Newsletter: FLUME BRINGS OUT DAMON ALBARN AT COACHELLA, SURPRISE RELEASES COLLABORATIVE TRACK “PALACES” “ESCAPE” WITH KUČKA ALSO DEBUTS

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April 25, 2022—Grammy-winning artist Flume brought out Damon Albarn during his set at Coachella this past weekend and surprise released their collaborative track, “Palaces,” just after the set—listen here. Toro Y Moi, Caroline Polachek, MAY-A, Oklou, Kučka and LAUREL also joined Flume onstage during his Coachella Weekend 2 performance.

Newsletter: The Kid Laroi returns this year with highly anticipated single “Thousand Miles”

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\After peaking at No. 1 on iTunes and Spotify Philippines chart last year with the Justin Bieber-assisted “Stay,” GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum recording artist The Kid LAROI returns with his highly anticipated first single this year "Thousand Miles."

Newsletter: Maluma teams up with Feid on new single “Mojando Asientos”

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Global Latin music idol Maluma has just released his new single and video entitled "Mojando Asientos" featuring fellow singer-songwriter Feid. The video for the catchy reggaeton track was shot in Medellín, Colombia by none other than Maluma himself, Juan Luis Londoño, as both its director and producer.

Newsletter: More customers book online appointments for PLDT, Smart services

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Even with the easing of pandemic restrictions, the Philippines’ largest, fully integrated network PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have seen a consistent volume of customers securing appointments via its online booking platform in the first quarter of 2022. 

Newsletter: PLDT partners with homegrown app Sparkle for customer convenience

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Guided by its mission to continuously look for ways to strengthen the ties of overseas Filipinos with their families back home, PLDT Global Corporation (PGC) has teamed up with homegrown delivery app Sparkle to provide their customers with more access to online retail services. PGC is the international arm of the Philippines’ largest integrated network PLDT, Inc (PLDT).

Newsletter: PLDT teams up with US-based Billpay Connect to serve OFWs

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Over 4.2 million Filipinos residing in the United States can now conveniently pay for their families’ utility bills in the Philippines through the partnership of PLDT Global Corporation (PGC), the international arm of the Philippines' largest integrated network company, PLDT Inc., and online payment platform Billpay Connect (BPC).

Newsletter: Milky Chance Share Acoustic Version Of Breakthrough Debut Album Sadnecessary

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Today, Milky Chance — the billions-streaming German duo of Clemens Rehbein and Phillipp Dausch whose adventurous alternative pop has helped them build a global cult following — share Sadnecessary Acoustic, an all-acoustic recreation of their 2013 debut album. Almost a decade ago Sadnecessary cuts like “Flashed Junk Mind,” “Down By The River” and especially “Stolen Dance” — which hit #1 on the Billboard Alternative Chart and is well on its way to over 1 billion global streams — helped the band break out on the international stage, earning them platinum certifications around the world and festival slots at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and ACL. Now, these new acoustic versions are evidence of a band creatively freed of expectation.

Newsletter: Enter a metropolis of glamour and grime in Streets of New Capenna

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Monday 18 April, 2022 —Wizards of the Coast will be releasing Streets of New Capenna, the latest set for the world’s oldest and best trading card game, Magic: The Gathering (MTG) on 29 April. Set in the brand-new Art Deco noir metropolis of New Capenna (#MTGCapenna), the set centres around five unique crime families vying for control over the city. Streets of New Capenna contains 281 cards and will be available on tabletop. 

Newsletter: 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Forever Makes History with Global Asian Talent on Coachella’s Main Stage featuring CL and the return of 2NE1, Jackson Wang, Rich Brian, NIKI, BIBI, MILLI, Warren Hue, and J-Pop Icon HIKARU UTADA’s Debut Festival Performance

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(Los Angeles, California) - April 16, 2022: Tonight, 88rising – the pioneering and internationally-renowned music and media company amplifying Asian talent and culture – wrapped their historic Head In The Clouds Forever performance on Coachella’s main stage. The 80-minute ensemble performance was the first time in Coachella’s history that a record label has been given an official performance slot to showcase artists.  

Newsletter: 25 teams advance to next level in Smart's InnoGen 2.0

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PLDT's wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has released the shortlist for the final selection round of Smart Prepaid Innovation Generation (InnoGen) 2.0. From the previous pool of 40 teams, Smart has advanced the top 25 teams to Phase 3 of the program.

Newsletter: SOFI TUKKER SHARES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO 'KAKEE'

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SOFI TUKKER today share their exuberant new single “Kakee,” an ode to persimmons in Brazilian Portuguese full of double entendres. The playfully seductive track opens their forthcoming second album, WET TENNIS, out April 29th on Ultra. Clocking in under two minutes, “Kakee” is a thrilling oxytocin rush with a giant hook and a juggernaut beat that is like SOFI TUKKER concentrate. All of the things that made the world fall in love with the group are turned up to eleven

WATCH THE “KAKEE” VIDEO

Newsletter: QR-coded churches provide pilgrims digital Visita Iglesia path

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After two years of limited movement due to COVID-19, pilgrims are now ready for in-person Visita Iglesia, a century-old Catholic Holy Week tradition. 

Newsletter: Returning student in Iloilo reaps ₱100K grand prize in Smart’s Balik Tuition Promo 2

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PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has awarded ₱100,000 each to two grand prize winners from PHINMA University of Iloilo, in the second season of Smart’s Balik Tuition Promo.

Newsletter: Filipino hip-hop group PLAN B delivers a spellbinding crossover jam on “Love”

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10-member hip-hop group PLAN B marks their highly anticipated debut with “Love,” their first official single under Sony Music Philippines.

Newsletter: K-Pop rock girl group Dreamcatcher drops sophomore album, [Apocalypse : Save us]

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After much anticipation, Dreamcatcher finally drops their second album, ‘[Apocalypse : Save us]’ today via Sony Music Entertainment Korea. This is their second full-length album following the release of their first album ‘[Dystopia : The Tree of Language]’ two years ago, and approximately nine months since their EP ‘[Summer Holiday]’.

Dreamcatcher presents a 14-track filled album as they embark on a new journey, making way for their ‘Apocalypse’ trilogy.