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26 April 2025

Newsletter: Becomes the Only Japanese Artist at Coachella 2025, Delivering an Unforgettable Debut

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Hip hop/R&B-inspired girl group XG made their debut appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2025, one of the largest music festivals in the US. Headlined by Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone, XG was announced as a second headliner, making history as the only Japanese artist to perform at this year’s event.

21 April 2025

Newsletter: KOCCHI NO KENTO - THE MOST SUCCESSFUL JAPANESE GLOBAL VIRAL HIT ARTIST’S NEW SONG

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The most successful global viral hit J-pop artist KOCCHI NO KENTO releases a new song “Kekka Orai”, a song written as the opening theme song for the mega-hit anime series My Hero Academia spin-off series, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, streamed worldwide. “Kekka Orai” is released worldwide on April 7, the first day of the anime's broadcast SONG OUT NOW, along with his new music video with his thoughtful comment “Living in a ‘place where I would not have been’, with ‘determination’” MV OUT NOW.

18 April 2025

Newsletter: RIOT GAMES AND VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP RELEASE NEW VERSION OF STROMAE AND POMME’S “MA MEILLEURE ENNEMIE” FEATURING COLDPLAY

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Riot Games and Virgin Music Group have released Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 Original Soundtrack (Extended Edition). The highly anticipated extended edition of the Arcane League of Legends animated series soundtrack features 9 additional tracks including a new version of Stromae and Pomme’s single “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” featuring Coldplay with additional vocals from Palestinian-Chilean R&B phenomenon Elyanna. Other tracks include a stirring version of Mako and Grey’s “What Have They Done To Us” featuring Sasha Alex Sloan, a demo version of King Princess’s “Fantastic,” an exhilarating remix of Stray Kids, Young Miko and Tom Morello’s “Come Play” by Kordhell, a remix of Ashnikko’s “Paint The Town Blue” by Bloodpop, JVKE’s emotional ballad “Worlds Collide” that was inspired by the show and released December 2024, and previously unavailable live versions from Vevo.

14 April 2025

Newsletter: IMP. RELEASES "CHEEK TO CHEEK," THEME SONG FOR NETFLIX-STREAMED DRAMA STARRING MEMBER TAIGA SUZUKI

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Seven-member J-pop group IMP. has officially released their latest single, Cheek to Cheek, now available on all major streaming platforms. The accompanying music video is also live on the group's official YouTube channel, showcasing IMP.'s signature dynamic energy and engaging choreography.

11 April 2025

Newsletter: Miley Cyrus releases new global single & visual “End of the World” from Something Beautiful 

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Miley Cyrus unveils her new global single “End of the World,” the next chapter of her highly anticipated album, Something Beautiful, out May 30 via Columbia Records.

08 April 2025

Newsletter: XG Announces Release of Re-Worked Single “IN THE RAIN” on April 11th

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Rising Hip-Hop/R&B girl group XG has announced the release of their re-cut single “IN THE RAIN” from their second mini album AWE. The track will be available on all major streaming platforms worldwide at 12:00AM on April 11th. The group will also be unveiling a powerful new visual featuring the members dressed in sleek suits, adding a striking visual layer to the upcoming release.

27 March 2025

Newsletter: RIOT GAMES AND FORTICHE PRODUCTION RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR STROMAE AND POMME’S “MA MEILLEURE ENNEMIE” FROM ARCANE SEASON 2 SOUNDTRACK

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Riot Games and Virgin Music Group released the music video for Stromae and Pomme’s single, “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” from Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 (Soundtrack From The Animated Series). The stunning video, animated and produced by Fortiche Production, captures the song’s emotional depth and narrative impact through a mix of live-action rendering and signature expressive animation. It was co-produced by Alex Seaver, executive music producer for Arcane season 2, and Luc Van Haver. The video was directed by Tom Gouill at Fortiche Production, who won the 2025 Annie Award for “Best Character Animation - TV/Media” for his work on Arcane season 2. Pascal Charrue, Arnaud Delord and Bart Maunoury served as creative directors with Christine Ponzevera executive producing. 

Newsletter: XG Set to Drop New Single “MILLION PLACES” During Tour Finale at Tokyo Dome on May 14th

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Hip-hop/R&B girl group XG turned up the heat at Osaka-Jo Hall on March 15th and 16th as part of their world tour, XG 1st WORLD TOUR 'The FIRST HOWL'! At the March 15th show, members MAYA and COCONA captivated the audience with a stirring performance of “SHOW YOU CAN”, a track produced by Czaer and JAKOPS, originally featured on the 2023 Korean compilation Street Woman Fighter 2 (SWF2) Crew Songs – marking its tour debut to an electrified Osaka crowd.

Newsletter: Calvin Harris returns as producer and lead vocalist for new single “Smoke The Pain Away”

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Calvin Harris releases his new single “SMOKE THE PAIN AWAY,” marking a major return to his roots as a vocalist after several years. 

