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HORI7ON is now a certified Kapamilya and MLD artists as ABS-CBN Corporation, the premiere media and entertainment company and leading content provider in the Philippines, and South Korea-based talent management company MLD Entertainment continue their ongoing partnership to co-manage the group's career in becoming the next global pop group through a signing ceremony held last March 10, 2023.
The seven-member group released its pre-debut teaser for "Dash" composed by "Dream Maker" Korean mentor and hit composer Bull$eye. HORI7ON is composed of Jeromy Batac, Marcus Cabais, Kyler Chua, Vinci Malizon, Reyster Yton, Kim Ng, and Winston Pineda who were the winners of the country's first idol survival show "Dream Maker" after receiving millions of votes from fans. Aside from the music videos, fans have made guest appearances on shows such as "Tropang LOL", "It's Showtime" and "I Can See Your Voice". Before they fly in South Korea, they are also set to do mall tours until April in Nueva Ecija, Laguna, Cavite, Koronadal, Gensan, and Zamboanga.
Present in the contract signing were ABS-CBN Head of TV Production and Star Magic Head Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN Business Unit Heads Reily Santiago at Marcus Vinuya, and MLD Entertainment CEO Lee Hyoungjin. It was just last year when these seven young boys were given the opportunity to become the next global pop group in the collaboration project of ABS-CBN, MLD Entertainment, and Kamp Korea. From over 62 hopefuls, they have proved their worth to become the next idols after grueling missions, challenges, rankings, and voting.
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ABS-CBN Teleradyo Shows Bring Daily Dose Of News On FYE Channel On Kumu
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News and public service programs of ABS-CBN TeleRadyo are now available for live streaming everyday on For Your Entertainment (FYE) Channel’s Kumu account. Viewers can now tune in to Noli de Castro’s news commentary program “Kabayan" which is slated Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 9:00 am. Right after, Tony Velasquez and Karmina Constantino’s news and issues rundown “On The Spot” runs from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Then, public service program “Lingkod Kapamilya” with Bernadette Sembrano and Winnie Cordero streams from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Additionally, the news talk show “S.R.O. (Suhestiyon, Reaksyon, Opinyon)” with Alvin Elchico and Doris Bigornia is available every Wednesday evening from 8:00 to 10:00 pm while financial literacy program “Diskarte” with Salve Duplito and May Valle-Ceniza is casted every Friday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Meanwhile, viewers can get their weekly dose of showbiz news by watching “Kumu Star Ka” hosted by Ahwel Paz which streams every Sunday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. The digital channel continues to widen its audience on Kumu and YouTube with livestreams and videos about diverse topics in education, current events, entertainment, lifestyle, food, health, and many more. As of writing, FYE Channel now has more than 560,000 followers on Kumu and almost 300,000 subscribers on YouTube.
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Barbie Forteza And David Licauco Star In Ben&Ben's "The Way You Look At Me" Music Video
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Following the digital release of Ben&Ben’s impressive cover of “The Way You Look At Me” just last January, Universal Records Philippines is set to unveil its official music video this March as part of the label’s epic 20th year anniversary tribute to OPM hitmaker and Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista. Every single #BarDa fans out there are in for a lovely treat as two of the biggest and sought-after young stars of today will be starring in this visual spectacle. Barbie Forteza and David Licauco are bringing their acting prowess and undeniable star power to the music video that depicts a melancholic tale of love and loss.
“It’s as if my heart knows you’re the missing piece” — perhaps is one of the most amorous lines in “The Way You Look At Me”. But what if that missing piece isn’t going to be found or will never return again? The music video for the song unfolds a story of a guy (played by David) who was asked to try a dating app so he can get over his lost love. There is something that makes him like this girl (played by Barbie) instantly and he cannot explain it. Maybe her looks are just “his type”? But there’s something more to unravel from there. Eventually, an intense twist will be revealed towards the end of the music video, so fans really have to watch it from start to finish.
Also starring in this short cinematic visual is Kapuso star Shuvee Etrata, best known on TikTok as @smilingshuvee with over 2.2 million followers. The official music video will be released on March 25th and its official teaser poster has been recently on social media. It quickly became a top trending topic because of the very supportive BarDa fans and “Investors” (Barbie and David’s fandom) on Twitter. Right now, Ben&Ben’s cover of “The Way You Look At Me” has over 1.6 million streams on Spotify. It will be part of Christian Bautista’s 20th anniversary tribute album which will come out very soon.
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BGYO Marks 2nd Anniversary With "Be Us" Album Showcase At SM Skydome
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BGYO members Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate are getting ready to set the stage on fire for their upcoming fan convention — the “Be Us” second anniversary album showcase happening at the SM City North EDSA Skydome on May 12, 2023. The group’s sophomore album “Be Us” showed great success as it has racked up over 4.3 million streams while its tracks “Magnet” reached 1 million streams and “Tumitigil Ang Mundo” reached 1.5 million streams on Spotify. It also topped the iTunes’ album chart in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and United Arab Emirates.
