Today, GRAMMY Award®-winning global superstar Harry Styles has released his brand new single and video “As It Was.”
“As It Was” is the lead single from his highly anticipated new album Harry’s House, to be released May 20 on Columbia Records. The music video for “As It Was,” shot last month in London, finds Harry collaborating with Ukrainian GRAMMY Award®-nominated director Tanu Muino. Listen to “As It Was” here and check out the video here.
“Directing a Harry Styles video was a bucket list dream come true for me as he’s my favorite performer,” says Tanu. “Shooting him was bittersweet as it was one of the happiest days of my life, but on the second day of the shoot, my country Ukraine was invaded so you can imagine the insane emotions we had while shooting. Me and my team from Ukraine poured so much love into this video and you can see it on screen. It will be a music video I will never forget and now I can happily retire.” See full team credits below.
Harry’s House is the third solo studio album from Harry Styles and first music release since 2019’s record breaking sophomore album Fine Line. The new 13-track full-length album was recorded in multiple locations across the UK, Los Angeles and Tokyo from 2020 to 2021. It was written by Harry alongside frequent collaborators Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson, and Mitch Rowland. Harry’s House is available for pre-order at all physical and digital retailers globally. In addition, exclusive configurations will be available at select retailers nationwide including a Target Translucent Yellow vinyl and a Sea Glass Green vinyl available on the artist’s webstore. Pre-order Harry’s Househere.
Harry is set to headline the legendary Coachella Festival on April 15 and 22, where he will perform “As It Was” for the first time ever. He will then take Love on Tour back on the road in support of Harry’s House in stadiums and arenas across the world this summer, starting June 11 in Glasgow. See full list of dates at https://www.hstyles.co.uk/. Pre-order the album here or pre-save the album here.
Mondays Made Better is back at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf! You can now experience a new flavor every Monday and find your new favorite drink for only P100 starting April 4 until May 16, 2022.
Already drooling at that idea? Here’s a sneak peek of some of their featured drinks. Take note, these aren’t the only drinks you can get for P100 every Monday!
Catch The Original Vanilla Ice Blended®, a classic version made from CBTL’s delicious coffee and their French DeluxeTM vanilla powder and skimmed milk, blended with ice, topped with whipped cream.
Looking for the taste of summer? Try their Mango Ice Blended®. A perfect summer treat made from ripened mango juice combined with CBTL’s French Deluxe™ vanilla powder blended with ice, topped with whipped cream.
Their beloved OG, The Original Mocha Ice Blended®. Period. The frozen sensation that started it all contains CBTL’s delicious coffee and their Special Dutch™ chocolate powder and skimmed milk, blended with ice, topped with whipped cream.
The crowd favorite, that wants to be your favorite – the Matcha Ice Blended®. Earthy-flavored matcha powder blended with ice and skimmed milk for a refreshingly sweet finish of green tea topped with whipped cream.
Win a Special Unlimited Pass!
The fun doesn’t end there! Aside from this awesome deal, get a chance to win the best prize of all – a Special Unlimited Pass to avail of any Ice Blended® drink for ONLY P100 for 3 months. Catch their full mechanics on Instagram at @CBTLph or on TikTok at @thecoffeebeanph. Quick tip, always include the hashtag #MondaysMadeBetter and #CBTLph on your posts to join.
So, are you ready to find your new favorite #CBTLph drink this #MondaysMadeBetter? Head to your nearest CBTL store every Monday starting April 4!
Terms and conditions:
Php 100 beverage is applicable to select regular-sized drinks only.
Customers can purchase more than 1 featured beverage per day.
Add-ons must be paid on top of the promo price. Regular price of add-ons (NSA, Soy, etc.) applies.
Swirl Rewards Cardholders may earn points from purchasing the featured beverage, but may not use their points to pay for the featured beverage.
Marketing Gift Certificates and beverage coupons may not be used to avail of the promo.
Promo is not valid in conjunction with other promos. But in compliance to, Section 4 of R.A 9994, otherwise known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, “In the purchase of goods and services which are on promotional discount, the senior citizen can avail of the promotional discount of the discount provided under the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, whichever is higher.”
Promo is valid for dine-in or take-out orders only.
Promo is valid in all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® & 26th St. Bistro stores nationwide. Promo period: April 4 – May 16, 2022.
