The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced a new global cross-platform campaign, ourHOME, timed to coincide with Earth Month. The campaign will spotlight efforts internally and externally that help protect, restore, and celebrate ourHOME by highlighting creators, storytellers, and cast members for their contributions.  For over a century, Disney has created stories that celebrate the wonders of the world we all share. And for more than 136 years, National Geographic has been synonymous with inspiring a deeper connection to our world. This year, these two powerful legacies are coming together to celebrate this beautiful planet we call home and...

Filipino band Sponge Cola releases another pop-rock anthem inspired by a hit Korean drama. Their new single “Tatlong Buwan” explores a couple’s journey towards healing and reconnection. It echoes the familiar narrative of everyone’s current favorite series, ‘Queen of Tears,’ which stars Korean superstars Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won.  According to Yael Yuzon, Sponge Cola’s lead vocalist and guitarist, the song serves as “a love letter, epistolary, or even a midnight soliloquy for one person.” He explains, “Tatlong Buwan is inspired by the love story of the main characters of Queen of Tears. It helps that it’s a...

 Spotify today launches Your K-Pop Persona, a brand new interactive experience that celebrates the K-Pop fandom and their passion for this genre that has taken the world by storm. With this experience, fans can discover and embrace what their ideal fan role would be in a K-Pop group. From K-Pop’s diverse sounds, to its captivating performances and magnetic personalities - it's no wonder this genre has become a global cultural phenomenon like no other. On Spotify alone, K-Pop streams have grown by over 180% in the United States, over 420% in Southeast Asia, and over 360% worldwide since 2018. In...

Ayala Malls Cinemas brings another highly anticipated film to their roster of critically acclaimed titles with the exclusive Philippine theatrical run of Challengers starting April 24.  The film is helmed by visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagdnino, known for his works Call Me By Your Name and Bones and All, and features stellar and powerhouse performances from main stars Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor    In Challengers, Zendaya stars as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to Art, a champion on...

Embarking on its 8th edition, the 2024 World Music Festival @Taiwan (WMFT) is thrilled to announce the opening of its Showcase applications, accepting submissions until May 25th. Scheduled to unfold from October 11th to 13th across three stages at Taipei's premier musical venue, this year's event promises to build upon the resounding success of previous years.  Notably, artists from last year's festival are invited to perform at renowned showcase festivals worldwide this year, including Colours Of Ostrava (CZ), Tallinn Music Week (EE), Seoul Music Week (KR), and beyond, thereby etching a new chapter for diverse music on the global stage....