Filipino band Ben&Ben and Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas to work on a two-part music collaboration

Filipino folk-pop collective Ben&Ben and Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas are teaming up for a two-part music collaboration slated to drop soon.

The two music acts are filming a video in an undisclosed studio ahead of their upcoming show on August 6, 2022 (Saturday) at the 123 Block in Mandaluyong City, Philippines.

Check out some of the photos here.

Pamungkas is currently headlining his own Southeast Asian tour to promote his fourth studio album, Birdy. His hit single “To The Bone” was a huge regional success, peaking at No. 5 on Spotify Philippines Top 50 chart last year.

Ben&Ben is also set to conquer the international stage with their first North American tour, performing in iconic and key venues across eight cities in the US and Canada.

Filipino Tech Pioneer Debuts Fandom Innovations at Largest Web3 Conference in SEA

Anotoys Collectiverse founder Oscar G. Tan-Abing Jr. brings Pinoy innovation to the world stage at Web3 Con.

The next evolution of global fandom begins in the Philippines. At the very first Web3 Con, Anotoys Collectiverse founder and CEO Oscar G. Tan-Abing Jr. unveiled his company’s plans to reshape how the world enjoys fandom through emerging web3 technologies. By pioneering an ecosystem that brings celebrities to the metaverse, Tan-Abing aims to give fans from all over the world exciting new opportunities to connect with their favorite stars.

Web3 Con is the largest web3 and crypto conference in Southeast Asia to date, bringing together thousands of futurists, venture capitalists, innovators, fintech, and webtech aficionados from across the region. Its debut event hosted more than 20 guest speakers comprising some of the most influential thinkers in the web3 space.

In his keynote address, “Fandom, Celebrity, and Collectibles in Web3,” Tan-Abing shared how the fandom around mainstream celebrities would play a crucial role in the widespread adoption of web3.

Cignal Entertainment's Big Night! featured on Prime Video in Southeast Asia, bags big FAMAS Awards

Cignal Entertainment continues to shine on the international stage as its critically-acclaimed film, Big Night!, is now exclusively available across Southeast Asia on Prime Video starting August 1. This will give subscribers here and abroad the opportunity to watch this highly acclaimed masterpiece by writer-director Jun Robles Lana which centers on the country’s war on drugs. 

This exciting launch comes on the heels of the film’s most recent wins at the 70th FAMAS Awards held last Saturday, July 30. Truly embodying Cignal Entertainment’s top-caliber and global quality productions, Big Night! bagged the coveted awards for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Janice De Belen. 

Since November 2021, Big Night! has been recognized by local and international film festivals and award-giving bodies such as the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia, Osaka Asian Film Festival, New York Asian Film Festival, Asian Film Festival, and the Metro Manila Film Festival where the film garnered 8 awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for its lead Christian Bables.

ASEAN Music Showcase Festival 2022 holds its first in-person showcase in Singapore this September 2022!

Southeast Asia’s first collaborative music showcase is set to feature more than 30+ performances from the region and beyond

After holding its first two editions purely online, ASEAN Music Showcase Festival (AMS) goes physical with its first in-person showcase happening on September 10-11, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) in Haw Par Villa, an 8.5-hectare Asian cultural park located in the bustling city of Singapore.

Expand your world with Pia Wurtzbach at HUAWEI Tech’s Smart Office Launch promotion this August 6!

Exciting programs, thrilling performances, and exclusive promotions!

Get ahead and get ready in work, school, and in life with HUAWEI! Huawei has been building an incredible Smart Office collection for all your heavy school and office needs, and it’s finally ready for a fully-fledged debut. Mark your calendars for August 5-6 and head to the HUAWEI Smart Office 2022 Launch Promotion in the Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, for a star-studded experience you’ll never forget! Alongside other performers, Pia Wurtzbach will be headlining the main August 6 event!

Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada Seek Vengeance in "Bullet Train" (Opens Aug 10)

Two of today’s most popular Japanese actors, Andrew Koji (HBO Max’s Warrior) and Hiroyuki Sanada (John Wick: Chapter 4) star alongside Brad Pitt in Columbia Pictures’ new action-thriller Bullet Train, in Philippine cinemas August 10.

In the film, Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives—on the world's fastest train. The end of the line is just the beginning in this non-stop thrill-ride through modern-day Japan from David Leitch, the director of Deadpool 2.

Watch the film’s latest trailer at https://youtu.be/Wcl-GVVQUDc

Get Ready To Rock With Paolo Sandejas Live At Alabang Town Center This Weekend!

Since you guys “waited for too long” for this, it’s now happening!

OPM fans from the South of Metro Manila, prepare your wild cheers as singer-songwriter Paolo Sandejas is all set to do his first-ever solo mall show at the Ayala Malls Alabang Town Center this weekend!

Alabang Town Center’s Town Nights has been consistently committed in giving OPM artists a very good spotlight to perform and showcase their own brand of music with much pride to a greater audience. And since this is Paolo’s first-ever solo mall show, he’s more than excited to connect with all of his listeners through his original songs live on stage!

And since it’s a special milestone for him, Paolo will exclusively premiere the official music video of “Sorry” so make sure you’re there and be one of the first ones to watch it!