Author: Lion's Den

May 12th, 2020 – Singapore – New Found Glory are kicking off this week with a non-stop and heavy-hitting single release today. “Himalaya” is in your face and pulls from the band’s influences encompassing elements of pop-punk, hardcore and everything in between. Fans can check out the lyric video for “Himalaya”, which highlights some videos from past New Found Glory shows while also taking viewers on a ride through the album cover for their upcoming album ‘Forever + Ever x Infinity’ at smarturl.it/HimalayaVisual. “Himalaya” joins previously released singles “Shook By Your Shaved Head”, “Greatest Of All Time” and “Nothing To…

Getting quality sleep is easier said than done especially for people who are often exposed to stressful environments. According to Huffpost, stress is one of the major causes of brain hyperactivity which keeps us wide awake until the wee hours of the morning. Sleep deprivation affects the body much more than people may think. Harvard Health says that aside from being cranky all day, not getting enough sleep also causes people memory loss, weight loss, slow learning, or worse—cardiovascular diseases. With a few tricks that can be included in a daily night ritual, this stress can be managed in order…

Seven lives are entangled by love, obsession, and betrayal in the iWant original “Love Lockdown,” the first-of-its-kind digital full-length movie filmed in quarantine by lead stars Angelica Panganiban, Jake Cuenca, JM de Guzman, Arjo Atayde, Sue Ramirez, Tony Labrusca, and Kylie Verzosa. It streams for free on iWant beginning this Friday (May 15). The sexy suspense film was shot by the artists themselves from their own homes. The artists, in coordination with the directors, also had to be their own stylists, production designers, and location managers, with the guidance of directors Andoy Ranay, Darnel Villaflor, Noel Escondo, and Emmanuel Palo.…

Naturally grown and ripened under the Australian sunshine with a sweet burst of flavour and juicy pulp, the new season of fresh Australian Table Grapes are now available for Filipinos to enjoy today. From April, the 2020 season varieties will be available at different stores and partners like Rustans Supermarket, Shopwise, Marketplace by Rustans, Robinsons Supermarket, S&R, SM, and even thru e-Commerce partners like Baytownsproduce, Crate2plate and Dizon Farms, which includes Tam’s Gold and Crimson Seedless as well as Sweet Sapphire (a long finger shaped black grape), Autumn Crisp (a very sweet and crispy grape) and Cotton Candy (a sweet,…

As part of its continued support for the government’s COVID-19 response, PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have rolled out fast, free and reliable 24/7 Smart WiFi at the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) newest mega quarantine sites in Bulacan. Carrier-grade, fiber-powered Smart WiFi has been deployed at the three quarantine facilities at Ciudad de Victoria inside Philippine Arena, which have been repurposed to accommodate 300 COVID-19 patients, including those who are asymptomatic. The healthcare facilities will be operated by the Department of Health, Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police. “We are…

Newcomer Joe Nix today releases his debut single ‘Yikes’, produced by London-based writer, engineer and producer Cashy (formerly of Columbia-signed Cash+David). The track is available to stream on all platforms from here – https://songwhip.com/song/joe-nix/yikes. Camouflaging the bruises & scrapes of finding your feet on your own terms with a breezy sleight of hand, ‘Yikes’ brims with 23 year old Londoner Nix’s laidback savvy. It’s a resilience shaped during a childhood defined by motion & progression, ever since work commitments took his parents – with a young Joe in tow – from Birmingham to South America. Going on to spend two…

Manila, Philippines — In the face of uncertainty and panic caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, heavy metal band Slapshock delivers a hopeful message to all front line workers and fans in isolation in the new song “Sana Pag Gising.” Slapshock vocalist Jamir Garcia says, “The song started nung mga nakikita ko yung frontliners na hindi man lang nila mayakap ang mga anak nila so, yung song ay nasa perspective ng isang frontliner at tungkol sa hirap at dasal nila– na sana pag gising tapos na ‘to lahat.” Slapshock is known for the band’s heavy music and angsty lyrics but during…

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and now’s the perfect time to start planning a sweet and memorable surprise for the most special women in our lives. Good thing Taco Bell and Dairy Queen have new offerings that will surely make Mother’s Day unforgettable at home! Share a sumptuous Mexican-inspired meal with Taco Bell’s Mother’s Day bundles that can be delivered straight to your home through Grabfood or Foodpanda. Taco Bell’s Grabfood bundle is perfect for families of four with its four Gordita Supreme, one Cheese Quesadilla, two Nacho Sprinkles, and four 16oz. Soda. For families of three, order…

