Bangkok Music City goes fully virtual with more than 60 participating Thai and global artists

The showcase festival will feature music performances and talks on gaming, film, soft power and art

Almost 2 years have passed, but COVID-19 is still looming over all of us.  With the unpredictable restrictions put on physical events in Thailand, in lieu of its signature staging at the creative district of Chareonkrung, Bangkok Music City (BMC) 2021 is set to take place 100% online via YouTube Live through BMC’s YouTube channel and Gather.Town virtual space from November 20 to 21, 2021.

Meet R Rules, the newest girl group under MCA Music Inc.

Four-piece girl group R Rules are set to make a splash in the music scene with their empowering anthems. 

Giving value to pop music through their hard work and universal appeal, the promising rookies are ready to share their unique music journey to inspire and bring joy to music fans all over the world. Previously signed under a different label, R Rules (formerly known as Japh Dolls) are composed of RIYO, RURI, REINA, RISA—all four of them, fluent in Filipino, English, and Japanese and are currently undergoing de rigeur trainee development program to hone their skills. Get to know the girls behind R Rules: 

The Children Step Up to Fight the Creatures in "A Quiet Place Part II"

Their father Lee Abbott (John Krasinski) pulled off the ultimate sacrifice in order to save them in  A Quiet Place Part.  Now, in the sequel A Quiet Place Part II, Regan (Millicent Simmonds) and Marcus (Noah Jupe) must step up to the plate as they seek refuge from the sounds that draw the omnipresent alien creatures.

Watch the film’s new spot at https://youtu.be/pxpUzpUgUaU

Young Regan who is thrust into the forefront of trying to find a larger solution, only to have to venture out on her own and take on an epic amount of responsibility. Returning to the role is Millicent Simmonds, the deaf teen who won critical praise for her mesmerizing portrait of Regan in the first film. Krasinski was thrilled to have her back—and especially excited to give her the opportunity to go even further.

Shane G’s self-care anthem “Loved” gets praised by Stray Kids’ Bang Chan

Aside from being featured on the K-Pop star’s live stream, the UE Jam Sessions member also bagged two nominations at the 34th Awit Awards

Shane G is the latest in a lineage of budding Filipino singer-songwriters who have recently caught the attention of K-Pop stars.

Her inspirational self-care ballad “Loved” was featured on VLIVE, a series of streaming sessions curated and hosted by BANG CHAN of Korean boyband Stray Kids.

The Korean pop star praised the message of the song on the 131st episode of his streaming sessions, which happened last November 6, 2021, Saturday (PH time). The format of the online show focuses on championing new music and fresh discoveries from all over the world, as recommended by BANG CHAN himself and his fans.

After finding out about the clip, Shane G expressed her excitement through a Facebook post: “This one’s really SURREAL!!! Am I dreaming??? I will treasure this forever as a STAY, and as an artist. Thank you so much!”

Shop for the Perfect Gifts for Your Monito Monita on Shopee this Payday Weekend

Check out Shopee’s Christmas in our Carts for plenty of gift inspiration and enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, 50% bills cashback, and 10% off vouchers at the Nov 15 Payday Sale

What are you most excited for this Christmas? Aside from the noche buena on Christmas Eve, plenty of us look forward to the monito monita or Secret Santa gift exchange. It’s just one of the Christmas traditions that make the holidays so fun! Everyone loves receiving gifts, but more than that, there's nothing quite as exciting and satisfying as finding the perfect gifts to give our loved ones joy during this season of giving.

Smile Train Global Ambassador Catriona Gray Brings Smiles to Kenya

Smile Train Global Ambassador Catriona Gray visits baby Grace at her home in Limuru, Kiambu County. Gray, who just concluded her two-day visit to Kenya, had the chance to interact with beneficiaries of cleft treatment to spread the message that ‘All Smiles are Beautiful’. 

Smile Train Global Ambassador Catriona Gray recently visited Kenya, East Africa to spread awareness of Smile Train as a partner in comprehensive cleft care for those in need. Even after her reign as Miss Universe ended, Catriona continues to use her voice to share the message that “All Smiles are Beautiful” and help reach more people who can benefit from Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity.

In between filming in Mauritius and hosting segments at the Miss Universe South Africa 2021 pageant, Catriona made time to visit Smile Train patients and their families in Kenya. Through her interactions with them, Catriona was able to learn about their cleft care journey and the stigma that cleft lip and palate bring.

PRSP Extends Registration for Students’ PR Con; Unveils More Speakers and Musical After-Party Line-up

The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) is giving more students of public relations, communication, marketing and advertising a chance to be part of the first-ever PRSP Students’ PR Con 2021 with the extension of its registration until November 16, 2021.

A virtual, interactive, and nationwide edition of the Students’ PR Congress, the PRSP Students’ PR Con is an opportunity for students all over the country to learn more about the public relations industry from leading practitioners in the field. 

This year’s theme is “Decoding Content: The Journey to PR for Good”, wherein participants will be navigated to the new media landscape and go through the content journey’s three different stages, which are: (1) Capture and Consume, which addresses how we contextualize content we encounter in everyday life; (2) Curate and Converse, which will discuss how to properly curate content from reliable sources and create fruitful conversations responsibly; and (3) Create and Care, which collates learnings from the first two segments by talking about why creating our own PR for Good can push forward ideas into meaningful advocacies and causes.

Unlock the Power of Magic AI Camera Phone, HONOR Magic6 Pro Launching on May 8

The most awaited World’s Top 1 AI Camera Phone is coming to the Philippines equipped with the best AI Integration and Falcon Camera System! ...