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  • PULP SUMMER SLAM XIX 19 Years of Making Metal History in the Philippines

    PULP SUMMER SLAM XIX 19 Years of Making Metal History in the Philippines

    19 years strong—this March 23, 2019 at the Amoranto Stadium, PULP SUMMER SLAM is set to add yet another year to its unparalleled legacy of making Metal history in the Philippines.

    The mighty and legendary thrash metal band SLAYER leads an elite roster of bands performing at PULP
    SUMMER SLAM XIX—the latest edition of Southeast Asia’s loudest and longest-running Metal festival. The
    Slam will also be SLAYER’s only stop in the region on their massively successful and in-demand Final World Tour. After hitting Japan and Australia, this will also be SLAYER’s last ever show on this side of the planet. Tom Araya, Kerry King, Paul Bostaph, and Gary Holt—the reigning titans of thrash—will be returning to wash over Manila once more with crimson rain, following their monumental and historic first show in the Philippines in 2017.
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  • Daniel Caesar grabs a bite in Jollibee and shows some love for Francis M.

    Daniel Caesar grabs a bite in Jollibee and shows some love for Francis M.


    Grammy winner and singer-songwriter, Daniel Caesar is back in the Philippines and cannot resist the delicious taste of Jollibee’s Chicken Joy

    In an Instagram stories you can see him having fun with some locals while eating Jollibee. The singer also showed his appreciation to the music of Francis M by posting a screenshot of his song ‘Cold Summer Nights.’ He also met some locals in Tarlac city.


    Daniel Caesar is scheduled to perform live in Manila on July 23 at the New Frontier Theater. Tickets are available at ticketnet.com.ph and outlets.

  • Tickets for LANY’s Manila show won’t be available at SM Tickets

    Tickets for LANY’s Manila show won’t be available at SM Tickets

    MMI LIVE: ‘In our commitment to provide better fan experience, we have initiated an online TICKET PRE-ORDER process to ensure that genuine fans get fair access to tickets.

    Tickets for LANY’s Manila show on July 23, 2019 will be available exclusively for PRE-ORDER tomorrow, March 12 at 9:00 AM. Ticket pre-orders will NOT be available through SM Tickets. Set your alarms for 9:00 AM tomorrow for the link! 🌹

  • So Ji Sub Asia Tour ‘Hello’ Manila

    So Ji Sub Asia Tour ‘Hello’ Manila

    So Ji Sub Asia Tour ‘Hello’ Manila

    The phenomenal gentleman behind the characters Terrius, Coach Young Ho, and CEO Joong Won is
    about to get closer to his Filipino Fans—multi-awarded Korean Drama actor SO JI SUB will be making
    his way to Manila for the last stop of his Asia Tour! PULP Live World proudly brings you SO JI SUB
    ASIA TOUR ‘HELLO’ MANILA, happening on March 16, 2019 (Saturday) at the New Frontier
    Theater, Cubao.
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  • Ed Sheeran is a married man!

    Ed Sheeran is a married man!

    British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has married his girlfriend, Cherry Seaborn, in a “tiny winter wedding,” The Sun newspaper reported on Thursday.

    “Ed got married a few days before Christmas. It was very quiet — just Ed’s oldest school pals, limited family, and the priest,” an unnamed source told the tabloid.

    The 28-year-old, one of the best-selling artists in the world, has known Seaborn since his childhood in Suffolk, eastern England.

    They have reportedly been dating since 2015.

    The Sun reported that there were only about 40 people at the ceremony at his estate in Suffolk.

    “He wanted no fuss and he wanted it to be something entirely for them — a tiny winter wedding,” the source said.

    However, the couple is said to be planning a “festival-style party” in the summer.

    Sheeran announced his engagement on Instagram in January 2018, saying: “We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well.”

    Credits to Mirror Online

  • LANY Adds Third Show in Manila on July 23

    LANY Adds Third Show in Manila on July 23

    Due to high demand,the organizers, MMI Live, Karpos Multimedia and Live Nation add third show in Manila at MOA Arena on July 23, 2019. LANY is set to do three arena shows in Manila this July. Tickets will still be available soon at smtickets.com and outlets nationwide.