A green light for the world-famous The Original Orange Chicken® as it travels southbound. Panda Express®—the world’s largest American Chinese dining concept— opens its newest branch today, April 1, 2022, at the SM Southmall in Las Piñas City.
Located at the Lower Ground Level, the latest store will be the seventh Panda Express in the whole Metro Manila area, since opening its first location at SM Megamall in Ortigas, Pasig City in late 2019.
“We are thrilled to announce that we continue to expand our stores here. We have received so much love from our fans in the Philippines and what better way to reciprocate this kind of brand love than to bring Panda Express closer to them. We can’t wait for more people to try our American Chinese favorites, as well as the new dishes in the pipeline,” said Ned Bandojo, Business Development Head, Foreign Franchises Brands of the Jollibee Group.
The latest store opening forms part of the plans of JBPX Foods, Inc.—the joint venture of Jollibee Foods Corporation with Panda Express operator, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.—to open more branches in the country in response to the guest cravings of savory Panda Express dishes.
Mouth-Watering American Chinese Entrées
The Panda Express menu includes a variety of entrées with Chinese and Sichuan influences—from its bestselling The Original Orange Chicken®, a wok-tossed crispy chicken coated in sweet tangy sauce, to Panda’s award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp, a mouth-watering entrée made with premium crispy shrimp wok-tossed in a honey sauce and topped with glazed walnuts.
The newest dish on Panda’s serving table is Kung Pao Fish, a limited time offer product inspired by the classic Panda entrée, Kung Pao Chicken. In time for the Lenten season, Panda puts its own unique spin on the dish by using lightly breaded boneless fish, a wide variety of freshly cut vegetables along with crunchy peanuts, all tossed in a flavorful sauce with a kick.
Panda also offers Honey Sesame Chicken, available for a limited time only. Made with thin, crispy strips of all-white meat chicken raised without antibiotics and tossed with fresh-cut string beans and crisp red bell peppers, Honey Sesame Chicken is coated in a delicious honey sauce and topped off with sesame seeds.
Dine-in and Takeout Promo
Apart from enjoying delicious American Chinese cuisine, guests of the new Panda Express SM Southmall branch can also win special prizes through an exciting game when they dine in or order takeout from April 1-3, 2022, while supplies last.
Foodies can also enjoy their Panda Express favorites in the comfort of their own homes by ordering for delivery through order.pandaexpress.com.ph, GrabFood, or foodpanda. The new SM Southmall restaurant is offering an exclusive free delivery promotion from April 1-3, 2022, with a minimum order value of P800.
Spotify is expanding Blend – a feature that allows users to create shared playlists with two new features:
● Blend with some of your favorite artists including BTS. Connecting artists and fans on an even deeper level, Blend will now allow users to merge musical tastes starting with 20 artists.
● Create a Blend playlist with up to 10 people. Previously, users could Blend with one friend or family member at a time. Starting today, users can expand their listening tribe with up to 10 people in a group, whether it’s their fellow music stans, close friends or chosen family.
Connect deeply with music
Launched in August 2021, Spotify Blend combines the best of the platform’s personalization capabilities and collaborative playlist functionality into a single shared playlist, making it even easier for users to connect, discover, and bond over the music they love. Available for Free and Premium users, music lovers can create personalized playlist in three easy steps –
Create + Invite: Just search “Blend” within the “Search” tab on Spotify. Then, tap “Invite” to select people to Blend with.
Blend: Once your friend has accepted the invite, Spotify will generate your shared Blend playlist, which will include songs and recommendations that reflect everyone’s music preferences and tastes. You’ll even be able to see which songs were added for which friend.
Listen + Share: After everyone has joined the collaborative playlist, you and your friends will receive a custom share card that you can use to spread the word on social media.
To start the Blend, simply click on the link above and a shared playlist will be automatically generated. Users will also receive a share card showing their listening preferences in relation to the artist’s, and the songs that bring them and their idol together. This may be shared directly to Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, or Twitter.
For more information, visit Spotify For The Record here.
In its continued commitment towards artist empowerment, Spotify today unveils its 2022 slate of Filipino artists selected for RADAR, a global program that supports up-and-coming local artists by helping them reach new audiences. This year’s Spotify’s RADAR Philippines includes a slate of exciting rising talents across various genres including P-Pop and R’n’B artist Arthur Nery, indie artists, Adie and Lesha, as well as group BINI.
