Author: Lion's Den

Filipino hip-hop artist Young Cocoa expresses great respect and honor to the two places that he calls home in a crossover track bursting with lush sounds and sophisticated melodies. His new single “Fadeaway” serves as a love letter to Manila and Jakarta—two culturally distinct but vibrant cities that cultivated his upbringing and sense of self through the years. Young Cocoa explains, “Fadeaway is about celebrating my two homes, Jakarta and Manila. I wanted to try and integrate my experiences into the song and translate it into a message where I take pride in owning both places that I truly call…

This October, a new breed of superheroes hits the big screen. PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie is coming soon in Philippine cinemas. Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies and Spin Master Entertainment Present PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. https://youtu.be/SpyaFXiEqoU But things take a turn for the worse when the pups’ archrival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with Victoria Vance, a…

The exhilarating and fast-paced F1 Singapore Grand Prix is just around the corner, and Red Bull is thrilled to announce Red Bull Racers – 4 Wheels, a unique contest to offer Filipinos a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness all the action live! This exciting promo offers the winner an all-expense-paid trip for two to watch Max Verstappen and the rest of the Red Bull Racing team at the prestigious F1 Singapore Grand Prix from September 15 to 17, 2023. Red Bull Racers is an innovative initiative by the brand that allows racing enthusiasts and Red Bull fans to engage in thrilling…

After a stunning first season that had fans theorizing around-the-clock about the identity of the “Friend”, Detective Kim Taekrok returns for more unmissable drama in Shadow Detective season two, coming July 5, exclusively on Disney+. Over a year and a half has passed since the disappearance of the “Friend” and Detective Taekrok is now a fresh transfer to the police force’s Women and Juveniles Unit. But before Taekrok can settle into the role, he is once again ripped away from his normal life when a mysterious explosion tears through Geumo city. Initially classified as an accident, Taekrok recognizes the explosion for what…

Ovation Productions has recently announced the reset of Peabo Bryson’s Philippine concert tour. The two-time Grammy winner was originally scheduled for a PH concert tour to take place this July 2023 and was planned to be staged in Manila at the New Frontier Theater, in Cebu at the Waterfront Hotel, and in Davao at the SMX Convention Center. Pending new dates, tickets for the July 2023 concert will be refunded. SM Tickets and TicketNet will handle the procedure of the refund and process may vary depending on the point of purchase. For more details and updates about the concert please…

Rising pop artist Gabi Sklar reveals the music video for her new single, “Good Kisser.” “Good Kisser” is a sultry and sophisticated pop anthem that highlights Gabi’s captivating vocal range. “The song explores the ‘maybe I should, maybe I shouldn’t’ relationship with a really good friend — it’s about that push-and-pull of intuition vs. temptation,” she says. Since releasing last month, the single has racked up 150K streams, as well as praise from tastemakers like Rolling Stone and Celeb Secrets. For the “Good Kisser” music video, Gabi collaborated with director Justin Thorne (House of Giuseppe) to bring the song to…

Prime Video today announced the premiere date of Fit Check: Confessions of An Ukay Queen, an Amazon Original comedy-drama series, and debuted the official trailer. The eight-episode series, produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment and Dreamscape Entertainment, is set to premiere July 6 exclusively on Prime Video in the Philippines and more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Fit Check: Confessions of An Ukay Queen stars Kim Chiu, along with Jake Ejercito, Angel Aquino, Kylie Verzosa, and Christopher De Leon. Nuel Naval (Family Matters, The Love Affair) directed this series with a script from Genesis Rodriguez. Much like the ukay (secondhand) clothes…

Artist Partner Group (APG), in partnership with Universal Pictures and Universal Music Group (UMG), release “Angel Pt. 2” today. Following the release of “Angel Pt. 1,” the newest rendition sees the return of hit singer-songwriter and GRAMMY nominated producer JVKE, JIMIN of 21st century pop icons BTS and GRAMMY winning songstress Muni Long joined by global icon and four-time GRAMMY-nominee Charlie Puth. “Angel Pt. 2” serves as Puth’s return to the franchise after his 2015 hit with Wiz Khalifa, “See You Again.” Listen HERE and watch the lyric video NOW. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3UVnMBKnpI “I owe so much to this franchise and…

