The Scene Around: Lovejoy Cafe

12/07/2023 09:41:56 PM

Author's Note: The following is a post written by my alternate variant, known as The Alcoholic Photographer, as he, on my behalf, covered the June Lovejoy Cafe event held last October at Century City Mall in Makati City. Let's read what went around the event. 

Cosplay fans were in for a treat as AV actor, voice actor, producer, and cosplayer June Lovejoy hosted a 2-day meet and greet event on Sept 30 to Oct 1, 2023, at Century City Mall in Brgy. Bel-Air, Makati City. 

Newsletter: SIMU LIU DEBUT EP ANXIOUS-AVOIDANT OUT NOW!

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Multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician, actor Simu Liu today releases his highly anticipated debut EP entitled ANXIOUS-AVOIDANT, on his own Markham Valley Records.

Newsletter: ALEXTBH RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM 'IT'S ALL GOOD'

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Alextbh has released his debut album 'It's All Good' via EMPIRE, an album showcasing his newly refined sound steeped in confident, blissful nostalgia. His powerful messaging has taken on fearless new depths, tackling subjects around identity, discrimination, and self-love. Fans can stream 'It's All Good' here music.empi.re/itsallgoodalextbh and watch the music video for the focus track "Never Enough" here. 

Newsletter: AKINI JING RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘BLACK WIDOW’

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Photo Credit: Preston Scott and Jeremy Le

Multidimensional creator and performing artist Akini Jing releases her new single and accompanying video for ‘Black Widow’, out now via 88rising. The track is the second lifted from Jing’s highly anticipated album VILLIAN, coming early 2024.

STREAM ‘BLACK WIDOW’ HERE

Newsletter: BIBI & BECKY G TEAM UP ON NEW SINGLE & VIDEO FOR “AMIGOS”

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South Korean based global K-Pop star, BIBI, has joined forces with multi-platinum singer/songwriter, Becky G, on the release of their new single and music video for “Amigos,” out now. The outcome is a captivating unification of BIBI and Becky G’s irresistible vocals, resulting in an alluring and playfully provocative anthem. Not only does the track boast an infectious, rhythmic beat with a magnetic pulse, but also marks a culturally significant collaboration between a K-Pop and Latin artist, a rare yet powerful combination.

Purchase & Stream “Amigos” HERE

Watch the Music Video HERE

Newsletter: LINYING PREMIERES VIBRANT NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “HAPPINESS” VIA NYLON Q&A

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LA-via-Singapore artist Linying today shared her effervescent new single “Happiness,” the final preview of her new EP House Mouse, out now via Nettwerk; pre-save House Mouse HERE. The track arrives with a Michelle Mei-directed video filmed with a spirit of playful spontaneity on an island in the Philippines, which premiered last November 17 at NYLON alongside a Q&A. “Happiness” is a sonic burst of pure euphoria, rushing forward on pulse-quickening rhythms as Linying channels the thrill of post-breakup freedom. "I used to feel all endings with one-dimensional grief, but this one had complexity—there was pain and liberation but also fear; there was the thrill of new desire, so messy and lighthearted at the same time. And then there was the peace of knowing it was all going to be okay,” she explains. “It was blissful and instinctive, and the song kind of wrote itself.”

Newsletter: Coloura drops sophomore EP, Love and Influence

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Cebu-based indie quartet Coloura has finally released their highly anticipated sophomore EP, Love and Influence under Melt Records.

Newsletter: AP Bren, Blacklist International to defend motherland in the M5 World Championship

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International gaming developer and publisher MOONTON Games, together with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League - Philippines (MPL-PH) held a send off rites for the Philippine delegates AP Bren and Blacklist International to the M5 World Championship. 

Newsletter: TATE MCRAE RELEASES NEW SONG AND VIDEO FOR “exes”

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Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Tate McRae releases her new song “exes” alongside the official music video via RCA Records. Written and produced with hitmakers Ryan Tedder (Taylor Swift, Beyoncé) and Tyler Spry (OneRepublic, Anitta), “exes” is propelled by Tate’s vibrant vocal style laced effortlessly with bursts of synths throughout. 

 

Newsletter: Steve Aoki Releases 8th Studio Album ‘HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix’

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2x-GRAMMY-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki shares his 8th studio album ‘HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix’ with collaborations from Paris Hilton, Akon, Ángela Aguilar, Danna Paola, Greeicy, Galantis, JJ Lin, Hayley Kiyoko, Galantis, Timmy Trumpet, and John Martin. Released today alongside the new LP, his new single “Us” featuring country music singer ERNEST is accompanied by a music video from filmmaker and photographer Val Vega. The track spans multiple genres, bridging country with Aoki’s EDM sensibilities to create a new and exciting musical fusion.

Newsletter: PUBG MOBILE AND PAGANI S.p.A. ANNOUNCE EPIC COLLABORATION AS HIGH-OCTANE ACTION MEETS HIGH-PERFORMANCE LUXURY

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PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is excited to announce a partnership with Italian hypercar manufacturer Pagani S.p.A.

Newsletter: Ben&Ben explores themes of longing and loneliness on new single “Autumn”

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Ben&Ben expresses the loneliness that comes in waves after being apart from your loved one for so long.

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart kick off digital upskilling for women in need

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PLDT, Smart, and FHMoms welcome women learners from Life Haven to its digital upskilling program under IDEATe.

PLDT and its wireless unit Smart have kicked off its digital upskilling program for women in need, preparing them for various tech-related jobs and linking them to potential employers.  This program resides under PLDT and Smart’s IDEATe (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy through Technology), which aligns with the company’s thrust towards diversity and inclusion.  

Newsletter: LIA LIA RELEASES NEW EP ‘ANGST’

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Chinese-German artist LIA LIA releases her highly-anticipated new EP ‘Angst’. The project reveals a new depth to LIA LIA’s songwriting, weaving together elements of the classical canon, hypermodern internet cultures and blistering punk riffs. ‘Angst’, co-produced in Los Angeles by Jeremey Zucker, embodies the core theme of her EP, documenting a journey towards authenticity and individuality.

Newsletter: Ombudsman taps GCash as payment option for frontline services

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From left: Ombudsman Hon. Jose M. Balmeo, Jr., deputy ombudsman Hon. Cornelio L. Sumido, special prosecutor Edilberto G. Sandoval, ombudsman Samuel R. Martires, GCash AVP and head of public sector and partnerships Cathlyn Dolor M. Pavia and head for national government Mara Karmela Q. Duterte

The Office of the Ombudsman has tapped leading finance super app GCash, as a cashless payment partner, enabling it to accept fees for its legal services hrough GCash Scan-To-Pay QR in all its offices. 

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed at the Office of the Ombudsman in Agham Road, Quezon City. Representing the Office of the Ombudsman during the MOA signing were Ombudsman Samuel Martires, Deputy Ombudsman for Military and Other Law Enforcement Offices Hon. Jose Balmeo, Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon Hon. Cornelio Sumido, and Special Prosecutor Edilberto Sandoval. Joining them were GCash AVP and Head of Public Sector Cathlyn Dolor Pavia, and Public Sector Head for National Mara Karmela Duterte.