Diamond-Selling And Grammy-Nominated Singer and SongwriterBebe Rexha To Perform At Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2023.

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Diamond-selling and Grammy®-nominated singer and songwriter Bebe Rexha has been tapped as the headline performer for Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2023, happening on Saturday, March 4 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Rexha will hit the KCA stage for an epic performance of her chart-topping hit single, “I’m Good (Blue).” Fans in Southeast Asia can catch the KCA on March 8, at 6:30PM (SG, MY, PH) and 5:30PM (WIB, TH) on the Nickelodeon channel.​

ATARASHII GAKKO! Release New Song “THE EDGE” Via 88rising

“Please inject this chaotic Japanese idol group straight into my veins.” - i-D

“Whatever ATARASHII GAKKO! are doing next, we’re listening.” - The Fader  

“Indescribably enticing” - Bandwagon

Tokyo-based and wildly special four-girl progressive pop-group ATARASHII GAKKO!, are thrilled to release their brand new song, “The Edge,” via 88rising. A high energy, addictive hyper-pop track matched with a commanding vocal delivery from the group creates this undeniable banger evocative of a song perfect for a superhero movie montage. Click HERE to listen!

Barbie Almalbis celebrates 25th anniversary with the release of Tower Sessions Live album and a ‘reunion’ concert

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Filipino singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis marks a monumental milestone in music with the official release of her Tower Sessions Live album under Sony Music Entertainment and a reunion concert featuring her iconic bands Hungry Young Poets and Barbie’s Cradle.

Both celebrations honor her 25th anniversary in the local music scene as a woman who successfully navigated the realm of Pinoy rock with emotionally resonant songwriting and artistic independence.

Presenting a new arrangement of her old and new songs, Barbie Almalbis’ Greatest Hits live album was produced by Eric and Carlo Perlas of Tower of Doom, recorded by Kyle Cayton, and mixed/mastered by Simon Durias. It will also feature career-defining hits such as “Firewoman,” “Torpe,” “Tabing Ilog,” “The Dance,” “Goodnight,” and “Just A Smile,” along with fairly new tracks: “Days Are Long,” “Silaw,” “Tigre,” and “Kumpas,” the album’s carrier single.

“It’s always been a dream of mine to record our songs live, because we’re always rearranging songs as a band, and I think there’s something special that gets captured when the we play live together,” Almalbis shares. “My producers and collaborators did such a great job of making you feel like you’re at the gig. You can feel the power of the kick drum and the bass, and then have guitars blasting in your ear — in a pleasant way, of course.”

Aside from the release of Tower Sessions Live on digital platforms, Barbie Almalbis is set to headline her 25th Anniversary concert at 123 Block, Mandala Park on March 11 (Saturday), from 2pm onwards. Celebrating the impact of her music as a guide to many people’s journey in life, the show will reunite her with former bandmates in Hungry Young Poets and Barbie’s Cradle.

Aptly titled Firewoman:25 Years of Barbie Almalbis, the mini-music fest will also feature sets by some of the country’s finest acts, including Sandwich, Gab Alipe of Urbandub, Clara Benin, I Belong To The Zoo, Kai del Rio, and Bird.

Reflecting on her career as an artist, Almalbis expressed gratitude to her fans who have been supportive of her endeavors through the years. “I didn’t have so many plans growing up, but always just dreamt of playing music. I’m so grateful that I get to do this and share the experience with others too. I’m always touched by the support of my fans and friends, and really humbled and encouraged by their words and stories about how these songs have also become part of their journey.”

Barbie Almalbis’ Tower Sessions Live is now available on all digital platforms worldwide under Sony Music Entertainment.

Tickets to her upcoming concert, Firewoman:25 Years of Barbie Almalbis are available for purchase via TicketMelon. The event is presented by GNN Entertainment Productions, in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment, Backspacer Records, JB Music, Nova Wellness Store, D&D,  Smirnoff Mule, and 123 Block.

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BTS STAR j-hope’s NEW DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL “j-hope IN THE BOX” AVAILABLE TODAY ON DISNEY+

A close look at j-hope’s creative process on his first solo album

From today, viewers across the world are invited to watch in wonder on Disney+ as j-hope of BTS brings it all and does it all in j-hope IN THE BOX, a behind the scenes documentary special showcasing the creation of his first solo album.

Starring j-hope of the 21st century pop icons BTS, the newly released j-hope IN THE BOX follows the international music sensation every step of the way as he works to release his first solo album - Jack In The Box. Viewers will be given a close look at the creative process of the artist during the album’s preparation, as well as front row seats to j-hope’s 2022 Lollapalooza performance.

Also available on Disney+, viewers can enjoy BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA, an exclusive cinematic 4K concert film featuring BTS’ live performance at Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium in November 2021; and IN THE SOOP : Friendcation – an original travel reality show with a star-studded cast including V of BTS, Itaewon Class’ Park Seojun, Parasite star Choi Wooshik, Soundtrack #1’s Park Hyungsik, and Peakboy, as the five friends venture off on a surprise trip and enjoy a variety of fun leisure activities together.

Stream j-hope IN THE BOX on Disney+ today. 

XG Unveil music video for “LEFT RIGHT”

XG has unveiled the music video for “LEFT RIGHT”, a track taken from their third single “SHOOTING STAR”. The concept of this music video is based on traveling in unexplored expanses in space, with minimalistic and stylish performance of the group members contrasting with the 70’s-90’s themed set and wardrobe - watch it here.

Since its premiere on January 25th the music video for “SHOOTING STAR” has been swiftly gaining views - 16 million and still counting. The live stage video, dance practice video and performance video have all entered rapid-rise charts and received wide acclaim globally.

2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards returns to LA’s famous Barker Hangar on Sunday, May 7th

MTV today announced the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards will return on Sunday, May 7th with an epic Los Angeles takeover at the Barker Hangar. The evening will honor the biggest and best in both movies and television, across scripted and unscripted, for one supersized, can’t-miss event.

The event will also air on MTV internationally in more than 170 countries – Fans in the Philippines can follow @MTVasia on Instagram and TikTok for the latest and greatest from the MTV Movie & TV Awards, and stay tuned for local premiere details. Host, honorees, performers, presenters and additional details will be announced at a later date.

BLACKPINK, BTS, Jenna Ortega, Philippines' Niana Guerrero and more nominated at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2023

Social media stars from Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and Philippines nominated for Favorite Asian Creator

BTS snags fourth consecutive nomination for Favorite Music Group whileBLACKPINK contending for two categories

Nickelodeon today revealed nominations for the Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2023, with first-time nominees including Jenna Ortega, Jack Harlow, GAYLE, Joji, Nicky Youre and Letitia Wright, among others. Stranger Things leads the pack with six nominations, followed by That Girl Lay Lay, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder with four nominations each. 

Taking place on Saturday, March 4, from the Microsoft Theater for the first time ever, Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2023 will celebrate fans’ favorites from across the worlds of film, television, music, sports and more. Fans in Southeast Asia can catch the show on March 8, at 6:30PM (PH) on the Nickelodeon channel.