Emerging International Pop Star Jack Newsome is back with his smoldering new single, 'Friends'

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Continuing to reveal the many layers of his artistry, Jack Newsome is back with his smoldering new single, 'Friends'. A hot collaboration with revered producers Jason Strong (Nico Farais, Naika) and Cambo (Doja Cat, Bea Miller), and his edgiest release to date, Friends showcases Jack's flawless vocal range and further solidifies his ability to create the kind of pop banger the world is ready to get out and dance to. Following his deeply reflective debut single 'The Year the World Stood Still' about the 2020 pandemic pause, and his upbeat (yet poignant) second release 'Arms' about longing for the return of personal contact, 'Friends' elevates us to the next progression in Jack's journey.

About Jack Newsome:Young LA-based singer-songwriter Jack Newsome, who emerged as a fast rising talent following his breakout stint on NBC's Songland, has been capturing attention since signing a publishing and management deal with mentor Shane McAnally (SMACKSongs), as well as a record deal with 12Tone Music. His talent has landed him multiple syncs and high profile writing credits, and he is now passionately focused on his own music releases.

Love is a risk worth taking on Fern.’s “Baby Rye” music video

Listen to fern.’s ‘Baby Rye’: https://ferndot.lnk.to/BabyRye

You can check the music video here: https://ferndot.lnk.to/MVBabyRye

Filipino singer-songwriter and producer fern. shows effortless fluidity on the smooth R&B track “Baby Rye”—released under Island Records Philippines and MCA Music Inc.

Informed by starkly vulnerable lyrics and suave production, “Baby Rye” plays into the idea of fern.’s complicated relationship with romance, and how commitment entails risks that may or may not be worth having in your life.

According to the acclaimed musician, the song is about falling in love with someone who isn’t particularly good for you. “Love most of the time, is a gamble that people are always willing to take and sometimes it works out for the better other times it won’t, but we continue to fall in and out of love,” he adds.

Friends: The Reunion To Premiere May 27 Exclusively On HBO GO and HBO

Could Filipino fans BE any more excited? 

Friends: The Reunion special will debut same time as the U.S. on Thursday, May 27 at 3.01pm exclusively on HBO GO, with a same-day broadcast on HBO at 9pm. Friends stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer return to the iconic comedy’s original soundstage, Stage 24, on the Warner Bros. Studio lot in Burbank. Filipino fans can finally enjoy a real-life unscripted celebration of this beloved show. 

For the first time in 17 years, the cast of Friends reunites for a special celebration of the smash-hit comedy series. Taped on the original soundstage, Friends: The Reunion finds the cast joined by moderator James Corden and a star-studded roster of special guests as they relive the show's fan-favourite and unforgettable moments. This once-in-a-lifetime special event honours the iconic series, which continues to permeate the zeitgeist today, with a hilarious and heartfelt night full of laughter and tears. 

Rupaul's Drag Race sweeps 3 trophies at inaugural MTV Movie and TV Awards: Unscripted

Filipino-American social media star Bretman Rock dedicates his "Breakout Social Star" win to AAPI and LGBTQ community

BTS wins "Best Music Documentary" 

Paris Hilton, Heidi Klum, Winnie Harlow and Bling Empire cast dazzle on the red carpet

Catch the encores this week!

MTV Movie & TV Awards - May 19, 5pm (PH) and May 22, 9.40pm (PH)

MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted - May 20, 5pm (PH) and May 23, 9.40pm (PH)

ABS-CBN Anti-Piracy Head Elisha Lawrence to Speak at the 2nd Brand Protection V-Congress on May 20

Two-day virtual conference to cover broad range of topics on brand protection

As counterfeit products surge in the shadow of the COVID-19 outbreak, protecting consumers and a company's brand identity becomes more important than ever.

World BI, a global conference company, is helping provide solutions by organizing a top quality, virtual conference of experts who will share real life experiences about how they overcome counterfeit offerings currently flooding various markets and how to navigate brand protection strategies.

Enter the 2nd Brand Protection V-Congress scheduled starting tomorrow, May 20, to May 21, at 12:30 CET. Among the speakers in the conference is ABS-CBN International's Assistant Vice President of Global Anti-Piracy and General Counsel Elisha Lawrence, Esq.  Lawrence will speak from Los Angeles on May 20 on Internet Piracy Control and Cross-border Trade.  Joining Lawrence on the virtual panel are ECommerce Foundation Managing Director Prof. Jorij Abraham (based in London) and Brand Protection Director and Legal Counsel for MCM APAC Miller Wang (based in Shanghai).

The spotlight is on the new breed of Filipino music artists in the upcoming show “Fresh Take,” this June on MYX and TFC

Many would agree that music transcends languages, which is proven true by the music artists themselves by covering songs that click with them even it is written in a different language. These kinds of music and artists are what the upcoming ABS-CBN music show “Fresh Take” will be featuring, with host Edward Barber, this coming June on MYX and TFC.

“ABS-CBN has always advocated supporting new talents that have something new to offer. We are excited with the launch of ‘Fresh Take,’ which will serve as a platform for the new breed of music artists in sharing their unique sound and talent to every music lover around the world,” said ABS-CBN Global Chief Operating Officer Aldrin Cerrado, who is behind the concept of “Fresh Take.”

Chadwick Boseman honored with posthumous “Best Performance” Award while WandaVision wins big at 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards

The 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards aired LIVE from the Palladium in Los Angeles on today, May 17 at 9AM. Comedienne and actress Leslie Jones hosted the show, which kicked off MTV’s epic two-night event celebrating the biggest and best moments in film and television. Catch the primetime premiere in Asia tonight at 7PM (WIB) and 8PM (SG/MY/PH).

Below is the complete list of 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards winners: