Kamimura Leo, Mayama Ryoki, Kuroda Ryuhei, Hirose Manato, Shimao Sota, Kubo Shunto, Ikagame Junon

BE:FIRST’s album ‘Be:1’, Shô Kataoka’s film ‘The Good Father’ released

“BE:1” is the debut album of Japanese boy band BE:FIRST, released on August 31, 2022. The group, managed by rapper SKY-HI, includes seven members. Their song "Gifted" topped charts in Japan and the US. Separately, the horror film "The Good Father," featuring Hiroshi Tamaki, premiered on September 1, 2022.

Gary Valenciano, Julie Anne San Jose

Julie Anne San Jose, Gary Valenciano’s ‘Di Ka Akin’ released via Universal Records

"Di Ka Akin" by Julie Anne San Jose, 28, and Gary Valenciano, 58, has been released under Universal Records. The collaboration song is the first release after Universal Records Philippines announced its official partnership with Singapore-based music label Cross Ratio Entertainment.  The partnership was officially announced on August 4, 2022. It aims to strengthen and promote … Continue reading Julie Anne San Jose, Gary Valenciano’s ‘Di Ka Akin’ released via Universal Records

Beyoncé reveals why she created ‘Renaissance’

"Renaissance" is the seventh studio album of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, 40. It was released by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records on July 29, 2022. Beyoncé recorded the album over the course of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, almost three years in the works. The stillness of that time allowed her to tap into her most creative … Continue reading Beyoncé reveals why she created ‘Renaissance’

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (©Carlijn Jacobs)

Beyoncé album ‘Renaissance’ has 16 songs

Beyoncé's seventh studio album "Renaissance" was released on July 29, 2022, featuring 16 tracks and lasting 62 minutes and 14 seconds. Key producers include Beyoncé herself, Terius Nash, and Tricky Stewart. The album's lead single is "Break My Soul," showcasing a diverse range of collaborators throughout its songs.

BMSG’s BE:FIRST releases ‘Scream’ music video before ‘BE:1’ album

Japanese boy band BE:FIRST released their single "Scream" and its music video on July 25, 2022, ahead of their debut album "BE:1" on August 31, 2022. Produced by SUNNY BOY and Maxx Song, "Scream" highlights a new side of the group with a dynamic dance track about liberation and overcoming challenges.

‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’ on Norwegian Prima stars Kimberley Locke, Valerie Curlingford, D’Nasya Jordan

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 55-year history of breaking boundaries, has announced the cast of its headlining show "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical," premiering aboard the all-new Norwegian Prima in August 2022. The Tony Award®-nominated musical narrates the story of Donna Summer's prolific rise to fame, showing the Queen of … Continue reading ‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’ on Norwegian Prima stars Kimberley Locke, Valerie Curlingford, D’Nasya Jordan

Osayi Jimmy Kazuki, Ryoga Nakanishi, Saiki Weesa, Kokoro Kohatsu, Ryushin Handa, Ren Watanabe, Tsurugi Takahashi

PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE’s album ‘P.C.F.’, Takashi Yamazaki’s film ‘Ghost Book’ released

"P.C.F." is the debut album by PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE, released on July 13, 2022. The boy band, formed in 2019 and consisting of seven members, has ten songs on the album. Additionally, the film "Ghost Book," directed by Takashi Yamazaki, debuted in Japanese theaters on July 22, 2022.

Careless Music releases Lesha’s ‘Demons’ originally titled ‘False Reflections’

Lesha has just released "Demons", her second single under Careless Music. Her first single with the label is titled "3:33". "Demons" is one of the darker tracks of the album that falls under the alternative genre. In the song, Lesha talks about how listening to your demons whether they come in the form of fear, … Continue reading Careless Music releases Lesha’s ‘Demons’ originally titled ‘False Reflections’

BLACKPINK to be featured in ‘PUBG Mobile’ in-game concert

BLACKPINK and "PUBG Mobile" will collaborate again. The K-pop girl group will perform at the first ever in-game concert of the free-to-play battle royale video game developed by the Tencent Games division LightSpeed & Quantum Studio.  Formed by South Korea-based YG Entertainment, BLACKPINK debuted in August 2016. It has four members namely "Jisoo" Kim Ji-soo, … Continue reading BLACKPINK to be featured in ‘PUBG Mobile’ in-game concert

Osayi Jimmy Kazuki, Ryoga Nakanishi, Saiki Weesa, Kokoro Kohatsu, Ryushin Handa, Ren Watanabe, Tsurugi Takahashi

‘P.C.F.’ by PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE released; ‘Choose One’ directed by Keita Nakae

PSYCHIC FEVER is the latest supergroup to debut from Japan’s supergroup artist management and entertainment company LDH JAPAN. It has seven members namely Tsurugi Takahashi, 25, Ryoga Nakanishi, 24, Osayi Jimmy Kazuki, 22, Ren Watanabe, 22, Kokoro Kohatsu, 21, Ryushin Handa, 20, and Weesa Saiki, 18. On July 13, 2022, the seven singers will make their … Continue reading ‘P.C.F.’ by PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE released; ‘Choose One’ directed by Keita Nakae