TFC continues streak in June and July, remains the leader in Comscore's TV viewing engagement in multicultural Asian ​households

The summer months of June and July 2021 proved to be sizzling for TFC as it continued its dominance in viewership in multicultural Asian households in the U.S.  This was shared by Comscore, a leading and trusted source for television viewing data.

Since leading Filipino media and entertainment network ABS-CBN tapped Comscore this year for data-based national TV measurement in the U.S., TFC, ABS-CBN's global flagship channel, has consistently been shown by monthly Comscore reports as the preferred Filipino channel among subscribers.

Based on the June and July 2021 TV viewing engagement of Comscore:

Wizkid taps Justin Bieber on the remix of his global smash single “Essence”

Nigerian pop superstar Wizkid is taking the global music charts by storm with the success of his new single “Essence”—now bolstered even further with a remix version featuring multi-platinum artist Justin Bieber and fellow Afro-pop singer Tems.

Currently making waves in the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200, “Essence” has received glowing reviews from various music publications worldwide, with NME praising its Afro-Latin production and Afrobeats percussion for evoking “a sense of homecoming.”

According to Fader, Bieber’s contribution to the infectious summer jam “switches things up” and adds a bit of pop sheen to the mix. 

Lil Nas X continues to dominate cultural conversations with “Industry Baby”

After gaining tremendous attention online with #MonteroMakeUpChallenge, a collaborative effort between Sony Music Philippines and Drag Playhouse PH in an effort to pay tribute to his song’s inclusive and overt queer iconography, Lil Nas X continues to dominate cultural conversations here and abroad with the equally controversial new song “Industry Baby.” Featuring fellow rapper and hitmaker Jack Harlow, the song is steadily climbing on various streaming charts in the country, and is currently making waves on mainstream radio in Metro Manila and beyond.

“Industry Baby” features production by Take a Daytrip and Kanye West and touches on Nas finding his confidence and proving anyone who ever doubted his staying power, wrong. The song is the latest to be released from the highly anticipated upcoming album Montero, due later this year via Columbia Records. 

The Itchyworms release new song “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw)” and a Spotify Music + Talk Show series to mark continued 25th anniversary celebration

The Itchyworms celebrate their era-defining legacy with the release of their new single “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw)” and the six-part series, Worms Upon A Time: An Itchyworms Podcast as part of the band’s continued 25th anniversary celebration. 

The year-long musical treat follows the success of Waiting For The End To Start, which was pressed on vinyl and immediately sold out upon its release, and the launch of “The Life I Know,” the first of its kind in the Philippine stop-motion animation music video, which garnered critical acclaim across the board.

25th Anniversary single

Returning to their brand of melodic pop-rock sensibilities with sharp hooks, bluesy guitar lines, and timeless lyrics, the multi-awarded Filipino band has dropped a call-and-response anthem about hurdling through the difficult times with a more hopeful mindset in life.

JUNGSU drops new single “Breakdown”

After a year he released Gotta Bring It Back in September 2020, up-and-coming KHiphop and K-R&B artist JUNGSU dropped his much anticipated new single “Breakdown” last August 13. 

This is his first single of 2021 after a full year of break. After graduating UCLA in 2020, he's seen big life changes such as moving back to his home country, South Korea. As he looks back on his time in the States, especially during sophomore year of college in which he was constantly in a state of mental breakdown due to isolation, loneliness, and helplessness induced by personal problems. 

The message embedded in "Breakdown" encourages listeners that although they are definitely not alone in the fight, it's actually okay to "want" to be alone for some time. 

The Kid Laroi’s “Stay” tops Spotify and Apple Music charts in the Philippines

Australian rapper and singer The Kid Laroi continues to gain international success as “Stay,” his inescapable duet with Justin Bieber, rises to No. 1 on both Spotify and Apple Music charts in the Philippines.

To date, the synth-driven pop jam has reached the summit of several global music markets, including the United States, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, and his home country, Australia. 

Aside from topping the streaming platforms in the Philippines, “Stay” lands prominent placements on several mainstream radio charts in Metro Manila such as Magic 89.9 (peak at No. 4), RX 93.1 (peak at No. 7), 99.5 Play FM (peak at No. 2), 87.5 REPUBLIKA FM1 (No. 18), and Barangay LS 97.1 (peak at No. 10).

Get Your Kids Moving At home With Their Favorite Workout Buddies

Cartoon Network characters + fitness coaches = happy/healthy kids at home!

With quarantine measures extended and kids continuing to stay home, parents are looking for new creative ways to entice their younger ones to get moving. The good news is The Great Cartoon Network Workout starts on Saturday, August 21. 

Through the initiative, families can sign up for a month filled with themed weekly events with topics on health and fitness. On top of that, kids can enjoy various activities alongside friends from their favorite shows like We Bare Bears, The Amazing World of Gumball, Teen Titans Go!, and many others.

A Fun-Filled Competition

Is your family up for the challenge? Fitness Coaches Melissa Gohing, Enzo Bonoan, Jo Sebastian, and Eileen Ramos will lead the challenges through Toon Challenge Zones that will get both kids and kids-at-heart to get moving, so make sure you do your stretches and get ready to sweat!