PITCH PERFECT 3 OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK

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UNITED INTERNATIONAL PICTURES

“PITCH PERFECT 3” SOUNDTRACK OUT NOW, BOASTS ALL-NEW MIX OF MASH-UPS

Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series.

Featuring a cappella mash-ups and medleys from the upcoming Universal Pictures' film, the soundtrack from UMe/Republic is now available on all formats. Pitch Perfect 3 hits Philippine cinemas nationwide on Monday, January 08, 2018.

Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson headline the returning cast of Pitch Perfect 3, the follow-up to summer 2015's blockbuster hit that took the honor of highest-grossing live-action movie-musical opening of all time and a #1 soundtrack debut. The eagerly awaited next chapter is led by series producers Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max Handelman & Elizabeth Banks of Brownstone Productions. The film is directed by Trish Sie (Step Up All In).

Combined, the albums for Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2 have sold more than 4 million worldwide. The hit single, "Cups" has sold more than 4.6 million downloads, received 751 million streams and has been viewed more than 376 million times worldwide on VEVO.

Album producers include Julianne Jordan, Julia Michels, and Harvey Mason Jr., with Jordan and Michels serving as executive music producers on the film. Alana Da Fonseca (Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Perks of Being a Wallflower), serves as one of the movie's vocal arrangers/producers, along with Ed Boyer (The Sing Off) and Deke Sharon (International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella co-founder).

NBC's The Voice Top-12 Artists and the stars of Pitch Perfect 3 debuted the first-ever full-length music video in the history of The Voice during the November 21 episode, highlighting the signature styles of each vocalist. Pitch Perfect's franchise building song "Cups" and George Michael's "Freedom! '90," the anthem of this January's Pitch Perfect 3, are seamlessly mashed-up in the video. Find the full-length music video on YouTube.

TRACKLISTING:

Universal Fanfare – The Bellas

Toxic – The Bellas

Sit Still, Look Pretty – The New Barden Bellas

Riff Off – The Bellas, Evermoist, Saddle Up, Young Sparrow and DJ Drago Nutz, & Soldiers

You Got It – Young Sparrow and DJ Dragon Nutz

Ex's And Oh's – Saddle Up

How A Heart Unbreaks – Evermoist

Cheap Thrills – The Bellas

I Don't Like It, I Love It – The Bellas

Cake By The Ocean – The Bellas

Freedom! '90 – Beca & The Bellas

Soy Yo – Bomba Estéreo

Boom Boom – Iggy Azalea feat. Zedd

Tribe – Kim Viera

Score Suite from Pitch Perfect 3

Silent Night – Hana Mae Lee featuring 80Fitz*

Baby, It's Cold Outside – Kelley Jakle & Shelley Regner*

Feliz Navidad – Chrissie Fit*

Freedom! '90 x Cups – The Bellas & The Voice Season 13 Top 12 Contestants*

*Bonus Tracks

Pitch Perfect 3 is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

Universal Records Signs New Promising Band Better Days

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Better Days formally signed a recording contract with Universal Records on Monday. The band is composed of Daniel Paringit on vocals and guitars, Jaro delos Reyes on guitar, Gelo Cabigon on bass and Rosner Mabuti on keyboards. Better Days is managed by Soupstar Entertainment, home to 6cyclemind, Imago, Sandwich, Hilera, Pedicab, and Moonstar88. They now join Gary Valenciano, Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, Parokya ni Edgar, Gloc-9, Sponge Cola, Aiza Seguerra, Claudia Barretto, Donny Pangilinan, Julie Anne San Jose and Elmo Magalona, in the elite roster of Universal Records’ prime artists.

The contract signing was held at the Universal Records office in Quezon City. Present with the band members were Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy Go and Soupstar Entertainment head Darwin Hernandez.

The band is currently preparing to record their original songs and looking forward to more live performances so they can reach an audience they hope to be their supporters in the future. They are optimistic that there are indeed better days ahead for them. Better Days is set to release their debut single in January 2018.

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PORTUGAL. THE MAN’S “FEEL IT STILL” IS UNSTOPPABLE!

