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James Arthur releases fifth studio album, 'Bitter Sweet Love'

Brit Billion-certified artist  James Arthur  today releases his fifth studio album  Bitter Sweet Love  on Columbia Records. Featuring superb offerings in  ‘A Year Ago’ ,  ‘Blindside’ ,  ‘Just Us’ ,  Homecoming ’ ,  ‘Sleepwalking ’ & the album’s upbeat title track  Bitter Sweet Love , the new record is James back to his very best, producing thirteen bites of world class music. The singles have been lighting up the airwaves over the past few months, and this past weekend saw James as a guest on Sunday Brunch, with an appearance on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on BBC 1 this Saturday. All the action follows a series of in-store performances across the UK this week that saw James showcase stunning acoustic sets to fervent fans. James began sessions with different producers to see who could click with his vision. His final stop was in L.A. with  Steve Solomon , with whom he co-wrote his 2016 megahit ‘ Say You Won’t Let Go’ .   Bac...

HONOR unravels PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR in China

CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd. George Zhao and Chairman of the Executive Board of    Porsche Lifestyle Group Stefan Buescher   Global technology brand HONOR and Porsche Design unveiled the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR in Shanghai, China. Being the thinnest inward foldable phone in the market reflecting the expertise of the respective partner, the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR sets the stage for a future of innovation and design.   This momentous partnership between HONOR and Porsche Design is another best practice for HONOR, as a global and premium brand, to bring collective innovations to consumers around the world. As George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd., stated, "United by a shared pursuit of excellence, HONOR and Porsche Design will co-design the next generation of smart devices, combining human-centric technology and functional design to create exciting products for global consumers."   “From day one of this extraordinary partnership, we have ...

Elijah Canlas, TONEEJAY to join SCRUBB: Live In Manila

Prolific actor-rapper Elijah Canlas and chart-topping singer-songwriter TONEEJAY will be joining SCRUBB: Live in Manila on February 10, 2024, at the 123 Block in Mandaluyong City, from 6 p.m. onwards. Elijah is the mononym of award-winning actor Elijah Canlas, who has done several critically acclaimed films and TV series, including the crossover smash Senior High. Aside from major acting feats, he is embarking on his music career as a hip-hop artist, with his new song “kilala kita” going viral as of late.  TONEEJAY is a fast-rising solo artist who used to be the lead singer of Munimuni, one of the most prominent folk-pop bands in the Philippines. His new single “711” has reached No. 1 on the Spotify Philippines Top 50 for several weeks and continues to gain viral traction from various streaming and social media platforms.  Both award-winning artists will be performing as guest acts to the Thai duo’s highly anticipated set, which will feature songs off the official soundtrack o...

A Climate Change Takes Center Stage in Southeast Asia’s Music Scene

Through the years, the diverse musical traditions of Southeast Asia have served as a universal language, fostering cultural exchange and knowledge. Today, this musical legacy is taking on a new purpose: musicians around the world and from the region are lending their voices to move people to action around the climate crisis.  One initiative is the Music Declares Emergency (MDE) , a movement urging the music industry to take action on climate change. Supported by artists such as Grammy-award winning singer Billie Eilish who highlighted her environmental advocacy during one of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour concert legs in the Philippines in 2022 by strategically minimizing the environmental impact of her tour. Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour, powered by renewable energy and initiatives to reduce carbon footprint, is also expected to go live in the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand this 2024. This goes beyond musical acts. From Thailand's pioneering Wonderfru...

BAYAD STRIKES ALLIANCE WITH PISOPAY.COM, POWERING BILLS PAYMENT SERVICES

CHAMPIONING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION:   In photo from left to right are Pisopay.com CEO Ariel Surca, Pisopay.com Chairman Jae Jung Jang, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Marketing Officer Dennis Gatuslao.   Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines, beefs up its partnership with Pisopay.com Inc., a cloud-based financial application provider taking a more aggressive stance in the e-commerce industry through its remittance and bills payment services. Under the partnership, Pisopay.com will integrate its biller brands with Bayad, allowing Bayad’s physical and digital touchpoints to accept payments for government institutions like Bureau of Quarantine, LTFRB, and selected LGUs nationwide, academic institutions like Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, National Maritime Polytechnic, Baliwag Maritime Academy and Scuola Maria in Batangas, e-commerce business like Palengke.PH, and many others. Bayad President a...