After the release of their debut EP “LOVELUSTLOSS,” the Good Kid$ are back to groove it up this 2020 with their latest single “No Lovin.” The upbeat track brings back the funk and soul, as the rapper-producer duo throw it back to their earlier ‘groovy’ days, highlighting what they do best in production and writing about youthful experiences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmx0VoIFsGY Talking about the song, rapper Gaby Singson says “Often times, we can treat people poorly even if they have shown genuine interest towards us. This song conveys how much past experiences such as those have helped me grow into the person…

Jessica Soho’s interview on ’24 Oras’ with Federation of International Cable TV Associates of the Philippines (FICTAP) President Estrellita Juliano-Tamano earned the ire of viewers for giving six-minute interview to the representative of a group that badly wanted ABS-CBN to go off air on that day the Nationa Telecommunications Commission (NTC) served the cease and desist order on the Kapamilya Network. The controversial FICTAP president told ’24 Oras’ that ABS-CBN’s TVplus black box dominated over micro, small, and medium cable operators. She also brought up alleged issues that were already cleared up by the senate during a past hearing, which…

Star Music has teamed up with production unit Reel8 in telling compelling stories through music videos inspired by well-loved Pinoy tracks under Star Music and uploaded on the new YouTube channel, Reel8. The new initiative prides itself in taking on “a duty to propel the Philippine music industry through stories that are relevant and meaningful to the real consciousness and emotions of the Filipinos,” as well as producing “Reel8-able stories inspired by the songs we love.” Its debut offering is the music video for the metaphor-filled track “Ambon,” Nica del Rosario’s entry to ABS-CBN’s Himig Handog songwriting competition in 2016,…

Segundo, the 20th auction for Lhuillier-managed Casa de Memoria presents close to 300 lots of fine European objets d’art and collectibles. The online auction completes two days of offerings from the weekend of May 30 to 31 using Invaluable as its platform. Proceeds from the online event will support the construction of the emergency quarantine facility (EQF) at Sta. Ana Hospital, Manila. The auction house joins other local art and culture venues as it presents a veritable selection that entices the connoisseurs who remain home with the Enhanced Community Quarantine. The curatorial team has put on display items—from portraiture, to…

Manila, 07 May 2020 – No business and industry sector, including the educational system has been spared by the impact of COVID19. With nearly 27 million of learners expected to go back to school in August, as announced by the Department of Education, BounceBackPH, through BounceBack Academy organized its first education-centric webinar entitled, “Education in the New Normal.” This webinar brought together resource persons from across the educational system to share ideas and inputs that can help the country’s learners bounce back as schools face the new normal. Jason dela Rosa, founder of BounceBackPH, stresses the need to adapt, adopt…

May 8th, 2020 – Singapore – Declan J Donovan has shared the official video for his upbeat new single “Tangerine Skies”, out now via Polydor Records. With plans for the rising Essex singer-songwriter’s original video shoot scuppered due to the worldwide lockdown, Donovan took matters into his own hands, armed with little more than a green screen and a camera. The resulting clip is an escapist, tongue-in-cheek trip around the world from the comfort of his living room. A ridiculously catchy, sunshine-infused tonic for uncertain times, Donovan reveals of the new single, “Tangerine Skies is a song about reconnecting with…

Metro puts together the “Metro Food Pop Up,” a collaboration with handpicked restaurants and chefs who will create a special Mother’s Day set menu available via takeout or delivery service on specific dates, for all the weekends of May. The set menus are carefully curated by Metro with partner chefs, who have created magical meal options in spite of the restrictions imposed by quarantine and working with only skeleton crew. Kicking off the roster is People’s Palace, with Chef Colin Mackay and executive chef Kerwin Go who created a modern Thai menu good for four. “Since People’s Palace opened 20…

May 8th, 2020 – Singapore – The Aces have announced their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Under My Influence’, out 12th June 2020 via Red Bull Records. Pre-order here: ffm.to/undermyinfluence The band have been teasing their forthcoming project by releasing new music since March when they dropped their hit single, “Daydream”, which garnered over 1.5 million streams in its first week and Spotify New Music Friday placements in more than 18 countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and India. The track was also added to some amazing editorial playlists on KKBOX and Apple Music across Asia and the rest of the world.…