The “Be Us” second anniversary album showcase tickets will be available at SM Tickets via SM Cinema branches nationwide and online priced at Php2,500 (VVIP), Php2,000 (VIP), and Php1,000 (regular). BGYO’s fans called ACEs are in for another surprise because the “Be Us” album box set is available for pre-order for only Php1,999. The album box set contains a CD, lyric booklet, random mini standee, photocard set, pop grip, and ACEs pin. The pre-order would also serve as a ticket to a fan meet and greet with BGYO. Meanwhile, those who have pre-ordered “The Light” last year can enjoy a Php200 discount voucher when they purchase the “Be Us” album box set.
Recently, BGYO became a trending topic after their leader Gelo went viral after a fan posted his 2x2 ID picture on Twitter which earned him praise for his stunning visuals, while the group’s main dancer Nate caught the attention of the K-pop group BTS who liked his dance cover of J-Hope and J. Cole’s “on the street” on TikTok. Dubbed as the “Aces of P-Pop", the group recently spread fun and excitement at Marquee Mall, Pampanga and The District Imus, Cavite last March 4 and 5 for their mall tour. They will be gathering the hearts of “ACEs” once again on March 26 at Ayala Malls Feliz, Pasig.
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MYX Brings JR De Guzman's "Later That Evening" Show To Manila
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International comedian JR De Guzman is ready to share his wit and musicality with his fellow Filipinos as MYX Global brings his hit US show “Later That Evening” to Manila this year. Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2022, he is set to serenade audiences with his songs and amuse them with hilarious anecdotes at The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque City on June 3, 2023 (Saturday) at 7:00 pm.
Known for his unique brand of stand-up musical comedy, JR has been making a name on the world stage for his extraordinary gift of entertaining live audiences while introducing Asian culture and conveying his take on racism in his narratives. He was previously featured in the Netflix special “The Comedy Lineup” and Comedy Central’s “Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City". The Pangasinan-born comic who moved to California at an early age often injects stories about his experiences as a Filipino immigrant growing up in America. "I just try to tell my personal story. I believe the power of honesty and vulnerability is what allows people to connect with your art. I talk about immigrating here, I make fun of stereotypes, both by breaking them down, but also acknowledging when they’re true,” he said in a previous interview with ANCX.
Aside from the US where he is currently on tour for “Later That Evening” until the end of the year, JR has already performed for Stand-Up Tokyo and ROR Comedy in Japan, the Jokers Ball in Indonesia, the Badaboom Comedy Series in Amsterdam, and many other international shows. The charming entertainer also won in the “Stand-Up NBC” competition in 2016 and was named as a prestigious ‘New Face’ in “Just for Laughs 2017". Tickets for JR De Guzman's "Later That Evening" show live in Manila are up for grabs on www.ticketworld.com.ph and Solaire Box Office Level 2. For more details on the event, follow MYX Global on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, kumu, TikTok, and Instagram.
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Young And Rising Stars Gather For First Ever "Star Magical Prom" On March 30
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Star Magic, ABS-CBN’s premier talent agency, is gathering its top young and rising talents as they usher in a new generation of stars in the industry that will ‘debut’ at the first-ever “Star Magical Prom” on March 30, 2023. Star Magic will shine even brighter as they introduce their new up-and-coming artists at the showcase event that promises “a night of love, friendship, and magic". Fans are also invited online to witness the red carpet and prom festivities by tuning in to the livestream on Star Magic’s YouTube channel.
Joining the celebration are some of today’s hottest love teams of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, “Fractured” stars Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin, as well as “Drag You and Me” lead female star Andrea Brillantes. Some of the artists that will also make hearts flutter for their debut are “Dirty Linen” cast members Xyriel Manabat, Sean Tristan, Raven Rigor, Rans Rifol, and CJ Navato; “Teen Clash” stars Jayda Avanzado, Aljon Mendoza, Kobie Brown, Andi Abaya, and Bianca de Vera; and “Pinoy Big Brother (PBB)” alumni Karina Bautista, Anji Salvacion, and Shanaia Gomez. Adding more fun and excitement to the magical night are the members of P-pop sibling groups BINI (Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Maloi, Colet, Aiah, Jhoanna, and Sheena), BGYO (Nate, Gelo, JL, Akira, and Mikki) and global pop group Hori7on. Fans can also watch out for promising stars AC Bonifacio, Gillian Vicencio, Louise Abuel, Daniela Stranner, and Angela Ken.
The “Star Magical Prom” also has a few surprises in store for the fans such as the launch of a new Star Magic group, the Sweet 16 and Debutantes portions, and the much-awaited coronation of the “Prom King and Queen". Now on its 30th year, Star Magic continues to discover and hone the talents of artists with the goal of transforming them into the country’s biggest and brightest stars.
