Newsletter: CRUNCHYROLL TO STREAM “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES SEASON 3” BEGINNING JANUARY 2027

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Mash is ready to flex his muscles once again! Crunchyroll announced today that MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Tri-Magicathlon Divine Visionary Final Exam Arc, the third season of the hit anime series, will stream on Crunchyroll beginning in January 2027.

Newsletter: Avanade research finds 79% of APAC respondents say AI investment is too focused on incremental improvements

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Avanade, the world’s leading Microsoft expert, today launches its Build Beyond Limits: AI Reality Report, revealing a growing gap between organizations' confidence in their AI maturity, and the extent to which they have fundamentally transformed how they operate. The global survey found that 77% of organizations describe themselves as Established, Advanced or AI-first in their AI journey, while 72% have high confidence their teams are using AI effectively. And yet, only 18% say they have fundamentally reshaped how their teams operate around AI, and 75% believe organisations publicly present themselves as more AI mature than they really are.

Newsletter: CRUNCHYROLL BRINGS MARIYA ISE, JAPANESE VOICE OF MITSUKI KOGA, AND PRODUCER HITOMI KUROI TO AFA SINGAPORE 2026

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Crunchyroll is bringing the music-filled world of Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta to Anime Festival Asia (AFA) Singapore 2026, with a special appearance by Japanese voice actor Mariya Ise, the voice of Mitsuki Koga, and producer Hitomi Kuroi.

Newsletter: Miranalla Farm to Host Hands-On Earthbag Building Workshop in Bohol This November

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What if one of the most useful materials for building was already beneath our feet?

That question is at the heart of Miranalla Farm’s upcoming Earthbag Building Workshop, a seven-day hands-on natural building program taking place from November 23–29, 2026, at the working permaculture farm in Guindulman, Bohol.

Newsletter: Danny Park Brings Two Sides of Seoul’s Cocktail Culture with the Launch of Yeon-Sool

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Yeon-Sool, a new Korean cocktail bar, opens in Soho in November 2026 under the direction of Danny Park, the former General Manager of Seoul's Zest. 

Newsletter: Sufjan Stevens releases new Christmas song, "Christmas song “On This Christmas (It Only Gets Better)”

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Sufjan Stevens has today shared his new track, ‘On This Christmas (It Only Gets Better)’ taken from his upcoming holiday album, Worst Christmas Ever!. This album is set to be released Friday (6 November) via Asthmatic Kitty.

Newsletter: UP, PEF Celebrate Breakthrough Philippine Eagle Genomics Study

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

The University of the Philippines (UP) Office of the President hosted a dinner celebrating the successful collaboration between UP and the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) on a study of the Philippine Eagle, led by Dr. Cynthia Saloma of the UP Diliman College of Science’s National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (UPD-CS NIMBB).

Newsletter: Dominic Fike’s new album HOW TO QUIT SMOKING out today

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Dominic Fike released his third studio album, HOW TO QUIT SMOKING. Listen to HOW TO QUIT SMOKING HERE and order on vinyl HERE.

Newsletter: FAIRMONT NEW ORLEANS MARKS A GRAND RETURN TO THE CRESCENT CITY AS FAIRMONT’S 100TH HOTEL

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a global luxury brand part of Accor, today announces the official opening of Fairmont New Orleans, marking the much-anticipated return of the iconic luxury brand to the Crescent City after two decades – and marking Fairmont’s 100th hotel globally. Located in the heart of the Central Business District, within walking distance of the French Quarter and moments from Caesars Superdome, the 250-room hotel brings thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, destination dining in partnership with celebrated Chef Emeril Lagasse and The Emeril Group, and more than 19,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Together, these offerings establish Fairmont New Orleans as both a sophisticated urban retreat perfectly poised for celebration and a dynamic gathering place for locals and travelers alike.

Newsletter: Global Cultural Icon JAŸ-Z to Perform at Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

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Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announced that JAŸ-Z will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sunday, February 14, 2027, airing on ESPN, ABC and Disney+, and on mobile devices with NFL+. ESPN's Spanish-language telecast will also be available on ESPN Deportes and Disney+, with a separate Spanish-language presentation on Univision.

Newsletter: Trippie Budd Pushes Filipino Urban Pop Forward with “cheekybang,” featuring SAJKA and Zae

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Following the breakout success of “baby lika,” Filipino rapper-producer Trippie Budd returns with “cheekybang,” an upbeat collaboration with Jamaican-Filipino fusion artist SAJKA and rising Filipino rapper Zae.

Newsletter: CHVRCHES NEW SINGLE ‘OVERTHINKER’ OUT NOW

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CHVRCHES release ‘Overthinker,’ the second single to be lifted from their eagerly anticipated new album All The King’s Men. The forthcoming album’s standout ballad, ‘Overthinker’ is BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record and arrives the night after a special intimate charity show for 100 lucky fans at Assumption Studios in Glasgow, the converted church where the album was recorded.

Newsletter: GASA, Gogolook and Meta Bring Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia to Bangkok for the First Time

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The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), Gogolook, the developer of Whoscall, and Meta will bring the Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia to Bangkok for the first time on November 10–11, 2026. Held at Pullman Bangkok King Power, the two-day Summit will bring together government officials, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, telecommunications providers, technology companies, researchers and civil society organisations to strengthen the region’s collective response to scams.

Newsletter: Jay R teams up with international hitmaker Lil’ Eddie for “Bakit Pa Ba” Taglish Version

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Filipino R&B star Jay R reimagines one of his iconic recordings with “Bakit Pa Ba” (Empty) Taglish Version, featuring multi-awarded Filipino-Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and producer Lil’ Eddie.

Newsletter: From SUMMER SONIC to the World: SB19 and Kento Nakajima release “GENTO” collaboration

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A miracle collaboration born at SUMMER SONIC is finally here.

“SB19 has released “GENTO feat. Kento Nakajima,” their long-awaited collaboration with the Japanese singer-actor, out on Friday, October 30, 2026.