Write It, Tweak It, Star in It: Kumu and Wattpad give fans the key to Kiss Master

From the very first chapter, Jamille Fumah (@JFStories) and her hit Wattpad webnovel, Kiss Master, have had quite the journey to fame. Now, in partnership with social entertainment app Kumu, and with the help of hit-churning Philippine studio Black Sheep Productions, the digital page takes to the digital screen—with high aims and more than just a little help from the fans as production and casting go interactive in this month-long, one-of-a-kind casting campaign.

This partnership with Wattpad is a first, but not a completely unforeseen one. “We have a lot in common with Wattpad in terms of valuing the community that supports us,” says Angelo Mendez, Co-founder and Chief of Content of Kumu. “These are exciting new parameters for storytelling, and we feel this is our chance to hear new voices.” Indeed, fans will have many chances to make theirs heard—from writing opportunities and even chances to star in the new series. Here’s how you can get in on the lights, cameras, and action:

The Patrick Star Show brings extra star(fish) power and surreal humor to Nickelodeon

★ Now on-air weekdays at 5pm (WIB) | 6pm (MY, PH) ★

★ Stand to win exclusive plushies through the contest! ★

Starring none other than SpongeBob’s best friend, The Patrick Star Show is a family sitcom featuring the titular sea star himself (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke) and the rest of his family, as they are constantly disrupted by Patrick’s wild whims and surreal imagination. Produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio, the series is currently showing on the Nickelodeon channel, airing weekdays at 6pm (MY, PH) and 5pm (WIB).

Shanti Dope and Flow G’s “Kamusta” Is A Reminder To Go And Check In On Our Friends

“Kamusta MV just hit 1M views in less than 48 hours after its release and is currently trending at Number 2 For Music on Youtube”

For the first-time ever, Shanti Dope and Flow G are delighted to unveil their collaboration this 2022 and it’s a very eye-opening song “Kamusta.”

"Kumusta?" or "How are you?" is always a welcome question amongst friends. It's an ice breaker for what would be the start of the conversation or a soothing acknowledgement to someone going through tough times.

EJ De Perio asserts the inevitability of endings on heartfelt debut single “Panandalian”

The heart-warming ballad serves as his first official single as a signed artist under Sony Music Philippines

Filipino singer-songwriter EJ De Perio defies the concept of perpetuity on “Panandalian,” his first official single under Sony Music Philippines.

Brimming with laid-back, acoustic guitars and minimal instrumentation, the heartfelt ballad asserts his sentiment that despite the uncertainty of the future, there will always be that one person who is willing to stick out with you through thick and thin. 

2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards to honor legendary actor, comedian and musician Jack Black with “Comedic Genius Award”

DJ SNOOPADELIC joins 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards 

Nominees announced for social category “Best Musical Moment;”

Epic global event airs in Southeast Asia on Wednesday, June 8

MTV today revealed that legendary actor, comedian and musician Jack Black will be honored with the “Comedic Genius Award” at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Hosted by actress and musician Vanessa Hudgens, the epic one-night event will kick off from Barker Hangar on Sunday, June 5 with Movie & TV Awards: UNSCRIPTED, hosted by Tayshia Adams, immediately after. In Southeast Asia, the two awards shows will premiere on Wednesday, June 8, starting 7pm (TH, WIB), 8pm (SG, PH) and 9pm (MY) on the MTV Asia channel.

88rising & Goldenvoice Announce Upcoming Head In The Clouds Festival 2022 Lineup

Includes Filipino star Ylona Garcia To Take Place August 20 & August 21 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA

Register now for first access to passes Thursday May 26th at 12pm pacific via la.hitcfestival.com

“LA's Next Great Music Festival" – Uproxx

Today, 88rising, the pioneering and internationally-renowned music and media company amplifying Asian talent and culture, and Goldenvoice, the Los Angeles-based company behind concert events like Coachella and Stagecoach, are thrilled to announce the 2022 Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival lineup. Head In The Clouds will take place on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. Presale begins Thursday, May 26th (purchase passes HERE). Passes will officially go back on-sale Friday, May 27th (purchase passes HERE).

On the heels of a history-making Head In The Clouds Forever performance on Coachella’s main stage, 88rising’s Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival returns with an impressive range of curated talent include headliners Jackson Wang (Magic Man Experience), NIKI, Rich Brian, Yebi Labs (Joji DJ Set), BIBI, Jay Park and CHUNG HA. This year’s festival also includes live performances from Filipino star Ylona Garcia, mxmtoon, the debut of Audrey Nuna + Deb Never’s joint project, eaJ, ATARASHII GAKKO!, MILLI, and many more. Last November’s festival had record-breaking attendance each day. 

New Single “MANGO STICKY RICE” Out Now Via 88rising

First Thai Solo Artist to Perform at Coachella Creates Global Mango Sticky Rice Frenzy

If you were at Coachella 2022, and you happened to catch 88rising’s monumental “Head In The Clouds Forever” set on the main stage on Saturday evening, you undoubtedly saw one of the most incredible moments of the festival:  the Thai rapper/singer MILLI, flanked by half a dozen male dancers on either side of her, spitting fiery barbs of a song called “Mango Sticky Rice” while eating spoonfuls of the iconic dish between verses.  The moment was punctuated by MILLI being the first Thai solo artist to ever play at the festival. 

That performance was so next level, it set off a global chain reaction for the popular Thai dessert, which literally went viral, raising sales of the dish across multiple countries following her performance.  As reported by CNN, NBC News, NME, The Guardian, The Independent, The Nation Thailand, South China Morning Post, and many more, MILLI’s Coachella moment raised the sweet Thai dessert’s stature to a fever pitch.  A mere two days later, the Thai Prime Minister lobbied UNESCO to make mango sticky rice a national dish for Thailand.   And it was MILLI’s track that started it all.