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"Sampaguita", his latest collaboration with accomplished young singer-songwriter Juan Karlos (JK) Labajo, proved to as successful as his previous classic hits, smashing out of the gate with more than a million views in less than a month. Meanwhile, the music icon's recent performance with fellow rapper and songwriter Flow G inside the Wish 107.5 FM Bus debuted at number one on YouTube's trending video charts with more than six million views and counting. His captivating performance of "Halik" which currently sits in the video streaming chart's Top 20 list for weeks now is considered to be a blockbuster feat that adds value to his growing legacy as a successful hip-hop artist approaching his third decade in the game.
Another video making rounds in YouTube's trending chart is Gloc-9's 24 bars rap challenge which peaked at number four with more than one million views in less than a week after its release. Taking dexterity to the next level, the award-winning rapper impressed listeners with a soul-baring wordplay over a Flip D beat. At present, the prolific artist is actively involved in raising funds for both the frontliners and the urban poor communities through various charitable institutions and artist initiatives. He is also set to release a bunch of new singles and collaborations in the foreseeable future under his own management and production outfit Asintada which is home to several music icons including Shanti Dope, JKris, Lirah and Sandiwa.
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Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) announced the launch of its new YouTube channel, Sony Pictures' Kids Zone, which provides parents and kids with a one-stop central destination for interactive fun, physical movement, learning and hands-on activities. Sony Pictures' Kids Zone is curated with a wide range of activities that will support families coping with school closures, new work-from-home routines and social distancing measures due to the continuing threat of the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic.
Sony Pictures' Kids Zone will feature exciting content from Sony Pictures Animation as well as SPE's catalog of live action favorites. Viewers can enjoy content from movies such as PETER RABBIT™, the Angry Birds Movie series, Hotel Transylvania series, Center Stage: On Pointe, The Swan Princess series and more. Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday for new content from artistic crafts to yummy treats, do-it-yourself (DIY) projects, scientific experiments, energetic dance-alongs, karaoke sing-alongs, a "just for laughs" section and more. Some of the fresh content available on Sony Pictures' Kids Zone on YouTube include the following:
* PETER RABBIT™ "Make Your Own McGregor Garden" - You may not be able to raid McGregor's garden like Peter, but you can grow your very own veggies at home. Follow along to learn planting tips, clever crafts and more.
* The Angry Birds Movie 2 "Bird Watching" - In this hilarious "bird's eye" view of real-life species that inspired the artists, we take a trip to the Los Angeles Zoo to get up close and personal with real-life Mighty Eagles, Blue Birds, Toucans and more. With fun reactions from the cast intercut throughout the piece - get ready to laugh, learn and meet some amazing avian friends.
* Hotel Transylvania 3 "It's Party Time" by Joe Jonas Lyric Video
* Center Stage: On Pointe "Dance Tutorial With Chloe" - Dancer/actress Chloe Lukasiak and choreographer Monica Proenca teach fans "Gwen's" full audition piece from the film.
* The Star "There's No Me Without You" Sing-along With Bo And Friends
* Smurfs: The Lost Village "Learn To Draw Brainy Smurf"
* Zathura "Motion Storybook" read by author Chris Van Allsburg
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ABS-CBN launched two digital projects which aim to entertain, inspire and give good vibes to self-isolated Filipinos who are affected by the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine. These are "Stay At Home Stories: Mga Kwento Ng Taong Bahay" which features the plight of Filipinos amidst the continuing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic and "Team FitFil" which aims to help Filipinos to be fit and in shape while staying indoors.
"Stay At Home Stories: Mga Kwento Ng Taong Bahay" is a collection of short stories that gives viewers a glimpse of many Filipinos' daily struggles amid the continuing public health crisis in the country. It is streamed twice a week on ABS-CBN's official Facebook page, the official YouTube channel of ABS-CBN Entertainment and ent.abs-cbn.com. On the other hand, Filipinos' health and well-being are highlighted in "Team FitFil" which proves that four minutes is enough for us to stay healthy and fit. Fitness coaches Jim and Toni Saret demonstrate four-minute home workout routines that people can try while dance coach Mickey Perz keeps fitness buffs grooving and sweating in four minutes with his dance exercises. "Team FitFil" can be streamed on www.youtube.com/ABSCBNSports and airs on ABS-CBN S+A daily at 7:30 am on weekdays and 8:30 am on weekends with replays at 3:30 pm.
