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SEVENTEEN’s Jun will be dropping a brand-new solo single titled ‘Limbo’ later this week.On September 19 at Noon KST, Jun (real name Wen Junhui) announced the upcoming release via SEVENTEEN’s official Twitter account with a mysterious teaser image. The ‘Limbo’ teaser features the singer showcasing his back, while a gloved hand rests atop his shoulder.‘Limbo’ is due out on September 23 at 1:00pm KST.

Jackson Wang has released the music video for ‘Blue’, a cut from his much-anticipated sophomore album ‘Magic Man’.In the alluring new visual, Wang is seen free falling, eventually landing in a large body of water. The visual ends with Wang swimming to the surface, while a different version of him views his descent from the sky.“When the water runs dry / I know that I can always come find you / You’re the only one that picks me up when / I’m so blue / Can you feel it too?” Wang croons in the pre-chorus.The visual dropped alongside the ‘Magic Man’ record, which was produced by Wang, Daryl K and Henry Cheung.

NCT 127 have detailed their September comeback, revealing a title, release date and video teaser for fourth album ‘질주 (2 Baddies)’.This announcement was made through NCT’s Twitter on August 19 together with an image and video teaser titled ‘Gear Up’, featuring a car with the numbers ‘127’ on its bonnet and the album title on its roof. The camera then pans to the members of NCT 127 in outfits that glow in the dark.‘2 Baddies’ will be released September 16, it confirmed.NCT 127 ‘질주 (2 Baddies)’ 〖질주 (2 Baddies) – The 4th Album〗➫ 2022.09.16 (KST)#NCT127 #질주 #NCT127_질주#NCT127_질주_2Baddies pic.twitter.com/WKdFaAK3f8— NCT 127 (@NCTsmtown_127) August 18, 2022NCT 127 엔시티 127 ‘질주 (2 Baddies)’ : Gear Up 〖질주 (2 Baddies) – The 4th Album〗➫ 2022.09.16 (KST)#NCT127 #질주 #NCT127_질주#NCT127_질주_2Baddies pic.twitter.com/QINuacdG2D— NCT 127 (@NCTsmtown_127) August 18, 2022Early August, SM Entertainment confirmed that NCT 127 were preparing to make a comeback and they were filming a music video.

The drama between Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis isn’t cooling off.

BLACKPINK have announced details of their ‘Born Pink’ world tour, which kicks off later this year.The global run of shows kicks off with two nights in Seoul on October 16 and 17 before heading to North America for a series of concerts.The ‘Born Pink’ world tour will then see Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa visit Europe to finish off 2022, with the group also scheduled to play the likes of Australia, Singapore and Thailand in 2023.

GOT7 member Jackson Wang debuted a few tracks from his forthcoming ‘Magic Man’ album at a recent performance in the Philippines.On July 29, Wang made an appearance at the 2022 K-pop Masterz in Manila show held at the Mall of Asia Arena alongside GOT7 bandmate BamBam and boyband TREASURE. Former 2NE1 member Sandara Park also made a surprise appearance at the event.During his set, Wang performed four tracks from his upcoming album ‘Magic Man’, due out on September 9.

BamBam has shared a long-awaited update on his upcoming solo project.The Thai K-pop idol recently spoke to Filipino press ahead of his fansign event in the Filipino capital of Manila, where he shared that he is working on his next solo album.“I’m currently working on my next album,” the GOT7 member told press, per Bandwagon Asia. “This time, it’s not such a bright concept and it’s a big project in my company right now. I’m really looking forward to it so I hope you guys will too.”If it drops this year, the as-yet-untitled release will mark BamBam’s second solo record of 2022, following his sophomore mini-album ‘B’ in January.

Eleven years after converting an old fish factory in Hout Bay into one of the hottest weekend spots in Cape Town, the Bay Harbour Market is breaking ground with family-friend drag entertainment.

Alexander Nevsky will star in the new western Taken from Rio Bravo, which recently completed principal photography in Arizona under the direction of Joe Cornet (Promise).

