HBO finally released the full trailer for the Game of Thrones spinoff, House of The Dragon.
The fantasy series takes us back to 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, when the Targaryens and their dragons ruled the Seven Kingdoms. Watch the full trailer below:
Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood book, House of the Dragon details the civil war between the Targaryens, also known as the Dance of the Dragons, which ultimately led to the downfall of the most powerful House in the Seven Kingdoms. The story is driven by the conflict between the two possible heirs of the Iron Throne, King Viserys Targaryen’s daughter Princess Rhaenyra and his younger brother Prince Daemon.
The series stars Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Fabien Frankel, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, and Sonoya Mizuno, with Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik serving as the showrunners.
House of the Dragon premieres on HBO GO starting this August 22.
The much-anticipated collaboration between the BTS, Snoop Dogg, and American producer Benny Blanco is finally happening!
In a fun video shared by BTS on Twitter, Blanco jokingly asks BTS members Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, and V if he can join the group. They decline, but agree to work with him in making the “best song in the entire world.” Watch the clip below:
benny: 나도 BTS에 껴줘!???? BTS: 응?????♂️ benny: 나도 잘할 수 있을 것 같은데!???? BTS: 음…안돼???? 대신 우리가 엄청난 곡을 같이 만들어볼 수는 있을 것 같은데????? (https://t.co/OQLDkyepnV)
Hours later, Blanco officially announces their collab track, Bad Decisions, further revealing that it will also be the BTS and Snoop Dogg collaboration fans had been waiting for. The American producer also shared a calendar for the promotion of the track before it is released on Blanco’s YouTube channel this August 5, 12 PM (Philippine time).
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As adults, we spend most of our days at the workplace surrounded by colleagues we treat as a community or even family, while we do our part and stay productive. But then the pandemic happened and we found ourselves separated by a remote work setup. While working from home has its many advantages, part of us also miss the office, its convenience, and the people that breathe life into it.
If you’re still working at home and are missing the workplace setup, then maybe you need to binge a show that will give you some laughs while recreating that office atmosphere! On this list, we’ve rounded up such shows for your much-needed dose of workplace humor.
The Office
The American remake of The Office is deemed one of the best comedy shows out there and for good reason. The series is presented as a mockumentary featuring the day-to-day shenanigans of the office workers at a paper company. The team includes the likable Jim, the shy receptionist Pam, the competitive salesman Dwight, and their high-energy boss Michael Scott. Stream The Office on Amazon Prime Video.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s workplace is a precinct and it follows a team of cops, each with their own colorful personality. The series’ main characters include the talented but childish detective Jake Peralta, his loyal friend Charles Boyle, the competitive Amy Santiago, and the seemingly cold captain Ray Holt. Stream Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Netflix.
The IT Crowd
The IT Crowd, as its title suggests, follows folks working in IT with the show poking fun at the knowledge gap between the IT crowd and people who can’t handle their computers. The show begins with Jen Barber who lied her way into being employed in the IT department of a business giant in London, despite knowing nothing about computers. She finds her office in the company building’s dingy basement, where she is joined by two socially-challenged computer “nerds” working as the company’s IT support. Stream The IT Crowd on Netflix.
Parks & Recreation
This series follows government employees at the Indiana Parks and Recreation department. The show mainly revolves around Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat who is trying to beautify her town by turning an abandoned construction site into a community park. But the simple mission is made complicated by her colleagues such as the selfish Tom Haverford and her anti-government bureaucrat boss Ron Swanson.
Scrubs
Scrubs is set in a hospital and follows a group of medical students in their internship. Most of the show is told through the unique point of view of the main character John Michael “J.D.” Dorian. Throughout the show, JD alongside his fellow interns Elliott Reid and Christopher Turk, as well as their colleagues at the Sacred Heart Hospital encounter challenging cases while navigating their relationships. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
2 Broke Girls
This show follows two broke girls Max and Caroline who are trying to find their ticket to success together. Max is a streetwise waitress working in a Brooklyn diner while Caroline used to be a rich girl who must now work as a waitress to make ends meet. When Max discovers that Caroline can bake delicious cupcakes, the two team up to kick off a cupcake business. Also part of the diner’s friendly faces are their boss Han Lee, the upbeat cook Oleg, and the old cashier Earl.