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GLOBAL SMASH HIT RECEIVES GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR BEST POP DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE

John Gourley: “The Grammys are something that everyone is aware of…this isn’t just in our little bubble of social media…”

RECORD-BREAKING “FEEL IT STILL” MAKES BILLBOARD CHART HISTORY

“Feel It Still” breaks the record for most weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart

“FEEL IT STILL” AVAILABLE NOW AT ALL DSPS AND STREAMING SERVICES

EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM “WOODSTOCK” AVAILABLE NOW

Chart-topping rockers PORTUGAL. THE MAN can now add “GRAMMY-nominated” to their resume. Their unstoppable hit single “Feel It Still” received a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, becoming the band’s first Grammy nomination. "It’s just so cool that so many people care this much about the Grammys, and care so much about music," Portugal. The Man front man John Gourley tells Billboard. "[The Grammys] are something that everyone is aware of. This isn’t just in our little bubble of social media; this is so much bigger than that."

 

Named the “unexpected rock crossover hit of 2017” by Billboard, “Feel It Still” continues to make history this week, by breaking the record of most weeks (20 weeks) at #1 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart, previously held by Muse’s “Madness” (19 weeks.) The hit single – from their eighth studio albumWOODSTOCK – continues its remarkable reign of what feels like every chart and radio format imaginable, including Top 40, Triple A, Alternative and Hot AC, while peaking at #4 on Billboard’s Hot 100. A true global hit, “Feel It Still” is certified Platinum in over 9 countries including Australia, Russia, Sweden, the U.S. and Canada, where it is double platinum, with Gold certifications in over 7 countries including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal.  The track has hit #1 radio airplay in 8 countries including the U.S., Canada, France, Russia and Spain.

 

Set your VCRs! The self-proclaimed “Lords Of Portland” are headed to primetime TV with a performance of “Feel It Still” on NBC’s “The Voice,” set to air onTuesday, December 5^th at 8pm EST (check local listings.) The band adds this to their long list of TV performances including a much talked (and tweeted) about performance at the 2017 American Music Awards, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, CBS This Morning, CONAN and The Late Late Show with James Corden.

So, what do you do after you have performed over 1,500 shows in your career to date? Announce ANOTHER world tour! The band has announced dates for the North American leg of their hugely successful world tour, set to get underway Thursday, February 1, at McDonald Theatre in Eugene, Oregon, and then they’ll travel through the month (see itinerary). For complete details and ticket information, please visit www.portugaltheman.com/tour.

 

For additional news & information, please visit www.portugaltheman.com and www.atlanticrecords.com.

 

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NORTH AMERICA 2018

FEBRUARY

1              Eugene, OR                        McDonald Theatre

2              Vancouver, BC                  Vogue Theatre

3              Vancouver, BC                  Vogue Theatre

5              Edmonton, AB                   Winspear Centre

6              Calgary, AB                         MacEwan Hall

8              Winnipeg, MB                   Burton Cummings Theatre

9              Minneapolis, MN             Palace Theatre

10           Minneapolis, MN             Palace Theatre

11           Madison, WI                      Overture Hall

13           Iowa City, IA                       IMU Ballroom

14           Columbia, MO                   The Blue Note

16           Chicago, IL                           Aragon Ballroom

17           Louisville, KY                      Palace Theatre

18           Cleveland, OH                   Agora Theatre

21           Montreal, QC                     MTELUS

22           Providence, RI                   The Strand

24           Washington, DC                The Anthem

PARAMORE RELEASE VIDEO FOR “FAKE HAPPY” DIRECTED BY ZAC FARRO

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“AFTER LAUGHTER” NOW AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE

Fueled By Ramen recording group Paramore has unveiled a video for their current single, “Fake Happy,” which is currently working its way up the Modern Rock radio charts, off their new album “AFTER LAUGHTER.”  The video is directed by the band’s own Zac Farro – watch here.  

