Entertainment News (07/02/21)
Euphoria Relived moved to July 9
THE VIRTUAL party Euphoria Relived, led by Euphoria disco’s original DJs Boyet Sison and Mon Maramba, has been rescheduled to July 9. Originally scheduled for July 2, the event was pushed back a week as a staffer was exposed to a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient and is now in quarantine. Streaming live via KTX.ph, iWantTFC, and TFC IPTV, the event will feature DJ Boyet live from the roof deck of ABS-CBN’s main building and DJ Mon live from the US as they perform their sets in a five-hour nonstop digital party featuring the throwback hits from the late 1980s to early 1990s. Euphoria Relived is presented by ABS-CBN Events, DM Entertainment, Louie Y, and Metro. Regular tickets are still up for grabs for P599 via KTX.ph and iWantTFC, and $12.99 via TFC IPTV. KTX.ph also offers VIP tickets for P899 which come with a special Zoom link. Groove back in time with DJs Boyet and Mon on July 9 from 7 p.m. to midnight.
iWantTFC offers access to more entertainment in PH
IWANTTFC users in the Philippines can now watch 10,000 hours’ worth of local and international movies as the streaming service has offered free access to its library starting June 30. Download the iWantTFC app or visit iwanttfc.com to watch episodes of ABS-CBN’s current primetime shows FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, Huwag Kang Mangamba, Init Sa Magdamag, and La Vida Lena two days before their television broadcast. Aside from the existing iWantTFC originals on the platform, users can expect new titles arriving this year, such as Charlie Dizon’s romance drama My Sunset Girl, and Sylvia Sanchez and Ria Atayde’s mom-daughter tandem in Mrs. Piggy. Adrian Lindayag and Keann Johnson are reuniting in the original series Love Beneath the Stars, where they will reprise their roles from their hit 2020 MMFF coming-of-age boys’ love movie The Boy Foretold by the Stars. iWantTFC is also adding to its roster of Pinoy originals from Brightlight Productions, such as Korina Sanchez’s news magazine and lifestyle show Rated Korina, comedy shows Oh My Dad and Sunday Kada, and the romantic comedy I Got You. The platform will soon add four more Thai boys’ love series: Baker Boys, Bad Buddy, Enchante, and Not Me, to its growing collection of offerings from Thai producer GMMTV. Star Cinema’s 2020 titles available are Boyette: Not A Girl Yet, and My Lockdown Romance. Viewers can also look forward to the iWantTFC-exclusive Tripol Trobol — the two-part director’s cut of the action-packed romantic comedy 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! starring Ai-Ai delas Alas, Jennylyn Mercado, and Coco Martin. A premium subscription is priced at P119 monthly. Download the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) or register for an account on iwanttfc.com to access its extensive library of regularly updated content.
Alex Bruce releases new single
R&B singer Alex Bruce has released her new track “Fake Friends,” which, according to the singer, pokes fun at the unnecessary drama caused by backstabbing pals, expressing her sentiments on how she refuses to be part of its narrative. “This song is a return to form: a banger that allows me to speak my mind and be honest about what I feel.” The song’s cover art, which includes Bruce wearing venomous snakes on her head as part of a colorful collage, was designed by War Espejo. Alex Bruce’s “Fake Friends” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines.
iQiyi releases The Day of Becoming You
IQIYI’S romantic comedy The Day of Becoming You is now available for viewing. Revolving around the body switching trope, the series follows a performer played by Steven Zhang and an entertainment reporter played by Liang Jie, whose bodies switch during an accident. Watch The Day of Becoming You on the iQiyi app and the iQ.com site.
Maine Mendoza releases new single
MAINE Mendoza has released her new love song, “Lost with You.” The song’s music video made it to YouTube’s trending music chart just 24 hours after its official launch. Actors Vince Crisostomo and Sofia Jahrling star in the video that tells a story of love that transcends time. Ms. Mendoza described her music as something “that you’d want to listen to when you’re alone or driving”. Composed by Jimmy Borja, Judy Klass, Jacob Westfall, and produced by Ito Rapadas, “Lost with You” is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and all digital stores worldwide under Universal Records.
KZ Tandingan releases TNT’s new theme song
SINGER-songwriter KZ Tandingan has released a new song, “Yan Ang Pinoy” for the mobile brand TNT. The music video can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAXUeizmYb0. The song, which was specifically written for TNT’s new campaign, aims to inspire the Filipino youth to keep pursuing their dreams no matter what challenges come their way. Along with the launch of the campaign, TNT is offering the Double GIGA Video data plan which can give users access to more shows and videos for P99.