Ben&Ben’s online concert to raise funds for COVID-19 relief, to launch Puhon website

Ben&Ben is set to hold a massive fundraising online showcase titled “Puhon: A Ben&Ben FB Live Event for the COVID-19 Efforts.” The Philippines-based nine-piece collective will be performing some of their biggest hits for a one-hour live stream show while staying in their respective homes. As of March 22, 2020, there have been 380 confirmed … Continue reading Ben&Ben’s online concert to raise funds for COVID-19 relief, to launch Puhon website

Kenny Rogers: 13 interesting facts about the late country music legend

Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers died from natural causes at his home in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States on March 20, 2020. The singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and entrepreneur was 81. Rogers was born in Houston, Texas, USA on August 21, 1938 to carpenter Edward Floyd Rogers and nurse's assistant Lucille Lois. Kenny had five … Continue reading Kenny Rogers: 13 interesting facts about the late country music legend

juan karlos band members JK Labajo, Jeriko Aguilar, Louise Bayas, Gian Hipolito

“Juan Karlos as a solo artist is currently inactive,” said singer-songwriter Juan Karlos "JK" Labajo. He is now the frontman of the six-time Platinum awardee juan karlos. Signed under MCA Music, juan karlos is composed of Labajo on vocals and guitar, Jeriko Aguilar on guitar, Louise Bayas on bass and Gian Hipolito on drums. As … Continue reading juan karlos band members JK Labajo, Jeriko Aguilar, Louise Bayas, Gian Hipolito

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Got7 member Jackson Wang’s ‘100 Ways’ to claim Asian pop music throne

Got7 member Jackson Wang, 25, has returned with “100 Ways," a new single being distributed by Asian music powerhouse 88rising. The Hong Kong singer, rapper and dancer is straight off the back of releasing his solo debut album "MIRRORS," which was released by his own label Team Wang and Western and 6th on October 25, … Continue reading Got7 member Jackson Wang’s ‘100 Ways’ to claim Asian pop music throne

6cyclemind, Sony Music Philippines release Bianca’s 2020 ‘Biglaan’ version

6cyclemind recently teamed up with Sony Music Philippines for Sige I-Cover Mo Lang Project to show appreciation to the fans who have been through the group's musical journey. The initiative, which was supposed to be an independent project, encouraged fans to submit covers of their favorite songs from the band’s catalog. “Throughout our career, we … Continue reading 6cyclemind, Sony Music Philippines release Bianca’s 2020 ‘Biglaan’ version

Barbie Almalbis’s ‘Iyong-iyo,’ song about her cook, released via 12 Stone Records

12 Stone Records has released "Iyong-iyo," a song about Barbie Almalbis's cook Esperanza "Bing-Bing" Maaño. The "Tabing Ilog" hitmaker wrote the song with her husband Martin Honasan. Following the dreamy single “Comment,” which debuted in January 2020, Almalbis continues to perfect her signature, swoony alt-pop sound with incisive introspection on her second single. Now out … Continue reading Barbie Almalbis’s ‘Iyong-iyo,’ song about her cook, released via 12 Stone Records

brb.’s debut EP ‘relationsh*t’ is an R&B gem we can all relate to

Singapore's R&B trio brb. released its debut EP "relationsh*t" via Umami Records on March 13, 2020, including two new tracks titled "do me right" and "better." Listen through and you will realize how they have garnered so many fans with only the band's first album. An intoxicating mix of their unique blend of R&B-funk-pop and … Continue reading brb.’s debut EP ‘relationsh*t’ is an R&B gem we can all relate to

Tom Hanks tests positive for coronavirus while filming Elvis Presley biopic in Australia

Thomas Jeffrey Hanks, 63, and his wife Margarita Ibrahimoff, 63, whose respective screen names are Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) while in Australia. He took to Twitter to announce the news on March 12, 2020. https://twitter.com/tomhanks/status/1237909897020207104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1237909897020207104&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftime.com%2F5801534%2Ftom-hanks-rita-wilson-coronavirus%2F Wilson performed at the ballroom of the Emporium Hotel South Bank in … Continue reading Tom Hanks tests positive for coronavirus while filming Elvis Presley biopic in Australia

Israeli singer VANNA’s ‘High Hopes’ released by Singapore-based label Umami Records

Israeli singer-songwriter VANNA released her debut single "High Hopes" via Singapore based indie label Umami Records on March 6, 2020. Produced by Roy Avital of Garden City Movement, an indie-electronic trio based in Tel Aviv, Israel, and mastered by Matt Colton (James Blake, Muse, Coldplay), the song is about not giving up even in the … Continue reading Israeli singer VANNA’s ‘High Hopes’ released by Singapore-based label Umami Records

Nathan & Mercury songs ‘Fools (Reprise),’ ‘Fake Love’ released

Nathan & Mercury has raised the bar in terms of producing songs that combine a wide variety of music styles. Now leaning toward a more exciting sonic direction, the pop/R&B outfit is back with two new singles “Fools (Reprise)” and “Fake Love” released on the very same day via Sony Music Philippines. Written, composed, arranged … Continue reading Nathan & Mercury songs ‘Fools (Reprise),’ ‘Fake Love’ released