Abbott Elementary
Presented in a mockumentary format, Abbott Elementary follows the lives of teachers working in the underfunded, predominantly Black public school, Willard R. Abbott Elementary School. The staff includes second grade teacher Janine Teagues, history teacher Jacob Hill, substitute teacher Gregory Eddie, kindergarten’s Barbara Howard, and the tone-deaf school principal Ava Coleman.
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Superstore
Superstore follows the megastore Cloud 9 employees and their daily grind filled with annoying bargainers, riotous sales, and boring training sessions. Hardworking Cloud 9 employee Amy is trying to juggle her responsibilities alongside her clueless manager Glen, the tough assistant Dina, the new hire Jonah, the sarcastic Garrett, and the sweet Cheyenne.
Mythic Quest
This series focuses on the office workers of the video game studio that produces the fictional MMORPG Mythic Quest. While building the fantasy world and sustaining the video game for the players seem quite the challenge, the minds behind Mythic Quest actually face bigger challenges within the office. The show’s roster of characters includes creator Ian Grimm, lead engineer Poppy Li, monetization head Brad Bakshi, and head writer C.W. Longbottom. Stream Mythic Quest on Apple TV+.
Space Force
Space Force is another series from the team-up of Steve Carell and writer Greg Daniels of The Office. In this Netflix sitcom, Carell plays General Mark Naird who was just tasked to helm the sixth branch of the US Armed Forces. As the head of the US Space Force, Naird must manage a chaotic team to bring the military to the moon by 2024. Stream Space Force on Netflix.
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Women are appreciated for being natural caregivers and, as a society, we have always applauded them for it. However admirable though, it is often at the expense of caring for others that these same women are found in an all-too-familiar situation of not having enough time or energy for themselves. That is why feminine care brand Kotex Philippines and self-love ambassador Heart Evangelista have once again teamed up in challenging women to #DareToLoveYourselfMore. Together, they aim to remind every woman to keep prioritizing self-love and encourage them to start celebrating those who actively choose to.
“We are forever grateful for the mothers, wives, and sisters in our lives who constantly take care of us but as much as we praise them for this, still not enough is given to women who make the conscious choice to love themselves. Kotex is a believer of self-love and we encourage all women to dare to love yourself unapologetically simply because you deserve it,” said Ann Avellaneda, Brand Manager of Kotex Philippines.
For this year’s challenge, Kotex released a limited-edition #LuxeWithLove kit that contains packs of its luxuriously comfortable pads and panties. Wrapped in a specially designed painting made by Heart Evangelista, the curated kit invites every woman to fill up their box as a reminder to never let themselves run on empty.
With every purchase, shoppers can also get a chance to win a self-love weekend getaway and a meet & greet with Heart Evangelista – all while experiencing the luxury of comfort with Kotex because they deserve nothing less. To join, they must simply scan the QR code found inside every kit, fill out the form, post a self-love letter to themselves on Instagram or Facebook, tag the official Kotex page, and use the official hashtag #DareToLoveYourselfMore. Complete promo mechanics can be found here: https://bit.ly/KotexDTLYMMechanics
Much like Kotex, Heart Evangelista has been a self-love advocate for years now. While it has taken a while for her to not feel ashamed about prioritizing herself, she has finally learned to put herself first. Along with staying in shape, eating the right food, and being healthy, Heart has also found an amazing way to practice self-love through her art.
“Painting plays a huge role in my self-love advocacy. It’s my time for myself. It’s my time to express myself freely without anyone giving me instructions. It makes my soul happy in a way,” Heart shares.
With painting as her main avenue of expression, each work often tells a different story. Her favorite muses are women, painted in different canvases whether it’s on bags, murals, clothes, and now in a box. The design of the #LuxeWithLove kit is a beautiful representation of this advocacy as it was inspired by her self-love journey, travels around the world, and the many women that she’s met along the way.
“No matter what form, shape or size, they were beautiful so that’s why I wanted to come up with that painting. Women, just proud of being themselves,” Heart adds.
Heart stresses that daring to love yourself is something we need to be constantly reminded of but hopes one day it will come as naturally as taking care of others. Whether it’s writing little daily affirmations, going out on a solo date, or simply getting pads that are a little more expensive but works wonders for you – spoiling yourself with better things will always pay off. Always be proud of who you are and how you take care of yourself because the most rewarding love is still the one from within us.
As Heart says, “Self-love isn’t being selfish. It’s having self-worth. It’s building yourself up. It’s preparing you for greater things and it’s preparing you to love other people in a better way.”