"The Fake Happy video was a very special video for me. This is the first time I’ve directed a music video on film. It was shot on 35mm. Also the first time working with my talented friend and DP, Josh Goleman. Everyone involved was amazing. I'm super stoked for people to see this music video. I feel it's subtle and charming and suits the song perfectly.” – Zac Farro

Paramore’s first new album in more than four years, “AFTER LAUGHTER” is available now at all retailers and streaming services.   “AFTER LAUGHTER” also includes acclaimed singles, “Hard Times” and “Told You So.”  The official “Hard Times” companion video has now earned more than 53 million individual views at YouTube alone. In addition, the colorful “Told You So” companion video – also directed by Zac Farro – has drawn over 18 million views via Fueled By Ramen’s official YouTube channel.

The GRAMMY® Award-winning artists’ fifth studio album, “AFTER LAUGHTER” was recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A – and produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen and Paramore’s Taylor York.  “AFTER LAUGHTER” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s TOP ROCK ALBUMS and ALTERNATIVE ALBUMS charts as well as #6 on the SoundScan/Billboard 200– marking Paramore's third consecutive top 10 chart debut.  The album has received over 250 million total audio streams to date and has also gone on to receive much critical acclaim including “Best Albums of 2017” coverage in SPIN, STEREOGUM, ROLLING STONE, BILLBOARD and much more.

Long regarded as one of modern rock’s most electrifying live bands, Paramore recently wrapped up their sold out North American “TOUR TWO.”  “A 2017 Paramore concert impresses simply by stacking the hits on top of each other until the lights come up,” enthused SPIN, while Billboard raved, “(Hayley) Williams fulfilled her frontwoman duties to the fullest, with hair-flip headbanging and can-can kicks galore, but perhaps most necessary… plenty of heartfelt and poignantly uplifting statements to keep spirits high.” Perhaps Brooklyn Vegan summed it up best, “The current seven-piece band version of Paramore is razor sharp, and they handled all the ‘80’s-inspired nuances of those songs as masterfully as they do on the album.”  Additional live dates will be revealed soon – for complete details and ticket information, please visit paramore.net.  

Meanwhile, Paramore is finalizing the schedule for third installment of their hugely popular PARAHOY! vacation experience, an interactive four-day festival at sea presented in partnership with Sixthman Productions and Norwegian Cruise Lines. The cruise – a full charter aboard the spectacular Norwegian Jade – will feature a specially selected schedule of bands, activities, meet-and-greets, and truly unique Paramore live performances. PARAHOY! sails roundtrip from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas from April 6^th through 10^th, 2018. For complete information, please visit www.parahoy.com.

FULL MUSIC VIDEO FOR INIGO PASCUAL’S “REMEMBER ME”

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MANILA, Philippines, 18 November - The music video for Inigo Pascual’s version of “Remember Me,” the theme song from Disney•Pixar’s Coco, is now available for viewing on Vevo at http://youtu.be/2kx8AxkUHFI.  

Shot on location in Fort San Pedro, Cebu City, the video will also be shown on Channel V starting today.

“I love this song,” Pascual told his fans after performing the song live for the first time at the Venice Piazza Grand Canal Mall on Wednesday, November 15. “As soon as I started my singing career, I knew I wanted to make an impact on my generation. I wanted to leave an imprint.”

During the open forum with fans, Pascual shared that recording a Disney song is a dream come true for him.  “I grew up watching Disney and Pixar films, so to be associated with them through this song is a blessing. Every artist dreams of this, I can’t believe it came true for me.”

Explaining what makes the song special, the 20-year-old singer-composer said, “The song speaks about, ‘Remember me for the positive things I did, remember me even if I have to travel far.’ Make every second count. Be you, be yourself.”

“Remember Me,” the signature song from “Coco,” was composed by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the Oscar-winning duo who created the songs for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 2013 feature Frozen.

Disney-Pixar’s “Coco” opens in Philippine cinemas on November 22.  Walt Disney Animation Studios's “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” an all-new featurette, will play in front of the film.

About Disney-Pixar’s Coco

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Héctor (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. Directed by Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist Monsters University) and produced by Darla K. Anderson (Toy Story 3), Disney/Pixar’s Coco opens in Philippine theaters on Nov. 22, 2017. For more information, check out http://movies.disney.com/coco, Hashtag: #PixarCoco, Pixar Coco Facebook, Pixar Coco Twitter and Pixar Coco Instagram.

