Monday, March 28, 2022

3 pieces of trivia to fish out from SpongeBob SquarePants' first original spinoff

In addition to summer shenanigans, the 13-episode CG-animated prequel series also reveals the backstories of some of the characters!

1) SpongeBob's starting point for becoming a fry cook

In the very first episode of the original SpongeBob SquarePants series, SpongeBob interviewed to be a fry cook at the Krusty Krab and he dazzled everyone by whipping up Krabby Patties at lightning speed. Was the lovable yellow sponge always a natural cook? What was the very first dish he cooked? 10-year-old SpongeBob reveals all in Kamp Koral.

Thursday, March 24, 2022

PETA celebrates 55th Anniversary with a streaming of A Game of Trolls to combat disinformation and historical revisionism

The Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (PETA) upcoming 55th anniversary coincides with an important event in society: the upcoming national elections. 

To celebrate this significant milestone, PETA aptly streams Liza Magtoto’s martial law musical for millennials, A Game of Trolls, directed by Maribel Legarda, with lyrics, composition, arrangement and musical direction by Vincent de Jesus via ktx.ph on April 8, 22, and 23. 

“PETA remains steadfast in our mission to use the arts to reflect people’s stories and examine the past and present. Now even more, is a critical time to use theater as a vehicle for introspection and truth-telling, to use theater as a beacon of truth!” PETA Executive Director Beng Cabangon asserts. 

“In our 50-year history, we have always stood for democracy. Every election is an opportunity to remind every Filipino of each one’s power to choose the leaders who will chart the path of our future,” she adds. 

Friday, March 18, 2022

Superorganism Announce new album World Wide Pop, due July 15th

Share brilliant new single and video “Teenager” – watch video here featuring Brian Jordan Alvarez

Photo credit: Jack Bridgland

When the first Superorganism music surfaced in 2017, the group’s in-your-face aesthetic — a post-everything mishmash of psychedelic indie pop and fizzy, funky electronica — quickly began to resonate with the likes of Frank Ocean, Vampire Weekend, Jehnny Beth and Gorillaz as well as finding them legions of fans across the world.  

Superorganism are pleased to announce their eagerly awaited return with news of their second album; entitled World Wide Pop and due for release on July 15th, it is their first new music since 2018’s self-titled debut. 

Superorganism have mutated and are now based around the core of Orono, Harry, Tucan, B and Soul but World Wide Pop also brings in an international set of collaborators including Stephen Malkmus, CHAI, Pi Ja Ma, Dylan Cartlidge as well as legendary musician and actor Gen Hoshino. 

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Revelation: The Concert packed the Alex Theater, satisfying audiences’ craving for live events

Next stop for sing-along songs and danceable tunes at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City, California on March 26

ABS-CBN International and TFC Events’ return to live shows proved to be auspicious as the Los Angeles leg of Revelation: The Concert Tour in the U.S. was well-attended. Stellar artists Dingdong Avanzado, his wife Jessa Zaragoza, and their daughter Jayda had the Alex Theater chockfull of fans from various parts of California, some coming as far as Arizona.

It was clear that the audience has been looking forward to in-person events after staying home these past two years since the pandemic began. Annabel De Leon of Rancho Cucamonga happily declared, “Finally we had the chance to get together and connect.”

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Puregold Channel Launches the Much-Awaited “Ang Babae Sa Likod Ng Face Mask” Romcom Series

This summer, expect pure fun and entertainment from Puregold Channel with the much-anticipated release of its first ever romcom digital series “Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask” on March 26.

A 13-episode romantic comedy series conceptualized with Puregold, produced by award-winning filmmaker Chris Cahilig, and directed by critically-acclaimed Victor Villanueva, “Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask” marks the introduction of social media personality and comedienne Herlene Budol in her very first starring role.

Popularly known as “Hipon Girl,” Herlene’s wit and charm helped her get an initial break—regular exposure on the variety show ‘Wowowin’. Now she takes on a lead role in Puregold Channel’s second digital series, “Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask”.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Milky Chance Throw A Laurel Canyon Rave On New Single “Synchronize”

“When you’re in love and feel that perfect synchronization with someone, it’s almost as if nothing else matters.”

Watch The “Synchronize” Video HERE

Milky Chance — the eclectic German pop duo whose freewheeling, adventurous songs have attracted over 5+ billion streams and multiple Platinum certifications the world over — share their new single “Synchronize” out now. It begins with a strummy, sunny chorus inspired by The Mamas & the Papas before the bottom gives out and it transports listeners to a packed dancefloor, pulsating synths and an insistent backbeat snapping you out of a Californian daydream. It’s the type of idiosyncratic, collagist track that has catapulted Milky Chance to global fame — a sudden left turn that takes you to exactly where you need to be.

Monday, March 14, 2022

Rex Orange County drops new single “Open A Window,” featuring acclaimed rapper Tyler, The Creator

Rex Orange County shares "OPEN A WINDOW" featuring Tyler, The Creator, the third offering from his brand-new album WHO CARES? The track finds Rex reunited with one of his earliest champions in Tyler, who contributes a verse, marking the first time the two have collaborated since Tyler's 2017 album Flower Boy. 

"OPEN A WINDOW" is laid-back with jazzy keys and drums that flow freely behind Rex's stand out vocals. It follows the previously released single "AMAZING" and the lead single "KEEP IT UP," which Billboard described as "a tasty bit of happy-go-lucky pop-rock." Additionally, Rex appeared as the musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last weekend, which you can watch HERE.

"OPEN A WINDOW" also arrives on the heels of Rex recently announcing a North American tour that will see him play iconic venues across the continent like Forest Hills Stadium in New York, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado and The Hollywood Bowl and Greek Theatre in California before hitting the UK and Ireland in July and August for a 4-date string of shows. Tickets are on sale HERE.

Peaceful Gemini and Waiian turn pain into purpose in new single “We Need 2 Talk”

The song serves as a searing journey of healing and defiance in the face of abuse and systemic corruption Filipino rapper and songwriter Pea...