    P5550 VIP Standing
    P5180 Patron Sides
    P4980 Lower Box A Premium/Patron Back
    P4280 Lower Box A Regular
    P3680 Lower Box B Premium
    P3480 Lower Box B Regular
    P2280 Upper Box Premium
    P1680 Upper Box Regular
    P1250 GA

  • SAMSUNG Philippines launches the Next Generation Galaxy S10

    SAMSUNG Philippines launches the Next Generation Galaxy S10

    MANILA, Philippines — Celebrating the first decade of the Galaxy S series, Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) officially introduces the Samsung Galaxy S10 in the Philippines. Held at Cove Manila, Okada Manila, the event gathers over 800 media personalities, celebrities, Samsung dealers, representatives, and business partners.

    Hosted by Joey Mead King, Samsung Philippines’ first-ever concert launch showcases the next generation experience that the Galaxy S10 offers, made possible through cutting-edge display, camera, and performance features. Leading the presentation of Samsung’s newest flagship smartphones are Benson Galguerra, Product Marketing Head for IT & Mobile, and Lea Cua-Lopez, Product Marketing Manager for Flagship Smartphones – S Series.

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    “The Samsung Galaxy S10 builds on the incredible legacy of the Galaxy S series, which has delivered the best mobile experiences to consumers in the past decade,” says James Jung, President of Samsung Philippines. “Delivering the most advanced display, camera, and performance innovations, the Galaxy S10 is perfect for the next generation user who desires to make a difference. Looking ahead, we envision the Galaxy S10 as the pioneering device that will catapult Samsung toward another decade of groundbreaking smartphone technology.”

    Maximized Infinity-O Display: the future of viewing

    Sporting minimized bezels, a wider 19:9 screen-body ratio, and a punch-hole display for the front camera, the Galaxy S10 maximizes the screen real estate without any distractions. The Infinity-O Display comes in three variants: a 5.8-inch display for the Galaxy S10e, a 6.1-inch display for the Galaxy S10, and a 6.4-inch display for the Galaxy S10+.

    The Galaxy S10 also has the world’s first Dynamic AMOLED Display, delivering amazing visibility and vivid visuals under any lighting condition. As the first HDR 10+ certified device with Dynamic Tone Mapping, the Galaxy S10 generates a wider and more accurate range of colors, even in the darkest of scenes. The screen remains pleasing to the eyes, as the smartphone already reduces blue light emissions by 41% even before activating the Blue Light Filter.

    Perfectly capture any moment with the True Vision Multi-Camera

    The Galaxy S10’s True Vision Multi-Camera combines a full array of lenses in one powerful device. The Galaxy S10e has a dual camera set-up, utilizing a 12 MP Wide Dual Aperture Lens and a 16MP Ultra-Wide Lens — a first for the S series. The Galaxy S10+ and the S10 sport three rear cameras, adding the 12 MP Telephoto lens for zoom.

    The triple camera set-up of the Galaxy S10 & S10+ lets users easily switch shooting modes, from telephoto (2x optical zoom), to Wide (77°) and Ultra-Wide (123°), perfect for capturing detailed close-up portraits and epic panorama shots. Both the S10e and S10 carry a 10 MP Dual Pixel UHD Selfie front camera, while the Galaxy S10+ adds another 8 MP Camera for artistic Live Focus selfies and UHD videos. Powered by upgraded AI, the Galaxy S10 automatically adjusts its settings based on the scenes being captured, and can even suggest composition recommendations to frame the shot beautifully.

    The Galaxy S10 also functions as a Pro Camcorder, offering Super Steady & High-Quality Video Recording. This allows users to take dynamic action videos with minimal shakiness. Both front and rear cameras can shoot in up-to UHD quality, and in an industry first, the rear camera provides the flexibility to record in HDR10+.

    Making the most out of the Galaxy S10 with Intelligent Performance

    Ensuring maximum phone security, the Galaxy S10 & Galaxy S10+ use the first-ever embedded Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner[1] that reads the 3D contours of a physical thumbprint – not a 2D image of it – for improved anti-spoofing. The feature detects every unique nuance of a fingerprint, even with changes in humidity, sunlight, or ambient temperature, offering vault-like security to keep the device safe.

