiences even more fun-filled, in particular, the “Reignite the Magic” Combo:  1-Day Park Ticket and “Disney Premier Access,” enabling priority access to some of the Park's most popular attractions. 

Newsletter: Bulakeños rally around PLDT, Smart's digital wellness movement in mental health summit

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PLDT and Smart recently supported San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan’s mental health summit, a Better Today conversations on digital wellness. It was attended by over 230 youth participants from various universities, including Bulacan State University and Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

 

Newsletter: SOFI TUKKER Share Cover of Snow Patrol Classic “Chasing Cars”; Announced as Co-Owners and Brand Ambassadors of Novo Fogo, Rain Forest Preservation Steward & Brazilian Sugarcane Spirits Company

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SOFI TUKKER are ending their meteoric year with the release of their cover of Snow Patrol’s classic “Chasing Cars”. The duo recasts the song as a vulnerable duet that waxes and wanes, echoing intimate conversations. The band share about the song, "Chasing Cars is a song we both bonded over. It depicts that state... of being intimate with someone, of forgetting the whole world exists, when you're together. The lyrics couldn't be more perfect. The two opening notes are iconic. We still can't believe we even dared to touch it... it's such a masterpiece already. Tuck doesn't usually volunteer to sing, but there's probably no other song he's sung more in his life. So he was comfy enough to give it a go. We first made it to perform on Triple J, an Australian radio station, and then we realized it's the perfect way to wrap up an amazing year. Last week marked 1000 days since the Freak Fam started, the community that built around the livestream DJ sets we did during the pandemic. We hope it pulls at the heartstrings of people who once listened to this song the way we did, and maybe it'll introduce some people to the song altogether, in which case... you're welcome. We feel lucky to have been able to have fun with it. Thank you Snow Patrol for writing one of our favorite songs ever." Listen to it here, watch the visualizer, and check out the Triple J live performance. 

Newsletter: SZA’s new album, SOS projected to debut at No. 1 with one of the biggest first-week sales of the year by a solo artist

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American R&B superstar SZA has aimed for a number one debut Billboard Hot 100 this past December, with her highly anticipated album, SOS, projected to secure one of the biggest first-week sales by a female artist in 2022. 

Newsletter: Head In The Clouds Festival concludes its final international edition for the year in Manila with stunning performances from NIKI, Rich Brian, Joji, Denise Julia and many more!

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88rising’s Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival went international in 2022 and descended in Manila for the first time with exhilarating performances from the likes of headliners NIKI, Rich Brian, Joji, Jackson Wang, eaJ, YOASOBI and Jessi, over two days at SM Festival Grounds Parañaque City from 9th & 10th December.