Discovery on Spotify
Through the program’s ongoing playlisting, marketing initiatives, and borderless reach, emerging Filipino artists are able to shine on both the local and global stage, allowing them to find, connect, and grow their fanbase – wherever they may be. Last year’s RADAR artist, Zack Tabudlo saw an international growth with more than 1,300% increase and grew listenership beyond the Philippines shores in the U.S.A., Canada, Thailand, Australia and more.
“We are excited to champion local artists at all stages of their careers. Spotify is committed to artist development and connecting fans with the music they love, through our platform and programs. We look forward to elevating the local music scene and seeing our RADAR artists grow through borderless access and greater discovery,” says Kossy Ng, Head of Music, Spotify Asia.
Love for Filipino Music
Filipinos are eager to discover new music, including that of budding Filipino artists. To boost discovery, Spotify featured about 39,000 Pinoy artists in local and global editorial playlists for the first time between 2020 and 2021. With artists such as Arthur Nery seeing an increase of average daily plays close to 400%, RADAR allows aspiring artists to connect to new fans by giving access to the world’s stage.
Nery is one of our Spotify RADAR artists, who started growing from strength to strength and made waves last year. Based on Spotify 2021 Wrapped data, one of his hits, “Higa,” appeared in all 20 Philippine cities that streamed Spotify the most in 2021, including his hometown of Cagayan de Oro. “Pagsamo” and “Binhi” also made waves in such key cities as Baguio, Bacoor, and Imus. “Pelikula”, his collaboration with Janine Tenoso, is among the country’s Most Viral Recordings of the Year. Tracks “Life Puzzle” and “TAKE ALL THE LOVE,” also rounded out the list of songs from Nery’s growing discography that made it to the Most Repeated Songs in the Philippines.
“To be able to shine a light on OPM music on the global stage is such an opportunity! I’m honored and happy that Filipinos appreciate what I create. Knowing that they like my music has also changed my perspective on music as an artist. I’m excited to be part of Spotify’s RADAR program, where I can reach more listeners at an international level and move more people with my music.” says Arthur Nery.
Summer has arrived and we all can’t wait to hit the outdoors, dash into the beach and travel to pinned destinations! If you’ve got precious little ones in tow, and healthy home-made baby food is of the essence, then BÉABA has you covered with these must-haves in your list at home and away from home.
BÉABA (pronounced as bay-ah-buh) has provided parents with luxurious, innovative and French-designed baby products for over 25 years. The brand’s story began with the Babycook, a steam cooker and blender for making baby food, and has since evolved into a multi-category assortment including feeding accessories, gear and apparel.
Babycook® Solo (P10,500)
BABYCOOK®
Making life easier for parents with its time-saving and efficient way of preparing baby food, the Babycook® steam cooks, blends and reheats all-in-one, in 15 minutes or less. It also comes in different sizes, with a bag to conveniently carry along during extended out of town trips.
With a capacity of 1,100 ml Babycook® Solo appliance allows parents to cook raw meat, fish, vegetables or fruits in no time. The multi-purpose mixing blade, with its single control button provides just the right texture to any stage baby and toddler. The audible timer tells you when meals are ready. Babycook® automatically switches off with light and sound signal when steaming is finished ensuring no monitoring is required.
Babycook® Neo (P15,000)
The Babycook® Neo makes up to 1,250 ml of food in a sleek, patented countertop appliance that steam cooks, blends and reheats/defrost all-in-one. It has four settings that eliminate the need for pots, a blender and a microwave so that making baby food is as simple as possible. The patented steam cooking system turns off automatically, so you never have to worry about watching over the Babycook® Neo or overcooking your baby’s food. It comes with a glass bowl and a stainless-steel steam basket.
Silicone Meal Set (P1,650)
SILICONE MEAL SETS
The 4-piece meal set includes: non-slip suction bottom plate, non-slip suction bottom bowl, non-slip cup, 2nd Stage Silicone Spoon.
The 2-piece meal set includes: non-slip suction bottom plate with divider, 2nd Stage Silicone Spoon
All silicone products are made from superior quality silicone. They are dishwasher and microwave safe, BPA, Lead and Phthalate free so you can be sure that the products are safe for your babies.