    Operating faster than ever, the Galaxy S10 delivers efficient and seamless user experience with an 8nm mobile chipset. Engineered for the best possible performance, the flagship phone’s hardware increases CPU & GPU performance while reducing power consumption. This allows the device to launch frequently used applications and games smoothly.

    The Galaxy S10 also offers the largest storage capacity available on a Galaxy device, with 1TB of built-in storage expandable up to 1.5TB on the limited-edition Galaxy S10+ variant[2]. The base models of the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 carry 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, while the Galaxy S10e supports 6GB RAM and internal memory of 128GB.

    Built to adjust to its users’ needs, the Galaxy S10 automatically optimizes battery, CPU, RAM, and even device temperature based on how the smartphone is used. It also sports a wider battery capacity than the previous Galaxy variants: 4,100 mAh for the Galaxy S10+, 3,400 mAh for the Galaxy S10, and 3,100 mAh for the Galaxy S10e.

    Next Generation Wireless PowerShare for more possibilities

    Samsung also introduces the Wireless PowerShare feature on the Galaxy S10, allowing the charging of Qi-certified smartphones by simply placing them against the flagship smartphone. As an industry-first, the Galaxy S10’s Wireless PowerShare will also charge compatible wearables, such as the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds. This allows on-the-go users to avoid the hassle of looking for sockets to charge their devices.

    In addition, the Galaxy S10 is capable of charging itself and a second device simultaneously via Wireless PowerShare[3], while connected to just one regular charger. One can save time by powering up multiple gadgets in one go, allowing users to tackle their day with fully-charged devices.

    Get the Next Generation Galaxy S10 now!

    The Galaxy S10e will be available in Prism White, while the Galaxy S10 will be available in Prism White and Prism Black. Consumers who will opt for the Galaxy S10+ (128GB) will have three colors to choose from: Prism White, Prism Black, and Prism Green. The Galaxy S10+ (1TB) will also be available in a premium Ceramic Black variant[4].

    The Galaxy S10 line will be available in authorized retail stores, telco operator partners, and online beginning March 8. Pricing starts at PHP39,990 for the Galaxy S10e, PHP49,990 for the Galaxy S10, and PHP55,990 for Galaxy S10+ (128GB). The limited edition Galaxy S10+ (1TB) Ceramic Black model will only be available via pre-order at PHP89,990.

    Consumers who pre-order a Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ will receive freebies worth up to PHP28,500. The limited-edition Galaxy S10+ (1TB) pre-order bundle will come with a 43” Samsung Smart FHD TV. The 128GB Galaxy S10+ can be pre-ordered alongside a FREE 32” Samsung HD TV worth PHP 13,499 or a Samsung store voucher worth PHP 7,000.

    Pre-order the Galaxy S10 model to get the all-new Galaxy Buds — Samsung’s newest in-ear companion that delivers superb acoustics and all-day comfort. The bundle also comes with a Bluetooth Handgrip. Customers may also opt for a voucher worth PHP4,500. The Galaxy S10e bundle will include either the Galaxy Buds or a voucher worth PHP 3,500. All bundles will come with FREE Nanofixit screen insurance up to PHP 10,000, and 10% off on select Galaxy tablets and/or Galaxy Wearables, valid until April 30, 2019.

    The pre-order period for the Galaxy S10 will run until March 3, 2019. Visit samsung.com/ph/offer/s10preorder/ to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S10. For more information about the Galaxy S10, visit samsung.com/ph.

  • Scalpers offer LANY concert tickets at up to 28,000 pesos.

    Scalpers offer LANY concert tickets at up to 28,000 pesos.


    Minutes after the tickets for American band LANY shows on July 24 and 25 were sold out a few days ago, local scalpers swung into action.

    The tickets, which officially cost from 1250 pesos to 5550 pesos were eventually offered on sites such as Stubhub and Viagogo at up to 28,000 pesos at press time.

    LANY’s shows at the Mall of Asia Arena sold in an hour after the tickets went on sale at 12 in the afternoon.

    The resale tickets appeared despite organisers MMI Live and Karpos Multimedia having warned that unlawful resale (or attempted unlawful resale) of a ticket may lead to cancellation of that ticket without refund or other compensation.

