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10 December 2023

Newsletter: MSummit Manila unveils esports speaker lineup to confer industry insights on 14 December

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The rise of mobile esports has brought forward a open and collaborative ecosystem, which has provided opportunities for marketers, advertisers, esports federations, amongst others. Spearheading this change is Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, to challenge the status quo and work with brands to create meaningful partnerships and campaigns that resonate well with gaming and esports audiences. But stirring the industry up for success requires in-depth knowledge and understanding, and there is no shortcut when it comes to market success. 

09 December 2023

Newsletter: ATEEZ RELEASES NEW STUDIO ALBUM THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL

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Global chart-topping group, ATEEZ, have released their long-awaited, second studio album THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL. The full-length album is out now via Sony Music Korea/RCA Records – click here to listen.

08 December 2023

Newsletter: grentperez KICKS OFF THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH HEARTWARMING NEW TRACK "CHRISTMAS STARTS TONIGHT"

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It's December, which means rising star grentperez is back with his annual Christmas drop! The Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter has released a delicate new song "Christmas Starts Tonight", out now everywhere via AWAL and Fast Friends. Fans can stream it here: grentperez.ffm.to/christmasstartstonight

07 December 2023

The Scene Around: Lovejoy Cafe

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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.

06 December 2023

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

05 December 2023

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.

04 December 2023

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

03 December 2023

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.”

02 December 2023

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. 
 

01 December 2023

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.