Expert Meal & Storage Food Pack (P2,300)
EXPERT MEAL & STORAGE FOOD PACK
This Clip Portion Set is perfect for preparing, conserving and transporting baby’s meals. It includes: 12 Clip Portions and 2 1st-Age Silicone Spoons.
Other Features:
– Robust and 100% airtight: perfect for transporting
– Stable and easy to fill (wide opening)
– Interlocking portions: the lid clips onto the portion underneath (practical in the refrigerator and freezer)
– Stackable: easy to store
– Graduated Portions (ml and oz) and space (on lid and portion) for noting contents and date
– Reheating and defrosting possible (without lid): microwave oven and Babycook
A healthy tummy makes a happy baby and with BÉABA, moms, dads and guardians are even happier as it efficiently saves time with its compact design and easy-to-clean features.
“BÉABA is not just for babies. In fact I’m having so much fun cooking for myself with Babycook®. Having it just makes life so easy,” said events and TV host Xandra Rocha-Araneta and mom of three. “I enjoy coming up with healthy, clean recipes.”
“BÉABA’s products are so thoughtfully designed and functional,” added events host, model and mom of two kids, Patty Laurel-Filart.
On choosing a partner in motherhood, well-known designer Vania Romoff prefers BÉABA for her daughter Emilia and twins Elias and Leon, “Being a mom is no easy feat but having BÉABA as a partner in this journey every step of the way has been amazing.”
Along with Babycook® also comes a treasure trove of meal accessories, gears and apparel for your bubbly ones that help create happy memories. Check out BÉABA’s amazing products and yummy recipes with 10% off all products site wide from March 27 to April 4 only on www.beaba.ph.
“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” world premiere at The Royal Festival Hall on March 29, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)
Led by stars Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne, Mads Mikkelsen, director David Yates and Wizarding World creator J.K. Rowling, they were joined, on the red carpet, by a number of fans and influencers from around the world to celebrate the release of the third Fantastic Beasts film.
Check out the photos taken from the red carpet below and watch “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” in cinemas across the Philippines on Black Saturday, April 16.
About “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”
Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” is the newest adventure in the Wizarding World™ created by J.K. Rowling.
Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros.
Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald’s growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?
The film features an ensemble cast led by Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”), two-time Oscar nominee Jude Law (“Cold Mountain,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley”), Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, Katherine Waterston, and Mads Mikkelsen.
Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros.
“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” was directed by David Yates, from a screenplay by J.K. Rowling & Steve Kloves, based upon a screenplay by J.K. Rowling. The film was produced by David Heyman, J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves, Lionel Wigram and Tim Lewis. Neil Blair, Danny Cohen, Josh Berger, Courtenay Valenti and Michael Sharp served as executive producers.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Heyday Films Production, a David Yates film, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” in Philippine theaters April 16. The film will be distributed worldwide in select theatres and IMAX by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #SecretsOfDumbledore
Delve into the world of true crime in Tokyo Vice and explore society’s views on gender, race and marriage in A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3. In The Flight Attendant Season 2, the young protagonist must rely on her wits to survive and Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito brings fun-filled programming curated for preschoolers – all streaming this month onHBO GO.
Inspired by the first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat by American journalist Jake Adelstein, this Max Original crime drama series captures the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo in the late ‘90s, where nothing and no one is truly what or who they seem. Told over eight episodes, it is executive produced by Michael Mann, who also directed the pilot episode. Stars Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, Rinko Kikuchi and Tomohisa Yamashita.
A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3 Premieres Saturday, April 9 on HBO GO
This HBO Original comedy series presents sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis and Quinta Brunson. Set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests, the first two seasons received critical acclaim and has been nominated for a total of 8 Primetime Emmy® Awards, winning for Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming in 2021. Stream seasons 1 and 2 on HBO GO.
The Flight Attendant Season 2 Premieres Thursday, April 21 on HBO GO
This critically acclaimed, breakthrough series returns for a second season, which finds Cassie Bowden living her best sober life in Los Angeles while moonlighting as a CIA asset in her spare time. When an overseas assignment leads her to inadvertently witness a murder, she becomes entangled in another international intrigue. Season one was nominated for nine Emmys®, and won Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music. Stars Kaley Cuoco. Stream season 1 on HBO GO.