    Thousands of fans queued up in different SM Ticket outlets nationwide. Many of them waited more than 6 hours to secure their chances of getting tickets when sales began at 12PM last Wednesday and Thursday.

  • The country’s biggest, loudest, and most exciting all-OPM festival is BACK! RAKRAKAN FESTIVAL 2019: PEACE, LOVE, AND MUSIC!

    The country’s biggest, loudest, and most exciting all-OPM festival is BACK! RAKRAKAN FESTIVAL 2019: PEACE, LOVE, AND MUSIC!

    As Rakrakan Festival makes its way back, this year we are going to have two days of peace, love, and music with back-to-back performances from 120 OPM bands and artists! And just like last year, we will be having 6 stages divided into 3 stages per day. For DAY 1, we have CENTER STAGE, MOVE STAGE, and INDIE STAGE! And for DAY 2, we have SLAM STAGE, MOSH STAGE, and PEACE STAGE! I know you’re all excited for the complete lineup so here you go!
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  • This is NOT a drill: It’s a SNEAK PEEK of the complete band line-up for RAKRAKAN FESTIVAL 2019!

    This is NOT a drill: It’s a SNEAK PEEK of the complete band line-up for RAKRAKAN FESTIVAL 2019!

    As we rock out another amazing year for OPM, we will make noise again as we celebrate RAKRAKAN FESTIVAL 2019 for two days of Peace, Love, and Music! That’s right, TWO DAYS of solid performances from our finest artists on March 1 & 2, 2019 at the Circuit Makati Events Ground.

    RAKRAKAN FESTIVAL 2019 is still going to be a massive production set-up complete with 120 OPM bands and artists, 3 stages per day for a total of 6 stages, skateboarding competitions, live art exhibitions, merch and food bazaars, and more fun activities!
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  • The country’s biggest, loudest, and most exciting all-OPM festival is BACK!

    The country’s biggest, loudest, and most exciting all-OPM festival is BACK!

    Rakrakan Festival 2019

    Cheers to another year for OPM! In celebration for this momentous occasion, we are bringing back RAKRAKAN FESTIVAL as we become BIGGER, LOUDER, and BOLDER! Oh, we just can’t get enough OPM in our veins, don’t we? Well, get ready to make history AGAIN as we celebrate Peace, Love, and Music with astounding back-to-back performances from our roster of OPM’s finest artists on March 1-2, 2019 at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds! Yep, you read it right—TWO DAYS of Rakrakan Festival this year because one day just won’t be enough to satisfy our OPM cravings.
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  • Taeyeon’s five songs which most of us can definitely relate to.

    Taeyeon’s five songs which most of us can definitely relate to.

    Taeyeon is known as the leader of SNSD/Girl’s Generation and their lead vocalist of the group. She is known for her wide range of vocals and catchy songs which most of us can definitely relate to.

    Here are some of Taeyeon’s songs that we’re looking forward to hear on her first solo concert here in MNL.

    1. Fine

    This song was released last February 2017 and was included on her first studio album “My Voice”. This song is solely about how someone feels during break up. The songs focuses on Taeyeon’s vocal and that goosebumps feel when she launches herself for the chorus. You will definitely get the I-know-how-that-feels vibes.

    하루 한 달 일 년 그 쯤이면
    웃으며 추억 할 거라 했지만
    나는 아니야
    쉽지 않을 것 같아

    ( When one day, one month, one year passes
    You said you’d probably smile and reminisce but not me, it won’t be easy for me.)

    2. I

    This is her debut song as a solo artist. “I” was released last October 2015. Reading through the translated lyrics, the song is about someone who faces struggles in life, but instead of focusing on the unfavorable circumstances, she decided to see the beauty of life .

    빛을 쏟는 Sky
    그 아래 선 I
    꿈꾸듯이 Fly
    My Life is a Beauty

    (Sky that pours light
    (I) stand under it
    Fly as if I’m dreaming
    My life is a beauty)

    3. Rain

    This was digitally release by SM Ent. for SMTown Station. This song really compliments Taeyeon’s voice. The song is pertaining to “Tears” that is being shed because of a painful breakup. This is about the agony and the tearful recollection.