To date, hundreds of women have already come out in support of this self-love advocacy; each sharing how they’ve learned to love themselves more everyday and pledged to continue doing so. Patricia Basmayor said, “I learned to love myself more amidst my mental health issues. I became kinder to myself. I feel you should too.” Maureen Agaren also shared, “It’s alright to give yourself more. Remember the value of being ‘YOU’ and the LOVE that yourself deserves.”
All women were recognized and awarded for their contributions in spreading this important advocacy. Now, it’s your turn.
The #DareToLoveYourselfMore challenge runs until July 30. Join today when you get your own #LuxeWithLove kit that is now available for purchase online via Lazada and Shopee. Remember, with every purchase, shoppers can also get a chance to win a self-love weekend getaway and a meet & greet with Heart Evangelista. Complete promo mechanics can be found here: https://bit.ly/KotexDTLYMMechanics
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It’s the Filipino’s time to shine, henny… as discovery+, HBO GO, and WOW Presents Plus brings audiences the first-ever Drag Race Philippines on August 17, 2022. In this hotly awaited version of the worldwide hit, 12 iconic queens slay and race to the finish line to be crowned the first Drag Race Superstar from the Philippines.
Following the launch, new episodes of Drag Race Philippines will drop every Wednesday on discovery+ and HBO GO.
On the starting line is this season’s host, Paolo Ballesteros. Known as the face of one of the longest-running noontime shows in the Philippines, the multi-awarded actor, model, and drag artist well-known for his stunning makeup transformations will steer our contestants as they battle it out to the end.
Coming from a family of artists, including his great-grandfather, Philippines’ first national artist and painter Fernando Amorsolo, it’s no surprise that Paolo is a talented artist himself. Paolo shows his creativity by posting on Instagram his makeup transformations to Mariah Carey, Julia Roberts, and other international artists. This gave him attention not only locally but internationally as well and played a pivotal role in his first award-winning lead film Die Beautiful which garnered local and international acclaim, where he expressed his creativity through the art of drag.
A stellar lineup of judges joins Ballesteros for the new series, including American singer, actress, and drag performer, Jiggly Caliente, best known for competing in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 & RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 6. Second is writer, presenter, and producer, and Karen Davila impersonator, KaladKaren.
Jiggly Caliente was born in Laguna, Philippines, and moved to America at the age of 10. Jiggly also appeared in several films and TV shows including Broad City and as Veronica Ferocity in Pose.
KaladKaren rose to fame after she impersonated broadcast journalist Karen Davila in a satirical UP show. Since then she has hosted shows on ABS-CBN, such as Philippine versions of The Voice and I Can See Your Voice.
More star-studded guest judge appearances will also be featured this season and will be announced soon.
Who has what it takes to reach new heights, impress the judges, and race to the very top? Keep on the lookout these coming weeks as we reveal the queens battling it out for the title of Drag Race Superstar!
Drag Race Philippines is produced in the Philippines by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc in conjunction with World of Wonder Productions, Inc. Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles serve as executive producers on the series.
Get ready to be swoon over the “beautiful scar” singer in his back to back tour at Eastwood Central Plaza on July 22, 2022 and Venice Piazza at Mckinley Hill on July 23, 2022.
“Too Young” was released last October 29, 2021, a comprehensive genre of music that deals with the hardships of love, friendship, and youth. 11 songs were curated to create diverse meaning infused with multiple genres.
Filipino music fans and mall-goers can show their support and excitement to watch the “Beautiful Scars” singer perform live for free. Also, VIP access is available for guests who will meet the purchase requirement from any partner store of Eastwood Mall and Venice Grand Canal Mall.
Meanwhile, fans can enjoy an exclusive access to this jam session by registering their personal details and contact information through https://live.umusic.com/maximillian-live-in-manila and tweeting their most creative selfie while tuning in to any songs by Maximillian and mentioning @UMUSICPH and #MaximillianInManila.
Apart from the exclusive passes, VIP passes and an exclusive signed merch will be awarded to Filipino fans with the most creative 15-30 seconds content on tiktok while listening to the popular hit “beautiful scars”. Aside from this, the show will be open to mall-goers for Free standing access.
The danish singer made it top of the headlines with his top charting “Beautiful Scars” last 2020 on spotify. Among his hits are “On My Mind and “Ripples”.
The copenhagen-based singer expressed his gratitude and excitement in his Instagram account, as fans from all over the Philippines expressed their support to the Danish singer. Don’t miss out the chance to watch him live!