Gateway Gallery celebrates Independence Month with its second onsite or face-to-face KulturaSerye Talk titled The Writer as Liberator on June 17, 2023, Saturday, from 2:00 P.M to 3:30 P.M. at the Gateway Gallery, Araneta City. The KulturaSerye Talk will feature Palanca Awards Hall of Famer Jose “Butch” Dalisay Jr. who will be sharing his writing career and milestones and how his body of work impacts his audience with regard to individual and collective (or national) enlightenment and liberation. Jose Y. Dalisay Jr., Ph.D. has published more than 40 books of fiction and nonfiction. He is a Professor Emeritus of English and Creative Writing…

Local beauty brand QUICKFX has come a long way since their early days. From entering the skincare market with their iconic sachet format, to expanding their cult-favorite Pimple Eraser line, to formulating conscious and sensitive skin-friendly ranges, QUICKFX excites and delights with innovative products championing effective ingredients that deliver fast results, at prices everyone loves—and it looks like they aren’t slowing down any time soon. In fact, it seems like they’re just getting started—and this time, they’re here to make sure that you get the glowing summer skin of your dreams all year round with their exciting, new releases. Enter…

Eighty Ninety – the indie-pop project of brothers Abner (vocals, production) and Harper (guitar, production) James — present their new single, “Face Like A Sunset,” out on all streaming platforms today. Following recent singles “2 Carat” and “Stay Alive, “Face Like A Sunset” offers another glimpse of the bands forthcoming debut album, due out later this year. On “Face Like A Sunset,” Abner’s signature breathy vocals glide over a steady, driving indie-pop instrumentation. It’s a blissful track that feels just like a warm summer eve. https://open.spotify.com/track/7ATWVnavhQBFXOA3ojlhJ4?si=11cc0bb0626a41be&nd=1 https://open.spotify.com/album/32KG2Zqvz5iWP1P7e4KZwf Abner elaborates on the new single: “It’s a song about the little…

Leading online food and grocery platform foodpanda recently expressed its commitment to fighting hunger and promoting sustainability through its flagship advocacy program, Let’s Do Our Pau-rt! (LDOP). The announcement was made during the launch of their 2021-2022 Corporate Social Advocacy Report, where they shared the company’s outreach initiatives and key programs for the past two years, including during the height of COVID lockdowns. At the event, foodpanda simultaneously launched its enhanced sustainability program, Let’s Do Our Pau-rt. The company first introduced LDOP late last year as a program to help build an economically inclusive and environmentally-resilient Philippines. With the program’s…

To celebrate the upcoming release of outrageous R13-rated comedy No Hard Feelings, Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Feldman and writer-director Gene Stupnitsky graced the red carpet in Madrid, London and Berlin for the film’s premieres. Get ready to see the Oscar-winning Lawrence like you’ve never seen her before in No Hard Feelings, opening across Philippine cinemas June 21. Jennifer Lawrence produces and stars in No Hard Feelings, a laugh-out-loud, edgy comedy from director Gene Stupnitsky (Good Boys) and the co-writer of Bad Teacher. On the brink of losing her childhood home, Maddie (Lawrence) discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking…

Warner Music Asia announced today that it is collaborating with G.E.M, one of Greater China’s most celebrated superstars, to release her trailblazing Spanish album Revelación. This exciting new project marks the first time a Mandopop artist has released a full-length Spanish album. G.E.M. has made a significant impact in the Asian music industry since her debut in 2008, constantly breaking chart records throughout the region and becoming one of the top-selling female artists in China. She is amongst the most streamed female Chinese singers on Spotify, and also holds the record for the most viewed music video amongst all Chinese…

Jet-setters and shopaholics, rejoice! Philippine Airlines (PAL) has teamed up with Duty Free Philippines (DFPC) to bring an exciting new promo for PAL arriving international passengers. With “Fly, Shop, Save,” travelers can enjoy big discounts from May 30 to December 31, 2023, at select Duty Free locations. By presenting their PAL boarding pass, passengers can unlock a world of savings from a wide range of products available at Duty Free shops at NAIA Terminals and other outlets in Metro Manila. Upon arrival, international passengers can avail up to a 5% discount on Duty Free outlets located inside NAIA Terminal 1.…

There is just so much to save when you use your Stored Value Card (SVC) or beep™ card at LRT-1. Aside from enjoying discounted fares versus the use of a Single Journey Ticket (SJT), you will have a chance to win unlimited rides as LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) launches Let’s Reload To w1n, a special promo for LRT-1 passengers. As part of LRMC’s initiatives to promote a more convenient travel, LRT-1 passengers are encouraged to reload their SVC or beep™ card at any e-tap loading kiosks located at all 20 LRT-1 stations. To qualify for the…