Billie Eilish has added another leg to her ‘Happier Than Ever’ world tour, announcing six tour dates in Asia this August.The shows, announced today (June 23), will mark Eilish’s first-ever headlining shows in the continent. The singer had previously performed in Singapore, Tokyo and Osaka in 2018 as part of the Laneway and Summer Sonic festivals respectively.The new dates will take Eilish to cities across the Philippines, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Japan.

Sasha Urban editorWith L.A. Pride around the corner and Season 7 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” in full swing, the planets are aligned for a blowout weekend as the yearly event makes its debut in Hollywood, after more than 50 years of taking place in West Hollywood.Case in point: On June 10 and 11, a slew of all-star drag queens will appear in “Drag: The Musical Live!” at the Bourbon Room Hollywood for three performances. “All Stars” Season 2 winner Alaska Thunderfuck 5000, “All Stars” Season 4 winner Monét X Change, “Drag Race” Season 12 competitor Jackie Cox, New York City-based queen Lagoona Bloo, “Fire Island” star Nick Adams and more are set to appear.Additionally, “All Stars” Season 3 winner and musician Trixie Mattel will be in the DJ booth the evening of June 11 for her L.A.

EXCLUSIVE: Clear Talent Group’s Founder Tim O’Brien has promoted Brianna Ancel to President of the bi-coastal talent agency, upping Jamie Harris to Vice President.

Manori Ravindran International Editor[Warning: Spoilers ahead for “Triangle of Sadness”]Dolly de Leon doesn’t get very far in Cannes without being stopped in the street by enthusiastic supporters. The scene-stealing Filipina actor stars in Ruben Östlund’s festival sensation “Triangle of Sadness,” where her every line has so far prompted cheers in press and public screenings alike.De Leon plays Abigail, a toilet manager on a chaotic cruise ship who gets her own back on her bosses and guests when, well, shit hits the fan.

Justin Bieber has announced the final international dates for his record-setting Justice World Tour, including a new UK date. Having sold in excess of 1.3 million tickets so far, the Justice World tour will travel to over 30 countries.

Macbeth,” Debra Messing in “Birthday Candles” and husband-and-wife team of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick (their old-fashioned “Plaza Suite” is printing money, but was sneered at by the out-of-touch New York Times) were all told “we’re just not that into you” by the nominating committee. If I were SJP, I’d add an evening performance on Sunday, June 12 — and livestream it.No luck for the People’s Princess, either.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorAhead of its world premiere at Hot Docs, London-based MetFilm Sales has acquired worldwide rights (excluding the U.S.) for feature documentary “Delikado,” directed by Karl Malakunas. The film is an environmental thriller set in Palawan, one of Asia’s hottest new tourist destinations.

Olivia Wilde unintentionally put sleuths on notice at 2022 CinemaCon.

Holly Jones Simon Crowe’s SC Films International has boarded Filipino superhero adventure, “Zsazsa Zaturnnah vs. the Amazonistas of Planet X,” a buoyant animated feature produced by Franck Priot at Paris’ Ghosts City Films and director Avid Liongoren of Manila-based Rocketsheep Studio.The acquisition looks set to push Filipino animation into a more global spotlight, pairing this trailblazing project with a highly respected, long-standing animation sales company.SC Films has already been linked to high-profile French production companies on animated features such as Folivari’s “Pachamama” and TeamTO’s “Yellowbird.”“‘Zsazsa’ continues SC Films interest in the wonderful world of animation.