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Beauty and body care junkies — this one’s for you! The Metro Stores brings back its Health and Beauty Fair with up to 35% OFF on great selections that help you become #GlowUpReady. These irresistible deals and discounts, buy 1get 1 promos, gifts with purchase, and MRC exclusive treats are available from July 14 to August 14. Customers can #ShopTheMetroStores in-store at Metro Supermarket branches nationwide or online at shopmetro.ph.
If last year’s fair was all about experimenting on different skin, makeup, and personal care items, this year is all about investing in the best kinds of hair, skin, and body products that work for you. This campaign aims to encourage the public to make better choices for their own bodies while still being practical.
Shower must-haves like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, beauty soaps are available at low prices starting at P82.80. Most of which are offered at ‘Buy 1, Get 6’ bundles and more!
For those looking to stock up on personal hygiene essentials, now’s the best time to shop in bulk. Deo colognes from brands such as Bench, Lewis & Pearl, Juicy, Penshoppe are at up to 24% off. Most body lotions, including Silka, SkinWhite, Vaseline, Myra, Off, and Gluta-C, are offered at a ‘Buy 1 Get 1’ promo with nothing over P315
Other health and beauty products for the face, dental care, baby care, feminine care, and men’s body care are also available starting at P52. Alcohol, cotton, and other daily essentials are offered at 18% off.
Plus, an exciting treat awaits all Metro Rewards Card (MRC) and Metro Business Card (MBC) members. A P500-worth single-receipt purchase of Health and Beauty Fair products is equivalent to one (1) e-raffle entry. The raffle period is until August 14 only. The raffle draw will be held three days after. The Metro Stores will award 6 winners of a Palawan Getaway Trip for Two worth P50,000, 10 winners of a Boracay Getaway Trip for Two worth P35,000, and 50 winners of P5,000-worth of Metro GCs each. This getaway prize includes the round-trip airfare and airport transfer, 3 days 2 nights hotel accommodation and daily breakfast for the pair.
Members can also get up to P200-worth of discount coupons when they buy products from the fair. A single-receipt purchase worth P1,000 gets them P150 OFF on their next purchase, while a minimum single-receipt purchase worth P500 gives them P50 OFF.
The Metro Stores is also offering free delivery for all MRC and MBC members who purchase a minimum of P1,000 worth of Health and Beauty products in a single transaction through the website. This is available in select Metro stores only, including Metro Colon, Metro Mandaue, Metro Ayala Center Cebu, Metro Market! Market!, Metro Alabang, Metro Gaisano Pasig, Metro Newport, Metro Gaisano Market, Super Metro Lapu-Lapu, and Super Metro Mambaling.
Visit the nearest Metro Supermarket to get first dibs on the sale items or #ShopTheMetroStores online at www.shopmetro.ph. Customers can also avail of The Metro Stores’ Personal Shopper services with Metro Pabili. Just call, text, or Viber 0917-88-METRO (0917-88-63876) with your shopping list.
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Stray, a new video game where you play a lost cat in a cybercity, has just been released!
Now available for PC, PlayStation 4, and PS5, this game from Annapurna Interactive was quick to catch the attention of gamers with its interesting premise and cute protagonist. Check out the trailer for Stray below:
In this third-person adventure game, you play a cat separated from its family and is lost in a decaying cybercity filled with neon-lit alleys, curious droids, and dangerous creatures. The game allows you to be stealthy, nimble, silly, and sometimes annoying as you interact with the inhabitants of this strange world.
Soon, you befriend a small flying drone known only as B-12, and together, you must untangle an ancient mystery and escape this long-forgotten city.
Stray is developed by BlueTwelve Studio from France, and published by Annapurna Interactive, best known for other titles such as What Remains of Edith Finch, Outer Wilds, and Neon White.
Stray is now up for sale on Steam (PC) for P679.95, and at the PlayStation Store for $29.99 (around P1,680).
The consistent number one canola oil brand and nutritionists-recommended Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil introduces the Legaspi family as its first family celebrity ambassadors this 2022, to strengthen the brand’s campaign of promoting the importance of healthy and delicious meals for the whole family.
One of the Philippine entertainment industry’s famous celebrity families, Zoren, Carmina, Mavy, and Cassy Legaspi represent the typical Filipino family that bonds over food, made healthier and extra special with Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil.
“We are grateful and honored to be the first family ambassador of Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil,” Carmina says. “Nakakatuwa kasi it’s a new chapter for us, lalo na malaki na ang kambal,” Zoren adds.
