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01 May 2022

Newsletter: Ben&Ben captures fearlessness in pursuing romance with 2022 single “Paninindigan Kita”

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The song marks another chapter in the band’s career with its incredibly effortless songwriting and anthemic pop sound


Filipino folk-pop collective Ben&Ben marks a new era in music with the release of their 2022 single “Paninindigan Kita.”

30 April 2022

Newsletter: Invest in our planet, go paperless, say PLDT and Smart

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PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are encouraging their customers to embrace the new digital billing program to join the global call for sustainable practices. Customers of PLDT Home, PLDT Enterprise, and Smart have been receiving electronic copies of their monthly statements following the migration to paperless billing. 

29 April 2022

Newsletter: Snakehips Flow with Bryce Vine in Smooth House Groove “WATER.”

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“WATER.,” the latest from Snakehips, features Bryce Vice in a slinky slice of house music meant for dark nightclubs and after-hours parties. Out April 22nd on Helix Records, Snakehips channels the groove from within in the shuffling beat, with Bryce Vine providing magnetic vocals that glide along with the track’s smooth rhythm.

28 April 2022

Newsletter: Tate McRae shows emotional vulnerability on new single “chaotic”

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Multi-platinum singer/songwriter/dancer Tate McRae releases her new track and visualizer for “chaotic” today via RCA Records and Sony Music.  The emotionally charged ballad continues to showcase more of Tate’s personal lyrics and reunites her with Grammy Award winning songwriter/producer Greg Kurstin. “chaotic” will be featured on Tate’s debut album which is due out early Spring 2022.

26 April 2022

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.

25 April 2022

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."

24 April 2022

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.

23 April 2022

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. 

22 April 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).

21 April 2022

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.

19 April 2022

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. 

17 April 2022

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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Photo credit:  Zhong Lin

(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.

16 April 2022

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