The Philippine Star.A cause of death has yet to be confirmed, though officers from the Quezon City Police District are investigating (via The Manila Times).Born in Washington D.C., Martin was best known for his romantic love songs such as 1995’s ‘Never Find Someone Like You’ (which featured in the film Bad Boys), ‘Love Of My Life’ and ‘Because Of You’ (both released in 2004).He also released a host of solo albums during his career, including his 1995 debut ‘It’s Long Overdue’ and 2004’s ‘Validated’ and ‘Love Of My Life’.According to The New York Post, Martin moved to the Philippines in 2004 to become an in-house producer for EMI Philippines. He subsequently worked with a number of artists from the Philippines and Indonesia, including Kyla who wrote on Twitter: “You will be missed, Keith Martin.. Thank you for the inspiration.

according to The Philippine Star.Building workers found Martin’s body after being alerted by his neighbors of a foul smell emanating from the home, the report said. Officials estimated he could have been dead for a week, according to the Star.RIP Keith Martin.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefPhilippines star Jericho Rosales (“Basurero,” “Siargao,” “Pacquiao: The Movie”) has been announced as headlining the cast of “Sellblock” an upcoming scripted TV prison series. The show is hatched by Manila-based ABS-CBN and its production partner BlackOps Studios Asia.It was first announced last month as part of BlackOps’ genre slate of projects with its creative partner Psyops8, and its coproduction partners Story Arch Pictures and Agog Film Productions.

EXCLUSIVE: Paramount+’s international drama commissioning spree continues and Deadline can reveal New Pictures/Viacom International Studios (VIS) thriller The Blue, with filming set to commence in Thailand later this year.

Hundreds of revellers came out to celebrate Cape Town’s LGBTIQ+ community on Saturday (Photo: MambaOnline/Ramsey Lewis)

above and can see the poster below. The cast also includes Kelly Reilly and Alistair Petrie.“We set out to make a genre film with an incredibly talented filmmaker,” LD’s Mickey Liddell and Pete Shilaimon said in a statement.

Amy Nicholson From its opening minutes, Martika Ramirez Escobar’s meta-prank “Leonor Will Never Die” aims to scramble the viewers. Leonor Reyes (Sheila Francisco), an elderly retired action film director in Manila who, the title assures us, must have some claim to immortality, pads into view from the knees-down and steps onto a trunk – the universal film cliché for suicide.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefLeading Korean film sales agent Finecut has taken international rights to stylish genre actioner “Project Wolf Hunting.” The company will launch it at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents and Film Market which starts at the weekend.Directed by Kim Hongsun, the film is set on board a cargo ship which is being used to transport dangerous criminals from Manila in the Philippines to Busan, South Korea.

Jamie Lang In a utopian Manila in a not-too-distant future, strange rolling blackouts cast an almost impenetrable darkness over city streets.

Edinburgh Zoo posted a few pics of the cute little female fluffball, which will join her The Northern Luzon giant cloud rat family, also known as a mischief, in Edinburgh Zoo’s Magic ForrestOther name suggestions included Hiraya, which comes from Filipino and means to reach for one's dreams and aspirations, and Manila, to go with the Luzon theme.Other names proposed were April (for the month she was born), Ambon (Filipino for Mist), Tala (the name of the goddess of stars in the Philippines) and

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorThe Los Angeles LGBT Center will host its second annual live Love in Action telethon on Aug. 14.

Haley Bosselman editorAmazon Studios Voices: Pride will take place on June 24 to celebrate queer voices and representation in media.In partnership with GLAAD and Pride Media, the virtual event will consist of three roundtable conversations and three lightning talks from LGBTQIA+ players across the industry and will close with performances from drag queens Kandy Muse, LaLa Ri and Manila Luzon.“Amazon Studios has long prioritized authentic storytelling from LGBTQIA+ talent and storytellers.

Opening night of the 2021 Juno Awards is here.

runs through Sept. 5 at Hillwood, 4155 Linnean Ave.

Well-known TV personality, comedian and drag newbie Siv Ngesi has joined up with the Radisson RED Hotel at the V&A Waterfront and MVT Productions to bring a Drag Brunch to Cape Town.

Canadian R&B duo Manila Grey have released the final album in their No Saints trilogy, No Saints On Knight Street, just in time for the Juno Awards next month where they’re nominated for Breakthrough Artist.

Sivanna and Manila Von Teez (Instagram)

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