We Baby Bears New episodes premiere Saturday, April 2 on HBO GO
Baby Panda, Baby Ice Bear and Baby Grizzle continue their quest for a forever home. This month, catch brand-new episodes as the bear-y adorable trio embark on fresh adventures, encounter new characters and forge new relationships.
Cartoonito Streaming on HBO GO from Monday, April 18 and on Cartoon Network from Monday, March 28, daily from 6am-12pm
Cartoon Network is proud to present Cartoonito, a collection of learning-based programmes and fun content that is tailored for preschoolers every morning. Top picks include Lucas the Spider, Monchhichi, Dino Ranch, Esme & Roy, and many more. Stream them all on HBO GO from Monday, April 18 or catch them now on Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito daily from 6am-12pm.
The long wait is over for the Filipino fans of the “Arizona emo group” as PULP Live World brings them back for a one-off show in Southeast Asia with THE MAINE BACK IN MANILA, happening this August 27, 2022, 8 PM at the SM North EDSA Skydome.
Celebrating their 15th anniversary this 2022 and the release of their 8th studio album XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time last July 2021, the band is now more eager to perform their new songs in front of a live audience. Fans can look forward to an incredible setlist following the success of their latest single, “Sticky”, hitting No. 19 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart and the release of their collaboration song “Loved You A Little” with Taking Back Sunday and Charlotte Sands.
As the pandemic took over the world for the past two years, the band constantly worked on their music and established stronger connections with their fans online despite the struggles of not being able to go on tours. And now that the world is slowly opening its doors to live events, The Maine is excited to return to Manila for the seventh time and play for the ever-passionate community they have built over the years.
Presented by PULP Live World, tickets to THE MAINE BACK IN MANILA happening on August 27, 2022, Saturday, at the Skydome, SM City North EDSA are priced at P4,500 (PLATINUM), P3,000 (GOLD), and P2,500 (SILVER), inclusive of meet and greet for all ticketholders depending on health restrictions (only fully vaccinated guests are allowed inside the venue). Gates open at 6:00PM, show starts at 8:00PM.
Tickets go on sale on May 1, 2022 (10AM) at all SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online at www.smtickets.com or via www.minimall.ph . Ticketing service charges apply.
Never have there been five friends as infamous as The Bad Guys—dashing pickpocket Mr. Wolf (Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), seen-it-all safecracker Mr. Snake (Marc Maron, GLOW), chill master-of-disguise Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson, Hot Tub Time Machine franchise), short-fused “muscle” Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos, In the Heights) and sharp-tongued expert hacker Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina, Crazy Rich Asians), aka “Webs.”
In the new action-comedy from DreamWorks Animation, The Bad Guys will go good, the blockbuster Scholastic book series by Aaron Blabey, a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws are about to attempt their most challenging con yet—becoming model citizens.
In the film, Awkwafina is the only female member of the gang and doesn’t cut the guys any slack. In Aaron Blabey’s book series, Tarantula is actually a “Mr.” But when adapting the story for the screen, Blabey was supportive of the filmmakers switching the character to be a kick-butt female techie. Producer Rebecca Huntley has loved audiences’ reception to Ms. Tarantula. “One of the surprising things was how parents responded to the fact that Ms. Tarantula was representing women and girls in S.T.E.M. She’s a cool, confident hacker, and to have audiences see her as a role model in that regard was wonderful.”
Additionally, Awkwafina admired how deftly the source material and the script balanced joyful imagination and poignant themes. “The story is pretty existential, and these are characters with sincere dilemmas,” Awkwafina says. “It is symbolic of how we, as humans, see ourselves, how society does and how we embody that—until we realize that we don’t have to be defined by certain things. I like the way that The Bad Guys plays with aspects of good and bad. Those are two terms that we see misconstrued all the time. We see people that look bad but aren’t, as well as people who look good but aren’t.”
She was thrilled to join such a brilliant group of fellow voice performers, as well as occasionally work alongside them—a rarity in animation. “This is a stacked cast of brilliant actors, and I’m a huge fan of all my fellow Bad Guys,” Awkwafina says.
From Dreamworks Animation, The Bad Guys is a Universal Pictures International release and will open in local cinemas on April 27.
