Darren Espanto Shares His Routines and Rituals as He Rehearses for His Comeback Concert: “Home Run”

Virtual Concert is Available to Audiences Worldwide via iWantTFC

In a one-on-one interview with Asia’s Pop Heartthrob, Darren Espanto, he reveals that doing jumping jacks is one of the secrets to his vocal stamina.

“I try to train my voice so that its endurance is there by the time of the concert,” Darren shares. He claims that “it also helps to do jumping jacks or to do jump rope while vocalizing just for the stamina while dancing.”

He also owns to taking care of his overall health and says, “I try not to get sick, so I take vitamins daily.” Darren also adds that “My mom also makes me take salabat (ginger tea),” even if he was not a big fan of the spicy health drink but has gotten used to it after he discovered that “it really helps to loosen up the vocal cords.”

Darren also admits that no matter how many times he has performed onstage, he still gets the jitters. “It's just something that has always been there before every show big or small,” and he tries to get rid of it by praying. “Prayer always helps. It calms me down,” says the singer.

In a fun “Express Q&A,” Darren also reveals more personal sentiments and shares some of his “D” favorites. Read on to find out more. 

ABS-CBN Global Head of Anti-Piracy Elisha Lawrence named among World IP Forum's Powerful Women in IP 2021, to speak at The StreamTV Conference tomorrow

The World IP Forum (WIPF), one of the best Global IP events organized annually that highlights emerging developments in the Global IP Market, has named ABS-CBN Global Head of Anti-Piracy & Content Security Elisha Lawrence as one of its 2021 Powerful Women in IP.  The full list will be announced in a ceremony in August this year.

WIPF Powerful Women in IP recognizes leading female intellectual property professionals in creating, protecting, and securing intellectual property.  An independent jury oversees the review and selection for the list, choosing those who are highly qualified for their expertise, knowledge, and years of experience. 

Lawrence has been invited to speak at many intellectual property conferences because of her successful record in managing global brand protection and enforcement programs for various multinational companies.  Tomorrow, she will be one of the speakers at the ongoing The StreamTV conference, the world's largest streaming video event scheduled for June 15-17.  Lawrence will be on the panel, "Assessing and Combatting Threats in the New World of Streaming". Joining Lawrence in the panel are Verimatrix SVP of Product Martin Bergenwall from Helsinki, Finland and Akamai Senior Technical Solution Specialist Ilker Ürgenc from Munich, Germany. The panel will be moderated by Ben Munson, editor at Fierce Video.

Celebrate Independence Day With "Tenet" Premiering Exclusively In The Philippines On HBO Go and HBO on June 12

Just in time for the Independence Day holiday, Pinoy cinephiles are in for a treat as Tenet, the latest film from visionary director Christopher Nolan premieres on HBO GO and HBO from June 12.

This original sci-fi action spectacle takes the Protagonist, played by John David Washington, through a twilight world of international espionage as he fights for the survival of the entire world on a mission that unfolds in something beyond real time. 

However, this story is not about time travel. It’s about inversion. 

New HBO ASIA Original Series Trinity Of Shadows Premieres June 13

Cast Includes Award-Winning Actors Kaiser Chuang, Sandrine Pinna And Liu Kuan-Ting, Member Of Canto-Pop Boyband MIRROR, Stanley Yau, And Malaysian Actor, Frederick Lee.

Premiering with two back-to-back episodes every Sunday at 9pm from June 13 on HBO GO and HBO, brand-new HBO Asia Original Taiwan series, Trinity Of Shadows, follows a murder investigation that leads righteous detective Tze-Wei, an up-and-coming public official Chi-Hsiao, and rookie policeman Chia-Hao into a dark labyrinth of power play. As the trio close in on the truth, they are inextricably intertwined and forced to confront their demons linked to a cold case from three years ago.

Brand new house & lot to be given away in “TFC Win From Home” season 2 in the Middle East and Europe

A brand new house and lot, bigger cash prizes, more winners, and lots of fun await the Filipinos in the Middle East and Europe with the “TFC Win From Home Season 2,” the virtual game show that was launched last May 29, where participants get a chance to win various prizes from TFC, Mai Dubai, LBC, Friendi, Lumina Homes, and Travelwings.

“TFC Win From Home” has aided a lot of Filipinos in the regions of the Middle East and Europe that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of them were able to sustain the studies of their children, built a home for their families, and continued to support the needs of their loved ones back home with the prizes they won.

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

Link to Jack's Photos: https://m.box.com/shared_item/https%3A%2F%2Fapp.box.com%2Fs%2Fof1k9mduvqpvnvjohh0if5czzi14oo52

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.