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Mariah Carey continues her reign as the undisputed Queen of Christmas with “All I Want For Christmas Is You” returning to the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 this week. The pop megastar has logged in a total of 13 weeks on the top of the chart since its release in 1994, making it the biggest holiday song of all time. “All I Want For Christmas Is You” also makes history as it scores a record-breaking 16 weeks on top of the Billboard Global 200 chart, which ranks songs based on streaming and sales activity compiled from more than 200 countries and territories around the world. To mark its global dominance and impact, an activation in the Philippines and Southeast Asia has gone viral featuring Mariah Carey getting “defrosted from a giant Christmas snowball.” After seeing the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Globe campaign that blew up on social media platform, X, Mariah acknowledged the tweet with a positive response complete with celebratory emojis. In addition to the celebration of the song’s over...

Global technology brand HONOR is leading the way in foldable innovation and eye comfort technology, achieving an estimated 200% growth in overseas markets this year. HONOR focused on human-centric innovations; a part of the enlightening discussion titled “A New Intelligent World: What’s Next for Smart Devices” at the Fortune Global Forum 2023 in Abu Dhabi.    “We believe human-centric innovations will enable new possibilities for the next generation of smart devices. Foldables are on the cusp of going mainstream, on-device AI is paving the way for a transformative era, and human-centric technologies, such as eye comfort display technology, are enhancing human-device interaction experiences. From our perspective, this is what’s next for smart devices,” said Dr. Ray Guo, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of HONOR Device Co. Ltd.    One million Foldable Phones Milestone   According to the World Health Organizations (WHO), at least 2.2 billion people have a vision impai...

Hepmil Philippines , a technology-driven media company that runs the popular digital content platform PGAG, has launched groundbreaking programs aiming to strengthen the capabilities and skills of hundreds of talents and creators under its network. Hepmil Philippines  is a regional arm of the Hepmil Media Group that manages digital content platforms such as SGAG and MGAG. The group's original content arm produces content that reaches over 30 million Gen Zs & millennials across the region weekly, while its creator network partners with over 800 of the region's top digital content creators who generate over 3 billion monthly views. Hepmil Talents as TikTok Sellers Hepmil Philippines has launched its social commerce solutions, allowing its content creators to explore other avenues to monetize their content. This initiative introduces a new incubation program focused on expanding their skills in social selling and forging partnerships with regional e-commerce brands to support ...

Offshore Music , a Manila-based record label known for its focus on creative integrity, captures the spirit of the holiday season with a new compilation album featuring its stellar roster of local music acts. Aptly titled An Offshore Christmas , the 9-track record earworms its way into the collective consciousness with diverse stories spanning generations and experiences, interpreting what Christmas meant from varied lenses: a joyful hymn that brims with life and humanity, a vodka-induced downer that revels in the sentiments of missing home, a quirky jam that envelopes listeners with comforting warmth, and simply, a frustrated sad song that barely keeps up with the season’s booming, optimistic energy. As Offshore Music CEO Ely Buendia puts it, “The album is a kaleidoscope of emotions, from melancholy to euphoria, as well as a feast for anyone who enjoys all kinds of music.” Offshore Music General Manager Audry Dionisio takes pride in the record’s insistence not to be boxed in the usual...

Sony Music Entertainment Philippines (SMEP)   continues to give back to disadvantaged communities through food aid and relief. This comes as part of Sony Music Group’s global ‘Season of Giving’ campaign, where the company and its artists are paying it forward to the countries in which the international music label operates. Across the world, SMG is supporting global organizations dedicated to providing aid for those facing food insecurity, homelessness and refugee support, as well as music industry relief and educational programs for communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.   This year, the international music label has partnered with  Reach Out   and Feed Philippines  for a feeding program that provides assistance and relief to households in highly urbanized areas such as  Barangay Damayang Lagi  in Quezon City. Sony Music has been partners with them since last year, where they provided food aid, along with pop-rock band, NOBITA, to local commun...

PURCHASE  HERE  | LISTEN  HERE  | WATCH  HERE Global chart-topping group,  ATEEZ , have released their long-awaited, second studio album  THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL . The full-length album is out now via  Sony Music Korea/RCA Records  – click  here  to listen. This latest endeavor solidifies ATEEZ’s strong position as a global artist as they expand their discography with new sounds and genres that have captivated listeners from the first note of their instrumental preview video. After the major success of their previous EP  THE WORLD EP.2 : OUTLAW , where they brought the Korean spicy flavor to the music stage with “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS),” the group is ready to take on a new form.   THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL  contains 12 tracks - featuring “Crazy Form” as the title song. The album displays the extraordinary musical abilities of the group with credits listing every member of the group. Of the 12 tracks, the four-un...

After staging concert productions and special shows featuring some of the most iconic bands in the Philippines and overseas,   GNN   wraps up the year with their annual year-end event happening at 123 Block in Mandala Park, Mandaluyong City, on December 15, 2023 (Saturday), at 7 p.m. onwards. Keeping things closer to home this time around, the Manila-based production outfit will be holding an intimate show with some of their favorite collaborators on the bill, including  The Ransom Collective  and  Oh, Flamingo! , whom GNN has worked with for their sold-out tenth anniversary concert this year;  SOS ,  Ang Bandang Shirley , and  Ciudad —three of the bands that were part of  GNN’s  journey when they were just starting out as an indie production doing bi-monthly shows in Route and Saguijo in 2015.   Firmly rooted in the culture of fostering community and inclusivity through live music, the  GNN Year-End 2023  aims to continue...