About Disney’s Olaf’s Frozen Adventure

Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) teams up with Sven on a merry mission in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 21-minute featurette, Olaf’s Frozen Adventure. It’s the first holiday season since the gates reopened and Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) and Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) host a celebration for all of Arendelle. When the townspeople unexpectedly leave early to enjoy their individual holiday customs, the sisters realize they have no family traditions of their own. So, Olaf sets out to comb the kingdom to bring home the best traditions and save this first Christmas for his friends. Directed by Emmy®-winning filmmakers Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers Skelton (Prep & Landing), produced by Oscar® winner Roy Conli (Big Hero 6), and featuring a screenplay by Jac Schaeffer and four original songs by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, Olaf’s Frozen Adventure opens in front of Disney•Pixar’s original feature Coco in Philippine theaters on Nov. 22, 2017.

About Inigo Pascual

20 year-old Inigo Dominic Lazaro Pascual (more commonly known as Inigo Pascual) is one of the Philippines’ hottest recording artists today. He made his debut in the film Paano Kita Iibigin in 2007 and has since appeared in films such as Crazy Beautiful You and Relaks It’s Just Pagibig as well as ABS-CBN TV series Wansapanataym, And I Love You So and ASAP.

Aside from appearing in films and TV shows, Inigo has established his status as one Star Magic’s brightest up-and-comers by dominating local music charts with his hit single Dahil Sa’yo, which has remained on Billboard Philippines’ charts for 22 weeks and counting.

He is co-managed by Cornerstone Entertainment Inc. and Star Magic.

I REMEMBER A BOY AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL REVUE FEATURING CLASSIC OPM HITS

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AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL REVUE FEATURING CLASSIC OPM HITS SET ON NOV. 11 - 12

When the going gets tough, where do you get your strength?

Artist Playground’s Playlist TRACK 2 proudly presents I REMEMBER A BOY - an original musical revue featuring OPM’s most classic hits on Nov. 11 – 12 at Arts Above located at West Venue Bldg., 112 West Avenue, QC.

Made by Millenials, for Millenials, AP’s Playlist, Track 2: I Remember A Boy, is about a group of friends who reunite at a cafe they once frequented when they were still college students. They shall recall how their friendship came together, how they fell in love and fell apart. While reminiscing on their past - remembering the best and worst memories - they unearth feelings which were once laid to rest.  With ties severed and hearts broken through the years, will this short reunion allow them to rekindle old flames and begin anew?

This fresh yet nostalgic story of love and friendship that transcends time will be featuring six young, experienced and talented performing artists: Kathleen Francisco, Cathrine Go, Philippe Go, Joe Henson, Mariella Laurel and Miko Manguba.

With musical direction by award-winning Jesse Lucas, I REMEMBER A BOY will relive to the younger audience the beautiful and meaningful melodies of classic OPM hits dating from the 70s to the 90s.

I Remember A Boy is presented by the ALM Foundation, co-presented by South Hub Productions, Hues n Cues Lighting Design and Mismo Studio, with its major sponsors: Elle Battung and Sandstone Productions; and minor sponsors: Andrea Zubiri Photography, Nina Carlos Makeup.

Show Dates and Schedule:

November 11 (Saturday) : 7PM- 9:30 PM

November 12 (Sunday) ) : 7PM- 9:30 PM

Ticket Price: Php 800.00, inclusive of one (1) drink;

Php 600.00 for students, senior citizens and PWD, inclusive of  one (1) drink

Tickets are available at Ticketworld. At https://goo.gl/rkihRE

PROMO: Buy 5 Get 1 Free, for regular priced ticket (Php 800) until Nov 5, call Kim at 0975 919 3179