The family that eats together…
Zoren and Carmina have been together for nearly two decades as a certified power couple in local showbiz. Their kids, twins Mavy and Cassy, have just turned 21 years old in January and are beginning to make their mark in the industry. In spite of their busy schedules, the Legaspi family makes it a point to cook at home and eat meals together to be updated with each other’s life.
“Number 1 thing in the Legaspi family is that being busy is not an excuse; we need to spend time together as a family especially during mealtime,” says Cassy.
Mavy agrees, adding they always find ways to bond, such as connecting via video call when one of them is inside a locked-in taping. “We’re all busy doing our own types of work, but when we all gather at the dining table, it brings us closer together. We talk about anything under the sun.”
Healthy and delicious
As for what they usually have on the table, they said cooking and eating healthy have always been a priority. Carmina admits to having cheat days, but the key is to balance what’s healthy with what makes you happy. In her own words, “healthy pero masarap.”
“Noong dumating itong pandemic, mas naging conscious kami in making sure that we cook and eat healthier food,” she says. “Mas gusto naming home-cooked meals than food deliveries para we know the ingredients, the way it’s cooked and prepared, at ano ‘yung cooking oil na ginamit. ‘Yung mga ganung details na akala natin hindi importante, sobrang mahalaga pala.”
Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil serves as every Filipino kitchen’s heart-healthy companion for everyday meals. It offers the lowest amount of saturated fat or “bad fats” versus other types of vegetable oils. Bad fats increase bad cholesterol levels in your body which may lead to heart disease.
Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil has high amounts of monounsaturated fats or the “good fats” that helps lower bad cholesterol levels in your body. It contains Omega 3 and 6 which are essential to your heart, brain, and overall body development. Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil is the consistent number one canola oil in the market, trusted by health professionals who value its health benefits, and high versatility – perfect for a wide range of dishes.
A heart-healthy and nutritionist-approved pantry staple
Every member of the Legaspi family shares their own favorite home-cooked meals. Carmina’s favorite is adobo, while Zoren goes for “anything with noodles or pasta.” For Mavy, it’s “Salpicao ni Mama,” and for Cassy, it’s “Mommy’s tuna pasta.”
“I usually cook with whatever’s in the pantry,” Carmina says. “So, anything gisa-gisa. And when you sauté, you need canola oil. Ang pinakamadali, gambas. Kapag dinner time, I prepare salmon escabeche or pag wala ako maisip – salpicao!”
Carmina may be commanding the Legaspi kitchen today, but it was actually Zoren who was the first in their family to learn how to cook. He enrolled in CCA, a prestigious culinary school. He invited his wife to join him but Carmina was hesitant at first and said she would rather stick with doing the groceries instead. Eventually, she was inspired by Zoren’s dedication and decided to finally try her hand at cooking. She never looked back since.
“Ang pagluluto kasi, it’s a gift pala. It’s a talent,” she says, adding even Cassy and Mavy are starting to find themselves in the kitchen more often.
Cassy says it’s essential to prepare all the ingredients first. Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil, in particular, is an important pantry staple. Aside from all its health benefits, it also has one of the highest heat points that make it ideal for frying, especially for deep-frying.
The Legaspi family calls on everyone to keep their family ties strong, starting with cooking and sharing meals whenever they can. With Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil and its health benefits, bonding moments are made extra special with home-cooked meals that are good for the heart.
Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil is available in supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide, and online on Lazada, Shopee, and AceMarket.ph. For more information, check out the brand’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JollyHeartMateCanolaOil
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the classic anime series, Yu Yu Hakusho, has unveiled the character posters featuring its four main characters: Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara.
Based on the manga of the same name from Yoshihiro Togashi, Yu Yu Hakusho is more familiar to Filipinos under its English title Ghost Fighter, with the characters bearing the names Eugene, Dennis, Vincent, and Alfred. The series tells the story of Yusuke, a teenage delinquent who died after trying to save a child’s life. In the afterlife, Yusuke is named a Spirit Detective and must solve cases involving demons and apparitions alongside his newfound allies.
Check out the official posters for the live-action series, featuring the show’s four main protagonists:
Photos courtesy of NetflixPhoto courtesy of Netflix
Directed by Sho Tsukikawa with a screenplay from Tatsuro Mishima, Yu Yu Hakusho stars Takumi Kitamura, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongo, and Shuhei Uesugi. The series is set for release on Netflix in December of 2023.
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