    비가 오면 내리는 기억에 번지는 아픔에
    흠뻑 쏟아지는 너를 보다
    선명했던 그 시간에 멈춘 채
    추억에 젖은 채
    아름다웠던 너를 그려 in the rain

    (Memories come down when it rains, spreading pain
    Watching you as you get soaked
    Clear in that moment,
    wet with memories
    I think of you when you were beautiful in the rain)

    4. 11:11

    This song was released digitally on November 2016. The lyrics is about a girl’s reminiscences about making wishes with her former lover when the clock struck 11:11. 11:11 is a multidimensional bridge between 2 reality systems, the old reality of duality and the new reality of oneness.

    모든 게 자릴 찾아서 떠나가고
    넌 내 모든 걸 갖고서 떠나도
    내 맘은 시계 속의 두 바늘처럼
    같은 곳을 두고 맴돌기만 해

    (Everything finds its place and leaves
    You took all of me and left
    But like the two hands of the clock in my heart
    I keep lingering in the same place)

    5. Why

    This song was digitally released on June 2016. The lyrics of the song seems to saying goodbye to a long time love, her comfort zone and to finally move on. The Why music video was thought of to be an Epilogue of her song, Starlight (featuring Dean).

    쫓아가기도 벅차 숨이 찬
    세상이 전부는 아냐
    하루 종일 걸어도 똑같은
    풍경은 절대 보이지 않아
    하얀 종이에 적어 본 Why
    잉크처럼 번지는 맘
    I’m falling, I’m falling, I’m falling to you

    (The world isn’t all about
    trying to catch up
    Even if I walk all day the same
    landscape will never been seen
    I wrote on white paper, why,
    my heart smears like ink
    I’m falling, I’m falling, I’m falling to you)

    Taeyeon’s songs are mostly about break up, heartbreaks and moving on. Don’t miss the chance to see her perform these songs live on 12/14 at New Frontier Theatre and be ready to be mesmerize by her voice.

  • Tickets to Blackpink concert are reselling for shockingly high prices

    Tickets to Blackpink concert are reselling for shockingly high prices

    Blackpink tickets including limited view seats were sold out already and scalpers are taking advantage of the situation. They are selling tickets to ‘In Your Area in Manila Tour’ at six to 8 times their cover prices. The tickets which went on sale last week were all snapped up in just less than 1 hour. The tickets were originally priced between P2650 and P19750 and were sold via SM Ticket outlets and smtickets.com. They are available now on reseller site StubHub at severely marked-up prices. They are now being sold at P16, 660 for one general admission ticket up to P80,000 for a VIP ticket. This website is not authorised by the organiser to sell tickets to the concert. Hopefully they’ll limit online purchase to give way to those who lined up for hours and still was not able to score tickets, it will avoid bots that can purchase bulk tickets to sell online at higher prices. Are you willing to spend these amounts to see Blackpink in Manila?

  • Boyz II Men excited to perform with DIVAS and visit Davao for the first time

    Boyz II Men excited to perform with DIVAS and visit Davao for the first time

    Best-selling R&B group of all time, BOYZ II MEN is coming back to the Philippines! The group is set to perform in DAVAO for the first time on Thursday, December 13th at SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier. They will also bring their grand show to MANILA Back-to-Back with power vocal tandem, DIVAS — comprised of KZ Tandingan, Yeng Constantino, Kyla and Angeline Quinto for a concert on Saturday, December 15th at the Araneta Coliseum.
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  • GA tickets for Maroon 5 now being resold at P16700

    GA tickets for Maroon 5 now being resold at P16700

    The social media blew up when it was announced that that Maroon 5 will be bringing their Red Pill Blues Tour to Manila next year. As expected, several tickets are already being resold by scalpers at inflated price.

    The prices for the band’s fourth concert in Manila are between P2800 for General Admission and P23,850 for VIP 1 Standing. As at time of writing, GA, Upper Box and Lower Box are sold out but being sold three to five times the price. GA tickets are up for almost P16,700 while Lower Box tickets can be bought between P15, 000 and P21,000. Is anyone desperate enough to fork out this much cash for Maroon 5? We do not encourage to buy tickets from the scalpers but instead wait for the possibility of adding more seats.