The Cast

Kathleen Francisco as Shayne

Cathrine Go as Kate

Philippe Go as Eero

Jose Henson as Carlos

Mariella Laurel as Ellie

Miko Manguba as David

Production Team
Director: Mariella Laurel
Musical Director: Jesse Lucas
Writer: Ayu Martinez
Artistic Director: Roeder Camanag
Choreographer: Gerhard Krysstopher Pagunsan
Technical Director: Juan Carlo Martin Pacheco
Lights Designer: Joseph G. Matheu
Sound Designer: Willy Munji
Production Designer: Mia De Leoz
Production Design Team: Isabel Daza and Micah Andrea De Leon
Production Managers: Kimberly Claire Somoza (Artist Playground) and Mariella Laurel (South Hub Productions)
Marketing Manager and Artistic Consultant: Kathleen Francisco
Stage Manager and Asst. Production Manager: Tasha Guerrero

Photoshoot Team
Make Up Artist and Hair Styling: Nina Carlos (Nina Carlos Makeup)
Photography: Andrea Zubiri (Andrea G Zubiri Photography)
Layout and illustrations: Elle Battung

Video Shoot Team
Director/Director of Photography: JB Estrada
Assistant Director: LJ Flores

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CHARLIE PUTH NEW MUSIC VIDEO SINGLE “HOW LONG” RELEASE

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CHARLIE PUTH DELIVERS AN UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCE

IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE “HOW LONG”

SECOND SINGLE FROM SOPHOMORE ALBUM VOICENOTES

BECOMES MOST-ADDED SONG AT POP RADIO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING RELEASE

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY PUTH, “HOW LONG”

FOLLOWS THE RIAA PLATINUM CERTIFIED NO. 1 SMASH “ATTENTION”

VOICENOTES IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER AND ARRIVES EVERYWHERE JANUARY 19TH

WATCH “HOW LONG” HERE: https://atlanti.cr/howlong

PRE-ORDER VOICENOTES HERE: https://Atlantic.lnk.to/VoiceNotesPR

“The once tightly controlled pop-soul singer is maturing with a robust second act full of bruises. Following his sinister thumper ‘Attention’ comes ‘How Long,’ a sweet song that masks pulsing sadness at every turn.”

-THE NEW YORK TIMES

Today, Multi-GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth unveiled a compelling new visual for his single “How Long,” which is available now at all music retailers and streaming services. Download/Stream HERE. “How Long” marks the second single released from Puth’s highly-anticipated sophomore album, VoiceNotes, and the follow-up to 2016’s RIAA Platinum certified debut album, Nine Track Mind. VoiceNotes arrives January 19th and is available now for pre-order HERE.

The companion video for “How Long” finds the hit maker embracing the humor and humility of dancing. Per Charlie, this is the first video he felt he could step outside of his comfort zone and have fun doing it.

“How Long” was solely produced by Puth and written with collaborators Jacob Kasher (Attention) and Justin Franks (See You Again). With Puth as the sole producer on “How Long,” he’s giving fans another taste of the tone he’s setting for VoiceNotes. Puth announced the album title VoiceNotes during a visit to the TODAY show earlier this summer; watch him explain the meaning here.

Last week, Puth celebrated his forthcoming album with a run of high-profile national TV performances supporting his RIAA Platinum-certified summer smash single “Attention,” with appearances on The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Talk.

“How Long” follows “Attention,” which was released earlier this year and went on to become Puth’s first No. 1 at US Pop Radio, holding the top position four weeks in a row, in addition to peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 where it remained for three weeks straight. After earning RIAA Platinum certification less than 16 weeks after its release, “Attention” is officially Puth’s most successful single to date. The official video has also become Charlie’s highest performing solo video to date, reaching over 500 million views.

Both written and produced by Puth, “Attention” has garnered critical praise with the NY Times declaring it “a savage takedown rendered in pinpoint 1980s soft-soul haze smacked hard by glossy funk,” while Billboard touted it as “a polished, groove-injected first taste from his upcoming sophomore album.”

Since the release of “Attention,” Puth has performed the single on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Voice, during Macy’s 4^th of July Fireworks Spectacular and as part of The TODAY Show’s Citi Concert Series. “Attention” went on to be remixed by several major artists, including two massive remixes by David Guetta and KYLE. Throughout the reign of “Attention” this summer, Puth joined Shawn Mendes on the road for an arena tour, and saw fans filling the entire room each night, singing along to every song he performed during his opening set.

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