25 March 2025

Newsletter: Eraserheads: Combo On The Run extends theatrical run for another week!

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A deafening encore.

The people have spoken! Due to insistent and persistent public demand, Eraserheads: Combo On The Run is extending another week in the cinemas!

23 March 2025

Newsletter: Eraserheads surprise fans with an intimate live performance at sold-out ‘Combo On The Run’ screening

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Photo by Lawrence Del Rosario

Moviegoers were in for a special treat as the legendary Filipino rock band Eraserheads delivered a surprise live performance during a sold-out screening of Eraserheads: Combo On The Run at a mall last night. 

10 March 2025

U CAN C THROUGH HIM

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Matapos ang lagpas dalawang dekada ay isa na namang ganap na kontrabida si John Cena, isa sa mga pinakatanyag na superstar na binabandera ng World Wrestling Entertainment.

09 March 2025

Newsletter: SPOTV NOW Secures Exclusive Streaming Rights for AEW PPV Events and Snow League in Southeast Asia

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SPOTV NOW, a leading sports OTT platform, is thrilled to announce that it has secured exclusive streaming rights for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) pay-per-view (PPV) events and the Snow League in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand (except AEW) and Hong Kong. 

08 March 2025

Newsletter: SB19 marks bold new era in P-Pop with genre-defying single “DAM”

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A week after announcing the highly anticipated kickoff of their world tour at the prestigious Philippine Arena, Filipino supergroup SB19 continues to cement their place as a true P-Pop trailblazer with the release of “DAM,” the first official single off their upcoming EP, Simula at Wakas.

02 March 2025

Newsletter: Tate McRae releases highly anticipated third album So Close To What 

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Multi-platinum pop sensation Tate McRae releases her highly anticipated third album So Close To What via RCA Records. It represents the insurmountable moments in life, where the road ahead at times can feel endless and the destination non-existent. It’s an introspective exploration of self-discovery, love, and nostalgia. The album and its songs navigate the raw emotions of healing an old heart and the hesitations that come with falling in love again, the beautiful and sometimes harsh realities of what it means to be a woman and embracing a newfound confidence. Wrapped in irresistible pop production and unfiltered lyricism, So Close To What is written and produced with hitmakers Ryan Tedder, Grant Boutin, Amy Allen, Julia Michaels, and more. Listen HERE

28 February 2025

Newsletter: Dexcon: WrestleStorm 2 – Enter the 2025 Pro Wrestling Storm with Dexcon!

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Dexcon is brewing up a storm this March with Dexcon: WrestleStorm 2. The two-day event will have a meet and greet on March 15 at Onyang’s Café and the main wrestling show on March 16 at Brawlpit Bulusan, Quezon City.

19 February 2025

Newsletter: A surprise performance of the Eraserheads awaits lucky cinema goers for Combo On The Run theatrical release

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L-R Rico Gonzales, Diane Ventura, Ely Buendia, and Francis Lumen (Photo taken at Guevarra's by Chef Laudico)

As a special treat for both music and movie fans, the Eraserheads: Combo On The Run will be hosting a surprise Pop-Up Performance Lottery, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a lucky audience. From March 21-23, 2025, the iconic band will visit an unsuspecting cinema and perform during the weekend theatrical run of the highly anticipated documentary.

11 February 2025

Newsletter: Steve Aoki and David Guetta Share New Single “My Life” Featuring Swae Lee and PnB Rock

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Dance music powerhouses Steve Aoki and David Guetta reunite to deliver a new anthem, “My Life,” featuring Swae Lee and the late PnB Rock. This release builds on decades of friendship and collaboration between Aoki and Guetta, who have performed onstage together and remixed each other’s tracks throughout their careers. Their last joint effort, the 2018 hit “Motto” (featuring Lil Uzi Vert and G-Eazy), set the stage for this much-anticipated original single. Most recently, Aoki remixed Guetta’s 2024 track “When We Were Young” with Kim Petras.

05 February 2025

Newsletter: SASHA ALEX SLOAN RELEASES NEW VERSION OF “WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO US” FROM ARCANE SEASON 2 SOUNDTRACK

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Riot Games and Virgin Music Group reveal a stirring new version of “What Have They Done to Us,” featuring the haunting and enigmatic vocals of Sasha Alex Sloan. This transformative take on the standout track from Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 (Soundtrack From The Animated Series) breathes fresh emotion and depth into the original composition by Mako and Grey. The single will be featured on a deluxe extended edition of the season 2 soundtrack, which will be released in spring 2025 and will include several additional remixes and features.

04 February 2025

Newsletter: Number_i Celebrates 1st Anniversary with New Single "GOD_i" to Inspire Courage and Connection

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J-pop sensation Number_i, comprising Hirano Sho, Jinjuji Yuta, and Kishi Yuta, has released their highly anticipated digital single, "GOD_i," worldwide. With a heartfelt theme of "Wishing to give courage to take a step forward," this track showcases a fresh sonic direction for the group, blending a melancholic top line with an addictive chorus beat.